Ag Theft a Growing Problem

Taylor Hillman General, Grain, Specialty Crops

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It will soon be harvest season for the state’s rice crop, and growers in California’s biggest rice growing areas are dealing with a growing problem: Ag theft. Sabrina Hill speaks with Executive Director of the Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau, Megan Foster on the topic.
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She says if growers even suspect that something is going to happen, they should contact their local law enforcement agency. That’s even if nothing has been stolen yet. She says report suspicious activity, keep your eyes open, and error on the side of caution.