…in the state. Invited speakers on the topic include: Chairman Mary Nichols, California Air Resources Board; Robert Parkhurst, Environmental Defense Fund; Paul Buttner, California Rice Commission; Sandra Schubert, California Department…
Pork Producers Say ‘Move On Without Japan’ for TPP
…in the agricultural sectors it considers “sacred” – dairy, sugar, rice, beef, pork, wheat and barley. Japan is demanding special treatment for its agricultural sector, including exempting pork and other…
National Weekly Rice Summary
In California, medium and short grain milled rice prices steady; second heads steady; brewers steady. Rice by-products: rice bran prices steady to 7.00 higher; hulls 4.00 higher. For the complete…
Time to End Trade Talks with Japan?
…the story. TPP Trade Talks with Japan Grassley sides with the National Pork Producers Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, USA Rice Federation and others in calling on the Obama…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…habitat in rice fields, pollinator support on farms, and the resolute commitment to conservation demonstrated throughout agriculture. I urge our farmers and ranchers to strongly consider this new category.” More…
Crop Progress for June 4
…and spider mites. Oat hay harvest continued throughout the state. Rice fields are flooded and rice is emerging. Barley and wheat harvest is underway. FRUIT CROPS Grape bunches continued to…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
The National Pork Producers Council today joined the International Dairy Foods Association, the National Association of Wheat Growers, the USA Rice Federation and the U.S. Wheat Association in calling on…
National Weekly Rice Summary 05-27-14
In California, medium and short grain milled rice prices steady; second heads prices steady; brewers steady. Rice by-products: rice bran prices steady; hulls steady. For the full report and prices,…
California Weekly Wholesale Feedstuff Prices
…Wheat Millrun-Truck Delivered FOB Northern and Central Mills NA FOB Los Angeles Mill Door 195.00-215.00 dn 3.00-5.00 Rice Bran FOB Northern California Mills 195.00-198.00 unch-up 3.00 Yellow Hominy Feed Rail…
ARC and PLC Program Fruit, Vegetable and Wild Rice Provisions
(Davis, CA) – May 19, 2014 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced fruit, vegetable and wild rice provisions that affect producers who intend to participate in certain programs…
Thanks to Rice Farmers
If you enjoy watching water fowl flying overhead, partial thasnks should go to the nation’s rice farmers. Rod Bain reports. Thanks to Rice Farmers…
Rice Growers Forced to Make Tough Decisions
As the planting season wraps up for rice growers, many farmers had to make tough decisions this year. Montna Farms has lands in three different areas supplied by water from…
Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly
Although the rice crop is projected to be 25% less this season due to the drought, planting hasn’t had any hiccups. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says some growers…
California March Planting Intentions Numbers Released
Rice Field California’s March Intentions estimates were based on a survey of more than 2500 California farmers. The numbers reflect planting intentions as of March 1st. Sabrina Hill has the…