Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly Taylor Hillman May 6, 2014Crop Forecast, Environment, Field & Row Crops, General, Water, Weather 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 held off slightly to help local water agencies, but overall it has been normal. Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026