Research efforts are beginning to provide a better picture of watergrass issues in rice fields. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento Counties Whitney Brim-Deforest conducted a survey…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-11-22
…problems in rice. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Rice Field Day Coming Up August 31 in Biggs
…taking place at the Rice Experiment Station in Biggs, California. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer and Sacramento Counties, Whitney Brim-Deforest said there will be two main tours again…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Agricultural Processors Association, and California Rice Commission. Concern about the port labor contract expiring at the end of June began to rise as supply chain…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-24-22
…early frost events create tough decisions for peach growers and water shortage takes a significant hit on California rice plantings. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Tea Tree Oil Applications in Agriculture
…components. Because the active ingredients have multiple components to impart several different mechanisms of activity against fungal and bacterial plant pathogens.” That company’s product is for rice, pecans, and soybeans,…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…reducing costs for families and ensuring fair treatment for American businesses—including farmers and ranchers.” Industry groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, USA Rice, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and the…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…She has worked for several members of Congress in both the Senate and House of Representatives. USA Rice, the International Dairy Foods Association, and National Corn Growers Association, were also…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
…will be the assessment of a biocontrol system for managing tadpole shrimp in rice. The other project will test the automatic release of biocontrol organisms using flying drones, as well…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Asparagus Steak
…with Steamed Rice Listen to Albert prepare Spicy Asparagus Steak below. The California Kitchen: Spicy Asparagus Steak For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, rice, dairy, and sugar. It also provides disaster assistance. Nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other nutrition programs…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-14-22
…calculator developed for rice growers and the benefits of hive grading. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Crop Rotation Calculator Demonstration at Upcoming Rice Meeting
The UC Rice IPM Workgroup will be holding a grower meeting on Wednesday, February 16 at the UCCE Sutter-Yuba office. Rice Advisor Whitney Brim-DeForest said the event will feature information on ongoing…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…and processed fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, grains, fish, rice, specialty products and water were reviewed as part of the report. More than 310,000 samples have been tested since…