Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a climate and weather update, a brief history of WOTUS, details on rice…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…new Rice Production Program. Rice farmers that endured losses in 2022 will be eligible for assistance. The application portal will not officially open for several weeks, but USDA is taking…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…LaMalfa also spoke about the water challenges in the Sacramento Valley during the press conference. Noting his background as a rice farmer in the Butte County area, LaMalfa said the…
ARS Scientists Improve Nutrients Adding Value to Rice Crop
…cancer, heart disease, and other diseases. One such development is a rice variety that is more beneficial to human health. Rice contains 76–78 percent starch, and cooked rice typically contains…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…California as a whole. “Entire communities depend on agriculture and certainly rice for their economic activity. We have things like rice dryers and rice mills. We have crop dusters. We…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-09-23
…impact of decreases rice acreage. 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…
Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill
…There is $350 million allocated for rice producer payments to compensate for the drop in revenue this year, as well as $100 million provided for payments to cotton merchandisers as…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 12-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers drought impacts on California rice and the Sacramento Valley, staying vigilant against nematodes…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
…at $3.02 billion. CDFA also notes that pistachios were valued at $2.91 billion, followed by lettuce with a value of $2.03. Walnuts valued at $1.02 billion and rice at $1.00…
The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Fried Rice
…Calrose Sushi Grade Rice 4 T Vegetable Oil 2 Eggs 1 Lb Mixed Vegetanles Sautéed for 10 Mins before adding to Rice Onion Kale Carrot Broccolini TT S+P Listen to…
The California Kitchen: Poke Untamed
…Yellow Fin Tuna Steak 1 T Blackened Spice 2 T Kewpie Mayo 2 t Fresh Wasabi 1 Squeeze Lemon 1 T Rice Wine Vinegar TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…Association, and USA Rice. The groups encourage Congress to intervene if an agreement cannot be met and a railroad strike is imminent. A shutdown of the rail system has the…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
…down, a new grant that will support producers in helping increase pollinator health and the winter flooding program opportunities for rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
…has caused India’s rice planting area to contract to its smallest level in three years. The threat to India’s rice production comes when countries across the world are struggling with…