The 2020 California rice harvest is well underway, and things appear to look promising for the industry. After starting out with more average conditions for planting to start the year, …
Rice Weeds Growers Need to Look For in 2020
There are two species of rice weeds that growers will want to be closely monitoring for this year. The perennial aquatic weed marshweed, which was initially found in California in …
Rice Growers Look Forward to ‘Normal’ Planting Season
California rice growers are looking forward to a return to average conditions for planting this year, after experiencing inclement weather over the past few years that created delays for growers. …
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
A new report points to an eventful year for the California rice industry in 2019, with several ongoing conservation programs and significant developments occurring in various trade markets. The 2019 …
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
The season got off to a rough start earlier in the year, however, it appears that growers were able to overcome the obstacles for a successful rice harvest. Many growers …
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
Despite the uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the United States and China, California rice will be headlining to China for the first time ever. A deal was reached between Sun …
California Rice Planting Back on Track After Getting A Late Start
The rice planting season got off to a late start this year after late spring rains came through many areas of California. However, growers were able to compensate for the …
Concerning Year for Weedy Rice With Discovery of New Biotype
The last year seemed to be a concerning one in terms of weedy rice issues in California. While the year ultimately ended with overall low occurrences of the weed species, …
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
California rice growers will need to be on the lookout for two new problematic weed species this year. One of the species is called rough barnyardgrass (Echinochloa muricata) and the …
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
Time is running out for California rice farmers whose fields remain too wet for planting. All last month, the Sacramento Valley should have been buzzing with tractors working the ground …
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