Rice
Rice is one of the major crops grown in the Sacramento Valley of California. Approximately 500,000 acres are planted yearly. Not only is rice one of the most commonly consumed foods in the world, but ricelands serve as an indispensable component of waterbird habitat and a leading example of agriculture and natural resource management integration.
General objectives of the Rice Farming Systems program are:
- To develop and implement educational and applied research programs appropriate for the rice industries in Colusa and Yolo Counties.
- To collect and disseminate relevant and current information that will improve rice production and maximize net farm income, while conserving natural resources and safeguarding the environment.
Sarah Marsh conducts the Cooperative Extension Rice Farming Systems program in Colusa and Yolo Counties.
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Rice Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 Rice Winter Growers Meeting - Woodland | 2/10/2025 |
| 2025 Rice Winter Growers Meeting - Richvale | 2/12/2025 |
| 2025 Rice Winter Growers Meeting - Willows | 2/12/2025 |
| 2025 Rice Winter Growers Meeting - Colusa | 2/13/2025 |
| 2025 Rice Winter Growers Meeting - Yuba City | 2/13/2025 |
UC Rice Blog
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Thoughts on Rice: Podcast
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has launched “Thoughts on Rice”, a new podcast from the UCCE rice advisors, available on all audio streaming services. This podcast is for growers, PCAs, consultants, and other...
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Weed Updates 2024
General review of the year: Walter's barnyardgrass AKA coast cockspur (Echinochloa walteri) continues to spread across the valley. Kassim AlKhatib and I continue to work on understanding more about the biology and management of this new weed, and will...
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
Author - CE Rice and Wild Rice Advisor, Master Gardener Advisor, UC Integrated Pest Management Program Afilliate -
2024 Delta Rice Recap
Delta rice acreage has been steadily increasing, and yields are comparable with the statewide average. I estimate that acreage approached, if not exceeded, 15,000 acres in 2024. This article is my seasonal update on UCCE Delta rice research and...
Contact
Title: Rice Systems Farm Advisor
Specialty: Rice, Herbicide resistance, rice weeds
County: Colusa County
Address:
Cooperative Extension Colusa County
100 Sunrise Blvd
Suite E
Colusa, CA 95932
Phone: (530) 203-8585
Email: smarsh@ucanr.edu