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.
Rice Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Hedgerows in Rice Field Demonstration Day | 8/14/2024 |
| Rice Field Day | 8/28/2024 |
| Rice Pest Management Workshop | 9/4/2024 |
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UC Rice Blog
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Hedgerows in Rice Field Demonstration Day - August 14, 2024
Date: August 14, 2024 Location: Corner of Tule Rd & Lodi Rd, Colusa, CA (39°00'44.3"N 121°55'54.1"W) No Registration Required! Meeting Agenda: 9:30...
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Rats in rice
We have had some interesting calls lately concerning issues we do not usually see in the fields. We have received calls about small circular areas with “snipped” rice in fields west of I-5. The small circles looked VERY similar...
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Grasshoppers
I have been hearing rumbles about grasshoppers in the Valley, mostly in grasslands. I visited a rice field last week with high grasshopper populations. Most of the grasshoppers were near field borders at a density of about 2-3 per square yard in the most...
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