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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UC Rice Blog
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Take the time to evaluate the level of stem rot
Last year was a pretty average year when it comes to rice diseases. The UC rice team did a disease survey to support the reauthorization of the allowance to burn rice straw, so we have a pretty good idea of what was out there. Blast was not a problem. I...
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Reducing fertilizer input costs
Already this year I have had a couple of calls asking how to lower fertilizer costs. My guess is that these questions are largely related to the current low rice prices and growers wanting to reduce input costs in general. From a fertility perspective,...
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Hedgerows and Soil Health Assessments Field
Date: April 1st, 12:30 PM Location: Corner of Tule Rd & Lodi Rd, Colusa, CA 95932 (39.01286825023778, -121.93150847565158) 2.5 Soil & Water Management CCA Credits ~ Approved 12:30 pm Registration 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