UC Rice Blog

It's weed seed collection season! As weeds mature through summer and early fall, now's the time to gather seed samples from any herbicide-resistant species you've spotted in your fields.How to know if what you are seeing is likely resistance (and what to collect): Weeds are located in clumps“Streaks” of…

In the past few years, the number of calls that the rice advisors have been getting about bakanae have increased substantially. In almost all cases, the grower or PCA reached out to us because there was high incidence of bakanae in the field even though the seed had been treated with bleach. This led to some…

According to the June 2026 NASS Acreage Report, U.S. rice planted area fell sharply to 2.017 million acres, a 28% drop from the previous season and the lowest number of rice acres since the 1970s. The steep decline is largely attributed to severe weather issues (including localized moderate to extreme…

Author: Michelle Leinfelder-MilesSeasonal monitoring for armyworms began in late-May in the Delta region. Our monitoring involves scouting for damage and deployment of pheromone bucket traps that catch the true armyworm moths. Traps are set up at three Delta locations, where at each location, there are three…

The demands of agriculture are unique, often blending long hours, unpredictable weather, and financial pressure. Taking care of your mental well-being is just as vital as tending to your crops. Whether you are looking for proactive stress management or need immediate support, there are resources specifically…