UC Rice Blog

On March 18, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) announced that it will provide $10 billion in direct payments to eligible agricultural producers of qualifying commodities. Passed under the American Relief Act of 2025, the economic relief will be delivered…

This year, with high input costs and low rice prices, a lot of growers are testing their soil to determine if they need to apply P and K fertilizer.  I have received a number of calls this week asking about interpreting their soil P test for rice soils. I have recommended using the Olsen-P test (or a…

Incorporating hedgerows in rice could provide growers with an alternative method for managing field margins without relying on pesticide applications to control the pests along the edges of rice fields.

We are thrilled to invite you to an event hosted by the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership, where we will dive into conservation program opportunities available for growers like you.

** Agenda will be shared shortly** Date: March 17th; Location: 69 W Kentucky Ave, Woodland, CA 95695 - Yolo County Farm Bureau Date: March 18th; Location: Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St.