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This podcast is for growers, PCAs, consultants, and other industry professionals in the California rice industry. We'll primarily be focusing on the Sacramento Valley and Delta Region of California. The UCCE Rice Farm Advisors aim to deliver extension information relating to the California rice industry.
Find out more about UCCE and California rice here!
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Salmon on rice? No, Salmon IN rice - with Carson Jeffries and Paul Buttner
Season 3 · Episode 5
lundi 6 avril 2026 • Duration 53:29
In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish, Carson Jeffries (UC Davis), and Paul Buttner (California Rice Commission) discuss an exciting project - the concept of running young salmon on rice fields!
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2025 season recap
Season 3 · Episode 4
lundi 16 mars 2026 • Duration 12:00
In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish gives a recap of the 2025 rice season, looking ahead to the 2026 season.
Links
Upcoming Events
Rice Production Workshop (registration required - REGISTER HERE)
March 18-19, 2026
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lundberg Family Farms, 5311 Midway, Richvale, CA
Other Resources
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Stem Rot with Luis Espino
Season 2 · Episode 16
lundi 29 septembre 2025 • Duration 43:39
In this episode, Luis Espino and Sarah Marsh Janish give a rundown on stem rot, one of the main diseases of rice in California. One disease that can be found in practically every rice field is stem rot. This fungus causes the tillers to rot at the water level and, when severe, it causes blanking and lodging.
Stem Rot Resources
UC Rice Blog Post about Injury Thresholds
UCANR Stem Rot and Aggregate Sheath Spot Fact Sheet
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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Summer recap of our Chico STEM Connections Collaborative (CSC²) with Mia Avila and Oscar Deleon
Season 2 · Episode 15
lundi 15 septembre 2025 • Duration 33:21
Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Mia Avila and Oscar Deleon, Jr., who spent summer 2025 with the UCCE Rice Team as part of Chico STEM Connections Collaborative, a collaborative undergraduate research experience at California State University Chico. CSC² is an innovative program working in collaboration with other California State Universities throughout the state to coordinate and integrate project data into one of the largest and most comprehensive evaluations of best practices found in the nation. CSC² serves educationally disadvantaged students and, to the extent possible by law, emphasizes participation by students from groups with low eligibility rates for four-year institutions.
Mia and Oscar, as members of this collective, spent their summer working on various research projects with the UCCE Rice Team, as well as performing their own supervised rice research throughout the summer.
Mia Avila Bio: My name is Mia Avila, I’m a 4th year undergraduate student at CSU Chico studying Plant & Soil Science, and I’ve grown up in the north state all my life.
Oscar Deleon Bio: My name is Oscar Deleon Jr., and I’m a second-year Plant & Soil Science major at CSU Chico. I transferred here from the Coachella Valley, specifically Indio, and I’m passionate about anything agriculture-related.
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Blackbird damage in CA rice
Season 2 · Episode 14
lundi 25 août 2025 • Duration 18:27
Blackbirds may be small, but their impact on rice fields can be huge. We explore how and when they cause the most damage, why they target rice, and what farmers are doing to protect their crops.
Upcoming Events!
- Annual Rice Field Day on August 27
Blackbird Resources
UC Rice Blog Blackbird post (with ID photos)
Overall blackbird damage to rice crops has been estimated to >$20 million
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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RERUN: Second Peak of Armyworms with Luis Espino
Season 2 · Episode 13
mercredi 13 août 2025 • Duration 24:44
Feedback Poll
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
We're doing a rerun episode today: Luis Espino and Sarah Marsh will be talking about Rice Armyworm Monitoring Program and the second generation of armyworms in rice. We're using this episode as the second peak of armyworms is approaching quickly!
Two true armyworm generations occur in rice; moths fly in spring and early summer, laying eggs in rice fields and surrounding vegetation. The larvae that emerge feed on rice foliage. A second moth flight occurs in mid-summer, followed by larvae feeding on rice foliage and panicles.
Upcoming Events!
- Annual Rice Field Day on August 27
Armyworm Resources
CA Armyworm Trapping Network in Rice
UC IPM - True Armyworm in Rice
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
Feedback Poll
Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Create habitat, support cranes and get paid; BirdReturns Sandhill Crane Program with Billy Abbott
Season 2 · Episode 12
jeudi 31 juillet 2025 • Duration 31:24
Sarah Marsh Janish and Billy Abbott discuss the upcoming BirdReturns program, the Sandhill Crane Program, which incentivizes farmers to provide roosting and forage habitat for the Greater Sandhill Crane, an threatened bird species in the Sacramento Valley and CA Delta regions.
BirdReturns Sandhill Crane Application
Applications open on July 25 and close on August 17.
Upcoming Events
- Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM, Roberts-Union Farm Center, 4925 Howard Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
- CRC Bird Conservation Programs Informational Workshop - Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Hillcrest Catering, 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991
- Rice Field Day - August 27, 2025, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA
Other Resources
Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer
First Peak of Armyworms with Luis Espino
Season 2 · Episode 11
lundi 7 juillet 2025 • Duration 34:10
Sarah and Luis discuss armyworms as a significant pest in California rice production. The discussion included Luis providing current updates on armyworm populations, scouting techniques, treatment thresholds, and management options for rice farmers.
Upcoming Events
- Rice Production Workshop - POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026
- Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM, Roberts-Union Farm Center, 4925 Howard Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
- Rice Field Day - August 27, 2025, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA
Armyworm Resources
Second Peak of Armyworm Podcast Episode
Other Resources
Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Post-Plant 2025 Rice Round Table with UCCE Rice
Season 2 · Episode 10
lundi 30 juin 2025 • Duration 57:48
The UCCE Rice group discussed various agricultural topics including no-till rice field demonstrations, pest management challenges, and new tools for detecting tadpole shrimp, followed by updates on ongoing research projects and planting trials in the 2025 rice season.
Upcoming Events
- Rice Production Workshop - POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026
- Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM, Roberts-Union Farm Center, 4925 Howard Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
- Rice Field Day - August 27, 2025, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA
Other Resources
Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer
FROM THE FIELD: April 2025 Planting Report
Season 2 · Episode 9
mercredi 30 avril 2025 • Duration 08:31
Today's mini-episode concerns the 2025 spring planting report and current CA rice marketing prices.
USDA Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin
USA Rice Spring Planting Report
Weekly National Rice Summary from the USDA AMS
Upcoming Events
- No-Till Rice Field Day - June 10, 2025, 9-11am, 694 Watson Road, Biggs, CA 95917
- Rice Production Workshop - POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026
- Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, Delta
Other Resources
Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer









