Thoughts on Rice

Updates on California Weedy Rice with Whitney Brim-DeForest

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form In this episode, Sarah catches up with UCCE Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-DeForest (Sutter-Yuba) to discuss the latest research, survey

CRC Drinking Water Well Monitoring Program with Craig Riddle

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form This episode of the Thoughts on Rice podcast features Craig Riddle, the Industry Affairs Manager for the California Rice Commission,

Cultivating resilience: mental health resources for the ag community

Let us hear from you!  The demands of agriculture are unique, often blending long hours, unpredictable weather, and financial pressure. Taking care of your mental well-b

Salmon on rice? No, Salmon IN rice - with Carson Jeffries and Paul Buttner

Let us hear from you! In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish, Carson Jeffries (UC Davis), and Paul Buttner (California Rice Commission) discuss an exciting project - the co

2025 season recap

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form  In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish gives a recap of the 2025 rice season, looking ahead to the 2026 season.  Links  Armyworm Mon

California Calrose Breeding with Drs. Dustin Harrell and Teresa DeLeon

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form On this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish speaks with Dr. Dustin Harrell and Dr. Teresa DeLeon, both of the California Cooperative Rice Re

Effects of crop rotations on soil microbes with Sara Rosenberg

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form On this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish welcomes back colleague Dr. Sara Rosenberg, a UCANR Farm Advisor for Mariposa, Merced and Stanis

Ludwigia decurrens research efforts with Jens Beets and Whitney Brim-Deforest

Let us hear from you! Jens Beets (USDA) and Whitney Brim-Deforest (UCCE) sit down to discuss the invasive weed Winged Water Primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) and research ef

Rooted: The Tibbitts Farming Company's Journey Across Generations (Pt. 4)

Let us hear from you! Part 4 of 4 This special episode series features Colusa County rice farmers George and Carson Tibbitts discussing the multi-generational history o

Rooted: The Tibbitts Farming Company's Journey Across Generations (Pt. 3)

Let us hear from you! Part 3 of 4 This special episode series features Colusa County rice farmers George and Carson Tibbitts discussing the multi-generational history o

Rooted: The Tibbitts Farming Company's Journey Across Generations (Pt. 2)

Let us hear from you! Part 2 of 4 This special episode series features Colusa County rice farmers George and Carson Tibbitts discussing the multi-generational history o

Rooted: The Tibbitts Farming Company's Journey Across Generations (Pt. 1)

Let us hear from you! Part 1 of 4 This special episode series features Colusa County rice farmers George and Carson Tibbitts discussing the multi-generational history o

Threat to Texas rice and beyond - rice delphacids with Lina Bernaola

Let us hear from you! Feedback Poll In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish talks with Dr. Lina Bernaola, an assistant professor in the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Departme

Stem Rot with Luis Espino

Let us hear from you! Feedback Poll 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

Summer recap of our Chico STEM Connections Collaborative (CSC²) with Mia Avila and Oscar Deleon

Let us hear from you! 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

Blackbird damage in CA rice

Let us hear from you! 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

RERUN: Second Peak of Armyworms with Luis Espino

Let us hear from you! Feedback Poll Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production. We&a

Create habitat, support cranes and get paid; BirdReturns Sandhill Crane Program with Billy Abbott

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form Sarah Marsh Janish and Billy Abbott discuss the upcoming BirdReturns program, the Sandhill Crane Program, which incentivizes farmers

First Peak of Armyworms with Luis Espino

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form Sarah and Luis discuss armyworms as a significant pest in California rice production. The discussion included Luis providing current

Post-Plant 2025 Rice Round Table with UCCE Rice

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form The UCCE Rice group discussed various agricultural topics including no-till rice field demonstrations, pest management challenges, a