When in doubt- bring Barbera

Having trouble identifying the best wine to take to your holiday meal? California Rice CEO Tim Johnson has the answer.

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Revisiting Folsom Lake

Recent rains have brought improvements to the state’s water shortage. Folsom Lake is a prime example of the recovery.

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A healthy ecosystem flexes its wings

Nearly 230 wildlife species rely on Sacramento Valley rice fields for food and a resting place. The Rice Commission’s Jim Morris profiles two different birds that are flourishing.

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Wondering what to bring to your holiday dinner? Bring a Pilaf

This dish is a sure fire winner for your family gathering. California Rice Commission CEO Tim Johnson provides this recipe featuring California Calrose Rice.

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11 Trillion Gallons – Really?

Heavy rain trumps what NASA says about the California drought.

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Christmas in Arbuckle

A bilingual Santa is only the start of a special Christmas party in Colusa County. Jonnalee Henderson has details on their families annual celebration in Arbuckle.

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The Return of Rain

This rainy season is off to an improved start in the Sacramento Valley. Rice grower Tom Butler provides an account of what’s happening in his area.

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Identifying trees by their winter ‘bones’

The Sacramento Valley is filled with a wide variety of trees. Here’s more information on what to keep an eye out for when heading north of Sacramento.

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Appreciating the American Farmer

This week’s USA Rice Outlook Conference is a revelation for an attendee from the Sacramento Valley. Read Alycia Scheidel’s Blog

Pig out on Rice Bites

Check out Julie Cader’s latest recipe pairing California Rice with bacon. Get the recipe

Winter on the Lower Sacramento

Expert fisherman Anthony Carruesco updates conditions in the North Valley after some much-needed rainfall. Read More Here

Welcome Back Old Friend

The recent storm activity is a very good to the challenges with drought in the Sacramento Valley. Details Here

Endangered Species Bulletin a win for California Rice Growers

A recent announcement from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency demonstrates the stewardship found in California Rice. The Rice Commission’s Roberta Firoved has details. Read her blog:

Chico to Red Bluff via Dairyville

Rice Commission's CEO Tim Johnson describes his adventure from Chico to Red Bluff via Dairyville. Read his blog:

The threat of drought

Rice grower Sandy Denn comments on the uncertainty of how the drought will affect rice country.

Special time of the year

Rice grower Sandy Denn comments on living and working along the Pacific Flyway during the migration season for millions of birds.

Benefits of U.S. EPA Rice Tours

The Rice Commission’s Roberta Firoved comments on the positive working relationship with the EPA. Read her blog:

Live Oak, a rice country town with character

Jim Morris visits with Live Oak Mayor Steve Alvarado about this community in Sutter County. Their conversation here:

Mandarin Rice Salad

California short grain brown rice is included in this savory recipe from the Rice Commissions Julie Cader. Learn more

Swan Bath

Tundra Swans are showing up in Sacramento Valley rice fields in large numbers. Leslie Morris captured this video of a swan cleaning up.

Why this Duck Hunter smiles

It’s hunting season in Sacramento Valley rice country. Rice Commission CEO Tim Johnson explains the excitement of this pursuit. Read his blog

Lobster Risotto

Rich in flavor and quite a showcase for California Rice, Julie Cader shows how to make this mouthwatering dish. Get the recipe

Cultivating new consumers in Japan

Several efforts are underway to attract more California Rice consumers in Japan. Chris Crutchfield writes about a chef’s competition starring Sacramento Valley Calrose Rice. Read his blog

New CRC Blog- California Rice part of new Critical Conservation Area and we couldn’t be happier

The USDA includes the state’s rice fields as a critical conservation area. The CRC’s Paul Buttner comments on the importance of this news.
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New: “An Environmentally Inappropriate Crop” - Sentiment far from the truth

The more people learn about California Rice fields, the greater their environmental benefits are understood. CEO Tim Johnson takes a historic look at changing views of rice farming. Read his blog

New: The impact of drought in the Sacramento Valley

Questions and answers about the expected impact of drought on farms, communities and the environment north of Sacramento.

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New: Armstrong & Getty water use comparisons

The radio hosts visit the State Capitol Mall to discuss water use efficiency in rice and how much water it takes to grow a variety of things.

New: Mowing down Breakfast

When water flows in the Sacramento Valley, a diverse amount of wildlife benefits. Check out this Muskrat, videotaped in Yolo County by Leslie Morris.

New- Two Rice Country photo albums by Brian Baer

Despite the drought, the Sacramento Valley Remains a beautiful and essential part of the state. Enjoy nearly 30 photos from Brian Baer of spring in the valley and of some of the communities that help make this area so special. View the Early Spring in Rice Country photos View the Heart of the Valley photos

Drought damage could ripple throughout the Sacramento Valley

General Manager Lewis Bair of Reclamation District 108 comments on the sweeping impacts that may lie ahead from reduced farming due to the drought.

New- A Naturalist in Rice Country, Part Four

We wrap up our series with John Muir Laws with his comments on wildlife in the Sacramento Valley and about a new wildlife map and guide for the region.

New- Drought may dry up small town economies

Reduced crops because of drought could have a major impact in the rural communities in the Sacramento Valley.

New- Major push underway to improve California Water Storage

Congressmen LaMalfa and Garamendi launch an effort to get the Sites Reservoir built in Colusa County. This reservoir would provide a huge increase in California's water storage.

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New Grower Blog- Groundwater may partly mitigate drought impacts

Farmer Dennis Lindberg comments on how wells may help during the drought.

New- Drought concerns in the Sacramento Valley

General Manager Thaddeus Bettner of the Glenn Colusa Irrigation District comments on what the drought could mean for farms, communities and wildlife.

New- A Naturalist in Rice Country, Part Three

Naturalist, Artist and Educator John Muir Laws visits the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge and comments on a huge gathering of Night Herons.

New CRC Blog- Where is Sites and why is it important to every Californian?

Travel with the CRC’s Jim Morris to rural Colusa County, to a location that could play a large role in solving future water shortages in the state.

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New CRC Blog- Rice and Wetlands: Exceptionally critical to Waterbirds in low water years

The value of rice fields has never been greater during this dry period. The CRC’s Paul Buttner and Mark Biddlecomb with Ducks Unlimited have more.

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New CRC Blog- Osaka Sushi

Premium California Rice is the foundation of this wonderful dining experience. The CRC’s Julie Cader has details.

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New: A Naturalist in Rice Country, Part Two

There’s great excitement as Naturalist, Artist and Educator John Muir Laws visits a shallowly flooded rice field in Colusa County loaded with more than 200,000 Snow Geese.

New video- Drought Concerns

New video- Ripple Effect

New: A Naturalist in Rice Country, Part One

Come along as Naturalist, Artist and Educator John Muir Laws visits Sacramento Valley rice country. His first stop is a rice field in Williams that’s lacking one important component- water.

New CRC Blog – Got Cabin Fever?

Don’t let the stormy weather dampen your spirits. Julie Cader provides a tasty recipe featuring California Rice.

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New Video- Epic Grind

An amazing gathering of Snow Geese in Sacramento Valley rice country in recent days. Leslie Morris captured this action from Colusa County.

New CRC Blog- What the Drought will mean in Rice Country

CEO Tim Johnson provides a rice perspective on the known and unknown aspects of the drought.

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New CRC Blog- It's Kaukau Time!

Follow along as Julie Cader takes a tour of Maui, a place where California Rice is a star performer.

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New- Stilts on the move

Check out this flock of hungry Black-necked Stilts getting their breakfast in Glenn County.

New CRC Blog- Relationship Building

Industry Affairs Manager Roberta Firoved comments on a strong relationship that benefits California Rice growers and the public.

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New Photos- Ships Ahoy!

Major shipping activity at the Port of West Sacramento. Four ships are in, three are being loaded with California Rice. This rice is bound for Japan and Turkey

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New Photos- Americana

Bald Eagles are one of the Most stirring sights in rice country in winter. Check out these photos by Leslie Morris from the fields of Butte County.

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New Blog- Welcoming Rain

Grower Punch Haskell comments on the rainfall that has reached Sacramento Valley rice country.

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New Blog- A Growing Education

Lauren LaGrande writes about her experiences at Oregon State University and the interest classmates have to learn about Sacramento Valley rice country.

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New Photos- Sacramento Valley in Winter

Dry conditions aside, the Sacramento Valley is beautiful in winter. Here's the latest from Brian Baer. View the album

New CRC Blog- Gold Rush town a symbol of the depth of the drought

A historic discovery at Folsom Lake symbolizes the dry spell that is affecting the entire state.

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New Blog- Dealing with Drought

Grower Charley Mathews Jr. comments on concern about what the lack of rain could mean for area crops, communities and the environment.

New Video- Setting for CA Rice Painting

Artist Phil Gross comments on the backdrop for his upcoming painting on California Rice.

New Video- Raining Geese

Enjoy the sight and sounds of a big flock of geese landing in a rice field in Butte County.

New CRC Blog- Drought and Waterbirds: Not a good combination

Environmental Affairs Manager Paul Buttner chronicles concerns of what the dry winter could mean for wildlife in the region.

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New video- On the march

Check out these White-faced Ibis at an all you can eat buffet in a flooded rice field in Yuba County.

New video- Rice and Water 101

Grower Charley Mathews Jr. of Yuba County discusses the shallow water depth in winter-flooded rice fields.

New video – Breezy Kite

Footage of a White-faced Kite in Sutter County rice country.

New- Latest Armstrong & Getty California Rice Tour

The radio hosts visited two important aspects of getting California Rice from the field to table. Watch their comments on:

Loading rice bound for Japan at the Port of West Sacramento


Touring the Farmers' Rice Cooperative Mill in West Sacramento

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New video- Stealthy Snack

Watch an American Bittern grab a bite to eat and then exit the scene in Yolo County. Video shot by Leslie Morris.

New Blog- Preparing for a new season

Grower Josh Sheppard comments on getting seeds ready for the next season.

New- Bald Eagles in Rice Country

Two video clips of these majestic birds in the rice fields of Butte County.

New CRC Blog- Treasures of the Valley

Wildlife Refuges offer an amazing chance for you to see birds and other animals up close in the Sacramento Valley. The CRC's Jim Morris explains.

New video - Love the Life you Live

Rice grower Sandy Denn of Glenn County comments on her optimism despite a dry start to winter.

New Video- Otter Trio

Watch three otters fishing in a canal at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge in Willows.

New CRC Blog- A must stop for the sportsman

You don't have to be a hunter or fisherman to appreciate this business in Colusa.

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New-California Rice Commission 2013 Annual Report

Review the past year in California Rice and look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead….

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New-Armstrong & Getty & a Phalarope

Video clip with the radio hosts and a Wilson's Phalarope, a bird common in Sacramento Valley rice fields.

New CRC Blog- A year-round focus on Water Quality

The California Rice Commission's Roberta Firoved comments on work needed to ensure rice growers comply with water quality requirements.

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