A Season like no other

He has grown rice for more than seventy years, and Dennis Lindberg says none compares to the challenge of this drought.

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The Power of a Puddle

Sacramento Valley rice fields have only five inches of water in them during the growing season. Rice Commission CEO Tim Johnson explains the tremendous benefits from water for rice.


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Drought Realities

Grower Sandy Denn comments on the difficult growing season ahead in the Sacramento Valley.

Doing our best with what we have

A new season has begun and it brings significant challenges for rice growers. Sutter County grower Tom Butler comments..


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Rice Flour Crepes with Strawberries

Follow along as the Rice Commission’s Julie Cader shows how to make a fantastic dessert..


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More efficient and far more sacrifice than you’d believe

The Sacramento Valley is greening up for the season, but the Rice Commission’s Tim Johnson says looks can be deceiving.

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20 Species in 15 Minutes

A short walk on this nature trail provides a plethora of creatures to view.

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Magic Rice Flour

The Rice Commission’s Julie Cader shows an easy way to make your own rice flour.

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Finding Governor Brown

A field trip to Colusa County netted the Rice Commission’s Jim Morris much more - a visit with Governor Jerry Brown.

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Lions, Tigers and Farms, Oh my!

Rice Commission CEO Tim Johnson dispels commonly-used myths about farm water use.

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