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New Blog Post: "A tinge of green"

"Today I am starting to see some of my first fields planted start their turn to green. This first tinge is something I always look forward to seeing, much like the first head of rice showing up in late summer..."

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Preserving California's Wild Side

The valley’s rice fields are a haven for wildlife. A collaboration between the rice industry and conservation groups has helped achieve this success. Read More

Learn more: How California rice benefits the environment.

New Blog Post: "Race to the finish"

"...Fields are being planted rapidly, as we are going like sixty miles an hour to the finish line. I have wondered though why I have been hurrying so much to get the rice planted. After all, it has been so cold that even after I plant the rice it just sits there and stubbornly, won't budge..."

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New Blog Post: "Wildlife at every turn"

"Just a quick mention about the wildlife habitat around my fields. It’s working!" Read blog

New Blog Post: "Beyond Busy"

"As of today I am, more or less, half way done with planting my rice crop. Boy am I way behind! The one bright spot for me is knowing that I'm not alone, as all of my neighbors are in the same boat with me..."

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New California rice farmer starts blogging

Check out our latest author for the California Rice Commission blog, Sean Doherty.

Sean Doherty is a 3rd generation rice farmer living out his dream, being a rice farmer in Dunnigan.

He farms in Yolo, Colusa, and Sutter Counties with his wife Melissa, and three kids, Hannah, Gus, and Mary. He enjoys being in the fields, watching the seasons, and sharing it with his family.

Read more about Sean in Rice Farming magazine.

Featured Recipe by Chef Paul Muller

Check out the latest featured recipe on Calrice.org.

Paul Muller, of Paul Martin's American Bistro, provides insider tips for a culinary masterpiece -Grilled Solano County Quail with Black Japonica Rice, arugula salad, grilled pineapple salsa.

View the entire recipe here.
Learn more about Chef Paul Muller here.