Eagle Tree

Bald Eagles are a much-anticipated winter visitor to the Sacramento Valley. The Rice Commission’s Jim Morris visits Butte County in search of our national bird.

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One-Hour Hold

A small town celebration of the Christmas season is a welcome diversion from recent news events, writes the Rice Commission’s Jim Morris.

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Maiden Flights from California now 100% Natural

The end of an era for a historically large California business is food for thought regarding maintaining the many benefits of rice farming.

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Mandarin Brown Rice Chicken Salad

Pair one of the top fruits of the season, the Mandarin Orange, with California Rice and you have a winner! The Rice Commission’s Julie Cader has this can’t miss recipe.

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Celebrating a Crown Jewel of the Flyway

The Rice Commission’s Paul Buttner reviews the California Swan Festival and the star of the show.

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Rice Farming helps Wildlife

Rice grower Josh Sheppard’s backyard is loaded with hundreds of birds each fall and winter.

Change of Season, Change of Perspective

Optimism rises for a restorative wet winter in the Sacramento Valley.

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Festivals align with prime Waterbird watching

This is a great time to enjoy wildlife in the Sacramento Valley. The Rice Commission’s Paul Buttner has an overview.

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Capturing Rice Country on Canvas

Artist Dolores Mitchell showcases Sacramento Valley rice country in vibrant color.

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Living History

It’s so fitting the Sacramento Valley rice farming has its own locally-made harvester. Steve Beckley writes about the Hardy Harvester.

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