2.1 - Conversation with the California Rice Commission with Tim Johnson (Pt. 1)
01/06/25 • 41 min
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Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
Sarah Marsh Janish sat down with Tim Johnson, the President & CEO of the California Rice Commission, also known as the CRC. The CRC makes it their mission to support the family farmers and mills who have excelled for more than a century. This support looks like engaging in a number of comprehensive regulatory programs such as managing water quality programs, maintaining an active industry communications program, and coordinating wildlife habitat conservation programs.
Sarah and Tim discussed the role and mission of the California Rice Commission, its history, and its efforts to manage water quality, habitat conservation, and industry communications. They also explored the environmental impact of rice farming, the importance of rice fields for waterfowl habitat and shorebirds, and the potential for rice fields to contribute to the recovery of salmon runs. The conversation ended with a discussion on the California Rice Commission's role in promoting rice farming, its partnerships with organizations, and its focus on collaboration and resource efficiency.
Upcoming Rice Events
Rice Winter Grower Meetings - February 10-13th, 2025
California Rice Commission Website
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Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
Sarah Marsh Janish sat down with Tim Johnson, the President & CEO of the California Rice Commission, also known as the CRC. The CRC makes it their mission to support the family farmers and mills who have excelled for more than a century. This support looks like engaging in a number of comprehensive regulatory programs such as managing water quality programs, maintaining an active industry communications program, and coordinating wildlife habitat conservation programs.
Sarah and Tim discussed the role and mission of the California Rice Commission, its history, and its efforts to manage water quality, habitat conservation, and industry communications. They also explored the environmental impact of rice farming, the importance of rice fields for waterfowl habitat and shorebirds, and the potential for rice fields to contribute to the recovery of salmon runs. The conversation ended with a discussion on the California Rice Commission's role in promoting rice farming, its partnerships with organizations, and its focus on collaboration and resource efficiency.
Upcoming Rice Events
Rice Winter Grower Meetings - February 10-13th, 2025
California Rice Commission Website
Other Resources
UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer
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In this episode, Sarah and Jens Beets, a research ecologist with the USDA's Invasive Species and Pollinator Health unit, discussed the challenges of managing algae and cyanobacteria in California rice production, including the impact of excess nutrients and the potential risks associated with rice cultivation. They also explored various strategies to prevent and control algae growth, including the use of nitrogen and phosphorus, water movement, and herbicides, as well as the challenges of managing aquatic weeds.
Upcoming Rice Events
Rice Winter Grower Meetings - February 10-13th, 2025
Algae/Cyanobacteria in Rice Links
Reducing rice field algae and cyanobacteria abundance by altering phosphorus fertilizer applications - from Bruce Linquist's lab
Jens' Suggested Links
USDA website
Working in the Weeds
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UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer
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2.2 - Conversation with the California Rice Commission with Tim Johnson (Pt. 2)
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Sarah Marsh Janish sat down with Tim Johnson, the President & CEO of the California Rice Commission, also known as the CRC. The CRC makes it their mission to support the family farmers and mills who have excelled for more than a century. This support looks like engaging in a number of comprehensive regulatory programs such as managing water quality programs, maintaining an active industry communications program, and coordinating wildlife habitat conservation programs.
Sarah and Tim discussed the role and mission of the California Rice Commission, its history, and its efforts to manage water quality, habitat conservation, and industry communications. They also explored the environmental impact of rice farming, the importance of rice fields for waterfowl habitat and shorebirds, and the potential for rice fields to contribute to the recovery of salmon runs. The conversation ended with a discussion on the California Rice Commission's role in promoting rice farming, its partnerships with organizations, and its focus on collaboration and resource efficiency.
Upcoming Rice Events
Rice Winter Grower Meetings - February 10-13th, 2025
California Rice Commission Website
Other Resources
UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Thoughts on Rice - 2.1 - Conversation with the California Rice Commission with Tim Johnson (Pt. 1)
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2.1 CRC.Part1.mp3
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Sarah Marsh Janish
Hello and welcome to thoughts on Rice, a podcast hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension Race Advisors. I'm one of your hosts, Sarah Marsh Janish, and I'm a rice farm advisor for Colusa and Yolo counties.
Whitney Brim Deforest
I'm Whitney BrimDeforest. I'm the Cooperative Extension rice advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento counties.
Luis Espino
My name is Luis Espino. I'
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