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Weed Day 2017 success

July 17, 2017
By Brad Hanson
In case you weren't able to attend the 61st Annual Weed Day hosted by the UC Davis Weed Science Program and the UC Weed Research and Information Center, here's what you missed: First, we had fantastic weather, only getting into the 90s by the end of the tour and an excellent turnout with around 140...
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In Pursuit of the California Dogface Butterfly

July 11, 2017
Few people have seen California's state insect in the wild, but now thousands will this week--on TV. The California dogface butterfly, Zerene eurydice, and its Auburn habitat will be featured on KVIE Public Television's "Rob on the Road" show at various times throughout the week.
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Rice Announcements

July 10, 2017
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
1. Register for the Weedy Rice Workshop UC Cooperative Extension and the California Rice Commission are sponsoring this workshop to update growers and consultants on the current weedy rice situation in California and on research that is being conducted by the University of California.
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Register for Weedy Rice Workshops 2017

July 10, 2017
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
Weedy Rice Workshops 2017 August 9, 2017 :: 9:00 AM-12:00 noon New Earth Market Harvest Room 1475 Tharp Road, Yuba City, CA August 10, 2017 :: 9:00 AM-12:00 noon Colusa Casino 3770 Hwy 45, Colusa, CA In the workshops, University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will give updates on the cur...
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Register for Weedy Rice Workshops 2017

July 10, 2017
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
August 9, 9:00 am-12:00 pm New Earth Market Harvest Room 1475 Tharp Road, Yuba City August 10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Colusa Casino 3770 Hwy 45, Colusa In the workshops, UCCE will give updates on the current weedy rice situation and research being conducted in California. Dr.
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NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program

May 30, 2017
By Luis A Espino
Grow Rice? Help Birds! Rice provides livelihoods and food for people and places to rest and feed for many birds, too. Small changes to field management can increase the value of rice fields for the birds that use it.
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Meeting Reminder: UCCE Rice Meetings This Week

January 23, 2017
By Luis A Espino
The University of California Cooperative Extension annual rice meetings will be held this week. As usual, we will have four locations. However, note the change of venue for the Glenn and Colusa meetings this year.
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Weedy Rice in California: An Update

January 9, 2017
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
In the past year, the California rice industry has begun to deal with a new pest: weedy rice, also known as red rice. Weedy rice is a common weed in rice-growing regions of the world, and when infestations are high, it can significantly reduce yields.
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Weedy Rice in California: An Update

January 9, 2017
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
In the past year, the California rice industry has begun to deal with a new pest: weedy rice, also known as red rice. Weedy rice is a common weed in rice-growing regions of the world, and when infestations are high, it can significantly reduce yields.
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2017 UCCE Rice Grower Meetings

January 3, 2017
By Luis A Espino
WHERE & WHEN Richvale: Thursday, Jan. 26, 8:30 am, Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St., Richvale Glenn: Thursday, Jan. 26, 1:30 pm, Glenn County Office of Education, 311 South Villa Avenue, Willows Colusa: Friday, Jan. 27, 8:30 am, Colusa Casino Resort, 3770 Hwy 45, Colusa Yuba City: Friday, Jan.
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