Thoughts on Rice

This podcast is for growers, PCAs, consultants, and other industry professionals in the California rice industry. We'll primarily be focusing on the Sacramento Valley and Delta Region of California. The UCCE Rice Farm Advisors aim to deliver extension information relating to the California rice industry.

Find out more about UCCE and California rice here!

Podcasting since 2024 • 45 episodes

Thoughts on Rice

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Cultivating resilience: mental health resources for the ag community

The demands of agriculture are unique, often blending long hours, unpredictable weather, and financial pressure. Taking care of your mental well-being is just as vital as tending to your crops. Whether you are looking for proactive stress...

May 11, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 5 • 7:42

Salmon on rice? No, Salmon IN rice - with Carson Jeffries and Paul Buttner

In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish, Carson Jeffries (UC Davis), and Paul Buttner (California Rice Commission) discuss an exciting project - the concept of running young salmon on rice fields!

April 20, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 5 • 53:29

2025 season recap

Feedback Form In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish gives a recap of the 2025 rice season, looking ahead to the 2026 season. Links

March 16, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 4 • 12:00

California Calrose Breeding with Drs. Dustin Harrell and Teresa DeLeon

Feedback FormOn this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish speaks with Dr. Dustin Harrell and Dr. Teresa DeLeon, both of the California Cooperative Rice Research Foundation and breeders at t...

February 16, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 46:34

Effects of crop rotations on soil microbes with Sara Rosenberg

Feedback FormOn this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish welcomes back colleague Dr. Sara Rosenberg, a UCANR Farm Advisor for Mariposa, Merced and Stanislaus counties, to discuss a recent ...

January 19, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 52:29

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