Rooted: The Tibbitts Farming Company's Journey Across Generations (Pt. 2)
Thoughts on Rice
Part 2 of 4
This special episode series features Colusa County rice farmers George and Carson Tibbitts discussing the multi-generational history of their family farm, and how Carson is now taking on more responsibilities as a junior partner while learning from his father's decades of farming experience.
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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Rooted: The Tibbitts Farming Company's Journey Across Generations (Pt. 1)
Thoughts on Rice
Part 1 of 4
This special episode series features Colusa County rice farmers George and Carson Tibbitts discussing the multi-generational history of their family farm, and how Carson is now taking on more responsibilities as a junior partner while learning from his father's decades of farming experience.
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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Threat to Texas rice and beyond - rice delphacids with Lina Bernaola
Thoughts on Rice
In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish talks with Dr. Lina Bernaola, an assistant professor in the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Department of Entomology, to give a rundown on rice delphacid, a pest that is ravaging the Southern Rice Belt and is a vector of Rice Hoja Blanca. While it is not present in CA yet, it's important to be aware of potential threats to the US Rice industry
Rice Delphacid Resources
USA Rice podcast episode about Rice Delphacid
Texas A&M AgriLife tackles rice delphacid devastation
AgriLife Research leads rice delphacid and hoja blanca virus studies
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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Stem Rot with Luis Espino
Thoughts on Rice
In this episode, Luis Espino and Sarah Marsh Janish give a rundown on stem rot, one of the main diseases of rice in California. One disease that can be found in practically every rice field is stem rot. This fungus causes the tillers to rot at the water level and, when severe, it causes blanking and lodging.
Stem Rot Resources
UC Rice Blog Post about Injury Thresholds
UCANR Stem Rot and Aggregate Sheath Spot Fact Sheet
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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Summer recap of our Chico STEM Connections Collaborative (CSC²) with Mia Avila and Oscar Deleon
Thoughts on Rice
Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Mia Avila and Oscar Deleon, Jr., who spent summer 2025 with the UCCE Rice Team as part of Chico STEM Connections Collaborative, a collaborative undergraduate research experience at California State University Chico. CSC² is an innovative program working in collaboration with other California State Universities throughout the state to coordinate and integrate project data into one of the largest and most comprehensive evaluations of best practices found in the nation. CSC² serves educationally disadvantaged students and, to the extent possible by law, emphasizes participation by students from groups with low eligibility rates for four-year institutions.
Mia and Oscar, as members of this collective, spent their summer working on various research projects with the UCCE Rice Team, as well as performing their own supervised rice research throughout the summer.
Mia Avila Bio: My name is Mia Avila, I’m a 4th year undergraduate student at CSU Chico studying Plant & Soil Science, and I’ve grown up in the north state all my life.
Oscar Deleon Bio: My name is Oscar Deleon Jr., and I’m a second-year Plant & Soil Science major at CSU Chico. I transferred here from the Coachella Valley, specifically Indio, and I’m passionate about anything agriculture-related.
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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Blackbird damage in CA rice
Thoughts on Rice
Blackbirds may be small, but their impact on rice fields can be huge. We explore how and when they cause the most damage, why they target rice, and what farmers are doing to protect their crops.
Upcoming Events!
- Annual Rice Field Day on August 27
Blackbird Resources
UC Rice Blog Blackbird post (with ID photos)
Overall blackbird damage to rice crops has been estimated to >$20 million
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
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RERUN: Second Peak of Armyworms with Luis Espino
Thoughts on Rice
Feedback Poll
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
We're doing a rerun episode today: Luis Espino and Sarah Marsh will be talking about Rice Armyworm Monitoring Program and the second generation of armyworms in rice. We're using this episode as the second peak of armyworms is approaching quickly!
Two true armyworm generations occur in rice; moths fly in spring and early summer, laying eggs in rice fields and surrounding vegetation. The larvae that emerge feed on rice foliage. A second moth flight occurs in mid-summer, followed by larvae feeding on rice foliage and panicles.
Upcoming Events!
- Annual Rice Field Day on August 27
Armyworm Resources
CA Armyworm Trapping Network in Rice
UC IPM - True Armyworm in Rice
Other Resources
Rice in the Delta
Feedback Poll
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Create habitat, support cranes and get paid; BirdReturns Sandhill Crane Program with Billy Abbott
Thoughts on Rice
Sarah Marsh Janish and Billy Abbott discuss the upcoming BirdReturns program, the Sandhill Crane Program, which incentivizes farmers to provide roosting and forage habitat for the Greater Sandhill Crane, an threatened bird species in the Sacramento Valley and CA Delta regions.
BirdReturns Sandhill Crane Application
Applications open on July 25 and close on August 17.
Upcoming Events
- Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM, Roberts-Union Farm Center, 4925 Howard Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
- CRC Bird Conservation Programs Informational Workshop - Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Hillcrest Catering, 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991
- Rice Field Day - August 27, 2025, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA
Other Resources
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First Peak of Armyworms with Luis Espino
Thoughts on Rice
Sarah and Luis discuss armyworms as a significant pest in California rice production. The discussion included Luis providing current updates on armyworm populations, scouting techniques, treatment thresholds, and management options for rice farmers.
Upcoming Events
- Rice Production Workshop - POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026
- Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM, Roberts-Union Farm Center, 4925 Howard Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
- Rice Field Day - August 27, 2025, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA
Armyworm Resources
Second Peak of Armyworm Podcast Episode
Other Resources
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Post-Plant 2025 Rice Round Table with UCCE Rice
Thoughts on Rice
The UCCE Rice group discussed various agricultural topics including no-till rice field demonstrations, pest management challenges, and new tools for detecting tadpole shrimp, followed by updates on ongoing research projects and planting trials in the 2025 rice season.
Upcoming Events
- Rice Production Workshop - POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026
- Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM, Roberts-Union Farm Center, 4925 Howard Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
- Rice Field Day - August 27, 2025, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA
Other Resources
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FROM THE FIELD: April 2025 Planting Report
Thoughts on Rice
Today's mini-episode concerns the 2025 spring planting report and current CA rice marketing prices.
USDA Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin
USA Rice Spring Planting Report
Weekly National Rice Summary from the USDA AMS
Upcoming Events
- No-Till Rice Field Day - June 10, 2025, 9-11am, 694 Watson Road, Biggs, CA 95917
- Rice Production Workshop - POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026
- Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, Delta
Other Resources
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Herbicide Resistance Testing Program with Kassim Al-Khatib
Thoughts on Rice
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Dr. Kassim Al-Khatib, who is responsible for the Herbicide Resistance Screening Program that UC Cooperative Extension provides, free of charge, to rice growers and PCAs who are interested in determining the herbicide resistance status of their rice weeds.
Herbicide Resistance Testing Form
Resistant Weed Seed Testing Resources
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UCCE Upcoming Events - SAVE THE DATES:
- No-Till/Reduced Till Rice Field Day, June 10, 2025
- Rice Production Workshop, POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026
- Weedy Rice Workshop, August 5, 2025
- Rice Field Day, August 27, 2025
Other Resources
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New product offerings in the rice market (Pt. 2)
Thoughts on Rice
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production. Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Kate Walker, a representative from FMC, to discuss some of the latest developments in the rice chemical market.
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UCCE Upcoming Events
- Hedgerows and Soil Assessments Field Day
- Date: April 1st, 12:30 PM
- Location: Corner of Tule Rd & Lodi Rd, Colusa, CA 95932 (39.01286825023778, -121.93150847565158)
- Questions: UCCE Sutter-Yuba office at (530) 822-7515
- 2.5 Soil & Water Management CCA Credits ~ Approved
- UCCE Colusa Centennial Sprint
- Date: April 5th, 2025
- Check-in: 8:30am
- Run Time: 9:00am
- Location: Colusa Sacramento River State Recreation Area, 1 10th Street, Colusa, CA 95932
- Questions: UCCE Colusa office at (530) 459-0570
Other Resources
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History of UCCE
Thoughts on Rice
In honor of UCCE Colusa's upcoming Centennial Celebration, Sarah Marsh Janish takes a trip back in time, outlining the development of the Extension Service in California and how, despite shifts in funding and leadership, the mission of UCCE remains to serve the communities in which the offices are housed. For more information, see the links below:
History of UCCE
California Agriculture: 100 Years of Service
History of the Agriculture Experiment Stations
Science and Service by Ann Foley Scheuring
UCCE Rice Links
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Nutria as emerging pests
Thoughts on Rice
In honor of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Sarah Marsh Janish discusses the recent focus on nutria in California. Although this semi-aquatic mammal is not new to California, the surge in population and range across the state is of some concern, especially to those of us who work in the habitats they prefer to inhabit.
Report Nutria: "Suspected observations or potential signs of nutria in California should be photographed and immediately reported to CDFW ONLINE, by email to Invasives@wildlife.ca.gov, or by calling (866) 440-9530."
Nutria Links
UCCE Annual Meeting - Emerging Pest Presentation
Upcoming Events!
Propanil Stewardship Meetings
March 17 in Woodland at the Yolo County Farm Bureau office
March 18 in Richvale at the Community Church.
Other Resources
UC Rice Blog
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New product offerings in the rice market (Pt. 1)
Thoughts on Rice
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production. Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Sharon Bell, Ashley McWilliams, and Mike Martin, representatives from UPL, Wilbur-Ellis, and Valent USA, to discuss some of the latest developments in the rice chemical market.
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UCCE Upcoming Events
2025 Annual Winter Rice Grower Meetings
Winter Grower Meeting Agenda (the agenda for all meetings will be the same)
1. Woodland Meeting
- Date: February 10th, 8:00 AM;
- Location: Yolo County Farm Bureau, 69 W Kentucky Ave, Woodland
2. Richvale Meeting
- Date: February 12th, 8:00 AM;
- Location: Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St, Richvale
3. Willows Meeting
- Date: February 12th, 1:00 PM;
- Location: Glenn County Office of Education, 311 South Villa Ave, Willows
4. Colusa Meeting
- Date: February 13th, 8:00 AM;
- Location: CIP Conference Room, 100 Sunrise Blvd., Colusa
5. Yuba City Meeting
- Date: February 13th, 1:00 PM;
- Location: Veterans Hall, 1425 Veterans Memorial Cir, Yuba City
Other Resources
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2024 Rice Disease Survey with Luis Espino
Thoughts on Rice
Feedback Form
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
Sarah Marsh Janish and Luis Espino discussed the 2024 Rice Disease Survey, the results of which showed a low incidence of blast and similar levels of other diseases compared to previous years. The conversation also covered the influence of agronomic practices on diseases in rice crops, the importance of fungicide applications, and the differences in diseases and insect problems between California rice and the mid-south region.
Upcoming Rice Events
Rice Winter Grower Meetings - February 10-13th, 2025
Rice Disease Survey Information
Blog post about the Disease Survey
Disease Survey - 2019
Disease Survey - 2014
UC Disease Resources
Other Resources
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Conversation with the California Rice Commission with Tim Johnson (Pt. 2)
Thoughts on Rice
Feedback Form
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
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Conversation with the California Rice Commission with Tim Johnson (Pt. 1)
Thoughts on Rice
Feedback Form
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
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Algae and cyanobacteria with Jens Beets
Thoughts on Rice
Feedback Form
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
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
Other Resources
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Rotating rice and winter cover crops (Pt. 2) with Sara Rosenberg
Thoughts on Rice
Feedback Form
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
In this two-part episode, Sarah Marsh sits down with Dr. Sara Rosenberg, who is currently the UCCE Regenerative Agriculture Farm Advisor for Mariposa, Merced, and Stanislaus Counties to talk about her work in rice crop rotation systems. Sara worked with rice growers in her graduate school experience at UC Davis, where one of her focuses was to understand the barriers to adoption, opportunities, and required resources for successful implementation of crop rotation in rice systems.
Upcoming Rice Events
Rice Winter Grower Meetings - February 10-13th, 2025
Rice Crop Rotation Tools
Rice Crop Rotation Calculator
Publications on Rice Crop Rotation
Resources and Links from Sara Rosenberg
Regenerative Agriculture Information and Listening Session
Part 1: Nut Tree Orchards of Central Valley: Future Directions - December 16, 2024
Regenerative Agriculture information
Other Resources
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Rotating rice with Sara Rosenberg (Pt. 1)
Thoughts on Rice
Feedback Form
Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
In this two-part episode, Sarah Marsh sits down with Dr. Sara Rosenberg, who is currently the UCCE Regenerative Agriculture Farm Advisor for Mariposa, Merced, and Stanislaus Counties to talk about her work in rice crop rotation systems. Sara worked with rice growers in her graduate school experience at UC Davis, where one of her focuses was to understand the barriers to adoption, opportunities, and required resources for successful implementation of crop rotation in rice systems.
Upcoming Rice Events
Rice Winter Grower Meetings - February 10-13th, 2025
Rice Crop Rotation Tools
Rice Crop Rotation Calculator
Publications on Rice Crop Rotation
Resources and Links from Sara Rosenberg
Regenerative Agriculture Information and Listening Session
Part 1: Nut Tree Orchards of Central Valley: Future Directions - December 16, 2024
Regenerative Agriculture information
Other Resources
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Rice Quality Assurance Program with Timothy Blank
Thoughts on Rice
Together, the UCCE Rice Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
Timothy Blank (Director of Seed Certification Operations, the Foundation Seed Program Executive Director, and the Certified Seed Program Advisor for the California Crop Improvement Association) and Sarah Marsh sit down to talk about the California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) Rice Seed Quality Assurance Program (Program), which provides a uniform and unbiased quality control system and marketing tool for crop seeds that cannot be verified and merchandised as a class of certified seed as defined by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA).
California Crop Improvement Association Resources
CCIA Website
Certified Seed Sampler Training
Other Resources
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Off-season bird habitat conservation programs with Jason Coslovich and Luke Matthews
Thoughts on Rice
Together, the UCCE Rice Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Jason Coslovich and Luke Matthews to talk about some of the bird habitat conservation incentive programs that are available for rice farmers who can benefit from incorporating these into winter off season plans.
CWA Resources
Rice Levee and Ag Corridor Program
Egg Salvage Program
Delayed Harvest Program
Fallow Lands Program
Other Resources
Field Notes
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Rice Seed Certification Program with Timothy Blank
Thoughts on Rice
Together, the UCCE Rice Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.
Timothy Blank (Director of Seed Certification Operations, the Foundation Seed Program Executive Director, and the Certified Seed Program Advisor for the California Crop Improvement Association) and Sarah Marsh sit down to talk about the role and history of rice seed certification in California.
California Crop Improvement Association Resources
CCIA Website
Certified Seed Sampler Training
Other Resources
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Rooted: The Tibbitts Farming Company's Journey Across Generations (Pt. 2)
23:01
Rooted: The Tibbitts Farming Company's Journey Across Generations (Pt. 1)
32:18
Threat to Texas rice and beyond - rice delphacids with Lina Bernaola
47:26
Stem Rot with Luis Espino
43:39
Summer recap of our Chico STEM Connections Collaborative (CSC²) with Mia Avila and Oscar Deleon
33:21
Blackbird damage in CA rice
18:27
RERUN: Second Peak of Armyworms with Luis Espino
24:44
Create habitat, support cranes and get paid; BirdReturns Sandhill Crane Program with Billy Abbott
31:24
First Peak of Armyworms with Luis Espino
34:10
Post-Plant 2025 Rice Round Table with UCCE Rice
57:48
FROM THE FIELD: April 2025 Planting Report
8:31
Herbicide Resistance Testing Program with Kassim Al-Khatib
30:21
New product offerings in the rice market (Pt. 2)
16:51
History of UCCE
30:01
Nutria as emerging pests
14:36
New product offerings in the rice market (Pt. 1)
30:26
2024 Rice Disease Survey with Luis Espino
39:59
Conversation with the California Rice Commission with Tim Johnson (Pt. 2)
26:52
Conversation with the California Rice Commission with Tim Johnson (Pt. 1)
41:56
Algae and cyanobacteria with Jens Beets
46:32
Rotating rice and winter cover crops (Pt. 2) with Sara Rosenberg
34:37
Rotating rice with Sara Rosenberg (Pt. 1)
34:17
Rice Quality Assurance Program with Timothy Blank
19:30
Off-season bird habitat conservation programs with Jason Coslovich and Luke Matthews
34:30
Rice Seed Certification Program with Timothy Blank
35:31