Rice is one of the major crops grown in the Sacramento Valley of California. In 2006, Colusa, Glenn and Yolo Counties grew 264 thousand acres, or 44% of the California rice acreage. Rice is extremely important for the economy of these counties, producing an on-farm value of $295.3 million.
Luis Espino conducts the CE Rice Farming Systems program in Colusa, Glenn and
General objectives of the Rice Farming Systems program are:
- To develop and implement educational and applied research programs appropriate for the rice industries in Colusa, Glenn and Yolo Counties.
- To collect and disseminate relevant and current information that will improve rice production and maximize net farm income, while conserving natural resources and safeguarding the environment.
Areas of emphasis include integrated pest management, irrigation water management and conservation, drain water quality, post-harvest straw management and straw usage, and nutrient management.
Luis can be contacted at the Colusa UCCE office at 530-458-0578 or 530-635-6234 (cell phone), or at laespino@ucdavis.edu
