California Rice Commission

Some of the spring birds we are seeing thoughout the valley near rice fields. Jim Morris photos from Sutter, Yolo and Colusa Counties.

Meet Hank the rice dog! Best friend of rice grower, Leo LaGrande. Brian Baer photograph.

One last look at last night's 90th Rice Bowl between Pierce and Williams. Photos by Steve Beckley and Jim Morris.

The 90th Rice Bowl goes to Pierce high, as the Bears defeated Williams 36-0 tonight. More photos coming tomorrow.

It is amazing to watch the amount of birds that come through rice country to rest and refuel on their migration journey. Jim Morris video.

Catching up with Matthew Sligar and the latest from their family farm with Rice Farming TV:

What a beautiful fall morning in rice country! Jim Morris video.

This is the type of snow we get in rice country - Snow Geese! Filling up the fields in the valley. Jim Morris video.

Majestic takeoff of Tundra Swans in Sutter County today. Sacramento Valley rice fields provide habitat for millions of birds.

Charley Mathews Jr. talks with us from his farm near Marysville about the history of rice farming and fall migration along the Pacific Flyway in the Sacramento Valley. Hear more:

Rice fields provide vital wildlife habitat, with tremendous bird populations resting and refueling in the Sacramento Valley right now. Read more in this article from Ag Alert: https://www.agalert.com/story/?id=14435

A Belted Kingfisher sits above a canal near a rice field. Jim Morris video.

More amazing looks at a group of Sandhill Cranes in the Live Oak area. Jim Morris photographs.

The canals near valley rice fields are a great place to find some interesting creatures. Jim Morris video.

Sandhill Cranes are an amazing bird that we get to see in rice country this time of year. But how much do you know about these birds? Luke Matthews shares some interest facts in his latest blog: