CRC Drinking Water Well Monitoring Program with Craig Riddle

Let us hear from you! Feedback Form This episode of the Thoughts on Rice podcast features Craig Riddle, the Industry Affairs Manager for the California Rice Commission, discussing the history and requirements of the Drinking Water well survey program. Under this program, growers must conduct annual nitrate monitoring for drinking water wells located on parcels where rice is grown, though compliance frequencies can be reduced based on low nitrate results. Craig also highlights a commission assessment showing that rice practices have a de minimis impact on nitrate contributions to groundwater, allowing rice growers to operate under a commodity-specific compliance pathway.  Resources Drinking Water Well Resources Upcoming Events Rice Quality Workshop July 30, 2026 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm An in-depth workshop covering the factors affecting rice quality. Registration required. Hillcrest Catering, 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City, CA Emerging Pests Workshop August 5, 2026 from 9:00 am – 11:00 pm CIP Conference Room, 100 Sunrise Blvd, Colusa, CA Rice Winter Grower Meetings Woodland: February 16, 2027 Richvale & Willows: February 17, 2027 Colusa & Yuba City: February 18, 2027   Support the show UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer