Rice harvest is underway

Our rice harvest is well underway in the Sacramento Valley. We produce medium-grain rice, which is also known as sushi rice. Before harvesting, the rice fields are drained of water. Then the combine harvester cuts the mature rice and transfers it to the bankout wagon in the field. Next, the bankout wagon transfers the rice into trailers, which haul the grain to Farmers' Rice Cooperative in Sacramento. Blue skies and sunshine are a welcome sight during the harvest. So far, our grain yields and quality look promising.