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Send us a textBlackbirds 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. Feedback PollUpcoming Events!Annual Rice Field Day on August 27Blackbird ResourcesUC Rice Blog Blackbird post (with ID photos)Overall blackbird damage to rice crops has been estimated to >$20 millionDrones as bird abatementLaser scarecrowsOther ResourcesUC Rice BlogUC Agronomy - RiceRice Briefs (Colusa/Yolo)Rice Notes (Yuba-Sutter)Rice Leaf (Butte/Glenn)Rice in the DeltaMention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer
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