Rice fields do more than grow food. They provide critical habitat for millions of ducks, shorebirds, and other wildlife across North America.
In the first installment of a special agriculture-focused series, host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by Misty Adams, Kyle Soileau, and Regina Stafford of Ducks Unlimited’s conservation delivery team to discuss the Rice Stewardship Program and the role working lands play in waterfowl conservation.
The conversation explores how DU partners with rice producers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and California to deliver conservation practices that improve water efficiency, support wildlife habitat, enhance soil health, and help keep farmers profitable. The group also discusses incentive-based programs, water management technologies, conservation easements, and the future of rice production in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape.
Topics Covered
The origins of the Rice Stewardship Program
Why rice fields are critical waterfowl habitat
Working lands conservation in California and the Mississippi Alluvial Valley
Water management and irrigation efficiency
Surface water vs. groundwater challenges
Winter flooding and wildlife benefits
Conservation incentives for rice producers
The future of rice farming and waterfowl habitat
How DU works with farmers to deliver conservation at scale
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