{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ducks Unlimited Podcast","title":"Rice Stewardship: How Farmers and Conservation Work Together (Ep 813)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3042,"description":"Rice fields do more than grow food. They provide critical habitat for millions of ducks, shorebirds, and other wildlife across North America. \nIn 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. \nThe 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.\nTopics Covered\nThe origins of the Rice Stewardship Program\nWhy rice fields are critical waterfowl habitat\nWorking lands conservation in California and the Mississippi Alluvial Valley\nWater management and irrigation efficiency\nSurface water vs. groundwater challenges\nWinter flooding and wildlife benefits\nConservation incentives for rice producers\nThe future of rice farming and waterfowl habitat\nHow DU works with farmers to deliver conservation at scale\n\nListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast\nSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org\nSPONSORS:\nBird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:\nWhether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/l9P4SkFXvPCREt6eTfTD5odOxdx8hOF2b5qKX09C2oY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNDJi/ODNkMmQ5ZWY5Mjdm/YzdhMDIxNGNiODEx/MmNhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}