Current Challenges and Opportunities in Rice Production

Rice planting is almost completed near St. Martinville, La. As the new growing season begins, Jeff Durand, of the Louisiana Rice Growers Association, discusses the concerns and challenges for rice producers.

By Sara Schafer

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November 17, 2020 01:12 AM

Charles Johnson, Farm Journal & Top Producer National Editor

Rice planting is almost completed near St. Martinville, La. As the new growing season begins, Jeff Durand, of the Louisiana Rice Growers Association, discusses the concerns and challenges for rice producers.

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You can e-mail Charles Johnson at cjohnson@farmjournal.com.

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