Floods that saturated Louisiana also damaged its seed rice
NEW ORLEANS — The floods that inundated Louisiana in August also damaged rice harvested as seed for this year’s planting.
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says he’s temporarily relaxed certification requirements to ensure farmers can buy enough seed for a chance at a good crop.
Planting season begins in March.
Farmers will have to buy more of some lots to make up for the problem, but sellers will discount the price to make up for it, department seed programs director Lester Cannon said Tuesday.