Cajun Meets Cuban: Louisiana ag leaders are looking to build international trade with rice

Louisiana ag leaders recently traveled to Cuba to build trade relationships and improve rice production.

With a new agreement in place, LSU and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture are working with Cuban officials to boost yields and sustainability.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture has the story.

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