ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (TWILA) — As floodwaters recede across Louisiana, cattle producers are getting a clearer picture of the damage, with hay emerging as one of the biggest losses after weeks of standing water.
The flooding followed weeks of wet weather that had already delayed hay season, leaving many producers with damaged hay that cannot be sold and must be removed before fields can be cut again.
Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain is urging producers to document every loss, keep detailed records and stay in contact with their local Farm Service Agency office as recovery efforts continue.
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