Louisiana rice farmers have been harvesting for nearly two weeks, and yields so far have been strong.
LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux shows us progress in southwest Louisiana.
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Elizabeth Strom with the American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) joined us to share the latest on harvest progress and market activity in her area.
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