Recent Rains & Tariffs Impacting Northwest Louisiana Soybean and Cotton Farmers

By James Parish, KSLA-TV 12, Shreveport

The recent rain has washed away the severe and extreme drought conditions across the area. Since September 1, 10.97″ of rain has been recorded at the Shreveport Regional Airport. However, the rain could not have come at a worse time for local cotton and soybean farmers.