By Andrea Robinson
KPLC
Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana crops have been impacted by the recreant heavy rainfall and flooding.
Many crop fields in Calcasieu were submerged in the flood. Though all plants need water to grow, experts said crops in this region do better when it’s hot and dry.
This spring started out less than ideal for farmers. After the ice storm, they began to plant, but were faced with some cool and wet days delaying the progress of crops like rice and soybeans.
LSU AgCenter County Agent Jimmy Meaux said many young soybean crops may not survive.