More Rain in SWLA Could be Bad for Crops, Farmers Say

By Jade Moreau

KPLC-TV 7

There’s been lots of rain in the forecast across the state and even here in Southwest Louisiana, and while the rain is great for crops, too much rain can be a different story.

“If it keeps doing this, we have some beans that are almost ready to harvest, if rain keeps setting in like it has been, they are just going to deteriorate,” said local farmer David Smith.

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