Farming In Louisiana Ain't For The Weak Kneed!

By Don Molino

Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Radio Network

There are so, so many hardships with farming anywhere at anytime, but one Louisiana farmer really got more than he bargained for a few days back.

Patrick Morris was tending to his new corn crop in Richland Parish when he ran across a huge problem no amount of herbicide or pesticide or seed treatment or cover crop could even begin to touch.

Right smack-dab in the middle of his new corn field was a nine foot alligator!

The gator seemed to be just sunning himself and not particularly interested in those small corn plants. Just taking his time going from point A to point B.

Reports are Patrick stayed in his truck and didn’t get out for a closer look.

Yep, farming in Louisiana AIN’T for the squeamish!