Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers have begun establishing permanent floods, transforming freshly planted fields into shallow, reflective landscapes that signal steady crop progress. This field, located near the Eunice Airport, has not yet been flooded for the season. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)
By Jeremy Hebert LSU AgCenter Extension Agent Rice fields across Acadiana are taking on a familiar springtime appearance as farmers move into one of the most important phases of the production season. Over the past several days, many producers have begun establishing permanent floods, transforming freshly planted fields into shallow, reflective landscapes that signal steady crop progress. The esta…
