Hurricane Barry Floodwaters Affecting Crops in Southwest Louisiana
By Bruce Schultz, LSU AgCenter
CROWLEY — Hurricane Barry had a minimal effect on Louisiana croplands, but its aftermath left a narrow strip of flooding rain that will cause damage. Some soybeans were flooded, and rice was submerged in areas that received heavy rain. There were reports of lodged sugarcane and some damage to corn. For the most part, rice in the region was spared,” said Dustin Harrell, LSU AgCenter rice specialist.