Heavy rain and winds have led to problems for rice farmers right in the heart of harvest season.
Crops have fallen over leading to delays that could last days.
When the crop is weighed down with rain and blown by the wind, it falls over, causing more problems for rice growers.
“This is why farmers are in such a hurry to get the rice out when it is ready and this is the consequence of what happens if we get bad weather before we finish,” said Mississippi County farmer Ryan Sullivan.
Tyler Hydrick has worked as a crop consulate since 2017. He said rice will lose its quality and increase yield loss the longer it sits.
Lower quality will lead to a reduction in the selling price.
“Determines where the rice can be shipped too, so a lot of rice, if it mills really bad, tends to go into animal products like dog food,” said Hydrick.
Source - https://www.ky3.com
