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American Rice Farmers Feel the Squeeze | Lake Charles News
Rice harvests are in, but farmers are reeling—yields are average, yet wildly uneven by county, with planting type making the biggest difference. They’ve cut production 17% this season, caught between plummeting prices and skyrocketing costs for fertilizer and equipment. Struggling to stand out in a saturated market, some are eyeing India’s aggressive rice subsidies—up to 80% of production costs—which leaves American growers at a steep disadvantage. With no relief in sight, farmers brace for another tough year, hoping markets and policy shift before their livelihoods buckle. Listen in…
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