News Release Distributed 05/08/12
FENTON, La. – Rice farmers will have the chance to hear from LSU AgCenter scientists and to tour the new railroad loading facility at Lacassine during the Southwest Rice Field Day on May 30.
The day begins with registration and coffee at 9 a.m. at the Fenton Rice Cooperative at 1311 U.S. Highway 165. From there, the event will travel to the Jimmy Hoppe farm where LSU AgCenter scientists will make presentations on variety development, pest control, fertilization and the condition of the Louisiana rice crop.
The field day then moves to Lacassine to tour the rail loading facility that will be used for rice, followed by lunch at the Progressive Tractor Company.
Bruce Schultz