Rain slows La. crop harvest, hurting quality
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Heavy rains over the past two months — the height of harvest season — have delayed harvests and hurt quality and production for many crops, according to LSU AgCenter officials.
Only 29 percent of the cotton crop has been harvested so far, compared to the five-year average of 89 percent, AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry said.
Only 46 percent of the sweet potato crop is harvested versus the average level of 69 percent; and 73 percent of the soybean crop is harvested as compared to the five-year average of 94 percent.
Guidry said additional damage could occur with additional delays because of the large percentage of crops yet to be harvested.
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