Large scale rice production in the state of Arkansas became a significant industry in the late 19th/early 20th century with its wide scale propagation within the state by entrepreneur W.H. Fuller around 1896.
A cubic yard of sand approximately weighs 1.3 tons, 2,600 pounds ,or (for non imperial people) 1,179.34 kilograms.
The weight of gravel varies depending on the size of the pebbles and the amount of moisture the gravel contains. The typical weight of 1 cubic foot of gravel that is 1/4 inch to 2 inches in size is 105 pounds when dry, and 125 pounds when wet. It is important to know the weight of a cubic yard of gravel if you plan to transport it in your truck.