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How did rice become a cash crop in Louisiana? What is the economic impact of this industry in Louisiana?
Yes, please. How did irrigation technology and transportation infrastructure help Louisiana's rice industry?
Irrigation technology made it possible to grow rice in areas that were previously unsuitable for cultivation, while improvements to transportation infrastructure made it easier to transport the crop to other regions. As a result, Louisiana has become one of the leading rice-producing states in the country.