CROWLEY, La. (AP) — Louisiana's largest rice mill plans a $20 million, 50% expansion, bringing its facility to 75,000 square feet.

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Supreme Rice President and CEO Bobby Hanks announced the plans recently. They say Supreme will keep its 150 workers in Louisiana, including 105 in Crowley.

"Louisiana's natural resources and geographic position have blessed us with an agricultural bounty that is the envy of the world," Edwards said in a news release. "This landmark Crowley company will celebrate 85 years in business in 2021, and they are celebrating this milestone with a r...