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Carolina Gold rice survival hangs in balance after seed producer shut down, but farmers and scientists successfully harvested crop in Nov. 2025.
Carolina Gold rice, an heirloom variety vital to South Carolina’s history, is facing renewed threats to its survival after the shutdown of its sole seed producer in Arkansas.
Farmers John Smoak and Tommy Wheeler, supported by the Carolina Gold Rice Foundation and Clemson University scientists, successfully harvested the crop in late November 2025 despite storms, flooding, and equipment issues.
Their efforts, including genetic purity testing and traditional farming methods, aim to secure a sustainable seed supply.
The harvest marks a critical step in preserving a culturally significant grain once central to the region’s economy and legacy.
La supervivencia del arroz Carolina Gold está en equilibrio después de que el productor de semillas cerró, pero los agricultores y los científicos cosecharon con éxito la cosecha en noviembre de 2025.