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flag Carolina Gold rice survival hangs in balance after seed producer shut down, but farmers and scientists successfully harvested crop in Nov. 2025.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Their efforts, including genetic purity testing and traditional farming methods, aim to secure a sustainable seed supply. flag The harvest marks a critical step in preserving a culturally significant grain once central to the region’s economy and legacy.

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