Layoffs on tap at Abbeville rice mill

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    Associated Press State Wire: Louisiana (LA), June 9, 2017 News, 1pp
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    • Abstract:
      ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) - Planters Rice Mill says it's reducing its workforce by more than half. The Abbeville company tells KATC-TV (http://bit.ly/2s5DV8L ) that 26 layoffs announced Friday are due to economic conditions and the lack of rough rice available for the cut backs. Officials say the layoffs were a necessary action taken to adapt to an ever-changing environment...