When most people hear the phrase “French Creole” they think “Louisiana.” But Missouri and Illinois have their French Creole influence as well.

Dennis Stroughmatt is a Southeast Missouri State University graduate who has dedicated his life to all things French Creole. He learned the language, the music, and culture of a fast-disappearing way of life.

SEPR's Jacob McCleland spoke to Stroughmatt in Bedell Perforance Hall in Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.

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The global rise in the cost of rice has been blamed on many factors, including drought in major rice exporting nations, increased input costs, and population increases in rice-consuming countries. As a consequence, many of the world’s poor – who consume rice as a major dietary staple and get by on a dollar per day – are struggling to survive.

Dr. Donn Beighley is a rice breeder and research fellow at Southeast Missouri State University. He spoke to SEPR's Jacob McClelad about Missouri’s role in rice production and what these current rice prices could mean to a globalized economy.

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