Planters Rice, the old Riviana Rice Mill, is laying off some of its work force. Planters Rice Mill in Abbeville will be reducing its work force Thu, 06/08/2017 - 4:07pm In a press release, Planters Rice Mill in Abbeville announced it will reduce its workforce and milling capacity due to ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald. Read more about Planters Rice Mill in Abbeville will be reducing its work force