The Pentagon Barracks on grounds of the state capitol in Baton Rouge has had a storied history and visited by such notable figures as Zachary Taylor, Lafayette, Robert E. Lee, George Custer and Abraham Lincoln. But at days break on a February 8th it received a visit from members of the Louisiana Fishing Community Recovery Coalition (LFCRC) hoping to talk with state legislators over a breakfast of shrimp and grits.
Read MoreFor many Louisianans, the smell of crawfish in the pot brings up memories of good times, loved ones, and original recipes.
New Orleans area crawfish chefs are no exception as many local cooks prepare their boils with decades of life experience in mind, ensuring that the mudbugs they serve are unique to their kitchens.
The LSU Ag Center has challenged another crawfish-related myth.
As they did with the claim that salt purging just before cooking works, researchers at the Ag Center looked into the claim that you shouldn't eat crawfish that have straight tails after boiling.
Read MoreA recently released report detailing infrastructure, revenue and resource loss to Louisiana Fisheries have prompted a Louisiana Congressmen to ask the Department of Commerce (DOC) to expedite a Fishery Disaster Determination due to major damage related to impacts of Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta and especially Ida.
Read MoreU.S. Congressman Garret Graves is pushing U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary Gina Raimondo to expedite “Fishery Disaster Determination” due to major damage related to impacts of Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and especially Ida.
Read MoreHalfway between Lafayette and Abbeville on Highway U.S. 167 is the little town of Maurice. A short hop-skip and a jump off the highway lays a backyard seafood store known for some of the freshest, highest quality shrimp and seafood in the state.
Read MoreThis Board was established by Act 922 of the 2008 Regular Legislative Session for hearing appeals of vessel permit denials by LDWF.
Read MoreFollowing Hurricane Ida's August 29 landfall, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) staff estimated that 280 million fish were killed in inland waters, over an area that spanned 1.8 million acres.
Read MoreA favorite tradition among Louisianians got a head start this year.
“We were doing great and getting a ton in early especially in early December and middle December,” restaurant owner Will Chapman said.
Read MoreSome folks will debate the necessity and techniques of properly purging crawfish before a boil, but the LSU AgCenter studied the issue to find out what different methods of purging actually accomplish.
Read MoreSeveral U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) national program deadlines are approaching.
Read MoreStartled by his alarm, Philip Good reached for his phone, half asleep. A flick of his finger across the screen showed him the oxygen levels in his catfish ponds were low. A few taps later and additional aerators were running, stabilizing the oxygen needed for his catfish.
Read MoreGod gave Louisiana crawfish and Gulf Menhaden to catch them. What God failed to do is correctly synchronize the seasons for their harvest. For the first time crawfish may not be on the Easter dinner menu because bait dealers have ran dry on fish in their warehouses.
Read MoreTemperatures got down to the low-to-mid 20s in southeast Louisiana this weekend where strawberries are produced. But Tangipahoa Parish Associate Extension Agent Mary Helen Ferguson says producers were prepared for below-freezing temps.
Read MoreCrawfish prices are anticipated to be overall higher than last year. Inflation is affecting everybody including crawfish farmers who are having to pay more for their fuel, their bait, and their labor.
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