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Crawfish season is coming to a boil but farmers in Southwest Louisiana haven’t had it easy leading up to this harvest season.
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As Lent begins for observant Catholics in the New Orleans area, crawfish season is picking up. Of course, that's not all Louisiana has to offer.
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Robin Ndun’gu, the 28-year-old founder and CEO of Kisumeo Organics, is establishing the first ever crawfish farming franchise in Kenya.
We continuously learned from trial and error, as well as learning from other farmers that I knew, who have substantial professional experience in crawfish farming, all the way from Louisiana in the United States, Australia and Singapore. Right now, there is plenty of information and data available online, including research information, and as long as you have an internet connection, you can get a lot of information.
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By 2050, global fish consumption will increase nearly 80%, while the total weight of the world’s fish harvest may only double, according to a 2021 Stanford-led study.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is required to make public notice regarding the nonpayment of fees related to oyster leases on both its website and in the official journal of the parish in which the lease is located.
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Louisiana shrimp are abundant, and we know that when they’re treated right there’s no comparison with their taste. They are integral to so many dishes that speak of Louisiana, of traditions bound to a sense of home through generations of families.
So why can’t Louisiana shrimp get any respect?
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Louisiana shrimpers in Lafourche and other South Louisiana parishes rang in the New Year this year struggling more than ever. Shrimpers now face some of the lowest prices they have ever seen due to massive amounts of shrimp being imported from overseas, according to Larose-based trade group Louisiana Shrimp Association.
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LNG export facilities are heralded as good things to come and economic game changers, but there are still fishermen and environmentalists who fight the massive industry.
They went before the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force on Wednesday.
Many local commercial fishers and environmentalists remain firmly against the LNG facilities and they took their fight to the task force.
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Last week’s cold weather brings concerns to farmers and restaurants that are getting ready for crawfish season.
“Supply has basically been shut off with these freezing temperatures because we need the crawfish to cooperate. We need them to go into the trap. So when it’s this cold, they just don’t move,” said Greg Lutz, who studies aquaculture and teaches at LSU.
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There are many acres of crawfish ponds in China, but did you ever hear the story about where the stock for those ponds originate? Hint: It is a state in America. Errol Laborde, Executive Editor of Louisiana Life, along with podcast producer Kelly Massicot talk to author Sam Irwin whose book “Louisiana Crawfish: A Succulent History of the Cajun Crustacean” gives the lowdown on the mudbug, including how it became so popular in Louisiana.
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At least 10 people have fallen ill after eating oysters in Louisiana restaurants that were harvested in Galveston Bay, according to state health officials.
The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a recall for the oysters Friday after a “few dozen” cases of stomach illnesses were reported, according to a press release.
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Production of farm-raised crawfish in Louisiana continues to grow in acreage and value. In 2019, the farm-gate value was approximately $252 million, with an additional added value of $170 million through processing and marketing. Additional economic multipliers via support industries across Louisiana are also significant. Some 1,850 farm operations scattered over approximately 250,000 acres in 31 parishes provide an estimated 5,500 jobs in production, processing and support industries.
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NOAA Fisheries has expanded the catch limits for both the commercial and the recreational red snapper fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico.
Despite “uncertainties” in the most-recent count of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, NOAA increased the total annual catch limit by 300,000 pounds to 15.4 million pounds for 2023, and the overfishing limit from 15.5 million pounds to 25.6 million pounds.
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The Louisiana seafood industry is important to the state's economy, but it has faced difficult times because of rising inputs, storms and imports flooding the market. To help producers and processors, the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant have opened a seafood processing demonstration lab. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from the Iberia Research Station.
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As Louisiana’s seafood industry rebuilds after previous hurricanes, a lack of rain and low Mississippi River water levels may impact the seafood industry, according to Director for Louisiana Sea Grant Julie Lively.
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