Crawfish lovers may be paying high prices this season, if they can even find the delicacy at all.
Scarcity is being blamed on drought and other weather impacts, causing many seafood suppliers and restaurants to announce delays.
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It’s Carnival season, and usually, Mardi Gras and crawfish season go hand in hand. But this year, we’re seeing a big shortage of Louisiana’s favorite boiled shellfish.
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When it comes to crawfish in Louisiana we lean on the LSU AgCenter for official information and updates on how the season is going. Right now, Crawfish Season 2024 is showing some signs of promise. Todd Fontenot with the LSU AgCenter told This Week in Louisiana Agriculture that some farmers are seeing crawfish starting to emerge.
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In Louisiana, saltwater intrusion has been a problem for communities along the Mississippi River, but on the other side of the state, crawfish producers are also struggling with it. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from southwest Louisiana.
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It’s a few months early for most people in Louisiana to have crawfish on their minds. But the cycle of producing crawfish for those eagerly anticipated springtime boils is already underway — and this summer’s drought conditions could have an impact.
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Ray Schexnayder, with Schexnayder & Sons LLC, understands that as much as anyone. He says his farm will be short about 25 to 30 bushels of corn this year. Since corn can be used to help catch crawfish, it could affect how much are caught, and might affect the price next season.
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Three men are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of crawfish from their employer.
On May 13, 2023, Deputies were dispatched to 11000 block of David Road, Welsh, Louisiana in reference to a narcotics complaint and theft.
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This crawfish season is starting to wind down across Louisiana. The Chairman of the Louisiana Crawfish Research and Promotion Board, David Savoy from Church Point, says this is probably the worst season in 40 years.
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A hot debate over how crawfish should be boiled is dividing the state of Louisiana. Are dusted crawfish a disgrace to tradition?
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Taylor Verdin posted this photo of a crawfish in his hand, but it is not your "normal colored" crawfish.
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We asked chefs in Baton Rouge and Lafayette what special ingredient they add to a crawfish boil and, for good measure, we asked if they have a favorite beer to enjoy during a boil.
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A rare blue crawfish at J.T.’s Seafood has become a fan favorite.
“It’s pretty rare - one in about every ten thousand crawfish come out with a blue hue,” J.T.’s Seafood co-owner Ashley Soileau said.
Soileau said he’s seen a few blue crawfish in his day, but this time he decided to share his discovery with the world.
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It’s as good as it gets. Better than a pot of gold is a boiling pot of Louisiana crawfish.
WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood invites you to the Louisiana Crawfish Festival.
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William Tate, President of LSU, toured The A and L Lawson crawfish and rice farm in Crowley Wednesday and said the tour is really important to all Louisiana communities.
According to Tate, the state legislature will be funding the investment.
The goal of the tour is to learn more about some of the state’s key industries to ensure alignment with LSU’s priorities.
Tate said the agenda prioritizes agriculture, biomedical, energy, defenses, and coastal resilience.
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Although most of us have been enjoying 'dem bugs for a few weeks now, crawfish season officially gets underway this week. Generally, the beginning of Lent signifies the kickoff of crawfish season here in the boot.