Louisiana governor issued disaster declaration for crawfish industry
3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
AFFECTED AREAS:
Louisiana
Start Date: 3/6/2024
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As crawfish producers struggled to provide many of the crustaceans after a hot, dry summer, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration for the industry and stated that the shortage affected the state’s economy and also “our way of life.”
The Louisiana State University’s Agriculture Center estimated the potential loss to the state’s crawfish industry to be nearly $140 million. One year ago, a pound of boiled crawfish cost between $3 to $5, but restaurants were presently charging $10 to $12 per pound, as reported by The Advocate.
The Associated Press, March 6, 2024
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