Louisianas extreme drought conditions have affected our farmers, our economy, and our way of life.
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Acritical crawfish shortageled Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry toissue a disaster declarationfor the states crawfish industry Wednesday.
All 365,000 crawfish acres in Louisiana have been affected by these conditions.
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That is why I am issuing a disaster declaration.
The crawfish industry needs all the support it can get right now.
Louisiana is the nations top producer of the crustaceans that are astaple in Gulf Coast cuisine.
“We’re 80% behind where we usually are.”
The situation has also made mudbugs unaffordable for many in the Bayou State.
Louisiana restaurants are currently selling them for $10 to $12 per pound.
