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How to Gain an Edge with Your Crawfish Buyer
Sacks of crawfish in refrigerated coolers

Virtually all crawfish sold by farmers and fishermen are alive. This market necessitates that crawfish remain alive until cooked, which may require several days or longer in some cases.

Economic Impact of Crawfish on Rice in a Rice/Crawfish Rotation
Rice/Crawfish Rotation

This report evaluates the economic impact of crawfish as a rotational crop on the rice enterprise, indentifying specific costs imposed on the rice enterprise unique to crawfish production and presenting relevant economic principles in the assignment of production costs to alternative farm enterprises from a farm accounting perspective.

2008 Projected Crawfish Production Costs
2008 Crawfish Budgets

This report presents estimates of projected costs of producing crawfish in Louisiana for the 2008 season.

Crawfish Markets and Marketing
Markets and Marketing

Whether from aquaculture or the natural fishery, the supply of live crawfish is highly seasonal, with peak harvest occurring from March through June. Supply-and-demand relationships are reflected in price variations from year to year and from week to week during the crawfish harvest season. Because of restricted geographical areas of production, seasonal supply, unstable prices and limited consumer awareness, crawfish sales nationally have been limited but have increased in recent years.

Crawfish Aquaculture - Marketing
Crawfish Aquaculture - Marketing
This article discusses various aspects of marketing crawfish with emphasis on Louisiana. Topics covered include: seasonal and annual supply, influence of Chinese imports on the industry, pricing, product forms, including live and processed product, marketing influences, purging and cleaning, transporting and storing live crawfish, production strategies for identified markets, and regulations and permits.
Crawfish Culture: A Louisiana Aquaculture Success Story
Crawfish Culture: A Louisiana Aquaculture Success Story
The crawfish aquaculture industry, located primarily in Louisiana, has remained viable and resilient despite some considerable constraints. Success can be attributed to several factors.