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"Louisiana Governor Declares Disaster for Crawfish Industry Amid Price Surge and Extreme Weather"

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"Louisiana Governor Declares Disaster for Crawfish Industry Amid Price Surge and Extreme Weather"
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration for the state's crawfish industry due to extreme weather and drought, causing a shortage of the crustaceans. The state, known for its crawfish cuisine, faces potential losses of nearly $140 million for this year's harvest season. Severe drought and saltwater intrusion have disrupted crawfish populations, impacting farmers and the economy. The shortage has also affected cultural events like Mardi Gras, prompting a request for federal relief.

Topics:nationagriculture-and-environment#agriculture#agriculture-and-environment#crawfish#disaster-declaration#drought#louisiana
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  1. Louisiana governor issues disaster declaration for crawfish shortage amid extreme weather and drought  CNN
  2. Louisiana governor issues a disaster declaration for the crawfish industry  The Hill
  3. Gov. Jeff Landry issues disaster declaration for La. crawfish industry  WAFB
  4. Crawfish Price Tracker: See current local prices – live and boiled  WWLTV.com
  5. Why you may be paying more for crawfish this summer season  WSMV 4

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