"Crawfish Crisis: Drought and Cold Weather Spell Trouble for Harvest"

Louisiana's crawfish harvest is expected to be the worst on record due to drought and weather impacts, leading to scarcity and high prices. Heat and recent cold weather have affected the population, with farmers hesitant to invest in bait and labor until conditions improve. The scarcity is impacting seafood suppliers, restaurants, and consumers, with prices nearly double compared to last year. Louisiana, the largest harvester of crawfish in the nation, is hoping for a supply pickup in the coming weeks to normalize prices in time for the Lenten season.