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What the 2021 crawfish season will look like for Louisiana

Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:52 am
Posted by anewguy
BR
Member since Mar 2017
1239 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:52 am
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Last year’s warm winter brought in greater numbers and sizes of crawfish than the average year. But the hurricanes, financial hardships and cold weather of 2020 put 2021’s crawfish season into question. Those working in the crawfish industry expect a close-to-normal year—fewer crawfish and fewer customers but if nothing closes, the year will end strong.



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He predicts that by mid-March, crawfish prices and supply will be in line with where they usually are during the heart of the season.


Signal to the mafia. Raise prices.

Here we go!

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This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 10:53 am
Posted by Tigerdew
The Garden District of Da' Parish
Member since Dec 2003
15571 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:54 am to
It's.....

too hot
too wet
too cold
too dry
too early
too late
too dark
too bright
too muddy
too clean
too many hurricanes
not enough hurricanes


Am I missing any?


eta (I'll keep a running list ):

Oil prices too high
Oil prices too low
Too many Covid cases
Not enough Covid cases
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 10:58 am
Posted by BobLeeDagger
In Your Head
Member since May 2016
7519 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:55 am to
I have a feeling it will be great season regarding increased demand. Nothing cures the soul of a shitty year like some hot crawfish and cold beer. Don't know the numbers, but I feel like the industry thrives on takeout for the most part. Seems like the business is immune to most covid restrictions.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 10:58 am
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:55 am to
Speaking as a crawfish farmer,

It is currently too cold. Please check back next week for another update.
Posted by Buzzed
#1 NIC
Member since Nov 2020
623 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:55 am to
Blah blah bla, expect prices to be high.

Same excuse different year.

They will be plentiful, expect to pay.
Posted by elprez00
Hammond, LA
Member since Sep 2011
31623 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:55 am to
quote:

Am I missing any?

Muh pandemic. Don’t forget that one.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
82321 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:56 am to
quote:

Am I missing any?


Oil prices went up. Costs more to harvest.

Oil prices went down. Local baws are buying less so they have to ship longer distances and that costs more.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
51578 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:56 am to
I heard prices are going up because ______.
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139207 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:57 am to
In these uncertain times, expect high prices just like the certain times.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
45503 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:57 am to
There’s a baw over in Breaux Bridge that will keep you supplied all season for a Bitcoin if you commit now.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76010 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 10:58 am to
Doesn't matter. I'm buying my sacks using free gubment money. Win/win.
Posted by brass2mouth
NOLA
Member since Jul 2007
20733 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:00 am to
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financial hardships


Didn’t realize this kept the crawfish from reproducing
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61773 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:01 am to
Supply and demand
Posted by Bayou_Tiger_225
Third Earth
Member since Mar 2016
13131 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:04 am to
The Crawfish industry is about as big of a racket as the diamond industry.
Posted by Tigerdew
The Garden District of Da' Parish
Member since Dec 2003
15571 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:07 am to
The bottom line is they'll have crawfish and we'll pretty much pay whatever. People still won't have shite to do for the next few months and all of the festivals will be cancelled. There will be tons of backyard boils again this year.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76010 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:08 am to
quote:

The Crawfish industry is about as big of a racket as the diamond industry.

At least there is potential for the supply of crawfish to be limited. Diamonds have never been and will never be rare. Convincing the general public of the world that diamonds are rare may been the greatest grift of all time.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 11:10 am
Posted by Tbonepatron
Member since Aug 2013
8462 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:47 am to
The new strain of CRAWVID21 is going make prices skyrocket.
Posted by bagboy333
Youngsville, LA
Member since May 2018
404 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:53 am to
I wonder how our prices will compare to other states?

Arizona???

Utah???

Nebraska???
Posted by Midtiger farm
Member since Nov 2014
6379 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 12:00 pm to
Can you tell us why?

Tell us how the general public is getting screwed
How many sacks a day should the avg farmer catch in January?
Tell us the cost of land rent/ traps/boats/ irrigation/ labor / fuel
Tell us how many acres there are in the US - how many pound they produce and when and how many pounds are consumed
Tell us the cost of transporting/sorting/ boiling/peeling/etc
Posted by fareplay
Member since Nov 2012
6626 posts
Posted on 1/15/21 at 12:06 pm to
I still don’t understand why anyone would choose crawfish over shrimp for boils. More meat
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