more... > Aquaculture > Crawfish > Economics, Markets & Marketing > Economic Impact of Crawfish on Rice in a Rice/Crawfish Rotation [Image: 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 [Image: 2008 Crawfish Budgets] This report presents estimates of projected costs of producing crawfish in Louisiana for the 2008 season. Crawfish Aquaculture Terminology [Image: Crawfish Aquaculture Terminology ] This glossary was developed to provide a better understanding of many of the terms used in the crawfish production manual. This document is the Glossary in the Louisiana Crawfish Production Manual. Crawfish Markets and Marketing [Image: 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.  more articles... 2007 Projected Louisiana Crawfish and Catfish Production Costs [Image: 2007 Aquaculture Budgets] This report presents estimates of projected costs for crawfish and catfish production in Louisiana for 2007. Crawfish Aquaculture - Marketing [Image: 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 [Image: 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.