http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/economics+markets++marketing/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/economics+markets++marketing/index.htm http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/Economics+Markets++Marketing/Crawfish+Culture+A+Louisiana+Aquaculture+Success+Story.htm Mon, 23 May 2005 15:32:44 GMT The crawfish aquaculture industry, located primarily in Louisiana, has remained viable and resilient despite some considerable constraints. Success can be attributed to several factors. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/Economics+Markets++Marketing/Crawfish+Culture+A+Louisiana+Aquaculture+Success+Story.htm RMcClain@agcenter.lsu.edu (W. Ray McClain) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/4CC1885B-EB28-49F7-AB7F-D47902372D2F/11411/WASArticle1.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/Economics+Markets++Marketing/How+to+Gain+an+Edge+with+Your+Crawfish+Buyer.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:52:31 GMT 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. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/Economics+Markets++Marketing/How+to+Gain+an+Edge+with+Your+Crawfish+Buyer.htm RMcClain@agcenter.lsu.edu (W. Ray McClain) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1E412D19-FA75-4AFC-841A-36257A061000/57359/SACKSOFCRAWFISH.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/Economics+Markets++Marketing/Crawfish+Markets+and+Marketing.htm Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:53:49 GMT 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. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/Economics+Markets++Marketing/Crawfish+Markets+and+Marketing.htm GLutz@agcenter.lsu.edu (C. Greg Lutz) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/313B2CA4-945D-4C6B-8AF9-32C1C3DF6814/41538/chapter11.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Publications/Economic+Impact+of+Crawfish+on+Rice+in+a+RiceCrawfish+Rotation.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:22:49 GMT 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. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/Publications/Economic+Impact+of+Crawfish+on+Rice+in+a+RiceCrawfish+Rotation.htm MSalassi@agcenter.lsu.edu (Michael Salassi) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/4F633421-EC5C-4BF6-B3D6-5889BD117F83/44935/RiceCrawfishRotationReportImage.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/Economics+Markets++Marketing/Crawfish+Aquaculture++Marketing.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2005 13:46:12 GMT 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. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/crawfish/Economics+Markets++Marketing/Crawfish+Aquaculture++Marketing.htm GLutz@agcenter.lsu.edu (C. Greg Lutz) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/B6FEDB83-8B9B-49BB-89F9-60490ED3FEEE/18529/crawfish_maketing1.jpg