Stay updated with breaking news from Crawfish acadiana. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Winter weather freezes crawfish production Farmers are waiting for sunny days to resume harvesting. and last updated 2021-02-17 20:10:21-05 CROWLEY, La. â Although Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and Catholic and Christian people in Acadiana would normally turn to crawfish to avoid eating red meat, the recent cold weather is getting in the way. A farmer in Crowley hasnât been out on the ponds since Feb. 12. Crawfish farmers are now waiting and hoping for warmer days to resume production. âRight now, weâre completely shut down,â said Alan Lawson, crawfish farmer. âIâve never seen anything shut down like this ever.â ....