Louisiana crawfish farmers are heading into the 2026 season with a general sense of optimism, according to Todd Fontenot, a crawfish expert with LSU’s AgCenter. Despite scattered early-season production challenges, conditions point to a relatively “normal” year—so long as winter weather cooperates. “We’re optimistic right now,” Fontenot tells Daily Report. “Mother Nature can always throw
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