Crawfish Seeding: Let’s head to the Bayou to see how Louisiana farmers are gearing up for next year’s catch

As crawfish season wraps up in the Bayou State, farmers are already gearing up for next year.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture takes us behind the scenes to see what keeps the crawfish season coming back strong.

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