Louisiana’s crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers

Associated Press (AP) Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by By STEPHEN SMITH and JACK BROOKMarch 26, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Louisiana's crawfish industry is experiencing difficulties due to a shortage of foreign workers during its peak season in Spring 2026. The crawfish harvesting and processing operations in Crowley, Louisiana are feeling the impact. The limits on foreign workers are dampening the mood of the crawfish industry, which relies on these workers to harvest and process the crustaceans. The crawfish are a popular part of outdoor parties.

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Spring is peak season in Louisiana for crawfish.

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Crawfish production is a $300 million industry in Louisiana.

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A shortage of foreign workers is dampening the mood in Louisiana's crawfish industry.

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Operators are pointing fingers at President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Operators are fuming over labor struggles.

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Gerald Herbert ×630% Stephen Smith 30% Colin Lawson 50% Juan Antonio ×260% Bocage Crawfish ×270% Crawley, Louisiana ×780% Louisiana ×790%

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crawfish industry 100% foreign workers 90% labor shortage 70% louisiana 60% peak season 50% crawfish ponds 40%

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Louisiana

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