Louisiana crawfish industry struggles with limited foreign workers, ag commissioner says

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 587

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Crawfish processing plants in Louisiana are at a diminished capacity this year because they haven’t been able to get as many visas for the foreign guest workers who make up their labor force, according to state Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain.

“They simply cannot get their workers,” Strain, a Republican, said during a legislative budget hearing Tuesday. “Some of the plants that normally get 100 to 135 workers have gotten zero.”

Strain said …

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