Demand for crawfish will likely surge during the Catholic season of Lent. Prices often fluctuate. We set out to see who sets the prices consumers pay, but the answer is not quite clear.

Louisiana crawfish farmers are facing a shortage of workers due to changes to a temporary guest-worker visa program, Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain said this week.

Whether you enjoy feasting on them by the perfectly seasoned bagful at a backyard crawfish boil or sauteeing them up for an even better take on shrimp and grits, there's no question that crawfish (or ...