Louisiana, the leading US producer of crawfish, is experiencing a severe shortage due to last year's drought, extreme heat, saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River, and a hard winter freeze. This has led to a sharp rise in prices, with a pound of boiled crawfish now costing between $6 to $10, up from $3 to $5 last year. The shortage is also negatively impacting the state's economy, with the crawfish industry facing potential losses of nearly $140 million. In response, Governor Jeff Landry has declared a disaster for the industry.