For Texas rice farmers determined to hang onto their land, crawfish offer clear benefits. Omnivores and swamp creatures at heart, mudbugs thrive in the low, warm, plant-filled waters of rice paddies.

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Eating crawfish when they're in-season is recommended because that's when the crustaceans are of the best quality, as they are large in size, more tender and their shells are easier to peel. November ...