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Mississippi Catfish: Steady Demand, Low Feed Costs Help Market
Production is the least of Ben Pentecost’s worries for his catfish farm this summer. If anything, he has too many fish. “I think our supply is larger now than in […]
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Catfish: Production Area Down, Inventory Up – USDA
Water Surface Acres Down 1 Percent from Last Year The water surface area to be used for catfish production in the three major producing States (Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi) during […]
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Mississippi Catfish: MSU Research, Outreach Boosts Industry
This year marks Mississippi’s 200th anniversary as a state, but one of its most successful industries — catfish farming — is only about 60 years old. The Mississippi State University […]
View ArticleTexas Field Reports: Catfish Production Down but Producers Faring Well
Texas catfish production is down, but that’s not bad news for fish producers around the state, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Todd Sink, AgriLife Extension fisheries […]
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Catfish Production: Value of Sales Down, Water Surface Acres Up
Catfish Value of Sales Down 2 percent from 2016 Catfish growers in the United States had sales of 380 million dollars during 2017, down 2 percent from 386 million dollars […]
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Mississippi: Catfish Acreage Way Down, Birds Destroying Profits
Over the past 15 years, there has been a steady decline in Mississippi catfish production. According to the Mississippi State University Extension Service, between 2002 and 2010, about 54 percent […]
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Catfish Production: Water Surface Acres, Foodsize Inventory Increase
Water Surface Acres up 4 Percent The water surface area to be used for catfish production in the three major producing States (Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi) during July 1 through […]
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Texas Aquaculture: Low Catfish Prices Push Producers to Redfish, Bass
Consumer trends continue to drive an industry change from traditional aquaculture species like catfish to higher value species including redfish and hybrid striped bass, according to a Texas A&M...
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Catfish Production: Water Surface Acres Down Slightly – USDA
The water surface area to be used for catfish production in the three major producing States (Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi) during July 1 through December 31, 2019, totaled 57.9 thousand […]
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Mississippi Catfish: COVID-19 Put Brakes on Sales
Cash flow challenges are the latest struggle for Mississippi catfish producers, as product sales to their biggest consumers — restaurants — are way down due to COVID-19. “Even though prices […]
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Catfish Production: Water Surface Acres Down 5%
The water surface area to be used for catfish production in the three major producing States (Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi) during July 1 through December 31, 2020, totaled 54,800 acres, […]
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Catfish Production: Value of Sales, Water Surface Acres Down
Catfish Value of Sales Down 2 percent from 2019 Catfish growers in the United States had sales of 371 million dollars during 2020, down 2 percent from 380 million dollars […]
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Catfish Production: Water Surface Acres Down 3%
The water surface area to be used for catfish production in the three major producing States (Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi) during July 1 through December 31, 2021, totaled 53,200 acres, […]
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Catfish Production: Value of Sales Up 12% from 2020
Catfish growers in the United States had sales of 421 million dollars during 2021, up 12 percent from 377 million dollars the previous year. The top four States (Mississippi, Alabama, […]
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Mississippi: Catfish Producers Struggle Despite High Market Prices
Catfish producers in Mississippi are receiving good prices for their products, but their continued profitability faces challenges from high heat and high costs for feed and fuel. Mississippi has 34,100...
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