Catfish farming is an important industry for the economy of Alabama. Success requires diagnosis and treatment of the diseases that a...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As Bubba Blue famously said in “Forrest Gump,” shrimp is the fruit of the sea. Whether you like it barbecued...
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In 2023, 322 million pounds of catfish were processed in the southeast United States—about three million pounds below the 5-year average. ...
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US farm-raised catfish is among the top 10 seafoods consumed in the United States. It is a healthy and sustainable food option...
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Alabama’s shellfish aquaculture industry produces oysters (Crassostrea virginica) through off-bottom farming using adjustable long-line an...
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The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) is a federal disaster assistance program provided by ...
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The mission of the Alabama Extension Aquatic Resources team is to provide relevant, science-based information to help Alabama’s residents ...
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Rain barrels are available for purchase at many stores and online as well as sold inexpensively through environmental conservation organizat...
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Alabama waters contain several of the more than 100 species of oysters found throughout the world. Among those in Alabama, only the ...
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In the catfish industry, feed prices can be affected greatly by fluctuating prices in the corn and soybean markets. Thirty-two percent catfi...
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Some naturally occurring algae in catfish ponds, if not controlled, can cause problems with fillet flavor. Diuron is one method to r...
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