Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 04 Mar 2024 Update Regarding the User Fees Required for Live Animal Export Facility Inspection Packages Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), charges user fees in accordance… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 16 Feb 2024 Webinar: Quagga mussel response in the Snake River, Idaho Attention Idaho members: February 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST In September 2023, the Idaho State Department… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 15 Feb 2024 NAA Publishes USDA Regional Aquaculture Center Programmatic Review The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) released an in-depth programmatic review entitled, A Review of the Regional Aquaculture Center Program: A… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 05 Feb 2024 Support S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act, Introduced by Senators Budd and Manchin Courtesy of NAA: The National Aquaculture Association asks the US aquaculture community to contact your Senators and urge them to… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 29 Jan 2024 2023 Census of Aquaculture Submission Deadline Extended to March 1st Courtesy of NAA: On Dec. 18, USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service mailed the Census of Aquaculture to almost 4,000 producers… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 30 Nov 2023 USDA Makes Producer-Friendly Change to 2023 Notice of Loss Requirements for ELAP Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 14 Nov 2023 Fifth National Climate Assessment Released Courtesy of NAA: On Tuesday, the Fifth National Climate Assessment was released. The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s report… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 13 Nov 2023 How to Combat and Report Misinformation Online and on Social Media Aquaculture misinformation online and on social media has become a significant issue for our industry, with inaccurate and sensationalized content… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 06 Nov 2023 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Posts Continuance of ELD Exemption Courtesy of NAA: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has posted to their website today the following: “In accordance… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 28 Sep 2023 USDA Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program Assists Farm Employers Courtesy of NAA: The USDA Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP) will award up to $65 million in American Rescue… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 13 Sep 2023 Help Support the Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act Courtesy of NAA: Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to federal… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 11 Sep 2023 USTFA Fall Conference Begins Tomorrow! The conference will be held in Empire A, B, and C, and the trade show will take place in the… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 29 Aug 2023 EPA and Army Amend “Waters of the United States” Rule Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 24 Jul 2023 Action Alert: Lacey Act Amendments of 2023 to the House Courtesy of NAA: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) has asked House Republicans to join her in sponsoring a House companion… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 18 Jul 2023 Lodging Update for the 2023 USTFA Fall Conference There has been some confusion with the lodging booking link for the USTFA fall conference at the Hershey Lodge. It… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 06 Jul 2023 Book Your Lodging for the 2023 USTFA Fall Conference by July 15! To help us achieve our room requirements with Hershey Lodge, please book your lodging by July 15. Conference attendees receive… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 26 May 2023 Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus (VHSV) Detections Increasing in the Great Lakes Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, Aquaculture Team suggests U.S.… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 12 May 2023 Reminder: USDA ARS and NIFA Hosting May and June Listening Sessions The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Aquaculture National Program 106 and the National Institute of Food… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 28 Apr 2023 WOTUS Update: 2023 Rule Enjoined in 27 States Analysis by the National Agricultural Law Center Over the last month, there have been several developments in the litigation over… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 25 Apr 2023 USTFA Seeking Presenters for Fall Conference The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) is seeking presenters for the 2023 fall conference, which will be held at… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 10 Apr 2023 Reviewers Wanted for Piper Redux Piper Redux is a project to modernize Fish Hatchery Management for current and future generations of fish culturists, is well… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 17 Mar 2023 APHIS Seeking Aquaculture Veterinary Medical Officer Courtesy of NAA: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking a Veterinary Medical Officer working in Veterinary Services… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 08 Mar 2023 USDA Simplified Direct Loan Application Now Available Courtesy of NAA: A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 06 Mar 2023 USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label Claim Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 03 Mar 2023 Reducing Rainbow Trout Losses to Flavobacterium Courtesy of NAA: Rainbow trout are one of the most valuable finfish in the United States, valued at more than… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 24 Feb 2023 Aquaculture Research Aims to Reduce Rainbow Trout Losses in U.S. Hatcheries Rainbow trout are one of the most valuable finfish in the United States, valued at more than $200 million in… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 16 Feb 2023 Last Chance to Donate to the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) Auction at Aquaculture America The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) will be holding their annual auction at Aquaculture 2023 in New Orleans. Live Auction: Saturday,… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 08 Feb 2023 Please Renew your Membership with the United States Trout Farmers Association USTFA Members, I would like to personally thank you for your support for the United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA).… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 24 Jan 2023 Connect with Pre-Qualified Seafood Buyers before Seafood Expo North America (SENA) Courtesy of NAA: Seafood Expo North America (SENA), scheduled for March 12-14, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest seafood… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 23 Jan 2023 USDA Rolls Out Revenue-Based Disaster and Pandemic Assistance Programs Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers can begin to apply for two new… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly, Reference - Activities / Accomplishments / Member Features 11 Jan 2023 Please Renew your Membership with the United States Trout Farmers Association USTFA Members, I would like to personally thank you for your support for the United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA).… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 06 Jan 2023 Aquaculture America 2023 Early Bird Registration Ends January 25 – Register Today! February 23 - 26, 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana USTFA Trout Forum and Member Meeting February 25, 2023, 2:00pm - 5:00pm… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 28 Dec 2022 Next Steps after Winter Storm Elliot Courtesy of NAA: Winter Storm Elliot delivered severe cold weather across much the United States. For farms that experienced aquatic… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 22 Dec 2022 Omnibus Bill Includes $5M for Aquatic Animal Health Courtesy of NAA: An April 2022 letter to Congressional Appropriators signed by 19 aquaculture associations, the National Aquaculture Association walking… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 15 Dec 2022 Animal Rights Activist Oppose Aquaculture Contributing to World Food Security Courtesy of NAA: The Aquatic Life Institute, a member of an Aquatic Animal Alliance focused on animal rights, attended the… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 13 Dec 2022 Are You Listed on TroutFinder.org? Are you a trout producer, distributor, supplier, retail store, fishing lake, or restaurant? Do you want help getting the word… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 13 Dec 2022 Contact Your Senators to Support the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Courtesy of NAA: The National Aquaculture Association recommends members contact their Senators to support passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 09 Dec 2022 USDA Secretary Vilsack to Announce Opportunities for Climate Smart Marketing Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce, via live stream, new historic investments to… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 22 Nov 2022 Help to Stop a Rail Strike Courtesy of NAA: Labor agreement negotiations between railroad companies and their workers are breaking down again. A rail labor strike… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily, Newsletter – Public – Weekly 31 Oct 2022 USTFA Announces 2023 Fall Conference: Hershey Lodge in Hershey Pennsylvania, September 12 – 14 The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) is excited to announce the location and dates for our 2023 fall conference!… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 25 Oct 2022 Florida Division of Aquaculture Seeking Environmental Specialist Courtesy of NAA: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture, has just posted a full-time, permanent,… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 18 Oct 2022 USDA Provides Payments of nearly $800 Million in Assistance to Help Keep Farmers Farming Courtesy of NAA: Immediate Help for Over 13,000 Distressed USDA Farm Loan Borrowers; Begins process to provide up to $500… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 14 Oct 2022 USDA Seeking Public Comment on Providing Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Who Have Experienced Discrimination Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on how it should implement Section 22007 of… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 12 Sep 2022 FMCSA Seeking Public Comments on COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Courtesy of NAA: On August 31, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the extension of its coronavirus… USTFA
Newsletter – Members Only – Daily 09 Sep 2022 NRCS Announces Conservation Innovation Grants Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) released two National Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)… USTFA
