Courtesy of NAA: Reducing the impact of piscivorous (fish-eating) birds on valuable farmed or stocked fish is a complex problem.…

The Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act aims to lower borrowing costs for rural farmers, homeowners, and…

Courtesy of NAA: Date of Notice: March 20, 2025 Effective Date: March 20, 2025 The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…

The O*NET Data Collection Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is seeking the input of expert Farmers, Ranchers,…

A team of economists and extension specialists has published a long-awaited peer-reviewed study quantifying the regulatory cost burden on U.S.…

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has updated the new health certificate…

AquaTactics, Bimeda’s Washington-based aquaculture division, has announced its entry into the autogenous fish vaccine sector, following USDA approval. Bimeda Biologicals'…

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a sustainable aquaculture feed for farmed rainbow trout, replacing traditional fishmeal with a…

The Maine Sea Grant program, which had its funding cut by the Trump administration, regained federal support after backlash from…

AQUA CARE365 was designed to complement and help fulfill the animal care requirements of seafood certification and stewardship programs for…

BioMar has signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of LetSea, Norway’s leading aquaculture research center, by purchasing the remaining…

The terminated groups play a key role in ensuring agencies use the best available science in their decision making. The…

The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on seafood imports from Canada and Mexico, with similar tariffs expected for some…

The Treasury Department has announced that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any…

The federal government is discontinuing a $4.5 million grant program for Maine Sea Grant, a key fisheries organization, as part…

The Trump administration has begun laying off staff at NOAA as part of efforts to reduce the federal workforce and…

Courtesy of NAA: The National Agricultural Law Center and Agri-Pulse are hosting a free webinar on March 19th focused on…

March 6 - 10, 2025 New Orleans, Lousiana USTFA Trout Forum March 8, 2025 at 1:30p - 3:45p CST Room…

New research from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, shows how genes associated with antibiotic…

If passed, this new legislation would mark a significant milestone for the state, which currently prohibits all finfish farming except…

Greetings, USTFA—and a belated happy New Year to you all! Before the advent of the scientific method, myth and tradition…

The Trump administration is planning to shut down USAID, a move that experts warn will negatively impact global fisheries and…

Democrats in Congress are warning that rumored budget cuts to NOAA could severely impact its ability to manage U.S. commercial…

Scientists have developed a new model for carbon capture in low-oxygen aquatic environments, such as fish farms, which could help…

March 6 - 10, 2025 New Orleans, Lousiana USTFA Trout Forum March 8, 2025 at 1:30p - 3:45p CST Room…

Courtesy of NAA: The recording is now available for NAA's recent webinar featuring Amanda Carr, with Plauche and Carr LLP.…

The Trump administration has issued a temporary pause on federal funding for grants, loans, and financial assistance programs, potentially affecting…

Courtesy of NAA: The National Sea Grant Program has released its 10-Year Aquaculture Roadmap (2025-2035), a comprehensive plan designed to…

Ron Johnson has ridden a whale, been accepted into an indigenous tribe in a Pacific Island nation and curated exhibits…

Seafood is poised to surpass poultry as the leading contributor to global protein supply growth by 2025, according to Rabobank’s…

Featuring:  Pre-Engineered Metal Building – Approx 200,000 SqFt Not Erected – Further Specs Available (13) New Daikin Roof Top HVAC…

Courtesy of NAA:  The Basic Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) course teaches the principles of HACCP and empowers…

Courtesy of NAA: To celebrate 25 years of rating seafood to inform and persuade consumers, the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch has…

Join NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a joint webinar on the Endangered Species Act (ESA).…

Washington State’s ban on marine fish farming is a blatant case of politicians ignoring science to get votes from activists…

The Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have developed a special material to reduce…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new guidelines for the alt-protein industry and to address food safety…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers the deadline to apply for…

Courtesy of NAA: The application deadline for the Aquaculture Experiential Opportunities for Undergraduate Students(AquEOUS) Fellowship is February 15th. The program is…

Rabobank’s RaboResearch predicts global aquaculture production will grow in 2025, driven by increased farmed fish and shrimp volumes. While tariffs…

Efforts to restore Pacific salmon habitats along the U.S. West Coast are accelerating due to significant funding from the Inflation…

New research suggests that the carbon capture capabilities of fish farms may help to offset industry carbon emissions. Researchers are…

The FDA released an updated rule on December 19, 2024, revising the definition of the "healthy" nutrient content claim, which…

The Northwest Aquaculture Alliance has awarded its president, Jamestown Seafood CEO, James E. (Jim) Parsons, with the organization’s prestigious “Lifetime…

In addition to providing a sustainable source of American-raised seafood, aquaculture plays an important role in fisheries restoration. For the…

A novel technology that combines carbon emissions from pulp and paper mills with aquaculture wastewater, then converts it into algae-based…

Senior lawmakers are racing to finalize a deal to extend the 2018 farm bill before key programs expire on December…

AquaBounty is set to cease salmon production entirely having announced plans to wind down its hatchery operations in Bay Fortune,…

The injunction comes less than a month before a major Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting deadline. By Drew Viguet National…

The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) is re-opening the search for an Executive Director. The NAA is a nonprofit trade association incorporated by…

Courtesy of NAA: Sea Grant is excited to present a Draft Sea Grant 10-Year Aquaculture Roadmap for 2025-2035, which is now…

Iceland’s salmon companies will be paying a lot more in fish farming fees next year, it has been announced. Iceland's government…

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary after weeks of internal debate. Rollins, a former director in…

Courtesy of NAA: On November 19th, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) posted an article by Brigit Rollins Staff Attorney, analyzing a…

Courtesy of NAA: This past Monday the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced S.3309 Rural…

Courtesy of NAA: A distinguished team of economists have published an new economic analysis funded by the National Sea Grant Program. The…

The selection of Dr. Jeff Silverstein as the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Associate Administrator for National Programs has been announced.…

Courtesy of NAA: Effective November 12, 2024, the United States is officially declared free from three important aquatic animal pathogens:…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment…

The USTFA Board of Directors recently appointed Landen Talbot to join their ranks and help guide the organization and industry.…

Courtesy of NAA: Research Aquatic Animals to Brazil: NEW CERTIFICATE  Date of Notice: November 5, 2024 Effective Date: November 4,…

Courtesy of NAA: Fisheries of the United States has been produced in various forms for more than 100 years. It is…

December 5, 2024, 3pm EST Sea Grant is excited to present a Draft Sea Grant 10-Year Aquaculture Roadmap for 2025-2035.…

Duties Develop advanced economic and business models, econometric analysis, and data collection projects applicable to fisheries and aquaculture. Plans and…

In September, the U.S. retail seafood market saw a recovery after months of sluggish sales, with shelf-stable seafood and frozen…

Subject to the availability of funding, Sea Grant anticipates that approximately $5,000,000 will be available in FY2024 and FY2025 federal…

The United States Trout Farmers Association is seeking nominations to the board of directors to fill an interim term through…

Appalachian Salmon has secured key permits to build a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) for trout farming in West Virginia, at…

NOAA Fisheries has introduced its Implementation Plan for the U.S.'s first National Seafood Strategy, designed to strengthen the domestic seafood…

Courtesy of NAA: The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is leading an initiative to identify holistic approaches to…

Has your agricultural operation been impacted by Hurricane Helene? The U.S. Department of Agriculture is here to help you recover.…

The plan outlines actions we can take to enhance industry resilience and competitiveness in the face of climate change and…

This position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of the Assistant Administrator (OAA) with one vacancy…

October 7, 2024 12pm EST Register Here The best time to effectively manage the tax liability is before December 31st.…

The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington seeks to fill a tenured position at…

Courtesy of NAA: The US Geological Survey (USGS) Water Resources Mission Area is developing an open-source web application for release…

Courtesy of NAA: The Occupational and Safety Administration (OSHA) has proposed a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention rule. The proposed…

Courtesy of NAA: Date of Notice: September 9, 2024 Effective Date: September 10, 2024  The United States Department of Agriculture’s…

Conference Agenda Auction The USTFA auction is one of our primary fundraisers and helps us keep your association active so…

Conference Info The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) fall conference will be held at Rolling Hills Casino & Resort in…

Rockbridge Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch is marking its 70th birthday next week, celebrating seven decades as a cherished Ozarks…

Conference registration closes September 2 Click here to register for the conference Conference Info The United States Trout Farmers Association…

Sea Grant is seeking additional input to shape the Sea Grant 10-Year Aquaculture Roadmap. We are seeking feedback on a ‘straw…

To further support sustainable U.S. aquaculture, NOAA Sea Grant selected 33 projects totaling $8,821,710 in fiscal year 2024 federal funding.…

Courtesy of NAA: The Soy Aquaculture Alliance is hosting a free webinar entitled: Aquaculture in America – What’s the Plan…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS)'s Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) provides credit guarantees to encourage…

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated cost estimate for the House’s farm bill, showing nearly $33 billion in…

Synopsis: Fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants are fundamental, essential and indispensable foods eaten by people around the world as…

Courtesy of NAA: July 31, 2024 3pm EST Register Here Learn how USDA provides financial assistance to individual farmers through…

Courtesy of NAA: Recording Now Available

Key Points: Some evidence suggests that microplastics and nanoplastics are entering the food supply, primarily through the environment. Current scientific…

The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) is seeking vendors and sponsors for the 2024 fall conference, which will be…

NOAA Fisheries has determined that Northern California steelhead still need protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) following a five-year…

Courtesy of NAA: November 7-10, 2024 | Kansas City, Missouri Agriculture Future of America (AFA) is a non-profit organization that…

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have proposed a 22 percent cut to the 2025 budget for NOAA Fisheries,…

Major fisheries face stock reductions of 30% upwards if increase in emissions isn’t halted, warns UN report A report for…

NOAA provided scientific expertise on the guidelines, which will develop global aquaculture best practices. Aquaculture now produces more seafood than…

In partnership, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (JST) and the Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation (KGASF) invite you to the Northwest…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs focus…

On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron, USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council decision, ending…

Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service, prepares a variety of reports based upon the…

Courtesy of NAA: The recording is now available for NAA's latest webinar - Overview of USDA's Emergency Livestock Assistance Program…

Courtesy of NAA: Biosecurity minimizes the risk of introduction and spread of infectious diseases or disease-causing agents (pathogens) to, within…

The National Aquaculture Association, a nonprofit trade association incorporated by the farming community in 1991 to serve as a representative…

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published the final version of the FDA co-sponsored report, The Role of…

The Aquaculture Communication Specialist will perform a range of activities: Translate technical aquaculture science and policy materials into accessible and…

Courtesy of NAA: Aquaculture surpasses capture fisheries in aquatic animal production for the first time World fisheries and aquaculture production…

Courtesy of NAA: A nine-author team has dug deep into Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) data. They noted FCR is widely…

Courtesy of NAA: You are invited to participate in a virtual listening session to inform development of a Sea Grant…

Courtesy of NAA: Since 1987, the Regional Aquaculture Center (RAC) program has supported aquaculture research, development, demonstration, and education that…

The Riverence Group, the largest trout producer in the U.S., has appointed Sean Nepper as its new CEO, the third…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with FarmRaise, today launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for…

NOAA Fisheries announced the call for applications for nine new members to the American Fisheries Advisory Committee. These members will…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding more than…

Courtesy of NAA: The National Aquaculture Association recommends members contact their Representative and Senators to strongly support the following highly…

Abstract Coldwater species are challenged with increasing water temperatures and fluctuations over their upper thermal limits. This study evaluated the…

The TAA is seeking an Executive Director to oversee the administration and operation of the organization. Duties will include managing…

Minnesota Sea Grant is hiring a new Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistant Extension Professor. Link to job information and application. Review…

Chinese seafood companies are capitalizing on a weaker domestic currency by ramping up exports. The renminbi's six-year low against the…

A lack of understanding is limiting the acceptance of farm-raised seafood. Educating consumers about the origins of seafood is increasingly…

The Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC) is inviting Pre-Proposals for project funding consideration. This 2025 Request for Pre-Proposals (RFP) identifies…

The funding will support institutions like Texas A&M AgriLife Research in addressing economic and marketing challenges in US aquaculture. Despite…

NOAA Fisheries will be accepting applications for nine new members to the American Fisheries Advisory Committee from May 7, 2024…

Courtesy of NAA: The American Fisheries Society recently hosted a virtual briefing, entitled Advances in Science and Technology Leading to…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) charges user fees in…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers that Farm Loan Programs can be used to…

Courtesy of NAA: Animal welfare and animal rights organizations are increasingly targeting aquaculture farms and processors in the United States.…

Courtesy of NAA: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available and are now soliciting public comment on the 2024…

Position Description Texas A&M AgriLife Research seeks a full-time, research-active, and dynamic individual with a proven record of research excellence…

Economists predicted a recession for the U.S. and slowed growth for the EU in early 2023 due to inflation and…

The USDA has updated its guidelines for purchasing seafood, including Alaska pollock, salmon, and other varieties, for the National School…

Courtesy of NAA: NAA Editor Note: The EPA announcement describes the second of two EPA formaldehyde risk assessments now available…

Courtesy of NAA: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) was notified that…

Courtesy of NAA: NOAA Fisheries released its 2022 Fisheries Economics of the United States report, one of the agency’s flagship products. It…

U.S. residents consumed an average of 20.5 pounds of seafood— finfish and shellfish—per capita in 2021. The U.S. Department of…

May 3, 2024 7:30am (EST) Courtesy of NAA: In January 2026, the FDA will enforce the implementation of the Food…

Courtesy of NAA: In a bid to strengthen the trajectory of the U.S. aquaculture industry, Virginia Sea Grant and a…

Courtesy of NAA: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is pleased to…

A recent study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reveals that women of childbearing age, pregnant and…

Courtesy of NAA: The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) requests the help of farms benefiting from Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

BC’s salmon farmers and First Nations invite Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio to tour their operations after he repeats false information…

Mar 26, 2024 2:00PM - 3:00PM ET Seafood—including marine and freshwater fish, mollusks, and crustaceans—is a healthy food choice but…

Cooke Seafood has abandoned its efforts to regain leases for two steelhead trout farms in Washington state, citing delays by…

Courtesy of NAA: Currently, drought is not an eligible adverse weather event under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey-bees and…

The USTFA is asking members to participate in a brief, six question survey. This survey is focused primarily on the…

Courtesy of NAA: On March 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary…

Courtesy of NAA: House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13) released the following joint statement…

Global aquaculture production has significantly increased by 54% since 2011, becoming one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors. The UN plans…

Courtesy of NAA: The National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) is hosting a webinar entitled, Small Entities Must File: Navigating the…

The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) is excited to announce the location and dates for our 2024 fall conference!…

Passion and personality will make any aquaculture employee stand out anywhere. Employers from across the North American aquaculture industry gathered…

Courtesy of NAA: Annually, the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) presents awards given in honor of our first Executive Director Joe…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), requests applications for the Special…

Courtesy of NAA: For the first time in 40 years, the United States is releasing an updated National Aquaculture Development plan, strengthening…

February 18 - 21, 2024 San Antonio, Texas USTFA Trout Forum and Member Meeting February 21, 2024 at 8:30a -…

The U.S. seafood trade deficit was USD 20.3 billion in 2023, with imports decreasing to around USD 25.3 billion and…

Courtesy of NAA: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is pleased to…

Outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia has launched a campaign targeting the salmon industry in Iceland, urging the country to…

The recordings of the 2023 World Trout Culture Summit are now available online. Recordings can be viewed on the Trout…

Courtesy of NAA: The National Aquaculture Association recently published an article in the World Aquaculture Society magazinediscussing the sampling aquatic…

Courtesy of NAA: The American Fisheries Society’s Fish Health Section is seeking commercial aquaculture representation for an advisory panel to…

Sales of farmed trout are experiencing significant growth, particularly in countries like the United States, Thailand, and Ukraine. In January,…

NOAA Office of Aquaculture is holding public listening sessions where growers, workers, researchers, coastal community members, and the general public…

An analysis of the $808 million invested in the aquaculture industry by venture funds in the last 12 months. In…

Over three billion people globally rely on fish for animal protein, with some countries depending on it for more than…

The U.S. seafood industry, crucial for the economy and supporting 1.8 million jobs, currently imports more seafood than it produces.…

Norway's seafood exports reached NOK 33 billion (£2.5bn) in 2023. The United States emerged as the largest non-processing market, with…

Below is a brief list of grant opportunities. Please contact USTFA if you are interested in any grants below and would…

Courtesy of NAA | By Chris Good, Director of Research For the several decades, The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute (FWI; Shepherdstown, WV)…

A message from USTFA President, Jesse Trushenski Greetings, USTFA—and happy New Year! When I became USTFA President at our 2023…

January 26, 2024 2:30-3:30pm (EST) Register Now Add to Calendar The aquaculture industry struggles to reach the public with accurate…

Courtesy of NAA: Winter storms create significant challenges and often result in catastrophic loss for agricultural producers, especially for those…

Courtesy of NAA: The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 New Innovator in…

Nitrite is both toxic and inevitably present in all closed aquaculture systems, so it’s essential for farmers to understand where…

There’s a culinary revolution happening in the United States. More than ever before, Americans expect their meals to not only…

Mentors hold the key to engage, inspire and enrich the next generation of fisheries professionals. To help with this, AFS…

NOAA has announced the advertisement of an Education and Outreach Specialist position ZA-1701-03, in the West Coast Region, Regional Administrator's…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) signup on…

The Biden Administration is to extend its ban on US imports of Russian seafood to include items processed or "transformed"…

In this the 50th anniversary year of the Endangered Species Act, it is worth noting that Rio Grande cutthroat trout…

Courtesy of NAA: The Veterans Business Outreach Center's Boots to Business entrepreneurial training for military veterans is interested in Farming…

February 18 - 21, 2024 San Antonio, Texas USTFA Trout Forum and Member Meeting February 21, 2024 at 8:30a -…

Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is charged with finding solutions to agricultural problems…

U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order expanding the U.S. ban on Russian seafood to include imports of Russia-originated seafood…

Program Overview The purpose of the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program is to build resilience in the middle of…

I webinar is now available for Sea Grant's National Aquaculture Initiative: Enhancing Production of Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture…

Position Summary: Housed in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences in the College of Natural Resources, this tenure track…

A U.S. House committee focused on US-China trade competition has issued a report calling for a crackdown on imports of seafood…

The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine released final Guidance for Industry #61, entitled “Special Considerations, Incentives, and Programs to Support…

The inclusion of Tenebrio molitor larvae meal in diets did not induce sensory changes in the trout fillets Given the growing interest…

Despite calls from countries to focus on food and agriculture as a way to meet the world's climate goals, USDA…

Lianqun Sun, Carole R. Engle, Ganesh Kumar, Jonathan van Senten Abstract Farm-raised trout is the second-largest foodfish sector of United…

February 18 - 21, 2024 San Antonio, Texas USTFA Trout Forum and Member Meeting February 21, 2024 at 8:30a -…

Please participate in the USDA census! An accurate representation of our industry size is vital and helps us when working…

With the start of COP28 in Dubai, The Nature Conservancy emphasizes that the role the food system plays in climate…

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has introduced legislation that would ban the import of seafood and aquaculture products from China. “Fishing…

Sea Grant anticipates $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 in funding for research projects and programs that will develop and refine methods, protocols,…

Duties Identify and develop collaborative research opportunities with state, private, and other federal cooperators. Increase production efficiency and sustainability of…

USGCRP is hosting a series of webinars on the findings of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). The NCA5 chapter webinars are…

The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) highlights adaptation, carbon reduction strategies for reducing risks Some of the key findings from the…

Appointment: Twelve months (100% Research); renewed contingent upon availability of funds. Positions available: Two (2) Job description: This project will…

Charlie Smith, past Clark and Mimi White Award winner, legendary fish culturist, and pioneering fish health professional passed away on…

The AQUA CARE365 educational program empowers the aquaculture and conservation fish communities with training and key best practices for improved…

Below is a brief list of grant opportunities. Please contact USTFA if you are interested in any grants below. Aquatic Resource…

The NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship Program in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics places Ph.D. students in research-based…

Courtesy of NAA: The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) is seeking nominations for the Joseph P. McCraren Lifetime Contributions to the…

NOAA Fisheries seeks nominations to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, an advisory group that researches, evaluates, and…

Virginia Sea Grant, with support from NOAA’s National Sea Grant Office, NOAA’s Fisheries Office of Aquaculture, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced two tribal higher education opportunities to train the next generation…

The ruling was made after the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and the Northwest Aquaculture Alliance’s (NWAA) filed a complaint against the…

Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced partnering with the Urban School Food Alliance to provide trainings and…

Objective Globally, flavobacteria (family Flavobacteriaceae and Weeksellaceae) are leading causes of disease-related losses in fish-farms and hatcheries. One route flavobacteria…

Courtesy of NAA: National Agricultural Law Center's third webinar in a series is taking a look at the crucial Clean…

Courtesy of NAA: October 18, 2023  12 - 1pm EST An upcoming webinar sponsored by the National Agricultural Law Center…

The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) will be hosting a Trout Forum at Aquaculture America 2024 in San Antonio,…

A shutdown of the U.S. federal government was narrowly avoided with a last-minute spending measure passed by Congress. The stopgap…

Below is a brief list of grant opportunities. Please contact USTFA with questions or application assistance. NOAA Small Business Innovation Research Phase…

Thank You to all who attended and participated in the 2023 USTFA fall conference in Hershey, PA! The United States…

The USTFA auction is one of our primary fundraisers and helps us keep your association active so we can continue…

A Virtual Event October 18, 2023 at 11:00am ET Science is key to environmentally sustainable trout production. The World Trout…

Conference Agenda The final agenda for the USTFA fall conference, which will be held at the historic Hershey Lodge in Hershey,…

The provincial government in British Columbia has said it will take targeted action to support the salmon and trout on…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is recommending sending $106 million to 16 salmon and steelhead recovery efforts in five…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of over $12.5 million as part of the USDA Small…

Courtesy of NAA: NAA asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, Aquaculture…

Sponsorship & Vendor Registration Deadline Aug 23 Please note that while general registration will be open until Sep 5, the…

A comprehensive guide to the most current research, history, genetics and ecology of the brown trout including challenging environmental problems…

Diane Lebouthillier, Canada’s new Fisheries Minister, has been urged to take a more pragmatic approach to salmon farming in British…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released an extensive five-year plan to prioritize and promote the country’s commercial fishing…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently opened the financial assistance application process for eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners…

A group of U.S. lawmakers are continuing their campaign to ensure the aquaculture industry is getting adequate support and fair…

Lodging Hershey Lodge room availability has become limited. If you still have not booked your lodging for the conference, please…

Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to hold promise for maintaining the lung health of people who eat them, according…

Courtesy of NAA: On July 25, the project managers for AIS in Commerce held a summit to share regulatory case…

Courtesy of NAA: Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced S. 2671 Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act, a bill that would…

NOAA Seeks Public Comment to Inform More Equitable Climate Service Delivery NOAA has released a Request for Information (RFI) that…

Register for Conference Conference Registration Closes Sep 5. Book Lodging View Conference Agenda   The 2023 USTFA fall conference will…

Joyce Murray’s short and controversial tenure as Fisheries Minister leaves behind a legacy of unfinished business in BC’s salmon farming…

Manufacturers belonging to the Japan Fish Feed Association will not meet new Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) feed standards, leaving Japan…

Courtesy of NAA: A Department of Interior funded project has been examining the risks associated with the trade in live…

Courtesy of NAA: On July 25th at 2pm EST, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and NAA are collaborating to host…

A team of researchers from NOAA, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and other partners have released the first batch…

Courtesy of NAA: The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at the U.S. Department…

To help us achieve our room requirements with Hershey Lodge, please book your lodging by July 15. Conference attendees receive…

International trade imbalances are hampering America's seafood industry, but the U.S. government is working to address those issues and promote…

Courtesy of NAA: Bipartisan support is essential to move aquaculture friendly legislation intended to strengthen the 2023 Farm Bill. The…

USDA has released two new data dashboards that allow users the unprecedented ability to access high-level data about NIFA’s agricultural research funding…

Courtesy of NAA: U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to uplift and support aquaculture and aquaculture…

The Nordic Council, which represents major salmon farming countries such as Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, has produced a…

Courtesy of NAA: Producers across the country face incredible challenges as a result of extreme weather. The Farm Bill is…

Register for Conference Conference Registration Closes Sep 5. Book Lodging To help us achieve our room requirements with Hershey Lodge,…

The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation (KGASF) is accepting scholarship applications from members of a Tribe or First Nation and/or…

Courtesy of NAA: Quarterly Highlights of the RAS-N and SAS2 Projects - June 2023 Recent Research, Education and Extension are…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that…

An analysis from the National Agricultural Law Center: On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court released their highly-anticipated…

Courtesy of NAA: The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly called the Farm Bill, is set to expire at the end…

Courtesy of NOAA: NOAA Fisheries is pleased to announce the 2024 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant competition is currently open. NOAA Fisheries…

Courtesy of FDA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sharing updates on their activities to better understand PFAS…

Courtesy of NAA: Congressman Barry Moore (AL-2) is introducing HR 1020, Bringing Aquaculture Indemnities to Speed Act, short titled the…

Courtesy of NAA: A Department of Interior funding project, AIS in Commerce, organized seven US and Canadian work groups to…

Canada’s seafood farmers are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stop Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray from favouring her activist…

The Norwegian government has succeeded in implementing its controversial salmon tax, but has been forced to reduce the rate from…

Courtesy of NAA: New legislation, S. 1614 Lacey Act Amendments of 2023, has been introduced in the Senate intended to amend…

Study Finds Scaling Up Production Using Existing Processes Highly Energy-Intensive Quick Summary Cultured meat is not inherently better for the…

New food-labeling draft guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aiming to further clarify the nutritional value of…

“Aquaculture has seen enormous progress in recent decades and is destined to produce the majority of the ever-growing demand for…

Courtesy of NAA: The goal of the NOAA Fisheries Saltonstall-Kennedy grant program is to fund projects that address the needs…

“Patagonia’s campaigns against salmon farming, books and films are all about creating traction for its expensive and exclusive products…its hypocrisy.”…

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife in partnership with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission recently launched its…

Courtesy of NAA: The first U.S. approval of peracetic acid for use in aquaculture when fish are present has been…

NOAA Sea Grant and NOAA Fisheries Office of Aquaculture are pleased to announce the publication of an agency-wide Programmatic Environmental…

Courtesy of NAA: House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13) launched an online…

Courtesy of NAA: As we work to advance a Farm Bill that supports the diverse fabric of American agriculture across…

Science advice informs aquaculture NOAA has developed a new Aquaculture Science Advice Handbook. It assesses aquaculture management policies, resources, and processes to…

Overall U.S. retail seafood inflation dropped in the first quarter of 2023, which benefitted all sectors of the industry but…

The book is part of the company's 'ongoing campaign to eliminate netpen salmon farming.' Outdoor apparel company and farmed salmon…

Beginning June 1, 2023, ALL fishery products for human consumption exported to South Korea will require an export health certificate.…

Courtesy of Fresh-flo: Hauling fish creates natural stress on them with even a short term, ten to thirty minutes, transport…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Aquaculture National Program 106 and the National Institute of Food…

Courtesy of NAA: In NAA's recent visit with House and Senate members, Representatives and Senators responded positively to waiving the…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the official kick-off of the implementation phase for projects funded…

Courtesy of NAA: SAA shares quarterly update on 13 projects covering 7 species  The Soy Aquaculture Alliance (SAA) has posted…

Courtesy of NAA and Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator: In January, the US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency,…

By Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency: Earlier this year, we made several updates to disaster assistance programs to give…

If you have already renewed your membership for 2023, please disregard this message.   USTFA Members, I would like to…

Courtesy of NAA: On April 27, US Department of Agriculture leadership will kick-off the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects with…

China is pushing a major expansion of its mariculture sector as a valuable technology export opportunity and a fix for…

In a collaborative effort with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore winter-run Chinook salmon (a.k.a. California King Salmon)…

Courtesy of NAA: The USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Aquaculture Health Team invites farmers to a webinar on April 25, 2023…

A New Hampshire group wants to be the first to bring offshore fish farming to the waters off New England…

Courtesy of NAA: If you missed the free webinar entitled What’s Happening with US Aquaculture Advocacy, a recording has been…

Courtesy of NAA: Unmanned aircraft systems (i.e., drones) are widely used in field crop agriculture.  Animal rights activist have adopted…

Courtesy of NAA: A free webinar hosted by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies will present the work of…

Netflix is to feature a new drama about the trials of life on a Norwegian fish farm, the TV media…

Information: Date: April 12, 2023 Time: 2:00p - 3:00p EST Description: The drive to expand opportunities for aquaculture in the…

In times of highly challenging economic conditions, many aquaculture producers may benefit from an analysis of their operations through an…

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