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

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…

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service…

Courtesy of NAA: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is accepting applications starting on April…

Courtesy of NAA: The Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture’s (CTSA) mission is to support aquaculture research, development, demonstration and…

Courtesy of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant: Nestled in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, Crystal Lake Fisheries has been a family trout farm for…

Norway's government aims to levy a 35% resource tax rate on the profits of salmon and trout farmers, it said on…

A new study showed that processed animal proteins improved growth, performance, gut health and microbiota composition, while also easing intestinal…

Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating their Registered Aquaculture…

US retail sales of frozen plant-based seafood are off to a shaky start this year, suggesting the category is struggling…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released Activities for the Safety of Imported Seafood (PDF).  The report shares the comprehensive approach…

Courtesy of NAA: The Soy Aquaculture Alliance is hosting an hour-long webinar covering the state of the soy and aquaculture…

The 29th Annual Aquaculture Drug Approval Coordination Workshop is now just two weeks away. Hosted by the U.S. Fish and…

Courtesy of NAA: To better support America’s farmers and ranchers USDA has partnered with tax experts from across the country…

Courtesy of NAA: NOAA Fisheries has extended the public comment period to March 31st for input on their draft National Seafood…

USTFA members who are active on Instagram are encouraged to use the 'invite collaborator' function when posting about anything relevant…

A new feeding strategy for trout fry trialled on a Peruvian farm is showing significant gains in survival rates and…

Courtesy of NAA: Annually, during Aquaculture America or the triennial Aquaculture conferences the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) presents two awards…

Courtesy of NAA: The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will…

The unprecedented economic shock from the pandemic and the loss of major markets from widespread shutdowns of many restaurants continues…

A new congressional aquaculture caucus is pushing to make American aquaculture more competitive globally through legislative initiatives in Washington D.C.…

Courtesy of NAA: NOAA Fisheries released the draft National Seafood Strategy and invites public comment through March 16, 2023. The…

Courtesy of NAA: Submit input by March 10, 2023!  Federal regulations detail how laws should be implemented by the government…

With European consumers increasingly challenged by inflation and suffering from reduced purchasing power, just two-thirds of Norway’s farmed salmon exports…

The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) will best hosting a Trout Forum at Aquaculture America 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. United States…

Courtesy of NAA: Tax time is a busy time of year for business owners, and this includes farmers and ranchers.…

Aquaculture America 2023 is right around the corner, and we just want to remind you to please sport your USTFA…

Join the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on February 8-9 for a virtual symposium to learn about 10 mini-grant projects —…

Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods wanted to upend the world’s $1 trillion meat industry. But plant-based meat is turning out…

Courtesy of NAA: A recording of the January 13, 2023 webinar entitled, Veterinarian Feed Directive and Extra Label Drug Use…

report from the firm, Rainbow Trout Market, estimates the current value of the sector at US$ 4.2bn (£3.4bn), but predicts that…

The Department of Marine Resources is seeking a Public Service Manager II for a managerial position headquartered in Augusta that…

The Program Director for Aquaculture Extension works under the direction of the Assistant Extension Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources…

EPA and Army Press Release The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army) published a…

Minnesota Sea Grant seeks a fisheries and aquaculture extension associate who will focus their research and outreach efforts on fisheries,…

The NewTechAqua Project is looking for startups, entrepreneurs, researchers and tech centres around the world for to develop innovative solutions…

A team at Purdue University is creating aquaculture-related extension programming and resources for the NCRAC proposal,  Addressing Critical Aquaculture-Marketing-Oriented Applied…

Apply by February 10th: The Inclusive NOAA Fisheries Internship Program (IN FISH) is a 10-week paid undergraduate internship for U.S.…

Washington Sea Grant (WSG) has an opportunity for an Aquaculture Specialist to advance sustainable aquaculture in Washington by providing technical…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs…

The Florida State University Coastal & Marine Laboratory (FSUCML) is seeking a hatchery manager. The FSUCML is located 40 miles south…

The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) is seeking speakers for the Trout Forum at Aquaculture America 2023 in New…

Courtesy of NAA: The theme for Aquaculture America 2023 is: Food for the Future.  To kick-off the conference, the Plenary…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a…

Courtesy of NAA: The 29th Annual Aquaculture Drug Approval Coordination Workshop will be held on March 27th to kick-off the 46th…

Courtesy of NAA: The newly constructed Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) is more than just a building. The new…

The USDA ARS Pacific Shellfish Research Unit is seeking one Biological Science Technician (GS7/8) to be located at the Hatfield…

California Sea Grant and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego seek a resourceful, innovative applied marine scientist with…

A broad range of American fisheries officials and scientists are calling for an inquiry into the sudden ban on commercial…

Courtesy of NAA: Proposition 65 requires the State of California to maintain and update a list of chemicals that can cause cancer,…

Courtesy of NAA: Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) introduced the SEAfood Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at closing knowledge gaps, facilitating studies…

Applications are open for a $170,000 competition that aims to challenge companies to create innovations that increase the use and…

Analysts and retailers are maintaining a positive outlook for U.S. retail seafood sales this holiday season, despite inflation pushing down…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a proposal that would see more seafood added to food packages for the…

Apply by December 15th The eeBLUE aquaculture literacy mini-grants team is seeking an Evaluation and Communications Consultant to help (1)…

Apply by January 7th The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University is recruiting an Assistant/Associate/Full…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced that USDA is accepting applications to support economic…

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Iowa State University is recruiting a 12-month Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (tenure-track)…

NOAA is developing a Programmatic Environmental Assessment to analyze the potential impacts on the natural and human environment from aquaculture…

In response to the November 14 announcement that the State of Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will not renew…

Courtesy of NAA: USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through Inflation Reduction Act-funded conservation programs…

The Interagency Community Investment Committee (ICIC) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from the American people…

Courtesy of USDA:  Are you a farmer, rancher or forest manager? Please share your vital feedback with USDA by taking…

We've got another recipe for you! Easy Baked Trout Salad Submitted by Brittany Peachy at Hudson Valley Fisheries This recipe…

Description: The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA), the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES), and the School of…

Improving aquaculture will give us more affordable protein for less environmental impact says world’s largest conservation organization, as COP 27…

The Norwegian government unveiled a new set of rules governing development of the country's offshore aquaculture sector, which could play…

The committee was established to make recommendations for Saltonstall-Kennedy priorities and grant award funding. NOAA Fisheries announced the selection of…

NOAA has released its first-ever strategic plan for expanding “a resilient aquaculture industry” in the U.S. over the next five…

The impacts of climate change on our nation’s food production, including fisheries, have been devastating -- jeopardizing wild fish populations…

Incumbent will take a lead role in designing research projects and making recommendations to improve processes and facilities so that…

Courtesy of NAA: The US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), offers a variety of cost-share programs to…

Try out this new recipe! Steelhead Burgers Submitted by Brittany Peachy at Hudson Valley Fisheries This recipe can also be…

The School of Marine and Environmental Programs (SMEP) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of…

The Assistant Director (AD) will be Maryland Sea Grant’s (MDSG) liaison with a wide range of internal and external clients…

Do you have a retail location? Are you a USTFA member? Do you want to help us promote #americasfish? If…

This competition is available to Sea Grant Programs. A Sea Grant Program may submit more than one application. Programs are…

NOAA published its first-ever 5-Year Strategic Plan for Aquaculture to guide the agency’s work from 2023-2028. The plan lays out…

Salmon and trout roe are the most widely consumed and commercially important fish roe products aside from sturgeon caviar. Caviar…

The U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife may have passed H.R. 4690 – the…

Courtesy of NAA: We've got an exciting announcement for a location-negotiable position in the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, Branch…

Researchers from France's INRAE institute are looking back on 20 years of genetic research in rainbow trout and the sustainability…

Try out this new recipe! Smoked Trout, Egg, and Scallion Pancake Submitted by Brittany Peachy at Hudson Valley Fisheries This…

The House Aquaculture Caucus, introduced this week, has been established to educate members of Congress about the economic opportunities that…

One of the world’s leading organizations for farmed seafood is to introduce new welfare rules after accepting fish can feel…

The world's human population is expected to surpass 10 billion by 2050. How to feed that many people, especially as…

Courtesy of NAA: Reps. Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Ed Case (D-HI-01), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), and Steven Palazzo (R-MS-04) announced the establishment…

With the backing of Labour Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Centre Party leader Vedum has thrown the normally stable industry…

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Orono, Maine is seeking…

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission), in partnership with NOAA Fisheries, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking…

Senators Lead Bipartisan Measure To Strengthen Seafood Industry WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Ben Cardin, D-Md., introduced…

Our USTFA merchandise was a huge success at the conference in Twin Falls, ID. Thank you to all those who…

Courtesy of NAA: A new project entitled, Aquatic Invasive Species in Commerce: Developing Solutions to Mitigate Risks, supported by the…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed new criteria for “healthy” labels on packaging, which industry insiders expect will increase…

February 23 - 26, 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana Aquaculture America 2023 returns to one of the favorite tourist spots in…

The government of Norway has proposed a new resource rent tax on aquaculture, with effect from 1 January, 2023, which…

Courtesy of NAA: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) updated their regulations to include a new exemption within the…

As you may know, October is Seafood Month! This year, the NOAA Office of Education is hoping to do something…

USTFA merchandise is now available for purchase at USTFA.org. Show the world your love for #trout with our hats, shirts,…

NOAA Sea Grant announced approximately $14 million in federal funding across four strategic areas for improving U.S. aquaculture. The competitively…

Leo Ray was awarded the Clark and Mimi White Distinguished Service Award on September 16, 2022 at the USTFA conference…

The United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) fall conference has come to a close, and we would like to thank…

Courtesy of Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP): On September 28th, Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) will host a watch party for the upcoming White House…

Courtesy of NAA: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership Program