The USDA will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs.
Apply to be a host aquaculture business or become an apprentice by October 31.
This study provides insight into the dynamics of labor needs and technological advancements in shellfish aquaculture.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has begun accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
The deadline to sign-up for these programs and provide an acreage report is September 30, 2026.
Clams and oysters produced by Florida’s shellfish growers not only taste good but also provide many benefits.
Some of you have heard about the “Waffle House” oyster mortality survey that Bill Walton with Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences started in 2025 to get a better handle on sudden unusual mortalities, or SUMS.
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is currently running a pilot insurance program for oyster growers. The shellfish pilot crop insurance program, in its third
The Shellfish Pilot Crop Insurance Program available through the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is in its third year and is available to all Florida counties where commercial oyster aquaculture occurs.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has begun accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
