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
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has begun accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Last year, disaster assistance funding introduced growers impacted
The deadline to sign-up for these programs and provide an acreage report is September 30, 2025, for coverage of crop year 2026.
A new technical guide analyzes marine aquaculture gear types for resource managers, decision makers and aquaculturists.
Periodic, unpredictable spikes in mortality of commercial oyster crops in spring and summer are a longstanding problem in the industry.
Did you miss the Addressing Clam Mortalities during Summer Workshop?
Shellfish growers have experienced chronic losses of adult clams reaching harvest size for many years during the summer months.
Shellfish growers have experienced chronic losses of adult clams reaching harvest size during the summer months.
The Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Program at the University of Florida/IFAS is seeking a part-time field technician to assist in the management of aquaculture research facilities and applied research projects on molluscan shellfish culture.
