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.
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.
