The History of the Catfish Industry in Mississippi




Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast show

Summary: Dr. Jimmy Avery, Extension Aquaculture Leader and Director of the USDA NIFA Southern Region Aquaculture Center in Stoneville visits the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio to talk with Jason and Tom about the catfish industry in Mississippi.  Topics include how and why the industry developed and why the Delta area in Mississippi was perfect for the growing industry.  Jimmy wraps up with a positive forecast for the future of the catfish industry and production in Mississippi.