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Tough economy prompts aid to catfish growers
posted by Baxter Cannada | 9/6/2010

Catfish farmers have until Sept. 23 to enroll in a recently approved governmental program to earn educational benefits and cash incentives. Catfish farmers have struggled as the cost of production, the national economy and competition from foreign products have each taken a toll, pushing Mississippi acreage to its lowest levels in 30 years. In an effort to help farmers continue producing quality fish and remain competitive in the Full Story
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