USDA funds earmarked for Gulf shrimp
Federal funding has been earmarked to benefit South Mississippi’s seafood industry. According to Senator Roger Wicker’s office, $25 million of USDA Section 32 money will go towards fresh Gulf shrimp’s…
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Freshwater in the Mississippi Sound Causing Concern for Shrimp Season
It won't be long before you see shrimp boats on our coast's horizon, trawling waters for shrimp, an age old trade our Mississippi coast was founded and built upon. But there are concerns about what this season's harvest will bring…
Study Suggests Gulf Shrimp Tastes Better
Experts are saying better flavor gives Mississippi wild caught shrimp a competitive advantage over imported and pond raised shrimp. A study conducted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service showed those who participated in blind taste tests tended to prefer…