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April 2, 2026 TAA

SAVE THE DATE: January 24-26, 2027
TAA’s 2027 Annual Meeting,
Fulton Convention Center – Fulton, TX

The Texas Aquaculture Association’s 2027 Annual Meeting will once again be held at the Fulton Convention Center – the same location we met in this past January. It is a beautiful facility, right on the water in the heart of Fulton-Rockport, a wonderful beach town. Please place the dates on your calendar now!

If you have topics or speakers you’d like to see on the program, you can share those anytime by emailing TexasAquaculture@gmail.com.

2025 Redfish Market Price Analysis Report Complete

To ensure the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has the most up-to-date information about the prices of Texas redfish for use in any ELAP claims, TAA commissioned Dr. Shraddha Hegde, an Aquaculture Economist with Texas A&M University, to complete the 2025 Market Price Analysis Report. As in previous reports, the market price information for redfish was calculated from farm sales in 2025. The report, which provides prices of redfish from 2021 to 2025, has been provided to the FSA directors at the federal and state levels.

Cormorant Relief Act

Encourage Texas Senators to Support

In early March, TAA submitted letters to both Texas Senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, to encourage them to support S. 1255, The Cormorant Relief Act of 2025. We also asked them to consider amending the wording to include marine water farms.

Senator John Cornyn’s Legislative Assistant invited TAA members to meet virtually on March 18th to learn more. Information supporting the need for this legislation was shared after the call from TAA and NAA.

This important legislation has already passed the House, so now we need it to pass the Senate. Please call or email both Senators to voice your support.

Resources on cormorant depredation can be found below.

Economic Effects of Bird Predation on Catfish Farms

USDA: Cormorant Impacts to Catfish

Save the Date!

Nov 7, 2026

The Taste of Palacios Seafood Festival (TOPSF) celebrates Palacios’ history, culture, and seafood heritage while uniting the community and raising funds to support the Palacios Beautification Committee’s community improvement projects.

Consider Becoming a TOPSF Sponsor!

The Taste of Palacios Seafood Festival attracts thousands of attendees from Palacios, Matagorda County, and surrounding regions. Sponsors receive high-visibility exposure while supporting local aquaculture and Palacios Beautification Committee projects.

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Texas Agricultural Producers Impacted by Wildfire

USDA’s Press Release can be found here.

The Texas wildfire map & tracker can be found here.

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La Coste Aquaculture Property/Assets for Sale

The former National Shrimp facility in La Coste, TX, is for sale. The property listing can be found here.

Separately, Edible Garden purchased many equipment assets which are also for saleincluding 7 x 250gal hatchery & nursery tanks, Pentair drum filters, feeding system with drum units and controls, diesel and natural gas generators and much more. Contact Lance Loney at (563)419-9950 for information on assets.