$55M USDA purchase to benefit Mississippi seafood producers

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture agreed to purchase up to $30 million in farm-raised catfish products and $25 million in Gulf shrimp. The seafood purchased by the USDA will be distributed to various nutrition assistance programs and charities. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith says this should also benefit…

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