Tag: Catfish farming

The U.S. farm-raised catfish industry was valued at hundreds of millions of dollars in 2022, underscoring its market dominance. But with this widespread availability, the question remains: is farm-raised catfish better than its wild-caught counterpart when it comes to taste, safety, and environmental impact?

According to USDA data, the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry generates millions of pounds of seafood annually, making channel catfish the most farmed fish in the US. This freshwater fish has become the cornerstone of American aquaculture, driving a significant portion of the country's seafood production and supplying a consistent, high-quality product to consumers nationwide.