America Celebrates National Catfish Month! by Jeremy Robbins on Local Economy

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 90 NUMBER 16 AUGUST 15, 2018 JACKSON, MS America Celebrates National Catfish Month! By Jeremy Robbins on local economy. is difficult to select just one farmer Barlow. and radio ads; special features dur- The Catfish Institute “The catfish industry is fairly from each of these states, those These Farmers of the Year are ing National Catfish Month; and in unique among agriculture indus- who are selected embody the spirit used by TCI in various advertising their very own brochure to highlight Each August since 1984, when tries with respect to its economic of the American Farmer. All of the campaigns throughout the year, in- each farmer’s favorite catfish recipe. President Ronald Reagan declared impact,” says Roger Barlow, TCI Farmers of the Year have made sig- cluding print advertisements, events For more information about U.S. it as such, the nation rolls up its president and executive director of nificant contributions to the U.S. such as Boston’s Seafood Expo Farm-Raised Catfish or The Catfish sleeves to celebrate National Catfish Catfish Farmers of America. “Ev- Farm-Raised Catfish Industry, stated North America; billboard, television Institute, please visit UScatfish.com. Month. And there is plenty of rea- ery element of our industry has an son to celebrate, particularly here economic return that benefits the in Mississippi, where, along with areas where the fish are grown, as Alabama and Arkansas, the major- well as the entire region. The fin- ity of the nation’s catfish farms are gerlings are hatched locally; the feed located. is produced and fed locally; the fish The Catfish Institute (TCI), the are seined and hauled by rural small Jackson-based marketing arm of the business owners; they are processed U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish industry, and packaged locally; and they are works throughout the year to pro- sold locally to family-owned res- mote the good work of the farmers it taurants and grocery stores, as well represents and the impact they have as shipped to larger markets across the country. This kind of economic multiplier is almost unprecedented.” As the national marketing or- ganization for U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, TCI works tirelessly to pro- mote awareness and consumption of America’s largest aquaculture prod- uct. One element of its annual marketing campaigns involves utilizing the industry’s “Catfish Farmers of the Year” from Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana. “Each year, farmers from the three main producing states are asked to select from their membership a deserving producer to be named as their state’s Catfish Farmer of the Year,” said TCI president, Roger Barlow. “This honor is a great op- portunity to give leading producers national recognition for their contributions to our industry, and we are proud to feature these outstand- ing American farmers in our annual lineup of industry promotions.” The 2018 Catfish Farmers of the Year are Dan Bradshaw of Yazoo City, Miss.; Danny Miller, of Greens- boro, Ala.; and Bari Cain of McCrory, Ark. These farmers are chosen from a large field of many deserving catfish growers in the industry. Although it Page 2 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN August 15, 2018 From Our Kitchen To Yours Delicious Catfish Menu Ideas ***************************************** Catfish Pimiento Cheese Sandwich Roasted Pepper Catfish 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets 1 1/2 pounds U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 large red bell peppers, roasted Andy Gipson 1 teaspoon Cajun/Creole seasoning Marinade 1/2 pound extra-sharp white cheddar, shredded 1/3 cup soy sauce Commissioner 1/2 pound extra-sharp yellow cheddar, shredded 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 7-ounce jar pimientos, drained and finely chopped 1 tablespoon liquid smoke Mississippi Department of 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Agriculture & Commerce 1 tablespoon creole mustard 1/2 teaspoon ginger 121 North Jefferson Street 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Jackson, MS 39201 Preheat broiler or gas grill. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder remove stems, seeds and ribs. Place cut side down on a baking Phone: 601-359-1100 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper sheet. Broil (or grill) until blackened, six to ten minutes. Trans- www.mdac.ms.gov 1 ripe tomato, thinly sliced fer to a paper bag, close tightly and let cool for ten minutes. 1 loaf Texas toast bread Remove skins and cut peppers lengthwise into one-inch strips. Ag Museum 1/2 stick butter, melted 601-432-4500 Cut fillets into one-inch chunks. Combine marinade ingredi- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add one table- ents. Place catfish in marinade for five to ten minutes. Wrap a Agricultural Theft Bureau spoon of olive oil. Drizzle fish with remaining olive oil, and then pepper strip around each catfish chunk and secure with tooth- 1-800-678-2660 dust with seasoning on each side. Cook seasoned fillets four picks. Run a skewer through each roll and place four to five to five minutes per side, or until browned, turning only once. rolls per skewer. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 10 Aquaculture Transfer to a plate and allow to cool slightly before cutting in to 15 minutes before using. Place skewers in a wire fish basket 601-359-1102 half. Place cheeses, pimientos, mayonnaise, mustard and spices for the grill or on a baking sheet for the broiler. Grill skewers in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Heat a large cast-iron skil- over a medium-hot fire, turning once, for about three minutes Board of Animal Health per side. Alternately, cook under broiler about three minutes 601-359-1170 let over medium heat. Spread pimiento cheese on eight pieces of bread. Add catfish and tomato to four slices and top with re- per side. Serve immediately. Bureau of Plant Industry maining bread slices. Brush bread with melted butter and cook 662-325-3390 three minutes on each side, or until browned and sandwich is Bacon Potato Catfish Casseroles warmed through. 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets Consumer Protection 12 ounces lean smoked bacon 601-359-1148 Honey-Fried Catfish 14 ounces frozen hash browns, thawed Fairgrounds/Coliseum 4 U.S Farm-Raised Catfish fillets 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided 601-961-4000 2 cups cornmeal 1 tablespoon blackened Seafood Magic, divided 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon parsley Fruits & Vegetables 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 601-359-1159 2 tablespoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 ounces cream cheese International Trade 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 green onions, chopped 601-359-1196 1/2 cup honey Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fry bacon until crisp and crumble. 1 teaspoon lime zest Keep Mississippi Beautiful Place hash browns in paper towels and remove excess moisture. 601-359-1100 1 tablespoon orange zest Mix bacon, hash browns, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, two teaspoons Heat deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Combine cornmeal, flour, Seafood Magic seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper. Place one cat- Livestock Market News cornstarch, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper in a shallow fish fillet in each individual ramekin. Season the four fillets using 601-359-1159 bowl. Evenly coat catfish fillets with cornmeal mixture and one teaspoon of Seafood Magic seasoning. Lightly press potato shake off any extra. Cook fish for five minutes, or until golden mixture on each fillet, mounding in the middle. Sprinkle with Market Development remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done. 601-359-1159 brown. Let cool slightly on a wire rack. Combine honey and zests in a small bowl and heat in microwave for one minute. Garnish with a dollop of cream cheese and green onions. Source: The Catfish Institute. Meat Inspection Drizzle fillets with honey mixture. 601-359-1191 Mississippi Market Bulletin 601-359-1155 Mississippi Farmers Market 601-354-6573 Regulatory Services 601-359-1111 Petroleum Division 601-359-1101 Weights & Measures 601-359-1149 August 15, 2018 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN Page 3 Page 4 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN August 15, 2018 Port Gibson, $3,500 per acre. Vicks- shop, bargain at $600,000. Durant, barn, fenced, fruit/nut trees, $225,000. Advertisers Index FARM PROPERTY burg, 601-631-4031. 601-278-2999. Lumberton, 601-688-5050. Category Page No. All farm property listings within CLARKE COUNTY 82.3 acres overlooking Holmes Coun- LAWRENCE COUNTY this category (for sale or rent/lease) ty State Park on Damascus Road, 57 Ag Trailers & Carts .......... 11 miles from Jackson, good hunting, must consists of 10 acres or more. 56.04 acres per 2017 survey, 11 year 50 +/- acres, fenced/cross-fenced, Antiques & Furniture ......... 9 creek, 70% woods, fields, utilities at Out-of-state residents owning old planted timber, has professional pond, creek, barn, workshop, 3 bdrm., Aquaculture ............... 15 road, $185,000. Natchez, 318-792- farm property within Mississippi forestry plan, on CR 220 near Beaver 2 bath modern brick, guest house, Aquaculture Equipment....... 15 that is being offered for sale are 1893. Dam Firehouse, $95,000. Ellisville, affixed travel trailer, $300,000. Jayess, Archery & Accessories........ 13 allowed to advertise in this category. 601-422-0987. 601-874-2306. ATVs & UTVs .............. 13 No real-estate agents, businesses, HUMPHREYS COUNTY Barrel Races & Ropings ...... 21 brokers or dealers that sell land on CLAY COUNTY Beef Cattle ................ 15 a commission basis are eligible to 1,115 acre tract in WRP, 5 water wells, LEAKE COUNTY Beekeeping, Honey & Syrup .... 6 advertise. farming for ducks, will divide into 2 80 acres pasture, 3 ponds, beautiful Boats & Watercraft .........

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