America Celebrates National Catfish Month!
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 91 NUMBER 15 AUGUST 1, 2019 JACKSON, MS America Celebrates National Catfish Month! By Jeremy Robbins the good work of the farmers it honor is a great opportunity to The Catfish Institute represents and the impact they give leading producers national have on local economy. recognition for their contribu- August is National Catfish “The catfish industry is tions to our industry, and we Month, as it has been each unique among agriculture are proud to feature these out- year since 1984, when Presi- industries with respect to its standing American farmers in dent Reagan declared it as economic impact,” said Roger our annual lineup of industry such. With the vast majority Barlow, TCI president and ex- promotions.” of the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish ecutive vice-president of Cat- The 2019 Catfish Farmers of industry centered across the fish Farmers of America. the Year are Ben Pentecost of deep south states of Alabama, “Every element of our in- Cleveland, Miss.; Willard Powe, Arkansas and Mississippi, there dustry has an economic return of Browns, Ala.; and Rosemary is plenty of reason to celebrate. that benefits the areas where Baxter of Watson, Ark. The Catfish Institute (TCI), the fish are grown, as well “These farmers are chosen the Jackson-based market- as the entire region,” Barlow from a large field of many de- ing arm of the U.S. Farm- continued. “The fingerlings serving catfish growers in the Raised Catfish industry, works are hatched locally; the feed is industry,” said Jeremy Robbins, throughout the year to promote produced and fed locally; they TCI vice president. “Although are processed and packaged lo- it is difficult to select just one cally; and they are sold locally farmer from each of these to family-owned restaurants states, those who are selected and grocery stores, as well as embody the spirit of the Ameri- shipped to large markets across can Farmer.” the country. This kind of eco- “All of the Catfish Farmers nomic multiplier is almost un- of the Year have made signifi- precedented.” cant contributions to the U.S. As the national marketing Farm-Raised Catfish Industry,” organization for U.S. Farm- said Barlow. Raised Catfish, TCI works tire- The annual Catfish Farmers lessly to promote awareness of the Year are used by The Cat- and consumption of America’s fish Institute in various promo- largest aquaculture product. tional campaigns throughout One element of its annual the year, including TV, radio, marketing campaigns involves outdoor billboard, and maga- utilizing the industry’s “Cat- zine advertisements, events fish Farmers of the Year” from such as Boston’s Seafood Expo Alabama, Arkansas and Missis- North America; special features sippi. during National Catfish Month; “Each year, farmers from and in their very own brochure Ben Rosemary Willard these three main producing to highlight each farmer’s fa- Pentecost Baxter Poe states are asked to select from vorite catfish recipe. their membership a deserv- For more information about 2019 2019 2019 ing producer to be named as U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish or The Mississippi Catfish Arkansas Catfish Alabama Catfish their state’s Catfish Farmer of Catfish Institute, please visit Farmer of the Year Farmer of the Year Farmer of the Year the Year,” said Barlow. “This UScatfish.com. Page 2 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN August 1, 2019 From Our Kitchen To Yours Catfish Cuisine ***************************************** Catfish Sweet Potato Cakes Catfish Quiche Andy Gipson 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets 2 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets, cooked and flaked Salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise Commissioner 3 sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons flour 2 large eggs, beaten 1 russet potato Mississippi Department of 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 bulb roasted garlic, mashed Agriculture & Commerce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 121 North Jefferson Street 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped Jackson, MS 39201 1 cup Swiss cheese, grated 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced Phone: 601-359-1100 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust or 8 mini pie crusts www.mdac.ms.gov Olive oil Fresh tarragon or cilantro Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together Ag Museum Lime Mayonnaise mayonnaise, flour, eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Fold in catfish, 601-432-4500 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped cheese and onions. Pour into pie crust. Bake in middle of oven Agricultural Theft Bureau 1/2 cup mayonnaise for 40 minutes, or until knife inserted near the center comes out 1-800-678-2660 1 lime, zested clean. Cool on wire rack five minutes before serving. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired. Aquaculture 1 tablespoon lime juice 601-359-1102 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season catfish fillets with salt. Board of Animal Health 601-359-1170 Lightly spray a small baking dish with vegetable oil. Place fillets Catfish and Avocado Toast in dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until done. Let cool and Bureau of Plant Industry flake. Peel and chop potatoes. In a medium boiler, cover pota- 2 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets 662-325-3390 toes with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Lower 2 tablespoons olive oil Consumer Protection heat and simmer until potatoes are soft; drain. Mash potatoes 1 tablespoon blackening spice 601-359-1148 in a large bowl and set aside to cool. When cool, add garlic, egg 1/4 cup olive oil and tarragon; gently fold in catfish flakes. Shape into three-inch Salt and pepper to taste Fairgrounds/Coliseum cakes. Dip in beaten egg, and then breadcrumbs. Chill cakes in 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 slices sourdough bread 601-961-4000 the refrigerator 30-60 minutes to firm them. Heat olive oil in a Juice of 1 lime skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cakes until golden brown. Genuine MS 1 tablespoon water Place on paper towel to drain. Top with a teaspoon of lime may- 601-359-1159 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped onnaise and garnish with a sprig of fresh tarragon or cilantro. International Trade 1/2 cup sour cream To make lime mayonnaise, combine all ingredients and chill. 601-359-1196 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced 8 yellow cherry tomatoes, quartered Keep Mississippi Beautiful 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced 601-359-1100 Catfish Allison Heat skillet to medium-high heat. Rub catfish fillets with oil Livestock Market News 601-359-1159 and coat with blackening spice. Sear fish top-side down in skil- 6 to 8 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets let for four minutes until blackened. Flip fish and cook for an Market Development 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese additional three minutes. Let cool for five minutes before slic- 601-359-1159 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened ing. Heat oven to 500 degrees. Add olive oil to plate and season 6 tablespoons mayonnaise with salt, pepper and garlic. Dip bread in oil mixture and toast Meat Inspection 6 green onions, chopped fine in the oven until nicely browned. In a separate bowl, combine 601-359-1191 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce lime juice, water, cilantro and sour cream to make Cilantro Sour Mississippi Market Bulletin Generous dash hot sauce Cream. To assemble, place avocado slices on toast and drizzle 601-359-1155 with Cilantro Sour Cream. Top with sliced catfish and tomatoes Combine cheese, butter, mayonnaise, onions, Worcestershire and onion. Mississippi Farmers Market sauce and hot sauce in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Poach cat- 601-354-6573 Source: The Catfish Institute and USCatfish.com fish fillets in lightly simmering water for four to five minutes, Regulatory Services or until thoroughly cooked. Gently take fillets out of water and 601-359-1111 set aside to drain. Place fillets into lightly greased baking dish. Petroleum Division Cover each fillet with three tablespoons cheese mixture and 601-359-1101 place under broiler until mixture browns, about two to three minutes. Carefully lift fillets from baking dish and place on in- Produce Safety dividual plates, spooning pan juices over each serving. Garnish 601-359-1104 with fresh chopped green onions, if desired. Weights & Measures 601-359-1149 August 1, 2019 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN Page 3 Page 4 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN August 1, 2019 COVINGTON COUNTY $3,300 per acre OBO. Metairie, LA, 205 acres on Loring Road, deer/turkey, Advertisers Index FARM PROPERTY 504-450-6932. bass/bream, hunt camp with power, water & DTV, $3,250 per acre. Madi- Category Page No. All farm property listings within 60 +/- acres pasture land, fenced/cross- JONES COUNTY son, 601-613-1444. this category (for sale or rent/lease) fenced, 2 ponds, catch pen, communi- Ag Trailers & Carts .......... 10 must consists of 10 acres or more. ty water, road frontage, only minutes 101 wooded acres with creek, sur- Antiques & Furniture ......... 9 10 acres 3 miles from Laurel on Hwy. Out-of-state residents owning from Taylorsville, $3,900 per acre. Col- rounded 3 sides by national forest, Aquaculture ............... 14 84 West frontage, nice 3 bdrm., 2 bath farm property within Mississippi lins, 601-517-1781. good hunting, on paved dead end road Archery & Accessories........ 13 home, 2,100 sq. ft., will sell part or all, that is being offered for sale are between Louisville & Starkville, $2,150 ATVs & UTVs .............. 13 $215,000. Laurel, 601-498-0126. allowed to advertise in this category. FRANKLIN COUNTY per acre. Madison, 601-573-6852. Barrel Races & Ropings ...... 18 No real-estate agents, businesses, Beef Cattle ................ 14 brokers or dealers that sell land on 24.17 acres, 792 feet of road frontage, KEMPER COUNTY Beekeeping, Honey & Syrup ...