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Pennsylvania Certifies New Channel Catfish Record After 35 Years

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has certified its first new Channel Catfish fishing record in 35 years after an Allegheny County angler caught a 36-pound, 2-ounce fish in the Allegheny River …

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USDA Unveils $6 Million Initiative to Expand Invasive Catfish Processing and Strengthen Seafood Supply Chain

August 9, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $6 million in grant funding aimed at bolstering seafood processing infrastructure to combat the spread of invasive blue catfish in the …