Jefferson Reporter

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, Roger Wicker, and Cindy Hyde-Smith have designated August as National Catfish Month.

“In honor of Alabama’s hardworking catfish producers and farmers, we are celebrating National Catfish Month this August,” said Senator Britt. “Catfish is a major contributor to Alabama’s agricultural economy. Our great state is proud to be one of the top catfish producers in the nation. I will continue fighting for this tremendous industry that supports Alabama jobs, contributes to local communities, and provides delicious, nutritious food for American families.”

Catfish plays a significant role in Alabama's agricultural economy, particularly in the Black Belt counties in the western part of the state. It is the eighth largest crop for Alabama. The state produces approximately one-third of the nation's catfish and ranks second overall in production.

Senator Britt has been an advocate for the industry. Earlier this year, Senators Britt, Hyde-Smith, Tuberville, and Wicker successfully advocated for the U.S. Commerce Department to reverse its antidumping duty order on U.S. imports of Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam. Additionally, Senators Britt, Hyde-Smith, and Wicker urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase surplus domestic catfish in January 2023 for distribution across nutrition assistance programs.