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Minnesota experienced a winter fish kill not seen in decades, according to fish farmer Barry Thoele. It's going to have a large impact on the ability to buy bait fish this year.
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Duluth, Minn. The University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program and partners are investigating new strategies for increasing in-state production of Golden Shiner fish for Minnesota’s bait industry. The project is supported by a three-year $188,000 grant from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
Minnesota's aquaculture industry needs a state-funded comprehensive plan and more investor support to take the next step, according to the president of the Minnesota Aquaculture Association.
Minnesota's aquaculture industry needs a state-funded comprehensive plan and more investor support to take the next step, according to the president of the Minnesota Aquaculture Association.