House Farm Bill Includes New Seafood Office, Shrimp Trade Study

House Farm Bill includes new seafood office, shrimp trade study

(The Center Square) – The 2026 Farm Bill passed by the U.S. House includes new seafood provisions aimed at giving commercial fishermen and shrimpers greater access to federal agriculture programs.The bill, which now moves to the U.S. Senate, includes an…

Fishermen Are Finally Getting a ‘Seat at the Table’ — Here’s What the USDA’s New Office Could Mean for Seafood

Lawmakers say the effort will expand access to USDA funding while connecting seafood businesses to federal resources and integrating them into the broader food system.Credit: Food & Wine / USDA / Getty ImagesKey PointsThe USDA has launched a new Office of Seafood to better connect fishermen with federal programs and support efforts to revitalize the American seafood industry.The initiative aligns with a broader push to strengthen domestic seafoo…