Aquaculture America 2026

February 16 - 19, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

United States Trout Farmers Association

Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Loire
Chair: Michael Lee

A comprehensive series of presentations that delve into the innovative world of domestic trout farming and its crucial role in conservation, commerce, and sustainable food systems.


 

8:30 Animal Welfare, Health, and What Fish Want

 Jesse Trushenski, Riverence

 

9:00 Integrating Machine Vision and AI for Precision Phenotyping in Aquaculture

Ken Overturf, Riverence

 

9:15 Western Regional Aquaculture Center Sponsored Research on Trout – Past and Present

Kevin Fitzsimmons, WRAC

 

9:30 Hands-On Fish Health Training for Farmers and Veterinarians

Myron Kebus, Michigan State University

 

9:45 Domestic Trout Movement in the U.S. – Where do We Stand?

Bill Keleher, Kennebec River BioSciences

 

10:00 USTFA Membership Meeting

  • 9:15 AM
    Kevin Fitzsimmons

    TROUT RESEARCH CONDUCTED WITH SUPPORT FROM THE WESTERN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER