Osage catfisheries
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This fish farm in Osage Beach, Mo., had been in business for nearly 50 years when it launched a new product: paddlefish caviar. It hoped a 2005 U.S. ban on imported caviar would help revenues. Unfortunately, after our article (October 2006) went to press, founder Jim Kahrs died, leaving the business to sons Pete, 49, and Steve, 41. An icy harvest in 2006 produced less than 10 percent of what was needed to fill orders. However, a $300,000 processing plant with the ability to double caviar output is slated to open in November. -Brandi Stewart 
