FL Gov Crist Requests Disaster Declaration from USDA

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

CLICK HERE to see the letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting a disaster declaration for the entire State of Florida due to extreme cold weather conditions. Included with the letter was the initial request from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson.

Putnam on Ag Tour: Comments on FL Gov Crist Disaster Declaration

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

This just in from Congressman Adam Putnam as he tours freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture late this week and early next… South Bay, Fla. — Congressman Adam Putnam, in the midst of an inspection tour of freeze damage in the Glades agricultural area, today thanked Gov. Charlie Crist for requesting federal disaster assistance. “The extent of damage is worse …

Putnam: “Freeze Damage Definately Worse Than I Had Anticipated”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Southeast AgNet joined Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam at the start of a multi-day tour of Florida agriculture’s freeze damage statewide, visiting citrus groves in Lake County Thursday. At the same time in Tallahassee, disaster declarations were being drafted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture, and forwarded to the governor that will include every county in Florida. The Governor is …