American Agriculture

American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours, Weather

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, and they soon discovered there that irrigation was going to be the key to what was called the Great American Desert at that time. And by 1900, Colorado indeed led the nation in the acreage of irrigated farmland. But ever-larger federal reclamation projects transformed …

Florida Ag Expo

Florida Ag Expo Cancelled

Dan Agri-Business, Florida Ag Expo, Hurricane

Considering Hurricane Milton’s extensive damage to Florida’s agriculture community, AgNet Media and the University of Florida/IFAS has decided to cancel the 2024 Florida Ag Expo. Hurricane Milton has caused significant damage across Florida’s agricultural lands, making proceeding with this year’s event impractical. The hurricane has caused widespread damage to crops, greenhouses and farm infrastructure, and many growers are still experiencing …

Hurricane Helene

Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene by USDA

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Hurricane, USDA, USDA-RMA

(USDA/WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is announcing the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Helene. As a result, Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days …

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Alabama Cattlemen Helping with Hurricane Relief

Dan Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Economy, Hurricane

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation is hosting a relief effort benefitting cattle producers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina affected by the recent hurricanes. In coordination with each state Cattlemen’s Association, the effort focuses on collecting fencing materials and monetary donations. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they are working to help their neighbors. Donations being accepted include …

Hurricane Helene

Challenges for Florida Farms Impacted by Hurricane Milton

Dan Economy, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Hurricane

Many folks were affected by Hurricane Milton when it moved across the Florida peninsula last week, and that includes agriculture. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes power outages and other challenges facing Florida dairy and farm operators affected by the storm.  This is something that Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Executive Vice President, Jim Handley talked about with Southeast AgNet when describing what they …

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FDACS Launches Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Milton

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Florida, Funding, Hurricane

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/October 15, 2024) — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by Hurricane Milton can now apply for interest-free loans through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program. Loans can be used by eligible agriculture and aquaculture producers to restore, repair, or replace essential physical property — including fences, equipment, …

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Milton Impacts on Florida Cattle Producers

Dan Cattle, Economy, Florida, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Hurricane

Less than two weeks ago we talked with Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Executive Vice President, Jim Handley about the impacts Hurricane Helene had on cattle producers in the state. And now we are talking with him about the impacts from another storm, Hurricane Milton. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with Handley late Friday morning about what they have encountered thus far …

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Cleanup and Recovery Efforts Underway after Milton

Dan Economy, Florida, Hurricane

The impact of Hurricane Milton on your home and farm depends on your location as it moved across the Florida peninsula. The storm caused varying levels of wind damage, flooding, and even tornado damage in some areas. As power restoration efforts continue, many are still without electricity, and floodwaters pose additional threats. Homeowners should prioritize assessing their roofs for any …