Last week, before Dorian even reached hurricane status, the University of Florida’s faculty network throughout the state began setting long-planned storm preparation and recovery steps into action. “There is not a county or area in the state where UF/IFAS (University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) does not have a presence, so it is integral for us to …
Commissioner Nikki Fried Issues Emergency Orders & Actions for Hurricane Dorian
Tallahassee, FL (FDACS) — Ahead of Hurricane Dorian’s expected impact to Florida,Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried has issued a series of emergency orders and actions to provide critical assistance to Florida’s residents and industries. The emergency orders and actions include the following: Emergency Order 2019-003, which suspends portions of the Motor Fuel Marketing Act that prohibits fuel retailers from selling gasoline below the …
DeSantis on Dorian: Don’t Let Your Guard Down
TALLAHASSEE (NSF) — As Hurricane Dorian shifted northeast early Saturday, Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to remain vigilant and cautioned the storm could still produce “major flooding events” across the state. “I would remind people that, as you’re looking at these forecasts, a bump in one direction or the other could have really significant ramifications in terms of impact,” DeSantis …
Hurricane Dorian Closes USDA Offices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offices in Okeechobee and Fort Pierce have closed with the approach of Hurricane Dorian. Please call to ensure your local service center is open before visiting. For contact information, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: Natural Resources Conservation Service Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Georgia Cotton Producers Watching Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian gets closer to the U.S. mainland, it is becoming obvious just how many crops could be affected by the strong storm. And Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton knows it could cause problems with the cotton crop, and possibly affect the 2019 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day scheduled for next Wednesday in Tifton. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Hurricane Dorian Poised to Cause Agricultural Damage
Hurricane Dorian is poised to cause agricultural damage in Florida, and even further up the South Atlantic coast. Stephanie Ho has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Millions in Agricultural Crops at Risk as Dorian Approaches Florida
GAINESVILLE, FL (UF/IFAS) — If Hurricane Dorian makes landfall mid-way up Florida’s Atlantic Coast – as many models predicted Thursday afternoon – the storm could devastate not only Central Florida tourist destinations, but also the region’s agricultural areas, which include significant acreage devoted to citrus, vegetable, ornamental plant and cattle production. Economists and Extension faculty with the University of Florida …
All Eyes on Dorian as it Approaches U.S.
Across Florida all eyes are on Hurricane Dorian. Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 26 counties in anticipation of a powerful hit from the storm. The order covers numerous functions of state government, while also clearing the way for agreements with other states to coordinate resources. According to the News Service of Florida, the order covers all …
Tips for Preparing Your Farm for a Hurricane
GAINESVILLE, FL (UF/IFAS) — Every farm and ranch in Florida must have an emergency plan in case of a hurricane, said a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension director. “The main thing is that farmers need to be prepared to be self-sufficient for a more than a week if a storm hits,” said Doug Mayo, center …
Tropical Storm Dorian and Agricultural Concerns
What does the agricultural community need to watch out for as Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward the mainland United States? Stephanie Ho has the story. Stay updated on this and all tropical storms here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024