While Florida residents scramble to prepare for Hurricane Irma, agriculture operators are working to make sure their livestock survive the storm. Agents with University of Florida IFAS Extension offer advice on how to safeguard animals before, during and after the storm. “After Hurricane Matthew, we had livestock die from dehydration, electrocution and collapsed barns,” said Cindy B. Sanders, UF/IFAS Extension …
Agriculture Continues to Prepare for Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma moves towards South Florida, preparations for its arrival continue for many in the agriculture industry in the state. Livestock evacuations have been taking place throughout the week, as temporary shelters in both Alabama and Georgia have opened. Both states have also temporarily suspended Animal Interstate Movement Health Requirements for animals being evacuated from the areas expected to …
Georgia Department of Agriculture Responding to Threat of Hurricane Irma
With expectations of the extremely powerful Hurricane Irma to impact south Florida this weekend, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is working with all of our state, federal and industry partners to support the safety and comfort of Georgia citizens, their animals and our Florida neighbors fleeing the storm. To assist those evacuating with animals, GDA has temporarily suspended …
Scott Declares Emergency as Hurricane Threatens
Gov. Rick Scott on Monday placed all of Florida under a state of emergency as the projected path of Hurricane Irma could take the powerful storm toward the southern tip of the state by the end of the week. The declaration is intended to give local governments in all 67 counties time to prepare, the governor’s office said. “Hurricane Irma …
Agri View: Costly Disaster Year
Everett Griner talks about 2017 being a costly disaster year in today’s Agri View. You know it seems the western half of this country has been burning or flooding all year. I have not seen any official count on how many fires there have been. But, one must look at amazement at what they have cost. The …
Agri View: Winter Storm Losses
Everett Griner talks about losses suffered by producers during the last winter storm in today’s Agri View. Let me see if I can put this in more realistic terms for you to understand. Say you make so much money per month. You work 12 months. You add up your total salary for the year. Not bad! But …
Drought Funding Application Deadline Nearing in Alabama
July 28 is an important date to remember. That is the application deadline for landowners impacted by last year’s extreme drought to apply for funding through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Two Counties in Georgia Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
In response to a request from Dianne Westmoreland, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Acting State Executive Director in Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Burke and Wilcox counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by freeze that occurred from March 15, 2017, through March 17, 2017. Farmers and ranchers in the …
Peanut Specialist Offers Advice during Wet Conditions
In many areas, dry conditions have changed to wet conditions over the past few days, some thanks to Tropical Storm Cindy. Tyron Spearman talked with a peanut specialist about this change, and what growers need to be thinking about. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
New Forecast Tools for Tropical Storm Preparations
With all eyes on the tropics this week, information is out concerning new storm surge and wind forecast models. According to a story from Rod Bain, these new models should increase emergency preparedness for those potentially in the path of a tropical storm or hurricane. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …