As Hurricane Ian works its way North, some dry peanut fields may receive moisture that could help with digging efforts. Tyron Spearman has the story.
‘Real Deal’ Hurricane Ian Set to Slam Florida
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE/Sept. 28, 2022) — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday morning the time for Southwest Florida residents to evacuate had passed, as Hurricane Ian approached the Gulf Coast as a nearly Category 5 storm. Track Hurricane Ian. “This one has just strengthened and strengthened, and it is the real deal,” DeSantis said during a briefing at the state Emergency Operations Center …
Georgia Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Ian
Georgia has activated their State Operations Center ahead of Hurricane Ian, and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) wants producers across the state to be ready for any storm activity that may move into your area. GCA notes that In coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, the National Weather Service, and other storm response partners, Governor Brian P. Kemp ordered the activation …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association on Hurricane Ian
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) staff wants ranchers and producers across the state to be ready for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. FCA notes the storm will impact Florida, and in anticipation of potential issues that may arise, they have been working with State Governmental officials to set forth a number of emergency declarations, exemptions, waivers etc. pertaining to the movement of livestock. …
Florida Preparing for Hurricane-Ian
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL) – Governor Ron DeSantis is urging Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a major storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. During a media briefing at the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee Monday, DeSantis said that Ian will bring heavy rain, strong winds, flash flooding, storm surges …
GCC Reminds Producers About Cleanup Following Hurricane Ian
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers the cleanup steps they need to implement following any damage from Hurricane Ian this week. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discussed the importance of growers being in contact with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. “Cotton is particularly vulnerable to these tropical systems that have become more …