The resilience of Florida’s farmers and ranchers is on full display in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. They are working to restore food and fiber production for this state and the nation, despite the widespread destruction of crops, buildings, fencing, and other property lost to wind and water damage. Like many other Floridians, farm families are contending with significant failures …
Putnam Says Citrus Industry Hard Hit by Irma
Florida’s already-struggling citrus industry “suffered serious and devastating losses” in Hurricane Irma, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Wednesday after an aerial tour of groves in central and southwest parts of the state. “It’s still too early to know the full extent of the damage to Florida citrus,” Putnam said in a prepared statement. “But after touring groves on foot and …
Update from Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture on Irma
Work continues to assess the damage from Hurricane Irma to crops in parts of Georgia. Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman was able to get an update from Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black concerning the damage and also found out that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Georgia later this week to tour some of the areas affected. …
NRCS Programs Help with Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts
For those affected by Hurricane Irma, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. For declared natural disasters that lead to imminent threats to life and property, NRCS can assist local government sponsors with the cost of implementing recovery efforts like debris removal and streambank stabilization to address natural resource concerns and …
Hurricane Impacts on Cotton Crop Better Known Next Month
USDA’s September crop production report was released Tuesday, but information for that report was collected well before Hurricane Irma made its way through the Southeast. USDA staff will soon be collecting more data on crops in states impacted by the recent hurricanes, and according to this report from Rod Bain, those updates will be for use in the October crop …
USDA Providing Recovery Efforts after Hurricane Irma
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind farmers and ranchers and those who reside in rural communities impacted Hurricane Irma, they have programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said, “In recent weeks, millions of Americans have been affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.” He said, “USDA employees have been working tirelessly …
Georgia Cattle Producers Repairing Damage from Irma
Even though Hurricane Irma lost a lot of its steam before it moved into Georgia, it still packed strong winds which caused problems for some cattle producers in the state. Here is Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Will Bentley. 09-12-17 Georgia Cattle Producers Repairing Damage from Irma Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Florida Cattle Ranchers Dealing with Damage from Irma
Between heavy rains and strong winds, Hurricane Irma left a mess for many cattle ranches across the state of Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Florida Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Jim Handley. He describes what ranchers in many parts of the state are dealing with. 09-12-17 Florida Cattle Ranchers Dealing with Damage from Irma Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Irma
Hurricane Irma did spread rain and wind across a large part of Alabama, but it was the eastern side of the state that was affected the most. Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture John McMillan about the storm and how his state fared. 09-12-17 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Irma Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
Cotton May Take a Hit from Irma, Hopefully Peanuts Will Not
Any impact from Irma on cotton won’t show up until next week’s crop progress numbers. Stephanie Ho has the story. 09-12-17 Cotton May Take a Hit from Irma USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says peanuts will hopefully remain unscathed by Irma. 09-12-17 Hopes That Irma Will Not Impact Peanuts Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …