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USDA helping growers through $235 million in hurricane, disaster relief
Growers who suffered damages from recent hurricanes are being aided by the he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance... more »
UF research shows herbicide plus fertilizer equals fewer weeds, more tomatoes
A combination of herbicide and fertilizer can prevent the nasty nutsedge weed from harming tomatoes, new University of Florida research shows. That, in turn, should mean more of the fruit being sold in the marketplace.... more »
North Carolina disaster areas visited by ag secretary
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary recently visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region’s relief and recovery efforts. During... more »
Naturipe Farms increases Sunshine State strawberry production
Naturipe Farms is expanding its strawberry holdings in the Sunshine State. The global berry producer has enlarged its Florida strawberry operations by bringing more than 200 acres of strawberries into Central Florida. The Chavez family... more »
USDA allocates $26 million for Florida hurricane recovery efforts
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced $26 million in disaster assistance funding to help Florida agricultural producers recover from the recent hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton. The funding, offered through the Environmental... more »
Hurricane Helene relief offered by USDA
The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene., offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) and Tropical Storm (TS) Option endorsements. The announcement,... more »
Georgia agriculture reels from $6.46 billion in losses after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has dealt a staggering blow to Georgia’s agricultural sector, causing an estimated $6.46 billion in damages, according to state officials. The storm, which tore through the state on Sept. 26, devastated farms, businesses,... more »
Emergency bridge loan program may assist agriculture business in Florida
A Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has a focus on ag, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton, has been activated by the Florida Commerce. Agricultural and aquaculture businesses can request... more »
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