Assessing The Damage: Florida’s total ag loss from this hurricane season is anywhere from $40-162 million

The University of Florida has released an economic impact analysis on how much agriculture damage took place this hurricane season.

The report shows an estimated loss of anywhere from $40-162 million in Florida alone. A final report is expected to be released in the coming months with official numbers.

  • Field and row crop losses are estimated at $12-48 million
  • Animal and Animal products $11-44 million in losses
  • Specialty crops like vegetables, melons, and potatoes are estimated anywhere from $10-38 million

Apple growers in North Carolina have spent their harvest season documenting hurricane damage.

A North Carolina Extension agent estimates 20-30% of the state’s crop was lost. He says that the hardest part has been watching the impact on growers he has come to know.

North Carolina is the nation’s seventh-largest apple-producing state.

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