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

November 22, 2024 11:37 AM

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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