How will USDA’s $700 million in disaster assistance be used to help Florida farmers?

“Greening disease, that industry has been totally devastated.”

Federal assistance is on the way for Florida farmers and ranchers.

USDA has announced nearly $700 million in disaster aid, focused on areas like infrastructure, citrus, and timber, in addition to direct market losses.

Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the need for aid in the state, the impact recent disasters have had, and how the funding will be used.

Related Stories
Soft equipment sales signal cautious farm spending as producers prioritize cash flow over expansion.
Wind repowering offers a rare opportunity to renegotiate outdated leases and improve long-term land income for landowners who act early.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses market conditions, policy priorities, and his outlook for agriculture moving forward.
NEFB President Mark McHargue recaps the Farm Bureau’s Annual Convention, producer sentiment in Nebraska, and discusses key issues facing agriculture.
Congressman Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joined us to discuss key ag policy developments and his outlook for agriculture in 2026.