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.

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