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Idalia Funds Approved
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Tuesday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that more than $4.5 million has been approved for farmers impacted.
Florida Hurricane Disaster Relief and Chicken Wing Sunday Super Bowl
The Agribusiness Update
Florida approves first Hurrican Idalia recovery loans, and the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report says Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching the Super Bowl.
USDA Opens Emergency Relief Program Enrollment
Southeast Regional Ag News
ERP sign-up starts today for producers who experienced losses due to natural disaster in the 2022 calendar year.
Hurricane Idalia Hits Aquaculture and Gas Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the results of the Florida Department of Ag’s Hurricane Idalia impact on aquaculture, and for the first time in two weeks, the nation's average price of gasoline declined.
NFU Applauds Right to Repair Act and Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program
The Agribusiness Update
The Agricultural Right to Repair Act is applauded by the National Farmers Union, and USDA announces second round of payments through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program.
Coping in Wake of Hurrican Idalia and Food Loss & Waste Funding
The Agribusiness Update
CDC tips to help farmers cope with havoc caused by Hurricane Idalia, and the USDA announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Diesel Prices Higher Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says the forecast for diesel prices … is gloomy.
Diesel Prices Higher Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says the forecast for diesel prices … is gloomy.
A Georgian Look at Idalia’s Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
Early damage assessments included down pecan trees and crop loss, twisted but recoverable cotton, and tobacco on the ground that’ll likely be unable to be harvested.
California Bartlett Pear Crop and Hurricane Idalia Poultry Impact
The Agribusiness Update
California Bartlett pear growers say they are seeing a good crop of high-quality fruit despite cold and delays, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
Hurricane Relief Fund and Hurricane Idalia Poultry Impact
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation has activated its Hurricane Relief Fund, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
Poultry Mortality in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
Speculation is mounting and a week after Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, the livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
Supporting Agriculture in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins and Milk Producers on Formula Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Atlantic Hurricane season begins, and National Milk Producers Federation opposes legislation that could increase vulnerability to infant formula disruptions.
Easing Weather Impact on Crops and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are looking for ways to make crops more resilient to severe weather like hurricanes, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Congratulations and a Prize You Don't Want to Win
Southeast Regional Ag News
Two southeast Senators receive crucial subcommittee appointments and we identify the county most impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian Caused Over $1 billion in Damages
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new report from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences set the estimated overall production losses at $1.03 billion.
Florida Farm Bureaus Raise Disaster Funds and AFBF-Deere MOU on Repairs
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau members pull together to raise funds for members hurt by Hurrican Ian, and American Farm Bureau and John Deere sign Memorandum of Understanding allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their own equipment.
Hurricane Hunter
Line on Agriculture
Atmospheric physicist Bill Pekny who also trained in meteorology had a pretty rock 'n' roll beginning to his career.