Florida's agriculture suffers up to $642.7 million in losses

Hurricane Milton caused $190M in losses for Florida agriculture
For farmers and ranchers, Milton was the costliest of the three hurricanes that pummeled the state in 2024, according to University of Florida researchers.
Florida’s agricultural losses from Hurricane Milton could top $600M
The total could push the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.
Good news, Florida hurricane victims: tax relief for Milton, Ian, other disaster losses
Disaster victims can now deduct financial losses on income tax returns. Damages from Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton affected.
Report Adds up Hurricane Milton’s Big Blow to Florida Agriculture
Initial calculations from University of Florida economists estimate ag production losses from Hurricane Milton between $190.4 million and $642.7 million.
Hurricane Milton farm losses could top $642 million in Florida
With losses estimated between $190.4 million and $642.7 million, Milton had a larger impact on agricultural production in Florida than Hurricane Debby in August and Hurricane Helene in September. Both of those hurricanes made landfall in rural Taylor County.
Hurricane Milton caused hundreds of millions in losses to Florida's agriculture industry
Hurricane Milton impacted more than 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, resulting in an estimated $190.4 million to $642.7 million in losses.
Hurricane Milton's aftermath: Florida's agriculture suffers up to $642.7 million in losses
Agricultural production losses in Florida from Hurricane Milton could reach $642.7 million, pushing the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from three hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.
Fisherman stranded near Longboat Key during Hurricane Milton remembers clinging to cooler to stay alive
A man who was stuck in the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Milton remembers his experience living in a cooler for 17 hours ...
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The majority of Hurricane Milton disaster calls to FEMA went unanswered. Why 68,000 Floridians were left in the lurch during their moment of need
More than 80% of Floridians don’t have flood insurance and FEMA was unprepared for the deluge of assistance calls after ...
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Displaced for Christmas: Volusia County family fears home will still flood 2.5 months after Hurricane Milton
Christmas is looking a lot different this year for many Central Florida families displaced by Hurricane Milton. It's been 75 ...
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Hillsborough County Extends State of Local Emergency for Ongoing Hurricane Milton Recovery
Hillsborough County extends state of emergency after Hurricane Milton to aid recovery and secure federal support.
Volusia County concludes Hurricane Milton debris cleanup
Since Oct. 18, crews have picked up over 340,000 cubic yards of debris along almost 2,000 miles of county and private roads.
Central Florida residents weary of debris from Hurricane Milton as collection efforts drag on
One reason for the delay: Milton made landfall Oct. 9 on Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key, less than two weeks after ...
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Construction begins on County Road 512, which has been closed since Hurricane Milton
FELLSMERE, Fla. (CBS12) — The closure of County Road 512 has been a massive inconvenience for months, after damage from ...
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Deadline approaches to apply for Hurricane Milton, Helene relief assistance
The Florida State Emergency Response Team said Monday that Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton and Helene ...