USDA Declares Natural Disaster Areas in Wake of Wicked Winter Blasts

Additional USDA assistance to help Florida ag producers recover from hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton.

Producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for aid via USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.

Numerous fundraising campaigns have been started for growing operations following the storms. Here’s how you can help or maybe get help for yourself.

USDA expedites disaster assistance sign-up through its Environmental Quality Incentive Program. Learn more about EQIP.

Another dose of tropical punch has growers in Florida looking for the reset button — again. Find out what’s being seen after Milton and where to find help.

Less than two weeks after major Hurricane Helene, farmers are now cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.

Recovery efforts are in full swing for growers who were in the path of back-to-back major hurricanes. Luckily, there are numerous ways to get help.

Major Hurricane Helene hit hard, bringing with it destruction that reaches far and wide. Recovery efforts are underway, including for those with farms impacted.

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture announces approval of first loan for farmers that were impacted by the major hurricane.

31 counties have been designated as a primary natural disaster area by USDA following a frost/freeze event that occurred in late May.

The Peach State’s peach crop has been reduced by as much as 95% after warmer-than normal winter weather followed by a March freeze, according to reports.

Florida lawmakers introduce the Block Grant Assistance Act, a key piece of legislation that would ensure USDA can provide needed relief.

Tis the season for applying for crop insurance. Check out these useful resources to help protect your assets.

Specialty crop sectors assessing damage after major storm’s onslaught across the Sunshine State.

Official disaster declaration opens up the door to government aid following extreme weather event.

See what counties are covered by the newly issued disaster declaration from USDA.

Florida producers urged to seek disaster assistance from USDA. Here’s where they can find it.

Congress recently passed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. Find out what it means for farmers in Texas left high and dry the last couple seasons.

$800 million in USDA block grants to help producers most affected by two of last year’s monster storms.