Forecasters predict above-normal storm activity, depending on El NiƱo’s naughtiness.
Region has not experienced any significant rainfall since Hurricane Matthew.
USDA designates four counties as primary natural disaster areas; loans offered to those eligible.
Despite the major storm, updated forecast figures from USDA actually show an increase.
Florida growers have been knocked down before only to come back stronger. That same resolve is alive and well after Matthew.
Growers are hoping for federal assistance as cleanup from the storm continues.
Even though the major storm didn’t make landfall in the Sunshine State, Mother Nature made sure to leave her mark.
Early estimates on property losses surge into the billions. FEMA assistance now available.