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USDA to Streamline Hurricane Relief and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for relief programs for 2024 hurricanes, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.
As Much as $162.2M in Ag Damage from Helene
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida farmers are still tallying up the losses after Hurricane Helene, with estimates ranging from $40.3 million to as high as $162.2 million. That’s according to a preliminary report from the University of Florida.
Florida's Hurricane Debby Losses and AM Radio for Ever Vehicle Act Passes
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida estimates the agricultural production losses Florida experienced during Hurricane Debby at between $93.7 and $263.2 million, and efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of American-made vehicles took a step forward in the House.
Hurricane Debby and the USDA
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has now announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement for Hurricane Debby.
Recovery Loan Drops 15 Days After Hurricane Debby
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Tuesday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the approval of the first Hurricane Debby recovery loan through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program.
Hurrican Debby Damage Estimates and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
A preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Debby is $28 billion, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Hurrican Debby Impact and Amazon Joins SAF Coalition
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack directed the USDA to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers, and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition announced Amazon has joined its expanding membership.
Young Farmers, Bermudagrass, and Interest-Free Loans
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across the Southeast, young farmers are receiving accolades, entries are open for a Burmudagrass hay contest, and low- and no-interest loans are available in Hurricane Debby's wake.
Hurricane Debby Impact Survey and FFA Membership Record
The Agribusiness Update
Florida’s Ag sector is being asked to share any adverse effect impacts of Hurricane Debby, and the National FFA has reached a record-breaking milestone of more than one million members, up 8.6% from last year.