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Florida's Hurricane Ian Losses Total Over $1 Billion
Florida's Hurricane Ian Losses Total Over $1 Billion

Nikki Fried, Florida commissioner of ag, says the preliminary assessment is a "first step" in trying to get federal disaster aid for affected producers.

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Florida Producers Scramble to Reach Cattle After Hurricane Ian
Florida Producers Scramble to Reach Cattle After Hurricane Ian

Florida producers rushed to reach their cattle on Thursday after trees downed by Hurricane Ian broke fences and rain from the fierce storm flooded pastures.

Reuters
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Resilience of Farmers on Full Display After Hurricane Ida Ravaged Louisiana Agriculture
Resilience of Farmers on Full Display After Hurricane Ida Ravaged Louisiana Agriculture

Hurricane Ida ravaged Louisiana agriculture this fall. The hurricane brought as much as two feet of rain in some areas, as producers grappled with losses and aftermath as those in surrounding states stepped into help.

Tyne Morgan
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As Farmers and Ranchers Measure Impact from Hurricane Ida, Here's How You Can Help
As Farmers and Ranchers Measure Impact from Hurricane Ida, Here's How You Can Help

Less than a week after Louisiana was ravaged by Hurricane Ida, farmers and ranchers are assessing the damage with recovery gets underway. And now a disaster relief fund is aimed to provide financial help. 

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In Louisiana, local prices signal the market is positioning for supply disruptions from the storm as shipping is grinding to a halt along the southern reaches of the Mississippi River.
Storm Delivers Latest Blow to Farm Economy as Elevators Shut

America’s agricultural economy is bracing for yet another hit as Tropical Storm Barry barrels toward Louisiana, with grain elevators, cotton fields and cane crops in its projected path.

Bloomberg
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Ag Secretary Perdue Tours Texas
Harvey may not have dealt devastating blow to Texas ranchers

Harvey may not have dealt devastating blow to Texas ranchers

Associated Press