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Supporting Florida Agriculture as Hurricane Season Approaches: Preparing For the Impact Assessment Process

by Alena Poulin
May 21, 2026

Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced its predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. While there is a higher likelihood for below average activity in the Atlantic Basin, even one storm can have extreme ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Disaster Impact Analysis, Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Florida, Florida Agriculture, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Season
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1: Time to Prepare

by Kevin Camm
May 14, 2026

June 1 marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. Recent seasons have reminded us how active and unpredictable hurricane activity can be, especially here in Florida. Now is the time to review your ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Disaster Resources, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Kit, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparations, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricanes, Ocextension, Orange County, Tree Risk
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Cold Weather Monitoring Tools Available through FAWN

by Yvette Goodiel
January 16, 2026

This blog was co-authored with Rick Lusher, FAWN Project Manager. The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) maintains a network of weather stations across the state of Florida. They make the data available to assist growers in managing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cold Protection, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Martin County, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension

September Is Disaster Preparedness Month: Get Financially Ready

by Ella Dinkins
September 5, 2025

National Preparedness Month is observed every September to encourage Americans to prepare for potential disasters. For Floridians, this is a time of year when disasters are already on our minds – hurricane season. Your disaster kit may be ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Clay County, Disaster Preparation, Financial Management, Money Matters
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Short-term Hurricane Preparation for Commercial Nurseries

by Yvette Goodiel
June 27, 2025

As our oceans warm, hurricanes are becoming more intense and slower-moving, resulting in greater potential damage from heavy winds and flooding. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southeast Climate Hub developed a series of guides specifically ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Green Industry, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Martin County, Safety, Storms, UF/IFAS Extension

Protecting Your Community: Hurricane-Ready Landscape Tips, Rain Season, Tropical Season.

by Michael J. Masucci
June 24, 2025

As summer ends, Hillsborough County should prepare for peak hurricane season. Historical data from 1944 to 2020 shows a sharp rise in storm activity after August, peaking through September and October. The graph below highlights this trend, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Community, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hillsborough, Landscaping, Rain, Stormwater, Tropical, Water & Sewer, Weather
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Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 3: Managing Risk & Mitigating Impacts

by Yvette Goodiel
May 28, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Plastic greenhouse covering is torn and sensitive nursery plants are now exposed to sun and rain.

Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 2: Severe Weather-Related Impacts to Protected Agriculture

by Yvette Goodiel
May 28, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension

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