Tag: UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

Food is Our Middle Name Podcast: What’s the deal with…food shortages?

by Tory Moore
May 15, 2026

Food shortages happen for a multitude of reasons but since COVID-19 these shortages seem more abundant than ever. And I think we all remember the great cream cheese shortage of 2021 at peak holiday cheesecake season! (Or maybe that’s just ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS
Tags: #FoodIsOurMiddleName, Agriculture, COVID, Covid-19, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, Food Is Our Middle Name, Food Shortages, Food Supply Chain, Podcast, Supply Chain, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

Survey now open: Florida agricultural producers encouraged to share Hurricane Idalia impacts

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 15, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hurricane Idalia made landfall the morning of Aug. 30 near Keaton Beach, Florida, but the Category 3 storm’s northeastern route brought rain and high winds to coastal regions along the western peninsula and inland agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Aquaculture, Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Storm Damage, Survey, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, Xiaohui Qiao

Hurricane Idalia: Florida agricultural production losses top $78M, UF economists estimate

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 15, 2026

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program assesses impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Idalia is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of losses ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultural Economics, Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, FRED, Hurricane Idalia, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, Xiaohui Qiao

Media alert: Florida agriculture producers asked to share impacts of winter freezes

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
May 15, 2026

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with recent freeze events, including Winter Storm Gianna. Where: Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

Preparing for Agricultural Damage and Loss Assessments Following Hurricane Milton

by Alena Poulin and Christa Court

November 13, 2024

Click Here to Listen to this Blog in English As many areas are still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene two weeks ago, Florida is now expecting another direct hit from Hurricane Milton, with current forecast models ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

How Hurricanes Affect Florida Agriculture: Assessing Short-Term Economic Impacts

by Alena Poulin
July 25, 2024

Hurricanes and other natural disasters pose a major threat to people and industries, bringing with them severe winds and intense flooding. When these events occur, conducting damage and loss assessments is a critical part of the recovery process. The ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Research, FRE Lunch Podcast, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

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