Tag: natural disaster

2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

by Henry Mayer
June 12, 2020

Forecasters at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center are predicting an above-normal hurricane season! An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. The outlook predicts ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Hurricanes, Natural Disaster

Hurricanes and nursery crops

by Vanessa Vassilaros
September 6, 2017

There is a relation between hurricanes, nursery crops and economy in south Florida. Miami-Dade County is the number #1 producer in ornamental plants that you may see in every office, house or landscape in the US. However, during a natural disaster ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #hurricaneIrma, Crop, Florida, Huracán, Hurricane, Irma, Natural Disaster, Nursery, Ornamentals, Tormenta, Vivero

Miami-Dade Ag is one Primary Natural Disaster Area for USDA loans

by Vanessa Vassilaros
March 21, 2016

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred from Jan. 3, 2016, through Jan. 29, 2016. Those counties ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management
Tags: Agriculture, Disaster, FSA, Grower, Loan, Miami, Natural Disaster, Prestamos, USDA

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