Tag: hurricane recovery

Frequently asked questions about UF/IFAS agricultural damage and loss assessment

by Samantha Murray and Kirsten Romaguera Rabin

October 27, 2022

After a significant disaster event like Hurricane Ian, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) works to provide timely, credible estimates of agricultural losses. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Christa Court, Damage Assessment, Disaster Recovery, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Hurricane Recovery, Survey

Coastal safety after Hurricane Ian, Q&A with Florida Sea Grant experts

by Tory Moore
October 20, 2022

Hurricane Ian’s impact on Florida’s coast lingers, even weeks after the storm’s passing, leaving questions about derelict vessels, water quality and more. Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension agents and other experts answer commonly asked ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Coastal And Marine Resources, Disaster Recovery, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, HABs, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Red Tide, Storm-impacted Vessels, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Agents

Economists estimate up to $1.56 billion hit to Florida agriculture due to Hurricane Ian

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
October 18, 2022

Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace. The combination of seasonal crops, livestock, nursery and aquaculture products potentially lost as a result of category 4 Hurricane Ian will likely be valued between ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, FRED, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery, Survey

FAQs: Hurricane Ian impacts to beekeeping

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
October 6, 2022

Honey bees not only create an agricultural product, they help facilitate the Florida agriculture industry, pollinating crops and bolstering our food supply. When Hurricane Ian made landfall last week, many of the local colonies were devastated, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beekeeping, Damage Assessment, Economic Impact, Honey Bee Research And Extension Lab, Honey Bees, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery

Spotting scams after the storm

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 30, 2022

Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace After disasters sweep through an area, an unfortunate reality usually follows: fraudulent offers of funding and/or services to those regaining their bearings in ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fraud, Heidi Copeland, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery, Money Management, Scam

375,000 acres of citrus in Ian’s path

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 28, 2022

Hurricane-strength winds are expected across nearly 175,000 acres of citrus groves as Hurricane Ian follows its track along the Florida peninsula. An additional 200,000-plus acres of Florida’s hallmark crop may see tropical storm-force winds. Agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS
Tags: Christa Court, Citrus, Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery

Economists estimate $55-100M hit to Florida agriculture due to Hurricane Sally

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 24, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The combination of crops, livestock and aquaculture products lost as a result of Hurricane Sally will likely be valued between $55 million and $100 million, University of Florida economists predict. The estimate was ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Sally, Panhandle

At stake in Sally’s wake: $400 million in Florida Panhandle agricultural products

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 18, 2020

As slow-moving Hurricane Sally approached the Gulf Coast – eventually making landfall as a category 2 storm near Gulf Shores, Alabama, early Wednesday morning – its bands enveloped most of the Florida Panhandle. But like the rest of the ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Sally, Panhandle

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