The University of Florida has released an economic impact analysis on how much agriculture damage took place this hurricane season.
The report shows an estimated loss of anywhere from $40-162 million in Florida alone. A final report is expected to be released in the coming months with official numbers.
- Field and row crop losses are estimated at $12-48 million
- Animal and Animal products $11-44 million in losses
- Specialty crops like vegetables, melons, and potatoes are estimated anywhere from $10-38 million
Apple growers in North Carolina have spent their harvest season documenting hurricane damage.
A North Carolina Extension agent estimates 20-30% of the state’s crop was lost. He says that the hardest part has been watching the impact on growers he has come to know.
North Carolina is the nation’s seventh-largest apple-producing state.
