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Hurricane Ian – One of the Strongest Storms to Ever Hit the U.S. Causes Damage and Destruction Oct 2, 2022
Elizabeth Findell, Dan Frosch and Cameron McWhirter reported on the front page of today’s Wall Street Journal that, “A day after Hurricane Ian ripped through the beach towns and coastal cities of southwest Florida, […]
North Carolina Cotton: Hurricane Ian Aftermath Oct 1, 2022
The dreaded storm is upon us. By tomorrow morning, we should all know what the impact on our crop will be. As this article is being written, we are now […]
Indiana Corn: Flood or Ponding Damage Late in the Growing Season Jul 27, 2022
Excessive rainfall events (aka “goose-drownders”, “toad-stranglers”) that occur late in the growing season can cause flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams as well as ponded areas within fields distant from […]
Iowa Field Reports: Needed Rains Bring Wind Damage Jul 14, 2022
While there was some much-needed rain across the state last week, the rain also brought some wind with it as well that resulted in lodged or leaning corn as well […]
Arkansas: Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters Jul 3, 2022
Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected […]
Georgia: 8 Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas to Freeze, Wind Damage Jun 4, 2022
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. […]
Farm Safety: 5 Extreme Weather Preparedness Tips – DTN Dec 15, 2021
Randy Uhrmacher, a row-crop farmer near Hastings, Nebraska, was busy Tuesday getting his farm and recreation property prepared for another battle with Mother Nature. Another round of severe thunderstorms with […]
Assessing Damage From Weekend Storms – DTN Dec 13, 2021
Following the loss of life, homes and businesses, the agricultural community is assessing damages from Friday night’s storms that wrecked the landscape for more than 200 miles across five states. […]
Louisiana Citrus Growers Reeling from Ida Damage Nov 8, 2021
While Hurricane Ida came ashore more than two months ago, its effect on the Louisiana citrus and vegetable industry will be measured in years. Thousands of citrus trees were lost […]
Louisiana Ag Suffers at Least $584M in Damage from Hurricane Ida Sep 23, 2021
The Louisiana agriculture industry has suffered at least $584 million in damage after Hurricane Ida walloped the southeastern portion of the state last month with strong winds and flooding, according […]
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