Florida's agriculture suffers up to $642.7 million in losses

Good news, Florida hurricane victims: tax relief for Milton, Ian, other disaster losses
Disaster victims can now deduct financial losses on income tax returns. Damages from Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton affected.
Hurricane Milton caused hundreds of millions in losses to Florida's agriculture industry
Hurricane Milton impacted more than 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, resulting in an estimated $190.4 million to $642.7 million in losses.
Florida agriculture hit with $190M losses from Hurricane Milton
Florida agriculture suffered more than $190 million in losses from Hurricane Milton, making it the costliest for farmers and ranchers of three cyclones that struck the state in 2024, according to University of Florida researchers.
Florida’s agricultural losses from Hurricane Milton could top $600M
The total could push the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.
Hurricane Milton impacts more than 6 million acres of agriculture in Florida
UF/IFAS leaders said nearly six million acres of agricultural land were impacted, with an estimated loss between $190 million to $642 million.
Report Adds up Hurricane Milton’s Big Blow to Florida Agriculture
Initial calculations from University of Florida economists estimate ag production losses from Hurricane Milton between $190.4 million and $642.7 million.
Hurricane Milton's aftermath: Florida's agriculture suffers up to $642.7 million in losses
Agricultural production losses in Florida from Hurricane Milton could reach $642.7 million, pushing the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from three hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.
The majority of Hurricane Milton disaster calls to FEMA went unanswered. Why 68,000 Floridians were left in the lurch during their moment of need
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Displaced for Christmas: Volusia County family fears home will still flood 2.5 months after Hurricane Milton
Christmas is looking a lot different this year for many Central Florida families displaced by Hurricane Milton. It's been 75 ...
Florida Insurers Rejected More Than Half of Hurricane Claims
Tens of thousands of claims have been made for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit the Sunshine State in the fall.
Fisherman stranded near Longboat Key during Hurricane Milton remembers clinging to cooler to stay alive
A man who was stuck in the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Milton remembers his experience living in a cooler for 17 hours before being rescued.
Central Florida residents weary of debris from Hurricane Milton as collection efforts drag on
One reason for the delay: Milton made landfall Oct. 9 on Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key, less than two weeks after ...
Florida Gets New Home Insurance Solution
The new homeowners' insurance program offered by the two Florida-based companies is a HO5 type—the broadest coverage available in the industry, also known as comprehensive policy.