Hurricane Milton caused $190M 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.
Florida agriculture losses from Milton could top $600M
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.
Hurricane Milton farm losses could top $642 million
With losses estimated between $190.4 million and $642.7 million, Milton had a larger impact on agricultural production in Florida than Hurricane Debby in August and Hurricane Helene in September. Both of those hurricanes made landfall in rural Taylor County.
Hurricane Milton: Florida Agricultural Production Losses Top $190M, UF Economists Estimate
Hurricane Milton caused agricultural production losses with an estimated value between $190.4 million and $642.7 million in Florida, according to a preliminary report by the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP).
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.
Volusia County concludes Hurricane Milton debris cleanup
Since Oct. 18, crews have picked up over 340,000 cubic yards of debris along almost 2,000 miles of county and private roads.
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 ...
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State estimates Hurricane Milton claims have risen by another $100M
There have been a total of 313,547 insurance claims filed in the Sunshine State due to Milton. That’s an increase from the ...
Hundreds of invasive species potentially spread to Florida because of Helene, Milton, USGS says
According to the Hurricane Milton interactive map, the giant applesnail has the potential to spread to Central Florida ...
UF economists estimate Florida agricultural production losses from Hurricane Milton top $190M
The report from the University of Florida lists the highest production losses in vegetables, melons and potatoes, ...
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FDOT crows over 2024 transportation accomplishments, especially hurricane travel management
Florida transportation officials are most proud of keeping state accessible during Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
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Hillsborough County Extends Local State Of Emergency For Hurricane Milton Recovery
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has signed an executive order extending the ...