Historic Winter Freeze Causes $3 Billion Loss in Florida Agriculture
• The historic winter freeze in Florida caused over $3 billion in agricultural losses, severely impacting crops like sugarcane and citrus.
• Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is advocating for substantial support to help Florida's farmers and ranchers recover from the devastating cold weather.
• The freeze, reaching as far south as Lake Okeechobee, has highlighted the vulnerability of Florida's agriculture to extreme weather events, necessitating improved protective measures.
Severe freeze devastates Florida agriculture, huge losses
A historic winter freeze has inflicted severe damage on Florida's agricultural sector, resulting in estimated losses exceeding $3 billion. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) reports widespread crop damage, with sugarcane and citrus being the most affected. The freeze extended as far south as Lake Okeechobee, marking it as one of the most devastating agricultural events in Florida's history.
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