Hurricane Impacts on Agriculture

ERS and USDA resources covering recent hurricane impacts, as well as historical and background information reporters may find useful.

Hurricane Information

• Visit FEMA.gov to see how FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security are supporting disaster response and recovery.
• Visit USA.gov for comprehensive federal resources on hurricane preparedness, food assistance, agriculture, and more.

USDA Resources

• USDA Disaster Resources includes information on how USDA can assist those affected by recent hurricanes.
• USDA Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Commodity Guides includes hurricane preparation and recovery guidance and state-specific resource links for the most economically important agricultural commodities in the southeastern states.

State Fact Sheets

• Alabama
• Florida
• Georgia
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Virginia

Background Information on Past Hurricane Impacts

Reports:

• Puerto Rico's Agricultural Economy in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria: A Brief Overview

Charts of Note:

• Hurricane’s path through Florida’s citrus belt dealt further blow to struggling citrus sector

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• Florida's declining citrus production receives further hit with Hurricane Ian; official losses not yet estimated

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• At $7.5 billion, Florida accounted for 1.7 percent of U.S. farm sector cash receipts in 2021

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Outlooks:

• Cotton and Wool
• Feed
• Fruit and Tree Nuts
• Livestock, Dairy and Poultry
• Oil Crops
• Rice
• Sugars and Sweeteners
• Vegetables and Pulses
• Wheat