Southeast

Soil management recommendations for Hurricane-impacted Western North Carolina

Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of western North Carolina and farm fields were not spared. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)... more »

North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers pesticide cleanup assistance after Hurricane Helene

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is urging farmers and homeowners to inspect their pesticide and chemical storage areas following Hurricane Helene, whic... more »

USDA provides over $233 million in hurricane relief for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene

The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene, offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) and Tropical Storm (TS) Option endorsements. more »

Hurricane Helene inflicts $6.46 billion in damages to Georgia agriculture

Georgia’s agricultural industry, the state’s largest economic driver, faces an estimated $6.46 billion in damages after Hurricane Helene tore through the state on Sept. 26, leaving devas... more »

USDA offers resources and updates to disaster assistance programs USDA mobilizes resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted communities, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the USDA is ramping up efforts to assist with recovery. Secretary of A... more »

Carolinas Hurricane Helene victims aided in recovery

Carolinas Hurricane Helene victims are being aided in recovery by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), a farmer and citizen support organization. CFSA is estimating damages for the sto... more »

NC State Extension supporting growers harmed by Hurricane Helene

NC State Extension is providing support to growers after Hurricane Helene. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State University is focused on providing support and assistance ... more »

USDA not expecting immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes

The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn't expected to bring immediate supply problems. That's the view of the USDA. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does not e... more »