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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “hurricane”
Colorado State University (CSU) on June 10 reduced its 2026 Atlantic basin hurricane season forecast and continues to anticipate a below-normal season. The June 10 forecast projects: According to CSU, warm neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation conditions are likely to transition to El Niño shortly, with a high potential for a moderate/strong El Niño for the peak of hurricane season. Sea …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently suggested preparations growers can make for hurricane season, which starts June 1. It also provided information about recovery resources. PREPARATIONS RECOVERY ASSISTANCE USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) offer a number of options to offset losses and help get you back on your feet. Contact your local USDA Service Center to …
Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service on May 21 predicted a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Its outlook is for a 35% chance of a near-normal season, a 10% chance of an above-normal season and a 55% chance of a below-normal season. The hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The agency …
Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) recently compiled a question-and-answer (Q&A) document about the 2026 Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief program. The document has answers from grant administrators to citrus grower questions. It covers eligibility, production loss thresholds, base-year considerations and more. Some key points from the document include: See the full Q&A document here. Source: FCM Sponsored ContentTake Advantage of Rising …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payment to producers for losses due to natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already provided $6.7 billion in SDRP payments to eligible producers. USDA is extending the program deadline to give producers and FSA more time to …
A developing El Niño is one reason the number of storms during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could be near to below historical averages, AccuWeather reported recently. AccuWeather is predicting 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes, which are Category 3 or higher. The historical average is 14 named storms, seven …
Information obtained through March indicates that the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season will have activity somewhat below the 1991–2020 average, Colorado State University (CSU) reported on April 9. CSU estimated that 2026 will have: HURRICANE LANDFALL PROBABILITY The probability of U.S. and Caribbean major hurricane landfall is also estimated to be below its long-period average. Probabilities for at least one major …
As Florida citrus growers deal with the aftermath of freezes, they are at long last able to apply for block grants for damages incurred by 2023 and 2024 hurricanes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provided details on citrus freeze damage and began accepting applications for the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program. FREEZE DAMAGE FDACS released …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that beginning Feb. 25, Florida’s agricultural producers can apply for more than $600 million in disaster assistance for impacts from the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons. In addition, Simpson is asking the federal government for approval to use Florida’s disaster block grant program to immediately fund relief for agricultural producers impacted by the …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for Stage Two of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). SDRP provides more than $16 billion in disaster relief payments to eligible producers who suffered revenue, quality or production losses to crops, trees, bushes or vines due to qualifying disaster events in 2023 and 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is …
Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) continue to forecast an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. On Aug. 7, they updated the number of expected named storms to 13 to 18 (with winds of 39 mph or greater). Of those storms, five to nine could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater), including two to five major hurricanes …
Colorado State University (CSU) on Aug. 6 maintained its forecast for a slightly above-normal 2025 Atlantic basin hurricane season, although noting lower-than-normal confidence in the latest outlook. CSU hurricane forecasters report that sea surface temperatures across the eastern and central Atlantic have anomalously warmed over the past few weeks and are now somewhat warmer than normal. Multiple indicators anticipate likely …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the launch of a centralized online information hub for the state’s disaster block grant program for agricultural producers impacted by hurricanes in 2023 and 2024. The new webpage — FDACS.gov/BlockGrant — will serve as the official source for updates, eligibility criteria and application details as they become available. “Florida’s agriculture industry was hit …
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appeared today at Cooperative Producers Inc. in Felda, Florida, to meet with agricultural leaders and growers to announce additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene and Milton. Rollins signed a block grant agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to provide …
Colorado State University (CSU) on July 9 decreased its Atlantic seasonal hurricane forecast slightly and now calls for a slightly above-normal 2025 Atlantic basin hurricane season. CSU anticipates a slightly above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean. Information obtained through June indicates that the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will have …
Agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). To expedite the implementation of SDRP, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering assistance in two stages. This first stage is open to producers …
Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers on June 11 maintained their April forecast for an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. CSU’s Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling and Software team cited above-average subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor for its prediction. While the June forecast has historically exhibited higher levels of accuracy than the …
Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service have predicted above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to Nov. 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season and a 10% chance of a …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently urged farmers to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season, which began June 1, and offered the following suggestions. In addition to the above tips, USDA offered information about its disaster assistance programs, crop insurance and other programs. Learn more here. Source: USDA Sponsored ContentTake Advantage of Rising Temperatures to Treat for Fire AntsJune …
By Maegan Beatty In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Florida’s citrus industry is slowly working toward recovery. The storm brought damage to groves across key growing regions, raising concerns about long-term impacts on fruit yield and tree health. As recovery efforts continue, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural …
