Hurricane Milton Causes Over $190M in Agricultural Losses in Florida

Preliminary estimates suggest total damages could exceed $642M, making it the costliest of three hurricanes to hit the state in 2024.

Hurricane Milton impacted over 5.7 million acres of Florida farmland, with significant damage to high-value crops and livestock operations.
Initial losses are estimated at $190.4M, but damages could rise to $642.7M as data collection continues.
Vegetable and melon crops suffered losses between $52.5M and $233M, while greenhouses and nurseries reported damages of $66.9M to $177.3M.
Livestock operations faced losses of $29.4M to $86.5M, including sick and dead animals, damaged structures, and feed shortages.
Delayed planting of winter crops due to hurricanes Milton and Helene may disrupt production schedules and affect future harvest values.