Disaster

Producers may be eligible for USDA physical loss loans in various counties.

After Hurricane Michael, rain fell across the region, and harvest season remained soggy.

There are many relief efforts underway, and each of them are needed for those who are suffering through this human tragedy.

Rebuilding burned areas, especially including replanting of vegetation and forest land, is the only hope of avoiding prolonged dangers from after-fire risks.

In a Facebook Live video, Georgia farmer and agribusinessman Tommy Dollar discusses Hurricane Michael aftermath and trying to find the traction to recovery.

The $240 million approved will help farmers with storm damage and agricultural losses from both Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael. Application deadline is Dec. 10.

We have identified agriculture and the impacted rural communities as critical areas in which the support of the federal government is essential to our recovery.