According to state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Hurricane Milton’s damages to farmers and ranchers may double the statewide agricultural destruction from three other storms that have pummeled Florida since August 2023.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — State Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Thursday said Hurricane Milton caused “staggering” damages of up to $2.5 billion for Florida farmers last week.

Simpson estimated that Milton alone caused between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion in damages. This comes on top of over $1.5 billion already sustained from hurricanes Idalia, Debby, and Helene, which hit Florida in rapid succession over the past year.

Florida's agricultural industry is facing a devastating financial blow from Hurricane Milton, with estimated losses potentially reaching $2.5 billion. This comes on top of the already significant damage caused by three previous hurricanes – Idalia,

Leaders say there's been about $3 billion damages to farms across the state. Florida Sen. Rick Scott is calling on the feds for faster action to support farmers.

Damages to farmers and ranchers from Hurricane Milton may double the statewide agricultural destruction from three other storms that pummeled Florida since August 2023, according to state

Florida tolls were suspended earlier this month to prepare residents for Hurricane Milton. Have they all been reinstated yet? Here's what to know.

As piles of debris are left on the side of the road throughout Central Flordia, residents can drop off vegetative debris at local drop-off sites.