US: Winter storm toll on Texas agriculture tops $600 million

Published 2021년 3월 9일

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Winter Storm Uri caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses in Texas, with citrus, vegetables, and livestock being the hardest hit. The Rio Grande Valley saw the majority of the citrus losses, with over 60% of the grapefruit crop and all of the Valencia orange crop being damaged or destroyed. Vegetable crops, particularly onions, leafy greens, and watermelons, also suffered significant damage. The green industry is also reporting losses, but a detailed assessment is not yet available. The total losses are expected to increase as the long-term effects of the storm are still unknown.

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Winter Storm Uri, which blasted through the entire state of Texas, caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses, according to preliminary data from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economists. “A large number of Texas farmers, ranchers and others involved in commercial agriculture and agricultural production were seriously affected by Winter Storm Uri,” said Jeff Hyde, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension director, Bryan-College Station. “Freezing temperatures and ice killed or harmed many of their crops and livestock as well as causing financial hardships and operational setbacks. And the residual costs from the disaster could plague many producers for years to come.”AgriLife Extension estimates of some of the state’s biggest agricultural losses by commodity were: Citrus: At least $230 million Vegetables: At least $150 million Livestock: At least $228 million AgriLife Extension Economist Luis Ribera said citrus producers in the Rio Grande Valley lost virtually all of ...

Source: Growingproduce