Alabama Farmers Assess Crop Losses After Hurricane Isaias; Seek Federal Relief
What happened
Following Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall as a Category 2 storm, farmers in Alabama are assessing damage to crops and timber. The Alabama Farmers Federation is gathering information on losses, noting that cotton was particularly vulnerable as much of the crop remained in the field. The Federation is seeking relief programs from the Farm Service Agency.
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Why it matters
The storm caused widespread crop and timber losses across Alabama. The need for disaster relief programs from the Farm Service Agency is increasing due to this agricultural damage.
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Who's involved
- Alabama Farmers FederationAssessing crop losses and seeking relief programs for farmers.
- Farm Service AgencyAdministering agricultural aid and providing disaster relief programs.
- AlabamaThe state experiencing widespread crop and timber losses from the storm.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AlabamaSpeculative
The state of Alabama could see increased costs for agriculture due to crop and timber losses.
- Alabama Farmers FederationSpeculative
The Alabama Farmers Federation may require increased funding for recovery efforts.
- Farm Service AgencySpeculative
The Farm Service Agency might see increased demand for disaster relief programs.
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The entities involved
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Alabama Farmers Federation
nonprofit organization in Montgomery, United States
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Farm Service Agency
agency of the United States Department of Agriculture