Hurricanes

Hurricane Impacts on Florida's Agriculture and Natural Resources

Young Gu Her, Ashley Smyth, Pamela Fletcher, Elias Bassil, Ulrich Stingl, Zachary Brym, and Jiangxiao Qiu

Understanding hurricane effects is the first step to preparing for hurricanes. The effects of hurricanes can be comprehensive and long-lasting, even permanent, at the spatial scales of a single molecule to whole ecosystems. Multidisciplinary collaborations are required to improve our understanding of hurricanes. Here, we review basic facts of hurricanes and their effects in Florida and speculate on how they might affect Florida’s agriculture and natural resources. Examples and speculations provided in this article demonstrate how weather, agriculture, environment, and ecosystem are connected to each other across spatial scales ranging from microorganisms to an entire landscape.

Hurricanes and Mosquitoes

C. Roxanne Connelly

Impacts of Hurricane Damage on Southern Highbush Blueberries

Douglas A. Phillips, Jeffrey G. Williamson, and Philip F. Harmon

This publication discusses the types of hurricane damage that can be incurred in blueberry production operations, the impacts of these damages, preparations to make before the storm arrives, and suggestions on best management practices in the aftermath of a storm.

Following Hurricane Milton, Florida growers show resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this season

Brad Buck

Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, they have planted the fruits you’ll enjoy from December through April. Kenneth Parker, executive director of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, works regularly with University of Florida breeders, Extension agents and growers […]

UF expert: While hurricanes are on your mind, get your septic system inspected

Brad Buck

Hurricanes Helene and Milton left many homeowners with flooded septic tanks. To make sure your system is ready for future storms, a University of Florida scientist has suggestions for you. “If you are one of those homeowners with a flooded septic system, it’s likely not working properly and should be inspected by a professional as […]

Hurricane Resistant Tree Tips

Henry Mayer

The hurricane season ends on November 30, so it is good idea to revisit some tips that can help your landscape be more hurricane resistant when you are designing tree installation projects.   Right Tree, Right Place Choose trees that fit well into the landscape. Plant large trees away from homes, power lines and other […]