Freeze dropped agricultural production by $3 billion, ag commissioner estimates

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 532

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago


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Early data following the unusually cold weather that blanketed Florida this month and last show that producers lost more than $3 billion.

A report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Friday estimates producers lost, in some cases, 100% of their crop.

“This was one of the most damaging freeze events for Florida agriculture in history. It is also clear that our state’s farmers, ranchers, and growers — who we rely on …

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