Hurricane Florence
Coal Ash after Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused significant impacts across North Carolina. As the flood waters begin to recede, breaches and flooding at some coal ash waste ponds have North Carolinians concerned about potential environmental and health effects.
Farm Losses Huge But Most Consumers will be Unaffected
Due to an expansive food network in the United States, consumers are not likely to notice much impact at the supermarket, said Michael L. Walden, economics professor and extension economist at N.C. State University.
North Carolina’s Livestock Numbers, Feed Needs, and Transportation Logistics
New information is available on the livestock losses and feed requirements for remaining broilers, turkeys and hogs.
Marketing Flooded Grain after Florence
At a time when many may be wondering whether crops are salvageable and how to work with insurance agents to ensure that the best possible outcome is reached, Piggott breaks down the process of evaluating whether to harvest and how to calculate potential losses.
In the Aftermath of Hurricane Florence: What do Farmers with Crop Insurance need to do?
Rod ReJesus' recommended crop insurance actions for hurricane-affected farmers.
Hurricane Florence: Casualty Losses and Tax Implications
A guide to tax implications from storm damage.