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Northwest Florida producer Sonny Davis’ cotton crop has been hit by three of the four hurricanes to make landfall the past six weeks. Following damage from remnants of this week’s hurricane Jeanne, Davis is expecting 30-65% of his cotton’s lint to be blown out of the boll or on the ground.
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Before hurricane Ivan’s torrential winds and rain hit Davis’ cotton crop, he was expecting an average of 900 pounds of lint per acre. With damage from hurricane Jeanne still unknown, Davis is hoping 600 pounds per acre can be harvested.
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All aspects of the agricultural sector in Davis’ area have been affected by hurricane damage. The economic injuries are almost a chain reaction, beginning with the cotton farmer and working its way through the cotton supply chain.
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Davis says a disaster assistance package is crucial for agriculture to survive in the Southeastern United States.
