Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 event striking the southwest coast of Florida on September 29th.  The storm deluged the Peninsula causing wind damage and flooding, impacting state agriculture.  The University of Florida estimated that losses could range from $780 million to $1.6 billion.  The citrus industry was severely damaged with destruction estimated to range from $150 to $300 million.  Horticultural crops sustained damage of up to $300 million and vegetable and losses of melons could rise to $400 million in value.

According to a release by the largest table-egg production company in the state, damage was minor, and preemptive programs to maintain operations in anticipation of a severe weather event were implemented.

According to Dr. Christa Court of the University of Florida IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, over five million acres in Florida were subjected to the effects of hurricane Ian and that some damage has yet to be quantified.