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Florida Farmers Brace for Freeze, Urgent USDA Aid Needed

1/31/2026

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The impending freeze threatens crops in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Jimmy Alderman of Alderman Farms warns, "If we lose these crops, we're out of it."
Workers cover tomato and pepper plants with breathable tarps to stay above freezing.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has requested a USDA disaster declaration to assist affected counties.
Crop damage could disrupt winter supplies to the eastern United States and raise spring prices.

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The impending freeze threatens crops in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Jimmy Alderman of Alderman Farms warns, "If we lose these crops, we're out of it."
Workers cover tomato and pepper plants with breathable tarps to stay above freezing.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has requested a USDA disaster declaration to assist affected counties.
Crop damage could disrupt winter supplies to the eastern United States and raise spring prices.