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Some recent stories on Hurricane Helene

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I can’t begin to list all the stories about Hurricane Helene that I have seen in the media for the past few days, but here are a few that are of special interest because they address agriculture and safety.

New York Times: How Helene Wrought So Much Havoc, So Far From the Coasts

Washington Post: Why Helene’s floods caught North Carolina off guard

Morning Ag Clips: Hurricane Helene Devastates Georgia Farms

Specialty Crop Grower: GFVGA Executive Director Discusses Hurricane Helene Impacts

Yahoo Life: Hurricane season is here. Experts explain how to stay safe during flooding, storms and more.

North Carolina State Climate Office: Historic Flooding Follows Helene in Western NC

Specialty Crop Grower: Worse Than Michael: Hurricane Helene Devastates Georgia Pecan Industry

September 2024 rainfall. Source: Jordan McLeod, Southeast Regional Climate Center
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