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flag U.S. agriculture loses $3.5 billion yearly to natural disasters, mostly drought, with California and Santa Barbara County hit hardest.

flag Natural disasters are causing $3.5 billion in annual agricultural losses in the U.S., with drought responsible for over half the damage. flag California faces $1.3 billion in losses yearly—37% of the national total—despite producing only 12% of the nation’s agricultural value. flag Santa Barbara County leads with over $245 million in annual losses, the highest of any county. flag Hurricanes, floods, and cold waves add hundreds of millions in damage. flag Recent events like a major Arkansas flood and Hurricane Helene’s aftermath highlight growing strain on farmers, contributing to food price inflation and supply instability.

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