Freeze Devastates Farms Across Region

A late April freeze has devastated farms across Maryland and neighboring states, prompting the USDA to declare 12 Maryland counties — plus 16 in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and D.C. — as disaster areas. Farmers can now access emergency loans as crop losses for apples, peaches, and barley soar, with some facing over two-thirds harvest loss. Governor Wes Moore called for the aid, emphasizing its role in saving family farms and ensuring food security. Compounded by a severe drought, the damage is expected to take years to recover from — and farmers are urged to contact their local Farm Service Agency offices immediately for help. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05efae00492d2fad