State seeks federal aid for farmers for ‘catastrophic damage’ to crops in April freeze

Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused "devastating" crop losses to orchards and vineyards in some counties.

By: Maryland Matters Staff

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 28, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Gov. Wes Moore (D) petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused “devastating” crop losses to orchards and vineyards in some counties.

In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Moore said that sudden freeze and frost had led to historic crop losses at time some orchards and vineyards in the state.

Preliminary reports from the Maryland Farm Service Agency indicated the …

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