USDA approves disaster declaration for Maryland farms over late spring freeze

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved the state's request for a disaster declaration after a late-April freeze devastated some orchards and vineyards in the state.

By: Maryland Matters Staff

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 16, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved the state’s request for a disaster declaration after a late-April freeze devastated some orchards and vineyards in the state.

In a letter to Gov. Wes Moore (D), Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the department determined there had been “sufficient production losses to warrant a Secretarial natural disaster declaration” in 12 Maryland counties.

The declaration also declared eight Maryland counties and 16 counties in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia …

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