NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tours Damaged Crops After April Freeze

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill tours damaged crops after April freeze

A popular local farm known for its produce is one of many farms facing significant losses after an April freeze wiped out key crops.

Peach crop killed by bad weather could spike prices after $300 million loss

A freeze in New Jersey hit peach trees at a crucial time in fruit development, according to state officials

‘We need the support now’: NJ farmers struggle after late spring freeze, drought concerns

A late April freeze devastated fruit crops across New Jersey as farmers seek federal disaster assistance and financial relief.

Late-spring freeze devastates Northeast farms, threatening peach and apple crops

Farmers across the Northeast are facing devastating losses after a rare late-April freeze destroyed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crops, wiping out entire apple and peach harvests in some areas.At Terhune Orchards in Princeton, New Jersey, orchard owner Tannwen Mount says the damage is unlike anything her family has experienced before."It was really a catastrophic loss for our whole region, not just here at Terhune Orchards," Mount sa…

U.S. peach supply affected by freeze losses and weather conditions

U.S. peach supply affected by freeze losses and weather conditions

Estimated $300 Million In NJ Crop Losses After 4/21 Freeze

This article initially appeared in Shore Local magazine on May 28, 2026