USDA Approves Disaster Declaration for Maryland Farms over Late Spring Freeze
The declaration follows crop losses that surpassed the 30% threshold and opens low-interest emergency loans for eligible producers.
- On Monday, June 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Maryland, enabling federal emergency assistance for farmers following a devastating late-April freeze.
- Governor Wes Moore requested the declaration after unseasonably warm weather preceding the April 21 freeze left crops vulnerable, causing historic damage that surpassed the 30% federal loss threshold.
- A Maryland Farm Bureau survey found nearly 90 impacted growers reported an average production loss of 67.5%, while ongoing severe drought conditions have further complicated recovery efforts for the agricultural sector.
- Eligible producers in 12 counties, including Caroline and Dorchester, can now access low-interest emergency loans through the Farm Service Agency to cover equipment replacement and debt refinancing.
- Assistance extends to contiguous areas, including parts of Virginia and Delaware, as officials continue assessing losses to determine if additional counties qualify for federal relief programs.
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