Tag: april_freeze

New Jersey Governor Seeks Federal Disaster Aid After $300M April Freeze Losses

20 May 2026 3:44 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

Governor Sherrill has requested a federal disaster designation from the USDA for New Jersey counties. An April freeze caused an estimated $300 million in crop losses, devastating farmers and prompting calls for urgent federal relief to aid recovery.

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Governor Sherrill Declares State of Emergency Over $300 Million New Jersey Crop Losses

20 May 2026 3:39 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

New Jersey Governor Sherrill declared a State of Emergency across all 21 counties due to an estimated $300 million in agricultural losses from an April cold snap. The order mobilizes state recovery efforts and seeks federal support for impacted farmers.

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