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Governor Spanberger Seeks Urgent Federal Aid for Virginia Farmers After Devastating Frost

29 May 2026 1:45 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger urged the USDA to expedite federal disaster assistance for farmers facing catastrophic crop losses from spring frost and freeze events. Preliminary estimates indicate losses between $32.4 million and $105.3 million, impacting fruits, grains, and more.

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