Tag: hay_shortage

Spanberger Touts Virginia Agriculture at Farm Aid 2026, Cites Hay Emergency and $300M for Farmers

28 Sep 2026 7:03 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger told CNN at Farm Aid 2026 in Virginia Beach that Virginia agriculture is the state's top private industry, while citing drought, tariffs and record fuel costs facing family farmers.

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Governor Spanberger Declares State of Emergency Over Virginia Hay Shortage

16 Sep 2026 1:32 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency over a statewide hay shortage caused by drought, granting over-width hauling waivers, emergency funding access and price gouging protections.

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