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  "path": "/2026/05/21/new-jersey-declares-state-of-emergency-and-seeks-disaster-designation-after-april-freeze-causes-usd-300-million-in-crop-losses/",
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  "textContent": "New Jersey declared a State of Emergency on May 20, 2026, and requested a federal Disaster designation after freezing temperatures between April 19 and 22 caused widespread agricultural damage across the state during a critical growing stage. Early estimates place losses at more than USD 300 million.\n\nSource",
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