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  "path": "/briefs/state-seeks-federal-aid-for-farmers-for-catastrophic-damage-to-crops-in-april-freeze/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-28T08:59:57.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
    "Environment",
    "Work & the Economy"
  ],
  "textContent": "Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused \"devastating\" crop losses to orchards and vineyards in some counties.",
  "title": "State seeks federal aid for farmers for ‘catastrophic damage’ to crops in April freeze"
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