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Spanberger Declares State of Emergency as Drought Strains Virginia Farmers
The order allows emergency funding, price-gouging protections and transport waivers as Virginia faces a 500,000-ton hay shortfall, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency to address a statewide hay shortage caused by ongoing drought conditions, authorizing regulatory waivers to expedite feed deliveries to struggling farmers.
- Persistent drought conditions have caused a 35% loss in hay yields statewide, with some regions experiencing up to 70% declines, creating an estimated shortfall of 500,000 tons, or approximately 1 billion pounds.
- Executive Order 21, effective for 45 days starting September 16, grants over-width transportation waivers beginning October 1, 2026, for 30 days to accelerate hay deliveries under federal regulatory limits.
- Virginia Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Brandon Reeves stated producers lack forage stocks needed for winter, while the news release emphasized, "Supplemental deliveries of hay must be moved into affected areas to prevent further losses."
- Governor Spanberger said her administration will "continue working with farmers, agricultural partners, and local communities" to provide resources. The order also activates price-gouging protections and authorizes state agencies to coordinate emergency support.
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Governor Spanberger Declares State of Emergency for Virginia Farmers
State of Emergency Allows for Increased Hay Deliveries in Response to Shortages Created by Ongoing Drought Declaration Also Provides Access to Emergency Funding & Activates Price Gouging Protections RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today declared a State of Emergency to support Virginia farmers and producers in response to the…
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Governor Spanberger Declares State of Emergency to Support Virginia Farmers
Governor Spanberger Declares State of Emergency to Support Virginia Farmers
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Spanberger declares state of emergency as drought strains Virginia farmers – WTOP News
Virginia farmers struggling with drought-damaged pastures will be able to receive larger hay deliveries under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Abigail Spanberger Wednesday.
·Chevy Chase, United States
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