New York seeks federal disaster aid after frost devastates crops statewide

Local farmers report losses from late spring frost

Governor Kathy Hochul is asking for federal aid following an April frost that is costing farms millions in damage. Weeks after the frost, some local farmers are now starting to get an idea how much of their crop is gone.

Gov. Hochul seeks USDA disaster declaration as farmers tally millions in crop losses

A wet spring punctuated by freezing temperatures has left farmers across New York State assessing crop damage and bracing for financial losses.

New York farmers asking federal government for help after spring freeze wiped out crops

Roger Hannigan Gilson | Times Union, Albany, N.Y.Tim Dressel of Dressel Farms in Ulster County put it bluntly.

NYS Requests Disaster Designation For Growers Who Suffered Crop Damage In April Frost

A frost in April affected fruit trees in regions across New York State including Chauatuqua County (NYS Ag & Markets) New York State is requesting a disaster designation for counties, including Chautauqua, where growers suffered significant crop damage due to frost in April. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretarial Disaster Designation has been requested for counties in the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Central New York, S…

New York seeks federal disaster aid after frost devastates crops statewide

New York is asking for federal help after spring frost caused tens of millions in crop losses. Three Western New York counties could be impacted.