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Abr. 1, 2024
Washington/Cerezas: ante el desastre 2023, USDA prepara ayudas a agricultores
Farmers across the region suffered extreme loss last year. The USDA is working to give farmers that money back.
2023 saw consistently above average temperatures through June July and August according to the National Weather Service.
In response, several Washington lawmakers wrote a letter urging the USDA to expedite a disaster declaration.
Last year, Washington’s cherry growers lost around half their crop to extreme weather. Now, as they prepare to kick off their new season, this disaster designation from the Secretary of Agriculture will help growers access federal assistance to keep this $1 billion industry going – and ensure Washington’s famously delicious sweet cherries make it into shopping carts,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell.
Source: NBC
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