AGRICULTURAL CRISIS

May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Maryland’s farms face tough times after late frost and dry spells

Spring in Maryland usually means fresh crops and busy farms, but this year the season brought trouble instead. A sudden cold snap in late April froze much of the state’s grapevines, wiping out over 70% of the harvest at one winery. That single event could cost Maryland winemakers millions, with expe

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