Michigan Governor requests federal aid for cherry producers due to crop losses from extreme weather.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer requests federal aid for cherry producers due to substantial crop losses caused by extreme weather. Warm, wet, and windy conditions facilitated disease and pest spread, hindering pesticide application. Federal relief could offer low-interest loans and disaster relief programs, and support agricultural research on climate resilience for future challenges.

August 09, 2024
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