New Jersey declares state of emergency after widespread agricultural losses

On 2026-05-21, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency after widespread crop damage from an unseasonably warm spell followed by a mid-April cold snap. The article says farmers reported up to $300 million in losses, with some fruit growers losing near or above 90% of crops. The state also requested federal disaster assistance for impacted farmers.