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Maryland drought relief in doubt for many farmers
The USDA prepares to designate at least 15 Maryland counties as drought disaster areas, but most farmers will be ineligible for emergency loans without crop insurance. Officials say only about 570 of Maryland’s 18,000 farmers carry insurance, leaving many at risk. Some may qualify for regular FHA programs based on need, but outcome hinges on finalized declarations and program rules. Maryland officials, including Gov. Schaefer, urge decisive action amid estimated $130 million in prior losses and $70 million this year.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Maryland
Vance L. Clark
Farmers Home Administration
Clark
Frederick
LeVerne Ausman
FHA
Ausman
Maryland Gory
William Donald Schaefer
Wisconsin
Idaho
Iowa
Mississippi
Texas
Schaefer
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Calvert
Caroline
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
Kent
Prince George’s
Queen Anne’s
Somerset
St. Mary’s
Talbot
Wicomico
Richard Lyng
Lyng
Roy Dyson
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