Event Brief
Virginia farmers: 2026 drought worst in decades
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Falls Church-area farmers report extreme dryness since late 2025, threatening crops and straining finances.
WHO: Virginia farmers and farm operators
WHAT: Reports that the 2026 drought is the worst in decades, with dry conditions threatening crops and farm operations
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
WHERE: Virginia
WHY: Dry weather has left fields “powder dry,” creating severe drought conditions that threaten crops and farm finances.
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