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Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as Virginia farmers deal with a major hay shortage caused by ongoing drought conditions. The declaration will make it easier to get hay to farms across Virginia by allowing certain trucks to carry wider loads. The goal is to speed up deliveries and help farmers prepare for the winter feeding season. Virginia is facing a hay shortfall of about 500,000 tons, or roughly 1 billion pounds. According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, hay yields are down 35% statewide, with some areas seeing losses of up to 70%.
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