NJ declares state of emergency after devastating cold snap wipes out $300M in crops
New Jersey has declared a state of emergency following a severe cold snap that caused significant damage to crops. The cold weather resulted in an estimated loss of $300 million, particularly affecting fruits like blueberries. Governor Mikie Sherrill has requested federal assistance to support the impacted farmers and expedite recovery efforts.
- ▪Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency after a cold snap devastated crops in New Jersey.
- ▪The cold temperatures, which followed unusually warm weather, caused an estimated $300 million in agricultural losses.
- ▪Almost all fruits, including the state's top-selling crop, blueberries, were severely impacted, with some farmers reporting up to 90% losses.
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Metro NJ declares state of emergency after devastating cold snap wipes out $300M in crops By Caitlin McCormack Published May 21, 2026, 4:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared an emergency after an unprecedented cold snap decimated an estimated $300 million worth of Garden State crops that bloomed too early. Sherrill penned the executive order on Wednesday — and sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins requesting a formal Disaster Designation, which would unlock federal funds for New Jersey farmers disproportionately impacted by the blight. 3 New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency on Wednesday.
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