US EditionFederal cuts to NOAA signal gloomy, uncertain forecast for Virginia’s agricultural sector
- Virginia farmers fear that cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hinder their ability to plan for severe weather, risking crops and livestock.
- The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency has cut NOAA staff, raising concerns about the reliability of weather forecasting services that are critical for Virginia's agriculture sector, which is valued at $82.3 billion.
- Farmers in Virginia depend on NOAA's data for planting and irrigation decisions, which are crucial for protecting against severe events like droughts and hurricanes.
- Cuts to NOAA will weaken public safety infrastructure vital for protecting communities from extreme weather, particularly impacting marginalized groups.
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The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressFederal cuts to NOAA signal gloomy, uncertain forecast for Virginia’s agricultural sector
RICHMOND — Vickie Connors, assistant professor at the Center of Environmental Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, owns a small farm a little over 40 miles from campus. Two farmers maintain the 20-acre property, and like many in Virginia, they rely on long-range forecasts to decide what crops to grow. Many Virginia farmers use the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, to guide their agricultural operations. However, c…
Farmers across Virginia brace for ripple effects as NOAA faces deep federal cuts
Virginia farmers worry that cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under President Trump’s administration will make it harder to plan for extreme weather, risking their crops, livestock, and livelihoods.Virginia Mercury reports.In short:The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency has cut hundreds of NOAA staff, raising fears that weather forecasting services critical to farmers will be disrupted.Vir…
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