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Long-term impact of Hurricane Helene on Virginia agriculture could reach $630 million: Associate Professor John Bovay calculated the future income losses for farmers and economic ripple effects in the region to help guide state and federal aid.

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A cornfield damaged by flooding in Grayson County. Photo by Case Keatley for Virginia Tech.

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