 saying it is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement with the flight attendants. This deal now has to be presented to the union members. They'll have to vote to approve it. The federal government is stepping in to help area farmers dealing with crop damage or loss as a result of dry conditions. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has declared it a natural disaster in the state of North Carolina. Columbus County blueberry farmer John Morris tells WWAY.