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Virginia Governor Issues Drought Watch for Entire State

Worsening dry conditions affecting Virginia have prompted Governor Ralph Northam to place the state under a drought watch. The watch issued Friday advises residents, local governments and businesses to use less water. It is meant to get people ready in …

West Virginia Livestock Producers Offered Pilot Insurance Program

A pilot insurance program is being offered to West Virginia livestock producers to help manage financial risk. The Rainfall Index Pasture, Rangeland, Forage program’s payments aren’t based on single weather stations or individual rain gauges. Instead, the program uses a …

USDA Announces Hawaii Company Beef Recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a Hawaii company is recalling more than 4,000 pounds of ground beef products distributed to Oahu restaurants because the products may be contaminated with E. coli. The department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said …