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On an overcast, damp day, it’s easy to assume that farm animals and crops are fine. Not so fast, said Joe Hatton, West Virginia’s deputy commissioner of agriculture.
“I think farmers and gardeners and folks with ornamentals around their house, they should be aware that the soil moisture level is fairly low in areas of the state, and that if we get those hot days, even their ornamentals around their homes are going to start to suffer the stress” Hatton said. “If they have a backyard garden, they’re definitely going to see challenges with soil moisture, if we get a few dry days and higher temperatures.”
The latest U.S. Drought Map, released Thursday, shows most of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle is either abnormally dry or experiencing a moderate drought. Statewide, unusually dry conditions are already affecting farms, home gardens and ornamental plants. There are early concerns the state could experience a drought in the coming months.
“Please, if you’re into gardening, if you’re into livestock, or you’re into crops, you need to be aware of that, and you need to start trying to be prepared now versus waiting until the crisis actually fully hits,” Hatton said.
More ponds and water storage can offer options for farmers. Mulch for home gardens and a plan for consistent watering will help casual growers prepare now.
The latest newsletter from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture has additional tips for mitigating the effects of a harsh, dry summer.
Morrisey’s communications director said in a post on X the board is trampling on the religious liberties of children and ignoring the state’s religious freedom law.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAccording to the open letter, the committee proposal would shift up to $85 million in costs to the state for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, also known as food stamps, by 2028. The groups worry the state would not support the program, putting families at risk.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState borders are now all important in determining access to abortion. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, West Virginia’s only abortion clinic has moved across the border to Maryland to continue providing abortions. This Us & Them episode was recently honored by the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters as Best Podcast of 2024.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Morning, we hear from a former state official who opposes eliminating clean energy tax credits, and we revisit a discussion on the geography of abortion access.
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