Augusta County Drought
*** A Flood Watch has been issued through Saturday evening for Highland County in Virginia and Grant and Pendleton counties in West Virginia. The Rest of the Viewing Area is also under a Flood Watch from Friday morning through Saturday evening. Melting snow combined with rainfall beginning Thursday evening will cause a flood threat for streams and rivers throughout the area. ***
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Updated: 8:33 AM Aug 24, 2008
Augusta County Drought
Augusta County
The lack of precipitation is hurting farmers in Augusta County and now the board of supervisors plans to ask experts to research the impact the dry cropping season is having.
Posted: 7:14 PM Aug 22, 2008
Reporter: Yuna Lee
Email Address: yuna.lee@whsv.com
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The lack of precipitation is hurting farmers in Augusta County and now the board of supervisors plans to ask experts to research the impact the dry cropping season is having.

Agents are traveling around Augusta County estimating corn yields to get an assessment of how drought has affected production this year.

On Monday, the research will be presented to the board of supervisors. With that information, the board will decide whether or not to ask the state for drought assistance.
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