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Tobacco growers will have to weigh options in light of closing

February 9, 2012

Smaller-scale burley tobacco growers in Southwest Virginia will have to consider their next move in light of the closing of a Philip Morris USA receiving station.

Crops, Tobacco

Farm Bureau files for summary judgment in Chesapeake Bay case

February 2, 2012

The American Farm Bureau and other plaintiffs filed for summary judgment Jan. 27 in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the agency’s total maximum daily load for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Chesapeake Bay, Legislative Issues

Take steps to prevent electrical fires at home

January 26, 2012

Flipping a light switch or plugging in a device is second nature to most people, but it is important to keep electrical safety in mind—both inside and outside the home.

Home Safety, Safety

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