More than 400 Washington farmers in 20 counties may have their Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program payments ended or reduced, continuing the fallout from government errors in overseeing the salmon-enhancement program.
The USDA will end income-replacement payments to some Whatcom County, Wash., farmers who voluntarily took land out of production to provide habitat for wildlife and fish.
Republican Josh Hale will be the next Allen County Council member to represent the southeast district after winning a race that was too close to call until Wednesday.