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Marshall County, WV

Cattle prices near Marshall County, West Virginia. The closest sale barn with a recent report is Weston WV in Weston, WV, about 57 miles away. On Oct 31, 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) averaged $368.06 per hundredweight on 23 head (USDA). Check a bid against your own costs with Ring Price.

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Drought No droughtNone · most of county Drought pay (LFP) Not listedFSA 2026 list Burn ban Checkcall the county Weston WV 5-wt steers $368per cwt

Marshall County rain, outlook and forecast

As of the Nov 10 Drought Monitor, most of Marshall County, WV showed no drought. Marshall County has had 41% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 97% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier than the season so far; the NWS forecast peaks at a 36% rain chance on today (high 48°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 20–24 leans drier than normal (33% chance of below-normal rain). Marshall County is not on FSA's 2026 LFP list yet, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Weston WV, 57 miles away.

Rain vs normal

  • Last 30 days 41% of normal
  • Last 60 days 93% of normal
  • Last 90 days 97% of normal

NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 15, 2026. Source.

Rain outlook

  • 6-10 day outlook (Nov 20–24) Leans drier than normal (33% chance of below-normal rain)
  • 8-14 day outlook (Nov 22–28) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)

NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 14, 2026. Source.

Next 7 days

  1. Today Chance Light Rain, high 48°, low 36°, 36% rain, wind 1–8 mph
  2. Monday Mostly Cloudy, high 51°, low 30°, 1% rain, wind 0–2 mph
  3. Tuesday Sunny, high 56°, low 30°, 0% rain, wind 0–2 mph
  4. Wednesday Sunny, high 60°, low 34°, 0% rain, wind 0–3 mph
  5. Thursday Mostly Sunny, high 61°, low 40°, 0% rain, wind 3–7 mph
  6. Friday Mostly Sunny, high 62°, low 40°, 1% rain, wind 1–5 mph
  7. Saturday Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 4% rain, wind 2–8 mph

National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 15, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.

PRF pasture insurance: sign up by Dec 1, 2026

The 2027 Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance sales closing date for Marshall County is Dec 1, 2026, 16 days from today. PRF (Rainfall Index) pays on a rainfall index for your grid, not on your own rain gauge. You buy it through a crop insurance agent.

How PRF works · PRF 2027 sign-up · Find your grid on RMA's PRF tool

Date from USDA RMA's actuarial data, read Aug 28, 2026 · RMA dates map. Your agent confirms the date for your policy.

Marshall County grass production

In 2025, grassland and pasture in Marshall County grew about 2,874 pounds per acre of grass and forbs, 124% of the county's 1991-2020 normal of 2,325 pounds per acre. That was the 2nd best of 40 years on record (1986-2025). Best year: 2024 at 2,911 pounds per acre; worst: 2014 at 1,983.

Pounds per acre of new grass and forbs each year on rangeland and pasture, from the Rangeland Analysis Platform (satellite-based estimates). See every year on the Land tab.

Open loss windows

No open loss windows in Marshall County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.

Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.

Drought-sale tax flag IRS list

Marshall County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).

Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.

Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer

Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)

  • Dec 1, 2026in 16 days
    Last day to buy 2027 pasture rain insurance (PRF)
    Crop insurance (RMA)
    Details and source
    Plans: Rainfall Index
    Date posted: USDA crop insurance (RMA)
    Source: USDA RMA · more · checked Aug 28, 2026
  • Dec 11, 2026in 26 days
    Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money
    NRCS conservation programs
    Details and source
    NRCS takes applications year-round; apply by this date to be ranked for this fiscal year's funding.
    Date posted: NRCS Application Cutoff Dates page (West Virginia)
    Source: USDA NRCS · checked Nov 14, 2026
  • Mar 1, 2027in 106 days
    Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP): application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date.
    FSA disaster programs · 7 CFR 1416.206(a)
    Details and source
    Rule: 7 CFR 1416.206(a) (FSA rule, Jan 17, 2025)
    Source: USDA FSA · checked Oct 18, 2026
  • Mar 1, 2027in 106 days
    Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP): notice of loss, application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date.
    FSA disaster programs · 7 CFR 1416.107
    Details and source
    Rule: 7 CFR 1416.107 (FSA rule, Jan 17, 2025)
    Source: USDA FSA · checked Oct 18, 2026
  • Mar 1, 2027in 106 days
    Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP): notice of loss, application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date.
    FSA disaster programs · 7 CFR 1416.305(b)
    Details and source
    Rule: 7 CFR 1416.305(b) (FSA rule, Jan 17, 2025)
    Source: USDA FSA · checked Oct 18, 2026

All deadlines and report dates · FSA disaster-program deadlines are pending (no official feed).

Guide: PRF insurance and the Dec 1 deadline

Guide: How to apply for EQIP or CSP

Guide: Ag land property tax in OK, KS and NM

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Nearest USDA-reported sale barns

  1. Weston Livestock Marketing Weston, WV 57 mi · sells Saturdays · latest USDA report Oct 31, 2026
  2. Buckhannon Stockyards Buckhannon, WV 64 mi · sells Wednesdays · latest USDA report Oct 28, 2026
  3. Preston Farmers Market Terra Alta, WV 66 mi · sells Fridays · latest USDA report Oct 30, 2026
  4. Jackson County Regional Ripley, WV 90 mi · sells Saturdays · latest USDA report Nov 7, 2026
  5. South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange Moorefield, WV 106 mi · sells Saturdays · latest USDA report Oct 31, 2026

Miles are straight-line from the county center. Sale days come from the barns' recent USDA AMS reports; call the barn to confirm. All barns

Printable county brief (PDF) · Everything on one page · Nearest USDA hay reports (none for West Virginia): Kentucky

Common questions and nearby counties

Is Marshall County eligible for LFP in 2026?

Not on FSA's 2026 LFP county list as of Nov 5, 2026. FSA updates the list as drought changes.

Source: FSA LFP county file of Nov 5, 2026

What is the drought level in Marshall County this week?

On the Drought Monitor map of Nov 10, 2026, most of Marshall County was in no drought, and the worst part was no drought on 0% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Nov 10, 2026

Is there a burn ban in Marshall County?

No official statewide list to check: Cownty doesn't read an official statewide burn-ban list for West Virginia; county commissions, sheriffs and fire districts post local fire restrictions, so check your county's own notices.

What sale barns are near Marshall County?

The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Weston WV (57 mi), last report Oct 31, 2026; Buckhannon WV (64 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Terra Alta WV (66 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026.

Source: USDA AMS Market News reports

What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?

Next: Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance; Nov 20, 2026: Whole Farm Revenue Protection 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.

Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)

Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.