Agriculture

~ Provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation DOSWELL, June 9—The latest farm technology, crop research and hands-on demonstrations will take center stage as the Virginia AG EXPO returns to Caroline County this summer. The 2026 VA […]

Year-to-date rainfall dips just below 58-year average By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — The total rain for the month was 3.64 inches, or 0.42 inch below the June average of 4.06 inches. The calendar […]

~ Provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation ALDIE, June 24—With pressure mounting statewide to preserve farmland while expanding clean energy infrastructure, Virginia farmers were essential in shaping the official definition of “agrivoltaics”—before others could define […]

~ Provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, June 18—Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s grassroots advocates were busy throughout the 2026 General Assembly session, weighing in on legislation affecting agriculture and the farmers who supply the […]

Year-to-date rainfall reaches 58-year average By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — Total rain for the month of May was 5.65 inches, or 1.49 inches above the 58-year May average of 4.16 inches. The last […]

Below average rainfall during April; year-to-date precipitation down 1.4 inches By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — April 2026 will go down as the warmest April in the past 58 years. The mean temperature for […]