Agriculture

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, May 2 — The sales of Virginia agricultural products remain robust despite a general drop in farm numbers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2022 […]

Solar eclipse drops temperature almost four degrees on April 8 By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — In a continuing warming trend, temperatures for the month of April were above average. The mean temperature for […]

~ Press release provided by Page County Cooperative Extension Office STANLEY — Get ready for canning season by having your dial pressure canner gauge tested. It is recommended that dial gauges should be tested yearly […]

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, April 11 — The steep decline in U.S. farmland is raising an alarm among farmers and agricultural organizations. According to the recent 2022 U.S. Census […]

While 2023 was dry, 2024 starting off wet By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — Total rainfall for the month was 3.29 inches, or 0.29 inches above the March average of 3 inches. The year-to-date […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia Veterinary Medical Association RICHMOND, March 11 — The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) has announced Dr. Nathaniel C. Burke as the 2024-2025 President. Dr. Burke was voted into office […]