Agriculture

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation MOSELEY — Sunflowers might not be a major commodity in Virginia, but many farmers are expanding into the blooming business as they diversify their operations. When […]

By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 18 — It’s been more than seven decades since Bobby Mims climbed on a tractor and cleared wheat from the fields along Collins Avenue to make way for the Page […]

By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 9 — With below average rainfall over the last six months, the Virginia Cooperative Extension estimates that Page County farmers have suffered more than $4.8 million in late summer hay […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation LURAY, July 28-30 — Four young adults representing the future of agriculture earned statewide accolades at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Summer Expo July 28-30 in […]

By Randy Arrington SPRINGFIELD, July 6 — Each Thursday evening this summer, just after 6:30 p.m., the chores are divided up. Some water the plants, some dig in the dirt, and some work on the […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation Fiscal year 2024 has good news for Virginia’s farmers — and water quality. Robust funding for agricultural cost-share — plus program changes that streamline […]