Agriculture

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND — The average price for a 10-person Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $80.48, down from $81.07 last year and $91.30 two years ago. According to […]

Average temperatures, average rainfall recorded in October By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — Total rain for the month of October was 3.25 inches, or 0.12 inch above the October average of 3.13 inches. The […]

Some soybean farmers think high-tariff pains won’t hurt over long term  By Drew Thompson, VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Oct. 24 — The number of soybean exports from the U.S. to China hit zero in […]

~ Press release provided by Page County Extension Office STANLEY — The Page County Extension Office will offer a Beef Quality Assurance Certification class on Saturday, Nov. 15. During this class participants will learn about […]

Year-to-date rainfall still nearly 4 inches above average By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — September was the driest month so far in 2025. Rainfall for the month was 1.53 inches, or 2.57 inches below […]

~ Press release provided by Page County Extension Office Page County 4-H opens enrollment for the new 4-H year beginning Oct. 1. To enroll in a 4-H club for 2025-2026 youth must be age 9 […]