Agriculture

~ Provided by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, July 23 — New legislation establishes penalties for invasive plants sold in Virginia. Retailers, landscapers and contractors who fail to provide written notification to property owners […]

~ Provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation WASHINGTON, July 16 —Virginia farmers in 59 counties and other contiguous areas are eligible for emergency loans due to recent natural disasters including drought, freeze and frost. The […]

~ 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 […]