Agriculture

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, Aug. 27—A federal plan to allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef into the U.S. market is drawing concern from farm leaders who say […]

All Virginia counties have received a USDA Drought Disaster Designation which enables farmers in these counties to apply for emergency assistance ~ Press release issued by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services RICHMOND, Aug. […]

Year-to-date rainfall below average By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — The total rainfall for the month of July was 3.15 inches, or 1.03 inches below the July average of 4.18 inches. The calendar year-to-date […]

~ 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 […]