February 25, 2021PesticideS ... Pesticide residue in foods remains well below EPA tolerances Each year USDA collects data on variety of domestic, mported foods READ MORE
February 25, 2021redistricting ... Ag leaders anticipate redistricting commission’s impact on rural Virginia Soon will be tasked with redrawing the state’s political maps READ MORE
February 21, 2021grain ... Grain growers urged to watch for rapid price changes Dr. David Kohl, Virginia Tech professor emeritus spoke at virtual 2021 Virginia Grain and Soybean Annual Conference READ MORE
February 21, 2021Ag Safety Week ... Farm Bureau initiative focuses on ag safety, mental health awareness Annual observation is organized by American Farm Bureau Federation READ MORE
February 11, 2021aquaculture ... Grant aims to accelerate sustainable aquaculture farming in Virginia $750,000 grant to research technologies into shellfish aquaculture READ MORE
February 11, 2021quarantine ... Spotted lanternfly quarantine area expanded as pest spreads VDACS will expand the quarantine in mid-March to include Clarke and Warren counties. READ MORE
February 11, 2021tariffs ... Farm Bureau urges resolution of EU trade dispute EU recently announced it would impose a 25% tariff on several farm commodities READ MORE
February 4, 2021farmland ... Farmers back budget proposal for increased Agency 229 funding Acreage in Va. dropped 50% from 1949 to 2016, according to Va. Tech study READ MORE
February 4, 2021new hires ... Biden taps Va.’s Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, heads Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services READ MORE
January 28, 2021beef cattle ... Experts predict a bright outlook for Va. beef cattle market this year Panelists also advised farmers interested in changing or diversifying to start small READ MORE