Agriculture
Farmers urged to safely dispose of pesticides
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering seven sites across the state to bring unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides for disposal.
Pick a perfect peach this summer
Despite a rocky start to the season, Virginia’s peach growers are harvesting one of summer’s sweetest fruits.
Streamlined pathway needed to fill licensed agriculture instructors
With barriers in navigating the complex, education certification requirements, it’s difficult to retain capable agriculture instructors.
Virginia crop farmers affected by drought are eligible for assistance
Virginia crop farmers are among those who are eligible for up to $16 billion in assistance.
Virginia grant program accepting applications from large animal veterinarians
A new grant program aims to remedy critical shortages in large animal veterinary care across Virginia.
Farmers keep livestock cool during blistering summer temps
Across Virginia, livestock producers work to ensure their animals beat the heat.
Record-level funding allocated for conservation practices, in fourth consecutive year of increases
A $16 million increase to the fully funded Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share program is a welcome budgetary consideration among farmers and conservationists alike.
Seasonal strategies sustain superstar status of Virginia sweet corn
Among Virginia’s superstar commodities, sweet corn’s brief performance is deserving of its own series spinoff.
Sinking prices cut into commonwealth’s cotton acreage
When Virginia cotton growers faced grim market forecasts and heavy rainfall this planting season, many hedged their bets on more promising crops.
National Farm Dog of the Year deadline is quickly approaching
Time is running out to showcase your outstanding canine’s farm contributions.
