Agriculture

Wythe County is highlighted in May’s Real Virginia weekly television program, produced by Virginia Farm Bureau.

A rapid deterioration of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship is causing alarm within the U.S. agricultural sector, and industry groups are voicing concerns.

While farmers are hard at work putting food on our tables, they’re also helping fill the bowls of our furry companions.

As the number of minority farmers continues to increase across the U.S., Virginia offers a glimpse of the varied populations present on American farms.

Grain bins that store loose, dry bulk material like corn can enhance profitability on farms, but they pose a grave danger to farmworkers who access them.

A formal succession plan for family land ownership can secure and sustain prosperity for future generations. This reality has enhanced opportunities for some Virginia farm families, but has hurt others.

Virginia farmers are challenging fast fashion trends by producing sustainable goods from sheep wool and alpaca fleece.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture once again revealed nearly 99% of foods tested in its Pesticide Data Program have pesticide residues that fall well below accepted tolerance levels.

To help encourage worker safety on farms, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation will highlight agricultural safety and rural health issues during Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, Feb. 28 through March 6.

Colorful photographs of fresh-grown vegetables, herbs and flowers remind gardeners that the sights and smells of spring are right around the corner.