Agriculture

This year’s State Fair of Virginia Giant Watermelon blue ribbon was more than just another win for Davis Wells of Hanover County—it was another laugh from an 11-year-old rivalry with a dear friend.

The State Fair of Virginia is the temporary parking spot for a state-of-the-art agricultural classroom that delights and informs curious minds.

Surry County farmer Breyon Pierce is taking his place among the superheroes he always idolized in DC and Marvel comics.

Crashes involving passenger vehicles and agricultural equipment occur year-round, but data suggests these incidents increase in October between noon and 6 p.m.

Many of Virginia’s corn producers are grappling with dismal harvests after the summer drought and tumultuous growing season.

Farm economists are painting a grim picture for American agriculture following release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2024 farm income forecast. 

September’s kickoff of football season coincides with the celebration of America’s favorite game day protein.

For the first time in history, the national average price for fresh beef moved above $8 per pound. Despite record prices and demand at the grocery store, cattle farmers still are vulnerable to market forces.

“Where Homegrown Happens” is more than a theme for 2024’s State Fair of Virginia. It’s also a calling. 

It’s now peak apple season in Virginia, and consumers can start enjoying a sweet selection of locally grown options following an abnormally dry summer.