Agriculture

A torrent of wet weather has lifted drought advisories in several Virginia localities—and saturated some farmers’ fields. 

As Virginia farmers advocate for their livelihoods on the grassroots level, interactions with national farm leaders and economists impart perspectives that bring the big picture into focus.

In an industry that already contends with slim margins, volatile commodity prices and high input costs, the thought of losing out on a child’s college financial aid is a bitter pill to swallow.

VA Cattle, a new app launched by the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association, offers the state’s cattle farmers a ready source of valuable industry information.  

With a 40% turnover of seats in the General Assembly, leaders within Virginia Farm Bureau Federation are embracing new opportunities to brief lawmakers on agricultural policy priorities at the organization’s annual Legislative Day, Jan. 29 at the Virginia Capitol.

The good news is: There’s enough capacity statewide to process the 14,000 head of beef cattle finished in Virginia annually. 

A savvy GPS to map the way is an invaluable tool for modern motorists, but it can be a nuisance for landowners when drivers make a wrong turn down a private road.

The new year brings a list of resolutions—along with the wear and tear of last year’s travels. Virginia Farm Bureau members can get a jump on this year’s plans with access to a wide variety of savings for cars, trucks and equipment through the VFB Products Warehouse.