Agriculture

Counties in the lower Tidewater consistently make up the hottest region in Virginia on average, according to 100-plus years of temperature data amassed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 

As the 118th Congress prepares to debate the 2023 Farm Bill in September, lawmakers and farmers met to discuss priorities most important to Virginia’s agricultural producers. 

A new aquaponics facility will fuse philanthropic spirit with innovation when it opens its doors this fall.

Whether you’re blowing yard debris from walkways or driving a tractor through a field, noisy equipment can exacerbate hearing loss.
 

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation has joined a national campaign highlighting the necessity of the federal farm bill’s reauthorization—a message with heightened urgency as the expiration date approaches.

National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 6-12, just in time for peak-season produce like berries, peaches, peppers, sweet corn and tomatoes.

Virginia has a state bird, insect, tree, and even a state bat. And now, thanks to an Accomack County 4-H teen, the commonwealth has an official state pony—the Chincoteague pony.

A recent study compared the hydration from several different drinks, and found that beverages with a little bit of sugar, fat or protein—like milk—do a good job of keeping us hydrated longer.

July means sweet corn harvest has arrived, and some Virginia farmers are predicting a successful season.  

As July heats up, the national Irrigation Association is reminding communities to water efficiently this drought season.