Agriculture

Planting season is in full swing in Virginia, and a summer of farming activities is right around the corner.

Ask logger Meade Stull if he has a chainsaw story, and he pulls off his hat. A scar spanning his hairline says it all.

The Asian longhorned tick, slightly larger than a poppyseed, can carry a rare pathogen that has been identified in cattle in multiple Virginia counties.

Milk is chock-full of necessary vitamins, and having plenty of milk options available during school meals helps ensure students receive essential nutrients.

Emu oil—rich in omega fatty acids and renowned for its moisturizing abilities—has found a lucrative niche with cosmetic companies and consumers.

It’s spring planting season, and that means drivers need to be watchful on rural roadways as farmers move their equipment from field to field.

While the number of women counted as principal farm operators has increased across the U.S., so has their exposure to unique risks associated with agricultural work that can impact fertility, pregnancy and infant health.

With National Ag Week approaching March 20-26, read about Virginia farm families whose farmland has been passed down through multiple generations.

Consumers will soon see new symbols and QR codes identifying genetically modified and bioengineered foods as the U.S. Department of Agriculture implements new labeling rules.

Farmers and rural residents are starting to feel more comfortable opening up about their mental health struggles and seeking help for them.