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U.S. farmers briefed on obstacles and opportunities in livestock markets
Demand and prices for beef and most poultry products are strong, but many challenges are creating uncertainty for both livestock producers and consumers.
Virginia Beach teacher named Virginia AITC Teacher of the Year
Christy Flanagan, a kindergarten teacher at Salem Elementary School in Virginia Beach, has been named the Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom 2025 Teacher of the Year.
Virginia farmers share policy priorities with lawmakers
Over 100 farm leaders shared their perspectives on seven key agriculture issues in one busy morning at Virginia’s General Assembly on Feb. 3.
Hybrid fire ants concerning landowners, agricultural communities
Farmers and landowners are contending with a new pest—the invasive hybrid fire ant that’s marching into fields and pastures in Southwest Virginia.
Protect yourself and your car during winter-weather driving
Extra caution is encouraged when driving in the winter months
Augusta County farmer wins national Young Farmers award
Morgan Slaven of Augusta County captured second place in the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award competition.
Backyard chicken enthusiasts, hunters can help prevent avian flu
While HPAI virus strains are extremely infectious and often fatal to domestic poultry, backyard chicken hobbyists and wildfowl hunters can help prevent virus transmission.
Century Forests: Celebrating Virginia’s forestry heritage
Tucked among Virginia’s 16 million acres of forestland are families’ rich stories of stewardship and dedication to the land.
Essex County farmer receives five-year service award
Essex County cattle and grain producer J. Barry Bates was recognized Jan. 22 for five years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
Agrivoltaics in Virginia: Promises and pitfalls
As an emerging industry, agrivoltaics projects present complex regulatory, environmental and societal challenges.
