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Farmers can complete 2017 census online through July

  June 21, 2018
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Farmers who have yet to complete their 2017 Census of Agriculture questionnaire may still do so online through the end of July.


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Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News
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Cattleman ships from southwest Va. to southern China

  June 14, 2018
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It’s a long trip from the mountains of Southwest Virginia to southern China, but it was a trip Smyth County cattleman Seth Umbarger was ready to take to help his family farm expand.


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Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Animals and Livestock, Beef, News
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Farm Bureau supports science-based labeling bill

  June 14, 2018
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The nation’s largest agricultural organization has voiced support for legislation that would require science-based consumer product labeling.


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Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, News
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Soggy fields causing problems for some Va. farmers

  June 7, 2018
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Virginia farmers are typically worried about lack of rainfall but after constant showers the last two weeks of May, many growers are hoping the tap is soon turned off.


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Agriculture Business, News
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Monticello’s agrarian roots still growing today

  May 30, 2018
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Monticello—lush lawns, stately columns and abundant agriculture. That’s right, former President Thomas Jefferson’s home was once an agrarian mecca and continues that tradition today.


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Agriculture Business, Agritourism, News
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Heavy rains a mixed blessing for Virginia farmers

  May 30, 2018
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Frequent, heavy storms between May 14 and May 20 delayed fieldwork on Virginia farms and had some impact on recently planted corn and soybeans and nearly mature small grains.


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Agriculture Business, Barley, Corn, Cotton, Crops, Grain, News, Peanuts, Soybeans
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Keep hope alive: farmers optimistic about farm bill

  May 30, 2018
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Farmers are disappointed in the House’s defeat of the 2018 Farm Bill, but are optimistic that there will be a farm bill before the end of the year.


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Agriculture Business, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News
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Virginia blueberry bushes loaded with fruit this year

  May 30, 2018
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At Swift Creek Berry Farm and Greenhouse in Chesterfield County, one of many pick-your-own operations across Virginia, the bushes are loaded with ripening blueberries.


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Agriculture Business, Berries, Crops, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News
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Virginia winter wheat production forecast to be up 23 percent

  May 17, 2018
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Virginia farmers expect to harvest 11.7 million bushels of winter wheat during 2018, 23 percent more than a year ago, according to a recent yield survey.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Wheat
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Wheat buyers, others will check out this year’s crop during tour

  May 17, 2018
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Millers, granary operators and traders will be inspecting the quality of Virginia-grown wheat May 30 and 31 as part of the annual mid-Atlantic wheat tour.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Wheat
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