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Wheat tour reveals improved quality and yield potential

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Assessments of the state’s current wheat crop left participants in the second annual Virginia Wheat Tour optimistic last week.



Hardywood teams up with Va. farmers to produce seasonal beers

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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is committed to using local products in its beer.



Soybeans led Virginia’s Top 12 farm and forest exports in 2016

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Overseas demand for soybeans is strong, and the popular legume was the top Virginia farm and forest export in 2016.



Wheat buyers checking quality during mid-Atlantic tour

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Imagine touring a factory and inspecting the quality of the materials that will be used to build your next car. That’s similar to what millers, granary operators and traders will be doing May 31 in Virginia as part of the mid-Atlantic wheat tour.



Va. grain farmers enjoying near-perfect planting conditions

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Virginia grain growers have enjoyed almost perfect planting conditions so far this spring.



Serve some strawberry soup this spring

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May is when Virginia strawberries begin to ripen. And there is nothing sweeter than a refreshing strawberry soup.



Strawberry season could be stupendous if weather stays mild

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Strawberry growers prefer their weather mild and dry, and the forecast after this week’s heavy rains is looking positive for the upcoming season.



Agritourism plays important role in Virginia economy

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Agritourism plays an important role in the $70 billion annual economic contribution made by Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries.



Greenhouses and high tunnels allow farmers to get a jump on spring

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Farmers will have fresh, local summer produce available sooner than ever this spring, thanks to technology that can add several weeks to growing seasons.



Small Grains Field Day to be held in Amelia

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The annual Virginia Grain Producers Association Small Grains Field Day will take place May 18 at Featherstone Farm Seed, 13941 Genito Road in Amelia County.



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