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Virginia Farm Bureau News & Features is your place for news and information from around Virginia. From gardening tips and recipes to politics and events, stay up to date with what matters to Virginians.

Despite setbacks, small grains play important role on state’s farms

January 5, 2017

Virginia barley and winter wheat harvests have been on a downward trend for several years, and 2016 was an especially disappointing one for growers.

Agriculture Business, Barley, Crops, Economy, Grain, News, Wheat

Hops conference planned for growers, brewers

January 5, 2017

The South Atlantic Hops Conference for hops growers, brewers and others with an interest in the hops industry will be held March 24 and 25 at the Crown Plaza Resort in Ashville, N.C.

Conferences, Crops, Hops, Meetings and Events, News

Extra attention helps cut flowers stay vibrant longer

December 30, 2016

Cut flowers can brighten up your day—and your home. If you received fresh flowers this holiday season and want to keep them fresher longer, a little extra attention can go a long way.

Crops, Gardening, Horticulture, News

State shares guidelines for new food crop donation tax credit

December 22, 2016

On Dec. 16 the Virginia Department of Taxation published final guidelines on its website for the Food Crop Donation Tax Credit, established by state legislation earlier this year.

Crops, Food and Drink, Legislative Issues, News

Peanut brittle is a sweet Southern holiday favorite

December 7, 2016

Southerners like their homemade sweets. During the holidays, what better gift to give than a tasty treat made with Virginia peanuts?

Crops, Peanuts, Recipes

Corn, soybean producers cautiously optimistic about harvest

December 1, 2016

Despite a dry August and drenching rains from a hurricane, Virginia corn growers are expecting a good crop this year, part of a possible record corn crop nationwide.

Corn, Crops, News

Virginia launches program to honor longtime family forests

December 1, 2016

Virginia has launched the nation’s first Century Forest Program designed to honor and recognize families who have owned working forestlands for more than 100 years.

Crops, Forestry, News, Programs

Wheat, barley production down 33%, lowest since 2010

December 1, 2016

A cold, wet spring had a chilling effect on Virginia’s wheat and barley crops.

Agriculture Business, Barley, Crops, News, Wheat

Changing populations mean opportunities for farmers

December 1, 2016

As immigrants from Asia, Latin countries and the Middle East continue to join Virginia’s population, opportunities are growing for farmers willing to raise new crops.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News

Tobacco, broilers, milk are Virginia’s leading organic products

December 1, 2016

Tobacco is the leading organic product in Virginia, the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced Sept. 16, citing survey findings of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Crops, News, Tobacco

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