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Produce growers to get extension on water standards

June 15, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its intention to extend the compliance dates for the agricultural water standards established by the Food Safety Modernization Act’s produce safety rule. The rule sets microbial quality standards for agricultural water, including irrigation water that comes into contact with produce.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Farm Practices, Legislative Issues, News

Number of dairy farmers using safety net program declines

June 15, 2017

The number of dairy farmers using the 2014 Farm Bill’s Dairy Margin Protection Program is the lowest it’s been since the program was introduced, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Economy, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News

Meals on the farm gaining in popularity

June 8, 2017

In an era when many Virginians have never visited a working farm, some farmers have begun hosting visitors. The Arbogast family in Rockingham County hosted a Breakfast on the Farm event May 27, and Richlands Dairy Farm will hold Dinner on the Dairy June 23 in Dinwiddie County.

Agriculture Business, Events, Farm Practices, Meetings and Events, News

Virginia Century Farm Program marks two decades

June 6, 2017

The Virginia Century Farm Program, which recognizes families who have owned and operated farms for more than 100 years, turns 20 this year.

Agriculture Business, News, Programs

Smaller-scale farmers can learn about innovations at VSU field day

June 6, 2017

At Virginia State University’s annual Agriculture Field Day on June 15, smaller-scale farmers can learn about some of the latest agricultural innovations.

Agriculture Business, Events, Meetings and Events, News

AFBF president gives proposed agriculture budget an ‘F’

May 25, 2017

The president of the country’s largest agricultural advocacy group said the proposed budget President Trump sent to Congress fails farmers, ranchers and the nation’s rural communities.

Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News

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

May 25, 2017

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

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Crops, News, Soybeans

Families can create memories with Virginia agritourism opportunities

May 24, 2017

Visitors to Virginia’s agritourism venues have said the experiences help them bond with family and friends, enjoy the outdoors and sometimes even experience something new. They also like to purchase local food, beer, cider or wine and other products.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, News

Politicians get on-the-farm lessons during ag tour

May 18, 2017

Lynchburg area politicians acquired some on-the-farm knowledge May 13 during a tour of three Bedford County farms, hosted by the Bedford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee.

Agriculture Business, Events, Legislative Issues, Meetings and Events, News

Farm leaders pleased with restoration of NASS funding

May 18, 2017

The deal Congress struck to keep the federal government funded through Sept. 30 restored funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News

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