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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.

Virginia orchid growers dig into a thriving market

January 31, 2019

Move over poinsettias, because orchids are now the top-selling potted flower in the U.S. That shift opens the door for Virginia nurseries and greenhouses to branch out in the $288 million orchid industry.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Horticulture, News

Farm Bureau on industrial hemp: ‘Comeback crop’ will benefit farmers

January 24, 2019

An expert panel outlined the politics, agronomics and economics of industrial hemp Jan. 13 at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th annual convention. Federally outlawed for more than 50 years, industrial hemp is making a comeback.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Hemp, News

2018 wet weather continues to impact farm fields

January 10, 2019

It may be a new year, but Virginia farmers are still feeling the effects of last year’s wet weather.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News

Relieve boxwoods of winter’s wear and tear

December 19, 2018

Boxwood trees are great foundation plants and also can be used for privacy screening, but they are susceptible to winter storm damage, said horticulturalist Mark Viette.

Crops, Gardening, Horticulture

Benefit-rich broccoli is for more than just steaming

December 17, 2018

You can boil, puree, steam or stir-fry it, because broccoli is both beneficial and versatile.

Broccoli, Crops, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness

Fruited Irish Oatmeal

December 17, 2018

This hearty winter breakfast has whole grains from the oats, lots of vitamins and antioxidants from the fruits and good fat from the nuts. It's not only healthy. It's tasty, too!

Crops, Food and Drink, Grain, Health and Wellness, Recipes

Soggy fields have led to ongoing harvest in 2018

December 13, 2018

Most Virginia row crops typically are harvested by Thanksgiving, but a record rainy spring and summer has led to one of the longest harvest seasons in recent memory.

Agriculture Business, Corn, Crops, News, Soybeans

Forests have huge impact on Virginia agriculture

December 4, 2018

Virginia forests provided $21 billion to the state’s economy in 2017. More than 62 percent of the commonwealth qualifies as forestland, according to the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Economy, Forestry, News

Va. soybean growers hopeful despite sinking sales

November 27, 2018

Soybeans have been Virginia’s top agricultural export for the past couple of years. Odds are they won’t be anymore.

Crops, News, Soybeans

Chestnut trees make a comeback in Virginia

November 27, 2018

Fresh chestnuts are once again available in Virginia, benefitting cooks who go nuts over using local ingredients in holiday dishes.

Crops, News

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