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Patriotic picnic will cost less this year

June 28, 2018

This year’s Fourth of July cookout will cost slightly less than last year, according to a survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, Food and Drink, Livestock, News, Poultry

Farmers and food banks reaping rewards from tax credit

May 10, 2018

Virginia farmers and food banks alike are reaping the benefits of the Food Crops Donation Tax Credit, which makes fresh, nutritious food available to residents served by seven regional food banks.

Agriculture Business, Economy, Legislative Issues, News

Farmers’ share of food dollar reaches historic low

April 26, 2018

The American farmer’s share of the food dollar has reached historic lows.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Crops, Economy, News

Despite slight increase, Virginians’ Thanksgiving meal still a bargain

November 16, 2017

Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for about $5.06 per person this year, according to an informal price survey conducted by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, News, Poultry

Rising farm income should benefit Va. farmers

September 14, 2017

U.S. farm profits are expected to increase in 2017 following three years of decline, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If projections hold true, Virginia farmers stand to benefit.

Agriculture Business, Economy, News

Crop report stirs up grain market speculation

August 18, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent monthly crop production report stirred up the grain markets.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Economy, Grain, News

McAuliffe announces agriculture’s and forestry’s economic impact has increased by $21 billion

July 20, 2017

Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced July 18 that a new comprehensive study shows Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries contribute $91 billion annually to the commonwealth’s economy. That represents a 30 percent increase over results of a 2013 study that found a $70 billion annual economic impact.

Agriculture Business, Economy, Forestry, 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

Shoppers will save money this summer on burgers and steaks

May 18, 2017

Just as grilling season gets underway, consumers can expect to pay less for burgers and steaks for their cookouts.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Beef, Economy, News

Canadian milk pricing strategy shuts out U.S. dairy farmers

April 20, 2017

In 2016, U.S. dairy farmers saw the value of milk fall to its lowest level since the recession. Now they’re facing the additional challenge of Canada’s national ingredients strategy.

Agriculture Business, Dairy, Economy, News

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