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Virginia turkey production is up this year

  November 15, 2018
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The number of turkeys raised in Virginia is expected to total 17 million this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s up from 16,800 last year, carving out a plentiful market of local birds available for the holiday table.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, News, Poultry
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New insurance product to provide some relief to dairy farmers

  November 2, 2018
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A new insurance product created to provide some relief to dairy farmers is on sale now.


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Animals and Livestock, Dairy, News
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Farm Bureau, other farm groups petition DOT for hauling flexibility

  October 18, 2018
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On Oct. 15 the American Farm Bureau Federation and other organizations representing haulers of livestock, bees and fish submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting flexibility on hours of service requirements.


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Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture, Bees, Honey, News
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Veterinary college gives boost to Southwest Virginia farmers

  October 18, 2018
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Local farmers were among visitors during a Sept. 21 tour of Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine campus. They likely saw where their next livestock vets are training.


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Animals and Livestock, Livestock, News
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Canines can compete for top farm dog of the year

  October 11, 2018
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Virginia farmers are invited to enter their four-legged farmhands in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest.


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Animals and Livestock, Awards and Contests, News
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This month, celebrate a meat for all seasons

  October 3, 2018
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October is National Pork Month, but there’s a pork recipe that’s perfect for any time of the year. There’s also room for pork in a balanced diet; eight pork cuts meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s guidelines for “lean.”


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Animals and Livestock, Pork
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‘Buy cow milk, not nut juices’ to help dairy farmers

  September 20, 2018
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Consumers can help bolster Virginia’s declining dairy industry by purchasing local milk and milk products.


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Animals and Livestock, Dairy, News
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Horse farm owners invited to enroll in conservation short course

  September 13, 2018
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Virginia horse farm owners have an opportunity to take part in a one-day course on conservation practices that can benefit their farming operations and local water quality.


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Animals and Livestock, Equine, Meetings and Events, News
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Group seeks common ground for future growth of aquaculture industry

  September 7, 2018
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An Aquaculture Work Group has been formed to develop ways to promote sustainable growth of Virginia’s clam and oyster aquaculture industries.


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Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture, News
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New insurance service should help dairy farmers

  August 30, 2018
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Virginia’s dairy farmers are in a world of hurt, but a new Dairy Revenue Protection insurance policy will provide some measure of relief.


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Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Insurance, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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