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Shoppers will save money this summer on burgers and steaks

  May 18, 2017
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Just as grilling season gets underway, consumers can expect to pay less for burgers and steaks for their cookouts.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Beef, Economy, News
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Agriculture receives $95 million budget deal

  May 11, 2017
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The omnibus bill Congress passed last week to fund the government through Sept. 30 restored $95 million to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business and Cooperative Service.


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Agriculture Business, Grants, Legislative Issues, News, Programs
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Farm leaders pleased with confirmation of Perdue as agriculture secretary

  May 5, 2017
Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue was confirmed as the 31st secretary of agriculture, and leaders of the nation’s and state’s largest agricultural organizations are pleased with that pick.


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Agriculture Business, Leadership, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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Virginia farmers join forces to help wildfire victims

  May 4, 2017
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Members of more than 40 county Farm Bureaus in Virginia have donated nearly $44,000 to assist fellow farmers affected by destructive wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado.


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Agriculture Business, News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Young Farmers
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Va. grain farmers enjoying near-perfect planting conditions

  May 4, 2017
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Virginia grain growers have enjoyed almost perfect planting conditions so far this spring.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Soybeans
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Farmers can ensure they are counted in 2017 census

  May 4, 2017
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New farmers and producers who did not receive a 2012 Census of Agriculture survey still have time to ensure they are counted in the next census.


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Agriculture Business, News
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Agritourism plays important role in Virginia economy

  April 27, 2017
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Agritourism plays an important role in the $70 billion annual economic contribution made by Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries.


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Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Crops, News, Wine Grapes
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Consumers, farmers reap rewards from CSAs

  April 20, 2017
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To ensure a consistent supply of seasonal local produce from spring through fall, it’s not too late to sign up for a community-supported agriculture, or CSA, subscription.


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Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News
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Canadian milk pricing strategy shuts out U.S. dairy farmers

  April 20, 2017
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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.


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Agriculture Business, Dairy, Economy, News
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Consumers paying less this spring for a dozen foods

  April 13, 2017
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Americans will be able to eat several meals less expensively this spring than in previous years.


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Agriculture Business, Economy, Food and Drink, News
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