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International offices, trade missions lead to increased agricultural exports

March 9, 2017

Virginia’s proactive approach to international trade has landed the state $4.5 million in new export sales of soybean products to Southeast Asian markets.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, News

NAFTA trading partners recount gains since 1994

March 9, 2017

Agriculture officials from the Canadian and Mexican embassies detailed benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement for their countries’ respective industries at the ninth annual Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, News

Small farm decline may be due to a paperwork problem

March 9, 2017

Virginia lost 300 small-scale farms last year, according to an annual survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The amount of farmland remained static at 8.1 million acres, and the total number of farms declined by only 200, to 44,800.

Agriculture Business, News

Virginia’s and nation’s largest industry will be celebrated March 19-25

March 2, 2017

Virginia agriculture will be celebrated during National Ag Week, March 19-25. National Ag Day is March 21.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs

Transfer of CRP land to next generation of farmers is now easier

February 23, 2017

On Jan. 9 the U.S. Department of Agriculture began allowing farmers and ranchers to terminate their Conservation Reserve Program contracts early in order to transfer property to the next generation.

Agriculture Business, Conservation, Farm Practices, News

Virginia Tech Agricultural Technology Program to hold open house

February 23, 2017

Virginia Tech’s Agricultural Technology Program will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 18 at the university’s Litton Reaves Hall.

Agriculture Business, Meetings and Events, News, Programs

Farm Bureau: New data points to need for immigration reform

February 23, 2017

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation leaders say new data emphasizes the contributions of immigrants to Virginia agriculture and the need for immigration reform.

Agriculture Business, Economy, Farm Practices, News

Organic food producers, handlers eligible for certification cost share reimbursements

February 16, 2017

Starting March 20, organic food producers and handlers will be able to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic transitional certification, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Agriculture Business, Farm Practices, News

Annual agricultural trade conference will showcase successes, challenges

February 9, 2017

The ninth annual Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade is set for March 6-7 in Richmond, and agricultural leaders are calling it a timely opportunity to highlight the value of farm and forest exports to the state and national economies.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, News

Economist: Farms have changed significantly over past three decades

January 19, 2017

Farm income is down, according to Dr. Bob Young, chief economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation. Young spoke at the organization’s Jan. 8-11 annual convention.

Agriculture Business, Economy, News

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