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Merchandiser Minute August 17, 2018

An update on current market trends and news from Robert Harper of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Grain Division




Botetourt student is named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist

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Claire E. Seibel of Botetourt County was named this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist. She was recognized Aug. 3 at the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Richmond.



Lee County Extension agent wins Excellence in Agriculture Award

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Amy G. Fannon of Pennington Gap is this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award winner. She was recognized Aug. 3 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Richmond.



August 10, 2018 Merchandiser Minute

An update on current market trends and news from Robert Harper of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Grain Division




Va. soybean farmers hurt by Chinese trade tariffs

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China is the No. 1 export destination for $691 million of Virginia’s agricultural exports, so China’s retaliation for recently imposed U.S. tariffs is hurting the state’s farmers.



Lee County agent, Botetourt student honored at Young Farmers event

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Two young adults committed to agriculture were recognized Aug. 3 during the 2018 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Summer Expo.



Wet summer a washout for some, helpful to others

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It’s been a much wetter summer than usual for many Virginia farmers, but not a record rainfall year.



Don’t let heat stress get you down

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Heat stress won’t just slow you down—it also can be deadly.



August 3, 2018 Merchandiser Minute

An update on current market trends and news from Robert Harper of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Grain Division



FDA to examine food labels that influence consumer decisions

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Consumers often make food purchases based on labels, which can affect their health.



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