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July 27, 2018 Merchandiser Minute

  July 27, 2018

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



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Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Economy
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Trump offers agriculture assistance package as temporary relief for farmers

  July 26, 2018
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A recently announced agricultural assistance package to help farmers caught in the crossfire of a tariff war is a welcome relief.


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Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Legislative Issues, News
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Virginia is losing dairy farms at an alarming rate

  July 26, 2018
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The state’s dairy farms are leaving the industry at an alarming rate.


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Animals and Livestock, Dairy, News
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Loudoun board takes steps to consider partial funding of conservation easements

  July 26, 2018
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Preserving Loudoun County’s rural areas is at the heart of a recent move by county supervisors.


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Agriculture Business, Conservation, Farm Practices, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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New videos give snapshot of ever-changing grain markets

  July 26, 2018
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The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Commodity Marketing Department has launched a new tool to assist farmers with frequent decisions they must make about grain market pricing.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, Economy, Grain, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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Conservation initiatives will continue with new farm bill

  July 19, 2018
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Farm bills provide crop insurance and nutritional assistance, but they also play a vital role in helping farmers conserve natural resources.


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Agriculture Business, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News
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Virginia Ag Expo highlights precision agriculture

  July 19, 2018
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The theme of this year’s Virginia Ag Expo on Aug. 2 is “Utilizing Precision Agriculture to Manage Challenges.”


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Agriculture Business, Crops, Events, Meetings and Events, News
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Some bike helmets protect heads better than others

  July 19, 2018
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Bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head injuries in cycling, but consumers have had little purchasing information until now.


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Insurance, News, Safety, Virginia Farm Bureau
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Media: Now is the time to shine! Submit your entry for VFBF’s Journalism Awards!

  July 19, 2018
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The 2018 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Journalism Awards program is accepting entries through Sept. 3.


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Awards and Contests, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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Consumers, farmers stand to benefit from 2018 Farm Bill

  July 12, 2018
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Progress on the upcoming farm bill is critical to both farmers and food assistance program participants.


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Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News
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