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Mexican trade tariffs hurting Va. dairymen’s bottom line

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Every $1 of U.S. dairy products exported to Mexico generates $2.50 of economic activity in the U.S., according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council.



Virginia is losing dairy farms at an alarming rate

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The state’s dairy farms are leaving the industry at an alarming rate.



Patriotic picnic will cost less this year

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This year’s Fourth of July cookout will cost slightly less than last year, according to a survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.



Mid-Atlantic milking show will be part of 2018 State Fair

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The State Fair of Virginia has been chosen to host the American Milking Devon Mid-Atlantic Regional Show in conjunction with its Dairy Cattle Show Sept. 28-30.



VSU to hold Fish School, Quickbooks sessions

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Virginia State University’s Aquaculture Program will hold its annual Fish School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 9 and 10 at the university’s Randolph Farm Pavilion near Petersburg.



Cattleman ships from southwest Va. to southern China

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It’s a long trip from the mountains of Southwest Virginia to southern China, but it was a trip Smyth County cattleman Seth Umbarger was ready to take to help his family farm expand.



Celebratory week, beekeeper funding focuses on honeybee health

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June 18-24 has been set aside as National Pollinator Week, and Gov. Ralph Northam has declared it Virginia Pollinator Week as well.



Farmer teaches about agriculture, one chick at a time

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Farmer Chris Allen has hatched a plan to teach county students about chickens.



Farmers’ share of food dollar reaches historic low

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The American farmer’s share of the food dollar has reached historic lows.



State agriculture secretary meets with aquaculture producers

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As state legislators worked to reel in a viable state budget, Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry received industry updates from aquaculture professionals.



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