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Agricultural group releases first-ever sustainability report

June 15, 2017

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance has released the agriculture industry’s first-ever sustainability report, which highlights examples of sustainable practices on farms and ranches across the nation.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Farm Practices, Livestock, News

Produce growers to get extension on water standards

June 15, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its intention to extend the compliance dates for the agricultural water standards established by the Food Safety Modernization Act’s produce safety rule. The rule sets microbial quality standards for agricultural water, including irrigation water that comes into contact with produce.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Farm Practices, Legislative Issues, News

Meals on the farm gaining in popularity

June 8, 2017

In an era when many Virginians have never visited a working farm, some farmers have begun hosting visitors. The Arbogast family in Rockingham County hosted a Breakfast on the Farm event May 27, and Richlands Dairy Farm will hold Dinner on the Dairy June 23 in Dinwiddie County.

Agriculture Business, Events, Farm Practices, Meetings and Events, News

Bay celebration to showcase farm conservation efforts

June 8, 2017

Virginia farmers will be part of a June 10 celebration marking Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week.

Chesapeake Bay, Conservation, Events, Farm Practices, News

Americans agree across party lines when rating sustainability of farms

March 30, 2017

Some common ground: Democrats and Republicans agree that agriculture is a sustainable industry, and both believe sustainability incentives should be used instead of government regulation of farms.

Agriculture Business, Farm Bill, Farm Practices, Legislative Issues, News

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

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

Farm group working to find funding for environmental practices

February 2, 2017

If it hadn’t been for state cost-share money, Ronnie Nuckols said, he wouldn’t have been able to install 14 fences to keep his cattle out of streams.

Animals and Livestock, Conservation, Farm Practices, Livestock, News

US farmers: GMO crops help reduce inputs, enhance conservation

January 19, 2017

A majority of U.S. farmers and ranchers surveyed recently indicate biotechnology and genetically modified crops play an important role in farming more efficiently, according to findings released Dec. 15, 2016, by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance and National Corn Growers Association.

Conservation, Corn, Crops, Farm Practices, News

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