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Farming group says GMO movie may help change minds

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The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance believes the documentary Food Evolution may go a long way toward changing people’s minds about genetically modified organisms in agriculture.



NAFTA exports are rising; so are ag community’s concerns

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As talk of revisions to the North American Free Trade Agreement continue, concern from the U.S. agricultural community over a potential NAFTA withdrawal has intensified.



Homemade eggnog—season’s sipping, sans Salmonella

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While commercially made eggnog is available as early as mid-October, some families still prefer to celebrate the season with a homemade version.



Marketers beefing up holiday ads featuring red meat

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The National Cattleman’s Beef Association has released new ads for the holidays that encourage consumers to make beef the star of family meals.



Poinsettia plants can brighten up any space

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Trees and flowers may be dormant during the cold winter months, but colorful plants like poinsettias can brighten up any space in your home.



It’s time for Virginia farmers to be counted

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Virginia farmers have a special project awaiting them over the holidays. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has begun mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture form to nearly 45,000 Virginia producers.



U.S. egg production recovers, prices returning to normal

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Two years after one of the nation’s worst high-pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks decimated laying flocks, U.S. egg production has recovered, and prices seem to be returning to normal.



Gifts of flowering bulbs can brighten the holidays

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Holiday shopping for flower lovers is a snap with a gift of potted bulbs.



Young Farmers to compete for national honors, prizes in January

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Winners of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture Award will compete on the national level at the 2018 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.



When it comes to cutting your own Christmas tree, pickiness pays

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There are thousands of Christmas tree growers in Virginia, with more than 7 million trees growing in the state.
With that many trees, how do you ensure you’re getting the best quality?



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