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Politicians get on-the-farm lessons during ag tour

  May 18, 2017
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Lynchburg area politicians acquired some on-the-farm knowledge May 13 during a tour of three Bedford County farms, hosted by the Bedford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee.


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Agriculture Business, Events, Legislative Issues, Meetings and Events, News
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Farm leaders pleased with restoration of NASS funding

  May 18, 2017
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The deal Congress struck to keep the federal government funded through Sept. 30 restored funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. 


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Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News
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Shoppers will save money this summer on burgers and steaks

  May 18, 2017
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Just as grilling season gets underway, consumers can expect to pay less for burgers and steaks for their cookouts.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Beef, Economy, News
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Agriculture receives $95 million budget deal

  May 11, 2017
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The omnibus bill Congress passed last week to fund the government through Sept. 30 restored $95 million to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business and Cooperative Service.


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Agriculture Business, Grants, Legislative Issues, News, Programs
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Wheat buyers checking quality during mid-Atlantic tour

  May 11, 2017
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Imagine touring a factory and inspecting the quality of the materials that will be used to build your next car. That’s similar to what millers, granary operators and traders will be doing May 31 in Virginia as part of the mid-Atlantic wheat tour.


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Crops, Events, Grain, Meetings and Events, News
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Sell-by date confusion to be cleared up soon

  May 11, 2017
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Many Americans have no idea what “sell by” labels actually mean. So after 40 years of letting consumers guess, the grocery industry has made a move to clear up the confusion.


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Food and Drink, Food Safety, News
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Cook meat to proper temperatures to prevent foodborne illness

  May 11, 2017
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As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the use of grills. Whenever you’re grilling—outdoors or inside—it’s critical to cook meat to the proper temperature.


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Food and Drink, Food Safety, News
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Farm leaders pleased with confirmation of Perdue as agriculture secretary

  May 5, 2017
Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue was confirmed as the 31st secretary of agriculture, and leaders of the nation’s and state’s largest agricultural organizations are pleased with that pick.


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Agriculture Business, Leadership, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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Virginia farmers join forces to help wildfire victims

  May 4, 2017
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Members of more than 40 county Farm Bureaus in Virginia have donated nearly $44,000 to assist fellow farmers affected by destructive wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado.


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Agriculture Business, News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Young Farmers
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Va. grain farmers enjoying near-perfect planting conditions

  May 4, 2017
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Virginia grain growers have enjoyed almost perfect planting conditions so far this spring.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Soybeans
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