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Virginia wheat growers have new marketing option

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Virginia wheat growers pride themselves on raising a top-quality crop, and now they have a new buyer.



Tobacco growers consider implications of FDA nicotine proposal

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As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration takes public comment on a proposed nicotine standard for combustible tobacco products, Virginia tobacco growers are considering the future of their industry.



Bill allows farmers to tap into industrial hemp market

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The American Farm Bureau Federation is backing a measure that would allow U.S farmers to tap into the hemp market—a potentially sizeable market for ingredients derived from industrial hemp.



Wartime gardens helped cultivate food victories; home gardens are still popular today

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While U.S. troops fought World Wars I and II overseas, Americans planted “victory gardens” at home to contribute to the war effort.



Your membership helps school gardens grow!

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School gardens can provide a treasure trove of learning experiences for children, and there are several ways your membership is making them possible.



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.



Winter wheat growers optimistic heading into harvest

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As some Virginia grain farmers wait for good spring weather to plant their crops, winter wheat growers are just a few weeks from harvesting theirs.



Help Smokey Bear prevent forest and farm fires

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As Smokey Bear has told Americans since 1947, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” Turns out, he’s right because fires are often preventable.



Va. farmer remains Corn Wars record holder

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Since 2015, David Hula of Charles City County has held the world record for the highest corn yield in the National Corn Growers Association National Corn Yield Contest. He’s also the contestant every farmer wants to beat in season two of RFD-TV’s Corn Wars.



Virginia farmer remains ‘Corn Wars’ record holder

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Since 2015, David Hula of Charles City County has held the world record for the highest corn yield in the National Corn Growers Association National Corn Yield Contest. He’s also the contestant every farmer wants to beat in season two of RFD-TV’s Corn Wars.



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