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Number of dairy farmers using safety net program declines

June 15, 2017

The number of dairy farmers using the 2014 Farm Bill’s Dairy Margin Protection Program is the lowest it’s been since the program was introduced, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Economy, Farm Bill, 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

Wheat tour reveals improved quality and yield potential

June 8, 2017

Assessments of the state’s current wheat crop left participants in the second annual Virginia Wheat Tour optimistic last week.

Crops, Events, Meetings and Events, News, Wheat

Pollinator Week is a good time to brush up on pollinators, honeybee health

June 8, 2017

Pollinators are important to farmers and ranchers, gardeners and the food industry. That’s why June 19-25 has been designated National Pollinator Week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior.

Bees, Honey, 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

Virginia Century Farm Program marks two decades

June 6, 2017

The Virginia Century Farm Program, which recognizes families who have owned and operated farms for more than 100 years, turns 20 this year.

Agriculture Business, News, Programs

Flavored milk may be making a school lunch comeback

June 6, 2017

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is working to bring back 1 percent flavored milk to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast program. It was eliminated from the plan in 2012.

Dairy, Food and Drink, Legislative Issues, News

Hardywood teams up with Va. farmers to produce seasonal beers

June 6, 2017

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is committed to using local products in its beer.

Beer, Crops, Hops, News

Smaller-scale farmers can learn about innovations at VSU field day

June 6, 2017

At Virginia State University’s annual Agriculture Field Day on June 15, smaller-scale farmers can learn about some of the latest agricultural innovations.

Agriculture Business, Events, Meetings and Events, News

AFBF president gives proposed agriculture budget an ‘F’

May 25, 2017

The president of the country’s largest agricultural advocacy group said the proposed budget President Trump sent to Congress fails farmers, ranchers and the nation’s rural communities.

Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News

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