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Agriculture receives $95 million budget deal

May 11, 2017

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.

Agriculture Business, Grants, Legislative Issues, News, Programs

Wheat buyers checking quality during mid-Atlantic tour

May 11, 2017

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.

Crops, Events, Grain, Meetings and Events, News

Sell-by date confusion to be cleared up soon

May 11, 2017

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.

Food and Drink, Food Safety, News

Cook meat to proper temperatures to prevent foodborne illness

May 11, 2017

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.

Food and Drink, Food Safety, News

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.

Agriculture Business, Leadership, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Virginia farmers join forces to help wildfire victims

May 4, 2017

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.

Agriculture Business, News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Young Farmers

Va. grain farmers enjoying near-perfect planting conditions

May 4, 2017

Virginia grain growers have enjoyed almost perfect planting conditions so far this spring.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Soybeans

Farmers can ensure they are counted in 2017 census

May 4, 2017

New farmers and producers who did not receive a 2012 Census of Agriculture survey still have time to ensure they are counted in the next census.

Agriculture Business, News

Read the history you helped shape

May 3, 2017

From the Ground Up: Growth of a Modern Farm Bureau, a history of Virginia Farm Bureau published last fall, is available for purchase.

News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Shower your mom with gifts this Mother’s Day

May 3, 2017

The moms in our lives—whether they are biological, adopted or other motherly figures—deserve some pampering this Mother’s Day, May 14.

Membership, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

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