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Program helps farmers graze livestock 300 days a year

April 11, 2019

Winter feeding expenses can add up to more than 50 percent of cattle and small ruminant production costs, and they make up a large portion of variable expenses for horse owners and boarding operations.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Livestock, News

Farmers ask for flexible livestock hauling regulations

March 7, 2019

Virginia farmers are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to consider the unique circumstances of transporting live animals over long distances, and amend regulations for farmers and other drivers hauling livestock.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Legislative Issues, Livestock, News

Farm bill’s dairy components intended to help stabilize farms

February 28, 2019

As lawmakers began crafting the 2018 Farm Bill, the nation’s dairy farmers let them know they needed protections that amount to more than a drop in the bucket.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, Livestock, News

Veterinary college gives boost to Southwest Virginia farmers

October 18, 2018

Local farmers were among visitors during a Sept. 21 tour of Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine campus. They likely saw where their next livestock vets are training.

Animals and Livestock, Livestock, News

Patriotic picnic will cost less this year

June 28, 2018

This year’s Fourth of July cookout will cost slightly less than last year, according to a survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, Food and Drink, Livestock, News, Poultry

Mid-Atlantic milking show will be part of 2018 State Fair

June 21, 2018

The State Fair of Virginia has been chosen to host the American Milking Devon Mid-Atlantic Regional Show in conjunction with its Dairy Cattle Show Sept. 28-30.

Animals and Livestock, Livestock, Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia

DOT announces new agriculture-related waiver for ELD rule

March 15, 2018

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on March 13 an additional 90-day temporary waiver for agriculture-related transportation from the federal electronic logging device rule.

Agriculture Business, Livestock, News

Livestock outlook for 2018 a positive one

January 18, 2018

The 2018 outlook for the U.S. livestock and poultry sectors is generally positive.

Animals and Livestock, Livestock, News, Poultry

Agricultural group releases first-ever sustainability report

June 15, 2017

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance has released the agriculture industry’s first-ever sustainability report, which highlights examples of sustainable practices on farms and ranches across the nation.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Farm Practices, Livestock, News

Farm group working to find funding for environmental practices

February 2, 2017

If it hadn’t been for state cost-share money, Ronnie Nuckols said, he wouldn’t have been able to install 14 fences to keep his cattle out of streams.

Animals and Livestock, Conservation, Farm Practices, Livestock, News

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