As hunger rates climb across the country, federal funding cuts are hitting Virginia farmers who produce food for nutrition programs.

Farmers are beginning to harvest their spring produce, and consumers can get their first tastes of fresh asparagus, herbs and leafy greens.

The Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine is no longer effective, and the quarantine was repealed March 27.

Due to recent drought conditions, 22 Virginia localities have received natural disaster designations.