January 16 News Turbulent weather created a mixed bag for Virginia’s 2024 crop yields Corn, Crops Last year’s severe drought and turbulent weather resulted in a mixed bag for the state’s crop production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service annual crop production report for Virginia.
December 19 News Deadline approaching for specialty crop farmers to apply for grants Crops Applications for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program are due Jan. 8.
October 24 News Virginia’s winter wheat acreage drops drastically as growers pivot to planting cover crops Wheat, Crops Low commodity prices and high input costs have Virginia’s winter wheat growers exploring other options to sustain farm profitability.