Crops

Virginia farmland values continued their climb in 2026, mirroring a national trend that has pushed agricultural land prices to record highs even as the pace of growth has slowed.

The destructive corn tar spot is continuing its spread across the commonwealth.

During a recent tour and roundtable discussion with growers, U.S. Rep. Ben Cline learned more about the widespread damage caused by late spring frost and freeze events that devastated Virginia fruit crops and vineyards.

Virginia farmers are increasingly desperate for hay this summer to feed livestock as prolonged, historic drought conditions continue.

Virginia farmers recently took their message to Congress without leaving their community.

Spring freezes left many peach orchards with light crops—or none at all. But in parts of Central Virginia, surviving trees are still producing delicious fruit.

Prolonged spring drought and a late-season frost left a clear mark on Virginia’s small grain crops, as participants in a May 28 wheat tour visited 10 farms and assessed growing conditions.

With crop damages ranging from disruption to devastation, fruit growers across Virginia have felt the strain of an exceptionally frigid spring.

More than a few passing showers are needed to fully quench agricultural lands parched from persistent drought statewide.