Drought
Virginia crop farmers affected by drought are eligible for assistance
Virginia crop farmers are among those who are eligible for up to $16 billion in assistance.
USDA designates 22 Virginia localities as natural drought disaster areas
Due to recent drought conditions, 22 Virginia localities have received natural disaster designations.
Turbulent weather created a mixed bag for Virginia’s 2024 crop yields
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.
Virginia corn growers top national yields contest despite tough season
The 2024 corn-growing season was challenging for farmers in Virginia. However, some Virginia growers still managed to produce high yields of quality corn and earned national recognition.
