Technology
Agrivoltaics in Virginia: Promises and pitfalls
As an emerging industry, agrivoltaics projects present complex regulatory, environmental and societal challenges.
Food Bank combines aqua- and hydroponics to give back
Discover how one food bank on Virginia’s Northern Neck is fighting food insecurity with innovation.
Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say
Amid a national movement to close the digital divide, Virginia continues to lead the way toward universal broadband access.
New agritourism app will show where to find farm fun
Looking for a local U-pick pumpkin patch or a quaint bed-and-breakfast that serves farm-fresh eggs? You’ll soon be able to find these fun attractions with the touch of a finger.
Farmers embrace new technology to boost production, on Real Virginia
Drones and robotic equipment are finding an increased role in agriculture, and Virginia wheat growers call on centuries of experience to produce high-quality crops each year.
‘Dancing plants’ research could help farmers better assess plant health
Farmers of the future may have another crop health monitoring tool at their disposal—listening to how plants move.
Weed through misinformation about GMOs
They’ve been in use for more than two decades, but confusion still surrounds genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Find out what is—and is not—a GMO crop.
