Agriculture

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation MADISON, June 27 — With “abnormally dry” weather persisting statewide, moderate drought conditions are stressing pasture and cropland within a swath of the western Piedmont and […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, June 20 — While summer drought conditions are not uncommon in pockets of Virginia, farmers statewide are expressing concern about the forecast. An ongoing string […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation LANCASTER — Sweet corn is the crown jewel of a summer feast, grown on 390 Virginia farms on 3,633 harvested acres, according to the 2022 Census of […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND — Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s grassroots advocates are celebrating the advancement of agricultural legislation to support the commonwealth’s farmers in generating high-quality food and fiber.   Some […]

Temperatures continue to trend upward By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — The 2024 year-to-date rain total is 16.27 inches, or 0.99 inch above average. The month provided 17 days with measurable rain. A typical […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia Cooperative Extension Office in Stanley STANLEY — Homeowners looking to achieve a thriving lawn and garden are invited to attend an upcoming workshop, Managing Weeds and Pests in Your Lawn […]