Agriculture

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual crop production report for Virginia, revealing the state’s farmers reaped bountiful yields despite adverse […]

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation COURTLAND — As fertilizer costs continue to rise, farmers are working hard to plan and budget for the 2022 growing season. Fertilizer is a necessity […]

By Randy Arrington LURAY, Dec. 17 — Four years ago during a difficult time in the dairy industry, Rockingham Cooperative partnered with local food pantries, churches and businesses to create the Cheese Ministry. The idea […]

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation WILLIAMSBURG, Dec. 9 — Four exceptional Virginia young farmers will be traveling to Atlanta in January to take part in the national competitions for which […]

~ Press release issued by the Governor’s Office RICHMOND, Dec. 2 — Governor Ralph Northam today announced that TFC Poultry LLC, a quality poultry producer, will invest $31.5 million to establish its second U.S. production […]

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND — Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for less than $6.50 per person this year, according to an informal […]