
Despite setbacks, small grains play important role on state’s farms
Virginia barley and winter wheat harvests have been on a downward trend for several years, and 2016 was an especially disappointing one for growers.

Virginia barley and winter wheat harvests have been on a downward trend for several years, and 2016 was an especially disappointing one for growers.

From 12 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 7) through 6 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 8), Virginia State Police have responded to 772 traffic crashes.

The Central Virginia, Hampton Roads and Southside Virginia regions continue to be the busiest for Virginia State Police calls.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency and urged residents of the Commonwealth to prepare for impacts from a winter storm system.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe proposed a legislative package to ensure that returning service members are provided every opportunity for success.

For the second time in the last four games, senior Daniel Dixon topped the 30-point mark, scoring a game-high 32 in an 88-85 win over Elon.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a Virginia Pavilion at the Winter Fancy Food Show.

Three UVA wrestlers turned in strong showings at the 2017 Southern Scuffle with freshman Jack Mueller, junior Andrew Atkinson and senior George DiCamillo all placing.

VDOT will be lifting lane closures where possible during the holiday period to help make your travels easier and road-trip memories more pleasant.

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released the first of its county estimates today from the 2016 production year.
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