
Virginia cotton production forecast up 90 percent from last year
The October Crop Production report from the National Agriculture Statistics Service shows a continued large increases in projected yields for cotton and peanuts from 2016.

The October Crop Production report from the National Agriculture Statistics Service shows a continued large increases in projected yields for cotton and peanuts from 2016.

Virginia topsoil moisture levels for the week ending Oct. 6 were approaching drought levels, with 73 percent of the state reporting short water supplies.

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine praised a new Senate Democratic proposal to invest $40 billion to build the broadband infrastructure.

A Sept. 18 crop report notes that 56 percent of Virginia’s corn raised for grain and 94 percent of corn raised for silage had been harvested by Sept. 17.

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service September Crop Production report shows large increases in projected yields for cotton and peanuts.

Unison Ltd will invest $5.2 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

The median family household income of $66,262 in the Commonwealth makes it the eighth wealthiest state in the country.

Intertape Polymer Group will invest $7 million to add significant manufacturing and distribution capacity at its facility in Pittsylvania County.

Oran Safety Glass will invest $4.45 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Greensville County.

Hapco Pole Products, a manufacturer of aluminum poles, will invest over $6 million to expand its operation in Washington County.
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