Virginia crop forecast shows corn, soybean and peanut production up from 2014
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the state’s crop production forecast based on conditions as of August 1.
Search Results for tobacco
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Virginia is for farmers, you might say
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When folks outside of Virginia think of Old Dominion’s agriculture, there may be a tendency to first think of horses, tobacco and vegetables, not necessarily in that order.
California’s North Coast wine industry: How sustainable is it?
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Sonoma County Winegrowers bought an expensive, full-page, color ad, using tax dollars, in the July 12 daily Santa Rosa Press Democrat and in various weeklies, such as the North Bay Bohemian and Sonoma West.
3B Consulting Services to establish headquarters in Russell County
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3B Consulting Services, LLC (3BCS), a consulting and engineering service firm involved in environmental and construction work in the coalfield regions of Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia, will invest $2.5 million to establish its headquarters operation in Russell County.
Dhiyo House Inc. to invest $6.1 million in first Virginia manufacturing operation
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday that Dhiyo House Inc., a specialty supplier of belting for the conveyor and power transmission industries, will invest $6.1 million to establish its first Virginia manufacturing operation in Wise County.
Recent rains are mixed blessing for grain and produce farmers
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Ample rains in the past week have delayed some wheat harvests and soybean planting but generally benefitted row crops and hay.
Series to help build relationships between law enforcement, communities
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Attorney General Mark Herring announced this summer’s “Virginia Rules” camps, a series of summer day camps that will provide opportunities for young people to build positive relationships with law enforcement officers within their community, have outdoor camp-style experiences, and learn about Virginia law.
Virginia soybean, peanut acres increase
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced Thursday that soybean and peanut acreage is up this year in the Commonwealth.
Governor McAuliffe’s signature 2015 agenda items take effect today
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Key pieces of Governor Terry McAuliffe’s 2015 New Virginia Economy legislative agenda are among the nearly 800 pieces of legislation that take effect today.
Could indoor farms be oases in food deserts?
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Inside a 100-year-old former YMCA, researchers from Virginia State University are discovering which techniques for indoor farms work best in an urban environment—and hoping to help reduce the problem of food deserts in American cities.
