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AG News
1 month ago
Virginia Department of Forestry collecting fallen tree nuts for nursery replanting

The D.O.F will be taking collections of a number of tree nuts until October 15.

A woman and girl checking the heartbeat of a calf.
Agriculture
4 months ago
Virginia grant program accepting applications from large animal veterinarians

A new grant program aims to remedy critical shortages in large animal veterinary care across Virginia.

Green grass next to dry, dead grass.
Agriculture
7 months ago
Shenandoah Valley now in “drought” status

After two consecutive years of agricultural drought, the Shenandoah Valley is seeing a relatively dry spring.

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Community
7 months ago
State Fair of Virginia awards over $34,000 in youth scholarships

Twenty-two youth who participated in the 2024 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA livestock and general competitions were awarded a total of $34,340 from the fair’s Applied Scholarship Program.

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Agriculture
8 months ago
Throwing Shade VA program offers discounts for planting native species

The Virginia Department of Forestry’s Throwing Shade VA program is back and giving consumers discounts when they purchase native trees and shrubs from over 15 participating retail nurseries. 

Agriculture
8 months ago
Most of Virginia deemed “drought free”

Drought advisories have been lifted in 28 localities thanks to above-average precipitation and full or overflowing reservoirs. 

Agriculture
9 months ago
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources shares 2024-2025 bear, deer, and turkey harvest data

While bear, deer, and turkey harvests decreased slightly, statewide harvest totals were remarkably similar to the previous year.

Agriculture
9 months ago
Nominate your favorite agricultural icon to appear on the State Fair ‘Ag Superheroes’ trading cards

For the third year, the public is invited to nominate Virginians working in various agriculture and natural resources professions to appear on the 2025 Ag Superhero Trading Cards.

Agriculture
9 months ago
Keep a lookout for spotted lanternfly egg masses

Spotted lanternfly egg masses, which resemble mud patches, are laid in the fall and hatch in the spring, and experts say now is a good time to find them.

Agriculture
9 months ago
Backyard chicken enthusiasts, hunters can help prevent avian flu

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza earlier this month in a commercial broiler flock in Accomack County and in contained, non-poultry birds in Chesterfield County.

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