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Research into causes of honeybee Colony Collapse Disorder continues in earnest.

Weather related crop losses expected to exceed $8 billion - Nationally, the average corn yield is likely to decline some eight to 10 bushels per acre from the 2008 trend line, mostly due to inclement weather. The national average soybean yield is also likely to be down. More here>>

Mountain State landowners can sign-up for Gypsy Moth Suppression program - West Virginia landowners can now help fight gypsy moths, the state’s number one plant pest. The 2009 program will accept applications from landowners July 1 - August 31. More here>>

Farm Bureau: Deer management and donations needed year-round - June marked the beginning of peak growing season for farm crops in Virginia. It’s also when farmers start to suffer major crop losses from deer. More here>>

Biotech Wheat could ease Global Food Shortage - Food systems analyst Dennis Avery says drought and heat-tolerant wheat might offer a nutritional upgrade for poor farmers and their families. More here>>

Additional News

Increased demand for corn putting pressure on prices for livestock producers - Officials say corn prices have increased significantly over the last few years and coupled with increased energy prices, livestock farmers throughout the country are struggling under the weight of increased costs.

Cherry forecast lowered in Keystone State - Pennsylvania's 2008 tart cherry production is forecast at 3.0 million pounds, which is 14 percent below last year's production.

Farm-to-School program hopes to connect Virginia farmers and schools - In order to get more locally-grown fresh fruit and vegetables into the diets of Virginia’s school children, a web site has been created to serve as a matchmaker for farmers and school food service directors. Officials say the site brings participants together in a "common goal to attack the problem of childhood obesity and provide better nutrition through consumption of fresh produce."

Let The Chips Fall: Penn State Supports State's Potato Chip Heritage - Once a year, the university's potato researchers switch from pipettes, computers and other high-tech equipment to potato peelers, slicers and a deep fryer. It's potato-chipping time.

Soil moisture "normal" for most of Mid-Atlantic region

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Highlights from the Ag Calendar July 1-5: 38th Annual Southeast Old Threshers Reunion; Denton, NC; 1072 Cranford Rd.; 5 Miles Southeast off Hwys 49 & 109; Denton, NC (336) 859-2755. See website www.threshers.com July 8: Joint MD, VA, WV Twilight Fruit Growers Dinner and Meeting; Event will be held at the USDA Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, West Virginia and starts at 4:00 p.m. The facility is located at 2217 Wiltshire Road (1 mile from State Route 9 at Bardane). The agenda will include a tour and presentations by USDA scientists, catered dinner, and seasonal updates by Extension Specialists from MD, VA, and WV. For more information call (304) 876-6353. August 14: Virginia Ag Expo 2008; Dinwiddie, Virginia; The Largest Agricultural Field Day in the State of Virginia; Exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in equipment, agricultural technology, crop inputs and goods and services. Field plots will include corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, tobacco, summer annual forages and pumpkins. Location: Billy Bain Farms; For information contact John Smith vaagexpo@aol.com Complete calendar and details of these events available here>>


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