Watermelon harvest slightly behind in VA, but still ‘looking pretty good’
MONTROSS, VA — Virginians might need to wait a little longer for a fresh slice of watermelon this summer, but they can still expect a...
Young farmers in GA encouraged to "advocate for ag"
By Jennifer Whittaker, Georgia Farm Bureau Young farmers and ranchers from across the state met on Jekyll Island July 14-17, for Georgia...
NC State: Soil microbes play role in corn ‘hybrid vigor’
RALEIGH, NC - The tiny organisms living in soil may have a greater effect on the yield and pest and disease resistance of crop plants...
It could be August before Mid-Atlantic region sees more rain
July 20 - The latest forecast from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center indicates farms in the Mid-Atlantic region may...
Pandemic assistance available to livestock and poultry producers
Source: USDA news release WASHINGTON, DC - Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient...
Cut flower farms expanding in KY
FRANKFORT, KY – Nothing says summer like fresh flowers. This July, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Horticulture...
NC dairy farm strives to educate consumers
By Taylor Parrish Just south of Greenville, NC stands a farm that many are familiar with and love for their high-quality dairy products....
Students use drones to measure soil moisture levels for research project
BLACKSBURG, VA - Three Virginia Tech seniors researched how drones could identify soil moisture for a class project in School of Plant...
Summer weather pattern shaping up nicely for farms in Mid-Atlantic region
by Jeff Ishee, OTF Radio Mount Sidney, VA - The latest long-term weather forecast from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction...
"Enthusiastic, diverse leaders" need for FSA County Committees
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on...
