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New England farms suffering from Extreme Drought

by Jeff Ishee, On the Farm Radio The most recent report from the U.S. Drought Monitor (October 23) indicates that a large area of New England is now officially experiencing Extreme Drought Conditions. This includes the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As of October 21, categorical designations included: New Hampshire - 53% in extreme drought; 29% in severe drought Vermont - 59% in extreme drought; 29% in severe drought Maine - 36% in extreme drought; 57% in severe

Virginia FFA State Forestry Field Day featured timber competitions and exposed youth to industry careers

Source: VA Farm Bureau DOSWELL, VA — You could follow a trail of sawdust across the grounds at the State Fair of Virginia to find hundreds of Virginia FFA students participating in Department of Forestry timber sports competitions. The annual event is hosted by the Virginia FFA organization in partnership with DOF. This year’s competition, held at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County on Sept. 30, featured various timber sports including crosscut saw and bow saw use, log

Wild mushroom harvesters in mid-Atlantic region collect fungi, build community

Source: Penn State By Jeff Mulhollem UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Foragers have been harvesting wild mushrooms in what is now Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region for centuries, but the extent and specifics of the practice in the region had not been formally studied. New research conducted by ethnobiologists — scientists who study the relationships between people and their environments — at Penn State revealed that harvesters collect a surprisingly wide variet

West Virginia organizations receive $302,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grants

CHARLESTON, WV – Five West Virginia agribusinesses, organizations and agencies will share more than $302,000 in FY2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), administered through the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA). The grants will support marketing, education, and research initiatives that strengthen West Virginia’s specialty crop industry. USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables,

Bat Week begins October 24

Bat Week is an annual international celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the critical roles bats play in maintaining healthy ecosystems around the world. Held from October 24-31 , Bat Week is organized by a diverse group of representatives from conservation organizations and government departments across North America. The event strives to highlight the importance of bats and the ongoing conservation efforts needed to protect these incredible creatures. Why Bats M

Virginia citizens asked to help with biosecurity efforts to combat bird flu

Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Richmond, Va. – As the annual migration of wild waterfowl resumes this fall, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virgina Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) encourage backyard bird owners to practice biosecurity to protect their flocks from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The public is also encouraged to report instances of wild bird deaths that meet the fol