

USDA: Georgia farmland values up nearly $400 per acre in 2023
Source: GA Farm Bureau Georgia farm real estate values, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, went from $3,960...


CDC: Virginia ranks in Top Ten for states with tick-borne diseases
RICHMOND, VA—Summer heat breeds outdoor fun—and hidden critters looking for a quick bite. Virginians should take proper precautions when...


Membership in National FFA Organization reaches all-time high
INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 7, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Agriculture plays a key role in everyday life. As the membership in the...

Chincoteague pony becomes an official state symbol in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, VA — Virginia has a state bird, insect, tree, and even a state bat. And now, thanks to an Accomack County 4-H teen, the...


Georgia peach crop decimated by adverse weather
By Jay Stone, Georgia Farm Bureau July 12, 2023 - Georgia’s 2023 peach crop has been reduced by as much as 95% after warmer-than normal...


Confused by poultry labels? You are not alone
PALMYRA, VA — The myriad choices of chicken and egg products can mystify consumers as they compare labels and prices. Some production...


3,715 acres of Maryland farmland protected forever
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Board of Public Works recently approved 24 new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation easements...


Putting mental health first: Extension supports farmers and more in Pennsylvania
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As communities observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Penn State Extension seeks to remind the public of...


Hearing safety for farmers – Product Review
Listen to a sample of on-farm noise reduction achieved by clicking here>> Activity: Mowing grass with Massey Ferguson Tractor Timeline: ...