Search: Virginia
62 Results
Potato Sales Hold Steady and One Farmer-One File Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail sales of potatoes held steady in 2025, reflecting consistent consumer purchasing patterns across the category, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.
Florida Farm Bill Passed and One Farmer-One File Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for passing the historic 2026 Florida Farm Bill, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.
National Peanut Board Volunteers and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut Associations from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia are seeking peanut producers interested in serving on the National Peanut Board, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.
Corn Growers Applaud California's E15 and Ag Sales to China Continue to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Applause from National Corn Growers Association President after California Governor signs bill legalizing E15 in the state, and the U.S. ag industry continues to lose sales from trade severances with China and others.
US-China Trade War Impact and Ag Productivity Slows
The Agribusiness Update
A new economic study paints a troubling picture of the potential results a new U.S.-China trade war could have on rural communities, and a new study shows a dramatic slowdown in agricultural productivity that threatens the world’s ability to feed a growing population by 2050.
Mormon's Buy Up Farmland and Global Ag Productivity Falling
The Agribusiness Update
The Mormon Church’s real estate arm is spending $289 million to acquire tens of thousands of acres of farmland across eight states, and global agriculture productivity is falling behind the curve according to a new report by Virginia Tech.
Mercy Chefs Feed Helene Victims and Helene Impacts Every Crop
The Agribusiness Update
Mercy Chefs, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, is serving hot, chef-prepared meals to the victims, volunteers, and first responders of Hurricane Helene, and floodwaters from Hurricane Helene swamped the Southern U.S., with virtually every commodity impacted.
Agritourism Act and Consumers Food Satisfied
The Agribusiness Update
Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Democrat Jennifer Wexton, of Virginia, introduced the AGRITOURISM Act, and the Purdue University Consumer Food Insights Report shows consumers most satisfied with their food consumption also spend the lowest share of their incomes on food.
WOTUS Repeal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate may be poised to join the House of Representatives in passing a repeal of the EPA's controversial "Waters of the U.S." rule, even as the President threatens to veto the measure.
Cover Crops & Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
If it’s something you’ve been pondering on, Dr. Hunter Frame says to think first about the outcomes you want to achieve.
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
Wheat-Soy Export Sales Higher and Three New Cases of Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat and soybean export sales climb while corn exports fall, and three new cases of bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia.
Productivity Pace Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The latest Global Agricultural Productivity Report indicates the current pace of productivity growth won't be enough to feed the world by 2050.
Productivity Pace Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The latest Global Agricultural Productivity Report indicates the current pace of productivity growth won't be enough to feed the world by 2050.
Ag Behind Pace for 2050 Productivity and Brazil Halts China Beef Production
The Agribusiness Update
A new report shows agriculture is behind pace to meet productivity needs for 2050, and Brazil halts beef production for China.
School Disposes Milk Cartons and Record Ethanol Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Virginia school does away with disposable milk cartons for milk dispenser, and Record high U.S. Ethanol exports.
H-2C Guestworker Program Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the Agricultural Guestworker Act that he is cosponsoring.
H-2C Program Clears Judiciary and Off-label Dicamba in Arkansas
The Agribusiness Update
House Judiciary approves H-2C guestworker program, and BASF data suggests off-label Dicamba use widespread in Arkansas this year.
Guestworker Visa Reform Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill called the American Guestworker Act which would create an H-2C visa program to replace H-2A.