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Virginia Farming Media is a subsidiary of www.onthefarmradio.com and is dedicated to providing timely, relevant, and unbiased information about agriculture and rural issues in Virginia and surrounding states. Virginia Farming Media is dedicated to providing timely, relevant, and unbiased information about agriculture and rural issues in Virginia and surrounding states.

Tip o’ the hat to WSLS crew for their coverage of agriculture this year!
12/06/2025

Tip o’ the hat to WSLS crew for their coverage of agriculture this year!

On my way back to Roanoke after an amazing night at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation convention, where I accepted this award on behalf of our team at WSLS 10 / WSLS.com for Most Comprehensive Agricultural Coverage in Virginia! I'm beaming with pride and gratitude for our team and for this recognition from VAFB! It is such an honor for this farm girl journalist. I met so many amazing people and was able to connect with so many farmers in our region to talk about agriculture. Farmers matter! They keep us all fed. You will never find a harder worker than a farmer. It was a privilege to attend and a privilege to hear and be able to share your stories. Thank you for your trust and this recognition. We will continue to work to share stories that matter and make your voices heard. 💗

Tip o’ the hat to Fauquier Education Farm!
12/05/2025

Tip o’ the hat to Fauquier Education Farm!

It's cold, it's December, and our volunteers are still showing up and we're still pulling more produce out of the garden. Our volunteers harvested another 245 pounds of cabbage this morning, which we added to all of the produce that were harvested yesterday. That's 39 baskets of real superfood for the area food banks and will help feed a lot of people! Our season donation total is now up to 59,239 lbs.

Year-to-date trends in live cattle prices:Strong first half: Prices rose steadily from January through May, supported by...
12/05/2025

Year-to-date trends in live cattle prices:

Strong first half: Prices rose steadily from January through May, supported by historically tight cattle inventories and resilient beef demand.

Peak in late summer: September saw the highest levels (~$245/cwt), reflecting supply constraints and strong boxed beef cutout values.

Recent decline: Prices softened in November and December, down about 6% from October highs, though still 15–16% higher than last year

Tight supply outlook suggests prices may remain historically elevated into 2026.

Data source: USDA Economic Research Service

Attn.: poultry producers . . .
12/05/2025

Attn.: poultry producers . . .

Numerous state and local agencies were on the location of a wooded lot on the corner of Dent Street and Franklin Street due to a discovery of numerous dead vultures in a creek bed in Rocky Mount on Tuesday.

Got shrimp?https://youtu.be/meVQDijniKc?si=HboPTFpDgWzWqa2QSource: VA Farm Bureau
12/04/2025

Got shrimp?

https://youtu.be/meVQDijniKc?si=HboPTFpDgWzWqa2Q

Source: VA Farm Bureau

What started as a surprise catch in 2017 has developed into a thriving fishery, with Virginia shrimpers landing over 350,000 pounds in 2023. Running mid-Sept...

Got Virginia Grown for the holidays?
12/04/2025

Got Virginia Grown for the holidays?

Get your holiday menu planning started with the freshest, homegrown flavors from Virginia's farmers! 🦃🍠🍏

This season, elevate your meals by shopping at local farmers markets for fresh ingredients.

Support local farmers and build a more resilient food system by choosing Virginia Grown this holiday!

➡️ Find a farmers market near you: Visit vafma.org/Virginia-markets.

The 2026 VABF Conference includes: * 8 optional pre-conference intensive workshops on Friday* 56 concurrent sessions on ...
12/04/2025

The 2026 VABF Conference includes:

* 8 optional pre-conference intensive workshops on Friday
* 56 concurrent sessions on Saturday and Sunday with over 60 speakers
* Locally-sourced farm meals prepared with ingredients purchased from local & member farms
* Up to 50 agricultural tradeshow exhibitors
* Multiple networking opportunities

More info at:
https://vabf.org/conference/

The latest drought outlook looks less gloomy than the previous report.Source: NOAA
12/04/2025

The latest drought outlook looks less gloomy than the previous report.

Source: NOAA

Takeaway point - “Producers became more optimistic about U.S. agricultural trade prospects in November."https://www.onth...
12/04/2025

Takeaway point - “Producers became more optimistic about U.S. agricultural trade prospects in November."

https://www.onthefarmradio.com/single-post/farmer-sentiment-jumps-higher-in-november

Source: Purdue University

Source: Purdue UniversityWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — November brought the highest farmer sentiment reading since June, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer jumping 10 points from October to 139. The increase was driven primarily by producers’ more optimistic outlook for the futur...

A cold start to December.
12/04/2025

A cold start to December.

This just in from Williamsburg . . .
12/03/2025

This just in from Williamsburg . . .

WILLIAMSBURG—Just seven hours after the official confirmation of her appointment as the next Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Katie Frazier addressed attendees of the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Annual Convention on Dec. 3.

Tip o’ the hat to WHRO for sharing this story.
12/03/2025

Tip o’ the hat to WHRO for sharing this story.

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