Virginia Farming Media

09/08/2026

The federal government is exploring the possibility of implementing Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for beef products. Industry reports suggest the action would allow consumers to distinguish imported beef from beef produced exclusively from cattle born, raised, and harvested in the United States.

Read the Presidential Executive Order here>>
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/09/supporting-americas-ranchers/

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where they can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Adoption makes that possible by opening the...

09/07/2026

Got pumpkins? If you are a Virginia pumpkin grower, we need your comments on crop conditions (yield, quality, market prices, drought impact, insect pressure, etc.)

If possible, identify your county when commenting.

THANKS for sharing! Your input is appreciated!


Image credit: Jeff Ishee/SV Produce Auction

09/07/2026

All around the Old Dominion, old farmhouses may have a closet with a shoebox on the top shelf. Inside that shoebox are priceless old black-and-white farm photos of family, crops, farm animals, etc.

Maybe this will inspire you to share a couple of those old images for all of us to appreciate.

Go ahead - dig into that old shoebox full of b&w photos. Share the story behind an image if you like.

NOTE: All of the photos here were part of a digitized photo archive library and are from Virginia farms.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Dry weather in mid-September isn't always bad - research suggests that a dry spell in the fall improves the flavor profile (aroma compounds and sweetness intensity) in apples and wine grapes. It can also be helpful as certain field crops are harvested (pumpkins, corn for silage, etc.).

Here's the latest precip forecast.

09/06/2026

This year, Field Day of the Past has relocated its operations to Mount Airy Farm in Church Road, Va (Dinwiddie County) where it begins a new chapter in its history.

Details here>>
https://fielddayofthepast.net/who-we-are/

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR MOUNT AIRY FARM FESTIVAL
DATES: Saturday, Sept. 19 & Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
TIMES: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20
ADMISSION: $10 for adults, Children younger than 13 are free. Tickets will be sold at the gate ONLY. No online tickets, no advance tickets
LOCATION: Field Day of the Past show grounds
2773 Horsetrail Rd., Church Road, VA
PARKING: Free
Food is Available on the Grounds
THERE WILL BE NO ATM AVAILABLE ONSITE!
Mount Airy Farm Festival is hosted by the Rockville Centerville Steam & Gas Historical Assoc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About UsIn the summer of 1992, a few steam and gas engine enthusiasts gathered for an informal discussion on the possibility of hosting a steam and gas engine show in Goochland County, Virginia. They organized as Rockville-Centerville Steam and Gas Historical Association and hosted their first show....

09/05/2026

Takeaway point: Virginia is home to the nation's largest producer of farm-raised clams, harvesting up to 120 million clams each year.

https://youtu.be/SxtbJcgBTmM?si=dBy2NFqp44ixwk73

At Cherrystone Aqua Farms on Virginia's Eastern Shore, shellfish fa...

09/04/2026

Takeaway point: "Fuel and oil expenses are now projected to jump 28.8%, while fertilizer expenses are up 15.3%."

https://www.onthefarmradio.com/single-post/farm-bureau-usda-revises-farm-income-higher-but-input-costs-still-bite

Source" American Farm Bureau FederationBy Faith Parum, Ph.D. and Daniel Munch, Economists, American Farm Bureau FederationKey Takeaways • USDA raised its 2026 net farm income forecast by $5 billion from February to $158.4 billion, and its estimate of 2025 income even more. As a result, net farm in...

09/03/2026

Some takeaways from the Virginia Farmers' Market retail price report, just published by VDACS:

Statewide average prices include:

* Ground beef - $10.44 per pound
* Chicken breast $13.40 per pound
* Green beans $4.00 per pound
* Peppers $1.40 each
* Sweet corn $10.58 per doz.

See the full report here (PDF)>>
https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/fm.pdf

Image credit - Jeff Ishee