Agriculture Environment Health & Safety Police & Fire Beat
Buy firewood locally to avoid invasive diseases and pests, say Va. forestry experts
FROM Virginia Farm Bureau Federation 10/31/24 / Agriculture / Environment / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
It’s very difficult to determine if wood is infested, and it can be infested with a variety of invasive pests,” said Bill Osl, a Cumberland County forestland owner who chairs Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Forestry Advisory Committee and the Virginia Board of Forestry. “By buying firewood locally, you’re not just limiting the spread of these destructive and non-native organisms, you’re also helping someone in the community and supporting the local economy..”
Farmers must file Conservation Certificates by June 1 to get crop insurance support
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05/21/15 / Agriculture / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
"USDA is making every effort possible to get the word out about this new Farm Bill provision," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
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Veterinarians in PWC who serve “food animals” can get USDA help in repaying vet school loans
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05/21/15 / Agriculture / Federal Government / People & Places /
The loan award program is designed to give assistance to veterinarians so they can fill shortages, help improve the health of livestock and ensure a safe food supply.
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New craft distillery to open in nearby Culpeper County VA
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From the Governor's Office 05/13/15 / Agriculture / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Owners of Old House Vineyards will open a new craft distillery called Old House Distillery on their family farm in Culpeper County, becoming one of only a few joint winery and distillery operations in Virginia.
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RECALL: Good Seed Inc. is recalling all packages of soybean and mung bean sprouts
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05/11/15 / Agriculture / Health & Safety /
Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems.
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Virginia growers expecting a bumper crop of strawberries
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05/05/15 / Agriculture / Good Eating /
At many farms, cool temperatures in late April delayed this year’s strawberry crop by a couple weeks. But these strawberries will be worth the wait, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Cooler conditions can help make the strawberries extra delicious. Many farms are expecting a bumper crop of berries this season.
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First farm brewery in Fairfax County makes application to state
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By Pat Herrity, Fairfax County Supervisor 04/29/15 / Agriculture /
Recently, an application was made to the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the first farm brewery in Fairfax County, proposed to be located on approximately 20 acres of land, at the corner of Yates Ford and Clifton Road, according to Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity.
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Warner cosponsor on bill to protect horses from the abusive practice known as soring
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04/28/15 / Agriculture / Federal Government / Health & Safety /
U.S. Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Mark Warner (D-VA) April 28 reintroduced legislation to protect horses from the abusive practice known as soring - in which show horse trainers apply blistering or burning agents, lacerations, sharp objects, or other substances or devices to a horse's limb to intentionally make each step painful, forcing a horse to perform an exaggerated high-stepping gait that is rewarded in show rings.
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Farmers may need to act by June 1 to keep USDA crop insurance support
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04/18/15 / Agriculture / Federal Government /
USDA will publish a rule outlining the linkage of conservation compliance with federal crop insurance premium support. Go to http://go.usa.gov/3Wy5J to view a copy of the rule.
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IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.
