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Virginia farmer and his son at top of national list for corn production
FROM Virgina Farm Bureau 01/09/25 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / Nature and the Outdoors /
Charles City County farmer David Hula of Renwood Farms Inc. has topped nationwide yields for the 13th time, producing a 490.63 bushels-per-acre yield in the 2024 National Corn Growers Association Corn Yield Contest, according to the Virginia Farm Bureau. Sharing accolades in the irrigated strip-till category is Hula's son, Craig, who placed second with 461.30 bushels per acre.
Gardening events canceled; VCE Master Gardeners to answer lawn & garden questions remotely
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03/30/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / Local Government /
Prince William's Virginia Cooperative Extension Office's Environmental and Natural Resources staff and the Horticulture Help Desk staff are ready to answer your lawn and garden questions from a distance. Spring plant clinics, Saturdays in the Garden, Ask a Master Gardener service at plant sellers and farmers' markets as well as Earth Day events are canceled.
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Resources for Va. farmers, consumers, grocery retailers and more for COVID-19
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03/30/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Health & Safety / State Government /
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently added a COVID-19 section to its website with information and guidance on current issues for farmers, consumers, agribusinesses, convenience stores and more at http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov .
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Four vehicles strike horse on side of interstate 85 June 15 in Dinwiddie County
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FROM Virginia State Police Reports 06/15/24 / Agriculture / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / State Government / Transportation /
Four vehicles strike horse on side of interstate 85 early on June 15 in Dinwiddie County.No one was hurt, Va. State Police said.
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Four vehicles strike horse on side of interstate 85 early on June 15 in Dinwiddie County
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FROM Virginia State Police Reports 06/15/24 / Agriculture / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / State Government / Transportation /
Four vehicles strike horse on side of interstate 85 early on June 15 in Dinwiddie County.No one was hurt, Va. State Police said.
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Berry picking time: Virginia pick-your-own growers expecting a bountiful harvest
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FROM Va. Farm Bureau Federation 06/13/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating /
“It’s a good crop this year,” said Margaret Hutcheson, who co-owns Sunrise Gardens in Madison County near Culpeper. When picking blueberries, she recommends looking for the “biggest berry in the clump” as it will be the ripest. Unlike some types of produce, blueberries will not ripen on the counter.
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Master Gardeners cancel May 5 plant instruction, plant sale still on
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FROM VA TECH MASTER GARDENERS 05/03/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Bristow /
Saturday won't be "in the garden" after all.
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Master Gardeners cancel May 5 plant instruction, plant sale still on
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FROM VA TECH MASTER GARDENERS 05/03/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Bristow /
Saturday won't be "in the garden" after all.
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Master Gardeners cancel May 5 plant instruction, plant sale still on
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FROM VA TECH MASTER GARDENERS 05/03/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Bristow /
Saturday won't be "in the garden" after all.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
