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Federal backing needed for precision agriculture

Until the costs associated with precision agriculture become affordable, farmers are calling for support as they lead the ...

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VCU names new nurse manager of acute care and ICU

David Matthews is the new nurse manager of acute care and intensive care unit (ICU) at VCU Health ...

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New assistance program available for dairy farmers

Dairy farmers have faced a multitude of challenges in recent years, but a new reimbursement program through the ...

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Ag pricing trends

Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on July 23. In Virginia, state graded feeder ...

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Tales of livestock transport gone awry

Karen Henderson remembers being in the middle of the busy intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 220—still dressed ...

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Shortage of truckers hurts farmers

Though U.S. farmers are producing an abundance of agricultural products ready for interstate shipping, it’s hard to find ...

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FSA office looking for candidates

The Lunenburg County FSA office will be accepting nominations for candidates to be placed on the election ballot to ...

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Beef and commodity prices updated

Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on July 2. In Virginia, state graded feeder ...

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Benchmark declares dividend

Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based hold­ing company for Benchmark Community Bank, recently announced the declaration of a ...

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Sweet corn to be delayed this year

Sweet corn season is a sure sign of summer, but farmers say this spring’s cooler temperatures and lack ...

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