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VA Farm Bureau

Two Virginia Farm Bureau safety advocates recognized at annual DRIVE SMART Virginia summit

BLACKSBURG—Virginia Farm Bureau’s ongoing commitment to safer roadways and rural communities was celebrated at the 2026 Distracted Driving Summit, where two Farm Bureau safety advocates were recognized for their efforts read more

Virginia women in agriculture education lead with purpose

These Virginia women are making a difference in agriculture education. read more

New study links egg consumption to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers recently unveiled new insights into eggs’ extraordinary brain health benefits. read more

Virginia Farm Bureau’s county leaders share input on governor’s new Farm & Forest Prosperity Plan

Virginia farmers and foresters had a direct line to state agricultural leadership July 31 during a listening session hosted by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation at its annual County Leadership Conference. read more

Late frost leaves Virginia peach crop uneven, but local flavor still shines

Spring freezes left many peach orchards with light crops—or none at all. But in parts of Central Virginia, surviving trees are still producing delicious fruit. read more

Watercraft insurance policies cover whatever floats your boat

For Virginia families who’ve spent generations on the water, lake life is more than a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. read more

When Marine veteran Joseph Bates retired to the mountains of Southwest Virginia, he never imagined a small herd of dairy goats would grow into a thriving business. Today, Bates Family read more

London Broil with Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa

This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program. read more

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s plan to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef in addition to already record-high beef imports.“Farmers and read more

A relatively new tool is helping the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Soil and Water Conservation repair, improve and maintain streams across the state. The new read more

Bernt Nelson Economist Key TakeawaysBlockchain technology, which creates secure, transparent and permanent records, is the technology that allows cryptocurrency to exist. Tokenizationand smart contracts expand blockchain's functionality beyond cryptocurrencies. Agriculture read more

John Walt Boatright Director, Government Affairs Chad Smith Associate News Service Editor, NAFB The U.S. is importing more fruits and vegetables than ever before, putting a strain on already-squeezed growers. read more

When county Farm Bureaus across Arkansas realized how few people understood where their food, renewable fuel and fiber come from, they set out to change the narrative, starting with the read more

Discovering NC Agriculture is a social media series focusing on N.C. grown, raised, caught, and made commodities. Originally started in 2025, this series has been renewed to run for another read more

Daniel Munch Economist Cydney Stables Former AFBF Economist Key TakeawaysWith a historically small traditional beef herd and tight feeder cattle supplies, beef-on-dairy cattle, or dairy cows bred with beef cattle read more

Farmers and ranchers are watching the clock ahead of an important trade deadline at midnight on Wednesday. Chad Smith has more.Smith: The U.S. and Canada are rapidly approaching a midnight read more

KY Farm Bureau

Kentucky-based Clear Grain Co. Named Semifinalist in National Ag Innovation Challenge

Clear Grain Co. has been named one of 10 semifinalists in the American Farm Bureau Federation's 2027 Ag Innovation Challenge read more

Tradition Runs Deep on the Farm

I often remember the times when my dad and I hiked through the woods near our home. read more

Fostering the Future of our Ag Industry

I have great confidence in the future of our organization, our agriculture industry, and our rural way of life. read more

Candid Conversation: Dr. Samantha Gaddie

Dr. Samantha Gaddie, Founding Agriculture Program Director and Assistant Professor at Campbellsville University, discusses this new program at CU and what that will mean for future students.   read more

Supporting Rural Kentucky

The Kentucky Rural Development Office makes investments in the Bluegrass State and its people. read more