The USDA grant aims to help mitigate the effects of hurricane Helene on the state’s agricultural and forestry sectors.

VDACS discovers the first box tree moths in Virginia, threatening boxwood plants, commonly used in landscaping.

Virginia’s largest commodities include corn, soybeans, cotton, peanuts and wheat. In the summer, crops are pollinating but high heat reduces the pollen survival rate, which could impact yields ...

Virginia farms have an annual economic impact of $82.3 billion and are responsible for 381,800 jobs, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

R ICHMOND, Va. (WHSV) - A new invasive pest has been detected in Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the box tree moth was detected so far in Loudoun ...

Non-native, destructive insects, plant diseases and harmful weeds are a tremendous threat to Virginia’s crops and forests and can seriously harm the economy, environment and even human health ...

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in ...

The State Fair of Virginia and Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. are offering a new Virginia Veteran Farmer ...

Children throughout Virginia will explore greenhouse gardening as well as popular fruits and vegetables during Agriculture Literacy Week March 18-22. Logan’s Greenhouse by JaNay Brown-Wood was ...