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Farmers address credit availability in 2009.

Pilgrims Pride files for Bankruptcy Protection - The nation's largest chicken company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Listen to our exclusive interview with Pilgrims Pride spokesperson Ray Atkinson as he explains the situation (recorded December 1, 2008). Listen now (mp3 audio)>>

GPS improves efficiency for row crop farmers - Using a Global Positioning System to spray crop protectants in farm fields helps some Virginia farmers reduce the amount of chemicals being applied to their crops. A growing number of farmers are tapping into modern technology to improve efficiency on their farms. More here>>

Red meat production up in West Virginia - Commercial red meat production in West Virginia during October 2008 totaled 1.2 million pounds. This was up 15 percent from October 2007 and up 68 percent from September 2008 production. More here>>

Feeding your locavore important for agriculture’s future - Buying local and eating local is a movement that is taking hold across the nation and that new food economy is changing the way Americans shop for their food. That's according to Dr. John Ikerd, a professor emeritus of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, who recently told Virginia Farm Bureau members that the local food movement is replacing the organic food movement as one of the most dynamic sectors of the retail food market. More here>>

WV Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame seeking nominations - Do you know an individual, business, organization, institution or foundation that has made outstanding contributions to the establishment, development, advancement or improvement of forestry in West Virginia? More here>>

Additional News

Pennsylvania releases annual hay estimates - Alfalfa dry hay production in the Keystone State is now forecast at 1.5 million tons, 16 percent below a year ago

Southern States Cooperative supports 4-H efforts - Southern States has raised $250,000 for the National 4-H Council through its 2008 Clovers All Over Program

Ethanol down, but not out - While some ethanol plants are having a tough time, new ones are still starting up around the country. Click here>>

Drought outlook through February 2009 published

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Highlights from the Ag Calendar Dec. 6: Virginia Beef Outlook Symposium; Verona; 9Am - 3PM; This event will offer cattle producers an opportunity to gain insight on the present and future prospects for the beef cattle industry. Location - Augusta County Government Center, U.S. Rt. 11, Verona, VA; call (540) 245-5750 for more information. January 7-9: Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md., www.mants.com January 10: Delaware Organic Food and Farming Association Annual Educational Meeting; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Paradee Center, Dover, DE; See web site Complete calendar and details of these events available here>>


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