Corn production in Virginia is forecast at 55.9 million bushels, down 10% from the August forecast and down 6% from the previous crop. Yield was estimated at 162 bushels per acre, up 2.0 bushels from last month and the 2021 level.

Acres for harvest as grain were estimated at 345,000 acres, down 25,000 acres from 2021. The U.S. corn production is forecast at 13.9 billion bushels, down 3% from the August forecast and down 8% from 2021. Based on conditions as of September 1, yields are expected to average 172.5 bushels per acre, down 2.9 bushels from last month and down 4.5 bushels from 2021. Area harvested for grain is forecast at 80.8 million acres, down 1% from the August forecast and down 5% from 2021. Soybean production for Virginia is forecast at Read more...

The Applications for the Beehive Distribution Program will be accepted October 26, 2022 through November 10, 2022. Submit your application any time during the application period.

To qualify for beehive units, individuals must submit a new application using the Beehive Distribution Online Application or Paper Application. Completed paper applications should be Read more...