Gordon Groover
| Title | Summary | Date | ID | Author(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Virginia Farm Business Management Crop Budget |
The budgets in this publication have been developed by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Agents* for the major crops and livestock enterprises in Virginia. These budgets show the projected costs and returns for the production of these enterprises in a given situation. Input data for the budgets are based on information from a number of sources such as farm records, personal contact with individual farmers, farm supply businesses, Virginia Tech research, Extension agents and plain old practical experience. While every attempt is made to make the budgets realistic, the users should realize that they are "typical" or "average" in nature rather than fitting any given farm situation. Thus, users of these budgets would be expected to modify them to better fit their particular operation. |
May 1, 2009 | 446-047 | ||
| 2008 Virginia Farm Business Management Livestock Budgets | PDF (361KB) | May 1, 2009 | 446-048 | ||
| A Characterization of Direct-Market Beef Processing and Marketing in Virginia | PDF (892KB) | May 11, 2009 | 448-123 | ||
| A Characterization of Direct-Marketed Beef Production in Virginia | PDF (1MB) | Jul 15, 2009 | 448-124 | ||
| A Citizens' Guide to The Use Value Taxation Program in Virginia | PDF (738KB) | May 1, 2009 | 448-037 | ||
| Calendar of Events | Aug 12, 2009 | ||||
| Calendar of Events | Oct 7, 2009 | ||||
| Change? | Oct 7, 2009 | ||||
| Direct Marketers and the Virginia Sales Tax | PDF (1MB) | May 26, 2009 | 448-073 | ||
| Farm Record Book Request Form | PDF (240KB) |
Downloadable form to request a Farm Record Book. |
May 1, 2009 | 446-016 | |
| Hay Costs | Jun 5, 2009 | ||||
| Investing in GPS Guidance Systems? | PDF (490KB) |
The price of GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) guidance system technology continues to decline as its capabilities increase. Many farmers question if or when they should invest in this technology. The major advantage of using GPS is input savings from more precise field application of seed, fertilizers, chemicals, fuel, and labor, as well as increased benefits to the farm production process (extended working time, reduced fatigue, etc.). |
May 26, 2009 | 448-076 | |
| Methods and Procedures: Determining the Use Value of Agricultural and Horticultural Land in Virginia | PDF (4MB) |
Full Publication in PDF:Full Publication available in Sidebar Sections in PDF: Front Cover (PDF | 689KB) Acknowledgments PDF Table of Contents PDF Introduction PDF Section 1 - Estimating the Use Value of Agricultural Land PDF |
May 1, 2009 | 446-011 | |
| NASS to Release Final Census of Agriculture Data | PDF (86KB) |
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2004 - The U. S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release final data from the 2002 Census of Agriculture for every county and state in the Nation. |
Aug 4, 2009 | 2906-1363 | |
| New Publications from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Department | Aug 12, 2009 | ||||
| New Publications of Interest, Farm Business Management Update, April - May 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 | ||||
| Organic Feed-grain Markets: Considerations for Potential Virginia Producers | PDF (744KB) | May 1, 2009 | 448-520 | ||
| Planning Fencing Systems For Controlled Grazing | PDF (524KB) |
Controlled grazing can be an economical way to provide forage to grazing animals. Utilizing pasture as a major portion of the forage plan can significantly reduce feed costs during the grazing season. Virginia's soils and climate are especially favorable for the growth of a wide range of productive, high-quality grasses and legumes suitable for grazing. However, optimizing a controlled grazing system requires careful planning and good management of a fencing system. |
May 1, 2009 | 442-130 | |
| Shenandoah Valley Regional Forage Field Day | Aug 12, 2009 | ||||
| Southern Piedmont Regional Forage Field Day | Aug 12, 2009 | ||||
| The Income Side of Seasonal vs. Year-Round Pasture-based Milk Production | PDF (386KB) |
One issue in the debate on dairy production is seasonal versus year-round milk production. The frame of reference in this debate is seasonal price trends. Farmers historically receive the lowest milk price for milk sold during the six months following spring pasture flush. Conversely, the season's highest price is received during the period of October to January. The driving force behind the current interest in grass-based dairy production is lowering total costs per hundredweight of milk sold by using pasture as the primary source of forage. |
May 1, 2009 | 404-113 | |
| The Management Calendar | Jun 5, 2009 | ||||
| The Management Calendar | Aug 12, 2009 | ||||
| The Management Calendar | Oct 7, 2009 | ||||
| The Management Calendar, Farm Business Management Update, April - May 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 | ||||
| Why Use-value Estimates Can Differ Between Counties | PDF (857KB) |
During September of each year, annual use-value estimates for the upcoming tax-year are voted on for acceptance by the State Land Evaluation Advisory Council (SLEAC)1 the governing body of the use-value estimate program. The Council’s voting members include Virginia’s: Tax Commissioner, Commissioner of Agriculture, State Forester, Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. One month prior to the September meeting, use-value estimates are presented for public review. The September meeting allows for discussion, explanation, and comments regarding the estimates before a final vote. All the meetings are open to interested individuals to ask questions on values and methods. |
May 1, 2009 | 446-013 | |
| “FARM” Marketing 101 Producer Workshop Series With Dairy Emphasis | Aug 12, 2009 |