Wingstem a tall wildflower with winged stems and bees
Wingstem Verbesina alternifolia blooms yellow with pin cushion centers along wet ditches or woodland edges. It tolerates sun to partial shade and moisture but can spread aggressively. Seed heads attract birds and plants can be grown from seed, though not common in nurseries.
Virginia Market News Service reports weekly agriculture trends
Virginia Market News Service notes mixed cattle prices and grain futures in Virginia for the week of October 4. Feeder cattle and slaughter cows fell, while wheats and corn rose slightly. soybeans gained modestly. State graded feeder steers and heifers show varied ranges with averages listed, plus regional price quotes for wheat, corn, and soybeans across Eastern Shore, Harrisonburg, Norfolk, Richmond-Petersburg, Wakefield, and Roanoke.
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Extension Master Gardener Class Opens in Front Royal VA
Virginia Cooperative Extension and Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association offer the 2025 Extension Master Gardener Class at the Front Royal Community Center from February 11 to May 8 2025. Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 to 9 PM. information sessions are October 16 2024 at Samuels Public Library.
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Ren
Winchester
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Joanne Royaltey
Frederick County
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US Department of Agriculture
AARP Virginia warns on peer to peer payment scams
AARP Virginia warns about P2P scams via Venmo Zelle and Cash App where criminals pose as loved ones needing help or offer fake marketplace discounts. It cautions payments are often irreversible, advises not accepting unexpected transfers, and directs readers to AARP fraud resources and helpline.
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