Virginia Economic Review
Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.
A Fresh Take on Food Production
Four centuries after the advent of the agriculture industry in Virginia, the Commonwealth is again at the forefront of agricultural innovation.
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Peanut Processors Rely on Consistent Virginia Quality
Any discussion about Virginia peanuts needs to start with a clarification between Virginia peanuts and Virginia Peanuts. The lowercase former refers to peanuts grown in the Commonwealth; the capitalized latter is one of four peanut cultivars grown in the United States. If you’ve ever cracked a…
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Growers, Schools Create Novel Solutions to Build Tech-Savvy CEA Workforce
Labor shortages have long been a challenge in agricultural operations, spurring innovative new ways of operating. Today’s farms rely as much on GPS-guided technology and artificial intelligence-driven automation as they do on manual labor. However, these changes have created their own hurdles by…
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Virginia Researchers Develop Tomorrow’s Ag Breakthroughs
Virginia universities and research institutions are leading the way to improve controlled environment agriculture in the Commonwealth and spur nationwide agricultural development.
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Aquaculture Companies Seek Profitability Through Sustainability
As traditional methods of harvesting oysters started flailing, a family business turned toward innovative aquaculture to rebound oyster populations.
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Cultivating the World’s Growth
The most advanced Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) operations are fully automated systems that deliver the exact environmental conditions required by specific plants, including the optimum temperature, humidity, and light levels. CEA operations can grow large amounts of produce while using…
Read MorePodcasts
A Biopharma Moment Decades in the Making
April 7, 2026
A Conversation With John Newby, CEO, Virginia Bio
The Urgency of Building Healthier Communities
April 1, 2026
A Conversation With Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and IT and Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca
The History and Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Virginia
April 1, 2026
A Conversation With Dave Maraldo, Senior Vice President of Human Health Manufacturing Operations, Merck