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Last update: 9 hours agoNutrient Training for Farmers: Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation will run two online agriculture nutrient management training sessions in June and July, including soil/crop instruction from Virginia Tech and a plan-writing case-study course—aimed at helping people become certified plan writers. Housing Market Pressure: New analysis says private equity now owns about 13% of U.S. apartment units (roughly 1 in 8), with acquisitions accelerating since 2021—raising fresh scrutiny over rent hikes, maintenance cuts, and fees. Health & Cancer Research: UVA researchers report a new trigger that helps dormant cancer cells “wake up” after nutrient deprivation, pointing to possible new therapies. Coastal Resilience Meets Local Reality: Accomack County tabled an ordinance tied to new state resiliency rules after concerns that required engineering studies could sharply raise costs for smaller property projects. Data Center Ripple Effects: Virginia’s energy-and-grid debate keeps heating up as Dominion and NextEra push a merger tied to data center power demand, while communities elsewhere weigh tighter rules.
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