VA: Uncertain future for cigarette makers, tobacco growers
Cigarettes and cigars still account for nearly 90% of Altria's operating income. CEO Billy Gifford says its future is smoke-free tobacco.
Source: richmond.com
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Virginia tobacco growers, cigarette makers seek new markets
In an era in which far fewer Americans smoke - about 1 in 9 adults - tobacco growing is shrinking in Virginia and growers focus on the export market. Altria's Philip Morris USA plant still churns out billions of Marlboros in Richmond, as the company continues to develop smoke-free products.
Source: dailyprogress.com
Virginia tobacco growers, cigarette makers seek new markets
In an era in which far fewer Americans smoke - about 1 in 9 adults - tobacco growing is shrinking in Virginia and growers focus on the export market. Altria's Philip Morris USA plant still churns out billions of Marlboros in Richmond, as the company continues to develop smoke-free products.
Source: richmond.com
Farmers grapple with dry, hot conditions along with inflation
Nearly an inch of rain fell Sunday near Keeling, providing much needed moisture to parched grass and other crops in that corner of Pittsylvania County.
Source: chathamstartribune.com