Fields of Uncertainty American agriculture encounters pressure from two primary sources: international conflict, which raises input costs, and domestic political…
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How to Spot and Stop Invasive Pests in the Highlands
The Appalachian Highlands have some of the nation’s richest biodiversity and most productive agricultural landscapes. However, a quiet siege constantly…
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The Science and Secrets of the “Split Personality” Kyanite
You can find Kyanite at high elevations in the Blue Ridge and deep within the Piedmont. For scientists, it is…
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Reclaim The River: Timely Restoration Workshop ARC&D Council
In Northeast Tennessee, our rivers are more than beautiful landmarks; they fuel our farms, shape our childhoods, and drive our…
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2026 Ag Report: New Rules Effective Today and This Year
January 1, 2026 | Regional Legislative & Market Outlook For farmers, meat producers, and market gardeners in the Appalachian Highlands,…
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Deep Roots and Local Quality at Thomas Hollow Nursery
The Deep Roots of Thomas Hollow Nursery: 33 Years of Green Growth Tucked away in a quiet hollow just off…
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Three New Farm Permit Requirements Are Invalid
What the Case is About: Permit The regulations for North Carolina’s livestock and poultry producers underwent a significant transformation this…
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New Tennessee Law Protects Farmland & Agriculture
NASHVILLE, TN – Governor Bill Lee has signed into law the Tennessee Farmland Preservation Act, Senate Bill 207 / House…
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome: An Emerging Allergic Hypersensitivity in Appalachia and Beyond
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a fascinating and often debilitating allergic condition, presents as a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to the carbohydrate galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose…
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National Pollinator Week: The Happy Architects of Our World
This week, from June 16 to 22, is here, and communities nationwide gear up to honor the unsung heroes vital…
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