The Appalachian Highlands have some of the nation’s richest biodiversity and most productive agricultural landscapes. However, a quiet siege constantly threatens our timber stands, orchards, and...
You can find Kyanite at high elevations in the Blue Ridge and deep within the Piedmont. For scientists, it is a physical anomaly. In industry, it is a “super-material” that keeps furnaces ...
The topography of the Appalachian Highlands—characterized by steep grades, fragmented pastureland, and variable microclimates—has historically limited the efficiency of conventional mechanized agricul...
In August, the Appalachian Highlands are drowning in corn. Silver Queen, Peaches and Cream, Hickory King—it comes in by the bushel. The challenge hasn’t changed in 200 years: How do we keep this...
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 (alpha-gal). This u...
Honaker, VA – For years, “organic farming” evoked images of traditional methods and a return to simpler times. While core principles like soil health, biodiversity, and natural pest contro...
Farmers are no strangers to innovation, but 2025 is shaping up to be a milestone year for agricultural equipment. With climate concerns, labor shortages, and rising costs, the industry is adopting cut...
