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West Virginia confirms new avian influenza in backyard flock in Jackson County

Agriculture David Sibray - December 5, 2025

RIPLEY, W.Va. — State officials have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock in Jackson County. However, it's only the...

The Pumpkin—a West Virginia tradition steeped in lore

Agriculture Justyn "Doc" Marchese - October 26, 2025

FLAT TOP, W.Va. — With the exception of corn, perhaps no vegetable is as all-American as the pumpkin. Carved as a Jack-O'-Lantern or pureed...

West Virginia University expert shares tips to keep fall mums blooming longer

Agriculture Bianca Bosworth - October 25, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The brilliant colors of chrysanthemums, or mums, signal the arrival of fall across West Virginia. But...

Five West Virginia organizations receive $302,000 in specialty crop block grants

Agriculture Clyde Craig - October 9, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five West Virginia agri-businesses, organizations, and agencies will share more than $300,000 in specialty crop block...

Embracing the rich bounty of the West Virginia fall harvest

Agriculture Bianca Bosworth - September 7, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia fall harvest is particularly meaningful for state natives. As the crisp air of...

The histories of the Grimes Golden and Golden Delicious apples in West Virginia

Agriculture William Kerrigan - July 23, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Around 1790, in a small clearing on a ridge above Wellsburg, West Virginia, a pioneer settler named...

Invasive Box Tree Moth has reached West Virginia's eastern panhandle

Agriculture Clyde Craig - June 18, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The W.Va. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis)...

WVU helping farmers nationally boost profits through agritourism

Agriculture Clyde Craig - May 8, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To help farmers and ranchers incorporate agritourism into their business models, a West Virginia University researcher...

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