Agriculture

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 Edward Cranford planted a nursery...

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) in Berkeley County, marking the...

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...

"Worm Moon of March" lore is accurate, says West Virginia gardener

Agriculture David Sibray - February 29, 2024

FLAT TOP, W.Va. — Worms are already making their presence known in the upper layers of the soil in...

West Virginia's northern panhandle was once prime U.S. sheep country

Agriculture David Sibray - February 25, 2024

WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia may best be known for its vast mountain forests, but its northern panhandle was...

West Virginia University professor unveils new "people's tomato"

Agriculture Clyde Craig - January 25, 2024

A West Virginia University plant pathology professor emeritus who has spent more than 70 years developing hearty tomato varieties...

Rich West Virginia honey benefitting consumers, producers

Agriculture Amanda Larch Hinchman - March 23, 2023

West Virginia is a prominent producer of Appalachian honey, churning out almost 245,000 pounds annually from 13,300 registered bee...

W.Va. expands branding to include agricultural supporters

Agriculture David Sibray - February 24, 2023

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With supply-chain faults apparent nationally, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture is working to bolster agricultural...

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