Declining ethanol demand could push Virginia corn prices down
Roughly 30% of field corn is used for ethanol, and lessened demand as people work from home and leave their...
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Long before humans did it, animals in nature practiced social distancing when one of their own was sick
Mandrills grooming each other. This type of monkey continues to care for sick family members while actively avoiding sick individuals...
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Virginia Tech team helping to tackle the untold stories of the Civil War through augmented reality
This simulation of a possible augmented reality experience shows Tudor Hall Plantation. The National Endowment of Humanities is funding the...
Read moreBlacksburg seeks feedback on preferred future residential housing types and densities
The Town of Blacksburg has launched the second phase of its public engagement process on housing affordability in Blacksburg. The...
Read morePopulation shift from rural to urban has Virginia farmers worried their concerns will not be heard
As populations shift from rural to urban areas and political maps are reexamined, agricultural advocates hope farmers and rural Virginians...
Read moreUpcoming Events
Saturday, March 13: New River Valley Cares 21st Annual Gala and Auction (virtual) Proceeds will be used...
Read moreVirginia Department of Transportation road watch
The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District...
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Applications open March 15 for Radford Community Garden
Applications for the Radford Community Garden open March 15. The Radford Community Garden will be enjoying its twelfth year this...
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Local NAACP branch launches book drive
The Education Committee of the Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County branch of the NAACP has launched its book drive in...
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RU professor, students look for solutions to one billion bird deaths each year
RU biology professor Karen Powers and student Trey Harris inspect a location on the Radford campus with high bird collision...
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