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Neal Vines honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 24 years, Vines was an early leader in information technology at the state, regional, and national levels.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
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Michael Persia named John W. Hancock Professor of Animal Sciences , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2014, Persia’s scholarship focuses on the mechanisms of nutrient utilization in chickens and turkeys.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
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Anton Baudoin honored with emeritus status , articleIn 42 years at Virginia Tech, Baudin made significant contributions to research on grapevine diseases and fungicide resistance and taught or co-taught more than 3,900 students.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
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Expert offers homeowners safety advice for yard equipment care to prevent injuries , articleMost equipment used in lawn care and landscaping is simple and straightforward to use. However, if it is not operated carefully, it has the potential for accidents and injuries. Virginia Tech professor Mike Goatley shares advice on making equipment safer.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Megan Pollok works internationally to increase food security , articleAt home and abroad, Pollok is helping communities create sustainable food systems.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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For Virginia, Less-Mow April is better than No Mow May, Virginia Cooperative Extension recommends , articleRecent studies on urban bees suggest that in addition to specialized pollinator gardens, yards with spontaneous lawn flowers also support bees and are important part of the urban pollinator ecosystem.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
General ItemWhat's in your water? Well and spring water testing available in May Date: Apr 15, 2024
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Sharpen lawnmower blades now for a perfect spring lawn , articleDull mower blades will tear grass rather than slicing through it, resulting in a ragged-looking lawn, said Mike Goatley, turf specialist for Virginia Cooperative Extension and associate professor of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences.
Date: Apr 12, 2024 -
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Outstanding alumni and friends honored by College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization , articleSix alumni and friends received awards honoring their service and impact in the college's annual Celebration of Ut Prosim.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
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Virginia Household Water Quality Program provides education and affordable testing , articleThe program helps ensure that water from private wells and springs is safe for consumption around the commonwealth.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
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Billions of cicadas are coming as two rare broods emerge, but not for everyone says expert , articleFor the first time in more than 200 years, billions of cicadas - two different broods - will emerge from the ground at the same time. These two different broods have not been seen together since the 1800s. But, as Virginia Tech entomologist Doug Pfeiffer explained not everyone will see this once in a lifetime spectacle.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center celebrates 50 years of research and Extension programming , articleAs the center prepares for a golden anniversary celebration event this November, its vision for the future remains rooted in service to the agricultural sector and the residents of the commonwealth.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Transformative alliance: Health leaders, Virginia Tech forge new partnership for diabetes management and support , articleOver 630,000 people in Virginia have diabetes, which can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and death.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Get ready to stomp: Spotted lanternflies are about to reappear , articleVirginia Tech entomologist Eric Day has a few reminders on how you can do your part to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Take precautions to minimize risk of highly contagious avian influenza , articleThe disease could be economically devastating to Virginia’s poultry industry and could cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock, says Michael Persia, a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
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The goal: Safe food for every home , articleTwo Virginia Tech students traveled to Kpone Katamanso, Ghana, over spring break to build a community garden.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
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Virginia 4-H takes students to the Dominican Republic for a life-changing experience , articleThe one-week summer program is the only Virginia 4-H-led program that takes teens out of the country for an intensive week of leadership, service, sustainability, and cultural exchange.
Date: Apr 04, 2024 -
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Despite hype, cicada double-brood emergence won’t affect Virginia, Virginia Tech expert says , articleStarting in late April, Virginians living south of Caroline and east of the Interstate 95 corridor should begin looking for the emergence of Brood XIX, a population of 13-year periodical cicadas. No other periodical brood is due to hatch in Virginia this year.
Date: Apr 03, 2024
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