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Article ItemAnton Baudoin honored with emeritus status , article
In 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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Article Item2024 CALS Senior Awards and Recognitions , article Date: May 10, 2024
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Article ItemMother’s Day brings flowers, floral expert lists favorites, shares how to make them last , article
Mother’s Day celebrations in the United States bring family together — and bring a lot of business to the floral industry, with flowers one of the most popular gifts. Floral design instructor Barbara Leshyn talks about what the holiday means for the floral industry, what kinds of flowers make the most popular gifts, and how to make those lovely bouquets last.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Soil Judging Team wins seventh national championship , article
The team beat out 24 competitors at the 2024 National Soil Judging Contest in Iowa.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert offers homeowners safety advice for yard equipment care to prevent injuries , article
Most 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 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Megan Pollok works internationally to increase food security , article
At home and abroad, Pollok is helping communities create sustainable food systems.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
Article ItemInnovation, entrepreneurship, and service celebrated , article
Virginia Tech celebrated faculty-led accomplishments in innovation, entrepreneurship, and service at the annual Celebrating Innovation event, held at the South End Zone Club in Lane Stadium.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents use study abroad trip to focus on food security in South Africa , article
A dozen of the 14 students who traveled to South Africa were part of the global food security and health minor housed in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article ItemInvasive species sound off about impending ecosystem changes , article
A team of researchers led by Grace O’Malley, Ph.D. candidate in biological sciences, and Gabrielle Ripa, Ph.D. student in plant and environmental sciences, have discovered that the silent growth of non-native invasive plants can affect the soundscape of an ecosystem.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemFor Virginia, Less-Mow April is better than No Mow May, Virginia Cooperative Extension recommends , article
Recent 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 -
Article ItemSharpen lawnmower blades now for a perfect spring lawn , article
Dull 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 -
Article ItemOutstanding alumni and friends honored by College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization , article
Six alumni and friends received awards honoring their service and impact in the college's annual Celebration of Ut Prosim.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech graduate students earn awards for weed science research , article
Four School of Plant and Environmental Sciences students were recently honored with national and international recognition.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemThe goal: Safe food for every home , article
Two Virginia Tech students traveled to Kpone Katamanso, Ghana, over spring break to build a community garden.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
Article ItemLeaves of three, let it be? Maybe not anymore , article
Virginia Tech researchers have found wide variability amongst poison ivy plants, rendering identification and avoidance more challenging.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
Article ItemFood production using controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics systems could become the new normal , article
A recent publication by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech researchers highlights that these innovative techniques could increase yields, enhance nutrition, improve access to local foods, and provide better year-round access to fresh food than traditional large-scale outdoor production.
Date: Mar 22, 2024 -
Video ItemNew course provides deeper dive into hydroponics , video
Production of Food Crops in Controlled Environment Agriculture (HORT 4344) is a new class led by instructor Josh Kardos. Students enrolled will learn various hydroponic systems and grow their own crops throughout the semester.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
Article ItemInvestigators collaborate to enrich undergraduate research experiences at Virginia Tech , article
David Schmale and Shane Ross teamed up with faculty at three minority-serving institutions to offer more students impactful, hands-on undergraduate research experiences.
Date: Mar 19, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Centers to host annual field days , article
Annual field days are just one of the ways Virginia Tech's 11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers place research and innovation into the hands of Virginians.
Date: Mar 19, 2024
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