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Virginia Tech researcher finds AI could help improve city planning , articleThe new research shows that using generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini could improve city planning by enhancing access to tools that help measure walkability, safety, lighting, and more.
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Student helps rehabilitate American kestrel before release at Lane Stadium , articleGabby Gorman went into wildlife conservation with the hopes of pursuing a career in wildlife rehabilitation and medicine. The summer internship at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center helped her to solidify her interest in this field.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researcher works to preserve white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea , articleThe research team launched its White Shark Chase in the Sicilian Channel and located evidence of white sharks at four sites.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 -
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Researchers receive grant to study invasive autumn olive , articleVirginia Tech researchers received a grant to find if a native fungus could be used as a biocontrol method on the autumn olive.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 -
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Researchers receive USDA funding to combat devilishly invasive tree-of-heaven , articleThe award will help Virginia Tech researchers see if the spotted lanternfly can help spread a fungus that kills the tree-of-heaven.
Date: Oct 21, 2024 -
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Researchers examine potential population decline in the gray fox , articleUsing strategically placed trail cameras across Virginia, College of Natural Resources and Environment researchers are studying gray fox populations to determine if there are population declines.
Date: Oct 10, 2024 -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment Dean Paul Winistorfer to retire , articleWinistorfer, himself a first-generation student, fostered a culture of forward-looking innovation in the college, creating successful degree programs and student initiatives while emphasizing the college’s research portfolio.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
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Protecting ecosystems , articleUsing science and teamwork as his powers, Jacob Barney, professor of invasive plant ecology, has spent 14 years at Virginia Tech working to map out invasions and develop strategies to combat invasive plants and restore balance to ecosystems.
Date: Sep 16, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researchers develop tool to assess healthy hydration recommendations , articleResearchers in human nutrition, foods, and exercise assessed the healthy beverage recommendations for 93 countries with dietary guidelines to encourage water and discourage sugary beverages to reduce obesity and chronic diseases for populations.
Date: Aug 29, 2024 -
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The blue catfish: Wanted breaded or fried , articleCan seafood lovers help manage the growing blue catfish population from the dinner table? In the Chesapeake Bay, the invasive blue catfish poses a significant threat to the ecosystem and local seafood industry. Amidst this challenge lies a unique opportunity — and a delicious one.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researchers find potential method to control mosquito populations through genetic breeding , articleUnderstanding mosquito genetics for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika can lead to better control methods, reducing their spread around the world.
Date: Jul 25, 2024 -
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Moms and caregivers facing family food insecurity need help with more than just food , articleA study by Virginia Tech researchers shows that mothers’ mental health suffers when their families lack food resources.
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Faculty, staff, and volunteers honored by Virginia Cooperative Extension , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension recognizes those who delivered stellar educational programs in 2023.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
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A Virginia Tech-Ghanaian classroom collaboration bridges borders , articleImpactful collaborations led to an agreement with the University of Media, Arts, and Communication and the University of Cape Coast in Ghana.
Date: Jul 09, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researchers work to create biodegradable bioplastics from food waste , articleResearchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are making affordable bioplastics.
Date: Jul 05, 2024 -
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Global experiences prepare College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students for the modern workforce , articleInternational opportunities open new doors and pathways for students after graduation.
Date: Jun 28, 2024 -
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There’s more to blue cheese than just the stench , articleVirginia Tech researchers discovered a way to synthesize a compound in the mold of blue cheese that has antibacterial and anticancer properties.
Date: Jun 18, 2024 -
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Researchers study herbicide spray applications using drones , articleTwo grants totaling $1 million could help standardize unmanned aerial systems for herbicide spray applications.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researcher helps discover underlying mechanisms behind regular exercise benefits , articleThe new findings have important health implications, including impacts on diseases, organs, and tissues.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researcher helps reach nutrition security goals , articleIn two separate studies, Bailey Houghtaling is helping implement the ‘Food is Medicine’ concept across the United States.
Date: May 31, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension receive $1 million grant to promote soil health , articleThe grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports soil health across the commonwealth through a variety of efforts.
Date: May 31, 2024 -
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Help stop the invasive spotted lanternfly , articleAn infamous hitchhiker, the invasive insect has quickly moved across the region and established itself in Virginia.
Date: May 22, 2024 -
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With agribusiness by her side, a Virginia Tech student aims to open an equine center for the deaf , articleFrom the second she attended horse camp at 8 years old, Seneca Johnston knew exactly what she wanted to do: create the same experience for those in the deaf community.
Date: May 15, 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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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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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 Tech researchers work to make yoga accessible to everyone , articleThe project, a collaboration between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the University Libraries, aims to reach historically underrepresented populations in yoga.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
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Leaves of three, let it be? Maybe not anymore , articleVirginia Tech researchers have found wide variability amongst poison ivy plants, rendering identification and avoidance more challenging.
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
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Clay Wright receives MIRA funding to create new molecular tools , articleThe grant supports Wright's innovative work in understanding and engineering common cellular signals, a critical mechanism shared across animals, plants, and fungi.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
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Spicing up safety , articleVirginia Tech researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering are working toward ensuring dried fruits, nuts, and spices are free from disease-causing bacteria.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences begins research needs assessment survey , articleThe survey is aimed at steering the future direction of its agricultural research initiatives.
Date: Feb 20, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researchers find that muscle function could lead to early Alzheimer’s diagnosis , articleThe research findings challenge the notion that Alzheimer’s disease is purely a disease of the brain and show that it has a much broader impact on the body.
Date: Feb 20, 2024 -
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Paws for a cause: Virginia Tech students, professors lead dog adoption efforts and research , articleIn collaboration with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke, students and researchers help dogs find forever homes.
Date: Feb 14, 2024 -
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Industry leaders inducted into the 2023 Livestock Hall of Fame , articleThe five new inductees’ portraits joined those of 86 other Hall of Famers dispalyed in the Virginia Tech Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena on Plantation Road in Blacksburg.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researcher explores hybrid fostering of shelter dogs for improved canine welfare , articleA researcher in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is collaborating with PetSmart Charities to help improve animal welfare of dogs in need of adoption.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
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From the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to a galaxy far, far away , articleVirginia Tech alumnus Paul Darnell received an Emmy for Outstanding Stunt Performance for his work in "The Mandalorian" “Chapter 24: The Return.”
Date: Jan 23, 2024 -
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Researchers receive USDA grant to study changing food spending patterns , articleWith the grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will study the effects of money spent on food outside of the home when compared to what's spent eating at home.
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Virginia Tech and Arizona State researchers discover way to boost shelter dog adoptions , articleThe researchers found that brief outings and temporary fostering stays increased dogs’ likelihood of adoption by five times and more than 14 times, respectively.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences facility upgrades put the land-grant mission into action , articleThe new construction projects include a high tunnel installation at the Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center and upgrades to the Hahn Horticulture Garden on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus.
Date: Nov 09, 2023 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension partners with CDC, National Rural Health Association for adult vaccine awareness , articleVirginia is one of three states to receive funding for a pilot project to provide community members with vaccine knowledge to empower them to make informed decisions about their health.
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Gift takes Bert Dodson Sr. Urban Entomology Enrichment Fund to $1 million milestone , articleThe Dodson Fund has a particular focus on research results for today while keeping an eye on what is needed for tomorrow. The fund empowers entomology faculty with a continuing source of support for a variety of projects.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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Faculty, staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , articleThe college announced its 2023 award winners at the 28th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff picnic.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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Cooperative Extension advances reach in southern region , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension works in communities to share knowledge, support businesses, and implement research that advances the well-being of all Virginians.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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International outreach in Senegal continues to fortify diets, empower producers, and improve soil health , article“Our work in Senegal was a way for us to take the research and the development of trainings and workshops done at Virginia Tech and extend that to the global community,” said Lydia Fitzgerald.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
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2023 GAP Report: Only by working together will agricultural productivity meet demand , articleMajor global shocks, climatic variability, and rapidly changing demand for agricultural products show that a new mode of operations is needed to reach the target growth rate, data from the 2023 Global Agricultural Productivity Report, “Every Farmer, Every Tool,” shows.
Date: Oct 03, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers awarded grant to increase understanding of industrial hemp , articleThe $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture also could increase profit and reduce risk for growers and advance further use of cannabinoids in medical treatments.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
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Principles from the field lead to collegiate success , articleEmma Ritter, a senior on the softball team, applies the same principles she learned from her youth and from the field to find academic success.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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2023 Global Agricultural Productivity Report to be released Oct. 3 , articleDuring a hybrid in-person and virtual event, the 2023 Global Agricultural Productivity Report, “Every Farmer, Every Tool,” will be released.
Date: Sep 21, 2023 -
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Opponents on the field, collaborators off , articleVirginia Tech and Purdue University researchers work together to find real solutions for industry and homeowners to common turfgrass management issues.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech, Virginia State University lead effort to ‘Come to the Table’ , articleTo address food system resilience and security, the commonwealth’s land-grant institutions partnered to study the food value chain in the state to affect positive change through Virginia Cooperative Extension’s vast network.
Date: Aug 23, 2023 -
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Seeds of inspiration sprout from international Extension experience , articleMary Michael Lipford Zahed ’21, now a graduate student in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, took her “life-changing” experience in Ghana and brought it back to Virginia Tech.
Date: Aug 17, 2023 -
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Expert offers tips for combating the invasive spotted lanternfly , articleIf seen, join the effort and do your part by stomping, treating, and checking for this destructive, invasive insect
Date: Aug 07, 2023 -
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Zooming in on microplastics , articleThese tiny particles are creating big challenges worldwide and are at the core of emerging fields of study for researchers, including many at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jul 19, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech awarded grant to study lingering Lyme disease symptoms , articleThe National Institutes of Health awarded a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researcher $2.7 million to understand how the cell wall of the Lyme disease-causing pathogen makes people sick.
Date: Jul 07, 2023 -
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Suzanne Youngkin, first lady of Virginia, delivers keynote to Virginia FFA Convention , articleThe address marks the first time that a first lady of Virginia addressed the convention in Burruss Hall.
Date: Jul 05, 2023 -
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Impact of Virginia Tech agriculture research highlighted before U.S. House subcommittee , articleAlan Grant, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, highlighted USDA’s impact on the college, including the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and Virginia Cooperative Extension, to the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Date: Jun 14, 2023 -
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New research finds mechanism that regulates PTSD in the female brain , articleVirginia Tech researchers discovered a protein that could lead to better therapeutic treatment for females with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers conduct proof-of-concept study on mosquito scent preferences , articleUsing scented soaps, Virginia Tech researchers found that the smell of certain body soaps could make humans more or less attractive to mosquitoes.
Date: May 16, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Maddie Slagle used her master’s to improve performance , articleAs a student in the Online Master of Science in Agricultural and Life Sciences Program and a student-athlete, Slagle used her knowledge to improve performance for herself and other female student-athletes.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Eric Truong found his footing as a first-generation student , articleTruong also received the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ut Prosim Award, which is presented annually to a graduating senior in the college.
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Class of 2023: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates departmental outstanding seniors , articleStudents are honored for their service, leadership, engagement, personal growth and development, and academics.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist creates podcast to help reduce burnout at work , articleThe podcast, created by Samantha Harden, is entering its second season and gives strategies and suggestions for finding holistic well-being in academia and beyond.
Date: Apr 10, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech students and faculty support Cambodia’s journey to national rice fortification , articleCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty and students, with the help of CALS Global, traveled to Cambodia to create demand for fortified rice that vastly improves the nutritional content of the most popular food in the country.
Date: Apr 07, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers to develop a snacking pepper suitable for indoor agriculture , articleResearchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are studying how to make sweet snacking peppers suitable for growing in indoor environments, which have different specifications for the plant.
Date: Mar 21, 2023 -
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In memoriam: Helen Williams, Virginia Cooperative Extension , articleWilliams, one of Virginia’s longest-serving state employees, passed away on March 11.
Date: Mar 17, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers receive National Science Foundation award to secure vegetable production in a changing environment , articleResearchers in the Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture and the Virginia Tech Applied Research Cooperation will use the $750,000 Convergence Accelerator program grant to develop climate-smart, economically efficient, and environmentally sustainable precision agricultural practices.
Date: Mar 14, 2023 -
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How to talk with youth about the dangers of viral challenges and online safety , articleA Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist and 4-H Youth in Action award winner provide insights on how to have a healthy online experience in an increasingly connected world.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers study PTSD effects on bystanders , articleTim Jarome, an associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, received a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study how bystanders to a traumatic event can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Date: Mar 03, 2023 -
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Tart, sour, or sweet? Virginia Tech researchers create hard cider lexicon for accurate, shared descriptions , articleThe sensory descriptive analysis study resulted in 33 terms that will aid in cider quality communication and in the production of hard cider.
Date: Mar 02, 2023 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Halifax County community partner to improve food security , articleIn a rural food desert, the Halifax County community has come together to create the Healthy Harvest Community Garden to help community members receive proper nutrition.
Date: Feb 21, 2023 -
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Pearson family honored with Friend of 4-H Award , articleIn recognition of the Pearson family’s many contributions to Virginia 4-H, Bernice Pearson and her son and daughter-in-law, J. and Renae Pearson, were presented with the Friend of 4-H award at the recent Evening with 4-H event.
Date: Feb 10, 2023 -
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This Super Bowl, understand the science of hot sauce , articleThe first bite of the chicken wing dripping with hot sauce doesn’t feel so bad. Flavorful, but has a bit of a kick. You take another. And then another. That sweet heat has now turned into a roar, complete with a tingling face and sweat streaked forehead. What makes hot sauces do this? Sean O’Keefe, a professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Department of Food Science and Technology, says it’s the levels of capsaicin, a colorless and odorless compound, found in peppers.
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Struggling to meet New Year’s exercise resolutions one month later? You’re not alone. Expert offers advice for setting realistic goals instead of resolutions , article"Resolutions, as we think of them today, are designed to fail,” said Samantha Harden, an associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “They promote extreme change all at once versus lasting, meaningful adjustments. Burnout usually hits a month later in February. They also further endorse that where you are, who you are, and what you’re doing is insufficient. We need a mindset shift.”
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Highly contagious avian influenza confirmed in Virginia commercial poultry industry , articleThe disease could be economically devastating to Virginia poultry industry and could also cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock, says Michael Persia, a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Jan 20, 2023 -
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Outstanding members of Virginia 4-H honored with Youth in Action Awards , articleVirginia 4-H honored four of its most outstanding members at recent the Evening with 4-H ceremony and celebration.
Date: Jan 20, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers developing method to improve long-term storage of pears , articleTo help keep prices low and pears fresh longer, researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are examining how fresh pears change during storage and how that can be used to keep food safety risks low over time.
Date: Jan 19, 2023 -
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Turning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics , articleResearchers in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received a $2.4 million USDA grant to create affordable bioplastics and reduce plastic waste remaining both on land and in the sea.
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Virginia Tech researchers study flavor, shelf life of Virginia cherry tomatoes , articleResearchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seek to enhance the competitiveness of Virginia cherry tomatoes by comparing the flavor, nutrition, and shelf life qualities of produce from conventional fields and indoor hydroponic systems.
Date: Jan 05, 2023 -
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Three National Institutes of Health grants fund study on the effects of ultra-processed foods on the human body , articleThe Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise received three grants totaling more than $1.2 million to study ultra-processed foods.
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Service dog lends super sniffer to enable student to participate in horse lab , articleWith the help of her trusty service dog Gideon, Devin Wynne, a senior in the School of Animal Sciences, is experiencing the same renowned educational opportunities available to other students.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 -
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Food safety expert provides tips for preserving Thanksgiving foods , articleThanksgiving should be a meal that is safely enjoyed with family and friends and Virginia Tech experts have some tips to ensure holiday classics are safely enjoyed in the days and weeks that follow.
Date: Nov 16, 2022 -
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Student spends summer in Thailand as a monk seeking nirvana , articleVirginia Tech sophomore Theeratart “DJ” Sukthavorn ventured to his parent's home country of Thailand to take part in the deep cultural and religious experience of becoming a monk to come of age. In the solitude, Sukthavorn did more than fulfill the experience. He found himself.
Date: Nov 10, 2022 -
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In memoriam: Alan Spivey, longtime 4-H volunteer , articleSpivey, the longtime State 4-H Horse Show announcer, passed away suddenly on Oct. 13 at age 70.
Date: Oct 31, 2022 -
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Faculty, staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , articleThe college announced its 2022 award winners at the 27th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff picnic.
Date: Oct 27, 2022 -
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Nutrition Counseling Program catalyzes dietetic careers for students , articleAcross Virginia Tech's campus, the program offers students applied experience as counselors, helping other students and faculty achieve their nutrition goals.
Date: Oct 26, 2022 -
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Trick or treat - how long is Halloween candy safe to eat? Virginia Tech food safety expert offers advice , articleIs Halloween candy safe to eat the next week? The next month? Even the next year? According to Virginia Tech food safety expert Alexis Hamilton, the answer is likely a treat. Just don’t get tricked by homemade candy.
Date: Oct 25, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researchers use artificial intelligence to combat soybean nematodes , articleResearchers at the Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center are studying how to use artificial intelligence to identify the presence of plant-parasitic soybean nematodes that cause upward of $1 billion worth of soybean loss each year in the United States.
Date: Oct 24, 2022 -
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Gift to Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center leaves lasting legacy , articleThe gift, made by J. and Renae Pearson in honor of J. Pearson’s mother, renovates what will be named the Bernice Pearson Performing Arts Complex.
Date: Oct 20, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech student a part of history on the softball diamond , articleJulie Kessler, a junior in agribusiness and a graduate of the Agricultural Technology Program, was a member of the first-ever all-female grounds crew at the Little League Softball World Series and had an internship with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Date: Oct 19, 2022 -
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A living legend: Sarah Gregory honored with induction into National 4-H Hall of Fame , articleGregory’s 4-H volunteer experiences reach back to a time when racial segregation excluded her from receiving all that 4-H had to offer and stretch through the present, where she plays a leading role in advocating for diversity and inclusion.
Date: Oct 09, 2022 -
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Virginia FFA, Virginia Produce Company help agricultural technology students achieve their dreams , articleWith $18,000 in scholarship funds available to two-year Agricultural Technology Program students, Virginia FFA and the Virginia Produce Company are changing the lives of Virginia Tech students.
Date: Oct 05, 2022 -
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Alarming new data shows fragility of agricultural systems, global inability to sustainably feed a growing population , articleWithout swift action and long-term resolve, the systems will remain vulnerable to environmental, economic, and societal shockwaves, the data from the 2022 GAP Report shows.
Date: Oct 04, 2022 -
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New, alarming data and solutions on productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems focus of upcoming D.C. event , articleVirginia Tech’s GAP Initiative will co-host a hybrid event with the SPG Coalition and U.S. Department of Agriculture on Oct. 4 in Washington, D.C., to unveil the latest data on global agricultural productivity and to identify solutions for increasing sustainable agricultural productivity — critical for global resilience against crises that threaten our ability to feed the planet.
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Meet Virginia Tech Professor Stella Volpe, who plays on the U.S. women’s national field hockey team , articleOn top of leading the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, the largest department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Volpe is representing Virginia Tech on the USA Masters Women’s National Field Hockey team in Cape Town, South Africa, in early October.
Date: Sep 27, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researcher earns two-year National Institutes of Health grant to develop a pig model of Alzheimer’s disease , articleThe research, which is conducted in partnership with the University of Missouri-Columbia and Florida International University, aims to create Alzheimer’s disease models that better replicate the disease in humans.
Date: Sep 16, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech receives record $80 million grant to help farmers implement climate-smart practices that could significantly reduce greenhouse gases , articleThe Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received an $80 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to pilot a program that will pay producers to implement climate-smart practices on farms of all sizes and commodities, an initiative that could have significant impacts on curbing climate-changing gases.
Date: Sep 16, 2022 -
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Stomp the Spot(ted Lanternfly) , articleJoin the effort and do your part to stop the spotted lanternfly from hitchhiking by checking, stomping, and swatting this destructive, invasive insect.
Date: Sep 01, 2022 -
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Undergraduate student researches effects of fusarium head blight, grows career , article“Creating my own experimental design and working on my project with minimal supervision allowed me to understand exactly what working on research is like and then use that as experience to get started in and further my career,” said Megan Pollok.
Date: Aug 25, 2022 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension to hold Generation NEXT workshops , articleIn partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry, the Generation NEXT workshops help landowners make plans for the passing of their land to the next generation.
Date: Aug 23, 2022 -
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Human nutrition, foods, and exercise students win Student Bowl , articleA team of three students is given up to 15 seconds for each question and up to one minute to answer questions that involve calculations. This is the first time the department has won the Student Bowl.
Date: Aug 18, 2022 -
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Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture, Virginia Cooperative Extension help Virginia Tech showcase its land-grant mission at 2022 Virginia Ag Expo , articleThe members of Virginia’s largest private industry will gather at the 2022 Virginia Ag Expo on Aug. 4 to examine the latest trends, technologies, and research in agriculture that will help shape the agricultural future.
Date: Jul 19, 2022 -
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Unique ram test and sale measures natural parasite resistance, boosts sheep industry , articleBy tracking and isolating rams that are resistant to the barber pole worm, the Southwest Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center helps the entire sheep industry.
Date: Jul 08, 2022 -
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Grant aims to help secondary teachers in predominantly minority schools , articleWith a four-year, $500,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is creating a model that will support 80 teachers from schools serving predominantly minority identifying students.
Date: Jun 30, 2022 -
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People should take part in outdoor activities for physical and mental health benefits, says Virginia Tech expert , article“Outdoor activities are about enjoyment and we know that psychologically, people love being outdoors. It’s important to find any activity that you enjoy and go outside,” says Samantha Harden, an associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise.
Date: Jun 14, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researchers find potential roadmap to removing mosquitoes’ ability to transmit malaria , articleCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences researchers are the first to study three-dimensional genome organization – particularly how the genome can be folded and still accessed by enzymes for transcription purposes – in mosquitoes.
Date: Jun 10, 2022 -
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Proper hydration and nutrition vital to safe and effective summer workouts, says Virginia Tech expert , articleIt’s important to give the body the calories and nutrients it needs to fuel it during all kinds of exercise in the summer, said Kristen Chang, sports dietitian and assistant director of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise.
Date: Jun 10, 2022 -
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Researchers studying how human food scraps contribute to diseases in ecosystems , articleMonica Ponder, a professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology, traveled to Botswana to study how bacterial diseases transmitted by food, including food scraps, can spread diarrheal diseases.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
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Baby formula shortage is temporary and relief is on the way, says Virginia Tech expert , article“And some of the emergency efforts to import more infant formula will provide some immediate relief to the problem,” says Carlin Rafie, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist.
Date: Jun 03, 2022 -
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Life-changing scholarships paved the path to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleAs a child growing up in Peru, Ariana Salcedo saw a lot of stray animals, particularly dogs and cats. Even though Salcedo moved to Northern Virginia when she was 8 years old, those memories stuck with her.
Date: Jun 03, 2022 -
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The science of sport , articleRachel Baxter and Becca Mammel, both graduate students in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise and members of the Virginia Tech track and field team, use data collected from their research to push athletic boundaries.
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Gift to Virginia 4-H aims to create pathways to careers in health sciences , articleThe Claude Moore Charitable Foundation is helping Virginia’s youth find meaningful and lasting careers in health care by forging a partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia 4-H that will ignite a passion for life sciences.
Date: May 27, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech assistant professor earns prestigious Fulbright Specialist Award , articleTiffany Drape of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will use the award to complete a project at the Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology in Uzbekistan.
Date: May 20, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Two College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate students recognized for excellence , articleThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honored two of its graduate students for excellence inside and outside of the classroom.
Date: May 03, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Lauren Provinsal charts her own path from England to Virginia Tech , articleProvinsal is the 2022 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Senior for her work in nutrition and dedication to community service.
Date: May 02, 2022 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honors students and faculty during the college’s 2022 commencement ceremony , articleDuring the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 2022 commencement ceremony, faculty, staff, and students will be honored for their achievements and successes both inside and outside of the classroom.
Date: May 02, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Melissa Pineda-Perez follows her dream to be a veterinarian , articleA Beyond Boundaries Scholarship helped Pineda-Perez on her path from Governor’s School to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Wise County 4-Her helps create new Virginia law, leaves legacy of equity for Virginia 4-H , articleThe bill that Harper Miller, a sophomore at Central High School, helped with puts 4-H on equal footing with sports and other school programs.
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Outstanding alumni and friends recognized by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization at Virginia Tech held its annual Celebration of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) on March 18.
Date: Apr 06, 2022 -
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Estimates of the carbon cycle - vital to predicting climate change - are incorrect, Virginia Tech researchers show , articleThe findings do not counter the established science of climate change but highlight how the accounting of the amount of carbon withdrawn by plants and returned by soil is not accurate.
Date: Apr 01, 2022 -
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Meet Helen Williams, who celebrates her 65th work anniversary with Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech , article
Williams is the administrative assistant Amherst County. She started working with Virginia Cooperative Extension in 1957.
Date: Mar 31, 2022 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Tech Publishing announce new open textbook , articleThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Virginia Tech Publishing, housed in the University Libraries, are releasing a new open textbook titled “Teaching in the University: Learning from Graduate Students and Early Career Faculty.”
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Virginia Tech researchers developing a new vaccine for a swine coronavirus , articleWith a four-year, $630,000 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Mike Zhang and co-principal investigator X.J. Meng are researching a nanoparticle-based vaccine to curb a highly contagious coronavirus among swine.
Date: Feb 23, 2022 -
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Bridge Experience puts College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ student learning at the forefront , articleThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is focused on providing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities to students of all the college’s majors through the Bridge Experience Program.
Date: Feb 21, 2022 -
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Scholarship helps in the pursuit of a dream , articleVirginia Tech was Samantha Corduan’s dream school. But she’s from Edenton, North Carolina, and didn’t know if she could afford out-of-state tuition. Then she got an email from the STAMPS Scholars program notifying her she had earned a full-ride and an enrichment fund for college.
Date: Feb 18, 2022 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension fights food insecurity in the commonwealth , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension and the Family Nutrition Program work tirelessly to combat food insecurity and hunger across the commonwealth, with many causes brought to the forefront over the last two years as the pandemic gripped the state.
Date: Feb 02, 2022 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension’s history is ‘For Virginia’ , articleWhile styles and technology and the world may change, it hasn’t changed what Virginia Cooperative Extension has done for more than 100 years – advance the well-being of Virginia by empowering its people, stewarding its resources, and shaping its future.
Date: Jan 28, 2022 -
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In memoriam: Tammy Henry, Virginia Cooperative Extension administrative assistant , articleHenry, an administrative assistant in the Warren County Cooperative Extension office, passed away on Jan. 3, 2022.
Date: Jan 26, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus, instructor appointed to two statewide agriculture posts , articleGov.-elect Glenn Youngkin appointed Matt Lohr ’95 as the secretary of agriculture and forestry and Joseph Guthrie ’89 as commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Date: Jan 11, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researchers study how common nutritional supplements may protect against traumatic brain injuries in sports , articleResearchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are studying how docosahexaenoic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid, usually inadequate in collegiate athletes’ diets, helps protect the brain from trauma in a proof-of-concept study.
Date: Jan 06, 2022 -
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‘Life-changing’ Agricultural Technology Program prepares students for careers , articleThe Agricultural Technology Program started as – and remains – the only associate's degree program at Virginia Tech. During the two years in the program, students experience concentrated and specialized courses that prepare them for their chosen careers.
Date: Jan 04, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researchers discover a unique bacterial property, potential target for treating and diagnosing Lyme disease , articleVirginia Tech researchers discovered that the bacterium that causes Lyme disease has a highly unusual modification in its protective molecular bag.
Date: Jan 03, 2022 -
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Class of 2021: Zach Klonicke pursues his passion for animal and poultry sciences , articleThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences had everything that Klonicke wanted: the opportunity to work at local farms, opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research, and a veterinary school on campus.
Date: Dec 13, 2021 -
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Powered by food (waste): Virginia Tech researchers discover potential method to convert food waste into batteries , articleAs the world works toward economically and environmentally friendly ways to power these devices, two Virginia Tech researchers investigate how food waste and its associated biomass can be converted into rechargeable batteries.
Date: Oct 28, 2021 -
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Virginia 4-H stalwarts Bob Meadows and John Dooley receive prestigious National 4-H honor , articleFor their lifelong service and steadfast commitment to 4-H youth, Bob Meadows and John Dooley were inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame during recent celebrations in Washington, D.C.
Date: Oct 25, 2021 -
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Strengthening the climate for sustainable agricultural growth , articleToday, the 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report), " Strengthening the Climate for Sustainable Agricultural Growth," was released by Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. It urges the acceleration of productivity growth from smallholders to large-scale farmers to meet consumers' needs and address current and future threats to human and environmental well-being.
Date: Oct 20, 2021 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences announces 2021 award winners , articleAt the 26th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff picnic, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recognized numerous faculty and staff for their contributions and dedication to the college.
Date: Oct 18, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech alumni, Ph.D. candidate earn prestigious agricultural fellowship , articleThe four Hokies traveled to Ghana to improve school-based agriculture education in the country as part of the International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program.
Date: Sep 21, 2021 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences announces annual diversity awards , articleThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Diversity Council recognized four individuals for their dedication to diversity and inclusion in their departments and their communities.
Date: Sep 09, 2021 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences inspired alumna to become a farmer , articleDaisy Sturgill founded Stormbrew Farm in Atkins, Virginia, because of her time in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences.
Date: Sep 08, 2021 -
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Animal and poultry sciences Ph.D. candidate receives grant to study PTSD differences between males and females , articleTaylor McFadden earned a rare National Institute of Mental Health supplement grant that covers the final two years of her Ph.D. program.
Date: Sep 03, 2021 -
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Ed Jones receives national Cooperative Extension organization’s most prestigious level of recognition , articleJones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, received Epsilon Sigma Phi’s highest honor for his decades of vision, leadership, and service that have advanced the land-grant mission.
Date: Aug 26, 2021 -
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Research to feed growing population underway at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center , articleIn an effort to leverage resources, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, and Virginia Tech partnered to form the center in Danville, Virginia, last year.
Date: Aug 13, 2021 -
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The sound of plants dancing , articleSmartfarms, like traditional farms, come in all shapes and sizes. Indoor urban gardening is a blossoming arena, and Virginia Tech researchers are studying how these plants can be remotely monitored through video and aural applications for plant health.
Date: Aug 31, 2020 -
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2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report to be released on October 20 , articleOn October 20, the 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report), "Strengthening the Climate for Agricultural Growth," will be released in a virtual event.
Date: Oct 06, 2021 -
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Outstanding Virginia 4-H members honored with annual Youth in Action awards , articleVirginia 4-H honored four of its most outstanding members at the virtual Evening With 4-H conference in early 2022. The 4‑H Youth in Action Program recognizes four confident young leaders with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives in 4-H core pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
Date: Jan 27, 2022 -
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Highly contagious avian influenza confirmed in Virginia by the USDA , articleThe USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds in two states – a backyard flock of mixed species birds in Fauquier County, Virginia, and a flock of commercial broiler chickens in Fulton County, Kentucky.
Date: Feb 17, 2022 -
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International agriculture partnerships strengthened in trip to Kenya , articleThe CALS Global experience was part the Global Opportunity Initiative, which serves as a foundation for faculty across campus to forge international collaborations and contribute to solutions to challenging worldwide agricultural issues.
Date: Sep 28, 2022 -
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Advanced algorithm aims to optimize cattle feeding , articleTo help combat burgeoning costs for producers, the research will seek to deploy a self-learning control and diagnostic system that can identify cows with health or production problems and control feeding at the milking robots to generate individualized diets.
Date: Oct 10, 2022 -
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John G. Rocovich, Jr. honored with Virginia 4-H’s Emerald Clover Award , articleIn recognition of John G. Rocovich, Jr.’s decades of service to Virginia 4-H, he was honored with Virginia 4-H’s Emerald Clover Award at the recent Evening with 4-H event. The award is presented to an individual for outstanding and sustained commitment to the 4-H youth of Virginia.
Date: Feb 02, 2023 -
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Q&A: Virginia Tech researchers discover new, more effective candidates for treatment of syphilis , articleNew candidates for the treatment of syphilis have been validated in a laboratory setting with several being more effective than what is currently used to treat the infection.
Date: Jun 01, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers discover that blocking an essential nutrient inhibits malaria parasite growth , articleThe four-year study could lead to a new way to fight malaria, one of the most devastating infectious diseases in the world.
Date: Feb 13, 2024 -
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Student receives International Poultry Scientific Forum award , articleDelaney Groves’ research on improving laying hens’ health and performance earned the Don R. Sloan Award as the top undergraduate oral presentation.
Date: Feb 23, 2024 -
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USDA grant boosts climate-smart agriculture practices , articleThe $1 million grant to the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center aims to increase resiliency to short-term droughts, showcase cover crops, and increase farm efficiencies.
Date: Feb 23, 2024 -
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Tremain Hatch named Virginia Vineyards Association’s Grower of the Year , articleThe award recognizes Hatch’s work to advance the commonwealth’s wine grape industry through viticulture research and his role as a research associate at Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Date: Mar 05, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: For Shahed Sanuri, graduating is more than a moment in time , articleShahed Sanuri sees graduation as a steppingstone to a career in the medical field.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Andrew Harner appointed viticulture specialist , articleAndrew Harner was recently appointed as an assistant professor of viticulture at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Date: Jun 29, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech alumna earns prestigious agricultural fellowship , articleMegan Pollok will travel to Ghana to improve school-based agriculture education in the country as part of the International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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Emily Talley named director of the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability , articleEmily Talley was named the director of the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability, effective July 1, 2024.
Date: Nov 19, 2024
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