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Institute endows $2 million for student internships , articleTwo new funds endowed by the Public Service Education Institute will expand opportunities for student internship experiences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and throughout Virginia Tech.
Date: Jan 09, 2024 -
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In memoriam: Bonnie Braun, Virginia Cooperative Extension associate director , articleBraun, a longtime Virginia Tech employee, passed away on Nov. 5.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
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A soothing cup of soup, a service to the community , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension’s new Carver Food Enterprise Center is preparing hundreds of servings of soup for community members from locally sourced produce.
Date: Nov 21, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech opens world’s first fully automated AI and cyberbiosecurity water lab , articleIn response to the ongoing threats to the world’s water utilities, Virginia Tech opened the AI and Cyber for Water and Ag lab, combining cyberbiosecurity and artificial intelligence automation to research water security.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
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Longtime Extension agent to coach Virginia Tech Livestock Judging Team , articleMatthew Miller was a member and later a coach of the team and brings decades of competition experience to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 -
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Do the spotted lanternfly stomp! , articleVirginia Tech students help spread the word about the invasive spotted lanternfly with a fun and informative dance routine.
Date: Oct 05, 2023 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Alan L. Grant announces retirement , articleWith thoughtful and resolute leadership, Grant has served the university for 15 years and guided the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences into a bright future.
Date: Sep 26, 2023 -
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Enhancing the efficiency of plant regeneration , articleA team of researchers at Virginia Tech has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study and improve the process of growing plants from single cells.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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In memoriam: Richard 'Dick' Saacke, professor emeritus of dairy science , articleSaacke, of Blacksburg, joined the faculty of what today is the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1965, devoting his career to excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring graduate students in the field of bovine reproductive physiology and artificial insemination.
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
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Students PREP for successful futures in science , articleVirginia Tech’s PREP Program sets minority students up for success in advanced science degree programs across the country.
Date: Sep 05, 2023 -
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New research finds a disconnect between poultry dietary energy and egg production , articleThe discovery by a team at Virginia Tech could have substantial impact on the rising cost of feeding egg laying hens that can be passed onto egg consumers.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
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Kentland Farm to host annual field day in September , articleThe event on Sept. 12 will include tours of the farm, numerous demonstrations and exhibitors, and wagon tours.
Date: Aug 31, 2023 -
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4-H’er inspires bill to officially recognize the Chincoteague pony , articleSophia Gallivan is a member of the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team and a 4-H Virginia Horse Ambassador.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension fact sheet addresses new plant disease , articleSome of Virginia’s most beloved and beautiful trees are being disrupted by vascular streak dieback, an emerging problem that is impacting nurseries across the state and beyond.
Date: Aug 01, 2023 -
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Nurturing a summertime staple , articleVirginia Tech researchers are exploring new ways to grow better blackberries and turn them into tasty beverages.
Date: Jul 25, 2023 -
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Mary Burrows named director of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and associate dean for research , articleVirginia Tech’s culture of collaboration and innovation is just one of many strengths that attracted Burrows, who has spent the past 17 years at Montana State University, to the university and the position.
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
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Technology upgrades expand Virginia Tech research and outreach work across the commonwealth , articleA number of technological advances to research facilities in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are being implemented this year that will help support the college and the university’s commitment to smart farming and modern research and agricultural methods.
Date: Jun 13, 2023 -
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Saied Mostaghimi retires from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleDuring his tenure at Virginia Tech, Mostaghimi served in several positions as he evolved from professor to department head to his most recent role of advancing the college’s far-reaching and innovative research. His retirement takes effect May 31.
Date: May 30, 2023 -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honors students and faculty at the college’s 2023 commencement ceremony , articleNumerous students and faculty will be honored for their outstanding service, leadership, engagement, personal growth and development, and academics.
Date: May 08, 2023 -
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Calling all canines: Help sniff out the dangerous spotted lanternfly , articleResearchers in Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are deploying teams of dogs and their owners to help detect spotted lanternfly eggs before they become a major threat to growers.
Date: Apr 11, 2023 -
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Celebration of Ut Prosim Award recipients recognized by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization , articleFive alumni and an honorary alumnus received awards for their contributions and service to society.
Date: Mar 31, 2023 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension earns national recognition for its Diabetes Prevention Program , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension was awarded full accreditation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a provider of the Lifestyle Change Program, a diabetes prevention program.
Date: Mar 30, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers fight fire blight’s plight on apple production , articleTwo U.S. Department of Agriculture grants are funding novel approaches to manage the spread of this deadly disease that decimates crops across the commonwealth and beyond.
Date: Mar 24, 2023 -
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New food science class brings diverse flavors and students to the table , articleA new Virginia Tech class, called From Raw to Burnt: Exploring Science and Society through Foods, studies scientific principles and the development of society through the lens one of humans most desirable and most critical basic needs: food.
Date: Mar 15, 2023 -
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4-H’er inspires bill to officially recognize the Chincoteague pony , articleSophia Gallivan, a 17-year-old student at Broadwater Academy on the Eastern Shore, has been working with her local representatives to pass two bills in the Virginia Legislature that will make the Chincoteague pony the official pony of the commonwealth.
Date: Feb 22, 2023 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension recognized for collaborative project with Virginia Department of Forestry , articleVirginia’s Generation NEXT project, a collaboration between Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Forestry, was recently recognized by the National Woodland Owners Association for its work with family forestland owners.
Date: Jan 27, 2023 -
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In memoriam: Jerry 'Dan' Swafford, Virginia Cooperative Extension , articleSwafford, project associate and curriculum specialist for Virginia Cooperative Extension, passed away at his Christiansburg home on Jan. 4.
Date: Jan 25, 2023 -
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Technology and agriculture collide at the inaugural Ag-Tech Field Day , articleThe exhibition featured dozens of technology industry representatives who showcased the latest tools that are supporting the commonwealth’s largest private industry — agriculture.
Date: Jan 17, 2023 -
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Aerial sensor technology on display at Eastern Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center , articleVirginia Tech researchers are testing the use of drones across the state to help stakeholders determine nitrogen rate and timing of wheat, an important crop of the commonwealth.
Date: Jan 02, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers earn national recognition for advances in drone practices , articleA team of faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is part of an award-winning, multistate project that has helped accelerate the use of unmanned aircraft systems in agriculture and natural resources.
Date: Dec 20, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech student Andrew Seibel named president of the National FFA Organization , articleSeibel, a sophomore in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will spend the next year traveling the globe as a national representative of FFA, an organization with deep ties to Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 06, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech helps farmers meet the demand for all things pumpkin this fall , articleVirginia Tech researchers support the spike in the state’s pumpkin production by exploring the growth of special varieties and testing ways to stretch their shelf life.
Date: Nov 15, 2022 -
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MARE Center offers ‘thorough’ experience for students , articleAnimal science students from Virginia Tech gain real-world research experience with former thoroughbred racehorses at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Date: Nov 15, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus earns national recognition as Southeastern Farmer of the Year , articleRobert Saunders ’86 is the general manager of Saunders Brothers Inc., a family-run farm that specializes in growing fruit, boxwood, and landscape ornamentals. He is just the fifth Virginia farmer to earn Swisher/Sunbelt Southeastern Farmer of the Year recognition.
Date: Nov 03, 2022 -
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Could stopping 'zzz's' prevent mosquitoes from spreading disease? , articleResearch being conducted in Virginia Tech's Department of Biochemistry is examining how sleep-deprivation may affect mosquitoes’ ability to find human hosts or even stop their ability to spread disease.
Date: Oct 05, 2022 -
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Students tackle pesky plant problems at summer contests , articleStudents in Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences earned top rankings this summer with skill sets any gardener – amateur or master – might envy.
Date: Sep 26, 2022 -
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Industry leaders inducted into the 2022 Livestock Hall of Fame , articleFour outstanding industry leaders were inducted into the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame on Sept. 10.
Date: Sep 16, 2022 -
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SmartFarm Innovation Network sees significant increase in talented researchers , articleVirginia Tech’s SmartFarm Innovation Network of skilled and dedicated faculty researchers is rapidly expanding as part of a strategic effort to create a statewide network of interconnected faculty, partners, and resources for scientific discovery and developing and deploying new technologies.
Date: Sep 12, 2022 -
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New Farm Credit scholarship to support student success across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleFarm Credit of the Virginias, a regional lending cooperative, announced a new scholarship that will support students in Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and honor the life of one of its esteemed alumni.
Date: Aug 17, 2022 -
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Cheers to Tony Wolf: The wine grape expert officially retires , articleThe renowned viticulturist devoted his career to advancing Virginia wines, now a billion dollar industry.
Date: Aug 12, 2022 -
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New director named for Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center , articleKevin Rice has extensive entomology experience and a strong record of scholarship and graduate student mentoring.
Date: Aug 11, 2022 -
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New director named for Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center , articleArash Rashed brings more than two decades of teaching, Extension, and research experience to the university.
Date: Jul 07, 2022 -
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Bringing barley back , articleVirginia Tech is partnering with public and private stakeholders to market Southwest Virginia as a leader in the specialty grains market.
Date: Jun 29, 2022 -
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Agricultural Cyber Field Day showcases collaboration and innovation , articleThe inaugural event highlighted the important partnership between the Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture at Virginia Tech and Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Southwest Virginia.
Date: Jun 21, 2022