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Article ItemVirginia Tech Weed Science Team triumphs at 2024 Northeastern Weed Science Contest , article
The team has placed first in every Northeastern Weed Science Society Weeds Contest that its members have competed in since 2011.
Date: Oct 10, 2024 -
Article ItemBenjamin Tracy appointed interim director of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences , article
Tracy will lead the effort to implement a unified graduate degree in plant and environmental sciences.
Date: Aug 21, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Landscaping Team brings home national awards , article
Four students in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences were awarded scholarships at the annual event.
Date: Jun 25, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents explore Ecuador's environment , article
Through a winter break study abroad program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, students connected with Indigenous communities to discuss environmental concerns.
Date: May 28, 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 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 ItemKang Xia named associate director of Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station , article
Xia will help oversee 11 Agriculture Research and Extension Centers and other research programs at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers work to combat common diseases in controlled environment agriculture , article
A grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission will enable College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Assistant Professor Kaylee South to lead efforts to develop biofungicides targeting strawberry and spinach mold.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemSeed scientists unite for research project , article
Scientists from 13 states gathered for a collaborative research project on the environmental and genetic determinants of seed quality and performance.
Date: Dec 10, 2023 -
Article ItemMichael Goatley receives gold medal for his work with industry , article
Goatley, a Virginia Cooperative Extension turfgrass specialist, was honored for his contributions to the green industry and mentorship of future leaders at an annual Professional Grounds Management Society conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Soil Judging Team takes first place, qualifies for nationals , article
The Soil Judging Team earned first place at the Southeast Region Soil Judging Contest on Oct. 5. This marks the team's sixth win in the last 12 regional contests.
Date: Nov 14, 2023 -
Article ItemSix students present research studies in plant and environmental sciences , article
Students, faculty, and staff gathered together for an afternoon of research, lectures, and more at The Inn at Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 13, 2023