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What a late spring freeze means for fall apple crops, expert explains , articleSherif Sherif, an associate professor within the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech, explains how a late spring freeze resulted in a near wipeout of apple crops in Winchester and Frederick County.
Date: Sep 21, 2026 - -
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Using data to help wheat growers adapt to unpredictable weather , articleAs weather becomes more variable, researchers are helping growers identify planting dates that protect yields and reduce the risk of spring freezes.
Date: Aug 26, 2026 - -
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Experimental enzyme shows promise against fire blight disease , articleThe study marks the first major research milestone in a national effort to develop new tools that help growers combat one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears.
Date: Aug 10, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech earns high marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact rankings , articleOverall, the university ranked in the 201-300 range out of more than 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact rankings, which assess participating universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The rankings compare universities across research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.
Date: Jun 23, 2026 - -
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Could your dog help fight the spotted lanternfly? A new study makes the case , articleOrdinary pet dogs outperformed trained human searchers in the first real-world test of community dog-handler teams, finding more than twice as many egg masses.
Date: Jun 09, 2026 - -
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Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture receives extension, expands enrollment , articleThe initiative is funded through 2027 and is expanding enrollment in Arkansas and Virginia. The alliance now includes more than 1,800 farms and 475,000 acres and provides financial incentives and technical support to help producers improve soil health, strengthen water retention, and reduce environmental impacts.
Date: Apr 23, 2026 - -
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AI-powered imaging could speed detection of microplastics in seafood , articleHyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence reveal plastic particles on fish surfaces without the need for destructive testing.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Michael Schwarz talks about the Chesapeake Bay’s blue catfish problem , articleSchwarz talked about the rapid invasion of blue catfish in the bay, the ecological and economic impacts, and the promising potential to turn this challenge into an opportunity.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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Winter weather: Blacksburg, D.C. campuses to resume normal operations Wednesday; other locations still affected , articleIn anticipation of potential wintry weather, Virginia Tech has put snow emergency routes on the Blacksburg campus in effect starting at 5 p.m. Friday. All state vehicles parked along the snow routes must also be moved during this time to ensure streets remain open for emergency use.
Date: Jan 24, 2026 - -
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High schoolers dive into Virginia’s growing aquaculture industry , articleThrough hands-on training, classroom resources, and industry partnerships, Virginia Tech is supporting workforce development in a vital Virginia industry.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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Katie LaVallee named leader of Animal Resources and Care Division , articleLaVallee has been appointed university attending veterinarian and director of the Animal Resources and Care Division, a position she has had in an interim capacity since December 2024.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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Jonathan Baros named assistant dean of finance for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleBaros joins the college with more than 16 years of experience in fiscal planning, agricultural administration, and Extension programming. He assumes his new role on Aug. 18.
Date: Jun 03, 2025 - -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Mario Ferruzzi prioritizes listening, collaboration in first six months , articleThe new dean met with students and stakeholders to identify essential priorities for the college: community and ecological health, land and water use, and workforce development.
Date: May 20, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech research offers nursery growers relief from devastating boxwood blight , articleNew research could make boxwood, the nation’s top evergreen ornamental shrub, more profitable and easier for growers to manage.
Date: May 14, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech researcher uses parasitic fungus to save Virginia cotton from apocalyptic pest , articleA researcher at the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center is exploring the use of an insect-infecting fungus strain to save cotton plants from corn earworm damage.
Date: May 07, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Love for the environment inspires Chloe Taylor’s path , articleDriven by curiosity and purpose, Taylor found a globally minded mission — blending science, sustainability, and innovation at Virginia Tech.
Date: May 01, 2025 - -
Video ItemInvasive species becomes a delicious dish , video
Catfish was on the menu at the University Club at Virginia Tech for a special two-night dinner that brought attention to a new invasive species of the fish. The Chesapeake Bay blue catfish biomass in recent years has been calculated to have grown from 700 million to 1 billion, which is putting other species at risk. Michael Schwarz, Director of the Virginia Seafood AREC, hopes that bringing awareness to the situation can help create a new sustainable fishing industry while helping to replenish the Chesapeake Bay seafood ecosystem.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 - -
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Algorithms meet agriculture: Ph.D. student's cutting-edge research aims to boost Virginia cotton yields , articlePh.D. student C. Brandt Tate is using drones and data to develop algorithms for evaluating nitrogen fertilizer needs specific to the southeast region of Virginia.
Date: Feb 19, 2025 - -
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Researchers track the flight journey of the destructive red-headed flea beetle , articleVirginia Tech entomologists are working to develop an environmentally sensitive approach to managing this emerging nursery pest.
Date: Dec 05, 2024 -
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