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Inside the Greenhouses of the FutureFrom solar-powered greenhouses to hydroponic tomatoes engineered for flavor, research from Virginia Tech points to a future where farming happens indoors — powered by light, data, and innovation instead of soil and seasons.
Date: Feb 10, 2026 - -
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Valerie A. Thomas awarded Thomas M. Brooks Forestry Professorship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2007, Thomas is an internationally recognized scholar in the field of remote sensing of forest ecosystems, forest cover and condition, and forest change.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Partnership with Forest Service launches $8.8 million initiative to assess Appalachian hurricane damage , articleThe university will lead the human resources component, hiring and training technicians and crew leaders to conduct fieldwork. Those teams will document, evaluate, and prioritize damage to aquatic and forest ecosystems from Hurricane Helene.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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New research shows how farmers can be left dry by rainfall insurance , articleSmall differences in rainfall data and grid size can lead to big discrepancies in insurance payouts, a new study finds, leaving some farmers uncovered.
Date: Oct 31, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech’s Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture enrolls 1,300-plus farms in first year of landmark pilot program , articleThe $80 million USDA-funded project — the largest grant in Virginia Tech’s history — provides financial support for farmers in selected counties in four states to implement agricultural practices that protect water, soil, and air.
Date: Jan 07, 2025 - -
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2024 Virginia Farm to Table Conference to connect food, farms, and health , articleThe annual conference bringing together workers from across the food chain will be held Dec. 5-6 in Weyers Cave.
Date: Nov 20, 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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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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International scientists converge at Virginia Tech to further plant health research , articleVirginia Tech hosted the International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, bringing 250 plant health scientists from 27 countries to Blacksburg for an exchange about the global food chain.
Date: Aug 16, 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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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 alumna joins Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture team , articleRebekah Slabach ’16 is making an impact in the field of agriculture as the new associate director for the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture. Slabach, a second-generation Hokie, earned dual bachelor's degrees in agricultural sciences and agricultural and applied economics.
Date: Jun 04, 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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Patricia 'Patty' Raun named Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleUsing the tools of theatre to develop communication skills in science and technology professionals, Raun’s impact on education transcends disciplines and borders.
Date: Apr 29, 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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Virginia Tech, Virginia State University to lead USDA urban agriculture projects , articleThe Virginia Tech Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation and the Virginia State University Small Farm Outreach Program will support two urban agriculture projects from the department’s Farm Service Agency: the National Urban Agriculture Initiative and Advancing Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems in Virginia.
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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Ozzie Abaye honored for national teaching excellence in food and agricultural sciences , articleAbaye's award recognizes over 30 years as a beloved educator who provides numerous global and hands-on learning experiences to students.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 - -
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Researchers awarded $2.7 million grant to develop the faba bean as a sustainable mid-Atlantic crop , articleVirginia Tech researchers have teamed up with four other universities to introduce the climate-hardy, high-nutrition faba bean as a viable cash and cover crop.
Date: Jan 15, 2024 - -
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What if cows could talk? , articleResearchers are using audio data and machine learning to help interpret what cows are telling us.
Date: Jan 11, 2024 -
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