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General ItemCampus to Commonwealth Series launches Date: Jan 19, 2026 -
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Steve Rideout named director of Agricultural Technology Program , articleRideout, a longtime faculty member and Extension leader, will focus on recruitment and alumni engagement in his new role.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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As UN Climate Change Conference kicks off, expert says sustainability can actually increase agricultural productivity growth , articleNew Virginia Tech report shows sustainable agricultural policies in the U.S., Brazil, and India can boost productivity.
Date: Nov 12, 2025 - -
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Sweet potatoes or yams: What’s really on your Thanksgiving table? , articleIt is harvest season for sweet potatoes in Virginia. Across the southeast, farmers are busy pulling rosy, orange-fleshed vegetables from their fields – but wait, are those actually yams?
Date: Nov 07, 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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Expert explains what makes Virginia so spookily successful at pumpkin growing , articleThe designation of October as Virginia Pumpkin Month provides an opportunity to recognize how the commonwealth annually ranks in the top 10 states for pumpkin production. Plant pathologist and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist Steve Rideout shares his insights about what makes what makes the commonwealth prime ground for pumpkin crops.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
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Global farm productivity growth stalls, raising risks for food and markets , articleVirginia Tech's 2025 Global Agricultural Productivity Report warns that innovation is falling behind demand, leaving farmers without the tools needed to keep food affordable and sustainable.
Date: Oct 01, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Government shutdown, Trump-Netanyahu meeting, political violence, Taylor Swift, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the looming government shutdown, President Trump's meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the rise in political violence, impacts around Taylor Swift's upcoming album release, and more.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
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Collection program keeps Virginia's soil and water safe from pesticide waste , articleSince launching in 1997, the Virginia Pesticide Collection Program has gathered more than 1.9 million pounds of unwanted pesticide waste from farms, businesses, and homeowners. The program is offered annually at sites around the commonwealth.
Date: Sep 23, 2025 - -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension honors standout programs serving Virginians , articleThe 2024 Program Excellence Awards recognize eight Extension programs and the professionals behind them who are making a difference in their communities.
Date: Aug 15, 2025 - -
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Homegrown doesn't mean risk-free: Tips for safe handling of garden produce from an expert , articleEven produce from the backyard garden should be washed and handled safely to prevent foodborne illness.
Date: Jul 22, 2025 - -
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Alumnus and sixth-generation farmer named Virginia Farmer of the Year , articleSteve Hopkins ’88 and his family, owners of Riverview Farms Cattle in Louisa County, have deep ties to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Date: Jul 15, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech study sheds light on solar farm impacts to property values , articleVirginia Tech researchers analyzed nearly 9 million property sales to study how large solar installations affect nearby land values. Their findings show mixed effects: Agricultural land values tend to rise, while residential values show slight declines on average with the effect reversing entirely in some scenarios.
Date: Jun 09, 2025 - -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension launches survey to recognize farmers’ contributions to Chesapeake Bay watershed , articleAn essential part of the region’s soil and water health, Virginia farmers have an opportunity to share best practices and influence state planning.
Date: Jun 02, 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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Class of 2025: Samantha Corduan puts precision agriculture into practice , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Corduan combines global experience, agricultural technology expertise, and campus leadership to shape the future of sustainable farming.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
Video ItemVirginia Tech: Innovating for a better future , video
Virginia Tech is on the forefront of transformative research. From groundbreaking advances in semiconductor technologies to wireless, artificial intelligence, quantum, natural resources and agriculture to cutting-edge solutions in health and security. Faculty and students are pushing creative boundaries at the intersection of science, technology, art, and humanities to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Together, we seek to build a better community, near and far. Our impact knows no boundaries.
Date: Apr 01, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech researcher tackles corn disease with data , article Date: Mar 20, 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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Hybrid fire ants turn up the heat in far Southwest Virginia , articleVirginia Tech entomologists have partnered with Virginia Cooperative Extension to help track and prevent the spread of hybrid fire ants in the commonwealth.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
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