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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 - -
General ItemChanges to Virginia Tech Soil Testing Laboratory submission process Date: Aug 04, 2026 -
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Research seeks better understanding of pollen movement from ground to sky , articleIn a new study, researchers established an accurate methodology for tracking, measuring, and forecasting pollen dispersal of genetically engineered switchgrass at both the ground and atmospheric levels.
Date: Aug 03, 2026 - -
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Alumnus named Virginia’s Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year , articleGlenn Dye '07 will represent Virginia this fall at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, where he will compete for the grand prize against winners from nine other Southeastern states.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 - -
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Extension agents help Virginia cattle producers navigate historic drought , articleThe commonwealth remains in a multiyear drought that is reshaping cattle and pasture management decisions across the mid-Atlantic.
Date: Jul 16, 2026 - -
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Economic development students help American Farmland Trust strengthen Virginia farms , articleGraduate students gain hands-on experience with a real client while developing a practical tool to help Virginia communities bolster farmland.
Date: Jul 10, 2026 - -
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As national drought deepens, a new AI model helps balance water demands , articleThe tool shows how decisions in one basin can affect farms, factories, and communities across state lines, offering policymakers a data driven way to allocate water use more efficiently.
Date: Jul 09, 2026 - -
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Supporting Virginia flower farmers through science and community , videoWhat does it take to build a successful cut flower farm? Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) supports cut flower growers across Central Virginia and beyond. Through on-farm consultations, research-based education, grower networks, and resources from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, extension agents help farmers overcome challenges, improve production, and build profitable businesses. Hear firsthand how connecting growers, sharing knowledge, and applying science-based solutions strengthens Virginia's growing cut flower industry and creates a thriving agricultural community.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Nine faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , articleOver the coming year with their Fulbright awards, the nine will conduct research in aerospace materials, artificial intelligence, environmental health, water resources, plastic pollution, sustainable design, agriculture, and next-generation wireless communications.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Virginia home gardeners help shape new planting recommendations through trial , articleA community-engaged science project led by Virginia Cooperative Extension combines yield data and everyday garden observations to identify top-performing cultivars across the state.
Date: Jun 01, 2026 - -
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Sand-based aquaponics system offers more affordable path for farming in water‑scarce regions , articleResearchers are working on improvements to sustainable agriculture that could reduce environmental damage, lower production costs, and expand food growing opportunities in water-limited regions. The system they’re using, referred to as sandponics, reimagines aquaponics by replacing expensive synthetic substrates with one of the world’s most abundant natural materials.
Date: May 17, 2026 - -
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Graduate research scholarship helps students tackle global challenges , articleThe three students are advancing research on microplastics, sustainable water systems, and muscle aging with support from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Graduate Research Scholarship, which provides funding and dedicated time to accelerate discoveries with environmental and human health applications.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Rory Maguire talks about fertilizer in light of the Iran war , articleMaguire explains the connection, including the nutrients in most fertilizers, how they are being impacted by the conflict, and what that could mean for the growing season.
Date: Apr 27, 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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Celeste Derey Brogdon named assistant dean of advancement in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleCeleste Brogdon has been named the new assistant dean of advancement for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Apr 16, 2026 - -
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Ozzie Abaye honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleThe honor recognizes the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor for a career defined by student impact, global engagement, and lasting alumni connections.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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Study abroad program builds lasting food security partnerships in South Africa , articleStudents and faculty members partner with Cape Town communities through classwork, research, and campus fundraising, transforming a two-week study abroad program into sustained food security collaboration.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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Extension agents help farmers break into Virginia’s blossoming cut flower industry , articleExtension agents are helping flower farmers find their footing in a market that offers flexibility, diversity, and real growth potential. Cut flowers generated over $3.3 billion in U.S. sales in 2023 with nearly 60 percent being imported, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 - -
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New agroclimate app delivers real-time climate and crop insights , articleDeveloped by researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the free web-based tool helps growers use satellite and weather data to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and harvest decisions.
Date: Feb 25, 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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