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Unforgettable Impact , article Date: Oct 12, 2026 - -
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Can we save an imperiled pollinator? , videoMonarch butterflies make an extraordinary annual migration across eastern North America, but their populations have declined significantly in recent decades. Researchers in the College of Natural Resources and Environment Conservation Management Institute are working to better understand their migration routes by using radio transmitters, providing information that could help guide conservation efforts, reduce pesticide exposure and identify areas where additional habitat could make a difference. Research in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences is exploring ways to dissuade monarchs from laying eggs on milkweed that’s been sprayed by pesticides. By testing compounds that alter how milkweed reflects ultraviolet light, researchers hope to help monarchs recognize and avoid contaminated plants. Protecting monarchs is also something anyone can take part in, whether by creating a small garden, planting monarch-friendly vegetation or simply adding a few potted plants at home.
Date: Oct 09, 2026 - -
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Dry summer increases risks for landscape trees , articleAfter a year of dry weather, Virginia’s landscape trees are stressed, making them more vulnerable to insects, diseases, and other problems. With hot, dry conditions continuing into fall, Virginia Cooperative Extension experts recommend regular watering and monitoring to catch early signs of trouble.
Date: Oct 09, 2026 - -
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From hens to Hokies , videoStudents at Virginia Tech are gaining hands-on experience in poultry production through an egg enterprise. Students help care for the chickens, collect eggs, and learn how to process, grade, clean, and check eggs for quality. Along the way, they develop practical skills in animal care, flock management, and food production that can help prepare them for careers in animal science and related fields. The eggs produced through the program also make their way back into the Virginia Tech community. Dining Services incorporates the eggs into campus food service, while The Market of Virginia Tech, the university’s food pantry, provides eggs to students experiencing food insecurity. By connecting experiential learning with campus dining and food access, the egg enterprise gives students a firsthand look at the journey from farm to table while creating an opportunity for students to help fellow Hokies.
Date: Oct 07, 2026 - -
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Experts available: midterm maps, consumer confidence decline, data centers in space, farm resource challenges, more , articleVirginia Tech experts discuss the changing political map ahead of the midterms; a sharp decline in consumer confidence and what that means; Google’s ambition to put data centers in space; challenges for farmers that lead to higher prices; as well as new technology to stop opioid overdoses, how the body metabolizes ultra-processed foods, and how victims of data breaches can face home loan denials.
Date: Oct 06, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Wujin Sun talks about a patch that can reverse overdoses , articleWujin Sun joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about a device he’s working on that will automatically detect opioid overdoses and administer life-saving medication. He explained how the device works, the motivations behind it, and the need for an intervention that doesn’t require a bystander’s assistance.
Date: Oct 05, 2026 - -
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Expert explains how childhood diets can shape eating habits later in life , articleWhat children eat in their first years of life isn't just about early growth, it's a lifelong blueprint. Virginia Tech nutrition specialist Elena Serrano explains how early flavor exposure shapes adult palates, why breaking early sugar habits requires fewer exposures than parents think, and ways to increase variety.
Date: Oct 02, 2026 - -
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New global data tool takes aim at a 50-year slowdown in agricultural productivity , articleDeveloped with Google Public Sector and Appnovation, the new open-access platform puts six decades of global agricultural data to work, helping leaders explore which policies, technologies, and investments could make the biggest difference.
Date: Oct 02, 2026 - -
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Celebrating women in agriculture , videoThe United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026). The Year spotlights the essential roles women play across agrifood systems, from production to trade. Women farmers are central to food security, nutrition and economic resilience. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Global and the Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Initiative celebrate the IYWF 2026 with the goal of raising awareness and promoting actions to improve women’s livelihoods worldwide.
Date: Oct 01, 2026 - -
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Vivica Kraak honored with emerita status , articleA member of Virginia Tech's faculty for 11 years, Kraak brought international visibility the the university through her teaching, research, and service in food nutrition and policy and population health.
Date: Oct 01, 2026 - -
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Agriculture is producing more with more. That’s the problem. , articleNew Virginia Tech data show global agricultural productivity growth at its lowest rate in 50 years — a slowdown with consequences for farmers, consumers, and the natural resources we all depend on.
Date: Oct 01, 2026 - -
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Weak links leave Appalachian food systems vulnerable to the next shock , articleA 13-state study led by Virginia Tech found communities have many of the pieces needed to respond to food disruptions, but those efforts often aren’t connected for long-term resilience.
Date: Sep 30, 2026 - -
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David Schmale named J.B. Stroobants Professor of Biotechnology , articleThe professorship recognizes Schmale’s internationally recognized research at the intersection of biotechnology, plant disease, atmospheric science, and agricultural biosecurity.
Date: Sep 28, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Shemaiah Domingo Palma, senior majoring in biochemistry and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets , articleShemaiah Domingo Palma, a senior majoring in biochemistry and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, died Sept. 2. The Woodbridge, Virginia, resident was 21 years old.
Date: Sep 24, 2026 - -
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Making rural drinking water safer , articleProfessor Leigh-Anne Krometis has transformed our understanding of water insecurity in rural America, tackling persistent and emerging contamination risks and preparing the next generation of water professionals.
Date: Sep 23, 2026 - -
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Building toward a zero-waste campus , articleWith support from a $3.5 million state award, Virginia Tech is planning a large-scale composting facility that could process up to 2,700 tons of food and agricultural waste each year while supporting research and student learning.
Date: Sep 21, 2026 - -
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Faculty and staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , articleSix faculty and staff members were recognized for contributions in research, outreach, service, and support of the college’s land-grant mission.
Date: Sep 21, 2026 - -
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Genetic study busts a decades-old myth about the U.S. bed bug comeback , articleBooth led the international team that looked into the genetic lineages of U.S., Canadian, and European bed bugs 10 years into their 1990s resurgence. Their study of 971 bed bugs in 109 populations around the world and found that the lineages in Europe are more similar to those in Canada, but distinctly different from those in the U.S.
Date: Sep 19, 2026 - -
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Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame to honor four industry leaders , articleThe 17th annual induction ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 30, at Virginia Tech’s Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena.
Date: Sep 18, 2026 -
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