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Catawba Sustainability Center to host bale grazing workshop Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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From classroom question to research partnership , articleAn alum returns as an industry partner, collaborating with her former professor on a $559,000 research project to address emerging tree diseases.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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Michelle Heck appointed director of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences , articleHeck, who previously served as lead scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and adjunct full professor of plant pathology and plant-microbe biology at Cornell University and the Boyce Thompson Institute, officially begins her new position on June 1.
Date: Dec 22, 2025 - -
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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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Experts available: Tariffs & holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news and holiday topics including tariffs and the impact on the holidays, food safety, cooking with invasive species, Christmas trees, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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Pass the Thanksgiving kudzu: Expert on edible invasive species , articleInvasive species often thrive because they have no natural predators — yet some of them are not only edible to humans, but downright delicious, with flavors that could enhance a Thanksgiving table spread. Invasive species expert Jacob Barney regularly concludes his class with a potluck of dishes that students make from plants and animals students have studied.
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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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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Meet the Fabulous Fralin Five , articleJoshua Drake, Nisha Duggal, Daniel English, Bryan Hsu, and Courtney Leisner were recognized for exemplifying the power of interdisciplinary research to address humanity’s greatest challenges.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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Postdoctoral associates and faculty recognized for research, service, and mentorship , articleThe university capped its 2025 National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week with a research showcase, luncheon,and presentation of awards recognizing outstanding postdoctoral associates and faculty mentors.
Date: Oct 09, 2025 - -
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'Leaf' your lawn unraked this fall, turfgrass expert says , articleVirginia lawns will soon be covered with fallen leaves. Many homeowners may feel pressure to rake, bag, and haul them away, but Mike Goatley, Virginia Cooperative Extension turfgrass Extension specialist, says there is a better option.
Date: Oct 09, 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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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Mike Evans talks about controlled environment agriculture , articleEvans discussed controlled environment agriculture’s roots, economic challenges, and impact on consumers as well as the importance of efficiency and sustainability in modern agriculture.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 - -
Video ItemSmaller Sips Beat Big Gulps: Cyclic Irrigation for Nursery Crops , video
Virginia Tech researchers are exploring a new way to water plants. By using short, repeated cycles instead of continuous irrigation, they’re optimizing a method that saves water, reduces runoff, and supports stronger plant growth.
Date: Sep 26, 2025 - -
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Study abroad donors help Hokies see the world , articleScholarships inspired by alumni experiences abroad are giving students the chance to explore new cultures, spark passions, and shape their futures.
Date: Sep 18, 2025 - -
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No raised bed? Incorporate edible plants anywhere with edible gardening , articleGrowing food at home doesn’t always mean planting a traditional raised-bed vegetable garden. If you are short on space or can’t commit to a dedicated vegetable garden, consider adding a few food-bearing plants to your ornamental garden beds.
Date: Aug 20, 2025 - -
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Dining Services continues to grow its sustainability efforts , articlePrograms in waste management, food diversion, composting, and Homefield Farm harvests saw new success, including donating 11,000 pounds of food and saving 30,000 containers from landfills.
Date: Aug 11, 2025 - -
Video ItemInterning at the Hahn Horticulture Garden , video
Over the summer, Virginia Tech students participate in experiential learning as interns at the Hahn Horticulture Garden. Between watering, weeding, mulching, and mowing, students learn what it takes to maintain a professional horticulture garden.
Date: Jul 25, 2025 - -
Video ItemSMART Platform reveals the valuable data of plant growth , video
Researchers at the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center are using Spatially and Mechanically Accurate Robotic Table (SMART) Platforms to study the life cycle of plants. Ph.D. student Praveen Gajula in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences is using the SMART Platform system for his research utilizing beneficial microbes to enhance crop productivity. The SMART Platform was developed by the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Virginia.
Date: Jul 25, 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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