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Article ItemClass of 2024: Megan Pollok works internationally to increase food security , article
At home and abroad, Pollok is helping communities create sustainable food systems.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Article ItemFor Virginia, Less-Mow April is better than No Mow May, Virginia Cooperative Extension recommends , article
Recent studies on urban bees suggest that in addition to specialized pollinator gardens, yards with spontaneous lawn flowers also support bees and are important part of the urban pollinator ecosystem.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
General ItemWhat's in your water? Well and spring water testing available in May Date: Apr 15, 2024
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Article ItemSharpen lawnmower blades now for a perfect spring lawn , article
Dull mower blades will tear grass rather than slicing through it, resulting in a ragged-looking lawn, said Mike Goatley, turf specialist for Virginia Cooperative Extension and associate professor of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences.
Date: Apr 12, 2024 -
Article ItemOutstanding alumni and friends honored by College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization , article
Six alumni and friends received awards honoring their service and impact in the college's annual Celebration of Ut Prosim.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Household Water Quality Program provides education and affordable testing , article
The program helps ensure that water from private wells and springs is safe for consumption around the commonwealth.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemBillions of cicadas are coming as two rare broods emerge, but not for everyone says expert , article
For the first time in more than 200 years, billions of cicadas - two different broods - will emerge from the ground at the same time. These two different broods have not been seen together since the 1800s. But, as Virginia Tech entomologist Doug Pfeiffer explained not everyone will see this once in a lifetime spectacle.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemSouthern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center celebrates 50 years of research and Extension programming , article
As the center prepares for a golden anniversary celebration event this November, its vision for the future remains rooted in service to the agricultural sector and the residents of the commonwealth.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemTransformative alliance: Health leaders, Virginia Tech forge new partnership for diabetes management and support , article
Over 630,000 people in Virginia have diabetes, which can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and death.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemGet ready to stomp: Spotted lanternflies are about to reappear , article
Virginia Tech entomologist Eric Day has a few reminders on how you can do your part to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
Article ItemTake precautions to minimize risk of highly contagious avian influenza , article
The disease could be economically devastating to Virginia’s poultry industry and could cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock, says Michael Persia, a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
Article ItemThe goal: Safe food for every home , article
Two Virginia Tech students traveled to Kpone Katamanso, Ghana, over spring break to build a community garden.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia 4-H takes students to the Dominican Republic for a life-changing experience , article
The one-week summer program is the only Virginia 4-H-led program that takes teens out of the country for an intensive week of leadership, service, sustainability, and cultural exchange.
Date: Apr 04, 2024 -
Article ItemDespite hype, cicada double-brood emergence won’t affect Virginia, Virginia Tech expert says , article
Starting in late April, Virginians living south of Caroline and east of the Interstate 95 corridor should begin looking for the emergence of Brood XIX, a population of 13-year periodical cicadas. No other periodical brood is due to hatch in Virginia this year.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers work to make yoga accessible to everyone , article
The project, a collaboration between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the University Libraries, aims to reach historically underrepresented populations in yoga.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers receive $1 million federal grant to tackle economic and marketing gaps in U.S. aquaculture industry , article
Despite growing demand for seafood and access to resources for robust production, the U.S. faces a significant trade deficit and dependence on imports, prompting initiatives to provide tools and guidance to strengthen the domestic industry's trajectory.
Date: Mar 26, 2024 -
Article ItemCallery pear trees are blooming again, and that’s bad news , article
The Callery pear, also known as a Bradford pear tree, is an invasive species that forms dense thickets that leaf out early and outcompete native plant species growing around them, said Eric Wiseman, associate professor of urban forestry and arboriculture and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Centers to host annual field days , article
Annual field days are just one of the ways Virginia Tech's 11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers place research and innovation into the hands of Virginians.
Date: Mar 19, 2024 -
Article ItemAmericans show paradoxical behavior when it comes to their diets, Virginia Tech study reveals , article
Though a growing number of Americans acknowledge the importance of a plant-rich diet, few are willing to adopt one.
Date: Mar 18, 2024
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