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Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Latest VT News articles
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Spring lawn care after a tough winter: Expert explains what to fix now and what to leave alone , articleAfter a harsh winter, many Virginia lawns look brown or damaged, but Virginia Tech turfgrass specialist Mike Goatley says patience is key. Rushing fertilizer or treatments too early can do more harm than good as grasses wait for warmer soils and longer days to recover.
Date: Apr 01, 2026 - -
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Paul Benneche receives Emerald Clover Award for decades of dedication to 4-H marksmanship education , articleA leader in 4-H shooting education, Benneche has supported youth development across Virginia for more than 40 years.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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Helen McMahon named 2026 Friend of Virginia 4‑H , articleSearching for a way to honor her late sister, McMahon established the Mikell Josephine McMahon Endowment to support 4-H youth programs.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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Class of 2025: Muhammed Camara conducts breakthrough research on mosquito-borne viruses , articleFrom fieldwork in West Africa to labs in Blacksburg, Camara’s research is building knowledge where little existed before.
Date: Dec 16, 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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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 13, 2025 - -
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In memoriam: Kaci Coppedge Daniel, longtime 4‑H Extension leader , articleVirginia Tech alumna Kaci Daniel, a dedicated 4-H Extension leader in Orange County, is remembered for empowering youth and building community through lifelong service.
Date: Aug 18, 2025 - -
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Renee Boyer appointed College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' assistant dean of graduate research programs , articleThe new position will leverage Boyer's experience as a longtime mentor of graduate students and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist to strengthen and unify the college’s graduate programs.
Date: Jun 23, 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 11, 2025 - -
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Jonathan Baros named assistant dean of finance for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleBaros joins the college with more than 16 years of experience in fiscal planning, agricultural administration, and Extension programming. He assumes his new role on Aug. 18.
Date: Jun 05, 2025 -
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