Browsing by Author "Stott, Charlie"

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  • Building profit focus of Forage and Grassland Conferences
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-12-10)
    "Building Profitable Grazing Systems" is the theme of two conferences to be held in January for forage and livestock producers and sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council.
  • Calcium intake associated with milk consumption; soft drinks not linked to decreased calcium rate
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-03-25)
    A new study by researchers at the Center for Food and Nutrition Policy (CFNP) at Virginia Tech published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that calcium intake among U.S. adolescents although inadequate, has remained a constant since the 1970s and does not appear to be linked to soft drink consumption.
  • Conference to help livestock producers garner more value by marketing own meat
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-04-11)
    Most livestock producers in Virginia ship their animals out of state to be processed and sold. A growing number, however, are considering marketing their own meat on the farm to garner more value from their products.
  • Dedication ceremony for new Virginia Tech dairy center to be held July 16
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-12-14)
    The opening ceremony for the new Virginia Tech dairy center to be held on Friday, July 16, has been moved to the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena on Plantation Road in Blacksburg. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m.
  • Department of Biochemistry head named
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-01-28)
    Peter J. Kennelly, of Blacksburg, professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been named head of the university's Department of Biochemistry by Sharron Quisenberry, dean of Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  • Extension Directors Statement On Fighting Incident At 4-H Camp
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-07-22)
    Virginia Cooperative Extension regrets the fighting incident that has now been confirmed to have taken place at the Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Educational Center during the week of June 30 to July 4. We want to thank Franklin County Sheriff Quint Overton and his staff for their professional, prompt and thorough investigation of this incident.
  • Farm succession planning workshops scheduled for Virginia and North Carolina farmers
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-04-12)
    The average age of a Virginia farmer is now 56 years old, and a large transfer of farm assets could occur over the next two decades. To address this important issue, the Virginia Cooperative Extension has scheduled two workshops on farm business succession planning during May in eastern Virginia.
  • Fight soybean rust by calibrating applicator properly
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-04-12)
    Soybean rust has become a pressing agricultural issue. While it remains uncertain whether Virginia farmers will have to deal with this devastating disease this growing season, steps should be taken to prepare for disease control.
  • In memoriam: Herbert D. Stiles 1942 - 2004
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-03-08)
    Herbert D. Stiles, professor of horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, died Feb. 21. He was 62. Stiles worked at the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Blackstone, Va.
  • Judith Jones Named Interim Director of Virginia Cooperative Extension
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-11-07)
    Judith H. Jones, associate director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, has been named Interim Director, replacing Steven H. Umberger, according to Sharron Quisenberry, dean of Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  • New Livestock Teaching Arena will be dedicated April 24
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-04-20)
    Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will dedicate a new $3 million livestock teaching arena at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 24.
  • Professor named head of Virginia Tech's dairy science
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-06-16)
    R. Michael Akers of Blacksburg, will become the new head of the Department of Dairy Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, effective July 1.
  • Safeguarding food safety and animal health in Virginia
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-03-08)
    Virginia Cooperative Extension is gearing up for a major educational effort to assist with a national animal identification program, which will provide greater protection for human and animal health.
  • Sommer named director of Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-02-17)
    Gayle Sommer has been named director of the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Middleburg, Va., according to Craig Nessler, director of Virginia Tech's Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station.
  • Stallings Named Extension Associate Director
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-07-22)
    Charles Stallings, dairy science professor at Virginia Tech, has been selected as associate director of Virginia Cooperative Extension for agriculture and natural resource programs, announced Steve Umberger, VCE director.
  • Statement From Steve Umberger, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-07-08)
    Virginia Cooperative Extension is shocked and deeply concerned about the allegations concerning fighting at the Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Educational Center. We are working with the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and other authorities to determine exactly what happened.
  • Thomas W. Covey honored with emeritus status
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-03-14)
    Thomas W. Covey III, of Radford, Va., senior Virginia Cooperative Extension agent based in Christiansburg, Va., was conferred with the title "Senior Extension Agent Emeritus" by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the board's quarterly meeting Monday, March 14.
  • Umberger Named Director Of Virginia Cooperative Extension
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-02-05)
    Steven H. Umberger has been selected as the new Director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, according to Gregory Brown, interim dean of Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension names assistant director
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-08-31)
    James E. Riddell, who has been with Virginia Cooperative Extension for 27 years, has been selected as assistant director for Agriculture and Natural Resource programs.
  • Virginia Tech dairy cattle judging team wins honors
    Stott, Charlie (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-12-01)
    The Virginia Tech Dairy Cattle Judging team won several honors at three cattle judging contests it attended this fall.