Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center

Virginia Tech Tidewater AREC periodically reviews contracts with external vendors to ensure fiscal responsibility in our activities. We are now reviewing our custodial/cleaning contract to ensure we are getting the best value for our investment. If you or someone you know operates a cleaning service and would like to provide an estimate for services at the Tidewater AREC, please contact us to set up an appointment to visit our facility. 757-807-6535. Thank you!

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DISCIPLINES

• Cotton, peanut, and soybean agronomy
• Plant pathology of vegetables and agronomic crops
• Row crop entomology
• Plant physiology
• Swine reproductive physiology and management
• Plant parasitic nematode management
• Plant breeding and variety testing
• Precision agriculture and data management

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

• Precision drone technology for spraying and plant stress assessment
• Variable rate and micro-irrigation for row crops
• Soil and atmospheric monitoring to improve input management for optimized yield response

FACILITIES

• 465-acre farm
• 228-person auditorium
• 34 buildings, including a new pesticide storage and disposal facility
• 2 greenhouses; one fully automated
• 5 rainout shelters for controlled rainfall and irrigation research

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

• Peanut, cotton, corn, soybean, and small grain associations
• Swine industry
• Agricultural chemical, seed, and fertilizer industries