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Congratulations to Spring 2025 Alumni Jackie "Jack" Guevara, who joins PSM: Assistant Professor – Turfgrass

Published on May 29, 2025
Recent grad and new faculty reflects on process and goals for the future.
Amazon trees under pressure: new study reveals how forest giants handle light and heat

Published on May 29, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered how Amazon rainforest canopy trees manage the intense sunlight they absorb.
Validating without fueling: A volunteer’s role in rumor management

Published on May 29, 2025
Building youth life skills to handle rumors with confidence.
IT news of interest to the PSM community

Published on May 29, 2025
Four brief articles to help make your computer usage easier and safer.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 29, 2025

Published on May 29, 2025
Wheat is mostly in full flower, and some fungicides for Fusarium head blight have gone out. Corn and soybeans continue in early vegetative stages, potatoes are at tuber initiation, and alfalfa had its first cutting.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 29, 2025

Published on May 29, 2025
Wheat is mostly in full flower, and some fungicides for Fusarium head blight have gone out. Corn and soybeans continue in early vegetative stages, potatoes are at tuber initiation, and alfalfa had its first cutting.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 28, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Last week was cool, so there wasn’t much movement.
Alizadeh joining MSU to help Michigan agriculture, water resources confront extreme weather

Published on May 28, 2025
The former MIT postdoctoral associate is bringing his expertise on Earth system science to MSU to help protect Michigan water systems and farms from extreme weather impacts.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Cool temperatures slowed fruit development. There is some lingering bloom.