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  At the core of the modern-day apple orchard

  Published on November 11, 2015
  Over the past couple of decades, apple orchards around the country have been undergoing a quiet yet monumental transformation.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 17, 2025

  Published on June 17, 2025
  Strawberry harvest continues, first raspberry harvest.

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  100 Times More Sensitive

  Published on July 26, 2015
  New piece of equipment at Michigan State University takes soil contaminant research to a whole new level.

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  Pests without borders: Building and investing in a network to assure plant health

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Ray Hammerschmidt, professor & faculty coordinator of MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics, works to build a national network to detect, diagnose and respond to plant health emergencies.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025

  Published on June 10, 2025
  Strawberry harvest begins.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

  Published on June 18, 2024
  A hot start to summer.

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  The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

  Published on July 26, 2024
  Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.

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  PSM Milestones

  Published on December 1, 2022
  Five Faculty retiring from PSM this year. We wish them all well in their retirements. Read more about their time and experiences at MSU.

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  PSM People recognized with awards from National Pest Diagnostics Network for outstanding service

  Published on September 29, 2024
  MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Team Rises to critical challenge. Jan Byrne, Laura Miles recognized by National Network for significant effort, creative thinking, and implementation of new protocol

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  Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics

  Published on October 7, 2022
  Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney.

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  Reducing water use in ornamental plant production earns top distinction

  Published on January 11, 2018
  Professor of Horticulture Tom Fernandez leads a research team investigating water quality and water management issues.

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  MSU Global Scholars take agricultural education worldwide

  Published on January 5, 2022
  Developing, teaching short courses to global audience of learners

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  Resistance: Yesterday, today & tomorrow

  Published on August 15, 2018
  Resistance is not a new phenomenon, nor is it a direct result of the introduction of genetically modified organisms, according to Michigan State University researchers.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – May 15, 2012

  Published on May 15, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  The Biochar Boon

  Published on July 27, 2015
  More and more researchers are looking at biochar — an ancient practice — to remediate soil by removing contaminants, including pharmaceuticals and antibiotics.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – May 22, 2012

  Published on May 22, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Weathering the climate: Michigan agriculture braces for Mother Nature with help of MSU research

  Published on November 3, 2014
  Agricultural producers throughout the state have recently had to deal with some of Mother Nature's brutal wrath. Thanks to MSU research, they're helping to be better prepared and equipped to address those challenges.

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  Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 detected in greenhouse geraniums

  Published on April 22, 2020
  Local officials are involved due to the tight regulation of this bacterial pathogen.

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  Michigan State University a ‘pioneer’ in plant pest and disease response

  Published on March 21, 2023
  MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics supports plant agriculture in Michigan and the Great Lakes States through comprehensive diagnostic network

• Dr. Ray Hammerschmidt officially retired from MSU 1 July 2022.

  Published on December 1, 2022
  Ray Hammerschmidt had formerly served the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in various capacities which include Interim Extension Director, Plant and Pest Diag, Lab Director. We thank him for his service and wish him well in his retirement.