College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Potato Diseases: Fusarium Dry Rot

Published on October 23, 2015
Fusarium dry rot is one of the most important diseases of potato, affecting tubers in storage and seed pieces after planting.

Michigan Potato Diseases: Late Blight

Published on November 10, 2015
Late blight of potato, caused by the water mold Phytophthora infestans, has the potential to be a very destructive disease of potato in Michigan.

Michigan Grape Scouting Report – June 11, 2025

Published on June 11, 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.

2007-2019 Honorees | Department of Animal Science

Michigan grape scouting report – July 9, 2025

Published on July 9, 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.

MSU researchers receive $7.7 million in specialty crop grants from USDA

Published on October 3, 2014
Three MSU AgBioResearch scientists have netted more than $7.7 million in grants from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry.

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.

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.

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

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.

MSU research team receives $750K USDA grant to explore ways to mitigate crop uptake of PFAS

Published on December 13, 2021
Project GREEEN seed funding leveraged for new three-year study

MSU and MDARD plant labs unite to help Michigan plant industries thrive

Published on April 3, 2024
MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics and MDARD’s Plant Pathology Laboratory have collaborated for more than a decade to diagnose plant problems and provide aid to growers.

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.

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.

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