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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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  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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  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 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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  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.

• 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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  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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  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.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2024

  Published on July 2, 2024
  Blueberry harvest starts while cherries wind down. Spotted wing drosophila problems are persisting.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024

  Published on June 18, 2024
  Cherry harvest is starting as strawberry harvest ends. Be prepared for heat and spotted wing drosophila.

• 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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  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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  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.

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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

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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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  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.

• 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.

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  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.

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  Project GREEEN advancing Michigan plant agriculture for 20 years

  Published on February 1, 2020
  For more than two decades, Project GREEEN has been working with the plant agriculture industry to address both short- and long-term issues.

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  Michigan State University hosts dry bean and sugar beet virtual field day

  Published on August 4, 2020
  Online webinar updated growers and agribusiness industry on current research and outreach