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Weekly Beet - March 12, 2020
Published on March 11, 2021
In this weeks Issue: Karim Maredia, to receive the ANR Distinguished Faculty Award. Notice of Various seminars and meetings. -
Entomology and PSM professor receives 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award
Published on March 11, 2021
Karimbhai Maredia, Ph.D., will receive the 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award during ANR Month. -
Paul Ojo Awarded C.S. Mott Predoctoral Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture.
Published on March 10, 2021
Paul Ojo was selected to receive a C.S. Mott Predoctoral Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture. This is a three-year award beginning in January 2021 -
Weekly Beet - March 5, 2020
Published on March 5, 2021
In this weeks issue: Frances Trail elected a Fellow in the American Phytopathological Society. PSM department welcomes new fiscal officer Emily WIlliams. Various events and seminars scheduled and training available. -
Weekly Beet - February 28, 2020
Published on February 26, 2021
In this weeks issue: PSM graduate students received awards on their poster presentations in two different sections from the 61st Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Virtual Annual Meeting. Farewell to Ashley Lathrop. Various seminars. -
Weedscience Graduate Students Win Awards
Published on February 26, 2021
PSM Graduate Students from the Weed Science Program Win Awards. -
Weekly Beet - February 19, 2021
Published on February 19, 2021
In this weeks issue: Richard Lenski recognized with the 2021 SSE Evolution Lifetime Achievement Award. Various seminars and professional development opportunities. -
CANR announces 2021 Cohort of Global Scholars
Published on February 18, 2021
Theme for this year is “Innovations in Agricultural Higher Education in a Global Context” -
Lab focuses on addressing emerging forest diseases
Published on February 18, 2021
Work includes addressing oak wilt in Michigan -
MSU researcher awarded grant to develop low-cost sensor monitoring system for Great Lakes farmers
Published on February 17, 2021
Younsuk Dong, specialist in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is leading a project to make sensors more accessible for farmers in Michigan and Indiana. -
Weekly Beet -February 5 2021
Published on February 12, 2021
In this weeks newsletter: Various seminars, Job Opportunities. -
Weekly Beet - Februrary 12, 2021
Published on February 12, 2021
In this weeks issue, Emily Williams will be joining PSM as fiscal officer on March 4. Various seminars and notices of training. -
Weekly Beet - January 29, 2021
Published on January 29, 2021
In this weeks edition: January 29, 2021 - Last Day for Sandie Litchfield, who is retiring. CIPS, PBL and PSS Building Access points. Nominations are Open for the Student Employee of the Year Award Various seminars and training opportunities. -
Weekly Beet - January 22, 2021
Published on January 22, 2021
In this weeks issue: Focus Tour - Soil health, various workshops, training and presentations. Key Audit Survey due. -
Weekly Beet - January 15, 2021
Published on January 15, 2021
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Weekly Beet - January 8, 2021
Published on January 8, 2021
In this weeks issue: Sandie Litchfield retirement 2/1/2021. -
Weekly Beet - December 18, 2020
Published on December 18, 2020
In this weeks issue - Holiday Greetings, Jim Tiedje and Phil Robertson - amongst most cited researchers. New Account reports, Academic calendar and various training seminars. -
Weekly Beet - December 11, 2020
Published on December 11, 2020
In this weeks issue - New PSM HR Unit Administrator, Hannah O’Mara. PSM - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group details bullying and discrimination. Various trainings and seminars offered. -
Weekly Beet - December 4, 2020
Published on December 4, 2020
In this Weeks Edition: Future Changes to Entering Hours Into EBS: for Temp On Calls & Undergrad Students. Seminars and Short Courses of interest. Semester Schedule / Calendar of Important dates. -
By design: Partnering to develop Midwest farming systems of the future
Published on December 3, 2020
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station has been designated a funded member of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Network, a partnership of 18 premier long-term research sites across the United States. -
Weekly Beet - November 25, 2020
Published on November 25, 2020
Weekly Beet -this issue includes up coming webinars and seminars, symposium gene editing applications in plant breeding. -
Weekly Beet - November 20, 2020
Published on November 20, 2020
Weekly Beet -this issue includes up coming webinars and seminars, covid update, new health directive and new faculty update. -
Weekly Beet - November 13, 2020
Published on November 13, 2020
Weekly Beet -this issue includes up coming webinars and seminars, greenhouse committee update. -
Weekly Beet - November 6, 2020
Published on November 6, 2020
In this edition: Various webinars offered. -
Weekly Beet - October 30, 2020
Published on October 30, 2020
In this weeks edition: Various Webinars, Announcements, Building Access. -
Weekly Beet - October 23, 2020
Published on October 23, 2020
In this weeks edition: Various Webinars, Announcements, Building Access, -
Weekly Beet - October 16, 2020
Published on October 16, 2020
In this weeks edition: Various webinars of interest. -
Weekly Beet - October 9, 2020
Published on October 9, 2020
This weeks issue of the weekly beet provides a number of funding opportunities and lists the schedule of scheduled talks from a number of noted scientists. -
Weekly Beet - October 2, 2020
Published on October 2, 2020
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Jackie Guevara - 2021 James and Harriet Beard Outstanding Turfgrass Graduate Student
Published on September 30, 2020
PSM graduate student Jackie Guevara was selected for the 2021 James and Harriet Beard Outstanding Turfgrass Graduate Student Award. -
Mary Hausbeck: An advocate for students
Published on September 25, 2020
Mary Hausbeck, University Distinguished Professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, draws on her early experience as a graduate student at MSU to support current students. -
Empowering minorities through academic and career advancement
Published on September 25, 2020
Michigan State University is home to the founding chapter of MANRRS, an organization dedicated to increasing the minority representation in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences. -
Weekly Beet - September 25, 2020
Published on September 25, 2020
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Three students earn USDA NIFA predoctoral fellowships
Published on September 24, 2020
Kaitlyn Casulli, Genevieve Hoopes and Natalie Kaiser, doctoral students conducting research with CANR faculty, are among 57 award recipients nationwide. -
Faculty develop new approaches to teaching, research during pandemic
Published on September 24, 2020
Faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are developing new ways of engaging with students and conducting research amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic. -
Day named MSU Foundation Professor
Published on September 21, 2020
Designation awarded to faculty with excellence in research -
Weekly Beet - September 18, 2020
Published on September 18, 2020
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MSU, Tribal Nations, others partnering on hemp variety trials
Published on September 16, 2020
Seeking to identify genetics, management practices to support Michigan farmers -
Weekly Beet - September 11, 2020
Published on September 11, 2020
In this weeks issue: Linda Colon's Retirement, George Sundin to lead $5.2 million grant to investigate management strategies for fire blight. -
MSU-led national cucurbit project reupped for $7.1 million
Published on September 8, 2020
The Cucurbit Coordinated Agricultural Project has been awarded $7.1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative. -
Weekly Beet - September 4, 2020
Published on September 4, 2020
This weeks edition: New Publications: Monique Sakalidis and Carmen Medina, "Characterization of Diaporthe spp. associated with spruce decline on Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens) in Michigan". -
Michigan State University researchers lead $5.2 million grant to investigate management strategies for fire blight
Published on September 3, 2020
George Sundin and Nikki Rothwell will lead a USDA-funded project examining fire blight, a disease that can kill apple and pear trees. -
MSU hosts virtual turfgrass field day
Published on September 3, 2020
MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual turfgrass field day Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event was split into two sessions, focusing on lawn care and athletic fields, then golf turf. -
Weekly Beet - August 28, 2020
Published on August 28, 2020
In this weeks edition: AABI Field Crops Teams to receive the 2020 Institute Team Award. The sign in/out form for visiting PSSB and CIPS is not required for entry into those buildings. -
Weekly Beet - August 21, 2020
Published on August 21, 2020
In this weeks edition - MSU Extension Home Garden Soil Testing Services Team Awarded - John A. Hannah Award for Program Excellence for outstanding work. Peace Corps recruiter part time job offering. -
MSU hosts soybean virtual field day
Published on August 17, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual soybean field day Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 8 to 10 a.m. -
Weekly Beet - August 14, 2020
Published on August 14, 2020
In this weeks edition - Face Covering Update for Working Indoors and Outdoors. Food and Drink Policy Addendum, Covid-19 Compact, Bard Research Grant Funding Opportunities. -
MSU hosts cover crops virtual field day
Published on August 13, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a cover crops virtual field day Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. -
Weekly Beet - August 7, 2020
Published on August 7, 2020
In this weeks edition - Face Covering Update for Working Indoors and Outdoors. Food and Drink Policy Addendum, Covid-19 Compact, Bard Research Grant Funding Opportunities. -
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 -
Weekly Beet - July 31, 2020
Published on July 31, 2020
In this weeks edition - H.R. Workshop and Course offerings. Funding Opportunitiy. Installing Teams. MSU Academic Calendar. -
Weekly Beet - July 24, 2020
Published on July 24, 2020
In this weeks issue: Faculty Highlights, Grant Awards. Food and Drink Policy –Addendum to the PSSB Reopening Plan 7/23/2020 -
MSU scientist recognized for outstanding work in soil physics
Published on July 21, 2020
Sasha Kravchenko, a professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, has received the Don and Betty Kirkham Soil Physics Award from the Soil Science Society of America. -
Weekly Beet - July 17, 2020
Published on July 17, 2020
In this issue: Various Webinars scheduled, Retirement Announcements of Sandie Litchfield and Linda Colon. Travel Guidance Framework & Website. Face Mask Regulations. Included Summer and Fall 2020 Academic Calendar. -
Weekly Beet - July 10, 2020
Published on July 10, 2020
In this weeks issue: Faculty / Staff: Awards and Accomplishment. Vehicle Sharing Opportunities. Covid Instructions. Calls to action. Grant and funding opportunities. -
MSU researcher receives $454,000 grant to evaluate forest resilience, recovery from wildfires
Published on July 6, 2020
MSU fire ecologist Jessica Miesel is leading a team that received a $454,000 grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to explore the ability of forests to be resilient and recover from forest fires. -
Weekly Beet - July 2, 2020
Published on July 2, 2020
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Tracking the spread of invaders that creep, crawl and destroy
Published on July 1, 2020
Howard Russell, an insect and arthropod diagnostician with MSU Diagnostic Services, identifies pests and solutions to assure plant health for Michigan growers and home owners. -
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. -
Vigilance against the invisible: building molecular tools to identify pathogens
Published on July 1, 2020
Monique Sakalids, assistant professor in the Forestry and Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences departments at MSU, builds molecular tools to help identify exotic and native pathogens that have the potential to cause plant health emergencies. -
Breeding fast cooking beans as a healthy food option
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU Researcher Karen Cichy studies the genetic selection of dry bean seed traits related to consumer acceptance and nutritional quality -
Studying what makes plants sick gives insight into animal and human health
Published on July 1, 2020
Sheng-Yang He is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and an MSU University Distinguished Professor -
Combating disease for Michigan’s wheat industry
Published on July 1, 2020
Eric Olson is a member of the Wheat Breeding and Genetics Program at MSU developing wheat varieties -
Supporting soybean production with new resistant varieties
Published on July 1, 2020
Michigan State University Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Professor Dechun Wang is focused on soybean research -
Combating corn tar spot
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU field crops pathologist Martin Chilvers examines management strategies, impacts for emerging plant disease -
Master bean breeder readies for retirement
Published on July 1, 2020
James Kelly has led the bean breeding and genetics program at MSU for four decades -
Examining plant genetics with an eye on the future
Published on July 1, 2020
Addie Thompson is a maize researcher with the Plant Resilience Institute working to predict the way plants interact with their environment -
Identifying plant health threats and solutions at the epicenter of collaboration
Published on July 1, 2020
Jan Byrne, plant pathology diagnostician with MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostic Services, identifies potential plant health issues for growers and home owners. -
Giving back to growers
Published on July 1, 2020
Linda Hanson earned her master’s at Michigan State University. Now, she’s helping the growers who helped her as a student. -
Understanding plant immunity to improve human health
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU Foundation Professor Brad Day studies the mechanisms by which plants fend off pathogens -
Healthy soil for healthy potatoes
Published on July 1, 2020
Noah Rosenzweig, assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences works to reduce disease and enhance soil health for sustainable potato production. -
Improving soil health key to productivity, sustainability for African farmers
Published on July 1, 2020
Sieg Snapp and Regis Chikowo, researchers in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, are helping farmers improve soil health and sustainability. -
Monitoring and managing cucumber downy mildew
Published on July 1, 2020
Mary Hausbeck, University Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, develops biosurveillance tools to combat an aggressive cucumber pathogen. -
Managing disease for better growth, storage and processing of sugar beets and potatoes
Published on July 1, 2020
Jaime Willbur, assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, analyzes the impact of pathogens to prolong the health of key Michigan crops. -
Unlocking the potential of the plant microbiome
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU microbial ecologist Ashley Shade is seeking to learn more about how microbes positively affect plant health and adapt to environmental pressures. -
Promoting sustainability of farming systems using digital technology
Published on July 1, 2020
Precision agriculture expert Bruno Basso studies the sustainability of row crop production and delivers data to agricultural producers using innovative technologies. -
Ensuring access to quality seed, equitable gender practices
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researcher Krista Isaacs is examining the access smallholder farmers have to quality seed and whether these needs are factored into variety development. -
Detecting emerging pesticide resistance in grapes
Published on July 1, 2020
Timothy Miles, assistant professor and Extension specialist in Michigan State University’s (MSU) Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, researches the most effective management strategies for grape diseases. -
Weekly Beet - June 26, 2020
Published on June 26, 2020
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Weekly Beet - June 19, 2020
Published on June 19, 2020
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Weekly Beet - June 12, 2020
Published on June 12, 2020
Department announcements and happenings for the week ending June 12, 2020. -
Weekly Beet - June 5, 2020
Published on June 5, 2020
In this newsletter - Department seeking nominations for Staff Member of the Year Award and soliciting applications for staff enhancement/development requests. - Keeping your Apple Mac computer up to date and secure. - MI Wheat Proposal Timelines. -
Weekly Beet - May 29, 2020
Published on May 29, 2020
In this newsletter - Covid-19 updates, administrative employee schedules, various courses offerings for self improvement. Air Travel cancelled or delayed now eligible for refund. Payroll time Reminders. MSU Academic Calendar. -
MSU researchers to develop management tool for Chesapeake Bay watershed
Published on May 28, 2020
With a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, two MSU researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. -
Weekly Beet - May 22, 2020
Published on May 22, 2020
In this newsletter - * Scheduled Event – Alex Moauro - Physiology – Comprehensive Exam. * Department Requests that 2020 Graduating Students complete a survey to be included on the 2020 Graduate spotlight. -
MSU announces new Center for PFAS Research
Published on May 20, 2020
The Center for PFAS Research brings together faculty from across Michigan State University to study the health and environmental issues around PFAS chemicals. -
Weekly Beet - May 15, 2020
Published on May 15, 2020
This weeks articles focus on Personal / Professional development and NSF - Grant Funding Opportunities with Brad Day. -
Sean Platts - Graduate Spotlight 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Congratulations - Sean Platts - Golf Course Turfgrass Management Certificate Degree -
Weekly Beet - May 8, 2020
Published on May 8, 2020
Department announcements and happenings for the week ending May 1, 2020. To include: Dr. Mary Hausbeck Awarded DEI's You Belong Here Award., Seth Purucker, M.S. Candidate, Virtual Defense. , PSM Summer Front Office Hours of 8-4 from May 11 to Aug 3. -
Weekly Beet - May 1, 2020
Published on May 1, 2020
Department announcements and happenings for the week ending May 1, 2020. To include points of contact and new Covid-19 regulations for the department. -
You Belong Here Champion Award winners announced
Published on May 1, 2020
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) announces first-time You Belong Here Champion Awards -
Weekly Beet - April 24, 2020
Published on April 24, 2020
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MSU researcher receives grant to continue studying pathogen resistance in plants
Published on April 24, 2020
Examining responses to environmental threats and public outreach -
Weekly Beet - April 17, 2020
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Weekly Beet - April 10, 2020
Published on April 10, 2020
Covid 19 Updates - Front Office Contacts and Hours of Work. -
MSU water scientist chairing international task force examining wastewater for community infection of novel coronavirus
Published on April 8, 2020
Joan Rose, the Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research at MSU, is leading the International Water Association Covid-19 Task Force's efforts to enhance water supply safety. -
Weekly Beet - April 3, 2020
Published on April 3, 2020
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Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns
Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. -
Weekly Beet - March 27, 2020
Published on March 27, 2020
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Weekly Beet - March 20, 2020
Published on March 20, 2020
Weekly Beet - March 13, 2020