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"The Golden Years": Celebrating the impact and legacy of Dr. Lloyd M. Turk

Published on July 2, 2025
Dr. Lloyd M. Turk’s contributions to MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources from 1932 to 1967 laid a foundation that continues to influence generations.
SAFS goes Exploring: “Farmland: Food, Justice, and Sovereignty”

Published on July 2, 2025
A Multidimensional Look at Agriculture Through Art at the MSU Broad Art Museum
Weeds Tour 2025 comes together with Wheat Day

Published on June 30, 2025
In back-to-back events, participants are treated to a full spectrum of PSM crop science
PSM Announces Photo Contest Winners!

Published on June 27, 2025
Overwhelming response to photo contest makes decisions difficult!
Leadership transition announced for Project GREEEN

Published on June 23, 2025
Cornelius Barry will be the next coordinator of Project GREEEN, effective July 1, 2025.
MSU-led research team receives $500K grant to combat herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans

Published on June 16, 2025
The grant is funded by the United Soybean Board.
A Summer of Discovery: Welcoming REU Students to the PSM Labs at MSU

Published on June 13, 2025
Summer on campus means more than field days and quiet streets—it also means a fresh crop of students bringing new energy to our labs, thanks to an amazing group of undergraduate researchers joining us for the season.
Lark joining MSU through Agricultural Resiliency Program to address land use challenges facing today’s farmers

Published on June 11, 2025
Tyler Lark, an expert in land use change and sustainable agriculture, will become an assistant professor at MSU in August 2025.
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.
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.
MSU University Distinguished Professor elected to National Academy of Sciences for work in sustainable agriculture

Published on May 12, 2025
Phil Robertson, Ph. D., a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors for a scientist in the U.S.
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field days

Published on May 8, 2025
The events will take place across Michigan from May through September.
A fearless force for good

Published on May 6, 2025
Celebrating the impactful career and legacy of MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Professor Emeritus Dr. Eunice Foster.
Updates to MSU greenhouse facility renovations: New headhouse, greenhouses built; capacity at existing greenhouses strengthened

Published on May 1, 2025
The final stage of the project is expected to be complete by November 2026.
Alumni Matt Bromley awarded NCSS Scientist of the Year

Published on April 25, 2025
The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service 'Soil and Plant Science Division' created the awards in 1999 to recognize scientists involved in the Soil Survey Program.
Caputo, Rouached honored with 2025 CANR Established Mid-Career Researcher Awards

Published on April 22, 2025
The CANR is proud to announce Vincenzina Caputo, Ph.D., and Hatem Rouached, Ph.D., as the recipients of the 2025 CANR Established Mid-Career Researcher Awards
CANR honors departments, units with CAB badges

Published on April 22, 2025
The CANR and Office of Culture, Access and Belonging OCAB will honor the 2025 Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8
PSM students and faculty participate in MSU Science Festival 2025 STEAM EXPO event

Published on April 13, 2025
April 5-6 STEM Building
CANR members honored with 2025 MSU All-University Awards

Published on April 11, 2025
This April, MSU honored CANR members — Hui Li, Elizabeth Perry, Jacquelyn Jacobs and Phil Kaatz — at the All-University Awards. Emily Sorroche was honored as a recipient of an Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
PSM graduate students join small group of invited guests to present their research at Bayer

Published on April 10, 2025
Gloria Baker and Wallas Mendes da Silva participated in the annual BIO "the Bring Them In Spring 2025" event
Lisa Tiemann hosts students from India

Published on April 3, 2025
Two PhD students join us this semester for a sample of the MSU agronomic research experience
New farm manager named at MSU Entomology, Plant Pathology Research Centers

Published on April 1, 2025
Lance Forsberg has been named farm manager. He has held positions at MSU since 2011.
Tim MIles and the Small Fruit and Hop Pathology Lab strengthens Michigan’s $6B grape industry

Published on March 27, 2025
Grapes are an important crop in Michigan contributing more than $6.3 billion annually. Grapes are highly susceptible to viruses so it’s important to keep vineyards healthy and productive.
MSU researchers publish 25-year study exploring impacts of conservation practices on soil health, carbon content

Published on March 21, 2025
A new study by CANR researchers in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences explores the long-term impact of conservation management practices on soil organic carbon (SOC) content
Eastern and Sexton high school students tour PSM with FFA Open House event

Published on March 21, 2025
During the recent PSM Open House, hosted by Erin Bosch Hannah for the FFA convention, Eunice Foster brought seventeen Lansing high school students along for the ride
It's can opening time for MSU's Bean Team!

Published on March 14, 2025
This annual activity involves entire team in a quality review activity that's integral to the continued success of the breeding program
Agricultural Resiliency Program funds four new projects

Published on March 11, 2025
The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.
Alumni award recipient Veronica Vallejo packs the room in her inaugural HRT/PSM Spring 2025 Seminar

Published on March 2, 2025
Veronica Vallejo visited recently, to give the inaugural HRT/PSM Spring 2025 Seminar to a packed room, and to accept the outstanding alumni award from the Dept of Horticulture.
Alumni Jake Kilby (MS 2024) reflects on his success at MSU

Published on February 27, 2025
Recent grad offers advice to students
MSU's Soil Judging Team: Exploring soil science through competition and community

Published on February 25, 2025
The MSU Soil Judging Team offers students the chance to study soil directly in the field while fostering a supportive community where students can engage in friendly competition and explore soil science.
Long-term Study Reveals Best Practices for Building Soil Carbon in Agriculture

Published on January 24, 2025
Investigators at MSU’s Long-term Ecological Research including Sasha Kravchenko and Jennifer Miesel, site find 25-year differences in soil carbon gain among cover cropped, no-till, and perennial cropping systems.
PSM Weed Science Wins Big at Annual Meeting

Published on January 9, 2025
Strong showing at the North Central Weed Science Society Annual Meeting
Celebrating the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s 50 years of impact at MSU

Published on December 18, 2024
Since 1974, philanthropic support from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has strengthened MSU’s world-renowned turfgrass program.
Online master’s program growing globally

Published on December 17, 2024
Asynchronous, online graduate program will allow students to earn a degree in plant breeding from MSU
Dr. Valerio Hoyos-Villegas joins PSM

Published on December 13, 2024
Welcome Valerio Hoyos-Villegas who joins the PSM faculty to lead the dry bean breeding program.
Bonito lab scores the cover of the journal Mycologia with the discovery of new truffle species

Published on November 22, 2024
New paper in leading journal lead by undergraduate researcher Alassane Sow and co-authors Bryan Rennick and Jud Van Wyk in PSM.
CANR hosts discussion panel featuring undergraduate students focused on culture, access and belonging

Published on November 21, 2024
CANR Office of Culture, Access & Belonging recently hosted an “Undergraduate Panel” in which several CANR students of various backgrounds and majors offered insights about their experiences in and around MSU.
Big wins for PSM at 2024 Tri Societies Meeting San Antonio Texas

Published on November 19, 2024
Ian Waldecker's (Sprague/Singh) poster "Optimizing Desiccation Strategies to Minimize Soybean Yield and QualityLosses" finished 1st place in the C3 division of the CSSA competition out of 27 posters.
New resource for breeding better soybeans

Published on November 15, 2024
New data repository allows plant breeders to see trends in resistance gene efficacy.
PSM students and faculty present at World Food Prize 2024 event

Published on November 7, 2024
Thousands attend PSM presentations at Borlaug Dialogue
STEAM Expo Weekend to feature plant research at MSU

Published on October 30, 2024
Consider joining us to present the best of MSU plant science! Reach our with your ideas TODAY
Potato team gears up for new project in Rwanda

Published on October 30, 2024
The Rwanda Agricultural Biotechnology Program aims to improve the productivity and resilience of three staple crops — cassava, maize, and potato.
Research published in Nature opens door for advancements in MSU wheat genetics

Published on October 29, 2024
Eric Olson, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, was part of a research team studying the origin and evolution of the bread wheat D genome. Findings were recently published in Nature.
MSU Soil Judging Places 4th Regionally and Qualifies for the National Contest in 2025

Published on October 18, 2024
The MSU team, coached by Dr. Barret Wessel and assistant coaches Bernard Frantz, Mason Rutgers, and Chris Baish, qualified for the National Soil Judging Contest in the spring 2025 semester.
Jaime Wilbur wins MSU Outstanding Supervisor Award

Published on October 18, 2024
PSM Faculty member selected for award among nearly two dozen nominees university-wide.
New director named for MSU Institute of Water Research

Published on October 8, 2024
Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been named director of the Institute of Water Research effective Oct. 15, 2024.
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
MSU scientists awarded two new grants over $1M each to address PFAS impacts on agriculture

Published on September 27, 2024
The grants will support a multidisciplinary approach evaluating the impact of PFAS on a Michigan farm.
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources announces search for PSM Department chair

Published on September 20, 2024
The Dept is seeking an individual with an outstanding record of achievement, appreciation for the range of disciplines, and dedication to the land grant mission
Is it chestnut season in MIchigan? Or trouble with tribbles*

Published on September 19, 2024
Post-doc researcher Giorgia Bastianelli continues long tradition of chestnut research at MSU
Nourish the Future brings k-12 science educators to PSM for 2nd workshop

Published on September 17, 2024
PSM’s Addie Thompson and Erin Bosch-Hannah recently hosted 20 teachers from across Michigan as part of the Nourish the Future (NTF) initiative: "Feeding & Fueling the World."
Christy Sprague was named “Educator of the Year” by the Mid America CropLife Association (MACA).

Published on September 15, 2024
Awarded for "demonstrated evidence of significant contributions to American agriculture"
CANR announces Dissertation Completion Fellowship deadlines

Published on September 11, 2024
See complete information and links to forms here
Potato team lead by David Douches awarded new patent

Published on August 29, 2024
How does the MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics Program bring big science to the local farmer?
Empowering futures: MSU CANR students awarded Dean’s Choice Award

Published on August 27, 2024
CANR students Natali Gonzalez and Lavonnes Bolds were recently selected as recipients of the MSUFCU CANR Dean’s Choice Award, a scholarship aiming to address the issue of access in higher education
MSU researchers develop low-cost sensors to help farmers irrigate more efficiently, manage diseases

Published on August 14, 2024
Scientists have developed a system called LOCOMOS to monitor irrigation efficiency.
2024 MSU wheat variety performance trial results available

Published on August 7, 2024
Growers can use data from these trials when selecting wheat varieties to plant on their farm.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
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.
Getting to the root of science outreach with sugar beets

Published on July 26, 2024
Linda Hanson, Jaime Willbur and graduate students Fayann Iobst and Kirsten Pollok recently participated in Youth Field Day, a hands-on agriculture experience for students in grades 3-12 held annually by Michigan Sugar.
Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

Published on July 17, 2024
Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.
Multidisciplinary KBS team produces new conservation tool

Published on July 2, 2024
The first-ever Prairie Strip Partial Budget is now available through MSU Extension and MiSTRIPS
2024 MSU Weeds Tour brings students, faculty and agriculture industry stakeholders together in the field

Published on June 28, 2024
A huge crowd including stakeholders from all sectors including producers, industry and faculty, gathered at MSU Plant Pathology Farm to learn from each other about the latest developments in weed and seed research in the corn and soybean plots.
Faculty Feature

Published on June 28, 2024
This week we are getting to know Dr. Gian Maria Niccolo “Nico” Benucci, who works as a Data Analyst and Bioinformatician with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC).
Announcing Master's Degree Thesis Defense Seminar for Maria Kenneth Lane S. Bears

Published on June 28, 2024
Understanding winter wheat and sugarbeet yield, growth, and quality through intensive management
ANNOUNCING DEFENSE SEMINAR: EMILY ROGGENKAMP

Published on June 24, 2024
“GENETIC INVESTIGATION OF THE MAIZE PATHOGEN PHYLLACHORA MAYDIS”
MSU faculty turn the farm into a classroom

Published on June 21, 2024
Science teachers visit MSU to learn STEM principles from PSM educators
Announcing Defense Seminar: William Behling

Published on June 20, 2024
Accessing Crop Wild Relatives of Potato with a Focus on Solanum verrucosum and the 1EBN Species in the Tertiary Genepool
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – John Schramski

Published on June 19, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. John Schramski (Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, '13 B.S., '20 M.S.) is currently an Executive Board member representing Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences.
How does agriculture fit into the human anitibiotic resistance cycle?

Published on June 14, 2024
New research explores this global, One Health problem
MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass

Published on June 13, 2024
The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
New climate resiliency program aims to assist in ‘challenges our farm hasn’t faced before’

Published on June 12, 2024
Jeanie Igl, fourth-generation farmer of Hawkins Homestead based in Ingham County, said she hopes the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program will provide several years of climate research to combat the emerging issues her farm is experiencing.
Exploring the Influential Legacy of Dr. Zhu Zuxiang

Published on June 5, 2024
Widely considered the founder of the soil chemistry discipline in China, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences alumnus Dr. Zhu Zuxiang (Chu, Tsu-Siang), Ph.D. (’46, ’48), exemplifies the reach of CANR’s global impact.
Can we enhance the climate mitigation potential of switchgrass as a Bioenergy Cropping System?

Published on June 5, 2024
PSM professors land NIFA funding to explore pathways to greater carbon storage in switchgrass fields
MSU potato breeder develops new genetically engineered potato

Published on June 4, 2024
The Kal91.3 potato can be stored in cool temperatures for long periods of time and produce healthier and higher-quality potato chips.
What is the Farm Bill 2024 and why should you know about it

Published on June 3, 2024
It’s a farm bill year! What does that mean for US? Farm Bill 2024: Act Now to Shape Five Years of Farm and Food Policy
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer

Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan.
MSU hires new farm manager for Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers

Published on May 20, 2024
Jared Andrews will lead daily operations at both MSU AgBioResearch on-campus research centers.
Remembering Dr. Joseph Vargas

Published on May 13, 2024
The CANR Spartan community commemorates the impactful life and enduring legacy of Joseph Vargas
Can we grow morel mushrooms for fun and profit?

Published on May 13, 2024
SARE-funded project proves fruitful despite low yields
Funding assistance available for PSM graduate students

Published on May 1, 2024
Below you will find a complete listing of opportunities for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters
New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects

Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years.
Introducing 1st year PhD student Siavash Heshmati, international graduate student, Dr Grace Fleming Seed Science Lab

Published on April 7, 2024
Sia is turning his lifelong curiosity about seeds into a PhD project
PSM grad student Chenxi Li studies the effects of soil amendments on the uptake of heavy metals in carrots

Published on April 7, 2024
Chenxi and team are growing carrots in soil sampled at a Michigan carrot farm to evaluate uptake of metalloids at various growth stages, soil amendment application conditions, and soil moisture levels.
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.
CANR faculty honored with MSU International Awards

Published on April 3, 2024
Four CANR faculty will be honored at the 2024 MSU International Awards on April 24 for their outstanding contributions toward international engagement and understanding
MSU greenhouse renovations improving plant research

Published on April 1, 2024
MSU-funded updates are ongoing, while State of Michigan-supported renovations begin in spring
New publication shows how soil protein is a key indicator of soil health and nitrogen management

Published on March 29, 2024
Katherine Naasko1,2 Tvisha Martin1,2 Meredith Mann1,2 Christine Sprunger1,2 Christian Mammana1 describe ACE Protein and how it provides the first solid measurement of organic nitrogen in soils
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture

Published on March 22, 2024
Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty.
Project GREEEN backs research into new way of breeding potatoes

Published on March 20, 2024
Dave Douches, a professor in MSU’s Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, has used Project GREEEN funds to study how to breed potatoes at the diploid level.
Teaching Science with Isotopes

Published on March 17, 2024
Dr. Jim Moran is teaching a special topics course this semester, in which he and his student explore how Stable isotopes can trace physical, chemical, and biological reactions and source materials at a wide variety of spatial scales.
Controlled-environment agriculture research sees innovation through Project GREEEN

Published on March 13, 2024
MSU researchers have used Project GREEEN funding to optimize greenhouse production for more than 25 years.
Project GREEEN supports ‘rapid response time’ to fight emerging plant pathogens

Published on March 6, 2024
In collaboration with Michigan’s plant industries, MSU scientists use Project GREEEN funds to discover solutions that address arising plant diseases.
PSM grad students connect to Michigan science teachers with Turfgrass research

Published on March 4, 2024
PhD candidate Jackie "Jack" Guevara and master's student Jacob Kilby gave the keynote address to hundreds of science teachers at the Michigan Science Teachers Annual Conference, Saturday 2 May in Lansing MI.
Potato industry report explores financial impact of potatoes on michigan economy

Published on March 3, 2024
Michigan potatoes bring billions to the economy: Thanks in no small part to the ongoing commitment of PSM and research faculty, staff and students
FFA/PSM open house a big success

Published on March 3, 2024
Spring break 2024 brought dozens of potential undergrads to experience crop science up close with tours, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences.
EcoTek Students Continue Experimental Journey

Published on February 25, 2024
Students from a Detroit high school visited the Patterson lab again on Saturday—this time to collect soil from the rhizosphere right next to the plant root to capture the bacteria—in the productivity experiment they started in October 2023.
Project GREEEN-funded research packs a punch against problematic weeds

Published on February 21, 2024
MSU scientists team up with Michigan plant industry groups using Project GREEEN and commodity dollars to combat weeds.
Meet Jacob Kilby: graduate student

Published on February 18, 2024
Jake Kilby is completing his Master's Degree in CSS, pioneering a hybrid turf system for the 2026 FIFA World Cup stadiums.

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