News

Krista Isaacs awarded $250K grant from North Central SARE

Published on February 2, 2023
PSM researcher's project was one of 17 selected for funding for the 2022 Research and Education competitive grant program.
January News Summary

Published on January 31, 2023
New PSM People - January 2023
Khanh Nguyen retiring

Published on January 24, 2023
He retires this week with over 26 years working to keep research equipment humming along in the Plant and Soil Sciences Building
Interdisciplinary team investigates the impact of fungus on the microbiome in human-impacted soils.

Published on December 13, 2022
PSM’s Dr Gregory Bonito, Dr Adam Brown, professor in MSU’s College of Art, Art History and Design, and their colleagues have teamed up to investigate how fungi and bacteria work together to pull metals from soils
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.
Sowing Seeds of diversity

Published on December 1, 2022
Ecotek students come to PSM to learn about life in the lab
December News Summary

Published on December 1, 2022
New disease publication; Student gives first presentation at national meeting; Bean and beet diagnostic day a big success; students and faculty outreach
Passion for strawberries sparks grad student’s education and career goals

Published on November 28, 2022
Plant, Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Ph.D. student Ashley Wright has a research focus on strawberries and a teaching focus on improving scientific literacy in non-STEM majors.
PSM welcomes James O’Sullivan: post-doc researcher in Dr Alexandra Kravchenco’s lab.

Published on November 15, 2022
Dr. O' Sullivan joins us directly from his PhD program at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.
The 2022 Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trials report is now available

Published on November 3, 2022
The 2022 dry bean performance trials report is available for download.
MSU-led team studying expansion of controlled environment culinary herb production across US

Published on October 18, 2022
A new $3.4M USDA grant is supporting research and outreach.
Sustainability Made simple

Published on October 5, 2022
PSM researchers shine a light on soil carbon in MSU Museum exhibit: 1.5 Degrees Celsius
CANR undergrad experience helps student find passion in agriculture and food, outreach education

Published on September 12, 2022
Crop and Soil Sciences senior Rachel Drobnak plans to pursue career path in MSU Extension after learning importance of agriculture to food systems.
Dr. Leonardo Volpato Receives NAPB Early Career Award

Published on August 18, 2022
The National Association of Plant Breeders has awarded Dr. Leonardo Volpato the Early Career Award.
Dr Kurt Thelen named American Society of Agronomy Fellow

Published on August 18, 2022
Dr Kurt Thelen has been Awarded the Highest ASA Recognition
Bringing the Beal Seed Experiment into the modern era

Published on August 18, 2022
Dr, Margaret Fleming conducts research to answer questions about the longevity of 140-year-old seeds from the Beal Seed Experiment.
FAA grant supports MSU researchers studying PFAS remediation at Grand Rapids airport

Published on August 18, 2022
Five MSU researchers are part of the team that received a $1.2M grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Dr. Kyungmin "Alyssa” Kim (Kravchenko, Dec 2021) won the Truog Dissertation award.

Published on July 18, 2022
“Change of Soil Micro-Environments During Plant Decomposition and its Effect on Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics” awarded Soil Science Society of America's highest grad student honor.
Creating sustainable crops in a changing climate

Published on July 15, 2022
How does elevated CO2 affect a plant’s ability to take up nutrients? And Why does the nutritional content affect a plant’s ability to thrive and fight disease?
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives state funding for updated dairy, greenhouse facilities

Published on July 8, 2022
The university will receive $53 million in state funding to update the dairy and greenhouse facilities.
MSU receives $590K USDA grant for corn tar spot resistance research

Published on July 7, 2022
Addie Thompson, an assistant professor of maize genetics and genomics, leads the project.
PSM Welcomes New Faculty Member Barret Wessel

Published on July 6, 2022
Meet Dr. Barret Wessel, Ph.D., a new faculty member who recently joined PSM as an assistant professor.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.
PSM scholarship awards announced for 2022-23 academic year

Published on May 19, 2022
PSM scholarship awards announced for 2022-23 academic year
Welcome Margaret Fleming

Published on May 19, 2022
Margaret Fleming joins PSM as an Assistant Professor.
Eric Olson awarded $100K matching funds for purchase of equipment

Published on April 27, 2022
Summary
PSM’s Lisa Tiemann will return to Kenya with her Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

Published on April 27, 2022
PSM’s Lisa Tiemann will return to Kenya with her Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on April 26, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21.
PSM undergraduate students win first place for MSU UURAF presentation

Published on April 11, 2022
2022 MSU UURAF PSM Undergraduates take first place prizes for their presentations Several PSM students present research projects
CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Education

Published on April 6, 2022
CANR announces a new cohort of seven new global scholars representing education.
CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Research

Published on April 6, 2022
CANR announces a new cohort of five new global scholars representing research.
The Weekly Beet 04-01-2022

Published on April 1, 2022
In this week's issue notice of various seminars and announcements.
The Weekly Beet 03-25-2022

Published on March 25, 2022
In this week's issue notice of various seminars and announcements.
New MSU research shows how biofuel crops can help mitigate climate change when grown on land of otherwise little agricultural value

Published on March 21, 2022
Newly published research from MSU Foundation Professor Bruno Basso shows how some Midwest farmers can see economic and environmental benefits of growing switchgrass, a biofuel crop, on traditionally less-productive land.
New MSU research showcases innovative method to develop more accurate corn yield predictions

Published on March 14, 2022
Published in the prestigious journal Remote Sensing of Environment, new MSU research details how more accurate yield information can equip farmers with the knowledge to improve profitability.
The Weekly Beet 03-11-2022

Published on March 11, 2022
Various Seminars and newsworthy items for the week of 3-11-2022
The Weekly Beet 03-04-2022

Published on March 4, 2022
In this weeks issue: Various Seminars and Job Announcements.
PSM researchers work with Michigan agriculture

Published on February 26, 2022
Researchers with the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences (PSM) work directly with stakeholders to increase productivity and sustainability for Michigan’s diverse agriculture industries.
The Weekly Beet 02-25-2022

Published on February 25, 2022
In this weeks issue: Various Seminars and Job Announcements.
The Weekly Beet 02-18-2022

Published on February 18, 2022
Notices of various presentations and seminars. New antivirus deployment, free instructor lead MS teams training.
MSU supports Biden’s Build Back Better campaign, one grain at a time

Published on February 17, 2022
New video highlights the Rosen Rye project -- MSU’s Wheat program effort to revive historic grain varieties for special interests.
MSU’s Turfgrass Club goes big at GCSAA Conference

Published on February 14, 2022
Members of MSU’s Turfgrass Club traveled to San Diego Feb 2-4 to participate in the 2022 Turf Bowl Competition at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) conference, where they placed 6th in a field of 44 teams.
MSU researcher receives $750K grant to examine effects of wildfire burn severity on soil health

Published on February 14, 2022
Project is funded by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The Weekly Beet 02-11-2022

Published on February 11, 2022
Notices of various presentations and seminars. Ray Hammerschmidt received the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award from the Michigan Potato Commission!
MSU AgBioResearch announces two new leaders to assist with oversight of research portfolio

Published on February 9, 2022
Dana M. Infante and James J. Kells have been appointed to new leadership roles in MSU AgBioResearch.
Weekly Beet - January 28, 2022

Published on January 28, 2022
In this weeks issue: Seminars and webinars, faculty meetings scheduled, Dept. Faculty Eunice Foster, Bruno Basso and Adjunct Professor Brad Day elected as AAAS Fellows for the class of 2021.
MSU researchers part of team investigating winter stresses of turfgrass in northern climates

Published on January 24, 2022
Led by the University of Minnesota, the group received an $8M USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant
Weekly Beet - January 21, 2022

Published on January 21, 2022
In this weeks issue: Seminars and webinars, faculty meetings scheduled, SAC staff award nominations, Employee Recognition Bonus.
Weed Genomes Cropping up at PSM

Published on January 17, 2022
PSM's Dr. Eric Patterson along with colleagues at MSU, Colorado State University, and industry partners have launched the International Weed Genomics Consortium, a program to sequence, annotate and publish genomes for up to 30 common weed species.
Weekly Beet - January 14, 2022

Published on January 14, 2022
In this weeks issue. Notices of Scholarship Award Winners. PSM Staffing hours update. Various seminar announcements.
Weekly Beet - January 7, 2022

Published on January 7, 2022
In this week's issue: PSM Office hours and staffing update. Various seminars, upcoming faculty meetings and announcements.
Michigan Turfgrass Foundation makes $1 million lead gift to Michigan State University to endow a chair in Turfgrass Pathology

Published on January 5, 2022
A $1 million gift from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation to the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) launches a $5 million campaign to endow the Joe Vargas Chair in Turfgrass Pathology.
Center for PFAS Research Faculty Spotlight: Hui Li

Published on January 5, 2022
Dr. Li contributes to research on PFAS fate and mitigation in soil-water-plant systems. His research focuses on PFAS sorption by soil, plant uptake, bioavailability in the environmental media, and remediation.
Tiedje elected Foreign Member of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Published on December 22, 2021
James Tiedje, a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus at MSU, has been elected a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Weekly Beet - December 17, 2021

Published on December 17, 2021
In this weeks issue: Notable Grants and Scholarships awarded to PSM faculty and students.
New faculty Dr. Hatem Rouached approaches crop science with a global perspective

Published on December 17, 2021
Please meet Dr. Hatem Rouached, Ph.D., a new faculty member who joined PSM as assistant professor in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic.
Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Program (LTAR) Breaks Ground

Published on December 15, 2021
PSM Researchers Help Remodel Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
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
New MSU research shows photosynthesis controlled by nutrient signaling in plants

Published on December 13, 2021
The findings can help in the development of more resilient plants that are able to withstand nutrient-poor conditions, thus improving global food production.
Weekly Beet - December 10, 2021

Published on December 10, 2021
In this weeks issue: 2022 Faculty Meeting dates set, announcement of various seminars and career development opportunities.
MSU student explores opportunities in science and the arts

Published on December 7, 2021
Rachel Drobnak combines her interests by studying crop and soil sciences and playing the carillon in Beaumont Tower.
Weekly Beet - December 3, 2021

Published on December 3, 2021
In this weeks issue, various seminars, notices of trainings and Covid -19 Vaccination Requirement.
Center for PFAS Research Faculty Spotlight: Pouyan Nejadhashemi

Published on December 1, 2021
Dr. Nejadhashemi leads an interdisciplinary research team focused on addressing water resource problems including water quantity and quality.
New Faculty Returns to MSU

Published on December 1, 2021
How did Sarah Lebeis, who was inspired by human genetics and evolution, which led her to a PhD in immunology from a medical school, find her way back to MSU?
MSU researcher part of new $10M project to study, support diverse perennial forage systems across the US

Published on November 15, 2021
MSU to receive $900K and lead efforts with farms to evaluate benefits and risks.
Weekly Beet -November 12, 2021

Published on November 12, 2021
In this weeks issue: PSM welcomes Patty Bonito to PSM. Patty as our new Communications Coordinator, other seminars and learning opportunities featured.
Weekly Beet -November 5, 2021

Published on November 5, 2021
In this weeks issue: Seminars and learning opportunities featured.
Weekly Beet -November 1 2021

Published on November 1, 2021
Ashley Wright has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Harlo Mork Graduate TA Excellence in Teaching Award. Various seminars being offered. Influenza Immunization Clinic Schedule.
Weekly Beet -October 22 2021

Published on October 22, 2021
In this weeks issue: Payton Perkinson is the winner of the Mendenhall Award of $6,000 in the 2021 Scholars Competition offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and information on many seminars and events.
Weekly Beet -October 15, 2021

Published on October 15, 2021
In this weeks issue: Lisa Bowen awarded the 2021 PSM Staff Employee of the Year. Various conferences and seminars.
Weekly Beet -October 6, 2021

Published on October 8, 2021
In this weeks issue: MSU Benefits Open Enrollment, various webinars and seminars.
WEEKLY BEET - SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Published on September 30, 2021
In this weeks edition: Michigan Association of Extension Agents selected Kim Cassida as the 2021 Outstanding Academic Specialist.
MSU-led team receives nearly $2 million EPA grant to explore biosolid treatments, effects of chemical pollutants such as PFAS

Published on September 14, 2021
The group will investigate the impact of current biosolid treatment methods used by wastewater treatment facilities on a variety of pollutants in soil, water and plants.
Weekly Beet - September 10, 2021

Published on September 10, 2021
Weekly Beet - September 10, 2021
Weekly Beet - August 27, 2021

Published on August 27, 2021
Fall Seminar Series speakers announced. Thilani Jayakody, PSM graduate student awarded the 2021 Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation Academic Scholarship. All Graduate Student Meeting scheduled Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
Weekly Beet - August 19, 2021

Published on August 19, 2021
In this weeks edition: Sieg Snapp had an article published in SSSA about using an inexpensive handheld sensor to measure soil C on 1000’s of fields in Malawi. Richard Lenski’s long term evolution experiment has been featured in the New Yorker.
Weekly Beet - August 13, 2021

Published on August 13, 2021
Weekly Beet - August 13, 2021
Weekly Beet - August 6, 2021

Published on August 6, 2021
Weekly Beet - August 6, 2021
MSU potato researcher honored for lifetime achievements and outstanding publication

Published on August 2, 2021
David Douches, director of the MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics Program, was recently awarded Honorary Life Membership to the Potato Association of America, the organization's highest honor.
Weekly Beet - July 28, 2021

Published on July 28, 2021
In this weeks issue We welcome Jordan Davis to the PSM Human Resources team as an HR coordinator. Natalie Kaiser, the lead author of an outstanding paper published in the American Journal of Potato Research.
Weekly Beet - July 23, 2021

Published on July 23, 2021
This weeks edition includes information on: Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summer Workshops, Career Services Network Virtual Workshops, Purchasing Card News, and Listings of Jobs.
Weekly Beet - July 16, 2021

Published on July 16, 2021
This weeks edition includes information on: Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summer Workshops, Career Services Network Virtual Workshops, Purchasing Card News, and Listings of Jobs.
Weekly Beet - July 9, 2021

Published on July 9, 2021
This weeks edition includes information on: Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summer Workshops, Career Services Network Virtual Workshops, Purchasing Card News, and Listings of Jobs.
Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

Published on July 6, 2021
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Weekly Beet - July 1, 2021

Published on July 1, 2021
In this weeks issue: Drs. Bonito, Shade and Miesel promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure. Dr. Sundin appointed a University Distinguished Professor. Dr. James Crum retirement announcement.
Weekly Beet - June 25, 2021

Published on June 25, 2021
In this weeks issue: Various events and happenings. Dept. Job Postings, training and Development opportunities.
Weekly Beet - June 18, 2021

Published on June 18, 2021
In this weeks issue: Various events and happenings. Dept. Job Postings, training and Development opportunities.
Weekly Beet - June 11, 2021

Published on June 11, 2021
In this weeks issue: Various events and happenings. Dept. Job Postings, training and Development opportunities.
Weekly Beet - June 4, 2021

Published on June 4, 2021
In this weeks issue: Various events and happenings. Dept. Job Postings, training and Development opportunities.
Weekly Beet - May 28, 2021

Published on May 28, 2021
In this weeks issue: Various events and happenings. Dept. Job Postings, training and Development opportunities.
Weekly Beet - May 21, 2021

Published on May 21, 2021
In this weeks issue: Various events and happenings. Dept. Job Postings, training and Development opportunities.
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tours MSU plant science research facilities

Published on May 21, 2021
Elissa Slotkin, who serves Michigan’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the Michigan State University campus May 21 to tour plant science research facilities and the MSU Music Building.
Weekly Beet - May 12, 2021

Published on May 12, 2021
In this weeks issue: Notices of events, drivers certifications, autoclave and key authorizations. Training opportunities, and job opportunities in department labs.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on May 11, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by departments and units during the 2019-2020 academic year through a new badge ranking.
Weekly Beet - May 7, 2021

Published on May 7, 2021
In this weeks issue: Notices of events, drivers certifications, autoclave and key authorizations. Training opportunities, and job opportunities in department labs.
Weekly Beet - April 30, 2021

Published on April 30, 2021
In this weeks issue - Various workshops, conferences and masters defenses. Required windows 10 upgrade notices for computers running windows 10, 1809.
MSU greenhouses: Infrastructure that leads to innovation

Published on April 29, 2021
Greenhouses are an invaluable resource for faculty and students, but to maintain MSU’s leadership in plant science, upgrades are critical.
Weekly Beet - April 23, 2021

Published on April 23, 2021
In this weeks issue - After 40+ years working for MSU, Debbie Williams is retiring. Eric Patterson has a large project funded called the International Weed Genomics Consortium.
MSU turf students expand skills through spring internships

Published on April 20, 2021
Despite COVID-19 constraints, students receive in-person experience during the spring 2021 semester at golf courses around the country while taking online classes.
Weekly Beet - April 16, 2021

Published on April 16, 2021
Weekly Beet - April 9, 2021

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