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Dr. Joe Vargas selected for Michigan Golf Hall of Fame
Published on February 22, 2016
Dr. Joe Vargas was selected to be inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame. -
PSM professor's bean research has impact across world
Published on February 11, 2016
In the early morning, in a farm building surrounded by fields full of snow, James Kelly prepares to test the latest research models with his colleagues. -
Dry bean variety trials report released
Published on February 8, 2016
The MSU Dry Bean Breeding and Genetics Program has released the 2015 Dry bean variety trials report. -
MSU researcher to study how fresh produce absorbs harmful chemicals from soil, water
Published on February 5, 2016
MSU AgBioResearch scientist Hui Li has been awarded a $475,000 grant from USDA to study the mechanisms by which fresh vegetables absorb pharmaceuticals and personal care products from soil and water. -
George Sundin named Beal Outstanding Faculty Award winner
Published on February 5, 2016
Each year, William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award winners are honored for a comprehensive and sustained record of scholarly excellence in research and/or creative activities, instruction and outreach. -
Hendrick recommended as Dean of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU
Published on January 25, 2016
Hendrick is an MSU alumnus who currently serves as interim dean for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Science at Ohio State University. -
MSU to host its first Agriculture Innovations: Focus on Soils in August
Published on January 8, 2016
Michigan State University (MSU) will host its first Agriculture Innovations: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
MSU Academy for Global Engagement names 10 fellows for 2016
Published on December 1, 2015
Ten MSU faculty from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Engineering have been tapped for the 2016 cohort of the Academy for Global Engagement Fellowship Program. -
MSU to lead $5.8M USAID grant to improve potato production
Published on October 26, 2015
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Michigan State a $5.8 million cooperative agreement to improve potato production in Bangladesh and Indonesia. -
Global Challenges
Published on October 26, 2015
With global population projections of 9 billion by the year 2050, humanity faces several challenges: climate change, food water insecurity and environmental damage. -
Study shows crop rotation has positive impact on soil microbes and long-term land sustainability
Published on June 15, 2015
A study authored by Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences assistant professor Lisa Tiemann is the first of its kind to show that crop rotations can increase the functions performed by soil microbes. -
Staff Members honored with outstanding team award
Published on May 12, 2015
Ten Staff members from the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences awarded the outstanding team award from the College of Agriculture and Education. -
Nearly $90,000 of scholarships awarded to Plant, Soil and Microbial Science Students.
Published on May 4, 2015
During the recent 2015 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Honors Banquet, nearly $90,000 in scholarships were awarded to students in undergraduate studies programs in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences. -
PSM Faculty member elected to National Academy of Sciences
Published on April 30, 2015
Sheng-Yang He, a MSU Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, was selected as part of the 2015 class. He earned the honor for his seminal contributions to the understanding of plant-pathogen interactions. -
Flagstick turf grass expected to improve golf courses, reduce environmental impacts and save money
Published on April 29, 2015
A 20-year search for a turfgrass resistant to the most common disease afflicting golf courses in Michigan and throughout the northeastern United States has finished on an upswing. -
Graduate Student Funding Opportunities
Published on January 26, 2015
Various funding opportunities exist for graduate student funding, which include fellowships and support awards. For more details see funding opportunities. Deadline for applications for these opportunities is February 20, 2015. -
MSU Academy for Global Engagement names ten new fellows
Published on November 19, 2014
Ten early-to-mid career tenure track faculty have been selected to develop and enhance their international research portfolios. -
Graduate student Victoria Ackroyd creates the winning artistic pumpkin carving.
Published on November 4, 2014
For the fourth year running, our weed science team had a pumpkin carving contest to celebrate Halloween. Pumpkins were displayed on Oct. 31 in the Plant and Soil Sciences Building, where anyone was allowed to vote for their favorite. -
Dr. Sasha Kavchenko selected to be Fellow of Soil Science Society of America
Published on October 24, 2014
Dr. Sasha Kravchenko, was recently nominated and subsequently selected to be a Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America. Congratulations Sasha! Click link above to read more. -
Faculty Voice: James Kelly
Published on October 15, 2014
James Kelly is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He is an expert in dry bean breeding and genetics. -
Alumna Gerardine Mukeshemana to provide keynote speech at the World Food Conf.
Published on October 3, 2014
Dr. Geradine Mukeshemana, doctoral graduate of the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, who studied under Dr. James Kelly, will give a Borlaug Dialog speech at the 2014 World Food Conference, which is held in Des Moines, Iowa. -
MSU researcher named American Phytopathological Society fellow
Published on August 26, 2014
MSU AgBioResearch scientist Mary Hausbeck has been named a fellow of the American Phytopathological Society (APS), the nation's premier society of innovative plant pathology research. -
MSU Graduate Appointed Minister of Agriculture in Rwanda
Published on July 30, 2014
Geradine Mukeshimana, a former graduate student at MSU, was just appointed the Minister of Agriculture and Anatase Murekezi, a collaborating partner with MSU for decades was just named the Prime Minister. -
MSU fruit tree and landscape courses open for off-campus fall enrollment
Published on July 15, 2014
The Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) has been conducting practical plant, animal and technology certificate courses on its East Lansing campus for more than 100 years. -
MSU professor recognized with achievement award in Greece
Published on July 7, 2014
Long-time Michigan State University (MSU) professor James D. Kelly received the Legume Innovation Lab's Meritorious Achievement Award last month. -
Dale Mutch awarded Sustainable Agriculture Hero Award
Published on July 2, 2014
Dale Mutch has been selected by the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) to be a 2014 NCR-SARE Hero. -
Greenhouse gas emissions offsets issued in first agricultural offsets transaction
Published on June 21, 2014
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced the first agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions offsets transaction based on validation and verification methodology developed by EPRI and Michigan State University (MSU). -
Faculty Voice James Kelly
Published on April 25, 2014
James Kelly is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He is an expert in dry bean breeding and genetics. -
PSM graduate student presents award to Sen. Stabenow & earns 2014 Future Leaders in Science Award
Published on March 27, 2014
On March 27, Christine Sprunger, a Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Student traveled to Washington D.C. with 50 other Agronomy, Crop and Soil Science scientists to take part in Congressional Visit Day. -
President Obama Briefed by Plant, Soil and Microbial Science Faculty
Published on March 26, 2014
Michigan State University and the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences was honored with a visit by President Barack Obama, on Feb. 7, where he signed the Farm Bill. -
Bringing new options to farmers in Africa
Published on February 17, 2014
Sieg Snapp, discussed bringing new options to African farmers as part of a panel at this year's meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. -
MSU recognizes six CANR faculty and staff members for excellence
Published on February 12, 2014
Three faculty members and three staff members from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) were honored for their outstanding contributions to education and research at the annual MSU Awards Convocation on Feb. 11. -
Four CANR profs earn University honors
Published on January 28, 2014
Four individuals in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) have been selected to receive the William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award (formerly the Distinguished Faculty Award). -
Career Opportunity - Plant Breeder for International Programs
Published on January 24, 2014
The Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University invites applications for a 12-month, fixed term Assistant Professor position in plant breeding and genetics. -
Can these beans be canned?
Published on January 16, 2014
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers and the industry gathered at MSU's Crops Research Lab on Jan. 13 to evaluate both improved and standard bean varieties for canning. -
2013 MSU Corn, Soybean and Wheat Variety Trials Reports Published
Published on December 11, 2013
Researchers from the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences have released their 2013 variety trials reports for Corn, Soybean and Wheat. -
2013 Pumpkin Fundraising Sale
Published on October 17, 2013
The Student Organization for Phytopathological Research and Education (SPORE) is holding it's annual sale. All proceeds go toward graduate student and departmental activities, speaker invitations, and future social events for SPORE. -
Ozonated water: Environmentally friendly technology for management of grape diseases
Published on October 2, 2013
National Public Radio recently aired an interview with Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Professor Annemiek Schilder about a new, environmentally friendly technology for management of grape diseases. -
MSU students dominate competition for Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. of America Scholarships
Published on September 26, 2013
Five MSU Turfrgass students dominated the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) scholars program, by competing for and winning five of the available 13 scholarships. -
MSU, Northwestern Michigan College agriculture certificate programs community-driven
Published on September 23, 2013
In addition to being synonymous with beaches, Northern Michigan is widely known for its cherries, wine and golf courses. -
China Turfgrass Program Graduates Highly Employable
Published on September 12, 2013
In 2003, MSU signed agreements with four Chinese universities leading to joint bachelor of science degrees being granted to Chinese students from both MSU and their home Chinese universities. -
Michigan high school students conduct research in department labs.
Published on July 22, 2013
Every year high school students apply for and compete for the Multicultural Apprenticeship Program. It's a six week summer program where students can explore educational and career opportunities in agriculture and food science. -
Demand High for agricultural graduates
Published on July 18, 2013
Food and Agricultural companies stuggle to attract AG Graduates. -
Feeding the world's future
Published on April 10, 2013
Researchers at Michigan State University netted a $24.5 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development, continuing MSU's long-term commitment to helping developing nations find sustainable and secure food sources. -
Improving agricultural techniques in Malawi to help feed the future
Published on April 8, 2013
Sieg Snapp and her colleagues in Ekwendeni (northern Malawi) report steady improvements in crop yield, child nutrition and overall agricultural incomes.