College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

News

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet - December 17, 2021

  Published on December 17, 2021
  In this weeks issue: Notable Grants and Scholarships awarded to PSM faculty and students.

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  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.

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  Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Program (LTAR) Breaks Ground

  Published on December 15, 2021
  PSM Researchers Help Remodel Agriculture for a Sustainable Future

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet - December 3, 2021

  Published on December 3, 2021
  In this weeks issue, various seminars, notices of trainings and Covid -19 Vaccination Requirement.

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  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?

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  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.

• 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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet -November 5, 2021

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet -October 6, 2021

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet - September 10, 2021

  Published on September 10, 2021
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  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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet - August 13, 2021

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

  Published on August 6, 2021
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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.  

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Crop and soil sciences prepares next generation of agriculture professionals

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Recent grad reflects on how his time at MSU and various experiences prepared him for a future supporting land stewardship and crop profitability on his family’s farm.

• Weekly Beet - April 16, 2021

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

  Published on April 9, 2021
  In this weeks issue: Covid-19 Updates, various seminars, events, webinars and announcements.

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  Weekly Beet - April 2, 2021

  Published on April 2, 2021
  In this weeks issue: Various seminars, events, webinars and announcements. Several department job postings, covid and domestic travel and meeting updates.

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  Recent MSU crop and soil sciences grad pursues her Ph.D. at MSU

  Published on March 31, 2021
  Student and alum Samantha Thompson researches pathogen resistance in fruit crops as a way to make a difference in the food we eat.

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  Weekly Beet - March 26, 2021

  Published on March 26, 2021
  In this weeks issue: New accounting report, new accounting inbox for emails. Various seminars and webinars.

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  MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report

  Published on March 23, 2021
  Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021.

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  Weekly Beet - March 19, 2020

  Published on March 19, 2021
  In this weeks issue: Various graduate student seminars.

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  MSU recognized as global leader in environmental antimicrobial resistance research

  Published on March 17, 2021
  University ranks in top 10 worldwide in amount of research published on topics related to environmental antimicrobial resistance

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  MSU agribusiness management student secures job before graduation

  Published on March 16, 2021
  Senior Aaron Fahrner accepts employment offer based on internship experiences, interdisciplinary studies at MSU and his background in agriculture.

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  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.

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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.

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  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

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  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.

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  Weedscience Graduate Students Win Awards

  Published on February 26, 2021
  PSM Graduate Students from the Weed Science Program Win Awards.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Lab focuses on addressing emerging forest diseases

  Published on February 18, 2021
  Work includes addressing oak wilt in Michigan

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  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”

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  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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet -February 5 2021

  Published on February 12, 2021
  In this weeks newsletter: Various seminars, Job Opportunities.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet - November 13, 2020

  Published on November 13, 2020
  Weekly Beet -this issue includes up coming webinars and seminars, greenhouse committee update.

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  Weekly Beet - November 6, 2020

  Published on November 6, 2020
  In this edition: Various webinars offered.

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  Weekly Beet - October 30, 2020

  Published on October 30, 2020
  In this weeks edition: Various Webinars, Announcements, Building Access.

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  Weekly Beet - October 23, 2020

  Published on October 23, 2020
  In this weeks edition: Various Webinars, Announcements, Building Access,

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  Weekly Beet - October 16, 2020

  Published on October 16, 2020
  In this weeks edition: Various webinars of interest.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Weekly Beet - September 25, 2020

  Published on September 25, 2020
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  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.

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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.

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