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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.