News
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Global Biotechnology Symposium; Agricultural Biotech for a Better World
Published on August 12, 2026
At MSU’s Agricultural Biotech Symposium, over 90 stakeholders, regulators, policymakers, scientists, and international development professionals from 19 countries gathered to explore global perspectives on agricultural genetic engineering fields -
MSU Potato Breeding Program Achieves Historic Regulatory Milestone
Published on August 12, 2026
David Douches, Kelly Zarka and the Potato Breeding and Genetics Program have published a landmark study -
Plant Pathology 481 Fall 2026
Published on July 15, 2026
Description of PLP class taught by Michelle Hulin Fall Semester 2026 -
While MSU greenhouse updates spark innovative research, needs remain
Published on July 14, 2026
After the most recent phase of the project, 60% of the MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex has been renovated. Funding is needed to address the remaining 40% and provide all greenhouse users access to the latest tools and environmental controls. -
Please welcome new faculty Tim Shively
Published on July 10, 2026
Meet Our Newest Faculty Member: Dr. Tim Shively, who hopes to harness nature to protect our forests
Events
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Aug 14
Announcement of Final Thesis Defense Crop and Soil Science M.S. Degree: Candidate’s Name: Kaddi Gewirtz
August 14, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Aug 17
Crop and Soil Science Ph.D. Degree Final Thesis Defense: Ryan Bearss
August 17, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM
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Aug 22
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Sep 8
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Sep 11
2026 OCAB Fall Welcome Reception
September 11, 2026 12:00PM – 2:00PM Michigan State University- Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, Lincoln Room
In The News
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Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn’t done
Published on April 22, 2026 by The Associated Press
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New lesson plans hope to teach people what mushrooms do for the planet
Published on November 29, 2025
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Regenerative transition costs are tractable
Published on November 17, 2025
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ASA, CSSA and SSSA congratulate the 2025 award recipients and Fellows
Published on November 4, 2025
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MSU opens renovated greenhouse facility to public, aims to benefit MI agriculture
Published on November 3, 2025 by Michigan Farm News
Student Research Assistant Spotlight
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MMG undergrad Alassane Sow enjoys working as a research assistant in PSM
Published on January 18, 2024
Microbiology major crosses the street for his part time job as a research assistant in the Bonito lab
Graduate Spotlight
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Graduate spotlight: Ryan Hamilton
Published on June 28, 2026
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New Project GREEEN Funding Supports Incoming Graduate Student Chante Hardaway
Published on June 6, 2026
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Welcome new graduate student Patrick Bell
Published on May 17, 2026
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