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

News

• David Douches' potato program awarded for 2026 Technology Transfer Acheivement

  Published on April 10, 2026
  David Douches Breeds Better Potatoes and a Sustainable Path to the Field

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  MSU Soil Judging Team Returns from Strong Showing at National Contest

  Published on April 2, 2026
  The MSU Soil Judging Team had a strong showing at the largest soil judging contest in history.

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  Michigan fruit industry depends on MSU research, outreach: ‘We can’t do it on our own’

  Published on April 2, 2026
  MSU partners with the Michigan State Horticultural Society to advance Michigan's fruit industry.

• KBS / PSM Post-doc researcher Kaitlin Gattoni presents her work on prairie strips at seminar

  Published on March 30, 2026
  Kaitlin, who works directly with Dr Christine Sprunger, recently presented highlights of her research spanning studies on the community assembly of nematodes in the Nebraska Sandhills and the effects of prairie strips in row crop fields in Iowa.

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  Vegetable growers from across Michigan visit MSU to explore the latest research

  Published on March 24, 2026
  The Veg on the Go event united Michigan vegetable growers at Michigan State University, strengthening relationships and translating research into practical farm solutions.

Complete listing of Articles

Events

• Apr 13

  Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship - undergrad and graduate welcome to apply

  April 13, 2026 – May 1, 2026

• Apr 16

  2026 CANR Digital Accessibility Sessions

  April 16, 2026 – April 22, 2026 Zoom

• Apr 16

  Science & Comics workshop hosted by author Jim Ottaviani

  April 16, 2026 1:00PM – 3:00PM BPS 1425 567 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

• Apr 22

  Horticulture/PSM Spring 2026 Wednesday @ Noon Seminar Series FINAL

  April 22, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Complete listing of Events

In The News

• New lesson plans hope to teach people what mushrooms do for the planet

  Published on November 29, 2025
  

• Regenerative transition costs are tractable

  Published on November 17, 2025
  

• ASA, CSSA and SSSA congratulate the 2025 award recipients and Fellows

  Published on November 4, 2025
  

• MSU opens renovated greenhouse facility to public, aims to benefit MI agriculture

  Published on November 3, 2025 by Michigan Farm News
  

• World Cup watch: MSU students, staff ready for global competition, to showcase sod

  Published on June 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

• Congratulations Mohit Mahey (Eric Patterson and Lundquist Labs)

  Published on April 13, 2026
  

• Kaela Panicucci successfully defended her master’s thesis in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB)

  Published on March 26, 2026
  

• Graduate Student Eleanor Carr Brings Agricultural Science to Life at Record-Breaking MSU Museum Event

  Published on March 22, 2026