​​Engagement in international programs related to plant pathology is often challenging. However, these challenges lead to the wonderful opportunities afforded by travel: opportunities to see new plant diseases and pathosystems, to work with new colleagues, to share in other cultures, to engage students and recruit them, and to expand one's view of the world.

​APS Boards, Offices, and Committees must submit their annual reports by August 31, 2023. Visit the APS website for instructions and forms.

​​This policy update summarizes recent legislation, policies affecting APS and its members, and PPB activities. In addition, Erica Fealko describes her experiences and opportunities as an APS PPB Intern.

For each issue of Phytopathology News, the APS Graduate Student Committee chooses a graduate student to be featured in a spotlight article. Submit your application for consideration!​

​​Merton B. Waite was one of the first plant pathologists in the United States, and his research within the USDA was of outstanding importance. Of his scientific contributions, his most important improvement was solving the mystery of fire blight disease transmission on pear trees. The story of this landmark breakthrough in plant pathology and its effects is the rest of the story.

​Stay current on trends and hear from leading plant pathologists about emerging plant diseases, the latest research findings and methodologies, careers in plant pathology, and much more. Check out the latest Plantopia episode and dig into the archives!

​This 12-week, online APS course will provide a high-level perspective on seeds and seed pathology and much more. The course starts September 19—register today!

​Phytopathology has published "Plant Disease Resistance Research at the Dawn of the New Era," a Focus Issue covering 15 diseases that cause significant crop and economic losses. Check it out today!

​​Kerik Cox has been named by the APS Council and the APS Publications Board to succeed Mary Burrows as editor-in-chief of Plant Disease.

​Visit the APS News Room for current news on APS and plant pathology.

The North American Pulse Improvement Association and Bean Improvement Cooperative will hold a joint meeting in Greenville, SC, November 5–9, 2023. Learn how to submit your abstracts and register for the meeting.​

​​Award, Career Development, Degree, In Memoriam, and Seminar Notices.

​Check out the latest research highlights in the field of plant pathology.