July 2025, Volume 59, Issue 7
APS welcomes our newest council members: Francesca Peduto Hand, incoming vice president (president 2027–2028), and Samantha Thomas, councilor-at-large (2025–2028). Both Francesca and Samantha will begin their official terms following Plant Health 2025. Please join us in welcoming these new officers in their new roles on APS Council.
A meeting in Hawaii is exciting and inspiring. Its agriculture and plant science heritage will create an environment and synergy to foster collaborations and innovative solutions to plant disease management challenges. I hope to see you there!
Time is running out to join global experts in Honolulu for Plant Health 2025. Register today!
APS invites you to the Undergraduate Primer event—a welcoming, informal gathering designed just for undergraduate students! Join us Saturday, August 2, during Plant Health 2025.
Every item donated to and every dollar raised by the APS OIP Silent Auction is a step toward building stronger global connections and nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders who will advance plant pathology and create a brighter future.
Explore biocontrol breakthroughs and commercialization strategies in the APS webinar series, "Bridging Science and Markets: Commercializing Biocontrol for a Sustainable Future." Learn how biocontrol agents offer sustainable crop protection solutions.
APS boards, offices, and committees are required to submit their annual reports to APS Council by August 31, 2025. An online submission form is available.
Don't miss this summer's Committee Connections! In these one-hour virtual sessions, committee leadership will share recent news and updates, explore ideas for future activities, and build community among members with shared areas of interest.
This series highlights ways in which APS supports special outreach, engagement, and educational initiatives to advance plant health. Learn about the APS Image Database curated by the APS PRESS Editorial Board.
To recognize the work of early-career scientists, each APS journal's editorial board reviewed all eligible papers published in 2024 and identified a winner and honorable mentions. Congratulations to the awardees!
Congratulations to the 84 APS members who received funding from the APS Foundation in 2025. Nearly $64,000 in awards was distributed to support student and early-career members. Special thanks to our APS Foundation donors who donated this year!
Meet one of the amazing people who support the APS Foundation: Harald Scherm. Learn more about Harald and why he gives his time and resources to support others.
APS is introducing exclusive membership badges. These digital badges are a way to showcase your APS affiliation and can be added to your social media profiles, email signatures, or anywhere else you'd like to display your APS pride.
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!
Botanist Charles Edwin Bessey played a major role in advancing botanical sciences in the United States and made essential contributions to advancing plant pathology in Nebraska. His early years and influence are the rest of the story.
APS has expanded support for both job seekers and employers, unlocking opportunities for both. Learn more about this valuable resource.
APS members are leading the fight against the pathogen Fusarium graminearum and lending their expertise with scientific information on disease risks, impacts, and management strategies.
Publishing with APS offers something uniquely powerful for plant pathologists at all stages of their careers and ensures that the next generation of plant health scientists has the tools and support needed to take on global challenges.
Visit the APS News Room for current news on APS and plant pathology.
Award, Career Development, Degree, In Memoriam, and Seminar Notices.
Check out the latest research trends in the field of plant pathology.
