Agriculture, plants, and microbiology in California
Lindsey Burbank
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USDA has been doing a version of this for months.
A timely article
asm.org/articles/202...
On scientific "style" for @undark.org:
"[Style] is a positive feature of science that facilitates different routes to solving problems.....We can embrace differences in our approaches while still promoting rigor and clarity."
undark.org/2025/12/04/o...
We are hiring plant breeders at over 20 USDA research locations. These positions are a priority as we try to rebuild after losing significant numbers of scientists and staff over the past year. Many different locations and crops to choose from.
www.usajobs.gov/job/868877900
NSURP is looking for mentors for this summer! We had over 200 applications for about 10 spots. Please sign up if you are interested in being a mentor this year or in the future as it is helpful to show interest. Please share this! uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please repost:
Undergraduates (globally) can receive free membership in the professional scientific society for plant pathogens, the American Phytopathological Society (APS).
This society provides excellent professional development.
www.apsnet.org/members/comm...
NEW from @lisalsong.bsky.social and me:
The Trump administration is now asking USDA workers to check the backgrounds of foreign nationals collaborating with the department’s scientists for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.”
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
I know many of you know Joe James (of Binning Singletons)
Joe and his family had a terrible tragedy occur on Christmas. If you can give, this is a good family to help out
gofund.me/5cbfe22fe
Calling all Scientists! Research Administrators! Deans! Fans of Science! No one is coming to save us. Here is your assignment. I have written a step by step, easy to understand "how-to" document to help you comment on the proposed OMB rule. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/what-we-ne...
If anyone wants some plant pathogens in fun colors let me know 🌈🧫 #Xylella #Pseudomonas #Pantoea
Shoutout to @atinygreencell.bsky.social for inspiration and high quality source material
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Many Research Geneticist (Plants) positions will be filled at different locations within the Agricultural Research Service. Research projects focus on plant improvements, which may include agronomic q...
