Protecting U.S. Agriculture at the Front Lines: A Call for APHIS Investment

Safeguarding U.S. agriculture begins long before threats reach farms, fields, or food systems. It starts at our borders, in our laboratories, and through coordinated national surveillance systems designed to prevent and respond to emerging risks. Recognizing this, ASPB has joined a coalition of scientific and agricultural organizations in urging Congress to strengthen funding for the … Read more

ASPB Webinar Apr. 9 – Diverse Journeys, Shared Purpose: Building the Next Generation of Plant Scientists

A webinar organized by ASPB’s Women in Plant Biology Committee April 9, 2026 2 PM Eastern time Are you considering a future in academia, but unsure which path is right for you? Join us for an engaging webinar featuring plant scientists from both primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) and a research-intensive university (R1) to share practical, real-world … Read more

A Call for Investing in USDA’s Agricultural Research Service

ASPB, together with a coalition of 56 other scientific societies, academic institutions, and industry partners, recently sent a letter to to House and Senate Appropriations leaders to emphasize the critical role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and request necessary funding to keep ARS running. In the letter, the coalition requests … Read more

Supporting Bold Innovation in Agricultural Research: Why AGARDA Funding Matters

As Congress begins work on the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process, ASPB joined a broad coalition of scientific societies, research institutions, and agricultural stakeholders in calling for increased investment in the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA). In a joint letter to House and Senate Appropriations leaders, the coalition urges lawmakers to provide at … Read more

100 Years of Discovery: Plant Physiology Video Competition

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Plant Physiology, we invite members of the plant science community to share how publishing in, reviewing for, or reading the journal has shaped their scientific journey. Selected videos will be: Featured across ASPB social media channels Played in the Plant Physiology Centennial Booth at Plant Biology 2026, taking … Read more