Sarah Black 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, 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
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
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
Earlier this summer, the US Department of Agriculture announced reorganization plans that included relocating the majority of its staff to regional hubs around the country. Included in the relocation would be the USDA Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS), a program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), that ensures the safety of organisms developed … Read more