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PlantopiaPlantopiaGood Fellows Part IIn this episode, Dr. Tim Widmer, Plant Pathologist and former USDA ARS scientist and National Program Leader joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his 2025 APS Fellow Award, his career as a federal researcher focused on biological control and emerging pathogens, and his more recent role as USDA ARS program leader. He discusses the challenges that service-minded scientists face in today's changing political and funding landscape, while encouraging those that are able to pursue federal positions to do so help shape the future of agriculture and plant health. Show Notes Dr. Tim Widmer's USDA Under The...2025-04-3035 minPlantopiaPlantopiaA Conversation with APS President Dr. Karen GarrettIn this episode, Dr. Karen Garrett, Preeminent Professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Florida and current APS President joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her research journey and diverse research program on tropical and international agriculture, microbiomes, epidemiology and disease ecology among others. She discusses the various ways APS is supporting and advocating for its members during a time of uncertainty and rapid policy change. She also highlights some of the exciting workshops and speakers for Plant Health 2025. Show Notes Dr. Karen Garrett’s University of Florida Faculty Profile: https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.ed...2025-03-3140 minPlantopiaPlantopiaPlants Get Parasitic Worms TooIn this episode, Dr. Marisol Quintanilla, Assistant Professor of Nematology in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her research on plant parasitic nematodes in Michigan’s vegetable, fruit, and field crops. She discusses the various life strategies and management approaches for diverse nematodes threatening U.S. soybean, hops, and sugar beet production among other crops. She also talks about the challenges of engaging with the general public outside of growers and farmers given the cryptic lifestyles of these microscopic roundworms that thrive beneath our feet. Show Notes Dr...2025-02-2743 minJV TakesJV TakesSunday Morning Ride #16 - Sounds of the Section 1 Team TournamentSend us a textA recap of the 2025 Section 1 Team Tournaments including interviews from:- Matt Mauseth, Head Coach of the Chatfield Gophers- Tyler Vogt, Head Coach of the Albert Lea Tigers - Ryan Hill, Head Coach of the Kasson-Mantorville KoMetsSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com2025-02-1630 minPlantopiaPlantopiaThe Fastidious and The CuriousIn this episode, Dr. Kranthi Mandadi, Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Weslaco, Texas, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his basic and translational research of fastidious (unculturable) plant pathogens including the causal agents of citrus greening disease (HLB) and zebra chip disease. He talks about his lab's innovative approaches to combatting plant diseases throughout the southern U.S. and his Texas-sized ambitions to develop solutions through public-private partnerships with industry. He also discusses the challenges of working with obligate unculturable plant pathogens and the need to balance basic...2025-01-3046 minPlantopiaPlantopiaWhy a Collection of Dead Fungi MattersIn this episode, Dr. Lisa Castlebury, Research Mycologist and Leader of the Mycology and Nematology Genetic Diversity and Biology Laboratory with the USDA ARS and Director of the U.S. National Fungus Collections, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her long career with the U.S.D.A. A.R.S. and her lab’s role in identifying foreign and domestic plant pathogenic fungi and managing over a million accessions housed in the U.S. National Fungus Collections. She also reflects on her early experiences growing up in Illinois and being part of some of the earliest fungal DNA-based st...2024-12-2348 minPlantopiaPlantopiaMexico's agricultural extension ambassadorIn this episode, Dr. Ilse Alejandra Huerta Arredondo, Assistant Professor of Agriculture at the Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss growing up in Mexico and her family ties to agriculture including her great grandfather's and grandfather's friendship with Norman Borlaug. Dr. Huerta Arredondo shares her academic journey in Mexico and in central Pennsylvania where she discovered her love for agricultural extension. She discusses her vision for extension and agricultural education in Mexico. Show notes Dr. Huerta Arredondo's North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) Profile here: https://naaan.csusystem.edu/directory...2024-11-2741 minPlantopiaPlantopiaGhost Forests and Other Terrifying Tales About TreesIn this episode, Dr. Elena Karlsen-Ayala, Research Plant Pathologist with The USDA Forest Service in Hamden, Connecticut, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss present day threats to U.S. forests and landscapes. Dr. Karlsen-Ayala shares her journey including her return to New England, mycorrhizal fungi, and how to build more resilient landscapes. Show notes Dr. Karlsen-Ayala Profile here: https://research.fs.usda.gov/about/people/elena.karlsen-ayala USDA Forest Service Region 9 page on Zombie trees: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/home/?cid=FSEPRD965797 This episode is produced by Association...2024-10-3047 minUnion Center Christian ChurchUnion Center Christian ChurchMerciful God, Merciful PeopleMatt Kasson continues our series, “The Way of the Lamb” with a message entitled, “Merciful God, Merciful People.”2024-10-0600 minPlantopiaPlantopiaSearching for Cereal KillersIn this episode, Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, Associate Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases at The Ohio State University, joins host Matt Kasson from Uruguay where he is currently investigating emerging and ongoing threats to U.S. and Uruguay cereal production. Dr. Jacobs discusses he globe-trotting academic journey studying plant bacterial diseases in France, Belgium, Uruguay, and the U.S.A. along with his philosophy on mentoring, Show notes Dr. Jacobs Ohio State University Faculty Profile here: https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/jonathan-m-jacobs Dr. Jacobs OSU Lab page: Emerging infectious disease ecology laboratory | Biology and...2024-09-3048 minPlantopiaPlantopiaInsights Into IndustryIn this episode, Dr. Terence Mhora, Senior Global R&D Scientist at FMC Agricultural Solutions, joins host Matt Kasson for an insightful discussion on building an interdisciplinary career in plant pathology. Dr. Mhora shares how his upbringing in Zimbabwe sparked his passion for agriculture and led him down this path. The conversation delves into the critical balance between molecular research and fieldwork in plant pathology, the importance of collaboration with specialized labs for federal approvals, and the challenges and opportunities within the industry. They also explore how publications, patents, and networking play pivotal roles in advancing a career in...2024-08-1340 minPlantopiaPlantopiaThe Clubroot King of CanadaIn this episode, Dr. Edel Pérez-López, Associate Professor of Phytopathology at Université Laval, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about growing up in Cuba, taking risks and navigating language and cultural barriers in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, and the challenges of working with understudied obligate parasitic protists and Mollicutes. *Show notes * Université Laval Faculty Profile here: https://www.ibis.ulaval.ca/en/research/research-teams/edel-perez-lopez-en/#1533234462662-d003f18e-51c6 Seed World Feature on Dr. Perez Lopez: https://www.seedworld.com/canada/2024/02/14/redefining-success-edel-perez-lopezs-approach-to-science-and-well-being/ 2024 MPMI article on Prot...2024-06-2840 minPlantopiaPlantopiaPlanting the Seeds of InnovationIn this episode, Dr. Niklaus Grunwald, Research Plant Pathologist with the Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about emerging phytophthora diseases, the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in addressing global agricultural challenges, and exciting developments in plant health research, including gene editing, high-throughput data analysis, and robotic phenotyping.Special Guest: Niklaus Grunwald.2024-05-311h 00MetroNews TalklineMetroNews TalklineTalkline for Friday, May 10, 2024Today Hoppy is joined by Major Jim Mitchell, Jared Halpern, Danny Jones, Dr. Matt Kasson, Rob Rupp, Greg Thomas, and it’s Friday so Steam Release to end the show!2024-05-101h 47PlantopiaPlantopiaChaos in the ClinicIn this episode, Dr. Romina Gazis, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and Director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic at the University of Florida, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about growing up in Peru, her love of mycology and fungal diseases, and her tireless work to diagnose and manage tropical fruit diseases in Florida. Show notes University of Florida Tropical Research & Education Center Faculty Profile: https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/people/romina-gazis/ Find Romina Gazis on X (formerly Twitter): @ClinicPlant Recent APS Press Publication: Belizaire, C.M., Gañán-Betancur, L...2024-04-2947 minJumpstart NatureJumpstart Nature#6: Cicadas: Unexpected Ambassadors of BiodiversitySend us a textPeriodical cicadas are amazing animals - they spend nearly 13 or 17 years underground, and all decide, together, to come out and party in your trees at the same time.They are loud, and perhaps you think they are annoying. But they are one of the most accessible demonstrations of nature's abundance that still occurs.But cicadas are super important to our ecosystems and the food webs that support life. Their story is full of history, drama, and even optimism. And right now, as this is being released in 2024, a rare "...2024-04-2929 minPlantopiaPlantopiaPlant Pathology 101In this episode, Dr. Mannon Gallegly, centenarian and Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at West Virginia University, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about Mannon’s storied 80+ year career as a plant pathologist. Dr. Gallegly shares stories of working alongside Wood Food Prize recipient John S. Niederhauser and Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug in Mexico in the 1950s and 1960s. Show notes West Virginia University Faculty Profile here: https://www.davis.wvu.edu/faculty-staff/directory/mannon-gallegly News Release of Mannon’s Majesty, a Late Blight and Septoria Leaf Blight resistant Tomato Variety: http...2024-03-2934 minPlantopiaPlantopiaSoilborne in the U.S.A.In this episode, join host Matt Kasson as he engages in a conversation with Dr. Megan McCaghey, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. McCaghey shares insights into her career journey shaped by agriculture, the deliberate choice to pursue a master's degree before a PhD, and her ongoing research on Southern blight and Phytophthora sojae. The discussion also explores her current and future teaching commitments, the transformative impact of the pandemic on her teaching methods, mentoring and networking approaches, and valuable advice for early-career scientists. Show notes2024-02-2843 minPlantopiaPlantopiaSpurring Onward: Confessions of a Midwestern Plant PathologistIn the season 4 premier of Plantopia, new host Matt Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, talks to Dr. Jim Bradeen, season 2 and 3 host of Plantopia, professor of plant pathology, and associate vice president at Colorado State University Spur Campus. The two discussed what interested Jim in plant sciences, what he's passionate about, the importance of pursuing a master's degree, his impact on the establishment of CSU's Spur Campus, advice for students and people in academia, leadership, and the future of Plantopia. Show notes The full transcript for this episode...2024-01-3051 minJV TakesJV TakesKM! CHATFIELD! LETS GOOO! Preview EpisodeSend us a textLogan & Kyle breakdown the first JV Takes match of the month between the Kasson-Mantorville KoMets and the Gophers of Chatfield! Also, interviews with Coach Ryan Hill & Coach Matt Mauseth. 0:00 - Introduction & Preview5:16 - Coach Matt Mauseth 18:00 - Coach Ryan Hill 32:50 - Kyle’s Coach Takeaways35:06 - Logan Breaks it down53:40 - Logan’s weekly ZM shoutout55:05 - Predictions? Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com2023-12-1759 minUnion Center Christian ChurchUnion Center Christian ChurchLiturgy of CreationMatt Kasson continues the series His Story Your Story with a message titled "Liturgy of Creation"2023-09-1700 minScience VsScience VsMagic Mushrooms: Your Favorite Drugs Episode!Here’s the episode you voted as our best drug episode: Magic Mushrooms! People are saying that shrooms cured their depression and anxiety. But is this for real? How could taking a trip on psychedelics fix your brain? Today, magic mushrooms ditch their tie dye for a lab coat as we go on a magical journey into the science. We talk to clinical psychologists Dr. Alan Davis and Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu, and neuropsychologist Dr. Katrin Preller.Here’s a link to our transcript: https://bit.ly/SVFavDrugsEpThis episode does...2023-08-0337 minI See Dead PlantsI See Dead Plants(S2:E11) Fungal Zombie Apocalypse: A Review of HBO's "The Last of Us"In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Matt Kasson of West Virginia University. With Matt’s expertise in Fungal-Arthropod interactions, we break down the hit show “The Last of Us”, where the fungus ophiocordyceps has begun infecting humans causing an apocalyptic event. How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Kasson, M. (Interviewee). S2:E11 (Podcast). Fungal Zombie Apocalypse: A review of HBO’s “The Last of Us”. 3.15.23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://five.libsyn.com/episodes/view/262413812023-03-151h 14PlantopiaPlantopiaOf Peeps and People…and Plant PathologyIn this episode, Matthew Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around SciComm and a viral experiment involving injecting Peeps with certain types of fungi. The two also get personal, discussing mental health issues in academia; the responsibilities of organizations to speak out on social issues; and the importance of social media in advancing interests in plant pathology. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3cpYoyt Check out Fungal Peeps here...2022-07-2137 minThe Nikon ReportThe Nikon ReportZ9 New Firmware update, Z 400mm S is good with Teleconverters, BCN Ranking report - Nikon Report #54Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements. Rebecca Danese: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese Konstantin Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin Production: Konstantin Kochkin Contact us at media@graysofwestminster.co.uk 0:00 Intro  0:47 Z 400mm compatible with external TCs  3:00 Z9 New Firmware update 4:15 Z9 gets serious testing  6:17 More Z9 on the net  8:54 BCN Ranking report, Nikon is OK  10:59 New Shutter Count software with Z9 support  12:25 Equipment Shortage will contin...2022-02-0321 minCulinary Historians of ChicagoCulinary Historians of ChicagoCicada vs FungiCicada vs Fungi Matthew Kasson, PhD Chicago area is three years away from our next cicada invasion. Meanwhile, we can prepare to help scientists study cicada fungi! Matt Kasson and his lab at West Virginia University are studying the Massospora fungus that infects cicadas. Kasson will be givin us the full story of how this fungi is distributed and how it affects these cicadas. When you find one, save it (unused ziplock in freezer), and contact Matt @ mtkasson@mail.wvu.edu or on twitter https://twitter.com/kasson_wvu Dr. Kasson received his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the...2021-09-161h 05Overheard at National GeographicOverheard at National GeographicHow Cicadas Become Flying Saltshakers of DeathAfter 17 years underground, so-called Brood X cicadas get a fleeting moment in the sun and commence their deafening buzz. But periodical cicadas can’t escape a silent killer: a fungus that eats them from the inside and forces them into a rabid mania. Follow National Geographic Explorer Matt Kasson as he tracks these “flying saltshakers of death,” and hear why scientists say cicadas should be respected, not feared—even if they do raise a ruckus in your backyard.For more information about this episode, visit nationalgeographic.com/overheard.Want more?
Trillions of cicadas appearing...2021-05-2523 minThe Mushroom Hour PodcastThe Mushroom Hour PodcastEp. 82: Zombie Cicadas, Fungivore Millipedes & Forest Pathology (feat. Dr. Matt Kasson)Today on the Mushroom Hour Podcast we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Matt Kasson, Associate Professor of Forest Pathology and Mycology at West Virginia University. Dr. Kasson received his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the Pennsylvania State University where his research focused on using a native fungus, Verticillium nonalfalfae, as a biological control of the invasive tree, Ailanthus altissima (tree-of-heaven). He also holds an A.A.S. from Paul Smiths College and a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Maine. His current research areas include fungal-arthropod interactions, biological control of invasive plants and...2021-05-201h 39Joyful MicrobeJoyful MicrobeHow to enjoy fungi: Dr. Matt KassonDo you ever notice fungi in your daily life? They are everywhere. Dr. Matt Kasson came on the Joyful Microbe podcast to tell us how awesome fungi are and how we can enjoy them in our daily lives. He is an Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and Mycology at West Virginia University that studies fungal diseases in forests, how millipedes interact with fungi, and how we can use fungi to control invasive organisms. And he was so kind as to come and speak to me about his outreach work that has been featured in the New York T...2021-03-231h 01Science VsScience VsBrood X: A Drug-fueled Cicada OrgyParts of the U.S. are about to see a surge of cicadas — masses of flying bugs, popping up all over the place. After 17 years underground, a crap ton of Brood X cicadas will emerge for a giant chorusing orgy — and it’s all for sex and drugs. So what does this cicada storm mean for us? Should we be bugging out? We speak to biologist Dr. John Cooley, ecologist Dr. Louie Yang, mycologist Dr. Matt Kasson, and evolutionary biologist Prof. Chris Simon. Check out the transcript right here: http://bit.ly/3cnpD952021-03-1236 minScience VsScience VsMagic Mushrooms: Trip Through the ScienceMagic mushrooms have hit the headlines, with people saying that shrooms cured their depression and anxiety. But is this for real? How can taking a trip on psychedelics fix your brain? Today, magic mushrooms ditch their tie dye for a lab coat as we go on a magical journey into the science. We talk to clinical psychologists Dr. Alan Davis and Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu, and neuropsychologist Dr. Katrin Preller.Here’s a link to our transcript: https://bit.ly/37Th8QXThis episode does deal with depression. Here are so...2020-12-1140 minFungi TownFungi TownEpisode 21: Flying Salt Shakers of DeathWelcome back, citizen!What sounds make you think of summer? For me, the sound of cicadas is a big one. These are fascinating insects on their own, but my guest, Dr. Matt Kasson from the University of West Virginia, has discovered something even more fascinating about the fungi that infect them.If you want to learn more about this episode's topics, here are some links:Dr. Matt Kasson’s paper in Fungal EcologyProtea BioscienceWhat is Khat? (LiveScience.com)Thank you to Dr. Matt Kasson for his time and past guest Kristin Wickert fo...2020-02-0327 min