The goal of Sam’s research and Extension program is to develop and deliver disease management tools and information to soybean, sunflower, canola, flax, dry edible bean and pulse crop growers. The current emphasis of Sam’s program includes applied disease management (primarily chemical and genetic), surveillance of emerging and adapting pathogens and public-private partnerships in plant pathology. His program emphasizes the delivery of relevant and timely information to growers and agricultural professionals and the mentorship of students and young professionals who will help meet the needs of tomorrows agriculture.
