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Research at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center has allowed Michigan producers to be national leaders in sugar beet and dry bean production.

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Established 1971 (relocated in 2009)

Most of the dry bean and sugar beet production in Michigan is located in the Thumb and Saginaw Valley areas. Michigan is the No. 1 producer of black beans, the No. 2 producer of all dry beans and the No. 4 producer of sugar beets in the country. Research at the center has allowed Michigan producers to be national leaders in sugar beet and dry bean production, offering growers the latest information on crop management and tillage techniques, new variety trials, and pest and weed control with minimal environmental impact. In addition to dry bean and sugar beet research, studies at the 310-acre site explore other important rotational crops including corn, wheat and soybeans.

Read more about the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center's history. 

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News

  • 100 years of MSU-USDA sugar beet research celebrated

    Published on September 18, 2023
    Monumental milestones pave the way for industry advancements

  • Waterlogging and the 2023 dry bean crop

    Published on August 4, 2023
    It has been a unique growing season due to precipitation challenges. The dry bean season started off very dry. However, so far in July we have received more rainfall than average.

  • James Averill named MSU AgBioResearch assistant director

    Published on June 7, 2023
    The Michigan agriculture leader begins his new role July 1.

  • MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host research center field days this summer

    Published on June 6, 2023
    The public is invited to learn about research and programming that impact Michigan food and natural resources

  • Thomas Wenzel named farm manager at MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center

    Published on May 4, 2023
    SVREC hosts research and outreach efforts to support dry bean, sugarbeet, wheat, corn and soybean producers

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