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  • Kurt Steinke

    Kurt Steinke researches soil fertility and nutrient management strategies for crops like sugar beets. He discusses the unique partnership between Michigan State University and the Michigan Sugar Company, along with his efforts to solve issues facing sugar beet growers.

  • Linda Hanson

    Linda Hanson researches disease resistance to help growers reduce pesticide use and make managing their farm easier.

  • Christy Sprague

    Christy Sprague, Michigan State University weed specialist, shares how she works with growers and industry at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.

  • James Kelly

    James Kelly develops new varieties of dry beans at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.

  • Joe Cramer

    Joe Cramer, director of the Michigan Dry Bean Commission, says the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center offers practical solutions for farmers.

  • Ben Phillips

    Ben Phillips, a Michigan State University Extension educator in Saginaw County, shares the most rewarding part of helping growers.

  • Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center Overview

    The Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center hosts research and programming on sugar beets, dry beans and wheat.

  • Corey Guza

    Corey Guza, director of research and agronomy for Michigan Sugar Company, says a research partnership with Michigan State University is critical to the success of the sugar beet industry.

  • 2021 Dry Bean and Sugarbeet Field Day - Dry Bean Pathology

    Marty Chilvers talks about pathology in dry beans at the 2021 Dry Bean & Sugarbeet Field Day at the Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center

  • 2021 Dry Bean and Sugarbeet Field Day - Dry Bean Performance and Sugarbeet Advancement

    Daniel Bublitz talks about sugar beet advancement and Scott Bales presents on dry bean performance at the 2021 Dry Bean & Sugar Beet Field Day at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.

  • 2021 Dry Bean and Sugarbeet Field Day - Agronomy & Research Update

    Dennis Bisher and Corey Guza of the Michigan Sugar Company talk about agronomy and give some research updates at the 2021 Dry Bean and Sugarbeet Field Day at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.

  • 2021 Dry Bean and Sugarbeet Field Day - Weed Control

    Christy Sprague discusses weed control at the 2021 Dry Bean & Sugarbeet Field Day at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center

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