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Lake City Research Center

The Lake City Research Center includes 810 acres of managed land and 180 beef cows in a geographic area suitable for forage-based livestock enterprises, potato production and bioenergy crop production.

Exploring the Future of Cattle Grazing

AgBioResearch scientists at Lake City Research Center are focusing on the future of beef cattle and natural resource utilization.
Investing in Seed Potatoes

The Michigan potato industry brings in roughly $160 million dollars at the farm gate. The state is also considered one of the top producers of potatoes used for potato chips.
Lake City Research Center: An Overview

The Lake City Research Center includes 810 acres of managed land and 180 beef cows in a geographic area suitable for forage-based livestock and potato production.
Ty Hughston

Farm Manager
hughsto1@msu.edu
231-839-4608
Crista Derry

Research Technician
crawf329@msu.edu
231-839-4608
Evan Elder

Herder
eldereva@msu.edu
231-839-4608
Rowntree named C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture

Published on February 10, 2021
Animal science professor strives to advance sustainable agriculture techniques in Michigan
Enviro-weather shows promise for growers of all kinds

Published on June 11, 2013
A 2011 survey of 1,000 fruit growers indicates that Enviro-weather helped to save at least $1.7 million in grower costs. Growers surveyed also indicated an estimated 7 million pounds in increased crop yield.
M-AAA awards more than $600K in grants for MSU animal agriculture research

Published on December 11, 2014
Seventeen Michigan State University researchers and Extension outreach and education specialists have received more than $600,000 in funding from the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
MSU research centers to host public field days

Published on May 13, 2014
MSU AgBioResearch is inviting the public to tour several of its outlying research centers this summer.
MSU AgBioResearch names new acting associate director

Published on June 26, 2014
George Smith, MSU animal science professor, will serve as acting associate director of MSU AgBioResearch beginning July 1.
MSU AgBioResearch announces new assistant director of natural resources programs

Published on October 22, 2014
MSU fisheries and wildlife professor Michael Jones has been named assistant director of natural resources programs for MSU AgBioResearch. This is a new part-time position within the organization.
Save the dates for MSU field days featuring research updates

Published on May 26, 2016
Members of the Michigan agriculture industry and others are invited to tour several of the Michigan State University research facilities this summer during the annual field day festivities.
Mr. Potato Prof

Published on August 20, 2014
David Douches, who leads MSU's Potato Breeding and Genetics program, will spend September, and most other months, traveling around Michigan helping Michigan potato growers.
The pasture isn’t always greener on the other side: Or is it?

Published on November 7, 2016
MSU Lake City Research Center helps to lead way in developing new regenerative grasslands certification.
Cattle production and grazing management focus of 2016 Lake City Research Center Field Day

Published on August 8, 2016
Research updates on beef cattle production will be the focus of this year's field day at the Michigan State University Lake City Research Center August 13.
MSU AgBioResearch announces field day schedule for summer 2017

Published on May 18, 2017
Members of the Michigan agriculture industry and others are invited to tour several of the Michigan State University research facilities this summer during the annual field day festivities.
Examining animal agriculture, alternative proteins amid climate change concerns

Published on February 3, 2020
Michigan State University is working with the beef industry and stakeholders to help ensure that producers are equipped to face the future of alternative proteins and other food trends.
Michigan State University hosts virtual field day on grazing

Published on September 21, 2020
Online webinar focused on grazing management, soil health and environmental issues