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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Sugarbeet and dry bean harvest equipment clinic – MSU research update
Published on July 23, 2026
Breakout sessions will focus on sugarbeet defoliation, dry bean harvest equipment maintenance and the most current issues impacting sugarbeet and dry bean production. -
Michigan’s annual wheat field day returns June 16
Published on June 2, 2026
The Michigan Wheat Program’s annual summer field day will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center. -
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2026 field days across Michigan
Published on May 20, 2026
Statewide events will showcase MSU research and connect producers, landowners and industry professionals throughout the year. -
MSU research helping drive Michigan’s dry bean industry
Published on December 1, 2025
Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists are working closely with dry bean growers and industry organizations to address challenges from the field to the finished product. -
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field days
Published on May 8, 2025
The events will take place across Michigan from May through September.
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