Research

The core mission of UPREC is to provide valuable insight regarding northern latitude crop and livestock production.

Research

We conduct research to provide accurate and meaningful data to farmers, academics, and agriculture professionals regarding northern latitude crop and livestock production. Through variety and management trials, equipment/product testing, environmental quality studies, observation and analysis, we aim to provide valuable insight into what works well on Upper Peninsula Farms.  Click on the tiles below to learn more about our current research.  Interested in a research partnership with UPREC? Contact us. 

To view historic research reports, visit the following external archives:

Annual report of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Michigan State University

Quarterly bulletin - Michigan State University, Agricultural Experiment Station

 

Cattle & Forage Research

Field Crops Research

Specialty Crops Research

Land-Based Learning

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