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AgBioResearcsupports a network of campus

laboratories and off-campus research centers that provide

nearly 400 AgBioResearch scientists the opportunity to

focus their research and outreach activities on the

agricultural and natural resource needs of particular parts of

the state. There are 14 off-campus centers in all, in locations

ranging from Chatham in the Upper Peninsula to Benton

Harbor in southwestern

Michigan, plus facilities on

the MSU campus in East

Lansing — each dedicated

to high-quality science and

innovation that will benefit

the state and its citizens.

MUCK SOILS RESEARCH CENTERThe Muck Soils Research Center isone of only three organizedorganic soil research centers in theUnited States. Research beingconducted at the 441-acre siteincludes studies on weed, insectand disease control with pesticides

and/or cultural management practices; cultivar evaluations; tillage; croprotation; subirrigation; nutrient management; and potato late blight. Michiganranks second in the production of fresh market carrots and celery in the UnitedStates, two of the crops researched at the farm, along with onions, potatoes,sweet corn, radishes and lettuce.

For center programs and activities contact:MSU AGBIORESEARCH

109 AGRICULTURE HALL

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

EAST LANSING, MI 48824-1039

PHONE: 517-355-0123

WEB: agbioresearch.msu.edu

DUNBAR FOREST 122

TREVOR NICHOLS RESEARCH CENTERSOUTH CAMPUS FIELD RESEARCH FACILITIES

CLARKSVILLE RESEARCH CENTER

MONTCALM RESEARCH CENTER

UPPER PENINSULA RESEARCH CENTER

LAKE CITY RESEARCH CENTER

NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER

MUCK SOILS RESEARCH CENTER

SAGINAW VALLEY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN RESEARCHAND EXTENSION CENTER

FRED RUSS FOREST

W. K. KELLOGG EXPERIMENTAL FOREST

W. K. KELLOGG BIOLOGICAL STATION13

6MSU FOREST BIOMASS INNOVATION CENTER

Leading innovation in food, natural resources and energy

Michigan State University

Research Centers

For research center operations contact:LAND MANAGEMENT OFFICE

246 SPARTAN WAY

PHONE: 517-355-3272

WEB: lmo.msu.edu

AgBioResearch109 Agriculture Hall • East Lansing, Michigan 48824517.355.0123 • agbioresearch.msu.edu

AgBioResearch Centers

NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTERThis 100-acre center sits in the five-countynorthwestern region that produces almost half ofthe U.S. supply of tart cherries and is responsiblefor 83 percent of sweet cherry production inMichigan. Founded through the efforts of thenorthwestern Michigan area fruit industry, thecenter is the premier research site for integrated

pest management, horticultural production and handling, value-added processing, marketingand farm financial management practices for wine grapes, apples, plums, sweet and tartcherries, and hops. In addition to creating and expanding knowledge through leading-edgeresearch on cherries and other fruits, the center disseminates state-of-the-art information to theMichigan fruit industry and the public.

SAGINAW VALLEY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTERMost of the dry bean and sugar beetproduction in Michigan is located in theSaginaw Valley and the Thumb area.Michigan is the No. 1 producer of blackbeans, the No. 2 producer of all drybeans and the No. 4 producer of sugarbeets in the country. Research at the

center has allowed Michigan producers to be national leaders in a variety ofcommodities by offering growers the latest information on crop management and tillagetechniques, new variety trials, and pest and weed control with minimal environmentalimpact. In addition to dry bean and sugar beet research, studies at the 310-acre siteexplore other important rotational crops including corn, wheat and soybeans.

Established 19419422 Herbison RoadLaingsburg, MI 48848Phone: 517-819-8828FAX: 517-641-4062Web: mucksoils.agbioresearch.msu.edu

Established 19796686 S. Center HighwayTraverse City, MI 49684Phone: 231-946-1510FAX: 231-946-1404Web: nwmihort.agbioresearch.msu.edu

Established 1971 (relocated in 2009)3775 S. Reese RoadFrankenmuth, MI 48734Phone: 989-652-8014FAX: 989-652-8014Web: saginawvalley.agbioresearch.msu.edu

CLARKSVILLE RESEARCH CENTERThe Clarksville Research Center hostsresearch on small fruits and tree fruits aswell as wheat and weed control in avariety of crops. Michigan is the nation’sNo. 1 producer of blueberries and tartcherries, the No. 3 producer of apples,ranks in the top four for the productionof plums and sweet cherries, and is No. 13

in winter wheat production. Research at the 440-acre site includes variety development,fruit thinning and growth regulators, dwarf rootstocks for fruit trees, integrated pestmanagement, and new pruning practices to help make production more profitable,efficient and environmentally friendly.

LAKE CITY RESEARCH CENTERThe Lake City Research Centerincludes 810 acres of managed landand 180 beef cows in a geographicarea suitable for forage-basedlivestock enterprises and potatoproduction. The center is a leader inseed potato production research, with

more than 40,000 seedlings grown and evaluated each year. It also supportsresearch on forage and beef production systems that are holistic, sustainable andprofitable. The center’s mission is to bring about practical, common-sensesolutions to obstacles to agricultural sustainability using research- and knowledge-based problem solving and the assistance of industry partners and the community.

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER

The Southwest Michigan Research and Extension

Center is located in a very diverse agricultural

region of the state. Fruit and vegetable breeding

and variety evaluations are just part of the work

done at the 350-acre site. Other projects include

cherry rootstock testing, peach production, and

establishment and production practices for table

and wine grapes (Michigan is the No. 4 producer of grapes in the country, most of them juice

grapes). The center hosts several educational meetings each year, including demonstrations

on proper pesticide storage and use.

W. K. KELLOGG BIOLOGICAL STATIONWorld-renowned for its contributions toecology, evolution and sustainableagriculture, the 3,200-acre W.K. KelloggBiological Station (KBS) is MSU's largest off-campus research and education complexand among the most prominent inland fieldstations in North America. KBS has modern

research laboratories, greenhouses and field laboratories, including the KBS ExperimentalPond Laboratory and a state-of-the-art robotic milking dairy facility at the Kellogg Farm.KBS is one of 26 National Science Foundation Long-Term Ecological Research sites. KBSalso includes the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, the Manor House and the Conference Center, allof which are open year round. The W.K. Kellogg Forest is closely affiliated with KBS.

Established 19749302 Portland RoadClarksville, MI 48815Phone: 616-693-2193FAX: 616-693-2317Web: clarksville.agbioresearch.msu.edu

1Established 19285401 W. Jennings RoadLake City, MI 49651Phone: 231-839-4608FAX: 231-839-8663Web: lakecity.agbioresearch.msu.edu

4Established 19871791 Hillandale RoadBenton Harbor, MI 49022Phone: 269-944-1477FAX: 269-944-3106Web: swmrec.agbioresearch.msu.edu

10Established 19283700 E. Gull Lake DriveHickory Corners, MI 49060Phone: 269-671-5117FAX: 269-671-2351Web: kbs.msu.edu

DUNBAR FOREST The 5,700-acre Dunbar Forest is the largest and second oldest MSUoff-campus facility. The forest hostslong-term genetics and silviculturalstudies that have helped advance thescience of forest management inMichigan and the Great Lakes region.For example, red pine is the most

widely planted commercial forest species in Michigan, occupying more than 25,000acres. Successful long-term management of this important resource is based, in largepart, on research results from the Dunbar Forest.

FRED RUSS FOREST Forest products and Christmas trees areamong the top 20 agricultural crops inMichigan. The 939-acre Fred Russ Forestallows researchers to conduct long-termresearch on Christmas tree seedproduction and other projects aimed atpreserving the diversity and abundance

of Michigan forests. The forest also features a 12-acre park that is open to the public forhiking, biking, fishing, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

Established 192512839 S. Scenic DriveRt.1, Box 179Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783Phone: 906-632-3932 or 906-786-1575Web: dunbar.agbioresearch.msu.edu

Established 194220673 Marcellus HighwayDecatur, MI 49045Phone: 269-731-4597Web: fredruss.agbioresearch.msu.edu

MONTCALM RESEARCH CENTERMichigan potato and dry bean producersare the main beneficiaries of the researchconducted at the 57-acre MontcalmResearch Center. The center also leases40 additional acres for research anddemonstration projects. Researchactivities include potato varietyevaluation, cultural practices, fertility and

weed, insect and disease control. Michigan ranks ninth in the nation in potato productionand is the No. 1 producer of chipping potatoes in the country. The center is also home tothe Burt Cargill Potato Demonstration Storage facility which consists of two buildingsthat, combined, house nine 575 cwt. bulk potato storages. These storages allowresearchers to study the commercial potential of new processing potato varieties as wellas perform other post-harvest evaluations.

MSU FOREST BIOMASS INNOVATION CENTERThe 1,700-acre MSU Forest BiomassInnovation Center in Escanaba isleading a number of initiatives toincrease the sustainable use of woodin Michigan’s expanding bioeconomy.This wood will come from the surplusgrowing in the forests and from willow

and poplar energy plantations on marginal farm land in the northern parts of the state.Work focuses on increasing yields, decreasing costs, reducing greenhouse gas andenergy losses, retaining rural jobs, and improving supply chain efficiencies. Researchat the center is also focusing on forest genetics, silviculture and forested wetlandmanagement.

Established 19664629 W. McBrides RoadLakeview, MI 48850Phone: 989-365-3473FAX: 989-365-3473Web: montcalm.agbioresearch.msu.edu

Established 19866005 J RoadEscanaba, MI 49829Phone: 906-786-1575FAX: 906-786-9370Web: fbic.agbioresearch.msu.edu

TREVOR NICHOLS RESEARCH CENTERMichigan fruit producers are incompetition with more than 30 fruit peststhat threaten to eat their crops beforethey can be harvested. Finding the bestways to keep fruit pest-free in Michiganwhile preserving the environment andensuring economic viability for the state’s

fruit growers is the objective of the 156-acre Trevor Nichols Research Center. Thecenter supports IR-4, a program that works with growers and chemical companies toregister products for use on specialty crops, including reduced-risk pesticides. It alsoprovides growers and pest management decision makers with hands-on integratedpest management and pest scout training and education.

UPPER PENINSULA RESEARCH CENTERThe Upper Peninsula Research Center is the hubof beef cattle research for northern Michigan. Applied research on alternative beef cattlemanagement practices are conducted in theunique environment of the Upper Peninsula.Low-stress weaning methods, extended grazingseason options, control of infectious disease, and traceability are being studied to reduce

input costs or produce greater value for beef producers. Complementary agronomic studiesat the 1,262-acre site focus on forages, corn, small grains and oilseed crops for alternativeenergy. The center also coordinates numerous field trials of biomass grasses, potatovarieties and corn varieties throughout the Upper Peninsula region.

Established 19676237 124th AvenueFennville, MI 49408Phone: 269-561-5040FAX: 269-561-5314Web: tnrc.agbioresearch.msu.edu

Established 1899P.O. Box 168E3774 University DriveChatham, MI 49816Phone: 906-439-5114FAX: 906-439-5698Web: uprc.agbioresearch.msu.edu

W.K. KELLOGG EXPERIMENTAL FORESTEstablished on abandoned agri -cultural land, the 716-acreKellogg Experimental Forest isknown worldwide for researchon tree breeding and genetics,planting techniques, andplantation establishment and

management. Much of the research that developed the Spartan spruce, ahybrid that combines the color and drought resistance of a blue spruce and thesofter needles and rapid growth rate of the white spruce, was done at theKellogg Forest. The forest is open to the public for biking, hiking, horsebackriding and cross-country skiing, and also has several interpretive trails.

SOUTH CAMPUS FIELD RESEARCH FACILITIESThere are 18 research facilities located on thesouth campus of MSU that allow AgBioResearchscientists to perform research in the areas ofani mal science and production, plant productionand protection, environment and naturalresources management, and renewable energy.State-of-the-art facilities and 2,739 acres of farm -

land and forest allow scientists to perform research close to campus and allow growers to view anumber of demonstration plots in one visit to the university. The research plots encompass abroad spectrum of research to help ensure a prosperous and healthy future for Michigan: morenutritious food, crops produced with fewer or no pesticides, clean water, wetland preservation,land use and techniques to detect the organisms that cause food-borne illness.

Established 19327060 N. 42nd StreetAugusta, MI 49012Phone: 269-731-4597FAX: 269-731-4597Web: kelloggforest.agbioresearch.msu.edu

Established 1888246 Spartan WayEast Lansing, MI 48824-3005Phone: 517-355-3272FAX: 517-884-0401Web: southcampus.agbioresearch.msu.edu

PHONE: 517-355-0123

DUNBAR FOREST 122

FRED RUSS FOREST

Research Centers

246 SPARTAN WAY

PHONE: 517-355-3272

WEB: lmo.msu.edu

PHONE: 517-355-0123

DUNBAR FOREST 122

FRED RUSS FOREST

Research Centers

246 SPARTAN WAY

PHONE: 517-355-3272

WEB: lmo.msu.edu

PHONE: 517-355-0123

DUNBAR FOREST 122

FRED RUSS FOREST

Research Centers

246 SPARTAN WAY

PHONE: 517-355-3272

WEB: lmo.msu.edu

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