Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

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The Saginaw Valley Bean and Beet Research Farm is one of the Agriculture Experiment Stations where researchers study various aspects of crop production.
Harvesting sugarbeets in Michigan.
Dry bean production in Michigan.
Oat breeding in Michigan.
Wheat breeding: students are involved in research both in the field and in greenhouses.
Wheat breeeding: Michigan grows both soft white and soft red winter wheat.
Crop tours are part of Michigan agriculture.
Soybean breeding requires specialized planters.
Students work in the soybean breeding project.
Graduates of Crop and Soil Sciences work in agribusiness.
Pest management is a major component of agribusiness in Michigan.
Students learn about plant nutrient deficiencies.
Diagnosing the problem in soybeans.
The problem in corn: is it a herbicide issue?


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