Researchers at Michigan State University are conducting corn hybrid trials across the state. 19 locations...running 14 grain trials...11 silage trials. All told, with 346 hybrids grown an amazing amount of information is provided to growers. Scientists are looking for yield, quality and round up ready crops.
The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station's Montcalm Research Farm is the primary location for testing advanced material in Michigan State University’s potato breeding program.
The Montcalm Research Farm is a large research nursery. Researchers perform variety testing on large seeded beans, looking for performance and adaptation. They also study disease resistance. One disease is white mold.