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North Central Research Station The NCRS is a 1,600-acre research facility, dedicated to providing quality research results.

We strive to ensure excellence in all trials, with thoughtful plot setup and stringent plot standards. The North Central Research Station is an 1,600-acre agricultural research facility, dedicated to developing the most efficient, environmentally research results and crop nutrient recommendations. The innovation staff conducts research on a wide range of row crops including corn, soybean, dry edible beans, potatoes, winter canola, and winter wheat.

10/14/2026

It's time for harvest at the NCRS! Both the research and production teams have been getting soybeans off the fields. We also harvested 1 acre of potatoes, which amounts to several tons! Stay tuned for corn updates and more harvest pictures.

10/02/2026

Black bean harvest just wrapped up, making this the 4th harvested crop of the year!

09/24/2026

Following our 2026 wheat crop, we just planted several acres of winter canola! With plenty of rain following planting, our crop is already emerging. Contact us to learn more about canola research and how we can fit your needs for 2027!

09/15/2026

The North Central Research Station has the equipment to conduct field-scale research. We work with our production team to modify equipment that furthers our research capabilities.

08/31/2026

At the North Central Research Station, we tackle many types of research. In this project, we are evaluating product efficacy to reduce manure sludge.

This summer, we hosted two interns to learn about industry research. This week is their last week, so here is the second...
08/13/2026

This summer, we hosted two interns to learn about industry research. This week is their last week, so here is the second summary of the summer.
Meet Ashton!
"Hello, my name is Ashton Walker and I am from Standish, MI. I have recently graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Crop and Soil Sciences with a minor in Business. One thing I have learned this summer is to bring a backup change of clothes because weather is unpredictable. A fun experience I have was travelling to tomato fields and learning about sprayer drones. One of the biggest takeaways I have is to always take notes to reflect back on important details, and always be ready to learn. "

This summer we hosted two interns, and this week marks the end of the internship. Meet Sophia! In her own words, she des...
08/10/2026

This summer we hosted two interns, and this week marks the end of the internship.
Meet Sophia! In her own words, she describes her experience and photos.
"This summer was full of new experiences that helped me grow my agronomic knowledge! Here are some highlights from my time at the North Central Research Station. I enjoyed being out in the field soil sampling, planting potatoes for the first time, riding along in the sprayer, and collecting data in the greenhouse. I also found cool bugs for a class collection, crossed paths with a tortoise while doing stand counts, learned that potatoes produce fruits, traveled to South Dakota for Ag PhD Day, and learned a lot from all of the agronomists."

07/27/2026
06/26/2026

Come with us to harvest a greenhouse trial!

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5605 Findlay Road
Saint Johns, MI
48879

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