Agriculture Research in the Midwest

Michigan Ag Research logo - Ag Metrics Group formerly Pacific Ag Group
Michigan Ag Research conducts field trials throughout the Great Lakes region. This research facility covers Growing Zones 5, 5A, 5B for both US and Canada, as well as U.S. EPA Region 5. Trials conducted at our Albion farm focus on field crops, tree and vine fruit crops, vegetables, and ornamentals (Winter and Spring). This research site has high disease, insect, and weed pressure, and maintains colonies of common nematode pest species of the Midwest. The station has over 200 acres with deer and security fencing to protect high value research. A separate field crop location with different soil types located 45 miles away is used for disease and insect field trials on corn and soybean.
Michigan Ag Research / Ag Metrics Group formerly Pacific Ag Group - Michigan Ag Research, field crops, specialty veg, corn wheat soybean, cucurbit
The Michigan Ag Research facility has reliable planting, application, and harvest equipment for all Midwest crops including corn, soybean, and cereal grains. The station also has established grape vineyards and plantings of tart cherries and apples. Michigan Ag conducts a robust field trial program each year in plant pathology, entomology, nematology, and weed science. Several computer software programs analyze and interpret foliar disease and root biomass metrics, NDVI, and many drone-based aerial measurements. In addition to plant pathology, an on-site professional entomologist allows for in-depth research on worms, aphids, beetles, and other insect pests and beneficials. An on-site nematologist extracts and quantifies nematodes from field and greenhouse experiments. Our team at this facility is well known and respected in Michigan agriculture across several scientific disciplines.

GLP Programs

​Michigan Ag Research is the new hub of Ag Metrics Group’s GLP programs. Given its large size, it can provide the necessary buffers to allow for specialized requirements and quarantine.

Common GLP Studies
  • Residue Trials
  • Crop Rotation
  • Soil Dissipation & Accumulation
  • Drip / Drench Irrigation Studies
  • Greenhouse Studies
  • Seed  Treatment 

Commonly Researched Crops at Michigan Ag Research

  • Fruiting Vegetables: Eggplant, Pepper, Tomato
  • Tree & Vines Fruits: Apple, Grape, Peach, Tart Cherry
  • Cucurbits & Melons: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash
  • Cole Crops: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards
  • Leafy Vegetables: Basil, Celery, Lettuce, Spinach
  • Berries: Blueberry, Caneberry
  • Ornamentals: Annual & Perennial Crops, Christmas Trees
  • Edible Legumes: Chickpeas, Dry Beans, Peas
  • Field Crops: Barley, Canola, Corn, Oats, Rye, Soybean, Sorghum (Sudangrass), Sugar Beet, Sunflower, Wheat
  • Other: Alfalfa, Asparagus, Carrot, Hemp, Onion, Potato, Sweet Corn

Michigan Ag Research

21602 27 1/2 Mile Road
Albion, MI  49224
Office: (517) 857-2676
Career Opportunities
  • Stations: 2
  • EPA Zone: 5
  • Growing Zones (US & Canada: 5, 5A, 5B
  • Greenhouse:  3,000 Sq. Ft.
  • Labs: Pathology, Entomology, Nematology
  • Specialty: Plant Disease, Nematology, Weed Science, GLP, Herbicide Studies

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