The present invention discloses a 3-cyanopyridine production method, which belongs to the technical field of fine chemical production, raw material molar ratio is as follows: 3-methylpyridine:ammonia:oxygen:homemade catalyst is 1: 4-14: 12-40: 1.5-2.5; and key points of the production method are as follows: 1, selection of the raw material ratio; 2, selection of appropriate temperature, to be more specific, the temperature is as low as possible under possible conditions;3, selection of reaction time; and 4, selection of a catalyst, to be more specific, the catalyst is selected for more full reaction to obtain a highest yield. The 3-cyanopyridine production method has the advantages of simple production process, low production cost and no pollution, the product yield can reach 70%, the content can reach 90%; the main use of the product is as follows: 1. 3-cyanopyridine is used as a dye intermediate; 2. the 3-cyanopyridine is used as a pesticide pymetrozine intermediate, rodenticide pyridyl phenylcarbamates and mieshujing intermediate; 3. and the 3-cyanopyridine is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, pigment intermediate, resin intermediate, and the like, and also used as an important chemical intermediate.