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Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on May 4, 2026
2026 update: three AI platforms added! Plant identification apps for smartphones have seen significant improvements over the past several years. Now AI offers to take a photo and get an instant identification, but are they reliable? -
Start thinking now about holding your soil in place
Published on April 29, 2026
It is not too late to consider which cover crops can reduce snirt. -
The future of farming may be shaded
Published on April 20, 2026
Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems. -
New pesticide decision website for apple growers
Published on April 17, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website contains decision making tools for apple growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials. -
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment
Published on April 17, 2026
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.