Michigan has 300+ commodities = 2nd most diverse ag industry state

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2%
of the U.S. population is involved in agriculture

17%
of state’s employment

The average U.S. farm feeds 166 people

Food & ag contributes $104.7 billion to Michigan’s economy

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Michigan Agriculture

Agriculture is one of Michigan's leading industries. Michigan farmers produce more than 300 agricultural products, making Michigan the second most agriculturally diverse state in the nation.

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HIGH-TECH TOOLS ENABLE SMARTER SOLUTIONS
What is Precision Farming?

Precision agriculture uses technology to help farmers make decisions. Technology like drones to collect crop data, variable sprayers to regulate water usage and phone apps for real time feedback.

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News

Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop grower winter meeting to be held February 4, 2026

Published on December 19, 2025
This year’s event will feature a general session in the morning and breakout vegetable and field crop sessions in the afternoon.
MSU researcher examines impact of management practices on Michigan farms

Published on December 19, 2025
Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management
MSU research helping drive Michigan’s dry bean industry

Published on December 1, 2025
Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists are working closely with dry bean growers and industry organizations to address challenges from the field to the finished product.
Michigan vegetable growers rely on MSU partnership, research

Published on October 29, 2025
MSU research helps advance Michigan's vibrant vegetable industry.
Precision agriculture: Soil mapping and measuring with a data-driven approach

Published on October 3, 2025
Digital tools make it easier to visualize how soil properties vary across our fields. Recent research suggests that using management zones to highlight these spatial patterns can help us understand field variations and how to better manage them.

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Events

Feb 27

ANR Awards Program

February 27, 2026 10:30AM – 1:00PM Graduate Hotel, East Lansing , 2nd floor 133 Evergreen Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823

Join us in celebrating our outstanding CANR alumni, faculty, supporters and those who have made outstanding contributions to Michigan agriculture and natural resources.