Agriculture Month

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

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.
MSU research ‘critical’ to Michigan soybean production

Published on September 24, 2025
Soybean growers and industry representatives speak to the positive results from investing in MSU soybean research.
Optimizing row spacing and seed placement for high yield potential in winter wheat

Published on September 22, 2025
Optimized planting decisions such as narrow rows and adaptation of other factors can help to maximize winter wheat yields.
Thinking about collecting yield data with your combine?

Published on September 11, 2025
Farmers wanting to collect and manage yield data during harvest this fall should prepare early to get equipment ready and pathways cleared for data transfer and storage. This article will walk through important considerations for this process.
MSU hosts tour of new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center

Published on July 28, 2025
Modernized facility will increase research output and impact, improve educational opportunities, serve as a hub for Michigan dairy industry