Michigan has 300+ commodities = 2nd most diverse ag industry state
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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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Precision Livestock Farming Technology for Remote Monitoring of Pig Welfare and Health: Part 1
Published on September 11, 2019
Influential technology is becoming more accessible and being utilized in new ways for pig health and welfare. -
MSU's IMPACTS program: Where computer sciences and plant sciences meet
Published on September 10, 2019
Cross-training in computer sciences and plant sciences provide Michigan State University graduate students with a toolbox of skills to solve global agricultural problems. -
Michigan family farm embracing precision agriculture for past two decades
Published on August 26, 2019
MSU researcher lends insight as more and more farms worldwide adopt precision practices. -
Tools help farmers make real-time decisions, manage crops, reduce environmental impacts
Published on August 16, 2019
Weather is an integral part of a farmer's equation for success. MSU weather-based tools Enviroweather and MI EnviroImpact Tool help farmers make real-time decisions that pay and protect. -
MSU student uses drone technology to support family farm, MSU soybean research
Published on August 12, 2019
Ashley Kuhlman takes drone photos to support farming and research. Following graduation, she plans to start a precision agriculture consultancy business.
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