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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Technology that pays: Feeding crops on the go with sensor technology
Published on May 10, 2019
Integrating crop-sensing technology in your nutrient management program is an effective way to feed your corn crop on the go. -
Precision soil sampling: Every farm needs it!
Published on April 18, 2019
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day session will focus on importance of soil sampling for proper management. -
Stand uniformity: Planter tips that can impact seed placement and planting depth
Published on April 12, 2019
Checking your planter over for some of these basic things can help your machine to plant more uniformly. -
Focus on Precision Technology That Pays at 2019 MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on July 26
Published on January 22, 2019
Producers can learn to use technology that increases their farm’s bottom line through data-based decisions and planning. -
Corn nitrogen management assessment using multispectral drone imagery in Michigan
Published on January 17, 2019
Preliminary studies indicate that the green NDVI was more responsive in differentiating nitrogen rates in corn compared to the red NDVI.
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