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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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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MSU to study precision livestock farming adoption trends in U.S. swine industry
Published on March 15, 2021
Animal science researcher Janice Siegford will examine how agricultural technologies can help farmers, consumers and animals. -
2021 ANR Award recipients honored during ANR month
Published on March 7, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University (MSU) will honor 11 leaders in agriculture and natural resources on March 12. -
MSU researcher awarded grant to develop low-cost sensor monitoring system for Great Lakes farmers
Published on February 17, 2021
Younsuk Dong, specialist in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is leading a project to make sensors more accessible for farmers in Michigan and Indiana. -
Michael's nontraditional path to horticulture allows him to use technology while working outdoors
Published on November 11, 2020
An advanced degree in horticulture allows Michael to blend his love of horticulture with his background in remote sensing and data analysis. -
STRAND cost-share signup is live
Published on September 15, 2020
Take your farm management to the next level and upgrade to the latest in precision nutrient technologies with cost-share funding through the STRAND program.
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