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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Corn and soybean harvest: Make sure to calibrate your yield monitor and get paid for it!
Published on July 30, 2020
Accurate calibration provides accurate data. Farmers located in the Western Lake Erie Basin can qualify for funds and have their yield monitors calibrated by MSU Extension. -
Promoting sustainability of farming systems using digital technology
Published on July 1, 2020
Precision agriculture expert Bruno Basso studies the sustainability of row crop production and delivers data to agricultural producers using innovative technologies. -
MSU scientists eying environmental conservation through precision agriculture
Published on June 19, 2020
Representatives from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are interested in how precision agriculture technologies can benefit environmental conservation. -
Conventional drill versus precision planting in wheat: What do we know so far?
Published on June 8, 2020
Michigan State University research is looking at the benefits of precision planting wheat compared to conventional drill. -
Get ready for the Tri-State Precision Ag Webinar on June 23
Published on May 21, 2020
Join us for the first 2020 Tri-State Precision Ag Day online webinar on June 23 at 6 p.m.
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