MSU Extension Precision Agriculture

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  MSU to enter partnership with educational institution in India

  Published on December 20, 2019
  Leaders from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and MSU AgBioResearch signed a letter of intent to partner with Somaiya Vidya Vihar, a nonprofit educational trust that manages several educational institutions across India.

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  Reducing agricultural risks with new technologies

  Published on October 14, 2019
  From using smartphone apps to soil testing and seed placement, growers aim to increase efficiency of their operations.

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  Precision farming comes into its own

  Published on October 7, 2019
  Precision agriculture affects farmers both large and small; adoption rates depend on cost versus value produced

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  Deploying precision agriculture in developing countries provides opportunities, challenges

  Published on September 30, 2019
  MSU researchers are working with developing countries to bring innovative technologies and improve agricultural production and sustainability.

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  Data and technology offer ways to improve quality of life for farmers and animals

  Published on September 23, 2019
  MSU researcher investigates how technological advancements can help farmers use their time more efficiently and enhance animal welfare.

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  MSU alumnus looks to the future of farming

  Published on September 16, 2019
  MSU alumnus Larry Walker credits the university for his multidisciplinary approach to solving agriculture challenges.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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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  MSU hosts annual Agriculture Innovation Day

  Published on July 26, 2019
  Michigan farmers attend learning sessions on ‘precision agriculture that pays’

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  Smart Ag: Where Is It Going?

  Published on July 18, 2019
  Participants will learn how smart agriculture can improve production, boost the farm’s bottom line and help protect the environment during this 2019 MSU Innovation Day: Focus on Precision Technology That Pays session.

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  Enviroweather stations detect low level inversions to help reduce pesticide drift

  Published on July 18, 2019
  Before you spray, check out the Temperature Inversion Tool on MSU Enviroweather.

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  Remote Sensing to Develop a Prescription Map

  Published on July 15, 2019
  2019 MSU Innovation Day: Focus on Precision Technology That Pays will feature drone session.

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  Learn how to calibrate your yield monitor

  Published on July 12, 2019
  Ag Innovation Day Session to focus on the importance of and methods to calibrate combine yield monitors.

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  The art and science of variable rate seeding

  Published on May 16, 2019
  Variable rate seeding could reduce input costs in low productivity areas and increase your yields in high productivity areas.

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  Focus on precision: The art and science of variable rate seeding

  Published on August 13, 2019
  MSU Extension offers an educational opportunity for understanding the rate of pay for your seeds, with other costs figured in.

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  Focus on precision: Yield Monitor Data and Proper Calibration

  Published on August 13, 2019
  MSU Extension offers an educational opportunity to understand proper yield and calibration.

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  Focus on precision: Michigan EnviroImpacts Risks and Rewards

  Published on August 13, 2019
  MSU Extension offers an opportunity to compare the risks of Manure/Nutrient Application and the rewards of how the MI EnviroImpact tool helps

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  Focus on precision: Michigan EnviroImpacts Charts

  Published on August 13, 2019
  MSU Extension offers an education opportunity to understand and compare soil temperature and precipitation among the state.

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  Focus on precision: Feeding crops with sensor-based variable rate nitrogen technology

  Published on August 13, 2019
  MSU Extension offers an education opportunity to learn and understand the sensor-based variable rate of Nitrogen technology.