MSU Extension Precision Agriculture

Farmer Resources

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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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  Farmers in southeast Michigan talk about nitrogen sensing technology

  Published on May 15, 2019
  How variable nitrogen application through the use of nitrogen sensing technology is helping farmers to minimize nitrogen losses and reduce costs.

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  Using soil moisture meters to complement irrigation scheduling

  Published on May 13, 2019
  Soil moisture monitoring can be used as an irrigation management tool.

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  So many apps, so little time—which agricultural apps are worth the investment?

  Published on May 10, 2019
  Join us at the 2019 Agriculture Innovation Day “There’s an Ag App for That” session to learn about agricultural apps that are worth your time.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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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  Educating farmers on drone capabilities

  Published on October 1, 2018
  Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, can help increase farm efficiency and minimize labor on Michigan farms.

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  The future of using drones in nursery production

  Published on July 19, 2018
  Drones have the potential to revolutionize the nursery industry as inventory and labor continue to be challenges for the industry.

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  Partnership trains students to bring drones to agriculture

  Published on January 10, 2018
  A partnership between the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology and Northwestern Michigan College to train students in the use of unmanned aircraft systems kicked off its second year last week.

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  Precision feeding the beef herd: Nutrient analysis of feedstuffs

  Published on December 7, 2015
  Beef cow-calf producers can balance rations to precisely meet the nutrient requirements of cows. However, they need to know the nutritive value of rations feedstuffs first.

Events

• Sep 4

  KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Third Annual Field Day

  September 4, 2025 9:30AM – 1:30PM Kellogg Biological Station LTAR site, 9693 N 40th St. Hickory Corners, MI 49060

MSU Agriculture Innovation Day Resources

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  Focus on precision: Michigan EnviroImpact Fact Sheet

  Published on August 13, 2019
  MSU Extension offers oppourtunities to learn factual information regarding manure, nutrients and runoff.

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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: 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: Planter Calibration Seed Placement Pays

  Published on August 13, 2019
  MSU Extension offers an educational opportunity to learn and understand the placement of your seeds when planting.

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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.