Agriculture Month

Michigan has 300+ commodities = 2nd most diverse ag industry state

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2%
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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News

Precision agriculture: Long-term yield data show regenerative management practices improve yield stability and farm resilience

Published on July 17, 2026
Regenerative management, like no-tillage and cover crops, can help farms withstand droughts, floods and extreme heat. Research shows regenerative management improves yield stability and resilience to yield variability.
Precision agriculture: Artificial intelligence as a tool helping farmers

Published on April 17, 2026
Using artificial intelligence in our daily lives may feel like it comes from a science fiction novel, but with precision agriculture, AI is another tool to help farmers manage their operations.
New MSU research introduces novel method to improve prediction of US cropland nitrous oxide emissions

Published on March 5, 2026
MSU Hannah Distinguished Professor Bruno Basso and former graduate student Prateek Sharma led the project, alongside University Distinguished Professor G. Philip Robertson.
MSU researcher examines impact of management practices on Michigan farms

Published on December 19, 2025
Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop grower winter meeting to be held February 4, 2026

Published on December 19, 2025
This year’s event will feature a general session in the morning and breakout vegetable and field crop sessions in the afternoon.