MSU Extension Precision Agriculture

Farmer Resources

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  Michigan vegetable growers rely on MSU partnership, research

  Published on October 29, 2025
  MSU research helps advance Michigan's vibrant vegetable industry.

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  Precision agriculture: Soil mapping and measuring with a data-driven approach

  Published on October 3, 2025
  Digital tools make it easier to visualize how soil properties vary across our fields. Recent research suggests that using management zones to highlight these spatial patterns can help us understand field variations and how to better manage them.

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  MSU research ‘critical’ to Michigan soybean production

  Published on September 24, 2025
  Soybean growers and industry representatives speak to the positive results from investing in MSU soybean research.

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  Optimizing row spacing and seed placement for high yield potential in winter wheat

  Published on September 22, 2025
  Optimized planting decisions such as narrow rows and adaptation of other factors can help to maximize winter wheat yields.

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  Thinking about collecting yield data with your combine?

  Published on September 11, 2025
  Farmers wanting to collect and manage yield data during harvest this fall should prepare early to get equipment ready and pathways cleared for data transfer and storage. This article will walk through important considerations for this process.

Events

• Feb 4

  2026 Southeast Michigan Vegetable and Field Crops Grower Winter Meeting

  February 4, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM Old Mill Museum, 242 Toledo St., Dundee, MI 48131

MSU Agriculture Innovation Day Resources

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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: 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: 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: 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: Yield Monitor Data and Proper Calibration

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