Precision Agriculture

Farmer Resources

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  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

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  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.

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  MSU research helping drive Michigan’s dry bean industry

  Published on December 1, 2025
  Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists are working closely with dry bean growers and industry organizations to address challenges from the field to the finished product.

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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.

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: 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: 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: 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.

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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