Agriculture Month

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

Learn More

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

CELEBRATING
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.

LEARN MORE

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.

LEARN MORE

News

Precision agriculture: Making sense of remotely sensed imagery

Published on October 7, 2026
Remote sensing is a precision agriculture tool that provides a bird’s-eye view of crop conditions across our fields. Interpreting imagery is not always straightforward because crop growth is influenced by weather, soils and management practices.
Efficient sprinkler management can improve dairy cow cooling and water use

Published on October 1, 2026
Smart soaking systems can help dairy producers provide effective heat abatement while reducing water use and unnecessary runoff.
Precision agriculture: Collecting and cataloging yield data

Published on September 3, 2026
Harvest season is quickly approaching for row crops like corn, soybean, sugarbeets and dry beans. The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast on September 10 will discuss precision agriculture and collecting accurate yield data.
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.