MSU Extension Precision Agriculture

Farmer Resources

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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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.

Events

• Sep 17

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Late Season Weed Control

  September 17, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online

• Jul 20

  Precision Dairy Conference

  July 20, 2027 – July 22, 2027 Embassy Suites, 710 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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: 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: 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 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

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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.