Saturday, September 14, 2024

Michigan State researchers note new technology to aid farmers with irrigation

By Elizabeth Bobenhausen Poultry Times staff ebobenhausen@poultrytimes.com

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — For crop farmers, one of the most difficult weather elements to deal with is rain. Sometimes it rains too much, overruns the soil and cause diseases to become rampant among crops. Other times it rains too little, and plants will not grow to their full size. Michigan has been dealt both extremes this year.

Researchers with Michigan State University have created sensors to help farmers with too much rainfall or too little. According to findings released by the school, MSU researchers are calling this system LOCOMOS. Younsuk Doug is leading the charge in this study.

The school stated. . .

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