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Crop insurance for fruit growers: Update for the 2025 crop year

Published on October 30, 2024
There have been a number of recent updates to the crop insurance policies available to Michigan fruit farmers.
Join the Marketing and Input Strategies program to discuss securing profits and minimizing input costs

Published on October 30, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate grain and input markets.
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

Published on October 30, 2024
Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.
Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension

Published on October 30, 2024
Marketing is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA

Published on October 30, 2024
The “Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance,” recently released by the USDA Risk Management Agency, is available in Spanish and English.
Registration now open for the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo

Published on October 29, 2024
Education sessions focus on plant production, greenhouse operations, pest management and specialty cut flowers.
Research published in Nature opens door for advancements in MSU wheat genetics

Published on October 29, 2024
Eric Olson, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, was part of a research team studying the origin and evolution of the bread wheat D genome. Findings were recently published in Nature.
Climate and health adaptation planning technical assistance available to Michigan communities

Published on October 29, 2024
Learn more about the opportunity to participate in a community engagement process for the development of a consensus vision, planning recommendations, and designs to guide adaptations addressing climate impacts on public health.
The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available

Published on October 29, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.
2025 Regional Crop and Pest Management Update locations and dates announced

Published on October 29, 2024
Register now for one of six in-person Crop and Pest Management Updates scheduled across Michigan this winter.