Farm Business
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MSU launches the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
Published on September 13, 2023
A new webinar program from Michigan State University Extension. -
Marketing Your Grain Crops
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jonathan LaPorte, MSU Extension farm business management educator, discussing marketing your grain crops.
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A century of soil testing in Michigan
Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 29, 2023
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
QuickBooks Chart of Accounts
Published on August 25, 2023
This resource provides a more complete template for farms that utilize QuickBooks for their financial recordkeeping. -
Best practices for buying farm inputs
Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash. -
Making the most of low hay yields
Published on August 7, 2023
In need of more hay? Protect what you have first. -
Developing the Next Generation of Farm Business Managers
Published on July 11, 2023
Every year, inspired individuals enter the world of farming with passion, creativity and drive. These beginning farmers face a number of challenges as they start their new careers as farm managers. -
Dealing with drought-stressed forages
Published on July 6, 2023
Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields? -
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb
Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided. -
Don’t think you can afford a solar system for your farm? Think again!
Published on June 30, 2023
Government programs can reduce your solar energy system installation costs. -
Considering solar energy? It can yield real cost savings on your farm
Published on June 30, 2023
Farm examples of potential savings from solar energy systems. -
Managing your hay needs in a drought year
Published on June 30, 2023
Dry conditions present concerns of a smaller hay supply and higher prices. -
Pricing standing forage
Published on June 27, 2023
How to determine forage prices - finding a starting point for short-term sales. -
Revising your grain marketing strategies during a drought
Published on June 27, 2023
Have you reviewed your market strategies and are they keeping up with changes in the market environment? -
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero
Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate. -
Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs
Published on June 21, 2023
MSU Extension adds new decision tool to help consider costs of pesticide strategies. -
Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables
Published on June 16, 2023
The Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables provides farm producers with an ability to consider pesticide products and their costs within integrated pest management strategies.