Resources

Bulletin E-3510 Farm Income Taxes: Am I a Farm Business?

Published on January 26, 2026
This publication explores how to begin navigating income taxes, including the potential impact your business activities, and business structure, may have on how you file taxes.
Insect and Disease IPM Scouting Guide for Michigan Apples

Published on January 22, 2026
This guide is intended to help growers and crop consultants identify the source of damage, pests, diseases and beneficial insects important to Michigan apples.
Roller Crimping to Terminate Cereal Rye Cover Crop in Michigan

Published on January 16, 2026
Successful roller crimping termination and maximum weed suppression require a consistent cover crop stand with adequate aboveground biomass. Here are some tips for maximizing cereal rye biomass to increase chances of success.
Michigan Chestnut Cost of Production, 2025

Published on January 13, 2026
This bulletin examines Michigan chestnut production, highlighting establishment costs, operating and harvest costs, and projected revenues for different yields. It also compares hand and machine harvest systems and their profitability.
Greenhouse Insect Pest Management 2026

Published on January 13, 2026
Research-based information is presented on how to manage greenhouse insects and other pests including thrips, aphids, whiteflies, mites, fungus gnats, and mealybugs.
Bulletin E-3509 Insurance Options for Beef Growers

Published on January 7, 2026
This publication outlines insurance and risk management options available for Michigan beef growers
PFAS in Biosolids

Published on January 7, 2026
Understanding the benefits, drawbacks and management considerations of biosolid land application.
Michigan Grain Market Benchmarks

Published on January 5, 2026
The Michigan Grain Market Benchmarks report is a summary of price data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Building Climate Resilience in Vineyards: Carbon Sequestration as a Tool for Sustainable Winegrowing

Published on December 19, 2025
This fact sheet provides Michigan grape growers with practical, research-based strategies to strengthen vineyard resilience by building soil carbon.
Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet

Published on December 18, 2025
The Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet from MSU Extension provides detailed information and frequently asked questions related to the Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan.