MSU Extension Agriculture

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  Federal Income Tax and FICA Withholding for Foreign Agricultural Workers with an H-2A Visa

  Published on September 20, 2020
  This publication by the IRS details federal income tax and FICA withholding for foreign agricultural workers with an H-2A visa.

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  Dairy Employment Survey Results

  Published on September 13, 2020
  This presentation summarizes the results of MSU Extension's Dairy Employment Survey Results.

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  Agricultural Employer Checklist

  Published on September 13, 2020
  This publication is a guide to the legal requirements for hiring agricultural employees in Michigan.

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  Agriculture Employee Handbook Template

  Published on September 12, 2020
  This Employee Handbook was designed as a sample document to be used by farms at their discretion. Once you as the user, insert your name and make the applicable changes, it becomes your farm document and you are solely responsible for the contents.

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  Agricultural weather forecast for September 10, 2020

  Published on September 10, 2020
  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

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  Labor Laws and Michigan Agriculture

  Published on September 10, 2020
  All farm employers and workers need to be aware of and understand the various laws pertaining to labor. This publication attempts to create such awareness and lists references for fuller understanding.

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  Agricultural weather forecast for September 9, 2020

  Published on September 9, 2020
  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension vegetable team.

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  Agricultural weather forecast for September 8, 2020

  Published on September 8, 2020
  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension fruit team.

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  Agricultural weather forecast for September 3, 2020

  Published on September 3, 2020
  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

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  Managing Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan Orchards

  Published on August 28, 2020
  This factsheet includes instructions for on-farm monitoring to assess local brown marmorated stink bug populations and crop protection strategies for commercial orchards.