Resources

Spotted Lanternfly – A Guide for Homeowners and Residents in Michigan

Published on September 17, 2024
A guide for Michigan homeowners and residents on spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has become established in several U.S. states including Michigan.
Common Flower Visitors in Michigan

Published on September 17, 2024
This document describes features and behaviors unique to 5 groups of bees and 5 butterfly species. These signs can be downloaded and used in your garden to highlight common pollinators.
Bee Environment Elevation System (BEES) Building Instructions

Published on September 10, 2024
The Bee Environment Elevation System, “BEES”, is a relatively inexpensive mechanical hive lifter that can be built at home.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 23, 2024
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
Working with Agricultural Stakeholders to Understand and Address Labor Challenges

Published on August 13, 2024
This resource provides agricultural stakeholders with the tools to address labor challenges.
Greenhouse College of Knowledge Online Courses

Published on August 12, 2024
The Greenhouse College of Knowledge Online Course Series provides basic training to commercial greenhouse growers in Michigan, the U.S. and internationally in an easy-to-access and cost-effective manner.
Bulletin E-3430 How to Read a Seed Guide (Corn Edition)

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication discusses the types of information likely found across most corn seed guides and reviews how costs and harvest factors are important considerations in selecting seed options for your farm.
Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication explores the process of using chemical pest suppression (e.g., pesticides), including understanding their costs and impacts on farm revenue, and is intended to help you develop a pesticide plan for your farm.
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter

Published on July 31, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts.
Herramientas de programación de riego

Published on July 31, 2024
La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.