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Join the Marketing and Input Strategies program to discuss securing profits and minimizing input costs

Published on October 14, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate grain and input markets.
Insurance Talk With Phil and Corey - 2025 Updates to Apple and Cherry Insurance

Learn about the latest updates to apple and cherry crop insurance programs for the 2025 season.
Insurance Talk with Phil and Corey - 2025 Updates to Blueberry Insurance

Learn about the latest updates to blueberry crop insurance for the 2025 season.
Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses

Published on October 8, 2024
Following another year of declining prices, marketing strategies may need to focus on minimizing losses
Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension

Published on October 8, 2024
Marketing is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
Crop insurance for fruit growers: Update for the 2025 crop year

Published on October 1, 2024
There have been a number of recent updates to the crop insurance policies available to Michigan fruit farmers.
New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA

Published on October 1, 2024
The “Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance,” recently released by the USDA Risk Management Agency, is available in Spanish and English.
Michigan Beekeepers Association 2024 Fall Conference

Published on September 30, 2024
The fall beekeeping conference will be held in Benzie County and include a honey show, three tracks of presentations on pollinator plants, alternative hive styles, honey bee colony health and more!
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

Published on September 27, 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.
Call for presentation proposals for the 2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on September 26, 2024
Proposals can be submitted by academics, teachers, farmers, consultants and for-hire manure applicators with expertise in specific manure-related topic areas.
Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grazing livestock in solar energy systems

Published on September 25, 2024
Increasing community support for agrivoltaics, the practice of farming in and around solar projects, provides an opportunity for solar developers and the Michigan sheep industry to collaboratively meet the market demand for a steady supply of quality lamb.
Late Season Weed Control

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing late season weed control.
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grow crops in solar energy systems

Published on September 19, 2024
Michigan farmers grow crops well suited for solar projects.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grain Marketing

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Molly Sears, MSU assistant professor of resource economics, discussing grain marketing outlook.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Maximizing Drainage Systems Efficacy

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Ehsan Ghane, MSU Extension drainage specialist, discussing maximizing drainage systems efficacy.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.