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Improve your vegetable farm’s profitability by combining financial and production planning

Published on November 30, 2023
MSU Extension releases new budget estimating tools for small and large vegetable growers.
MSU Extension explores the Five C’s of Credit for new and beginning farm managers

Published on November 30, 2023
The key to lenders recognizing your farm’s potential for success begins with understanding what they look for in a loan request.
Bulletin E-3428 Farm Loans and Credit Underwriting: The Five C's of Credit

Published on November 28, 2023
This publication reviews what a lender looks for in a loan application and how they look for assurances that approving a credit request is a good decision.
Crop Budget Estimator Vegetables (Detailed)

Published on November 27, 2023
A farm budget decision tool designed for more in-depth decision making on vegetable farms.
Crop Budget Estimator Vegetables (Simple)

Published on November 27, 2023
A farm budget decision tool designed for small or beginning vegetable farmers.
Beginning Farmers have plenty to glean from Great Lakes EXPO

Published on November 20, 2023
Join thousands of fellow farmers in Grand Rapids December 5-7, 2023.
Finding Financial Success in Uncertain Times

Published on November 20, 2023
Revised online course available from MSU Extension
Partial Budgets for Specialty Crops

Presentation for Evaluating Operational Changes in Specialty Crops.
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December

Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency.
Thumb Ag Day 2023 to take place December 13

Published on October 24, 2023
Join your area MSU Extension agricultural educators for the Thumb Ag Day in Ubly, Michigan.
Fall Weed Control Options

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU weed scientist, discussing fall weed control options.
USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress

Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments.
El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero

Published on September 19, 2023
La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos.
Apply now for four SARE grant programs to fund farmers, educators and researchers

Published on September 15, 2023
Farmer Rancher, Partnership, Research and Education and Youth Educator grants are now open.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.
Monitoring Nematode Resistance in Soybeans

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU nematologist, discussing monitoring nematode resistance in soybeans.
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.
What’s in your soil?

Published on September 1, 2023
Advanced soil testing methods improve farm management decisions. Five minutes of your time can make a difference!