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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A century of soil testing in Michigan

Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
QuickBooks Chart of Accounts

Published on August 25, 2023
This resource provides a more complete template for farms that utilize QuickBooks for their financial recordkeeping.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
Making the most of low hay yields

Published on August 7, 2023
In need of more hay? Protect what you have first.
Developing the Next Generation of Farm Business Managers

Published on July 11, 2023
Every year, inspired individuals enter the world of farming with passion, creativity and drive. These beginning farmers face a number of challenges as they start their new careers as farm managers.
Dealing with drought-stressed forages

Published on July 6, 2023
Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields?
Don’t think you can afford a solar system for your farm? Think again!

Published on June 30, 2023
Government programs can reduce your solar energy system installation costs.