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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.
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.
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?
Managing your hay needs in a drought year

Published on June 30, 2023
Dry conditions present concerns of a smaller hay supply and higher prices.
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.
Considering solar energy? It can yield real cost savings on your farm

Published on June 30, 2023
Farm examples of potential savings from solar energy systems.
Revising your grain marketing strategies during a drought

Published on June 27, 2023
Have you reviewed your market strategies and are they keeping up with changes in the market environment?
Pricing standing forage

Published on June 27, 2023
How to determine forage prices - finding a starting point for short-term sales.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs

Published on June 21, 2023
MSU Extension adds new decision tool to help consider costs of pesticide strategies.
Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables

Published on June 16, 2023
The Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables provides farm producers with an ability to consider pesticide products and their costs within integrated pest management strategies.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
MSU Extension releases new series on grain marketing

Published on May 3, 2023
The series provides a walk through on marketing fundamentals for beginning farmers.
Introduction to Grain Marketing Video Series

An Introduction to Grain Marketing: Video Series will aid you in understanding the fundamental principles involved in grain marketing.
Accurate production records can benefit farm profitability

Published on April 21, 2023
How reconciling production can help manage risk and improve farm decisions.
New bulletin on renting farmland available from MSU Extension

Published on April 6, 2023
Bulletin E-3427 offers guidance on navigating the land renting process.
Bulletin E-3427 Introduction to Renting Farmland

Published on March 30, 2023
Whether you raise crops or livestock, all production activities can be traced back to the need for land. This publication offers guidance about how to navigate through the rental process for farmland and how to reduce the anxiety that often comes with it.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards MSU Center for Regional Food Systems $3.45 million to Expand Culturally Relevant Support for Farm and Food Business owners

Published on March 30, 2023
Over the next five years, MSU CRFS will work with MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Julian Samora Institute to develop resources for inclusive farm business engagement.