Field Crops
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Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators
Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core. -
High oleic soybeans—still worth considering?
Published on December 5, 2024
High oleic soybeans have the potential to improve human health and increase farm profits for those able to take advantage of near-term opportunities. -
MSU to host Marketing and Input Strategies program to discuss securing profits and minimizing input costs
Published on November 14, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate grain and input markets. -
Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024
Published on November 14, 2024
Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS. -
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability
Published on November 12, 2024
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years. -
Bad years create tax planning opportunities
Published on November 12, 2024
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability. -
Understanding farm financial wellbeing
Published on November 8, 2024
Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component. -
Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of low market prices
Published on November 5, 2024
How can you, the farm manager, help your landowners understand the impacts of lower prices and high input costs on profits? -
Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension
Published on October 30, 2024
Marketing is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series -
New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA
Published on October 30, 2024
The “Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance,” recently released by the USDA Risk Management Agency, is available in Spanish and English. -
Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses
Published on October 30, 2024
Following another year of declining prices, marketing strategies may need to focus on minimizing losses -
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help
Published on October 30, 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. -
The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available
Published on October 29, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification. -
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation
Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees. -
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025
Published on October 23, 2024
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions. -
Mole drains: A cheap alternative to subsurface tile drainage
Published on October 22, 2024
Learn how mole drains can improve drainage performance and increase crop yield in heavy clay soil. -
Identify soybean losses during harvest and make adjustments
Published on October 3, 2024
If you’re losing four soybeans per square foot, you are losing about 1 bushel per acre. -
Upper Peninsula farm hosts successful Soil Health Academy
Published on October 3, 2024
Gabe Brown and Allen Williams train farmers in regenerative agriculture principles. -
Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grow crops in solar energy systems
Published on September 19, 2024
Michigan farmers grow crops well suited for solar projects. -
Harvest considerations for overly dry soybeans
Published on September 19, 2024
Should producers harvest overly dry soybeans or wait for rain to increase moisture levels?
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