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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.
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.
MSU launches the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

Published on September 13, 2023
A new webinar program from Michigan State University Extension.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.
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!
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.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties

Published on August 29, 2023
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 28, 2023
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
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.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

Published on August 22, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023

Published on August 8, 2023
Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan.
Join the Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference on-farm on August 14

Published on August 1, 2023
Five farms will co-host the event with farm tours, workshops and community connections.
Helping Farm Families Transition Their Farm Business to the Next Generation

Published on July 27, 2023
Michigan State University Extension works to improve farm personnel well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

Published on July 25, 2023
Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.
MSU Extension hosts second annual Blueberry Research Field Day

Published on July 18, 2023
Join Michigan State University Extension for this blueberry-focused event on Sept. 6 in Fennville.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023

Published on July 11, 2023
With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests.
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb

Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided.