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Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2024

Published on January 4, 2024
Join the Michigan State University Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects

Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos.
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Vegetable Session

This session of the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series focused on insurance options for Michigan vegetable growers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corn growth and maturity response to variable weather conditions

Published on September 12, 2023
Uneven emergence and early season drought can prolong corn vegetative phase, delay maturity, and might impact grain yield and in-field moisture drydown.
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.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
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.
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.
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.