News
-
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. -
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. -
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. -
Reducing farm energy costs through energy efficiency
Published on February 25, 2022
Power company rebates, federal grant dollars, and low interest loans can help pay for recommended energy conservation practices. -
Ag and Solar is not a zero-sum game
Published on February 25, 2022
Land management and conservation practices provide options for ag and solar integration. -
Planning and zoning guide for solar energy systems available for local officials and landowners
Published on October 14, 2021
Guide will help Michigan communities meet the challenge of becoming solar-ready by addressing solar energy systems within planning policies and zoning regulations. -
MSU Forest Carbon and Climate Program plays active role in $5.3M grant for climate action and reforestation
Published on October 5, 2021
The Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP) in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is a central partner in a new $5.3 million USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) grant. -
Utility companies offer incentives for energy-efficient lighting
Published on February 24, 2021
Check with your utility provider to see if there are rebates or incentives to install energy-efficient lighting. -
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers
Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important. -
Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Published on October 28, 2020
During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.