News

Insurance options for beef growers bulletin now available

Published on January 7, 2026
New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Grow your expertise at the 2026 Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Training

Published on January 5, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a one-day soil fertility and nutrient management training.
Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains

Published on January 5, 2026
Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension.
Farm Bill Program decisions: What fits your Farm?

Published on January 5, 2026
MSU Extension hosts a webinar series to help you choose which Farm Bill commodity program best fits your farm.
SARE supports sustainable agriculture learning opportunities for Tribal communities

Published on December 23, 2025
Two programs are available through Tribal SARE. The $5,000 mini grant supports workshops, conferences and demonstration projects on Indigenous food sovereignty, and travel funds provide $500 for Tribal educators to attend sustainable agriculture events.
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop grower winter meeting to be held February 4, 2026

Published on December 19, 2025
This year’s event will feature a general session in the morning and breakout vegetable and field crop sessions in the afternoon.
Start the new year in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act

Published on December 18, 2025
The Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet from MSU Extension provides detailed information and frequently asked questions related to the Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan.
Year-end financial planning for farmers

Published on December 16, 2025
December and January are great months to look at farm financials. You can finish up last year’s accounting, create a balance sheet and get set up to start the new year.
2026 MSU Custom Work Rates Report Released

Published on December 12, 2025
The 2026 report covers a wide range of field machine operations.
Explaining the new H-2A Wage Rule for Michigan growers

Published on December 12, 2025
The H-2A program provides a legal pathway for U.S. agricultural employers to hire seasonal foreign workers when domestic labor is not available.