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Weathering the worst: Essential disaster prep for livestock and the farmers who protect them

Published on March 18, 2026
Simple, effective preparedness strategies that help farms stay resilient through storms, wildfires and rising waters.
Does your insurance cover damage to irrigation systems?

Published on March 16, 2026
Understanding coverage options, filing a claim, and whether your policy covers your farm needs.
Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains

Published on March 16, 2026
Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 16, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Choosing the right accounting software for your farm

Published on March 13, 2026
Factors to consider when it’s time to upgrade or choose farm accounting software.
Making spring input purchases in times of volatile markets

Published on March 9, 2026
Navigating market opportunities relies on understanding market conditions and maximizing available cash.
MSU releases Margin Goal Worksheet for Grain Marketing

Published on March 5, 2026
The Margin Goal Worksheet helps to identify a crop’s profit margins and margin goals.
Understanding the corn-soybean ratio and its uses

Published on March 5, 2026
How the corn-soybean ratio can influence your planting intentions.
Spring field management: Can better soil management get you in the fields earlier?

Published on March 4, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the season on March 26 with guest speaker Anna Cates, associate Extension professor with University of Minnesota.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.