News

New $2.2 billion USDA financial assistance program launched for farmers who have faced discrimination

Published on August 30, 2023
Applications for the program are now open.
How much should PLC reference prices be raised? – Part two

Published on August 29, 2023
Part 2: Considering if Price Loss Coverage (PLC) reference prices matched cost of production estimates.
How much should PLC reference prices be raised? – Part one

Published on August 29, 2023
Part 1: Considering a 10% increase to reference prices in Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program.
The Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Returns on October 24, 2023

Published on August 29, 2023
The Michigan Ag Credit Conference is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Molecular Plant Sciences Building on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing.
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.
Design the right QuickBooks chart of accounts for your farm

Published on August 25, 2023
QuickBooks is a popular recordkeeping software used on farms. It allows you to easily enter deposits, print or enter checks and create reports with the resulting information. Setting up the software and customizing it for your farm can be a daunting task.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
Making the most of low hay yields

Published on August 7, 2023
In need of more hay? Protect what you have first.
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan.
How does margin protection offer coverage?

Published on July 31, 2023
Understanding margin protection payment calculations.