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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. -
Margin Protection program widens coverage for Michigan field crops
Published on July 31, 2023
The Margin Protection program is an alternative to SCO or ECO options. -
What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?
Published on July 14, 2023
A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. -
Dealing with drought-stressed forages
Published on July 6, 2023
Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields? -
Managing your hay needs in a drought year
Published on June 30, 2023
Dry conditions present concerns of a smaller hay supply and higher prices. -
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. -
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. -
Understanding and preventing farm employee heat-related illness
Published on June 29, 2023
Heat-related illnesses can occur indoors or outdoors and during any season of the year. -
Revising your grain marketing strategies during a drought
Published on June 27, 2023
Have you reviewed your market strategies and are they keeping up with changes in the market environment?