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USDA releases 2022 farmland cash rent values
Published on September 1, 2022
The "USDA Farmland Cash Rent Report" is a listing of the county rental rates dating from 2011-2022. The information was obtained from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and is based on their survey results from producers. -
Online farm stress training is free and open to the public
Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times -
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available
Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm. -
Introduction to farm collateral bulletin released
Published on July 22, 2022
A new publication from MSU Extension reviews the basics of securing a loan and how to identify collateral on your farm. -
Reducing heat stress for you and your employees
Published on June 22, 2022
Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. Multiple 90+ degree days during spring 2022 brought that to light for many of us working in agriculture. -
Financial management resources available for beginning farmers
Published on June 22, 2022
Knowing your farm’s financial position is important to its future success. -
Will gas prices keep employees at home?
Published on June 15, 2022
The cost to employees of filling their gas tank may make some think twice about driving to work. What can employers do to recognize the stress on employees and keep them working? -
How profitable does 2022 look for your farm?
Published on April 12, 2022
The MSU Cash Flow Estimator can help your farm answer this question. -
Michigan to offer Pork Quality Assurance Plus advisor training for new version of PQA
Published on April 7, 2022
PQA Plus Version 4 certifications will expire at the end of August 2022, Michigan State University Extension is preparing trainings for version 5. -
E. B. Hill and the Farm Management Roots of MSU Agricultural Economics
Published on March 30, 2022
The history Elton B. Hill, a Michigan pioneer in the science of farm management and co-founder in 1949 of the Michigan State College Department of Agricultural Economics