News

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
Consider conducting an on-farm soybean research trial in 2022

Published on March 2, 2022
Producers can learn new information about how new products, management practices and equipment perform on their farms by conducting replicated research trials.
Spring seminar series for specialty cut flower growers

Published on February 23, 2022
Online series addresses some of the most commonly asked questions in specialty cut flower production.
Discover keys to improving your farm business at MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on February 19, 2022
Operating a farm business encompasses more than just production practices.