MSU Extension Farm Management

News

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  Where to find sustainable farm jobs in Michigan

  Published on March 13, 2025
  A map, a job posting form, a webpage and a listserv connect farm employers and farmworkers.

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  How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm

  Published on March 13, 2025
  Small improvements are the key to maintaining positive farm profits.

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  JBS Fed-Cattle Contract Comparison Tool

  Published on March 12, 2025
  The JBS Contract Comparison Tool has been updated to reflect new options and changes to JBS’s fed-cattle contracts.

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  Everything but the oink? Insights on U.S. pork variety meats in an era of trade uncertainty

  Published on March 12, 2025
  The imposition of tariffs could affect international demand for pork variety meat products.

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  Soil testing through MSU Extension

  Published on March 11, 2025
  MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.

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  New Report Highlights Labor Challenges and Strategies for Michigan Greenhouse Growers

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Labor insights for floriculture industry stakeholders and policy makers

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  2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

  Published on March 4, 2025
  The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.

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  2025 Tariffs and considerations for grain markets

  Published on February 26, 2025
  The imposition of tariffs early in 2025 could affect commodity markets and producers economically

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  Season wrap-up for Farm Policy & Risk Management Series

  Published on February 20, 2025
  Session recordings on managing production and marketing risk now available.

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  Weather variability and its impact on field crops: Continuing the Field Crops Webinar Series

  Published on February 19, 2025
  Join us on February 17 for the Field Crops Webinar Series to explore strategies for weather-related challenges and their impact on farm management decisions.