• Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

    Published on March 13, 2023
    Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved.

  • The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

    Published on March 9, 2023
    A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.

  • Statement of Cash Flows Template

    Published on March 6, 2023
    The statement of cash flows is a financial statement that summarizes the movement of cash coming in and going out of a farm business.

  • MSU Income Statement Template

    Published on March 3, 2023
    The MSU Income Statement Template assists farms in creating an income statement for their farm operation. An income statement measures farm profitability by summarizing revenue and expenses for an accounting or production period.

  • Partial Budget Worksheet

    Published on February 2, 2023
    Partial Budgeting with Capital cost calculator

  • Sparing or expanding? The effects of agricultural yields on farm expansion and deforestation in the tropics

    Published on January 20, 2023
    Does agricultural intensification lead to more deforestation in the tropics? Explore this topic in the February 2023 article featured in Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Farmland Rental Negotiations

    Published on December 6, 2022
    This publication reviews how to approach rent negotiations with potential and existing landowners.

  • Michigan Tart Cherry Cost of Production Study 2022

    Published on December 6, 2022
    Michigan is the dominant tart-cherry-producing state in the United States, boasting 75% of the nation’s tart cherry acreage.

  • Farmland Rent Considerations

    Published on December 6, 2022
    Farmland Rent Considerations focuses on understanding what factors should be considered on land rent negotiations and the tools to help in that decision.

  • Legacy of the Land

    Published on November 4, 2022
    Through the MDARD/FRSAN Legacy of the Land grants, MSU Extension can help you navigate stress and challenges to make sound decisions for your farm.