Resources

Budgeting for Prairie Strips

Published on June 10, 2024
This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation.
Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool

Published on June 10, 2024
This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie.
Small Potatoes, Big Impact: Michigan Farm to School Potato Processing Partnership Case Study

Published on June 4, 2024
Michigan State University Extension supported the development of a potato processing program at Montague Public Schools.
MSU Grain Marketing Plan Template

Published on May 17, 2024
The MSU Grain Marketing Plan Template is designed to help in developing a proactive strategy to price and sell your farm’s grain production.
MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool

Published on April 22, 2024
Designed for both first time and seasoned marketers, the MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool uses current information to help analyze market conditions.
The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2024

Published on March 29, 2024
This analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan in 2024.
Farm Financial Statements Factsheet

Published on January 8, 2024
The financial position of you farm is important to its future success. That position is identified through several important statements that illustrate the net worth, profitability, and cash flow of your business.
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

Published on December 11, 2023
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.
Bulletin E-3428 Farm Loans and Credit Underwriting: The Five C's of Credit

Published on November 28, 2023
This publication reviews what a lender looks for in a loan application and how they look for assurances that approving a credit request is a good decision.
Crop Budget Estimator Vegetables (Detailed)

Published on November 27, 2023
A farm budget decision tool designed for more in-depth decision making on vegetable farms.