Resources

Working with Agricultural Stakeholders to Understand and Address Labor Challenges

Published on August 13, 2024
This resource provides agricultural stakeholders with the tools to address labor challenges.
Bulletin E-3430 How to Read a Seed Guide (Corn Edition)

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication discusses the types of information likely found across most corn seed guides and reviews how costs and harvest factors are important considerations in selecting seed options for your farm.
Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication explores the process of using chemical pest suppression (e.g., pesticides), including understanding their costs and impacts on farm revenue, and is intended to help you develop a pesticide plan for your farm.
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter

Published on July 31, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts.
MSU Extension Supports Agriculture's Nutrient Management Efforts for Clean Water

Published on June 20, 2024
MSU Extension’s efforts benefit water quality within and beyond our state by helping to maintain the integrity of the Great Lakes.
Helping Farm Families Transition their Farm Business to the Next Generation

Published on June 11, 2024
MSU Extension works to improve farm personal well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.
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.