Resources

Irrigation Storm Damage Checklist

Published on April 3, 2025
In the event of storm damage, the checklist can help you work through the claims process and timely replacement of your irrigation system.
Economics of Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth in Potato Production

Published on April 3, 2025
Michigan State University (MSU) has invested decades into advancing potato variety development to support and strengthen the industry.
Assessing the Impacts of the Loss of Specialty Crops in Michigan

Published on March 28, 2025
This report describes the results of our study of the economic contribution of specialty crops in Michigan, the current threats to continued production, and what would happen were one or more major commodity industries were lost in our state.
JBS Contract Comparison Tool

Published on March 12, 2025
This spreadsheet is to be used to help assist with choosing between using the "New" or "Old" JBS Holstein contract and discovering how premiums and discounts can affect the profitability on a load of cattle.
Bulletin E-3505 How to Read a Seed Guide (Wheat Edition)

Published on January 16, 2025
This publication discusses the types of information likely found across most wheat seed guides and reviews how costs and harvest factors are important considerations in selecting seed options for your farm.
Bulletin E-3431 How to Read a Seed Guide (Soybean Edition)

Published on January 16, 2025
This publication discusses the types of information likely found across most soybean seed guides and reviews how costs and harvest factors are important considerations in selecting seed options for your farm.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Digital Directory Edition

Published on December 9, 2024
Explore an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States through this new digital directory format.
Farm Financial Wellbeing Worksheet

Published on November 8, 2024
MSU Extension has developed a Financial Wellbeing Worksheet where you may input summary information and you will automatically get a Scorecard that will show you a quick color-coded picture of your financial well-being.
MSU Custom Rate Calculator Worksheet

Published on October 30, 2024
The MSU Custom Rate Calculator Worksheet can guide the calculation of the total economic cost of owning and operating the machinery for custom hire services.
MSU Custom Rate Calculator Tool spreadsheet

Published on October 30, 2024
The MSU Custom Rate Calculator Tool spreadsheet can guide the calculation of the total economic cost of owning and operating the machinery for custom hire services.