Resources

Building Climate Resilience in Vineyards: Carbon Sequestration as a Tool for Sustainable Winegrowing

Published on December 19, 2025
This fact sheet provides Michigan grape growers with practical, research-based strategies to strengthen vineyard resilience by building soil carbon.
The Blueberry Maggot

Published on December 16, 2025
Learn how to identify, monitor and control the blueberry maggot, one of the main blueberry pests of economic importance in Michigan.
Michigan Fruit Management Guide 2026

Published on December 15, 2025
This publication is a guide in assisting fruit growers in the selection of pest control tools for the coming growing season.
Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide

Published on December 8, 2025
Beginning Farmer Resource & Decision-Making Guide main page
Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

Published on October 27, 2025
A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.
Respiratory Protection Requirements in Agriculture – Guidance & Resources

Published on October 1, 2025
A practical guide for agricultural producers on complying with EPA, MDARD, MIOSHA and OSHA standards to ensure safe respirator use and worker protection. An accessible format for visually impaired users is also available.
Michigan Peach Cost of Production 2024

Published on September 26, 2025
This bulletin analyzes 2024 Michigan peach production costs. Fresh sales, especially direct wholesale, show strong profitability, while processor peaches cover expenses but rarely yield profits once land and establishment costs are included
Update on U.S. Farm Income and Exports

Published on September 11, 2025
This document provides an update on U.S. farm income and exports based on the Outlook for Agricultural Trade and Farm Sector Income Forecast released by the USDA's Economic Research Service.
Michigan Apple Cost of Production 2025

Published on September 2, 2025
This report summarizes our findings related to the costs of producing apples in Michigan.
Ask Extension and the Lawn and Garden Hotline highlights - 2024

Published on August 28, 2025
Michigan State University Extension educators and volunteers respond to thousands of inquiries from Michigan residents each year.