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Scanner data show beef and pork producers capture a larger share of retail sales

Published on July 16, 2025
Using retail scanner data in place of publicly available data to calculate farmers’ share of the retail dollar reveals farmers receive, on average, 9.0 and 3.1 percentage points more of retail beef and pork dollars, respectively.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 18, 2025
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
A closer look at anaerobic digester adoption

Published on June 11, 2025
While the adoption of manure-based anaerobic digesters is on the rise, economic and regulatory obstacles remain.
Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.
Grain bin and manure pit safety education saves lives

Published on May 7, 2025
Providing Michigan agribusinesses and farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms.
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on April 11, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
What breed of chicken should I get?

Published on April 1, 2025
Selecting the breed of chicken that you want to raise can be a difficult decision because there are so many options.
Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates

Published on March 24, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility.
Are you in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act?

Published on March 13, 2025
Finalized legislation creates requirements for all employers to provide sick leave to their employees.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.