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  2018 Farm Financial Benchmarking Results from MSU-Extension Telfarm Program

  Published on September 18, 2019
  A financial analysis of your farm can be very helpful especially during a time such as recent years when farming economy has taken a hit.

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  First annual Highland Ag and Natural Resources Conference set for March 19 in Cadillac

  Published on January 7, 2016
  Save the date for Michigan’s first Highland Ag and Natural Resources Conference, March 19, 2016, to learn what’s next for Michigan agriculture.

• Why would a poultry producer attend the Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference?

  Published on February 1, 2017
  For one turkey farm, making the energy conservation investment payed off in reduced energy expenses, improved animal welfare, increased market weight, lowered brooder mortality rate and safer working conditions for employees.

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  Scaling up to wholesale

  Published on February 8, 2019
  A day-long workshop for small farmers interested in integrating wholesale markets into their sales channels.

• Farm succession planning demands that we step up our communication

  Published on November 19, 2014
  Everyone knows good communication is important in relationships and business, but throw succession planning into the mix and you’ll discover just how important it is.

• Navigating a challenging farm economy

  Published on February 12, 2018
  Understand the financial basics of your farm operation and the several tools available to help you weather these lean economic times at this March 2, 2018, meeting in St. Joseph County.

• Into harvest together

  Published on September 13, 2017
  We went to talk with dairy farmers who have an arrangement of harvesting together, here’s what we learned that makes us excited about the possibilities of doing the same.

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  How well do you manage nitrogen in your soil?

  Published on August 12, 2016
  Expert Pete Scharf talks about the importance of nitrogen in preparation for MSU Agriculture Innovation Day.

• Custom machine work rate estimates available

  Published on May 1, 2017
  2017 Farm machine work rates for Michigan summary is now available.

• Dairy Margin Protection Program signup

  Published on October 6, 2015
  Dairy farms need to consider if they want to participate in the 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program, Farm Service Agency- USDA before the Nov. 20, 2015 deadline.

• Landowners determine impacts of oil and gas leasing negotiation efforts in survey

  Published on October 10, 2014
  Results of a survey sent to 130 landowners in 19 Michigan counties determines their activities in oil and gas leasing and their sources of assistance information.

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  Agricultural Solar Electric Investment Analysis Webinar

  Published on December 22, 2017
  Webinar assists participants to properly evaluate proposals provided by solar system installers.

• The 2014 Farm Bill and the new farm programs: What should I do ASAP?

  Published on September 15, 2014
  The 2014 farm bill contains new farm programs that will require complex decisions by farmers. There are actions that should be taken now to prepare for the decisions that must be made during the coming months.

• Developing an on-farm energy management strategy

  Published on December 3, 2014
  Power companies and the Federal government continue to target agriculture in an unprecedented effort to entice farmers to implement energy conservation practices.

• 2015 Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings

  Published on February 16, 2015
  Upcoming Agriculture Labor and Farm Safety Meetings will be held in Bad Axe and Shepherd, Michigan.

• Tax plan now to avoid problems later

  Published on September 18, 2014
  Farms that have seen good commodity prices and profits along with Dairy and Beef prices at all-time highs are vulnerable for some real tax issues in 2014.

• 2016 Grazing School

  Published on September 12, 2016
  Grazing School aims to provide information and hands on experiences for those interested in initiating or improving their grazing management.

• Focus on the market and marketing your 2015 crops: Part one

  Published on August 17, 2015
  Corn and soybean markets have over the past several weeks offered farm producers a pricing opportunity, Will they get another chance?

• Estimating production cost of greenhouse crop tools available online

  Published on June 23, 2015
  Free greenhouse cost of production spreadsheets will help growers estimate production costs and explore opportunities for cost savings.

• Depreciating tile drainage systems

  Published on October 2, 2014
  Increased interest in tile drainage in agricultural fields raises tax questions.