Farm Business
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Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation
Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency. -
Fall Weed Control Options
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU weed scientist, discussing fall weed control options.
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USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress
Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments. -
El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero
Published on September 19, 2023
La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos. -
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023
Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators. -
Monitoring Nematode Resistance in Soybeans
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU nematologist, discussing monitoring nematode resistance in soybeans.
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MSU launches the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
Published on September 13, 2023
A new webinar program from Michigan State University Extension. -
Marketing Your Grain Crops
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jonathan LaPorte, MSU Extension farm business management educator, discussing marketing your grain crops.
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A century of soil testing in Michigan
Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 29, 2023
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
QuickBooks Chart of Accounts
Published on August 25, 2023
This resource provides a more complete template for farms that utilize QuickBooks for their financial recordkeeping. -
Best practices for buying farm inputs
Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash. -
Making the most of low hay yields
Published on August 7, 2023
In need of more hay? Protect what you have first. -
Developing the Next Generation of Farm Business Managers
Published on July 11, 2023
Every year, inspired individuals enter the world of farming with passion, creativity and drive. These beginning farmers face a number of challenges as they start their new careers as farm managers. -
Dealing with drought-stressed forages
Published on July 6, 2023
Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields? -
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb
Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided. -
Don’t think you can afford a solar system for your farm? Think again!
Published on June 30, 2023
Government programs can reduce your solar energy system installation costs. -
Managing your hay needs in a drought year
Published on June 30, 2023
Dry conditions present concerns of a smaller hay supply and higher prices.