Resources

Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on July 31, 2024
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
Herramientas de programación de riego

Published on July 31, 2024
La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.
An Introduction to Regenerative Field Crop and Grazing Systems

Published on July 11, 2024
The need for more resilient food and farming systems has never been greater, causing more people to consider regenerative agricultural practices to improve productivity, profitability, and environmental outcomes.
Soil Microbial Community Dynamics Across Michigan Farms

Published on February 26, 2024
Soil health is an important concept that has grown exponentially in the public and private sectors over the past decades.
Interim Update on the Economic Impact of Michigan's Agri-Food System

Published on June 6, 2023
This document offers an interim update on the economic impact of Michigan's agri-food and agri-energy system.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.
Considerations for Selecting & Installing an Electric Fence Charger

Published on June 22, 2022
If properly constructed, a good fence should keep livestock contained and last 25 to 30 years without major repairs or total replacement.
MSU Cash Flow Estimator

Published on March 14, 2022
The MSU Cash Flow Estimator is intended to help farm managers create a cash flow projection for their business.
Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool (Forages)

Published on October 29, 2021
A decision tool to help forage producers weigh through purchasing fertilizer products.