Resources

Utilizing Soil Moisture Sensors for Efficient Irrigation Management

Published on April 22, 2025
Effective irrigation management is essential for sustainable agriculture and improving yields, water efficiency, and returns on investment.
2025 Michigan Hop Management Guide

Published on March 21, 2025
Annually produced weed, pest and disease guide for Michigan grown hops.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Rolling Kneeler Cart Design Plans

Published on January 21, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility sponsored a 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project for a client in need of a rolling kneeler cart, leading to the development and prototyping of a motorized cart that can move up to 0.34 feet per second.
Advances on the Management of the Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) with Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs)

Published on January 8, 2025
A downloadable poster on the advances on managing spotted wing drosophila with entomopathogenic nematodes, presented at the 2024 Great Lakes EXPO.
Farm Records Book for Management spreadsheet

Published on December 20, 2024
The Farm Records Book for Management spreadsheet is a tool designed to help farmers get a better understanding of their financial situation.
Farm Records Book for Management

Published on December 20, 2024
The Farm Records Book for Management is a tool designed specifically for paper-and-pen bookkeepers but it can also help spreadsheet or software users get a better understanding of their financial situation.
Farm Financial Wellbeing Worksheet

Published on November 8, 2024
MSU Extension has developed a Financial Wellbeing Worksheet where you may input summary information and you will automatically get a Scorecard that will show you a quick color-coded picture of your financial well-being.
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter

Published on July 31, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts.
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.
MSU Extension Supports Agriculture's Nutrient Management Efforts for Clean Water

Published on June 20, 2024
MSU Extension’s efforts benefit water quality within and beyond our state by helping to maintain the integrity of the Great Lakes.
Helping Farm Families Transition their Farm Business to the Next Generation

Published on June 11, 2024
MSU Extension works to improve farm personal well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.
Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool

Published on June 10, 2024
This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie.
Budgeting for Prairie Strips

Published on June 10, 2024
This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation.
Supporting Beekeepers & Protecting Pollinators

Published on June 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s apiculture team provides information and resources for beekeepers to improve honey bee colony management practices and health outcomes.
Small Potatoes, Big Impact: Michigan Farm to School Potato Processing Partnership Case Study

Published on June 4, 2024
Michigan State University Extension supported the development of a potato processing program at Montague Public Schools.
MSU Extension Supports Agriculture's Nutrient Management Efforts For Clean Water

Published on July 27, 2023
Michigan State University Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, reaching new markets and advancing agriculture through applied research.
Supporting Beekeepers & Protecting Pollinators

Published on July 24, 2023
MSU Extension’s apiculture team provides information and resources for beekeepers to improve honey bee management and health. This outreach is done through various channels.
MSU Extension Supports Efforts to Improve Water Quality in Impacted Watersheds

Published on July 24, 2023
The benefits of Michigan State University Extension’s water quality efforts go beyond the state’s borders by helping to maintain the integrity of the Great Lakes.