News

Hay! If you grow hay or pastures, MSU Extension needs your advice

Published on December 16, 2025
Your responses to the 2025-2026 forage needs assessment survey are anonymous and confidential.
Year-end financial planning for farmers

Published on December 16, 2025
December and January are great months to look at farm financials. You can finish up last year’s accounting, create a balance sheet and get set up to start the new year.
Explore regenerative agriculture webinar series

Published on December 16, 2025
This series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to help you make informed decisions about regenerative agriculture.
MSU Extension and USDA launch new beginning farmer resource

Published on December 9, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
PFAS in Michigan agriculture

Published on December 9, 2025
Recent findings have demonstrated elevated PFAS levels in agricultural soils across the world due to inadvertent introduction through land application of materials containing high levels of PFAS.
Need a farm business plan? Start here

Published on December 5, 2025
Read along for a quick overview of the what, why and how of writing a farm business plan.
Beneficial effects of feeding ionophores on feedlot cattle performance and health

Published on December 4, 2025
Ionophores modulate the digestive tract environment resulting in improved cattle health and performance.
Get ready: Farm Policy & Risk Management Series resumes in 2026

Published on December 4, 2025
Don’t miss out on information that can help protect your farm and boost your bottom line.
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

Published on November 24, 2025
Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong.
MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicators and certified crop advisers recertification

Published on November 21, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) introduces a new webinar series offering Michigan pesticide applicators RUP credits and up-to-date training on safety and regulations, with CEU opportunities available for certified crop advisers.