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Choosing the right accounting software for your farm

Published on March 13, 2026
Factors to consider when it’s time to upgrade or choose farm accounting software.
Making spring input purchases in times of volatile markets

Published on March 9, 2026
Navigating market opportunities relies on understanding market conditions and maximizing available cash.
MSU releases Margin Goal Worksheet for Grain Marketing

Published on March 5, 2026
The Margin Goal Worksheet helps to identify a crop’s profit margins and margin goals.
Understanding the corn-soybean ratio and its uses

Published on March 5, 2026
How the corn-soybean ratio can influence your planting intentions.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
Learn farm budgeting essentials at the planning for profit workshop

Published on March 2, 2026
A program hosted by MSU Extension, Institute of Agricultural Technology Program, and Montcalm Community College.
MSU Extension to host farm succession planning seminar in West Branch

Published on March 2, 2026
A practical seminar to help farm families move forward with clarity and confidence.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training

Published on March 2, 2026
The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan.
What is AgrAbility?

The vision of the National AgrAbility Project is to enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities. In partnership with Easterseals MORC and Michigan State University, Michigan AgrAbility provides help to farmers with chronic health conditions. Together, we're helping individuals continue working while also supporting their families.
Still finalizing planting intentions? Focus on profit, not price

Published on February 24, 2026
How profits can determine a winner in corn vs. soybeans acres.
Introducción al paquete de aplicación para programas de USDA FSA

Published on February 23, 2026
Conozca los formularios y documentos necesarios antes de visitar una oficina de FSA.
Bulletin E-3512 Turn Soil into Profit: Vegetable Edition

Published on February 19, 2026
This publication provides aid to farmers in matching land with potential vegetable crops.
Insurance options for swine growers bulletin now available

Published on February 19, 2026
New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Turn soil into profit: A new bulletin for new vegetable growers

Published on February 19, 2026
New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Rules and regulations for selling honey in Michigan

Published on February 16, 2026
A guide for beekeepers who want to process and sell honey or honey related products direct or wholesale.
Bulletin E-3511 Insurance Options for Swine Growers

Published on February 12, 2026
This publication outlines insurance and risk management options available for Michigan swine growers
Emerging Farmer Learning Series: Diving into Business Operations, Legal, Financing and More

Published on February 11, 2026
All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.
Introduction to the application package for USDA FSA programs

Published on February 10, 2026
Learn about necessary forms and documents before your first visit to a USDA Farm Service Agency office.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.
MSU Extension releases grain market benchmarks report

Published on February 3, 2026
Market price data may hold the key to maximizing sales.