Farm Business

  • USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

    Published on August 22, 2025
    Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services

  • Potassium! Why it Matters to Alfalfa Persistence

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU associate professor and Extension specialist in forages and cover crops, discussing potassium and why it matters to alfalfa persistence.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 21, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Multi-Year Land Rent Value Calculator

    Published on August 19, 2025
    A decision tool that provides different approaches to determining land rent by crop and rotation over multiple years.

  • Potassium! Why it matters to alfalfa persistence

    Published on August 14, 2025
    Kim Cassida will delve deeper into alfalfa’s need for potassium on the August 21 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.

  • Nematode Management Update

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU assistant professor and Extension nematologist, providing an update in nematode management in field crops.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 14, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Nematode management updates on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

    Published on August 11, 2025
    The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast Series on August 14 features nematode management updates for identification and management in field crops.

  • How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?

    Published on August 8, 2025
    Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news.

  • Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day to be held in Saginaw County on September 16

    Published on August 7, 2025
    Soybean farmers looking to learn about getting their equipment ready for harvest and how to avoid header losses are invited to attend this annual event.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 7, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 7, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Drone Use in Field Crops

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Mike Reinke, MSU Extension viticulture specialist and UAV operator, discussing drone use in field crops.

  • Drone use in field crops

    Published on August 5, 2025
    A new tool is available that is revolutionizing the way we think about modern agriculture. Spray drones are changing how we custom apply agrochemicals. Learn more at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on August 7.

  • Insect Diagnostics

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Sarah Hughson, insect and arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, discussing insect diagnostics.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 31, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!

    Published on July 30, 2025
    Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant.

  • Cover Crops After Wheat

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, discussing cover crops after wheat.

  • Insect friend or foe, and how can I know?

    Published on July 23, 2025
    Avoid insect damage and unnecessary insecticide applications by learning the basics of field crops insect identification at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 31.

  • Reducing heat stress in the field

    Published on July 21, 2025
    Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan.

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