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MSU to host Marketing and Input Strategies program to discuss securing profits and minimizing input costs

Published on November 14, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate grain and input markets.
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 12, 2024
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

Published on November 12, 2024
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.
Farm Financial Wellbeing Worksheet walkthrough

MSU Extension farm business management educator Florencia Colella provides a walkthrough across a sample farm financial wellbeing worksheet.
Understanding farm financial wellbeing

Published on November 8, 2024
Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.
Join the Beef and Swine Livestock Insurance program to discuss developing protection strategies for your livestock farm

Published on November 7, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate insurance policies and their use.
Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of low market prices

Published on November 5, 2024
How can you, the farm manager, help your landowners understand the impacts of lower prices and high input costs on profits?
New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA

Published on October 30, 2024
The “Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance,” recently released by the USDA Risk Management Agency, is available in Spanish and English.
Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses

Published on October 30, 2024
Following another year of declining prices, marketing strategies may need to focus on minimizing losses
Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension

Published on October 30, 2024
Marketing is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

Published on October 30, 2024
Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.
Crop insurance for fruit growers: Update for the 2025 crop year

Published on October 30, 2024
There have been a number of recent updates to the crop insurance policies available to Michigan fruit farmers.
2025 Regional Crop and Pest Management Update locations and dates announced

Published on October 29, 2024
Register now for one of six in-person Crop and Pest Management Updates scheduled across Michigan this winter.
The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available

Published on October 29, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

Published on October 23, 2024
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.
Explaining new blueberry Option Units by season, Enhanced Coverage Option and Enterprise Units for apples and cherries

Published on October 18, 2024
Videos are available that explain important details and items to consider for 2025 crop insurance decisions for apples, cherries and blueberries.
Insurance Talk With Phil and Corey - 2025 Updates to Apple and Cherry Insurance

Learn about the latest updates to apple and cherry crop insurance programs for the 2025 season.
Insurance Talk with Phil and Corey - 2025 Updates to Blueberry Insurance

Learn about the latest updates to blueberry crop insurance for the 2025 season.
Call for presentation proposals for the 2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on September 26, 2024
Proposals can be submitted by academics, teachers, farmers, consultants and for-hire manure applicators with expertise in specific manure-related topic areas.