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Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants

Published on October 2, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects.
Overview of Lady Bird Deeds in Michigan

Published on October 2, 2025
Explore the use of a Lady Bird Deed for your estate.
Choosing the right accounting software for your farm

Published on September 29, 2025
Factors to consider when it’s time to upgrade or choose farm accounting software.
Is grain storage the weak link in your marketing plan?

Published on September 26, 2025
Navigating the challenge of bushels over bin space.
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

Published on September 26, 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.
Simplifying respiratory safety on the farm

Published on September 25, 2025
One resource for choosing the right respirator, meeting regulations, and protecting your team.
Late-Season Weed Control

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing late-season weed control.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for September 18, 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.
MSU Farm Bill Analyzer 2026

Published on September 16, 2025
This spreadsheet is designed to help producers make the decision between the Farm Bill programs administered by USDA.
Thinking about collecting yield data with your combine?

Published on September 11, 2025
Farmers wanting to collect and manage yield data during harvest this fall should prepare early to get equipment ready and pathways cleared for data transfer and storage. This article will walk through important considerations for this process.
Grain Marketing Update

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jon Laporte, a farm business management educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing grain marketing updates.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for September 11, 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.
Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains

Published on September 9, 2025
Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Using Yield Data Effectively

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Rich Price, conservation systems agronomist educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing using yield data effectively.
MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 3, 2025
Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.
Leasing land when profits are scarce

Published on September 2, 2025
Farmland rental strategies when margins are thin.
Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!

Published on September 1, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant.
Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in an open format.