Farm Business
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USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates
Published on August 23, 2024
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services -
Pricing standing corn silage
Published on August 23, 2024
How to find a starting point for negotiations between buyer and seller. -
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award
Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. -
Lime - one of the most important soil nutrients
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dr. Kurt Steinke, MSU professor and Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, discussing how lime works in soil.
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Economics of Improving Soil Health
Review of the Economic Considerations of Improving Soil Health
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Field Crops Nematode Update
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU assistant professor and Extension nematologist, discussing field crop nematodes including soybean cyst nematodes and sugar beet cyst nematodes.
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Working with Agricultural Stakeholders to Understand and Address Labor Challenges
Published on August 13, 2024
This resource provides agricultural stakeholders with the tools to address labor challenges. -
Pesticide use and seed selection highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletins
Published on August 12, 2024
New resources available from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series. -
Bulletin E-3430 How to Read a Seed Guide (Corn Edition)
Published on August 8, 2024
This publication discusses the types of information likely found across most corn seed guides and reviews how costs and harvest factors are important considerations in selecting seed options for your farm. -
Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning
Published on August 8, 2024
This publication explores the process of using chemical pest suppression (e.g., pesticides), including understanding their costs and impacts on farm revenue, and is intended to help you develop a pesticide plan for your farm. -
Tips to Improve Your Grain-ee Field Photos
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Hill, weed science diagnostician at the MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics Lab, discussing tips for improving your grainy field photos.
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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 site, discussing cover crops after wheat.
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Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings
Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others. -
Second annual KBS LTAR Field Day is set for September 5
Published on July 31, 2024
Come learn about tips, tricks and data from an aspirational farming system with layered conservation practices, including a diverse rotation, cover crops, no-till and precision management. -
Finding financial success in uncertain times
Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension -
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 a more open format.
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White Mold in Soybeans and Tar Spot in Corn
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU Extension Field Crops Pathologist, discussing White Mold in Soybeans and Tar Spot in Corn.
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Wild Weather for Hay
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forage specialist, discussing wild weather for making hay.
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Help! My alfalfa field may be slowly starving!
Published on July 11, 2024
Because potassium top dressing for alfalfa was less than recommended for many during times of high fertilizer prices in previous years, return on investment may be positive for potassium on alfalfa fields. -
Adjusting marketing strategies with old crop grain still on-farm
Published on July 8, 2024
Strategies to help you proactively market grain from two growing seasons.