News

Exercise matters, even when you work hard

Published on October 21, 2026
Does farm work count as exercise?
2026 Farm Bill Commodity Program Decisions: What Fits Your Farm?

Published on October 19, 2026
MSU Extension hosts a webinar to help you choose which Farm Bill commodity program best fits your farm.
What’s an acre worth? The answer can change acre by acre

Published on October 19, 2026
Learn more at MSU Extension’s Acre by Acre: Michigan Farmland Rental Markets webinar program.
Learn farm budgeting essentials at the Planning for Profit Workshop

Published on October 12, 2026
A program hosted by MSU Extension, MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology Program and Montcalm Community College.
Reasonable custom work rates with higher diesel prices

Published on October 9, 2026
How to account for higher diesel prices in custom work rates.
Four NCR-SARE grant opportunities to fund farmers, educators and researchers are open for applications

Published on October 5, 2026
Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants.
Sugarbeet root aphids plentiful in Michigan fields

Published on October 5, 2026
Sugarbeet root aphid populations are increasing across Michigan. Industry and producers are asking why and what should we do?
Earn RUP and CCA credits through 2026-2027 MSU Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA Credit Clinic

Published on October 5, 2026
The series includes 10 webinars covering pesticide safety and application topics. Pesticide and education credits are available for participants in Michigan and participating New England states. Registration is now open.
2025 Farm Bill Program payment estimates available

Published on October 2, 2026
Does PLC or ARC-CO offer more support in your county?
Understanding the water use needs of Michigan growers

Published on October 1, 2026
A statewide agricultural water use needs assessment provides insight into irrigation practices, water management challenges and the resources needed to make informed water-use decisions.