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A century of soil testing in Michigan
Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
New $2.2 billion USDA financial assistance program launched for farmers who have faced discrimination
Published on August 30, 2023
Applications for the program are now open. -
How much should PLC reference prices be raised? – Part two
Published on August 29, 2023
Part 2: Considering if Price Loss Coverage (PLC) reference prices matched cost of production estimates. -
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 29, 2023
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data. -
How much should PLC reference prices be raised? – Part one
Published on August 29, 2023
Part 1: Considering a 10% increase to reference prices in Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program. -
The Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Returns on October 24, 2023
Published on August 29, 2023
The Michigan Ag Credit Conference is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Molecular Plant Sciences Building on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
Design the right QuickBooks chart of accounts for your farm
Published on August 25, 2023
QuickBooks is a popular recordkeeping software used on farms. It allows you to easily enter deposits, print or enter checks and create reports with the resulting information. Setting up the software and customizing it for your farm can be a daunting task. -
Best practices for buying farm inputs
Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.