News
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Calling all farmers!
Published on November 13, 2014
The Upper Peninsula Farm Incubator is now accepting applications for their Apprentice Farmer Program. -
Deer baiting a double-edged sword for Michigan farmers
Published on November 12, 2014
Whether you are for or against regulation, deer baiting has consequences for Michigan agriculture. -
Living soils are healthy soils
Published on November 12, 2014
An increasingly popular method to determine the health of soil examines the CO2 respired by microorganisms in the ground. The Solvita® test is a cost effective method to better understand the level of life and activity in the field. -
Harnessing insects for on-farm biological control and nutrient cycling
Published on November 11, 2014
You may have experience with two and four footed livestock but how about livestock with six or no legs? -
Grain and dairy producers can get marketing update
Published on October 16, 2014
A commodity market update is set for Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Farm producers can take part in person or online. -
Farm Bill compliance dates announced
Published on October 10, 2014
2014 Farm Bill safety net programs have several compliance dates now being announced by the USDA FSA that farm landowners and tenant operators need to know. -
New technology expands options for cover crop establishment in northern climates
Published on October 3, 2014
Innovative interseeding equipment allows cover crop establishment prior to fall harvest. -
Depreciating tile drainage systems
Published on October 2, 2014
Increased interest in tile drainage in agricultural fields raises tax questions. -
Tax plan now to avoid problems later
Published on September 18, 2014
Farms that have seen good commodity prices and profits along with Dairy and Beef prices at all-time highs are vulnerable for some real tax issues in 2014. -
Commodity grain and dairy market updates available
Published on September 3, 2014
Current grain and dairy commodity markets updates are now available online.