News

Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks

Published on June 2, 2025
Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic.
Help us help you! New survey seeks input from new farm managers

Published on May 22, 2025
MSU DEMaND Series is looking for producer insight on financial and business management resources.
Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

Published on May 22, 2025
Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.
Will higher reference prices yield higher PLC payments?

Published on May 21, 2025
A review of potential changes to the Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program.
Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.
What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.
USDA projects record-low hay acreage for Michigan in 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Michigan harvested hay acreage is estimated to be 740,000 acres for 2025, a decrease of 3% from 2024 and 5% from 2023.
Models for raising pigs for pork highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletin

Published on May 6, 2025
New resource available from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
When is the best time to sell grain?

Published on May 2, 2025
Market trend data may hold the key to maximizing sales.
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.