Resources

Respiratory Protection Requirements in Agriculture – Guidance & Resources

Published on October 1, 2025
A practical guide for agricultural producers on complying with EPA, MDARD, MIOSHA and OSHA standards to ensure safe respirator use and worker protection. An accessible format for visually impaired users is also available.
Accounting Software Options for Farmers

Published on September 29, 2025
Choosing the right software accounting package can be a time-consuming and challenging chore. When it is time to move beyond spreadsheets and paper records, accounting software options are endless.
Michigan Peach Cost of Production 2024

Published on September 26, 2025
This bulletin analyzes 2024 Michigan peach production costs. Fresh sales, especially direct wholesale, show strong profitability, while processor peaches cover expenses but rarely yield profits once land and establishment costs are included
MSU Farm Bill Analyzer 2026

Published on September 16, 2025
This spreadsheet is designed to help producers make the decision between the Farm Bill programs administered by USDA.
Update on U.S. Farm Income and Exports

Published on September 11, 2025
This document provides an update on U.S. farm income and exports based on the Outlook for Agricultural Trade and Farm Sector Income Forecast released by the USDA's Economic Research Service.
Michigan Cabbage Cost of Production 2024

Published on September 4, 2025
This bulletin reports 2024 Michigan cabbage costs: $7,700/acre for fresh and $4,140/acre for processing. Revenues exceeded costs, with small profits. Harvest and labor dominate expenses, while fixed costs are a smaller share.
Michigan Apple Cost of Production 2025

Published on September 2, 2025
This report summarizes our findings related to the costs of producing apples in Michigan.
Ask Extension and the Lawn and Garden Hotline highlights - 2024

Published on August 28, 2025
Michigan State University Extension educators and volunteers respond to thousands of inquiries from Michigan residents each year.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 22, 2025
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
Multi-Year Land Rent Value Calculator

Published on August 19, 2025
A decision tool that provides different approaches to determining land rent by crop and rotation over multiple years.