Resources

Irrigation Storm Damage Checklist

Published on April 3, 2025
In the event of storm damage, the checklist can help you work through the claims process and timely replacement of your irrigation system.
2024 Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth: An Agronomic Analysis

Published on April 3, 2025
Michigan is among the top ten potato producing states in the United States with a large component of the Michigan Potato Industry dedicated to supplying potatoes for nationwide chip manufacturers
Economics of Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth in Potato Production

Published on April 3, 2025
Michigan State University (MSU) has invested decades into advancing potato variety development to support and strengthen the industry.
Assessing the Impacts of the Loss of Specialty Crops in Michigan

Published on March 28, 2025
This report describes the results of our study of the economic contribution of specialty crops in Michigan, the current threats to continued production, and what would happen were one or more major commodity industries were lost in our state.
Auxin herbicide injury in asparagus creates twists and turns

Published on March 17, 2025
What’s that mystery twist? Learn to recognize the symptoms of auxin herbicide injury in asparagus.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Farm Financial Wellbeing Worksheet

Published on November 8, 2024
MSU Extension has developed a Financial Wellbeing Worksheet where you may input summary information and you will automatically get a Scorecard that will show you a quick color-coded picture of your financial well-being.
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

Published on October 7, 2024
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.
Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication explores the process of using chemical pest suppression (e.g., pesticides), including understanding their costs and impacts on farm revenue, and is intended to help you develop a pesticide plan for your farm.
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter

Published on July 31, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts.