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Farm Financial Resiliency Resources guide now available

Published on September 28, 2026
This factsheet highlights resources available to help farms better position themselves to withstand economic stress.
MSU Extension to hold free office hours for farm financial recordkeeping software questions and consultations

Published on September 28, 2026
In these free online sessions, we will discuss with you factors to consider when evaluating accounting software and compare options that can help your farm.
2027 Cost of Production projection tools now available

Published on September 25, 2026
The updated cost of production Excel-based tool for corn, soybeans, and wheat is now available from MSU Extension.
Quick response critical to reducing impacts of manure spills

Published on September 22, 2026
Manure spills can happen despite the best prevention efforts. Understanding response procedures and reporting requirements can help safeguard water quality and reduce liability.
2026 Farm Bill Commodity Program Decisions: What Fits Your Farm?

Published on September 21, 2026
MSU Extension hosts a webinar to help you choose which Farm Bill commodity program best fits your farm.
Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day postponement date set

Published on September 21, 2026
The field day, which was postponed due to crop progress and weather issues, is now set for Tuesday, Sept. 29. Online registration is extended through Thursday, Sept. 24.
New MSU Extension Calculator helps producers set direct-market pork prices

Published on September 21, 2026
A new MSU Extension tool helps small and direct-market pork producers calculate production costs, processing expenses and target selling prices.
Building safety into the everyday rhythm of agricultural work

Published on September 16, 2026
Farm safety resources to help farm owners, workers and families turn tragedy into practical steps for preventing serious injuries and deaths.
What’s an acre worth? The answer can change acre by acre

Published on September 15, 2026
Learn more at MSU Extension’s Acre by Acre: Michigan Farmland Rental Markets webinar program.
When a cover crop becomes a cash crop: Lessons from a cereal rye seed production field

Published on September 15, 2026
A West Michigan grain farmer’s goal of growing cereal rye for grain seed leads to some important lessons on cover crop usage in Michigan.