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Financial decisions for tart cherry crops with variable yield

Published on May 13, 2026
How to determine harvest thresholds and the minimum management practices needed for a viable crop.
Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know

Published on May 12, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates.
Lamb prices start off strong in 2026

Published on May 11, 2026
In April 2026, national negotiated live slaughter lamb prices averaged $262.40/cwt., up 53% from the same period in 2025.
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland

Published on May 7, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about MI Farm Link’s website and resources.
Postemergence weed control in field crops

Published on May 6, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues May 14 with an important discussion on postemergence weed control options for field crop production.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program offers Core Review training for pesticide applicators

Published on May 5, 2026
New pesticide safety training service offers 4-hour Core Review sessions to support pesticide applicator certification preparation and provide up to 4 RUP recertification credits.
Getting ahead of wheat diseases

Published on May 1, 2026
Tune in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 7 to discuss disease management in wheat. One RUP/CCA credit is available.
Start thinking now about holding your soil in place

Published on April 29, 2026
It is not too late to consider which cover crops can reduce snirt.
Solar fields don’t have to sit idle

Published on April 29, 2026
A Genesee County sheep producer explains how grazing sheep on solar sites supports agriculture, manages vegetation, and creates new income opportunities.
Counseling services for Michigan agricultural workers resume with federal support

Published on April 28, 2026
Counseling services for Michigan’s agricultural community have been restored following a lapse in funding that left many without support.