Resources

  • 2026 Soybean Projected Cost of Production

    Published on March 26, 2026
    The MSU Extension 2026 Projected Cost of Production for Soybeans tool is intended to serve as a starting point for discussions on both expected income and expenses for individual farms.

  • Impact of the War in Iran on the Agri-Food System

    Published on March 25, 2026
    This brief paper outlines the impact of the war on agricultural and input markets, particularly fertilizers, diesel, and interest rates.

  • MSU Margin Goal Worksheet for Grain Marketing

    Published on February 23, 2026
    The Margin Goal Worksheet for Grain Marketing helps to identify a crop’s profit margins and marketing price targets.

  • PFAS in Biosolids

    Published on January 7, 2026
    Understanding the benefits, drawbacks and management considerations of biosolid land application.

  • Michigan Grain Market Benchmarks

    Published on January 5, 2026
    The Michigan Grain Market Benchmarks report is a summary of price data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

  • Integrating High-Oleic Soybeans into Farm Systems: Exploring Production, Marketing and Contracts

    Published on December 16, 2025
    This bulletin outlines the nutritional benefits of high-oleic oil, agronomic and other production practices, marketing opportunities and contract considerations for high-oleic soybeans.

  • Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

    Published on October 27, 2025
    A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.

  • 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.

  • Soybean Irrigation Management

    Published on September 10, 2025
    This bulletin provides guidance on soybean irrigation management, covering growth stage water needs, scheduling methods, soil moisture monitoring, disease risk reduction, and agronomy practices for maximizing yield under irrigation.

  • Seed Selection Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Soybean Edition)

    Published on July 10, 2025
    Selecting the right soybean seed for your farm starts and stops with profitability. This factsheet helps you consider what the right seed options are for your farm by looking at profitability factors beyond yield and disease resistance.