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Soybean and wheat seed selection highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletins

Published on January 17, 2025
New resources available from MSU Extension’s DEMaND series.
Bulletin E-3505 How to Read a Seed Guide (Wheat Edition)

Published on January 16, 2025
This publication discusses the types of information likely found across most wheat seed guides and reviews how costs and harvest factors are important considerations in selecting seed options for your farm.
Bulletin E-3431 How to Read a Seed Guide (Soybean Edition)

Published on January 16, 2025
This publication discusses the types of information likely found across most soybean seed guides and reviews how costs and harvest factors are important considerations in selecting seed options for your farm.
Branch County Farmers Day February 17

Published on January 15, 2025
The Branch County Farmers Day will feature two simultaneous but separate events: field crops educational sessions and in-person pesticide applicator testing. RUP and CCA credits available.
Michigan State University Extension to host 2025 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing in Montcalm County

Published on January 15, 2025
MSU Extension in partnership with MDARD will host a 2025 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing at Montcalm Community College on Feb. 12, 2025.
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on January 14, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
Vegetable 'Ag Ideas' will focus on pillars of production for 2025

Published on January 9, 2025
Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.
Passing the torch: Farm transition planning in Northern Michigan

Published on January 9, 2025
Join MSU Extension in Traverse City on February 13, 2025, for a free day-long seminar on farm succession planning.
Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

Published on January 8, 2025
Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.
MSU Farm Bill Analyzer 2025

Published on January 7, 2025
This spreadsheet is designed to help producers make the decision between the Farm Bill programs administered by USDA.
Join the Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies program to learn about risk strategy options

Published on December 23, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate risk in your marketing channels.
Farm financial management – Getting started

Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.
MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing January 21 at Great Lakes Trade Expo

Published on December 17, 2024
MSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and MDARD, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and testing at the 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo. RUP credits are available.
What are tariffs and how could they impact farm prices?

Published on December 16, 2024
A review of potential tariff impacts on input purchasing decisions.
MSU Custom Work Rates Report Summary

Published on December 10, 2024
2025 MSU Custom Work Rates Report Summary
MSU Custom Work Rates Report

Published on December 10, 2024
Custom Machine Work Rates for 2024
2025 MSU Custom Work Rates Report

Published on December 10, 2024
The 2025 report covers a wide range of field machine operations.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Digital Directory Edition

Published on December 9, 2024
Explore an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States through this new digital directory format.
High oleic soybeans—still worth considering?

Published on December 5, 2024
High oleic soybeans have the potential to improve human health and increase farm profits for those able to take advantage of near-term opportunities.
MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing on MSU campus December 19

Published on December 4, 2024
MSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and exam session at the MSU Pavilion on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.