Farm Business
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Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!
Published on June 11, 2021
New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs. -
Management over medication: strategies for reducing antibiotics used in pork production
Published on May 8, 2021
Upcoming MSU Extension online series will describe sound management practices that can help prevent overuse of medication in your swine herd. -
"Women in Agriculture: Taking a Seat at the Table with Confidence" Online Forum
Today marks the end of Women's History Month, and this year the Farm Business Management team at MSU Extension, in partnership with GreenStone Farm Credit Services, are offering this virtual panel discussion to reflect on women’s contributions and roles in agriculture today and into the future.
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Insurance options for vegetable growers
Published on May 6, 2021
Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events. -
Bulletin E-3413 Insurance Options for Vegetable Growers
Published on April 28, 2021
Bulletin explores risk management tools available to vegetable producers through the USDA's Risk Management Agency. -
Land Rent Calculator
Published on April 14, 2021
This is an Excel tool designed to help producers consider the impact of land rent payments against their overall farm profits. -
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Grains (Detailed)
Published on March 29, 2021
This is the detailed version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool. This tool allows more in-depth analysis and budget construction. -
Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers
Published on March 7, 2021
Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development. -
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Grains (Simple)
Published on February 22, 2021
This is the simple version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool. This tool allows users to develop a quick crop budget using reasonably estimated figures. -
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Simple)
Published on February 22, 2021
This is the simple version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages. This tool allows users to develop a quick crop budget using reasonably estimated figures. -
MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: How to maximize your ARC-IC payment part 8
Watch this video to learn how you can calculate different combinations of the farm bill programs for your various farms, in order to maximize your payments.
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Introduction to fertilizer planning for beginning farmers
Published on January 18, 2021
A detailed fertilizer plan helps to meet the nutrient needs of your crop at the lowest possible cost. -
Bulletin E-3412 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning for Field Crops
Published on January 8, 2021
This publication explores the process of creating a fertilizer plan. -
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Detailed)
Published on December 17, 2020
This is the detailed version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages. This tool allows more in-depth analysis and budget construction. -
In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on December 14, 2020
The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021. -
Beginning farmer DEMaND: resources for new farm managers
Published on November 12, 2020
For beginning farmers, knowing how to manage through roadblocks is often one of their greatest challenges. -
How to use the Farm Records Book
Learn how to use the Farm Records Book in this short video. You may turn on Closed Captions by clicking on CC at the bottom right of the video. “Enthusiasm” music by Jay Man is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Transitioning the farm
This video will give you a quick summary of the things you should do to plan for transitional changes at your farm.
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Bulletin E-3422 Introduction to Zoning and Taxation
Published on September 2, 2020
A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series that provides an introductory explanation of property rights and protections, regulations, and liabilities associated with real property ownership in Michigan. -
New version of the MSU Extension Farm Records Book for Management is now available
Published on July 16, 2020
The book can be used in Excel, Google Sheets, or printed off to fill out by hand.