Extreme weather events, such as flooding in parts of Michigan in 2020 and the prolonged wet weather and flooding in spring 2019 often put farmers in difficult financial positions.
MSU Extension’s statewide network of agricultural educators have responded to these situations by tracking growing conditions, working individually with farmers, hosting crop update sessions and writing educational articles detailing how farmers could adjust to inhospitable conditions, make difficult choices and apply for crop damage assistance when applicable.
Because extreme weather issues have the potential to greatly affect farm income, educational efforts include programming dedicated to assisting farmers under stressful conditions. MSU Extension provides programming dedicated to serving farmers under stress - whether it be physical, financial, emotional or some combination of pressures. If you're a farmer who is struggling, find an MSU Extension expert who can help you or ask a question online so we can connect you to proper resources.
Resources for Farms Impacted by Flooding
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Delayed Planting and Harvest Decision Articles
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Pricing standing corn silage
Published on August 23, 2024
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Recommendations for a late soybean harvest
Published on November 2, 2023
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Harvesting and handling frost-damaged soybeans
Published on October 26, 2023
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Pricing standing forage
Published on June 27, 2023
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Insurance options for vegetable growers
Published on May 6, 2021
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Significant flooding in Michigan has caused hardships for agriculture, MSU Extension responds.
Published on June 5, 2020
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Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops
Published on May 19, 2020
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Recording of webinar on managing corn and soybeans in on-farm storage is now available
Published on April 16, 2020
Delay Plant and Harvest Decision Tools
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Tool for pricing silage, earlage or snaplage from immature corn
Published on September 27, 2019
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Guidelines for pricing silage, earlage or snaplage from immature corn
Published on September 27, 2019
Forage Supply Management Articles
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Pricing standing forage
Published on June 27, 2023
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Recommendations for selecting hay and pasture forages for Michigan
Published on November 12, 2019
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Harvesting soybeans for forage
Published on September 5, 2019
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Now is the time to plant fall cover crops for grazing
Published on August 27, 2019
Delayed Planting and Harvest Decision Videos
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Corn Reproductive Stages
Published on October 11, 2019
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Corn Maturity and Immature Silage
Published on August 22, 2019
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Marketing and Pricing Standing Hay
Published on August 5, 2019
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Marketing and Pricing Standing Corn Silage
Published on August 5, 2019
Guides for Financial and Farm Management
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Corn Reproductive Stages
Published on October 11, 2019
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Tool for pricing silage, earlage or snaplage from immature corn
Published on September 27, 2019
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Guidelines for pricing silage, earlage or snaplage from immature corn
Published on September 27, 2019
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FINPACK Balance Sheet
Published on August 23, 2019
Guides for Managing Stress on the Farm
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Youth farm stress
Published on June 19, 2019
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Managing stress for farmers and farm families
Published on June 19, 2019
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How to cultivate a productive mindset
Published on June 19, 2019
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Coping with Grief after Losing the Farm
Published on June 19, 2019