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Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!

Published on September 1, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant.
MSU Extension to discuss using yield data, precision farming and conservation agronomy on Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on August 27, 2025
Learn how to utilize yield data to enhance precision farming and conservation agronomy on your farm during the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on September 4.
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties

Published on August 26, 2025
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data.
Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day is canceled

Published on August 25, 2025
The Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day, scheduled for Sept. 16, 2025, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, has been canceled.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 22, 2025
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
Potassium! Why it Matters to Alfalfa Persistence

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU associate professor and Extension specialist in forages and cover crops, discussing potassium and why it matters to alfalfa persistence.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 21, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Multi-Year Land Rent Value Calculator

Published on August 19, 2025
A decision tool that provides different approaches to determining land rent by crop and rotation over multiple years.
Nematode Management Update

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU assistant professor and Extension nematologist, providing an update in nematode management in field crops.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 14, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Potassium! Why it matters to alfalfa persistence

Published on August 14, 2025
Kim Cassida will delve deeper into alfalfa’s need for potassium on the August 21 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.
Nematode management updates on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on August 11, 2025
The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast Series on August 14 features nematode management updates for identification and management in field crops.
How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?

Published on August 8, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 7, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Drone Use in Field Crops

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Mike Reinke, MSU Extension viticulture specialist and UAV operator, discussing drone use in field crops.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 7, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Drone use in field crops

Published on August 5, 2025
A new tool is available that is revolutionizing the way we think about modern agriculture. Spray drones are changing how we custom apply agrochemicals. Learn more at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on August 7.
Insect Diagnostics

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Sarah Hughson, insect and arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, discussing insect diagnostics.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 31, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Cover Crops After Wheat

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, discussing cover crops after wheat.