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MSU releases Margin Goal Worksheet for Grain Marketing

Published on March 5, 2026
The Margin Goal Worksheet helps to identify a crop’s profit margins and margin goals.
Understanding the corn-soybean ratio and its uses

Published on March 5, 2026
How the corn-soybean ratio can influence your planting intentions.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
MSU Extension to host farm succession planning seminar in West Branch

Published on March 2, 2026
A practical seminar to help farm families move forward with clarity and confidence.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training

Published on March 2, 2026
The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan.
Learn farm budgeting essentials at the planning for profit workshop

Published on March 2, 2026
A program hosted by MSU Extension, Institute of Agricultural Technology Program, and Montcalm Community College.
What is AgrAbility?

The vision of the National AgrAbility Project is to enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities. In partnership with Easterseals MORC and Michigan State University, Michigan AgrAbility provides help to farmers with chronic health conditions. Together, we're helping individuals continue working while also supporting their families.
Still finalizing planting intentions? Focus on profit, not price

Published on February 24, 2026
How profits can determine a winner in corn vs. soybeans acres.
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.
The Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference returns for 2026

Published on February 16, 2026
Designed for farmers, students and agribusiness leaders, this year’s conference delivers hands-on knowledge, Michigan-based expertise and practical tools to strengthen forage operations.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.
MSU Extension releases grain market benchmarks report

Published on February 3, 2026
Market price data may hold the key to maximizing sales.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process.
New bulletin available on farm income taxes: Am I a farm business?

Published on January 26, 2026
New resource from Michigan State University Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture

Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026.
Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains

Published on January 5, 2026
Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension.
Grow your expertise at the 2026 Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Training

Published on January 5, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a one-day soil fertility and nutrient management training.