MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Field Crops

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  MSU to host Marketing and Input Strategies program to discuss securing profits and minimizing input costs

  Published on November 14, 2024
  A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate grain and input markets.

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  Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.

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  Bad years create tax planning opportunities

  Published on November 12, 2024
  Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.

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  Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

  Published on November 12, 2024
  Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.

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  Understanding farm financial wellbeing

  Published on November 8, 2024
  Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.

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  Thumb Ag Day 2024 will feature agricultural vendors and educational sessions

  Published on November 7, 2024
  Join all your area MSU Extension agricultural educators for the 2024 Thumb Ag Day, Dec. 11.

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  Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of low market prices

  Published on November 5, 2024
  How can you, the farm manager, help your landowners understand the impacts of lower prices and high input costs on profits?

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  Registration now open for the 2024 Integrated Crop and Pest Update

  Published on October 31, 2024
  Get the latest research-based recommendations on improving farm profitability and managing pests, diseases and weeds.

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  New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA

  Published on October 30, 2024
  The “Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance,” recently released by the USDA Risk Management Agency, is available in Spanish and English.

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  Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses

  Published on October 30, 2024
  Following another year of declining prices, marketing strategies may need to focus on minimizing losses

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  Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension

  Published on October 30, 2024
  Marketing is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

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  Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

  Published on October 30, 2024
  Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.

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  2025 Regional Crop and Pest Management Update locations and dates announced

  Published on October 29, 2024
  Register now for one of six in-person Crop and Pest Management Updates scheduled across Michigan this winter.

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  The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available

  Published on October 29, 2024
  Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.

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  Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

  Published on October 24, 2024
  Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.

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  Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.

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  Mole drains: A cheap alternative to subsurface tile drainage

  Published on October 22, 2024
  Learn how mole drains can improve drainage performance and increase crop yield in heavy clay soil.

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  Upper Peninsula farm hosts successful Soil Health Academy

  Published on October 3, 2024
  Gabe Brown and Allen Williams train farmers in regenerative agriculture principles.

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  Identify soybean losses during harvest and make adjustments

  Published on October 3, 2024
  If you’re losing four soybeans per square foot, you are losing about 1 bushel per acre.

• Late Season Weed Control

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing late season weed control.