Michigan State University Extension provides farmers with information to navigate 2018 Farm Bill programs by working with other sources around the country to provide farmers with the latest information as it becomes available. As new information becomes available MSU Extension will inform and update farmers through this site, email newsletters and informational events hosted throughout the state of Michigan. For additional farm management information visit the MSU Extension Farm Information Resource Management page.

Farm Bill

MSU Farm Bill Analyzer 2025

Published on January 7, 2025
This spreadsheet is designed to help producers make the decision between the Farm Bill programs administered by USDA.

News

Will an improved PLC program pay more often?

Published on July 17, 2025
Testing PLC updates against historical prices and looking forward to future support.
Farm Bill Programs offer limited support for 2024 production year

Published on July 7, 2025
New data emerges on support provided by current Farm Bill programs.
Will higher reference prices yield higher PLC payments?

Published on May 21, 2025
A review of potential changes to the Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program.