Resources

Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

Published on May 12, 2025
A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
Seed Trait Packages and POST Weed Control Options

Published on October 9, 2024
This fact sheet provides a quick reference for postemergence herbicide tolerance based on trait packages for soybean and corn.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on July 31, 2024
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
Herramientas de programación de riego

Published on July 31, 2024
La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.
Soil Microbial Community Dynamics Across Michigan Farms

Published on February 26, 2024
Soil health is an important concept that has grown exponentially in the public and private sectors over the past decades.
Farmland Use in Michigan

Published on June 30, 2023
This brief analysis considers land use in the State of Michigan. The primary focus is on farmland and the different crops that are supported on that land.
Interim Update on the Economic Impact of Michigan's Agri-Food System

Published on June 6, 2023
This document offers an interim update on the economic impact of Michigan's agri-food and agri-energy system.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.