Resources

  • High Oleic Soybeans Bulletin

    Published on July 17, 2026
    This bulletin explores the impact of high-oleic oil on ration costs and animal performance while also addressing key management factors such as roasting, particle size, and storage.

  • PFAS in Biosolids

    Published on July 7, 2026
    Understanding the benefits, drawbacks and management considerations of biosolid land application.

  • Pest Management Guide for Field Crops Insects

    Published on May 12, 2026
    This publication is set up as a series of chapters with information on biology, damage, management recommendations, and insecticides related to insect pests in field crops in Michigan and Ohio.

  • 2026 Soybean Projected Cost of Production

    Published on March 26, 2026
    The MSU Extension 2026 Projected Cost of Production for Soybeans tool is intended to serve as a starting point for discussions on both expected income and expenses for individual farms.

  • Impact of the War in Iran on the Agri-Food System

    Published on March 25, 2026
    This brief paper outlines the impact of the war on agricultural and input markets, particularly fertilizers, diesel, and interest rates.

  • Insect Pest Management in Organic Field Crops

    Published on March 18, 2026
    This guide covers organic insect control recommendations for the following field crops in Michigan: Alfalfa & Grass Hay, Dry Beans, Field Corn, Soybeans, Wheat & Small Grain.

  • 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.

  • Michigan Grain Market Benchmarks

    Published on January 5, 2026
    The Michigan Grain Market Benchmarks report is a summary of price data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

  • Integrating High-Oleic Soybeans into Farm Systems: Exploring Production, Marketing and Contracts

    Published on December 16, 2025
    This bulletin outlines the nutritional benefits of high-oleic oil, agronomic and other production practices, marketing opportunities and contract considerations for high-oleic soybeans.

  • Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

    Published on October 27, 2025
    A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.