News

Don’t delay- it is time for farmers and ag businesses to report under the Corporate Transparency Act

Published on November 14, 2024
Failure to report can lead to serious civil and criminal penalties!
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.
Compost can increase the water holding capacity in droughty soils

Published on November 13, 2024
Compost has the ability to increase water holding capacity of soils and can be a beneficial soil amendment in agricultural applications.
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 12, 2024
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.
MSU Extension offers webinar on Michigan’s new Earned Sick Time Act

Published on November 12, 2024
The Earned Sick Leave Act will impact all Michigan farms, regardless of size.
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.
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.
Join the Beef and Swine Livestock Insurance program to discuss developing protection strategies for your livestock farm

Published on November 7, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate insurance policies and their use.
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?
Why we keep farming when the going gets tough

Published on November 4, 2024
Despite the challenges and stress that come with farming, there are meaningful rewards, personal fulfillment and sense of purpose that keep farmers going.