Resources

Farm Records Book for Management

Published on December 20, 2024
The Farm Records Book for Management is a tool designed specifically for paper-and-pen bookkeepers but it can also help spreadsheet or software users get a better understanding of their financial situation.
Farm Records Book for Management spreadsheet

Published on December 20, 2024
The Farm Records Book for Management spreadsheet is a tool designed to help farmers get a better understanding of their financial situation.
Michigan Fruit Management Guide 2025

Published on December 6, 2024
This publication is a guide in assisting fruit growers in the selection of pest control tools for the coming growing season.
Common Apple Pests and Diseases/Plagas y Enfermedades Comunes del Manzano

Published on November 8, 2024
This poster serves as a quick ID guide for common apple pests and disease and the damage they can cause.
Farm Financial Wellbeing Worksheet

Published on November 8, 2024
MSU Extension has developed a Financial Wellbeing Worksheet where you may input summary information and you will automatically get a Scorecard that will show you a quick color-coded picture of your financial well-being.
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

Published on October 7, 2024
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.
Spotted Lanternfly – A Guide for Homeowners and Residents in Michigan

Published on September 17, 2024
A guide for Michigan homeowners and residents on spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has become established in several U.S. states including Michigan.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 23, 2024
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication explores the process of using chemical pest suppression (e.g., pesticides), including understanding their costs and impacts on farm revenue, and is intended to help you develop a pesticide plan for your farm.
2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southeast Michigan Region

Published on August 1, 2024
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southeast Michigan region.