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  MSU Farm Bill Analyzer 2026

  Published on September 16, 2025
  This spreadsheet is designed to help producers make the decision between the Farm Bill programs administered by USDA.

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  Respiratory Protection Requirements in Agriculture – Guidance & Resources

  Published on September 12, 2025
  A practical guide for agricultural producers on complying with EPA, MDARD, MIOSHA and OSHA standards to ensure safe respirator use and worker protection. An accessible format for visually impaired users is also available.

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  Update on U.S. Farm Income and Exports

  Published on September 11, 2025
  This document provides an update on U.S. farm income and exports based on the Outlook for Agricultural Trade and Farm Sector Income Forecast released by the USDA's Economic Research Service.

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  Michigan Cabbage Cost of Production 2024

  Published on September 4, 2025
  This bulletin reports 2024 Michigan cabbage costs: $7,700/acre for fresh and $4,140/acre for processing. Revenues exceeded costs, with small profits. Harvest and labor dominate expenses, while fixed costs are a smaller share.

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  Michigan Apple Cost of Production 2025

  Published on September 2, 2025
  This report summarizes our findings related to the costs of producing apples in Michigan.

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  Ask Extension and the Lawn and Garden Hotline highlights - 2024

  Published on August 28, 2025
  Michigan State University Extension educators and volunteers respond to thousands of inquiries from Michigan residents each year.

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  USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

  Published on August 22, 2025
  Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services

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  Multi-Year Land Rent Value Calculator

  Published on August 19, 2025
  A decision tool that provides different approaches to determining land rent by crop and rotation over multiple years.

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  Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

  Published on August 4, 2025
  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.

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  Seed Selection: Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Wheat Edition)

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Selecting the right wheat seed for your farm starts and stops with profitability. This factsheet helps you consider what the right seed options are for your farm by looking at profitability factors beyond yield and disease resistance.