Jonathan LaPorte
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Farm Business Management Educator
MSU Extension
Cellphone:
269-414-6418
Email:
laportej@msu.edu
Degrees:
- B.S. in Agribusiness Management w/ Agronomy Specialization, Michigan State University
- M. of Ag Business (MAB), Kansas State University
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Authored Articles
- Planning your farm’s next used farm equipment purchase, June 29, 2026
- Did your county trigger 2025 insurance payments from SCO and ECO?, June 22, 2026
- Don’t overspend on early corn emergence problems, May 26, 2026
- Corn cost of production projection tool for 2026 now available, April 13, 2026
- Taming farm fuel costs using farm level planning, April 9, 2026
- Evaluating nitrogen rates for corn with high fertilizer prices, April 2, 2026
- Projected Cost of Production for Soybeans tool for 2026 available, April 1, 2026
- Does your insurance cover damage to irrigation systems?, March 16, 2026
- Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains, March 16, 2026
- Making spring input purchases in times of volatile markets, March 9, 2026
- MSU releases Margin Goal Worksheet for Grain Marketing, March 5, 2026
- Understanding the corn-soybean ratio and its uses, March 5, 2026
- Still finalizing planting intentions? Focus on profit, not price, February 24, 2026
- Insurance options for swine growers bulletin now available, February 19, 2026
- Turn soil into profit: A new bulletin for new vegetable growers, February 19, 2026
- MSU Extension releases grain market benchmarks report, February 3, 2026
- New bulletin available on farm income taxes: Am I a farm business?, January 26, 2026
- Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With, January 21, 2026
- MSU Extension postpones Farm Bill Commodity Program Sessions, January 13, 2026
- Insurance options for beef growers bulletin now available, January 7, 2026
- Grow your expertise at the 2026 Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Training, January 5, 2026
- Get ready: Farm Policy & Risk Management Series resumes in 2026, December 4, 2025
- Seed selection goes beyond yield and disease resistance, October 21, 2025
- Best practices for buying farm inputs, October 14, 2025
- Is grain storage the weak link in your marketing plan?, September 26, 2025
- Cost of Production spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension, September 2, 2025
- Leasing land when profits are scarce, September 2, 2025
- Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!, September 1, 2025
- USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties, August 26, 2025
- Will an improved ARC-CO program pay more often?, August 19, 2025
- Will an improved PLC program pay more often?, July 17, 2025
- Strategies for Purchasing Farm Inputs Bulletin is now available, July 11, 2025
- Farm Bill Programs offer limited support for 2024 production year, July 7, 2025
- Don’t sleep on fertilizer news: Start looking to future needs now, June 20, 2025
- Fertilizer Planning for Vegetable Growers Now Available!, June 11, 2025
- Help us help you! New survey seeks input from new farm managers, May 22, 2025
- Will higher reference prices yield higher PLC payments?, May 21, 2025
- Models for raising pigs for pork highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletin, May 6, 2025
- When is the best time to sell grain?, May 2, 2025
- Insights into small swine producers: Survey results on health, management and sustainability, April 25, 2025
- MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers, April 11, 2025
- How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm, March 13, 2025
- 2025 Tariffs and considerations for grain markets, February 26, 2025
- Price checking your grain market strategies, January 29, 2025
- Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production, January 27, 2025
- Soybean and wheat seed selection highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletins, January 17, 2025
- Join the Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies program to learn about risk strategy options, December 23, 2024
- MSU Extension to hold discussion on 2025 Farm Bill commodity program decisions, December 23, 2024
- What are tariffs and how could they impact farm prices?, December 16, 2024
- Maximizing soybean income with high input prices, December 4, 2024
- Join the Beef and Swine Livestock Insurance program to discuss developing protection strategies for your livestock farm, November 7, 2024
- New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA, October 30, 2024
- Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses, October 30, 2024
- Pricing standing corn silage, August 23, 2024
- Pesticide use and seed selection highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletins, August 12, 2024
- Finding financial success in uncertain times, July 29, 2024
- Adjusting marketing strategies with old crop grain still on-farm, July 8, 2024
- New prairie strip partial budget tool, June 18, 2024
- MSU releases new grain marketing decision tool, April 23, 2024
- Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With, March 26, 2024
- Don’t forget about SCO in your PLC vs. ARC-CO Farm Bill decision, March 1, 2024
- MSU Extension launches new homepage for DEMaND Series, February 29, 2024
- MSU Extension explores the Five C’s of Credit for new and beginning farm managers, November 30, 2023
- Improve your vegetable farm’s profitability by combining financial and production planning, November 30, 2023
- Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation, November 3, 2023
- USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress, September 19, 2023
- How much should PLC reference prices be raised? – Part one, August 29, 2023
- How much should PLC reference prices be raised? – Part two, August 29, 2023
- Margin Protection program widens coverage for Michigan field crops, July 31, 2023
- How does margin protection offer coverage?, July 31, 2023
- What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?, July 14, 2023
- Don’t think you can afford a solar system for your farm? Think again!, June 30, 2023
- Considering solar energy? It can yield real cost savings on your farm, June 30, 2023
- Managing your hay needs in a drought year, June 30, 2023
- Pricing standing forage, June 27, 2023
- Revising your grain marketing strategies during a drought, June 27, 2023
- Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs, June 21, 2023
- Can biological products substitute for fertilizer nutrients?, May 5, 2023
- MSU Extension releases new series on grain marketing, May 3, 2023
- Accurate production records can benefit farm profitability, April 21, 2023
- New bulletin on renting farmland available from MSU Extension, April 6, 2023
- Revenue insurance can help support use of grain marketing tools, February 3, 2023
- Farm Business Sessions Focus on beginning manager skills and farm succession, January 4, 2023
- New Farmland Rental Negotiations Factsheet available, December 8, 2022
- Grain marketing strategies to consider for 2023, December 6, 2022
- Lower costs with an input purchasing plan, November 4, 2022
- Strategies for 2023 farm inputs, October 28, 2022
- Maximize seed and chemical purchases while reducing costs, October 17, 2022
- USDA renews insurance option (PACE) to protect nitrogen investment in 2023, October 4, 2022
- Start planning your nutrient needs now, September 12, 2022
- USDA releases 2022 farmland cash rent values, September 1, 2022
- Introduction to farm collateral bulletin released, July 22, 2022
- Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available, July 22, 2022
- Financial management resources available for beginning farmers, June 22, 2022
- How profitable does 2022 look for your farm?, April 12, 2022
- Discover keys to improving your farm business at MI Ag Ideas to Grow With, February 19, 2022
- Enterprise budgets are useful tools especially during uncertain times, October 25, 2021
- MSU Extension introduces Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool, October 12, 2021
- Introduction to Grain Marketing for Beginning Farmers bulletin available, September 10, 2021
- USDA releases 2021 farmland cash rent values, September 10, 2021
- MSU Extension releases new budgeting tool for all crops, August 9, 2021
- Bulletin E-3415: Introduction to Crop Insurance for Field Crops released, July 13, 2021
- Mid-year financial health check-up…How healthy is your farm?, July 8, 2021
- Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!, June 11, 2021
- Insurance options for vegetable growers, May 6, 2021
- Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of high market prices, April 14, 2021
- Farm budgets: planning now for profits, March 9, 2021
- Field Crops Webinar Series addresses crop fertility decisions on March 15, March 3, 2021
- High grain prices – how many bushels should I market?, February 17, 2021
- Introduction to fertilizer planning for beginning farmers, January 18, 2021
- Farm bill decision 2021 – it’s different than last year, January 15, 2021
- Beginning farmer DEMaND: resources for new farm managers, November 12, 2020
- MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers, November 6, 2020
- 2019 farm financial benchmarking results for Michigan, October 21, 2020
- Is available grain storage a concern on your farm?, October 14, 2020
- Is the market telling you to sell or store your grain?, October 14, 2020
- What is the lender looking for?, June 11, 2020
- Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 5, April 15, 2020
- Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 4, April 15, 2020
- Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 6, April 15, 2020
- Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 2, April 15, 2020
- Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 1, April 15, 2020
- Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 3, April 15, 2020
- Beginning Farmer DEMaND, March 23, 2020
- 2018 Farm Bill: What do you need to make a decision?, February 18, 2020
- Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 4, February 14, 2020
- Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 3, February 13, 2020
- Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 1, February 13, 2020
- Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 2, February 13, 2020
- Understanding enterprise budgets and economic profit, February 12, 2020
- Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 2: Tips for negotiations farmland rent, February 11, 2020
- Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 1: Farmland rent - past, present and future, February 11, 2020
- Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 3: Farmland Rental Agreements and Arrangements, February 11, 2020
- Don’t make the wrong PLC/ARC decision for your farm – 2018 Farm Bill ramifications vary greatly from the past, January 8, 2020
- Should producers chase after yield?, November 13, 2019
- What lending options work best for the farm Part 4, September 26, 2019
- Identify the farm’s profitability and cash flow Part 1, September 26, 2019
- Understanding crop Insurance options & USDA risk programs: Part 2, September 26, 2019
- Involve the lender sooner, not later Part 3, September 26, 2019
- 2018 Farm Financial Benchmarking Results from MSU-Extension Telfarm Program, September 18, 2019
- How to motivate your lender to say, “Yes”, August 1, 2019
- Navigating a Challenging Farm Economy, July 2, 2019
- Introducing the Crop Budget Estimator, May 30, 2019
- Economic considerations of replacing existing wheat with corn or soybeans, May 21, 2019
- Farm transition is a lot like investing – start early!, April 5, 2019
- Navigating a challenging farm economy, February 8, 2019
- Understanding the farm's financial health - Part two, July 16, 2018
- Understanding the farm’s financial health - Part four, July 16, 2018
- Understanding the farm’s financial health - Part three, July 16, 2018
- Understanding the farm’s financial health - Part one, July 16, 2018
Articles Featuring
- MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award, August 22, 2024
Authored Documents
- Bulletin E-3515 Used Farm Equipment Markets: Planning the Purchase, June 29, 2026
- 2026 Corn Projected Cost of Production, April 10, 2026
- 2026 Soybean Projected Cost of Production, March 26, 2026
- MSU Margin Goal Worksheet for Grain Marketing, February 23, 2026
- Bulletin E-3512 Turn Soil into Profit: Vegetable Edition, February 19, 2026
- Bulletin E-3511 Insurance Options for Swine Growers, February 12, 2026
- Loan Readiness Toolbox for Food and Farm Businesses, February 12, 2026
- Bulletin E-3509 Insurance Options for Beef Growers, January 7, 2026
- Michigan Grain Market Benchmarks, January 5, 2026
- Integrating High-Oleic Soybeans into Farm Systems: Exploring Production, Marketing and Contracts, December 16, 2025
- MSU Farm Bill Analyzer 2026, September 16, 2025
- USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates, August 22, 2025
- Multi-Year Land Rent Value Calculator, August 19, 2025
- Seed Selection: Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Wheat Edition), July 10, 2025
- Seed Selection Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Soybean Edition), July 10, 2025
- Seed Selection: Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Corn Edition), July 10, 2025
- Bulletin E-3508 Strategies for Purchasing Farm Inputs, July 10, 2025
- Bulletin E-3507 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning for Vegetables, June 9, 2025
- Bulletin E-3506 Models for Raising Pigs for Pork, May 5, 2025
- When is the Best Time to Sell Grain?, April 30, 2025
- Bulletin E-3505 How to Read a Seed Guide (Wheat Edition), January 16, 2025
- Bulletin E-3431 How to Read a Seed Guide (Soybean Edition), January 16, 2025
- Bulletin E-3430 How to Read a Seed Guide (Corn Edition), August 8, 2024
- Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning, August 8, 2024
- Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool, June 10, 2024
- Budgeting for Prairie Strips, June 10, 2024
- MSU Grain Marketing Plan Template, May 17, 2024
- MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool, April 22, 2024
- Farm Financial Statements Factsheet, January 8, 2024
- Bulletin E-3428 Farm Loans and Credit Underwriting: The Five C's of Credit, November 28, 2023
- Crop Budget Estimator Vegetables (Detailed), November 27, 2023
- Crop Budget Estimator Vegetables (Simple), November 27, 2023
- Farm Finance Scorecard (Fillable Form), September 12, 2023
- Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables, June 16, 2023
- Bulletin E-3427 Introduction to Renting Farmland, March 30, 2023
- MSU Statement of Cash Flows Template, March 6, 2023
- MSU Income Statement Template, March 3, 2023
- Farmland Rental Negotiations, December 6, 2022
- Farmland Rent Considerations, December 6, 2022
- Input Purchasing Plan Template (Excel), October 29, 2022
- Input Purchasing Plan Template (Word), October 29, 2022
- Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Field Crops, October 13, 2022
- Seed Selection Cost Comparison Decision Tool, October 13, 2022
- Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool (Fruit), August 26, 2022
- Boletín E-3411: Introducción al Costo de Producción y sus Usos, August 25, 2022
- Bulletin E-3426 Insurance Options for Fruit Growers, July 20, 2022
- Bulletin E-3425 Loans & Security: An Introduction to Farm Collateral, June 23, 2022
- Creating and Understanding The Cash Flow Statement, April 18, 2022
- Creating an Income Statement for Your Farm, April 16, 2022
- Balance Sheet Walkthrough Videos, April 7, 2022
- Production Record Accuracy Check Template, April 6, 2022
- MSU Cash Flow Estimator, March 14, 2022
- Bulletin E-3423 Farm Management Experience Resource Guide, February 18, 2022
- BOLETÍN E-3407SP: Cómo motivar a su prestamista para que diga "sí", November 9, 2021
- Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool (Vegetables), November 2, 2021
- Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool (Forages), October 29, 2021
- Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool (Field Crops), October 11, 2021
- Bulletin E-3416 Introduction to Grain Marketing, September 7, 2021
- Livestock Budget Estimator Swine Contract Grower (Simple), August 17, 2021
- Livestock Budget Estimator Swine (Simple), August 17, 2021
- Livestock Budget Estimator Dairy (Simple), August 14, 2021
- Livestock Budget Estimator Beef (Simple), August 14, 2021
- Crop Budget Estimator (All Crops), August 4, 2021
- Bulletin E-3415 Introduction to Crop Insurance for Field Crops, July 12, 2021
- Crop Budget Estimator Factsheet, July 7, 2021
- Land Rent Calculator, April 14, 2021
- Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Grains (Detailed), March 29, 2021
- Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Grains (Simple), February 22, 2021
- Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Simple), February 22, 2021
- Bulletin E-3412 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning for Field Crops, January 8, 2021
- Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Detailed), December 17, 2020
- Farm Balance Sheet Template, December 9, 2020
- Bulletin E-3411: Introduction to Cost of Production and Its Uses, April 20, 2020
- Finding Financial Success in Uncertain Times, February 13, 2020
- USDA Farmland Cash Rent 2019, February 10, 2020
- Tool for pricing silage, earlage or snaplage from immature corn, September 27, 2019
- Guidelines for pricing silage, earlage or snaplage from immature corn, September 27, 2019
- Marketing and Pricing Standing Hay, August 5, 2019
- Marketing and Pricing Standing Corn Silage, August 5, 2019
- Bulletin E-3407: How to Motivate Your Lender to Say, “Yes”, July 31, 2019
- Bulletin E-3406: Transitioning From Labor Force to Decision-Maker, May 30, 2019
- Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business, November 28, 2018
- USDA Farmland Cash Rent 2020,
Videos
- Soft Skills for Accessing Farmland
- Identifying Common Barriers to Land Access Survey Results
- Coverage Options in Revenue Protection for Field Crops
- Grain Marketing Update
- Field Crop Webinar Series: Grain Marketing
- How Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?
- 2025 Farm Bill Program Take Home Considerations
- Using the 2025 MSU Farm Bill Analyzer
- Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm Into a Business
- Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm into a Business (2024)
- Farm Bill Program & Crop Insurance Decisions – What Fits Your Farm?
- Cash Flow Statement Walkthrough Videos
- Balance Sheet Walkthrough Videos - Liabilities
- Income Statement Walkthrough Videos
- Balance Sheet Walkthrough Videos - Long Term Assets
- Balance Sheet Walkthrough Videos - Intermediate Assets
- Balance Sheet Walkthrough Videos - Current Assets
- Farm Policy & Risk Management Series - Field Crops Session
- Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Dairy Session
- Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Vegetable Session
- Partial Budgets for Specialty Crops
- Marketing Your Grain Crops
- Introduction to Grain Marketing Video Series
- Gaining & Demonstrating Farm Management Experience
- Gaining & Demonstrating Farm Management Experience - Tips for New Farm Managers
- Farm Budgets Growing Your Farm Into A Business
- Risk Management Options for Specialty Crop Growers
- 2023 Strategies for Farm Inputs
- Farm Budgets: Turning Your Beekeeping Hobby into a Business
- Field Crops Webinar - Crop Fertility - Kurt Steinke and Jon LaPorte
- 2021 Farm Bill Program & Crop Insurance Decision Webinar
- Late and Prevented Planting Issues: Lessons Learned from 2019
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