Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Gary Stockton
Major Program: Forages
17 farmers and landowners gathered in Boone County to attend a Fall Pasture Management class. With the increasing need for efficient land use and sustainable farming practices, this class was designed to address key challenges in pasture health and productivity.The class covered essential topics such as soil nutrients, overseeding, and grazing management. These elements are critical for improving pasture conditions, increasing forage production, and ultimately enhancing livestock performance.Par
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Forages
The Importance of Planning AheadAs part of the services the Cooperative Extension Service offers soil testing for our agriculture community is one of the key services that can make a real difference in a farm’s production. The Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent of Kenton County makes lime and fertilizer recommendations to producers so that they may increase hay yields for their cattle herds. The summer of 2024 proved to be a very dry season that resulted in low quality and
Author: Brandon Sears
Major Program: Forages
Kentucky has long been known for our Bluegrass Pastures and green, rolling hills. We have an abundance of forages with nearly 5 million acres of hay and pasture lands. Recent programming surveys by the UK Beef Extension group indicate that about only 35% of livestock producers test hay for quality. Utilizing hay testing to determine nutrient content allows for more efficient feeding of livestock through the winter by matching high quality hay with livestock that have the greatest nutrient requir
Author: Paul Sizemore
Major Program: Forages
With the high prices of fertilizer in the last few years it has been financially difficult for many forage Producers to apply the proper nutrients to the soil to maximize yield and improve quality of their hay, this has led to a steady decline in the quality and yield of the forages they're producing therefore affecting the health of the herd they're feeding it to.Numerous classes were conducted to provide a more detailed explanation into soil testing to our Forage Producers.. Soil
Author: Gary Hamilton
Major Program: Forages
Pasture forages provide the majority of the nutrients for Montgomery County beef cattle & other livestock. Due to weather conditions, winter feeding areas & in some cases over grazing, weeds such as Buttercup since 2020 have become a major problem in many pastures. These weeds compete with & reduce the availability of our desired grazing forages. The Montgomery County Extension District Board purchased a special sprayer in 2020 for the ANR Agent to make available to Montgomery
Author: Chelsea Sapp
Major Program: Forages
Describe the Issue or Situation.Farmers are needing information and research to show them how beneficial forages can be and how to save time and money by properly planning and caring for forages they produce. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).This program reached 110 farmers/agricultural workers in Marion, Nelson and Washington and other Central KY counties. I worked with Makers Mark Distillery in Loretto and KY Forages and Grasslands Counci
Author: Ted Johnson
Major Program: Forages
Describe the Issue or Situation. The majority of Lee County forage producers do not utilize legumes in their hay fields or pastures.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). I have conducted several programs and personal farm visits to address this issue. I produced a forage workbook that involved many of our University of Kentucky publication to distribute to all participants, produced several displays to set at the producer meetings. Set up and helped
Author: Joseph Ray
Major Program: Forages
Describe the Issue or Situation.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.
