BeefMajor Program

33675

Total Hours

Contributed.

229492

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

1081

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

2221

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

4073

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

4434

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

3392

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

2340

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

3190

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Grading Feeder Cattle

KDA beef marketing specialist Tim Dietrich discusses grading feeder cattle at the Estill County Extension office.With lower cattle market prices, many producers are looking for ways to capture any premium for their calves. Along with more efficient production information, cattle producers inquire about marketing strategies and how their calves are graded using the USDA feeder calf grading system. In response, the Estill County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources collaborated wi...

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