GrainsMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
52 |
Number of producers who applied Extension information for grain production related to fertility management, varieties, control of insect, disease or pest and/or sustainable practices |
1269 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
420 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
583 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
497 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
2456 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
78 |
Stories
Winter Grain Conference-River County
On average, 76% of all land in the Four River Counties is dedicated to crop production. Three of the four counties—Ballard, Carlisle, and Fulton—generate over $33 million annually in crop sales, with Carlisle County alone exceeding $74 million. Across all four counties, its essential for farm operators to stay informed about input costs, annual market trends, and emerging crop issues. This years program was designed to address those needs by providing timely and relevant crop information. The ag...
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Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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