Crop ProductionPlan of Work

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Lyon County CES

Title:
Crop Production
MAP:
Crop Production
Agents Involved:
Jay Stone
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Grains
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Integrated Pest Management
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Chemical Management
Situation:

Crop sales make up 78% of the market value of agriculture products sold. Grain crop farmers face challenges from climate change, from diseases and insects, high input costs, wildlife damage. Technology changes offer opportunities and increase efficiencies.

Long-Term Outcomes:


Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: SCN, Nitrate tests

Indicator: Test results

Method: Soil sampling protocol as designed by specialists.

Timeline: As needed


Intermediate Outcome: Farmers changing field management for nematodes

Indicator: Rotation change, resistant crop planted or seed treatments.

Method: Farm visits, podcasts, newsletters

Timeline: Spring


Long-term Outcome: Yield improvement in high nematode fields

Indicator: Change from previous years

Method: Farmer records

Timeline: Fall harvest discussions with farmers




Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Farmers

Project or Activity: Private Applicator's Training, Specific Chemical Training

Content or Curriculum :KDA/UK curriculum and videos

Inputs: UK/KSU College of Ag Professionals (agents, specialists), Publications, Research Information, Diagnostic Centers, UK Weather Center, Commodity Associations (ex: Soybean Board, Corn Growers, Small Grain Growers, State and Federal Agencies (ex: KDA, NRCS, EPA), Ag Advisory Councils, Farmers/Producers,

Date: Winter and early spring, as needed.


Audience: Grain Crop Updates

Project or Activity: Production Updates and Demonstrations

Content or Curriculum: Latest research and information provided by Grain Crops Team. Updates through the year as needed by farmers.

Inputs: Webinars and evening meetings, UK publications, survey, newsletters, Facebook postings, text messages.

Date: Annual winter trainings. Information as it is available.


Audience: Farmers

Project or Activity: Research Assistance

Content or Curriculum: Entomology, Diseases, Soils, Fertility, Nematodes

Inputs: Farm approvals, assist with sites

Date: Spring, Fall as programs dictate or requested by specialists

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