Grain Crops and ProducePlan of Work

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McCracken County CES

Title:
Grain Crops and Produce
MAP:
Agriculture/Horticulture
Agents Involved:
Wimberley, ANR
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Grain Crops
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Soils
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Ag Policy
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Commercial Horticulture - Crop Marketing
Situation:

Situation 1: Grain crop production is facing a downward pressure with severe economic distress (high inputs, low commodity prices, high land rent, flooded machinery market) for the foreseeable future.


Situation 2: Consumers and Producers lack accurate knowledge in status of their soil nutrients and pH.

Situation 3:  Producers need information or production of forages.

Situation 4:  Producers need information on production of hemp.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Maximize profits for commercial ag producer

Minimize environmental impact of air, soil, or living area

Improve sustainability of intensively managed crop production systems

Significant percentage of consumers and producers implementing IPM practices

Increase positive opinion of GMO/Conventional production of non-farm individuals

Intermediate Outcomes:

Adopt usage of new technology for crop production

Maximize awareness of GMO/Organic Production

Use diagnostic services to identify insects, disease and weeds

Adopt one or more fertility management recommendations

Implementation of on-farm trials

Initial Outcomes:

Awareness of current land grant research concerning grain crop production

Identification of IPM practices for grain crops production

Increase understanding of production regulations

Understanding BioTech traits

Understanding importance of and frame work of on-farm trials

Understanding of Organic vs Conventional crop production

Increase non-farm public understanding of BioTechnology/Organic/ Conventional grains crop production

Identify active ingredients in crop related ag products

Identify herbicide resistant pests and strategies to overcome these pests

Knowledge of UK Soil Test program

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Identification of IPM practices for grain crops production

Indicator: Number of producers reporting an understanding of IPM practices increase.

Method: survey, formative assessment

Timeline: ongoing


Intermediate Outcome: Adopt usage of new technology for crop production

Indicator: Producers report using at least one new use of technology in their operation.

Method: survey, formative assessment

Timeline: ongoing


Long-term Outcome: Maximize profits for commercial ag producer

Indicator: Number of producers report an increase in profit margin

Method: survey, formative assessment

Timeline: ongoing

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Home owners, farmers, Paducah/McCracken County Schools (non-commercial)

Project or Activity: “Cheaper than Dirt” program and soil test program, including soil testing coupons

Content or Curriculum: UK Publications, Demonstrations, Soil Analysis reports

Inputs: Agents, UK/KSU Specialists, Soil sampling coupons, soil sample analysis, UK/KSU publications, UK/KSU Specialists,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: Ongoing


Audience: residents

Project or Activity: Commodity Breakfast

Content or Curriculum:

Inputs: UK/KSU College of Ag Professionals, commodity organizations, State and Federal Agencies, farmers/producers, volunteers, agents

Date: fall


Audience: Producers and landlords

Project or Activity: Lease Agreement program

Content or Curriculum: publications, lease agreements

Inputs: UK/KSU College of Ag Professionals, commodity organizations, State and Federal Agencies, farmers/producers, volunteers, agents

Date: ongoing



Success Stories

UK Publications Provided by Mail and Handouts Help Farmers

Author: Kathryn Wimberley

Major Program: Grain Crops

RECORD DATE STAMP: Apr 22, 2019, 9:30:56 AMMAP: Agriculture/HorticulturePROGRAM PLAN: Grain Crops and ProduceAGENTS INVOLVED: Wimberley, ANR MAJOR PROGRAM 1: Grain Crops SITUATION:Situation 2: Consumers and Producers lack accurate knowledge in status of their soil nutrients and pH.Situation 3:  Producers need information or production of forages. INITIAL OUTCOMES:Awareness of current land grant research concerning grain crop productionIdentification of IPM practices for grain

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Agent Partners with Farmers, KDA, GOAP and NRCS in CAIP

Author: Kathryn Wimberley

Major Program: Grain Crops

SITUATION:Situation 3:  Producers need information or production of forages.STATEMENT:  In November of 2019, three area farmers contacted the McCracken County Agent for Horticulture, who was covering for the ANR Agent vacancy. They had a need to ask about attending a program for their application in the County Ag Improvement Program (CAIP) program. These farmers applied for CAIP funds as part of Ag Development Funds of Phase 1. Agent asked NRCS and the administrative group for CAI

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Annual Winter Agricultural Conference

Author: Samantha Anderson

Major Program: Grain Crops

Annual Winter Agricultural Conference

As grain markets continue to see price volatility, producers must make conscious decisions to decrease input costs while maximizing yield. In cooperation with Purchase area agents, McCracken County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Samantha Anderson, identified the need to address these trends and their impact to local producersThe 2020 Annual Winter Agricultural Conference consisted of multiple presentations focused on grain pest and disease management along with discussion

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