Livestock, Poultry, & Crops Plan of Work

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Clinton County CES

Title:
Livestock, Poultry, & Crops
MAP:
Promoting Commodities & Crop Production
Agents Involved:
Guffey
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Beef
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Forages
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Grains
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Tornado Response and Recovery
Situation:

Livestock and Poultry production make up the majority of farm income for Clinton County producers at $37.57 million, with poultry being the top commodity according to the Census of Agriculture County Profile (2017). Crop sales totaled $3.04 million. A recent positive turn in commodity prices have row crop producers interested in increasing production.  Inputs such as fertilize, seed and fuel have increased as well, a need was identified by discussion with producers on the opportunity of increasing grain production in the area.   Beef cow/calf producers continue to see declining prices along with rising feed, fuel and fertilizer costs, a need was identified by the Ag program council to assist producers in finding ways to reduce input costs, become more efficient, and improve net farm income.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Improving knowledge of grazing practices

Indicator: Producers increasing production through grazing techniques.

Method: Surveys and site visits.

Timeline: On-going


Initial Outcome: Participation in county programming increases.

Indicator: Attendance numbers.

Method: Rosters.

Timeline: Spring, Fall, & Winter

Long term Outcome: Improved production and profitability of forage based livestock systems

Indicator: producers reporting improvements in production and profitability  

Method: surveys

Timeline: Spring, Fall, & Winter


Initial Outcome: Awareness of budgeting tools available

Indicator: producers utilizing budgeting tools and templates.

Method: Surveys and site visits.

Timeline: On-going


Initial Outcome: Learning basic principles of welding and oxy fuel cutting  

Indicator: producers reports of masking simple welding repairs on-farm 

Method: Surveys and site visits.  

Timeline: On-going 

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Cattle Producers 

Project or Activity: Beef Quality and Care Assurance Training 

Content or Curriculum: Beef Quality and Care Assurance Training Materials 

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals 

Date: Winter 2023/24 


Audience: Cattle Producers 

Project or Activity: Twin Lakes Cattle Assoc. Meetings 

Content or Curriculum: Beef Cattle production topics 

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals 

Date: Quarterly  

 

Audience: Cattle Producers 

Project or Activity: Clinton-Cumberland County Cattleman’s Meetings 

Content or Curriculum: Beef cattle production topics  

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals 

Date: Quarterly  

 

Audience: Forage Producers 

Project or Activity: Production Meetings 

Content or Curriculum: Various topics  

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals 

Date: Fall, Winter 2023/24

 

Audience: Poultry Producers 

Project or Activity: Production Meetings 

Content or Curriculum: Managing Poultry Litter for Profit  

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals 

Date: TBD 

 

Audience: Grain Producers 

Project or Activity: Grain Production Meetings  

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics 

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals 

Date: Winter 2022  

 

Audience: All Producers 

Project or Activity: CAIP Trainings 

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics 

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals 

Date: As Needed 

 

Audience: All Producers  
Activity: Soil Testing  
Content or Curriculum: Agr-1 Fertilizer Recommendations  
Inputs: Agent, Staff, UK Regulatory Services  
Date: Ongoing 

 

Activity: Forage Testing  
Audience: Forage Producers  
Content or Curriculum: Forage Testing Lab  
Inputs: UK forage and Nutrition Specialists  
Date: Ongoing 

  

Activity: Introduction of Budgeting tools and templates during production meetings.  
Audience: Livestock, poultry and grain crop producers.   
Content or Curriculum: UK budgeting tools and templates in Excel.   
Inputs: UK Economic Specialists  
Date: Winter 22/23 

 

Activity: On-farm trial for Biological N for Corn   
Audience: Forage and grain producers    
Content or Curriculum: UK publications/Specialists 
Inputs: UK Soils/Grain crops Specialists
Date: Summer 2023 

 

Activity: Basic/Advanced Welding for Farmers  
Audience: All Producers    
Content or Curriculum: Area Technology Center Curriculum
Inputs: Area Technology Center Welding Instructor  
Date: Fall 2023/Spring 2024 

 

Activity: Farm transition/estate planning  
Audience: All Producers    
Content or Curriculum: UK publications/Specialists
Inputs: UK Economics Specialist/Local Attorney
Date: Winter 2024 

 

Activity: Corn/Soybean variety plots   
Audience: All Producers    
Content or Curriculum: UK publications
Inputs: UK Specialists/Industry Partners
Date: Summer/Fall 2023 

 

Activity: Farm Safety   
Audience: All Producers    
Content or Curriculum: UK publications/videos
Inputs: Online videos/UK specialists  
Date: Quarterly during Cattle mtgs.

 

Activity: Native Wildflower pollinator plot  
Audience: Beekeepers/Homeowners    
Content or Curriculum: UK publications/KYFWDR resources
Inputs: UK Specialists/KYFWDR personnel
Date: Fall 2024 



Success Stories

Master Cattleman Series

Author: Colby Guffey

Major Program: Beef

The problemNew cow/calf producers looking for educational opportunities to enhance their operations. The educational program responseFour county master cattleman educational series. The participants/target audienceBeef cow/calf producers Other partners (if applicable)UK Extension specialistsProgram impact or participant response.Producers attending the educational sessions gained knowledge to help decrease costs associated with cow/calf production, as well as ways to help market t

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Weed control meeting for pastures and hay

Author: Colby Guffey

Major Program: Forages

The problemUnwanted weeds in pastures and hayfields limit production of desirable forage species. Producers are continually looking for options to control weeds in pastures and hay fields. The educational program responseAn educational program designed with hands-on weed ID and optional control recommendations was conducted. The participants/target audienceBeef producers/others interested in controlling unwanted weeds in pasture and hay fields. Other partners (if applicable)UK Ext

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Soil testing

Author: Colby Guffey

Major Program: Forages

The problemProducer pulled soil samples for a pasture field to receive fertilizer recommendations. After discussion with producer, upon delivering the results and fertilizer recommendations it was discovered that they had only pulled a few cores and in the "bad" areas of the field.  The fertilizer recommendation was very high in regard to what would normally be recommended for pastures.  The educational program responseThe producer was educated on the importance of pulli

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