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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 20 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 31 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 42 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 16 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 8 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Beef
According to University of Kentucky publication ID-188 winter feeding of cattle on unfrozen ground almost always leads to mud. Combined with feces and urine deposited around hay rings or feeding areas, it can result in an area of concentrated pollutants that post a threat to nearby water resources. The net result is pollutants to streams and loss of grazing area and weed infestation from bare areas in the spring or summer. Kenton County’s rolling terrain creates an opportunity for th
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Beef
There seems to be interest in buying and investing in small farm operations for post-retirement incomes of baby boomers. These small farm operators have time constraints which means that these projects take longer to complete because they are typically still working off the farm. A working professional couple here in Kenton County began pursuing a small farm operation and bought a farm to establish a small cattle farm. They began working with Kenton County Agriculture and Natural Res
