Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 18 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 51 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 34 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 41 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 51 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Will Stallard
Major Program: Beef
Beef cattle remains one of the top agriculture commodities in our region but input prices and markets present challenges for producers. County ANR agents in Boyle, Garrard, Mercer and Lincoln counties teamed up to offer the Master Cattlemen program, an intense 10 session look at all aspects of beef cattle production. Agents worked with specialists to offer the program rotating each session throughout the area and as a result saw an increased number of producers participating in the program. Part
Author: Will Stallard
Major Program: Beef
In 2017 I was able to partner with UK Beef specialists and technician to integrate two different year round calving beef herds into defined spring and fall calving beef herds. We accomplished this through pregnancy checking cows and dividing them into their respective calving season. We also began utilizing MGA to synchronize the cows to come into heat for breeding in a shorter window. We were able to manage bulls in and out of the cow herds for 90-120 day calving seasons with the goal of each p
