Extension
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| 1071 - Grain Crops | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.1) | 32 |
Number of producers who plan to utilize IPM practices for grain crops production as recommended by Extension |
| 1071.2) | 25 |
Number of producers who utilized IPM practices for grain crops production as recommended by Extension |
| 1071.3) | 8 |
Number of producers planning to adopt the usage of new technology for crop production |
| 1071.4) | 6 |
Number of producers who adopted the usage of new technology for crop production |
| 1071.5) | 10 |
Number of producers who plan to use diagnostic services to identify insects, disease and/or weeds |
| 1071.6) | 4 |
Number of producers who used diagnostic services to identify insects, disease and/or weeds |
| 1071.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who plan to adopt one or more fertility management recommendations |
| 1071.8) | 0 |
Number of producers who adopted one or more fertility management recommendations |
| 1071.9) | 6 |
Number of producers who plan to implement on-farm trials |
| 1071.10) | 3 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials |
| 1071.11) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting grain crop production practices that improve environmental/water quality |
Author: Leann Martin
Major Program: Grain Crops
Over the last six years, the grain prices in south central Kentucky have continued to drop with the average price per bushel of corn falling from $8.31 per bushel during the peak in August 2012, to $3.36 in November 2017. Grain production is a huge part of the local economy in south central Kentucky but with the profit deficits, it has become a major focus for efficiency. With increased efficiency, producers will be able to expand their margins to profits that allow them to continue production.
