Bracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 36

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2) 28

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3) 5

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) 28

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls



Success Stories

Demonstration leads in installation

Author: David Appelman

Major Program: Beef

Demonstration leads to InstallationAfter last winter, mud control was a major concern for many area beef producers going into the 2018 – 2019 winter feeding season.  Many producers have tried various options to help with winter feeding, but often fall short due to improper design or incorrect installation of the practices.One group of cattle producers from Bracken County attended the fall Open House at the Eden Shale farm hosted by the KY Beef Network.  This group had a

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Winter Housing for Beef Cattle

Author: David Appelman

Major Program: Beef

Winter weather conditions have become much wetter in recent years resulting in extremely muddy, and stressful situations for beef cattle.  Not only are farmers dealing with illness, lost production and even death loss, but pastures are being destroyed and are left unproductive and weed infested during the summer.  The loss of grass stands and increased mud also results in runoff and pollution of waterways.  Through a grant provided by the On Farm Water Management Pr

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