Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 58 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 38 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 25 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 11 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Carol Hinton
Major Program: Beef
I have been able to move one of my farmers into the IRM program. He came to me with a few things he needed assistance with in his beef herd and especially his forages, then I knew I had found the perfect candidate for IRM program. We discussed the IRM program, he gathered the needed information, and attended the required 2 (two) ZOOM meetings to become oriented with the program and how it was going to work. We did a farm visit, set target areas to look for on farm trials,
