Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 12 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 73 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 18 |
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) | 33 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
2018 A Year of Rain and Challenges
Author: Don Sorrell
Major Program: Beef
2018 a Year of Rain and Challenges As an Agriculture agent you often need to react to the challenges that the local farmers are facing at that very moment. Unfortunately these challenges are often the results of weather events (that we have no control over) such as drought, storms or in the case of the spring of 2018 and the winter of 2018/2019, TO MUCH RAIN. The impact of what most farmers would consider too much rain resulted in poor quality hay in 2018 and mud beyond belief for liv
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