Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 48 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
| 1072.2) | 16 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.3) | 13 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.4) | 11 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.5) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.6) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
| 1072.7) | 17 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.8) | 57 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 24 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 9 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 5 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 3 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management |
| 1072.15) | 1 |
Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.16) | 28 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
Author: Don Sorrell
Major Program: Forages
During the fall of 2017, the Campbell County Agriculture Council identified the need for an in-depth program on pasture management. During a second meeting of the Ag Council, specific program topics were identified. These pasture management topics became the foundation for the spring 2018 Master Grazer (MG) Program. The ANR agent worked with UK Forage specialists to develop the PowerPoints for this four session program. The MG program was taught by the Campbell County ANR agent and include
