Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
| 1072.5) | 0 |
Number of producers who used temporary fencing |
| 1072.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.3) | 27 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.2) | 27 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.1) | 27 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
Author: Tracie Goodman
Major Program: Forages
Forages are the base nutritional component of most cattle operations in the Lake Cumberland area. Forages are the most economical way for beef producers to put pounds on calves and increase their production. Forage management presents many challenges as well, including: weather, fertilizer prices, weed management, and proper establishment and maintenance.During the winter of 2023, Russell, Casey, Pulaski, and McCreary counties held a 4 part forage series that was aimed at helping local farmers b
