Extension
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| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
| 1071.1) | 193 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.2) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.4) | 126 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.5) | 126 |
Number of producers who applied Extension information for grain production related to fertility management, varieties, control of insect, disease or pest and/or sustainable practices |
Author: Chuck Flowers
Major Program: Grains
Every winter producers attend numerous in-person meetings held by extension on various row crop related topics, but due to Covid-19 these in-person meeting were not held. The Carlisle County and Fulton County Ag Agents developed a 5 part series to provide information to the producers in their area an opportunity to receive these updates, interact with the Specialist, and maintain social distancing, all from the comfort of their living room or office.The agents scheduled 5 Monday evening se
Author: Chuck Flowers
Major Program: Grains
Producers are striving to improve yields and profitability. In the four river counties 20,445,125 bushels of corn are produced each year. Producers need information from UK crop, weed, insect and economic specialist to increase yields. They also receive information from seed, crop and chemical representatives. Taking all this information into play and plugging in data to increase yields is a must to stay in the game. Farmers strive to increase yields to help feed the worl
