Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.5) | 82 |
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 |
| 1071.4) | 75 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.2) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.3) | 25 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.1) | 57 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
Author: Chuck Flowers
Major Program: Grains
With 83.53% of the land in all four river counties used for crop production, agriculture holds a strong presence in these counties. A one billion dollar impact and $359,967,000 worth of products sold across 960 farms- WAVE AG Day highlights agriculture in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman County. The 4th year for the event, River Counties WAVE AG Day, was held in Fulton County at the Riverfront in Hickman City on July 22nd from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm.
