Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2019

Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020

1011 - Beef
1011.3)	45	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	5	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	5	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls
1011.1)	25	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	45	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011 - Beef

1011.3)

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011.1)

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

Success Stories

Management Details Improve Cow Calf Profitability

Author: Matthew Futrell

Major Program: Beef

Management Details Improve Cow Calf ProfitabilityPaying attention to details helps to improve the profitability of any business. Dr. Kenneth Burdine, Dr. Greg Halich, and Jonathan Shepherd from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment, Agricultural Economics Department developed a program titled Cow Calf Profitability. They worked with Extension Agents for Agriculture and Natural Resources across the state to deliver the program in five locations across the commonwe