Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 88 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
| 1072.2) | 88 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.3) | 21 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.4) | 9 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.5) | 124 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.6) | 11 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
| 1072.7) | 156 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.8) | 200 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 117 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 223 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 132 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 13 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 7 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management |
| 1072.15) | 3 |
Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.16) | 22 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 2 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 5 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
Author: Clay Stamm
Major Program: Forages
~~As Extension Agents, we strive to identify programing needs in our community, and address those needs to the best of our ability. During the spring of 2017, we were hearing repeated reports of struggles with Johnson grass control in crop fields, home lawns, and along roadways. As this subject was being brought up in multiple community meetings that we were attending, we decided it was time to act! In an effort to address the rising issue of Johnson grass control in the county, the Exten
Author: Clay Stamm
Major Program: Forages
Soil sampling is one of our most fundamental, basic, building blocks for proper agricultural practices. However, many producers still choose not to soil test, even when the test are offered for free through the local extension office. During the spring of 2018, I was approached by a Hispanic farm manager that wanted to increase the quality of the farms soil and forages in order to extend grazing seasons. Through an initial office visit I explain the process of soil sampling to the client and he
