Clay County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2018

Clay County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	12	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	23	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	5	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	6	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	18	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

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

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

Success Stories

Bull Value Assessment Program

Author: Jeffrey Casada

Major Program: Beef

After the Master Tobacco Settlement, many tobacco farmers diversified into beef cattle or increased their herd size.  County Agriculture Investment Programs (CAIP) have helped producers purchase bulls and heifers through cost share arrangements.  Much work has been done on heifer development; however work on bull selection has lagged.  Navigating Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) is difficult and producers usually choose to purchase through visual appraisal alone. A bull will pr