Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
| 1072.2) | 6 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.3) | 5 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.4) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.5) | 12 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.6) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
| 1072.7) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.8) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 12 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 5 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management |
| 1072.15) | 0 |
Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.16) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Forages
Since 2014, Master Stocker, Master Cattlemen, Master Grazer, and Applied Master Cattlemen, have all been conducted in the four county area. Together over ### individuals participated in those courses. With that being said, the four county area agents decided they would try a newer program that was put together by the tri-county area agents (Adair, Green and Taylor), Master Haymaker. The program started in fall of 2017 and carried through the winter months of 2018. The program consisted of seven
