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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.6) | 12 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
| 1072.7) | 25 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.8) | 105 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 20 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 75 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 150 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 150 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 150 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management |
| 1072.15) | 2 |
Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.16) | 50 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 25 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 10 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1072.5) | 65 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.4) | 47 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.3) | 47 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.2) | 150 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.1) | 150 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
Author: Keith Center
Major Program: Forages
Hay and pasture production is a leading component of agriculture production in Elliott County. According to the 2017 United States Department of Agriculture Statistics Service data indicated 20,500 tons of hay are harvested on approximately 7,900 acres of farm land in the county. Therefore, the Elliott County Agriculture Council and CEA for ANR felt that forage testing was essential for the farmers in Elliott County and signed up to participate in the East Kentucky Hay Contest for the second con
