Elliott County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 75 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 50 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 125 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
| 1011.1) | 200 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 200 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
Success Stories
Developing Replacement Heifers
Author: Keith Center
Major Program: Beef
As a result of the tobacco buyout in 2004, many farmers in East KY transitioned to beef production, namely cow-calf operations, to continue earning income on their farms. County Extension Agents in Morgan, Magoffin, Elliott, and Wolfe counties realized in early 2017 that producers are still lacking the education and management skills they need to build better beef herds through quality heifer development.Proper heifer development is one of the key components to profitability in a beef cattle ope
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