Elliott County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2019

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

1011 - Beef

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)

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