Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 50 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 45 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 25 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 15 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 50 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Keith Center
Major Program: Beef
A farm field day was hosted by the Elliott County Agriculture Council and County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources (Keith Center) at the Elliott County Cooperative Extension Office on October 28th, 2017. Topics for the field day included: eastern Kentucky forages, eastern Kentucky Soil Fertility, eastern Kentucky weeds and grasses identification workshop, breeding soundness exams in bulls, and forage and fertility correlation.Concluding the field day was the Beef Quality Assu
