Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.6) | 3 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.1) | 84 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.2) | 84 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.3) | 84 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.5) | 26 |
Number of producers who used temporary fencing |
| 1072.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
Author: Gary Stockton
Major Program: Forages
Cattlemen across Boone County had long struggled with weed infestation in their pastures. Invasive species like thistles and ragweed were not only reducing available forage but also impacting the health of their livestock. Despite trying various methods to control the weeds, many found that nothing seemed to work effectivelyDuring the class, the cattlemen learned to identify the specific types of weeds that were plaguing their pastures. The instructors provided detailed information on the lifecy
