Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 12 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 56 |
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) | 14 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 62 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Brandon Sears
Major Program: Beef
Madison County currently has an agriculture economy that is largely based on beef cattle production. Approximately 86% of current farm gate receipts are from livestock sales. This is a drastic change from twenty years ago when Madison County ranked third in the state for burley tobacco production and the agriculture economy was based on tobacco.Madison County Extension has provided research based information to agriculture producers as they transitioned from tobacco farming to livestock operatio
Author: Brandon Sears
Major Program: Beef
Madison County is the second largest beef cattle producing county in the state of KY with approximately 71,000 head. Proper management of reproduction in cattle contributes to increased productivity and profitability on the farm. Since early 2015 the UK Beef Integrated Reproductive Management (IRM) team and Madison County ANR agent have worked with a Madison County beef producer to increase reproductive efficiency in their herd. UK Extension Beef Specialists and the Madison County ANR agent
