Adair County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2018

Adair County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	120	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	43	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	43	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	0	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	15	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

120

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

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)

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

Success Stories

Beef IRM Farm Program Works!

Author: Nick Roy

Major Program: Beef

The UK Beef IRM Farm Program is a collaborative effort between UK Extension Agents and beef Specialists in the UK CAFE designed to increase the use of production practices that favor high reproductive rates in the cow herd. This program is delivered through on-farm learning to demonstrate the benefits of implementing these production practices.Adair County beef producer Mr. Lee Graves has been a part of the program since early spring 2017. Before enrolling in the program, the calving season was