Adair County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 1033 - Soil testing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1033.21) | 0 |
Number of people who applied Extension recommendations for soil fertility (See Ag Economic Policy or Environmental for long term impact) |
| 1033.1) | 212 |
Number of people who collected soil samples for testing |
Success Stories
Utilizing Animal Manures Effectively for Fertilizer
Author: Nick Roy
Major Program: Soil testing
In 2022, fertilizer prices increased nearly three-fold compared to 2021. The increase in prices brought attention to the need to use both fertilizers and animal manures effectively to grow crops. In Adair County, a large amount of animal manure is produced annually from beef, dairy, and poultry operations. During the winter of 2022, multiple educational programs were held addressing grain producers, dairy and beef cattle producers, and poultry producers. Strategies were s
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