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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