Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 111 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 277 |
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) | 84 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 127 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Tommy Yankey
Major Program: Beef
Anderson County Agricultural Development CouncilMembers of the Anderson County Agricultural Development Council are responsible for dissemination of funds from the Master Settlement Agreement. Board members must review proposals as they are received and evaluate them on the merits of the benefits for Anderson County farmers. As funds become tighter determining how best to benefit all farmers in the county becomes challenging. These monies are often invested back into local communitie
Author: Tommy Yankey
Major Program: Beef
Three years ago our office expanded the Beef Integrated Reproductive Management Program from 2 beef herds to 19 herds. The objective of the study is to stimulate long term behavioral changes in management practices designed to increase reproductive performance. The preferred production practices were demonstrated on each farm and the economic benefits were illustrated to help sustain the management changes. Vaccination and de-worming protocols were all adjusted as needed.  
