Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.6) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
| 1072.7) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.8) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 10 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 10 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management |
| 1072.15) | 1 |
Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.16) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1072.5) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.4) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.3) | 3 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.2) | 5 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.1) | 3 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
Author: Thomas Miller
Major Program: Forages
On August 7, 2018, the West Ky Forage Tour was hosted by Toby and Debbie Dulworth of Dogwood Farms in Ballard County. Over 150 producers from across West Ky, West Tn and Southern Il attended the tour with a spotlight on summer grazing. Warm season grazing demonstration plots were highlighted with everything from grazing soybeans to brown mid rib millet with many combinations evaluated.There were demonstrations on fencing and moveable fencing, temporary watering solutions, Eastern Gam
Author: Thomas Miller
Major Program: Forages
In July of 2018, a prospective alfalfa producer contacted Tom Miller with the Ballard County Cooperative Extension Service, about the possibilities of growing alfalfa on a small tract of ground just purchased. After a site visit, soil tests were submitted and several recommendations were made for pH correction and a fertilizer recommendation rate for fall application and planting. Dr. Chris Teutsch, new Forage Extension Specialist at Princeton was brought in the loop and plans were m
