Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.6) | 1 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.1) | 360 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.2) | 105 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.3) | 35 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.4) | 15 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.5) | 225 |
Number of producers who used temporary fencing |
| 1072.7) | 5 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Forages
Covid-19 caused the cancellation of the 2021 Tri-County Hay & Straw Auction. The auction returned in 2022, and to the delight of all those involved the event picked right up where it had left off. Buyers and sellers alike were glad to see the event bring together forage producers with forage buyers. Even in early 2022, producers began to see that the cost of production in the upcoming growing season was going to be significantly higher than 2021. Cost savvy livestock produc
