Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.7) | 1 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
| 1072.5) | 1 |
Number of producers who used temporary fencing |
| 1072.4) | 1 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.3) | 1 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.2) | 1 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.1) | 1 |
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 |
| 1072.6) | 1 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
Author: Nicole Rhein
Major Program: Forages
Three years ago, a Marshall County cattle farmer came into the Extension office seeking advice. He met with Nikki Rhein, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, to explore the reasons his pastures were underproductive and weedy. Nikki recommended starting with soil samples. The farmer indicated that he wasn't well and that testing would be out of the question. Despite the weather, Nikki volunteered to take the tests for him, and ever since that hot, humid day, the producer has been an enthu
