Livingston County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 110 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 60 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 395 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 42 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 30 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Hay for Texas
Author: Adam Barnes
Major Program: Beef
Hay for Texas On August the 25th through the 28th Hurricane Harvey hit Texas with a vengeance. Most news coverage focused on the countless people up rooted from their homes in the cities, but a few reports came out about the farmers in that area. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared 54 counties a disaster area. According to Texas A&M University Livestock economist David Anderson “about 27 percent of the state’s 4.46 million hea
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