Extension
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| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.5) | 10 |
Number of producers who applied Extension information for grain production related to fertility management, varieties, control of insect, disease or pest and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.4) | 1 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.2) | 50 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.3) | 52 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.1) | 50 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Grains
Corn is still a traditional crops several farmers in E3 still grow to sale and be used as feed on the farm. With the cost of production per acre increasing each year higher yields are needed to compensate for the expense. Corn growers need to be educated on new technology and production strategies that are research based and shows successful results. To meet the educational need agents in E3 invited Dr. Chad Lee to come and do an area meeting and present research based findin
