Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 87 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 16 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 23 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 37 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 24 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Douglas Shepherd
Major Program: Beef
Local cattlemen's association programs held this year included: Government Cost-Share and Reimbursement Programs offered thru FSA, Beef Marketing Programs, Beef Reproduction, and Nuisance Wildlife Management. Master Cattlemen Series completed with producers from Hardin, LaRue and Meade Counties. Two van loads of producers attended the first Midwest Beef Summit held in Owensboro. Two shipments of cattle made in the Beef Retained Ownership Program, one in January 2018 involvi
Author: Douglas Shepherd
Major Program: Beef
Four local beef operations have enrolled in and are participating in an extensive beef reproduction program being conducted in conjunction with the UK Beef IRM Committee. Two of the operations involve young, new Extension clientele, one involves a producer that hasn'r participated in any Extension programs for many years, and the other one is very much involved in Extension. All these producers are using estrus synchronization and AI to better manage reproduction and marketing on
Author: Matthew Adams
Major Program: Beef
With the recent downturn in cattle markets, many producers are left wondering what they can do to increase profit in the cow herd. With favorable and not so favorable markets alike, good marketing strategies always make a positive impact on net farm income. Hardin County has long had participation in the Tri County Steer Carcass Futurity program, which partners with Iowa State University to retain ownership on home raised feeder calves through the finishing phase, while collecting perf
