LaRue County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1071 - Grains
1071.7) 3

Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops)

1071.5) 60

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) 50

Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology

1071.2) 60

Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops

1071.3) 60

Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops

1071.1) 18

Number of producers  that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices  

1071.6) 5

Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management



Success Stories

Competition Helps Teach Agronomy

Author: Daniel Carpenter

Major Program: Grains

The LaRue County Agriculture Extension Agent has worked with the High School Agriculture department with various programs over the years. One of the highlights each year is serving as a “coach” for the crop scouting team and preparing them for state and national crop scouting contest. The team has a history of doing well at the state contest, winning the inaugural competition, placing 2nd in its second year, and winning again in 2021. In 2021, the team also received first place in th

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