Harrison County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2018

Harrison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	100	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	50	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	55	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	35	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	85	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

100

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3)

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

Success Stories

Beef IRM Program

Author: Jessica Barnes

Major Program: Beef

The beef industry hit an all-time high a few years ago and many producers purchased breeding stock that was very high priced. Now that the market has fallen since then many of the same producers are struggling to make these expensive cows pay for themselves.  Calf prices are struggling, making the cow-calf market a tough one to be a part of.  Seeing some of my producers struggle and try to find ways to better manage their operations and cattle herd, I was able to get some of them invol