Henry County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 125 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.2) | 39 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.3) | 26 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.4) | 5 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.5) | 28 |
Number of producers who improved and/or used temporary fencing |
| 1072.6) | 5 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.7) | 3 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
Success Stories
Summer Annual Forages Field Day
Author: Megan Wetenkamp
Major Program: Forages
Forages make up 70% of the cropland in Henry County. Many farmers are unable to raise row crops on the rolling hills, while others have chosen to utilize prime land for high quality forages like alfalfa. Summer annual forages are often overlooked as an important tool for farmers. These species can be used as an emergency forage if spring stands fail. They can also be used as a bridge crop when establishing novel endophyte fescue. More importantly, they make a high-quality and versatile feed that
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