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





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 13

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

1011.2) 32

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3) 29

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

1011.4) 19

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5) 3

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



Success Stories

Forage Management is Key to a Profitable Beef Business

Author: Curtis Dame

Major Program: Beef

Feed is the number one cost associated with producing beef cattle. Therefore; forage management is a key component to reducing that cost. This agent and Darrell Simpson, Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Muhlenberg County hosted a farm tour in September 2018 on local producer's farm located in White Plains, Kentucky. Thirteen producers participated in the evening tour and gained information regarding the body condition scores of cows, brood cow management, utilizing ha

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