Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 15 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 4 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 8 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
| 1011.1) | 20 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 5 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
Author: David Coffey
Major Program: Beef
On December 17, 2019, four ANR agents, four University specialists and thirty-six producers from Laurel, Jackson, Clay, Knox, and Whitley counties came together for an entire day of profit increasing and cost cutting information to be used in their cattle operations. Producers learned how to manage overhead costs, manage the costs of hay production, understand the depreciation of breeding stock, improve winter feeding practices, determine correct stocking rates, and manage farm taxes.Producers w
