Jackson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
1011 - Beef | ||
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1011.1) | 113 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
1011.2) | 17 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
1011.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
1011.4) | 6 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
1011.5) | 6 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Artificial Insemination School
Author: David Coffey
Major Program: Beef
Jackson County ranks 56th in the state for number of cattle at 14,000 head and 58th in cash sales from cattle at $5,745,000, making cattle 58% of Jackson County’s agriculture revenue. With this many producers and cattle in Jackson County, a need for an Artificial insemination certification class developed. The Jackson County Extension Agent worked closely with the Jackson County Cattlemen’s, University specialists, and Select Sires to plan and implement an Artificial insemination cla
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