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





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 7

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

1011.2) 11

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3) 8

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) 25

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



Success Stories

Weaning for Profits

Author: Tad Campbell

Major Program: Beef

With cattle profits tightening over the last couple of years for feeder calves, producers are looking for ways to maximize profits for cattle operations.  The University of Kentucky Beef Specialist and Beef IRM Coordinator hosted multiple fence-line weaning demonstrations across the state.  The demonstrations were organized to allow nose to nose contact with cows and calves during the initial weaning time and also input cost was evaluated in layouts of the demonstrations.  Mason C

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Grassroots Benefitting from Research

Author: Tad Campbell

Major Program: Beef

The Cooperative Extension Service is structured to utilize research based information and concepts by state specialists and incorporating the research for practical local on-farm efficiency.  Adding efficiencies to farming operations during times of low economical gains provides operations the opportunity to continue to strive towards financial independence.  Working with state agriculture engineering specialist, three different producers developed facilities to make farm operations mo

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