Extension
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| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 4 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.6) | 21 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
| 1071.1) | 115 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.3) | 121 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.2) | 121 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.4) | 22 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.5) | 57 |
Number of producers who applied Extension information for grain production related to fertility management, varieties, control of insect, disease or pest and/or sustainable practices |
Author: Andy Mills
Major Program: Grains
The problemIn today’s world farmers, especially those that raise grain crops, have a difficult time sorting through the propaganda and agribusiness sales pitches. There are many different products available on the market that have claims and and unbiased research that show a positive net return. However, most university research proves otherwise it is very difficult to almost impossible for farmers to sort through this much information and be able to identify what is beneficial.The e
