Menifee County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 12 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 28 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 12 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 7 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 37 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Developing Replacement Heifers
Author: Mary McCarty
Major Program: Beef
Improving genetics on small farms can done many different ways. One way is buy buying a new genetically superior bull. Another way and more economically is to develop heifers from the farm. In the past Eastern Kentucky had a heifer development program in Hazard that farmers could send their heifers and they were developed there. In the winter of 2017 it was announced that the Eastern KY Heifer Development Program was in its last year. Agriculture agents from Elliott
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