Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 8 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 26 |
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) | 3 |
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 |
Author: Patrick Hardesty
Major Program: Beef
The Taylor County Cattlemen’s Association and Taylor County Extension Service provides educational beef production and management topics for beef producers to enhance their profitability. Topics included cow-calf profitability, bale grazing, nutrition, mineral supplementation and fly control.In the cow-calf profitability session, the discussion led into how to move from year round calving to a planned breeding season. In the fly control session, a fly gun was demonstrated as a
Author: Patrick Hardesty
Major Program: Beef
With approximately 12,000 cows in Taylor County, a Backgrounding Shortcourse was developed in cooperation with Adair and Green County Extension Service. Approximately 24 producers participated with a 90 average head backgrounded. Participants gained knowledge in nutrition, health and marketing. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, participants rated factors affecting profitability an eight where they learned to use futures for targeting a profit per head. Approximate
