Taylor County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 34 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
| 1011.1) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 34 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
Success Stories
Beef Production
Author: Patrick Hardesty
Major Program: Beef
With approximately 12,000 beef cows, beef cattle income ranks second in the county. To improve profits and sustainability, beef educational meetings were conducted in cooperation with the Taylor County Cattlemen’s Association. These included Artificial Insemination and Sexed Semen; Fall Seeding Alternatives; Fall Feeding Strategies; Minerals, Protein Tubs and Ytex Fly Tags; and Animal Disease Traceability.To promote the beef industry in Taylor County, the Association also cooked at several
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