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| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.5) | 45 |
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 |
| 1071.4) | 68 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.2) | 39 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.3) | 39 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.1) | 38 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.6) | 3 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
Author: Patrick Hardesty
Major Program: Grains
Taylor County ranks 35th in the state for grain production. Due to previous successful fungicide trials with drones in Adair, Green and Taylor Counties, two local producers have purchased drones to spray fungicides on their corn crops. Drones have proved to be as effective as a helicopter for fungicide applications. Due to lack of helicopter availability and poor timing has stimulated the purchase of farmer owned drones. By owning drones, producers are better able to time
