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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) |
| 1071.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
| 1071.1) | 190 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.2) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.5) | 32 |
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: Traci Johnson
Major Program: Grains
Grain production is an important source of farm income in Todd County. Todd County ranks 7th in Kentucky for value of grain production at $64.4 million, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Challenges facing grain farmers include managing herbicide-resistant weeds and dealing with weather extremes that impact crop health and yields. Because of the importance of grain production here, agriculture agents in Todd and Logan Counties in Kentucky and Montgomery and Robertson C
