Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 43 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 23 |
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) | 35 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 82 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Samuel Cofield
Major Program: Beef
The County Cooperative Extension Services of Trigg, Caldwell and Crittenden counties hosted a series of Master Cattlemen meetings. The meetings were well attended by producers, twenty seven producers from four counties were in attendance. 26 of the 27 completed all the requirements for the Master Cattleman Program and were awarded their certificates and farm signs. The Master Cattleman program is an intensive educational program developed by The University of Ken
Author: Samuel Cofield
Major Program: Beef
The Trigg County Cooperative Extension Service in Cooperation with the Trigg County Cattlemen's Association partnered to help livestock producers better manage their herds and meet their individual goals. One way we help producers is through our IRM mineral program. Three times each year the ANR agent in cooperation with a committee of Cattlemen’s members collects bids from local feed suppliers on free choice minerals formulated per the UK IRM specs. Th
Author: Samuel Cofield
Major Program: Beef
The Trigg County Cooperative Extension Service in Cooperation with UK Extension Specialists offered a Beef IRM program to producers in Trigg County in early 2018. The program was to be specific to each operation and designed to help each producer meet his or her goals in beef production. One operation that was interested in the program early on and was willing to make changes to their management has already been very successful with the practices they implemented. &nbs
