Warren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 50 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 75 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 25 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 0 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Master Cattlemen
Author: Joanna Coles
Major Program: Beef
Kentucky is the largest cow and calf producing state east of the Mississippi River. Simpson, Allen, Warren and Logan Counties rely heavily on income from cattle with just shy of 60,000 beef cows located in this four county area according to the most recent county estimates from the USDA. Cattle producers in these four counties voiced a need for in-depth beef cattle educational programming to help increase profitability. Therefore, Extension Agents for Agriculture in the aforementioned coun
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