Webster County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2019

Webster County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020

1011 - Beef
1011.3)	5	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	2	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	7	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls
1011.1)	21	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	13	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011 - Beef

1011.3)

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011.1)

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

Success Stories

Mid-West Beef Summit

Author: Vicki Shadrick

Major Program: Beef

The cost of production, in all aspects of agriculture, continues to increase while prices remain stable or decrease.  This scenario requires producers to analyze each decision as it relates to margin management.  For cow/calf operations, the cost of replacement breeding stock often takes 9 years before a positive return on investment occurs.  The need to cull typically coincides with the conclusion of this period, leaving salvage value as the only profit.  Understanding genet