Webster County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





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) 27

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) 31

Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology

1071.2) 0

Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops

1071.3) 0

Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops

1071.1) 25

Number of producers  that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices  

1071.6) 2

Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management



Success Stories

New approach to grain production programming

Author: Vicki Shadrick

Major Program: Grains

New approach to grain production programming

Crop production is a major part of the agriculture economies in Western Kentucky, with Corn, Soybeans, and wheat being the major crops produced in most counties. To meet the needs of producers, Ag agents in Hopkins, McLean, and Webster Counties have worked together to identify the educational needs of Grain Producers and develop programs to meet those needs. In addition to the Tri-County plot work that has been done in the past, agents have worked to provide additional opportunities and del

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