Lee County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 5 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 31 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 54 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 6 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Beef Mineral
Author: Ted Johnson
Major Program: Beef
Lee County Kentucky has a beef herd mainly of cow calf production of around 3500 mother cows. Over the past few years I have noticed that many producers where reporting very little or no producers where using a year round mineral program, surveys were also conducted to prove this. I worked with one of the University of Kentucky beef specialist Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler in developing a beef mineral program for many of the Lee County beef producers. We developed a hands on mineral program where many far
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