Spencer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





1072 - Forages
1072.1) 5

Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices

1072.2) 15

Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water)

1072.3) 2

Number of producers testing stored forage

1072.4) 2

Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition

1072.5) 10

Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices

1072.6) 10

Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage

1072.7) 15

Number of producers adopting improved varieties

1072.8) 10

Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay

1072.9) 5

Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue

1072.10) 10

Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay

1072.11) 15

Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability

1072.12) 10

Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control

1072.13) 10

Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management

1072.15) 0

Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials

1072.16) 10

Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality

1072.17) 15

Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices

1072.18) 25

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



Success Stories

Master Haymaker

Author: Bryce Roberts

Major Program: Forages

Spencer County is known for raising livestock, due in large part to the county’s success in producing its number one crop: forages. Thus, the demand for high quality hay and other stored forages is continually increasing and producers are seeking ways in which to differentiate their end-product, whether that be the forage itself or the animals that consume it.The Master Haymaker series consisting of seven sessions taught by UK specialists. These sessions provided participant

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