Fayette County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1034 - Hay testing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1034.18) | 6 |
Number of producers who used information to balance livestock nutrition or market forage |
| 1034.11) | 3 |
Number of producers who applied Extension recommendations for improving hay production |
| 1034.1) | 10 |
Number of producers who conducted hay testing |
Success Stories
Central Kentucky Hay Contest
Author: Allison Tucker
Major Program: Hay testing
Many livestock producers do not test their hay. Determining and understanding the quality of their forage is vital in ensuring that the nutritional needs of their animals are being met. Hay testing gives the producers the information needed to provide a balanced nutrition plan. Which in turn will help prevent them from over/under feeding, not meeting animals’ nutritional needs, and wasting money.The Central Kentucky Hay Contest was created with the purpose of educating about forage test an
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