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

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

1011 - Beef
1011.3)	99	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	65	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	46	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls
1011.1)	95	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	102	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)

102

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

Success Stories

Beef Field Day

Author: Jason Phillips

Major Program: Beef

According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, the beef industry in Simpson County accounts for nearly 4 million dollars in annual sales and is home to over 9,000 cattle and calves.  Cattle production remains stable in Simpson County with many new producers showing interest.  Beef production is an integral portion of both large and small scale farming enterprises in this area.Based on local stakeholders programming requests, the Simpson County Extension Agent for Agriculture held a Beef