Simpson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1071 - Grains
1071.7) 2

Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops)

1071.6) 3

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

1071.1) 102

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

1071.3) 49

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

1071.2) 49

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

1071.4) 46

Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology

1071.5) 70

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  



Success Stories

Italian Ryegrass Control Research Trial

Author: Jason Phillips

Major Program: Grains

Over the last few years, Italian Ryegrass has become an increasingly problematic weed for grain producers in Simpson County and in south central and western Kentucky.  It grows aggressively and competes for light, nutrients and water with desirable crops.  It can be challenging in winter wheat, corn and soybeans.  Several Simpson County producers have had to destroy corn crops and replant due to the invasive nature of Italian Ryegrass.  The first herbicide resistant Italian R

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