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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