Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2018

Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	15	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	50	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	100	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	25	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	25	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3)

100

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

Success Stories

Improving Beef Profitability

Author: Linda McClanahan

Major Program: Beef

The Mercer County Agriculture Advisory Council continues to place a high priority on beef programming and work that helps producers incorporate best management practices to improve profitability.  According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, of the 1108 farms in Mercer County 619 have cattle.  In addition, almost 75% of farm income is from livestock sales.  Due to economic importance of cattle production in this area a number of educational programs were held throughout the year t