Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
| 1072.5) | 3 |
Number of producers who used temporary fencing |
| 1072.4) | 3 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.3) | 42 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.2) | 26 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.1) | 31 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.6) | 1 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
Author: Kevin Lyons
Major Program: Forages
The ANR agents of Allen, Barren, Hart, Metcalfe, & Monroe counties (W8) joined forces to present a hands-on program concerning forages just ahead of winter feeding. The skyrocketing cost of inputs, coupled with very poor growing conditions, prompted the W8 agents to develop the “Hayfields to Hay Rings” educational program. The program was held at the Metcalfe Co. Farmers’ Market facility. Forty-two producers participated in sessions on optimal harvest time
Author: Kevin Lyons
Major Program: Forages
The Tri-County Hay & Straw Auction started as only Metcalfe, Monroe & Barren Counties. Today the cooperating counties are Allen, Barren, Hart, Metcalfe, & Monroe. The anticipated annual event is something both buyers and sellers of hay and straw have come to rely on. Each year presents unfavorable weather conditions that result in a forage supply shortage for a number some livestock producers. The auction system allows the hay supply and demand to accurately drive the mar
