Muhlenberg County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 20 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.5) | 35 |
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 |
| 1071.4) | 108 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.2) | 108 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.3) | 108 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.1) | 35 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.6) | 20 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
Success Stories
Marketing Grain Crops to enhance Profitability
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Major Program: Grains
Describe the Issue or Situation. Low prices for grain crops in 2024 and probably 2025 make it imperative that grain farmers market their crops for maximum return.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). The Muhlenberg County Cooperative Extension Service Office utilized Dr. Grant Gardner, Grain Crops marketing specialist from the University of Kentucky Martin Gatton College of Agriculture Food and Environment to host a grain market outlook and ma
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