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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.11) | 15 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 35 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 10 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management |
| 1072.15) | 2 |
Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.16) | 50 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1072.1) | 25 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
| 1072.10) | 25 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 10 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.8) | 55 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.7) | 50 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.5) | 15 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.4) | 10 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.3) | 10 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.2) | 50 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.6) | 25 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
Author: Robert Smith
Major Program: Forages
During the winter of 2020 Marion, Nelson, and Washington counties offered a joint program called Master Haymakers. This series is designed to increase the quality and efficiency of the haymaking process. Specialists from the University of Kentucky presented information on Hayleage, Haymaking Equipment, Summer and Winter Forages, hay storage, quality, and handling. Around 40 participants were engaged in the learning of new techniques, varieties, and management. At least tw
