Extension
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| 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) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
| 1071.1) | 3 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.2) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.4) | 61 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.5) | 3 |
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 |
Author: Traci Johnson
Major Program: Grains
University of Kentucky researchers have been looking at cereal rye as a crop for Kentucky farmers for the past several years. Known and used as a cover crop, cereal rye is now being looked at as a potential income source for farming operations. On-farm research is being conducted to test agronomic practices and to show that Kentucky can be a reliable rye source for distillers, bakers, and millers. Oldham County is located to many nearby distillers, and in 2013, a craft distille
