Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 104 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 188 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 315 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
| 1011.1) | 69 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 116 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
Author: Kendal Bowman
Major Program: Beef
Cattle producers who are interested in understanding today’s feeder calf market and grades attended Feeder Calf Grading School hosted by Owen and Franklin County Cooperative Extension Services. The single session was held at United Producers Inc. Stockyards in Owenton KY on October 3rd, 2019. Speakers Tim Dietrich from Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Marketing and Jodee Inman from U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service explai
Author: Kendal Bowman
Major Program: Beef
While many producers participate in Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA or BQA) trainings because they are mandatory for the livestock cost- share, there has been research proving there is a financial benefit for BQCA certified producers as well. According to a recent study by the Beef Checkoff-funded BQA program and conducted by Colorado State University (CSU), results show a significant premium for calves and feeder cattle sold through video auction markets. On July 29th and 30th Owen
Author: Kendal Bowman
Major Program: Beef
Kentucky has the highest number of cattle east of the Mississippi River, but if you’ve ever been to Kentucky you know you’ll experience all four seasons in one month. With Kentucky’s unpredictable weather many cattle pastures end up destroyed from the mud. Kendal Bowman, Owen County’s Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent has been working with one of his producers on designing an economical high intensity backgrounding operation while avoiding the weather elements. Sever
