Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 5 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
| 1072.2) | 25 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.3) | 2 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.4) | 2 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.5) | 25 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.6) | 2 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
| 1072.7) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.8) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 1 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 5 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 15 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management |
| 1072.15) | 0 |
Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.16) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 2 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 2 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
Author: Paul Sizemore
Major Program: Forages
Much of the Hay produced in the area is stored outside resulting in a great deal of waste, low nutrient levels and low digestibility. This can lead to many issues in the herd when the winter weather comes barreling in. To address the need for improved forage quality and to increase farmer understanding of the economics of hay production a four night series titled “East Kentucky Hay School” held by the agents in Owsley, Lee, Wolfe and Breathitt Counties and a group of specialists from
