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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.11) | 3 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 7 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 5 |
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) | 3 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 2 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 4 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1072.1) | 5 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
| 1072.10) | 5 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 5 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.8) | 3 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.7) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.5) | 5 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.4) | 7 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.3) | 10 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.2) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.6) | 1 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
Author: Charles May
Major Program: Forages
Forage production and forage quality in Perry County is something that has taken a backseat for many years to beef cattle production and other commodities. Terrain, cost of fertilizer and lime, equipment and seed cost have contribute to this. Also the small amount of Phase I funds to help offset cost, makes forage stand improvement unattractive to most. In an effort to educate producers on the importance and economic impact of forage improvement, County Extension Agents
