Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.6) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
| 1072.7) | 6 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.8) | 9 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 2 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 16 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 3 |
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) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.5) | 3 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.4) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.3) | 8 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.2) | 53 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.1) | 6 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
Author: Garrard Coffey
Major Program: Forages
The fall and winter of 2018-19 saw heavy amounts of rain in the state of Kentucky. Cattleman across the state had issues with excessive mud in feeding areas that cause problems ranging from animal health to soil health. A series of programs was offered in Rockcastle county to help farmers combat the problems at hand as well help manage in the future. Two University of Kentucky specialist, Dr. Jimmy Henning and Dr. Steve Higgins, and state NRCS grazing specialist Richard Bowlin
