Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 10 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
| 1072.2) | 15 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.3) | 5 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.4) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.5) | 9 |
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) | 2 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 26 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 20 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 35 |
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) | 10 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 5 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 5 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
Author: Jonathan Oakes
Major Program: Forages
Since 2014, Master Stocker, Master Cattlemen, Master Grazer, and Applied Master Cattlemen, have all been conducted in the four county area. Together over 40 individuals participated in those courses. With that being said, the four county area agents decided they would try a newer program that was put together by the tri-county area agents (Adair, Green and Taylor), Master Haymaker. The program started in fall of 2017 and carried through the winter months of 2018. The program consisted of seven s
