Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.5) | 23 |
Number of producers who applied Extension information for grain production related to fertility management, varieties, control of insect, disease or pest and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.2) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.1) | 23 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
Success Stories
Enhancing Grain Production Through Multi-County Collaboration
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Grains
Grain production remains a critical component of the agricultural economy in Kentucky, particularly in Shelby County. According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture:Corn for Grain: 16,987 acres harvestedSoybeans for Beans: 15,670 acres harvestedWheat for Grain: 7,521 acres harvestedAs producers face increasing pressure from pests, diseases, weather volatility, and market shifts, there is a growing need for accessible, research-based production strategies.To address these needs, a multi-county
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