Success StoryMaster Haymaker



Master Haymaker

Author: Levi Berg

Planning Unit: Clark County CES

Major Program: Forages

Plan of Work: A Well Farmed Countryside

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Henry County is known for raising superior livestock and forage, due in large part to the county’s success producing beef cattle and forages. Thus, the demand for high quality hay and other stored forages is continually increasing and producers are seeking ways in which to differentiate their end-product, whether that be the forage itself or the animals that consume it.

Shelby and Henry counties partnered to host the Master Haymaker series consisting of seven sessions taught by UK specialists. These sessions provided participants with research-based information to aid them in increasing both quality and yield in their forage operations. Forty producers gained knowledge about topics including soil types and fertility, cool and warm season crops, stored forage options, weed control and forage equipment.

Survey results indicated that 97% of respondents gained knowledge about variety selection and about forages not currently raised on their farms. Additionally, 93% gained knowledge of weed control strategies and 90% implemented management strategies to reduce nitrogen losses. As a direct result of the knowledge gained through the Master Haymaker program, 83% of respondents planned to improve their management practices (as opposed to applying herbicides) to control weeds in their hayfields.






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