Success StoryBeef and Forage Improvement contributes to Higher Agriculture Economic Contributions



Beef and Forage Improvement contributes to Higher Agriculture Economic Contributions

Author: Curtis Dame

Planning Unit: Hopkins County CES

Major Program: Forages

Plan of Work: Expanding Opportunities for Technology, Sustainability, and Environmental Stewardship

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Forage establishment and improvement are both key pillars to the enhancement of beef and livestock operations in Hopkins County. According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, the Beef industry contributes well over 2 million dollars in gross production to the local agriculture economy with increases expected to continue. With that said, efforts have been made to provide local information to producers regarding pasture and hay acre management and weed control for both uses. Increase the quality and value of these acres will have rippling effects on overall livestock production and cash farm receipts also. Key areas of focus include the promotion of fall stockpiling fescue, proper soil fertility, proper application of weed control herbicides and much more. Together with volunteer led groups such as the Hopkins County Livestock Association and Hopkins County Farm Bureau, efforts have been made to provide educational opportunities and also shared-use equipment for local producers. 






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