Project Overview
FNC92-011
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1992: $1,500.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1994
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $650.00
Grant Recipient:
Lowell Schroeder Farm
Region: North Central
State: Nebraska
Project Coordinator:
Lowell Schroeder
Lowell Schroeder Farm
The final report was not received.
Commodities
- Animal Products: dairy, meat
Practices
- Pest Management: general pest management
Proposal summary:
This project is exploring effective fly control with reduced or no chemical or purchased inputs.
Project objectives from proposal:
- Reduce fly populations to a lower level which reduces production losses due to blood loss, pinkeye, and cows bunching to fight flies.
- Reduce purchased inputs (fly tags, sprays, feed additives).
- Construct 2 fly traps according to approved plans and place it in the pasture near the watering point.
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