1998 Annual Report for FNC98-220
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1998: $3,650.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
Region: North Central
State: Kansas
Project Coordinator:
Beef Alliance Association to Develop a Premium Market
Summary
Objective: To form a beef alliance association, whereby cow/calf producers in northeast Kansas can cooperate to breed, feed and market their cattle for a premium price.
Alliance members attended Kansas State University meetings to enhance their record keeping skills through the Standardized Performance Analysis (SPD). They visited the Meat and Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE, and participated in grazing workshops to learn the importance of genetics and uniformity in obtaining premium stocker/feeder prices.
Reults: Producers have begun implementation of their learned skilled and knowledge.