Missouri Farms March 2016

Crank Farms

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Na$onal Ag Day

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Farm and Child Safety

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Vermeer's prototype baler

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Josh Crank and Sarah Gerlt with their bottle lamb, Rascal, on a sunny Saturday in February.

Story and photos by Michaela Leimkuehler Agriculture Reporter

“Yes, it was all Josh’s fault,” teased Sarah Gerlt, a former Saint Louis resident who’s relocation to Marshall caused her to fall head over heels for farm animals.

The animals were not the only thing Gerlt fell for in Saline County. She also fell for Josh Crank, Gerlt’s boyfriend of almost six years, who is at fault for introducing her to the farming lifestyle.

“The first Christmas, he got me two goats and it all went downhill from there,” Gerlt laughed.

“Every year it’s been an animal for Christmas. I’m

trying to get him for Valentine’s Day to buy me a mini hereford cow.”

Crank’s roots have been planted in Saline County his entire life. He owns and operates Crank Lawncare and Landscape Design. He farms 200 acres of row crops. He also puts up 400 round bales and 1,500 square bales of hay every year. His family’s farm is in Miami, and he attended Malta Bend High School. He was an active member in the local 4-H and FFA chapters.

“I’ve always had livestock,” Crank said. “I had

everything when I was in 4-H and FFA. I showed sheep, cattle and hogs.”

His grandmother gifted him his first female bucket calf when he was 5 years old. He purchased another heifer from his grandmother his sophomore year of high school. That calf was the catalyst to his present 250 head cattle herd. His first heifer is still on the farm where she will comfortably live out the remainder of her years. She delivered 19 calves, and Crank says she’s earned Read more on page 4>>

Search for Missouri Century Farms con$nues COLUMBIA — If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1916, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.

To qualify, farms must meet the following guidelines. The same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income.

“One hundred consecutive years of family ownership of a farm is a milestone to be recognized from a cultural and stewardship perspective,” said Tom Henderson, interim vice provost for University of Missouri Extension.

In 2008, the Missouri Farm Bureau joined MU Extension and the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources as a program sponsor.

“Missouri Farm Bureau is a proud partner in the recognition of century farms,” said Blake Hurst, president. “We applaud the hard-working farm families that have kept us fed and clothed for generations.

They represent an important part of our heritage and laid a foundation for the bounty Americans enjoy every day.”

Applicants certified as owners of a 2016 Missouri Century Farm will be recognized by the local MU Extension center in the county where the farm is located. Applicants are presented with a sign and a certificate.

Since Missouri began the program in 1976, more than 8,000 century farms have been recognized.

For applications received by May 1, a $65 fee covers the cost of a certificate, farm sign and booklet for approved applicants. If the application is received between May 1 and May 16, the cost is $75. Applications must be postmarked by May 16, 2016, to be considered.

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Aside from the customary household pets like dogs and cats, Crank Farms nurtures 40 head of sheep and is home to 40 goats.

“There’s three sows having pigs,” Crank counted aloud. “Three horses and a donkey, four llamas and 40 chickens.”

“Is that it, Josh?” Gerlt inquired.

“I think that’s it,” confirmed Crank.

The couple’s relationship exposed a new side of the Missouri State Fair to Gerlt.

“I’ll never forget the first year you took me to the state fair,” Gerlt said to Crank. “We’d been in the barn. We’d been breaking the cows and washing them and I was like, ‘okay, this is kind of weird. Who washes their cows three times a day? Who does that?’”

She went on to explain that even though she has to get up at 3 a.m. to get her cattle beautiful for the few minutes in the show-ring, she loves it.

“I can’t get away from it,” she declared.

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Above: Salvy, a Maine Anjou and Red Angus cross calf is watched closely by his mother, Browni. She, was the heifer Gerlt showed two years at the Missouri State Fair.

“She’s very photogenic,” Crank jokes. The couple has had Turner since she was a week old.

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ing what happens on the farm. Classrooms full of students as well as members of the community can gaze, touch and interact with animals they have only read about in books or watched on TV. “That’s just awesome that I got back into it and I can tell people, ‘Hey, five years ago I knew nothing just like you, and look how much I’ve learned,’” said Gerlt. “Then I can share that with them and it gets them excited about it, too.”

It all started when a neighbor of the couple asked them to bring a horse to a function for The Living Center, a nursing home located in Marshall. This is the fourth year Crank Farms has been sharing new species through various events with the residents at TLC, students and members of Saline County.

The couple does not foresee slowing down when it comes to adding a new species to the farm family.

“Well, the next animal I can afford is a camel, but I would really like to have a giraffe,” Crank explained. “We really want to get a camel for the Christmas nativity. That’s why we want one. I’m hoping by this Christmas we’ll have one. But, I don’t know, if I win the lottery, I’d like to have a giraffe.”

“See that’s our problem,” Gerlt interjected. “We always start thinking, ‘next animal.’ That’s how we think.”

Crank says if they could afford it they would have a zoo.

“I have a kinship with animals, I don’t know what it is, but I do,” he remarked.

Sometimes people wonder since Gerlt is from Saint Louis, if she really loves the farm or if it’s just because Crank is so invested in his animals.

She responds that she really does love it, otherwise she wouldn’t keep adding more animals to the farm too.

“It’s not work if you love it,” Gerlt noted. “I truly love it...Those little lambs walk up to you, they’ll put you in the best mood ever after having a rough day.”

Crank added, “That’s true, when I have to go mow, I grumble. That’s my job. That’s my work. When I come do this stuff, this is my relaxation.”

When Gerlt moved away from the city, she had a single dog to look after.

Now she has nine different species, and counting, of the animal kingdom in her care. It may have been Crank’s fault at first, but she’s fallen for the farm just as hard as she’s fallen for him.

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Agriculture Council of America announces 2016 National Ag Day date and theme

The Agriculture Council of America will host National Agriculture Day on March 15. This will mark the 43rd anniversary of National Ag Day, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2016 is "Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet."

On March 15, the ACA will host major events in the nation’s capital, including the Mix-and-Mingle Luncheon and the National Celebration of Agriculture Dinner.

Additionally, the ACA will bring approximately 100 college students to Washington to deliver the message of Ag Day to the Hill.

These events honor National Agriculture Day and mark a nationwide effort to tell the true story of American agriculture and remind citizens that agriculture is a part of all of us. A number of producers, agricultural associations, corporations, students and government organizations involved in agriculture are expected to participate.

National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America. ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public's awareness of agriculture's role in modern society.

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5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables a Day •Onions contain a mild antibiotic that fights infections, soothes burns, tames bee stings and relieves the itch of athletes foot.

•Archeologists have found evidence that humans have enjoyed eating apples since 6500 B.C. Each of us eats more than 19 pounds of apples annually.

•Grapes are one of the oldest cultivated fruits. They have been around for more than 8,000 years.

• Americans eat about 125 pounds of potatoes a year, about half from fresh potatoes and half in processed foods.

The National Ag Day program encourages every American to: • Understand how food and fiber products are produced.

• Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.

• Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy.

• Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry.

In addition to the events in Washington, D.C., on March 15, the ACA will once again feature the Ag Day Essay Contest as well as the Ag Day Poster Art Contest.

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The leading cause of fatal injuries for kids on farms is incidents involving farm machinery. While being on a farm can be a fun experience for children, they may also be exposed to serious hazards. Injuries can be caused by tractors, mowers and other machinery, chemicals, pesticides or large animals. The following information can help kids remain safe on the farm.

• Do not allow your child to wander alone on the farm. Create a fenced-in “safe play area” for your child to play in or near the house and away from work activities.

• Assign age-appropriate tasks to your child if they are physically able to take part in farm work, ensuring they are properly trained and supervised at all times.

Searchable guidelines for age-appropriate tasks can be found here at Nagcat.org.

• Follow manufacturers’ recommendations for age restrictions when operating machinery and equipment (e.g., most manufacturers recommend that children younger than 16 not operate all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or machinery unless they have received formal training and are closely supervised).

• If your teen has the appropriate strength, coordination, and motor skills to operate an ATV, be sure he or she wears appropriate safety equipment, such as a DOT-approved helmet with face protection, long sleeved shirt, long pants, non-skid boots, and gloves.

• Always turn off farm equipment, lower hydraulics,and remove keys when equipment is not in use.

• Teach your child and visitors on the farm that farm animals are not domestic pets.

• Never carry your child while operating tractors, mowers, ATVs and other farm equipment or allow them to be in the equipment storage area, livestock barns,

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• Inspect the farm regularly for potential hazards and correct them immedi-

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• Keep your child away from objects and equipment they can climb, including windmills, electrical wires, augers, elevators, and grain wagons.

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March Outlooks

Temperatures

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Mild weather will expand to cover much of the nation, including the previously cool eastern U.S. Warm weather will continue to set high-temperature records across the nation’s mid-section, with warmth peaking in many areas on February 18. On that date, high temperatures could reach 90°F on the southern High Plains. At the height of the southern Plains’ warm spell, gusty winds and dry conditions will lead to an enhanced risk of wildfires. Dry weather will prevail during the next 5 days across the Deep South, as well as the central and southern Plains. In contrast, totals of 2 to 6 inches—much of which will fall on February 17-18— can be expected in parts of northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Toward week’s end, snow can be expected from the upper Great Lakes region into northern New England, while rain showers will develop from the mid-South into the Ohio Valley. The NWS 6- to 10day outlook for February 22 – 26 calls for above-normal temperatures across much of the western and central U.S., while cooler-than-normal conditions will be largely confined to the Southeast. Meanwhile, belownormal precipitation in the Southwest, Midwest, and northern and central Plains will contrast with wetterthan- normal weather in the Pacific Northwest and the Gulf and Atlantic Coast States.

Midwest Bulletin

In early February, blizzard conditions engulfed portions of the central Plains and upper Midwest, stressing livestock and disrupting travel. Farther east, heavy, midweek rain soaked the Southeast, particularly along and near the Atlantic Coast from northern Florida to southeastern Virginia. By week’s end, however, dry weather throughout the West was accompanied by a warming trend.

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Another week of the same song and dance as the hay business has been mostly inactive.

There has been a very limited amount of local sales taking place and some hay mostly traveling through the state from the west to neighboring states east but those sales arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provid- ing cash flow for producers here. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy, demand is light and prices are steady. The Missouri Depart- ment of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/ haydirectory/ for current listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/ haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most re- cent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 180.00200.00 Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170180) 150.00-190.00 Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-100.00 Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 40.0070.00 Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 20.00-35.00 per large round bale Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00 Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale

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Livestock Summary

Receipts:3178 Week Ago: 3152 Year Ago: 4025 Compared to last week, feeders sold steady to 10.00 higher.

Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 higher.

FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1

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500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

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800-900 lbs.

209.00-237.50 194.00-222.00 178.00-208.00 156.00-187.25 144.00-171.75 141.75-153.25

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400-500 lbs.

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600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

173.50-195.00 164.00-196.00 147.00-178.00 144.50-162.00 130.00-141.75

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 11982340 lbs. 85.00- 96.00; high dressing 97.50-107.00, low dressing 80.00-87.50 SLAUGHTER COWS: Break- ing and Boning (75-85% lean) 67.00-81.00, Lean (85-90) 62.00 71.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce REPLACEMENT COWS: Me- dium and Large 1-2 2-6 yrs 875 -1420 lbs 3rd stage 1275.00- 1950.00 per head

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Equipment Review

5 things you might not know about Vermeer's prototype baler During the National Farm Machinery Show we caught up with Vermeer to check out their working prototype of the Continuous Round Baler. Journalists got their first sneak peek at the machine two years ago, and work continues on its development.

There's some news - see the five points for what's new for 2016 below - and we thought a quick refresher was a good idea for readers.

1. No timeframe set for its debut, yet.

Farmers have been interested in this baler since news broke. Jessica Reis, brand manager, forage solutions, explains that farmers do ask when it's coming to market, but that's not the first question they ask. "First they ask how much it costs," she smiles.

That detail isn't available yet, but this won't be the price of a standard baler since in fact it's two balers in one.

2. This round baler needs more horsepower to run.

During our conversation at the National Farm Machinery Show we revisited the horsepower requirement for this machine. It will require at least 165 PTO horsepower to run, but Reis notes that for most larger producers who are the likely target customer this won't be a problem. Many already have bigger tractors for other farm work, and custom hay-makers are running bigger equipment too.

3. User interface is still under-development, and ISO compliance is a must.

Vermeer engineers and employees are running this machine now as it gets further refined. The key development area going forward will be the user interface, as Ty Hartwick, who is the chief engineer on the project, explains.

Hartwick notes that users will find they can make more hay in a day and take advantage of the best weather to put up more hay.

Vermeer had a prototype baler on the show floor at the National Farm Machinery Show - behind a fence - but visitors got a good look at the machine.

First question: What does it cost? Second question: When will it be available?

Another key area of development is user safety.

This machine has a lot of moving parts and now engineers have to make sure all the safety systems are in place. Hartwick also notes that the baler will be

ISOcompatible to work with most controllers on the market.

4. Running plenty of bales through the prototypes.

The key reason Vermeer "went public" in 2014 with this baler is that they're running the machine in different parts of the country. The machine you see in this report was brought in from the field - and barely cleaned up. Reis notes that at any given time there's a prototype running somewhere that a baler can make hay. Remember that marketing partner Lely is also developing its own version of the baler and also brought the machine to Agritechnica with hay and dirt part of the package.

Check out the pictures with this story and note this is not a shiny new baler. As for prototypes running, the company has put more than 18,000 bales through its U.S. prototypes since field development work began. The crops baled so far include alfalfa, rye grass, bahia grass, orchard grass, sudan-grass, hermathia, clover, fescue, star grass, oats and cornstalks.

5. Putting real farmers in the seat.

This summer Vermeer will be putting more than employees into the tractor seat to run this new baler. "We're working to have some customers run the prototypes this year," Reis says. These will be the first non-Vermeer employees to get some seat time with the machine and see how it operates in the field. It's another important step to bringing this new nonstop round baler to market.

This article was first published on Feb. 15, 2016, on www.farmindustrynews.com

Photo: Willie Vogt The Vermeer Continuous Round Baler is still under development, but it's getting closer to market as users get a chance to run the machine in 2016.

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farm equipment

NEW Heavy Duty Iron Corral Panels, $60. Free Replacement if damaged.

816-507-3116

Rowgator 1274 C, &#039;05, 1200 gal tank, 100&#039; booms, auto hgt &amp; swath. $49,500. 641373-1896 PIK-RITE Hydra-ram, vertical manure spreaders, new and used. 816-539-3939

New 3pt tillers, heavy duty, gear driven, 6&#039; $1650; 7&#039; $21150; 8&#039; $2650; 9&#039; $3650; 10&#039; $4150; 12&#039; $5350.

Tillers/seeders available.

660-874-4455 Large selection of new, used &amp; reblt tractor parts, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, Oliver &amp; others. We ship daily. 217-370-1149 Kinze 2500 8R 15 split row, no till coulters, Monator, 1 owner, shedded. 660-8855144 Arts-Way 500 series grinder / mixer, very good condition, hydraulic augers, scale, $6,500 OBO. 660-258-7389

Hesston 956A Round Baler w/net wrap, fully auto, only 6,800 bales, shedded. Must See! $19,500. 314-8521017

8 yd Holcolmb dirt scraper, push off, clean! $17,250; others avail. 641-990-3581

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Red Clover Seed $2.10/lb.; Lespedeza $0.80/lb. All seeds cleaned, bagged &amp; germ tested. 816805-5054, 816-786-4880

New Zealand forage oats, Ever-leaf 126, Kona, Beardless Spring forage wheat SAS w-4. Bulk or Bag. Delivery avail. Spring Creek Ag Products, 800-432-5672 ALL KINDS of hay and straw, sm sq., lg sq. &amp; lg rounds, del in 18-24 ton loads. 217-322-4663

450 lg sq Alfalfa/Orchard grass. 2nd &amp; 3rd crop.

Good color. Also Lg Rd. All covered, can deliver. 563543-6131

livestock

FEEDER PIGS for sale. $50. Windsor, MO 513-3749595

Brangus Bulls Ultrablack &amp; bred for easy calving, 18-24 mo good disp., breeding Brangus since 1967. Del avail. 816-3877322

78 cows to clv in spring, preg check, few colors, bred to blk Angus. $1,300 ea.

816-558-5422 41 young/gentle spring clv cows, bred to blk Angus, $2100 ea. 816-848-2924

40 bred cows blk/bwf some w/calves. Calving March 1, 5-8 years old. 660-646-8321

tractors

JD 8410T, &#039;98, 5430 hrs, tracks 60%. Very clean, $46,000. 217-4300837 JD 7230, &#039;09, MFWD, dual PTO, PQ, LH Rev, 4,661 hrs, $48,500.

217-430-0837

tractors

JD 1790 CCS 12/23, &#039;12, variable rate, row shutoffs, NT, row clnrs, Seedstar XP, 3500 ac., $90k, exc! 319-325-1407 IH 5488, &#039;84 MFD, dis PTOs 3 hyd valve, 900 hrs on restoration, $37,500.

641-344-8892 IH 4186 4WD, 3pt, 2600 hrs 200 hp, EXC; White 548 616 semi mt plow. 618-2239466

CIH 7240 MFWD, weights &amp; duals, $47,500. 800284-3001

trailer

Meridian Fuel trlr, 16&#039;, 520 g., 40 gpm, alum whls, 55 g. DEF tank, dual hose, 319-470-4077

truck-semi

&#039;03 Freightliner, Century auto shift, 430hp 940,000 miles, exc. condi. $14,900. 641-373-1896

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