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Education of a worldly nature, abroad with 4-H Story by Dennis Gonnerman Agriculture Reporter

Saline County 4-H Youth Specialist Taylor Bryant has been spending her summer supporting and reaching out to families all over the area, involving youth such as Rachel Ulbrich, in activities that promote learning, community involvement and the experience of competition. Bryant has worked with Ulbrich in programs in the past, such as Jr. Leaders, and was able to direct her down the right path to get an application filled out and submitted for the opportunity to study abroad.

According to 4-H publications, the states’ 4-H Summer Outbound program send American 4-H youth to foreign countries for a cultural immersion experience. Outbound delegates live with volunteer host families, learning first-hand about a new way of life in the host country and experiencing aspects of daily life that tourists rarely see. International partners with 4-H recruit host families and plan enrichment activities for the delegation.

“Rachel is the first (Saline County) 4-H member to take advantage of the Summer Outbound program,” Bryant stated. “Since I took over as the youth specialist two years ago, she is the first person I’ve

been able to help take advantage of this particular program.”

Among the different destinations available for those in Summer Outbound are Costa Rica, South Korea, Norway and Japan, where Ulbrich will be sleeping for the next 2 1/2 weeks.

For most parents, a child sleeping over isn’t a big deal, but when that child is halfway around the world, things take on a different light.

“There’s an element of anxiety to it,” explained Sherri Ulbrich, Rachel’s mother. “She’s my child, my first born, but more than anything I am incredibly excited for her.”

Excitement was the first step on the trail that led to where she currently resides. Ulbrich has been keeping a daily log of her activities and has traveled quite extensively.

So far she has had the privilege to ride a double decker airplane to Japan, take a bus to Tokyo, and ride a bullet train, which travels up to 300 mph. 4-H has truly given her opportunities to experience things in life that she might not have otherwise had the opportunity to.

All of these experiences are ones that she will have the chance to share with fellow 4-H members this November. The Saline County 4-H will host an Achievement Night, where members will be rewarded and recognized for their accomplishments of the past year. Ulbrich will have the opportunity to tell those present the good that came of her trip, and the impact that the program has had on her way of thinking, and how her view-points have broadened.

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A large group of participating host families display signs designed to make their States 4-H International Exchange participants welcome as they arrive in Japan from the U.S.A.

“I think the most important theme in this trip is bridging the culture gap so that future generations can have peace,” Ulbrich noted. “So far, the only dividing factor I have found between Americans and Japanese is their respective traditions and culture.

Both want global peace and freedom, it’s up to new generations to find both. An important idea I’ve had to remind myself of again and again is keeping an open mind. When eating, say, raw fish, or when I

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Bryant works to ensure that those who take part in 4-H are given all the tools necessary to succeed in all of their endeavors.

Every day she is able to share a world with youth that is built around positive role models and guidance with a purpose. All of her hard work and effort has been reciprocated, as Ulbrich is excited to also share the world that she has been given the chance to explore.

Rachel Ulbrich (center) gets a warm welcome from her host family in “I’m looking forJapan with a custom made sign. ward to sharing bow to introduce myself I try to remember that it is never bad, only different. I think that’s the hardest thing about being on this trip. Our cultures are so very different, and it is all I can do some days to remember that there isn’t a ‘right’ way to live.”

4-H, girl scouts, boy scouts, all of these groups have many things in common, but perhaps the most prevalent is the opportunity that is afforded to those who participate.

The opportunity to learn something new, to be a member of a group, to experience the satisfaction of teamwork and to explore the world through the eyes

Japanese traditions when I return,” remarked Ulbrich. “For example, whenever in any building, be it private or public, Japanese people always remove their shoes and wear slippers. You wouldn’t think it is that big of a deal until you have to live it out. I’m constantly forgetting my slippers places. There’s even a separate set of slippers for every bathroom. Another tradition I find interesting is the use of the five flavor and five cooking methods. Ideally, a Japanese meal uses all five flavors (saltiness, bitterness, unami, sourness, sweetness) and five cooking methods (simmering, grilling, steaming, frying, and aemono or cooked salads). This means way more preparation time than any typical meal in America, but the results are

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4-H isn’t just about providing an environment in a group setting that promotes education through fun and application. It is more than just the chance for kids to gather and be a part of something bigger. 4H is the real life application of possibility. It gives all who participate the opportunity to enjoy life experiences in a manner that is conducive to positivity. 4H is uplifting and offers horizons in lands far from home, for our youth to learn important life lessons.

Rachel Ulbrich is learning and experiencing more than some twice her age, and it simply took her becoming a member of 4-H to extend her educational experience half-way around the world.

To learn more about how your children can become more involved in 4-H, contact Taylor Bryant at the University of Missouri Extension office call 660-886-6908 or email BryantT@missouri.edu

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nimals have always been an integral part of Missouri’s farming heritage. Missouri ranks second in the country in cattle, fourth in turkeys and among the top 10 for hogs and poultry. But, with great production comes great responsibility when it comes to keeping Missouri farmers safe. Overall, 17 percent of all farm injuries involve animals. Statistics show that beef cattle farms and dairy operations are ranked second and third in injuries among all farming activities.

Farm safety for livestock 1. Be calm and conscious.

2. Aavoid quick movements.

3. Be patient; do not prod.

4. Move slowly around animals.

5. Be gentle.

6. Have a planned escape route.

Wear personal protective equipment Dressing properly when handling livestock is essential to protecting yourself and others.

The 26 bones in the human foot can all which can easily be crushed if stepped on by an animal, whether a 200 lb. hog or a 2,000 lb. bull. Be sure to invest in a sturdy pair of work shoes or boots with steel toe caps to prevent foot and ankle injuries.

Non-skid soles can also combat uneven or wet footing, common to livestock facilities.

Wear gloves when working with animals to protect your hands from vaccinations and chemicals, feces or diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

This includes wearing surgical gloves when vaccinating or operating on animals, and cotton or leather gloves when working or loading livestock for transportation.

Working with and feeding livestock tends to stir dust into the air. “Farmer’s lung” is one of the most immobilizing diseases among farmers, specifically dairy farmers.

Farmer’s lung is caused by inhaling the dust from moldy forages or grains, like hay.

Farmer’s lung symptoms are often undetected for several hours after exposure.

However, some dust carries antigens that begin to cause severe irritation to the lungs and respiratory system. The irritation is often confused with symptoms for bronchitis or pneumonia. If not treated quickly, the

irritation can cause irreversible lung damage and even death. Wearing a dust mask when working with animals will keep the harmful dust out of your lungs.

Keep facilities clean Clear facilities and work areas of tripping hazards such as uneven walking surfaces, high door sills, cluttered alleyways and chutes to decrease risk of injury.

Animals, domestic or wild, can be a cause of human illness, and are several diseases that can be transmitted between Indoor and confinement facilities flooring should allow water to drain with ease. Slatted flooring allows the facility to be cleaned quickly and efficiently to eliminate chemical and animal waste.

Fencing and panels should be kept in prime condition when working with crowded and excited livestock. A rusty nail or loose bolt can quickly cause injury to farmers and livestock. Repair all gaps in pens before putting animals in a confined space and be sure all pens, alleys and chutes will permit animals to pass through without causing injury to their heads, backs, and sides.

Make calm and deliberate movements Animals are calm and work well when they have an established routine to their day. Having a familialr schedule each day will tame an animal, and they will behave calmly.

Animals sense their surrounding differently than humans and have difficulty accurately judging distances. One quick movement can easily spook them.

Livestock have extremely sensitive hearing and can hear sound pitches that humans often cannot hear and loud noises scare animals, and high frequencies can hurt their ears. When paired with unknown surroundings, loud noises will cause animals to be edgy and uneasy.

Animals can sense when someone is scared or nervous around them. It’s important to show the animal respect, not fear.

Because of their size and weight, they can be dangerous without intending to be.

Move slowly and lightly touch them to encourage them to move, instead of shoving or hitting them. Never prod an animal when it has nowhere to run. If you are working in close proximity with animals, plan an escape route when animals get aggressive.

Missouri Farms Extreme caution around male animals and mothers with offspring It is a natural instinct for animals to be extremely territorial and are determined to protect the area they feel belongs to them,.

This includes offspring, other animals in their herd and the pasture where they live.

Take extra caution during feeding times, and stay out of the way as much as possible.

If you cannot avoid the animals, watch for signs of aggression or fear for possible danger. Warning signs include: raised or pinned ears, raised tail or hair on the back, bared teeth, snorting, and pawing at the ground.

Always leave yourself an escape route when animals get aggressive.

Monitor entry Disease can spread like wildfire through animals and facilities. Sales and service personnel have the potential to carry diseases from other farms. Create sanitary stations at entry points to facilities for workers and guests to clean their shoes and hands before entering, or offer protective equipment to wear while inside.

Transporting animals in trailer Run a safety check on your trailer beforetransporting animals. Prevent overloading the weight limit on the trailer, while allowing the animals to have space and not overheat. Latches, chains and hooks are intact and functional at each entry point to the trailer. If the trailer has wood floorboards, examine them to be sure there isn’t any rotting or holes in the floor.

Do a pre-ride safety check your towing vehicle. Ensure the trailer hitch is properly attached to the vehicle and the trailer jack is raised off the ground and make sure all of the lights work and are correctly connected to the vehicle to ensure the safety of the animals, driver and others on the roads.

Allow plenty of time to arrive at your destination. Accidents occur when actions are hurried and careless. Start early and give yourself plenty of time throughout the process. I will be less stressful for you and the animals.

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e all have our limits on what we will and won't tolerate when it comes to pests in the home and garden, but there are good reasons to control rodent populations, says Contra Costa Master Gardener Steve Griffin.

Rodents -- rats, mice, moles, gophers, tree squirrels and ground squirrels -- can cause damage to infrastructure and spread diseases.

Here are some of Griffin's tips on keeping them from becoming too much of a pest.

The first step is to identify what type of rodent problem you have. Take a good look at your home and yard.

Are you inviting the pests in by leaving pet food out, feeding the birds or having fruit trees?

Next, look at changes you can make to discourage rodents from visiting. You may need to start storing food in containers, removing food after pets have eaten, and pruning trees away from your home to prevent rodents

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from climbing onto your roof and into your attic.

Buttoning up entryways into your home also will help eliminate the problems inside, Griffin says. Outside, look at fencing and other exclusions.

If you decide to take lethal steps to control rodents, choose your tools carefully. Never use poisons, which often unintentionally kill other animals.

If you use traps that capture animals alive, you'll have to release them on your own property — it is against the law to relocate them without a permit from state officials, which is seldom given — or humanely kill the animals.

Rats and Mice — There are two species of rats, roof rats and Norway rats, that live with humans. Norway rats usually are found on the ground floor. They have heavier bodies and tails that are shorter than the length of their bodies. Norway rats prefer trash and wood piles, and basements. Roof rats are great climbers and usually are found in the home, attic and garden. They are smaller than Norway rats and have a tail that is longer than their bodies. Roof rats are agile climbers and nest above ground in trees, walls, cabinets and false ceilings.

Mouse populations rise and fall with the availability of food and weather conditions.

House mice are attracted to pet food, snacks left in drawers and pantries with plenty of food in cardboard or light plastic wrappings. Mice will nest in walls, drawers and cabinets, and build nests of almost any materials the can find.

Rats and mice spread disease through fleas, feces and urine, which they leave behind on their searches for food.

Good housekeeping can keep most rat and mouse populations down. Repair door sweeps, plug entry holes, screen attic vents and the vents around building foundations. Trim limbs and landscaping away from the roof line and foundation walls. Pick up pet food and seal food in sturdy plastic or metal containers.

Trap mice and rats with snap or electronic traps. Do not use poisons. Bait a rat trap with nuts or sticky candy tied to the trigger with twist-ties, wire or zip ties. Bait a mouse trap with peanut butter or a soft candy such as caramel.

Gophers — Gophers live most of their lives underground, feeding on roots and tubers. They occasionally come out of their burrows at night to feed on plants, fruit and vegetables. Gophers are not good climbers, so any vegetables that are low to the ground are targeted. To know if you have a gopher, look for crescent shaped mounds of soil with a plugged hole. The tunnel radiates out from the crescent and angles down about a foot. Gophers are solitary animals except for mating. Usually only one gopher will be found in a yard, and gophers will fight off other gophers for territory. Just because you see multiple mounds doesn't mean you have many gophers.

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one has an owl nearby. You'll probably have to resort to exclusion and trapping. Use a wire mesh under raised beds; bury the mesh 24 inches down to create a barrier around your yard or garden. Pair the underground fence with an above ground one.

If you choose to trap, practice setting it before you try placing it. There are many types of traps that are effective in killing gophers. Choosing the right spot to trap is the key to success, Griffin says. Knock down all the old mounds and keep watch for a new one to appear. Dig out the mound and find the main tunnel below and leading away from the mound. Set two traps in the tunnel, facing each other, so the gopher will be trapped whether it is coming or going. Secure the trap and then place cardboard or plywood over the hole, covered lightly with soil.

Wait a couple of days, then check the traps.

Moles — Moles are insectivores and don't eat plant material. Any damage they do is to the appearance of your garden or yard, and occasionally they may kill a plant when they disturb the soil around plant roots.

Moles are difficult to capture and probably should just be left alone.

You can bury mesh, as you do with gophers, to exclude moles from the yard. Trapping rarely works.

Meadow Voles — This mouselike creatures hardly ever enter dwellings, but they can do some damage in the garden and landscape. Their populations rise and fall with great regularity.

Voles are active day and night, feeding on grasses, veggies, bulbs, roots and tree bark. Unchecked, they can girdle a young tree and kill it by eating the bark through the cambium layers. Protect young trees with a guard at the base and keep ground covers away from the tree trunk. Trap with unbaited mouse traps, placed in the pathways of the voles.

Squirrels — Tree squirrels can be a nuisance, feeding on fruit and vegetables, and nesting in attics. They also can vector diseases through fleas. Ground squirrels are extremely destructive, digging under roads, fences, foundations and utilities. They feed on vegetables and can destroy a garden in a short time. Ground squirrels dig large dens with open holes. Control ground squirrels with wire fences, above and below ground, and with an electric shock wire along the top of the fence. Ground squirrels can be trapped and killed at any time; most tree squirrels are protected and can be taken only during hunting season, with a license. Hawks, coyotes, foxes and bobcats feed on ground squirrels, so don't use poisons as a method of controlling the population.

Exclusion and deterrents are the best ways of handling any pest problems. Next time in the garden, knowing when to sow seeds or plant seedlings.

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In 2015, the USDA Economic Research Service reported that 94 percent of U.S. soybeans and 92 percent of U.S. corn were planted to genetically engineered varieties. In 2000, genetically engineered varieties had represented just 54 percent of U.S. soybeans planted and 25 percent of U.S. corn planted.

Within the past few years, however, sentiment downstream in the value chain has given momentum to alternative crop production models. Some consumers and food industry stakeholders have begun placing more value on simple, natural ingredients including those noted as being non-GMO. That creates an opportunity for ingredient suppliers and farmers alike, particularly as "non-GMO" has evolved from its niche market status.

In terms of non-GMO product sales, USA Today recently shared non-GMO food sales data reported

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For corn trials in 2016, our main research facility – The Farm Research Center in Garden City, Mo. – chose to only use non-GMO seed. Additionally, the center's non-GMO research this year has extended to other crops like soybeans. Through this research, we intend to learn valuable insights that we can share with our customers. Our goal is to make nonGMO production a competitive option for growers.

Increasing non-GMO claim acceptance among buyers creates a marketing and branding opportunity for growers who choose non-GMO crop production. To aid non-GMO crop marketing, we at BigYield.us have supported launching the Verification Identifying Smart Plant System (VISPS) this year. As a standard that will soon undergo ISO17065 certification, VISPS provides a low-cost, thirdparty option for growers to verify not only non-GMO crops but also "close-to-organic" and transitional organic crops.

"Close-to-organic" refers to crops raised using more organicminded practices, such as reduced harsh chemical use, but they wouldn't qualify as meeting all certified organic criteria.

Transitional organic crops are those grown during an operation's three-year transition period to certified organic status.

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Producers interested in verifying their non-GMO, close-t-organic or transitional organic crops can first work with VISPS staff to complete a questionnaire. It delves into operational details, production and management methods, conservation efforts, equipment resources and postharvest handling practices adopted by grower. Articulating these points will create a farm plan for operations that choose to seek VISPS verification.

Third-party verification represents a hallmark of the VISPS program. Thus, to complete the verification process for non-GMO crops, operations must secure an audit from an external party. The audit intends to evaluate an operation's records and substantiate that the operation uses acceptable practices to control quality and preserve the value-added crop's integrity.

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Wheat yields vary statewide in MU variety tests COLUMBIA – Wheat yields were good at most test sites in the 2016 University of Missouri Variety Testing Program. A lack of precipitation during the early part of the growing season allowed an early wheat harvest.

Tests from parts of southeastern Missouri showed the highest yields of soft red winter wheat, some topping 100 bushels per acre, said Bill Wiebold, MU Extension agronomist.

Yields dipped as low as 25 bushels per acre in other plots.

The Southwest Region’s counties include Cass, Barton and Henry. The Garden City tests in Cass County showed a high yield of 75 bushel per acre and a grand mean of 54.8 bushels per acre. Lamar plots in Barton County had a high yield of 91.9 bushels per acre. The grand mean was 62.5 bushels per acre. Montrose fields in Henry County showed 83.8 bushels per acre with a grand mean of 59.7 bushels per acre. Overall, the region’s grand mean was 59 bushels per acre.

“Yield is important, but other factors to consider include standability, hardiness, drought tolerance, and insect and disease resistance.”

Variety tests help farmers pick what seeds to plant in the fall. For more than 75 years, seed companies have supported the program by paying fees. The tests include new and older varieties at nine locations—three MU research farms and six farmerowned fields. Varieties are grown on plots of 1 acre or smaller and harvested with specially designed small combines.

“We test the best,” said Bill Wiebold, MU Extension agronomist. Top performers vary from year to year, reflecting the changing environment, weather and planting date. Varieties test better in different parts of the state due to Missouri’s diverse topography.

A review of several years of data shows consistent performers, Wiebold said. Yield is important, but other factors to consider include standability, hardiness, drought tolerance, and insect and disease resistance.

The grand mean average for the North Region was 76.8 bushels per acre. The North Region includes Boone, Knox and Grundy counties. In Boone County, the grand mean was 76.9 bushels per acre, with top yields at 93 bushels per acre. Knox County wheat registered a high yield of 92.3 bushels per acre with the grand mean at 73.5 bushels per acre. Grundy County wheat yielded a high of 94.9 bushels per acre with the grand mean at 80 bushels per acre.

The Southeast Region includes the counties of Mississippi and Scott. The site at Portageville was abandoned because of poor yields with excessive variability. Late-season storms caused some lodging at the Oran location. Yields ranged from 107 bushels per acre to 59.5.

The highest yield in Charleston was 107 bushels per acre, with plant height of 44 inches. Test weight was 59.5 pounds per bushel. The grand mean was 83.8 bushels per acre. In Oran, the high yield was 90.9 bushels per acre, with high test weights of 61.1 pounds per bushel. Yields on some plots that suffered lodging dipped to 23 bushels per acre. The grand mean was 55.9 bushels per acre.

William Wiebold Professor Agronomy Agronomy, MU Extension 573-882-0621 WieboldW@missouri.edu acres were estimated to be 2 percent lower than last year.

USDA forecast wheat yield at a record high of 69 bushels per acre statewide, up 16 bushels from 2015. Production is forecast at 41.4 million bushels, up 28 percent from last year.

Results of the 2016 tests are available at varietytesting.missouri.edu www.varietytesting.missouri.edu. Go to your MU Extension center for a copy or call 573-8822307.

The grand mean for the region was 69.8 bushels per acre.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported July 12 that Missouri’s harvested wheat

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Weather

August Outlooks

Temperatures

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Soil Temperature

Soil Moisture

Weather Forcast

The hottest weather of the year to date will persist through Friday across the northern Plains and spread across much of the Midwest, accompanied by oppressively humid conditions. However, the Plains and Midwest will experience some relief during the weekend, as extreme heat shifts into the southern and eastern U.S. By early next week, heat will build northward across the western U.S., replacing previously cool conditions in the Northwest. During the next several days, rainfall will be concentrated in three primary regions: Southwest, lower Southeast, and the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern tier from the Dakotas eastward. In all three regions, 5-day rainfall could reach 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts. In contrast, dry weather will prevail in the south-central U.S. and the Far West. The NWS 6- to 10-day outlook for July 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 calls for near- to above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the greatest likelihood of hot conditions occurring in the East and the Southwest. Meanwhile, near- to below-normal rainfall across most of the country will contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in the Southeastern and Mid- Atlantic States.

Midwest Bulletin

Midwestern corn and soybeans experienced another mostly favorable week, with widespread rainfall and near-normal temperatures. However, pockets of drought persisted in the lower Great Lakes region, where only light rain fell, while locally excessive rainfall (4 inches or more) triggered flooding in the far upper Midwest. Showers also dotted the Plains and the South, although hot weather in the latter region increased moisture demands for pastures and crops.

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Markets Crop Progress Rain fell across most of the state slowing some haying but improving corn, soybean, and sorghum conditions. There were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 10. Temperatures averaged 77.5 degrees, 0.3 degrees below nor- mal. Precipitation averaged 2.28 inches statewide, 1.44 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short, 11 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 13 per- cent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 4 percent very short, 15 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 7 percent sur- plus. Corn silking reached 81 percent, 35 percentage points ahead of last year and 30 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Corn condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 per- cent poor, 22 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 16 percent ex- cellent. Soybeans blooming reached 28 percent, compared to 16 percent for the 5-year average. Soybean condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 10 percent excellent. Sorghum headed reached 14 percent. Cotton squaring was 76 percent complete, compared to 63 percent for the 5-year average. Winter wheat harvest pro- gressed to 98 percent complete. Pasture condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 39 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 2 percent excellent.

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Livestock Summary

Receipts: 1896 Week Ago: 1731 Year Ago: 1587 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold steady to 5.00 lower.

Slaughter cows 1.00 to 2.00 lower.

FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs

162.75-179.00 153.00-164.00 141.25-158.50 139.75-152.50 134.00-135.35

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

800-900 lbs.

145.00-164.00 137.50-148.00 132.00-145.00 120.25-122.25

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 11301945 lbs 95.50-103.00, high dressing 103.50108.50, low dressing 88.50-95.50 SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 73.00-80.00. Lean (85-90%) 65.00-74.50 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 12 2-5 yrs 985-1200 lbs with 125-325 lb calves 1675.00- 1860.00 per pair REPLACEMENT COWS: Me- ium and Large 1-2 few 4-5 yrs 985-1325 lbs 3rd stage 1400.00- 1425.00 per head

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Tractor safety tips Read Operating Manual We often rely on repair methods taught to us by our parents and grandparents without actually reading operation manuals ourselves. It is important for anyone operating tractors or heavy equipment, like bulldozers and skid steers, to be familiar with the safety mechanisms before using the vehicle. Lost your manual or never had one?

Maintenance and Repairs Be sure to keep your tractor current with safety features as they become available.

Mount and Dismount Tractor Safely Many tractor related injuries occur as a result of falling while mounting or dismounting the steps of the tractor. The steps on the tractor should be used the same as the steps of a ladder; either two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet should be in contact with the steps at all times. Be sure your pant cuffs or boot loops are clear of the clutch pedal when you move forward off the platform to prevent tripping or falling off the tractor.

Always wear your seat belt when operating tractors and other equipment. Do not carry extra riders, unless your tractor is equipped to.

To keep all riders safe, there should only be as many passengers on the tractor as there are seat belts. Accidents can happen, even from cabs with locked doors.

Check for Clearance Before moving the tractor, you should be sure the area is clear. An unseen child or adult in the vicinity of the tractor is at risk of being run over. ` You should always drive tractor and other machinery at a safe speed, especially near populated areas. It’s a good idea to keep the brake pedals locked together for simultaneous braking of the rear wheels in these areas.

Prevent Rollovers Rearward Rollover — Tractors can easily tip to the rear when the rear wheels cannot rotate enough to move the machine forward. A rearward tractor rollover can happen in as little as three fourths of a second, less than the reaction time of the average driver. Rearward tractor rollovers can be prevented by: releasing the clutch only when the rear wheels can rotate forward, avoiding driving on steep hillsides, backing the tractor up steep hills, changing tractor speed gradually by applying power

smoothly, properly stabilizing the tractor for the work to be done, using tire chains, boards and other materials to improve traction of wheels, hitching loads to the drawbar correctly.

Sideway Rollovers — The wider the tractor, the more stable the machine is. Keep the center of gravity low and safely centered.

Sideway rollovers can be prevented by: properly stabilizing the tractor, avoid driving on steep hillsides, avoid turning at excessive speeds, avoid driving too close to the edge of roadside ditches or slopes, using a tractor equipped with Roll Over Protection Structures.

ROPS are operator compartment structures — usually cabs or frames — on the tractor. ROPS and proper seat belt use can eliminate nearly all fatalities caused by tractor and lawn mower overturns. If you have an older tractor model that does not have a cab or frame, a ROPS can be retrofitted onto the tractor.Farm Tractor

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applied. You should also step out of the area if adjustments have to be made between the tractor and the implement.

Sharing the Road Sometimes farm vehicles must operate on public roads to move between farms and fields. Farm equipment is legally allowed on public roads. Be cautious, courteous and attentive to other motorists and their passengers.

Tractors and heavy machinery are much larger and it is important for farmers to keep the safety of others as their top priority. Conduct a pre-ride inspection on the tractor and implements you may be towing. Make sure you have plenty of fuel and all lights and signals work properly. Adjust all mirrors, and have a slow-moving vehicle emblem on display if you are travelling at 25 mph or less.

If possible, avoid running equipment on highways during rush hours, bad weather and after dark. Have pilot cars accompany you on

the trip to warn other motorists.

Make sure your hazard lights are on and your SMV emblem can easily be seen by other motorists. If a considerable amount of traffic has built up behind you, pull off at the next available area, and allow the traffic to pass before pulling back onto the road. The more courtesy you extend to other motorists, the more courtesy they will give you in return.

Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem Missouri law requires that no person shall operate on any public highway of this state any slow-moving vehicle or equipment after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, or any other machinery, designed for use or normally operated at speeds less than 25 miles per hour, unless there is a SMV emblem displayed.

Avoid By-Pass Starting Avoid starting a tractor or equipment while standing outside the cab or on the ground. If a manual transmission is in gear when the engine is by-pass started, the tractor could run over the operator because the tractor will start moving as soon as the engine starts to turn over. New tractors are sold with a shield covering the starter motor to prevent by-pass starting. A retro-fit shield that covers the bypass contacts and prevents by-pass starting is available for older tractor models. This shield should not be removed from the starter motor except when servicing the starter motor, then replaced immediately.

Use PTO Shaft Shields Most tractors are equipped with a master shield to cover the PTO stub shaft when not in use. Master shields for PTO stub shafts should never be removed from the tractor except for maintenance work, and should be replaced immediately after. When shields are removed, it leaves the stub shaft exposed and puts the operator at risk of entanglement with it. Attaching Implements Agricultural workers can easily be crushed between a tractor and the equipment being attached. You should not enter the area between the tractor and the implement until the tractor is stopped, shifted into neutral and the brakes

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