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Nelson area farm uses horse therapy to give freedom for those with disabilities in their life Story by Dennis Gonnerman Agriculture Reporter and Jackie Jones of The Hundred Acre Woods Farm

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orty-six years ago on a warm summer morning, a 3-year-old girl walked out to the barn to go riding for her very first time. The mare nickered as she and her mom approached.

The girl timidly approached the little bay mare, who observed the girl’s approach with soft knowing eyes. The mare was aware the girl was nervous and dropped her head down to greet her little rider.

The girl slowly reached up and stroked the mare’s forehead. Their eyes met each other’s and in that moment, a bond began. She would never again be the same as she grew to understand and experience the grace, beauty, affection and loyal companionship that horses have to offer to their humans.

Today, Jackie Jones states the qualities of a horse-rider companionship are what she wants to

share with others. Jones opened a therapeutic riding center in May of 2015, centrally located between Boonville, Marshall and Sedalia. The Hundred Acre Woods Riding Center is dedicated to enriching, improving and empowering the lives of individuals with special needs and their families.

“Individuals with almost any cognitive, physical and/or emotional disability can benefit and thrive in a therapeutic riding program,” Jones says.

Through safe and supervised interactions with horses, riding facilitates physical, cognitive and emotional growth. Jones explains that experiencing the motion of a horse can be very therapeutic. Because horseback riding rhythmically moves the rider's body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. The horse’s rhythmic motion assists the rider with better organization of information to the brain, which allows for greater concentration and memory.

Furthermore, Jones says horses provide an unconditional partnership, which increases self-esteem, and a person’s sense of well-being can

flourish. The horse’s body provides warmth to muscles with high tone, which aids in relaxation. Hypotonia, or low muscle tone, can also be improved.

Jones shares that perhaps most importantly, horses are responsive and reflect a person’s feelings and body language. Horses do not judge; they do not distinguish between a rider that uses assistive devices and one that does not. The relationship that develops between a rider and their horse can be an amazing thing. Many who ride confirm that they often feel better just by being around horses. Riding also encourages independence.

“There is nothing like being in a working partnership with a thousand-pound animal and knowing you are the one in charge,” Jones exclaims. “Riding a horse isn’t just fun, it’s motivating!”

Being astride a horse helps the rider to develop balance, coordination, fine and gross motor skills, right and left handedness, motor planning, sequencing, communication, body awareness, muscle strength, flexibility and vestibular stimulation.

As the rider learns skills in therapeutic horseback riding, instructors try to incorporate activities that will naturally address things like gross and fine motor skills, body awareness (proprioception), and balance and coordination (for example, crossing over the midline).

“Many of these things happen naturally as you learn to brush the horse, buckle the girth to the saddle, or stretch your leg over the horse to mount,” explains Jones.

Volunteers are the backbone of the therapeutic riding program. They come from all backgrounds and ages. Many have little personal experience with horses or people with disabilities. Some are teenagers who are earning service hours. Others are retired teachers, social workers or business people looking to give back. And some are lifelong horse people who feel the calling to help ►► people understand how the bond between

Left: Jackie Jones, the Certified Registered Instructor at Hundred Acre Woods Farm, sits on stairs as she educates a young rider on the commands and techniques that will be used before they don their helmet and commence to riding. (Dennis Gonnerman/Democrat-News)

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Above: Young students groom a miniature horse at Hundred Acre Woods Farm near Nelson. They crushed colored sidewalk chalk and combined it with water to make a paste and painted the animal with their hands. They then brush the horse unill it is removed from its hide, ensuring a sucessful grooming. (Dennis Gonnerman/Democrat-News)

► a horse and a human can change a life. Jones

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stresses that while some volunteers have experience with horses or working with people with special needs, it is by no means a requirement. All of the volunteers for the Hundred Acre Woods Riding Center, no matter their experience, attend a training to familiarize themselves with safety and operational procedures.

What benefits are to be had from volunteering is one question that Jones is frequently asked. Her short answer is that it is heartwarming. She says

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volunteers will never forget the experience of witnessing the many miracles. Many have witnessed seeing a child take his or her first steps after parents were told they would never see their child walk. There are children who have said their first words from the back of their therapy horse. Clients have begun to walk again after starting their therapy wheelchair bound. Imagine working with a child who could not sit upright when they first began to ride, progress to independent riding. Or listen to a parent share their child’s progress of a nonverbal status, to voluntary greetings and conversations with fellow riders, as well as the horses they have come to love.

Many exciting new things are being added every day to the center. The center is in contact with the Veterans Hospital and is in the process of adding classes for our Wounded Warriors.

“I was blind to the fact that our area has so many veterans that need our support,” Charlotte Newell, a board member for the Hundred Acre Woods Riding Center, said after visiting with the Harry S Truman VA Hospital. The Hundred Acre Woods Riding Center is working to fill some of that need.

While Hundred Acre Woods Farm has helped educate local students about their program and the animals on their farm, they also give freedom to those with disabilities. Help Hundred Acre Woods Therapeutic Riding Center provide freedom to all who desire it!

For more information on Hundred Acre Woods Farm , contact Jackie Jones on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheHundredAcreWoodsFarm.

To contact Jones directly, you can reach her by phone, 660-631-3546 or email her at hundredacrewoodsrc@gmail.com. She is a Certified Registered Instructor through PATH International, whose mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs.

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Patrick Guinan Associate Extension Professpr of Climatology Atmospheric Science, MU Extension 573-882-5908 GuinanP@missouri.edu

at Guinan, University of Missouri Extension climatologist, gave a dry weather alert June 8 in the weekly MU agronomy teleconference.

With low soil moisture going into the growing season, crops will depend on what water falls from the sky.

This year, Columbia recorded the driest five months, January to May, since 1992. However, this year has recorded more cool, cloudy weather in May and higher humidity. That lowers the evapotranspiration rate and mitigates dryness impacts. With that, plants pull less water out of the soil.

A long swath of dry counties runs from southwestern Missouri to southeastern Iowa. Southeastern counties just north of the Bootheel have excess moisture. Rainfall in May for that area ran 7 to 11 inches. The far northwestern Missouri counties escaped the dry weather.

“Keep an eye on the dryness. It is going to get worse before it gets better.” The forecast calls for high temperatures, well into the 90s, that’s different from what we’ve had.

The forecast for next week also shows rain relief. While temps are to run above normal, so is rainfall.

The worst water deficits are in the northeastern quadrant of the state. Rainfall deficits run 2 to 3 inches since May 1. That part of the state has claypan soils with less potential for deep root growth. Roots are slow to penetrate the claypan layer to seek deep soil moisture.

Remember, crop growing conditions can decline quickly with high temperatures and no rain.

Missourians are urged to report the impact of drought in their areas to the Drought Impact Reporter at www.droughtreporter.unl.edu.

The Drought Monitor map (example: left) is based on measurements of climatic, hydrologic and soil conditions as well as reported impacts and observations from hundreds of contributors across the country, including people who participate in the Drought Impact Reporter.

A dozen individuals from partner organizations take turns serving as the lead author for the Drought Monitor map each week.

The National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration produce the Drought Monitor map. Established in 1999, the Drought Monitor provides a weekly update of drought conditions every Thursday morning. NOAA and USDA’s Risk Management Agency fund the DIR.

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Farm-safety tips to keep in mind this planting season This statement by Chip Petrea, researcher in agriculture safety and health at the University of Illinois, may seem obvious. But with planting season speeding up, it’s worth remembering . . .

“Just because it has never happened does not mean it couldn’t.”

Petrea shared some tips to keep in mind as farmers prepare for planting.

•Transport afely: Be mindful as you transport equipment on public roadways.

Petrea recommends providing the traveling public with many signs to warn them you’re moving more slowly than they are. Newer equipment features a wide variety of warning systems, such as flashing lights, extremity markings and slow-moving vehicle signs.

He recommends bringing older equipment up to date to meet modern standards.

•Follow the Label: When applying products like herbicide, pesticide or fungicide, it is important to read the label thoroughly. Do not overlook precautionary statements, such as those urging you to wear long sleeves or protect your eyes. Petrea suggests keeping a book of product labels handy in case a chemical gets on your skin or in your lungs. Not keen on keeping a book? Just snap photos of the label on your phone.

•Maintain Equipment: Keep every piece of equipment on your farm serviced. Even if you serviced a machine before putting it away last season, that does not mean it will be in perfect condition when you take it to the field this year.

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•Store Fuel Properly: Store fuel away from your machine shed. Petrea says that if any problems arise and a fire erupts, keeping your fuel tank a safe distance away from buildings will offer the best protection.

•Stay Healthy: Spending long hours in the field does not mean you should skip meals or rest. Without an adequate amount of sleep and proper nutrition, you will be operating at a reduced level in the fields. Petrea says to follow the recommended guidelines for sleep and diet. To stay well rested, the Centers for Diease Control and Prevention suggest between seven and nine hours of sleep per night for adults. To make sure you’re eating right, use the U.S. Department of Agriculture MyPlate guide.

•Watch for Children: Large pieces of equipment that make a lot of noise will attract a child’s attention. Petrea says to avoid carrying your children on your farm equipment. If that’s not possible, make sure your child is secured.

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Non-profit group promotes sustainable agriculture and trains veterans

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ustainable agriculture has taken a strong foothold in the Midwest, with support being given by a non-profit organization.

The National Center for Appropriate Technology has partnered with the USDA and sustainable agriculture organizations, in order to train veterans interested in farming careers.

The program is called Armed to Farm, and the goal is to not only give veterans and their partners the training that is needed to operate sustainable crops, but also to help them create a strong working network of other veterans, and provide them with technical assistance as they start and improve their farming operations.

Veterans who are interested in starting a farm, or even just those looking to make improvements for farm sustainability, have a few options available. Training is offered ranging from conference presentations and two-day workshops, to weeklong training seminars.

The week-long training seminar offers a substantial amount of information for both new and seasoned farmers alike. The topics covered include goal setting, marketing, business planning, and record keeping, while touring the operations of and learning from successful farmers.

“This was one of the best workshops, if not the best, in any field I have been involved in,” stated one veteran, who wished to remain anonymous.

“It was a great mix of hands-on and classroom instruction. The instructors were very experienced and knowledgeable.”

Marshall native and Army veteran Matt Tennill (left) and veteran Ben Polley of Ava, learn how to use a pasture grazing stick at Maple Gorge Farm in Prairie Grove, Ark., during a week-long Armed to Farm training seminar.

Making farms sustainable on all scales is one goal that the USDA is pushing as the population increases. NCAT and Armed to Farm is doing a lot to put that goal into action. The importance of what NCAT is doing for the environment is significant. Sustainable farming is not just advisable, but necessary to ensure soil integrity.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, America has the third highest population in the world, with a birth reported every eight seconds and a death every 13. These numbers show the need and importance for farmers to maximize their yields, and that need will only continue to grow.

The toll that manufacturing the amount of food needed to supply this country takes on the soil composition and nutrient levels is exceptionally high and comes with many problems.

One of the problems, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, is that larger and more

expansive farms are being formed, and not enough is being done to replace the nutrients in the soil that are being depleted from the crops.

Another concern is that with the ever increasing size of the farms, farmers of larger operations, are narrowing the focus of their farms, and concentrating their efforts on either crops or concentrated animal feeding operations, but not both.

The problem with a large farm that is run on crops alone, is its lack of natural fertilizer that a farm producing both cattle and crops would have.

This means that the use of synthetic fertilizer has increased rapidly, as the transport of manure and natural fertilizer from CAFOs is too costly to be transported and utilized by those farming crops.

The use of synthetic fertilizer does help the plants to grow but does not support microbiological life in that soil. According to www.enviroingenuity.com, the application of synthetic fertilizer actually kills a significant percentage of benefi- ►►

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cial microorganisms. The microorganisms are required to break down organic matter into a stable component for improving soil quality and fertility.

What Armed to Farm has been able to do is teach veterans methods that can combat those issues. By teaching the benefits of no-till systems, planting cover crops, and utilizing sustainable farming practices, Armed to Farm is doing its part in helping veterans. They are giving them the information needed to ensure that the farming operation that veteran is starting or improving, will work to help them maintain soil integrity.

The veterans are learning sustainable methods and techniques, while individuals participating in the week-long seminar are given the chance to visit operations and farms that are currently completely operational and sustainable. That opportunity not only gives the training a visual actualization, but also allows the veterans taking part to build a network of information and people that only furthers their knowledge.

The training and information that is disseminated greatly helps, but the network of veteran farmers NCAT introduces has a value that just

cannot be calculated. Veterans of all branches and all backgrounds have the common bond of having served their country, haveing shared the same blood, sweat and tears. Veterans that partake in this program are able to find another level of connection that will last a lifetime.

“I went to the week-long training in Arkansas,” stated Army veteran and Marshall native Matt Tennill. “I really liked it. They were very informative and they had everything from marketing to the legal aspect of farming. It was unbelievable how much you could learn in one week. If you were hesitant about farming, or unsure about what direction or move to make first, they give you all the confidence needed to make a well informed decision. The farm visits showed me what was possible, what would work, and gave me different ideas.”

While Armed to Farm is run by NCAT and has operational headquarters in Montana, training seminars will be offered in Arkansas, and later this year in New York. There have been more than 100 veterans from 22 different states, including Missouri, with 98 percent of them stating that they would recommend the program to other

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veterans. While 94 percent of the veterans who were both new and experienced farmers even went on to state that Armed to Farm improved their ability to run a farming operation.

Armed to Farm is partnered with USDA Agriculture Research service, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Growing Warriors, and other sustainable agriculture organizations. Funding for Armed to Farm has come from NCAT’s ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) Sustainable Agriculture program, USDA Rural Business Cooperative Services, USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, USDA Risk Management Agency and Swords to Plowshares.

July is a month that is known for Independence Day, a day set aside to recognize not just the freedoms that we have, but also those who have given their freedom for our right to enjoy ours.

NCAT, Armed to Farm, and the USDA are doing their part to give back to those who have already given so much. For more information on how Armed to Farm can help you to learn sustainable farming strategies and techniques, contact Margo Hale at margoh@ncat.org.

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Weather Forcast

A disturbance currently over the western Corn Belt will track east along a stalled frontal boundary, producing a swath of moderate to heavy rain (1 to 3 inches, locally more) from the lower Great Lakes into the Mid- Atlantic States. Somewhat spottier showers will develop south of the front from the middle Mississippi Valley into the Carolinas. Farther west, a pair of upper-air disturbances will trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms, the first over the central Plains while the second moves into the Northwest. Abovenormal temperatures will prevail across the western half of the nation over the next five days, though a break from the heat will briefly sweep from the Pacific Northwest into northern portions of the Rockies and Plains over the weekend. Hot, humid conditions will prevail across the South, with Southeastern showers contrasting with dry weather in Texas. The NWS 6- to 10- day outlook for June 27 – July 1 calls for near- to above-normal temperatures nationwide — except for the Upper Midwest — with the greatest likelihood of heat centered over California and the Great Basin.

Despite the warmth, an increased chance for abovenormal rainfall is expected across much of the southern and eastern U.S., while drier-than-normal conditions prevail from the Northwest into the northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

Midwest Bulletin

Despite an early-season heat wave across the nation’s mid-section, widespread showers helped to offset evaporative losses. Weekly rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches or more were common from across the Plains.

However, a broad area centered on northern Missouri remained mostly dry, leading to increased stress on pastures and summer crops in the southwestern Corn Belt. In fact, weekly temperatures averaged at least 10°F above normal in parts of the middle and lower Missouri Valley.

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Markets Crop Progress Drier weather this week has allowed planting and haying to progress. There were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 12. Temperatures averaged 74.5 degrees, 3.2 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.03 inches statewide, 0.99 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short, 25 percent short, 66 percent adequate, and 6 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short, 14 percent short, 79 percent ade- quate, and 4 percent surplus. Corn condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 59 percent good, and 13 percent excellent. Soybean planting progressed to 84 percent complete, compared to 39 percent last year and 70 per- cent for the 5-year average. Soybeans emerged progressed to 64 percent complete, 38 percentage points ahead of last year and 9 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average.

Soybean condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 30 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 7 percent excellent. Cotton squaring was 16 percent complete, compared to 9 percent for the 5-year average. Sorghum planting progressed to 87 percent complete. Winter wheat condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 48 percent good, and 12 percent excellent. Pasture condition was rated 4 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 5 percent excellent.

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Livestock Summary

Receipts: 2402 Week Ago: 3908 Year Ago: 2831 Compared to last week, steers weak to 6.00lower, spots 8.00 to 14.00 lower late week. Heifers steady to 10.00 lower, spots 12.00 to 15.00 lower. Slaughter cows 4.00 lower to 1.00 higher.

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

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs

160.00-181.00 154.75-168.00 142.00-166.50 134.00-158.50 136.10-143.00

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

800-900 lbs.

142.00-167.00 134.00-162.00 125.00-152.50 136.60-145.25 127.50-129.75

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1235-2170

lbs 97.00-104.00, high dressing 103.50-113.00, low dressing 88.00-94.50 SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (7085% lean) 68.00-81.00. Lean (85-90%) 63.00-75.00

COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce REPLACEMENT COWS: Me- dium and Large 1-2 3 yrs to short solid 1090-1455 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 960.00-1450.00 per head

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n last month's column, I shared about the Yield Booster product from BigYield.us. It adds seven micronutrients to a 12-9-6 fertilizer and offers a balanced nutrition source.

Incorporating micronutrients into a fertility program has merit because big-yielding crops have the potential to zap soil micronutrients. In such conditions, crops can only yield as well as a limited micronutrient supply allows.

To know whether micronutrient deficiencies are a risk factor, growers may take a soil test or plant tissue analysis. Both can assist with developing corrective actions to address any micronutrient shortfalls.

Previously, we covered the importance of zinc, manganese and copper. The other four micronutrients in Yield Booster – boron, cobalt, iron and sodium molybate – also play unique yet complementary roles in ensuring that crops have the greatest opportunity to yield well.

With respect to boron, it is involved in carbohydrate utilization and enables plants to pull water and nutrients from their root systems into other plant tissues, according to the University of Minnesota. The University of Idaho shares that too little boron may stop plants from yielding fruits and seeds.

Boron supplementation may benefit soil that has a sandy composition as the boron could leach. Because organic matter releases boron as it decomposes, fields that lack soil organic matter or adequate moisture to

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initiate decomposition may show boron stress, based on information from the University of Minnesota.

Multiple crops can display boron deficiency symptoms. The University of Minnesota suggests that a deficiency in alfalfa may manifest itself as new growth that appears stunted. Corn plants with too little boron may have barren stalks and ears that appear small and twisted.

cording to the International Plant Nutrition Institute.

When legumes lack molybdenum, they may appear stunted and turn yellow. If a deficiency in nonlegumes becomes severe, then symptoms may include leaves with pale green or yellow coloring that borders leaves and fills area between veins. According to the University of Idaho, molybdenum deficiencies may be identified incorrectly as plants having too little nitrogen or sulfur.

Cobalt deficiencies may be most likely in weathered soils with coarse textures. To diagnose a deficiency in legumes, look for plants turning yellow or having stunted growth, according to the International Plant Nutrition Institute. Toxicity symptoms include new growth with interveinal chlorosis symptoms and leaves with white margins and tips.

Iron exists in multiple enzymes that dictate plantbased biological activities. According to the International Plant Nutrition Institute, a deficiency would cause stunting and young leaves to appear yellow between green leaf veins. At greater severity, leaf coloring may change to pale yellow or white. Although iron toxicity instances are typically infrequent, bronzed, striped leaves may indicate toxicity.

Another micronutrient, cobalt, especially has importance when growing legumes. According to the International Plant Nutrition Institute, cobalt serves as a key link in nitrogen fixation. It's essential for vitamin B12 synthesis, and hemoglobin requires vitamin B12 as a contributing ingredient. Without adequate hemoglobin, legumes fail to fix nitrogen as capably.

Additionally, multiple enzymes and co-enzymes rely on cobalt as a component.

Sodium molybdate acts as a molybdenum source.

Molybdenum influences a plant's nitrogen status. It generates molybdoenzymes involved in nitrogen regulation and other functions, according to the International Plant Nutrition Institute. In legumes, root nodule bacteria use molybdenum for nitrogen fixation. Plus, molybdenum influences internal nitrate use. The University of Idaho reports that the micronutrient may also affect phosphorus use.

Soil pH that is too low may compromise molybdenum availability, ac-

Last, soil tends to naturally possess good iron levels. However, iron present in the soil may not be adequately soluble or available, according to a publication from the International Plant Nutrition Institute. To improve iron solubility, producers may manipulate soil pH levels or control calcium bicarbonate ions.

Iron deficiencies tend to present a more imminent risk in soils that lack organic matter.

For more information about micronutrients or Yield Booster, call me at 816-773-6018.

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New 3pt tillers, heavy duty, gear driven, 6' $1650; 7' $2150; 8' $2650; 9' $3650; 10' $4150; 12' $5350.

Tillers/seeders available.

660-874-4455

Top Air TA1600 sprayer & # 0 3 9 ; 0 7 60'/90' boom frt fold, 100 gal rinse tank hyd pump, foamer, SCS 450 mon 380/90R46 tires. $19,000. 641-330-4020

feed

Alfalfa in lg squares, new cutting, 200 RFV, delivered in semi loads. 641-658-2411

livestock

Brangus Bulls Ultrablack & bred for easy calving. 18-24 mo, good disp., breeding Brangus since 1967. Del. Avail. 816-3877322 For Sale: 2 yearling bulls - 1 Maine Augus & 1 Shorthorn. 641-947-4502

livestock

Ultrablack and Brangus bred cows and heifers.

Ottman Brangus Breeding since 1967. Rockport. 816387-7322 Reg. Bl. Ang Bulls- Wilbers Fish Branch Angus. Mexico, MO 573-721-1082

Polled Hereford Bulls- Good Disp., Perf. Data Avail., Free Del. Galen Krieg, 217-7435382, 309-299-5695

High Genomic Holstein bulls, many w/full brothers in A.I. Del. Avail. Doug Fairbanks, 319-480-2696 Chester White boars for sale serviceable age, production & meat quality emphasis. Brown Farms, 573-473-6657

Reg. Romney Sheep. Big, young, show qual white & NC ewes & lambs, $250 ea. Ram lambs, $200 ea. 2yo breeding rams, $250 ea.

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