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Farm now closed: The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has announced the terms of the agreement with the owners of C&H Hog Farms Inc., has been completed. The state has transferred $6.2 million to the shuttered hog farm’s owners and has received a conservation easement for the property. The state will be responsible for the closure of the waste ponds at the property.

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JUST A THOUGHT 3 Jerry Crownover –

Ag lemon law guide available: Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced the Consumer’s Guide to Arkansas Farm Machinery Lemon Law Guidebook is available. Digital copies can be downloaded and hard copies can also be ordered through the official website. Rutledge supported and helped to guide the Arkansas New Farm Machinery Quality Assurance Act (commonly known as the Arkansas Farm Machinery Lemon Law) to its passage by the 2019 General Assembly. The Act establishes a “lemon law” type protection for consumers purchasing new self-propelled farm machinery and equipment.

It’s just a dream

Teams earn judging honors: The Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) Freshman Horse Judging teams recently earned both reserve champions and third-high team of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity Horse Judging Contest in Oklahoma City, Okla. Poultry Department receives grant: The University of Arkansas Department of Poultry Science recently received a grant in the amount of $33,309.00 from the USPOULTRY Harold E. Ford Foundation, through a gift given in part by the Monty and Margot Henderson Student Recruiting Fund. The foundation was created to provide funds to train and educate students for the advancement of the poultry industry. Dr. David Caldwell, department head and director for the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, said the gift will help support recruitment efforts such as the annual Poultry Science Youth Conference, the youth broiler show at the Arkansas State Fair, in-service training for faculty and other recruiting activities. The Department of Poultry Science at the U of A is one of the six universities in the U.S. that has a department dedicated to the study of poultry science. Company breaks ground on new facility: J-M Farms in Miami, Okla., has broken ground on the construction of a new, state-ofthe-art facility. What will be the Phase II Tunnel facility will be located north of the current J-M Farms building and will house pasteurization and final compost conditioning operations. J-M has been a major employer in Miami for the last 40 years and currently employs more than 500 people from the surrounding area. The new facility is estimated to cost $10 million and will help uphold J-M’s reputation as the premier mushroom supplier in the southwest, ensuring employment stability and top quality product for years to come.

Jody Harris – A new year, a new project

Julie Turner-Crawford – Proud to be from a farm

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Jared and Lindi Phillips prefer a diversified operation

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Cherryl and Toby Forte appreciate the attributes of Beefmaster Unique state park offers fun for the family

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Olivia Foster leads by example

The Langfords have a long history in Oklahoma and with Hereford cattle

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should probably see a psychiatrist. Regular evonlikely worCthink yrreJI yB readers of this column rwill should have done it years ago, but I am really beginning to think I need to schedule Jerry Crownover is a doctor’s visit, if for no other reason, to ina farmer and former terpret my recurring dreams. professor of Agriculture For 45 years, I’ve had the same dream, over and Education at Missouri over again, where I wake up in a nervous sweat, State University. He is a realizing I have missed a final exam. I did, in fact, native of Baxter County, miss a final exam about halfway through my colArkansas, and an legiate experience. I would like to think my overauthor and professional sleeping of that early morning test was because of speaker. To contact Jerry, an all-night study session…but, we all know that’s go to ozarksfn.com and not the reason. Luckily, the kindly old professor click on ‘Contact Us.’ allowed me to make up the evaluation and I was able to retain my exceptional “C” grade. So, I can probably interpret the meaning of that dream without the help of a healthcare professional. But, there are three more dreams that are recurring with regularity, that I just can’t explain. In the first dream, I drive into a field of cows and calves, to feed them hay, and the cows, as usual, line up behind me as I unroll the large bale. Out of the woods, walks a newborn calf, without an ear tag (I try to tag every calf as they are born). Then, another calf walks out…and another…and another…until over a dozen calves surround me, none of whom are sporting numbered ear tags. Are they the neighbors’ calves or are they mine and I’ve just failed to put tags in their ears? I wake up and breathe a sigh of relief, realizing its not calving season, yet. The second dream is more disturbing. It’s autumn and I’m rounding up spring-born calves to sell at the livestock auction. It’s after we’ve gathered all the herds at different farms and sorted off the calves to load onto trucks, when I suddenly realize — Continued on Page 6

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inter break was long this year for Fayetteville (Ark.) Public Schools. Having Christmas and New Years Day fall in the middle of the work week this year Jody Harris is a freelance had every single one of us confused about what communications specialist, day it was every day of the week. Thankfully the gardener, ranch wife and weather has been great. I’ve been juggling our ofmother of four. She and fice with having the kids at home. That usually her family raise Angus beef ends up with at least one kid accompanying me cattle and other critters on to work in the hopes for a trip “out to lunch.” their northwest Arkansas During the very long break, a neighbor called to ranch. She is a graduate let us know he’d gotten up his cattle and found of Missouri State University. one of our missing momma cows from her jourTo contact Jody, go to ney down the White River. My husband and the ozarksfn.com and click on kids headed over there to load her up and put ‘Contact Us.’ her back with her herd family. She was glad to be home. We were all happy she was back. My husband used some of his time off to fix our always-needing-potholes-filled gravel road. He spent some time doing some excavation work on our property to create some trails while cleaning up dead trees. We are always grateful for a few days to play catch up on the farm and property. The kids and I got a little stir crazy, so we made some time for local adventures. Our neighbors invited us out to our local bowling alley and the competition was on. The first game we all bowled like it was our first time. Now, the second game, the bowling talent turned on. My husband and my three younger children are extremely competitive – especially when it comes to sports. By the end of the 10th frame, I had four strikes and won the game by a landslide. I laughed, they pouted. I prefer to call my resolutions, New Year’s challenges. For some reason, resolutions are something people notoriously give up by the end of January but a challenge I will fight to the death for. This year I gave myself a fitness and nutrition challenge that seems to be going well. These are always hard when you live with five other people who eat macaroni and cheese like it’s the chef’s special. I also challenged myself to read and review at least 45 books by the end of the year. Last year, when my daughter started competition dance, we discovered there was a lot of “down time” waiting between numbers. I met another mom who read voraciously during that downtime. I remembered, “Hey wait! I love to read, why aren’t I doing that?” I was inspired and read a lot in 2019. The key to this was shutting off the television and making a few trips to the library to find a good book to enjoy. So far, the book challenge is going well and I’m on number 3 for the year. I would love to have recommendations from our wonderful Ozarks Farm & Neighbor readers if anyone wants to send any my way on Instagram (countrygirl_reads). Whether your challenge is how to get through a long winter break or a new farm project, I wish you well, neighbor.

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recently caught an old sitcom where one of the main charters was “outed” in a newspaper article. A highly-successful lawyer, the character was outed for growing up on a farm, being a president of his local young farmers club and raising the grand champion hog at the county fair. He worked to put himself through college and law school, was a champion for the “little” guy and poured himself into his job and family, but he was embarrassed by his childhood spent on a family farm. He didn’t want his high-society friends to know his youth was spent walking cotton fields and milking cows. The sitcom character finally admitted the foundation of his success was because of the small farm. childhood made his parents very, very proud.

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Farming is a noble profession, a profession to be proud of. Unfortunately, some would rather forget where their roots are planted. In many circles, it’s not “cool” to be a farmer. I hear the derogatory comments about farmers from animal rights groups, I read the reports blaming farmers for the destruction of the planet, and I see the false information regarding agricultural practices, yet I stand proud of my roots. Farmers can be proud of many things. They have a work ethic like no other, and can often predict the weather better than some meteorologists. Farmers see an animal’s life from the beginning to the end, and work hard during the time in between to ensure the animal’s life is happy and healthy. Farmers take a simple seed, plant it in the earth and nurture it until the seed becomes a strong plant. Many outside our industry may disagree with me, but the backbone of any civilization is agriculture. Man can survive without computers, cell phones, TVs, cars, electricity and indoor plumbing, but man cannot survive without food.

I’m proud to have a background in agriculture. I’m proud to have shown the reserve champion hog at my county fair (my younger brother’s hogs always beat mine), and I am proud to have been a member of FFA and 4-H. I’m proud of the lessons learned on a farm, and that my parents were my first teachers. In my career, I’ve written thousands of stories and taken countless pictures, winning several awards along the way, but I am proudest of the stories I’ve done here at OFN. I’m proud to have a part in telling the stories of farmers from right here in the Ozarks. As the next generation finds their path through life, it may be a path that leads them away from the farm, but I hope they never forget where they come from. I hope they’re proud to share where and how they grew up. I hope they are proud to be farmers.

Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 that I have forgotten a herd of cattle at another farm. We make a quick trip to that place and find that they have been without feed all summer long. What’s more frightening, it appears that they have been without water for quite some time and are on the verge of death. How could I forget about having an entire herd of cattle? I wake up and know that it was a dream, because I sold that farm six years ago. The last dream is really more of a nightmare. I’m driving my tractor through the field, clipping old seed-heads and weeds

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in the field, when a fancy, black, SUV pulls into the driveway and a couple of men in suits get out. When I stop the tractor and walk over to meet them, they introduce themselves as officials from my local bank. They politely tell me, that I am seriously behind in my payments to them and they are going to, unfortunately, foreclose on my farm and home. At first, I’m in a panic, but then I look back toward the tractor, and realize that this has to be a dream, because I would never be caught dead in a tractor that was that color. JANUARY 20, 2020

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Jared and Lindi Phillips work their farm with a team of horses, and strive for small species diversity Many people talk about feeding the world and the most generally held view is that production agriculture needs to increase feed efficiency through genetics as well as good pasture, nutrition and management. Jared and Lindi Phillips of Prairie Grove, Ark., believe two more contributions to the process will help feed the world’s exploding population. They foresee a future in which small ruminants, and minimal but essential involvement in animal and land management, will feed more people and leave a smaller carbon footprint, perhaps even a negative one. Buying locally raised foods and avoiding long-distance transportation for any part of the farm-to-table process is a huge help. In simpler terms, bigger is not necessarily better. “We believe in the power of community to balance ‘Big Progress’ with people of all kinds, including urban and rural, and live our lives in both communities,” explained Jared. The Phillips are a young couple with two boys, 8-year-old Cass and 2-year-old Ben, with a daughter on the way. Jared is professor in the University of Arkansas’ International Studies program and focuses on peace, food security and human rights, in addition to rural development. Lindi works the farm while raising their children. They own 90 acres, some of which is leased to others for haying. They are in the process of building a new home on nearby land and will sell their current property. One of the reasons for the move is the Phillips want to work with a blank slate, having a size and shape more adaptable to a rotational grazing system that fits their desire for small species diversity. The Phillips are working with the Illinois River Watershed Partnership to share the cost of land development. JANUARY 20, 2020

Currently, the couple raises Gulf Coast Native sheep and American Guinea Hogs. In addition, they utilize a team of Belgian horses, Oscar and Feliz, though they also use a tractor for baling hay. Generally, the horses are used for plowing and cultivating the garde, as well as cutting, fluffing and raking hay. Horses also brush hog by hauling a wagon sled. The 19-year-old team is also used to clip pastures. The horses have lived and worked together their whole lives and often wait at 8 a.m. with their heads

brought by the Spaniards 500 years ago. They are a humidity-tolerant, parasiteresistant wool and meat species about half the size of Suffolks. “Facebook and social media are absolutely essential for farmers like us,” Jared said. “They link us to other heritage breeders, a vast array of information, and contact with potential customers outside of our friends and family.” In accordance with the Phillips’ philosophy, Lindi seeks to obtain as many products

Jared and Lindi Phillips, pictured with their son Ben, use their team of horses to complete many farm chores.

hanging over a gate to see if they get to as possible from their herd of 15 ewes and work that day, often walking off to sulk if one ram. Lindi sells some of her raw fleece not hitched up. to a Prairie Grove spinning group. As the “A tractor doesn’t have a women shop, they sort through life or a soul,” said Lindi. “A the wool from each sheep tractor doesn’t care and acci- Prairie Grove, Ark. searching for different fibers, dents do happen. Oscar is like textures and lengths to meet a guardian, and I feel safe.” the needs of a specific product. Golf Coast Native sheep Lindi is also experimenting are an exceedingly rare breed with tanning and bringing a findescended from the sheep ished fiber to market because the The Ozarks’ Most Read Farm Newspaper

raw market is too small to handle their production. The Phillips also sell lamb to restaurants, such as Bentonville’s The Preacher’s Son. The biggest challenge with the sheep is keeping gene diversity since the breed is so rare. To do so, the Phillips have to spread a wider net to obtain that diversity. Another challenge is herd health with minimal interference. Before breeding, all sheep receive an intensive physical exam and are vaccinated only with what is needed, and wormed individually only when the exam reveals the beginning of an issue. The Phillips credit Prairie Grove’s Ken and Linda Coffey as their mentors in the sheep industry and the source of their initial breeding stock, while neighbors Randy and Cheryl West have been valuable sources of pasture health, hay production and much more. American Guinea Hogs are another heritage breed the Phillips raise. Being slower growing than high-production hogs, they take longer than commercial breeds to finish out, ususally about 12 months. However, an advantage is they can finish on pasture. During the winter, the hogs receive hay and a fermented bucket of a specially designed ration every other day. Jared and Lindi have both lamb and pork processed at a USDA-inspected facility so they can sell individual cuts though quarters, halves and whole carcasses are still available. A final part of their operation is raising hay. They produce square bales for small ruminants according to organic standards. They fertilize according to soil samples and use as little as possible. They have 15 acres of land set aside for hay and usually produce 1,500 to 2,000 bales a year, some of which they sell as part of the farm’s income. The Phillips love their lives and look forward to their new home and land. Perhaps the best part is raising their children in a lifestyle they love.

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While they were not raised on farms, Cherryl and Toby Forte developed a high-quality Beefmaster herd This is a tale of two worlds and it and show it for two years. At one time two loves: history and Beefmas- she had as many as 13 show heifers. A neighbor offered to breed their growter cattle. Cherryl and Toby Forte have two farm ing herd to his Beefmaster bull, and the homes, with one in Mulberry, Ark., Forte’s love affair with Beefmasters was where they raise registered Beefmaster on. They were immediately attracted to cattle, one of two breeds developed in the Beefmaster breed because of disposition and feed efficiency. Through the the United States. Cherryl and Toby were both raised as years, the operation evolved into a regiscity folk, but with a deep love of the tered Beefmaster seedstock herd with 125 land. For Cherryl that meant spending females bred by AI or high-quality bulls. Although they maintain they don’t breed some summers with her grandfather Irving Ewing, who had cattle ranches in show cattle, the Fortes have won numerboth Texas and Oklahoma. Toby grew ous national shows, including Miss Beefup in New Mexico riding his horse Ca- master America, national grand champion bull and, in 2012, they had both the selamity Jane from dusk to dawn. “Like most little girls, I was crazy about nior and intermediate champion bulls in horses, but my parents maintained we the open show at the Houston Livestock Show. Their show record establishes the couldn’t afford one,” Cherryl said. “Two weeks after I married, I bought my quality of their breeding program and serves as an advertising tool, as first horse. Then Toby and I does the internet, where Cherraised Quarter Horses and ryl posts numerous pictures of Tennessee Walkers for years.” the stock, all of which are sold The couple’s interests in Mullberry, Ark. off the farm. cattle developed when their In the beginning, the couple daughter Lisa was in 4-H. used the Beefmaster upgrade She would buy a day-old Jerprogram, a financially advantasey heifer, bottle feed it, train Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

geous process where commercial cows are crossed with a registered Beefmaster bull. Those calves are then bred back to a registered Beefmaster bull. The third generation are registered as purebred, an inexpensive way to get into purebred cattle. Over the years the Forte’s also purchased tremendous foundation donors for their developing herd utilizing an embryo program for years to get their herd to the consistent and predictable quality they wanted. “To promote the breed and my business, I find young people in 4-H and FFA and help them develop a program,” Cherryl said. “Some end up showing for me. I’ve found the best way to help adults seeking to start up a herd is by asking them what their financial goal for the herd is. I enjoy helping clients develop a profitable program, almost as much as working on my own.” Some are looking for retirement income, some want to improve the quality of their commercial calves, and a few hope to raise breeding replacement stock. Many students hope their herds will help with college or build a down JANUARY 20, 2020

meet your neighbors payment for a home. Defining the goal and aligning that goal with available finances helps the newcomers realistically and profitably make decisions. “My goal is not to sell a single animal, but to make my buyers as successful as possible so they become repeat customers,” Cherryl explained. To this end, Cherryl gives semen from her champion bulls with each cow or heifer a customer purchases from Wild Oaks Farm. This practice helps the buyer produce a consistent product with proven genetics. She encourages new buyers to develop a specific product for a specific market, not just breed a cow and hope to sell the calf somewhere. She works with each buyer to learn to physically evaluate each animal and provides tips in managing their herd and, just as importantly, their records. Finally, when clients are building their programs based on hers, Cherryl often sends them customers if she doesn’t have what a prospective customer is looking for at that time. Another aspect of her approach to the cattle business is to always be in touch with her own finances and to set annual goals for herself. In other words, she does exactly what she asks her buyers to do. If the goal is to increase the sale amount of each calf by a set amount, what will it take to produce that better product? The change could be a different bull, better pasture, change in the calving season, re-evaluation of feed, hay, etc. Decisions to be made need to be informed decisions. When they were running 240 cows and an active embryo program, the land made the most money

running cattle and purchasing hay. Now, with unsettling hay availability over the last few years, the Fortes choose to again cut their own fields as a guaranteed supplement to available hay in the area. The cheapest feed is high-quality hay, and when necessary, Cherryl prefers to buy hay from local farmers where she can see the grass growing in the field. Currently, Wild Oaks’ has a number of quality mature cattle for sale from the heart of the herd. Cherryl’s goal, for the next year or two, is to downsize their herd to around 70 mature females and 20 heifers, a more manageable number for running the cattle on one farm instead of the three currently used. “None of this would be possible without the help of neighbor David Harris who is my right and my left hand,” Cherryl acknowledged. “He is with the herd every day and separates the weaning calves for 10 days then socializes them by touching and coddling them. They become very accustomed to being handled and touched which makes my cattle very workable. Genetics don’t do it all.” An example of David’s soft-hearted but practical approach occurred with a cow who needed treatment. She had a nervous disposition when removed from the herd so David moved her to a corral for several days but brought another cow to be with her so she wouldn’t be stressed while she healed. Both Cherryl and David agree that one of the best parts of raising cattle is never knowing what the day will bring. The unpredictably and flexibility of agricultural life suits them both just fine.

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Lake Wister State Park began nearly 70 years ago and is one of 50 state parks in Oklahoma Dams are built for water control. They manage water flow during flooding and drought, thereby minimizing damage as much as possible. An estimated $1 million was saved in the first three years after Wister Dam became operational in 1949. One early benefit was the creation of Lake Wister State Park on land mostly donated by the Army Corps of Engineers with Quarry Island, current home of the park office and the first parcel donated. Today, the park is one of 50 state parks in Oklahoma. Lake Wister is on the National Register of Historic Places because the area has been inhabited for thousands of years and contains numerous Spiro Mounds created by prehistoric Native Americans. Not surprisingly, the area is home to important artifacts and numerous species of wildlife, including bald and golden eagles best seen during winter. Wister Lake contains 7,300 acres of surface area with 115 miles of picturesque shoreline. The area is very untouched with few houses or other structures visible so the views are natural and serene. In an effort to make this park more assessable to locals and out-of-town visitors, the park has developed amenities to meet a wide variety of needs. “My favorite place is Wister Ridge, a primitive camping spot with a bathhouse,” park director Chris Hawn, said

with a laugh. “I am a hammock camper so all I need is a couple of trees to turn me into a happy camper.” Meeting the needs of today’s campers requires a variety of facilities accommodating little campers pulled behind a truck, as well as a fifth-wheel or mobile home, sometimes belonging to people who tour the country full-time. To meet these needs, the park has a variety of options, including 30 to 50 amp hookups, concrete pads, with some being handicap accessible, and sewer connections. Premium sites have lake-

front views, though all sites are close to the beautiful lake. A final overnight visiting option is renting the group camp, which sleeps 100. In addition, the park has a large group building with a substantial kitchen and seating capacity for family reunions, summer camps, etc., though pavilions are available for smaller groups. People go to parks to have fun, and Wister State Park answers the call. Boat docks allow access to the lake for cruising and, of course, fishing. In fact, the state record 106-pound catfish was caught here with

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many other species such as bass, sunfish and crappie. Other recreational facilities are available, such as a volleyball pit, a miniature golf course, a disc golf course and a splash pad. Hunters reserve spaces during their favorite seasons: deer, fowl and bear. Oklahoma policy allows spaces to be reserved as far as a year in advance. Peak times are usually October and June. This park is a great place for a last summer adventure or even a Christmas vacation. The area holds other easily reached attractions such as rodeos, the Ouachita Mountains and forests and local festivals. Many visitors enjoy long drives viewing fall foliage. An especially interesting stop is Runestone Park, the site of a probable Viking Runestone carved long before Christopher Columbus “discovered” America. In fact, Gloria Farley was among the first to methodically research and dispute Columbus being the first European to find the continent with other possibilities being the Egyptians, the Phoenicians and Greeks who far proceeded Columbus. Chris began his career at 18 working at a summer camp. He was employed by the YMCA for many years with his last position being the director of a YMCA summer camp in Georgia. One of his contributions was developing survival and environmental classes that aligned with Georgia school curriculum guidelines so that classes were solidly academic and curriculum-based. Chris entered the Park service a year ago and is planning on revising and updating JANUARY 20, 2020

that curriculum to meet Oklahoma standards and environments. The vision is for students to come by bus loads for three trips with a round robin progression through instructional activities such as canoeing and Oklahoma wildlife. Students will pay a very reasonable fee for attendance, a source of revenue for the park and a chance to reintroduce today’s youth to our natural environment, hopefully creating interest in both the environment and learning. Another current park improvement thrust is more technology-controlled business management. The result will be online access for reservations when convenient for future guests and new management practices that should decrease paperwork and management workload, a critical improvement because every park employee works as a team member. Some days all hands are on deck for litter pickup or debris removal, a huge and still ongoing process after the 2019 flooding. “We are like a family and help whenever and wherever we are needed,” Chris explained. Park Ranger Angela Bohanon agrees. “We all work as a team and flip hats often.” Angela has been working at the park for nearly two years, though she has 15-years of experience in Oklahoma State Parks. The job suits her well because she is not strictly law enforcement, but also able to promote Oklahoma through interactions with campers and helping with programs. The park features several annual events such as the Trail of Treats for Halloween, Dutch oven cooking classes and Lights on the Island for Christmas sponsored by the Poteau Chamber of Commerce with Santa located in the park office for photo ops. Watch for online registration and put this on your list as a place to go. The trip is well worth the miles.

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Location: Searcy, Ark. Owners: Randy and Melissa Goodman History: Arkansas Cattle Auction sits on more than 13 acres with easy access off of Highway 67/167. It is owned and operated by Randy and Melissa Goodman. The Cattle Auction is run by five employees, and around 20 employees during auction times, including Randy and Melissa’s beloved office manager Rachel Fryar who has been with them since the beginning. Randy began operating the Cattle Auction in 2007, the same year he and Melissa got married. Randy and Melissa then Photo by Veronica Hicks purchased the sale barn in January 2010. They have seen steady and solid growth since their purchase of the operation. They have remained committed to run fresh cattle straight from the farm and avoid trading cattle. This allows their buyers confidence they won’t be purchasing cattle that have been traded from barn to barn.” They sell more than 45,000 head of cattle annually, attracting customers from all over Arkansas. In addition to operating the auction, they run a cow/calf operation with about 50 mostly Brangus cows, usually breeding them to Hereford or black Angus bulls. They also background approximately 1,200 to 1,500 head of cattle per year. Products and Services: Regular sales are every Tuesday at 1 p.m., selling calves first, followed by bulls, cow/calf pairs and cows, and bi-monthly scheduled Pre-Vac sales. “We have a veterinarian on site every week on sale day. We offer on-farm appraisals, hauling is available at competitive rates, and our auctions are aired live every week at cattleusa.com. We maintain clean pens, with fresh water and hay for early arrivals. We strive to offer friendly, personal service to our customers. We have local and regional buyers here every week.”

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Hometown: Searcy, Ark. In Town: Coty works at Loves Midway in Searcy, Ark., which is near his father Sammy Bell’s ranch and machine shop, which was formerly the old sawmill until it burned in early 2000. Terra works as a patient care tech at Children’s Hospital, working 12-hour shifts. She is hoping to pursue nursing school soon. In the Country: Coty and Terra run a Boer goat operation that started in 2005 when Coty was 13 years old. It began with the purchase of a Boer doe and buck from Silver Hills farm in St. Joe, Submitted Photo Ark. They have around 50 chickens, 70 Boer goats, two ponies, a donkey and a pig. “Every year I buy and show does to add back into the herd. Most of our does have been born and raised here. We also have registered full-blood ABGA bucks. We do our best to bring in good quality animals with good genetics every couple of years. We primarily sell our kids to 4-H and FFA members to serve as market goat projects or animals to get them started with their herd. We also have around 30 head of Shorthorn and commercial cattle that, for the most part, were all past show animals from my youth, some that we purchased as well as raised,” Coty said. “We do our best to help any kid willing to learn. I thrive on seeing the light in kids’ eyes when they talk about their projects and plan the future it reminds me of my youth and the same fire that was within me.” Coty has recently started fitting and working with show cattle for kids, showing all across the state. “We do our best to maintain and take care of our animals, in addition to our jobs, as well as trying to stay current with an ever-changing industry, but not sacrificing quality to do so,” Coty said. “I was introduced to the livestock industry from the moment I was born. Growing up on a family farm is a privilege that not many children get to experience. I am extremely grateful to my mom, dad and brothers, who have helped me get started and supported me through it all. And eternally grateful to my grandfather Wallace Bell, who provided me and my brothers with our first cow many years ago.” They are working on their land, building barns, getting all the animals moved over onto their 20 acres, and working on building a house on top of the hill. Their goals are to continue to raise quality livestock and influence as many youth as possible, and serve as an advocate and role model for the industry. They hope to be able to expand their livestock operations into neighboring states and become more recognized within the state of Arkansas.

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(Week of 1/5/20 to 1/11/20) Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs

61.00-76.00 † None Reported †

Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

35.50-78.00* 65.00-75.00 †

County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction

Not Reported* None Reported* 65.00-85.00* 48.00-86.00* 39.00-82.00*

Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest

34.00-76.00 † 58.00-86.00 † 75.00* None Reported †

OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stockyards Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction

52.00-90.50 † 35.00-71.00 † 50.00-88.00 † Not Reported* 72.00-93.00 †

Welch Stockyards

72.00-94.00*

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110

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(Week of 1/5/20 to 1/11/20) Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Live

20.00-54.00 † 20.00-55.50 † None Reported † 5 5.00-50.00*

County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction

15.00-45.00 † Not Reported*

Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale

None Reported* 35.00-57.00* 15.00-59.00* 14.00-59.00* 24.00-52.00 †

Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest

14.00-69.00 † 50.00* None Reported †

OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stockyards Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction Welch Stockyards

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

14 14

25.00-70.50 † 30.00-47.00 † 16.00-73.00 † 1 Not Reported* 25.00-65.00 † 40.00-71.00*

Ark. Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy✝ 1/7/20 1,035

Ash Flat Livestock✝

----170.00-205.00 155.00-177.50 120.00-167.00 120.00-144.00 136.00 175.00-187.50 137.00-167.50 135.00-154.00 125.00-137.00 117.00-118.00 142.00-167.50 100.00-144.00 120.00-141.00 110.00-130.00 102.00-126.00

cattle

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 230.00-302.50. Kids - Selection 1-2: 215.00-270.00. 1/12/20 Kids - Selection 2: 190.00-200.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 135.00-170.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 105.00-257.50. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 185.00-190.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 155.00. Wethers - Selection 1: 255.00.

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5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 123.00-127.00; wtd. avg. price 124.92. Heifers: 124.00-126.00; wtd. avg. price 124.51. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: Not Reported; wtd. avg. price Not Reported. Heifers: Not Reported; wtd. avg. price Not Reported.

dairy cattle NONE REPORTED sheep & goats

Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

1/2/20

Receipts: 347 Compared to one month ago. Feeder and slaughter lambs were sharply higher. Feeder and slaughter goats were sharply higher while nannies and billies were mostly steady. Demand was good and supply was light. Supply included: 23% Feeder Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Lambs); 24% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (5% Wooled & Shorn, 49% Hair Breeds, 11% Ewes, 32% Hair Ewes, 3% Hair Bucks); 9% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 45% Slaughter Goats (78% Kids, 14% Nannies/Does, 5% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers). Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 260.00-262.50. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 260.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 215.00. Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Good 1-2: 85.00-90.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 210.00-257.50. Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 65.00-75.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 95.00-110.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 85.00-110.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 105.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 295.00-300.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 270.00. Kids - Selection 2: 232.50. Kids - Selection 2-3: 185.00-205.00.

Cattlemen’s Livestock*

1/10/20 693

Benton Co. - Siloam Springs✝ 1/9/20 3,438

2-10 Higher

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46.00-75.00 †

Fort Smith Stockyards*

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1/6/20 328

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1/8/20 1,373

St-12 Higher

St-10 Higher

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166.00-170.00 145.00-170.00 140.00-157.00 125.00-145.00 -----

176.00-203.00 158.00-197.00 146.00-179.00 139.00-152.00 140.00

150.00-177.00 130.00-169.00 125.00-162.00 124.00-148.00 129.00-139.00

162.00-182.00 151.00-160.00 145.00-159.00 145.00 -----

----140.00-150.00 130.00-150.00 ----118.00

172.00-196.00 155.00-181.00 139.00-163.00 125.00-142.00 -----

----110.00-166.00 111.00-153.00 86.00-136.00 -----

----148.00 138.00-145.00 125.00-140.00 -----

125.00-150.00 125.00-140.00 120.00-135.00 120.00 -----

140.00-165.00 135.00-157.00 128.00-142.00 127.00-134.00 -----

90.00-151.00 108.00-147.00 108.00-143.00 80.00-132.00 89.00-128.00

135.00-154.00 130.00-149.50 120.00-139.00 128.00-138.00 -----

National Sheep Summary

stocker & feeder Farmer’s Stockyards*

Decatur Livestock*

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 160.00-187.50. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 175.00-245.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 140.00-150.00.

Nati 1/10/20

No recent comparisons due to the holidays. A higher undertone was noted on all classes. At San Angelo, TX 6361 head sold. Equity Electronic Auction sold 325 slaughter lambs in Nebraska. In direct trading slaughter Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat 12/28/19 ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 4900 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were 1.00 lower. Receipts: 1,076 3,116 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due Compared to last month, feeder and slaughter sheep to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight traded 25.00-40.00 higher with slaughter ewes and rams steady to 10.00 higher. Feeder and slaughter goats (CWT) unless otherwise specified. traded 10.00-30.00 higher with slaughter does and buck Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: wooled and shorn 110-130 lbs 146.00-158.00. steady to 10.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderPA: wooled and shorn 100-135 lbs 235.00-272.00; 150 lbs ate supply. Supply included: 20% Feeder Sheep/Lambs 215.00-220.00. (100% Hair Lambs); 31% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs Ft.Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 105-140 lbs 164.00(86% Hair Breeds, 12% Hair Ewes, 2% Hair Bucks); 187.50. 3% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (52% Hair Ewes, 41% South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-155 lbs 149.00Families, 7% Hair Bucks); 6% Feeder Goats (100% 160.00. Kids); 37% Slaughter Goats (93% Kids, 5% Nannies/ Does, 2% Bucks/Billies); 3% Replacement Goats (100% Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 167.50-202.50; 150-155 lbs 149.00-166.00. Nannies/Does). Billings, MT: no test. Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Missouri: wooled and shorn 100-125 lbs 150.00-185.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 235.00-257.50. Equity Elec: hair 130 lbs 140.25. Hair Lambs- Medium and Large 2: 225.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 3: 150.00. San Angelo: hair lambs 40-60 lbs 256.00-278.00; 60-70 Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: lbs 240.00-270.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-250.00, few 254.00Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 160.00-290.00. 258.00; 80-90 lbs 230.00-250.00; 90-110 lbs 196.00-230.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-3: 135.00-200.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 246.00-258.00; 74 lbs 255.00; Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-3: 85.00-102.50. 80-90 lbs 236.00; 90-100 lbs 200.00-206.00. Hair Bucks - 1-3: 102.50-125.00. Pennsylvania: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 350.00-360.00; Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 50-60 lbs 290.00-332.00; 60-70 lbs 265.00-315.00; 70-80 Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 1-2: 115.00-140.00. Families - Medium and Large 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb: 50.00- lbs 260.00-305.00; 80-90 lbs 250.00-285.00. hair 40-50 lbs 305.00-345.00; 50-60 lbs 280.00-300.00; 60-70 lbs 262.0080.00. 305.00; 70-80 lbs 262.00-287.00; 80-90 lbs 255.00-282.00. Hair Bucks - Medium and Large 1: 285.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 272.50-282.50; Feeder Goats: 60-70 lbs 257.50-272.50; 70-80 lbs 235.00-255.00; 80-90 Kids - Selection 1: 260.00-305.00. lbs 222.50-255.00; 90-100 lbs 200.00-227.50. hair 50-60 lbs Kids - Selection 2: 185.00-270.00. 250.00-272.50; 60-70 lbs 239.00-275.00; 70-80 lbs 232.50Slaughter Goats: 245.00; 80-90 lbs 217.50-245.00; 90-100 lbs 210.00. Kids - Selection 1: 200.00-322.50. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 80-90 lbs 192.00-200.00. Kids - Selection 2: 140.00-280.00. hair 43 lbs 237.50; 50-60 lbs 230.00-246.00; 60-70 lbs Kids - Selection 3: 165.00-200.00. 235.00-243.00; 70-80 lbs 207.00-215.00; 83 lbs 202.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 150.00-180.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 125.00.

Farmer’s & Ranchers Vinita, Okla.* 1/8/20 -----

County Line Sale Ratcliff✝ 1/8/20 289

1/6/20 2,687

I-40 Livestock Ozark✝ 1/9/20 953

Joplin Regional Stockyards✝ 1/6/20 13,074

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St-7 Higher

180.00-186.00 172.00-180.00 154.00-172.00 ---------

155.00-188.00 155.00-174.00 140.00-163.00 140.00-157.00 130.00-148.00

150.00-214.00 139.00-191.00 126.00-171.00 112.00-152.00 -----

170.00-190.00 164.00-186.00 143.00-164.00 135.00-148.00 129.00-145.00

170.00-193.00 122.00-176.00 141.00-164.00 135.00-151.00 122.00-136.00

190.00-215.00 165.00-200.00 150.00-174.00 137.00-156.25 138.50-152.75

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150.00-175.00 140.00-165.00 135.00-155.00 115.00-143.00 110.00-127.00

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----157.00-172.00 130.00-149.00 112.00-136.00 124.00-134.00

----139.00-155.00 130.00-145.00 102.00-138.00 109.00-120.00

----161.00 141.00-159.00 127.00-141.00 -----

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160.00-174.00 140.00-160.00 137.50-144.00 ---------

130.00-153.00 125.00-151.00 120.00-135.00 120.00-130.00 110.00-125.00

122.00-168.00 114.00-160.00 109.00-152.00 97.00-130.00 -----

135.00-156.00 140.00-162.00 127.00-145.00 118.00-136.75 116.00-122.50

140.00-160.00 137.00-151.00 121.00-143.00 120.00-137.00 121.00

143.00-162.00 137.00-163.00 130.00-161.00 125.00-141.00 119.00-139.50

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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NOT REPORTED

slaughter

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Mi Stoc

140 135 130 122 120

120 110 110 118 110

I-40 estock Ozark✝ 1/9/20 953 -----

250.00-1250.00 † Not Reported *

500

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmer’s Stockyards

1/6/20 285

Ouachita Livestock Ola✝ 1/10/20 215

Ozarks Regional West Plains✝ 1/7/20 3,776

St-7 Higher

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2-14 Higher

Uneven

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Uneven

0.00-193.00 2.00-176.00 1.00-164.00 5.00-151.00 2.00-136.00

190.00-215.00 165.00-200.00 150.00-174.00 137.00-156.25 138.50-152.75

140.00-170.00 135.00-166.00 130.00-157.00 122.00-152.00 120.00-147.00

170.00-184.00 160.00-184.00 143.00-170.00 135.00-155.00 125.00-140.00

187.00-212.00 157.00-201.00 152.00-177.50 139.00-161.50 131.00-155.00

160.00-187.00 161.00-169.00 145.00-162.00 136.00-147.00 140.00

177.50-202.00 163.00-186.00 150.00-180.00 139.00-158.00 137.00-144.00

----9.00-155.00 0.00-145.00 2.00-138.00 9.00-120.00

----161.00 141.00-159.00 127.00-141.00 -----

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160.00-173.00 144.00-168.00 129.00-154.00 124.00-143.00 124.00-134.00

----153.00-187.50 150.00-158.00 131.00-138.00 -----

167.00-177.00 152.00-169.00 151.00-158.00 129.00-133.00 121.00

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0.00-160.00 7.00-151.00 1.00-143.00 0.00-137.00 121.00

143.00-162.00 137.00-163.00 130.00-161.00 125.00-141.00 119.00-139.50

120.00-140.00 110.00-135.00 110.00-134.00 118.00-130.00 110.00-120.00

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140.00-163.00 135.00-156.00 127.00-146.00 125.00-136.00 120.00-131.75

164.00-180.00 141.00-168.00 131.00-151.00 128.00-143.00 120.00-140.50

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148.00-169.00 135.00-153.00 129.00-139.00 130.00-135.00 130.00-134.00

130.39

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900.00-1150.00 †

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500.00-1150.00 †

***

None Reported † 1100.00 *

None Reported *

650.00-1400.00 †

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.✝ 1/7/20 13,191

128.16 128.07

159.37

650.00-775.00 †

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest✝ 1/8/20 2,564

129.60 112.57

None Reported * None Reported † 1050.00-1550.00 † None Reported † 475.00-1450.00 † 925.00-950.00 †

1750

2250

Stilwell Livestock Auction* ---------

Tulsa Livestock Auction✝ 1/6/20 4,194

Welch Stockyards*

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184.00-205.00 175.00-189.00 159.00-173.00 141.00-156.25 127.50-138.00

185.00-198.00 160.00-189.00 150.00-169.00 140.00-157.00 136.00-148.00

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172.00-189.00 167.00-180.00 149.00-165.00 120.00-142.00 114.50-128.50

160.00-185.00 150.00-170.00 140.00-150.00 130.00-143.00 110.00-138.00

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140.00-153.00 135.00-158.00 138.00-151.00 126.00-138.50 125.00-136.00

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122.91

148.06

143.67

160.31

131.06

154.75

136.52

155.31 146.50 143.81 145.00

154.05

130.43 133.00

138.86 136.46 134.34

156.97 137 164 191 218 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

129.83

132.15

154.89

110

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163.26

163.00-174.00 142.00-158.00 134.50-148.00 122.00-135.25 118.00-129.50

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Not Reported *

1250

132.15

152.88

500.00-1200.00 * 1100.00-1365.00 *

750

143.23 129.97

2000

None Reported †

250

135.31 129.88

pairs

750.00-1150.00 *

Mid-State Stockyard North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction

149.93 134.05

151.22

None Reported † Not Reported *

Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards

138.37 129.57

140.62

(Week of 1/5/20 to 1/11/20)

Mid-State Stockyards*

1500

Ouachita Tulsa

120.00

None Reported *

1000

Ash Flat El Reno Green Forest Joplin Ozark Ratcliff Searcy Siloam Springs West Plains

149.55

500.00-525.00 †

Oct. 19 Nov. 19 Dec. 19

heifers 550-600 LBS.

158.61

550.00-1310.00 † 650.00-1100.00 * None Reported †

650.00-935.00 †

Ouachita Tulsa

500.00-900.00 †

430.00-1400.00 †

Welch Stockyards

Joplin Regional Stockyards✝ 1/6/20 13,074

Ash Flat El Reno Green Forest Joplin Ozark Ratcliff Searcy Siloam Springs West Plains

600.00-1080.00 * 500.00-1190.00 * 775.00-1050.00 *

cow/calf

avg. grain prices

ices

steers 550-600 LBS.

July 19 Aug. 19 Sept. 19

Week of 12/15/19

OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stockyards Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction Welch Stockyards

Jan. 19 Feb. 19 Mar. 19 Apr. 19 May 19 June 19

Week of 12/22/19

County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards - Exeter, Mo. I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest

$80

None Reported † 925.00 * 39.00-67.00 † Prices reported per cwt Not Reported* None Reported *

Week of 12/29/19

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.6425 and 40# blocks at $1.8900. The weekly average for barrels is $1.6519 (-.0144) and blocks, due to the holidays. A higher $1.8931 (+.0625). n all classes. At San Angelo, TX Fluid Milk: Fluid milk production is steady to trending higher in y Electronic Auction sold 325 braska. In direct trading slaughter all regions of the United States. The focus of most processors was milk management during the holiday. The schools and several were not tested. 4900 head of processing facilities were closed and couldn’t take their usual ughter lambs were 1.00 lower. sold with all weights no trend due loads of milk. Class I intakes are lower, leading to the redirecting of more milk loads to balancing facilities. This week, some heep sold per hundred weight Midwest milk were moved to the Southwest for clearing. Cream se specified. is abundant across the country. Therefore, churning schedules ice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: nd shorn 110-130 lbs 146.00-158.00. were very busy. Cream multiples have been low for the past 2 100-135 lbs 235.00-272.00; 150 lbs weeks, ranging 1.00-1.10 in the East, 1.05-1.18 in the Midwest, and .95-1.18 in the West. Eastern excess cream found its way to the Midwest for processing. Condensed skim market tone is d and shorn 105-140 lbs 164.00weak in the East, and prices have declined. There were also more loads of condensed skim in the spot market. Drying schedules are and shorn 100-155 lbs 149.00active in the West. d shorn 100-140 lbs 167.50-202.50; SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest .00. $2.3158 - $2.4531. horn 100-125 lbs 150.00-185.00. bs 140.25. ice and Prime 1-2: s 40-60 lbs 256.00-278.00; 60-70 0 lbs 230.00-250.00, few 254.000-250.00; 90-110 lbs 196.00-230.00. 0 lbs 246.00-258.00; 74 lbs 255.00; 0 lbs 200.00-206.00. Daily Report 1/14/20 and shorn 40-50 lbs 350.00-360.00; Soybeans Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum 0; 60-70 lbs 265.00-315.00; 70-80 12 0 lbs 250.00-285.00. hair 40-50 lbs 9.60 9.61 9.58 9.57 9.22 bs 280.00-300.00; 60-70 lbs 262.009 0-287.00; 80-90 lbs 255.00-282.00. d shorn 50-60 lbs 272.50-282.50; 6.12 6.13 5.92 5.92 5.72 0; 70-80 lbs 235.00-255.00; 80-90 6 00 lbs 200.00-227.50. hair 50-60 lbs bs 239.00-275.00; 70-80 lbs 232.504.07 4.07 4.10 3 4.01 3.79 0-245.00; 90-100 lbs 210.00. d shorn 80-90 lbs 192.00-200.00. 0 60 lbs 230.00-246.00; 60-70 lbs k e le na eola Roc Elain hevil bs 207.00-215.00; 83 lbs 202.00. Hele Osc Blyt Little

Week of 1/5/20

1/3/20

1/10/20

$120

475.00-990.00 † 525.00-800.00 †

Week of 12/22/19

National Dairy Market at a Glance

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

$160

Prices reported per cwt

Week of 12/15/19

dairy sales

cows

(Week of 1/5/20 to 1/11/20)

550-600 lb. steers

$200

Week of 12/29/19

on 1: 175.00-245.00. on 2: 140.00-150.00.

replacement

12 Month Avg. -

$240

Week of 1/5/20

on 1: 160.00-187.50.

NOT REPORTED

es reports

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

245

Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

116 137 158 179 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

200

Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

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An Agriculture Leader By Terry Ropp

Olivia Foster educates producers through Extension and maintains her own herd Olivia Foster of Green Forest, tion, small ruminants, beekeeping, garArk., demonstrates characteris- dening and many more. Recently Olivia took youngsters aged 9 to tics common to many of today’s 13 to the state livestock judging contest. cattle women. “They were all dressed up in their blazShe is an agricultural professional working as a staff chair for the Carroll County ers and khakis and chattered excitedly on Extension, and raises her own cattle. She the way there,” Olivia said with a laugh. rents 100 acres of pasture used for her “However, they slept the whole way back.” When Olivia was 14, she and her father commercial herd and stockers, as well as took an AI course because she was deteranother 150 acres for hay. “I always knew I was going to go to mined to be self-sufficient in handling her college and had a love of ag education own herd. At the time, she had show stock and helping people. I was in high school and wanted to AI her animals, as well as to when I figured out full-time farming was help her father with his AI program. Olivia’s parents were perfect role more expensive than I could handle. Extension and having my own cattle herd models. Her father worked full-time at Tysons and then in banking while her blend beautifully,” said Olivia. Olivia’s position working with Exten- mother worked full-time on the farm sion has numerous responsibilities. Part until Olivia was in college. Then Barbaof her position is being the office manager ra began working in insurance. Olivia’s of what is typically a five person staff. Her parents proved professional and agriculposition requires routine procedures such tural pathways were more than compatas proofreading time sheets and manag- ible but that the balance took planning, ing office finances. In addition, she is flexibility and constant tweaking. “My dad not only taught me everything the ag and natural resources agent, works with 4-H and helps with community de- I needed to know about raising my herd, velopment. Olivia’s work as the agricul- he also taught me I could do anything. tural and natural resources agent involves What I appreciate is that I believed him animal science, horticulture, wildlife and totally and have never known boundaries forages. This position often requires trav- where opportunities and my ability to fill eling to farms and homes for individuals them were concerned,” Olivia explained. Olivia’s commercial herd is made up of or producers who need assistance in areas such as plant diagnosis, soil testing, 28 mommas, mostly SimAngus, which is a weed identification and selecting breed- recent change from the breeding stock she ing stock. She also educates on chute-side used to run and switched because of money assistance with vaccinations and growth and time. Now that she is finishing school, implants to ensure proper injection lo- she is considering returning to raising breeding stock, this time with an cation, presenting informaadditional set of 13 registered tional programs such as reGreen Forest, Ark. Angus already purchased as a cent ones over the GoGreen joint operation with her father. preconditioned calf program. This year all were bred by AI to She conducts numerous proregistered Angus bulls. The end ducer meetings each year, goal is to raise seedstock and show ranging in topics from feral stock and to use AI for expanding into hog control, beef cattle nutri-

Olivia Foster hoped to be a full-time cattle producer, but she said her career with Extension “blends beautifully” with her passion for cattle.

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SimAngus and Maine Angus to provide a flexibility of offerings which will include 4-H perspectives as well as breeding stock. The Angus breed is strong maternally, the Simmental and Maine breeds compliment that with their terminal traits. When selecting bulls, whether for AI or for cleanup, Olivia considers calving ease and temperament because she is a one woman operation with a full-time job. When buying heifers, she selects from a reliable breeder and will go to the farm selecting based on her livestock judging criteria. When she looks to purchase cattle she looks at their functionality. She wants them to be sound structurally and big bodied. She wants to add cattle that will experience longevity within her herd. She uses a 14 percent protein ration which is given to the cows in winter and to stockers until sale. She also tests hay for nutritional content and adjusts

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accordingly. Finally, she supplies loose mineral and cobalt salt blocks. “Those cobalt salt blocks provide an extra boost of B-12,” explained Olivia. Olivia is a firm believer in using resources available to farmers. These include the OSU calculator for ration balance, the cow calculator from the University of Arkansas Extension which provides ration balance information for specific cows and cow/calf pairs, and using assistance from agencies such as the extension service, Farm Service Agency and NRCS. Olivia is proud to be a female in the ag industry but never realized the careers she was interested in were not necessarily geared toward women. She loves getting up in the morning and having the opportunity to interact with people of all ages while helping them improve their knowledge and best practices. Then she’s just as happy to get home at night and drive through her cattle. JANUARY 20, 2020

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At A Glance ■ Established

1918

■ 4,500

100 Years in the Making By Terry Ropp

acres ■ 1,200 registered Hereford and Angus cows ■ Sells 600 Hereford and black baldie bulls annually ■ Sells 450 females annually

The Langford family continues the ranching tradition Langford Herefords and Hybrids began in Okmulgee, Okla., in 1918, one year after physician Benjamin Watson arrived from Arkansas. Benjamin purchased a quarter section which through the years has grown to 4,500 acres. Later, two of Benjamin’s sons partnered and, in 1939, transitioned from sheep to Herefords because they felt the breed was best suited for their environment. Ironically, Watson Langford’s other great grandfather, Elmer Langford of Texico, N.M., began raising Herefords the same year, with that operation still part of family holdings. Now Elmer’s son Leon manages the New Mexico operation while Benjamin’s great-grandson, Watson, runs the Oklahoma spread. Raised in ranching, Watson predictably met his future wife Melissa when both were showing cattle in Enid, Okla., Like Watson, Melissa was raised around cattle, but her family raised stockers and

wheat. Both Watson and Melissa are any job on the ranch and know how to strongly independent people who home- safely use equipment. Their eyes light school their children and depend on up like kids at a fair when talking about what they do on the ranch. family unity to run the ranch. Langford Herefords and Hybrids aver“It is really hard to find skilled help, and my wife and kids are the best,” ages 1,200 registered Hereford and Angus Watson said. “We may have three hired cows bred naturally, as well as by AI and ET. In a typical year, 150 cows are bred hands, but this is truly a family affair.” “Our children do very well academical- by AI and 100 by ET. Watson believes ly and consequently have plenty of time AI and ET keep their genetic quality at to devote to a ranch they love as much as a consistently higher level than can be we do,” Melissa added. “Our oldest, Cash, achieved by natural breeding. The ranch sells 600 Hereford and finished his high school classwork when he was only 16 and a year later works black baldie bulls annually, as well as with us full time, while our two youngest 450, bred cows and heifers, and open heifers. Buyers are eager to work have both EPDs as much as they and DNA availcan, which turns Okmulgee, Okla. able to provide out to be quite a bit since they them as much infocus on their studies as hard as formation as posthey do the cattle.” sible in making Becca is 15 and Wes 13. All the right choices three children can handle about Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

for their operations, though Watson believes the “eyeball of a good cattleman” is still one of the best tools. All stock is sold by private treaty, with most sold to repeat customers and by word of mouth. Nonetheless, they maintain a website and use social media that includes drone captured images of the herd. “About 70 percent of our new customers come from the website and social media sites. They keep us relevant and keep us in the minds of our repeat customers. A recent call came from an Oklahoma rancher who lost 70 cows to torrential weather before he could get them out. Watson invited him to come over and see a group of heifers he hadn’t even posted yet. “Everything is for sale all of the time,” Watson explained. “My grandfathers taught me if people want something, you don’t turn them away; and if you can’t fit their needs, you tell them where to go to get it.” JANUARY 20, 2020

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Watson fondly remembers being 3 years old and going with his father to check cattle and wheat fields. “My dad had a huge influence on me, and I try to do the same with my children. I remember my dad telling me that during tough times you don’t have to look far to find someone worse off than you. The memory has stuck with me and helped me all my life.”

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Because few people work the large ranch, management ease is essential. One result is that Watson runs only a spring calving season therefore organizing their annual work cycle efficiently because first-time heifers require more attention. Additionally, calving time occurs when they also have the most time. Watson culls any female that skips a cycle or does not thrive and produce a “big, fat” calf. “No exception,” Watson explained. “If she can’t do her job, we find one that will.” Of course, health protocols are important. Watson follows two practices that have helped his herd. One is that all livestock receive a vaccine for anaplasma, which he feels provides greater protection than mineral. The other is administering three rounds of modified live Bovi-Shield, plus one shot to all calves by three weeks prior to weaning. Another unusual practice is having his 43 pastures dominated by fescue. Due to his culling procedures, Watson’s cattle have a resistance to fescue toxicity and will therefore thrive on fescue for those buyers who have fescue heavy pastures. Part of his feeding regimen is feeding as little hay as possible, that is only when grass is snow or ice covered. He buys most of his hay because he believes he makes more money using his land for cattle rather than hay and because he has sufficient land to have good winter forage all season long. Cows receive 5 pounds of ration per day for 140 days during winter, with calves being creep fed 30 to 45 days prior to weaning. Bull calves are developed with hand feeding less than one percent of their body weight per day. “We want our bulls fat enough to sell and skinny enough so buyers come back,” Watson quipped. Like all cattlemen, Watson is concerned about the future of the industry. He knows consumers are woefully misinformed but is also concerned about U.S. profit margins dropping. He cites South America which could become a fierce competitor partially because they have no “winter” to contend with. Another of Watson’s concerns is a belief that cattlemen are highly independent but need to work together more to influence policy decisions and pending legislation. The Langford family their loves cattle.

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Age: 16 Parents: Michael and Chrissy Hometown: Paris, Ark. What is your favorite aspect of agriculture?

“All my life I have been around the cattle industry. My father started a small herd that we have grown together as I have grown up. I can still remember getting up early in the morning to feed my first bottle calf when I was 5.”

Who is the most influential person in your life?

“The most influential person is my dad. Photo by Terry Ropp Since he didn’t start raising cattle until I was young, we learned together and still bounce ideas off of each other. My dad took the lead on designing our corral system, but I take the lead on the nutrient program. I research different feed rations by comparing labels for protein, fat and fiber in conjunction with price. The feed we choose for our cattle can change depending on the season and needs of the herd. I’m thankful that my dad is the manager and allows me to do what I love.”

What is your daily routine?

“Every morning at 6:30, I get up and feed my show cattle. They are tied under shelter to work on halter breaking. After I get out of school, I check their water and give them hay. Our herd is grass-fed, but in the winter we supplement their diet with hay. I also check all of our fresh water tanks. Thankfully we have ponds too so they are able to free drink all day if they want. My father and I work calves together. I get to take the lead on rounding them up, loading them into the chute and administering vaccines. My dad helps when it comes time to band the bull calves. I am involved with my local FFA chapter and have been an officer in the years past. I try to be involved as much as I can in both my school and chapter.”

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“I show commercial heifers at my local county fair. I have two that I exhibited this current year, Tina and Grace. Tina is an American Cross heifer and Grace is a commercial Charolais heifer. Last year with Tina, I won reserve grand champion. I was really proud of her first show. Grace had her time to shine this year where she placed second in her class. Tina, in her final show, won reserve grand champion again. I enjoy showing because not only do I have the chance to assess my own animal but also to learn from other cattle showers. There is always something new for me to learn or share.”

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“My two academic favorites are science and agriculture so becoming a veterinarian seems to make the most sense since it puts both of those favorites together. I am considering the U of A or SAU (Southern Arkansas University) for a pre-vet degree before going on to get my DVM degree. I would love to come back and open my own practice in the big city of Paris, Ark., for large animals.” Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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inter is upon us. As the weather turns colder, nutritional needs for livestock increase dramatically. Dr. Mike Bloss, DVM, owns There are several things livestock and operates Countryside owners have to consider to mainAnimal Clinic with his wife, tain animal health during this time of year, and good Kristen Bloss, DVM. The mixed animal practice is nutrition should be one of the first things on that list. located in Aurora, Mo. Nutrition has to be a main focus when the weather is cold. The comfort zone for cattle will drop to around 20 degrees, but when you add wind or moisture, this temperature may have to be much higher or the calorie requirements can change substantially. A cow that normally needs 2.5 percent of her body weight in dry matter feed will need upwards of 5 percent if nursing a calf during cold weather. For a 1,200-pound cow, that is a difference of 30 pounds of feed every day. It is important hay be tested so livestock are fed the appropriate amount of digestible energy. Pounds of hay don’t automatically equal pounds of usable feed. Hay that may “look” good may have less than adequate nutrition. If your hay is not great quality, consider supplementation with grain or byproduct feeds. If you are not sure about the quality, have a sample of your hay tested to more accurately evaluate the nutrient content. In addition to feed, animals need plenty of water during the winter months. Before it gets too cold, check the automatic waterers and repair them as needed. If ponds are used, remember that in freezing weather ice needs to be cut. Also, don’t forget the farm dogs and cats; make sure they have a protected water supply that is checked regularly. Another thing to consider is shelter. Does your herd have protection from the elements? Make sure buildings used for shelter are bedded adequately to make a warm, dry place to stay. If cows are on pasture with wooded areas, now is a good time to check to make sure fallen trees and brush are removed to provide adequate space to lie down. In pastures where there is no natural or man-made shelter, remember to put down extra hay or straw so cattle have something in which to bed down. Good shelter reduces feed and hay needs because cattle are not as cold and require less to eat, protects udders from damage to teat ends leading to mastitis, and protects calves from the elements. For those of you who have herds that start calving in January, make sure your cows are ready. Cows need to be in excellent body condition (BCS of 6 to 7 out of 9) to calve this time of year as they need energy reserves to not only feed a calf, but also to maintain themselves due to the colder weather. Supplemental feeding with high-quality legume or legume-mix hay and feed may be necessary for cows to perform at peak performance. If you are feeding calves on bottle or buckets, make sure they are getting adequate amounts of milk replacer. A calf must be eating at least 3 percent of its body weight in solids; a 100-pound calf needs a minimum of 3 pounds of solids. If milk replacer is the primary feed source and calves are not eating starter yet, that means approximately 3 pounds of powder before mixing. Calves that do not get enough calories are more prone to disease, do not gain weight and have been scientifically shown to not be as productive later in life. Warm, dry shelter with good ventilation, as always, is a must. It can take extra time and effort to make sure livestock get fed and watered in the winter, but good quality feed now will reap benefits in both health and production for the coming year. JANUARY 20, 2020

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Producers are encouraged to have a plan Every season on the farm brings its own set of management challenges. Now is the time for producers to assess their herd’s readiness. Feed and Water: Winter feed and water management is a little different than in warmer months. Eldon Cole, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, advises producers to assess their water supply, whether it be a freezeproof source, regular trough or a pond. “Water is the most necessary nutrient and it needs to be in an adequate supply for all the herd,” Cole said. He recommends producers have a plan for pond sources so cutting ice is not required, or at least minimized. Monitor water sources closely once freezing temperatures hit. If using automatic waterers, check daily to avoid catastrophe. If a heater quits or a lid doesn’t close properly waterers can freeze up fast. With electric waterers or tank heaters, be watchful for shorts or bare wire. Stray voltage of only a few volts can cause cattle not to drink, experts with the Oklahoma State University Extension cautioned. Reagan Bluel, field specialist in dairy with MU Extension, also advised produc-

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ers to evaluate their herd’s feed sources for amount and quality. “One winter best management practice that I always recommend is hay testing and inventory. If producers haven’t yet, they should test forage to allow them to feed strategically, saving the best forage quality for peak milk to reduce reliance on purchased feed,” she said. Local extension field specialists can assist with determining cattle’s specific nutritional needs based on their class. To conserve valuable nutritional resources, plans should be made to minimize waste. “Develop a plan to save hay,” Cole advised. “Unrolling only what they’ll need is important. If you do use bale rings, have a good one that provides an eating place for all cows.” Producers should bear in mind hay rings are not meant to stay in the same place all winter and should be moved frequently to avoid muddy, unsanitary conditions that can create health problems. Finally, bear the temperature in mind at feeding time. “Wind chills in the teens or below will require extra amounts of total digestible nutrients (TDN) to just maintain weight. If

“Conception rates are closely tied to body condition and body condition is tied to nutrition.”

it’s damp and the cows’ hair is wet it’s even more critical to supplement,” Cole said. Shelter: While having a weather-tight barn that can house the whole herd would be helpful, it may not always be practical. While cattle don’t necessarily need a snug barn to get through the winter, they do need at least some rudimentary shelter or windbreaks, especially if there are young calves in the herd. Solid or semi-solid fences, trees or brush areas are usually adequate. Three-sided sheds are better, but must be cleaned out occasionally to avoid other problems, according to Oklahoma State University. “Also, constructing wind breaks in sacrifice paddocks will concentrate nutrients in one area while disrupting existing forage stands to allow for a better forage establishment of an annual followed by a perennial species in the fall,” Bluel said. Health: Parasites don’t take a break just because the temperatures drop. “Lice can be a problem in the winter if preventive measures haven’t been used. Now is a good time to install a back rubber or apply a pour-on pesticide,” Cole advised. “Too many folks wait until March to take action against lice.”

“Liquid protein helps our commercial herd get enough protein during winter.”

Why is a nutrition program important in livestock production? Buck Willhour Rogers County, Okla.

Fescue foot can be an issue this time of year, and producers should keep a close eye out for limping animals, especially if the affliction is in the rear hooves. Scours is another winter health concern, but management strategies can be implemented to reduce the risk. “Save some stockpiled pasture and use pasture rotation to follow the Sandhill’s System to prevent scours. In this system, heifers and cows that haven’t calved yet are moved to a clean, fresh pasture and those that have calved stay behind. This movement reduces the scour problem.” He also recommends a vaccination for scours, especially for heifers. Observing cattle’s body condition score (BCS) can also aid in keeping them healthy over the winter. “Body condition score cattle now and watch over the next month or so to see if they’re losing condition. I’d suggest using your camera to document condition on a few selected animals,” Cole suggested. Wintertime cattle care can be a real chore, but with some planning and preparedness, producers can keep their cattle in good condition through the cold months.

“Both purebred and commercial herds need to use a nutrition program to maximize their genetics.”

Kathy Barnes Cherokee County, Okla.

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Tips to Shortening Calving Intervals By Klaire Howerton

A shorter calving season can have many benefits There are a number of beneficial reasons for a producer to work toward shortening their calving intervals. A smaller window for laborious tasks like round-theclock calf checks, a calf crop that will be ready for market at about the same time and being able to identify the most productive cows in the herd, to name a few. While this might seem like a daunting task, shortening the calving interval can be broken into achievable steps.

Keep Up Condition

It is no secret that well-conditioned females breed better. To work towards shortened calving intervals, producers will need to keep cows and heifers in good shape. “The herd should be at or near a body condition score of 5, where only a faint outline of the last couple of ribs is visible, or none at all,” Andy McCorkill, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, said. First-calf heifers will keep up their body condition better if they can be fed separately from mature cows, prior to breeding and during gestation. Dr. Eric Bailey, MU Extension State Beef Specialist, encourages producers to remember that heifers are still growing, and that appropriate extra groceries will set them up for success, both as first-time calvers and second-year cows.

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season. While many producers operate on a 60- to 90-day window, to really tighten things up, consider a 30- to 45day breeding period. “The use of a shorter breeding season is a great way to select those heifers that are more likely to go on to make great, reproductively-efficient, longer-lasting cows for your breeding herd,” McCorkill said. To effectively breed the herd in 30 to 45 days, it is highly recommended bulls have a breeding soundness exam (BSE) and a semen test to ensure their good

condition and fertility if a producer is breeding naturally as opposed to artificial insemination.

Synchronize Estrus

One method to shorten the breeding season, and therefore the calving season, is to synchronize estrus in the herd. This can be achieved by utilizing Controlled Internal Drug Release (CIDR) devices.

“For those beef producers utilizing some type of estrus synchronization, the use of a CIDR is very common. A majority of protocols include the use of the device,” Dr. Scott Poock, veterinarian and Associate Extension Professor with the University of Missouri, said. Assistant Extension Professor and Beef Reproduction Specialist with the University of Missouri, Dr. Jordan Thomas, explained how the device works: “The CIDR is a t-shaped piece of nylon that has flexible ‘wings’ that allow it to be loaded into an applicator. The tshaped piece is coated with silicone, and embedded into that silicone is 1.38 gram of the hormone progesterone. The CIDR is loaded into the applicator, placed in the vagina, and remains in place for a period of time, usually ranging from five to 14 days, depending on the protocol schedule. During that time, progesterone is slowly released from that CIDR at a low level. Progesterone is a hormone a cow or heifer makes naturally during the luteal phase of the estrous cycle, so this is one tool we can use as part of an estrus synchronization protocol.” There is a $10 to $15 cost per device associated with this type of estrus synchronization, but for many producers the pros outweigh the cons in this area. “There is a lot of potential return on that investment,” Thomas said. “Getting cows or heifers pregnant early in the breeding season is one of the big drivers of profit in the cow/calf business.” These steps can aid producers in achieving a narrower window for calving, and typically result in a more uniform calf crop, which has a number of benefits. Consulting with a veterinarian can help a producer keep cows in good shape, acquire CIDR devices, and answer additional breeding and calving questions.

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January 2020 28 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – Crawford County Extension Office, Van Buren, Ark. – 479-474-5286 28 Pesticide Applicator Training – 3 p.m. – Washington County Extension Office, Fayetteville, Ark. – 479-444-1755 28 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6:30 p.m. – Booneville, Ark. – 479-675-2787 30 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – Carl Garner Vistors Center, Heber Springs, Ark. – 501-362-2524 February 2020 4 Row Crop Production Meeting – Topics include: Rice, Soybean and Corn Production, Fertility, Weeds and Market Updates – 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., lunch provided – White County Extension Office, 2400 Old Searcy Landing Rd., Searcy, Ark. – 501-268-5394 or jyingling@uaex.edu 6 Pesticide Applicator Training – 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. – Newton County Extension Office, Jasper, Ark. – 870-446-2240 6 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – Greenwood, Ark. – 479-474-5286 6 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – Pea Ridge High School Ag Building, 781 West Pickens Road, Pea Ridge, Ark. – 479-271-1060 6 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6-8 p.m. – Cost: $20 – Marion County Fairgrounds, Yellville, Ark. – 870-449-6349 11 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – White County Extension Office, Searcy, Ark. – 501-268-5394 15 4-H Chili Supper and Pie Auction – 6 p.m. – Heritage Methodist Church, Van Buren, Ark. – 479-474-5286 15 Pesticide Applicator Training – 9 a.m. – Washington County Extension Office, Fayetteville, Ark. – 479-444-1755 17 Serve Safe (Food Safety) – Crawford County Extension Office, Van Buren, Ark. – call 479-474-5286 for more information 18 River Valley Beef Cattle Conference – 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – register at the door, $20 per person, includes steak dinner – I-40 Livestock Auction, Ozark, Ark. – 479-667-3720

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14 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association Spring Sale – West Plains, Mo. – 734-260-8635 14 Valley Oaks Prime Choice Spring Sale – Lone Jack, Mo. – 816-807-5690 14 Wright Charolais 13th Annual Bull Sale – at the Farm, Kearney, Mo. – 785-672-7449 14 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale – Wheeler Livestock Auction, Osceola, Mo. – 877-486-1160 21 Aschermann Charolais 30th Annual Bull Sale – at the Ranch, Carthage, Mo. – 417-793-2855 21 Circle A Angus Ranch Bull & Female Sale – at the Ranch, Iberia, Mo. – 573-280-5308 21 Cattlemen’s Choice Bull & Female Simmental, Sim Angus Sale – Fredonia Livestock Market, Fredonia, Kan. – 620-437-2211 21 Missouri Bison Association Spring Sale – Mo-Kan Livestock, Butler, Mo. – 417-491-4825 28 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale – Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, Mo. – 877-486-1160 28 Arkansas Bull Sale, All Breed Bull & Commercial Female Sale – Heber Springs, Ark. – 205-270-0999

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