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Ozarks residents honored: Three Missouri Ozarks men were honored as agriculture leaders in their respective industries during the 46th annual Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, which was held Dec. 16-18 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Mo. Dr. Harold Haskins of Diamond, Mo., was named the Missouri Food Animal Veterinarian. After he graduated from the University of Missouri Veterinarian School in 1970, he returned to rural southwest Missouri and began his journey as a local veterinarian in a highly concentrated cow/calf area in Newton and McDonald counties.

Larry Purdom of Prudy, Mo., received the Missouri Agriculture Dairy Legacy award. Until recently, Larry, along with his wife and daughter, milked 140 cows. Now, he continues to grow corn silage and hay, and raises a small herd of beef cattle on 700 acres. He currently serves on his county’s Farm Bureau board, is chairman of the congressional agriculture advisory committee and previously served on the National Dairy Board. He was inducted in the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors and received the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award in 2011.

Everrett Forkner of Richard, Mo., was presented the Missouri Agriculture Pork Legacy Award. Forkner, owner of Forkner Farms, Inc., farms 2,000 acres of crops and manages a 500 to 550 head purebred sow operation consisting of pureline Durocs, Hampshires, Landrace, Large Whites and Berkshires, a pork product business and a purebred operation of Maine Anjou cows. During his junior year of college, Everett joined the swine industry with a purchase of six Duroc gilts and a boar. By the time Everett graduated he had a wife, two sons, a small business and a degree in animal husbandry. After graduating in 1961, Everett continued to be on the cutting edge of performance data testing. Forkner Farms was a charter herd for an ultrasound program to check back fat thickness and loin eye area.

4-H members represent Missouri at National 4-H Congress: Several 4-H members from the Ozarks were among nearly 900 youth delegates from 43 states and Puerto Rico who attended the 2015 National 4-H Congress, Nov. 27Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. 4-H members from the Ozarks who attended were Kyla Martin, Laclede County; Mattie Cobban, Greene County; Victoria Janacek, Laclede County; Joel Adams, Lawrence County; and Hannah Delp, Phelps County.

Bolivar FFA member receives grant: Jonathan Noblitt, a member of the Bolivar, Mo., FFA, was awarded a 2015 Supervised Agriculture Experience grant of $1,000 from the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), a United States Department of Agriculture-accredited organic certifying agency and trade association, located in Santa Cruz, California.

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Urban farming before it was cool at Fassnight Creek Farm

FARM HELP 19 Keeping up with changes in farming and new tractor emission levels

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he New Year has dawned and we are now in 2016. I don’t know about you, but it will take me weeks to remember to write “2016” on checks.

Julie Turner-Crawford I stopped making New Years resoluis a native of Dallas tions a long time ago, but I always hope to make County, Mo., where she better health choices, make contact with old grew up on her family’s friends and spend more time with family. Some farm. She is a graduate years it has worked out well, but not always. of Missouri State What does 2016 hold for agriculture and our University. To contact family farms? Since I don’t have a magical crystal Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 ball, I can’t say, but I’m sure it will have its ups or by email at editor@ and downs. ozarksfn.com.

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page of the computers would stop working because they would be unable to compute the year 2000. At 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2000, a lot of people were disappointed that the lights didn’t go out and that there wasn’t anarchy in the streets.

Let’s also not forget that, according to the Mayan calendar, the world was set to end on Dec. 21, 2012. Last time I checked, the world is still turning.

My point is that there is no way to say what is going to happen as the days go by, but we have to remain optimistic and do the very best we can to keep agriculture alive and growing. After all, the world is depending on us to help provide not only food, but biofuels, plastics, cosmetics, tires and countless other products that have animal and grain components.

While I can’t predict the future, I do expect that agriculture will continue to come under fire by animal rights groups, as well as from those who believe that farmers are purposely contaminating the soil and water with harmful chemicals in order to cultivate genetically modified foods. I’m sure I’m not alone in my expectations.

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to adapt to our world today. We might not like it, but the market for free-range chickens, grass-finished beef and grazing pigs is here to stay, and it is a very valuable market for producers right here in the Ozarks.

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Richard LeJeune says genomics can help producers find the right mix for their herds Richard LeJeune has been on a life-long journey that has led him from growing up on a dairy farm with Guernseys in the 1960s to a start in beef cattle with Herefords.

When his father, Forrest, passed away, Richard took over the farm full-time.

He purchased an Angus bull and kept the Black Baldy heifers and even had a

Richard LeJeune have about 200 Angus, Limousin and Lim-Flex females. He says the right bull is critical for any cattle operation.

where they raise approximately 200 Angus and Lim-Flex cattle. Lim-Flex, a cross between Limousin and Angus, are raised for both the commercial beef industry and seedstock.

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about 120 Angus cows, bulls, heifers and calves, but mixing in the Angus adds quality in terms of interior fat or marfarrow-to-finish swine operation for more bling. It adds yield on the Limousin side and quality grade from the Angus side. than 15 years.

Then in the spring of 1990, he pur- The packers want a calf from an Angus chased his first registered Limousin bull, cow bred to a Lim-Flex bull to increase eventually adding red and black Limou- the yield and quality. It also improves the feed conversion.” sin to the existing Hereford Richard utilizes genetic testing to operation. Black Angus improve his herd. have been added to the beef “The Genomic EPDs use a operation in the last 10 years drop of blood on a card,” he to increase the profitability. explained. “You send it in Today, Richard and his wife, Halfway, Mo. and they do a DNA analyElaine, a retired elementary sis and that’ll give you the school teacher, live on their EPDs. We bought a bull for family’s 573-acre Century Farm, JANUARY 4, 2016

the heifers that is in the top 1 percent for weaning and yearling weight. That bull’s first calves should be on the ground within the month. What we are finding with all of this, is you don’t have to use AI to have better calves, you just need better bulls. Top genomics like this can produce a better sire for our customers.”

The practice is paying off for the LeJeunes.

“I got a phone call from one woman and when I was explaining all this, her comment was, ‘Our cows aren’t good enough for bulls like that.’ Some of ours are in the 10 percent in the country.”

Their daughter, Suzanne, has always helped on the farm as does her son, William. And on this particular day, Suzanne’s daughter, Emily, who is in the sixth grade, was learning to clip fence.

– Richard LeJeune “When Suzanne was growing up, my dad gave her, her own cattle and that later helped her through college. Our son, Keith also has a son, Rowden, who is 8 and wears whatever sports uniform is in season at the moment. We’ve continued the tradition my father started by giving each of the grandkids a heifer calf when they turned 4. This way, they are each growing their own herds.”

There’s no doubt it has been an incredible life’s journey through the changing decades of the agriculture industry in America but one that is far from over as Richard now teaches the next generation to carry on his family’s century long farming adventure.

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Dan Bigbee has been operating Fassnight Creek Farm in Springfield, Mo., for nearly three decades Photos by Linda Leicht

Dan Bigbee prefers to communicate with nature more than with strangers, but when you get him talking about urban farming, he has plenty to say.

“I was an urban farmer before urban farming was cool,” he quipped, standing on Fassnight Creek Farm in the middle of the third largest city in Missouri. “All of a sudden what I’m doing came into fashion.”

Fassnight Creek Farm stands just north of Sunshine Street along Fort Avenue in Springfield, Mo. To the south is a main thoroughfare filled with fast-food restaurants and car dealers. Across the street is a garden Dan Bigbee has been farming business and to the north are homes in the city of Springfield, Mo., and schools. for nearly 30 years.

Dan has been working the 15-acre farm, along with another 5 or so acres neighbors let him cultivate, for the past 29 years. He things. “I was kind of the apple of his points out that 75 years ago, when the eye,” said Bigbee. “We hung out and did farm was started by Ted Lazenby, it was far all kinds of fun stuff.” When the seed south of the city. As the city encroached, catalog arrived in the mail, his grandfathe farm continued, purchased by Frank ther got very excited.

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Dan loved the time outside, The house is nearly 100 years working in the ground next old, and Dan still lives there Springfield, Mo. to his grandfather. He also with his family. spent summers with an It was his grandfather who aunt and uncle who had gave him his love for growing cattle and row crops.

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He uses the water that always flows through Fassnight Creek to irrigate, and has a few modern tractors but prefers his old McCormick Farmall Cub. Greenhouses allow him to start all his plants, and a small store allows him to sell to the public. Son, Cameron, 19, helps out on the farm, along with Felix Viella and Derek Smith, who work the fields. Jim Vaughan, Dan’s old high school coach, works in the store.

Dan loves using his farm to support others, including a friend who started The Grove Salsa Company, which is sold at local grocery stores and it is made with tomatoes from Fassnight Creek Farm.

“It’s the coolest thing in the world to see a local product being made into a shelf stable product that’s accepted,” said Dan. “Now he’s providing a living for others besides himself. It used to be that way. A lot of people made their living off farming here.”

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Dan Bigbee bought his farm when he was 28 years old.

“I loved the setting and the field,” he recalled. “I would cry when I had to leave.”

When he went to then-Southwest Missouri State University he was one of the school’s first horticulture students, turning his love of gardening into a career. He began by working at Wickman Gardens, which is across the street from Fassnight Creek Farm, as a landscaper. That was when he met Phipps.

“I discovered that Frank was here doing what I loved to do,” he said.

“He was a marvelous gardener, probably one of the best tomato growers that I know,” said Dan of the man who would not only mentor him but eventually sell him his farm. “He was free with his information, so he didn’t mind me coming over.”

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Munger Moss has stood as an icon on Route 66 since 1946. Owner Ramona Lehman (pictured at lower right) has been at the desk of the motel for 45 years.

By Laura L. Valenti

Munger Moss Motel continues to draw Route 66 fans from around the world The iconic Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Mo., actually began life as a small restaurant in a tiny hamlet called Devil’s Elbow along the Big Piney River on Highway 66 near Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Sometime during the late 1930s or early 1940s, the owners, a couple named Munger established a sandwich shop there. After the husband died, Mrs. Munger married a man named Moss and thus began, the Munger Moss Sandwich Shop, which became well-known for its barbecue recipe. During the war years, Pete and Jessie Hudson purchased the business, changing neither the name nor the location initially. However, a highway change quickly left the Munger-Moss like so many other small local businesses, stranded with a fraction of the traffic and customers they had once enjoyed. The Hudsons wasted no time in finding a new location. Between the growing number of travelers and the elevated amount of traffic created by the war effort, Route 66 was booming, and Pete and Jessie purchased a small restaurant and filling station, just east of Lebanon, Mo., known as the Chicken Shanty. By the end of the summer of 1945, their famed barbecue recipe had a new home, the Munger Moss Barbecue. In 1946, they built the motel, starting with 14 units with garages.

In 1961, they expanded and the Munger Moss continued to grow.

Meanwhile, a pair of farm kids from Northeast Iowa, Bob and Ramona Lehman, married 57 years ago and started their new life with a honeymoon at a motel on Route 66 in St. Louis. Ramona wonders yet if it was pre-destined. A few years later, Bob developed allergic reactions to the cattle and hog dust and moved to crop farming, then to feed management. Ramona went to school for her nursing degree, but it was an

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awful winter in 1971 that convinced him to move further south. By spring, he and Ramona were seriously discussing such a move, even traveling to Springfield, Mo., to look at options and talk to realtors. Still, nothing quite seemed to fit. On the way home, they stopped in Lebanon, Mo., to fill the gas tank and struck up a conversation with a realtor. He took them to see Pete and Jessie Hudson and once home in Iowa, Bob called the Hudsons back and made an offer.

And the rest, as the saying goes, is now 45 years of history.

“The Hudsons were like another mother and father to us,” Ramona recalled. “We had 73 rooms then and they taught us a lot about maintenance, painting and shingling. There were a lot fewer motels back then, no big chains like Super 8 or Comfort Inns. The roads were full, traffic backing up sometimes all the way from Branson. Each new motel took something away and then suddenly after a couple of decades, we were told our motel was ‘old.’

And then, things changed again and people started looking for Route 66 and everything once associated with it.

“Today, we still work hard to maintain, keep things in good condition and repair but we don’t restore or make over anything. The current Munger Moss offers 44 rooms to rent and 17 two-room efficiencies. A few years ago, I had a young man come back into the lobby, laughing after checking into his room. He told me, I just shot a whole roll of film, taking pictures of the bathroom in his room. I told Bob after that, ‘We can’t destroy any of this.’”

In researching the history of Route 66, she discovered how many people from around the world are fascinated by the legendary highway and the freedom it still represents to many.

“I’ve met thousands of people from all

Photos by Laura L. Valenti

parts of the world,” Ramona added. “The amazing part is that Route 66 people are happy to talk, to share. They are happygo-lucky, ready to share their stories and learn from others, no matter who they are or where they come from. They are amazed at the wide openness of this country and they are having fun, enjoying the nostalgia and the romance of this place, caught up in a time now past.

“You know, the Discovery or History Channel came through here a few years ago and wanted to know if we had renovated the whole place and I kept telling

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her no, when something is broken, we fix it and keep it going but we do not tear it all out and renovate. And she didn’t want to talk to me after that.”

The Lehmans are still going strong but Ramona said, “I never dreamed we’d be here this long. It’s been a good life. We’ve seen ups and downs, tragedy and happy times and many enjoyable trips ourselves.

“We are to the point that we need a couple to come along and be to us, what we once were to Pete and Jessie Hudson. It will have to be someone who really loves Route 66, that’s for certain.”

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Eubanks Equipment Owners: Bob Eubanks and Craig Eubanks Manager of Anderson, Mo., location: Stetson Eubanks (Below) History: The Eubank family is agriculture all the way, raising cattle and in 1992 starting their own custom haying business. In 2008, an opportunity presented itself for the Eubanks to purchase Jorgenson Equipment, owned by the Jorgenson family since 1972.

By 1994, Jorgenson Equipment had become the largest Vermeer Ag dealer in the United States and Canada, an achievement the Eubanks still maintain.

In April of this year, the Eubanks expanded to their Anderson, Mo., location to reach Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas with their agricultural equipment, parts and service. They specialize in hay equipment sales and service; in fact, Bob Eubanks still runs the custom hay business while his sons, Craig and Stetson, run the stores.

Products: “Our biggest product lines feature Vermeer hay equipment, such as balers, rakes, mowers and bale processors, plus DewEze bale beds. We also carry Hustler lawn mowers, Husqvarna chainsaws, Bush Whacker brush cutters, as well as bale spears, sprayers, feeders and a large supply of welding and ag-focused hardware,” Stetson said.

“We provide parts and service throughout the year but highlight offseason maintenance programs to help farmers and ranchers get ready for next hay season. During the winter season, we do a lot of bale bed installs.”

Philosophy: “Our philosophy comes from being on the other side of the counter and understanding the needs facing farmers and ranchers, especially during hay season.

Because of this, we are very customer service oriented. We build year round relationships with our customers and are ready to provide the equipment or service they need to get the job done.

“An important part of philosophy mirrors that of the Vermeer family, which is starting its third generation of family leadership.

Their focus on family, their employees, quality equipment and service is what we hope to mirror in our stores. We do things fair.”

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By Julie Turner-Crawford

Turkey producers switch to organic-egg production in wake of California law In January 2015, the state of California began requiring that eggs sold within the state be from chickens that are cage free, or “free range,” even if those eggs are produced in a different state.

According to foodsafetynews.com, Californians consumes about 9 billion shell eggs a year, but only produce about 5 billion, so companies shipping eggs to California must also comply with the law.

Farmers in the Ozarks are finding new markets for organicly-produced eggs from cage-free chickens.

ing to keep up with the gradual rise (of organic and free-range egg production).

This isn’t just happening in California, it is going to happen in other states – it already has.”

Laying barns vary in size, depending on the number of hens in each facility and include open, but fenced, areas outside that allow the birds to come and go from the barn. They are, however, confined to the barn at night in an effort to protect them from predators.

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In an effort to fill the egg needs in the veyor system that bring eggs into an egg West, many poultry farms in the Ozarks room where eggs are gently placed into have revamped their existing turkey shipping flats by an automated system, growing facilities, or built new barns, to which are then stacked onto pallets. Figet on the ground floor of the up-and- nally, the eggs are moved into a cooling coming industry. Rodney Kropf of Buffalo, room to await pickup. Eggs laid outside of Mo., is among several producers in Dallas the nesting boxes are gathered by hand.

In all, 18 semi loads of eggs are shipped County, Mo., area who have out weekly from Dallas County and made the transition. neighboring Polk County. Each semi “The future for organic load contains 25,000 dozen eggs. egg production is looking Producers are able to observe extremely well right now,” Buffalo, Mo. their brood’s health by elecRodney said. “This is a Caltronically monitoring feed ifornia-based market and we and water intake, as well as are really just seeing the tip of overall egg production. the iceberg… We are just try-

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meet your neighbors “We had to put in all new equipment, waterers and feeders,” Rodney said.

“There is really a lot to it. If a house isn’t producing the eggs like it should, then we can look at the other factors and see where adjustments might need to be made.”

Rodney got his first group of laying hens in early November, and has 44,000 layers. Each year he will raise 120,000 pullets. His egg-production goal is about 41,000 eggs per day.

“This takes more space than the turkeys. They are free-range and they need so many square feet per bird.”

Rodney added that small-scale houses with a 5,000-bird capacity require only about 10 acres of land for the barn and the open-air areas.

Eggs produced in the Ozarks are on store shelves within seven days of being laid. Hens stay a part of the operation for 14 months.

The producers own the eggs, as well as the chickens, and eggs are sold per dozen to the buying companies. According to US News and World Reports, California consumers pay up to $6.09 per dozen for organic eggs.

Rodney, who also produces certifiedorganic feeds at his Ozarks Organic Feeds in Buffalo, said the organic egg market and the feed business go “hand-in-hand.”

His mill supplies feed to farmers across the Ozarks, stretching north into Sedalia, Mo., and south into Arkansas.

Rodney said he has been in the feed business for more than 30 years, but converted to certified-organic feeds about four years ago, which is when he began to look at transforming his own turkey barns into laying facilities.

Ozarks Organic Feeds and the egg facilities are subject to rigorous inspection by not only the state, but by the companies buying eggs and individual retailers.

“There is paperwork a mile long, and it’s not that easy to do this, there is defiantly a lot to it,” Rodney said.

Rodney estimated that there are more than 80 houses in operation in the Dallas/Polk county area alone, with more springing up.

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“This isn’t just something that is going on in the Mennonite community,” he said. “This is really a growing trend right now in agriculture. There is no telling how many barns there will be in the future.”

A new egg gathering station is also under construction outside of Buffalo.

“That collecting station is being done

by Mid-States Specialty Eggs from Sedalia, Mo., and they are the ones that kind of spearheaded all of this stuff,” Rodney said, adding that there are other companies farmers are working with, including Chino Valley Eggs from Chino Valley, Calif., and Vital Farms. “There’s like three or four companies that are getting on this bandwagon, most of them are California-based.”

While Rodney might not always agree with the statements and actions of animal rights groups, he said those groups have an impact on agriculture and can offer new production options for farmers.

“There aren’t any shortcuts,” he said. “We are checked by the humane groups and everyone else, and this isn’t going to be for everybody. We have really had some challenging times getting this all together and there has been lots and lots of hard work.

People working together is what made this happen. There is no telling how far this can go. It is really a breakthrough for producers in the region and it is really a blessing for our whole community. It will have an economic impact on the banks, the lumberyards, the concrete plants and it spreads out. This will have an impact on the economy of Southwest Missouri and beyond.

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Brett Foster, a 16-year-old sophomore at Bakersfield High School, is one. He already has his career planned. His family has owned Foster Feed in Bakersfield, Mo., for several decades, and he plans on continuing the tradition. Brett said

Brett Foster, pictured here with his parents, Kenneth and Rebecca Foster, has plans to take over his family’s feed business one day.

When school work allows, Brett works at the feed store. There’s plenty to do, and Brett is learning about each part of the operation.

“We sell bag and bulk feed,” the teen explained. “We have silos and bulk trucks with augers on them. A load goes out five days a week. That’s my job when we’re real busy. A lot of times after school I go down there and work and I work every weekend down there. I do whatever is there to be done.”

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Established in the early 1960s, the store prides itself on knowing the specific needs of its customers.

“We sell only grains, mixed grains, he wants to help his dad run the busicustom blends and we have our own ness. It’s not just Brett’s dad mixes that are kind of a trademark and mom, Kenneth and just from us. We mix the custom Rebecca Foster, who work blends to haul out to customat the business, it goes geners,” Brett said. “A lot of peoerations beyond that. ple have different mixtures.

“My great-grandpa, grandpa, The different mixtures have dad and I now work at the feed Bakersfield, Mo. store,” Brett said.

— Continued on Page 18 That’s four generations.

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In Town: “Raymond did warranty work on mobile homes and was always on the road,” Betty said. “When we found out we would be grandparents for the first time, 23 years ago, Raymond decided it was time to stay close to home and purchased an old building on Main Street in Noel to open a feed store. The business outgrew that building so we bought this one, which was built in 1909.

“About 10 years ago the only hardware store in town closed, so Raymond decided to carry some of the basic hardware items folks might need in a hurry. So now we sell about everything from livestock supplies, hardware to firewood and round bales of hay.”

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“Right now we have about 250 Angus-Simmental cross cows and calves,” Raymond said.

“I also put up a lot of big bales, this year I put up 1,900 round bales and could have put up more but I had surgery on my hand. We farm about 600 acres and that keeps me pretty busy but some of the grandkids come out and help during hay season or to work cattle.”

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SALE $5,883

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Webster County, Mo. - 235 ac. m/l. High Prairie Farm is a highly productive tillable tract. Blacktop road frontage on Hwy 38. 358 Bluestem Road, Marshfield, Missouri 65706 $940,000 Laclede County, Mo. - 418 acres m/l. Smith Creek Ranch features 6 live springs, 5 ponds & 1/2 mile of Little Cobb Creek. The property is set up for rotational grazing w/7 pastures that can support 100-125 cow/calf pairs. The Ranch features balance of grazing, hay & timber, all cattle & farm equipment can also be purchased w/property. Also includes a 3600 s/f brick & stone home, features 3 BR & 3 BAs. Also a guest home/foreman house which is 1568 s/f w/3 BRs & 2 BAs. 15331 Highway B, Lebanon, Missouri 65536 $1,350,000 Dallas County, Mo. - 657 acres m/l. An extremely nice farm that has 40 acres of tillable, currently cash rented & planted in soybeans, & 100 acres of pasture for cattle, along w/giant whitetail & paint brush tom turkeys. The property is located about 2 ½ hours from Kansas City, or about 45 miles northeast of Springfield. Water sources include multiple ponds throughout & a spring fed creek running diagonally across the entire property. This property is about 30% open, 70% wooded w/a perfect mix of bottomland, upland pastures & wooded areas. This property has electric & a water well all in place. Large neighbors are on all sides of the farm. This farm offers beautiful views for homesites & amazing potential for both wildlife, cattle & as an investment. With so many options & loads of potential, this property should definitely be on your list to check out! Property is priced under current appraisal. Earnestville Road, Long Lane, Missouri 65590 $1,116,900 Douglas County, Mo. - 60 ac. m/l. Great hunting or investment property. Electricity & road on property, 75% timber 25% open. Highway 5, Ava, Missouri 65608 $119,000

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15

beef

(Week of 12/13/15 to 12/19/15) Barry County Regional Stockyards

Not Reported*

Buffalo Livestock Market

81.00-92.00*

Douglas County Livestock

79.00-92.50 †

Interstate Regional

70.00-93.50 †

Joplin Regional

70.50-99.00 † Not Reported*

Lebanon Livestock Auction

dairy

66.00-90.00 †

MO-KAN Live

77.00-102.00*

Ozarks Regional Stockyard 93.75

South Central Regional Stockyards

60

80

100

slaughter

120

140

160

cows

(Week of 12/13/15 to 12/19/15) Not Reported*

Barry County Regional Stockyard

52.00-71.00*

Buffalo Livestock

40.00-76.00 †

Douglas Interstate Regional

50.00-69.00 †

Joplin Regional

47.00-76.50 † 47.00-72.00 †

Kingsville Live

Not Reported*

Lebanon Livestock Auction

50.00-68.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock

45.00-76.00 †

Ozarks Regional

50.00-68.50 †

South Central Reg

45.00-75.50 †

Springfield Live

20

40

60

80

cow/calf

100

120

140

pairs

(Week of 12/13/15 to 12/19/15) Barry County Regional

Not Reported*

Buffalo Livestock Market

None Reported* None Reported †

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba Joplin Regional

None Reported †

1050.00-1700.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported

Not Reported*

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

None Reported

Springfield Livestockk

0

None Reported

1250.00-1800.00

1000

2000

4000

5000

cows

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Not Reported*

Barry County Regional Stockyards Buffalo Livestock Market

None Reported*

Douglas County

940.00-1525.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

None Reported †

Holsteins, Lg. 3

700.00-2100.00 †

Joplin Reg. g.

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported

Lebanon Livestock Auction

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

†

Not Reported*

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

None Reported †

Ozarks Reg

750.00-2200.00 †

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Live

16 16

850

None Reported † 850.00-1235.00 †

1350

1850

2350

984 Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

(Week of 12/13/15 to 12/19/15)

350

Ava Douglas County† 12/17/15

†

†

3000

replacement

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards

12/10/15

Receipts: 331 At this month’s special dairy sale at the Producers Auction Yard, demand was good on a light supply.

The supply consisted of 1 percent Springer Heifers, 5 percent Bred Heifers, 16 percent Open Heifers, 5 percent Fresh and Milking Cows, 8 percent Bred Cows and 15 percent baby calves. The balance was made up of weigh cows and beef animals. All quotes are on a per head basis for Holsteins unless noted otherwise.

Springer Heifers Bred Seven to Nine Months: Supreme 2025.00-2325.00, Medium Individual Jersey 1100.00.

Heifers Bred Four to Six Months: Supreme Individual 1950.00, Approved Individual Crossbred 1600.00, Jerseys 1625.00-1660.00, Medium Individual Jersey 1375.00, Common Individual Crossbred 675.00.

Heifers Bred One to Three Months: Approved Individual 1550.00, Individual Jersey 1275.00, Medium Individual 1300.00, Common 675.00-850.00, Individual Crossbred 950.00.

Open heifers: Approved 500-600 lbs Pkg 5 hd 554 lbs 970.00, 600-700 lbs 1010.00-1080.00, 700-800 lbs 1100.00-1320.00, Medium 300-400 lbs Individual 390.00, Ind. Crossbred 310.00, 400-500 lbs 500.00550.00, Crossbreds 490.00-600.00, 500-600 lbs Individual 700.00, 600-700 lbs Individual 850.00.

Fresh Milking Heifers and Cows: Supreme 1725.001900.00, Approved Individual Crossbred 1525.00, Medium Individual 1075.00, Common 700.00-875.00, Individual Jersey 850.00.

Bred and Springer Cows: Supreme Individual Jersey 1725.00, Approved 1600.00-1700.00, Individual Crossbred 1675.00, Medium Crossbreds 1275.001500.00, Jerseys 1300.00-1490.00, Common Crossbreds 750.00-1175.00, Jerseys 800.00-950.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein Heifers Large 270.00-275.00, Small Individual 180.00, Holstein Bulls Large 220.00275.00, Small 135.00-165.00, Jersey Bulls 90.00-105.00, Crossbred Heifers Individual Small 120.00, Crossbred Bulls Pair 250.00, Beef Cross Heifers 270.00-310.00, Beef Cross Bulls 230.00-340.00.

sheep & National Sheep Summary

stocker & feeder

2850

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

3-14 Higher 180.00-190.00 175.00-196.00 154.00-181.00 151.00-159.50 130.00-141.00 ----114.00 ----87.50 82.50-85.00 165.00-176.00 153.00-164.00 135.00-157.00 125.00-147.00 121.00-140.00

Barry Co. Regional Stockyards* -----

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 12/19/15

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 12/17/15

goats 12/18/15

Cuba Interstate Regional† 12/15/15

Nation

CHEE $1.44 and b FLUI Atlan season also in as is p climb at $4. headin is at th SPOT BUTT $2.91

Mo. We

Receip Wean Supply

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 12/14/15

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 12/15/15

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780

776

825

6500

2696

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5-20 Higher

Uneven

St-10 Lower

5-15 Lower

St-7 Lower

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202.00-231.00 184.00-210.00 160.00-180.00 145.00-168.00 140.00-147.00

194.00-203.00 174.00-193.00 150.00-179.00 110.00-155.75 116.00-146.85

183.00-205.00 160.00-185.50 147.50-165.50 136.00-154.50 138.25-143.00

182.50-212.00 162.00-186.00 135.00-186.00 133.00-160.00 132.00-148.00

207.00 180.00-204.00 150.75-187.00 150.50-166.00 143.25-157.00

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------------93.25 96.00

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152.00-181.00 145.00-156.00 135.00-145.50 132.00-139.00 128.00-130.00

155.00 148.00-152.00 126.00-144.00 117.00-129.00 114.00-122.00

160.00-172.00 146.00-168.00 135.50-148.50 132.00-142.00 127.00

161.00-173.00 124.00-172.00 132.50-147.00 123.00-144.00 130.00-144.00

174.00 158.00-170.25 135.00-162.00 132.00-158.00 123.25-142.50

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

130-1 Ft. Co South 120.5 Billin Kalon 127.0 Misso Equit Slaug San A 222.0 198.0 Penns 60-70 225.0 Kalon 225.0 Ft. Co

Weekly Trends: Compared to last week heavy slaughter lambs were steady to 8.00 lower; light slaughter lambs were steady to 20.00 higher, except at San Angelo, TX where they were steady to 10.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were steady. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 4400 head sold in a one day sale. No sales in Equity Electronic Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested.

3900 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were 2.00-3.00 lower. 10,700 head of formula sales under 55 lbs were not well tested; 55-65 lbs were 2.00-4.00 higher; 65-95 lbs were 1.00-4.00 lower and over 95 lbs had no recent comparison.

4,228 carcasses sold with 45 lbs and down 29.90 higher; 45-65 lbs 1.77-3.96 higher and 65 lbs and up 1.46-3.22 lower. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. *** Due to the holidays the next time this report will be issued is January 8, 2016. *** Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: shorn and wooled 115-170 lbs 128.00144.00.

VA: wooled 90-110 lbs 170.00; 110-130 lbs 165.00; 130-160 lbs 135.00-192.50.

PA: shorn and wooled 110-130 lbs 170.00-190.00;

†

600.00-2150.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

12/15/15

Receipts: 415 The demand was good. The supply was light and included two herd dispersals. There were near 07 percent springer heifers, 11 percent bred heifers, 30 percent open heifers, 04 percent fresh cows, 11 percent milking cows, 06 percent bred and springer cows, and 18 percent baby calves. The balance was steers, bulls and slaughter cows. Prices reported are on a per head basis and for Holsteins unless noted otherwise.

Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1750.00-2075.00, Jerseys 1500.00-1775.00, Approved 1350.00-1600.00, Jerseys 1325.001475.00, crossbreds 1250.00-1850.00, Medium crossbreds 1050.00-1175.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1500.00-1875.00, ind Jersey 1675.00, crossbreds 1600.00-1850.00, Approved ind Jersey 1550.00, few crossbreds 1425.00-1475.00, Medium 1200.001325.00, few Jerseys 1000.00-1125.00, crossbreds 1025.00-1150.00, Common 800.00-1050.00, few Jerseys 725.00-875.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Approved 1525.00-1625.00, Medium ind Jersey 1300.00, Common 690.00-975.00, few Jerseys 750.00-850.00, Crossbreds 400.00-750.00.

Open Heifers: Approved 150-300 lbs pkg 2, 270 lbs 630.00, crossbreds 250.00-380.00, 300-398 lbs 600.00- 690.00, Jerseys 740.00-980.00, crossbreds 460.00-790.00, 410-475 lbs 720.00- 940.00, ind Jersey 425 lbs 890.00, crossbreds 610.00-690.00, 539600 lbs 900.00-1020.00, 605-695 lbs ind 1100.00, ind crossbred 1040.00, 710-775 lbs 1020.00-1060.00, ind crossbred 1060.00.

Medium: ind 240 lbs 320.00, 325-345 lbs 280.00-

480.00, ind crossbred 440.00, 485-490 lbs 430.00550.00.

Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Supreme 1650.001850.00, ind 2225.00. Approved 1500.00-1600.00, Medium 1250.00-1475.00, Common 900.00-1030.00.

Milking Cows: Supreme few 1675.00-1850.00, Approved few 1500.00, ind Jersey 1425.00, Medium 1275.00-1425.00, Jerseys 1150.00-1350.00, Common 875.00-1200.00, few Jerseys 800.00-900.00.

Springer Cows: Supreme few 1700.00, ind Jersey 1725.00, Approved 1525.00-1575.00, Medium 1350.00-1425.00, ind Jersey 1200.00.

Bred Cows: Approved few 1525.00-1650.00, Medium ind Jersey 1225.00, Common 1nd 1100.00, few Jerseys 800-950.00, few crossbreds 610.00-700.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers pkg 4 large 290.00, small 70.00-190.00, Holstein bulls 115.00-160.00, small 60.00-100.00, Jersey heifers few 200.00-250.00, crossbred heifers few 110.00-200.00, crossbred bulls 90.00-170.00, beef cross bulls ind 250.00.

†

Lebanon Livestock Auction Ozarks

12/27/15

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing

†

70.00-95.00 †

Springfield Livestock

40

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 120.00-125.00; wtd. avg. price 123.13.

Heifers: 120.00-126.00; wtd. avg. price 124.52.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 195.00-200.00; wtd. avg. price 199.52.

Heifers: 195.00-200.00; wtd. avg. price 199.46.

73.50-95.00 †

Kingsville Livestock

cattle

JANUARY 4, 2016

Lebanon Livestock Auction* -----

127 5(3257('

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127 5(3257('

slaughter

market sales reports

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reports

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

10/23/15

Receipts: 8,127 Weaner pigs mostly steady to weak. Feeder pigs mostly steady.

Supply light and demand moderate. (Prices Per Head.)

170.00; 110-130 lbs 165.00; .50.

110-130 lbs 170.00-190.00;

rices Kingsville Livestock Auction† 12/15/15 2696

er

St-7 Lower

00 00 00 00 00

207.00 180.00-204.00 150.75-187.00 150.50-166.00 143.25-157.00

00 00 00 00 00

------------93.25 96.00 174.00 158.00-170.25 135.00-162.00 132.00-158.00 123.25-142.50

Lebanon Livestock Auction* -----

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 12/16/15

Vienna South Central† 12/16/15

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 12/15/15

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907

501

1921

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Uneven

Uneven

Uneven

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175.00-183.00 171.00-185.00 153.00-157.50 138.00-156.50 137.00-142.50

186.00-201.00 167.00-192.00 155.00-188.00 129.50-155.00 136.50

197.50-217.50 185.00-215.00 157.00-186.00 140.00-162.00 141.00-155.00

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------------85.00 87.50

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160.00-178.00 153.00-165.00 125.00-162.00 125.00-163.00 -----

180.00 142.00-177.00 127.00-138.00 124.50-126.00 -----

157.50-183.00 145.00-170.00 137.00-152.50 132.00-140.00 131.00-141.00

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Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

15 12 9 6 3

JANUARY 4, 2016

0

9.12

8.65

6.24 4.21 3.62 3.76

3.09

9.03

8.83

8.44

6.17

6.14

5.52

4.74 3.70

3.66 3.06

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181.74 184.47

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

152.79

173.24

145.99 154.37 168.32 152.29 153.60

171.00

155.94

174.13 162.69

132.18

160.80

137.44

155.10 165.39 173.38 162.36

135.19 145.82 148.41 143.68

159.58

131.75

165.83

144.74

158.57

140.26

158.85

132.29

156.21 159.72 172.51 155.47

138.23 139.94 143.85 132.50 132.39

156.21 *

161.23 ***

***

***

*** 160.00 176.33 177.92

***

3.56 2.74

Ava Kingsville

151.23

163.27

Week Ended 12/25/15 Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum*

18

heifers 550-600 LBS.

172.06

avg. grain prices

* Price per cwt

Joplin West Plains

173.16

12/18/15

The state saw another week of warm weather although more seasonable temperatures are expected towards the end of the week. Heavy rains once again fell and caused flooding in some areas. The Grand River for example in North Central MO rose to 11 feet over flood stage according USGS. Mud has been a big headache as a result of all the moisture and warm temperatures. Not only has travel in the country and on farms been troublesome but many cattle are also having a hard time as well. Foot and respiratory issues have become more common than anyone would like and warm wet weather just does not bode well for adding weight to cattle. Hay movement remains quite slow although a few producers have mentioned an uptick in inquires it seems most are only window shopping prior to Christmas however. The supply of hay is heavy, demand is light and prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for for current listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/ haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 12001500 lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 180.00-200.00.

Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 150.00-190.00.

Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00.

Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-120.00.

Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-100.00.

Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.00-70.00.

Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 20.00-35.00 per large round bale.

Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-80.00.

Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.

Cuba Vienna

Week of 11/29/15

hay & grain markets

Soybeans

Butler Springfield

Week of 12/6/15

hog markets

90-160 lbs: wooled 115-170 lbs 128.00-

Ava Kingsville

12/29/15

Estimated Receipts: 670 Supply and demand are light to moderate.

Compared to Monday’s close, barrows and gilts are steady.

Base carcass meat price: 41.00-43.00.

Sows (cash prices): steady to 2.00 lower. 300-500 lbs. 8.0014.00, over 500 lbs. 11.00-19.00.

12/18/15

CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.4500 and 40# blocks at $1.4400. The weekly average for barrels is $1.4290 (-.0470) and blocks, $1.4290 (-.0475).

FLUID MILK: Milk production in California and the midAtlantic states is steady. Production is increasing from the seasonal low in the Pacific Northwest, where components are also increasing. Northeast milk production is marginally higher, as is production in Florida. Midwest milk production is steady to climbing, with spot milk this week clearing into cheese plants at $4.00 to $.50 under Class. New Mexico production is higher, heading up to the seasonal flush while Arizona milk production is at the peak of the flush.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Upper Midwest $2.9187-3.1793.

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 12/13/15

National Dairy Market

$120

Week of 12/20/15

dairy & fed cattle

$160

Week of 11/29/15

12/18/15

ared to last week heavy teady to 8.00 lower; light teady to 20.00 higher, TX where they were steady ter ewes were steady. No ambs. At San Angelo, a one day sale. No sales uction. In direct trading der lambs were not tested. d sales of slaughter lambs 10,700 head of formula e not well tested; 55-65 lbs ; 65-95 lbs were 1.00-4.00 had no recent comparison. ith 45 lbs and down 29.90 -3.96 higher and 65 lbs and ll sheep sold per hundred otherwise specified. *** Due t time this report will be 016. ***

Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

$200

Week of 12/6/15

goats

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights, FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 3894 head, 10 lbs, 36.00-39.66, weighted average 38.33.

Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 60% negotiated, 1833 head, 39.46-45.00, weighted average 42.78.

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, FOB 0% negotiated, No Sales Reported.

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, Delivered 100% negotiated, 2400 head, 40 lbs, 52.00. *Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old. **Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound. Some early weaned lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound.

Week of 12/13/15

p&

550-600 lb. steers

$240

130-150 lbs 150.00-170.00; 150-200 lbs 140.00-160.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: no test.

South Dakota: shorn 150 lbs 125.00; wooled 120-160 lbs 120.50-124.00.

Billings, MT: no test.

Kalona, IA: wooled 100-140 lbs 127.50-132.00; 165 lbs 127.00.

Missouri: no test.

Equity Elec: no sales.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 240.00-264.00, few 272.00; 60-70 lbs 222.00-236.00, few 242.00; 70-80 lbs 210.00-228.00; 80-90 lbs 198.00-216.00; 90-100 lbs 178.00-182.00.

Pennsylvania: 40-50 lbs 320-385.00; 50-60 lbs 300.00-355.00; 60-70 lbs 260.00-325.00; 70-80 lbs 255.00; 90-110 lbs 185.00225.00.

Kalona, IA: 50-55 lbs 242.50-245.00; 60-70 lbs 210.00225.00; 70-75 lbs 205.00-210.00; 80-85 lbs 185.00-197.50.

Ft. Collins: no test.

s: Supreme Individual Jersey .00-1700.00, Individual ium Crossbreds 1275.00-1490.00, Common Crossbreds 800.00-950.00.

Heifers Large 270.00-275.00, Holstein Bulls Large 220.005.00, Jersey Bulls 90.00-105.00, dual Small 120.00, Crossbred ross Heifers 270.00-310.00, 340.00.

24 Month Avg. -

$280

Week of 12/20/15

nd Cows: Supreme 1725.00vidual Crossbred 1525.00, .00, Common 700.00-875.00,

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

154.00 146.50 148.23 ***

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145

157 169 181 193 205 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Holiday

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

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136

152

168

184

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meet your neighbors Continuing the Family Business Continued from Page 14 different percentages of vitamins, proteins and fats. We not only sell bulk, we also sell bags of feed, which we can mix ourselves and add molasses to them.”

The Foster family knows about the needs of their customers because they have their own cattle herd.

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“We take our own feed to our own cattle. We have steers and a cow/calf operation. We also have bulls. Some are registered,” Brett said. The farm, which consists of land owned by several members of the family, covers many acres and requires everyone to pitch in.

Brett’s older brother Kraig works on the farming side of the family business.

“Kraig helps my uncles. My dad has two brothers and we all help each other. The trucking business is named “4F Trucking” after my grandpa and his three sons,” Brett explained.

Brett knows a lot about the trucking side of the business. He dispatches drivers to where they need to go.

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“We have three different types of trailers: hopper trailers, belt trailers and walking floors,” he said. The business owns 11 or 12 trucks.

They sell mostly to local farmers.

“The feed store and the trucking operation are both run by my dad. I’m going to take over one of the two when I finish school,” Brett said.

Although the business is and will be Brett’s career choice, he would still like to take business classes in college.

He said the classes are “to help me improve my knowledge of the business. I also might go to a trade school and learn about business and economics.”

Brett has had plenty of encouragement all his life. In addition to his large and extended family, his Bakersfield High School Ag teach, Lyn Cotter, said Brett is “a good worker” and won’t have any problems helping run the family business or anything else he decided to do.

Foster Feed, Inc., will definitely be in good hands for years to come.

As Brett said, “I want to continue the family business.”

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EPA changes force tractor manufacturers to meet lower emission levels Environmental sustainability is the driving force behind the changes in diesel implement technology with the increasing number of agricultural machines being used in the field each year.

Clayton Rains, a sales representative at Legacy Farm and Lawn in Nevada, Mo., educates farmers and ranchers on the John

emit high levels of nitrous oxide and particulate matter into the atmosphere.

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“Back in 1996, there were no regulative environmental impact these updates tions on how much nitrous oxide will provide and he encouragcould be produced from the motors. es people not to be skeptical Each motor will produce a differabout the new technology. ent amount of nitrous oxide.

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Keeping Up With Technology Continued from Previous Page the air,” Clayton explained. “John Deere and other manufactures have done extensive research to find out how they could meet these requirements.”

New features for the Final Tier 4 include the addition of an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and a Selected Catalytic Reduction (SCR). These four new features work together resulting in less Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) consumption while maintaining overall performance and producing clean emissions.

The harmful nitrous oxide is broken down into nitrogen and water vapor when it combines with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid in the Selected Catalytic Reduction.

to come up with clean air emissions and still have the motor performance we would expect out of each model,” he commented.

“The hardest thing for people is to take a step in a new direction; which is new maintenance costs and how it is going to affect their bottom line,” said Clayton as he explained how some people are reluctant to embrace the implement updates.

“If we went back in time and looked at all of the people that said they would never own a tractor with a cab, air conditioner, radio, or any other unnecessary thing; many of those people would say they need those items now.

“I do believe this is an overall goal that will help our atmosphere,” he said.

Although the EPA regulations that are

“The hardest thing for people is to take a step in a new direction; which is new maintenance costs and how it is going to affect their bottom line.”

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“John Deere has a particulate matter filter, which is why they do not use as much Diesel Exhaust Fluid,” Clayton explained. The exhaust system technology decreases the particulate matter that is emitted into the environment.

“The exhaust gets blown into the filter and that is where the soot is collected. It is nothing the customer has to do, it is self-cleaning. All they have to do is keep their tractor set on auto-burn and it will burn the soot out under normal operating conditions,” he said.

Clayton advises people to always shut their tractor off when going into a barn, stacking hay, or going anywhere a fire could start.

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imposed on all implements are not a necessity to perform.”

Clayton understands the long-term benefits.

“It has to do with the overall picture of a clean environment and it is a give and take situation,” he said. “If you look at the EPA from a good stand point you see they are trying to keep a clean atmosphere and clean environment for our next generation.”

Aside from working at Legacy, Clayton designed a Mobile Livestock Clinic in 2005. He received a 20-year patent on his product in February 2009. His Mobile Livestock Clinic is an accessory for producers to provide an efficient way to catch and treat a sick or calving cow. Clayton updated his original design to include a hydraulic gate for catching and working ease.

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Valerie Hughes Age: 17 Hometown: Urbana, Mo. Parents: Garnett and Trudy Hughes Sibling: Caleb Hughes FFA Chapter: Skyline FFA FFA Advisor: Jason Blair and Jarred Wallace What is your involvement in agriculture?

I live on a farm, where I help raise crops and tend to our livestock.

What is your favorite part about living on a farm?

The view. I love being able to look out my window and see the cattle in the field.

I love watching the animals grow. There is nothing more peaceful to me than being able to look up at night and see stars.

What are your future plans?

Do they involve agriculture in some way?

I plan to go to State Technical College of Missouri for automotive collision repair. Everything, in some way, involves agriculture in my mind and being in auto body, I would love not only painting vehicles, but also farm equipment.

Who has been the biggest influence in your life?

My dad. Without him, I would have never experienced living and working on a farm, owning animals, like my beloved alpaca and donkey, and I would have never known my love for working on vehicles. He taught me that it may not always be the easiest way, but learning to do it yourself pays off in the end.

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orses need six basic nutrient categories to be met. Most commercial feeds will balance the diets. These diets will be made up of protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and fats. Water should also be considered as a nutrient too. Enzymes are starting to gain popularity.

Water is often forgotten. Horses should drink 5 to 10 gallons of water each day. The amount of water consumption has many factors, the heat and humidity will play a role as will the activity level of the animal. If water is not provided free choice, the horse should be allowed to drink at least twice daily. If water is not supplied adequately to the horse, the animal can suffer from dehydration, decreased intestinal activity leading to impaction and colic.

Carbohydrates make up the largest part of the horse’s diet. There are two types of carbohydrates, fiber and starches/sugars. Fiber is the major component in the roughage (grass and hay) they eat. Roughage is digested in the stomach and intestinal tract. While in the cecum and colon the carbohydrates are broken down by microorganism into an energy source that can be absorbed. This plays an important role in the type of roughage fed. Good-quality hay that does not have any dust or mold, the length of the cut grass and the maturity of the grass all play roles in the ability of the microorganism conversion to energy. The sugar and starches are found in the grains. It is important to realize that the equine digestive tract evolved to process a diet with roughage-base. The equine should be fed a minimum of 1 percent of the animal’s body weight of forage. Ideally, 1.5 to 2 percent should be fed.

Protein is a nutrient that is necessary for maintenance and growth. Proteins break down in the small intestine. They break down to amino acids. The amino acids then reassemble to form the proteins that make up muscle, hoof and hair. The chains of amino acids are synthesized by the body. These syntheses are limited by the amount of amino acid that is present. If the amino acid runs out, all syntheses of protein will stop. Usually the amino acid that runs out is Lysine. Many feeds now have Lysine added. The age and use of the horse affects the amount of protein needed in the diet.

Young developing horses require a higher protein level (12 to 18 percent). Older horses require less protein in their diets (8 to 12 percent). Horses in training need more protein than a maintenance level, as they are developing more muscle. Even in training, 12 percent protein is usually adequate. Remember, forage also contributes to protein in the diet. Legume hays have protein levels around 18 to 22 percent and grass hays will have protein levels around 10 to 15 percent, providing they are of good quality. Protein levels like carbohydrates are affected by the stage of harvest.

Fats provide an easily digestible form on energy. Feeding high levels of fats to horses is gaining popularity in the equine. Most commercial feeds have fats in them. It is usually stabilized oil. If you add oil to your horse’s feed, remember you need to adjust the other components to keep the diet balanced.

Vitamins are an important element of the horse’s diet too. There are two types of vitamins, water-soluble and fat-soluble. The water-soluble are the B vitamins. The fatsoluble are Vitamins K, D, E and A. Horses are able to synthesize Vitamin C, vitamin K and the B-vitamins. They do not need to be supplemented. It is important to remember the water-soluble vitamins can be excreted in the urine, if the level is excessive. The fatsoluble vitamins are stored in the fat and cannot be excreted. These can be accumulated to toxic levels, so care must be given when supplementing with these vitamins.

Minerals are important inorganic materials that are needed by the body to function properly. Most are found in supplements. The horse’s need will change as the animal matures and usage changes. Most feeds meet the feed requirements of the minerals. Minerals are also available in the forage that is fed.

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There’s an App For That

By Gary Digiuseppe

Tools to help farmers are just a computer click or smart phone tap away

In today’s agriculture, a wide array of production help – from crop budgets, to input measurements, to market prices, to weather forecasts – is as nearby as a button on your phone or home computer.

Companies, Extension Services, government agencies and others have been rolling out computer applications or programs, or apps, as fast as they can develop them. Some of them are free; others carry a fee, so be sure to examine the fine print before you sign up. But which one is the best for your operation?

An app developed by the University of Missouri, ThermalAid, pulls in live weather data to help determine if livestock are affected by heat stress. It’s part of a larger effort by the school to provide educational and practical information about how heat affects both livestock and people.

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Cattle Market Mobile provides the most recent auction yard prices from more than 250 locations; it also has a “Calf Calculator” that estimates the value of your calf, and a gestation calculator that produces an estimated calving date.

Producers can use the American Angus Association’s Angus Mobile App to get herd data, enter new records, search for registered herds and records, and get information on upcoming sales and recent shows.

Ranch Manager tracks cattle ID, pedigree, pasture location, and tracks cattle movements; it also has an Historical Data segment that produces a complete view of your cattle operation currently, and for every year entered. There is a charge for this software, which is available for either desktop or mobile via cloud.

For poultry growers, a recently released University of Georgia app called CHKMINVENT, which calculates

“Shots by dart gun. In the event that I can’t get a calf up to work them, I want to be able to vaccinate them by using a dart gun, or if I have a sick animal.”

Michele Broxton Phelps County, Mo.

“The newest thing that we are going to do is to start to AI. I think it will really be helpful to us.”

Steve Guthrie Lawrence County, Mo.

how much houses should be ventilated during cold weather. Producers enter the outside temperature, the amount of water the chickens consume, the temperature inside the house and the size of the fans; CHKMINVENT tells them how long to run the fans in order to remove excess moisture and keep the birds comfortable.

For crop producers, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has introduced a Crop Enterprise Budgets app that allows budgets to be calculated from an iOS device anywhere. Growers can use it to evaluate the expected costs and returns for their upcoming crops on their iPhone, iPad or iPod; they can also adjust the app for variable conditions like soil types or production practices.

And another app from University of Missouri Extension, ID Weeds, helps the user identify more than 400 plant species found in fields, pastures, lawns or aquatic areas. There’s also an Android version of this app, as there is for many of the other apps listed here.

Also from the University of Arkansas, Hort Plants is available, which is a database with pictures of many landscaping plants common in the mid-South like trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, ornamentals, annuals and perennials.

Horticultural information accompanies each entry.

In addition to forecasting the weather, New Holland Agriculture’s Farming Weather Forecast and Services app that includes such features as estimated evapotranspiration, accumulated growing degree days and an almanac that compares current conditions with the average.

From Oklahoma State University and Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management Research Associate John Weir, comes a new app that can assist with prescribed fires. RxBurn Tracker has unique ghost image capabilities that let the user match photos of the site before and after in order to observe and document the regrowth of vegetation following a burn; it also lets the landowner record information like the burn date, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction.

The above mentioned apps are just scratching the surface, and there are more farming apps on the horizon.

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A look at new technology and products that are rolling out this year

Kubota’s X1140

Kubota’s X1140 received several upgrades for 2016. The convertible machine can now be changed from two to four seats more quickly.

Conversion takes three simple steps: repositioning the sides of the bed, repositioning the cargo bed, and then moving the protective screen and bench seat. A newly designed ROPS makes loading from the side easier when the RTV is in the two-seat configuration. A fifth pole has been added in the rear middle of the frame to ensure the same high level of ROPS performance. In addition, the X1140 now has independent rear suspension, 10% more legroom in the backseat, and a 20 percent larger radiator.

New Optum tractor series delivers heavy-duty, year-round performance

From the iconic Farmall® series to the new Optum tractor, Case IH now offers producers four tractor series designed with the right mix of power, efficiency and versatility for any hay and forage task. A multipurpose workhorse, the Optum series features the necessary horsepower for high-volume hay and forage operations, plus enough muscle for larger tillage tools and planters. With PTO horsepower ranging from 240 to 270 hp, the tractor series delivers big-iron power, performance and comfort — plus outstanding features and technology, including the fuel-saving Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

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TruSet tillage control

John Deere introduced TruSet, eliminating manual adjustments and improving tillage performance. Using TruSet, with the push of a button, operators can adjust the depth settings for their disks, rippers and closing disks using the GreenStar 3 2630 display.

Roll-Belt Series Round Balers TM

New Holland announces in-cab density control and variable core adjustments in select model year 2016 Roll-Belt Series Round Balers. This technology allows operators to change the density pressure setting using the monitor inside the tractor cab for easier operator interface and convenience. Additionally, independent density values can be achieved in the bale core and outer bale. Customers that desire to have a lower density core for easy feeding and movement, or to allow the bale to “breathe” in high-moisture conditions can achieve two separate density values for the core and outer bale. If customers choose to store outside hay longer than normal due to plentiful supply then choose a higher outer bale density to increase water shedding ability.

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farm products Boomer™ 37/41/47 Compact Tractors

New Holland’s Boomer™ 37/41/47 compact tractors (37 – 47 horsepower) are now available with a factory-installed cab for all-weather comfort and convenience. The spacious, climatecontrolled cab provides heat for coldweather comfort and air-conditioning when operating in hot, humid weather.

Side and rear-opening windows provide natural ventilation in less harsh climates. Convenience continues inside the cab, with an adjustable cloth seat with easy movement and adjustable arm rests, left and right hand doors, front work lights, and an interior dome light, among other features..

Expanded line of John Deere 6R Series tractors

The 6R tractor here is a mid-frame model, the 6145R. There are also small-frame and large-frame models available. The expanded lineup offers additional horsepower, cab and control options and more performance features.

Galyean Livestock Trailers

GoBob is proud to announce our new line of steel gooseneck livestock trailers – Galyean Stock Trailers! Galyean Equipment has been manufacturing heavy haul Agricultural and Oilfield products since 1981. They apply their engineering and modern manufacturing practices in a state of the art facility to develop these new line steel gooseneck livestock trailers. Galyean utilizes the same high tensile plate steel that is used in the manufacture of it’s severe service off road tanker trailers to produce a stronger frame that is the backbone of the livestock trailer. This CNC formed “Z” pan has a higher vertical web for additional strength unlike any other trailer on the market. The unique “tee post” tubing design at the rear of the trailer, along with the wrapped tubing bumper adds more structural strength to the rear of the trailer. Welds are produced with a higher end quality gas and wire that is specifically found in certified vessel shops, applied by experienced certified welders.

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Kubota Versatile Tractor Loader Backhoes

Kubota is rolling out two new Tier 4 Final tractor loader backhoes (TLB) – the L47 and M62. The L47 will replace the L39 and L45, and the M62 takes the place of the M59. Both machines will be classified as compact TLBs, yet the M62 will offer a reach and dig depth of 14 feet. “Normally for a 14-foot reach, you have to move out of the compact line into a standard machine,” explains Tyler Pittson with Kubota.” So you go from a 12-foot-reach machine worth around $50,000 to $100,000 or more to get a 14-foot reach.” The M62 will provide the additional reach at a more affordable price.

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Are You Feeding Enough Hay?

By Gary Digiusepee

Quality, amount of waste hay should be taken into consideration The amount of hay you should feed your cows is directly influenced by the quality of the hay.

“Hay consumption is regulated by the fiber content of the hay,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist, told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor. A forage analysis will usually reveal two categories of fiber content; Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) is tied to the digestibility of the forage, and Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) is related to the animals’ forage intake. Knowing this information, said McCorkill, is the first step in determining if there is a need for supplementing the herd and if so, how much is required to meet their needs.

If supplementary feed is needed, one option is to feed a better quality hay.

“Often times, 5 to 8 pounds of good alfalfa hay is among the best and least expensive supplement options available for the cow herd,” McCorkill said. “It could be as simple as feeding the good hay in one ring and the poorer in another or unrolling side by side, or as complex as developing a Total Mix Ration.” If hay is left over after feeding, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re feeding too much; mold, musty smell, and toxic endophytes in fescue can reduce the amount of hay that livestock will consume.

“As NDF levels rise into the high 60 to low 70 percent range, or above, intake is going to be reduced, and there could be some hay left over,” McCorkill said.

“In general, with the hay quality that we see with hay tests at our lab here in Arkansas, we want to be eating as much hay as they physically can every day,” Dr. Shane Gadberry, University of Arkansas Extension cattle nutrition specialist, added. “We typically want to see cows eating somewhere around 2 percent of their body weight if they’re gestating, or 2.5 percent if they’re lactating.”

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When rationing hay, Gadberry said the amount of waste has to be taken into account, and that varies with the feeding method. “Obviously, the most wasteful method that we have measured out of practice or demonstrated in research is just feeding a lot of bales unprotected,” he said.

“In those situations we can see cows waste almost 40 percent of the hay that’s offered.”

The most common option adopted by ranchers to reduce feed waste is the use of a round bale ring feeder. Gadberry said those with a metal skirt around the bottom that completely enclose the bale tend to have about 12 percent less waste.

An even more efficient feeder, cradles the bale above the ring feeder that way, as the cow is feeding and hay is falling loose from the bale, it remains within the feeder instead of being pulled out where the cow would trample it. Gadberry said research in Missouri has also shown cows will be more wasteful with lesser-quality than with higher-quality hay.

Producers have also tried to reduce waste by improving the palatability of the hay, but Gadberry said the practice of turning bales over and pouring molasses on them is not very efficient; work at the Arkansas Experiment Station indicates the molasses only penetrates 3 to 4 inches into the bales. Some companies make an injector to inject a molassestype slurry into the bale. Gadberry said, “Often, the limitation is not being able to get enough in the cow as opposed to getting too much. There are some rare instances with some of our cattle producers where if they’re producing something of very high quality, such as corn silage or harvested forages that are in the midto-upper 60s in terms of Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN), we can try to limit feed those cows to control intake and prevent excessive energy consumption, if it helps out on the economics of feeding.”

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Here in the Ozarks, folks have a saying: “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.”

Weather in this region can change on a dime, and if you are a farmer or a rancher, you know that changes in the weather can be cause for big problems.

This is especially true for stormy winter weather. Winter can be a rough season on the farm for livestock, but with a little forethought and preparation, you and your animals will make it through the winter just fine.

Shelter

Shelter is one of the most crucial items to have on your winter storm preparedness checklist for your livestock. While animals may not always use the shelter, it is imperative that it is provided to them – sometimes a shelter can mean the difference between life or death for an animal on a sub-zero night. But you don’t want to wait until the wind is howling and the snow is falling to ready your livestock shelters; an article

by Southern States Cooperative suggests, “Before it gets too cold, set up shelter or windbreak areas for animals kept outside. Inspect the roof and make sure it is stable enough to hold the heavy weight of snow and ice. Check for and repair any roof leaks. Before winter sets in, make sure your heaters are working properly and are located in spots with good ventilation.”

Bedding down your shelters with hay, straw, sawdust or wood shavings can provide added insulation and comfort for your livestock.

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a pond, you might want to consider having a tank water source available as well – natural water sources can freeze over and take days to fully thaw. Before temperatures get to freezing, check your stock tank heaters to ensure that they are fully operational according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Investing in a good quality stock tank heater for the winter can save you and your animals a lot of grief!

You’ll also want to observe your livestock as much as possible to make sure that they are drinking an adequate amount of water during the winter, and breaking the ice if necessary. Princeton Veterinary Hospital recommends checking water troughs twice a day as temperatures drop.

Dietary Needs

Livestock eat to keep warm, so providing a higher calorie intake needs to be a top priority during a winter storm. Free choice hay is one of the best things you can provide cattle, horses, sheep and other livestock – not only will the hay provide a steady food source, it will also provide them with warm bedding.

It is likely that supplements will need to be fed in addition to the hay. Many producers choose to get their herds on a supplement program to get through the winter; running a forage analysis on the hay you plan to feed prior to freezing winter weather can provide invaluable information on what your stock needs from their winter supplements. Eldon Cole, livestock specialist for the University of Missouri Extension notes that when it comes to forage, producers need to “test, don’t guess” to determine the dietary needs of livestock.

Doing chores in the middle of a winter storm is certainly no farmers favorite, but with a proper shelter, a stock tank heater and good feed, you and your livestock will get through the cold season unscathed.

JANUARY 4, 2016

ozarks’ farm January 2016 6 Commerical Pesticide Certification – Springfield, Mo. – 417-357-6812 7 Lawrence County Soil and Crops Conference – meal begins at 6, $5 registration

fee if done by Jan. 4, fee is $10 after deadline – Southwest Research Center,

Mount Vernon, Mo. – 417-466-3102 7-9 20th Annual Great Plains Growers Conference – Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo. – 816-279-1691 or www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org.

7-3/24 Master Gardeners Course – Thursday Nights – Laclede County MU Extension

Center, Lebanon, Mo. – call or email to pre-register – 417-532-7126 or lowers@missouri.edu 8 Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show – Tan-Tar-A,

Osage Beach, Mo. – 573-499-9162 12 Yarn Crafts for Non-Knitters – 6 p.m. – Knitting ability is not required.

Materials will be provided. – Republic Branch Library, Springfield, Mo. – 417-732-7284 12,14,21 Hay School – 6-9 p.m. – Missouri State University Bond Learning Center,

Darr Agricultural Center, 2401 South Kansas Expressway, Springfield, Mo.

– 417-881-8909 – preregistration deadline is Jan. 6 14 Jasper County Livestock and Forage Conference – Carthage Water and

Electric Community Room, Carthage, Mo. – registrations starts at 5:30 p.m.

– 417-682-3579 16 Winter Outdoor Safety and Preparedness – 9:30-11 a.m. – Library Center,

Springfield, Mo. – 417-883-5341 16 Webster County Diversified Agriculture Conference – Faith Southern Baptist

Church, Marshfield, Mo. – 417-859-2044 19 KOMA Beef Cattle Conference – 4 p.m. – $20 per pre-registered person.

Payment at the door is $30 per person. – United Methodist Church Family

Life Center, 708 E Highway 32, Stockton, Mo. – 417-276-3313 or

davismp@missouri.edu or cedarco@missouri.edu – preregister by Jan. 15 21-23 Heart of America Dairy Expo – Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center,

Springfield, Mo. – 636-519-9300 or dairystl@aol.com – more information at heartofamericadairy.org 25, 27-28 Beginning Beekeeping Class – 6-8 p.m., Cost is $65 per person, includes

reference material – Ferguson Building, 127 E. Main Street, Willow Springs,

Mo. – deadline to register is Jan. 22 – 417-469-1400 or 417-256-2391 or www.willowspringscf.org February 2016 26 Cow Camp Ranch Bull Sale – Lost Springs, Kan. – 785-965-7168 27 Spur Ranch Spring Sale – Vinita, Okla. – 918-256-2493 27 LonelyValley Keeping Kind Annual Bull Sale – Preston, Neb. – 402-350-3447 27-28 Missouri Angus Futurity Sale – Columbia, Mo. – 573-694-6152 March 2016 1 Jindra Angus 16th Annual Production Sale – Creighton Livestock Market,

Creighton, NE – 402-920-3171 4 Express Ranches Limousin Bull Sale – at the Ranch, Yukon, Okla. – 405-350-0044 5 Judd Ranch 38th Annual Gelbvieh Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale – at

the Ranch, Pomona, Kan. – 800-743-0026 5 Linhart Limousin Inaugural Bull Sale – Leon, IA – 402-350-3447 8 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 26th Annual Production Sale – at the Ranch,

Philliipsburg, Kan. – 785-543-5177 12 2016 Genetic Power Bull Sale – Springfield Livestock Marketing Center,

Springfield, Mo. – 334-695-1371 JANUARY 4, 2016

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Dade County Forage and Crop Conference – United Methodist Life Center, Lockwood, Mo. – Cost: $5 – registration starts at 5:30 p.m. – 417-637-2112 Ozark Farmers Co-op Conference “Bring Back the American Small Farm” – Admissions is $50 – Civic Center, West Plains, Mo. – register online at smallfarm.eventbrite.com or call Ozark Farms at 417-274-4235

February 2016 2 Dade County Pesticide Applicator Training – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dade County

Extension Office, Greenfield, Mo. – Cost: $15 – 417-637-2112 4 Barton County Pesticide Applicator Training – 6-8:30 p.m. – Lamar, Mo. –

Cost: $15 – 417-682-3579 8 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6:30 p.m. – Laclede County Extension Office,

Lebanon, Mo. – 417-532-7126 9 Monett Beef Cattlemen’s Conference – 4 p.m. – National Guard Armory,

Monett, Mo. – 417-466-3102 9 Dairy Conference – National Guard Armory, Monett, Mo. – 417-847-3161 9 Barton County Soil and Crops Conference – 9 a.m. – Thiebaud Auditorium,

Lamar, Mo. – Cost: $5 – 417-682-3579 10-4/20 Cedar County Master Gardener Classes – every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.

– Cedar County Library, Stockton, Mo. – pre-registration needed by Jan.

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Evenings, 6-9 p.m. – Total Cost $150, includes manual – Webster University,

1103 Kingshighway, Rolla, Mo. – Deadline is Feb. 5 – 573-458-6260 or phelpsco@missouri.edu 17 Jasper County Pesticide Applicator Training – 1-3:30 p.m. – Jasper County

Extension Office, Carthage, Mo. – Cost: $15 – 417-358-2158 March 2016 1 32nd Annual Southwest Missouri Spring Forage Conference – registration

begins at 8 a.m., Sessions run from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Cost is $35 per

person in advance, $45 at the door, banquet luncheon is included –

University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Mo. – pre-register by Feb. 18 –

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12 Midwest Beef Alliance Bull Sale – Marshall Junction, Mo. – 660-895-5008 12 Bachman Redstock Red Angus, Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale – Litton Ag

Center, Chillicothe Mo. – 660-247-1112 12 Hall-Coyote Hills Ranch Annual Bull Sale – Chattanooga, Okla. – 580-597-3006 12 Jac’s Ranch Annual Bull Sale – at the Ranch, Bentonville, Ark. – 479-366-1759 14 Central States Beefmaster Heart of Central States Sale – Locust Grove,

Okla. – 918-456-1199 19 Circle A Ranch Secret to Success Sale – at the Ranch, Iberia, MO – 573-280-5308 19 Texoma Beefmaster Sale – McAlester, Okla. – 254-541-4643 19 Pinegar Limousine Herdbuilder XVll Sale – Springfield, Mo. – 417-833-2688 20 Magness Land & Cattle Annual Bull Sale – at the Ranch, Miami, Okla. – 402-350-3447 26 Worthington Angus First Annual Production Sale – at the Farm, Dadeville,

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Cattlemen’s Seedstock Directory

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