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Farm Bureau honors members: The Missouri Farm Federation recently recognized outstanding members of the organization at its annual meeting. From the Ozarks, Clint and Mercedes Wilkerson, of Carthage, Mo., won the Missouri Farm Bureau (MFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Achievement Award. Clint is the eighth generation on one of the oldest farms on record in Jasper County, Mo. He earned a college degree in criminal justice with plans to go into law enforcement.

When his grandfather died in 2011, he had the opportunity to step into the farm operation. Today, the Wilkersons raise 120 head of black Angus cows with three registered black Angus bulls. His cows calve in the spring and fall. Calves are sold at market, but heifers are held back for replacements to the herd.

Clint currently rents the land with plans to eventually purchase.

He grinds his own feed and also raises fescue seed for sale. Clint and Mercedes were married three years ago and she helps on the farm when not working at a local appliance store and school. She grew up on a small farm raising milk goats, cattle, pigs and horses.

Although Mercedes received a degree in respiratory therapy, as a teenager she was hired by a family friend to repair appliances and became very proficient in the trade.

Fines issued: Missouri has issued its first fines over the misuse of a farm chemical in 2016 that went on to be linked in different formulations to widespread U.S. crop damage in 2017, the state said in a December press release. Authorities fined eight people a total of $145,125 for improperly spraying the chemical known as dicamba, used to kill weeds, in what Missouri called “the first wave of civil penalties issued to applicators,” according to the statement. The delay between sprayings and the state’s action shows how a long process of investigating many complaints about dicamba use is straining resources in farm states.

Kleiboeker and Coday appointed to board: Gov. Eric Greitens has appointment two farmers from the Ozarks to the Clean Water Commission. The appointments are Mansfield farmer Stan Coday and John Kleiboeker, who owns Kleiboeker’s Clover Creek Farms in Stotts City, Mo. Winners announced for yield contest: The Missouri Soybean Association has announced the winners of its annual yield contest. From the Ozarks, Ken Kellenberger from Lamar, Mo., was third in the irrigated bean competition with 98.48 bushels per acre, and Curt Kellenberger of Lamar, Mo., was second in non-irrigated beans with 95.42 bushels per acre.

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We have an old Shapleigh’s Keen Kutter catalog from the 1920s or 30s. It’s huge and filled with just about anything one would need to build a barn or house, cut down a tree, cook a meal or get a close shave. It’s fascinating to go through the tattered pages and see at how things have changed. I can just see folks standing at a counter at an old store somewhere, browsing through the catalog and placing their order with the storekeeper. They would count down the days until their order arrived, and with no such thing as a tracking number, I’m sure there were plenty of things that never arrived at the correct destination.

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page President Woodrow Wilson appointed Herbert Hoover to head up the Food Administration, and Hoover introduced many measures, including rationing and surplus purchasing, to help keep farmer’s in business because he understood the impact of farming during the war.

City folks were also encouraged to do their part by planting their own gardens, dubbed Victory Gardens, to have backyard chickens and to even raise a few sheep so their wool could be used to make uniforms.

The White House also got into the farming movement when President Wilson and his family, wanting to be a model American family helping the war effort, brought sheep to the lawn of the White House.

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Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 A bit perturbed, Dad stated, “Well, if I have one already, and I don’t use it every day, it seems a little foolish to have bought it.”

Knowing how my dad’s brain worked, Sis just smiled and said, “Just wait until Christmas morning, Dad.” When the magical morning arrived, everyone in the family was more excited to see Dad open the big present than their own, because, for the first time anyone could remember, he hadn’t guessed what was inside. And, it wasn’t for lack of trying, because each of us had caught him, at one time or another, feeling and shaking the big box in an attempt to uncloak the mystery gift. Finally, the time had come.

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enough paper to wrap several presents the next year). As everyone watched, wide-eyed, Dad opened the box to unveil a brand-new... mailbox.

“Well, I’ll be danged,” he proclaimed with both shocked surprise and a tinge of disappointment. We all knew Dad was genuinely surprised, but we also knew he thought the old, rusty mailbox we had would receive letters and packages just fine for several more years.

Then he opened the mailbox, removing packing paper on the inside, when a bigger smile radiated across his face as he found the giant can of pipe tobacco hidden inside.

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Jason and Chelsea Parrott prefer breeds of cattle that require little management When Jason and Chelsea Parrott relocated to Stockton, Mo., they brought with them a nontraditional breed of cattle.

Jason, an upstate New York native, married Chelsea, who is from Iowa, and the couple moved to Cedar County in 2013 after Jason was offered a position as herdsman at Circle A Ranch, and Chelsea took a job with Pennington Seed as a crop adjuster.

Jason and Chelsea started their beef enterprise when they got engaged in

Aberdeen cow will weigh on average 1,000 pounds. A 6-month-old calf will weigh approximately 400 pounds.

“The birthweights of the full bloods range from 30 to 50 pounds, and the half-bloods will range from 40 to 70 pounds,” Jason said.

The American Aberdeen, also known in Australia as a Lowline, are similar to the Angus cattle raised in the United States in the 1960s, Jason explained.

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Jason and Chelsea Parrott say smaller cattle breeds are ideal for producers with limited land.

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2012. Now, they have 11 head of Belt- for producers with a limited amount of ed Galloway, American Aberdeen and acreage to increase their herd size.

“These smaller cattle do not eat as South Devon cattle.

Jason’s interest in these breeds sparked much. You can run more of these Abwhen he worked for Uphill Farm, a Belted erdeen cattle on grass compared to big Galloway ranch in New York. He trav- cattle. Even if you bred these to a larger eled to various livestock shows, fitting and Angus cow for a half-blood, you can showing cattle and grew to love the breed. still run more cows per acre than an 1,800-pound cow,” Jason explained.

“The South Devon cattle “If we had the land, we could have originated from New Engbeen way bigger,” Chelsea comland. The Aberdeen origimented, noting their herd size nated from Australia and is capped at 11 until more land were first imported to South becomes available to them.

Dakota in 1996,” Jason said.

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Galloway and the American Aberdeen only have a registry. Jason believes if they do add the EPD component to the association, it will hurt the breed.

“Everyone will be chasing the numbers instead of looking at the cattle. They will want the numbers instead. People can just change numbers and cattle are not as good,” he remarked.

Jason artificially inseminates all of his cows to an Aberdeen bull for calving ease.

Due to the lack of EPDs, Jason selects the semen based on phenotype and does the synchronizing and AI work himself. He also AIs for several clients throughout the state.

The Parrott’s appreciate the American Aberdeen breed for many reasons. Their docile temperament, feed efficiency and calving ease make these cattle excellent for families who work off the farm. So far, Jason said, these breeds have adapted well to the fescue pastures in Missouri.

Despite their stature, these breeds yield high marbling and excellent carcass traits. They recently slaughtered an Aberdeen-Galloway cross and a purebred Aberdeen. The taste and quality of the meat did not disappoint Jason, Chelsea or their customers.

“We slaughtered a few of them and the meat has just been tremendous. They say the American Aberdeen’s hanging weight percentage-wise is equivalent to an Angus, and their ribeyes are bigger,” Chelsea said.

Jason’s primary goal is to raise genetically superior cattle. He is always striving to improve feed efficiency and produce cattle that will stand up to the heat stress of Southwest Missouri.

Jason and Chelsea have one son, Kash, who they hope will share their love for cattle.

“I am really excited for him (Kash) because he will get to know what hard work is. We both work hard for what we want and have,” Chelsea said.

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By Matthew J. Wilson

Marvin and Judy Cochran say it took them many years to expand their farming operation The roots of farming run deep for a Laclede County, Mo., couple who say the key to the success of their operation was to start small and continue to grow.

Marvin and Judy Cochran, who have been married for 52 years, have amassed 606 acres spread out across five farms that support about 225 black Angus and Red Angus.

said. “(But) how we started is the way I would recommend it to new people (looking to farm). Start slow and when you get it paid for, buy some more.”

To help cover the cost of starting a farm, the couple worked at H.D. Lee in Lebanon – Marvin for 34 years in cutting and finishing and Judy for 24 years as a sewing machine operator.

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Marvin Cochran and his wife Judy say the best way to get into farming is to start small and continue to grow.

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“Don’t go out and buy a 400-acre farm tion),” Marvin said. “We didn’t need 600 right off, (because) you’re probably going (acres) when we first started, anyway.”

Judy jokingly said they don’t need 600 to need to work in town, (too),” Marvin said. “Buy a small acreage that you acres now.

“We probably don’t,” Marvin agreed. can handle and prove it. Grow (slowly) and don’t buy anymore equipment than “But it’s just hard to get away from it if what you need. Don’t work for the bank you like it.”

Since their start, they have added 35 all your life – work for yourself.” acres at the original location, and adMarvin, 76, grew up on ditional farms around Lebanon and a Stoddard County, Mo., south of Competition, Mo., in farm, while Judy was raised Wright County. on a farm in northern Wright “It’s kind of scattered,” MarCounty, Mo. They purchased vin said. their first farm, a 40-acre par- Lebanon, Mo. The largest addition, came cel about 18 miles southwest of in 1999 when the couple Lebanon, Mo., in 1969. purchased 200 acres of Judy’s “It was very meager,” Marvin

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While the Cochrans began their operation with Charolais, they have since embraced Angus because the breed is a moneymaker and easy to work with.

“The market is good on black Angus,” Marvin said. “We have just been drifting more toward the Red (Angus) because they are heat tolerant and good mommas.

They are real gentle, too.”

Currently, the Cochrans have about 130 head of breeding stock in a natural cover program. For the first five years, when it was a much smaller operation with fewer breeders, they used AI, mainly out of practicality and necessity.

“We couldn’t afford a bull back then,” Judy said. “I was working (in town) and we had two girls (Ann and Elaine). It’s hard to keep kids in school and make ends meet.”

Now the Cochrans use registered Angus bulls purchased from the Pharo Cattle Company, of Cheyenne Wells, Colo.

“It’s an easy fleshing,” Marvin said of the bulls. “They don’t feed their bulls any grain. They go right through the summer and hot weather and they hold their weight real well.

“On the young bulls, that’s big time because I’ve been to the bull farms where they’d be carrying them the grain by the bucketful. Then those old bulls will just melt away in the summer if you put them with 25 or 30 cows.”

The majority of the Cochrans’ calves are from the spring season, but they also have a fall.

During a 50-to-60 day weaning period in a feedlot, the calves eat a 13-percent-protein grain from MFA Agri Services in Lebanon and are prepped medically for sale.

“We allow time to make sure they have two rounds of shots before we sell them,” Judy said. “When we vaccinate, we worm, black leg and give them respiratory - that’s a requirement. All the buyers want that to keep them from getting pneumonia.”

They sell almost all their calves at Mid Missouri Stockyards near Lebanon and keep only what they need to sustain their herd.

“We save our own heifers,” Marvin said.

“We don’t buy cows anymore – I haven’t bought a cow since 2003.

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“The reason I didn’t is for health reasons. We’ve got a closed herd and we just buy virgin bulls. That way we’re not bringing anything in.”

The method has worked.

“I’m not bragging, but we don’t have hardly any sick cattle since I started that,” Marvin said.

Because their pastures are large, Marvin said he’d like to use more rotational grazing than what he does, but the process is labor intensive.

“I haven’t rotated this year as much as I should, but I believe in it – it works,” he said. “My fields are probably smaller than some of the guys around here, but you’ve got to stay on those fences or trees take them down or (the cattle) will go through them, eventually. For our age, that’s probably our biggest (challenge) is staying on top of keeping the fences up.”

The Cochrans produce their own hay – a mixture of Ladino clover, fescue and Orchardgrass – on about 150 acres.

“I like the clover because it puts its own nitrogen (in the ground) and helps the other grasses around it,” Marvin said. “It’s just good feed and it’s good for calves. It puts a lot of protein in them.”

For feed supplements, the Cochrans use range mineral year round with additives appropriate for the season. “(We add) magnesium in the spring for grass tetany to keep it down,” Judy said.

For the future, Marvin says he doesn’t expect to expand anymore.

“Right now, I’m just in it because I like it,” he said. “I don’t have to be in it – it’s just in my blood.

“It’s just always been my desire (to farm), probably more so than (Judy). She would have probably been happy to have stayed in town.”

Judy disagreed.

“I don’t mind it,” she said. “I just enjoy being out.”

The legacy of the Cochran’s farm, however, could live on in their-15-year-old grandson, Tristan Lowrance, who along with his step-father, John Roper, help out on the farm when they can.

“Basically, I’m kind of holding out to see if he really does (want to farm),” Marvin said of Tristan. “He can do about anything I can do.”

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Standing the Test of Time

By Laura L. Valenti

Church constructed in 1882 continues to minister to its rural community The Rev. John Uder is the current pastor of what is today known as the Oakland Community Church.

He and his wife Kathy have lived in the Oakland area, located just outside Lebanon, Mo., and John, who was ordained in the Free Will Baptist denomination, grew up in this church.

“I’ve pastored in Free Will Baptist churches in the area for 20 years. This church is now a non-denominational church and all are welcome here,” John said.

The historic church was built as the Oakland Moravian Church in 1882 by Jacob Blickensderfer and his sons. Jacob was a railroad surveyor during the boom years of the railroad industry as it crossed the continent in the mid-1800s. He pur-

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chased 900 acres in eastern rural Laclede County, where he built the little church, as well as his dream home, which came to be known as the Oakland Mansion and still stands today.

The retired railroad man’s life took several tragic twists over the years, including the death of one of his children from a hunting accident and the sudden death of his wife, Louisa, from illness.

His 10-year-old son was the first to be buried in the Oakland Moravian Cemetery. His wife never lived to see the beautiful mansion he built for her.

Like the Moravian Church in America, Jacob Blickensderfer was originally from Bethlehem, Penn. The small sect provided preachers and support for the tiny congregation until 1915 when they decided it was no longer able to do so. At that time, the church was deeded to the Methodist organization and became the Oakland Methodist Church. For the next 85 years, the church served the tiny hamlet of Oakland as part

of the Methodist ministry when once again, those in charge decided to close its doors.

This time, the Methodist Board of Trustees decided to deed the church and 30 acres to the Oakland Heritage Church of God, pastored by Joan Hart of Lebanon, Mo. Another lifelong resident of the Lebanon area, Joan and her husband, Milan, served the little church and its devoted congregation for the next 15 years. In 2015, the rural church changed hands again. However, John, with a smile and a knowing twinkle in his eye, said “it will not be sold again.”

The Oakland Church, under three different names, alongside the Oakland Moravian Cemetery, has been a silent witness to a great many changes in the local community, as well as the country at large.

Built less than 20 years after the end of the American Civil War, the community of Oakland, like so many other rural villages, lost its commercial interests over the ensuing years. With the advent of the automobile and trucks of all sizes, as well as

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the changes in the economy, rural families have gravitated to larger nearby communities for work, shopping, education, recreation and, in many cases, worship. Still, there is a charm and attraction to the old ways, exemplified in this small yet vibrant church community. While the pulpit used on a weekly basis, like the church itself is more than a century old, Oakland Community Church is still managing to keep up with the modern age.

“We livestream our services each week on the Internet,” stated Kathy Uder who works as a substitute mail carrier and is a busy quilter when not working in and around the church. “We also have them available on a free website called sermon audio, as we work to reach more people with the Good News of Jesus.”

Livestreaming the love of Jesus on the internet – Jacob Blickensderfer’s little church continues its mission more than a century after the passing of its founder, in ways he could never have imagined.

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Owners: The Cornelius Gradinariu family Location: Brighton, Mo. History: Gardener’s Orchard and Bakery, located a half mile off Highway 13 in Brighton, Mo., is a family-operated business at its finest. Owned and operated by the Gradinariu (Romanian for gardener) family since 2013, this orchard was formerly named Plaster’s Orchard by the previous owner. After Cornelius Gradinariu, (pictured in the center with two of his sons) his wife and his 10 children purchased the property and its general store/storage facility, they changed the name to Gardener’s Orchard and set to work maintaining the current fruit trees, planting new additions, and renovating the on-site store.

Today, Gardener’s boasts more 600 fruit trees, a roadside produce stand, a general store, a certified cider making room, a packing facility and a bakery that opened in August 2016.

Products and Services: Gardener’s grows and sells peaches, nectarines and apples. The fruit is marketed through their store, at their local farmers market, local school districts and a you-pick service. The fruit is also utilized in cider, slushes and baked goods. At their roadside produce stand, the family sells their fruit and additional produce, such as tomatoes and melons, that they supplement from the bootheel area and other local farmers. Inside the store, customers can find cider, jams, sorghum, honey, grains and other dry good, and fresh bakery items. The bakery end of Gardener’s Orchard and Bakery offers breads, pies, cobbler, Danish and other delicacies. Visitors to the orchard are amazed at everything Gardener’s offers, and many folks become repeat customers. “We like to make the customer happy,” Cornelius said.

Future Plans: “We want to expand,” Cornelius said. The family has plans to build a greenhouse to grow more produce for their roadside stand on-site. Another venture Gardener’s is expanding into is berries – Cornelius explained that they have 200 blueberry plants that they hope to introduce into the you-pick program next year, and following that will be blackberries.

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“When we went to junior nationals, we would caravan with friends. It was always fun to travel with a trailer full of sheep and good friends,” Dexter said.

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slaughter

market sales reports

bulls

beef

(Week of 12/17/17 to 12/23/17) Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

64.50-83.50

†

Joplin Regional Stockyards

60.00-101.00 † 70.00-88.50 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

70.00-90.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

65.00-82.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction Ozarks Regional Stockyard

65.00-97.00* 60.00-82.50

South Central Regional

40

dairy

†

60

80

slaughter

100

120

140

100

120

cows

(Week of 12/17/17 to 12/23/17) No Sale - Holiday*

Buffalo Livestock Market

No Sale - Holiday †

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

43.00-61.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

32.50-63.00 †

Joplin Regional

44.50-65.50 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

38.00-64.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

39.50-58.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction

† 3 38.00-72.50

Ozarks Regional Stockyard South Central Regional Stockyards

47.00-61.00 †

Springfield Livestock

30.00-60.50 †

0

20

40

60

cow/calf

80

pairs

(Week of 12/17/17 to 12/23/17)

Norwood • Producers Auction Yards

Joplin Regional

1385.00-1725.00 † 1400.00-1675.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

None Reported †

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

None Reported

Springfield Livestock

750.00-1435.00 †

1150

†

1650

cows

(Week of 12/17/17 to 12/23/17)

Prices reported per cwt

No Sale - Holiday*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

No Sale - Holiday † 1035.00-1220.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards Joplin Regional

645.00-1300.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Ozarks Regional

550.00-1350.00 † 900.00-1235.00 †

South Central Regional

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

600.00-1175.00 †

Springfield Live

1050

1550

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

1150.00-1400.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

Holsteins, Lg. 3

1010.00-1350.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

550

2650

2050

2550

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Buffalo Livestock Auction* -----

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127 5(3257('

replacement

2150

Ava Douglas County† -----

127 5(3257('

8800.00-1575.00 †

Ozarks Regional

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Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 12/21/17

Cuba Interstate Regional† 12/19/17

goats 12/21/17

Receipts: 684 Supply was good and demand was good. There were plenty of seats in the house but the action held steady all night. Lamb and kid markets were 20.00-30.00 higher while the remainder of the markets held mostly steady compared to last sale. Supply was made up of about 45 percent kid goats, 16 percent Does and Bucks, 33 percent lambs, and 4 percent ewes and rams. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise.

SHEEP: Slaughter Lambs, mostly hair: Prime 3-4 50-72 lbs 200.00-220.00; 80-95 lbs 170.00-183.00; 105-128 lbs 137.50-145.00. Choice 2-3 55-78 lbs 180.00-197.50; 80-95 lbs 150.00-165.00. Choice 1-2 70-95 lbs 130.00177.50.

Replacement Hair Ewes, Few: Medium and Large 1 fancy 130-140 lbs 160.00-170. Medium and Large 1-2 125-132 lbs 110.00-115.00.

Slaughter Hair Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 80-155 lbs 82.50-95.00.

Replacement Hair Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 120140 lbs 135.00-145.00. Medium and Large 2-3 110-125 lbs 115.00-120.00.

Slaughter Rams: 165-170 lbs 75.00-90.00.

GOATS: Feeder kids: Selection 1 30-35 lbs 260.00-285.00. Selection 2 30-35 lbs 200.00-235.00. Selection 3 32-40 lbs 160.00-180.00.

Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 40-65 lbs 250.00-270.00; 7080 lbs 222.50-227.50; 90-165 lbs 165.00-187.50. Selection 2 42-75 lbs 220.00-250.00; 65-87 lbs 160.00-190.00.

Selection 3 52-85 lbs 170.00-200.00.

Replacement Does: Selection 1-2 62-103 lbs 160.00185.00; 75-170 125.00-150.00.

Slaughter Does: Selection 2-3 55-155 lbs 100.00-125.00.

Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 95-160 lbs 152.50180.00.

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 88-160 lbs 130.00-145.00.

Selection 3 65-120 lbs 110.00-140.00.

stocker & feeder

800.00-1575.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

650

12/14/17

Receipts: 240 At this month’s special dairy sale at the Producers Auction Yard, demand was good on a moderate supply.

The supply consisted of 15 percent Springer Heifers, 7 percent Bred Heifers, 11 percent Open Heifers, 8 percent Fresh and Milking Cows, 4 percent Bred Cows and 20 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 1250.00-1300.00, Approved 1000.00-1225.00, Medium 775.00-800.00, Common Pair 700.00, Individual Crossbred 640.00.

Heifers Bred Four to Six Months: Approved 975.001000.00, Medium 775.00-850.00, Crossbred 680.00725.00, Common 450.00-550.00, Crossbred 425.00625.00, Jerseys 310.00-500.00.

Open heifers: Approved 200-300 lbs 230.00-250.00, Crossbred 230.00-285.00, Medium 300-400 lbs Pair Crossbred 250.00, 400-500 lbs Pair Crossbred 280.00, 700-800 lbs Pair 600.00, Individual Jersey 625.00.

Fresh Milking Heifers and Cows: Approved 1000.001150.00, Medium 775.00-1000.00, Individual Crossbred 900.00, Common Individual 550.00, Individual Crossbred 400.00.

Bred and Springer Cows: Medium 800.00-985.00, Individual Crossbred 750.00, Jerseys 710.00-750.00, Common Individual Jersey 560.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein Heifers Large Individual 155.00, Small 50.00-70.00, Holstein Bulls Large 75.00-110.00, Small 40.00-60.00, Jersey Bulls 45.00-55.00, Crossbred Heifers 85.00-150.00, Crossbred Bulls 70.00-120.00, Beef Cross Heifers Pair 125.00, Beef Cross Bulls 115.00170.00.

sheep & Diamond • TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale

None Reported †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

14 14

Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows and Heifers: Supreme 1375.00-1500.00, Approved 1125.00-1325.00, Jerseys 900.00-935.00, Medium ind 925.00, few Jerseys 775.00-825.00, few crossbreds 825.00-1025.00, Common few 585.00-700.00.

Springer Cows: few Approved Jerseys 1000.00-1025.00.

Bred Cows: Medium ind 850.00, few Jerseys 850.00870.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 110.00-180.00, Holstein bulls 80.00-130.00, Jersey bulls 55.00-60.00, crossbred heifers ind 85.00, crossbred bulls 55.00-130.00, beef cross bulls 145.00-180.00.

No Sale - Holiday †

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

50

12/19/17

Receipts: 352 The supply was light and demand was moderate. There were 06 percent springer heifers, 13 percent bred heifers, 32 percent open heifers, 08 percent fresh and milking cows, 03 percent bred and springer cows and 06 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 ind 1270.00, ind crossbred 1225.00, Approved 1000.001175.00, few crossbreds 1075.00-1125.00, Medium 900.00-935.00, ind crossbred 975.00, Common 675.00725.00, ind crossbred 520.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1200.001250.00, ind crossbred 1200.00, Approved 1000.001150.00, crossbreds 950.00-1100.00, Medium 825.00900.00, few Jerseys 885.00-850.00, ind crossbred 900.00, Common 570.00-775.00, ind Jersey 600.00, few crossbreds 570.00-760.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Approved ind 1000.00, Medium ind Jersey 750.00, ind crossbred 550.00.

Open Heifers: Approved: 198-268 lbs few 150.00, ind Jersey 300.00, 345-365 lbs 310.00-340.00, 405-500 lbs 450.00-530.00, ind Jersey 400.00, crossbreds 400.00465.00, 505-580 lbs 570.00-620.00, ind Jersey 560.00, 615-698 lbs 570.00-680.00, ind Jersey 670.00, few crossbreds 510.00, 749-775 lbs few Jerseys 720.00-740.00.

Medium: 525 lbs ind crossbred 350.00, 650-685 lbs ind 430.00, ind Jersey 590.00, 710-735 lbs ind 600.00, ind crossbred 460.00.

No Sale - Holiday*

Buffalo Livestock Market

150

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

60.50-95.00 † 6

Springfield Livestock Market

12/31/17

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 119.00-123.50; wtd. avg. price 122.73.

Heifers: 120.00-123.50; wtd. avg. price 122.97.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 192.00-195.00; wtd. avg. price 194.17.

Heifers: 190.00-196.00; wtd. avg. price 194.90.

No Sale - Holiday †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

20

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

No Sale - Holiday*

Buffalo Livestock Market

cattle

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 12/18/17

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 12/19/17

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 12/21/17

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1,062

1,147

5,753

1,870

1,058

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Weak-10 Lower

Uneven

Uneven

Uneven

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----178.00 166.00 139.00-153.00 138.00-146.25

184.00-186.50 164.50-179.00 157.00-163.50 140.00-157.50 145.25-148.00

210.00-220.00 180.00-200.00 157.00-181.00 144.00-160.00 148.00-155.00

204.50-215.00 190.00-202.25 166.50-178.00 151.75-161.00 144.00-167.25

175.00-190.00 162.00-184.00 150.00-175.00 144.00-158.00 140.00-146.00

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85.00-100.00 85.00-100.00 85.00-94.00 82.00-90.00 82.00-88.00

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155.50-166.50 150.00-155.00 141.50-150.00 132.50-138.00 -----

150.00-156.00 146.00-158.00 140.00-158.00 136.00-148.00 140.00-145.00

164.00-174.50 160.00-174.00 147.00-163.00 136.25-151.50 147.25

145.00-164.00 142.00-158.00 132.00-146.00 130.00-137.00 125.00-134.00

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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reports

65-170 lbs 75.00-90.00.

tion 1 30-35 lbs 260.00-285.00. Selec0.00-235.00. Selection 3 32-40 lbs

lection 1 40-65 lbs 250.00-270.00; 7050; 90-165 lbs 165.00-187.50. Selec0.00-250.00; 65-87 lbs 160.00-190.00. bs 170.00-200.00. : Selection 1-2 62-103 lbs 160.00.00-150.00. election 2-3 55-155 lbs 100.00-125.00. ks: Selection 1 95-160 lbs 152.50-

Selection 2 88-160 lbs 130.00-145.00.

0 lbs 110.00-140.00.

rices

1/2/18

Estimated Receipts: 290 Supply and demand are light to moderate.

Compared to Friday’s close: barrows and gilts steady to 1.00 higher.

Base carcass meat price: 47.00-51.00.

Sows (cash prices): steady to 2.00 higher. 300-500 lbs.

26.00-34.00, over 500 lbs. 30.00-38.00.

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

12/29/17

CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.4425 and 40# blocks at $1.5400. The weekly average for barrels is $1.4356 (-.0189) and blocks, $1.5156 (+.0536).

FLUID MILK: Milk supplies are abundant for all facets of manufacturing this week. Some milk suppliers reported that milk was over capacity and had to use extra tankers for storage.

Bottling intakes remain lower. However, schools reopening in the first week of 2018 are expected to increase ordering.

Winter weather has hit portions of each region this week,

12/22/17

The entire state in now officially listed in some state of drought status, as the northwest was as abnormally dry. The official start of winter also arrived this week and although temperatures have been above normal forecast are projecting that more winter like temperatures at least are on the way. There has been an uptick in interest for hay this week but nearly all seems to be from horse owners looking for small amounts of better quality hay. Many cattle man are feeding now but trying to feed older lower quality hay have had setting around for a year or two until tempatures require better quality feed. Overall hay movement is slow, supplies are moderate, 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 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 1200-1500 lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 180.00-250.00.

Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 150.00-180.00.

Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Small squares 4.50-5.00 per bale.

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

Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-100.00. Small squares 3.004.50 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix).

Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 50.00-80.00. Small squares 2.50-3.50 per bale.

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

Good quality Bromegrass: 100.00-150.00.

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149.00

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Mid Missouri Stockyards* 12/21/17

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 12/20/17

Vienna South Central† 12/20/17

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 12/19/17

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175.00-190.00 162.00-184.00 150.00-175.00 144.00-158.00 140.00-146.00

168.00-170.00 160.00-170.00 154.00-160.00 138.50-155.00 136.00

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177.50-192.00 170.00-175.00 163.00-171.00 148.00-166.00 148.00-152.35

166.20 171.56 155.42

141.68 142.76 147.99 137.59 150.50

165.36

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Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 12/10/17

Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 120.00. Medium and Large 2-3 110-125

hay & grain markets

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

$100

Week of 12/17/17

Ewes, Few: Medium and Large 1 160.00-170. Medium and Large 1-2 -115.00. es: Utility and Good 1-3 80-155 lbs

Receipts: 8,691 Weaner pigs sold steady to firm. Feeder pigs no comparison available. Supply light and demand moderate.

(Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights, FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 3835 head, 10 lbs, 36.00-46.00, weighted average 42.25.

Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 61% negotiated, 4856 head, 10 lbs, 48.19-73.00, weighted average 64.65.

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

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

$145

Week of 12/24/17

mostly hair: Prime 3-4 50-72 lbs 95 lbs 170.00-183.00; 105-128 lbs oice 2-3 55-78 lbs 180.00-197.50; 65.00. Choice 1-2 70-95 lbs 130.00-

12/29/17

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hog markets

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

$190

Week of 12/3/17

12/21/17

and some contacts suggest that this may lead to some milk output decreases. Like milk, cream is abundant and holiday backups were reported. Lots of cream is finding its way into butter churns, as cream sellers relay that many types of cream processors have light production schedules over the holiday. Cream multiples for all usages are .95-1.10 in the East, 1.00 to 1.10 in the Midwest, and .90-1.00 in the West.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Upper Midwest $2.1930-2.4123.

Week of 12/10/17

goats

550-600 lb. steers

$235

Week of 12/17/17

Sheep and Goat Sale

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Week of 12/24/17

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Talent and Determination

By Deborah New

Cheyenne Jones opens her own training center at the age of 23 Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Jones

Cheyenne Jones is a talented rider and horse trainer. At only 23, she is a graduate of the Stephens College equestrian program, owns her own business, employs an assistant and actively competes in a variety of equestrian disciplines. She is also entering the world of stock horse breeding.

Cheyenne is the granddaughter of Stephen and Patricia Ayers, who bred, trained, and showed champion Tennessee Walking Horses when Cheyenne was a child.

“I cannot remember a time that I was not around horses,” Cheyenne said with a smile. “My grandparents encouraged me to ride and show. My parents were very supportive of both softball and showing. I competed against adults in open classes and won many trophies. I enjoyed the attention but really preferred Western disciplines.”

Cheyenne took the initiative and trained one of the Tennessee Walkers to compete in barrels, poles and other play day events, and was competitive in those events.

Cheyenne attended Marion C. Early High School, where she participated in FFA and played softball. She received sevCheyenne Jones began riding and showing horses at a young age. eral softball trophies, including Top OfAfter graduating from the Stephens College equestrian program, the fensive player in 2010 and Top Defensive 23-year-old is back in the saddle at her own training facility. player in 2011. Her outstanding athletic ability secured a four-year scholarship for manager of a full-service equestrian fa- buys horses to train and sell. She also helps the Stephens College softball program. her customers as either a buyer’s agent in Cheyenne played softball at Stephens cility.

“My motto is that careful, consistent finding the right horse or as a seller’s agent College for four years and was an outstanding student, staying on the deans’ and repetitive training can create a com- to market a specific animal. Her clients aplist every semester while earning her panionship of a lifetime with your equine preciate her willingness to work with them bachelor’s in equestrian studies. To earn partner,” Cheyenne said. “I believe al- so that they can achieve individual goals in her degree, she chose beginner and in- most every horse can be trained for some whatever discipline they want to pursue.

Cheyenne offers board, riding lessons, termediate hunter/jumper, driving, sad- type of work. Not all horses will fit all dle seat, and intermediate and advanced riders, so it is my job to train the horse and training or re-training of all breeds to its highest potential and help the of horses at the former Ayers Stable western riding for the hands owner develop the skills to match in Eudora, Mo. Cheyenne is currently on part of her studies. the horse. If the owner and horse do starting three Bureau of Land ManageThis practical experience, not fit each other, I work to find ment mustangs – two for a client and combined with her course a buyer that is the right match one for herself – re-training two mature work and background in trainEudora, Mo. for the horse and to find the mules, and working with a variety of ing and showing horses, has owner a suitable mount.” other breeds and their owners. provided her with the solid Cheyenne incorporated her “I am fortunate to be able to employ Geni foundation necessary for her business in January 2017. She Jamison-Sneed as my assistant,” Cheyenne current career as the owner and Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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meet your neighbors said. “Geni is my age and has been riding since she was 3. She came to this job from Flying C Farms. Geni has good hands, a good seat and our skills are complimentary.”

Cheyenne has continued to compete in Western events and is currently running a part Arabian pinto in the Highway 38 Arena barrel series at Marshfield, Mo. She has won more than 15 championships and reserves in a variety of disciplines.

Cheyenne recently purchased the registered American Paint stallion, I Be Lopealicious, as a competition horse and breeding stallion.

She is training him for barrels and extreme cowboy competition. “Hidalgo is a very intelligent, athletic stallion with good conformation,” Cheyenne said.

“He has impeccable behavior around mares and geldings and is a crowd favorite at the parades we have participated in. I plan to use him as the foundation for my Paint breeding program and am standing him at stud in 2018,” Cheyenne said. “I have also purchased Cha-

“I believe almost every horse can be trained for some type of work.”

– Cheyenne Jones reds Smoke n Lace, a weanling, fivegeneration Appaloosa to Appaloosa filly that I intend to train for barrels and extreme cowboy events. After Lace earns a performance record, I want to breed competitive foals from her. Both horses are five-panel negative/negative.”

Cheyenne continued “My personal goals are to continue to bring riders and horses together, to become a respected barrel racer and trainer, and to be a top competitor in extreme cowboy events.

After working with mustangs, I also want to participate in the trainer incentive program for the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Mustangs are extremely intelligent and, when properly started, can become amazing working animals in almost any discipline.”

With her talent and determination, it is a good bet that Cheyenne will achieve those goals.

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agriculture tomorrow’s ag leaders

Leah Weaver Story and Photo By Cheryl Kepes

Age: 15 Parents: Bobby and Lori Weaver Hometown: Fair Grove, Mo. FFA Chapter: Fair Grove FFA What is your involvement in agriculture?

“We have eight horses that live at our house. Right now we only have four calves in our pen and then we have around 15 to 20 at our rental farm. We also have about 10 chickens and two dogs.”

The Weaver family also runs a small herd of commercial momma cows. Leah has grown up in Fair Grove with her three sisters.

What are some of your responsibilities on your farm?

“When we move cattle between farms, I help get them in and help give them shots. I feed the cows at home every day. I also feed and water the chickens. In the summer, I help with hauling hay. I also fix fence and take care of all the other animals.”

What do you like about living on a farm?

“I like how it takes hard work to get things done.

I like being able to use my hands and to help out my parents as much as possible.”

What is your involvement with your FFA Chapter?

“I am on the officer team. I am the chaplain.

I like being able to lead the other FFA members and being involved in all the activities we do. I am over the religious part of it, so I pray before our meetings and ceremonies. I am there to pray and lead them in the right direction.”

What are your plans for the future?

“I would like to have my own farm when I grow up and have horses and cows. It is always fun to have them around.”

Why is it important for your generation to be involved in FFA?

“My perspective is my generation has become lazy – they are not out there working like they should be with the animals and taking care of the land. Agriculture is a big part of how we live and a lot of our generation doesn’t understand that so that is why I am in FFA - to raise awareness.”

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Customer Service

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By Ken Knies

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t’s a title, a phase and a statement. Customer Service (CS) evokes a different image to us depending on our current conditions and environment. There are many angles and ways to address this important subject.

Ken W. Knies is an However, as we approach customer service, the agricultural and rural name itself should command our attention. consultant. He has a CS is a topic that receives a lot of attention at bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the the corporate level. Many classes, webinars and University of Arkansas training sessions are offered to employees tied and a master’s of busidirectly to enhancing our customer interactions. ness administration Why? Why do we focus untold millions of hours from Webster Univerand dollars to this intangible discipline? sity in St. Louis, Mo. I’d suggest that CS remains the single most important and memorable part of any humanbusiness transaction. Whether in business, a phone call or a one-on-one visit, the interaction is critical to either a successful or a poor personal experience.

I once attended a large marketing conference in Louisville, Ky. The presenter for a particular segment shared a concept worth remembering: He started by saying: “The customer is always (pause...) then the audience commented “The customer is always right.” No, he replied “but the customer is always… The customer.”

We’ve all been to a restaurant only to be seemingly dissed, ignored or received slow service by the wait staff. This is a classic example of poor customer service. Actually, CS presents itself in all kinds of ways. Think about it this way. In business, you’re either on the serving or receiving end of CS through: • Direct retail (in-store) activity • Phone calls • E-mail, texts • Social media • Human interaction Here’s a great website regarding the ten commandments of CS by Susan Friedman: https://www.thebalance.com/ten-commandments-of-great-customer-service CS never goes out of style. In this area of social media, it may seem were like moving through life electronically. This reduction in human interaction further increases the importance of our communication when it’s a “live” one-to-one activity. I contend that our customer will often chose the service or company not necessarily because of price, size or even being viewed as the best. Many times, the purchase decision is based on the level of personal CS being offered. It’s about being present and recognizing that at this moment, the most important thing is the person we’re working with – right now.

If you’re really interested in the greatest competitive advantage available, focus on exemplary CS. It’s about doing the right thing - right now. We all know what happens when we experience poor CS. We generally tell several others. This multiplier effect is a killer for business. Alternatively, great service will also be shared with friends and associates. That positive referral or testimonial is great for business.

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Making farming

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To DE or Not to DE

By Isabel Whitehead

Finding reliable scientific sources regarding supplements is important in livestock production Finding reliable scientific sources about supplements is important.

Using diatomaceous earth in livestock production is popular among some producers.

Although the practice of supplementing with diatomaceous earth (DE) is common, scientific research consistently shows DE is ineffective as a standalone treatment. Anecdotally, the product is an impressive jack of all trades. However, in practice, there are many variables to account for before jumping on the DE bandwagon.

Livestock producers have a strong local research and extension network to turn to when deciding whether to incorporate new practices such as using DE as a feed supplement or as a natural insecticide. Examining potential benefits and current research is vital when separating hype from fact.

The substance itself is unique, due to its abrasive and absorbent qualities. DE is made up of diatoms, or aquatic microorganisms comprised of silicone dioxide. The inert dust is harvested from sediments found at the bottom of oceans, lakes and rivers around the globe.

Tiered grades are available for purchase. Food grade DE is recommended for human and animal consumption.

DE is slated to control internal and external parasites when used in place of, or in conjunction with, other parasite management practices. DE is also marketed as a natural insecticide, anti-caking agent, filtration and pelleting aid. There is debate over the benefits of DE, which are hard to pinpoint. Considering the myriad of variables at play on an average farm or ranch, identifying beneficial practices becomes a challenge for producers.

In small ruminants, the powder is approved as a feed supplement, if the correct grade and ratio is used. Producers may sprinkle the powder around feed, directly mix it into the feed as a dewormer or dust it along animals’ backs to control for external parasites.

Linda Coffey, agricultural specialist for the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s sustainable agriculture assistance program called ATTRA, explained that she has heard of the practice of using DE in livestock production, but she encouraged beginners to remember that no practice is a cure-all.

“I can’t think of a single practice in agriculture that stands alone. If you are managing a farm and only focusing on one thing, whether that’s animal health, selection or pasture management, it’s not going to work. You have to look at the whole picture,”

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“We feed supplements to enhance our cattle’s nutritional intake. Often we are compensating for nutrients that are limited in the roughage the cattle are consuming.”

Steve Stinnett Webster County, Mo.

said Coffey. “One of the problems with research is that you can’t look at everything holistically, you have to look at one thing at a time.”

Coffey pointed out that using DE as an insecticide is not backed by research and that beginner or seasoned producers, can benefit from a healthy dose of skepticism.

The main tennets of DE use are that the abrasive and drying qualities will affect larval growth. However, the concept is unproven.

“In controlled studies, it doesn’t lower fecal egg counts as a dewormer,” Coffey said.

“It’s speculated that it’s going to be in the manure, and when the eggs hatch, maybe it will damage the larvae. It is speculated that over time it could lower the population.”

Sorting out cause and effect is difficult because of the variation between species, seasons, management practices and so forth. Based on experience with producers, Coffey noticed that the most successful producers employ a broad range of techniques that, as a whole, contribute to animals’ well-being.

“Working with producers, a lot of times, they are good observers and managers. DE may be an accidental, extra thing,” said Coffey. “The reality is that it may not be the variable that is making a change. When scientists try to control it and only measure DE as a variable, they don’t see results.”

So how do producers decide for themselves when a practice is widely touted and so loosely supported by science? Coffey recommends small scale producers set up their own informal experiments and plug into their local community.

“Get out on other people’s farms, ask questions and find a local mentor,” Coffey urged. “Local mentors will be more familiar with your market, weather and your situation. For a beginning producer, go to local meetings and be alert for someone who seems to know what they are doing, have done it for a while and are willing to teach. That person is a gold mine.”

In addition to local Extension services, growers can access tip sheets for management practices on the livestock page of the ATTRA website (www.attra.ncat.org). Coffey recommended “Managing Internal Parasites in Goats and Sheep” and “Managing Internal Parasites: Success Stories” as a starting point. Coffey also suggested the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control as an online resource.

“Supplements furnish what forage can’t. If forage isn’t the best it can be, supplements will fill in for what’s lacking. If your soil is lacking, a mineral supplement will bring things up to par.”

“I use supplements because it’s important that cattle have the correct nutrition to keep their systems in good working order.

Supplements help fill in any nutrition gaps.”

Mike Rogers Christian County, Mo.

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Jerad Gentry Texas County, Mo.

“I don’t offer much other than salt, but I think if your other feed and grass isn’t what your cattle need, it helps. If your hay quality isn’t the best, you can add something more.”

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

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Meet the new 5M Series. Refined from grill to drawbar – the new 5M Series lineup is built to give you more power with less fuel consumption, while meeting new Final Tier 4 emissions requirements. You’ll also enjoy a new level of comfort, convenience, and control.

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Featherlite’s Model 8271

Featherlite’s Model 8271 gooseneck stock trailer features an expanded carrying capacity, similar to that of its semi stock trailers, yet has the exceptional maneuverability of a gooseneck. Its capacity for larger payloads can save farmers time and money. The stock trailer, with an all-aluminum subframe, is equipped with triple axles, internal rear ramp behind the axles and two center gates with sliders. Specs include lengths of 32, 36 and 40 feet; 8-foot width; aluminum floor; and triple 8K axles.

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Brookside Agra introduces new ABSORB PLUS™, an all-natural, multi-purpose drying agent that provides sustained suppression and elimination of ammonia, moisture and odors in animal production and housing facilities. Composed of 80 percent hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate and a 20 percent mineral mix of iron, zinc and copper, the product contains no phosphorus and it poses no health threats to animals or humans. ABSORB PLUS is ideal for use in the following areas: swine and poultry housing, calf units, dairy loafing houses, animal bedding, dog kennels, livestock trucks and trailers and horse stables. ABSORB PLUS may also be used for dry foot baths, as a drying agent for piglets, in whole grain storage bins, at livestock exhibitions and more.

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Caterpillar Unveils First UTV

Simple work efficiency defines the first utility vehicle (UTV) from Caterpillar. Starting with a blank design slate, the company developed gas-powered CUV82 and diesel-powered CUV102D models. The CUV82 is powered by a 0.8-liter three-cylinder gas engine delivering 50 hp, while a 1-liter three-cylinder diesel engine delivers 25 hp for the CUV102D. The diesel model can reach 25 mph, while the gas model tops out at 45 mph, with an optional 25-mph limiter.

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farm products Kubota’s Grand L60 Series

Kubota’s Grand L60 Series is the ultimate package for outstanding performance and maximum operator comfort in the 37-62 HP tractor segment. Premium in design and powerful in performance, the Grand L60 Series is equipped with high quality Kubota engines and transmissions. Whether you’re mowing, landscaping or needing front-mounted implements, Kubota has the versatility capabilities to match your needs. All of this is backed up with Kubota’s reputation for quality and durability, so you can maximize your productivity.

KUHN Round Balers

KUHN is offering a new generation of round balers. The VB 3100 series offers a wide range of variable chamber round balers to match individual needs. The wide cam-track pick-up unit on all VB balers provides maximum ground adaption during baling. The pendulum capabilities of the cam-track unit keep the pick-up wheels in constant contact with the field surface providing more stability in all swaths. With KUHN’s patented INTEGRAL ROTOR technology, an enormous throughput capacity is guaranteed at all times and you have a choice of several intake units: the OPTIFLOW open throat unit or OPTIFEED INTEGRAL ROTOR unit when cutting of the crop is not required or OC cutting units, available with both 14 and 23 knives. The premium models also have GROUP SELECTION and DROPFLOOR technology.

New Holland’s newest baler

Get the most out of every season with the round baler that delivers higher capacity, the industry’s widest pickups and the highest bale density – the Roll-Belt™ 560 baler. Thanks to new pickups, better windrow feeding and new belt choices, this reliable, restyled 5-foot by 6-baler delivers a 20 percent capacity increase, a 20 percent belt strength increase and a 20 percent increase in belt drive force performance compared to previous model BR7090. Monitor and control the balemaking process with the Bale Command™ II Plus (twine and net, twine only, or net only) system or the Bale Command™ II (twine only) system. Or, go ISOBUS with the IntelliView™ III color touchscreen monitor, or the IntelliView™ IV that’s available through parts. Bale fill sensors on the side of the bale chamber use a new, more durable heat-treated arm. Sensor readouts are displayed as bar graphs on the monitor.

Vermeer

Vermeer improved the standard design for disc mowers with innovations that produce high cutting performance while reducing maintenance needs. Each one features a bishaft design with each disc self-contained and pre-packed with its own set of gears, bearings and lubricants to increase operating life. Add in heavier cutting discs, super-sized skid shoes and other features, and you’ve got a disc mower that gets the job done.

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Supplements Promote Growth

By Tyler Proctor

Proper supplement use maintains desired weight gains for winter calves

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Calves require the right balance of water, energy, protein, vitamins and minerals to maintain wellness and produce optimum weight gains throughout the winter. Inadequate amounts of minerals and vitamins in hay and forage make it important to use supplements during winter calf feeding.

According to a University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture fact sheet, some forages naturally contain all necessary vitamins and minerals; however, it is more common for forage diets to be insufficient in vitamin A and one or more mineral.

Finding the right balance of nutrients and right supplements for a herd’s ration is something experienced cow calf operation owners like Derek Armstrong in Rogers, Ark., are familiar with.

Armstrong said he tries to use supplements that will benefit calves in more ways than one, helping balance the deficiencies in winter forage.

“We look for supplements that will provide both minerals and vitamins,” Armstrong said.

Knowing the nutrient levels that are already available for the calf will help producers avoid buying unnecessary supplements, which could be costly.

Armstrong said knowing the vitamin and mineral content of the water and forage available to his calves is important so he can make decisions about purchasing supplements.

“Our water and forage have been tested so we can know the nutrient levels that are available without supplements,” Armstrong said.

Sourcing forage for winter feeding from a reliable supplier is also a practice Armstrong follows, ensuring the hay has an adequate nutrient supply to minimize the amounts of supplements needed for the herd.

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“First we look for quality, from a consistent source,” he said. “Then we look for a good deal at the best location.”

Armstrong said he prefers to take a scientific approach to selecting supplements.

“This past year we did a mineral trial with a Benton County extension agent,” he said, “measuring consumption rates for three different minerals.”

The trial helped Armstrong choose the most economical supplement for his calves.

Once the nutrient needs are identified, it is important to make the supplement choice that best fits the operation’s needs.

Feeding minerals free-choice in a loose, fixed form is a common method of supplementation.

“Loose mix is our choice because it is easy and we always have a salt block available,” Armstrong said.

At the bare minimum, a salt block should always be available for the herd to supplement sodium.

There are different varieties and colors of blocks but Armstrong said the plain white block should provides all the sodium his calves need.

Measuring the success of mineral and vitamin supplementation on health and daily gain is also important in order to understand the economic impacts it has on the operation.

Poor coat heal, runny noses and watery eyes are all signs Armstrong looks for to determine if his calves are lacking in minerals or vitamins.

“We measure the success of our supplements through coat quality and heard health,” he said. “Unhealthy calves are easy indicators of mineral and vitamin deficiencies.”

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ozarks’ farm January 2018 9 89th Soils and Crops Conference – $5 per person – 6-9:15 p.m. – First

Christian Church, 905 Old Exeter Road, Cassville, Mo. – 417-847-3161 11 Exporting Livestock Genetics to Asia – 7-8:30 p.m. – 110 Saint Louis Street,

West Plains, Mo. – 417-255-7966 or naomiminahan@missouristate.edu 16 KOMA Beef Cattle Conference – 4-9 p.m. – Springfield Livestock Marketing

Center, Springfield, Mo. – $20 per person if pre-register by Jan. 12,

$30 per person at the door – 417-276-3313 or davismp@missouri.edu 17 2018 Master Naturalist Training Program 2018 Orientation – 6-8 p.m. –

$100 enrollment fee – Missouri Department of Conservation Office, Camdenton,

Mo. – 573-346-2644 or barrettpr@missouri.edu 18 Dade County Forage and Crops Conference – Lockwood, Mo. – contact

the Dade County Extension Office for more information 417-637-2112 18 Farm Succesion Estate Planning – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – MU Extension Office,

Lebanon, Mo. – 417-532-7126 18-20 Heart of America Dairy Expo – Oasis Hotel and Convention Center,

Springfield, Mo. – 636-519-9300 19-26 Ozark County Council Elections – call the Ozark County Extension Office

for more information 417-679-3525 20 Beginning Beekeepers Course – 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Houston, Mo. – 417-967-4545 20 High Tunnel Greenhouse Workshop – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – $10 per farm, lunch

will be provided Gainesville Livestock Auction, Hwy 160 W, Gainesville, Mo. –

call the Ozark County Extension Office for more information 417-679-3525 22 Cattle Seminar – 3 p.m. – Ozark County Extension Office, Gainesville,

Mo. – 417-679-3525 or ozarkco@missouri.edu 22 Cattle Seminar – Howell County Extension Center, West Plains, Mo. –

417-256-2391 or howellco@missouri.edu 23 Fence Law – 6-9 p.m – West Plains, Mo. – call to pre-register 417-256-2391 23 Cattle Seminar – 3 p.m. – State Fruit Experiment Station, Mountain

Grove, Mo. – 417-547-7540 or wrightco@missouri.edu 27 Diversified Ag Conference – 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Cost: $15 – Faith Southern

Baptist Church, 1002 S. Marshall St., Marshfield, Mo. – 417-859-2044 27 Apprentice Beekeepers Course – 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Houston, Mo. – 417-967-4545 31 Winter Dairy Days – 10:30 a.m. – $5 fee – St. Peters Church of Christ,

Billings, Mo. – 417-357-6812

February 2018 17 Byergo Angus Farm Production Sale – at the Farm, Savanna, Mo. – 816261-7132 17 Magnolia Hereford Association Polled and Horned Production Sale –

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Ark. – 870-451-3624 24 Red Bud Farms Inaugural PT Bull Sale – Red Bud Farms, Ben Lomond, Ark. – 780-648-5389 25 Missouri Angus Futurity Sale – Columbia, Mo. – 734-260-8635 March 2018 3 Mead Farms PT Bull Sale – at the Farm, Versailles, Mo. – 573-216-0210 3 Peterson Charolais Farms 25th annual Bull Sale – at the Farm, Mtn. Grove, Mo.

– 417-926-5336 3 Satterfield Charolais & Angus Bull Sale – at the Farm, Evening Shade, Ark. – 501-944-9274 3 Four State Classic Spring Turn-Out – Hope, Ark. 870-703-4345 JANUARY 8, 2018

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February 2018 6 Pesticide Applicator Training – 3 p.m. – Dade County Extension Office,

Greenfield, Mo. – 417-637-2112 7 Jasper County Pesticide Applicator Training – Carthage, Mo. – 417-358-2158 8 Taney County Livestock and Forage Conference – Forsyth High School,

Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 8 Newton McDonald County Pesticide Applicator Training – Pineville, Mo.

– 417-223-4775 8 49th Monett Dairy Day – 10 a.m. – Monett Armory, Monett, Mo. – 417-847-3161 8 Monett Beef Conference – 4 p.m. – Monett Armory, Monett, Mo. – 417-466-3102 12 Beef and Forage Seminar – 5-9 p.m., meal will be served – West Plains, Mo.

– 417-256-2391 13 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – Cassville, Mo. – 417-847-3161 15 Stone County Livestock and Forage Conference – 6-9 p.m. – Crane First

Baptist Church, Crane, Mo. – 417-357-6812 15 Soil and Crops Conference – 5:30 p.m. – O’Bannon Community Center,

Buffalo, Mo. – 417-345-7551 15 Warm Grass Management Workshop – First Baptist Church, Osceola, Mo.

– 417-646-2419 15 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Pulaski County

Extension Office, Waynesville, Mo. – 573-774-6177 19-23 Dairy Profit Seminars – Monday: Sedalia, Mo., Tuesday: Springfield, Mo.

Wednesday: Mt. Grove, Mo. Thursday: Jackson, Mo. Friday: Union, Mo. –

Pre-register at 417-847-3161 26 Pesticide Applicator Training – 6:30-9:30 p.m. – Laclede County Extension

Office, Lebanon, Mo. – 417-532-7126 26-27 Annual Southwest Missouri Spring Forage Conference and Annual Heart

of America Grazing Conference – University of Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Mo.

– 417-532-6305 ext. 101 or www.springforageconference.com – pre-register

by Feb. 16 27 Pesticide Applicator Training – 2 p.m. – First Baptist Church, Osceola, Mo. – 417-646-2419 28-5/23 2018 Master Naturalist Training Program – 6-9 p.m. – $100 enrollment

fee – Missouri Department of Conservation Office, Camdenton, Mo. –

573-346-2644 or barrettpr@missouri.edu

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Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. – 417-632-4925 10 Prime Choice Spring Classic hosted by Valley Oaks Angus – Kingsville

Livestock, Kingsville, Mo. – 816-229-8115 11 Glendenning J Bar J Limousin and Graven Land & Cattle Bull Sale –

Lebanon, Mo. – 417-588-9083 16 THM Land & Cattle Angus Bull Sale – Vienna, Mo. – 816-244-4462 17 Aschermann Charolais 26th Edition Bull Sale – at the Ranch, Carthage, Mo.

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Registered Brangus Bulls $2,000 Heifers $1,250

DISCOUNTS for VETERANS Gentle, Top Quality, Delivery Available

LENWORTH

215 acres, six miles south of Seymour. Mostly open pasture, fenced and cross-fenced (most in good condition), working corrals, large older house, hay barn, machine shed and other outbuildings. Nice mixture of rolling hills and bottom ground.

Beautiful views.

AUCTION & REALTY

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1/8/18

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Walnut Grove, MO 417-694-2386 • 417-880-6810

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Livestock Equipment

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Machinery

Serving Farm Families Since 1892

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jobs easier

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Heavy Duty Spike Hay Beds

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1/8/18

Sandblasting

Machinery

James Crim

RUSCHA MACHINERY SALES L.L.C.

WINTER SPECIALS Bush Hog

3510 10 ft. Heavy Duty $9,000

Media Blasting • Powder Coating

417-847-7756

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Is your barn or house in need of repair? If so, give us a call.

Barn Repair Work & Paint • Doors & Siding • Replacement Windows • Concrete Work • On Site Electric Generator • Barn Metal Roofs • Patios • Excavating • Remodeling & Repair • Much More!

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“No Job Too Small”

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Vets Christian County Veterinary Service, LLC

Home: 417-345-5337 • Cell: 417-327-6348

Large & Small Animal Vet Clinic Darren Loula, DVM Joe Evans, DVM Katie Loula, DVM Cherie Gregory, DVM

1815 15 ft. with Chain Guards $12,650

417-743-2287 8748 State Hwy 14 west, Clever, MO

www.christiancountyvet.com

2815 15 ft. Heavy Duty $17,200

8/6/18

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Wanted

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Rhino

TS12 12 ft. Flex Wing $9,250

816-615-3699

1/29/18

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57TH ANNUAL WESTERN FARM SHOW American Royal Complex, 1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO 64102

February 23–25, 2018

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Over 500 exhibitors, livestock demonstrations, the latest in farm and ranch technology, educational seminars, the Family Living Center, the Health and Safety Roundup – it’s all under one roof.

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Show Highlights Low-Stress Livestock Handling Demonstrations | Saturday, February 24, 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

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