MSU to receive grant: The Darr College of Agriculture at Missouri State University was recently granted $2 million to build an Agricultural Innovation Hub focused on current technological innovations in the agricultural industry. The Hub will allow the college to offer new educational and research opportunities to faculty and students using cutting-edge agricultural technology. In addition, agriculture education majors will learn new, advanced technologies and teach them to high school students.
Teen places in swine event: Isaac Francka with the Marion C. Early FFA was the fourth-place individual at the second FFA Swine Facility Management Contest in Columbia, Mo. The FFA Swine Facility Management Contest tested the knowledge of youth in issues pertaining to swine production – feed, water, air, facility management and recordkeeping. The event is based on the principles of We Care, PQA Plus and TQA to ensure producers are raising pigs in a safe environment and train youth in all skills that translate to careers in the swine industry.
Scholarship applications being accepted: The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council are continuing the longstanding tradition of awarding seven students $1,000 scholarships in 2023. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agronomy or related area of agriculture. Applications for the 2023 Missouri Corn Scholarships are available for download at www.mocorn.org under the Resources tab. Interested students can also call the Missouri Corn office at (800) 827-4181 to request an application. To be eligible, students must submit an application, official high school or college transcript, and at least one letter of recommendation to the Missouri Corn office by Feb. 10.
Thayer girl wins title: Six-year-old Belle Baker of Thayer, Mo., recently won the title of Missouri Little Miss US Agriculture. She is the daughter of Jason and Holly Baker.
Cube recall: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a notice on Dec. 17 advising horse owners not to feed Top of the Rockies alfalfa cubes with 111222, 111322, 111422, 111522 and 111622 date codes. This product has been recalled by the company, which distributes directly to feed stores and co-ops in several states including Missouri. The FDA is aware of at least 98 horses in four states that showed neurological symptoms from the alfalfa cubes.
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Jerry Crownover –The mysterious Post Man
To remain on the farm, Wyatt Dill began offering farm-fresh beef
Jerry Crownover farms in Lawrence County. He is a former professor of Agriculture Education at Missouri State University, and is an author and professional speaker.
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Evidently, I’m one of the very few people left on earth, who writes a check as payment for most every monetary transaction I perform. My wife thinks I must be stuck somewhere in the 19th century, and I can detect a not-sosubtle, snicker from either of my sons anytime I pull out the checkbook. And, yes, I can also hear the mumbling and sighs from the line of people behind me at the checkout line, in every store where I do business. Once upon a time, I did attempt to possess and use a debit card, but I would, invariably, forget to record the transaction in my bank book. My entire family knows that this little, obsessive behavior requires me to know my exact bank balance at any given moment, thus, that particular card was destroyed during the second month of having it. I do utilize a credit card in the rare circumstances where checks are refused, but that is usually the last time I do business with that entity. Checks have always provided me with the satisfaction of knowing exactly where and how my money was spent…until a few months ago.
At the end of each month, my bank snail mails a summary of my account, along with a photocopy of every check I’ve written over the last 30 days, allowing me to reconcile their records with mine. For the particular month in question, I realized that there was one check that had not cleared my account. The check was for $27 and I had recorded it in my records, as having been made out to “The Post Man.” For the life of me, I could not remember what this check was for, nor who “The Post Man” was. Coincidentally, the line immediately after that check was an entry to the U.S. Postal Service. Was that “The Post Man,” also?
The official start of winter came roaring into the Ozarks, didn’t it? It was a bitter blast just in time for Christmas. I bundled up as much as possible when I went outside, but it was still cold. I forgot my scarf for around my face as the wind blew a gale at -30 degrees once. Only once. I hung the scarf on the same hook as my bibs after that. Burrr!
Julie Turner-Crawford is a native of Dallas County, Mo., where she grew up on her family’s farm. She is a graduate of Missouri State University. To contact Julie, call 1-866532-1960 or by email at editor@ozarksfn.com.
While I love a roaring fire on cold winter days, I hate the mess. I’m not someone who can’t live in a house with dust, but I like to try and keep things somewhat orderly – most of the time. The amount of wood we used during the cold snap made a big mess, so I broke out my trusty old vacuum to eliminate the smaller debris – and promptly killed it. Poor old girl. She was a good one, but like many other mechanical things in this world, it eventually has to be replaced. I’ve wanted one of those fancy new robot vacuums for awhile, but it might not be ideal for us. I can see it sucking up something it shouldn’t, getting hung up under the couch or me tripping over it in the middle of the night. Plus, my trusty 95-pound
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canine companion might not like something moving around while she tries to nap; it would be an expensive chew toy. New technology and products are all around us. We just have to figure out what we can use to help in day-to-day operations. A new robot vacuum isn’t ideal for us, but one rated for heavy-duty cleaning with a few attachments will work well.
Every generation has some form of advancement that has changed how they operate. In the late 1920s, hybrid seed corn came on the scene, leading the way to many other improvements in production Think about how the first round baler in the 1970s and the first bale bed in the 1980s changed how we harvest and feed hay.
According to published reports, agriculture will see more development in artificial intelligence, drones, robots and satellite technology in 2023. What would your grandparents have thought if they were told farmers would one day use things like robotic milking systems, drones or autonomous tractors? I’m sure their minds would have instantly flashed to the sci-fi movie Buck Rogers
In 2023, I challenge every farmer and rancher to look a new technology. It doesn’t have to be a new state-of-the-art tractor and baler; it could be moving your calving records from the little spiral note-
book on the dashboard of your feeding truck to a smartphone or tablet.
Consider a new bookkeeping system; I’m sure your tax person would appreciate that as well. The upcoming tax season is the last for my current tax guy, as he is retiring, so I think I would like to upgrade at least one of our computers and investigate new accounting software. I work with computers nearly every day, but I am far from an expert or an IT specialist, so I’m sure there will be some bumps in the road. However, I’m sure I will get it figured out. Learning one technology may open the door to other forms of change that can help your operation become more efficient, or just save you a little time. There will be learning curves involved, but think of the sense of accomplishment you will get when you master a new task.
You’re never too old to learn something new, and if you start the new year with a new goal, you have a whole year to learn it.
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For the entire next month, I tried to remember if I had bought a post, or posts, or stamps or anything from a man named Post, or the post office. Nothing, connected to posts or snail mail, jogged my memory.
When the next month’s bank statement arrived, the check-in question had, in fact, cleared my account, but I had put nothing in the memo line and, since the photocopy only shows the front side of the check, there was nothing to offer me
any additional hint: only the check for $27, made out to “The Post Man.”
Last week, as I quickly grabbed my box of fence repair items, to fix a breach in the fence, around my bale yard, I dropped a new, unopened bag of fence tighteners on the floor of the shop. Attached to that plastic bag was the company’s business card. I had purchased these tighteners at a farm show, back in October, and printed on the business card was, “Thanks for your purchase. The Post Man.”
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Growing up in rural Polk County, Mo., Madeline Payne said her family has always had a hobby farm near Halfway.
“We’ve raised crossbred commercial cattle, had a couple of horses and some chickens here and there. We’ve raised hogs, had gardens and things like that. It was always enough for Mom and Dad (Kenton and Alisha Payne) to put home-grown food on the table,” the 19-year-old sophomore at Missouri State University said. She added that she and her younger sisters, Mayce and Michaela, are all involved in their family’s farming operation.
In high school, Madeline plunged into FFA. For the naturally-competitive teen, the organization allowed her to participate on Career Development teams and in prepared speaking competitions. During her senior year at Halfway High School, she served as chapter and Area 10 president.
“I was pretty much involved in everything I could get my hands on in high school,” she said. “I loved FFA and was all in, from shop class to the classroom.”
In 2021, Madeline’s uncle and Polk County Cattlemen’s Association President Bob Moreland offered her a new competition.
“He called and asked if I wanted to run for Missouri Beef Queen,” Madeline recalled. “I laughed at him. I told him it was a pageant, and I was not going to do a pageant. He convinced me it wasn’t, so I said I would do it.”
While not convinced by her uncle’s reassurances, Maddie represented Polk County for the 2022 Missouri Beef Queen crown – and won.
“It wasn’t until late December (2021) that I even wanted to win,” Madeline admitted.
“During my reign, I learned what it means to be Beef Queen.”
Madeline spent the last year representing Missouri’s beef producers at fairs, parades, cattle shows, rodeos and other events. She has also advocated for Missouri’s cattle industry and worked to increase the number of members in the Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association.
“I entertain and talk to people about the cattle industry,” Madeline said. “I also advocate for the Missouri beef industry through social media and other means. I created the first Instagram page for the Missouri Beef Queen and have nearly 3,000 followers. By creating that page, we were able to reach a whole generation of people who don’t have Facebook and reach youth where they are on social media; I enjoy trying to inspire the next generation of producers.”
Developing relationships with younger producers, she added, keeps the next generation engaged and active in the beef industry.
The use of social media has also allowed Madeline to reach more people and share the story of beef production in Missouri.
“I can’t be everywhere,” she said with a laugh. “Social media is where young people are, so I can share with them about the beef industry wherever they are.”
When she could be a part of an event, Madeline enjoyed interacting with families who might not know where their beef comes from.
“At Country Days in Bolivar, our county association set up an educational booth for beef; I was there to run it as Missouri Beef Queen,” she explained. “There
was a wheel with questions, like ‘How many essential nutrients are in a pound of beef?’ There was basic information about the beef industry. We had hundreds of people come through, and the kids really loved it, and the parents learned things too.”
Madeline learned a few things about agriculture as well.
tion skills and how to think on my feet. I’ve had to learn to overcome little things by myself. I am a planned-out person, but at the Missouri State Fair, I had to figure out everything on my own. It was the little, personal battles I had to overcome. It’s been awesome.”
Halfway, Mo.
“I learned individual agriculturalists have a place in Missouri government and policy,” she said. “I’ve learned how we, as individual farmers, can make a change for our industry by speaking out and using our voice, even a young person. By doing that, we can get things done beyond local government. If we all work together, we have a big voice. I feel fortunate to be a part of Missouri agriculture because we stick together and help one another; we have each other’s back. I’ve also learned communica-
But it wasn’t all hard work. Polk County spearheaded the inaugural Beef Days Celebration in Bolivar, Mo., But it wasn’t all hard work. Polk County spearheaded the inaugural Beef Days Celebration in Bolivar, Mo., a week filled with tours, a rodeo, and other agriculture- and beef-related events.
“That was amazing,” Madeline said. “It was a great time to advocate for the beef industry, and I got to help with the auction and the ball, and I got to ride the colors out at the rodeo; that was the
highlight of my life. When I was a little girl, I rode horses at the Halfway Saddle Club. I stopped riding for a while because I was on a traveling softball team, but it was all of the little girl dreams inside me coming true at once. It was great to see so many people in the industry coming out from all over the state.”
Even though she will not be Missouri Beef Queen, Madeline plans to help with the May 2023 event.
Her time as the 2022 Missouri Beef Queen is ending, but Madeline plans to continue advocating for agriculture and the beef industry in Missouri.
“The things I’ve learned as Beef Queen are skills I will be able to carry with me into any area of my life, no matter the path I choose. I will be an agriculturalist for years to come, and I plan on being in the cattle industry for years to come. It’s
been a crazy year, but it was worth it. It was a lot of fun, and I got the meet a lot of amazing people in our industry; I always felt so welcome. It’s been amazing to serve the people of the Missouri beef industry this past year. There have been challenges, but overall, it has taught me a lot and pushed me to grow.”
Six young ladies from Missouri will compete for the Missouri Beef Queen title at the 2023 Missouri Cattlemen’s Convention in January, and Madeline offered a little advice.
“Be yourself. Don’t feel like you have to fix a persona,” Madeline said. “Take any opportunity you get through your reign because it will be done before you know it, and you will be a better person at the end and a better advocate for agriculture.”
By Sheila Stogsdill
A piece of “perfect” property in Delaware County, Okla., adjacent to the Missouri border was the key to lure Jack and Krista Sampson from the busy Tulsa lifestyle.
“Jack’s grandfather was a dairy farmer and his father raised beef cattle,” Krista said. “He had a desire to rerun to the cattle business and raise our boys – Mack, Coy and Cy – on a ranch.”
The decision to move from Tulsa was about 12 years ago. Jack has a passion for nutrition and Krista has a background as a registered nurse. Jack also has had an interest in water and land conservation and is now part of the Lake O’ the Cherokees sub-water shed association.
Raising three boys, Jack and Krista soon realized the value of quality nutrition.
“Quality of the beef and the docile nature of the animal are top priorities for us,” Krista said. “We are a fourth-generation ranching family and we know what good beef is supposed to taste like.”
After a brief stint of operating Forage, a health food store offering locally-grown products and chef prepared food, the family switched from a physical location to an online sales and delivery of farm-raised beef, local chicken, milk and other offerings.
They offer eights, quarters, halves and whole beef packages. The oneeighth ends up being approximately 50 pounds of packaged beef, Krista explained.
The family farm has 50 cows that are used for breeding stock and then approximately 50 calves of various ages, she said.
“The steers we keep to feed out, the heifers we either retain to replace aging cows or we sell them,” said Krista. “Our goal is to raise the best, healthiest beef possible. We have strong beliefs about how the best way to raise beef is, and it is often counter to common practices.”
Grove, Okla.
Collectors Club is to share information with others who are also interested in cookie cutters and cookie-related subjects,” Kay said.
“You can trace the history of our wonderful country with cookie cookers. Original cutters were in the shapes of farm animals and eagles – then they progressed to card suits – like diamonds and spades – because it was their pastime to pay cards.”
Aluminum cutters were popular in the 1920s, she said.
“People were ecstatic to have aluminum cutters,” Kay explained. “The cutters had a red knob.”
Cookie cutters evolved to a plastic material in the 1940s with an interior
“This allowed a mother to make cookies without decorating them,” Kay said.
Hallmark cookie cutters were popular in the 1960s, followed by collection pieces like “Elf on a Shelf”, “Peanuts”, and “Star Wars.”
The National Cookie Cutter Museum has many display cases, each containing a collection of different cookie cutters. Some of those display advertising cutters, tinsmith’s cutters and cutters from many countries, she said.
The museum is housed in the Joplin History and Mining Museum.
The club is working with the Joplin Tourism Center to raise money for the community’s 150th anniversary by selling specially made Iris Cookie Cutter, she said.
A “Paint Your Own Iris Cookie” event
was held where children were allowed to decorate Joplin Iris cookies.
A free plastic cookie cutter is given to any visitor, especially school children, scout troupes, or anyone who desires a cookie cutter who visits the museum, Kay said.
The National Cookie Cutter Historical Museum hosts a growing archive of cookie-cutter-related materials, newsletters, advertising offers and other items of interest to collectors in the cookie-cutter field.
The museum is supported by the Cookie Cutter Collectors Club.
“We research, record and share data regarding the history of cookie cutters,” Johnson said. “We also share new things related to cookies, cookie decorating, and baking.”
The group gets together to show and swap cookies and cookie cutters, she said.
“For many collectors, a cookie cutter collection starts small, maybe with cutters that mom or grandma bring out for the holidays,” Johnson said.
Kay, a retired teacher often used cookie cutters in her math classes.
“When the students would accomplish certain tasks we would use the cookie cutter on a slice of cheese for a snack,” Johnson said.
There are several regional cookie-cutter collectors’ groups across the country.
Every two years a three-day convention is held and the group published a quarterly newsletter. The 2023 convention is slated for June 7-9 in New Orleans. The 2021 convention, “Mermaids and Mariners”, was held in Virginia Beach, Va., and more than 20 attendees joined virtually via Zoom.
Presentations were made by tinsmiths, cookie decorators, specialty bakers and cookie artist Julia Usher.
“Each year we sponsor an exclusive Cookie Cutter Week cutter that is available to members for purchase,” Johnson said.
The Joplin History and Mining Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $5.
The museum is located at 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave.
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Mo. Owners: Asa and Kelbey Bowles
History: After working on the road as a welder for nine years, Asa Bowles decided it was time to come home.
“I was building fence part time,” he recalled. “Basically, in the winter time, we’d feed cows for half a day, then I would go build fence. I just happened to see some free-standing panels on Facebook and I thought that would work for rent ground. Since I’m a welder by trade, I started building a few; now we build a lot. It just kind of exploded on us and we have kept growing.”
The growth at Honey Creek since it began six years ago is evident as Asa and his wife Kelbey will be moving the business to its third shop in the coming weeks.
Products: Honey Creek Livestock Equipment manufactures livestock equipment, such as freestanding corral systems and feeding equipment, as well as other products that cater to the cattle producers in the Ozarks.
“We try to be a one-shop stop for anything corral or cattle related,” Asa explained. “We don’t just have panels; we have the entire corral. We also have bunk panels, bow gates and more. We are a manufacturing shop, but every year we look for more and more products that we can do retail sales on. In the new shop with more room, we’re going to get into automatic waters and net wrap. We are also a Ranch Hand and a Steelcraft dealer, so we will have replacement bumpers for trucks. We’re also planning to get into some concrete feed bunks and I’m looking at some cattle oilers. I want to be that all-inclusive ranch store.”
Honey Creek Livestock also offers chutes from RR Tuff Livestock in Texas.
“We have them at the economically-priced manual chute on up to some of the big, heavy hydraulic chutes; we have different styles of all of them,” Asa said. “There are so many variations to these chutes; you can add alleys to them, alleys and tubs, hydraulic lifts on the hydraulic chutes to make them extremely portable.”
Because they are a smaller company, Asa said Honey Creek Livestock Equipment can work with customers to find out exactly what they need to handle their livestock in a safe and efficient manner. They also offer predesigned packages.
With the heart of the business being welding and fabrication, Asa said he works to develop new products and has recently launched a squared cradled hay feeder.
Asa credits the success of Honey Creek to not only being a welder and fabricator, but
producer.
“We don’t just sell this stuff, we use it,” Asa said. “We get hands-on experience with this equipment. We know what works and what works really well, and we can give our chute manufacturer feedback on what doesn’t work and what does.”
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The Sampson’s don’t put their animals in feedlots.
“We believe the best beef comes from a mixture of grass and grain,” Krista said. “Our animals are always on open pasture and have access to feed the last 120 days.”
The family has been fine tuning the herd’s genetics for 12 years and definitely consider it a work in progress.
“We have been working on our genetics for years; cross breeding Angus, Hereford
“Other than that we let them cycle naturally,” said Krista.
The Sampson don’t use animals hormones or antibiotics.
“This is something we would not feed our own kids so we have chosen to raise our entire herd free from them,” said Krista.
Other practices the Sampson’s use include rotational grazing and mowing instead of spraying pastures.
“Doing away with herbicides has al-
and now we have a Wagyu influence as well,” said Krista. “The result has been hearty animals with good growth and calm temperaments.”
The cattle operation has used a little AI over the years but have for the most part stuck with letting the bulls do their job.
“We have found it to be less stress on the animals and more efficient,” said Krista.
The bulls are pulled off the herd in order early so has not to have calves in the dead of winter.
lowed natural grasses and clover to thrive on our land,” said Krista. “The animals have responded well to this and we are continuing to educate ourselves on improving pastures and being good stewards of the land.”
The cattle are wormed and vaccinate routinely, she said.
“Having a closed herd- where we don’t introduce new animals- has made a big difference in limiting illness on the ranch,” Krista said.
— Krista Sampson
By Julie Turner-Crawford
In Town: Carrie Green has been working at Joel E. Barber C-5 School District in Laclede County, Mo., as a reading intervention specialist paraprofessional for five years.
“I take small groups of kids and work with them in a small group setting to work on their reading skills,” she explained.
Carrie is changing careers, but plans to remain in education.
“I will be student teaching in the fall and hopefully the following year I will have my own classroom,” she said, adding her degree will be in elementary education.
In the Country: Carrie and her husband Tyler are part of a generational farming operation, and they have both been involved in agriculture their whole lives.
Carrie and Tyler have a mixed commercial cattle herd, which they operate with Carrie’s parents, John and Tonya Sanwald. They also are active in John and Tonya’s pasture-based laying operation.
Carrie admits she enjoys the cattle side of the operation, which she hopes to expand in the next few years, more so than the layers, but she would not trade the farming way of life.
“It’s just nice to come home to the quiet,” Carrie said.
Carrie was a member of 4-H and FFA growing up and showed market hogs at the local fair for many years, and her family is very involved in the Laclede County Fair. While not a member of the board, Carrie works where needed, and helps with livestock shows and other tasks.
“It’s just what we’ve always done,” Carrie said. “It just comes naturally. I like to see the youth in agriculture. I like to see them grow up with the same values that I did,” Carrie said.
As Carrie moves on in her career, she plans to hold onto her roots and incorporate a little agriculture in the lessons she brings to her students.
“I want to show them every-day life on the farm and what you have to do,” she said. “For those kids who come from farms, I want them to be able to share what they do on their farms with their classmates.”
Selection 1 (per cwt): 185.00-317.50.
Selection 2 (per cwt): 257.50-275.00.
Selection 3 (per cwt): 180.00.
Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 90.00-232.50.
Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 150.00-230.00.
Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 212.50.
Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 312.50.
to last week traditional slaughter lambs 5.00 others mostly 10.00-30.00 lower. Slaughter ewes steady to 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs not well tested. At Angelo, TX 6,078 head sold. No sales in Equity CooperaAuction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder tested. 4,314 lamb carcasses traded with no trend confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight unless specified.
Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3:
Angelo: wooled and shorn 110-130 lbs 121.00-147.50. Holland, PA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 132.00200.00-205.00; 150-170 lbs 120.00-147.00.
CO: wooled and shorn 150 lbs 150.00.
Dakota: wooled and shorn 125-145 lbs 121.00-133.00; 110.00.
IA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 120.00-175.00; 110.00-125.00.
MT: wooled and shorn 100-145 lbs no test. wooled and shorn 125-130 lbs no test. Coop: no sales.
Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2:
Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 275.00-331.00, few 347.50; 60-70 249.00-282.50, few 297.00-325.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-270.00, 275.00-290.00; 80-90 lbs 175.00-237.50; 90-110 lbs 173.00225.00. wooled and shorn 58 lbs 283.00; 62 lbs 70-80 lbs 227.00-250.00; 80-90 lbs 187.00-197.50; 94
Holland: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 235.00-275.00; 250.00-280.00; 60-70 lbs 222.00-285.00, few 327.0070-80 lbs 190.00-225.00; 80-90 lbs 177.00-210.00, 212.00-240.00; 90-100 lbs 167.00-190.00. hair 40-50 lbs 235.00-250.00, few 330.00-375.00; 50-60 lbs 255.00-300.00, 305.00-350.00; 60-70 lbs 210.00-255.00, few 290.0070-80 lbs 170.00-215.00, few 220.00-280.00; 80-90 lbs 177.00-220.00, few 235.00-255.00; 90-100 lbs 150.00-185.00. wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 170.00-180.00. hair 185.00-190.00; 70-80 lbs 185.00-190.00; 82 lbs
165.00.
Kalona: wooled and shorn 40 lbs 285.00; 50-60 lbs 315.00320.00; 60-70 lbs 230.00-255.00; 70-80 lbs 175.00-215.00, few 255.00; 80-90 lbs 180.00-225.00, few 245.00; 90-100 lbs 172.50-197.50. hair 45 lbs 315.00; 50-60 lbs 305.00-310.00; 60-70 lbs 205.00-245.00; 70-80 lbs 195.00-225.00; 80-90 lbs 195.00-202.00; 90-100 lbs 190.00-195.00.
South Dakota: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 175.00-280.00; 70-80 lbs 235.00-240.00; 92 lbs 75.00. hair 59 lbs 190.00; 87 78 lbs 110.00.
Billings: no test.
Missouri: hair 50-60 lbs 255.00-290.00; 60-70 lbs 260.00275.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-260.00; 85 lbs 240.00; 90 lbs 190.00.
National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report 12/30/22
Receipts This Week: 83,796
Early weaned pigs are 4.00 per head higher, and feeder pigs are steady. Demand is good on moderate offerings.
Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 4.8%
Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash):
All Early Weaned Pigs: 73,556 head, wtd. avg. 58.75.
All Feeder Pigs: 10,240 head, wtd. avg. 73.36.
Daily Direct Hog Report 12/30/22
Barrows and Gilts Purchased Swine (including Packer Sold)
National Head Count: 5,114
National Price Range: 68.00-78.00.
Western Cornbelt Wtd Avg Price: 74.94.
Western Cornbelt 5 Day Rolling Avg: 75.3 .
Mo. Weekly Hay Summary 12/23/22
Farmers spent the early week preparing, best they could, for the official arrival of winter which arrived in full force mid-week. Temperatures and wind chills forecasted at dangerously low levels prior to Christmas will make the shortest days of the year likely seem quite long. Wind chills are forecasted to be 25-35 below zero and any one that has been in the livestock business long knows that means nothing
Gainesville Livestock Auction*
Joplin Regional Stockyards† 1/2/23
10,017
4-11 Higher
221.00-235.00
215.00-237.50
194.00-228.50
178.00-203.50
177.00-191.50
Kingsville Livestock Auction† 1/3/23
3,516
St-8 Higher
207.00-221.50 210.00-226.50 192.50-222.00 175.50-198.00 171.75-188.00
Mid Missouri Stockyards† 1/2/23 3,507
wants to run, everything wants to break and trying to keep livestock fed and watered will really make one consider selling out and moving to Florida. Any hay movement will likely be temporarily halted as most trucks will remain parked due to weather and the holiday. The supply of hay is light to moderate, demand is moderate, and prices mostly steady.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/
Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 250.00-300.00.
Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 10.00-15.00.
Alfalfa - Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 180.00-250.00.
Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 150.00-180.00.
Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 5.00-9.00.
Alfalfa - Fair (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 125.00-150.00.
Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 5.00-9.00.
Mixed Grass - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 125.00-175.00.
Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 100.00-150.00.
Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 5.00-8.00.
Mixed Grass - Fair (Ask/Per Bale): Large Round: 50.0085.00.
Corn Stalk (Ask/Per Bale): 35.00.
Straw: Wheat (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.00-7.00.
Springfield Livestock Marketing† Vienna South Central†
217.00-240.00 189.00-211.00 182.50-190.50 173.00-178.00
202.50
161.00
182.00-192.00
179.00-208.00
172.00-190.00
167.00-180.00 164.00-168.00
193.50
185.50-204.50 176.00-200.00 168.75-186.50 167.00-179.75 170.25-174.75
186.00 177.00-189.50 167.00-186.50 161.50-170.00 160.00-173.50
West Plains Ozarks Regional† 1/3/23
5,155 3-15 Higher
215.00-230.00 205.00-229.00 192.50-229.00 178.50-201.00 169.00-185.00
197.00 164.00 165.00
175.00-192.50 170.00-190.00 165.00-178.00 165.00-175.00 162.50-169.00
In today’s farming climate, if a young person wants to keep the family farm alive, they sometimes has to get creative.
That’s what fifth-generation farmer, Wyatt Dill, did when he decided he wanted to stay on the farm.
“We use to just background the cattle to 800 pounds and then took them to the sale barn and got what we got,” 19-yearold Wyatt said.
With four farms in Webster County, near Marshfield and Niangua, Mo., Wyatt keeps about 500 feeder cattle on feed year round. With cows, bulls, replacement heifers and calves, he estimated they have around 1,500 head of cattle. .
Two Bar D Beef Company is an extension of his parents, Michael and Rhonda Dill’s, farm.
By Brenda Brinkley“I give a lot of credit to my dad. He’s been very motivated for the future generation and he’s done a lot to improve the farm and get this going,” Wyatt said.
When Wyatt decided to stay on the farm, they had to find a way to generate more money and to add value to their cattle.
“We’ve accomplished that by taking them from start to finish,” Wyatt explained.
In 2021, Wyatt started selling halves or wholes. In 2022 he started selling retail beef at the Greater Springfield Farmer’s Market. He sold there in the spring, summer and fall, and built a customer base.
“We have a lot of repeat customers. We have a high-quality
product and once somebody tries our product, we see them back every week,” he said.
Wyatt said is beef is higher than what one can buy in the store, but it’s also higher quality. It is higher because they have more expense in it. Wyatt recommends people try their retail meat before a half or whole beef.
All of the cattle are raised on his farm. “We grain finish them for 180 to 200 days,” Wyatt said. “The way we’re feeding these cattle, it’s really high-quality meat. The marbling is outstanding in the meat.”
He explained he is trying to get people to understand the money-savings and the quality make it the only way to go.
Niangua, Mo.
“We use our retail meat as marketing for our halves and wholes,” Wyatt said. The retail beef is higher because of processing and inspection fees. The halves and wholes are less expensive. Being at the farmers market gives Wyatt an opportunity to talk to people about buying a half or a whole, and getting quality meat in their freezer at an affordable price.
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“With the grain, finish you just have a tremendous amount of intermuscular fat content, that’s marbling, and you only get that through grain finishing,” Wyatt explained. “Some people say they are grain finished, but have only fed them for 30 days. It takes a while for an animal to deposit that intermuscular fat content.”
So he feeds his cattle for 180 to 200 days and it’s a step program. “Every
10 days they’re getting stepped up until they’ve reached their max step-up. In the end, they are getting about 30 pounds of feed per day per animal, until they’re finished. We can look at them and know when they’re done,” Wyatt explained. The cattle are usually around 18 months old when they’re butchered. His cattle are raised hormone and antibiotic-free.
“We don’t put any kind of implant in their ear to make them grow. That comes back on us because it takes more feed for them to finish, but also you’re getting a higher-quality product because you have to feed them longer. You’re not pushing these animals. They’re not stressed out,” Wyatt said.
He explained the life of a fat calf is to eat, drink and go lie down; repeat. He wants them as comfortable as possible and tries to bother them as little as possible.
Wyatt has about seven pens and has a fence line feeder set up for these cattle and he has a feed truck.
“Our feed rations consist of corn. We feed whole corn. We feel they do just as good on whole corn as on cracked corn. Whole corn, hominy, and distillers are our main feeds of grain. Our forage is corn silage. Sometimes we feed gin trash, but mainly corn silage,” he said.
Wyatt also raises and sells replacement heifers, which is did prior to venturing into the meat side of the cattle industry.
“We offer about 80 of those for sale each year. We pick our number one heifers for that. We breed them to Angus and Ultrablack bulls. We first started with the Hereford bull and got black baldies,” he said. “We do AI our replacement heifers. We don’t AI any of our cows. We’ve introduced the Ultrablack and Beefmaster bulls, and also have Hereford bulls.”
Wyatt recently graduated from Ozarks Technical College with an associate degree in animal science. Next semester, he will attend Missouri State University and work toward his ag business degree.
“Once I complete that, I’ll be back on the farm and putting that knowledge to work,” he said.
What is your involvement in agriculture?
“My family and I raise cows, goats and hogs as the main commodities on our farm. My family has been farming in Southwest Missouri since 1856. We mostly do a beef cow/calf operation. We grow all of our own forages for our cattle and goats.”
Age: 14 Hometown: Fordland, Mo.
Parents: Mark and Emma Alexander Sibling: Travis FFA Chapter: Fordland FFA Advisor: Clayton Tunnell
What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture/living on a farm?
“My favorite part of living on a farm is the lifestyle. I enjoy taking care of livestock, and repairing and running equipment.”
What are your future plans? Do they involve agriculture in some way?
“I would like to continue with the dairy part of the operation. I like milking the cows and learning about how to run your operation sustainably.”
What is the best advice about agriculture you have received from adults?
“One of my early goat mentors told me that you need to help others when you’re able to because others will help you when you need it if you help them.”
Awards: “I have won several championship awards while showing goats in the summer at numerous county fairs.”
The winter months provide farmers and ranchers plenty of time to ponder their next steps. As we approach the 2023 farming year, farmers and ranchers are looking ahead with uncertainty yet again. The political landscape will continue to influence the day-to-day as well as out-comes in 2023; therefore, we all must take that into account as we begin to plan for the upcoming year. In addition, the 2023 Farm Bill debates have been underway but we have yet to see any significant proposals. I suspect this process to pick up some steam after the first of the year. This, too, could have positive or negative effects on operations in 2023 and beyond, depending on the out-come. As of late, interest rates and continued inflationary risks pressure producers and pose margin concerns for the coming year.
In my previous article on Farm Finance in July 2022, I wrote about communicating with your lender. With the uncertain and volatile times ahead, effective communication with your lender just makes good business sense. Keeping lenders aware and involved in what is going on in-side your operation will pay dividends down the road. I recommend at least two intentional visits during the year, either in the office or field, to discuss how the year is shaping up. This is just a minimum. Now that the crop is out, I recommend going over your numbers with your lender to officially see how the year ended and formally discuss plans for the upcoming year. The earlier this process is started, the better off everyone is, as it allows time for options, if necessary.
Cole Plafcan is senior vice president, director of Agricultural Lending within Simmons Bank’s Community Banking group. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Cole Plafcan and are not endorsed by, and do not necessarily reflect the views of, Simmons Bank. Simmons Bank does not provide tax, ac-counting or legal advice.
ion back. This exercise will assist them in evaluating and taking a hard look at their overall management practices of the operation so they can determine how to efficiently reduce overall production costs to be sustainable and profitable in these volatile times.
The winter planning process for farmers and ranchers is a critical season to take a good and honest look at their business and make any necessary changes for the upcoming year. One thing many managers forget during this process is to include others within the operation for their input. These need to be key members of the team who will provide honest, reasonable, and valuable input that can be put to work. When including others in the decision making, they begin to see ownership in those decisions; therefore the efforts are seen in the output and management abilities of those individuals.
As the 2022 farm year is now in the books and we look to start another year, the planning process really starts to come together as harvest finishes and the first quarter begins. Farmers and ranchers reflect on what went well, and what didn’t go as well from the previous year, as well as apply the lessons learned from prior years to draw up the perfect plan for the upcoming year. This will hope-fully lead to a successful and profitable year as possible. In every direction you turn for forward-looking data concerning the ag economy, analysts say farmers and ranchers can expect more of the same but with possibly more volatility than in years past. With that kind of outlook or crystal ball, so to speak, it is imperative to take the time and really peel the on-
These changes can involve a variety of things, from equipment purchases to labor enhancements to changes in overall sizing of the operation, just to name a few. It also allows time to put into place some goals for the upcoming year that should help directionally challenge management and others within the operation throughout the year. Sharing this information with your lender will also be helpful in strengthening that relationship as well as utilizing him or her as a trusted advisor. Your lender can also share in the accountability piece and help you track financial growth, as well as assist with any adjustments that may need to be made with the overall plan. From a lender’s perspective, this can be very rewarding as they become a valuable part of the operation and get to see the operation grow and prosper knowing that they had a hand in that success.
Farm Finance is not “rocket science” but it is specialized, and it is based heavily on relationships. Understanding that and the perspective your lender has will be key to weathering those financial storms that have the potential to creep up along the way. Being proactive and communicating effectively with your lender will enhance the relationship as well as assist in bridging the gaps when adversity hits the operation. The earlier a lender knows about a certain situation and the more he or she knows about that situation, the better he or she can help craft a solution for those issues.
Looking forward to a successful and bountiful 2023.
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The Case offers farmers and ranchers power, maneuverability and premium cab comfort in a compact design, the all-new Vestrum® series. With 100 or 130 hp models, the series is powered by a 4-cylinder engine, delivering more low speed torque and engine responsiveness. The powerful engine, paired with the innovative CVXDrive transmission or ActiveDrive 8 transmission guarantees unparalleled power and superior ride quality. The Automatic Productivity Management (APM), ensures the perfect fusion of engine and transmission, giving you a fuel-efficient machine. The 4.5 liter engine has 16 valves for better gas exchange and its 600-hour service interval means the tractor spends less time in the service bay and reduces total cost of ownership. Two transmission styles available.
This Coose 6’.8”x16’ Wrangler Bumper Pull Livestock features a 10,000 pounds of GVWR, 36-inch escape door, stacked five-slat sides with ¼-inch space at fender, an all pipe center gate, a fully cleated rubber floor with 1-inche spacing, an all-pipe butterfly rear grate with slam lathes, and LED lights. Would make a great trailer to pull to livestock shows this summer, or for the stockman looking for durable bumper hitch trailer.
This 65.9 hp tractor features a factory-installed 440R Quick Park™ Loader Mounting System, a turbocharged diesel engine, eHydrostatic transmission, standard mid and rear hydraulics, and a Category 1 and 2 three-point hitch. This open-station tractor has cruise control, and a 73-inch wheelbase. While a powerful, the 4066M can also get into spaces some other tractors can’t, like poultry barns for clean out, and is powerful in the pasture. Offers wrap around lighting to let the operator see where they’re going, and to let others see where the tractor is. All lighting and markings comply with ASAE S279. The John Deere 4 Series also offers more than 50 implements and 100 attachments.
Trail Boss is engineered with best-in-class capability to help you take on the toughest tasks. Trail Boss raises the bar with a ProStar engine that cranks out 82 HP and class-leading towing, payload and box capacity. The Trail Boss features arched A-Arms and 29-inch Pro Armor X-Terrain tires that provide 14 inches of ground clearance. Drive productivity with the in-dash USB port and 12V cargo box power to run sprayers and other accessories. A new rear facing LED work light delivers enhanced lighting in the cargo box area for low light conditions, while LED headlights provide a bold, refined look for those early morning and late night tasks. Plus, premium seats deliver allday comfort for the longest work days. With a 2,500-pound towing capacity, this 82 hp
Cut thick grass and weeds, or shred stalks and brush with ease. Add a 770 or 780 Series pull-type rotary cutter to your 60 to 210 hp tractor equipped with a 540-rpm PTO, and you’ve got an all-purpose workhorse to take on your toughest jobs. Plus, the flex-wing design provides easy transport between fields and down narrow roads. Updraft blades provide clean, even cutting, and a choice of two models featuring 120-inch rigid or 180-inch flex-wing cutting widths make short work of large areas and tough conditions. Standard features such as protective deck rings and a rear safety chain keep equipment secure, wing-lift hydraulics for easy transport, and jackstand and hitch swivel clevis for easy hookup make the workday easier.
The Kubota M6S Utility Tractor offers 114.0 hp durability and easy of operation. Kubota’s bevel gear front axle has always been a leader in tight turning and excellent clearance under the tractor. This holds true with the bevel gear axle on the M6S-111 4WD models, as well. With 55 degrees of turning angle and almost 17 inches of ground clearance, the M6S-111 is ready to tackle the tight confines of a barnyard or tall windrows in a hay field. With the 16-speed Swing-Shift or 32-speed Swing-Shift Plus transmissions, producers can find the right gear. The Kubota exclusive Swing-Shift transmission offers eight or 16 speeds in both high and low ranges, eliminating the need to change ranges while working in the field or traveling down the road.
Making farming a little easier
By Brooke Bradford
Over the last five years, artificial insemination and embryo transfer have changed the genetic future of sheep and goats. While the practice has rapidly increased the rate of genetic improvement, it is not a standard practice across the industry, and each producer should consider the potential advantages and costs of their individual approach.
“Because of the available genetic pool over the last five years, sheep and goats have not only improved, but the number of really good animals has increased,” said Brian Kutz, assistant teaching professor of animal science and livestock judging team coach at the University of Arkansas.
Historically when breeding sheep and goats, producers were limited in genetic evolution to the animals they had at home. If a producer wanted a specific quality in their offspring, they had to purchase a male and a female that had that quality to have a chance of breeding the quality into their herd.
Producers’ only option for improving genetic quality in their herd was the old-fashion process of picking a female sheep or goat from their barn with the best qualities and breeding it with a male sheep or goat from their barn with the best qualities. Today that is no longer the case.
“The advantage of AI and embryo transfer is that producers can now utilize genetics from all over and can replicate the mating process with embryo transfer,” said Kutz. “Producers are not limited to just one or two purchased sires any longer.”
The process of artificially inseminating and transferring embryos is different for sheep and goats than for cattle or hogs. Kutz described how the reproductive tract in small ruminants is not conducive to artificial insemination. Their reproductive tract requires artificial insemination to be done surgically for sheep and goats.
According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, embryo transfers in small ruminants
are a fraction of those recorded for cattle. Between commercial and market factors limiting the production of embryos and the cost of the surgical process, AI and embryo transfer isn’t accessible to all sheep and goat producers.
While AI and embryo transfer speed up the improvement of genetics, it comes at a high cost due to the complexity of the surgical process. The cost of the process can reach as high as $350 per ewe/doe depending on semen costs.
The University of Oregon Extension Service Veterinarian Charles Estill compared the pros and cons of artificial insemination of goats with consideration to the inputs and outputs of the process and its subsequent results.
Estill recognized that an advantage of the process is that it reduces or eliminates the need for maintaining bucks in a herd. No bucks mean reduced input costs and output of resources like time, space and energy. He also noted the increase in the rate of genetic improvement, reduction of disease transmission, and easy transport of genetics.
Some of the disadvantages Dr. Estill listed were the high costs of equipment and increased skilled labor required for the process. Due to the relative newness of the process, he added, there is a lack of standard protocol for packaging and quality control.
If a producer is considering trying artificial insemination, they should look for does that are in good health, are good mothers, are disease free, have a BCS of 2.5 to 3 and should have tailored nutrition that is improved for two to five weeks pre-breeding.
It is important to note that AI success can depend on many variables, including fresh vs. frozen semen, number and timing of insemination, insemination method, quality and quantity of semen, semen handling practices and management of animals’ pre-insemination.
“Analyzing feed, mixing feed, measuring animal growth, ultrasound for EPDs, access to communication for the spread of information and in case of emergency.”
Britta Winfrey Polk County, Mo.
“We now have a cabbed tractor with heat and AC, heated waters so we don’t have to break ice and use a computer to tract our cattle herd.”
“There’s been good and bad. It’s made things easier in some ways, like checking out at the sale barn because there are fewer mistakes, but then people have become too dependent on it.”
“In the way we sell animals. We have to use technology today to sell animals, outside of going to a sale barn. Even the sale barns are using technology with online sales to widen the audience.”
Lynda Medcalf Greene County, Mo.
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Dale Steinhoff Cedar County, Mo.
Ruthie Green Vernon County, Mo.
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The most recent blast of bitter cold weather cause many livestock producers to scramble to keep newborn animals warm, and winter has just begun. Building a calf or lamb warming area is an important aspect of livestock management, especially during the colder months. Without proper care, young animals can become chilled, leading to reduced growth and increased susceptibility to illness. Fortunately, there are steps producers can take to ensure their calves and lambs stay warm and healthy.
According to the University of Missouri Extension, the first step in building a calf or lamb warming area is to determine the size of the area needed. This will depend on the number of animals being housed and the size of the individual animals. For calves, a general rule of thumb is to provide at least 10- to 12-square-feet of space per animal. For lambs, this can be reduced to 8-to 10-square feet per animal.
Once the size of the warming area has been determined, the next step is to choose a location. The MU Extension recommends placing the warming area in a well-ventilated area that is protected from the wind and rain. The area should also
be located near a water source and have access to pasture or hay for feeding.
When it comes to construction, there are a few options to consider.
One option is to build a simple, open-air structure using materials such as wood or metal panels. This type of structure can be inexpensive to build, but may not provide as much protection from the elements as a more solid structure. Another option is to build a fully-enclosed structure, such as a calf or lamb barn. While this type of structure will provide more protection from the elements, it may be more expensive to build and maintain.
Producers can also fashion shelters by recycling plastic totes or barrels. Cut a hole as an entrance and a smaller hole for ventilation, then adding bedding materials such as straw or wood shavings to provide insulation and keep the animals warm. It’s also a good idea to add a heat source, such as a heat lamp or heating pad to help keep the shelter warm. The University of Arkansas recommends maintaining a temperature of at least 50 degrees inside the shelter. Producers are cautioned make sure the lamp is securely connected to something that won’t easily tip, blow, or fall over.
The University of Missouri Extension also recommends using bedding materials such as straw or wood shavings to provide insulation and keep the animals warm.
It’s also important to consider the needs of the animals when designing and building the warming area. The University of Arkansas recommends providing plenty of space for the animals to move around and stretch their legs, as well as providing access to clean, fresh water at all times. Providing a feeding area, either inside the warming area or nearby, is also important for the animals’ health and well-being.
Overall, building a calf or lamb warming area is an important aspect of livestock management, and can help ensure the health and well-being of these young animals.
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Commercial poultry production provides opportunities for growers to operate their own operations while being contracted with a company to invest, expand and benefit from.
“Being a poultry grower will allow you to stay on the farm and be an independent contractor,” said Cliff Fitchpatrick, Tyson Live Operation Manager in Springdale, Ark.
Commercial poultry production looks similar for companies like Tyson, George’s, The Happy Egg Co. and Perdue in Northwest Arkansas and Southern Missouri. Growers operate houses for pullets, breeder hens or broilers.
“[Growers] provide the housing, labor and utilities, and the company provides baby chicks, feed, and catching and hauling birds back to the plant,” said Fitchpatrick.
Different companies have slightly different contracts and are not always looking to expand their operations. They also differ in the number of birds, pay structure, and cost of building houses. When they are looking to expand, companies need growers within a certain distance of their plants.
To become a grower, producers must already have existing poultry houses or have room to build. The land needs to be secluded and distant from neighbors. Growers also need to have an agricultural background, not necessarily with poultry, but an understanding of the agriculture industry.
“It is a stable and steady business; it is very detailed down to very small degrees because of the number of birds,” said Fitchpatrick. Each company has an application system and a different process for becoming a poultry grower. According to different company websites, they are looking for hard working individuals who will be dedicated to taking care of their flocks and doing their best to produce the best quality bird and egg.
Many current growers are family farms who are working together to raise poultry.
Many have also been in this operation for many years, but it is a growing production.
Flitchpatrick said poultry production is different from raising crops or cattle because of the small details. However, poultry production fits in well with those other operations.
Current poultry producer, Darrell Ranck said, “growing chickens fits in well with my dairy production because it is not necessarily a timed schedule.”
Ranck operates two pullet houses along with his family dairy farm. He said he is thankful he decided to invest in poultry production. It was a large investment, but it paid off.
“Within the last five years, we would not have financially been able to continue without the chickens,” Ranck said.
A contracted business allows for some security in changing markets. It is a stable and competitive operation with room for growth and a strong foreseeable future.
Flitchpatrick said the best thing to do when considering poultry production is to visit an existing operation. Ask how much time they are investing and what their financial situation looks like.
Time and financial investments will look different depending on the size of the operation and the type of birds.
“Everyone has their own reasons for why it fits into their operation and whether they need it or not. But the same general principles apply to all producers no matter where they are located or who they grow for or what specific bird they are growing,” Ranck said.
“If you are a grower, you need to look at the long term. You aren’t going to get rich quick,” Flitchpatrick said.
Flitchpatrick emphasized the importance of learning about the production before you enter it. It is a big investment, and it is important to know what you are getting yourself into before making commitments and signing a contract.
10 Pesticide Applicator Training - General structure, termite, fumigation, wood products – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
10-3/14 Developing Effective Farm Leases: Insights for Owners and Tenants –7-7:30 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: $100 for all 10 weeks – for questions contact Ray at 573-884-7788 or MasseyR@missouri.edu – register online at muext.us/leases
11 Pesticide Applicator Training - Ag plant, ag animal, seed treatment – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
12 Pesticide Applicator Training - Forest, aquatic and public health – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
13-14 2023 Great Plains Growers Conference – Missouri Western University, St. Joseph, Mo. – for details and registration visit www.GreatPlainsGrowersConference.org or call 816-279-1691
15 Online Master Gardener Training – register by Jan. 14 – for more information or to register visit mg.missouri.edu
17 Intro to QuickBooks Desktop – 6-9 p.m. – No Cost to Attend – State Fair Community College, 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy, Room 147, Osage Beach, Mo. – to register visit missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/24006
17-18 2023 Midwest Crops Conference – Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 1201 N. Woodbine, St. Joseph, Mo. – for more information contact Randa at 660-582-8101 or dotyr@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/iux
17 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 2 p.m. – First Baptist Church, 505 Walnut, Osceola, Mo. – register by Jan. 13 – 417-646-2419 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/ibb
17-3/9 Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. – Cost: $50 – Online via Zoom – pre-register by Jan. 15 – for questions contact Lynda at 573-634-2824 or zimmermanl@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/v96
18 Pesticide Applicator Training - Ornamental turf, right of way and forest –Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
18 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 10 a.m. – Bates County Health Department, 501 N. Orange, Butler, Mo. – register by Jan. 16 – 660-679-4167 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/fgl
18 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 2 p.m. – Bates County Health Department, 501 N. Orange, Butler, Mo. – register by Jan. 16 – 660-679-4167 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/o0z
18-3/13 Stay Strong, Stay Healthy – 10-11 a.m. – Howell County MU Extension Office, West Plains, Mo. – to register call 417-256-2391 or email howellco@missouri.edu
19-2/16 Extension Garden Steward – Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: $99 – for more information contact Tamra at reallt@missouri.edu –register online at go.ozarksfn.com/ot6
19-12/21/23 Introduction to Neighboring 101 – Online via Zoom – all sessions run from noon-1 p.m. – for more information contact David Burton at 417-881-8909 or burtond@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/qey
19-3/2 Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain – Online via Zoom – Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon – to register call Kathy at 573-540-1100
19 Pesticide Applicator Training - Ag plant, general structure, termite and wood products – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
19 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 6-9 p.m. – MU Extension Office, Lebanon, Mo. – pre-registation required by one week prior to class – 417-532-7126
JANUARY 9, 2023
19 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 10 a.m. – Extension Office, Courthouse Basement, 302 S. Main Street, Carthage, Mo. – register by Jan. 16 – 417-358-2158 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/i3g
19 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 2 p.m. – Extension Office, Courthouse Basement, 302 S. Main Street, Carthage, Mo. – register by Jan. 16 – 417-358-2158 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/g5x
23-27 Selling Food at the Farmers Market 2023 – Onlina via Zoom – Cost: $10 –noon-1 p.m. each day – for questions contact Leslie at 314-400-2115 or bertschl@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/qbz 23-3/20 Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 2 – Online via Zoom – Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Cost: $50 – for questions contact Melissa at 816-892-0553 or cottonmr@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/sfr
24 Advanced QuickBooks Desktop – 6-9 p.m. – Cost: $39 – State Fair Community College, Room 147, 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, Mo. – to register visit https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/24019
24, 26 Alfalfa 101 Workshop – 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Cost: $20 per person – Online via Zoom – register by Jan. 20 – for more information contact Pat at 417-448-2560 or MillerPD@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/rur 24-3/14 Growing Specialty Crops in Tunnels - Protected Agriculture – Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: $75 – for more information contact Juan at 816-877-4199 or jcabrera-garcia@missouri.edu – to register visit muext.us/SCPT or call 636-797-5391
24 Pesticide Applicator Training - Ag plant, ornamental/turf, aquatic, right of way – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
24 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 6-9 p.m. – MU Extension Office, Hermitage, Mo. – pre-registation required by one week prior to class –417-745-6767
25 Pesticide Applicator Training - General structure, termite, fumigation and public health – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
26 Pesticide Applicator Training - Ag animal, ornamental/turf, seed treatment, right of way – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
31 Intro to QuickBooks Online – 6-9 p.m. – Cost: $39 – State Fair Community College, Room 147, 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, Mo. – register online at missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/24011
31 Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training – 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – register by Jan. 20 – for more information contact Amber at 417-881-8909 or amallen@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/yd8
2-16 Cooking Matters at Home – Thursdays, noon-1 p.m. – Online via Zoom –for more information or to register call 314-400-7298
2-3/16 Home Gardening Webinar Series – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Online via Zoom –Cost: $50 – for more information contact Debi at 636-797-5391 or KellyD@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/nja
2 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 6-9 p.m. – Dallas County Alumni Building, Buffalo, Mo. – pre-registation required by one week prior to class –417-345-7551
7 Advanced QuickBooks Online – 6-9 p.m. – Cost: $39 – State Fair Community College, Room 147, 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, Mo. – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/heh
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February 2023
11 Laclede County Fair Market Steer Weigh-In – Laclede County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Mo. – 417-532-7126
15 Pesticide Applicator Training - Ag plant, ornamental/turf, right of way, general structure and termite – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
16 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 6-9 p.m. – Polk County Fair Grounds Youth Building, Bolivar, Mo. – 417-326-4916
21 Spring Forage Conference – Oasis Hotel, Springfield, Mo. – for more information call 417-357-6812 or visit springforageconference.com
23 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 6-9 p.m. – MU Extension Office, Camdenton, Mo. – pre-registation required by one week prior to class –573-346-2644
24-26 61st Annual Western Farm Show – American Royal Complex, Kansas City, Mo. – See your local MFA Agri Services for discount tickets
March 2023
3 Farm to Fork Summit & Expo – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Nevada Community Center, 200 N. Ash Street, Nevada, Mo. – tickets on sale now – for more information contact Cristina at 660-476-2185 or cjopling@wcmcaa.org
9 Pesticide Applicator Training - Ag plant, ornamental/turf, right of way, general structure and termite – Online Course – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – to register visit www.cvent.com/d/19q5ry/4W
January 2023
10 Magness Land & Cattle Mile-High Elite Sale – L365auctions.com – 402-350-3447 or 970-396-3584
February 2023
4 Loonan Stock Farm 48th Anniversary Production Sale – at the farm, Corning, Iowa – 641-322-3921
7 Hoover Angus Annual Production Sale – Hoover Angus Sale Facility, Shannon City, Iowa – 641-344-7684 or 641-344-3234
18 Gilbert Cattle Company 2nd Annual Production Sale – Oldfield, Mo. –417-860-6500 or 417-224-6296
25 Galaxy Beef Production Sale – Macon, Mo. – 816-244-4462 or 660-254-1337
25 66th Anniversary Missouri Angus Breeders’ Futurity Sale – Columbia, Mo. – 805-234-7191
March 2023
4 Mead Farms Bull Sale – at the farm, Versailles, Mo. – 573-216-0210 or 573-302-7011
4 Satterfield Charolais & Angus Annual Bull Sale – at the farm, Evening Shade, Ark. – 501-944-9274 or 870-499-7151
11 Sampson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale – Kirksville, Mo. – 660-216-2207 or 660-216-1522
15 Valley Oak Angus Production Sale – Oak Grove, Mo. – 816-229-8115 or 816-365-5930
18 Bradley Cattle Bull and Female Sale – Springfield, Mo. – 417-848-3457 or 765-376-8784
18 Brinkley Angus Ranch 21st Annual Production Sale – Green City, Mo. –660-265-5565
18 East Central Missouri Angus Association Spring Sale – Cuba, Mo. –417-224-6296
19 Briarwood Angus Annual Quality Bull & Female Sale – at the farm, Butler, Mo. – 660-679-3459 or 660-679-3395
25 Worthington Angus 8th Annual Spring Production Sale – at the farm, Dadeville, Mo. – 417-844-2601
April 2023
3 Brockmere Farms Inc. Production Sale – New Cambria, Mo. – 660-258-2901 or 660-258-3011
29 Aschermann Charolais and Akaushi 36th Edition Production Sale – at the ranch, Carthage, Mo. – 417-793-2855
May 2023
13 Mead Farms Female Sale – at the farm, Versailles, Mo. – 573-216-0210 or 573-302-7011 June 2023 9-10 Missouri Junior
1/7 Estate Auction for Harold & Leta Hutton – Golden City, Mo. • Nance Auction Service
1/7 Estate of Nelson & Ruby Craft Auction –Milo, Mo. • Town & Country Auctions
1/9 Monthly Farm Machinery Consignment Auction – Clinton, Mo. • Cook Auction Company
1/15 Lynda Hogan Auction – Nevada, Mo. • Curtis and Sons Auction Service
1/24 Lakeview, Lake Access Home Real Estate Auction – Osage Beach, Mo. • Bryant Auction LLC
2/7 Lakefront Home with Dock Real Estate Auction – Osage Beach, Mo. • Bryant Auction LLC
1/7 Kenny Kuhn Living Estate Auction –Joplin, Mo. • Stinnett Auction Service
1/7 Large Estate Antique Auction – Neosho, Mo. • Circle L Auction Service
1/7 Living Estate Auction – Neosho, Mo. • Venture Group Auction
1/7 Winter Consignment Auction – Aurora, Mo. • Clines Equipment Company LLC
1/10 Real Estate Auctions – Spring eld, Mo. • Bob Kollmeier Auctions
1/14 Absolute Real Estate & Estate Auction – Spring eld, Mo. • Diamond S Auction Real Estate Company
1/14 Boat, Guns, Tools, Furniture & Misc Auction – Branson West, Mo. • Melton Auction & Realty Company LLC
1/14 Estate & Real Estate Auction – Neosho, Mo. • Circle L Auction Service
1/14 Estate & Real Estate Auction – Neosho, Mo. • Venture Group Auction
1/14 James & Barbara Baker Estate Auction – Ash Grove, Mo. • Essick Auction & Realty
1/21 Auction – Branson, Mo. • Coon Ridge Auction Company
1/21 Estate Auction – Oronogo, Mo. • Stinnett Auction Service
1/21 Gold and Silver Coins, Guns and Collectibles Auction – Mount Vernon, Mo. • Cedar Land Auctions
1/27 Absolute Land Auction – Aurora, Mo. • Essick Auction & Realty
1/7 e late Gerald and Marilyn Lee Auction – Roby, Mo. • Scheets Auctions LLC
1/14 Living Estate of Jeanette and the late Bob Fitzge Auction – Niangua, Mo. • Stevens Auction Service LLC
1/28 Real Estate Auction – Mountain Grove, Mo. • Chadwell Auctions LLC
1/11 Equipment Online Auction – bidding closes Jan. 11th at 10 a.m. – bigiron.com • Big Iron Auctions
1/14 50th Annual Green County Tech FFA Farm Equipment Auction – Paragould, Ark. • Danny Williams Auctions
1/14 Lucy & the Late Buddy Alberson Auction – Bell City, Mo. • Brucker Auction Service
1/18 Equipment Online Auction – bidding closes Jan. 18th at 10 a.m. – bigiron.com • Big Iron Auctions
1/18 Montgomery County Real Estate Auction – Rhineland, Mo. • Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate
1/19 Dan Jessen Retirement Online Auction – bidding closes Jan. 19th at 10 a.m. –bigiron.com • Big Iron Auctions
1/19 Public Tack Auction – Puxico, Mo. • Sandy Smith Auction Company
1/21 Estate Auction – Dexter, Mo. • Dees Auction Management
1/21 William & Connie Brooks Auction –Troy, Mo. • ornhill Real Estate & Auction Company
1/22 Gun & Coin Auction – Cha ee, Mo. • Brucker Auction Service
1/25 Equipment Online Auction – bidding closes Jan. 25th at 10 a.m. – bigiron.com • Big Iron Auctions
1/28 Annual January Consignment Auction – Paris, Mo. • Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate
1/28 Henke Family Trust Auction – Troy, Mo. • ornhill Real Estate & Auction Company
2/1 Bange & Leutung Land Auction –Salisbury, Mo. • Enyeart Auction & Realty LLC
2/1 Equipment Online Auction – bidding begins Jan. 11th at 6 p.m., bidding closes Feb. 1st at 10 a.m. – bigiron.com • Big Iron Auctions
2/4, 2/11, 2/18 Late Marge Mulnix ree Day Antique & Primitive Auction – Troy, Mo. • ornhill Real Estate & Auction Company
2/15 Callaway County Real Estate Auction –Mokane, Mo. • Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate
2/16 Pike County Real Estate Auction –Bowling Green, Mo. • Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate
2/18 Estate Auction – Marquand, Mo. • Dees Auction Management
3/11 Lifelong Cast Iron Collection Auction –Harviell, Mo. • JP’s Estate Liquidation
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— ANGUS —
Bradley Cattle - Marshfield, MO417-848-3457brucembradley@hotmail.com
Double H Ranch - Ava, MO816-896-4600
Mead Farms - Barnett, MO573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855
Pitts Angus Farms - Hermitage, MO417-399-3131www.pittsangusfarms.com
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B/F Cattle Company - Butler, MO660-492-2808
Hilltop Farms - Asbury, MO417-842-3225 - 417-529-0081 - 417-529-7556
Rumfelt Farms - Phillipsburg, MO - 417-664-6936brumfelt7556@gmail.com
— BRANGUS —
Horsehead Ranch - Talala, Okla. - 918-695-2357www.HorseheadRanch.net
— CHAROLAIS —
Bradley Cattle - Marshfield, MO417-848-3457brucembradley@hotmail.com
Mead Farms - Barnett, MO573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855
— GELBVIEH —
Hilltop Farms - Asbury, MO417-842-3225 - 417-529-0081 - 417-529-7556
Rumfelt Farms - Phillipsburg, MO - 417-664-6936brumfelt7556@gmail.com
— HEREFORDS —
Jim D. Bellis - Aurora, MO417-678-5467 - 417-466-8679
Journagan Ranch - Mtn. Grove, MO - 417-838-1482
Laze D Herefords &
Bakerville Cattle CompanyJerico Springs, MO417-398-0019lazedherefords@hotmail.com
Mead Farms - Barnett, MO573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855
— LIMOUSIN —
Glendenning J Bar J RanchLebanon, MO - 417-588-6121 - 417-664-0913 - 417-664-1186 - jack@jbarjlimousin.comwww.jbarjlimousin.com
Minor Limousin - Strafford, MO 417-576-6364 - 443-605-6127 - www.minorlimousin.com
Pinegar Limousin - Springfield, MO - 1-877-PINEGAR
— RED ANGUS —
Bradley Cattle - Marshfield, MO417-848-3457brucembradley@hotmail.com
Dunseth Farm - Halfway, MO417-445-2256
Watkins Cattle CompanyHarrison, AR - 870-741-9795 – 870-688-1232 –watkinscattleco@windstream.net
— SALERS —
Dunseth Farm - Halfway, MO417-445-2256
— ULTRABLACK —
Horsehead Ranch - Talala, Okla. - 918-695-2357
