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YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE • PRODUCTION SALE

A Journey with Journey Phillipsburg, Mo., teen garners big win at the World Dairy Expo

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MSU-Mountain Grove earns honors: The Missouri State Winery and Distillery in Mountain Grove, Mo., recently competed in the 2021 New York World International Wine & Spirits competition. MSU earned awards both the sprints and wine competitions. The wines presented and receiving medals in the international contest were the 2018 Chambourcin with a silver medal, the White Rum with a silver medal, and the 2018 Norton earned a bronze medal. In the spirits competition, MSU’s Navy Rum received double gold medals, the White Rum received a silver medal and the Grapeshine received a silver medal. Applications being accepted: The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2022 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with leaders in Missouri’s pork industry and receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to any technical school, community college or a four-year institution. The Ambassador will not only be awarded a scholarship, but will also have many opportunities to increase their knowledge of the pork industry. Applications and three letters of recommendation are due Dec. 15. For complete details and an application, visit go.ozarksfn.com/xx1. Applicants may also contact Diane Slater, director of communications, at (573) 445-8375, or diane@mopork.com. 4-H members place in speaking competition: Missouri 4-H members gathered recently on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, Mo., for the annual State 4-H Public Speaking Contest. The contest is one of Missouri 4-H’s oldest and most popular traditions. This year, 39 youths representing 20 counties competed in several speaking categories, including traditional prepared speaking, extemporaneous speaking, technology-assisted speeches and interpretation. In the Senior Humorous Interpretation division, Kendall Krueth of Barton County earned first place. Izzy Hamner of Camden County was second in Senior Technology Assisted Speaking and Andrew Shelton was first in Senior Prepared Speaking. Shelton was one of two students selected to represent Missouri 4-H in national competition at the Western National Roundup, to be held Jan. 5-9, 2022, in Denver, Colo.

Hall of Fame members inducted: Forty-four Missourians were inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame on Aug. 21, at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center at State Fair Community College. County 4-H councils nominate individuals with at least 20 years of volunteer service to Missouri 4-H. Those members of the Class of 2021 from the Ozarks include: George Ballay (Barry County), Barbara and *Bill Phipps (Barton County), Mary Kahre (Dade County), *Don and Kathy Sissel (Greene County), Jennifer Chandler (Jasper County) and Jenise Burch (Vernon County). Note: *Posthumous Award.

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barn is more than just a building. revtender onworC reJ4 yB I first realized this at the ageyrof as my family prepared to move their farming operation from Arkansas to Missouri. Jerry Crownover farms My father spent a great deal of time and in Lawrence County. He money to construct a huge barn on the newly acquired is a former professor of property – months before work was started on a house Agriculture Education at for our family to live. There had to be priorities. Missouri State University, I can remember riding with Dad on the 25-mile trip and is an author and each day and being excited about spending the day professional speaker. watching him and Euell, a neighbor he had hired, meTo contact Jerry, go to ticulously erect the gigantic (in 4-year-old eyes) strucozarksfn.com and click ture. It turned out to be the largest building for several on ‘Contact Us.’ miles in any direction, and was a source of pride for the entire family. Sixty-five years later, I often drive by the old barn when visiting the area, and often stop and soak in some memories. Time and weather has not been kind to the old edifice as some of the owners, in between us and the current ones, failed to keep it up with the care that it deserved, but it still stands. As I travel the country, I see new barns that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. They are designed to protect machinery, house livestock, store hay, process feed and serve as the hub of the owner’s multi-million dollar investment, but most lack any character, whatsoever. Many times, I can look across the road or well off in the distance, and see the original old barn that has stood for decades and, sadly and slowly became obsolete in a different age of farming. Many, however, remain just as beautiful as they once were. Last week, my daughter-in-law Alli asked if she could come out to the farm and scour an old barn for some weathered wood for a project on which her friend was working. I told her I was sure we could find something, so after she arrived we headed for my creek farm, where a majestic, old, wooden barn still stands after having been in place for

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he Youth in Agriculture issue is one of my favorite editions of Ozarks Farm & Neighbor. I love talking to young people about their experiences in agriculture and what they hope to achieve in the industry. It’s great to hear Julie Turner-Crawford the excitement in their voice, see the smile on their face, is a native of Dallas and the twinkle in their eye. They are optimistic about County, Mo., where what the future holds for them. she grew up on her We hear so many negative comments about young family’s farm. She is a people these days that we tend to forget about the ones graduate of Missouri setting goals and their drive to succeed. State University. To My hometown FFA chapter recently held a labor auccontact Julie, call 1-866tion, where the highest bidder could “win” an FFA mem532-1960 or by email at ber for a day to do a few chores. We had several projects editor@ozarksfn.com. I wanted to get done, so I bid on a couple of young men to help. When the workday arrived, the duo showed up ready to work — and work they did. Projects that would have taken me forever to do were completed in no time. It helps when there are two young people to do them instead of just Bill and I. They stacked wood, cut limbs, piled brush and even moved furniture out of my dining room and into the garage so we could paint. They were slated to be at the house for a six-hour day but were done much sooner. Since we had a little extra time in the day, Bill and — Continued on Next Page

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Continued from Previous Page I talked to the young men about what they wanted to do in the future. There was talk of going into the military right after graduation, plans to become a diesel mechanic and taking classes to become a welder. The young men weren’t exactly sure what they were doing in the future, but even after our short day together, I am sure they will do well in whatever they decide. As the boys were leaving, they told us to let them know if we needed any help in the future. I was very impressed with the duo, and they are welcome back anytime; plus I will need help getting those cabinets back into my dining room once the painting is done. Before you say, “that’s because they were farm kids,” they weren’t. One has always lived in town but loves the outdoors, and the other lives in the country but doesn’t consider himself a farmer. Both young men have after-school and weekend jobs and are active in school. They take ag classes because the curriculum offers something they were interested in, they found they enjoy what FFA offers, and they have learned about the importance of agriculture. They also enjoyed learning more about animals

and where their food comes from, as well as the mechanical side. Organizations like FFA and 4-H teach young people more than just agriculture. These organizations develop leadership, community involvement, life skills, and much, much more. Why wouldn’t a parent want their children involved with such organizations? Today, more than ever, it’s critical to support your local youth organizations or groups, be it FFA or 4-H, Scouts or Campfire, a local church youth group, Civil Air Patrol, Key Club, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Little League or Mighty Mights. It’s not just monetary donations that are needed; a little time is worth more than you may realize. Remember, the young people you encourage today will be the leaders who will change the world tomorrow.

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around 100 years. By the standards of a century ago, the barn is massive, complete with a main body, symmetrical side-sheds, a loft large enough to serve as a dance floor and a geometrically perfect gambrel roof. The internal skeleton is comprised of oak timbers that were most likely sawn locally, and remain as straight and sound as the day it was built. One has to look long and hard, to find a knot of any sort, within the thousands of boards utilized in its construction. There are hay mangers running the entire length of each shed, where thousands of cattle have been fed over the years. There is a harness room, a milking parlor, a corn crib and a feed room. The only improvement made to the original design is the addition of a metal roof over the old wooden shingles, but because of the low ceilings, narrow sheds,

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and inaccessible doors, I use it only for storage. Alli marveled at the beauty of the old boards that served as the outer skin of the barn, and commented that craftsmen would pay thousands of dollars for the chance to recycle all the lumber and beams it contained. I’m sure she is right, but that old barn has withstood blizzards, ice storms, floods, tornadoes and dust storms. It has seen farmers prosper and go broke, and it has seen thousands of people pass the road beside her, never paying her a second glance. I find the old barn both elegant and strong, and it will most likely be standing when I am not. That old barn may well be piecedout for picture frames and headboards one day, but I’ll let her live. Sometimes, a barn is more than a building.

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Rooted in Agriculture By Lindsey Mott

The Collier family has been involved in the agriculture industry as long as they can remember, and that doesn’t seem like it’ll be changing any time soon. Kameran Collier, 18, is the fourth generation of the Collier family to raise Shorthorn cattle on their ranch in Adrian, Mo. Along with her parents, Kirsten and Scott Collier, and brother, Bailey, Kameran is keeping the family tradition alive and well. Agriculture was a clear interest of Kameran’s from a young age. She began showing livestock at just 8 years old, and was involved with her local 4-H club from that point forward. What sparked her interest so early on? She credits her father. “My dad’s family always showed cattle and they went all over for it,” Kameran said. “My dad was always really passionate about it, so that carried over to me and my brother.” It wasn’t long before her passion for showing expanded and took on a different perspective. By the time she was in OCTOBER 25, 2021

Kameran Collier began showing and judging livestock in 4-H fifth grade, Kameran had begun her live- the local, state and national levels, along stock judging career. with both market lambs and goats. Her Her place in the agriculture industry advise to anyone who wants to follow in was only solidified as she entered into her her footsteps is simple. high school years. It was there Kameran “Find a mentor – an advisor or an updove headfirst into her involvement with per classmen and be willing to learn,” she the Adrian FFA Chapter. said. “Learn anything and everything. Be “As a freshman, I knew I wanted to be at a sponge. Absorb it all.” least a chapter officer,” Kameran said. She While Kameran was deeply involved took things a step further her sophomore in 4-H and FFA during her high school year when she interviewed for the Area 7 years, she was also an active member Officer Team. She maintained the Area 7 of the speech and debate team, along Secretary position for the next two years, with playing for Adrian’s volleyball and enjoyed her senior year as president and basketball teams. She found the of her local chapter. inspiration and inherited the drive to Kameran capped off her final year in do it all from one of the closest people the program by taking home the Area to her – her mom. 7 Star Farmer award in ac“She always pushes me to do my abknowledgment of her Supersolute best and strive for more. She’s vised Agriculture Experience a really great support system,” says (SAE) project. Collier’s project Kameran. focused on her love for animal Kameran currently attends agriculture through a diversified Adrian, Mo. Fort Scott Community College livestock program. This was (FSCC) where she is continuachieved by raising and showing ing to follow her passions. her registered Shorthorn cattle at “I was always involved in Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

livestock judging and I knew I wanted to do it in college, so I started looking around and Fort Scott is where I ended up,” Kameran explained. She is enjoying working with and learning from FSCC livestock judging coach Blake Davis. She plans to obtain her associate’s degree from FSCC in 2023, then transfer to another university to complete her bachelor’s. While she’s undecided on what degree she will pursue, she feels confident her future will be embedded in agriculture. “I definitely want to get a degree in agriculture and maintain a career in it. It’s something I’ve always been interested and it’s definitely my passion,” Kameran said. She plans to expand the family legacy.“I’m really involved in the show industry right now, and I can only see it getting better by working to raise even better livestock, become more efficient, and to just keep growing.” What’s the future of agriculture look like? It’s hard to say exactly, but for Kameran Collier, it’s really just getting started.

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Phillipsburg, Mo., teen garners big win at the World Dairy Expo Whitney Yerina has been at the Whitney Yerina and her halter of more than one champi3-year-old Guernsey on, but the “big” win at the World Journey at the 2021 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., was Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. just beyond her reach – until now. The 17-year-old senior at Conway High School in Conway, Mo., exhibited the 2021 International Intermediate Guern- well. The longer we stood there, the more sey Champion of both the junior and excited I got. They [the judges] were takopen shows, and the 3-year-old cow, Dix- ing, but Molly flew through them. She Lee Method Journey, was crowned the sent out her associate judge to pick the 2021 Junior International Grand Cham- champion, and he, for a second, cut back pion Guernsey. to the senior champion, then made a bee“It is a big deal for me,” Whitney said. “I line for me with a big smile. I was like, won reserve grand for two years in a row ‘Oh, yeah!’ This has been an epic year. (in 2014 and 2015) with my Fawn cow. I Just knowing I had a cow good enough thought she would go back and win it, but to sit at the top is a pretty good feeling. she got sick and never went back. I nev- Judges usually like older cows because er had a shot at winning intermediate or they have developed into what they want grand again; then, I took Journey. I kept to see, so for Journey, as a young cow, to saying I wasn’t going to get my hopes up, go in and win grand in the junior show but she is a really good cow.” means she is an exceptional cow.” The 2021 Expo was Journey’s first trip to Whitney didn’t show Journey until she the colored shavings and only her second was a 2-year-old, and Journey was a secseason of being shown. ond choice for the show string. “She won just about everywhere we “There was another heifer I showed went,” Whitney said of the 2021 show as a spring calf in 2018,” she said. “That season. “She’s had a heck of a year. The heifer went to Expo, and she was fifth way the judge (Molly Sloan of Colum- in the junior show and 11th in the open bus, Wis.) and her associate (Glyn Lucas show. Then when she calved in, she got of Dumfries Galloway, Scotland) talked a DA (displaced abomasum) and didn’t about Journey during the inturn outright. Then Journey calved in, termediate shows, I knew and she was looking really good for a we had a pretty good shot at 2-year-old. I was like, ‘Mom, I want winning. The senior champito show her.’ She said OK. Then on was going to be the biggest I had to halter break her as a obstacle to get around, but the 2-year-old. Cows are generally more you looked at the senior harder to break than heifers, champion, you could pick a few Phillipsburg, Mo. but she has always been suthings apart like she didn’t blend per friendly.” Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

Journey may not have been Whitney’s first choice, but the teen is now very smitten with her. “Besides her structural feature and mammary system, she is the most easy-going cow,” Whitney said. “She has a great disposition. I tell everybody I love a cow that looks good and is nice to me while I’m trying to make her look good. She and I are a team.” Whitney showed Journey at the 2020 Ozark Empire and Missouri State fairs, where she began to rack up titles. After Journey calved in May, Whitney said she only got better and earned even more titles, including the 2021 Missouri State Fair Supreme crown in the junior show. “The judge said when Journey walked into the show ring, it gave her chills,” Whitney said, recalling the Missouri State Fair. “That’s what I was hoping to hear. I’m glad everyone feels the same way I do about Journey. I loved to watch her develop, and I think everyone else has, too. She’s just going to be that special cow that keeps going. I’ve had a lot of people tell me they can’t wait to see what she turns into as an older cow.” Journey and her dam were born on the Dix-Lee farm near Phillipsburg. Journey’s dam and the dam’s and twin remain a part of the Dix-Lee herd. OCTOBER 25, 2021

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“Her mom just calved in this spring with another heifer calf, so we might come around with a Journey Junior,” Whitney said, adding that Journey’s dam was not a show cow. Journey will have her third calf this spring, and Whitney is hopeful for a heifer. Journey’s first two calves were bulls. Whitney’s family is deep-rooted in the dairy industry. Dix-Lee Guernseys, operated by Whitney’s grandfather Keith Dixon and her mother Katie Dixon, has a well-known reputation for its Guernsey breeding program, winning high honors in the show ring and in production, as do other members of her family involved in the dairy industry. “I want to follow in their footsteps,” Whitney said. “My mom was National Guernsey Queen in 2000, and I am going to run for National Guernsey Queen. They have young breeder awards, master breeder awards and so many others. They have bred cows that show their worth in production here at home and in the national show ring; that’s what I see in my future.” Whitney’s father, Brett Yerina, is also a well-established dairy manager in New York. Journey was the only cow Dix-Lee and Whitney exhibited at the 2021 World Dairy Expo, but she wasn’t the only animal in attendance with Dix-Lee generics. Katie explained the reserve to Journey and Whitney in the open and junior shows, and reserve grand was a cow bred at Dix-Lee, and the farm also bred the first-place winter yearling. Then an honorable mention female is a granddaughter of a cow the Dixons sold about 12 years ago. “Four of the five champions had our genetics in them, and then the cow that won grand, her genetics go back to Missouri,” Katie said. “It was like the perfect storm.” Whitney, Journey and few other females from the Dix-Lee herd will close out the show season next month at the North American Livestock Expo in Louisville, Ky. Whitney is the president of the Conway FFA Chapter and hopes to obtain a dairy-related degree after high school. “There are two colleges in New York that I’m really looking at,” Whitney said. “SUNY Cobleskill is only about 45 minutes from my dad, and they won the judging contest at Madison this year. I want to continue to judge cows and be on a good team. They have an excellent dairy program, so those are factors for me. I have also applied to and been accepted to Northwest Missouri State University, which recently got a new Guernsey herd. There are some things to figure out, but I want to continue in the dairy business. I want to continue to show, and I like judging. I don’t want to run a big operation, but I would like to have a small show herd. “I want to breed some awesome genetics into them and have a showstopper like Journey; I am going to keep pushing for that. We are going to push for the open show next year.” OCTOBER 25, 2021

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Mansfield, Mo., couple honors their heritage with a Native American museum

Safeguarding and sharing history is a full-time job for Murl and Marjorie Pierson. In the fall of 2016, the Western Cherokee husband and wife opened the Museum of American Indians of the Ozark’s Plateau, proudly representing the heritage of each of their families and a nation. “To bring people from the Western Cherokee Nation that come in here, something to see. But also to keep alive the stories, the culture and show as many artifacts as we can,” Murl said of the collection and library. Fellow curator Marjorie added. “Making them proud of their heritage.” After nearly 49 years of marriage, the high school sweethearts have forged a working relationship that covers many roles. The couple is dedicated to sharing their knowledge and artifacts with any guests, Cherokee or not. Visitors come from all

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over the country, as far away as Alaska, and are helped by the Piersons and a small crew of four volunteers. They work together with the Wilder Home and the Mansfield Area Historical Society in sending each other guests. Some visitors come to use the research library. They have several roll books including the Baker, Dawes, Oguin and Mill rolls, among others. They have names and records for the early settlers from before rolls were taken. Murl referred to this section as the blueprint, with books listing names and determinations. “How they lived, where they lived, what they’ve done, what they ate; everything that you can find about the culture,” is in another section of the library that Murl pointed out. There are books about herbal and crystal medicines, natural healing and ceremonies. While books from the collection cannot be taken out, the museum provides a comfortable place to research and is open to the public six days a week. When an item is loaned to the museum, a record is created with the loaner’s name, contact information and a family member

as well, to ensure the artifact makes it back to the family. “We have a lot of artifacts in here on loan. We believe that it needs to stay with the families,” Marjorie said. Among the many artifacts, the museum has hand-woven baskets, cradle boards used to carry infants, wings made from feathers worn in ceremonies, animals stuffed and mounted, buffalo hides, drawings, jewelry, handmade shoes, arrowheads, hand crafted weapons, musical instruments and maps. They estimated 75 percent of the artifacts are on loan. “When the Mansfield third grade goes to study Native American History, they bring them up here,” Murl said. While their goal is to educate the public, he has fun teasing the kids about how the buffalo head ended up on the wall. Marjorie commented on how quiet the room full of kids gets when they are listening to history and stories. One of the most prominent items on display is a dugout canoe. It measures 27-feet long and is intact, end to end; a rarity for dugouts. It was discovered at a swimming

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hole at Vera Cruz on the Bryant Creek in Douglas County, Mo., and later loaned by cousins on Marjorie’s side of the family. They had the cypress canoe carbon dated and determined it was from about 1853 (give or take 17 years in either direction). “It was a joy to get in here, too,” Marjorie said of the canoe’s story. There was an error in initial communication about the canoe’s size. They were told it was 16-feet long and planned for it’s space in the museum and transporting it. While it required a second trip with a longer trailer and a crew to pick it up, the main room was large enough to contain all 27 feet. Next to the library, the museum has a large, yellowed map of the U.S. from 1850. It would take a careful eye to spot that it’s not an original. The map’s owner would not sell it, but he allowed Murl to borrow it and have it professionally copied. Murl could not remove it from the glass and had to sign a release stating it never left his possession. West of Missouri on the map is labeled “Indian Territory.” They answered many questions about the history of Native Americans and the Trail of Tears. OCTOBER 25, 2021

ozarks roots Both curators take their Native American heritage seriously, and have taken on significant roles in running the Western Cherokee Nation. Murl is the nation’s executive director and tribal Council Speaker, having worked with them since 2002. Marjorie is the office manager for the nation. In 2014, they were faced with a decision to either manage the 47,000 files housed in 21 metal filing cabinets, kept in Arkansas at the time, or dissolve the nation. They took on the task and added 10,000 more files since. Murl is president of a seven-member board that oversees the nation’s activities. In addition to running the museum, the Piersons also opened a food pantry on the side of the building to serve the Mansfield area. They said sometimes people get laid off from work or injured and the food pantry helps them. Orderly shelves and refrigerators sit in rows in a small room where four volunteers take turns calling people when surplus food comes in or the monthly distribution happens. “Town and Country down here is a very good donor,” said Murl of the Mansfield supermarket. Locals donate money and local farmers donate eggs and produce when they have a surplus. They also get supplies from Schweitzer United Methodist Church in Springfield, Mo. Determined not to remain idle in retirement, the Piersons have kept busy. Murl said he likes to, “visit with people and talk with them, and do things on my schedule. That’s pretty well what I’m doing.”

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History: Orbit Products in Carthage, Mo., was founded by Gary Knost in 1958 with production starting in 1962. Prior to the 1950s, calf creep feeders were sold and shipped in pieces to be assembled. Gary saw a need to create a completed product ready to ship straight to the farm. Gary came from a long line of engineers and designers. His grandfather, Lloyd Knost, held several patents for machines that helped with the local mining industry. Gary passed away in 1995 and his sons, Don Knost and David Knost, took over the daily Photo by Rachel Harper production and operations and his daughter Debbie Sanders assisted with the business marketing. “Our mother Melba Knost was our bookkeeper for many years as we expanded our product line,” Debbie said. “Don was equally talented like Dad with his architectural skills and helped design and develop metal projects for businesses around the area. David was also very gifted working with a lathe. Both of my brothers were amazingly skilled welders. “Both of my brothers have recently passed away, but they did a really good job of continuing Dad’s legacy.” Don’s wife Susan Knost is now the general manager of operations and Mark Heman, a longtime employee, is the general manager of production. Debbie continues to help with marketing and overseas operations as the current president. Products and Services: Orbit Products manufacturers and sells creep feeders, head gates and grooming chutes, with an expanded line of goat and sheep creep feeders, plus many other items. “We have five styles of creepers: the original Lil, Twin, Maxi, Goat and Sheep,” Debbie said. “We make a universal feeder and round bay feeder, as well as a metal feed bunk.” All products are manufactured in Carthage, Mo., and are tested on the family farm. “We sell wholesale via our dealers and distributors with a listing of products on our website,” Debbie said. Orbit Products is also known for steel fabrication and other repairs. Future of the Business: In the next few years, they are looking at selling the business. “My hope is someone will want to continue to produce our product line and the quality my dad and brothers poured their lives into,” Debbie said. “I am very proud of the impact my family has had on the many people’s lives who have come and gone as employees and stayed lifelong friends.”

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Young Farmer, Future Leader By Amanda Bradley

Braden Booth finds time to be a student leader and budding cattleman There aren’t many teenagers able to handle farm responsibilities, seven extracurricular activities and still maintain a 4.0 GPA, but Braden Booth is an exception. The 16-year-old junior at Fair Grove High School, Braden is the Future Business Leaders of America president and Fair Grove, one of the vice presidents for Distributive Education Clubs of America, FFA treasurer, varsity Scholar Bowl captain, National Honor Society member, cross country participant and a 4-H secretary. He also helps out on the family farm with a herd Charolais cattle. Braden lives on a 75-acre farm in Fair Grove, Mo., with his parents Kyle and Tara Booth, and his 7-year-old brother Baylen. The family has approximately 30 head of Charolais and composite cattle. On the farm, he has the typical duties of feeding, washing, and preparing cows for shows. He is also very involved in the breeding program on the farm. “I look through all the catalogs. I look for the EPDs to make sure the bulls are going to be small enough that the cows aren’t going to have trouble calving,” Braden said. “A lot of it now is phenotype. I’m looking for how they look and show ring success. Used to it was just how they grew and how easy the calves were to have. That’s still a factor, but we’re looking more for doing well in the show ring.” There’s also a reason the family farm chose Charolais cattle. “You get a lot of weight, you get a lot of meat. And they cross up really well with pretty much any other breed,” Braden said. “A lot of my bulls I sell often go to commercial producers instead of purebred Charolais because Charolais adds so much value to any commercial herd – or any herd.” Braden has been involved on the farm since a young age. “I started showing when I was about 8. That’s when I really got involved and OCTOBER 25, 2021

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started taking a little more interest in it,” Braden said. The farm is a huge part of his life, and Braden spends a large amount of time at shows and with this cattle. “Most years we go to Charolais Junior Nationals. We’ve

gone to Iowa, Nebraska; we’ve gone to Texas. We show a lot at county fairs. Ozark Empire Fair, (Missouri) State Fair. This year we’re showing at the American Royal.” Fair Grove, Mo. They typically attend 15 shows a year,

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Braden continues to expand his repertoire of information, much of which he learns by doing. “Dad taught me quite a bit, but just a lot of the stuff I just kind of learned,” Braden said. He added there is another person who has aided in his farm knowledge: Richard Brooks. Richard AIs the cows for the Booth farm and has been involved with genetics for approximately 50 years. “He knows a ton about embryo transfer and breeding and AI and how to pick bulls, so I’ve learned a lot about that area from him,” Braden said. All of the extracurricular activities help expand Brayden’s education as well. Braden has been involved with 4-H for eight years, and his 4-H leader is Becka Cline. 4-H shows at the state fair has been one of Braden’s favorite activities. This is his third year in FFA, with his chapter advisors being Matt Crutcher and Cole Johnston. All of his program leaders have abetted in his interests and success. Braden has achieved a lot in the last few years. He was first in districts for speeches with FFA and qualified for state. Another notable win was his Scholar Bowl Club, winning seventh place at nationals. Individually, Braden was 57th in the nation. A few of Braden’s recent wins in the show ring include reserve grand champion bull in the FFA Show at the Missouri State Fair, reserve overall at Ozark Empire Fair, and bred and owned heifer at the Ozark Empire Fair in 2019 and 2020. He also won reserve grand champion cow/calf pair and reserve grand champion bull in the FFA division at the Missouri State Fair. Braden is considering his college options after graduation. He intends to become a chemical engineer someday. However, he will continue on in the farming tradition, no matter his official career path.

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Careen Barsby In the Country: Careen has 20 Kiko meat goats on 10 acres in Pulaski County, outside Crocker, Mo. Her goats are a three-way cross of meat goat breeds, including Spanish and Boer. She also has a 12-year old Sicilian donkey named Frankie. Frankie, she said, basically raises and cares for the goats. “I supply the land, the food and the water and Frankie does all the rest. When I moved there, it was all woodland and little by little, I’ve cleared it. When I bought it, the place was so overgrown. There was a pond on the place the previous owners didn’t even know was there. “I got interested in goats really when we moved to Missouri and my parents bought a farm that was also overgrown. They brought in goats to help clear the brush so I did the same thing on my acreage.” Careen is doing her earliest kidding season this year, starting Nov. 1 and ending around Christmas. “I’ve always done it, beginning in February, the coldest time of the year, so I’m trying it a little earlier. The goats do really good, but I’ve been known to sleep in the barn, depending on the situation, just to make sure all goes well. “I do all my own vaccines and other vet work. I feed an MFA Goat Ration and during the last two months of pregnancy, I supplement with hay or other pasture grass to give them a boost of extra vitamins and minerals. As always with goats, you really have to watch the parasites. I do a fecal test every three months and, depending on the results, I decide which and how much wormer to use. “The other thing, with goats is you have to have good fences. You can get by with one or two lines of hot wire fencing for cows and horses but with goats, I use six strands of fencing.

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slaughter

bulls

beef

70.00-94.50*

Douglas County Livestock Auction

65.00-87.00 †

Four State Stockyards

Not Reported*

Interstate Regional Stockyards

60.00-85.00

Joplin Regional Stockyards

76.50-97.50 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

65.00-92.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

60.00-97.00 †

South Central Regional

55.00-85.00

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

slaughter

100

120

140

cows

(Week of 10/10/21 to 10/16/21) Buffalo Livestock Market

50.00-75.00*

Douglas County Livestock

34.00-64.00 †

Four State Stockyards

Not Reported*

Interstate Regional Stockyardss

30.00-60.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

33.00-76.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

48.00-78.50 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

35.00-71.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

40.00-76.00 †

Ozarks Regional

24.00-72.00 †

South Central Reg

15.00-68.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

33.00-74.00 †

cow/calf Buffalo Livestock Market

pairs

(Week of 10/10/21 to 10/16/21)

750.00-1260.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

950.00-1025.00 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

Not Reported*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

1050.00-1240.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

1000.00-1400.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction Mid Missouri Stockyards

1200.00-1450.00* 1350.00-1550.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

600.00-1525.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

1300.00

300

†

975.00-1160.00 †

800

cows 1300

replacement

1800

Prices Pricesreported reportedper percwt cwt

(Week of 10/10/21 to 10/16/21) Buffalo Livestock Market

760.00-1025.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction

625.00-825.00 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

Not Reported*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

1100.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

650.00-1485.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

900.00-1150.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

975.00-1060.00 †

Ozarks Regional

Springfield Livestock

16 16

100

1000.00-1130.00 † 350.00-1300.00 †

600

1100

1600

300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

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

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

160.00-1425.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

stocker & feeder

Ava Douglas County† 10/14/21

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 10/16/21

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 10/14/21

Cuba Interstate Regional† 10/12/21

951

890

518

1,166

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5-8 Higher

Steady

Uneven

----167.00-182.00 156.00-175.50 150.00-160.00 140.00-150.00

160.00-191.00 155.00-174.00 140.00-171.00 139.00-158.00 135.00-146.00

180.00 165.00-177.00 161.00 156.00-162.00 -----

----167.00-197.00 153.00-176.00 146.00-163.50 149.00-154.00

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--------130.00-147.00 125.00-136.00 123.00-130.00

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145.00-153.00 136.00-151.00 132.00-150.00 130.00-147.50 122.50-139.50

140.00-177.00 140.00-168.00 125.00-146.50 127.00-140.00 124.00-141.00

143.00 144.00-161.00 135.00-146.00 130.50-140.00 130.50

----145.00-158.00 137.50-146.50 130.00-152.00 136.00-151.00

2300 Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

2100

300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 90-100 lbs 221.00222.00. hair 88 lbs 230.00. Billings: no test. Missouri: hair 40-50 lbs 275.00-305.00; 50-60 lbs 275.00-295.00; 60-70 lbs 250.00-305.00; 70-80 lbs 235.00-285.00; 80-90 lbs 205.00-245.00;90-100 lbs 170.00-242.50. Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 96.00-116.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 118.00-138.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 98.00-113.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 85.00-90.00; Cull 1 50.00-82.00. New Holland: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 90.00-145.00, hair 120.00-150.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 76.00-94.00, hair 100.00-135.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 72.00-86.00; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 100.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 96.00-115.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 95.00-96.00; Cull 1 90.00. Kalona: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 100.00-123.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 100.00-115.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 94.00-97.50. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Missouri: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 104.00-135.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 97.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 82.50. Direct Trading: No sales. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: 70-80 lbs 269.00-276.00; 80-90 lbs 240.00244.00; 90-100 lbs 202.00-210.00; 105 lbs 190.00. Ft. Collins: 52 lbs 240.00; 60-70 lbs 235.00-247.50, few 275.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-235.00; 80-90 lbs 225.00235.00; 90 lbs 225.00; 100-110 lbs 200.00-207.50. South Dakota: 57 lbs 300.00; 60-70 lbs 235.00-270.00; 70-80 lbs 257.00-267.00; 80-90 lbs 221.00-230.00; 95 lbs 212.00; 103 lbs 196.00; 126 lbs 170.00. Kalona: no test. Billings: no test. Missouri: 20-30 lbs 245.00. Equity Coop: 97 lbs 250.25. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2:

Four State Stockyards*

NOT REPORTED

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

9/28/21

Receipts: 921 Another large crowd was on hand for this September sale. Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded 20.00 - 40.00 higher. Slaughter ewes traded 20.00 higher. Feeder kid goats traded steady to 10.00 higher. Slaughter kid goats traded 30.00 to 45.00 higher. Supply moderate with very good demand. Supply included: 59% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (6% Wooled & Shorn, 69% Hair Breeds, 1% Ewes, 20% Hair Ewes, 1% Bucks, 4% Hair Bucks); 13% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (91% Hair Ewes, 9% Hair Bucks); 6% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 23% Slaughter Goats (71% Kids, 21% Nannies/Does, 4% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wethers, 2% Wether Kids). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 225.00-270.00. Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3: 200.00-205.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 250.00-340.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 190.00-265.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 180.00-182.50. Ewes - Good 2-3: 175.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3: 170.00-215.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 110.00-145.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 75.00. Bucks - 1-2: 100.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 127.50-220.00. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2: 220.00-280.00. Hair Bucks - Small and Medium 1-2: 240.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 295.00-360.00. Kids - Selection 2: 200.00-270.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 285.00-345.00. Kids - Selection 2: 230.00-280.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 157.50-245.00.

10/15/21

Weekly Trends: Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly steady to 15.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder lambs were not well tested. At San Angelo, TX 4,997 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 345 slaughter lambs in North Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 2,944 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3: San Angelo: wooled and shorn 110-160 lbs 226.00232.00. New Holland, PA: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 245.00-282.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 155-165 lbs 180.00185.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 221.00240.00; 155-160 lbs 232.00-240.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 210.00242.50, few 242.50-247.50; 155-160 lbs 195.00-202.50. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-125 lbs no test. Missouri: wooled and shorn 105 lbs 232.50. Equity Coop: wooled and shorn 145 lbs 232.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 330.00-358.00; 60-70 lbs 306.00-348.00; 70-80 lbs 274.00-300.00, few 302.00316.00; 80-90 lbs 252.00-290.00, few 298.00-314; 90-110 lbs 230.00-264.00, few 270.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 300.00-316.00; 99 lbs 232.00. New Holland: wooled and shorn 59 lbs 335.00; 60-70 lbs 275.00-325.00; 70-80 lbs 250.00-265.00; 80-90 lbs 255.00-265.00, few 295.00-335.00; 90-100 lbs 257.00-285.00, few 300.00-315.00. hair 45 lbs 365.00; 50-60 lbs 300.00-320.00; 60-70 lbs 290.00; 70-80 lbs 270.00-280.00; 80-90 lbs 250.00-265.00; 90-100 lbs 242.00-275.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 80-90 lbs 250.00-255.00. hair 80-90 lbs 242.50-252.50; 90-100 lbs 216.00-235.00. Kalona: wooled and shorn 67 lbs 275.00; 70-80 lbs 255.00-285.00; 80-90 lbs 257.50-270.00; 90-100 lbs 231.00-242.50. hair 60-70 lbs 266.00-267.50; 70-80 lbs 239.00-266.00; 85 lbs 257.50; 90-100 lbs 240.00-250.00.

1400.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

110

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 147.50-240.00. Wethers - Selection 1: 285.00. Wethers - Selection 2: 250.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1: 310.00. National Sheep Summary

goats

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat

†

71.00-94.50 †

10/17/21

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 122.00-125.00; wtd. avg. price 123.81. Heifers: 122.00-125.30; wtd. avg. price 123.75. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 192.00-198.00 ; wtd. avg. price 195.20. Heifers: 196.00-196.00 ; wtd. avg. price 196.00.

sheep &

70.00-92.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

†

71.00-95.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

(Week of 10/10/21 to 10/16/21) Buffalo Livestock Market

market sales reports

-----

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 10/11/21

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 10/12/21

Nation

Recei Early 3.00 p offerin Volum Total (Form All Ea All Fe

Daily D

Barrow (inclu Nation On a N weight Nation Weste Weste

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 10/14/21

Sp L M

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3,728

1,819

1,612

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2-9 Higher

St-6 Higher

Steady

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----175.00-177.50 156.00-176.00 156.00-166.50 152.00-161.50

200.00-201.00 185.00-212.00 160.00-177.00 150.00-177.00 135.50-167.00

170.00-205.00 164.00-183.00 153.00-175.00 140.00-156.00 140.00-156.00

18 16 15 14 14

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15 13 13 13

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150.00-164.00 142.00-155.00 140.00-155.00 143.00-155.00 142.25-150.00

----150.00-170.00 133.50-161.00 145.50-161.75 130.00-158.25

150.00-168.00 145.00-164.00 134.00-161.00 132.00-151.00 126.00-147.00

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

13 13 13 12

,728

Higher

---0-177.50 0-176.00 0-166.50 0-161.50

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0-164.00 0-155.00 0-155.00 0-155.00 5-150.00

Daily Direct Hog Report

10/18/21

Barrows and Gilts Purchased Swine (including Packer Sold) National Head Count: 9,134 On a National basis, compared to the previous day’s weighted average (LM_HG200): 0.23 higher. National Price Range: 66.00-69.00. Western Cornbelt Wtd Avg Price: 68.07. Western Cornbelt 5 Day Rolling Avg: 68.95.

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 10/12/21

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 10/14/21

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 10/13/21

Vienna South Central† 10/13/21

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 10/12/21

1,819

1,612

1,091

507

1,967

St-6 Higher

Steady

St-7 Higher

Uneven

200.00-201.00 185.00-212.00 160.00-177.00 150.00-177.00 135.50-167.00

170.00-205.00 164.00-183.00 153.00-175.00 140.00-156.00 140.00-156.00

186.00-190.00 165.00-182.00 153.00-158.00 140.00-155.00 141.00-150.00

----181.00-186.00 152.00-177.00 154.00-156.00 141.00

180.00 167.50-171.00 151.00-167.00 150.00-156.00 142.00-152.00

----150.00-170.00 133.50-161.00 145.50-161.75 130.00-158.25

--------------------150.00-168.00 145.00-164.00 134.00-161.00 132.00-151.00 126.00-147.00

OCTOBER 25, 2021

188.00 151.00-172.00 137.00-138.00 133.00-136.00 130.00-133.00 138.00-148.00 137.00-149.00 131.00-136.00 129.00-135.50 137.00

------------------------149.00-157.00 129.00-147.00 ----134.00-147.00

165.00 151.00 143.00 --------150.00 142.00-156.00 138.00-145.00 137.00-143.00 136.00-143.00

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

avg. grain prices

Week Ended 10/15/21 Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum* * Price per cwt

16 12

12.07

4 0

11.81

11.94

6.99

8 5.18

Ju ly 20 Au g. 20 Se pt .2 0 Oc t. 20 No v. 20 De c. 20 Ja n. 21 Fe b. 21 M ar .2 1 Ap r. 21 M ay 21 Ju ne 21 Ju ly 21 Au g. 21 Se pt .2 1

Ja n. 20 Fe b. 20 M ar .2 0 Ap r. 20 M ay 20 Ju ne 20

19 c.

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

158.83

* 167.65 153.40

Joplin West Plains

146.00 140.00

170.00 166.11

Cuba Vienna

148.46 149.20 148.97 141.18

169.39

152.71

164.34

146.74

10/15/21

This week is wrapping up with cooler temperatures and more moisture in the ground. Grass had a chance to green up after the couple days of rain and the warmer temperatures before the cold front headed through the state. The latest drought monitor showed about forty percent of the state impacted by some level of drought, a six percent improvement from last week’s report. There have been a few reports of a little hay being fed, but there is still a moderate to heavy supply of hay, so there shouldn’t be an issue finding some for now. Harvest progress, as of Tuesday’s report, shows 64 percent for corn and 22 percent for soybeans has been completed. Hay prices are mostly steady. Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 200.00-250.00. Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 8.00-12.00. Alfalfa - Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 160.00-200.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 120.00-160.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 5.00-9.00. Alfalfa - Fair (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 100.00-125.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 6.00-8.00. Mixed Grass - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 80.00-140.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 60.00-100.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.00-6.00. Mixed Grass - Fair (Ask/Per Bale): Large Round: 25.0055.00. Straw: Wheat (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.00-6.00.

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hay & grain markets

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steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 9/19/21

Receipts This Week: 96,747 Early weaned pigs 1.00 per head lower. All feeder pigs 3.00 per head lower. Demand moderate for moderate offerings. Receipts include 52% formulated prices. Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 2.8% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 86,247 head, wtd. avg. 48.94. All Feeder Pigs: 10,500 head, wtd. avg. 70.64.

$100

5.14

5.05

12.05

11.59

6.89

6.34

5.16

5.04

157.78

147.15

151.47 155.49 * 171.19 151.91

Week of 9/26/21

10/15/21

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.7900 and 40# blocks at $1.7800. The weekly average for barrels is $1.7680 (-0.0175) and blocks, $1.7850 (-0.0215). Fluid Milk/Cream: Throughout the country, farm milk output is benefiting from the cooling temperatures, except in parts of the Southeast, where warm weather persists. Milk volumes are mostly available for processing needs. Class I demand, which peaked at the start of the school year, has now settled. Milk moving into Class II holiday related uses is gradually increasing. Some balancing operations are running on active production schedules. A handful of manufacturers are limiting their milk intakes/production schedules to work through supply chain challenges/labor shortages. Cream markets are stable on mixed spot trading activities. Condensed skim markets are holding a steady undertone. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.30-1.40 in the East, 1.30-1.37 in the Midwest, and 1.05-1.35 in the West.Midwest, and 1.16-1.28 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.2597 - $2.3276.

Week of 9/19/21

National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

$138

10/15/21

149.94 145.35 151.96 140.41

** 158.87

142.74

** 155.90

* 178.71 155.17

Week of 10/3/21

oplin gional kyards† /11/21

hog markets

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

$176

142.13 149.71 156.51 133.50

164.61

146.92

160.94

140.39

161.03

135.94

161.00

136.38

160.93 162.50 166.47 156.18

Week of 10/10/21

prices

San Angelo: ewe lambs 73 lbs 282.00/cwt, 80-90 lbs 239.00-261.00, 98 lbs 212.00; mixed age hair 110-130 lbs 142.00-146.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: no test. South Dakota: yearlings 235.00-310.00/head; young 190.00-225.00/head; middle age 195.00/head; aged 180.00/head. Kalona: no test. Billings: no test. Missouri: young bred hair 165.00-230.00/head; bred middle age hair 195.00-200.00/head. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 35,000 compared with 34,000 last week and 32,000 last year.

Week of 9/26/21

nd: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 90.00-145.00, hair 120.00-150.00; Utility 1-2 st; Cull 1 no test. Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 0-94.00, hair 100.00-135.00; Utility 1-2 -86.00; Cull 1 no test. ta: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 100.00; Good 96.00-115.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 95.00-96.00; 0. od 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 00-123.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium 0-115.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 94.00-97.50. od 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 est; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. ood 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 est; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 97.00; Cull and Utility in) 82.50. ing: No sales. bs: Medium and Large 1-2: 70-80 lbs 269.00-276.00; 80-90 lbs 240.0000 lbs 202.00-210.00; 105 lbs 190.00. 52 lbs 240.00; 60-70 lbs 235.00-247.50, few 0 lbs 230.00-235.00; 80-90 lbs 225.00bs 225.00; 100-110 lbs 200.00-207.50. ta: 57 lbs 300.00; 60-70 lbs 235.00-270.00; 7.00-267.00; 80-90 lbs 221.00-230.00; 95 lbs lbs 196.00; 126 lbs 170.00. test. test. 0-30 lbs 245.00. p: 97 lbs 250.25. nt Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2:

550-600 lb. steers

$214

Week of 10/3/21

ta: wooled and shorn 90-100 lbs 221.0088 lbs 230.00. test. air 40-50 lbs 275.00-305.00; 50-60 lbs 00; 60-70 lbs 250.00-305.00; 70-80 lbs 00; 80-90 lbs 205.00-245.00;90-100 lbs 50. wes: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 0-116.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium 0-138.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 98.00-113.00; tility 1-2 (very thin) 85.00-90.00; Cull 1

24 Month Avg. $252

Week of 10/10/21

s reports

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

140.44 146.87 154.50 133.12

152.00

141.00

151.85 120

140 160 180 200 220 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Weather

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

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138.71 110

127

144

161

178

195

* No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Weather Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

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Cody Garver strives to be the best in all he does Cody’s Supervised Agriculture ExperiCody Garver is proud of his farming roots in the Phelps County, Mo., ence is working at Garh Farms, a 500-acre community of St. James. The 250- cow/calf and feeder calf operation that acre family farm has been passed down includes a large forage operation. “With the forage side, there are local through the generations since 1868. “I lived in town until I was 12 years old,” landowners who don’t do anything Cody, 17, said. “Both of my parents (Dale with their properties anymore, and my and Lori Garver) grew up on a farm, and boss mades a deal with them where we they made sure I got full exposure to ag- will fertilize their fields and try to get the riculture. I can remember going with land in better condition if we can harmy dad to do side jobs building fence or vest the hay.” Cody has been working with the farm working cows as a 10-year-old kid; that’s since 2017. There are no “typical” days where I got my start. “Agriculture has taught me how to be ef- for Cody at work; it all depends on what ficient and be a good worker, like showing needs to be done. “It might be servicing or fixing equipup on time, even if it means you are a little early. It’s taught me to work long days, ment, or it might be fixing fence,” Cody and agriculture has allowed me to learn so many different things and has opened up career opportunities.” After the passing of his grandfather, Everett Garver, Cody’s father and uncle, Gregg Garver, inherited the family farm. “They are now the fifth-generation owners,” Cody said of his father and uncle. An active FFA member, Cody serves as the St. James FFF Chapter President and the Area 14 President. Cody said seeing his brother Jared get a blue corduroy jacket made a tremendous impact on him. “Growing up, I got to see him and his accomplishments, so he was a big motivator for me,” Cody said. “My brother’s freshman year would have been my second-grade year, and I knew the minute he got involved that I wanted to be a member of that organization. “FFA allows you to explore yourself and become a better leader. The most important skill I have learned in this organiza- explained. “This operation is still fairly young because my boss didn’t run tion is being able to become a cattle for about 30 years but startpublic speaker. My freshman ed up again in 2015. We have year, I struggled to get up in built pipe lots, put up a lot of front of the class and give a barbed wire, and doing pasture presentation. I wouldn’t make improvements. We work to eye contact and would stutter eradicate invasive species and mumble. By my sophomore St. James, Mo. like honey locust, multiyear, I was a state finalist for my flora rose, thistles, and any fall speech.”

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sprouts growing up in the fields. In some places, we work to plant better forages. We frost seed clover in the winter and spend a lot of time fertilizing. We do a lot of fertilizing because we want to put the nutrition back into the soil that we take out. In summer, we hit the hayfields pretty hard, and we put in a lot of waterer and water lines because we don’t like the cattle drinking out of

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ponds; waterers are a much cleaner and efficient system.” His experience at Gahr Farms helped Cody earn the 2021 Missouri FFA Forage Production Proficiency. “That was the highlight of my FFA career,” Cody said. “Because I am from Area 14, I was at the end of the getting the area winner plaques, and Paxton Dahmer (National FFA Central Region Vice President and Nevada, Mo., native) shook my hand to get a picture. He just had this look on his face, and I didn’t know why. Then they announced the state winner was from Area 14; I was in shock. I felt like my jaw was going to hit the stage. I looked down at the plaque to make sure it was actually me, and sure enough, it said state winner, not area winner. It was the most amazing feeling. “I didn’t realize my SAE was that strong. I was on the grasslands team that won state my sophomore year, so it really helped me identify different forages and grasses, stuff that I learned and could help my boss manage his fields and pastures. OCTOBER 25, 2021

meet your neighbors In his application for the state award, Cody outlined the forages he has worked with, weed control and eradication measures, and the use of soil tests to improve soil health and quality through fertilization. “I can make hay from the bottom up,” Cody explained. “I can get a field in the right condition so it can produce. I can come in with a mower, wrap it up with a baler, haul it and put it in the barn. Something I would like to experiment with at is a stand of warm-season native grasses, like Big and Little Bluestem. I have also wanted to incorporate a management-intensive grazing system. Right now, we rotate pastures, but not to the extent of a management-intensive system.” Cody’s application earned a Gold rating at the national competition, just outside of the national finalist rating to advance. Thanks to FFA, Cody said he found his niche, and he encouraged other young people to give the organization a try. “FFA has something for everyone,” he said. “You might not be an agriculturalist right now, but you want to be; this is the place to come.” After graduating this spring, Cody plans to attend State Technical College of Missouri in Linn, Mo., to obtain an associate’s degree in agriculture business, then attend the Kentucky Welding Institute for a welding certification. Before he embarks on his career as a pipe welder, Cody has one more goal. “I want to be a state officer,” he said. “I am a very goal-driven person, and if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do the best I can. I have two mottoes I live by: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard, and if you always do what you’ve always done, then you will only be where you’ve always been. Going into FFA, I had big goals, like running for state office, but I didn’t think there was any way possible; FFA taught me what I need to know to even be in the running for it. I got to watch my brother get his State Degree when I was younger, and I just saw how energetic they were and that they looked like they were having fun. I said when I got into FFA, I would be one of those people. FFA has transformed me.” OCTOBER 25, 2021

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steer he named Beau Duke, moving up from the market hog he showed the year before. “He weighed 1,240 pounds at one year and sold for $3,200,” L.J. shared proudly. “I had to share the money with my brother, Zander.” Zander came to L.J.’s rescue after L.J. tripped, fell and broke his left leg in 2020. L.J. had to endure a couple of corrective surgeries, keeping him away from home and

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they keep 60 head of commercial cattle. Beau Duke, L.J.’s steer, came from their herd. John Isbell, L.J.’s father is a Farm Bureau insurance agent and his mother Michelle works at Fort Leonard Wood. The two families, which also includes L.J.’s youngest brother, 2-year-old Gabrie, together have The River I Farms. L.J. is in the sixth grade this year and is home schooling for the first time. “I’m taking piano lessons right now, too. My mom plays the piano at church. There is a clarinet teacher who works with the home schoolers, too so I might like to try that later,” he said. L.J. is an active member of the Happy Hill Church Youth Group and gives God all the praise for the strength to overcome the hard times he has seen over the years. In addition to helping with livestock on the farms, L.J. enjoys hunting and fishing. At age 11, he hasn’t really decided what he might like to do later in life, but “maybe being a farmer would be all right.” He said he would gladly consider raising another show steer for upcoming fairs. He shyly admitted the best part of showing his steer this past year was meeting so many others and the inspiration it seemed to give to others. “One lady even said, she just had to buy that steer,” L.J. recalled. “There really wasn’t any bad part to it, except saying goodbye at the end.”

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Sydni Wilson, 15, is a sophomore at Conway High School. She owns approximately 60 to 70 chickens, and the family also has a rabbit, ducks, and beef cattle. Sydni credits the 4-H Club with getting her started with chickens. She wanted to show animals at the fair and decided chickens would suit her age and handling abilities. She raises, shows, collects eggs for sale, and butchers her own chickens for the family table. Excess eggs are donated to the Phillipsburg Christian Church food pantry which helps to feed those in need. “I can do it all; from start to finish, although my dad usually helps with the butchering part,” Sydni said. In the summer, she won grand champion in the broiler division for four Cornish Cross males at the Laclede County Fair in Lebanon. She also entered a Silver Sebright in the bantam division and came away Submitted Photo with a first-place ribbon. “I use a high-protein feed from MFA to make them grow bigger quicker. And I also put their food up off the ground so they have to reach for it,” Sydni said about raising broilers. “This makes them use their muscles and grow stronger.” She bathes the chickens before each show and shows males because they will be bigger than same-aged females.

Other projects: In addition to chickens, Sydni is very interested in horticulture and hopes to make selling her own started plants a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in FFA. She helps plant, weed and harvest a 2,000 square foot garden at home and has accumulated a large quantity of succulents over the winter. She knows how to propagate them from little rosettes and also takes cuttings from other plants and starts new ones. Future Plans: Sydni’s future plans are to attend college to become a botanist after she graduates from high school.

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No matter the type of livestock operation, at some point, a part of a producer’s herd must go. Culling cattle helps to optimize productivity and profitability. “This should be looked at as an income stream from the beef cattle operation rather than just the practice of getting rid of cows,” Johnny Gunsaulis, county extension agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, said. Determining which cows should stay and which should move on to other pastures is not always an easy task. Disposition is one of the first factors producers should consider in the culling process. Animals should be evaluated on how they act in the pasture and in the pen. A cow may react differently when being worked in a confined area, like a corral. If the animal won’t come in or comes after a producer, it’s time to cull it. An animal’s disposition should be taken into consideration for the producer’s safety. “Think what medical expenses are today and what it means for most beef operations if a principal operator is out of duty for any period of time,” Gunsaulis stated. “So, considering those factors besides unnecessary fence repair, busted corrals, frustration, and other factors - temperament is definitely something to consider.” When analyzing a herd for potential animals to cull, open females should rise to the top of the list. If a female doesn’t breed back in a timely manner or skips a calving season, she still requires inputs and hurts the operation’s bottom line. “If an animal doesn’t get bred in our breeding season that we have defined for her, then we need to get rid of her because she isn’t doing her job,” Andy McCorkill, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, said. “We need to look at her as an employee from that standpoint.” Livestock experts recommend maintaining reproduction records to help guide culling decisions. When culling based on economic factors, thorough records will assist producers in determining which animals are the most profitable. Producers may find the culling decision making process easier if they implement a defined 60 to 90 day calving season. “If you don’t hold your cows to that, it’s just going to be a lot easier for them to slip by even if they’re weaning a calf every 15 months, instead of every year,” Gunsaulis explained. Livestock specialists recommend keeping the cows that calve on a 365-day calving interval. “Meaning they are going to calve basically the same day every year. And if they are not within tolerance on that, then we certainly need to look at those,” McCorkill added.

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Evaluating breeding age animals once a year can also benefit producers when it comes to determining which cows to sell. Gunsaulis recommends preg checking in the fall to identify females that failed to get bred during the regular breeding season. Though an open cow may seem like an automatic cull, livestock specialists advise evaluating all the options first. “It’s convenient to sell those open cows as soon as they are identified as open, especially if they are older,” Gunsaulis said. “But that might not always be the best option given economics.” A multi-year study conducted by the Arkansas Extension Service, tracked profit margin in relation to the timing of the sale of cattle. “For several years, the Extension Service in Arkansas looked at selling thin cows in the fall compared to fleshy cows in early spring,” Gunsaulis explained. “Almost every year it’s profitable to keep that thin cow through the winter and sell her in better flesh in the spring.” Livestock experts state cows and bulls are the one animal from a slaughter standpoint, that as they gain weight, they gain value per pound as well. “If we have extra grass that we can put some cheap gain on those animals, then we can make them worth more money before we sell them,” McCorkill said. “That’s not always the case but it is something to consider.” This management tool gives producers the potential to optimize the value of their culls instead of simply getting rid of them. Additionally, if producers decide to hold on to the animal for a bit longer, they may want to cull them out of the breeding herd and manage them separately. That keeps producers from being enticed to keep them for the long haul. Other important factors to consider fall in the category of soundness. Evaluate animals on the condition of their udder, feet and body condition. An animal’s age can also be a factor to consider. “I wouldn’t necessarily say any set age is the criteria there, but if productivity is being affected or they are losing condition where they can’t get around, or they are starting to lose teeth so they can’t consume as much, then that is something that needs to be considered,” McCorkill stated. Some livestock specialists with the University of Missouri Extension use what they call the four O’s of culling to remind producers of potential culling criteria. The four O’s are – Old, Open, Onery and Other. Lastly, Gunsaulis may have the most important culling advice of all, “And you always remember that we have to keep the wife’s favorite cow no matter if she only raises a calf every 15 months,” Gunsaulis advised.

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Are they worth the time and money? If producers are looking to add winter cereals to their pastures in hopes of getting additional forage for spring grazing or even a boost to their fall crops, now is the time to plant. But before landowners invest money in seed and their time to plant it, there are some considerations to keep in mind. Winter cereals will only work well in limited situations. In much of the Ozarks, farm fields flourish with fescue. This hardy perennial proves to be a tough competitor for other grasses. Even if the winter cereal is properly drilled in, as the tender seedling grows it must compete with fescue’s deep root system. Farmers hopeful for additional forage after planting winter rye, winter wheat or winter triticale may be disappointed when the annual plants start to emerge and are choked out by the fescue. “It sounds good in theory, but it doesn’t work well in practicality very often because of the competition issue,” Patricia Miller, field specialist in agronomy with the University of Missouri Extension, said. However, planting winter cereals can be successful in some circumstances. Fields that contain a mix of grasses other than fescue, overgrazed fescue pastures with very low stands, or land with little forage due to drought are situations in which drilling in cereals could be fruitful. Another scenario could be landowners who want to convert a pasture to a novel endophyte fescue. In this situation, producers spray to eliminate all forage then plant the winter crop and then in the spring they spray again and plant the novel endophyte. “So, it would fit into that system where you are looking to convert to a novel endophyte, where you are going to spray and kill everything else out anyway,” Miller stated. Typically winter rye, winter wheat and winter triticale are the most commonly used winter cereals. “I would also favor OCTOBER 25, 2021

triticale over the other two cereals as it will give the biggest bump in forage production,” Nathan Bilke, district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, said. If winter cereals are planted, due to current conditions, the seeds should be incorporated into the fields at about 30 pounds of per acre. “For this year’s fall bump, I would drill right now,” Bilke stated. “In other years, I would drill first of September with that month being ideal for fall bump.” Experts recommend using a no-till drill to incorporate the winter crops into the fields if the land has a good seedbed. Many local soil and water conservation districts have no-till drills available for farmers to rent for free. It some cases, depending on the fertility of the soil, regular drilling may be necessary in order to work the nutrients into the soil. Once the annual plants start to fill the fields in fall and winter, producers should consider leaving part of the pasture for spring. “If you graze it when it gets to about 6 to 8 inches and you want early spring growth, I would stop grazing it early to mid-November, then you should get a spring flush of annual growth that will help lengthen the grazing season,” Bilke explained. Another way to protect the fragile annual, is to plant in areas where there are no livestock. Keeping livestock off the winter cereals until the plants are established will allow it to grow to a proper stand. “If you want to get the biggest bang for your buck, move livestock off the pasture until it is a grazing height of around eight inches,” Bilke said. Planting winter cereals on continuously grazing operations may not make sense if landowners cannot give the pastures rest. Farmers need to have paddocks to rotate their livestock onto in order to be successful with winter cereals. If winter cereals are not an option, experts recommend planting turnips into cropland or incorporating oats in mid-February to get additional spring forages.

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There are a variety of factors that can impact the viability of cattle pregnancies. Some are within a producer’s control and others are not. The good news is there are management practices producers can put in place to prevent pregnancy loss in their herds. First, consider some of the causes for aborted or stillborn calves. Diseases, viruses, genetics, physical trauma and severe stress can all cause an animal to lose her calf. However, in some cases, the cause is simply unknown. “In a biological unit, sometimes it just happens,” Johnny Gunsaulis, county extension agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, said. Nutritional factors can lead to a loss of pregnancy. For example, high nitrates in hay or forages can lead to pregnancy loss. Additionally, improper nutrition contributes to an animal’s poor body condition which can result in a failed pregnancy. Diseases such as leptospirosis, vibriosis, brucellosis or trichomoniasis can all directly cause pregnancy loss. Other diseases impact pregnant cattle as well. “Pregnant animals coming into contact with either a BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea) carrier animal or naïve pregnant animals coming into contact with animals that have been vaccinated with modified live BVD vaccines, can experience pregnancy loss or complications with fetal development,” Gunsaulis explained. Addressing some of these factors from a management perspective can reduce pregnancy problems. First, ensure the mommas-to-be have proper nutrition. “You have to have them in the right flesh to get them bred to start with, and to keep them there, for them to maintain that pregnancy,” Andy McCorkill, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, said. Livestock specialists recommend cows have a body condition score between 4 1/2 and a 7. If they are in good flesh, it reduces stress and gives them the health to fight off diseases and viruses.

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A thorough and regular vaccination protocol helps to ward off diseases that could cause cattle to abort a fetus or deliver a stillborn calf. Regardless of where producers are located, they may want to ask their veterinarian about incorporating brucellosis vaccinations for their herd. “Missouri is considered a brucellosis-free state and we don’t have to vaccinate any more for it by law,” McCorkill said. “But I still feel it is a good tool to have in our toolbelt because we are only one midnight run of a cow across a state line from somewhere from bringing it back.” Before bringing new animals to the farm, ask the previous owners about their vaccination history. “Keep new animals quarantined from the rest of your herd for a month before mixing with your own herd,” Gunsaulis stated. Additionally, experts recommend when purchasing replacement females at a livestock auction, they should be at least in the second stage of pregnancy or have a calf at side. Breeding bulls should either be virgin bulls or have passed a trichomoniasis test. To avoid pregnancy loss, producers should think about their breeding season in relation to weather conditions and fescue toxicity. When cattle are exposed to high toxins in fescue, their body temperature rises. “It funnels down to blood flow basically,” McCorkill explained. “The blood flow is restricted because of the toxins in the fescue, which makes the cow get hot quicker.” Heat stress negatively impacts pregnancy. The first 45 days of pregnancy is the time a female is at the most risk of complications. If producers start experiencing pregnancy loss or failed breeding in their herds, they may want to seek the advice of their veterinarian. “Consult with a vet on individual operations about what you have seen if you have a lot of problems with breeding percentages and the like, then you probably need to get a vet involved and pull some samples and see pathologically what might be going on,” McCorkill said. OCTOBER 25, 2021

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Sustainability may also include insulating farm buildings or facilities. Over time this saves on energy consumption and costs. “You are trying to build those resources,” Bilke added. “Whether it is a soil resource or a financial resource or different things like that.” Financial considerations can be a barrier for many farmers if the sustainable agriculture practice is going to cost them money. The USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service and other agencies offer cost share programs to assist farmers interested in implementing conservation and sustainable farming methods. The goal of some of these programs is to help farmers with the costs so that they can see the long-term benefits of sustainable farming. “That is the hope of these programs, that it will take the risk away,” Bilke explained. The utilization of sustainable farming practices can also add value to farmland. “There is a big difference on cost per acre, if you are going to buy something that has been taken care of,” Bilke said. For example, crop fields with terraces built in, cover crops planted through the years, and crops rotated from season to season, would sell for more money compared to a property that has been basically mined and farmed without sustainable practices. “That farm might be $2,500 an acre when the one that has been farmed properly goes for $8,000 an acre,” Bilke explained. The development of new technologies and greater understanding of sustainable practices opens the doors for farmers to find additional ways to bring profitability and sustainability to their operations. “Whether it is soils, grass, animals, livestock or financially, as a business if you have family members who want to take it over, don’t you want to leave it in a better shape than you received it?” Bilke asked. Bilke added sustainability is a long-term commitment and investment. At times, it pushes farmers to branch out past the farming practices of the generations that have gone before them. But in the end, the adoption of many of these methods will make farmers more money and preserve their land.

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4 Barry County MU Extension Open House – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Courthouse, 700 Main, Suite 4, Cassville, Mo. – for more information contact Lorie at 417-847-3161 or loriespeakman@missouri.edu 5-6 Pearls of Production Conference – 5803 County Road 302, Fulton, Mo. – Cost: $99 – register by Oct. 26 – for questions contact Corinne at 573-882-8181 or bromfieldc@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/jnf 6 Missouri Woodland Steward – Walk in the Woods – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Wurdack Research Farm, 164 Bales Road, Cook Station, Mo. – Cost: Free – for more information contact Sarah at 573-458-6260 or havenss@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/09d 8 QuickBooks Desktop: Utilization, Tips and Tricks – 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: Free – to register visit go.ozarksfn.com/6oo 9, 10 Bull Breeding Soundness Exam Clinic – Cedar Creek Veterinary Services, Stockton, Mo. – call 417-476-3060 for an appointment – for all other questions contact Patrick at 417-276-3313 or davismp@missouri.edu 11 Online Forage/Livestock Town Hall Meeting – Show Me Select Heifer Development Program – Online via Zoom, noon-1 p.m. – to register visit go.ozarksfn.com/lup 12 Whole System Management of Beef Cattle Reproduction Workshop – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Southwest Research Center, Mount Vernon, Mo. – for questions contact Jordan at 573-882-7519 or ThomasJor@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/owa 13 Barn Quilt Class – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Cost: $40 – Echo Bluff State Park, 34489 Echo Bluff Drive, Eminence, Mo. – space is limited – to register call 573-531-7001 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/xbu17 18 Barn Quilt Class – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Hickory County Extension Office Meeting Room, 18715 Cedar Street, Hermitage, Mo. – Cost: $45 – to register or for more information call 417-745-6767

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

OFN October 25, 2021

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Should they stay or go?

The right software

Braden Booth is a student leader and a cattleman

Phillipsburg, Mo., teen wins international title

Museum commemorates Native American culture

Kameran Collier carries on the family tradition