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Starting from Scratch

Phillip Rozell’s father pushed for an education before starting a farming operation

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Hall seeking nominations: The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry, while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Additional information and online nomination forms are available at arkansasaghalloffame.org. Forms can also be requested by calling 501-228-1609. The induction ceremony for the next class will be March 6, 2020, in Little Rock.

Ranch named as a finalist: Victor Ranch, owned by Grant and Donna Victor, of Ottawa County, Okla., has been selected as one of two finalists selected for the 2019 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award.

The Victors raise beef cattle and grow wheat, oats, soybeans, corn and pecans with their three sons. Their early adoption of no-till on their cropland earned them the National Soil and Water Conservation Award by the National Endowment for Soil and Water Conservation in 1986. They converted 600 acres of highly-erodible cropland to native pasture. Re-establishing pecan groves on their ranch has provided an additional income stream and quality wildlife habitat.

U of A educator to be honored by Minority Access: Clinical assistant professor in the Department of Horticulture, Landscape and Turf Sciences at the University of Arkansas Garry McDonald has been named a Minority Access National Role Model by Minority Access. He will be recognized at the 20th National Role Models Conference this week at National Harbor, Maryland. He is also featured in the 2019 National Role Models Book. Student David Jerkins nominated McDonald, who is also the chair of the Curriculum Committee for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.

No more garbage: On Nov. 1, Oklahoma will join nearly half the country as the practice of garbage feeding or swill feeding to pigs will no longer be allowed. While the Oklahoma Pork Council had been in discussion with the state veterinarian on getting legislation like this passed for the last two to three years the policy took priority this year as foreign threats of African swine fever loom. “It’s not a new issue. I think it just got new focus when we started thinking about ASF and how ASF spreads,” Oklahoma Pork Council Executive Director Roy Lee Lindsey Jr., said. “We spent a little extra time on it this year to get it addressed and to get just one more thing out of the way so that it’s not something we have to worry about, if we have a problem.” Garbage feeding, which can spread diseases if contaminated meat products are fed to pigs, has been responsible for past outbreaks around the world including ASF, foot-and-mouth disease and classic swine fever. The Swine Health Protection Act allows each state to determine whether garbage feeding is allowed within their state.

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Eye on Agribusiness features War Eagle Processing

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The Bakers and Herefords have a long history

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Phillip Rozell started his cattle operation from scratch

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Town & Country highlights Kevin Robertson

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Bar JAF females are bred to perform

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Youth in Agriculture spotlights John E. “Johnny” Hawkins

“City kid” Greg Wheeler finds his way to the farm

FARM HELP 24 Building financial skills 25 Understanding endorsements 26 RFID tags: What you need to know

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Tips to produce high-quality beef

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Breeding season success Is a bull lease the right way to go?

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love beef. I’ve loved it since I was 15 years evothe nwfirst orCtime. yrreJ yB old and ate a good steak rfor Up until my mid-teens, the only meats we ate were either pork or chicken, because Jerry Crownover is we hadn’t owned a home freezer and our a farmer and former meat sources were dictated by the methods we professor of Agriculture had available to preserve the product. ThereEducation at Missouri fore, our home-butchered hogs were preserved in State University. He is a the smokehouse, covered with layers of salt that native of Baxter County, would keep the meat preserved for a year, until Arkansas, and an the next butchering took place. Chickens were author and professional preserved in the chicken-house, on foot and were speaker. To contact Jerry, harvested every Sunday morning with a sharp go to ozarksfn.com and axe, feather-plucking fingers and a cast iron skilclick on ‘Contact Us.’ let filled with lard.

With the extravagant purchase of a deep freeze, my family was finally able to butcher and preserve the product that we had been raising for a lifetime and I immediately became a big fan. Steaks, roasts and ground beef became a staple of our diet, and we even quit raising hogs and chickens shortly thereafter. Since then, I have rarely eaten a meal that didn’t include some form of beef.

My wife is much more diverse in her diet and loves to sample different kinds of foods, especially when we travel. Judy loves seafood, so she was in hog heaven (or should I say…fish heaven) during our recent trip to Iceland, because fish and other seafoods are the staple of that country. Each evening would bring a new culinary experience, as we selected a restaurant at which to dine. Clams, shrimp, lobster, squid, octopus and several varieties of fish that I couldn’t even pronounce were on every menu, every night, and I was beginning to suffer delirious tremors from the absence of beef.

Finally, on the fifth night, we ate at a restaurant that had a menu selection described as, “Delicious beefcut, topped with fried beet root.” I didn’t know which cut

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As a young man, Phillp Rozell told his father he wanted to be a farmer. His father told him he needed an off-the-farm job first, then he could get into production agriculture. See more on Photo by Terry Ropp page 15.

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he U.S. bought the territory known as the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 from France. Native American Indians had inhabited this area for centuries. The cowboys came into the territories much later Jody Harris is a freelance as settlers moved west. Hollywood movies and communications specialist, television have created a perception that cowboys gardener, ranch wife and and Indians were at war with one another in the mother of four. She and wild west. This isn’t accurate history. I think Holher family raise Angus beef lywood mixed these two groups of people together cattle and other critters on to make its storylines more interesting. their northwest Arkansas You see, cowboys were hired to round up cattle ranch. She is a graduate and drive them for the owners. These people of Missouri State University. were paid large amounts of money plus a share To contact Jody, go to of the profit from each cattle drive. The “war” ozarksfn.com and click on that took place with the Indians was with the ‘Contact Us.’ American government and its army pushing native American Indians off their land and onto reservations. This is a sad but real piece of American history.

Our local community has spent the better part of the last year in an uproar over the political correctness of two junior high mascots – the Cowboys and the Indians. Our superintendent and school board were pressured by a noisy minority in our town to eliminate these two mascots and remove all human imagery from our district’s mascot line up. The Indian mascot was deemed racist and the cowboy was not gender inclusive. I hate this. I hate that our leaders bent to cater to a noisy majority. I hate how sensitive and prickly we have become as a community.

Several of our family members are proud native American Indians and we are certainly proud to be called cowboys and cowgirls. Our schools didn’t parade around costumed mascot characters that poked fun at either mascot. For years and presently, our schools have been filled with students who are proud of their mascot – proud, brave, warrior-like Indians and tough, rough, hard-working cowboys. A mascot, in my opinion should be a source of pride. A representative of hardworking students in academics, athletics, band, choir and more.

The majority in our community disagreed with the way this decision was made, and many did not want these changes made. It was never put to a vote in our community. In its haste to be politically correct, our local school district missed a valuable opportunity to teach students about accurate history and draw strength from a long-standing tradition and pride in each school’s mascot.

The Woodland Cowboys will soon face the Ramay Indians in the last cross-town rival football game under the Thursday night lights. Our community fought hard to preserve tradition, but the political correctness police won this battle and destroyed an opportunity to bring honor to both existing mascots and traditions. We will celebrate anyway.

The community has been left disenchanted with a nomination process that will allow a committee in each school to come up with a list of new mascot nominations.

These will be voted on by the student body later. By January 2020, we may be the Woodland Snowflakes and the Ramay Bunnies – who knows. What I do know is that our family has decided we are “Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy” kind of people.

We will continue to fight for what we believe is best for our kids’ future, neighbor.

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ometimes the most educated people are not the brightest light bulbs in the package. There seems to be a lack of common sense today, and it shows.

Julie Turner-Crawford Billions of dollars have been spent is a native of Dallas studying bovine flatulence and belches, and the County, Mo., where she connection to methane and greenhouse gas, and grew up on her family’s climate change. Why? Because a group of “smart” farm. She is a graduate people thought they could save the planet. of Missouri State The theory of less livestock, and reducing meat University. To contact and dairy consumption to reduce climate change Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 can be traced back to two sentences in a 2006 Unitor by email at editor@ ed Nations report, titled Livestock’s Long Shadow. ozarksfn.com.

According to University of California Davis Associate Professor and Air Quality Specialist Frank Mitloehner, the statement, “[T]he livestock sector is a major player, responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions measured in CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents). This is a higher share than transport,” was printed in the summary, but not in the report body. Mitloehner, whom I consider one of the brilliant people, has said the statement is not accurate.

“We certainly can reduce our greenhouse-gas production, but not by consuming less meat and milk,” Mitloehner said in a 2006 press release from UC Davis. “Rather, in developed countries, we should focus on cutting our use of oil and coal for electricity, heating and vehicle fuels… The developed world’s efforts should focus not on reducing meat and milk consumption, but on increasing efficient meat production in developing countries, where growing populations need more nutritious food.”

Studies conclude that cattle production is not a significant factor in global warming, but why have farmers become the scapegoats and the villains of all the world’s woes? Because people have forgotten where food comes from.

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know little about the source of their food: ranching and farming. The same survey showed farmers and ranchers share the same values as consumers on issues related to environmental stewardship and animal care; something the public tends to forget.

Students are required to take certain classes to graduate high school or college, yet no one is required to have agricultural courses. I wasn’t a music major, yet I was required to spend a certain amount of time in a listening lab as a variety of genres blared through headphones. It wasn’t my idea of a good time, but I did what was required.

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Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 of beef to which they were referring but I was pretty sure it would be better than the catch of the day. I figured I could scrape off the beet root, so I ordered it.

When the waiter brought out our meal, Judy immediately started raving about the taste and texture of her fishy order. Admittedly, I had the shakes as I began to slice into this unknown cut of beef, because I hadn’t had a taste since we left the good old USA. As it turned out, I needed a good, Stihl chainsaw (freshly sharpened) to be able to cut off a mouth-sized chunk.

After chewing on the same bite full for a good 5 minutes, I discretely placed it in

the napkin and tried to slice a piece off another part of the steak, thinking it would have to be more tender. It wasn’t.

After 30 minutes, my wife started to critique her order of sea food, saying how delicious it had been and how she would love to ask the chef about his methods used in preparation. Then, looking at my plate of half-eaten meat, with small pieces strewn all across the platter, she asked, “How was your steak?”

“Surprisingly, the fried beet root was delicious,” I replied.

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Alanna Frank, left, and her brother Travis Pitts looked for new ways to produce cattle on their Twister Ridge Ranch, which was started by their grandfather.

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Siblings find their niche market with Lowline Angus cattle The purity of the Angus cattle is vital to Alanna Frank, manager of Twister Ridge Ranch, and her brother Travis Pitts.

Located outside of Vinita, Okla., Twister Ridge produces Lowline Angus as naturally as possible, with no hormones, supplements or grains. Vaccinations are administered, and antibiotics when needed. Otherwise, this herd is kept as naturally as possible.

“Whooo!” Travis called into the wind towards the herd across the large pasture.

In seconds, the herd came trotting to the gate. First to make it is the stout Scottish Highlander Isabella, a marvel to look at with her orange hair and large horns.

Soon more follow, all black, Lowline Angus. Their compact, shorter frame and lowstress environment is said to make for better tasting and easier to prepare cuts of beef .

“The breed is awesome,” Travis said of the Lowline Angus. He notes they’ve had no birthing problems and the cattle are rather calm under limited stress environments.

The ranch was started by Travis and Alanna’s grandfather as a traditional cow/ calf operation with a herd of Hereford cattle. Once the ranch was inherited by their OCTOBER 7, 2019

father, Duane Pitts, Alanna and Travis pondered ways they could have an operation that better fit their vision with the help of their spouses and parents.

“How is that sustainable?” Travis asked of the more traditional and commercial style of cattle management, in which cattle are pastured for a short time, and sent to a feed lot before being sent to processing.

“I just didn’t see all that diesel, all that expense and moving them – the stress on them. Every time you stress them they lose weight,” he added.

“How can we not do that and still raise cattle?” Alanna said.

Thus, the current Twister Ridge Ranch was born in 2010, becoming a producer in what Alanna calls custom beef.

On approximately 780 acres, a herd of 75 to 80 head rotate pastures, keeping their food source ample, well-producing and not overgrazed. With such a focus on purity and remaining as natural as possible, their pasture management is one of the most important parts of the job.

At Twister Ridge, they do not fertilize or otherwise spray fields. The only pasture management they employ is the classic cut and hay method, all while rotating the herd. Due to health concerns in the family, Alanna and Travis were inspired Vinita, Okla. to find ways to limit chemicals on their pasture and in their cattle for a healthier alternative.

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just don’t trust it.” Alanna said of commercial fertilizers with the shake of her head.

“We are looking into eventually doing year-round grazing.”

From the pastures, the cattle are then finished with alfalfa cubes and beet pulps before being sent directly to the processor, and later straight to the customer. Although Alanna said she is looking to transition away from beet pulps due to concerns of it being truly 100 percent organic.

With all this work, the primary focus at Twister Ridge is keeping the cows as comfortable as possible. For them this means no hotshots or herding with motor vehicles.

“Low stress is better for everyone.” Alanna says with a smile.

Alanna and Travis note that their market is relatively unknown, a natural or more organic alternative to traditional commercial cattle care.

“We market, maybe 10 to 15 a year right now,” Alanna said “But we’re growing.”

Still, they say more people are beginning to call and ask about their process.

“They’re asking how it’s done,” Alanna said happily, “I think people are becoming more aware. It’s not the same as the generation before.”

Twister Ridge is also home to 40 miles of horse trails, where Alanna and her husband host endurance riding. This year, Alanna is proud to host the distance national championship.

For this ranch operation, family is everything, and everyone pitches in a helping hand.

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The most common entrance into farming is starting out by using family land, then inheriting it and perhaps later adding to it. Another is coming from a farming family but having to purchase or more often leasing land with land acquisition coming later. This is a story of a couple with no farming background pursuing one man’s dream of being a farmer.

Greg and Paula Wheeler were both raised as city kids and started dating in high school. As a teenager, Greg worked in a grocery store his father managed. He had an outgoing and generous personality fostered by being raised with the belief that helpGreg and Paula Wheeler, pictured with sons Gavin ing others was important. and Westin, built four new broiler houses, in 2005, This belief was further dewhich allowed Greg to be fulltime on the farm. veloped by Greg becoming a Boy Scout which was also his only way to be involved in outdoor activities.

He also remembered his own father After graduation from high school in Winston being a diabetic, severely lim1988, Greg worked for a bank but chafed ited in activities and passing when Greg under the routine and set time restraints. was only 19. The event lay heavy on “Greg didn’t like dressing up with a tie Greg’s heart, and he knew he wanted to and being cooped up all day,” Paula said be the kind of parent who had enough with a laugh. scheduling freedom to attend In May 1990, Paula’s parwhatever events his eventual ents, Jesse and Faye Parker, children chose.

Combs, Ark. moved to Combs, Ark., to a Meanwhile Paula was atfarm they purchased. Greg tending college and graduated helped with the cows, which in 1993 with a University of Arhe found far more to his liking kansas bachelor’s degree in business than servicing bank machines. education. The couple married and

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purchased a house in Fayetteville. Ark., while Greg continued working at the bank. Paula began her educational career in the Elkins School District, where she has worked for 25 years and now serves as district curriculum coordinator.

Everything changed in 1995 when Paula fully supported Greg’s dream of becoming a farmer. The couple credits Paula’s father as a pivotal influence in making that decision.

One day, Jesse drove Greg around the countryside pointing out various chicken operations and talking about the people who manage them. Confessing confusion at the purpose of the drive, Greg clearly remembers being told that if others could figure out the chicken industry, they could too. Shortly after, the couple received a Small Business Administration loan to purchase a 78-acre farm in Combs with two older chicken houses, hay ground with insufficient drainage for cattle and several rundown outbuildings.

Because the couple work during the day, Greg would check the chickens before work, Paula would check the chickens after work, and Paula’s father would look after the chickens during the day.

Then in 1997, Greg left Arvest Bank to start farming fulltime. Because two chicken houses provided insufficient income, he worked at various other odd jobs to provide for what soon became a family with the birth of their first child Gavin in 1998. Four years later, Westin was born and it was time to make a major decision about the direction of their lives. The determined couple decided the existing houses were too old to keep upgrading, and began construction of four new 43-feet-by-500-feet broiler houses in 2005.

“Making money in the chicken industry works best if you run an even number of houses,” Greg explained. “One reason is both baby chicks and feed are delivered in trucks that carry enough for two houses.

The other is that half of the proceeds are needed to pay off the loan, with one-quarter devoted to utilities and the last onefourth to serve as personal income. With four chicken houses, I could make a living.”

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The technology difference between the old houses and the new was astounding.

Most people view the computer system as the technology improvement. The truth is technology touched every part of the production system, including insulation, ventilation and lighting. In their first month of production, the Wheelers didn’t know lights were supposed to be kept on at night, but still had the most productive flock in their group for that month.

Then in 2013, one house was destroyed by heavy snow, ice and fire. Unwavering in their desire for their family to be an agricultural one, they persisted with a cleanup and rebuilding that took almost a year and a half before returning to full production in 2015.

The Wheeler operation is truly a family one. Everyone chips in, including Paula who works in the chicken houses and mows during the summer in addition to handling household responsibilities. Son Gavin, a senior at the University of Ozarks in communications and business administration with a minor in religion, fondly remembers a dog named Eric following him when he picked up chickens. If he missed one, the dog would sit by the dead chicken and not move until Gavin came back to get it.

“The way it worked was that dad was the boss, Eric was the middle manager, and I was the laborer,” chuckled Gavin.

Younger son Westin, who may pursue meteorology or wildlife management after high school graduation, remembers being told to be careful of the new door slamming due to the ventilation system.

One day the door swung open violently, but a very young Westin hung on only to be thrown in the air.

In spite of being completely family-centered and attending all of the boys’ events as he vowed when he was a youngster, Greg makes time to be a fireman and is in search and rescue, as well as serving as a board member for multiple local associations, and volunteering with Boy Scout Troop 460.

Considering this family’s agricultural success, determination, persistence and community involvement, being awarded the Madison County 2019 Farm Family of the Year is definitely deserved.

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The Peel Mansion stands as a reminder of the past in Bentonville, Ark.

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From Days Long Ago

Treasures of our time are stubborn and serene little islands hidden away in burgeoning cities. One of these is the Peel Mansion in Bentonville, Ark. Samuel and Mary Emaline Peel met in Carroll County, Ark., with Samuel spending his childhood in various county locations and Mary Emaline arrived from Alabama when her family settled there. According to volunteer Kay Weiderhaft, a favorite story is the genteel and much younger Mary Emmaline refusing Samuel’s continued marriage proposals until he promised to build her a Southern-style mansion.

“Mary Emaline was a very patient woman,” an amused Kay explained. “After the couple married, Samuel did not fulfill his promise until 25 years later in 1875 when their oldest of nine children was 21, but he did so in a grand style that is now available for all to view.”

An important significance of the Peel story and mansion is what they reveal about living through the entire Civil War era. In spite of seceding from the Union only after Lincoln requested troops, Arkansas had people loyal to both sides and going to war against friends and neighbors was a grim reality that troubled Samuel Peel who came from a strong southern family.

The story begins with Samuel and Mary Emaline marrying in 1853 and Samuel working as the elected County Clerk in pre-Civil War days. Realizing precious records were in danger from war, Samuel is reputed to be responsible for saving those records by hiding them in a cemetery before Union troops could descend and destroy them. Though he successfully retrieved the records after the war, the courthouse burned a year later and the records were destroyed.

Samuel enlisted in the Confederate Army and was one of only 75 soldiers out of 500 that survived a skirmish in the Prairie Grove (Ark.) battle. Records indicate that he mustered out as a lieutenant colonel and signed the required amnesty papers pledging to support the

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reunited Union and the Emancipation Act, which he already supported.

After the war, Samuel studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1865. Samuel identified himself as a merchant and farmer until listing himself as a lawyer in the 1870 census.

In 1867, he entered into partnership with his brother-in-law James Berry, who subsequently became the 14th Arkansas governor. Samuel’s law career is most noted for being the attorney for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma, with Native American leaders sometimes camped around his home where some treaties were signed. In 1878, Samuel became the first Arkansas-born Congressman and served in Washington for 10 years and subsequently opened the First State Bank of Bentonville in the 1890s as part of his diversification of income.

In 1875, Samuel built the three-story, 6,000 square-foot mansion he promised Mary Emaline so many years ago. The structure sat on a 140-acre farm with 110 acres devoted to a productive apple orchard and income source, as well as impressive oaks, one of which still shades the front yard. Mary Emaline commandeered 15 acres for an extensive garden and livestock area. One of the impacts of the Civil War was that Mary Emaline dedicated herself to seeing that no one went hungry as she and their family did during the war. She became a neighborhood philanthropist with food always available for anyone who needed it.

The house was built in popular 1870s Victorian era Italianate style and included the typical decorative porch and extended roof eaves bedecked wooden detail. The home was tall and T-shaped with 12 1/2-foot ceilings throughout and 18 to 24 inches of brick serving as insulation. Brick for the home was fired from local porous red clay with lumber locally milled as well. The huge home contained only four bedrooms with all of the girls sharing one room, and taking most of their possessions with them when they married, as was the tradition of the time.

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ozarks roots “Security was an issue so the mansion’s ‘hidey hole’ was the bottom section of the foyer staircase, which could be pulled out for the safekeeping of valuables” Kay added.

Pink was Mary Emaline’s favorite color and can be seen in various forms throughout the house. Her china and glassware reflected this preference, as did the wallpaper in the front parlor, which was accurately duplicated from a remaining fragment. The parlor also contains an impressive 1850s morning piano as a representation of a now outdated tradition of displaying the deceased in homes rather than in funeral parlors.

Samuel’s study typifies the tradition of polished wood, bookcases and darker colors. Two much-treasured items are Samuel’s laptop desk and the desk and chair of James Berry when he was governor. Other treasured items in the mansion include Bucky, a 150-year-old rocking horse that served the family for at least four generations before being allowed to return home.

Thanks to Arvest Bank, touring the home is free. The attraction is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The Peel Mansion hosts events as well as tours. Each year the museum offers a two-week Fall School Days event with 1,400 children treated to various stations demonstrating life in 1875. A Christmas open house runs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s and features stunning decorations provided by different organizations.

Additional private events include weddings, meetings and special group tours.

Lynne Walton, board president of the Peel Compton Foundation, is a regular attendee at events and always supports local talent and volunteers. The 3 1/2acre site is also known for its outstanding landscaping and gardens including many heritage species, which are managed by botanist and master gardener Zella Norman.

“We are proud of this sweet old lady and take care of her so others can enjoy her as well,” Kay declared.

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Owners: Jeremy and Amanda Israel Location: Hindsville, Ark. History: “My great-grandfather, Louis Downum, was a meat cutter in Northwest Arkansas, and my grandfather Bill followed in his footsteps by opening a meat processing business in Lowell in 1980,” owner Jeremy Israel said. “Both my uncle Tony Downum and my father Steve Israel worked for him. I was introduced to the business during those early years by working in the kill room. I enjoyed everything because I got to work with my family. When Grandpa passed in 1996, Uncle Tony opened War Eagle Processing in Hindsville, Ark., in 2000. I bought the business three years ago after working as a Harps meat manager for 10 years, as Photo by Terry Ropp did my father. Happily, he came with me when I moved into the new business. Since he started meat processing at 18, between us we have 53 years of experience.”

Products and Services: “We process mostly beef and hogs, but also sheep and the occasional goat. Our week is highly organized,” Jeremy explained. “Customers bring in animals on Monday at an agreed-upon time. My wife Amanda unloads and then records customer preferences for processing, which may include aging for two weeks instead of our usual seven to nine days. In between times, she slices cured meats, bacon and jowls. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are for processing. I break down the carcasses and saw, while my father debones and makes hamburger and my wife packages. We prefer wrapping our meat in plastic, then in paper rather than vacuum sealing because if a seal splits, the meat gets freezer burned. Our customers seem to appreciate the extra security and the ease of opening.”

Philosophy and future: “We pride ourselves on cleanliness and quality backed by extensive experience. Because I do the processing, I guarantee customers get exactly the meat they brought in,” Jeremy said. “In practical terms, most beef customers are happier when they grain finished their animals. Family handles every aspect of the operation, and I hope to pass it to my boys Hayden and Colt. Eightyear-old Hayden already helps stamp packages and during clean up. My boys will make the fifth generation in the meat business if that becomes their passion too, which is what sustainability is all about.

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Herefords are Part of the Baker Heritage

By Terry Ropp

Leroy Baker focuses on the genetics of his herd, producing quality bulls and heifers Leroy Baker of Vinita, Okla., runs a polled Hereford breeding stock operation on 300 acres he and his brother James own.

Leroy runs 85 mommas and 10 heifers, including 2-year-olds ready to calve.

Though he performs some AI, he mostly breeds naturally. He maintains five bulls selected for body length and width, for

the strength of the bull to the weakness of the cow, though I sometimes match strength to strength, such as high milk production for replacement heifers.”

Leroy’s dad originally had a Hereford herd which was sold because of a drought.

Later came dairy cattle. The dairy cows were bred to Herefords, so Leroy’s preference for the breed came naturally, though

Leroy Baker said his family has a long history with Hereford cattle.

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easy temperament, as well as coming from cows with a proven record of producing the biggest calves in addition to “pouring on the milk.”

Leroy’s heifer bull typically produces 58to 65-pound calves and was purchased only after Leroy knew his birthweight, in addition to knowing his EPDs and seeing the young bull for himself.

“I like ‘framey’ cattle rather than short and won’t purchase an animal I can’t see in person,” he explained. “I most often match OCTOBER 7, 2019

he switched to polled genetics.

“We had Black Herefords before they were a thing,” Leroy said with a laugh.

Leroy attended Big Cabin High School, and taught business and coached basketball for 19 years in the same area. During that time, he also allowed students to show working Quarter Horses from his Vinita, Okla. foundation herd, which he now keeps as a hobby.

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Herefords are Part of the Baker Heritage Continued from Previous Page Later, Leroy worked as a vet tech for the full-service Cross 7 Veterinary Clinic in nearby Bluejacket, Okla., and still works there on Saturday mornings.

Early on in the history of AI, in 1975 while teaching in Wann, Okla., SEK genetics had a week-long class in AI at Coffeyville College. Leroy learned each cow was different and discovered AI was most successful when done by feel. That knowledge, combined with his extensive experience at the clinic, produces an 85 percent conception rate. He recently used semen on three heifers from highlyawarded bulls from the 1970s and 1980s.

Although he raises all of his own replacement heifers, bulls were purchased the last three years from the University of Missouri because of their genetics.

One measure of the success of Leroy’s breeding program is the history of a cow purchased in 1983 for his then 7-yearold niece Misty. The ranch is now home to the eighth generation of the bloodline, with each generation producing a show heifer.

A 12-year-old, sixth-generation cow gave birth to twin bulls and her last four daughters were bred by different bulls, but still produces calves shown at the Tulsa State Fair.

“I don’t cull by age; as long as they are healthy and maintain body condition because one more heifer is worth two to three times more than the momma,” said Leroy. “We don’t breed show cattle.

Rather we show our breeding cattle.”

Part of maintaining high herd quality, according to Leroy, is controlling the weight of the heifers. He believes too much fat causes problems in the reproductive system that hinders conception while also hindering a heifer’s ability to raise strong babies and produce milk.

The best bull Leroy ever raised produced a huge amount of semen when only a year old before he was lost. Leroy used his semen on three big cows and got three daughters. Then, when those daughters were bred using semen from the 1970s and he got three excellent bulls.

“If you breed a bull back to his daughter,

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you find out the quality of the bull. While I’m not a big proponent of the practice, it doesn’t hurt to try and see what happens sometimes,” Leroy explained.

Gray Horse Hereford Ranch has protocols for selling breeding stock. Bulls are not sold until they are at least a year old, while heifers are sold from weaning to 2 years old. Leroy does not sell bred heifers.

This year, Texans Scott and Shelby Cummins returned three times to the ranch, first purchasing 10 heifers, then three bulls, and finally another 21 heifers, an example of return customers being the center of the ranch’s success.

In deference to his age and animal comfort, Leroy prefers spring calving starting in mid-March.

“Thawing out calves is not fun for either of us, though we still evenly divide both spring and early fall calving,” he said.

Working cattle two times per year, Leroy places a high priority on Multimin and vaccinating for black leg and respiratory issues. After once losing a 4-day old heifer to black leg, he believes paying $33 for 50 doses is more than worth the cost.

The ranch land has deep topsoil. Pastures are comprised of Bermuda and fescue, native grasses, clover and lespedeza, while one 40-acre hayfield is native grass and another 50-acre field is Bermuda.

The land typically needs little fertilizing other than dragging the pastures, while weeds are handled by broadcast spraying and spot spraying for thistles.

Although Leroy’s nephew, Jamie, always preferred horses, his niece Misty loved cattle. Leroy and Misty have always been close and she is a frequent visitor to Gray Horse Hereford Ranch.

“I tell people Misty is the boss, and I’m her herdsman. To the best bulls we have purchased and used, she picked out,” Leroy said.

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Starting from Scratch

By Terry Ropp

Phillip Rozell’s father pushed for an education before starting a farming operation Some cattlemen pursue a professional career until investment money is available to join the ranks. Phillip Rozell of West Fork, Ark., entered pharmacy school and found the curriculum difficult. He approached his father, A.A., and said he would rather go into agriculture. His father explained that was fine but if Phillip wanted to do that, he did so without family help.

“I’m really glad my dad had me face reality and go back to school. In my mid 40s I could afford to begin what I couldn’t have afforded before. Starting from scratch in agriculture for a family income

is tough. People like me have to work to pay for farming,” Phillip acknowledged.

Phillip’s uncle Jack had chickens and cattle, but the cows are what really spoke to young Phillip. He saw his first calf born while sitting in a pickup truck down by a river. Phillip also remembers moving cows 6 miles down the road to fresh feed and causing quite a stir pasture with the cows followwith Phillip’s mother Chrising the truck. Jack was a bit of West Fork, Ark. tine. However, Phillip also rea prankster, which also suited members Jack embarrassing him the youngster, most of the time. when he fell into a cow patty.

Phillip remembers them comPhillip’s wife Dana, a 25-year ing into the house with both of veteran in education and now astheir heads covered in chicken

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for a month. When she ventured back in a month, Phillip hurried up and apologized for scaring her off.

“I was not a fan when I met first met him.

Now we share two daughters, two sons and seven grandchildren,” Dana explained.

Though extremely busy between her job, taking care of the house, spending every minute she possibly can with her grandbabies and checking in on her aging mother, Dana helps Phillip whenever he needs it.

“He was a pharmacist when I met him, and I didn’t see this coming,” Dana said with a good-natured smile.

In 2002, the couple bought 150 acres of overgrown pasture in West Fork, Ark., and also lease another 150 acres. After fencing off a small pasture for a dozen heard of cattle they brought land reclamation took two years of extensive dozing and clearing with the land seeded in 2004. Though they started out with all registered cattle, they now have 75 cows that are 90 percent Angus and are bred by five registered Angus bulls, with new bulls from local and familiar breeders. Bulls are culled after serving two or three years, and new ones fully vetted before being added to one of their three groups of breeding females.

Because their professional lives are so busy, Phillip finds having one calving season, beginning in March, most efficient. All were born within 45 days last year. Calves are fence line weaned at 400 pounds, including six to eight replacement heifers which are not bred until they are 2 years old.

“After being in the chute once or twice, you know the animals’ temperaments, which is a big help in picking out retainment heifers,” Phillip said. “However, DNA testing of each one is a critical part of the selection process.”

Calves are retained until the following April when they are sold at 550 to 600 pounds. Phillip typically sells at the Benton County Sale Barn.

Phillip uses a 15 percent protein and 3.6 percent fat ration with extra calcium and growth additives, which his co-op supplies whenever he needs it. The University of Arkansas Cooperative Education Service and Johnny Gunsaulis pro-

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vide technical information when needed to ensure appropriate herd nutrition.

One interesting aspect of the Rozell operation is a time saving, self-designed ration feeding system. A bulk bin is connected by a flexible auger that delivers feed to nearby bunks for cows and calves at various times. Delivery is controlled by a hand winch system next to the covered line of bunks and adjacent to an enclosed hay storage facility.

Because of time constraints and the high cost of equipment, Phillip buys his hay, usually 200 tons a year and most of it locally. Most big producers sell by the ton, and with Phillip purchasing so much, he is able to select the best quality hay.

Pastures are comprised of Kentucky 31 interseeded with clover to soften the impact of fescue, which subsides in June when the Bermuda takes over.

Soil samples are taken at least once a year in spring and/or fall with AT Smith from Hinesville spreading a urea-based, time sensitive commercial blend fertilizer. Phillip broadcasts and spot sprays, especially for Johnsongrass. Pastures are divided into 12 paddocks with the herd rotated every three or four days after they regroup in July, which allows time for each paddock to recover before being grazed again.

One night when granddaughter Jazlyn was with them, the Rozells had to call a veterinarian in the middle of the night to help with a difficult birth. Of course, the grandparents planned on having Jazlyn back at the house before she could see anything unpleasant. However, the calf popped out and then had a uterine prolapse. Little Jazlyn was totally unfazed and because she was so busy cleaning up the new bottle baby, Violet, while the vet and Phillip worked for two hours on the cow.

“Violet thinks she’s a puppy and loves Jazlyn. She leans against any of us while she’s eating, unlike the rest who are still a bit wary,” commented Phillip.

Pharmacy school first really was the best choice for Philip because now he can do as he always dreamed without the burden of trying to support a young family.

OCTOBER 7, 2019

town &

country

in the field and in the office

Kevin Robertson

By Terry Ropp

Hometown: Green Forest, Ark. Family: Wife, Janell Robertson In Town: “My wife Janell and I live outside of Green Forest, Ark., in Carroll County. I work for Anstaff Bank and serve as market president for Carroll and Madison counties. I began in 1981 as a green as a gourd loan teller. My wife is the executive director of the Carroll County Community Foundation, whose goal is to guide charitable organizations to grants and other resources.”

In the Country: “Janell and I run a 50 Angus-influenced commercial cow herd on 320 acres. My active town life determines much of the decision-making for our cattle operation. One recent decision, using leased bulls for a limited time, Photo by Terry Ropp helps avoid time-consuming problems such as bulls getting out or tearing up fences. I prefer fall calving because the cows are stronger and better prepared to raise a calf and because most of the calves are up and going before the cold comes. I used to raise replacement heifers but they are very time consuming. In 2017, I saw a set of replacement heifers young cows on a video from Kansas and purchased them. My second-calf cows have fewer birthing issues, though if I were home all day retaining heifers would make more sense. Right now this is the best practice for me and makes the more expensive second calf cows worth the extra cost. Culling criteria is another way I manage my time. Culling is determined by a cow skipping a cycle, not raising a healthy calf (especially due to insufficient milk), bad eyes or feet and any quirky behavior which earns a cow a quick trip to town. I wean at 8 to 9 months and keep calves an additional four to five months until they reach 750 pounds. While I can’t remember who gave me the advice, an older gentleman once told me that rain or a new baby calf is good at any time and that producing calves as efficiently as possible is a key to success. That advice has allowed me to lead both town and country lives.”

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Future: “I would love to keep the farm in the family and am considering switching to a stocker/breeder operation when retired so Janell and I can go someplace warm in January. I am the fourth generation on my farm, and I can’t drive or ride my horse over it without a good memory of working with a family member going with me. That’s the reason Saturdays are for farming and not golfing.”

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The Ozarks’ Most Read Farm Newspaper

slaughter

market sales reports

bulls

(Week of 9/22/19 to 9/28/19)

74.00-87.00* None Reported* 74.00-87.00*

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

44.00-83.00* 50.00-97.50* 57.50-81.00 †

64.00-87.00 † 60.00-76.50 † 62.00-90.00 † 70.00-90.00* 75.00-91.50 † 75.00-92.00*

Welch Stockyards

50

70

slaughter

90

110

cows

(Week of 9/22/19 to 9/28/19) Arkansas Cattle Auction Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

40.00-55.00 † 32.00-61.00 † 39.00-64.00 † 40.00-68.00* 23.00-54.00 †

County Line Sale Decatur Livestock Auction

42.00-58.50* None Reported* 45.00-61.00*

Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmer’s Stockyards

20.00-60.00* 16.00-70.00*

Fort Smith Stockyard Four State Stock I-40 Livestock Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock Auction

25.00-58.00 † 25.00-70.00 † 35.00-55.00* 42.00-71.50 † 35.00-70.00 † 35.00-67.00 † 20.00-74.00 † 50.00-65.50* 32.00-71.00 †

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

10

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

18 18

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat

9/24/19

Receipts: 641 Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 160.00-182.50.

Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 155.00.

130 Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 175.00-240.00.

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat 9/28/19 Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 160.00-185.00.

Receipts: 1,067 Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 125.00-145.00.

Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 192.50-260.00.

Wooled - Good and Choice 1-2: 125.00-177.50.

Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 160.00-190.00.

Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1: 190.00.

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 117.50-155.00.

Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 2-3: 180.00-207.50.

Ewes - Good and Choice 1: 115.00.

Hair Breeds - Choice 1-2: 150.00-187.50.

Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 55.00-65.00.

Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-3: 140.00-175.00.

Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 75.00.

Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-3: 120.00.

Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 50.00-55.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 50.00-70.00.

Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1: 127.50-157.50.

Bucks - 1-3: 80.00-90.00.

Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 115.00-140.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-3: 50.00-155.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 85.00-95.00.

Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 62.50-80.00.

Ewes - Medium and Large 1: 115.00-125.00.

Hair Bucks - 1: 137.50-155.00.

Ewes - Medium and Large 2: 60.00-80.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-2: 70.00-90.00.

Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 1: 150.00.

Feeder Goats: Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 2: 90.00-130.00.

Kids - Selection 1: 275.00-300.00.

Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 3: 40.00-80.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 220.00-240.00.

Families - Medium and Large 2 w/20-40 lbs lamb: 65.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 175.00-192.50.

Feeder Goats: Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 230.00-275.00.

Kids - Selection 1: 230.00-317.50.

Kids - Selection 2: 170.00-225.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 207.50-227.50.

Kids - Selection 3: 120.00.

Kids - Selection 2: 180.00-200.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 115.00-167.50.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1 (per head): 135.00-145.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 124.00-133.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per head): 155.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 90.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 100.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 150.00-175.00.

Wethers - Selection 2: 165.00.

Replacement Goats: Families - Selection 1 w/40-60 lbs kid: 335.00.

Families - Selection 1-2 w/<20 lbs kid: 135.00.

Families - Selection 1-2: 195.00.

50

70

Ark. Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy 9/24/19 808

Ash Flat Livestock

90

110

stocker & feeder Farmer’s Stockyards*

Fort Smith Stockyards*

9/24/19 -----

Farmer’s & Ranchers Vinita, Okla.* 9/25/19 -----

9/23/19 214

6-15 Higher

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----110.00-169.00 100.00-161.00 115.00-140.00 110.00-138.50

144.00-160.00 135.00-155.00 138.00-140.00 126.00-136.00 125.00

125.00-184.00 120.00-165.00 120.00-150.00 115.00-142.00 110.00-139.00

164.00-196.00 140.00-156.00 128.00-152.00 125.00-137.00 115.00-120.00

----108.00-153.00 118.00-143.00 ---------

----137.00 120.00-137.00 120.00-127.00 -----

138.00-159.00 127.00-144.00 111.00-138.00 119.00-147.00 114.00-135.00

95.00-148.00 108.00-143.00 94.00-140.00 105.00-129.00 93.00-124.00

130.00-138.00 125.00-134.00 120.00-127.00 115.00-124.00 115.00

Cattlemen’s Livestock*

9/27/19 892

Benton Co. - Siloam Springs 9/26/19 1,401

3-10 Higher

St-7 Higher

148.00-190.00 142.00-152.00 128.00-145.00 125.00-135.00 ----150.00-187.50 139.00-152.00 120.00-144.00 116.00-128.00 115.00 137.00-157.00 121.00-146.00 101.00-133.00 109.00-126.00 109.00-117.00

Decatur Livestock*

9/25/19 840

County Line Sale Ratcliff 9/25/19 245

Uneven

St-6 Higher

----150.00-154.00 140.00-158.00 134.00-140.00 120.00-135.00

175.00-190.00 151.00-169.00 140.00-160.00 133.00-153.00 138.00-144.50

140.00-159.00 133.00-145.00 120.00-137.00 126.00 -----

130.00-137.00 120.00-135.00 115.00-130.00 115.00-120.00 115.00

Nati

Che wee (-.15 Flui of th Nor decl milk spot milk Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat 9/19/19 were Receipts: 482 trad Feeder Sheep/Lambs: skim Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 160.00-195.00.

Inte Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 135.00-170.00. prod Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: seaso Wooled & Shorn - Good and Choice 1-2: 125.00-170.00. the Wooled - Good and Choice 1-2: 150.00-165.00.

SPO Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2:130.00-187.00.

BUT Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 55.00-60.00.

- $2 Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 30.00-50.00.

Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 90.00-125.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 55.00-85.00.

Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 52.50-65.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-2: 85.00-100.00.

Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 240.00-272.50.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 210.00-222.50.

Kids - Selection 2: 155.00-175.00.

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 250.00-260.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 205.00-235.00.

Kids - Selection 2: 200.00-205.00.

Kids - Selection 2-3: 135.00-155.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 110.00-175.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 115.00-140.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 60.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 115.00-150.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 110.00-130.00.

Wethers - Selection 1: 155.00-225.00.

45.00-78.00*

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Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 200.00-270.00.

Kids - Selection 2: 140.00-215.00.

9/29/19 Kids - Selection 3: 150.00-172.50.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 150.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 110.00-135.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 3: 80.00-100.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 2: 100.00-120.00.

Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 125.00-230.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 65.00-160.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 3: 35.00-95.00.

Families - Selection 2 w/20-40 lbs kid: 70.00.

Families - Selection 3 w/20-40 lbs kid: 35.00-55.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 190.00-450.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 2: 127.50-150.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 3: 40.00-65.00.

dairy cattle 127 5(3257(' sheep & goats

64.00-88.00 † 70.00-82.00* 69.50-85.00 †

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30

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 102.00-107.00; wtd. avg. price 105.45.

Heifers: 102.00-107.00; wtd. avg. price 105.28.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 163.00-165.00; wtd. avg. price 164.86.

Heifers: 163.00-166.00; wtd. avg. price 164.98.

65.00-80.00* 77.00-85.00 †

County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

None Reported †

Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

10

beef

56.00-86.00 † 55.00-84.00 †

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

prices I-40 Livestock Ozark 9/26/19 1,334

Joplin Regional Stockyards 9/23/19 4,667

Mi Stoc

9/23/19 2,154

Four State Stockyards Exeter, Mo* 9/24/19 1,379

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Uneven

1-15 Higher

St-5 Higher

St-

160.00-166.00 159.00-172.00 150.00-159.00 ----139.00-141.50

140.00-177.00 130.00-167.00 125.00-150.00 120.00-139.00 120.00-130.00

130.00-179.00 123.00-174.00 118.00-153.00 110.00-149.00 -----

150.00-167.00 150.00-162.00 140.00-154.00 138.00-151.75 130.00-142.60

162.50-182.50 145.00-172.50 128.00-162.00 127.00-148.00 100.00-132.00

180.00 153.00-173.00 144.00-160.00 133.00-155.00 138.00-151.50

135 130 130 120 120

125.00-174.00 120.00-160.00 120.00-145.00 110.00-135.00 105.00-120.00

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130.00-165.00 125.00-156.00 120.00-154.00 110.00-125.00 95.00-124.00

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----144.00-145.00 135.00-146.00 120.00-130.00 113.00-124.00

----126.00-142.00 123.00-139.00 114.00-128.00 100.00-115.00

182.50 145.00-170.00 130.00-140.00 ---------

130 120 115 100 90.

120.00-147.00 115.00-143.00 105.00-135.00 100.00-135.00 100.00-125.00

137.00-145.00 136.00-140.00 137.00-140.00 ---------

120.00-150.00 115.00-145.00 107.00-132.00 100.00-125.00 90.00-117.00

122.00-150.00 118.00-149.00 113.00-144.00 104.00-139.00 -----

135.00-148.00 125.00-139.00 120.00-140.00 115.00-137.00 112.00-130.25

130.00-152.00 130.00-145.50 109.00-139.00 124.00-132.00 121.00

152.50 126.00-147.00 122.00-143.00 130.00-144.60 131.50-137.75

120 120 115 115 110

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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Corn

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5.23

8.97

5.14

3 0 Blyt

8.92

3.73

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5.04

3.85

3.88

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15 Higher

St-5 Higher

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*** 131.58

118.66 135.02 ** 133.58

148.47

127.99 135.00

112.15

129.50 132.45

144.02

136.04

120.00

148.49

141.27 126.49

144.73

2500

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.

9/24/19 7,115

Ouachita Livestock Ola 9/27/19 436

Ozarks Regional West Plains 9/24/19 4,233

Stilwell Livestock Auction* 9/25/19 676

Tulsa Livestock Auction 9/23/19 2,620

Welch Stockyards*

9/23/19 410

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest 9/25/19 593

St-5 Higher

Uneven

2-8 Higher

St-15 Higher

St-4 Higher

4-20 Higher

St-5 Higher

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137.53

151.60 125.00 133.00 124.00 127.59

172.00 148.00-158.00 127.00-156.00 140.00-143.00 131.00-138.50

170.00-182.50 156.00-170.00 143.00-164.00 131.00-153.50 124.00-152.50

133.00-163.00 125.00-159.00 126.00-143.00 131.00-138.00 123.00-126.00

167.00 151.00-168.00 142.00-156.00 142.00-155.00 135.00-147.00

172.00-209.00 152.00-174.00 136.00-156.00 134.00-145.00 134.00-144.00

172.00-185.00 157.00-183.00 141.00-152.00 136.50-147.00 126.00-144.50

150.00-168.00 150.00-162.00 145.00-161.00 140.00-149.00 130.00-140.50

----6.00-142.00 3.00-139.00 4.00-128.00 0.00-115.00

182.50 145.00-170.00 130.00-140.00 ---------

130.00-155.00 120.00-148.00 115.00-140.00 100.00-125.00 90.00-110.00

156.00-168.00 144.00-151.00 120.00-149.00 116.00-128.00 114.00-119.00

----152.00-161.00 137.00-146.00 ---------

134.00-168.00 133.00-154.00 119.00-142.00 105.00-126.00 117.00

142.00-150.00 135.00-147.50 132.50 124.00 -----

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165.00-181.00 143.00-179.00 126.00-148.00 123.00-134.00 -----

152.00-165.00 142.00-158.00 128.00-140.00 120.00-140.00 100.00-120.00

OCTOBER 7, 2019

164.00-168.00 137.00-142.00 124.00-150.50 122.00-144.00 130.00-141.25

110.00-158.00 120.00-132.00 105.00-127.00 110.00-119.00 99.00-106.00

142.50-152.50 132.50-140.00 127.50-147.50 130.00-141.00 129.00-134.75

138.00-153.00 132.00-148.00 123.00-140.00 117.00-135.00 98.00-132.00

148.00-160.50 138.50-150.50 126.50-142.00 123.50-136.00 116.50-132.00

140.00-145.00 130.00-148.00 130.00-148.50 128.00-139.00 115.00-125.60

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118.62

130.93 133.84

145.00

122.50

141.86 152.64

147.33

142.01

124.22

151.46

135.59

127.50 133.11 138.00 134.26 146.27

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

121.59 125.57

127.64 131.78 135.44

145.62 110

118.26

124.21

144.50

140.00-148.00 125.00-140.00 119.00-130.50 115.00-132.00 -----

115.59

133.54

142.48

9/24/19 1,568

119.59

117.59

145.27

135.00-160.00 130.00-157.00 130.00-150.00 120.00-144.00 120.00-140.00

120.00-152.00 120.00-142.00 115.00-130.00 115.00-125.00 110.00-120.00

120.53 119.39

** 138.50

180.00 153.00-173.00 144.00-160.00 133.00-155.00 138.00-151.50

152.50 126.00-147.00 122.00-143.00 130.00-144.60 131.50-137.75

114.39

134.87

650.00-1350.00 † 1000.00-1375.00 * 800.00-1410.00 †

2000

127.31

**

None Reported * 700.00-1435.00 † 850.00-1000.00 † None Reported †

1500

Week of 9/1/19

120.53 **

**

650.00-1200.00 * 1135.00-1485.00 * 675.00-1150.00 † 850.00-1610.00 †

1000

129.18 120.43

137.31

None Reported †

500

108.39

139.49

2.50-182.50 5.00-172.50 8.00-162.00 7.00-148.00 0.00-132.00

0.00-152.00 0.00-145.50 9.00-139.00 4.00-132.00 121.00

130.00

pairs 850.00-1350.00 *

Welch Stockyards

Joplin Regional Stockyards 9/23/19 4,667

126.67

149.51

None Reported * 750.00-1200.00 *

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

***

126.13

***

None Reported †

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

0

I-40 estock Ozark 9/26/19 1,334

**

**

650.00-1050.00 † 910.00-1085.00 † 1375.00 *

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

ices

**

*

2000

Ouachita Tulsa

123.00 *

600.00-1100.00 †

Arkansas Cattle Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

8.72

5.23

900.00-1200.00 * 960.00-1085.00 † None Reported *

1500

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

***

60.50-77.50 † Prices reported per cwt 200.00-1150.00 †

July 19 Aug. 19 Sept. 19

heifers 550-600 LBS.

*

(Week of 9/22/19 to 9/28/19)

Sorghum

9.02

510.00-1200.00 † 500.00-950.00 * 750.00-1075.00 † 610.00-1200.00 †

1000

Ouachita Tulsa

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135.76

675.00-1030.00 †

cow/calf

12 8.96

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

Week of 9/8/19

Soft Wheat

steers 550-600 LBS.

700.00-1100.00 * 450.00-1075.00 * 985.00-1310.00 *

500

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Week of 9/8/19

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Week of 9/15/19

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

$80

Week of 9/22/19

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

Daily Report 10/1/19

Soybeans

450.00-995.00 † 600.00-1185.00 † 1075.00 * 52.00-91.00 † Prices reported per cwt 700.00-1260.00* None Reported *

Week of 9/1/19

9/27/19

$120

650.00-1000.00 †

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

avg. grain prices

.00-260.00.

05.00-235.00. .00-205.00.

35.00-155.00. on 1: 110.00-175.00. on 1-2: 115.00-140.00. on 2-3: 60.00. on 1: 115.00-150.00. on 1-2: 110.00-130.00.

155.00-225.00.

$160

(Week of 9/22/19 to 9/28/19)

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.6550 and 40# blocks at $1.9550. The weekly average for barrels is $1.6220 (-.1650) and blocks, $1.9675 (-.1565).

Fluid Milk: Farm milk production is unchanged throughout most of the country. Market participants relay milk yields in the Pacific Northwest and parts of Idaho, Utah and Colorado are beginning to w/40-60 lbs kid: 335.00. decline. Even still, dairy manufacturing remains busy with plentiful 2 w/<20 lbs kid: 135.00. milk. In addition, manufacturers in the upper Midwest are finding 2: 195.00. spot offers are harder to come by. As bottlers have begun to clear more milk, milk for cheese and other production is tighter. Spot milk prices heep/Goat 9/19/19 were reported from $.25 to $1.75 over Class. Condensed skim spot trading activities are currently mixed. Some manufacturers’ condensed skim supplies have tightened. Cream is fairly available in all regions. and Large 1: 160.00-195.00.

Interest has been reported as soft. Some contacts suggest cream cheese and Large 1-2: 135.00-170.00. production is not where it was expected to be at the start of the fall s: season. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.25-1.35 in the East, 1.18-1.34 in od and Choice 1-2: 125.00-170.00. the Midwest, and 1.09-1.26 in the West. hoice 1-2: 150.00-165.00.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND d Choice 1-2:130.00-187.00.

BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest - $2.7140 od 1-2: 55.00-60.00.

- $2.8636. y 1-2: 30.00-50.00.

Choice 1-2: 90.00-125.00. d Good 1-2: 55.00-85.00.

Utility 1-2: 52.50-65.00.

0-100.00.

.00-272.50.

10.00-222.50. .00-175.00.

550-600 lb. steers

$200

Week of 9/15/19

National Dairy Market at a Glance

cows

12 Month Avg. -

$240

Week of 9/22/19

0.00-200.00. ion 1: 115.00-167.50. ion 1 (per head): 135.00-145.00. ion 1-2: 124.00-133.00. ion 1-2 (per head): 155.00. ion 2: 90.00. ion 2-3: 100.00. on 1: 150.00-175.00.

165.00.

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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

95

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

200

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

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Strategic Crossbreeding

By Katlynn Martin

John D. and Autumn Fuhrman build heifers that will go on to be productive, profitable cows In 2011, Bar JAF Partnership was established by John D. and Autumn Fuhrman. Owned and operated by the husband and wife team, Bar JAF Partnership is a commercial cow/ calf operation and marketing/design services provider in Northeast Oklahoma.

John was raised east of Harrison, Ark., on a commercial cow/calf operation. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University and then managed Dollars Diamond D, a registered Fleckvieh operation in central Arkansas for more than 15 years before relocating to Oklahoma in 2012.

Autumn was raised just east of Miami, Okla., on a registered Tarentaise cow/calf operation that is now the headquarters of the livestock division of the partnership.

After graduating from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and then Oklahoma State University, Autumn accepted the director of communications position with the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) in Little Rock, Ark. Autumn worked in-house for the ACA including managing their monthly publication, Arkansas Cattle Business, for five years before relocating back to Oklahoma in 2012.

Autumn also provides marketing and design services to local and out-of-state businesses.

“My goal is to assist agricultural businesses or organizations through

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the development of more effective and professional communications,” Autumn said. “With the ongoing advancement of technology related to communications, it is more important than ever to make sure that when you’re communicating to anyone as a business or organization, you do so in a professional and personable manner.”

The Fuhrman’s cattle operation began when they had the opportunity to relocate from Central Arkansas to Northeast Oklahoma and purchase a piece of family ground.

Their herd consists of high-percentage Tarentaise and Red Angus/Tarentaise cross cows. They purchase Red Angus and Hereford bulls from reputable breeders in the region.

Tarentaise is a medium-framed continental beef breed originating from France.

They are primarily known for milking ability and moderate size. The Tarentaise stock comes from the collaboration of Bar JAF Partnership and Ankenman Trust, which is represented

by Autumn’s mother, Sandy Ankenman.

“We work together towards one common goal: producing quality comMiami, Okla. mercial cattle that we can be proud to sell to other livestock producers,” John said. “We cull hard and won’t sell

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anything to a fellow producer that we wouldn’t keep on our place.”

The Fuhrmans take pride in producing females that will go on to make a productive, profitable cow. As far as bull selection, they firmly believe that investing in quality genetics from trusted seedstock producers can make a huge difference in the outcome of their calf crop.

“It pays to do your research and select bulls that meet your requirements. And it also pays to buy a bull from someone that successfully produces and develops bulls for a living. We have faith in our cattle and their maternal abilities, and we know what percentage of their environment we can control, but the cow can only do so much with the genetics she has to work with,” said John.

John and Autumn also believe hybrid vigor is hard to ignore when it comes to pounds and dollars.

“For us, strategic crossbreeding will typically produce a more consistent, marketable product when we use quality registered Red Angus or Hereford bulls on our Tarentaise or Tarentaise-cross cattle. Cattle people will almost always be able to identify a percentage Red Angus or percentage Hereford calf.”

John keeps the herd healthy and productive by utilizing a consistent mineral program, a comprehensive vaccination program, and by paying close attention to the condition and behavior of the cattle. The Fuhrmans also have a great working relationship with a few topnotch veterinarians, their local Farmers Cooperative Association (FCA), as well as a professional nutritionist.

“We work closely with the best nutri-

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tionist in the country – Jim Hollenback with the FCA. Jim helps us ensure that we are supplementing our cattle in a way that will maximize profits,” John said.

John plans the herd’s breeding schedule to calve in the spring and in the fall.

The bulls are turned out for 60 days.

“We are always trying to tighten the calving window because we know it’s easier to market consistent calves not just in appearance, but age and weight also,” said John.

Cattle are separated by age and/or calving group. The virgin heifers and developing heifers are kept separately also. Calves are weaned at 7-8 months of age, depending on circumstances like the market, weather, season and amount of available forage.

“I work with our nutritionist to make sure we are giving these cows/heifers/ calves what they need to do their job,” John said. “It really depends on the cattle, time of year, current conditions and the body condition goal of the specific groups of cattle on how much our cattle are fed.”

They utilize commercial fertilizer and chemical annually to maximize forage production – so the cattle graze improved pasture and John puts up all their hay for the winter every year. Depending on the time of year, they supplement with a 1416 percent commodity mix from the FCA. Developing heifers and first-calf heifer pairs are typically fed daily as well as any weaned calves at weaning time. Weaned calves are fed in the morning and evening to enhance average daily gain.

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John and Autumn strongly believe in the importance of being involved in agricultural organizations. They are active members OCTOBER 7, 2019

meet your neighbors of their local, state and national cattlemen’s associations, as well as two additional outof-state cattlemen’s associations. They also appreciate their friends and neighbors who all make time to help each other and know they can depend on each other.

“We rely on our colleagues and friends in the livestock industry, both locally and nationally. We bounce ideas around and share things that have been attempted and worked or things that we have tried and didn’t work. Knowing that we can feel comfortable sharing information and learning from each other is invaluable to us. The number of people like us, that are making a living in agriculture, keeps getting smaller and smaller. We can’t afford not to help each other,” said John.

The Fuhrman’s personal connection with the ACA has really opened their eyes to the importance of supporting these groups.

“While we enjoy the networking and educational aspects of these organizations, what is equally important to us is the legislative representation. These good people are looking out for our best interests every single day in Washington, DC, and at our state capitols. With support from producers, they can continue to monitor and act on issues that will affect us so that we can stay on our home operations and do what we love,” Autumn said.

“We’d like to encourage all livestock producers, no matter how big or small, to join your local, state and national cattlemen’s associations. And know that it’s OK to be involved in whatever capacity you can. Even if that’s just by paying the annual dues. Unfortunately, agriculture is under constant scrutiny and we must attempt to educate the general public about what we do and stick together to defend the industry that we have devoted our lives to,” John said.

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Farms for 17 years. James and Shauna bought beef cattle and raised chickens for Pilgrim’s Pride.

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Richard Collins says today’s cattle producers have full-time jobs off the farm to help make ends meet.

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This cow/calf operation typically uses 400 Richard runs a small construction company called CF Construction, which mostly round bales with a 200 bale surplus but, as builds pole barns and decks. The couple has “One year I sold my reserve and then had a five children. Their son, Shane, helps out drought,” Richard explained. “I will never make that mistake again. I’ll take any rain on the farm and runs his own herd.

Richard started out in a factory and be- that does not have a tornado in it because came acquainted with James Bagley, who this land gets dry in a hurry.”

Richard custom bales hay on shares to subsequently hired him to manage James’ supplement the hay he gets from turkey farm for four years. That his own land. The ground is farm came up for sale at the Scotland, Ark. mixed grasses and clover. Festime Richard was considering cue and clover are predominant switching to farming on his during the first cutting with Berown. Because of their relationmuda and bahiagrass more domiship, they worked out a deal. nant in the second. Some years he Richard and Shawna have overseeds with ryegrass, which seems been together at Collins Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

to work better for him than wheat as winter forage. Because he no longer raises chickens, he uses commercial fertilizer usually in the spring with broadcast spraying for weeds at least once but sometimes twice a year.

James is maintaining a herd of 100 females with a goal of improving genetic quality. The herd is divided into two parts: registered Charolais bred by four registered Charolais bulls, and black commercial cows bred by a registered Angus bull with heifers bred by a black commercial bull. Richard raises his own replacements and new bulls are quarantined to ensure herd health.

Most calves are born in February and March because the grass is coming on and the cows have eaten grass six months of their gestation. Richard believes more grass means more milk, and while snow can be a problem with calving during that time, hay is there to alleviate the issue. All calves are weaned at 550 to 600 pounds, and are 8 months when sold. Heifers are kept for 14 months before being bred when they weigh close to a 1,000 pounds. The goal is uniformity in terms of weight with all those not gaining enough then sold before breeding.

The grain ration is 12 percent protein with lower fat because he wants mommas who breed back better.

“I don’t like change, but to stay competitive in today’s market, calves need to be preconditioned before sale and that’s exactly what we’re going to do,” Richard said.

Bull calves are banded because Richard believes it is easier, less stressful and brings a $50 profit. He occasionally has to dehorn even though he runs polled bulls because approximately 2 percent of the bull calves will develop horns regardless.

Before sale, calves receive two sets of shots with retained heifers also receiving a brucellosis vaccination, through the county agent and a veterinarian. The herd is wormed two or three times a year alternating injectable and pour on.

According to Richard, the biggest challenge is cash flow because most of the farm money comes in September when calves are sold. Then that money has to be managed for the rest of the year which makes money management a critical factor in successful cow/calf operations.

The Collins family was the 1997 Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year.

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John E. ‘Johnny’ Hawkins

By Jordan Robertson

Age: 8 Hometown: St. Vincent, Ark. Parents: Keith and Pamela Hawkins Siblings: Nathaniel, Tess, Logan, Layton and Augustus What is your involvement in agriculture?

“I spend most of my time helping my parents with everything around the farm.

Photo by Jordan Robertson Since we grow chickens for Tyson, my parents have me doing jobs there a lot.

Usually, I walk through our six chicken houses and pick up dead birds. Most days, I feed the cows and bulls. We have around 33 head of black Angus cattle. My siblings and I get to feed and help take care the two horses that we have around the land, too. Seeing the horses is the best part about my day.”

What is your favorite part about being involved in agriculture/living on a farm?

“My favorite thing is the horses. When I wake up in the morning, I look forward to going outside and seeing them. I love taking care of them, plus it is fun to get to ride them. We usually get to take them out for trips pretty often, and it is always a blast.”

What are your future plans?

“I plan to have a lot of chicken houses when I grow up. I may even have more than my parents, but if I do, I will need a lot of help taking care of everything. I think having tons of cattle would also be very nice, especially since I enjoy helping my parents with feeding and taking care of them. When I am a teenager, though, I really want to work at a feed store. It would be a lot of fun getting to meet new farmers that have different types of farms. Sometimes, the farmers bring their animals to feed stores, so seeing those would be great. If I decided to do something else, though, I would go into architecture because I love building and making new things.”

What’s the best advice about agriculture you have received?

“My dad always says, ‘Do a good job and keep the animals healthy.’ He has been telling me this since I was very young, and I always try to make sure I am following it to my best ability. His advice helps me every single day. I make sure to always pick up every dead chicken I see, and I watch closely when I feed the horses. I know the exact amount of food that the horses need, and I am always on time with their feed.”

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ver the past several months, I’ve noticed a trend among my 20- and Jessica Allan is an 30-something friends on social meagricultural lender dia. Many are small-business ownand commercial ers, farmers and ranchers, but they relationship manager seem to be lamenting the lack of financial skills in at Guaranty Bank in the upcoming generation – Generation Z – and the Neosho, Mo. A resident need to reintroduce basic life skills in our schools. of Jasper County, she is Working in the banking industry, I can testify also involved in raising to the lack of financial skills in the next generacattle on her family’s tion, although it’s honestly not just the Gen Z’ers. farm in Newton County Many lack the ability, or patience, to balance their and is an active alum accounts, preferring to go by their current balance of the Crowder Colonline or at the ATM. For them, and of course I’m lege Aggie Club. She generalizing, using overdraft protection without penmay be reached at alty is standard procedure, while instant gratification jallan@gbankmo.com. seems preferable to paying obligations on time.

Some of the reasoning behind these and similar decisions is character-based, but a good percentage is just the lack of education in our society about personal finances and the financial system in general.

What I’ve found most interesting, however, is that if someone has ties to agriculture, either through 4-H, FFA or an SAE project, more than likely they have a good handle on their finances. They seem to know what a business plan is and how to utilize it. They can balance their accounts, keep track of expenses and income, and know where their money is going. These are all skills that will help them run a business, secure a loan and live the life they want.

What’s even more interesting is just as people are starting to clamor for more life skills to be taught in schools, we have others – OK, sometimes the same people – saying there is no longer a need for ag programs, ag teachers or FFA in our society.

Of course, it’s these very programs that are teaching today’s youth and young adults the very life skills they’re demanding.

I want to see future generations excel and succeed in both areas. What that entails will vary from school to school, family to family and person to person. Maybe it’s bringing home economics back or providing a similar life skills class. Maybe it’s financial institutions offering basic tours to elementary kids and internships to high schoolers and undergraduates.

More so, perhaps a solution can be found by helping others learn from mistakes and allowing them to be responsible for their actions. Parents can involve their children in family budget discussions and certainly set budgets for allowances and funds earned. It’s not easy, but taking the initiative and enrolling in a financial course at a college, church or after school program can make a major difference.

Whatever it is we do, we must make sure that the next generation, and the generation after that, is properly prepared for life as an adult. That includes their financial literacy. These kids and young adults are our future – let’s make sure they have the skills to make it a good one. *Steps off soap box*

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Understanding Endorsements

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By Chet E. Caldwell and Mickey Mace

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have purchased my agribusiness policy, now what do you mean I may need to add some endorsements? Endorsements are additions to your policy designed to help meet with the most common coverage needs of small to medium agricultural operations. Each endorsement can contain a variety of valuable coverage additions, extensions and increase limits needed by the policyholder.

A few beneficial coverages provided by endorsements can include: additional insured liability, website injury liability, spoilage of animal health products, farm products, supplies and tools away from premises, building ordinance coverage; and coverage for fences and custom entrance gates.

One area often overlooked is equipment breakdown. You spend thousands of dollars insuring buildings and property from perils like fire and theft, windstorm and weight of ice and snow, but what happens when the air conditioning unit servicing the building breaksdown? Is the unit on the roof and going to need a crane to change it out?

What about equipment suffering a power surge? Is Chet E. Caldwell it covered under my base property coverage in my and Mickey Mace additional commercial operation on premises? No. are agents with Equipment breakdown (EB) coverage is imporAmerican National tant to all businesses, whether you have office, Insurance. Caldwell retail, agribusiness, computers or other electronic is located in Fayetteequipment that could cause financial loss from seriville, Ark., and can be ous interruption. EB fills gaps in coverage created reached at 479-443by several typical property exclusions and covers 2212. Mace is located five main types of equipment: electrical, air condiin Bentonville, Ark., tioning and refrigeration, boiler and pressure vesand may be reached sels, computer and communications equipment and at (479) 271-6223. mechanicals. Damage due to an “accident, including mechanical breakdown, artificially generated electrical current, explosion of steam equipment, internal loss or damage to steam and water heating equipment, can include certain additional expenses. Expenses caused by, additional cost to expedite a repair or replacement or hazardous substances causing additional cost to repair covered property because of contamination. Spoilage of perishable goods is another area, due contamination from the release of refrigerants.

Another area that can be easily overlooked for any type of business is service interruption endorsement. Any insurance provided for business income, extra expenses or spoilage is extended to apply to your loss, damage or expenses caused by the interruption of utility services. Important coverage when you consider that most business go under due to an inability to continue operations and to generate income after a loss.

Discussions with your insurance provider should be open and clear as to the type operation (s) you have and are involved with, so gaps in your coverage can be resolved. If you put the risk of operation and coverage in line, the premium cost will come into line as well.

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By Klaire Howerton

Producers should start preparing for new tagging regulations set to begin in 2023 Starting in 2023, the USDA will be requiring a different type of official identification tag allowed under the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program. In order to improve traceability, producers whose animals fall under the ADT rule will be required to have a radio frequency identification tag instead of the metal ID tags currently in use.

“The program is designed as a way to greatly improve animal traceability in the event of some sort of animal disease outbreak,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, explained. “Under the current system, with metal ‘clip on’ ear tags with a nationally-recognized individual identification number, it can take weeks of stumbling through records to track the travel history of a diseased animal. Under the new system, each time an animal is moved through a different shipping point, it will be recorded in a nationwide computer database that will be available in real time.”

According to the USDA, beginning Jan. 1, 2023, animals that move interstate and fall into specific categories will need official, individual RFID ear tags. This does not include feeder cattle. Under the current regulations feeder cattle as well as other cattle and bison that move directly to slaughter do not require individual identification.

Animals that will require official, individual RFID tags include: • Sexually intact beef cattle and bison 18 months of age or older; • All female dairy cattle of any age • All dairy males born after March 11, 2013 • Cattle or bison of any age used for rodeo, show, exhibition and recreational events Obviously, these tags are more technical than the current metal ID tags. According to experts at the Nobel Research Institute in Oklahoma, the tags contain a small antenna, a capacitor and a small transmitting/receiving radio. When the capacitor is energized sufficiently to power the radio transmitter, then a small radio signal is burst that contains only the 15-digit number that is printed on the tag.

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“Readers setup at various points, such as livestock markets, feedlots and packers and others will be set up to read the tags as the animals pass through. RFID tags have been around for several years now, but with newer technology, scanners can scan many animals at once and read them more often as well,” McCorkill explained.

While not all producers have animals that fall under the ADT rule, it can’t hurt to be prepared, especially as rules and regulations may change again in the future and even better traceability might be required from birth. RFID tags can be purchased now and can be put in with or without the assistance of a veterinarian.

Producers can put the tags in with no difficulty using the same tagging pliers that works for most visual tags with only small modification for EID (electronic identification) tags, according to the Nobel Institute.

The USDA has implemented the following timeline to give producers time to properly adjust to the new requirements: • Dec. 31, 2019 – USDA will discontinue providing free metal tags. However, approved vendors will still be permitted to produce official metal tags for one additional year. Approved vendor tags will be available for purchase on a state-by-state basis as authorized by each state animal health official through Dec. 31, 2020.

• Jan. 1, 2021 – USDA will no longer approve vendor production of metal ear tags with the official USDA shield. Accredited veterinarians and/or producers can no longer apply metal ear tags for official identification and must start using only Official RFID tags.

• Jan. 1, 2023 – RFID ear tags will be required for beef and dairy cattle, and bison moving interstate that meet the above requirements. Animals previously tagged with metal ear tags will have to be retagged with RFID ear tags in order to move interstate. Feeder cattle and animals moving directly to slaughter are not subject to RFID requirements.

More information on the new requirements can be obtained from veterinarians, USDA offices and state agriculture departments, as well as online.

“I need a good EPD weaning weight, stayability and milk values, plus enough marbling according to the breed and passing on sufficient energy to maintain good condition in calves.”

“I look for a registered, semen tested bulls with good bone structure. I also want a bull who will not lose too much weight during breeding season.”

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Stopping the spread of Trich is critical for cattle producers While there are a number of potential diseases cattle producers should be aware of, one that is very costly and very important to stay on top of is Trichomoniasis (Trich).

Trich is a venereal disease caused by a protozoa organism, Tritrichomonas foetus. This organism is found only in the reproductive tract of infected bulls and cows. Infected cattle herds can lead to infertility, low pregnancy rates, extended calving seasons, diminished calf crops and occasional abortions in pregnant cows and heifers. To avoid the economic losses associated with this disease, producers should have their bulls tested for Trich.

“A producer could lose 50 percent – or possibly more – of an annual calf crop through early embryonic death or abortion if Trich is introduced into the herd. Even in a small herd of 30 cows, the loss of calf revenue alone could exceed $10,000,” Dr. Craig Payne, Univesity of Missouri Extension veterinarian, said. “Factor in the losses associated with culling, the cost associated with cleaning up the disease, and you have an economically devastating event.”

“Because the disease is sexually transmitted, virgin bulls don’t have to be tested, however, many breeders will test virgin bulls for peace of mind and liability reasons,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, said.

While cows can be tested for Trich, their bodies treat the organism differently than bulls.

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“We can test cows but the reason we often don’t is because cows eliminate the Trich organism approximately 60 days (three heat cycles) after it causes fetal loss. So, if we test cows at the wrong time, we may not recover the organism even though it was circulating in a herd. Once bulls are infected, they are often infected for life, such is the reason they are the focus of testing programs instead of cows,” Payne explained.

“If you are seeing a lot of abortions and cows recycling in your herd, get the vet involved and try to pinpoint what the problem. The longer a problem exists, the bigger the effects can be,” McCorkill advised.

To prevent Trich, producers should always have bulls tested, and should familiarize themselves with testing.

“Only use bulls that have a valid negative Trich test and keep perimeter fencing in good condition to minimize accidental introduction from neighboring herds,” Payne said.

“Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma all have some sort of ruling and testing program so check with your vet for local regulations and recommendations,” McCorkill added.

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Beefing Up Your Breeding Season

By Klaire Howerton

Nutrition, herd health and genetics play a role in a successful breeding program Every producer wants their breeding season to be successful because successful breeding makes or breaks the farm’s bottom line. There are multiple factors that go into a successful breeding program, but nutrition, cow health and genetics are typically a common theme.

Nutrition: It’s vital that cows receive the proper nutrition to maintain their body condition, increase fertility and calve successfully. Being mindful with the feeding program will go a long way toward a successful breeding season. First, check the cow’s Body Condition Score (BCS).

“The herd should be at or near a Body Condition Score of 5, where only a faint outline of the last couple of ribs is visible, or none at all,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, said.

“A producer’s pasture is one of the best (and most cost effective) tools for keeping the herd’s BCS where it needs to be so they are already in good condition for breeding season,” explained MU Extension State Beef Specialist Dr. Eric Bailey. By properly managing and utilizing pasture, producers need not rely heavily on purchased feed or hay to maintain their herd’s BCS. “Anytime pasture forage is less than 4-inches tall (average across the whole pasture), forage intake will be restricted. Do not let the cows graze the pastures to the dirt before beginning to feed hay or moving to another pasture. That’s the best thing we can do to help keep BCS above the critical threshold,” Bailey advised. Knowing what is exactly is in the pasture can help with making sure cows keep up that ideal BCS. “It’s important to know forage quality (whether grass pasture or hay) and know what type of supplement is appropriate.

This is where a little investment in forage testing can pay big dividends,” Dr. Shane Gadberry, professor of ruminant nutrition at the University of Arkansas, said.

Another nutritional practice for a successful breeding season is to feed firstcalf heifers separately from mature cows.

“Lactating female beef cattle use nutrients for multiple purposes: 1) To meet maintenance requirements; 2) To produce milk to support a calf; 3) To prepare for the next breeding season; and 4) I needed, continue growing,” Bailey explained. “First-calf heifers are the only females that will do number four. They need to be managed separately, if at all possible, and fed generously. This is the reason why, typically, conception rates are lower in second-calf cows than any other breeding female. Most beef heifers calve at 85 to 90 percent of their mature size. They are still growing.”

He strongly recommends that producers not restrict feed in the final trimester; there is sometimes concern that feeding first-calf heifers too much will create excessively large calves.

“You are only setting the first-calf heifer up for future breeding problems by restricting feed during the last trimester before calving,” Bailey said.

When planning a feeding program that will improve fertility, be mindful of meeting energy requirements. Many producers focus on protein and while protein is certainly important.

“Energy is commonly the most limiting nutrient in our system,” Bailey said. “Poor quality hay might be deficient in protein, but when providing supplements, think about getting additional energy to cows.

Supplement decisions should be based on economics, rather than avoiding excessive protein. If you are set up to handle meal feeds on your farm, distillers grains contain 30 percent crude protein, yet has a similar amount of energy to corn. If I could buy distillers grains at a discount relative to corn, I would use distillers grains as my supplement to beef cows.”

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having a herd health program is a must.

“Work with a qualified veterinarian on developing a vaccination plan for your operation that covers the bases,” McCorkill advised. “The vaccination schedule should include annual boosters of most of the common viral and bacterial infections such as IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Vibriosis, Leptospirosis, and blackleg for both cows and bulls.”

Producers should be proactive for parasite issues as well. BCS can also offer clues to potential parasite issues.

“If cows are thin, they may also have a parasite burden. Avoid generic dewormers when treating cows for internal parasites,” Gadberry cautioned.

Genetics: Proper culling decisions will help producers develop sound genetics within their herd that lead to successful breeding seasons.

“The first strike in culling lies in the preg check. If a cow is open and should be bred, she’s not doing her job for you and should be considered for culling,” McCorkill said.

“Each cow should calve roughly every 365 days, meaning she should calve roughly the same day every year. The next step is that she has to raise her calf to be acceptable to the marketplace. Age can play a role on a cow productivity so it should be taken into consideration. If she is still doing her job acceptably it isn’t the end of the line, but take into consideration none the less. Evaluate the cow herd for udder structure and cull those that are showing their age. It’s also a good time to consider the merit of those with attitude problems.

A calf learns a lot from its mother, attitude included, so you might just be passing issues on to the next generation. Flighty calves also have a tendency to yield poorer quality carcasses and an increased sickness rate. Diligent culling will help keep the right cows in the herd over time. If you buy replacements, buy from a reputable supplier, that is known for fertility. Problem-free cows is what we want.”

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factory breeding soundness exam and a negative trichomonisis test result. With any lease, the convenience of spreading payment out and/or not having to feed a bull year-round must be weighed against the up-front expense of ownership and the potential for additional disease associated risks,” McCorkill advised.

If a producer has decided to move forward in leasing a bull, it is important to select one that will move the operation in the right direction of the desired breeding goals, and to request the right documentation to ensure that the partnership between the bull owner and the bull leaser is successful.

“You want to ensure the bull is a sound breeder prior to any agreement, so a current passing Bull Breeding Soundness Exam and a negative Trichomoniasis test should be requested,” McCorkill said. “Like any good lease agreement, a written document that outlines the expectations of both parties in the event of death injury or other possible scenarios would be advisable.”

Working with a mentor or someone who is familiar with the operation and the breeding program can provide guidance in selecting the right bull to lease.

“Treat it much the same as buying a bull and get one to fit your needs – not just a random bull. EPDs and perhaps genomic testing should also be discussed,” McCorkill suggested.

Leasing a bull can save smaller producers money long term and help spring their herd genetics forward, but like most things in agriculture, it takes work.

“You must do your due diligence to protect you and your herd before jumping into anything,” McCorkill said.

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To lease or not to lease? That’s a question some cattle producers in the Ozarks often ask.

This area is home to many smaller cattle operations, and sometimes leasing a bull as opposed to buying one is a good option. However, before running over to the neighbor’s farm and asking to borrow their bull, take the time to line out herd goals, put in the research and ask the right questions.

Before deciding to lease, it helps to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of this practice. Most folk’s thought turn to the financial side first.

“The primary advantage to a lease agreement is a reduction in expense,” Andy McCorkill, field specialist in livestock with the Universiy of Missouri Extension, explained. “To buy a good bull that will improve your herd’s potential can be an expense of several thousand dollars.

A lease agreement, on the other hand, can spread that expense out over a few years for a multi-year lease. In a shorter-term lease, such as one for a 60- to 90-day breeding season, you can potentially save money, or more importantly feed, which also equates to money, through costs savings.”

A disadvantage to leasing McCorkill pointed out is not personally knowing the bull. He recommends seeking out a “stud service” or a reputable breeder who is familiar with their bulls and can help place them successfully.

Another potential disadvantage is biosecurity.

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When it comes to breeding choices, producers should always be striving to improve their animals.

This includes breeding for a higherquality finished product that meets consumer demands. Through records and research, producers can be breeding for improved carcass quality and better beef.

Marbling is a sign of quality in beef.

“Intramuscular fat, better known as marbling, is one of the major criteria that gets discussed quite often, because it is the one that relates most to quality grading of the carcass,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri field specialist in livestock, explained. “Besides intramuscular fat, we want the animals to have a good yield grade, meaning that they don’t have excessive fat on the outside of the muscle and in the offal.

A widely-recognized standard to shoot for is 70 percent choice or better, and 70 percent yield grades 1 and 2.”

Dark cutters (beef that does not bloom to a bright pink or red when exposed to air), poor marbling, etc., are undesirable.

The cattle’s productivity leading up to the finished product will be a determining factor in carcass quality.

“Besides the carcass traits themselves, feeder cattle must convert feed efficiently,” McCorkill said. “Look at EPDs with some accuracy to them when selecting bulls for breeding. Increased accuracy will come from DNA testing and carcass ultrasound data collection on younger sires; older sires might even have some progeny carcass data to tell the story of their potential.”

Genomic testing can help producers develop a high-quality finished product – but the tests are rendered useless if the results are not factored into the program.

Genetic testing has a place in the industry. In order for a producer to take ad-

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vantage of this technology. The producer must be willing to act on the results to make breeding and culling decisions, according to the Nobel Research Institute in Oklahoma. Smaller producers can be nimble and change direction if they are using AI for breeding programs, as they can custom breed for a certain type of resulting calf.

Properly utilized genomic testing is a useful resource for any producer, regardless of size and herd goals.

“The information can help find the best animals and the holes in your current breeding program,” McCorkill explained. “It is important to know that having the information is only the beginning, utilizing the information to make improvement is the hard part of the battle.

Knowing what consumers want will help producers make appropriate breeding decisions. Today’s customer generally wants to know where and how their beef was raised, what it ate, etc.

“It’s all about marketing,” McCorkill said. “To be successful in a niche market, you have to find and develop the appropriate customer base to go along with your product. A lot of it boils down to individual preference for taste.”

Of course, price is always a factor in consumer preferences as well.

According to the Nobel Institute, those who have more disposable income are starting to look for grass-fed, locally produced beef. However, the main determinant of whether the average consumer purchases beef at the grocery store meat case is still price.

Researching, investing in genomic testing, paying attention to carcass grades and reaching out to consumers, where possible, to determine their preferences will help develop a solid breeding program for high-quality beef.

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It is not the most pleasant task for any of the involved parties, but it must be done. With a little planning and forethought, castration can be a fairly smooth process.

Ideally, castration will happen at a young age.

“The Beef Quality Assurance Manual states when practical, cattle should be castrated before the age of 3 months (90 days) or at the first available handling opportunity beyond this age.” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, said.

“As a general rule, the younger the better. If it’s done in the first few days of life, along with tagging and the like, they barely know what’s been done. As they get older, the stress of castration gets greater. For seedstock producers, it isn’t always a cut and dry decision that early and it may need to be delayed until a point when it’s more apparent whether the individual will make a breeding bull or not.”

There are two methods for castration – surgical or banding. There is more certainty that both testicles have been removed with surgical or knife method of castration, but with banding, there can potentially be issues with a retained a testicle.

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task that producers can learn if they are comfortable doing so.

“It is not a difficult procedure to learn or perform, especially in young calves,” Dr. Craig Payne, University of Missouri Extension veterinarian, said.

“It is a matter of confidence and knowledge. Starting out, one may not have the know-how to do it on their own and may rely on a vet or someone with more confidence. Sometimes, it may be a matter of whether or not the farm is equipped with the necessary facilities, such as a squeeze chute and working pens. The bottom line is that for some it may be the better alternative to have the vet or a trusted advisor do it, but almost anyone is capable of learning how to do it on their own,” McCorkill said.

There is some discussion in the cattle world about the weight gains of castrated calves, and whether there is a benefit to delayed castration.

Payne explained that “the reason often given for delaying castration until weaning or later is that intact males will gain more weight than castrated cohorts, which is true. However, when those calves are castrated later in life, there is information to suggest that any weight advantage they had over their early castrated counterparts is lost due to the stress of the procedure. A strategy often used to compensate for the loss of gain from early castration is using a calf implant at time of castration. This way calves achieve weight gains similar to those of intact males but don’t experience the stress associated with later castration.”

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ozarks’ October 2019 7 Gleonda-Garton Legacy of Performance Sale – Miller, Mo. – 417-536-8080 11 Smith Valley Angus Sale – Salem, Mo. – 573-729-3616 12 Judd Ranch 29th Annual Cow Power Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Sale – at the Ranch, Pomona, Kan. – 1-800-743-0026 12 Byergo Beef Genetics Private Treaty Bull Sale – Bronaugh, Mo. – 816-390-2426 12 New Day Genetics Ranch Ready Bull Sale – Springfield Livestock Marketing

Center, Springfield, Mo. – 573-453-0058 12 THM Land & Cattle Company Fall Sale – Vienna, Mo. – 816-244-4462 12 Lucas Cattle Company Fall Bull & Heifer Open House – at the Farm,

Cross Timbers, Mo. – 417-399-7125 12 Heart of Missouri Limousin Sale – Laclede County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Mo.

– 402-350-3447 East Central Angus Association – Cuba, Mo. – 314-393-2885 12 12 Valley Oaks Prime Choice Fall Sale – Lone Jack, Mo. – 816-229-8115 12 Bonebrake Hereford Fall Production Sale – Fair Grove, Mo. – 417-588-4572 12 Big D Ranch Building Tomorrow Sale – Center Ridge, Ark. – 501-208-6119 13 Kaczmarek 4K Herefords Retirement Sale – at the Farm, Salem, Mo. – 417-894-1505 15 Superior Beef Genetics Fall Sale – Lamar, Mo. – 417-214-4090 17 Kirkes Black Angus Production Sale – at the Ranch, Talihina, Okla. – 918-465-7830 19 Circle A Ranch Fall Bull & Heifer Sale – at the Ranch, Iberia, Mo. – 1-800-CIRCLE-A 19 Aschermann Charolais 29th Annual Edition Sale – at the Farm,

Carthage, Mo. – 417-763-2855 19 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association 111th Edition Consignment Sale – West Plains, Mo. – 734-260-8635 19 Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale – Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, Mo.

– 877-486-1160 19 Angell-Thomas Charolais Bull & Female Sale – at the Farm, Paris, Mo.

– 573-682-7348 19 Bradley Charolais Bred Heifer Sale – Springfield Livestock Marketing

Center, Springfield, Mo. – 785-672-7449 19 Square B Ranch Open House – Warsaw, Mo. – 660-438-2188 20 1st Annual Diamonds in the Rough Show Prospects Sale – Mo-Kan

Livestock, Butler, Mo. – 417-399-4148 20 Reynolds Herefords Fall Sale – at the Farm, Huntsville, Mo. – 660-676-3788 25 Spur Ranch Annual Production Sale – at the Ranch, Vinita, Okla. – 918-244-2118 25 T Bar S Cattle Company Focused on the future Bull & Female Sale –

Billing, Mo. – 417-772-2002 26 Cattlemen’s Preferred Sale All Breeds Bulls & Females – County Line

Livestock Auction, Ratcliff, Ark. – 205-270-0999 26 Flying H Genetics 23rd Annual “Grown on Grass Bull Sale” – at the

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26 Mead Farms Fall Production Sale – Mead Farms Sale Headquarters, Versailles,

Mo. – 573-216-0210 26 McBee Cattle Company Annual Fall Bull & Female Sale – at the Farm,

Fayette, Mo. – 573-228-2517 27 Baker Angus Farm Fall Production Sale – at the Farm, Butler, Mo. – 660-679-4403 27 P Bar S Ranch Proof of Progress Sale – at the Ranch, Sand Springs, Okla.

– 918-241-7257 28 94th Southwest Missouri Performance Tested Bull Sale – Springfield

Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. – 417-293-8002 November 2019 2 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull Sale – Wheeler Livestock

Auction, Osceola, Mo. – 877-468-1160 2 Hudspeth’s Gathering Sale – Cattleman’s Livestock Auction, Harrison, Ark.

– 979-229-4472 2 Ridder Farms Family Values Sale – Fall Calving Dispersal – at the Farm,

Hermann, Mo. – 573-680-4692 2 Worthington Angus Farm Fall Production Sale – at the Farm, Dadeville, Mo.

– 417-844-2601 2 B/F Cattle Company Maternal Integrity Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale

– at the farm, Butler, Mo. – 660-492-2808 2 The Andras Kind Red Angus Female Sale – at the Ranch, Manchester, Ill.

– 217-473-2355 2 Missouri Simmental Sale – Springfield Livestock Auction, Springfield, Mo. – 417-793-0535 2 Harriman Santa Fe Balancer Bull Sale – Windsor Livestock Auction,

Windsor, Mo. – 660-492-2504 9 Smith Registered Angus Fall Sale – North Ark. Livestock Auction, Green

Forest, Ark. – 870-480-6406 9 23rd Annual HAGA Show-Me Plus Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale – Springfield

Livestock Market, Springfield, Mo. – 334-695-1371 9 Four State Shorthorn Sale – TS White’s Equine Center, Diamond, Mo. – 816-465-0777 16 Show Me Polled Hereford Classic Sale – Roth Farms, Windsor, Mo. – 417-860-3102 16 NE Arkansas Angus Association Fall Production Sale – Charlotte, Ark. – 662-837-6742 18 Green Springs Bull Test Sale – Nevada, Mo. – 417-448-7416 23 Sydenstricker Genetics Fall Production Sale – at the Farm, Mexico, Mo.

– 573-581-1225 23 Brandywine Farms & the Showcase Sale X1V – Kingsville Livestock

Market, Kingsville, Mo. – 877-486-1160 24 Kohlstaedt & Friends Genetic Power Sale – at the Farm, Wellington, Mo.

– 816-716-4614 30 College of the Ozarks Fall Production Sale – Point Lookout, Mo. – 417-342-0871

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