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Two Herds, One Perfect Union Devin and Bailey Keltner find a way to keep both the herds they had established prior to marriage

An Experimental Farm Experiment

Disabled veteran Wendy Lombardi is using her farm to give back to other veterans

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Extension in Excellence: Recognizing visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Cooperative Extension announced that Robert Kallenbach from the University of Missouri will receive the 2014 Excellence in Extension Award. The Excellence in Extension Award is given annually to one Cooperative Extension professional who excels at programming, provides visionary leadership, and makes a positive impact on constituents served. Five regional awards will also be presented. Kallenbach serves as Professor, Plant Sciences Extension Program Leader, and Forage Specialist where his educational programs help forage-livestock producers optimize pasture management. His efforts have led to more than $100 million in new investments in pasturebased dairy operations in Missouri, which in turn generate $40 million in annual milk sales and support 1,110 new jobs.

In addition, Kallenbach’s winter feeding systems program for beef cattle has helped nearly 22,000 producers reduce annual costs by up to 30 percent.

Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline Extended: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced extended deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014, to enroll in the voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also extended the opportunity for public comments on both the Margin Protection Program and the Dairy Product Donation Program until Dec. 15, 2014.

Extension Council Nominations: Counties in southwest Missouri are accepting nominations for the 2015 public election of County Extension Council members. Names of nominees are needed during November for review by existing county council members. Getting nominated as a candidate can be done by contacting the local MU Extension center and expressing a willingness to serve. In most counties, an election chairperson will follow up with candidates and secure their permission for placement on the extension council ballot. Persons who are interested can start by calling the MU Extension center in their county of residence.

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Crownover – Are vets smarter 3 Jerry than doctors?

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8 Devin and Bailey Keltner find added benefits with their SimAngus herd 9 A look at the Nixa 4-H Extreme Explorers 4-H Club 10 The rich history of the Ritchey Mansion 12 Eye on Agribusiness features Scotty T’s Poultry Barn Washing 14 Town and Country features Brian Utecht 23 Disabled veteran Wendy Lombardi is continuously experimenting on her farm

25 Youth in Agriculture spotlights Jake Brookshire

FARM HEALTH 15 The relationship between the

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16 Proper handling and storage of chemicals used on the farm 17 Guard your children against the flu and colds this winter 20 Don’t overlook the importance of women’s health 21 How whole grains can kick your health up a notch

22 Select beef for a well-rounded diet

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good friend of mine is convinced that veterinarians smarter revare onw orC ythan rreJ yB medical doctors. “Think about it,” he once told me, “vets go to school Jerry Crownover farms the same length of time as doctors in Lawrence County, and they take basically the same subjects, have Mo. He is a former to diagnose and treat many species, plus they professor of Agriculture don’t have the luxury of their patients telling Education at Missouri them what their symptoms are, so they have to State University, and is an be smarter. When I get sick, I just go to my vet.” author and professional I found no logical argument against his premise speaker. To contact Jerry, when he made that statement years ago. go to ozarksfn.com and Visiting with that same friend last week, I was click on ‘Contact Us.’ a little surprised during our conversation when he asked, “Have you ever imported any cattle from outside the United States?”

When I replied that I hadn’t, he informed me that he had once imported some cattle from Canada several years ago and it had been a major hassle for him. “The USDA, under guidance from their staff veterinarians, mind you, made me pay to have those cattle kept in strict quarantine at a border station for several weeks.” I was a bit confused, but he continued. “Let me tell you it was expensive, because, for days on end, they kept drawing blood to test for this disease and that disease. Plus, I had to pony-up for all the feed they were eating, not to mention the fees for the use of the pens and barn where they kept them until they were finally satisfied and released them to me.”

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Life is Simple Continued from Page 3 Without even acknowledging my question, he probed further. “Didn’t you have to provide health papers from a veterinarian certifying them to be healthy and free of, or vaccinated against, contagious diseases?”

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“And didn’t you always have to provide health papers from a veterinarian on your boys’ show cattle before they could even take them to a fair in our own state?”

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I cautioned him that comparing people to cattle might not be politically correct.

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By raising rare breeds Wes and Ame Hunter are able to fill a niche market Ask Wes and Ame Hunter of Providence Farm in Seymour, Mo., how they ended up farming for a living, and they will tell you that “it just kind of came together.” The Hunters have always had a longtime interest in alternative farming and knowing where their food came from, and the quality of their food; around the time they started their family, they decided to make the jump to begin pursuing the lifestyle they dreamed of. Today, Wes, Ame, and their three children, Addison, Benjamin and Nathaniel, are proud to make their living off of their family farm. “We do this because we think it’s the right thing to do,” said Wes. The Hunters purchased Providence Farm in 2011, and moved in about a year later. The acreage, house and barn have a rich history – the farm was originally owned by a prominent Seymour family, the McElwains; the house was built in the early 1900s, and the barn, complete with refurbished milking stanchions, was built in 1937. Wes still uses the barn and the stanchions to milk his cows.

Wes and Ame raise only heritage breeds of livestock on their land; Dexter and Jersey cattle, Cheviot sheep, Mulefoot hogs, and numerous breeds of chickens, turkeys

and ducks grace the pastures and pond at rants and specialty stores Providence Farm. “We had in interest in also carry their goods. rare breeds and things that are unique,” The Hunters believe very said Wes. The Hunters like the genetic strongly that people need to diversity of heritage breeds, along with the be educated on the source fact that continuing to raise them annu- and quality of the food they ally improves the breeding stock of those eat. “How you spend your varieties. Wes also noted that raising heri- food dollars matters,” Wes tage livestock can also be a big marketing emphasized. Making the advantage – “It’s a niche we can fill.” choice to eat local and to Providence Farm sells their trademark choose product from farms ‘Milk and Meadow’ Rose Veal (Wes and and ranches that raise their Ame’s veal calves are raised on pasture crops and livestock responalongside their momma cows, not sepa- sibly ensures that “getting rated from them like conventional veal what you pay for” can be a calves – this gives the veal from Provi- good thing. And the Huntdence Farms a deep rosy color), along ers speak from experience with pastured pork products, whole – Ame cooks all of their chickens, ducks and turkeys, farm fresh meals from scratch, using eggs and lamb. The Hunters’ implement their own meat, eggs and milk, and they management intensive grazing practices grow a garden for vegetables. that include moving their cattle daily The lifestyle that Wes and Ame lead at during the peak grass season Providence Farm is not just good for the using portable electric fenccustomers that buy their products, but ing, and animals like the for their family as well. “The kids chickens and the hogs are can be out on the farm,” Ame fed locally sourced non-GMO said. She stressed the imporfeed. Wes and Ame market their tance of having both parents products primarily through the Seymour, Mo. at home, and the family unit Farmers Market of the Ozarks working together as a whole in Springfield, Mo.; some restauto keep the farm going. Farm-

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ing alternatively and making a living at it takes sacrifice – the Hunters have had to learn what you can do without – but the payoff in the end is a better quality living for everyone involved.

In the future, Wes and Ame plan to produce more fresh milk for their customers and to expand their veal market, as well as continuing to gradually build up their farm.

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Devin and Bailey Keltner’s farming roots trace back for generations and they plan to extend that legacy for many more generations to come.

“Simmentals have been in my life since the day I was born. I named one Tinkerbelle when I was 2 or 3 years old. rearing their 15-month-old son, BrantI bought my first registered Simmental ley. “It has been my life goal to raise my in 2003. I showed her at some county kids the way I was raised. My son lights up when he sees a cow or a tractor and fairs,” explained Bailey Keltner.

Devin shares his wife’s life-long passion it makes my day,” said Devin with pride.

The Keltners embrace the challenges for cattle and farming. Devin of simultaneously working on a beef grew up on a farm milkand a dairy operation. “It is diversiing Holsteins and raising fication, which is always good,” Angus cattle. “I had helped explained Bailey. When the beef milk since kindergarten or first market is down, the dairy margrade. I saved up my money. My ket may be up and vice versa. goal was that before I started Clever, Mo. high school, I wanted to have my own herd,” said Devin. And — Continued on Page 11

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The House that Stands the Test of Time

By Terry Ropp

The 150th anniversary of the Second Battle of Newtonia was recently commemorated at the Ritchey Mansion While Missouri has much to be proud of, grassroots movements to preserve historical sites in danger of being lost earmark the pride Missourians take in their history. Such is the case in Newtonia, Mo. According to Mayor George Philliber, Newtonia was the first real town in Newton County and an important commerce center with a population of 800 in the 1850s. However, by the turn-of-the-century, the arrival of the railroads and their locations decreased Newtonia’s importance in favor of nearby Neosho, which became and still is the county seat. Nonetheless, Newtonia’s importance as the site of two Civil War battles, one in 1862 and the other on October 28, 1864, is undeniable.

Without the diligent and unselfish effort of many local citizens, the impressive two story brick Ritchey Mansion and much of the battles’ history would have been lost. Except for being vacant for a few years after World War II, the Ritchey Mansion remained occupied and in private hands until 2002. In the 1990s, a family from California bought the mansion and added a more modern addition to the back of the house and electricity to the downstairs rooms with the intention of turning the mansion into a bed and breakfast. That plan never materialized, though the addition now houses the live-in caretaker family of Robert and Rachel Martineau and their son, Justice. Rachel said, “Living in this house is a cool opportunity that allows us to be part of the preservation efforts, and we’re grateful for the opportunity.”

In 1994, a group called the Newtonia Battlefields Protection Association (NBPA) was formed to preserve local Civil War history. The original preservation site consisted of 8 battlefield acres donated by David and Charys Weems who were members of the founding group. Importantly, in 2004, the NBPA was instrumental in getting Newtonia’s two battlefields added individually to the National Register of Historic Places and in gaining legal control of

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the Civil War cemetery. The house and an additional 11 acres were purchased in 2002 through a matching grant from the National Parks American Battlefield Preservation Program for 50 percent and a matching loan from a local businessman, who later on paid off the loan himself.

Though active locals are still struggling toward complete restoration, the mansion and battle sites are interesting tourist attractions. Various fundraising activities to foster restoration include the sale of souvenirs and an annual fall fundraiser living history festival, which includes Civil War era troops and maneuvers and other historically accurate

Pictured L to R: Tom Higdon and Mayor George Philliber Photos by Terry Ropp

touches such as a hospital tent. One media format for sale at the home is a 2011 PBS movie sponsored by Newton County Tourism and paid for the Quapaw Indians who own the Downstream Casino in Joplin, Mo. Because the tribe wanted to promote a better understanding of the role Native Americans played during the Civil War, the Quapaws sponsored the movie to highlight the fact that the Newtonia battle of 1862 was the first and one of only a few in which Native Americans fought on both sides of a Civil War battle. Additional funding has come from the National Parks American Battlefield Preservation Fund Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

which is currently providing money for archaeological research to explore for artifacts and other physical remains such as fire pits in order to more specifically and accurately document what happened during the battles.

The Ritchey Mansion was built prior to the Civil War and occupied by owner Matthew H. Ritchey in 1852. The house was built to withstand violent weather meaning that each room was supported to stand on its own should the room above or next to it be destroyed by a tornado.

Extra support included metal bars in the wooden floors.

Ironically, a tornado did destroy everything across the street from the solid house in 2005 causing significant roof and water damage to the mansion, but it remained standing as a testament to Matthew Ritchey’s foresight.

The Ritchey Mansion still retains a brick corner gouged and scarred by a Civil War cannonball. It also has a hidden compartment where slaves were hidden as they traveled the Underground Railroad to freedom or black locals hid trying to escape groups like Quantrill’s Raiders. Legend has it that Mrs. Ritchey at one time hid two young black children under her voluminous skirts when raiders came hunting runaway slaves.

One of the bedrooms upstairs is called the hospital room because of the mansion’s history as a Union Civil War hospital during both battles. The upstairs rooms contain original wooden flooring and the extra supports Matthew Ritchey insisted upon. Interestingly, the flooring in one of the upstairs bedrooms is painted black reputedly to hide bloodstains incurred during its service as a hospital surgery room.

After being turned down as a federal park, the NBPA is now seeking status as a state park. NBPA treasurer Tom Higdon said, “Although Newtonia’s battles were not of huge importance, they were unique in several ways including Indian participation on both sides. We are hopeful that this effort to become part of the state park system will prove fruitful.”

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meet your neighbors Two Herds, One Perfect Union

Continued from Page 8 Devin and Bailey find balance by dabbling in both areas. Ultimately, the farm work boils for their cattle. In the spring, they cut down a cedar tree, attach it to the back of down to more than dollars. “It is more of a lifestyle, all the family working together. I their tractor and drag the remaining hay and manure through the fields. “It will enjoy that,” commented Devin. spread out the leftover hay and manure and adds organic matter and nutrients to the Devin and Bailey are currently in the process of building up their beef cattle herd. The soil,” explained Devin. In years past, they attached a harrow to the tractor to spread couple culled heavily a couple of years ago due the organic matter but they found the cedar to the drought. The Keltners AI their momma tree works better. cows to Angus bulls. Yes, even Bailey’s SimRecently, the couple purchased a farm in mentals get bred to an Angus bull. “He (Devin) Stone County, where they plan to move and said, ‘I am not running a Simmental bull’ and I shoot mainly for milk in EPDs because that is grow their beef cattle herd. “Our long-term I said, ‘Okay, a calf is a calf,’” explained Bailey goal would be to have a big enough herd with a laugh. When it comes to picking the per- something my herd is lacking. I shoot for mod- to quit our jobs and just farm,” said Devin. fect Angus bull, Devin looks for key character- erate frames because bigger frames eat more. Both Devin and Bailey exude a heart for istics that will boost their herd. “I shoot mainly Another thing I look for in selecting a bull is one farming and they hope their son will carry for milk in EPDs because that is something my on that family tradition. “My son is going to that is free of genetic defects, so that I don’t be a consumer and producer. He is going to herd is lacking. I shoot for moderate frames because bigger frames eat more. Another thing I be aware of all the different situations and have to blood test all my calves. look for in selecting a bull is one that is free of – Devin Keltner, regulations, and be culturally aware of what genetic defects, so that I don’t have to blood test Christian County Cattleman is going on and the importance of agriculall my calves,” said Devin. The Keltners keep ture. I am proud of what we do,” said Bailey. almost all their heifer calves as replacements and sell their bulls at 18-months-old through If you ever visit the Keltner’s farm, take a long look at their SimAngus calves and Craigslist. “We sell bulls to commercial guys who need a good bull,” said Devin. realize the calves are more than a combination of two breeds but rather a symbol of Devin and Bailey fertilize about 25-acres of hay ground each spring. However, they marital bliss. do not fertilize their pastures. Instead, in the winter they roll out hay in the pastures

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Scotty T’s Poultry Barn Washing Owners: Scott and Kimi Tesdahl Location: Seligman, Mo. History: “I moved from Minnesota when I was 19 with the intention of doing cabinetry work, but the housing market crashed. I was familiar with confinement hogs from Minnesota and fell into a position washing poultry barns. I worked 16 to 20 hour days and did 31 barns a week. The thought occurred to me that I was doing all the work for someone else and perhaps would be better off doing it for myself.

Then some farmers encouraged me by telling me I did really good work. I ran into a sprayer that sat in a field for four years, fixed it up and got it running. Six months later I went on my own and opened Scotty T’s Poultry Barn Washing with my wife, Kimi, usually helping in egg layer houses by washing the nesting pads.”

Products and Services: “I fill my sprayer with the client’s water and use soap only when requested since I spray the pad with commercial and animal friendly disinfectant. Typically barns 400’ long take six hours or less unless they haven’t been cleaned often enough. Chicken sheds are usually cleaned once a year and turkey sheds once every six months.

I drive in 100 feet and roll out the hose throughout the barn as I spray and clean everything but the floors which is the litter crew’s responsibility.

Weather is not a factor. It could be a sunny day, but every day is a rainy one for me.”

Business Philosophy: “To be successful in this business you have to stay ahead of the litter crews meaning you work on the day you schedule. Further, if the farmer says the job is not perfect, it’s not.

My customers are so satisfied they sometimes pay me more than I charge. Good business practice requires being friendly and helping when I can because farmers are good people” Future Plans: “In 10 years I hope to have a stronger customer base with four or more employees and three more rigs.”

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Exploring more than Agriculture Continued from Page 9 said about his interest. The national 4-H curriculum includes rocketry, but even if it didn’t Mitchell could pursue it as a self-directed project.

Other Explorer members are turning interests in robotics, cake decorating, scrapbooking, veterinary science, taekwondo and entrepreneurship into projects they will spend a year developing. Some projects may go to the Christian County Fair and from there to the Ozark Empire Fair and perhaps even to the Missouri State Fair.

Beth explained that many of the projects have a STEM basis, that is, a component of science, technology, engineering or math. “4-H has a very good curriculum and books,” she said.

While the individual members explore many different interests, as a club they have a common emphasis – culinary – and common service projects, such as stocking shelves at Least of These, a food pantry in Nixa, or packing shoeboxes of gifts for soldiers through Operation Shoebox or helping a local organization that provides care for pets of homeless people. This year the club is also raising money for Heifer International.

The culinary focus was evident after the Sunday taekwondo lesson when members and parents chowd down on the “spooky” treats members had made: marshmallow spiders, chocolate brooms and witch hats and orange spider cupcakes. The following Friday, their bake sale raised money to benefit their service projects. The club has attended two Taste of Home cooking shows in Springfield and continually challenge and compete with each other through “events” they create like Smoothie Palooka, Thanksgiving Side Dish Show Down and the Spooky Halloween Treats.

“The culinary emphasis is something the original club came up with,” said Beth, explaining that the kids learn cooking methods, decorating, presentation, sales and marketing, while sharing recipes and experiencing the fun of cooking. “And who doesn’t like to eat?” she laughed.

Beth, who manages a Little Caesar’s Pizza franchise of several stores, has carved out the time to serve as club leader for its full eight years. That’s not been easy, but as a former 4-H’er, she wanted her three daughters to have that experience, too. And, she pointed out, “The parents of our 19 members don’t drop off the kids and pick them up later. They are committed enough to stay for the meetings. We really are a family.”

That family also includes local sponsor Tractor Supply Co., in Nixa, which Beth said, “has gone above and beyond in supporting us.”

For kids curious about the world around them, Extreme Explorers may be a perfect fit. All kids are welcome to give it a try.

“The only thing is there are no slackers in 4-H,” Beth warned. “There’s too much work.

You have to be highly motivated by the intrinsic rewards that come from learning you can do something you couldn’t do before. Sometimes in the process of completing a project you may learn, in fact, that you’re not very good at one thing but exceed at another.

Our Extreme Explorers are learning lessons from failure as well as success.”

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Brian W. Utecht Family: Brian Utecht has been married to his wife, Jill, for 17 years. Jill is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at The Meyer Center, in Springfield, Mo. They have two children 14-year-old Brock and 12-year-old Brianna.

In Town: Brian Utecht, of Marshfield, Mo., is a licensed real estate agent representing southwest Missouri for Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC out of Pittsfield, Ill. Brian has been in the real estate business for the last 10 years.

“I represent buyers and sellers. At Whitetail Properties we handle farm and ranches, hunting ground and rural properties,” said Brian. “I represent everything from high-end recreational hunting properties to mom and pop farms.”

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In the Country: Brian and Jill purchased their 200 acre-farm in 2009 after Brian retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. They run 50 head of replacement heifers and sell through private treaty.

“I work with local fulltime operators to manage my livestock for me based on feeding agreements,” explained Brian. “This type of working relationship allows me to let go of some responsibility so I can be more involved with Whitetail Properties.”

How the two complement each other: Brain explained, “My background in agriculture and the outdoors allows me to relate to my clients. I am able to offer my clients a service that other realtors may not be able to. When I am evaluating a property I am able to evaluate soil types, wildlife habitat and carrying capacity. Another service I am able to offer is connecting new landowners to local farmers to get their farms up and running.”

Hunting and Fishing: Hunting and fishing is something the Utecht family enjoys doing together. To encourage youth to become involved in the outdoors Brian and Jill support local charities that have the same vision.

“We are very blessed and are loving life,” concluded Brian.

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Affordable Care Act and Farmers

By Brenda Procter

How does the Affordable Care Act affect farm families?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes called “Obamacare,” passed in 2010 and created health insurance reforms and regulations that directly or indirectly affect everyone. The law mandates that individuals, except those with a hardship exemption, enroll in health insurance or pay a penalty at tax time. Individuals or families whose income falls between 100 percent and 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level can get premium tax credits to help pay for certain types of plans.

The rules that apply to businesses apply to farmers who hire workers, whether year-round or temporary. Farmers with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent workers are not required to offer insurance to employees but if they have fewer than 25, they may choose to do so because they can get a tax credit for offering affordable health insurance. Businesses with 50 or more full-time employees are required to offer affordable health insurance or make a shared responsibility payment to the IRS. Penalties for businesses with 100 or more full-time employees begin in 2015 and in 2016 for businesses with 50 to 100 employees. Calculating the number of employees for ACA purposes is complicated. Tax advisers can assist with that calculation.

The rules that apply to individuals and families in general also apply to farmers and their families. Farmers who are not providing If you have questions, or if you need help choosing a health plan or completing your application, several types of help are available. You can: •Call the toll-free call center, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 800-318-2596 (TTY 855-889-4325).

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insurance to employees but wish to purchase insurance coverage for themselves or their families can, like all other individuals, buy private insurance directly in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Each state has a Marketplace website, sometimes referred to as an Exchange, to help consumers compare insurance plans and buy a plan to fit a family’s budget and healthcare needs. Only plans offered in the Marketplace can qualify for a premium tax credit. Farmers can visit www.healthcare.gov to access their state Marketplace and find trained assistors (called Navigators or Certified Application Counselors) to help them enroll in a plan, or they can work with a broker who is certified to assist in the Marketplace.

Farmers who want to offer insurance to their employees can go to the Small Business Health Options Program – or SHOP – website at www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/. The SHOP has eligible plans that employers can offer to avoid a shared responsibility payment or to take advantage of tax credits. It is a good idea to go to an agent or broker to enroll after consulting a tax adviser.

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When it comes to spraying and handling chemicals on the farm, we need to remember to take the proper precautions so we apply the chemicals properly and keep our selves, families and animals safe.

Bob Scott, professor and extension specialist in weed science at the University of Arkansas Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences instructs that label directions must always be read and followed. “Most labels spell out specific requirements for safety and precautions,” he added. “To avoid spills, mix chemicals in areas where spills or accidents can be contained.”

When preparing and spraying chemicals, Scott reminds producers that the instructions are different for every product. “If tank mixing two products together allows follow the most restrictive recommendations for personal protective equipment (PPE).”

Clothing and accessories to wear is described very thoroughly at the beginning of every label. “Most pesticides require a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, closedtoe shoes and gloves. It is also best to use rubber or nitrile gloves, not latex (from medical industry),” said Reid Smeda, professor and weed physiologist for the Division of Plant Sciences at the University of Missouri. “Goggles and sometimes even a respirator should be worn for pesticide applications.”

Procedures for cleaning clothing after chemical application should be approached with common sense, Smeda added. “I recommend washing contaminated clothing separately from other clothing of family members. I pre-soak my application clothing in warm water with soap in a 5-gallon bucket, then wash.”

Smeda recommends that producers wash hands with soap and warm water. The applicator should then take a shower and thoroughly clean with soap/shampoo.

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“Producers should realize that animals and pets will travel through treated areas and potentially collect pesticide residue,” Smeda said. “This could contaminate family members or the producers. Keep pets and family members out of treated areas for at least the label-stated re-entry interval.”

According to Scott, sprayer and application equipment should be triple rinsed and have excess water applied to field areas. “Be sure to get all the chemical from one application out prior to moving on to a different application, this is mainly as to not injur the next crop you spray,” he added. “Most spray tips and other sprayer parts will last at least one season, however it depends on individual use patterns. As long as they are working properly and can be calibrated they can continue to be used.”

Equipment should be stored in an area where open-air exchange is possible, such as a large shed, and where air exchange with people is not likely (not your garage or basement).

Chemical labels, MSDS sheets and worker protection standards must be kept on record because it is the law.

Smeda added that producers should record environmental conditions (temperature, wind speed and direction, and etc.) and spray conditions (sprayer speed, pressure, and volume) as well as what field(s) and the specific pesticides (and additives – adjuvants, drift retardants, anti-foaming, and etc.) applied on a given day. “This is important in case there are future problems arising from off-target movement (potential complaints) and keep track of potential herbicide carryover to a field the following year. This is compliant with pesticide laws and also may be handy in case there is a pesticide spill or accidental poisoning.”

Scott recommended that producers take a pesticide applicator-training course in order to obtain a private or other applicators’ license.

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Flu Fighters

By Mindy Honey

Tips for keeping your children healthy this fall and winter While autumn brings beautiful cool crisp mornings and brilliant fall foliage to the Ozarks outdoors, it is also when we spend more time indoors sharing germs.

As a parent, it can seem like a challenge to keep your school-aged children healthy when everything from the common cold to the flu are being passed around the classroom. There are steps however that parents and children can take to prevent the spread of germs and ensure everyone has a healthier season.

“Some of the best ways to prevent getting a cold are to wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer,” explained Dr. Catie Benbow, a physician at Cox Medical Center Branson, Mo. School-aged children can have six to 10 colds per year. The common cold is at its worst in the first four days and usually improves by day seven however it can last up to three weeks, according to Dr. Benbow.

The Rhinovirus is the most common cause of the common cold and can survive on objects up to seven days.

Enterovirus is another virus that causes the common cold and this year Enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, is making a lot of headlines.

“It is a more aggressive form of the enterovirus and most years it is not commonly seen,” Dr. Benbow said. “Enterovirus D68 is affecting young children who have less immunity and those with a history or diagnosis of lung disorder such as asthma. In some cases, these individuals need hospitalization and even intubation for breathing difficulties.”

Many cases, however, can be treated like the common cold with care at home.

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into your sleeve rather than into your hands, Dr. Benbow said.

Influenza, or the flu, is more dangerous than the common cold for children.

However, the single best way to protect your children from the flu is to have them vaccinated each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine.

Knowing when to stay home or when to seek medical attention can also be confusing.

“For common cold symptoms, if your child is not having difficulty breathing and is drinking fluids, you can typically treat your child at home,” Dr. Benbow explained. “Your child may not want to eat but you should encourage fluids.

During the first few days of your child’s cold when symptoms are the worst, encourage your child to rest and you can give them medications for pain or fever.”

Dr. Benbow said children under age of 4 should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold medications. To help suppress coughing, children over the age of 1 can be given a half of teaspoon of honey.

There are times when parents should seek medical attention for their child.

“Some of the main reasons children are admitted to the hospital for an illness are difficulty keeping their oxygen level up and not being able to drink enough fluids to stay hydrated,” Dr. Benbow said. “If your child is having difficulty breathing or is not drinking fluids you should have them seen by a physician. If your child is breathing fast, wheezing despite taking his or her regular medications, turning blue, or you are seeing more of his or her ribs with breathing than is typical, these are signs of respiratory distress and you should take your child to the emergency room. If your child has a dry mouth, does not make tears, or is not urinating these are signs that your child is dehydrated and may also need to be taken to an urgent care or emergency room.”

Mindy Honey is the Media Relations Specialist for Cox Medical Center Branson.

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17

bulls

beef

(Week of 10/26/14 to 11/1/14)

Interstate Regional Stockyards

105.00-131.50 † 1

Joplin Regional Stockyards

115.00-142.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

110.00-139.00 † 125.00-142.00*

Lebanon Livestock Auction Mo-Ark - Exeter

Not Reported* 106.00-141.50*

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

120.00-128.00

South Central Regional Stockyards

100

120

slaughter

140

160

180

cows

(Week of 10/26/14 to 11/1/14)

85.00-120.00*

Buffalo Livestock Douglas County Livestock

84.00-125.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

82.50-115.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

82.00-118.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

95.00-120.50 † 100.00-117.00*

Lebanon Livestock Auction

Not Reported*

Mo-Ark - Exeter

97.00-122.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Market

81.00-121.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

80.00-114.00 †

South Central Regional

83.00-130.50 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

40

60

80

100

cow/calf

120

140

160

pairs

(Week of 10/26/14 to 11/1/14) Buffalo Livestock Market

None Reported* 1650.00-2350.00 †

Douglas County Livestock

2385.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

1625.00-2300.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported

Lebanon Livestock Auction

2000.00-2500.00*

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

2400.00-3200.00

1300.00-2300.00

Springfield Livestock

1000

2000

4000

5000

cows

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

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

(Week of 10/26/14 to 11/1/14) 1800.00-1975.00*

Buffalo Livestock

1200.00-2100.00 †

Douglas County

1750.00-2375.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards Joplin Regional

1100.00-2300.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Lebanon Livestock Auction

2000.00-2250.00*

Holsteins, Lg. 3 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Not Reported*

Mo-Ark - Exeter MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler Ozarks Reg.

None Reported †

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

1050.00-2450.00 † 1750.00-2525.00

South Central Regional

†

1400.00-2225.00 †

Springfield Livestock

18 18

Ava Douglas County† 10/30/14

†

†

3000

replacement

2000

3000

goats 10/28/14

Receipts: 884 Supply was moderate demand good. The supply included 40 percent slaughter and feeder lambs; 6 percent slaughter ewes and bucks; 5 percent replacement ewes and bucks; 36 percent kid goats; 6 percent slaughter nannies and billies; 7 percent replacement nannies and billies. All prices per hundred weight unless noted otherwise.

Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 wooled non-traditional 80-90 lbs 150.00-157.50; hair 60-70 lbs 175.00-190.00; 70-80 lbs 162.50-187.50; 80-90 lbs 152.50-169.00; 90-105 lbs 130.00-158.00.

Feeder/Stocker Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 30-40 lbs 205.00-210.00; 40-50 lbs 186.00-215.00; 50-60 lbs 180.00-200.00.

Slaughter Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 125175 lbs 60.00-69.00.

Slaughter Bucks: hair 80-135 lbs 100.00.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 wooled 133-166 lbs 68.00-76.00; hair 90-122 lbs 74.00105.00.

Replacement Bucks: hair 125-140 lbs 75.00-81.00.

Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids Selection: 1 60-70 lbs 206.00-213.00. Selection 1-2 40-50 lbs 207.50212.50; 50-60 lbs 201.00-210.00; 70-80 lbs

160.00-166.00; 100-108 lbs 132.50-135.00. Selecton 2 60-70 lbs 184.00-200.00. Selection 3 50-60 lbs 180.00-203.00.

Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 77-140 lbs 80.00115.00. Selection 3 105-150 lbs 87.50-97.50.

Billies: Selection 1-2 135-260 lbs 85.00-105.00. Selection 2-3 aged weathers 80-148 lbs 85.00-120.00.

Selection 3 60-120 lbs 80.00-111.00.

Replacement Nannies: Selection 1 76-140 lbs 130.00-135.00 cwt with a few 135.00-265.00 per head. Selection 2 80-100 lbs 100.00-135.00 cwt.

Selection 3 dairy 87.50-130.00 per head.

Billies: Selection 1 185.00-240.00 per head. Selection 3 130-150 lbs 107.50-109.00 cwt.

Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 2-3 30-40 lbs 200.00-235.00. Selection 3 40-50 lbs 150.00-180.00.

Highlandville, Mo. • CRS Sale’s Company

stocker & feeder

4000

5000

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 11/1/14

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 10/30/14

Cuba Interstate Regional† 10/28/14

1457

994

563

1475

St-5 Higher

Steady

St-5 Lower

Steady

323.00-330.00 274.00-325.00 251.00-286.00 232.00-259.00 213.00-234.00

285.00-317.00 260.00-312.00 245.00-270.00 234.00-253.00 225.00-230.00

311.00-328.00 280.00-285.00 254.00-283.50 242.00-262.00 234.00

310.00-330.00 273.00-326.00 249.00-276.00 230.00-260.00 230.00-247.00

205.00-210.00 175.00-209.00 --------171.00

225.00-226.50 213.00-219.00 195.00-203.00 ----155.00-168.00

---------------------

---------------------

257.00-268.00 245.00-284.00 228.00-262.00 210.00-231.00 215.00

250.00-287.00 235.00-258.00 227.00-245.00 221.00-240.00 205.00-214.00

----262.00-282.00 240.00-256.50 ---------

279.00-309.00 250.00-295.00 235.00-258.00 239.00-247.00 -----

10/16/14

Receipts: 227 The supply was light demand good. The supply included 25 percent slaughter and feeder lambs; 7 percent slaughter ewes; 5 replacement ewes; 45 percent kid goats; 11 percent slaughter nannies and billies; 7 percent replacement nannies and billies. All prices per hundred weight unless noted otherwise.

Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 wooled few 60100 lbs 175.00-205.00; hair 50-90 lbs 160.00-197.50.

Stocker/Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 wooled 60-90 lbs 157.50-167.50; hair 30-40 lbs 170.00-195.00; 40-50 lbs 180.00-185.00.

Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 wooled few 160173 lbs 60.00-65.00.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 90-150 lbs 95.00-120.00.

Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids Selection: 1 40-50 lbs 200.00-220.00; 50-60 lbs 212.50-216.00; 60-70 lbs 210.00-240.00. Selection 2 50-60 lbs 175.00; 60-70 lbs 170.00-197.50; 80-90 157.50-170.00. Selection 3 70-80 lbs 145.00-150.00.

Doe/Nannies: Selection 1-2 few 75-145 lbs 105.00112.50.

Billies: Selection 2 90-100 lbs 100.00-150.00. Selection 3 65-135 lbs 100.00-130.00.

Replacement Classes: Nannies: Selection 1-2 few 75135 lbs 115.00-135.00.

Billies: Selection 1-2 130-145 lbs 140.00-305.00.

†

1800.00-3000.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

1000

sheep &

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

†

None Reported

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

0

10/28/14

Receipts: 848 Demand very good, supply heavy with higher quality than recent sales. There were 05 percent springer heifers, 21 percent bred heifers, 16 percent open heifers, 03 percent fresh heifers and cows, 05 percent bred and springer cows, and 11 percent baby calves.

The balance was steers, bulls and slaughter cows.

Several milking cows and bred heifers sold by the pound. Holsteins unless noted otherwise. Prices reported on a per head basis.

Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 2300.00-2675.00, Approved 2025.00-2250.00, Medium 1600.00-1975.00, Common 1350.00-1500.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 2200.002375.00, Approved 1900.00-2175.00, few crossbreds 1500.00-1725.00, Medium 1400.00-1875.00, pkg 3 Jerseys 1685.00, few crossbreds 1375.00-1475.00, Common 825.00-1375.00, few crossbreds 1000.001300.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme ind 2000.00, Approved 1600.00-1935.00, Medium 1175.00-1400.00, few Jerseys 1310.00-1450.00, crossbreds 1100.00-1350.00, Common few 950.001000.00.

Open Heifers: Approved 175-295 lbs 400.00-600.00, Jerseys 440.00-680.00, crossbreds 310.00-520.00, 310390 lbs 530.00-780.00, pkg 4 regtr at 335 lbs 840.00, crossbreds 570.00-620.00, 409-475 lbs 580.00-830.00, Jerseys 850.00-910.00, crossbreds 630.00-740.00, 535-591 lbs 800.00-1040.00, few Jerseys 810.00-930.00, crossbreds 800.00-820.00, 602-690 lbs 1090.00-1140.00, pkg 3 Jerseys 1010.00, crossbreds 810.00-1180.00, 728803 lbs 1340.00-1450.00, crossbreds 1020.00-1240.00, Medium 510-600 lbs few 650.00-830.00, few crossbreds

550.00-725.00, 610-685 lbs few 760.00-770.00, 704-764 lbs crossbreds 710.00-800.00.

Replacement Cows: Fresh: Supreme few 1950.002050.00, ind Jersey 2300.00, Approved 1475.001825.00, ind crossbred 1500.00, Medium 1075.001250.00.

Springer Cows: Supreme 1800.00-1875.00, Approved 1600.00-1700.00, Medium 1400.00-1525.00, crossbreds 1375.00-1700.00, Common few crossbreds 1090.001100.00.

Bred Cows: Approved ind Jersey 1775.00, Medium 1200.00-1500.00, Common few Jerseys 1050.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 280.00-410.00, Holstein bulls 330.00-480.00, small 120.00-310.00, Jersey bulls 75.00-140.00, Crossbred heifers 210.00-280.00, Crossbred bulls 290.00-340.00, small 110.00-190.00, Beef cross bulls 280.00-480.00.

Not Reported*

Mo-Ark - Exeter

0

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing

†

114.00-140.00 †

Springfield Livestock

80

dairy

114.00-130.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Market

11/2/14

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 165.00-170.00; wtd. avg. price 167.40.

Heifers: 165.00-170.00; wtd. avg. price 167.71.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 262.00-265.00; wtd. avg. price 264.35.

Heifers: 262.00-265.00; wtd. avg. price 263.09.

115.00-141.00 †

Douglas County Livestock

60

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

107.50-140.00*

Buffalo Livestock

cattle

Exeter Mo-Ark Livestock* -----

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slaughter

market sales reports

Nation

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1

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 10/27/14

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 10/28/14

Lebanon Livestock Auction* 10/30/14

-----

4181

1419

905

-----

Uneven

Uneven

-----

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305.00-337.50 265.00-315.00 235.00-285.00 212.50-267.50 227.00-239.00

358.00-386.00 289.00-359.00 252.50-295.00 247.00-274.00 245.50

290.00-346.00 270.00-322.00 245.00-286.00 230.00-256.00 230.00-237.00

---------------------

222.50-227.50 140.00-201.00 180.00 167.50-183.00 152.50

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232.00 230.00 205.00-221.00 209.00 192.00

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267.50-280.00 240.00-265.00 222.50-252.00 209.00-248.00 210.00-229.00

300.00-330.00 261.50-311.00 245.00-278.00 232.00-238.00 225.25

265.00-300.00 245.00-272.00 230.00-250.00 220.00-240.00 -----

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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

Feede 180.00 150.00

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

reports

e and Prime 2-3 wooled few 60air 50-90 lbs 160.00-197.50.

Medium and Large 1-2 wooled hair 30-40 lbs 170.00-195.00;

and Good 1-2 wooled few 160-

dium and Large 1-2 hair 90-150

Selection: 1 40-50 lbs 212.50-216.00; 60-70 lbs 2 50-60 lbs 175.00; 60-70 lbs 7.50-170.00. Selection 3 70-80

1-2 few 75-145 lbs 105.00-

0 lbs 100.00-150.00. Selection 00. annies: Selection 1-2 few 75-

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

10/10/14

Receipts: 4465 Weaner and feeder pigs are mostly steady. Supply light and demand moderate. (Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights, FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 3399 head, 10 lbs, 36.00-58.35, weighted average 45.11.

Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 100% negotiated, 1066 head, 10 lbs, 60.00.

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

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, Delivered 100% negotiated, No Sales Reported. *Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old. **Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound. Some early weaned lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound.

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$120

hay & grain markets steers 550-600 LBS.

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

Ava Kingsville

10/31/14

After temperatures climbed in the 80’s less than a week ago nearly all of the state is expecting a killing frost over the weekend. Haying equipment has mostly been put away for the year although a few producers are bailing corn stalks.

The late harvest and abundance of pasture and hay however has made that number smaller than what one might consider normal. The hay supply is moderate to heavy, demand is light, and prices are steady to weak. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ or for current listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs).

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

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

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

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

Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-95.00.

Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.00-65.00.

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

Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-70.00.

Wheat straw: 3.00-5.00 per small square bale.

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

238.50

256.38

243.42

263.43 275.02 266.00

245.52 252.74 251.18 254.94

287.51

245.75

267.40 258.05

220.00

261.40

241.17

264.99 265.00 277.17 261.76

249.00 228.70 258.50 235.25 * 252.73 224.61 239.95

Vienna South Central† 10/29/14

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 10/28/14

1419

905

1493

667

2933

Uneven

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St-8 Higher

2-6 Higher

St-10 Higher

avg. grain prices Soybeans

358.00-386.00 289.00-359.00 252.50-295.00 247.00-274.00 245.50

290.00-346.00 270.00-322.00 245.00-286.00 230.00-256.00 230.00-237.00

300.00-344.00 270.00-310.00 250.00-288.00 231.00-263.50 224.00-235.00

316.00-350.00 285.00-320.00 250.00-296.00 227.50-265.00 241.75

310.00-345.00 292.50-337.50 242.50-291.00 226.00-255.00 225.00-238.00

18

12

10.41

50 00

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232.00 230.00 205.00-221.00 209.00 192.00

----209.00-215.00 197.00-207.00 190.00-194.00 -----

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175.00 --------175.00 -----

9

6.96

300.00-330.00 261.50-311.00 245.00-278.00 232.00-238.00 225.25

265.00-300.00 245.00-272.00 230.00-250.00 220.00-240.00 -----

282.50-296.00 252.00-274.00 252.00-268.50 215.00-232.00 -----

334.00 245.00-270.00 215.00-248.00 235.00 206.00

285.00-310.00 250.00-290.00 232.50-270.00 215.00-234.50 223.00-233.00

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

6 3 0

4.49 3.52

5.40

10.41

9.70

9.33

6.68

6.10

5.39

5.24 3.05

269.04 257.50

3.37

4.87 3.21

234.01 249.47 233.35 240.00 250.03

253.98

* Price per cwt

15 9.48

255.32

243.06

263.91

Week Ended 10/31/14 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

266.26

256.52

232.96

273.68 Week of 10/26/14

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 10/29/14

Week of 10/19/14

259.44

Lebanon Livestock Auction* 10/30/14

Joplin West Plains

235.47

272.50

256.69

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 10/28/14

Cuba Vienna

273.47

50 00 00 50 00

00 00 00 00 00

Joplin West Plains

*

rices

00

Cuba Vienna

253.92

-145 lbs 140.00-305.00.

l ds† 4

Butler Springfield

Week of 10/5/14

hog markets

$160

De

10/31/14

Cheese: Barrels closed at $2.11 and 40# blocks at $2.1400.

The weekly average for barrels is $2.0345 (+.0095) and blocks, $2.1260 (-.1375).

Fluid Milk: West milk production is steady to higher. Fluid milk orders are unchanged to lower throughout the West. East milk production is steady. Northeast bottler demand remains steady. Mid-Atlantic fluid sales are steady and Florida demand is strong. Central milk production continues to surpass year ago levels. Bottled milk sales are declining while fluid processors are getting ready for holiday and eggnog orders.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Upper Midwest $2.2419-2.5344.

$200

Week of 10/12/14

mand good. The supply ghter and feeder lambs; 7 pereplacement ewes; 45 percent ughter nannies and billies; 7 nnies and billies. All prices per oted otherwise.

National Dairy Market

11/4/14

Estimated Receipts: 495 Supply and demand are light to moderate.

Compared to Monday’s close: barrows and gilts are steady to 3.00 lower.

Base carcass meat price: 75.00-81.00.

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

55.00-66.00, over 500 lbs. 62.00-71.00.

Week of 10/19/14

10/16/14

dairy & fed cattle

Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

229.00 Week of 10/26/14

e’s Company

Feeder/stocker kids: Selection 2 20-30 lbs 210.00-240.00; 30-40 lbs 180.00-220.00; 40-50 lbs 165.00-185.00. Selection 3 30-40 lbs 140.00150.00; 40-50 lbs 130.00-140.00.

Week of 10/5/14

on 1-2 77-140 lbs 80.00-150 lbs 87.50-97.50.

35-260 lbs 85.00-105.00. Seers 80-148 lbs 85.00-120.00.

80.00-111.00.

Selection 1 76-140 lbs a few 135.00-265.00 per 0 lbs 100.00-135.00 cwt.

-130.00 per head. .00-240.00 per head. Selec50-109.00 cwt. election 2-3 30-40 lbs n 3 40-50 lbs 150.00-180.00.

550-600 lb. steers

$240

Week of 10/12/14

8 lbs 132.50-135.00. Selecton 00. Selection 3 50-60 lbs

24 Month Avg. -

$280

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

261.73 258.54 272.49 260.13

246.17 237.97 249.37 228.01

280.21

4.59

245.92 242.96

251.04

3.06 210

232 254 276 298 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

320

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

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185

203

221

239

257

275

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

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Continued pap smears at least ev- a pneumonia vaccine at age 65 or older. ery three years to screen for cerviFor optimal health, I recommend: a cal cancer until age 65. yearly medical exam, daily moderate Colon cancer screening with a physical activity for at least 30 minutes colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy per day. Eat at least five cups of fruits and starting at age 50. vegetables of various colors per day, limitDr. Jay Jones Yearly blood pressure screen with ing fried and sugary foods, preparing most annual physical exam meals from scratch at home and switchCholesterol/lipid screen every ing to whole grain whenever possible. five years starting at age 45. This If you are overweight, losing just 10 peris a fasting blood test. cent of your body weight can significantly Annual mammograms to screen decrease your risk of heart attack. A daily for breast cancer starting at age walk outside for at least 15 minutes a day 40 until age 75. can decrease symptoms of depression, Osteoporosis screen with a bone provide stress relief, and provide exercise mineral density test every two to prevent chronic health problems. years starting at age 65 or sooner based Stopping or decreasing smoking can on risk factors. decrease your risk of many cancers, heart Screening for Type 2 Diabetes based disease, stroke, breathing problems and on risk and elevated blood pressure. chronic pain.

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Substitute whole grains into your diet with these seven easy recommendations Grains are an important part of our diet at any age and health experts recommend that at least half of our grain servings be whole grains.

Many of us already enjoy some whole grains in the form of oatmeal, whole wheat bread and popcorn. Some have also started using brown rice instead of white rice or are including whole-wheat pasta regularly in their diet.

Studies show that eating whole grains rather than refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. The benefits are most pronounced when consuming at least three servings daily, but some studies show reduced risk from as little as one serving daily. The benefits most documented by repeated studies include: reduced risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

All grains start out as whole grains, which means they contain all three parts of the grain kernel – the bran, the germ and the endosperm. In refined grains, the bran and the germ are removed.

This takes away a significant amount of protein and as many as 17 key nutrients according to the Whole Grains Council.

Enriched refined grains have only some of the B vitamins and iron added back. Whole grains contain antioxidants, beneficial plant compounds and fiber just like fruits and vegetables.

The whole grains most familiar to consumers come from wheat, corn, rice and oats. Others to consider using are barley, rye, quinoa, buckwheat, triticale and spelt (a form of wheat).

If you are wondering what constitutes a serving of whole grains, here are suggestions from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for “ounce-equivalent” servings: 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, 100 percent whole grain pasta or hot cereal, such as oatmeal; 1 ounce uncooked whole grain pasta, brown rice or other grain; one slice 100 percent whole wheat bread; one small 100 percent whole grain muffin; one cup whole grain ready-to-eat cereal; and 16 grams of whole grain ingredients.

The Whole Grains Council has created an official packaging symbol called the Whole Grain Stamp to help us identify whole grain products. Every product bearing the Whole Grain Stamp contains at least half a serving (8 grams) of whole grains. The grams of whole grains per serving are included on this stamp.

You can add whole grains to your meals by adding or substituting them in your favorite recipes: • Substitute half of the white flour with whole-wheat flour when making cookies, muffins, quick breads and pancakes.

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• Add 1/2 cup of cooked bulgur, wild rice or barley to bread stuffing.

• Add 1/2 cup of cooked barley, brown rice or other cooked whole grain to homemade soup.

• Use whole cornmeal for cornbread or corn muffins.

• Add three quarters cup of uncooked oats to each pound of ground beef or ground turkey when making meat loaf, meatballs or burgers.

• Start your day with a bowl of whole grain cereal. There are many choices available besides oatmeal such as Wheaties, bran flakes and shredded wheat to name a few.

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Beef, the Real Health Food

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A look at beef and its overall health benefits Dr. Peter Ballerstedt contends Americans are killing themselves with carbohydrates, and the U.S. government is complicit.

Ballerstedt, who is forage product manager for Barenbrug USA, was keynote speaker at the Arkansas Forage and Grassland Council’s fall conference in Conway, Ark. The title of Ballerstedt’s talk was “Beef, the Real Health Food,” but he dedicated at least as much of his talk to why grains and other carbohydrates are bad for you as he did to why beef is beneficial. Ballerstedt cited numerous pre-1970 medical textbooks and articles that called for obese people to consume diets high in meats and other animal protein, and low in breads and sweets; far from being bad for you, he said, the fats in meat will lower the blood lipids that lead to heart disease, while carbohydrate consumption contributes to heart disease, as well as other maladies.

Ballerstedt said, “Dietary fat, whether it’s saturated or not, will not cause heart disease.

He claimed high total blood cholesterol has been proven to contribute to reduced risk of heart disease in women, and longer life in all adults. “Saturated fats do not cause heart disease,” Ballerstadt said. “Saturated and total fat consumption are positively associated with longevity. The more you eat, the longer you live – and,” he added, “the happier you’ll be.”

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However, he said, these studies have been ignored by USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, whose most recent “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” published in 2010 call for roughly equal consumption of grains and protein; the guidelines also claim, “Americans currently consume… too many calories from solid fats.” Ballerstedt said the guidelines are built on a disproven hypothesis; in fact, he said, red meat is good for you, and grains cause diseases that can kill you. He complained, “We’ve got 150 years of evidence that we’ve completely disregarded,” and said the government is unable to justify its recommendations. “These guidelines that we’re told to follow so that we will avoid chronic illness say the ‘food patterns recommended have not been specifically tested for health benefits,”’ Ballerstedt said. “So they have no idea if this stuff will work; it just seems like it should.”

With the government now conducting its periodic review of the guidelines – and suggesting they could fine tune recommended diets based on the sustainability of production – now, said Ballerstedt, is the time to contact lawmakers and other federal officials. “When Sec. Vilsack announced these the last time, he said the science behind these guidelines is unquestioned,” he said. “I’ve got some questions. Call on me, please? I’d like to ask you.” He went on, “They’re now creating the next round, the 2015 Guidelines. They’ll be released soon and that will guide all funding, all programs, for the next five years. Now would be the time to influence the debate.”

Otherwise, he said, the U.S. government will continue promoting the position it’s held for the last 40 years – that beef is a “dose dependent poison.” And for those who challenge his credentials, Ballerstedt said his response is, “I read.”

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An Experimental Farm Continued from Previous Page She still raises both meat and laying chickCaptain Sam is here learning about ens. “We are eating about all the eggs.” chickens, goats and gardening. Sam is She tried to have a dairy cow once but, looking at several options; maybe cat“I couldn’t do it, every time she moved, tle will figure in his future. “I am one she’d tip me over.” generation removed from the farm. My Her pig attempt ended when, “My best grandparents were farmers but my parsow wouldn’t get pregnant.” ents were white-collar workers.”

Horses round out the livestock and Wendy jumps back into the conversanow she has just one. “Her job is to tion, “We have a farmer shortage. We’ll make poop for the garden.” have more people in the world than we Wendy refers to all this experience, as can feed in 10 years. We need to teach her experiments. But where did it lead? people to feed themselves.”

For this, a little more backstory.

This brings us back to her own farmThroughout her career, single-mom and ing attempts. “You don’t have to jump military life, she was always drawn to, in and be big – FARMING (her voice and good at, teaching. Couple this with bolding the last word) and take on this a passion for wellness and service and you huge cow/calf operation. Experiment have the makings of her next venture; with small things like chickens. Produce partly underway now but on a small scale. eggs for your family.”

An old brochure for FalHer oft-repeated mancon Ridge Farm has this tra was “Feed your famWe have a quote: “Give a family poily, feed your neighbor, farmer shorttatoes and feed them for feed your county.” a day… Teach them to Wendy has never given age. We’ll have grow and store potatoes, up on goats. “I’m going more people in and feed them forever.” to try a small experiment the world than Wendy has a large shop with meat goats and hit building with a small the specialty market with we can feed in apartment at one end. organic goat meat.” She 10 years. We Soon-to-be-former Caphas a meat goat buck alneed to teach tain Sam Dia, U.S. Army, ready. “I’m going to try people to feed is staying there and helpthis with a dairy goat and ing with the farm. see if I have a meatier goat themselves.

How did an Army Capto sell. Maybe I can get tain come to be at Falmore dollars per pound.” con Ridge? Wendy contacted folks at Ft. In November Wendy will combine her Leonard Wood to see if anyone was inter- love and skill of teaching with her farm ested in learning about and working on a and mission again and to a wider audience farm. That led to other contacts. when the Sustainable Ozarks Partnership Wendy got involved with the Sustain- will hold a daylong seminar for local vetable Ozarks Partnership and also a national erans at her farm. There will be workshops organization called the Farmer Vet Coali- on rotational grazing, off-grid electric tion, whose mission is to mobilize veterans fencing and water supply, dairy goats, soils, to feed America. Wendy wants to teach forests and a session on grant writing. vets so they can start with something as Out of this she hopes to get more vetbasic as feeding their own families. erans interested in coming to her farm “Farming needs dedicated service-ori- for some hands-on experience. “If I have ented people to tackle the second toughest to, I’ll move into the apartment and let a job in the world (to her, the first is being in family live here,” as she pointed around the military) so who better than veterans,” her two-level cabin.

Wendy noted as she described her goals for Scientists work in labs and experiment this middle-of-nowhere acreage. “Military constantly. Maybe Falcon Ridge could be jobs are so intense. Trying to take a vet- more accurately described as a Farm Laboeran and plug them into society is not a ratory and Wendy as its resident scientist. good fit. But this is a good fit.”

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By Gary Digiuseppe

With record setting cattle prices how will grass-fed producers justify the extended finishing period?

The market for cattle has been on fire in 2014, and the market for grass-fed cattle is even better. In Sept. 2013, USDA inaugurated a Monthly Grass Fed Beef Report; the Sept. 2014 report indicated domestic slaughter grass-fed steers and heifers were bringing $275-295 per hundredweight, compared to $238258 for grain finished slaughter cattle.

The conventional price has been setting records on a regular basis, and was just $196 in Nebraska at the end of Sept. 2013. The grass-fed price has not risen as sharply, according to Ann Wells, a partner in Ozark Pasture Beef in Fayetteville, Ark. Wells told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor the rising grain fed price has put pressure on the partnership’s own pricing decisions. “We have the philosophy that we want to provide a high-quality meat product to people at affordable prices,” she said. “We could probably increase our prices a lot more; we are certainly one of the, if not the, lowest prices in the area.

But by the same token, people who raise their price to match the conventional beef price will then probably feel pressure to lower their price when the conventional beef price drops, and we don’t want to be put in that position.”

When Ozark Pasture Beef was founded in 2001, they had 11 partners; they’re now down to four. Wells said demand for calves is so strong, it’s hard for producers to justify keeping an animal on the farm the additional 12-18 months needed to finish them on grass. But, she said, “The customer demand for grass-finished meats is also extremely high… Many of our customers are young families, mothers with young children. We have quite a few people that are buying our beef because of health problems. A lot of people are trying to avoid GMOs, for example, or grains of any kind.” In addition to individual consumers, Ozark Pasture sells to natural foods wholesalers and restaurants.

The partnership’s volume is down due to drought, and they only expect to butcher 32-37 cattle this year. By comparison, Dr. Patricia Whisnant of Rain Crow Ranch in Doniphan, Mo., said at any given time they’re pasturing 2,500 cattle, “but if you look at our whole operation, it goes considerably up from that.” Some of those cattle come from neighboring farms, who then share in the proceeds.

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Whisnant told OFN they started experimenting about 10 or 12 years ago with direct marketing and developed their website. “The market kind of came to us,” she said. “They were looking for that type of approach – grass-fed, sustainable, no antibiotics, no hormones – all of those things that comprised how we raised our beef. So actually, we kind of fell into that part of the market when it was beginning to grow, and then we’ve grown along with it to include other farms. We now own a processing plant, and we continue to market what we do directly to customers.”

The facility is certified High Animal Welfare by a third party organization, Animal Welfare Approved. Whisnant, who has a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee, said, “When you rotate pastures and those animals are continually being put onto clean pasture, your pathogens and parasites, anything that those animals might shed, are left behind,” she said. “Have a period of time of rest on that pasture and the weathering kills out all of that, you come back to a clean pasture.”

Whisnant said in the past 10 years, as grass feeders have gained a greater appreciation of how to build quality, it has improved. “Yes, it does take a little longer,” she acknowledged, “but so many factors go into making it a quality product. Genetics; how they are handled in the finishing process as far as the forages they are able to eat; and how they are actually handled in the processing, with low stress, contribute to a quality beef.” She said while the niche for these types of products is growing, she expects grass-fed opportunities to plateau. “It has become more mainstream,” she said. “Consequently, you have a lot more people entering that segment, and you also have the competition from what I call ‘industrial ag,’ the big ag people, and they’re shipping a huge amount of that kind of beef into this country from offshore.”

But for now, according to Ann Wells, “The market’s wide open. I am also an educator; I work with producers, teaching them how to keep their animals healthy and helping them to understand the grass-fed meat market, so I think there’s room for a lot more producers of grass-fed meat than are out there right now.”

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Hay Rejection

By Gary Digiuseppe

Understanding the reasons why cattle may reject hay this winter and knowing what your options are There are a number of reasons why cows reject hay. In some cases, it just isn’t very good hay.

Dr. Shane Gadberry, professor of animal science with University of Arkansas Extension, said cattle may reject hay because of its low digestibility. That could be caused by “the fact that hay was just harvested too mature,” Gadberry told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor. “It’s more fibrous; it takes longer for the rumen microbes to get in there and break down that fiber. So that basically slows the rate of digestion and if we have a slower rate of digestion, we have a reduction in intake.”

Hay can also be less digestible because it’s deficient in protein. Gadberry said it’s preferable to have the TDN (total digestible nutrient) to protein ratio in the range of 4:1 to 6:1. “In some instances, if we have neglected good fertilization practices according to soil tests, we may have hays that have very low protein content,” he said. The microbes in the animal’s rumen may not be adequate to fully utilize the hay; the situation can be remedied with supplemental protein, to bring protein and energy into better balance. Rejection of hay due to quality problems leads to both reduced performance and wasted feed, as cows will sort through the hay, searching for parts that are more palatable and digestible.”

When hay is put up too wet, it enhances the likelihood of mold. Cattle appear to be less susceptible to mold than horses and most molds are not harmful to the cattle, but some secrete mycotoxins that can cause mycotic abortion, respiratory disease or aspergillosis, which is caused by several molds in the same family as Aspergillus flavus, the cause of aflatoxin in grain. It may take days or weeks for symptoms from these infections to appear; often, the cows will reduce their dry matter intake. This could be followed by diarrhea and by signs of ketosis or hemorrhaging. Another potentially problemNOVEMBER 10, 2014

atic mycotoxin is zearalenone, which is produced by several Fusarium fungal species on grains and can ultimately affect reproduction rates in cattle.

The appearance of other fungi in stored forage can contribute to rejection, according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

The presence of ergovaline, which is found in endophyte infected fescue, can put cows off their feed, although the longer the fescue has been put up, the more the toxin level declines. Yet another fungus, Rhizoctonia leguminicola, causes a disease known as “black patch” in red clover; cattle turn away from the infested legume, which can cause animals to slobber and exhibit other symptoms.

Even if a mold isn’t harmful, it could change the taste of the hay and cause cattle to reject it for that reason. Gadberry said because so many molds are harmless to cattle, a mold count doesn’t provide a substantial amount of useful information.

You also have the opposite situation of rejection when wet hay starts to ferment; there are reports that cattle prefer the taste of that hay, but the heat produced by fermentation makes some of the protein in the hay unavailable to the animal.

Cole recommended subjecting the hay to a standard protein test, to determine whether it needs to be supplemented.

If cattle are rejecting hay, can it just be replaced? “That’s easier said than done,” said Gadsberry. “We’ve invested money in that hay and would like to be able to utilize it.” If the problem is mold, there are several labs that can evaluate it; if the cows aren’t eating it for another reason, it could be made more palatable.

Some producers add liquid feed supplements to hay, in some cases using specialized equipment to inject it into the bale. Or, said, Gadsberry, you can alternate hay feedings, giving the cows feed they prefer part of the time, and reducing the negative impact on performance.

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of morning in the heartland On a cold, crisp December fields glisof Ash Grove, Mo., the the Ozarks, just outside Allred, Allred Farm. Inside, Shirley ten white surrounding the treats is just putting the finishing a well-known baker of delicious baking marathon, getting ready touches on a week-long Christmas The kitchen counters are for the family’s Christmas celebration.pecan pies, yummy cookfilled and overflowing with delicious banana bread, chocolate and ies, homemade-pumpkin bread, pefudge, nut macadamia black walnut fudge, white chocolate mouth watering?

Is your can turtles and caramel turtles. for her 24 years of serShirley, known in the community avocation of baking said her vice at the Bank of Ash Grove, four years ago. “really took off” when she retired Shirley explained. “Moth“I come from a family of cooks,” my grandmother was more of er was an excellent cook and could actually make a pie and a baker. Once I figured out I from there. I really love bake a loaf of bread, I kept going like to bake and send it I also to get in the kitchen and bake.

Her the calories,” Shirley smiled. somewhere so I don’t consume and noodles and homemade favorite meal is homemade chicken or coconut cream pie,” she added. rolls. “I am very fond of apple Steven, Jeff and Christina On Christmas day, Shirley’s children farm to open presents and at the and all the grandchildren gather prime rib dinner. “It’s our tradiafterward they enjoy a delicious it for years,” Shirley said. tional dinner and we’ve done girl” when your sweet tooth needs Shirley is definitely the “go-to comhave graced many tables in the a nurturing. Her pies and cakes as 10 pies a week. She also donates munity. She has sent out as many she is Grove Healthcare Facility where portion of her treats to the Ash at Ash Allred is on the football team Club. a volunteer. Her grandson Logan cooks for the Pirates Quarterback Grove High School and Shirley Cake.

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Now is the time to find out what shape your pastures are in.

Dr. John Jennings, University of Arkansas Extension forage specialist, told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor it’s a good idea to conduct soil sampling in the fall. “You usually have moisture so you can get a good sample, especially on rocky or hard soil,” he explained.

“Also, you can get results back before the big rush in late winter or early spring, so you have your results in time to be able to make adjustments in fertility amendments for spring forage production.”

Even if you can’t fertilize every field, Jennings said it’s valuable to know what the fertility levels are. But he’s worried about a problem that’s been building over the last 5 to 10 years. “Producers are letting their soil potash levels drop way down,” Jennings said. “Potash fertilizer has really increased in price, so a lot of producers have cut back on the applications they’ve been making. When the potash level in the soil drops down too low, the forage production goes along with it,” adding if yields crash and fields become unproductive as a result of low potash, it takes a while to catch up.

In most cases, producers don’t need to incorporate the fertilizers they apply into the soil. An exception is when preparing a seed bed for a new establishment; Jennings said in that case it’s a good idea, because disking all of the inputs into the seed bed gets them down into the root zone and helps the seedlings develop a good, strong root system.”

Another deficiency that can be detected via soil test is acidity; if the pH of the soil is too low, an application of lime is called for.

Jennings said a low pH will stall productivity, particularly of legumes like clovers and alfalfa, which need a higher pH than typical grasses. Tim Schnakenberg, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist for the Southwest Region, recommended keeping the pH in the 6.0-6.5

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range. He told OFN, “If you have a piece of ground that was never limed, maybe just grew grass or trees for timber, usually the pH is going to be somewhere from 4.55.0. When you have a pH at that level it’ll grow things, but it may not grow them as well as if the pH was elevated. The limestone will react to the soil and adjust that pH, and it makes more nutrients available that are already in the soil but are tied up and can’t be utilized by the plant roots.”

In addition to testing for soil acidity and for the key nutrients phosphorus and potassium, producers can also test soil for magnesium, calcium and even micronutrients, although Schnakenberg said in most instances they’re already at satisfactory levels. Although the soil test will yield recommendations for nitrogen as well, forage producers don’t test for N. Schnakenberg said, “It’s really pointless to test for nitrogen, because it is a very mobile nutrient in the soil and doesn’t stay put very long. You can test it today and get a number, but that doesn’t mean it’s the same in a month. It’s not as stable as the other elements are.”

He recommended getting the lime applied as soon as possible, because it can take six months to a year before it starts adjusting the pH. It’s also helpful to apply phosphorus and potassium in the fall; that gives it all winter to break down and move into the soil profile, where it’s available for next year’s growth. Nitrogen, on the other hand, will volatize, and fall applications are not recommended. Soil nutrients are very stable, and frequent testing is not necessary; Schnakenberg said every 3-4 years will do, provided it’s done well. He said, “We like to recommend going down and probing the soil, either with an auger or a soil probe, 10-20 different places. When you do that in random areas that are representative of the field, you can be confident that you’ve taken a lot of variability out of the field.”

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Pasture and mineral tips that can benefit livestock and deer Deer hunting is a well-loved pastime here in the Ozarks. Not only is dressing up in camouflage and heading out to the woods with a rifle or a bow a good way to harvest meat for your family, but it is also a great way to make and share memories; many people can tell their grandchildren how their grandpa took them out hunting. If you live on a farm, chances are that you want to promote the recreational activity of deer hunting, while still balancing your farm management practices. The good news is, you can do both.

Pastures: “Remember deer need quality food, cover and water,” said Dr. Grant Woods, Wildlife Biologist and host of GrowingDeer.tv from Reeds Spring, Mo. Quality food is where your pastures can come in – you can plant legumes for your livestock that will also draw in deer. Clover is a prime choice; white clover, for example, has a higher nutritional value than grass due to its high levels of protein and its lower structural fiber, according to a study by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Clover can be a relatively cheap seed, and is often ‘frost seeded,’ which means that the seed is broadcast onto grass pastures in late winter or early spring and is allowed to continually freeze and then thaw, leading to seed germination. The result is a lush, perennial pasture that features a mixture of grass and clover that is appealing to both livestock and whitetail deer.

Another legume option that can really draw the deer and increase weight gain on your livestock is forage soybeans.

Animals can eat both the leaves and the pods of forage soybeans, encouraging total utilization of the plant. Soybeans contain more than 20 percent crude protein, which is an attractive option to a deer that needs a minimum of 17 percent crude protein year round for optimal weight gain and antler growth. It is also

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No matter what you plant, however, you cannot have quality forages without good soil. “Plants are nutrient transfer agents,” Dr. Woods said. “Do a quality soil test annually.” He noted that better soil will lead to bigger antlers. After you ensure the quality of your soil, you can select crops that will keep it healthy. Caleb Howerton, Ranch Manager at Elkhead Ranch Hunting Retreat in Bruner, Mo., said that “The beneficial bacteria that work with the legumes trap nitrogen in the soil year after year, producing better yields annually in both forage and deer.” At Hickory Ridge Hunting Ranch in Lamar, Okla., cruciferous vegetables are often planted to attract deer and improve soil. “Radishes and turnips can break up the soil so it’s not as hard,” said Marketing Director, Joshua Jones, “and they add nutrients back.”

Mineral: Mineral is just as important for deer as it is for livestock. Dr. Woods recommends keeping mineral available year round. This can be as simple as letting the deer have access to your livestock’s mineral blocks – catching a glimpse of a whitetail deer sharing a block in a pasture with horses or cattle is not an uncommon sight. You can also purchase deer-specific mineral blocks; Trophy Rocks and Rack Rocks are both good choices. Joshua Jones also suggests creating a mineral lick area.

Observation: Just like you would observe your livestock, it’s a good idea to observe your deer. Learn their patterns and habits on the layout of your property; this will help you when hunting season arrives. You can also set up a test site to see how much the deer are browsing: simply fence off a small section of forage, and use the untouched area to measure how much the deer are eating outside the test site.

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2000 Ford F250 - Xl, 5-Speed, 5.4 Liter, White, 110,575........................................................................... $4,800 2000 Ford F250 4X4 Crewcab - Lariat, 6.8 Liter, White, 191,254............................................................... $9,400 2001 Dodge BR2500 4X4 - Sl, 6-Speed, 5.9 Liter, Maroon, 207,352......................................................... $9,500 2001 Ford F250 4X4 Supercab Shortbed - Xlt, 5.4 Liter, Blue, 203,169.................................................... $9,800 2006 Ford F250 4X4 Supercab - Xlt, 5.4 Liter, Gray, 185,538................................................................. $11,500 1989 Ford F250 4X4 Supercab - 460, White.......................................................................................................... $3,800 1991 Ford F250 4X4 - Xlt, 5-Speed, 351, Black, 181,830......................................................................... $4,300 1999 Ford F250 4X4 - Auto w/ Lift, 7.3 Liter, White, 180,446.................................................................. $16,500 2003 Ford F250 Crewcab Shortbed - Xlt, 6.0 Liter, White, 151,443............................................................... $11,900 2006 Chevy C2500 4X2 - 5-Speed, 6.0 Liter, White, 200,974..................................................................... $3,400

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November 2014 10-11 Winter Vegetable Production Conference – Joplin, Mo. – register online

webbcityfarmersmarket.com or 417-483-8139 12 Quickbooks Class for Agri-business – Butler, Mo. – to register call 660-679-4167 13 Wright County 4-H Kick-Off – Hartville, Mo. – 417-741-6134 13 Bee Keeping Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Laclede Electric Cooperative, Hartville, Mo.

– 417-741-6134 17 Health Care Initiative Seminar – Butler, Mo. – 660-679-4167 17 Health Insurance Education Program – 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – First Baptist

Church, Osceola, Mo. – 417-646-2419 21 Show-Me Select Heifer Sale – 7:00 p.m. – Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin,

Mo. – 417-466-3102 22 Lawrence County 4-H 5K – Aurora, Mo. – 417-466-3102 December 2014 2 Master Gardener Club Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Joyce Schaefferkoetter’s Home,

Rolla, Mo. – 573-458-6260 8 Annie’s Project – Marshfield, Mo. – 417-859-2044 9, 11 Hay Production School – 5:30 p.m. each evening – Cassville High School

Vo-Ag Dept., Cassville, Mo. – 417-847-3161 10 Health Insurance Education Initiative – 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m. – Central Bank, 603 E. North St., Eldon, Mo. – 573-369-2394 18 Health Insurance Education Program – 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Lebanon, Mo. – 417-532-7126 28 Midwest 4-H Day – 12:00 p.m. – Tickets: $35.00, orders must be postmarked by

Friday, November 28th – Arrowhead Stadium – 660-646-0811

ozarks’

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November 2014 13 Oklahoma Angus Assn. Inaugural Commercial Angus & Angus Influence

Female Sale – Cross Livestock Auction, Checotah, Okla. – 918-541-0418 15 Four State Shorthorn Fall Sale – Whites Equine Arena, Diamond, Mo. – 816-465-0777 15 Show-Me Polled Hereford Classic Sale – Winsor Livestock, Winsor, Mo. – 417-860-3102 15 NE Arkansas Angus Assn. Fall Sale – Batesville Stockyard, Charlotte, Ark. – 870-236-3187 21 Show-Me Select Replacement Heifer Sale – Joplin Regional Stockyards,

Joplin, Mo. – 417-466-3102 22 Sounderup Charolais Ranch & Friends Female Sale – Nebraska State

Fairgrounds, Neb – 785-672-3195 22 Sydenstricker Genetics 30th Annual Production Sale – at the Farm, New

Mexico, Mo. – 573-473-9202 22 Missouri Simmental Assoc. Fall Round up Sale – Springfield Livestock

Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. – 703-587-9959 29 LBJ Cattle “The Cream of Crop Sale” – Hope Livestock Market, Hope, Ark. – 870-703-4345 December 2014 4 Connors State College PT Bull Sale – Warner, Okla. – 918-441-3433 5 Missouri Angus Advantage Plus Sale – Marshall, Mo. – 417-844-2601 6 Wright Charolais 4th Annual Female Sale – Kearney, Neb. – 816-776-3512 7 Missouri Hereford Assoc. Opportuntiy Sale – Sedalia, Mo. – 660-277-3679 11 Missouri Bison Assn. Show & Sale – Macon, Mo. – 417-537-8560 13 Ridder Farms 4th Annual Sale – at the Farm, Hermann, Mo – 573-680-4691 NOVEMBER 10, 2014

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