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A Future in Dairy

Fourth generation dairyman Daryin Sharp is focused on genetics

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Paxton Dahmer’s path changed once he discovered FFA and now he is the state association president

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Missouri FFA members excel at convention: Missouri FFA members from around the Ozarks earned various honors at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., last month. Jacob Blank of Richland, Mo., received the national Equine Science-Placement Proficiency and Hannah Strain of Rolla, Mo., was first in the Forage Production-Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency. Grace Box of Neosho, Mo., topped the Specialty Crop Production-Entrepreneurship/ Placement Proficiency and Brenden Kleiboeker of Pierce City, Mo., was awarded the national awarded in Swine Production-Placement.

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Longtime educator/cattleman passes: Former agriculture education instructor Donald Hankins of Willard, Mo., died on Nov. 3. After a stint in the U.S. Navy, Don obtained his agriculture education degree and taught at five school districts in the Ozarks during his 20-year career. Don was also a well-respected cattleman, raising commercial and registered Charolais and Braunvieh. He helped his children and grandchildren earn many national grand champion awards for their cattle. He was also recognized for his support of other youth in the Simmental, Charolais and Braunvieh associations.

Recipes due Nov. 23: OFN readers are reminded to send in their recipes for the 2018 Christmas Cookbook. Every recipe submitted is an entry into a drawing for a Taste of Home Christmas Cookbook. Send entries to julie@ozarksfn.com or mail them to Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, P.O. Box 1319, Lebanon, Mo. 65536.

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Man arrested in hay theft: A Missouri man has been charged with stealing a 40-foot trailer loaded with 300 bales of hay in Christian County, Mo. Colton Inmon, 30, of Nixa, Mo has been charged with second-degree burglary and felony stealing. Court documents say the investigation began in August when a Christian County man reported that the trailer was gone, along with hay bales that were worth more than $13,000.

Grants awarded: The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the awarding of grants from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program to strengthen the market for Missouri grown specialty crops. Nearly $450,000 in federal funding will be used to invest in specialty crop production training, research to develop new markets for melons, elderberry, pawpaws and green tomatoes, and develop low-cost irrigation system designs for specialty crop producers. In the Ozarks, the Webb City, Mo., Farmers Market was awarded $50,000 for its Building on Success – Statewide Training for Specialty Crop Farmers. The funding will provide three winter production conferences and two tomato production schools during 2019 and 2020. Each conference and school will be held in a different region of the state providing easier access to farmers.

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Jerry Crownover – Humble beginnings Julie Turner-Crawford – Youth in agriculture

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Museum features toys from days gone by

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Eye on Agribusiness features Lucky K Fence

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Missouri FFA President Paxton Dahmer is promoting the brand

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Town & Country highlights Jimmy Patterson

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Daryin Sharp sees his future including the dairy industry

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Youth in Agriculture spotlights McKenzie Loftis

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rom the time I first made the livestock judging team as a re freshman vonworCinyrhigh reJ yB school, I’ve always admired and appreciated high-quality animals. Having been Jerry Crownover farms fortunate enough to be asked to judge in Lawrence County. He major cattle shows like the American Royal and is a former professor of National Western, I’ve also learned to hold in the Agriculture Education at highest regard, the men and women who possess Missouri State University, the ability, and resources, to produce these wonderand is an author and ful creatures. So, when I stopped by a young friend’s professional speaker. place a few weeks ago and we drove through his To contact Jerry, go to pastures, I had to smile when he apologized for the ozarksfn.com and click “less-than-average” appearance of his herd. on ‘Contact Us.’ “No need to apologize,” I submitted, “as long as you’re making money.” I then proceeded to relate to him, my beginning years of making a living from cattle.

When I quit my teaching career and turned to earning a living from cattle, I would attend local (and sometimes distant) auctions to purchase what I now affectionately call “trash cows.” With limited resources, I would buy what other farmers and ranchers were culling from their herds. Older cows, cows that were missing an eye or a teat (or two), off-colored, unpopular breeds, horned, thin or just plain crazy were my choices, but most all were bought at a significant discount. I would breed them to a good bull, keep them for one or two calves, then sell them, almost always for more than I gave.

I can remember when one of my former colleagues from the university asked if he could bring his beef production class out to tour my farm. I agreed, and after an hour of driving the van through my herd and listening to my philosophy on the cattle business, I asked the class if they could tell me what two characteristics all of my cows had in common?

The silence was broken only by the thumbing through of note papers by the students.

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f you think there is no future in farming, check out the pages of this edition of Ozarks Farm & Neighbor and you might just change your mind.

The Ozarks are blessed with some of the Julie Turner-Crawford brightest stars in the future of agriculture, so is a native of Dallas our industry is in good hands. These young people County, Mo., where she are examples of great future agriculture leaders and grew up on her family’s I am so proud we have the opportunity to highlight farm. She is a graduate them and their accomplishments. I look forward to of Missouri State seeing what the future holds for them.

University. To contact Today’s youth have a multitude of agriculture-reJulie, call 1-866-532-1960 lated career choices, and even young people who or by email at editor@ have never stepped foot on a farm are looking to ozarksfn.com. a future in agriculture. At a recent meeting of my FFA alumni group, we learned that only about 20 percent of the students enrolled in agriculture education at my old high school actually live on farms. Hopefully, that means there is a growing number of young people who want to be involved in agriculture, but have not had the opportunity until they reached high school to cultivate that desire.

I went to college with a guy who grew up in a Springfield, Mo., suburb. I always joked that he was a redneck at heart, but he was trapped in the city limits. He had never been involved in FFA, I don’t even know if his high school had it, and I don’t think he was in 4-H. He had never been around any livestock, hauled hay or any of the others things most of us had grown up doing, but he loved the soil and making things grow. We had an upperlevel soils class together at Missouri State and it was a booger, but he helped explain a few things to me and I helped him with a couple of livestock question. All these years later, he’s running a co-op somewhere out west and is raising kids, both goat and human.

It just goes to show that people involved in agriculture are as diverse as the industry.

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just a thought Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page One of my former ag teachers, Terry Halleran, always said there was more to agriculture than “cows and plows.” As a teenager in a small, rural community, I really didn’t see anything other than cows and plows, but as I got older I saw there really was much more to it. Yes, Mr. Halleran, I said you were right. Yes, I should have paid a little more attention in your class, but your words have never left me.

There is a growing field of jobs in the industry, but the backbone of agriculture will still be those who tend livestock and grow crops.

A growing number of young people are determined to stay in the family business than in generations past. I often talk to young people who hope to take over the family farm one day, just like their parent took over from their parents. They know it’s going to be hard to make a living and they know they will likely have to get a “town job” at some point, but they are dedicated to their craft.

These are the young people who will continue to be at the heart of production agriculture. There are also new, first-generation farmers finding their path to production agriculture. It might be with a small chicken coop in their backyard, but it’s a path.

No matter what agricultural endeavor today’s youth and/or new farmers decide upon, it’s up to my generation and those who came before me to encourage them

Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 face. As the class looked out over the cows that surrounded the bus, the students saw cows of every color, size, breed, and body condition, one student finally answered, “They’re all alive – today.”

I laughed, and replied, “Well, then, I guess there are three things.” I then proceeded to answer my own question by instructing the class that all of my cows produced milk, and they were all cheap.

Back to my young friend who had apologized for the appearance of his cow herd.

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to follow their dreams and offer advice when asked. Without encouragement from others, dreams can quickly become dimmed and will eventually fade away.

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Don taught agriculture for 20 years at Liberal, Carl Junction, Walnut Grove, Buffalo and Willard. The students who passed through his classroom were “his kids,” not just a student. I was not one of Don’s students, but I valued his knowledge and wisdom. Don was one of those people you listened to when he spoke because he was going to say something you wanted or needed to hear.

Teachers like Don leave a lasting impact on their students, even if they don’t realize it at the time. A quick pat on the back or a little kick in the pants is just what some kids need to get them on the right path in life, and Don wasn’t afraid to give either.

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Jaden Brotherton is building his herd and hitting the show pig circuit “It was the best thing that has happened to me since I started showing pigs,” smiled Jaden Brotherton, 13-year-old from Willow Springs, Mo., in Howell County. This is how he explains the feeling being named Junior Champion Showman at the National Barrow Show in Austin, Minn., in early September.

“There were more than 90 kids in my age division and when the showmanship started I didn’t want to do it,” he recalled.

“But Mom was on the phone and encouraged me to participate and I’m glad I did.

“I went in for my flight and the judge penned me right away. I didn’t know if that was good or bad, but then they told me I made the final. So all 15 of us where in the ring and then he sorted to the top 10 and then there were just three of us in the ring.

“By then I had been driving my gilt for more than 45 minutes and she was get- the American Royal and NJSA shows ting tired and starting to act up,” he re- around the country, including Regional called. “When he congratulated me and NJSA shows in Oklahoma, Georgia and told me I was his championship showman Minnesota,” he said. “The big show is I was shocked because of the way she was each July in Louisville, Ky. This is the one everyone wants to win. There are acting. But it was an awesome feeling.”

Jaden is the son of Donald and Rachel usually about 1,000 hogs just in the juBrotherton and is in the seventh grade nior show.” He also participates in county fairs and the Missouri State Fair. at Willow Springs Middle School.

“I had the Duroc light-weight division “My first year of showing 4-H, I showed lambs but when I was done, I told Pops champ barrow at the Missouri State Fair (his maternal grandfather Rich Eligah) this year,” he said. “But I did really well I really didn’t want to do that again,” with a home-bred and grown Duroc gilt, he said. “Then we bought four pigs and Sally. She was a class winner at the Missouri State Fair and the National Barrow have just grown from there.”

“Jaden is the fourth generation pig show- Show. She is also the pig I drove in showman in the family,” Rachel added. “Jaden, manship and won.”

Jaden is involved with his pigs from me, my dad and my grandpa their birth. have all shown pigs. We are “When we raise the pigs, we do all glad that Jaden has chosen to the work with them once they do this too.” are born” Rachel explained.

Jaden is a member of Back“In the first day or two they woods 4-H and National Junior Willow get their teeth clipped, tails Swine Association (NJSA) and Springs, Mo. docked, ears notched and this was his fifth year showing.

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Jaden Brotherton is the fourth generation of his family to show pigs. He’s pictured with his gilt Sally, which he showed at the National Borrow Show, where he was the top junior showman.

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“They get shots of iron when they are born on concrete and become little crack pigs,” Jaden giggled. “It gives them all sorts of energy and they are just spastic.”

Jaden currently has 13 gilts/sows; two boars and the barrow he just showed at the American Royal.

“The sows usually farrow in January and February and maybe occasionally in March. They are about 5 to 6 months old when I show them,” he said. “This also determines what shows I take pigs too, because of their age.”

“I never would have thought I would be this involved with the pigs and showing,” he said. “I knew nothing about this, but with the help of my parents and grandparents, I really like it now.”

Jaden is only in middle school but he plans to continue showing pigs.

“Once I graduate high school I’d like to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater because they have the best college livestock judging team,” he smiled. “But until them I’m going to keep showing pigs until I can’t.”

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Laney Duvel’s career plans include continuing with the family farm and being an ag teacher Laney Duvel knows all about the hard work that goes into farming.

The Rolla High School sophomore has been helping run the Duvel-Mathis Farms cattle operation since she was small.

“I have been raised around farming on both sides of my family. I’m the seventh generation on this farm,” she said proudly.

The oldest daughter of Heather and Jeff Duvel, Laney was interested in farming even as a toddler.

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grinned, “Ag classes,” she said. “We started a new class, ag structures, where we start building stuff, run-in sheds, feeders, small projects. It’s only a semester class, but it helps get your feet wet.”

The farm is home to 50 females and 45 calves, watched over by an Angus bull, affectionately named Twinkle Toes.

Currently, live cover is used for breeding, but Laney would like to become certified in artificial insemination.

Laney Duvel hopes to expand her family’s cattle operation in the future. She is active in FFA and shows cattle in the summer months.

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“My first heifer was AI’d,” Laney said “I got out there with my dad and my grandpa, helping to check cows,” she of the first animal she took to the Phelps County Fair. explained.

The beef cattle operation was origiLaney is active in FFA, and manages to work a full day of school in with her nally home to dairy cows, but the family found the cost of getting their product duties at the farm.

“Most of the time, during the winter, I to market too expensive, due to closure of the routes used to transport their come home from school; my milk. Angus cattle replaced the dad doesn’t get home before dairy herd in the late 1980s. Laney dark,” Laney said. “So I’m out said the family chose black Anthere feeding the hay, makgus for their ease of care and ing sure the watering system is Rolla, Mo. high meat yield. unfrozen, making sure that’s all It’s easy to see how proud done before it gets dark.”

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“She won everything that year with that steer, and that is something that had never been done before,” Londa stated.

When asked if she has any hobbies, Laney didn’t hesitate before responding “dirt bike riding.” She is an avid deer hunter and enjoys horseback riding, when time allows. While she has won awards for her horsemanship, it’s clear to see Laney’s heart belongs to her cows.

Laney spends time each day with the cowherd, but three heifers receive special attention during show season. Dolly, Darlin’ and Loretta Lynn are kept separate from the other heifers during show season, and then allowed to mix in with the cowherd when the season ends.

When surrounded by the herd, it is obvious Laney’s cattle trust her as much as she cares for them. Both momma cows and calves gathered around, nosing the feed bucket, allowing Laney to pet them.

Twinkle Toes the bull called to his heifers, and stood docilely close by.

Laney finds not losing patience and getting frustrated with everyday problems the most challenging part of farming. She has lost calves to disease and predators, such as coyotes.

“You can hear them at night,” Laney said of the coyotes that howl in the evening. A neighbor has also warned about a bear he saw in the woods nearby. A conservation agent tracked that same bear, which was collared.

Always planning for the future, Laney would like to change some aspects of how the farm is run. In addition to increasing the herd size to between 150 to 200 head, she wants to add some additional crops.

Currently, the family grows 20 acres of corn and 15 acres of alfalfa, most of which is fed to their cattle. Laney grows one to five acres of sorgum, used to make molasses.

Laney would like to separate the bull from the herd for a few months each year, ensuring all heifers are on the same cycle, so they calve at certain times in the year. She plans to introduce rotational grazing in the near future.

The family follows a strict immunization schedule for their cattle, and vaccinate against worms and parasites, as well as blackleg, and respiratory and bacterial infections that can kill.

“We learned a long time ago, you do it yourself, fix it yourself,” Londa said, when asked how often they provide their own medical care for their cattle.

Like anyone who works in the farming industry, Laney learned to acknowledge the realities of caring for animals which will be eaten.

“I’ve just been raised around eating my own food,” she said. “We have a garden and a green house, we raise that food, and we have our own meat.”

When the time comes to sell their cattle, they are taken to the stock yard in Lebanon, Mo. This year’s drought didn’t affect the farm as much as it could have.

“We had fertilized just in time, and we got our first cut early before the drought hit,” Laney said. The farm also received rain other parts of Missouri didn’t get. Three ponds and an automatic watering system help ensure the herd doesn’t go thirsty.

Like many modern farm families, mom and dad have had to take outside jobs in order to keep the farm viable.

“You’re not going to make a living at it,” Londa replied when asked how profitable having 50 head of cattle can be.

Laney will soon turn 16, and is full of plans for the future. She is considering becoming an ag teacher, and wants to learn welding, both as a way to add additional income to the farm.

With a strong work ethic, plans for the future, and a love of the land that is obvious, Laney Duvel’s continued success running the family farm seems assured.

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Unique museum showcases the history of toys In 1998 Tom Beck’s lifelong fascination with toys became a vision for a toy museum.

He and his wife Wendy began to travel the country to accumulate toys of all ages and sizes to bring into reality their dream of a museum. After scouring the country for three years, they headed for Branson, Mo., to open their museum on the famous Branson strip in what was once a Western Sizzlin Steakhouse.

The couple still purchase toys in addition to purchasing private collections and accepting donations. Often people, who have collections that no one in the family wants, suddenly know what to do with their treasures. Donating to the toy museum allows their collections entertain others.

While developing the museum, Tom, who is a Gideon, saw an opportunity for ministry. Among his employees are Chris Newsome, a gospel magician, and Ron Howard, a musician and preacher who still travels to revivals. The Christian influence is subtle but pervasive in the nostalgic, calm atmosphere that has gathered the love and laughter and joy of all ages throughout the years.

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Not surprisingly, the couple’s passion out ran available space. Perhaps providentially, the building next door became available, so the museum spread to what became known as The Memory Barn bringing the museum total footage to 26,000 square feet with more than 1 million toys. The museum is now known as the World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex and houses six museums, many collections, plus more toys than a child could play with in a lifetime.

Toys range from colonial times to the present, from teddy bears to Barbies, to Tonka toys to Star Trek and beyond.

“The museum is a walk-through peoples’ childhoods as they search for their favorite and most treasured toys. Seeing their faces light up when they find a particular doll or tractor makes working here a joy rather than a job,” Ron Howard said.

Ron remembers a time when a woman walked through the museum and found a troll dollhouse. Ron was shocked when she exclaimed that the toy was her favorite childhood treasure. She described many details that left no doubt. Then she described how she left her childhood home to pursue her life elsewhere and how her NOVEMBER 19, 2018

ozarks roots brother eventually handled the family estate sale where Tom and Wendy purchased the doll house during a trip across the country. The woman looked at it for a bit as the shock wore off and said, “I guess I can’t think of a better place for it.”

Among the museum’s collections is one belonging to World War I era toy manufacturer A. C. Gilbert, best known for creating the Erector Set. When the U.S. entered the war, the need for raw materials was critical and high. The government wanted Gilbert, and many others, to cease manufacturing non-essential items which included Gilbert’s toys. They also wanted Gilbert to be a spokesman encouraging people to buy war bonds instead of toys.

Many were afraid Christmas would be lost and children’s dreams crushed.

Gilbert appeared in front of the Council of National Defense, bringing toys with him. Members of the Council looked at and played with the toys for several hours.

Gilbert wisely pointed out that toys build the men that protect the country, that America’s wealth of sharpshooters came from air guns they played with as children.

Christmas was saved and the museum now proudly displays many of those toys.

Just inside the front door of the toy museum is and extensive collection of Daisy BB guns starting in the late 1800s with Roy Rogers memorabilia nearby. The museum houses an antique miniature teapot collection and a folk art 4-foot Raggedy Ann doll as well as a 1/8 replica of the Oliver pink tractor, part of an impressive collection of farm toys. The museum also has a surviving stretch Armstrong, a 10to 12-inch tall body made out of a material that stretches. Many were destroyed when young boys tested to see how far they could stretch them.

“If we knew the story of each toy, we would have the history America,” Ron said. “We would know who played with each toy, who that child became and how that child fitted into the historical fabric of our nation.”

Children are also enthralled by the museum as they see the myriad of toys and hear the stories their parents and grandparents tell them. The museum is open Monday through Saturday all year long, except Christmas Day. NOVEMBER 19, 2018

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Paxton Dahmer was selected as president of the Missouri FFA Association in April. The University of Missouri-Columbia student grew up near Neveda, Mo., and has showed livestock for a number of years.

Promoting the Brand

By Megan Richner

Paxton Dahmer’s path changed once he discovered FFA and now he is the state association president Bright lights, a sea of blue cordu- attend medical school, until he uncovroy jackets, rippling excitement ered his passion for agriculture through and the impactful retiring state offi- FFA and showing livestock. The conneccer speeches inspired Paxton Dah- tions he made along this journey have inmer’s seventh grade self to set the fluenced his success and career path.

The positive impact of his agriculture goal to become a State FFA Officer.

“Freshman year, right out of the gate, teachers changed his career mindset. He I did everything I could to get there,” charted a new course and is currently a freshman at the University of Missouri-CoPaxton said.

Fast forward six years later and he is fulfill- lumbia majoring in agriculture education.

“My ag teachers helped me recognize that ing his goal by serving 25,920 FFA memwith my roots in agriculture it could be bers as the 2018-2019 Misreally cool to give back to students in souri State FFA President. that profession,” he exclaimed.

Paxton grew up on a farm Paxton has been involved in a south of Nevada, Mo., where variety of Career Development he traveled the nation showNeveda, Mo. Events (CDE) throughout his ing sheep, cattle, swine and FFA career. He has competed goats with his siblings since he was 5 years old.

— Continued on Page 18 His initial career plan was to

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In Town: Jimmy Patterson has worked in the construction field for 28 years. He has been in an equipment operator for Kenny Singer Construction in Aurora, Mo., for 14 years. After commuting to work for a number of years, Jimmy decided to move from his native Dallas County, Mo., to Aurora five years ago.

In the Country: Jimmy has a small commercial cattle herd he operates near Aurora, Mo., on a small farm he purchased five years ago. He got into the cattle business four years ago.

“I had never had cattle and when I moved here I got about 5 acres and bought two cows,” he recalled. “I bought them from a sale and the next day one of them died, so I learned that I needed to get better cattle. When I buy something, I buy the best I can afford.”

Because he has limited pasture available, Jimmy is keeping his herd small with a total of six head.

His property’s livestock facilities were lacking when he purchased the parcel, but he is continuing to make improvements to fencing and is in the process of building a corral. To improve pastures, Jimmy said he constantly spaying weeds to allow for better grass growth.

Utilizing a black Angus bull owned by a friend, Jimmy’s breeding season is from Thanksgiving to February 14.

“That gives me calves coming in September and October,” he said. “I usually sell calves in June or July, after they have been weaned about 30 days and they are creep fed during those 30 days.”

Because of his limited pasture availability, Jimmy culls closely.

“You can’t afford to just keep a pasture ornament,” he said. “If she’s not going to raise a calf, I’ll sell her.”

Cattle are vaccinated and wormed annually, with Jimmy doing all of the work himself.

While farming full time isn’t an option for Jimmy, he said working at his construction job makes his farm possible. He also said it has its rewards.

“The best part is sitting in my lawn chair watching my cows eat,” he said. “Right now this is just a hobby and it keeps me busy. One day I hope to be able to buy more land and get more cows.”

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The Ozarks’ Most Read Farm Newspaper

15

slaughter

market sales reports

bulls

beef

(Week of 11/4/18 to 11/10/18) 52.00-68.00

Buffalo Livestock Douglas County Livestock

56.50-77.00 † 60.00-82.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

None Reported*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

52.50-85.00*

Ozarks Regional Stock

dairy

52.00-68.75 †

South Central Regional Springfield Livestock Market

20

†

57.00-80.00 †

Kingsville Livestock

40

80

slaughter

100

120

140

cows

(Week of 11/4/18 to 11/10/18) 32.00-59.00 †

Buffalo Livestock

20.00-44.00 †

Douglas Co

29.00-52.00 †

Interstate Regional

25.00-58.00 †

Joplin Regional

30.00-58.50 †

Kingsville Livestock

30.00-48.00 †

Mid Missouri Stock

None Reported †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

20.00-48.00 †

Ozarks Reg South Central

19.00-55.00 †

Springfield Live

25.00-55.00 †

0

20

40

60

cow/calf

80

100

120

pairs

(Week of 11/4/18 to 11/10/18) None Reported †

Buffalo Livestock Market

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

None Reported †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

None Reported †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

960.00-1100.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

750.00-1650.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock

None Reported

Ava Douglas County† 11/8/18

†

875.00-1225.00 †

650

1150

1650

replacement

2150

2650

cows

(Week of 11/4/18 to 11/10/18)

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

Prices reported per cwt

450.00-1050.00 †

Buffalo Live

800.00-1075.00 †

Douglas County Livestock Interstate Regional

650.00-900.00 †

Joplin Regional

None Reported †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler Ozarks Regional Stockyards South Central Regional Stock

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

900.00-1200.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

200.00-1225.00 †

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

900.00-1060.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

875.00-1225.00 †

1000

1500

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Holsteins, Lg. 3

470.00-1385.00 † 875.00-1060.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

16 16

sheep & Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

2000

2500

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

lbs 217.50-238.00; 60-80 lbs 187.00-190.00. Selection 3 45-55 lbs 160.00-185.00; 75-90 lbs 150.00-176.00.

Slaughter Does: Selection 1-2 95-150 lbs 75.00-95.00.

Selection 2-3 75-140 lbs 50.00-70.00.

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2-3 65-135 lbs lbs 130.00140.00. Selection 3 90-120 lbs 85.00-120.00.

Replacement Does: Selection 1-2 100-130 lbs 109.00126.00.

Replacement Bucks: Selection 2 65-80 lbs 187.00210.00.

Bottle Babies: Selection 1-3 few 15-20 lbs 20.00-35.00 per head.

National Sheep Summary

goats 10/24/18

Receipts: 653 Supply was moderate and made up of mostly hair sheep with several larger consignments of good quality sheep this month. Demand was moderate. The supply made up of 53 percent lambs, 14 percent ewes and rams, 25 percent kid goats, and 8 percent bucks and does. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise.

SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: mostly hair Medium and Large 1 pkg 30 lbs 222.50; 39-50 lbs 202.50-210.00; pkg 65 lbs 187.50.

Medium and Large 1-2 45-60 lbs 190.00-210.00; 65-70 lbs 170.00-177.50. Medium and Large 2 35-65 lbs 150.00182.50.

Slaughter Lambs: mostly hair. Choice and Prime 2-3 70-90 lbs 135.00-157.50; pkg 106 lbs 141.00. Good and Choice 1-3 75-90 lbs 110.00-130.00.

Slaughter Ewes: mostly hair. Good 2-4 57.00-62.00. Utility and Good 1-2 40.00-50.00.

Slaughter Rams: Choice 1-3 hair 105-160 lbs 50.0074.00, ind wool 205 lbs 60.00.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1 pkg 88 lbs 117.50; 100-140 lbs 95.00-102.50. Medium and Large 1-2 100-125 lbs 80.00-95.00.

GOATS: Feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 30-45 lbs 200.00-210.00.

Selection 2 pkg 36 lbs 170.00; Pygmys 30-40 lbs 92.50100.00. Selection 3 35-40 lbs 140.00-160.00.

Slaughter Goats: Selection 1 50-65 lbs 232.50-250.00.

Selection 1-2 55-70 lbs 232.50-237.50. Selection 2 40-60

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 11/6/18

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 11/8/18

Cuba Interstate Regional† 11/6/18

11/9/18

Compared to last week slaughter lambs were steady to 3.00 lower, instances 10.00-20.00 lower on lambs over 70 lbs. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 9.00 higher. Feeder lambs under 80 lbs were steady to 8.00 lower, heavier weights were steady to 9.00 higher. At San Angelo, TX 5393 head sold. Equity Electronic Auction sold 335 slaughter lambs in North Dakota and 291 slaughter lambs in Nebraska. In direct trading no comparison on slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 3100 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady to 1.00 higher. 2,628 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: shorn and wooled 105-145 lbs 90.00-100.00, few 112.00.

VA: wooled 110-125 lbs 135.00-145.00.

PA: shorn and wooled 90-110 lbs 160.00-185.00; 110-130 lbs 155.00-175.00; 130-150 lbs 148.00-170.00; 150-200 lbs 130.00-148.00.

Ft.Collins, CO: wooled 115-155 lbs 120.00-130.00.

South Dakota: shorn and wooled 95-110 lbs 126.00131.00; 110-145 lbs 124.00-129.00.

Kalona, IA: wooled 90-110 lbs 126.00-137.00; 120-155 lbs 124.00-130.00.

Billings, MT: no test.

Missouri: 100-130 lbs 110.00-120.00.

Equity Elec: shorn 145 lbs 124.50; hair cross 135 lbs 123.00.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 200.00-234.00, few 240.00-242.00; 60-70 lbs 178.00-210.00, few 216.00-228.00; 70-80 lbs 168.00-188.00; 80-90 lbs 134.00-156.00; 92 lbs 122.00.

stocker & feeder

900.00-1200.00 †

Ozarks Regional

500

10/23/18

Receipts: 931 The supply was heavy and included three herd dispersals. The demand was moderate to light, especially late in the sale. Included were 10 percent springer heifers, 14 percent bred heifers, 33 percent open heifers, 15 percent fresh and milking cows, 03 percent bred and springer cows and 07 percent baby calves. The balance was steers, bulls and slaughter cows. Prices reported are on a per head basis and for Holsteins unless noted otherwise.

Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 800.00-950.00, Approved 685.00-780.00, few crossbreds 700.00-750.00, Medium 525.00- 650.00, Common 200.00-500.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 800.001000.00, crossbreds 800.00-835.00, Approved 690.00785.00, few Jerseys 700.00, Medium 490.00-675.00, crossbreds 500.00-675.00, Common 160.00-450.00, crossbreds 360.00-450.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme ind 880.00, Approved- pkg of 3- 775.00, Medium 500.00-650.00, Common 400.00-450.00, ind crossbred 450.00.

Open Heifers: Approved: 170-278 lbs 185.00-210.00, Jerseys 120.00-370.00, pkg 2 organic crossbreds 243 lbs 220.00, 308-390 lbs 250.00-350.00, organic crossbreds 250.00-430.00, 410-485 lbs 300.00-375.00. pkg 3 Jerseys 425 lbs 450.00, crossbreds 310.00-390.00, organic crossbreds 290.00-370.00, 510-600 lbs 400.00-475.00, crossbreds 410.00-420.00, 602-685 lbs 400.00-510.00, crossbreds 400.00-550.00, 735-810 lbs 520.00-610.00, crossbreds 510.00-560.00.

Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme 800.00-1100.00, Approved 600.00-775.00, ind crossbred 625.00, Medium

None Reported †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

0

450.00-575.00, crossbreds 425.00-550.00, Common 390.00-425.00, Jerseys 210.00-310.00, crossbreds 225.00285.00.

Springer Cows: Scarce Bred Cows: Supreme few 825.00-1175.00, Approved ind 510.00, crossbreds 485.00-510.00, Medium 420.00480.00, few crossbreds 400.00, Common few Jerseys 300.00-400.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 60.00-80.00, small 20.0050.00, Holstein bulls 50.00-85.00, Jersey heifers ind 85.00, Jersey bulls ind 15.00, crossbred heifers large ind 95.00, small 20.00-50.00, crossbred bulls 10.00-30.00, beef cross heifers 140.00-160.00, beef cross bulls 120.00165.00.

1025.00-1300.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

150

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

63.00-75.00 †

60

11/11/18

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 111.00-114.50; wtd. avg. price 113.48.

Heifers: 111.00-116.00; wtd. avg. price 113.48.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 176.00-181.00; wtd. avg. price 179.12.

Heifers: 176.00-181.00; wtd. avg. price 179.73.

†

51.00-79.50

Joplin Regional Stockyards

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

†

56.00-75.00

Interstate Regional

cattle

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 11/5/18

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 11/6/18

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 11/8/18

1,496

1,153

1,002

1,266

5,437

2,023

1,453

St-5 Higher

St-3 Lower

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St-8 Lower

Uneven

St-10 Lower

2-4 Lower

180.00-190.00 156.00-177.00 150.00-172.00 135.00-164.50 145.00

160.00-201.00 157.00-172.00 145.00-170.00 135.00-155.00 140.00-150.00

183.50 153.00-184.50 143.50-164.00 137.50-142.50 137.50

170.00 157.50-168.00 152.50-161.00 145.00-161.50 140.50

200.00 163.00-200.00 144.00-172.00 141.00-157.00 137.00-155.00

184.00-189.00 168.00-169.00 154.00-168.00 143.00-173.00 138.00-150.75

165.00-185.00 154.00-170.00 152.00-168.00 145.00-158.00 142.00-150.00

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75.00-85.00 75.00-85.00 75.00-85.00 75.00-82.00 75.00-82.00

142.00-150.00 136.00-150.00 127.50-145.00 125.00-140.00 -----

131.00-145.00 125.00-142.00 127.00-139.00 125.00-133.00 120.00-134.00

149.00-158.50 135.00 135.00-146.50 128.00-140.50 122.25-127.00

144.00-151.00 138.50-148.50 132.50-140.00 127.50-139.50 129.00-134.50

152.00-160.00 139.00-160.00 128.00-144.00 120.00-148.50 129.00-152.00

154.00 140.50-149.00 130.00-146.00 126.50-154.75 134.75-149.50

145.00-155.00 134.00-156.00 132.00-143.00 128.00-141.00 125.00-132.00

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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reports

25 lbs 135.00-145.00. led 90-110 lbs 160.00-185.00; 110-130 130-150 lbs 148.00-170.00; 150-200

ooled 115-155 lbs 120.00-130.00. rn and wooled 95-110 lbs 126.00s 124.00-129.00. d 90-110 lbs 126.00-137.00; 120-155

est. lbs 110.00-120.00.

145 lbs 124.50; hair cross 135 lbs

Choice and Prime 1-2: lbs 200.00-234.00, few 240.00-242.00; 10.00, few 216.00-228.00; 70-80 lbs 90 lbs 134.00-156.00; 92 lbs 122.00.

rices

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 11/6/18

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 11/8/18

11/9/18

Receipts This Week: 104,118 Trends Compared To Last Week: Early weaned pigs and all feeder pigs 3.00 per head higher. Demand moderate on moderate offerings. Receipts include 37% formulated prices.

Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 9.0% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 96218 at 42.26 All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 7900 at 43.41 Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report

11/9/18

Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): 1,839 Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): 0.59 lower Price Range: $47.00 - $54.75.

Wtd Avg: $53.00.

5 Day Rolling Avg: $55.36.

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Sow & Boar Report

11/9/18

Sows Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Sows Purchased (Live and Carcass Basis): 3,878 300-399 lbs: 25.00-49.00.

400-449 lbs: 26.00-50.00.

450-499 lbs: 30.00-51.00.

500-549 lbs: 42.63-52.00.

550/up lbs: 43.83-52.00.

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 11/7/18

Vienna South Central† 11/7/18

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 11/6/18

2,023

1,453

1,735

1,353

3,127

t-10 Lower

2-4 Lower

St-5 Lower

Lower

St-8 Lower

84.00-189.00 68.00-169.00 54.00-168.00 43.00-173.00 38.00-150.75

165.00-185.00 154.00-170.00 152.00-168.00 145.00-158.00 142.00-150.00

172.00-190.00 159.00-179.50 140.00-171.00 135.00-156.00 132.00-149.00

170.00-175.50 166.50-174.00 152.00-164.50 130.00-155.00 140.00-148.00

168.00-182.00 150.00-175.00 137.00-168.00 130.00-164.00 140.00-155.00

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

75.00-85.00 75.00-85.00 75.00-85.00 75.00-82.00 75.00-82.00

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Week Ended 11/9/18 Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum* * Price per cwt

18

154.00 40.50-149.00 30.00-146.00 26.50-154.75 34.75-149.50

145.00-155.00 134.00-156.00 132.00-143.00 128.00-141.00 125.00-132.00

137.00-144.00 132.50-142.50 125.00-152.00 120.00-137.00 131.50-136.50

145.00 141.00-151.50 131.00-141.00 121.00-155.50 122.00-128.00

143.00-157.00 125.00-153.00 125.00-146.00 120.00-141.00 132.50-140.00

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

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3.81

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heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

130.00 142.50

158.28 162.79 157.42 161.98 144.90

143.45 139.96 147.00 135.15

161.93

140.52

161.48

137.80

3.44

8.52 5.31

8.37 5.71 4.80

3.75

3.65

146.34

162.50 161.26 158.04 167.07 150.25

144.32 153.20 146.35 135.82 *

163.25

142.52

162.54 **

** 162.50 157.79 155.27 171.15 150.50

146.34 139.31 135.50 142.74 141.40

170.50

143.64

160.23

140.14 129.50

150.00 143.92

146.50

157.51 160.23 162.92 158.53

7.84

136.76 138.23 140.33 131.79

161.26

6.01 4.62 3.60

134.06

145.40

avg. grain prices

9

Cuba Vienna

11/9/18

Weather conditions have many wondering where Fall went.

Temperatures have been very cool and damp with below average temperatures forecast for much of the next week.

There as even been talk of snow although not likely to last long it still is way too early in most famers view for that.

Hay movement overall has been slow although several horse owners continue to look for places to pick up just a few small bales. The supply of hay light to moderate. Hay prices are steady. Hay demand is light to moderate. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http:// agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 180.00-225.00. Small squares 7.00-9.00 per bale.

Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 150.00-200.00.

Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale.

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

Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 100.00-150.00. Small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix).

Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-125.00. Small squares 4.00-5.50 per bale.

Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 35.00-75.00 per large round bale.

Good quality Bromegrass: 120.00-150.00.

Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 60.00-100.00.

Wheat straw: 2.00-6.00 per small square bale.

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steers 550-600 LBS.

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week slaughter lambs were steady ances 10.00-20.00 lower on lambs hter ewes were mostly steady to 9.00 mbs under 80 lbs were steady to 8.00 ghts were steady to 9.00 higher. At 393 head sold. Equity Electronic laughter lambs in North Dakota and bs in Nebraska. In direct trading no ughter ewes and feeder lambs were ead of negotiated sales of slaughter to 1.00 higher. 2,628 lamb carcasses ts no trend due to confidentiality. All dred weight (CWT) unless otherwise

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.3050 and 40# blocks at $1.3800. The weekly average for barrels is $1.3180(+.0130) and blocks, $1.4220 (-.0610).

Fluid Milk: Milk volumes are steady to increasing in the East and in California, while contacts in the Midwest reported October declines and expect the same for November. Pacific Northwest milk production, although sufficient for most processing needs, is seasonally declining.

A growing number of Midwestern dairy farms are expected to exit the industry, some suggest as soon as feed inventories are gone. Class I sales are increasing in the East, while steady to lower in much of the Midwest and West. Cheese plant managers in the Midwest reported spot milk sales from $1 to $2 over Class III. Some report holding out until later in the month, when post-holiday discounts are expected to take place.

Cream continues to be tight during egg nog and cream cheese production upticks. Cream prices saw inclines in most regions. However, some Midwestern contacts suggest next week will bring some easing as holiday production ebbs. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.35-1.60 in the East, 1.301.50 in the Midwest, and 1.10-1.35 in the West.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $3.0364 - $3.4000.

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Pennsylvania: 40-50 lbs 215.00-230.00; 50-60 lbs 205.00225.00; 60-70 lbs 190.00-230.00; 70-80 lbs 147.00-205.00; 80-90 lbs 140.00-180.00; 90-110 lbs 157.00-175.00.

Kalona, IA: 50-60 lbs 170.00-175.00; 70-80 lbs 146.00165.00; 80-90 lbs 140.00-145.00; 90-100 lbs 130.00131.00.

Ft. Collins: 50-60 lbs 155.00-160.00, few 177.50; 60-70 lbs 149.00-153.00; 77 lbs 157.50; 80-100 lbs 145.00150.00; 110 lbs 160.00.

Missouri: 50-60 lbs 180.00-207.50; 60-80 lbs 150.00162.50; 80-90 lbs 110.00-135.00; 90-100 lbs 110.00120.00.

Virginia: 60-80 lbs 140.00-155.00; 80-110 lbs 140.00155.00.

South Dakota: 80-90 lbs 130.00; 104 lbs 123.00-135.00.

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meet your neighbors Promoting the Brand Continued from Page 14 on FFA Knowledge, Dairy Cattle Evaluation, Farm Business Management, Livestock Evaluation, and in the fall and spring public speaking contests.

This year, Paxton and his team won the State FFA Livestock Judging Contest, qualifying to compete in the National FFA Livestock Evaluation Contest in October.

“Now, as I have been applying for internships and taking those opportunities there’s a lot of things that have put me ahead because of FFA,” he said.

He credits FFA for the employability skills he has gained throughout this journey. The interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, organizational habits and interview techniques have provided him with skills he can use beyond FFA. “Verbal communication is the biggest thing. In the livestock contest, you learn to place the class quick and defend your placing. That will pay large dividends to anyone in the future as they make decisions and defend those decisions in their career,” he said.

Paxton has cultivated the connections he has made with livestock producers across the nation through showing and judging.

He appreciates the helpfulness of this community. As he transitions to being an ag teacher, he hopes to use these connections to open the doors of opportunity for his students.

“Having those connections will help you a lot as far as advocating for the industry and promoting your brand. You realize how important those connections are once you make them. While they might be helping you out at one point, you are going to have the opportunity to help them out in some way shape or form,” he said.

Paxton started his year of service to Missouri FFA by attending the State FFA Leadership Camp for two weeks this past summer. This is one of the first opportunities the newly selected state officers have to connect with FFA members across the state.

“They (the members) talk about a lot of different things. Some come from bro-

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ken homes, have rough histories and a bad home life. When they come and talk to you and you get to help them through, that is probably the most unique part of it,” he said.

Paxton had the opportunity to return to HYMAX (Helping Youth Maximize their Agriculture Experience) Academy as part of his state officer duties.

“I went to HYMAX as a freshman and that is where I gained a lot of connections. I give that credit for a lot of things I have done in FFA. To be able to go back in a different capacity was unique,” he said.

Paxton and the state officer team stay busy with trainings, workshops, chapter visits, conventions, and motivational conferences.

“It is everything you could imagine and more,” he said.

The state officer team will conclude their year at the 2019 Missouri State FFA Convention, where they will hang their jackets and give their retiring address with the goal of inspiring the next set of state FFA officers sitting in the crowd.

Paxton’s advice to future and current FFA members is based off his former experiences.

“Take every opportunity. Give everything a shot. Live in the moment. As an FFA member, if I could restart from the beginning of my high school career I would do everything I could. I would take every opportunity to give a speech, to get in front of people, to practice those public speaking skills. I would participate in different things because not only are you developing knowledge of the industry but at the same time you are making connections,” he explained.

Paxton is the son of Cory Dahmer and Amy Dahmer. He has two siblings, an older brother, Payton (21) and a younger sister, Payge (16).

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By Julie Turner-Crawford

Daryin Sharp hopes to focus on the genetic side of dairy cattle production A passion for the dairy industry and dairy cattle has taken 18-year-old Daryin Sharp around the world.

Daryin was a member of the Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team that spent a portion of last summer touring Scotland, England, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, where he and his teammates judged at the International Youth Dairy Judging Tour.

“That was one of the high points of my life,” Daryin, the son of Erron and Delores Sharp of Bolivar, Mo., said. “Going across the pond is a pretty big deal, and to do it not only representing the United States, but Missouri and the dairy industry back home is a big deal. It was really great to represent southwest Missouri dairy farmers because we’re a dying breed.”

The team was invited to participate in the youth dairy tour after a third-place finish in the 2017 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. During the tour, Daryin and teammate Grant Groves of Billings, Mo., won first at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland.

“There is no way I would have ever have been able to do the things I have done without my involvement in the dairy industry,” Daryin said.

Daryin owns 15 cows and about 20 heifers that are part of his grandparents’ Polk County, Mo., dairy herd.

“I was raised on this farm,” Daryin said standing in dairy barn of the farm his grandparents, Donnie and Nora Sharp, have operated since 1973. “This is what I love. There was a time I wanted to be a veterinarian, but I have always wanted to milk cows wherever I went, even if I owned the cows and leased them out to someone.”

The Northeast Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Okla., freshman takes great pride in being the fourth generation in his family to be a part of the dairy business. Daryin credits Donnie for instilling a love for the dairy industry and for passing on his knowledge of dairy cattle.

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“When I was little, I would follow him around,” Daryin recalled. “When I was 12, he taught me how to AI. He’s been doing AI for more than 40 years, and he taught himself how to do it; he’s very skilled in it. Once I got into high school and FFA, I saw how much I liked judging and he helped show me how the cows break down and how the scorecard breaks down, and that landed me my trip to Europe.”

After his time at NEO, where he earned a scholarship on the wrestling team, Daryin hopes to transfer to Oklahoma State University or the University of MissouriColumbia to obtain a degree in genetics,

at the open show at the Missouri State Fair, so I’m excited about that… Me and grandpa have talked and there’s really not much I want to change about the farm, but I would really like to milk about 100 good cows. It’s not going to be anything soon, but by the time I’ve lived my life, I would have liked to have taken a few cows to the Dairy Expo.

I’m excited about it, but my grandma tells me to go do other things and not milk cows, but I think with the embryo work and the AI, it will be all right.”

His eye for quality dairy cattle has helped Daryin envision his ideal cow.

One of the ways he’s working to estab-

Daryin Sharp is the fourth generation of his family to be involved in the dairy industry.

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with his ultimate career goal to begin lish that “perfect cow” is with the purworking in the field of embryo transfer chase of an aged, but productive, Holstein in Pennsylvania. and artificial insemination.

“She’s got 350,000 pounds in her life“I really want to come right back here and take over the dairy and open up a clinic time in milk,” Dariyn said. “At that same sale, they sold five of her daughters; right here on the property,” two were Excellent and two were Daryin said. “I really like the Very Good, so she transmits that breeding and genetic side of to her daughters and I would rethe dairy industry. I like seeing ally like for her to be the founwhat you are going to breed this Bolivar, Mo. dation of my herd.” cow too and improve that next If he manages to get a bull calf. I like showing, but I’m not calf from one of the flushes really big on it, but this past year of the cow, Daryin hopes to I had the reserve grand champion Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

retain it for a sire, putting more milk in the tank.

“Grandpa always says production pays the bills, but type tells how long,” Daryin said.

The first daughter Daryin’s cow produced for him was the reserve champion at the Missouri State Fair.

Daryin’s attention is not focused solely on dairy cattle. He was a finalist at the 2018 National FFA Convention in the Agriscience Fair in Division 5 Animal Systems, ultimately taking fourth in the nation. For his project, Daryin implanted nursing beef calves to study the effect of growth on those calves. Daryin’s experiment compared the use of Ralgro and Elanco implants.

His wrestling skills earned Daryin a scholarship, but after his career at the twoyear college, he plans to concentrate on his education and future in agriculture.

“I wanted to go to college and be a fourtime national champ, just like any other kid,” he said. “I’ve realized that wrestling isn’t going to pay the bills, so my main focus is my education and wrestling is second.”

Daryin feels fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue his goals in the dairy industry, an industry that has taken many hard hits over the years.

“I don’t think it’s something people look at and think, ‘I’m going to go milk cows every day, twice or three times a day for the rest of my life.’ I don’t want this farm given to me, but I’m going to bust my butt to buy it, but at least there’s a farm for me to buy. This Polk County farm just calls to me, but I don’t see grandpa quitting anytime soon.”

While Daryin knows he will face struggles, he’s up for the challenge.

“In the dairy industry, you’ve to be milking several hundred or 1,000 head to be going strong, or you have to be doing the genetics side of it and showing cattle; that’s what I want to do. I never really wanted to milk a bunch of cows, but I just like going out in the mornings and seeing good cows in the barn,” he said.

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Age: 19 Hometown: Mount Vernon, Mo. Parents: Rex and Mary Loftis Sibling: Dale Loftis FFA Chapter: Mount Vernon FFA Advisors: Steven Prewitt and Jay Shepherd What is your involvement in agriculture?

“Currently, I am giving private horseback lessons. In the past I have raised many different kinds of livestock, shadowed in a vet clinic, and worked at a dog kennel. I am also serving as a Missouri State FFA officer so I get to travel across the state to encourage other young agriculturalists.”

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What awards have you received?

“I have been to five national Career Development Events and Leadership Development Events. I have my state degree, two state proficiency awards and placed in tier one in many state FFA Career Development Events and Leadership Development events.”

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I thought to myself, “I’m going to get a paid education.”

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Developing a Market

By Klaire Howerton

Factors to think about when considering breeding and feeding programs To turn a profit off of the farm, producers must develop marketable livestock that appeals to their demographic. There are a number of things that go into raising a really nice animal, and while each farm will vary in their development program, there are some consistencies that tend to crop up.

Genetics: No matter what type of livestock call the farm home, good genetics are essential to creating a consistent animal to market.

Genetics is a fairly extensive topic, but generally, producers will want to select animals that fit their breed standard, flesh out well (if the animals are being sold for meat), are fairly hardy and parasite resistant, and are good mothers (or produce good mothers, if the animal in question is a male).

When working on developing their herd or flock on their own farm, producers should be cautious not breeding too closely (i.e. inbreeding). While it may be tempting to preserve certain attributes through close breeding, over time this practice can create inbreeding depression and lead to genetic disorders that negatively affect the herd. It is helpful when considering the genetics of a re-

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spective breeding program for producers to familiarize themselves with Wright’s Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) – this can help determine how closely current breeding matches are related, and how related future offspring will be.

To aid in breeding and culling decisions, genetic testing is a useful practice.

“Information sells, but it important to understand that not every animal comes out ahead with a genomic test. I encourage folks to use the information as much as possible for herd use as a tool in breeding and culling decisions,” advised Andy McCorkill, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension and a registered Hereford seedstock breeder. “I recently heard a Hereford breeder I think a lot of say that everyone could stand for some more culling, meaning that at all times half your herd is performing under average. That’s what genomic information can do; help you find those animals that aren’t going to perform before you have to find out the hard way. Of course, if the results come out favorably, it can add a good degree of value to the animals you sell.

Even with commercial cattle, buyers appreciate good information that helps take

“The incentives (the better pay, job security, retirement) of the different jobs out there in the agricultural industry. It is that decision whether to go with one’s passion or go on the side of rationality.”

Grace Miller Greene County, Mo.

the risk out of their decision to buy your stock. If your cattle shine in a particular area, use it to your benefit and let it help sell your cattle. There is certainly a market for high quality cattle and we are continuously searching out those cattle that hit the mark; genomic information is simply a tool that helps us hit that target.”

Feed: To develop a marketable animal, it takes feed. Buying feed is one area where producers often need better efficiency.

Each animal and each farm is different, so the best way to maximize efficiency is to know exactly what they need.

“Extension publications are a good place to start with gathering information about the nutrient needs of livestock. These can be obtained with the help of an Extension agent or Internet search,” said Dr. Shane Gadberry, professor of ruminant nutrition at the University of Arkansas.

Once a producer knows their animals’ dietary needs, they must determine the amount of necessary nutrients they are already receiving.

“This can be the more challenging step because in many instances, the livestock producer doesn’t know how much feed was eaten,” said Gadberry.

“I would say the biggest challenge is money. You have to invest a lot in the beginning to start anything farm related.”

While you can usually tell how much grain your livestock are eating if you feed strictly out of a trough, it can be far more difficult to determine what is being eaten if you’re feeding hay or your stock is on pasture.

“In this case, we usually rely on methods to predict intake from body weight and dietary energy,” said Gadberry.

“The mention of dietary energy leads to the second part of determining how much nutrients livestock are getting from their diet. Purchased feeds come with a guaranteed analysis that shows minimums and maximums for various nutrients.

However, the complete nutrient profile may not be disclosed, only the portion that is guaranteed is shown. It is important to know if the feed is a complete feed or if it is intended to be a supplement.”

Environment: Every farm or ranch is its own unique environment, but there are some “must-have” components to ensure that livestock develop well for their end purpose. Adequate feed, a constant supply of clean fresh water, room to exercise and some form of appropriate shelter will lead to happy, healthy, well developed animals.

“A lot of farms are handed down from one generation to the next and without having that cycle, in your family, it’s hard to find enough money to establish your own.”

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“Lack of access to capital is a huge barrier for young people wanting to become farmers or ranchers. Starting from scratch can require creative thinking and financing.”

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Is Bigger Always Better?

By Klaire Howerton

Larger framed cattle may not be the most economical animals In recent years, the demand for beef has led to the development of some pretty hefty large framed cows.

When walking through a sale barn or events like the annual Ozarks Farmfest, some of the cattle specimens presented to the public often dwarf their producers, creating an impressive agricultural sight. But while bigger is indeed impressive, is it necessarily better? Are smallerframed cows more efficient?

The bigger the cow, the more inputs are required to keep her in good condition.

While on the surface it can appear that those inputs might be worth it at wean-

ing time, it’s best to really dig deep and look at the numbers and results.

If a ranch can support 100 head of 1,400-pound cows, it will support 120 head of 1,100-pound cows – on the exact same inputs.”

“Larger cows consume more feed on an individual basis and in many situations, marginal increased weaning weight and cull cow income are not adequate to pay for higher inputs due to increased cow size,” said David Lalman, beef cattle professor at Oklahoma State University.

He went on to add that based on the evidence available; it appears that each additional 100 pounds of cow weight

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However, in a 2011 study, the addition of each 100 pounds of cow weight cost an additional $42 due to increased feed costs and grazing land required.

To take this a step farther, in several published economic evaluations of varying cow size and a given land resource, smaller and moderate cows have a financial advantage for three primary reasons: 1) higher stocking rates for smaller cows result in more pounds weaned per acre; 2) lighter calves sell for a higher price per cwt; and 3) the increased revenue from added weaning weights do not offLarge and medium frame pictures depict minimum grade requirements.

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set the higher feed costs of larger cows.

Larger-framed cows may also be at risk for decreased productivity over time.

“Increased size and milk production contribute to heavier weaning weights, but create stresses that can depress fertility,” said Eric Bailey, beef state specialist with the University of Missouri Extension.

Many producers are turning to smaller framed cattle breeds for efficiency and profitability – or at least somewhat smaller framed cows of popular beef breeds. Dexters and Red Devons are making an appearance on farms around the Ozarks due to their manageable size and feed conversion ability.

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Livestock producers must take special care when freezing and thawing colostrum While no producer enjoys thinking about it, sometimes situations arise on the farm that require bottle feeding a newborn animal. Sometimes the mother dies, sometimes there might be an issue with udders or teats, or sometimes the mother might refuse the baby, either from lack of experience or for unknown reasons.

Whatever the case might be, producers should be sure to keep colostrum on hand for emergencies.

Colostrum is the milk that is produced for a few days after birth and is characterized by high protein and antibody content – a proper amount of colostrum ensures the critical development of a newborn’s immune system. Colostrum is typically yellow in color and is thicker than “regular” milk.

When it comes to preserving colostrum for future use, cow and goat colostrum is typically what is used. While there are breeds of dairy sheep that could be milked for this purpose, they are not common in this area, so cow and goat colostrum is more accessible. After ensuring that the newborn calves and kids have ingested enough colostrum, healthy dams can be milked by hand or machine to preserve some of the excess.

Older females tend to produce greater quantity and quality.

When preserving goat colostrum for goat kids (and lambs as well), producers should be taking steps to prevent the spread of Caprine Arthritic Encephalitis (CAE). Heating the colostrum to 133 degrees for one hour prior to freezing will kill the virus if it is present.

“We use powdered cow colostrum or heat-treated colostrum from negative does for Caprine Arthritic Encephalitis prevention,” Lesley Million of Terrell Creek Farm in Fordland, Mo., said.

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Freezing and thawing destroys white blood cells or leukocytes. There is evidence that white blood cells are beneficial to calves, however not much is known about how important the role of white blood cells is in colostrum. A benefit to freezing colostrum is that Bovine Leukemia Virus is stored in the white blood cells and is effectively inactivated by freezing and thawing colostrum.

Batches should be small to avoid waste.

Once colostrum has been thawed and reheated, it cannot be refrozen or the necessary antibodies and proteins will be compromised.

To safely and effectively thaw colostrum, place frozen bags in hot water, recommended Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension emeritus animal scientist. This will thaw the colostrum and warm it to temperature without damaging any antibodies.

It is not practical for every producer to own a dairy cow or dairy goat to obtain colostrum from, so if colostrum is needed from off the farm, it’s best to plan ahead prior to calving, kidding or lambing season.

“If there is a dairy in your area, the opportunity may exist to obtain some natural colostrum from newly freshened dairy cows,” Selk said. “Avoid obtaining colostrum from dairies known to have had an incidence of Johnes Disease.”

Powdered colostrum can be also obtained from many farm supply stores or through a veterinarian if fresh or frozen colostrum is not an option.

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Even females that were confirmed bred earlier should be checked The summer of 2018 drought tal palpitation, which is the most comwas tough on both farmers and monly used method, ultrasound and blood tests. livestock in the Ozarks.

“Pregnancy and stage of gestation can Thankfully, the rains have returned, and many producers made it through the be determined using ultrasound or rectal drought with the help of their local ex- palpation,” explained Dr. Heidi Ward, tension experts, and plenty of hard work. assistant professor and veterinarian with As calving season approaches, how- the University of Arkansas Cooperative ever, producers shouldn’t forget the im- Extension Service. “Although a blood portance of following up on the health test can confirm conception, it doesn’t of their herd after such a hard summer necessarily mean the animal is pregnant, – post-drought pregnancy tests should especially for first-calf heifers that are at a higher risk of early pregnancy loss. certainly be on the priority list.

Even if a pregnancy test earlier in the Ultrasound is more accurate and can degestation process came back positive, tect pregnancy as early as 13 days after cows should be tested again after severe breeding. Rectal palpation by a skilled veterinarian can detect drought, and producers pregnancy 35-45 days should be monitoring for after breeding.” heat signs that could sigProducers should connal a problem.

The early sult their veterinarian “Pregnancy losses are to schedule their herd’s due to several reasons,” embryo is post drought preg check said Dr. Scott Poock, sensitive to appointment, and to University of Missouri temperatures make sure their herd is Extension veterinarian. up to date on vaccina“The first is increased above normal tions to present disease internal temperature of body heat. related abortion risks. the cow.”

Experts also say that “The early embryo is – Dr. Scott Poock preg checking females sensitive to temperatures above normal body heat,” explained Poock. now also helps producers get a start on “Early heat stress could lead to embryo loss winter herd preparations.

Cows can also be sorted into groups, be right away. Those cows come back into it to meet nutritional needs of into age heat on schedule.”

Hot temperatures affect egg quality and groups. Later preg checking can also help while the egg might become fertilized, producers identify which animals will during a drought the normal develop- calve first in the coming calving season.

Deworming, vaccinating and tagging ment can be compromised by the heat, can also be preformed at this time. resulting in the death of the embryo.

Finally, producers can take the opportuPoock also noted that bulls can be afnity to determine which animals should fected by the heat as well.

“Heat decreases sperm quality, which be culled before winter because they are leads to decreased pregnancies,” he said. open, or have other culling factors presThere are some different techniques ent, such as feed and leg issues that may for preg checking cows, including rec- hinder movement in the winter months.

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November 2018 19 Farm Tax Workshop – Laclede County Extension Office, Lebanon, Mo. – 417-532-7126 20 Strategies and Economics of Feeding Cattle through the Winter – 6 p.m.

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Blvd., Mount Vernon, Mo. – 417-847-3161 3 Beef Cattle Open House and Timed AI Demostration – 8 a.m.-noon –

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RSVP at 417-682-3579 6 Hiring and Retaining farmworkers workshop – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Cost: $20

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Weaubleau - 417-428-3336

MFA Farmers Exchange

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Ozark Farm & Neighbor: “Performance First Tubs 2018” 91⁄2" x 10" Art director: Craig J. Weiland cweiland@mfa-inc.com MFA Incorporated