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Self-Starters in Ag Dedicated to Katahdins

Rowdy Mountain Farm owners Gerrit and Karen Voshel keep only the best for their breeding program

Getting Better Blake and Janna Robertson select breeding stock that will improve future generations of their herd

Drew and Charlotte Montague run a commercial cow/calf herd that grew from 16 cows

Optimizing Farm Vehicle Performance Maintenance on farm vehicles is often overlooked

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Missouri FFA member tapped for national office: Former Missouri FFA State President Paxton Dahmer of Nevada, Mo., was named central region vice president of the 2020-2021 National FFA Officer team during a virtual National FFA Convention in October. He currently attends the University of Missouri and is studying agricultural education and leadership. Paxton is the son of Cory Dahmer and Amy Dahmer. Grants awarded: The Missouri Department of Agriculture recently announced the award recipients of grant funding from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program to strengthen the market for Missouri grown specialty crops. Funds were awarded to Missouri State University in two areas: Evaluation of Southern Highbush Blueberry Varieties Adaptability to Southwest Missouri ($16,380). Funds will be earmarked to evaluate the potential of southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium Darrowi x V. virgatum) varieties as a viable crop in southwest Missouri; and Evaluation of Satellite Mushroom Prefabricated Pod Production ($25,862). This will fund the evaluation of satellite mushroom prefabricated pod production and alternative methods to determine best practices and economic feasibilities of the different production practices. The Webb City Farmers Market also received funding through the grant for its Learning to Love and Grow Specialty Crops program. The funds ($38,296.64) will be used to create an on-site market garden to provide new opportunities to educate adults and children about specialty crops at the market. Demonstrations will be offered for growing methods such as raised beds, sequential planting, cover cropping and examples of various mulches. Formal and informal learning opportunities will be based, in part, on the USDA’s SNAP-Ed Connection Nutrition Education Curricula and Materials covering cooking, farmers markets, food safety, gardening and healthy eating. Scholarship applications available: The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2021. The application form can be found on the State Fair website. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2021. Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and three additional copies. Applicants must be high school seniors and active members of Missouri 4-H or FFA, and have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri

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JUST A THOUGHT

Jerry Crownover – New neighbors

Julie Turner-Crawford – Thankful for farmers

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Blake and Janna Robertson work to always improve

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Only the best at Rowdy Mountain Farm

Always something to talk about at Talking Rocks Cave

Eye on Agribusiness spotlights Lynch Equipment Co., LLC

The Montagues have built their herd from scratch

Town and Country features Taylor Short

Retired farmers still tinker with their tractors

Youth in Agriculture highlights Baylee Jeffries

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s a result of the current pandemic, there have been some interesting side effects happening in my world of farming and ranching. Firstly, the desire of many consumers to revonworC yrreJ yB purchase fresh and/or locally-grown food has led to many producers being able to either begin or expand their niche market of bypassing grocery stores and restauJerry Crownover farms rants and offer food products directly to the people who will in Lawrence County. He consume that food. Whether that demand is fueled by some is a former professor of shortages (real or perceived) of food, or a wish to eat healthAgriculture Education at ier and more nutritious meals, I don’t know, but no one can Missouri State University, argue that it hasn’t brought about massive change. and is an author and For years, I’ve wanted to be able to buy the locally proprofessional speaker. duced raw milk that I’ve missed for the 50 years that have To contact Jerry, go to passed since we sold the last, old Jersey milk cow that had ozarksfn.com and click provided us fresh milk since my birth. Now, there’s a liton ‘Contact Us.’ tle, on-farm outlet that sells the best-tasting milk you can imagine only 8 miles from my house. I’m there every week, and they have recently added fresh, farm-grown beef, pork, chicken and eggs. According to the owners, people drive from a 60-mile radius to be able to take advantage of their offerings. I also have a neighbor farmer who purchased a small meat processing plant several years ago. He has been able to expand its capacity over the past few months, and he still can’t keep up with demand. I suspect his customers will still be there, long after the pandemic is over. I really feel we have reached a new normal of people wanting to see where their food comes from. Of course, all the side-effects aren’t positive. As millions of people have had to learn to work from home, millions of them have also learned they don’t have to live in the same, over-crowded, crime-ridden cities and pay exhorbitant prices for housing in order to be able to do the same work. Hundreds of thousands of those people are now flocking to places like where I live to continue working at home, while enjoying the safety and serenity of small, rural communities.

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he bird is in the freezer, the menu is set, and a scaled-down version of Thanksgiving is planned. Bill and I aren’t hitting the road this year because of the pandemic, so Thanksgiving Day will be a Julie Turner-Crawford little different, but as festive as possible. I’m sure is a native of Dallas there will be food, football and naps involved. We will miss County, Mo., where she not seeing family, but we would rather be safe than sorry grew up on her family’s with this COVID-19 virus. farm. She is a graduate The pandemic might change how I celebrate Thanksgivof Missouri State ing this year, but it doesn’t mean I am any less thankful. In University. To contact 2020, my family has continued to grow with new babies, Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 and there will be yet another one in early 2021. That means or by email at editor@ the Christmas list keeps growing, but that’s OK. I’m hopeozarksfn.com. ful we will get to spend a little time with all of the kids for Christmas, but it’s a wait-and-see game at this point. I’m thankful for that cantankerous husband of mine. We drive each other up the wall most days, give each other a hard time and get snippy with one another, but at the end of the day, he still calls me Babe and I still call him Honey. He’s rough around the edges, but he’s a softy.

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just a thought Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page I’m thankful my dad is still getting around and doing what he wants to do. I get upset with his stubbornness, but I guess he’s entitled to it. Unlike some families, the pandemic allows me to see him a little more. He comes over for supper every other Sunday, and I think he’s thankful I have conquered some of my cooking “issues.” However, at least one Sunday meal consisted of a bucket of extra crispy chicken made with 11 herbs and spices. I regret nothing; it was delicious, and clean up was a breeze. I’m thankful for the farmers who make life a little easier for us every day, not just on Thanksgiving. Think about how many farmers are needed to provide consumers with a single meal. For example, there’s typically a dairy farmer (milk, butter, cream or other dairy products), a livestock producer (beef, pork, lamb or chevon/goat), a grain farmer (wheat, corn, soybeans, canola, sunflower or wheat), a produce/fruit/citrus grower (oranges, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, lettuce, cranberries, etc.) and poultry producer (eggs,

chicken and turkey) involved. You might not know their faces or their names, but they, and their farms, are a part of your daily routine. They might not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but farmers and ranchers of all types are unsung heroes and keep the world fed and clothed. As you look around your Thanksgiving table this year, be thankful you are a part of an industry that has persevered and evolved since 10,000 BC with the onset of the Agricultural Revolution. I can’t think of a single city person who can say that about their career choice. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Ozarks Farm & Neighbor! We are thankful for you.

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Blake and Janna Robertson select breeding stock that will improve future generations of their herd “We select for certain EPDs and genomic test results when we purchase bulls,” Blake Blake and Janna Robertson of Nevada, Mo., grew up raising cattle. They enjoy caring for cattle and are spreading that love for livestock to their children, said “I’m also looking at the structure of the bulls.” Most of the veterinarian work is done by Blake and Janna onsite, but the herd health 9-year-old Tyne and 5-year old Niya. “I had cattle and sold calves to pay my way through college,” Janna said. “My goal was program is overseen and directed by Dr. Erik Andersen of 54 Vet Clinic in Nevada. They vaccinate and deworm cows and bulls bi-annually, and calves get three rounds of shots to finish college without student loans, which was successful.” before going to the feed yard. Records are kept using the RFID Tagging System. Before Like Janna, Blake explained growing up with cattle as well. “My family raised cattle and I helped care for them. Janna and I both showed in 4-H calves are shipped to the feed yard, they get a U.S. Cattle Trace visual tag. The Robertsons have a traditional feeding program. Cows are grazed on fescue pasture and FFA, and now the girls are in 4-H,” he said. Blake worked off the farm for a few years after college, but now is farming and ranching with clover and lespedeza in the mix. They use other feed products, such as minerals, full time. Janna is the owner and teacher of Little Tikes Preschool in Nevada and is a creep feed and supplements. They also feed silage, brome hay and other products from Purina. Blake soil tests annually and fertilizes accordingly. veteran teacher of 22 years. Along with raising cattle, the Robertson’s also sell beef. Tyne and Niya have responsibilities, too. Currently, they care for two bucket calves “We sell by the quarter, half, or whole,” Janna said. “We feed 100 percent of our calves named A.J. and Axle. Since 2016, the girls have been responsible for 14 calves. Two years ago, the girls sold out to finish and harvest on the grid at Hy-Plains Feed Yard in Montezuma, Kan. Our four steers and invested in a bred Angus cow. Tyne and Niya are eager and excited to see processing is done in Dodge City and grades choice or prime. Each time we get kill data back, I call it our ‘grade card.’ This is the one-shot at knowing how their quality of “their herd” develop and multiply. beef is for our consumers. They want the end result to be the best they can produce.” Blake and Janna’s commercial Angus cow/calf operation consists of a few With the young cowgirls following in their parents’ and grandparent’s footsteps, hundred cows and bulls. the future plans are to keep expanding the cow herd and make each set of calves “We do not do any crossbreeding.” Blake said. “We select cattle for grading better quality to satisfy the end user-the consumers. It’s all about improving the and feeding qualities, as well as growth and end product merit.” beef industry. Their breeding program is either natural breeding or AI. They breed heifers at The Robertsons are always learning. They are involved in many areas of 14 to 15 months of age. The Robertsons’ have a tight 45-day calving window Neveda, Mo. beef production such as Vernon County Cattleman, Missouri Cattleman, for September/October and January/February. All the bulls are from Hinkle’s National Cattlemen, American Angus Association and 4-H projects. Prime Cut Angus of Nevada. The cow herd is Hinkle-based as well. NOVEMBER 23, 2020

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weight. We evaluate every year, looking to see which ram, when matched with a particular ewe, will help to correct any deficits.” The Voshels have found ways to overcome some of the most common problems that plague sheep and goat breeders in the Ozarks. “We keep about 60 breedable ewes and only breed once a year. Then we have a couple hundred on the place for a while,” he grinned. “Of course, many people do breed Photo by Laura L. Valenti

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and triplets, and 30- to 90-day growth weights, amongst other traits, all on the computer. “We only keep the best for breeding,” Gerrit explained inside a sheep barn full of Katahdin ewes. “We started out looking for and breeding to specific traits like size, then bulk, a little more height, a little more

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more than that, but we’ve found this makes for stronger ewes. “We’ve sold every ram we’ve had here and no one’s ever called to complain they were unhappy, except for one commercial breeder. He came in and looked over what Long Lane, Mo. we had and asked about a specific ram. I told him that one NOVEMBER 23, 2020

meet your neighbors was not for sale and he said, ‘of course, it is’ those dogs work all night long, guarding the and got out his checkbook. He took the ram flocks against coyotes and even packs of dogs with him and then called back sometime lat- that run in the area. Of course, they sleep er to complain that with his ewes that ram around the barn in the daytime when we kept producing triplets and had even given are around and can take care of the sheep. him one set of quads. He said he just couldn’t They have to sleep sometime but believe me, keep up with that so he brought that ram they work hard all night and I’ve never lost a back and we found him a couple of others,” sheep yet to a coyote or a dog.’” Gerrit ended with a laugh. “Our ewes usually In addition to controlling predators, biosproduce twins and triplets. We rarely see a ecurity measures taken by the Vogals also single birth around here.” keeps out unwanted problems. The Voschels track the timing of the breed“We also work on biosecurity, to keep down ing of their ewes carefully so they can have the disease problem, like foot rot,” Gerrit said. those about to lamb in Visitors to the Rowdy the sheep barn when it Mountain Farm are is time to deliver. presented with a pair of “Of course, a commerdisposable plastic foot cial breeder couldn’t do coverings, reminiscent of “We work it that way,” Gerrit said. what a doctor might wear on breeding “To tell the truth, I wantin the operating room. ed a few sheep to train While such measures asmy Border collies when sure that diseases are not we started all of this years inadvertently carried in ago, but Karen’s the one via manure off another’s who made it into a real boots, they also provide that are also business. Folks around the visitor with a clean here call her the ‘Sheep pair of boots with no mud Goddess; and lots of and manure as they leave. them call to ask for her The results of their ef. advice with this or that forts are obvious to the problem.” eye as the Voshels’ KaThose that The Voshels who were tahdins are large, healthy don’t meet once actively involved and eye appealing. in the business of rais“We work on breeding our standards, ing Border collies as pretty ewes that are also herd dog as well as Britparasite resistant,” Gerwe cull out tany Spaniels, which ret continued. “Those pretty quick are bird dogs. that don’t meet our “We started out showstandards, we cull out and they go ing Border Collies and pretty quick and they to market.” Brittanys in AKC congo to market.” formation shows, and The Voshels have then we got hooked on greatly enjoyed and – Gerrit Voshel herding trials as a hobby.” benefitted from attendThey still make use of ing the Midwest Ram canines in herding and Sale, held in Sedalia, guarding their sheep. Mo., each year in June. Gerrit prefers the Anatolian-Great Pyrenees Unfortunately, the 2020 sale was cancelled cross bred dogs in terms of guard dogs. He also this year due to concerns with Covid 19. makes a home for a number of their “retired” “It attracts people from all over the country border collies who are too old to work but still and all breeds are represented there, not just part of the family. Katahdins,” Karen added. “It’s a great place “Coyotes and domestic dogs are a real dan- to meet others, visit and share information. ger to sheep herders in this area,” Gerrit It’s an especially good opportunity for people shared. “I had one lady to tell me she was go- who are just getting started in this business. ing to get rid of her dogs because all they did We certainly hope it will return in 2021. We was sleep all day. I explained to her, ‘Ma’am, look forward to it.”

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Talking Rocks Cavern has a deep history in the Ozarks landscape There’s a lot of talk in Stone County, Mo. — rock talk, to be precise. Talking Rocks Cavern is a cave located just over a mile south of famous Highway 76 in Branson West, Mo. Jody Gertson, manager at Talking Rocks Cavern, explained the cave is open for tourists year-round, and the air inside the cave is 63 degrees all-year round as well. To Missourians, a place in Missouri that stays temperate in every season may sound like a fairy tale. And indeed, maybe it is: the cavern’s original title was Fairy Cave. That name originates with one of its earliest explorers, Truman Powell, who remarked about the cave, “It looks like a subterranean fairy land.” In 1896, he and three other local boys first explored the cave, using kerosene lamps and candles to light their way. It was Truman’s son Waldo, however, who purchased the cave in the early 1900s, and opened it for tourism in 1921. That makes Talking Rocks Cavern one of the Branson area’s oldest tourist attractions, and makes next year its 100th anniversary of operation. Jody said they are working on plans to commemorate that anniversary. “We definitely are looking to make a big deal of that.” In the early days, Fairy Cave was popular with tourists who were often drawn to the area because of the Shepherd of the Hills novel. A tour back then would have set visitors back a pricey one whole dollar, and, for a time, lunch was served above-ground after the tour. Silver Dollar City, the neighboring theme park, purchased the cave in 1969 and re-dubbed it Talking Rocks Cavern. The new name originates in another famous remark, this time from Waldo, who studied the cavern’s formations and said that the cave spoke to him visually. Tourists nowadays can take a listen themselves on one of the frequent guided tours at Talking Rocks. The cave is found in the karst Ozarks landscape and is technically classified as a vertical cave, and a walking tour involves 150 steps going down into and 115 steps coming back up. The total depth of the cavern is 100 feet. “The concrete walkways and stairs are still those that were constructed in the 1920s,” Jody noted.

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At one part of the tour, all the lights are turned out so guests can briefly experience the total darkness typical of an underground cavern. The rest of the time, however, the formations themselves are illuminated. Some highlights from the tour include the “cathedral” formation and one shaped like an angel. There are a variety of cave-dwelling critters inside Talking Rocks, including the mascot, the cave salamander. Jody pointed out, however, that bats don’t live in their cave because the visitor building was built on top of the only entrance to the cave. Other creatures may cross your path aboveground on the nature trail that guests are invited to experience. The path leads to a 45-foot tower overlooking the beautiful Ozark hills. The nature path is just one of the many things guests can do at Talking Rocks Cavern. “A lot of people are shocked at how many things there is to do here,” Jody pointed out. A visit can additionally involve miniature golf, mining for gemstones (called sluicing), outdoor family games, and a browse of the expansive gift shop for souvenirs and geological goodies. The cave is open year-round, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, or when inclement weather makes it unsafe. Talking Rocks Cavern’s website, www.talkingrockscavern.com, provides information on ticket prices and current safety measures in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Hometown: Mansfield, Mo. In Town: Taylor Short is employed at DOCO, Inc., Sheltered Workshop in Ava, Mo., where she aids and mentors persons with disabilities. DOCO provides meaningful employment for disabled citizens in Ava and the Douglas County, Mo., area. Taylor said the workshop has various operations, including aluminum recycling and up-cycled holiday décor items. “It’s really a fun place to work,” Taylor said. In the Country: Taylor is a fifth-generation cattle producer in Wright County, Mo., and a third-generation Angus breeder. “Raising cattle is a part of my family,” she said. “They say family farms are dying out, and I feel blessed we still have a family farm. From an early age, it taught me hard work and responsibility. Some of my best memories are from growing up on a farm. We’ve pretty much been on the same land, in some way or form, for generations.” Taylor, along with her parents Tim and Payree, have a mixture of commercial and registered Angus. “I showed in junior shows until I aged out, and we haven’t gotten into the open shows,” Taylor said. “If there were any 4-H or FFA members out there who are interested, we would help them get into showing.” Retired from the Missouri Department of Conservation, Tim has taken on the role of a full-time cattleman. Payree, a retired teacher, obtained a bachelor’s of science in nursing. She does some substitute nursing and also works at Ozarks Community Technical College one day a week. The Shorts retain their heifers for their breeding program. Some bulls are also retained or marketed as herd sires. Other calves are sold at about 600 to 700 pounds. All breeding is done through AI, performed by Tim, followed by clean up bulls. “The AI works really well for us,” Taylor said, adding that the AI program has been in place for several years. “We can diversify our genetics, and we have gotten some really good heifers. We’ve also gotten some not-so-good heifers; we’ve seen the best and the worse with AI.” Taylor would like to reduce the herd size a little in the future but stick with the Angus breed. “I just like the Angus breed, they are pretty and they have done well for our family,” she said. “We’re looking reducing numbers to give everyone a little more freedom and have a herd that’s a little more manageable. When Dad’s gone somewhere, it never fails that they will go right through a fence.” She would also like to diversify the family farm into new areas. “I would like to get our meat inspected and sell at farmers markets and even get into some agritourism. I have always wanted to have a pumpkin patch in the fall.”

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130

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20.00-58.50 †

Four State Stockyards

5.00-56.50*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

20.00-57.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

12.50-68.00 †

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35.00-65.00 †

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30.00-62.00*

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31.50-66.00 †

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10.00-73.00 †

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pairs

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None Reported*

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1100

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16 16

11/5/20

Receipts: 858 Compared to the last sale, slaughter sheep traded 30.00 higher. Slaughter ewes traded 10.00 lower. Feeder goats traded 5.00 to 8.00 higher while slaughter goats traded 10.00 higher. Supply was moderate with good demand and active internet buying. Supply included: 61% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (3% Wooled & Shorn, 64% Hair Breeds, 6% Ewes, 22% Hair Ewes, 2% Bucks, 3% Hair Bucks); 5% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (9% Ewes, 91% Hair Ewes); 5% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 24% Slaughter Goats (86% Kids, 10% Nannies/ Does, 4% Bucks/Billies); 5% Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 130.00190.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 247.50-275.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 195.00-237.50. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 145.00-175.00. Ewes - Good 2-3: 75.00-85.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3: 117.50-127.50. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 95.00-110.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 65.00-85.00. Bucks - 1-2: 120.00-165.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 100.00-155.00. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Ewes - Medium and Large 1-2: 115.00. Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2: 125.00-170.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 310.00-320.00. Kids - Selection 2: 265.00-295.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 275.00-305.00.

10/27/20

2100

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

11/13/20

Compared to last week slaughter lambs under 70 lbs were 10.00-20.00 higher, heavier weights steady to 10.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady. Feeder lambs steady. At San Angelo, TX 5983 sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 525 feeder lambs in Wyoming. In direct trading slaughter lambs and feeder lambs were not tested. 2,702 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: wooled and shorn 110-135 lbs 154.00196.00; 163-160 lbs 162.00-178.00. PA: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs no report. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 145-165 lbs 160.00165.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 164.00173.00; 150-160 lbs 163.00-170.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 167.50212.50; 150-170 lbs 160.00-171.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-135 lbs no test. Missouri: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 145.00-165.00. Equity Coop: wooled and shorn no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 284.00-314.00, few 318.00328.00; 60-70 lbs 280.00-296.00, few 306.00-312.00; 70-80 lbs 238.00-266.00; 80-90 lbs 218.00-240.00, few 252.00-254.00; 90-110 lbs 188.00-216.00, few 226.00230.00. wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 290.00-295.00; 60-70 lbs 280.00-282.00; 79 lbs 252.00; 96 lbs 196.00. Pennsylvania: no report. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 48 lbs 267.50; 70-80 lbs 210.00-225.50; 80-90 lbs 222.50-240.00; 90-100 lbs 193.00-215.00. hair 45 lbs 262.50; 50-60 lbs 252.50257.50; 60-70 lbs 243.00-257.50; 70-80 lbs 215.00-230.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 80-90 lbs 175.00-192.50; 98 lbs 180.00. hair 40-50 lbs 287.50-295.00; 83 lbs 210.00. Missouri: hair 40-50 lbs 270.00-285.00; 50-60 lbs 225.00-255.00; 60-70 lbs 215.00-270.00; 70-80 lbs 225.00-255.00; 80-90 lbs 170.00-240.00. wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 235.00-270.00; 50-60 lbs 210.00-235.00; 60-70 lbs 210.00-250.00; 70-80 lbs 220.00-230.00; 80-90 lbs 170.00-202.50; 90-100 lbs 155.00-177.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 183.00217.00; 92 lbs 200.00. Billings, MT: no test.

stocker & feeder

1000.00-1300.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

100

goats

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards - Lebanon

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat

National Sheep Summary

Receipts: 829 Compared to last month, hair slaughter lambs traded up to 25.00 higher. Hair ewes traded steady on a large supply. Over two-thirds of the sale consisted of slaughter sheep. Feeder goats traded steady to 5.00 lower, with slaughter goats trading 40.00 lower on a small supply. Demand was good with a large attendance, supply was moderate. Supply included: 76% Slaughter Sheep/ Lambs (2% Wooled & Shorn, 80% Hair Breeds, 16% Hair Ewes, 3% Hair Bucks); 4% Replacement Sheep/ Lambs (100% Hair Ewes); 7% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 12% Slaughter Goats (87% Kids, 5% Nannies/ Does, 8% Bucks/Billies); 2% Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3: 172.50. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 235.00-285.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 200.00-230.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 147.50-205.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3: 95.00-135.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 75.00-97.50. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 90.00-125.00. Hair Bucks - 2-3: 70.00-90.00. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 1-2: 185.00. Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2: 140.00-172.50. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 2: 265.00-287.50. Kids - Selection 3: 180.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 242.50-295.00. Kids - Selection 2: 210.00-265.00. Kids - Selection 3: 200.00-222.50. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 160.00-170.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 190.00-195.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 2-3: 170.00-185.00. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 175.00-235.00.

850.00-1150.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

11/15/20

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 107.00 - 112.00; wtd. avg. price 109.50. Heifers: 107.00 - 110.00; wtd. avg. price 109.38. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 171.00 - 174.00; wtd. avg. price 172.03. Heifers: 171.00 - 174.00; wtd. avg. price 172.96.

26.00-90.00*

Joplin Regional Stockyards

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

Kids - Selection 2: 210.00-290.00. Kids - Selection 3: 165.00-235.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 137.50-147.50. Nannies/Does - Selection 3: 115.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 145.00-195.00. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 200.00-230.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 150.00-192.50.

Four State Stockyards*

prices Kingsville Livestock Auction† 11/10/20

National Direct Deliv

Receipts This Wee Early weaned pigs feeder pigs steady erate for moderate formulated prices. Volume By State O Total Composite (Formula and Cas All Early Weaned All Feeder Pigs: 1

Western Cornbelt Dail

Negotiated Purcha Barrows & Gilts (c Compared to Prior HG208): 1.57 low Price Range: Not R Wtd Avg: $57.80. 5 Day Rolling Avg

Ava Douglas County† 11/12/20

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 11/14/20

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 11/12/20

Cuba Interstate Regional† 11/10/20

2,579

819

1,597

1,738

1,890

5,437

1,860

2,538

1,534

4-8 Lower

St-5 Higher

St-6 Higher

St-8 Higher

3-7 Higher

St-5 Higher

Steady

Uneven

2-10 Higher

162.00-193.00 157.50-171.00 137.50-162.00 129.00-144.00 140.00

163.00-184.00 150.00-172.00 137.00-156.00 132.00-147.00 130.00-134.00

174.00-176.00 167.00-175.00 140.00-164.00 138.00-154.75 130.00-146.00

183.00 165.50-176.00 149.50-165.00 136.50-142.00 135.25-138.50

185.00-210.00 165.00-174.50 141.00-165.50 140.00-152.00 128.00-139.50

170.00-190.00 152.50-181.00 132.00-159.00 132.00-146.00 126.00-145.00

196.00 168.00-177.00 150.00-177.00 140.00-149.50 137.50-154.75

165.00-190.00 156.00-180.00 142.00-166.00 132.00-147.00 128.00-140.00

155.00-167.00 154.50-172.50 143.50-159.50 125.00-147.50 127.00-132.50

161.00-173.00 ----130.00-138.00 ----121.00

----130.00-157.00 115.00-145.00 111.00-122.00 104.00-115.00

163.00-166.00 ----143.00-143.50 130.00-131.00 116.00

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140.00-162.00 136.00-150.00 120.00-135.00 118.00-130.00 115.00-122.00

------------126.00 -----

182.00 178.00 143.00-155.00 ---------

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----139.00-146.00 138.00 127.00-129.00 -----

135.00-152.50 130.00-142.50 122.00-134.50 115.00-131.00 120.00

130.00-158.00 134.00-155.00 121.00-132.00 117.00-127.00 105.00-120.50

----140.50-158.50 126.00-144.00 125.50-135.50 -----

157.00-172.00 144.00-159.00 137.00-145.00 130.00-137.00 125.50-137.60

140.00-163.00 131.00-141.00 122.00-135.00 120.00-131.00 120.00-132.10

134.00-147.00 131.00-145.00 122.00-136.00 120.00-137.00 121.00-135.00

165.00-171.00 143.00-157.00 126.50-154.00 123.50-146.00 140.25-142.25

145.00-160.00 132.00-151.00 124.00-140.00 118.00-131.00 112.00-131.00

137.00-147.00 136.00-145.50 128.00-137.00 126.00-132.00 126.50

11/10/20

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 11/9/20

Direct Trading: ( equivalent): Slau 162 lbs - (wtd av Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Goo (fleshy) 80.00-96. flesh) 100.00-124. (thin) 80.00-100. 60.00-70.00; Cull Pennsylvania: Go (fleshy) no report; no test. Ft. Collins: Good 2-3 (fleshy) 62.50 Billings, MT: Go (fleshy) no test; U So Dakota: Good 2-3 (fleshy) 70.00 Cull 1 42.50-68.0 Missouri: Good 3 110.00-112.50; G 97.50-110.00; Uti 100.00-105.00; U 45.00-50.00.

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 11/12/20

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Springfield Livestock Marketing 11/11/20

ales reports

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 11/11/20

Vienna South Central† 11/11/20

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 11/10/20

5,437

1,860

2,538

1,534

2,528

4,950

St-5 Higher

Steady

Uneven

2-10 Higher

-----

5-15 Higher

170.00-190.00 152.50-181.00 132.00-159.00 132.00-146.00 126.00-145.00

196.00 168.00-177.00 150.00-177.00 140.00-149.50 137.50-154.75

165.00-190.00 156.00-180.00 142.00-166.00 132.00-147.00 128.00-140.00

155.00-167.00 154.50-172.50 143.50-159.50 125.00-147.50 127.00-132.50

----161.00-175.00 147.00-161.00 141.00-150.00 136.00-151.00

175.00-188.00 148.00-178.00 141.00-166.00 134.00-156.00 130.00-145.00

avg. grain prices Soybeans

Week Ended 10/2/20 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

0 0 0 0 0

------------126.00 -----

182.00 178.00 143.00-155.00 ---------

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----139.00-146.00 138.00 127.00-129.00 -----

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----135.00-137.00 124.00-133.00 121.00-125.00 121.00

0 0 0 0 0

134.00-147.00 131.00-145.00 122.00-136.00 120.00-137.00 121.00-135.00

165.00-171.00 143.00-157.00 126.50-154.00 123.50-146.00 140.25-142.25

145.00-160.00 132.00-151.00 124.00-140.00 118.00-131.00 112.00-131.00

137.00-147.00 136.00-145.50 128.00-137.00 126.00-132.00 126.50

154.50-165.00 142.00-151.00 141.00-148.50 123.00-154.50 136.50

139.00-163.00 126.00-147.00 124.00-139.00 125.00-136.00 125.00-132.00

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

12 9

10.39

9.57

10.28

7.53 5.50

3.96

3.50

9.85 7.84

5.72

5.78

NO T

* Price per cwt

3.87

3.56

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Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

152.58 137.41

Week of 10/18/20

132.33

120.90 125.98 131.29 121.12 126.78

148.22 139.30

125.48

114.00

* 153.27 134.30 147.16 134.00

124.01 * 131.87 113.50 **

** 141.17

120.22 128.55

147.09

133.15

153.01 149.24 143.62 159.47 140.72

132.73 132.93 135.33 127.85 *

148.15 148.06

127.78 130.00

145.09 157.25 151.68 144.73 151.63 145.67

140.92 138.69 132.04 138.00 132.31 144.65

150.02

6.09 5.53

150.55

3.74

100

125 150 175 200 225 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Holiday

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

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Joplin West Plains

129.00

136.79

9.49

Cuba Vienna

115.11

130.00

11/13/20

Although not as warm as last week another week of nice weather in the state has some wondering if it is really November. Fading grass although not completely dormant yet in some areas has some feeding occurring due to lack of fall pastures. There is some growing interest and window shopping going on but thus far still no major activity overall. Hay prices are mostly steady, demand overall is light and supply moderate to heavy. Hay movement continues to be limited. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Ton) Medium Square 3x3: 200.00-250.00. Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Bale) Small Square: 7.00-9.00. Alfalfa - Premium (Ask/Per Ton) Medium Square 3x3: 160.00-200.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Ton) Large Round: 120.00-160.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Bale) Small Square: 5.00-7.00. Alfalfa - Fair (Ask/Per Ton) Large Round: 100.00-125.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Bale) Small Square: 6.00-8.00. Mixed Grass - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Ton) Large Round: 80.00-120.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Ton) Large Round: 60.00-80.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Bale) Small Square: 3.00-6.00. Mixed Grass - Fair (Ask/Per Bale) Large Round: 25.0050.00. Wheat - (Ask/Per Bale) Small Square: 4.00-6.00.

Cuba Vienna

128.00

hay & grain markets

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

Butler Springfield

Week of 10/25/20

Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): Not Reported. Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): 1.57 lower. Price Range: Not Reported Wtd Avg: $57.80. 5 Day Rolling Avg: $59.44.

Ava Kingsville

Week of 10/25/20

11/16/20

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 11/1/20

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 11/12/20

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report

$138

Week of 11/1/20

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 11/10/20

550-600 lb. steers

Week of 11/8/20

0 0 0 0 0

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 11/9/20

Receipts This Week: 91,657 Early weaned pigs steady to 1.00 per head higher. All feeder pigs steady to 2.00 per head lower. Demand moderate for moderate offerings. Receipts include 23% formulated prices. Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 17.6% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 80,591 at 38.01. All Feeder Pigs: 11,066 at 48.24.

$100

11/13/20

e s*

prices

11/13/20

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.6100 and 40# blocks at $1.9175. The weekly average for barrels is $2.0030 (-0.4680) and blocks, $2.1505 (-0.4465). Fluid Milk/Cream: Class I demand remains mixed in the COVID-19 era for school districts. Orders are mostly steady from week to week, although suppliers continue to report each state and region are very distinctive this year. Milk production is flat to increasing in most of the country this fall. Even in Florida, where milk yields have been mixed, production reports are showing upticks. Cream is also growing in availability. Multiples slid slightly on the top of the ranges in the West and Midwest. Eggnog manufacturers are clearing strong milk/cream loads. In addition, heavy whipping cream and other holiday product manufacturers are clearing healthy cream loads for stronger production schedules. Condensed skim markets continue to display a stable tone. Some ice cream makers are receiving additional supplies for seasonal demands. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.30-1.43 in the East, 1.18-1.33 in the Midwest, and 1.05-1.28 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $1.8278 - $1.8992.

National Dairy Market

hog markets

National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

dairy & fed cattle

$176

RE PO

Direct Trading: (lambs fob with 3- percent shrink or equivalent): Slaughter Lambs wooled and shorn 140162 lbs - (wtd avg ). Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 80.00-96.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 100.00-124.00, high-yielding 130.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 80.00-100.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 60.00-70.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) 40.00-58.00. Pennsylvania: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no report; Utility 1-2 (thin) no report; Cull 1 no test. Ft. Collins: Good 3-5 (very fleshy) 67.50-72.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 62.50-82.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test. Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. So Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 71.00-86.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 70.00-82.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 73.00-75.00; Cull 1 42.50-68.00. Missouri: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 72.50, hair 110.00-112.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 80.00-95.00, hair 97.50-110.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 100.00-105.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 60.00-70.00; Cull 1 45.00-50.00.

Week of 11/8/20

11/13/20

24 Month Avg. -

$252 $214

National Sheep Summary

Compared to last week slaughter lambs under 70 lbs were 10.00-20.00 higher, heavier weights steady to 10.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady. Feeder ambs steady. At San Angelo, TX 5983 sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 525 feeder lambs in Wyoming. In direct trading slaughter lambs and feeder lambs were not tested. 2,702 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: wooled and shorn 110-135 lbs 154.00196.00; 163-160 lbs 162.00-178.00. PA: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs no report. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 145-165 lbs 160.00165.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 164.00173.00; 150-160 lbs 163.00-170.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 167.50212.50; 150-170 lbs 160.00-171.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-135 lbs no test. Missouri: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 145.00-165.00. Equity Coop: wooled and shorn no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 284.00-314.00, few 318.00328.00; 60-70 lbs 280.00-296.00, few 306.00-312.00; 70-80 lbs 238.00-266.00; 80-90 lbs 218.00-240.00, few 252.00-254.00; 90-110 lbs 188.00-216.00, few 226.00230.00. wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 290.00-295.00; 60-70 bs 280.00-282.00; 79 lbs 252.00; 96 lbs 196.00. Pennsylvania: no report. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 48 lbs 267.50; 70-80 bs 210.00-225.50; 80-90 lbs 222.50-240.00; 90-100 lbs 193.00-215.00. hair 45 lbs 262.50; 50-60 lbs 252.50257.50; 60-70 lbs 243.00-257.50; 70-80 lbs 215.00-230.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 80-90 lbs 175.00-192.50; 98 lbs 180.00. hair 40-50 lbs 287.50-295.00; 83 lbs 210.00. Missouri: hair 40-50 lbs 270.00-285.00; 50-60 lbs 225.00-255.00; 60-70 lbs 215.00-270.00; 70-80 lbs 225.00-255.00; 80-90 lbs 170.00-240.00. wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 235.00-270.00; 50-60 lbs 210.00-235.00; 60-70 lbs 210.00-250.00; 70-80 lbs 220.00-230.00; 80-90 bs 170.00-202.50; 90-100 lbs 155.00-177.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 183.00217.00; 92 lbs 200.00. Billings, MT: no test.

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

132.86 85

106

127

148

169

190

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

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fluenced. They have four bulls that are Simmental/Angus and Angus. “They need to have good feet, everything is Angus influenced so birth weight is a non-issue almost but should be within reason, lots of rib in middle and something that will eventually make good females,” Drew said of his bull selection criteria. For now, everything is naturally serviced, but Drew said they plan to start using artificial insemination once they get more working facilities.

growing strategically, and working hard to manage each step of growth to the best of their ability. Drew and Charlotte also have two children Jolee (4) and Wade (1) which they love raising on their first-generation cattle farm. They try to take the kids out with them as much as possible to feed the cows and ride in the tractor. “Once the kids grow up, and if they decide they want to farm, maybe they won’t have to work quite as hard as we did to get a start and make a living,” Drew said. Drew and Charlotte currently run 150 commercial cow/calf pairs that are Angus in-

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Retired farmers now work on tractors as a hobby, not as a necessity What do old farmers who love tractors do when they retire? They start looking in fence rows, barns and go to auctions. Even a wreck of a tractor sitting in someone’s barn lot is cause for a squealing of the brakes and a bit of bartering. They drag the relics home to their shops and give the old tractors new life. Gilbert Willson, of rural Nevada, Mo., started driving a tractor when he was 6. He had to stretch to reach the brake and clutch. He couldn’t reach the rope to trip the plow and drive, so his older sister, Ruby, who was 10, rode on a ledge on the back of the tractor and tripped the plow when they turned. R. L. Willson, Gilbert’s father, could do anything with horses, but Gilbert said he could do nothing with tractors. “He hardly knew where to put a wrench,” Gilbert said. “I mostly learned to work on them on my own. But my Grandfather Kessler had a blacksmith shop at Bristol and I must have gotten some mechanical genes from him.” Gilbert began working on a W.D. Allis Chalmers and an M Farmall for his dad. “I worked on it a lot,” he recalled. “All they hardly ever needed was some points, plugs, a tune-up once in a while. I like the old tractors. They are simple. I have no interest in the new ones. They won’t be around in 40 years. There are too many electronic things on them. The old ones will be around forever.” Gilbert got married and he and his wife Eleanor bought their first tractor, a used Allis Chalmers D17 diesel from P & B (Peterson and Balk) tractor in Nevada in 1960. In 1969, they bought their first new tractor, an Allis Chalmers 190XT. “I probably learned the most about working on tractors from Vernon Balk and Herschel Culbertson, both mechanics at P & B,” Gilbert said. “They were really good to show you how to fix stuff. I learned a lot from them.” After farming most of his life and raising his family, Gilbert decided to retire from the

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actual labor, but remain on the farm. That of Pittsburg, Kan., when he was looking for way he still has access to his an engine. The man took him to a big shop and tools. shed, probably 200-by-100 feet. “I can’t just sit around,” he “It was full of redone tractors from added. “This gives me someF20s to 4-wheel drives,” Gilbert said. thing to do. I like to play around He also visited the museum at the with them.” College of the Ozarks and been Nevada, Mo. When Gilbert isn’t working on to the Farm and Auto Museum an old tractor, he likes to go tractor in Branson, Mo., three times. museums. He discovered one south “I like to go through there as Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

they buy and sell and you can see changes all the time,” he said. Gilbert is a meticulous mechanic. When he gets done, everything is practically perfect. His comment about the tractors in the museums was, “I wouldn’t trade my paint job for any of them except one. It shone and no marks or creases.” Gilbert’s first tractor he restored is a International 666 purchased new in 1972 by J. T. Jeans from Floyd Phillips at Schell City. J.T. has since passed away and his son, Wayne, discovered it rusting in a fence row. He loaded it up and brought it to Gilbert. The second tractor he has redone is an Allis Chalmers WD45 he purchased at an auction. He has two more waiting in his shed: a John Deere 630, and another WD45 Allis. After that, he has an Allis Chalmers round baler, like the one he has baled hundreds of bales of hay with, he plans to redo. When Gilbert isn’t working on his own tractors or traveling to museums, he likes to help his neighbor, Charles Foreman, work on his old tractors and do the finish work of painting. Charles is also a retired farmer and a rural mail carrier. He began working for his uncle, Roscoe Hamilton, when he was 16, running an F12 Farmall International made sometime in the 1930s. The 1950s brought a side trip to Korea, marriage and family. He was able to buy his first new tractor at P & B Equipment in Nevada in 1960. It was a Allis Chalmers D17. If he wasn’t working on his mail truck, Charles was fixing a tractor through the years to farm with. He said, “You had to learn to repair the equipment to survive,” and he learned how. “In the field of hard knocks – usually on my knuckles,” Charles said. Now, he enjoys restoring tractors. In the past two years, with Gilbert’s help, he has restored a Allis Chalmers D17 and a Allis Chalmers CA. Charles and Gilbert spend a lot of enjoyable time in one of their shops or the other. They don’t plan on rusting out, or let any tractor they can get their hands on do it either. NOVEMBER 23, 2020

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“The best advice about agriculture I’ve received is the same that I could give. It is to not be scared and put yourself out there because in the end if you don’t, you’re just going to regret it. It is all about the experience. My advisor has helped me get involved in FFA and participate in a lot of the activities because they are not only educational, but they are super fun as well. The lesson I’ve learned of putting myself out there has really improved my SAE business of selling salsa.”

Future plans: Baylee plans to attend college to play volleyball, and pursue a career in dental hygiene, but she hopes to always be able to live in the country. Awards: Star Greenhand Award, State Proficiency Finalist in Vegetable Production her junior year, first-high individual at a local horse judging contest with FFA and has participated in the state contest with her horse judging and entomology teams.

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t seems like just yesterday I was writing my column kicking off the new year with tips on how to update financial statements and budgets. Fast forward, we are now heading into the holiday season with all the Erin Harvey is a CRCM, hustle and bustle upon us. As you know, the year Vice President at 2020 has been anything but “normal” and I cringe thinkCommunity ing about it, but the next big hurdle we tackle in addition National Bank & Trust to gift giving is… tax season. I’m sure you are thinking in Lamar, Mo. She why worry about taxes now? can be reached at Don’t wait until the last minute; 2020 taxes could be erin.harvey@ tricky. Generally, you will have your expenses and incommunitynational.net come, but this year we also have various forms of government payments from federal aid such as Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. This fall may be one of the more crucial years to meet with your tax adviser early and often to review your cash flow and tax situation. I highly recommend scheduling a time to review your cash flow needs, including principal and interest owed on debt through the end of the year, and calculate the tax consequences of selling grain and livestock before year end. Year-end tax planning is one of the most valuable exercises to go through. It’s also important to remember, what works for one operation might not work for yours, so you have to decide what is best for you. By planning now, you can take advantage of strategies to hopefully lower your tax bill far in advance of filing. When necessary, include your lender in these conversations, too. Good ag lenders understand the tax game and may be able to help with a short-term operating loan extension, allowing you to prepay some input costs before year end. Lenders may also help calculate capital debt repayment requirements for the next year or determine how much cash you need on hand to meet your current debt obligations. This will allow you to sell what you need to sell and carry over what you can to the next year. Ag lenders want to know that you have a certain level of financial understanding to operate and run your farm. Being able to have the conversations about your farm’s financials gives lenders the confidence in your ability to run a successful farm business. Also, talk about your financial goals. Are more cattle or acres in your future? Another area I urge customers to dive into is their insurance policies and coverage. Sit down with your insurance agent and make sure all the changes in your balance sheet are reflected. Did you trade tractors? Did you build a new barn? Are they covered? Are your life insurance policies enough to cover all of your debt and provide for your dependent’s future? Also, verify your beneficiaries on bank accounts to ensure correctness. Taking the time to review these small things can help alleviate risk in the future. On a final note as we head into the holiday season, I urge each of you to share the positivity in our industry. There is so much to be excited about when it comes to the future of agriculture. The more we focus on the positive bright future of the industry, the more we progress. I urge each of you to speak up and tell your story of how great farming is for raising a family, sustaining your community, and feeding the world. I’d like to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Cattle producers can make timber work in their operation The Ozarks features a great deal of wooded land and when utilized derbrush, as well as the grass, allowing more productive stands of timber to develop that thoughtfully, timbered pastures (also known as silvopasture) can producers can then harvest and sell for a profit. If the trees in a producer’s silvopasture system produce nuts, this can provide an addimake a beneficial addition to livestock grazing and management programs, allowing producers to get the most out of every square tional source of nutrition for livestock. Hogs are especially keen to utilize acorns, walnuts, hickory nuts and so on. inch of land. There are some things to watch for when utilizing silvopasture. Some types of trees can Trees and wooded areas are necessary year-round simply as shade and windbreaks, Eldon create health issues if the conditions are right. Cole, livestock field specialist for the UniverWilted wild cherry leaves, oaks, buckeye and sity of Missouri Extension, explained. Woodsome locusts can produce toxins. Cole said ed pastures can be utilized as winter areas for poisoning is typically rare, but is possible. livestock, but if calving, Cole suggested proProducers will want to identify the types of ducers consider how easily they could get to a trees within their pastures to be aware of any cow or calf that needed help in a forested area potential issues. before placing livestock there. Dirk Philipp, associate professor of animal With some management and planning, The deliberate integration of trees and grazing science for the University of Arkansas System wooded areas can be more than just shelter, livestock operations on the same land. These Division of Agriculture, said the best thing They can also grow grass, as well as provide systems are intensively managed for both forest producers who are considering silvopasture additional sources of forage, and even create products and forage, providing both short- and can do is approach it with realistic expectaadded income off of the land in the form of tions and a small-scale mindset. timber sales. long-term income sources. “Establishing silvopastures of any kind will To create effective silvopasture, producers take an investment in time and money,” need to manage both the livestock and the Philipp said. “Part of the costs can be offset trees. Trees will need to be thinned enough to permit sunlight to reach the ground for grass with timber sales from thinning, but it is certainly best to have a budget in mind. Forage, growth, and livestock will need to be rotated frequently through silvopasture areas to if established in silvopastures, may not be nearly as productive as in open, dedicated pasavoid damage to the trees. While the management is twofold, the symbiotic relationship ture areas. Forestland is forestland for a reason, so establishing common forages may take between the animals and the trees is very efficient. If the trees are thinned enough to some dedication and creativity.” let grass grow and animals are rotated regularly, the livestock will clear and eat the un-

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unnecessary wear and tear from being exposed to the elements, which can cause premature rust and other issues. Having a rodent management plan to keep them out of the shop can prevent costly damage to expensive equipment. Winterizing equipment will keep it going through the hardest months of the

year. This can be accomplished by making any needed repairs, replacing filters, running fuel treatment through the tank and even purchasing a heater core for a diesel engine block. For equipment such as sprayers, producers will want to clean and flush the system before placing it under cover for the winter.

Protecting your investment through routine maintenance Farm equipment such as tractors, plows, sprayers and other machinery represent a large but necessary financial investment. It is in a producer’s best interest to keep this equipment running smoothly and safely for as long as possible. The first step towards extending the life of farm machinery is to understand how it works. This is where owner and operator manuals can come in handy. Even if a producer is familiar with machinery, purchasing an updated model of a tractor or other piece of equipment can present new options and challenges. Taking time to peruse the manual can help identify potential pitfalls before they happen. Routine maintenance is what keeps farm equipment going strong. Most tractors require maintenance per number of hours in use. The manual will indicate what type of maintenance needs carried out when for components such as electrical systems, filters, tires, fluids, etc. Keeping a record of the maintenance performed will not only keep a producer organized, but will also come in handy if the piece of equipment is ever sold or in

the event that a warranty needs cashed in on a part. Farm equipment, especially tractors, require a great deal of lubricant to run properly. Producers will want to ensure they are using the right type of grease or oil on the right component; again, the manual will provide this information. Establishing a regular lubrication schedule will help keep equipment out in the field where it belongs instead of in the shop. Mark Hanshaw, truck and trailer sales associate with Wood Motor Company, explained there are several diesel fuel additives on the market that have a lubricant component. This can be helpful to run through the tank if a producer is using newer diesel fuel containing less sulfur. Whatever product a producer opts to use, Hanshaw said fuel additives “are always money well invested.” The quality of fuel used will impact the longevity of equipment, so make sure it’s good. Hanshaw advised producers to purchase high-quality diesel fuel from wellknow and reputable fuel stations for their valuable equipment. Keeping farm equipment under cover will help extend its life. This will prevent

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Maintenance on farm vehicles is often overlooked A farm truck is often one of the most valuable pieces of equipment a producer has at their disposal. Many farm trucks are used daily and are an integral part of chores. Despite their importance, sometimes maintenance on these vehicles falls by the wayside. When caring for livestock daily, it is easy to forget that trucks need care sometimes too. Following a few tips can make a farm truck’s performance improve and keep it on the road longer.

Perform Routine Maintenance

Producers will want to pay attention to the mileage or hours on their vehicle to know when maintenance is required. Newer truck models have warning and indicator lights to alert the user of repairs or servicing needs. If a farm vehicle has warranties of any kind, routine maintenance will reduce the risk of invalidating warranties, which can make a big difference if a part wears out or breaks and needs replaced.

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“Make sure it is ready to go before you need it,” he advised. Hanshaw encouraged producers to check over the electrical systems, replace all filters, check battery cables for corrosion, check the air pressure on the tires and ensure appropriate fluid levels. Radiators should be checked, and on older vehicles, Hanshaw recommended flushing as part of winter servicing. He also noted that rodent damage on vehicles has been a notable issue within the past couple of years. Producers will want to do a very thorough check under the hood for signs of mice, rats, and squirrels and perhaps, Hanshaw suggested, recruit a couple of barn cats.

Check Things Over

Outside of routine maintenance, a quick once-over of a farm truck a few times a week can help catch small issues before they create larger ones. Pay attention to the lights on the dash, walk around the vehicle and observe the tires, pop the hood and look for any leaks or cracks.

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Farm trucks are typically quite tough, but just because they can do something does not mean they should. If it is an option to avoid driving over an exceedingly rough area, or if a trailer load can be made a little lighter, do so. Being gentler with a vehicle when possible will make it hold up better for when it is not. NOVEMBER 23, 2020

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Save time in the bitter cold by prepping now for Old Man Winter’s arrival As cold weather approaches, producers can save themselves a headache down the road by making some winter preparations ahead of time.

Set Up Shelter and Windbreaks

Fortunately for producers in the Ozarks, it is rarely necessary to worry about shelter requirements. “Farm animals, in general, are pretty well equipped to cope with winter-time conditions in south Missouri,” Eldon Cole, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, explained. “The exceptions are when it drops below 20 degrees with wind and/or wet weather. Of course, the most vulnerable are newborns. We walk a fine line on providing protection for the young or maybe overdoing it by putting them in a shed where ventilation is compromised.” Livestock such as dairy goats and swine like a well-ventilated barn or shed, but for stock like beef cattle and some breeds of sheep, outdoor windbreaks work well. Cole recommended placing animals in pastures with natural windbreaks, such as a line of cedar trees or sloped land, to the north or northwest. A man-made windbreak can be constructed out of round bales in pastures with no natural features, or to compliment them.

Be Prepared for Chilled Calves

If producers are calving this time of year, it pays to have a plan of action for coming across a chilled calf. Cole explained there are

several ways to warm up a badly chilled calf. A common method is placing the calf in a heated pickup cab, if the producer can get the calf away from the cow safely. Bringing the calf inside the farmhouse for a bit can also help warm them up. Keeping old towels or blankets on hand will help warm the calf and keep everything as clean as possible. A gentle bath with warm water is another method to perk up chilled calves. Some producers might want to consider purchasing a commercial calf warmer, but they aren’t cheap. Cole advised producers who opt to purchase one recognize that one heater could potentially cost the value of a weaned calf.

Evaluate Feed Resources

It is a good practice to take stock of all available feed resources before the temperatures drop. “Due to the poor fall growing season, more forage will be required on the tail end of the winter. Consider stretching the hay or haylage with various higher energy feeds like corn, soyhulls, distillers, corn gluten feed or even some alfalfa hay,” Cole said. Having a plan to maintain or move feeding areas is also wise to cut down on mud and its accompanying health and management problems.

Consider Producer Comfort and Convenience

Producers need to take extra care in the winter as well. Replacing worn coats and coveralls and taking stock of gloves, warm socks, etc., will help keep out the cold during chores. Cole also recommended producers consider their own comfort and convenience when it comes to the location of livestock’s winter quarters, especially if they are calving.

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ozarks’ Weekly Online Events Wednesdays at 11 a.m. – Horticulture Town Hall Meeting – Online via Zoom – to register visit www.ipm.missouri.edu/townhalls – 417-357-6812 or 417-466-3102 Thursdays at Noon – Forage & Livestock Town Hall Meeting – Online via Zoom – to register visit www.ipm.missouri.edu/townhalls – 417-357-6812 or 417-466-3102 Self-Paced Online Courses Food Preservation 2020 – Cost: $30 – register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/food-preservation-2020 How to Understand Financial Statements – Online Self-Paced Course – No cost to participate – register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/how-to-understand-financial-statements-sp0321 November 2020 30-2/4 Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 Online Class – Cost: $50 – 8:30-9:30 a.m. Online via Zoom – pre-registration required – contact St. Charles County Extension Office at 636-970-3000 for questions and to register December 2020 1 Farm Tax Workshop – 6:15-8:30 p.m. – Webster County Extension Center, 805 Marshall Street, Marshfield, Mo. – limit 20 people – 417-859-2044 – pre-register prior to the day before the training – No cost to participate – to register call 573-581-3231 or register online at https://go.ozarksfn.com/m90 1 Farm Tax Workshop – 6:15-8:45 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: Free – register by calling Audrain County Extension Center at 573-581-3231 or register online https://go.ozarksfn.com/wc1 1-2 MU Online Crop Conference – Online Virtual Conference – to register online visit https://go.ozarksfn.com/m66 2 State Line Soils and Crops Conference – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: Free – to register call Barton County Extension Office at 417-682-3579 or register online at https://go.ozarksfn.com/14w

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Horse Nutrition 101 – 6-9 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: $20 – register by Dec. 1 – to register visit https://go.ozarksfn.com/e58 or call 417-448-2560 4-H Shooting Sports Safety Training – Lebanon, Mo. – for more information contact the Laclede County Extension Office at 417-532-7126 Barn Quilt Class – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – 2-foot-by-2-foot quilt pattern painted on wood – Cost: $35, all necessary supplies included – Hickory County Extension Meeting Room, 18715 Cedar Street, Hermitage, Mo. – to register or for more information call 417-745-6767 – for ADA accommodations call 417-745-6767 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 8:30-11 a.m. – Virtual via Zoom – Cost: Free – for more information contact George at 573-243-3581 or OhmesG@umsystem.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/vkj Forage and Livestock Producer Meeting – 6-8 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: Free – for more information contact Andy at 660-425-6434 or lukea@missouri.edu – register online https://go.ozarksfn.com/yxp Mental Health First Aid for Adults – 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Online via Zoom – for more information contact Amber at 417-881-8909 or amallen@missouri.edu – register online at https://go.ozarksfn.com/2z3 Holiday Stress: Tips for Engaging With Difficult Family Members – 6-7 p.m. – Cost: Free – Online via Zoom – for more information contact Tina at 660-882-5661 or edholmc@missouri.edu – register online at https://go.ozarksfn.com/0eg Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 8:30-11 a.m. – Virtual via Zoom – Cost: Free – for more information contact George at 573-243-3581 or OhmesG@umsystem.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/ol0

January 2021 7-28 MU Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training – Online via Zoom – registration fee: $75 – register online at https://go.ozarksfn.com/qfs 12-5/31 Master Gardener Core Training Spring 2021 – Online Course – Cost: $200 – register online at https://go.ozarksfn.com/dwf

ozarks’ November 2020 23 Green Springs Performance Tested Bull & Angus Female Sale – Nevada, Mo. – 417-448-7416

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December 2020 5 Wright Charolais 10th Annual Female Sale – Kearney, Mo. – 816-776-3512 11 FB5K Cattle Complete & Total Dispersal Sale – 6 p.m. – Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin Mo. – 850-212-1457 – 417-627-2537

COMMUNITY EVENT AND PRODUCTION SALE LISTINGS!!!

Contact Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Today and Get your Community Event and/or Production Sale Listed in our Calendar or Auction Block FREE OF CHARGE.

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Cattlemen’s Seedstock Directory ANGUS Bradley Cattle - Marshfield, MO 417-848-3457 brucembradley@hotmail.com Double H Ranch - Ava, MO 816-896-4600 Matthews Coach’s Corral - Fair Grove, MO - 417-838-4088 - www.matthewscoachscorral.com matthewscoachscorral@gmail.com Mead Farms - Barnett, MO 573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855 Pitts Angus Farms - Hermitage, MO 417-399-3131 www.pittsangusfarms.com Wood River Cattle Company Houston, MO 307-340-1351 BALANCERS B/F Cattle Company - Butler, MO 660-492-2808 Hilltop Farms - Asbury, MO 417-842-3225 - 417-529-0081 - 417-529-7556 BRANGUS Horsehead Ranch - Talala, Okla. - 918-695-2357 www.HorseheadRanch.net CHAROLAIS Bebout Charolais - Theodosia, MO - 417-273-4279 Bradley Cattle - Marshfield, MO 417-848-3457 brucembradley@hotmail.com Mead Farms - Barnett, MO 573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855 GELBVIEH Hilltop Farms - Asbury, MO 417-842-3225 - 417-529-0081 - 417-529-7556 HEREFORDS Jim D. Bellis - Aurora, MO 417-678-5467 - 417-466-8679 Journagan Ranch - Mtn. Grove, MO - 417-838-1482 Mead Farms - Barnett, MO 573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855 R&L Polled Herefords -Halfway, MO 417-445-2461 - 417-777-0579 LIMOUSIN Pinegar Limousin - Springfield, MO - 1-877-PINEGAR RED ANGUS Bradley Cattle - Marshfield, MO 417-848-3457 brucembradley@hotmail.com Dunseth Farm - Halfway, MO 417-445-2256 Watkins Cattle Company Harrison, AR - 870-741-9795 – 870-688-1232 – watkinscattleco@windstream.net SALERS Dunseth Farm - Halfway, MO 417-445-2256 SIM/ANGUS Matthews Coach’s Corral - Fair Grove, MO - 417-838-4088 - www.matthewscoachscorral.com matthewscoachscorral@gmail.com SIMMENTAL Matthews Coach’s Corral - Fair Grove, MO - 417-838-4088 - www.matthewscoachscorral.com matthewscoachscorral@gmail.com ULTRABLACK Horsehead Ranch - Talala, Okla. - 918-695-2357 www.HorseheadRanch.net

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4184 Round Mountain Rd., Walnut Shade, MO 65771

Directions: From Hwy 65 North of Saddlebrooke turn east on A Hwy, follow 4.3 miles (must cross low water slab) to Round Mountain Rd., turn right, follow 1/4 mile to sale on left. Look for Essick Auction Signs! Owners: Steve & Vickie Phipps

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Live webcast lots begin selling at 11 AM!

Auctioneer’s Notes: Everything is top of the line, well maintained, clean tractors, trucks, trailers, equipment, implements, vehicles, farm items, shop items & more! Last chance to buy great machinery in 2020, you do not want to miss this auction!

Auction Terms: Cash, Check or CC (3.5% fee) accepted for live auction bidders. Announcements made on sale day will take precedence over any other printed materials. Not responsible for accidents, lost or stolen articles on or near the sale site. We reserve the right to hold large ticket items until checks clear! All online bidders subject to HiBid terms & conditions (see essickauctionservice.hibid.com).

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Cosmo 500 seeder Shop/Tack/Tools/Canoe/Kayak: • Mad River 16’ Adventure 3-person canoe • Aspire 105 Wilderness system kayaks • Jackson Cruise 12 single seat kayak • Game Winner automatic deer feeder • Heel-Omatic roping dummy • Sean Ryan 16” saddle & misc. horse tack • Honda GCV 160 push mower • Stihl HT 103 pole saw • Several Stihl weed eaters, FS 40C, FS 94R, FS 90R, FS 56RC • Stihl BG 56C blower • Stihl MS 181C & MS 271 chain saw • EBZ7500 Redmax backpack blower, like new! • JD PR 4200 GH 4200 psi power washer • Stihl RV800 power washer • Yamaha EF 3000 invertor, 3.4 hrs. • Pallet jack & misc. plastic pallets • Shop vac • Suncast 5’x6’, 3’x4 1/2’, 4 1/2’x2’ storage cabinets & storage chest • Shop fans – 44”, 38” & 24” • Kobalt roll around toolbox • Small Craftsman toolbox • 3 – Yeti coolers, 65, 50 & 45 • Ryobi 6” buffer • Milwaukee Sawzall • Bosch 5” orbit sander • Hitachi skill saw • Rigid 4” grinder • 41k BTU propane heater • 2 ton floor jack stands • High lift jack • Set of Michelin 245/75/R17 tires on 8 hole Ford wheels, 10 ply, new take offs • Ext. ladder & misc. ladders • Misc. lumber Guns: • Marlin model 30AW lever action 30-30 • Winchester Wildcat .22LR, bolt action • New Haven model 283A, bolt action .410, selecta choke • Benelli M2 semi auto 12 gauge, 2 ¾” & 3” • Kimber Ultra Carry II, semi auto, .45 cal. 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Lightle Auction • 17368 County Road 87, Weaubleau, MO Saturday, December 5th, 2020 • 10:00 AM

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Articles inside

Maintaining farm vehicles

Investing in your investment

Getting ready for tax season

Youth in Agriculture highlights Baylee Jeffries

Only the best at Rowdy Mountain Farm

The Montagues have built their herd from scratch

Always something to talk about at Talking Rocks Cave

Jerry Crownover – New neighbors

Blake and Janna Robertson work to always improve