OFN December 17, 2018

Farm Programs & Incentives Issue

DECEMBER 17, 2018 • 40 PAGES

VOLUME 12, NUMBER 14 • WWW.OZARKSFN.COM

Creative Ranching

Country Christmas Cookbook Inside

Hereford breeder Sheldon Vinson rotates his sires annually and buys a set of heifers each year

A Little Bit of Everything Frankie Andrews wears many hats at his farm in Farmington, Ark.

Programs for Small Farmers

Breeding Champions The Garman family has worked to develop their own genetic lines

Producers looking to start CSAs for their farm have options

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Former lawmaker killed in farm accident: Jim House of Fayetteville, Ark., was killed in an accident near his home on Dec. 5. According to Tontitown Police Chief Joey McCormick, House, 70, was killed after a tractor he was driving turned over on top of him. House served two terms in the Arkansas Legislature from 2007 to 2011. Most recently, he was a candidate for Washington County, Ark., judge. Coincidently, Jim’s wife, Nan House, is a featured cook in OFN’s Christmas Cookbookin this issue. The story was written in advance of his death.

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Jody Harris – Family and the holidays

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Julie Turner-Crawford – The sweet taste of victory

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Sheldon Vinson keeps things moving at his cattle operation

Oklahomans honored: Cecilia Hamilton of Porter, Okla., is one of 14 educators from Oklahoma to be selected to receive a basket of books for their classrooms during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 77th Annual Meeting. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, alongside the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee, sponsored this year’s Bushels for Books program. District farm families were also honored that the annual event. Families from the Ozarks region who were recognized include the Jeff and Holly Cooper family from LeFlore County and the Bart and Kelly Wiedel family from Muskogee.

Permit denied: The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality issued a final decision that C&H Hog Farm in Vendor, Ark., can no longer operate. In its report, the department said it was denying the permit because of concerns that waste produced by the farm was contaminating the nearby Big Creek and Buffalo River. It tested two areas of each body of water close to the farm and found that all four “failed to meet water quality standards” under the department’s regulations. Additionally, testing revealed higher levels of nitrates in the water and phosphorous in the soil.

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Farm Bureau honors producers from the Ozarks: The Arkansas Ozarks were well represented at the 84th annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention. The Benton County (Ark) Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee was presented the Outstanding County Women’s Program Award.

Dana Steward of White County, Ark., received the Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award. Chad Mooney of Clinton High School as its Outstanding Ag Educator.

Beebe High School’s Zeb Prothro earned the Outstanding New Ag Educator Award, and Greenbrier High School grabbed the top spot as the Outstanding Ag Education Program.

NEO Awards Scholarships: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College’s Agriculture Department and rodeo team awarded scholarships at the Ninth Annual NEO Alumni/Recruiting Rodeo. Ross McGuire of Wetters Falls, Okla., received a book scholarship, as well as a calf roping scholarship. Jenny Jo Kijac of Jay, Okla., earned alumni scholarship in barrel racing, as did Quinton Inman from Ketchum, Okla., in calf roping and steer wrestling. Grace Weddle of Muldrow, Okla., earned a high school scholarship for breakaway roping. Jessie Ishmael of Miami, Okla., earned a high school scholarship in goat tying, with Lauren Brock of Bentonville, Ark., earning the alumni scholarship. In saddle bronc riding, Jaco Roper of Okatah, Okla., won the high school scholarship. Haden Harris of Hulbert, Okla., was the alumni scholarship winner in bull riding.

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Frankie Andrews has many irons in many fires

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Celebrating Christmas and the legacy of Will Rogers

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Eye on Agribusiness features Edna Young

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Town & Country highlights Melanie Kelley

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The Garmans have developed their own Hereford and Black Hereford lines

More producers turning to the NRCS

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Youth in Agriculture spotlights Shelbi Rice

FARM HELP 21 Help for beginning farmers 22 Programs aid small farmers 23 Enrolling in the CRP 24 Investigating options in a disaster

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Every animal has their own comfort zone, from the ex-show heifer that knows you’re good for food and welcomes you right up to her head, to the kinda-crazy one that didn’t like you to begin with, and you have to push her feed and water to her with a 10-foot stick. Most, I’ve found, have about a 6-foot zone that allows you to push the feed to her with the cattle prod you keep behind the seat of the truck, without putting your life in danger. But, like I said, every one of them is different.

I was walking pretty close to this old gal the other evening, when I actually observed her trip on something and plant herself, face-first, into the ground. I could tell she was hurt pretty badly, based on the noises she started making.

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e visited my parents in Missouri over Thanksgiving break.

Part of our visit included delivering a new brush hog my dad had purchased for his farm Jody Harris is a freelance from an implement dealership here in Arkansas. communications specialist, In return, my husband took the old brush hog gardener, ranch wife and mother of four. She and home to get it running again. Getting that thing her family raise Angus beef loaded was a sight to behold. Our oldest son was cattle and other critters on eager for my dad to receive his new “toy” and their northwest Arkansas show him all the bells and whistles he and my ranch. She is a graduate husband had discovered on it. of Missouri State University.

We enjoyed time with family playing cards, To contact Jody, go to games and eating – lots of eating. During our visit ozarksfn.com and click on we had a few of outings. The first, was to a din‘Contact Us.’ ner/movie theater to see “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” This was a special treat for all of us.

It’s rare we get to see such a cute movie all together. None of us had ever been to a movie theater where a full menu is served – it was a fun experience. Of course, my sister and I died laughing when my youngest son ordered biscuits and gravy during the movie.

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We enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner at Rockbridge Trout Farm. The kids enjoyed the hatchery area and feeding some big fat trout. We were able to take advantage of the good weather and get some rare family photographs. Several fishermen and women were taking advantage of the great weather as well. It is a lovely place.

Our final outing was to a local Christmas tree farm.

My sister and I have fond memories of going out to a tree farm in the fall to tag the annual family Christmas tree. We’d go back in December and they’d cut it down for us to take it home. That farm no longer exists. My sister continues the tradition of having a real Christmas tree in her home for the holidays. We walked around the small farm and inspected every prospect, but we couldn’t help her select one. They found one at another farm the day we left, and her house is as festive as always.

Now we are back home in Arkansas and settled into a routine for just a few weeks until school is out again for the Christmas break.

Our home is decorated with boughs of holly from one end to the other to celebrate this joyous season. The elf on the shelf has arrived to keep tabs on who’s being naughty and nice in our household. We are getting ready to turn our new bull out in the pasture with our mama cows. He’s here just in time to celebrate Christmas on the farm. Of all the things on the kids’ wish lists, I think they’d most like a white Christmas with lots and lots of snow to play in.

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t my county’s annual Farm Bureau meeting, the competition is pretty tough when it comes to the dessert contest.

Entries are tried and true family Julie Turner-Crawford recipes that have been passed down is a native of Dallas from one generation to the next, and many of the County, Mo., where she bakers have signature pies with mile-high, pergrew up on her family’s fectly toasted meringue. The folks who enter the farm. She is a graduate contest usually have an idea what they are going of Missouri State to make well in advance, making sure everything is University. To contact just right in hopes of winning bragging rights until Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 the next meeting… then there’s me. or by email at editor@ I had forgotten about the meeting and contest unozarksfn.com. til the night before. Since I had to work the following day, I figured I had better get something lined out. As I looked in my cabinets, I realized I really needed to go to the store. I had half a bag of sugar, a little flour, a two eggs, some spices and a stick of butter. As I pilfered through my sparse supplies, I saw four little apples on the counter, but what could I do with four little apples?

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Continued from Previous Page About halfway through the mixing process, I realized I was missing a couple of ingredients. After a quick internet search for substitutions, it was time to pour it into a pan and bake. After I got the cake out of the oven and found some brown sugar and a substitute for cream for the topping, I was done. It didn’t look too bad, but I worried the substitutions would put it at the bottom of the list.

The next evening, I brought in my little apple cake and put it on the table with pies with golden brown crusts, and I admired the cakes with wisps of homemade icing adorning them. My simple cake wasn’t that eye appealing; it was very plain compared to the others.

“Yep,” I thought to myself. “I’m beat again.”

As the dinner went on, those mouthwatering creations quickly disappeared from the dessert table, but my cake remained with only a couple of slices taken. Family members asked what I made and they came back to our table with a slice or two and complimented me on my cake, but I’ll admit it, I was a little deflated knowing I would once again not savor the sweet taste of victory.

As the evening drew to an end, it was time to announce the winners. The firstplace announcement was no surprise; my

sister-in-law Becky. She’s known for her absolutely amazing pies, a skill she has passed along to her daughters, who had also made pies for the contest. I figured it would be a family sweep. Then came the second-place announcement… my name was called.

YES! I finally broke my losing streak!

I felt like I needed to jump up and give an acceptance speech, but I didn’t want to get too carried away, so I just did it in my head.

I can now officially call myself an award-winning baker. Well, at the Farm Bureau annual meeting I can anyway. **** As in years past, OFN has compiled recipes from around the Ozarks for our annual Country Christmas Cookbook.

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From everyone here at Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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and after several minutes of wrangling and prying, I finally got her loaded before proceeding to haul her back to the home place, where I figured I could take good care of her. Unloading the critter was every bit as difficult as the first job, but eventually the chore was completed and I thought I had her in as comfortable a place as possible.

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both welcome and satisfying. Arriving at the place I had left her the night before, I wasn’t surprised to find her still hurting and quite a bit more than a little grumpy. Carefully, I placed the food and water on a hastily made sled-of-a-sort and used a yardstick to gently push toward the injured victim. Seeing the anger in her eyes, I realized I should have used a longer push-rod.

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Hereford breeder Sheldon Vinson rotates his sires annually and buys a set of heifers each year Sheldon Vinson runs a unique driving a pickup and throwing feed out the Hereford breeding operation be- back. Sheldon inadvertently threw him off cause he lives in Fayetteville, Ark., and quickly learned to do exactly what he was told, no more and no less. Another and his farm is in Winslow, Ark. Because his farm is 30 miles away time Darrell needed to catch a reluctant and he sells cars with his father-in-law calf who was having no part of being Robert Parker at Parker Motor Com- roped by Darrell, who was on foot. Darrell pany in Fayetteville, Ark., he typically jumped into the truck along with a young goes to the farm only three times per Sheldon and Sheldon’s great-grandfather week. This means a creative operation T.C. Hammon. While driving, Darrell that is streamlined and highly efficient. pulled up alongside the calf, jumped out The purpose of the operation is to earn and tackled the calf. Startled, Sheldon enough money to pay for private educa- had to move really quickly to take over tion for his children while still feeding the truck. Calf caught, everybody safe and Sheldon amazed. his lifelong passion for cattle.

Sheldon lives outside of Fayetteville “My biggest challenges are driving the 60 mile round trip from Fayetteville to on 20 acres and leases 100 between WinWinslow and back, and keeping all the slow and Elkins, Ark. He keeps five cows at the house and buys a set of heifers that fencing repaired,” Sheldon said.

Sheldon’s father Ron sold dairy equip- are as uniform as possible each year for ment in Missouri and then in Arkansas the Winslow area pastures. The heifers because of a slightly better market at the are “golden certified,” which means both time. However, Sheldon’s love of cattle the dam and sire are registered, though came from his grandparents Darrell and the heifer is technically commercial.

Charlotte Vinson who lived north of Cass- The heifers are polled Herefords and are ville, Mo., where they raised cattle, hogs bred to a horned Hereford bull.

According to Sheldon, the combinaand fescue seed. After the family move to Arkansas, Sheldon returned during sum- tion provides better meat traits from the mers to his grandparents’ place where he mommas and better milk traits from the fondly remembers eating grandma Char- sires. The heifers are then bred to two lotte’s salmon patties until he thought he bulls with EPDs indicating calving ease couldn’t move. His grandfather Darrell, purchased annually from TS Herefords however, thought differently and taught in Kansas.

“I like what they have to ofhis grandson how to work and fer, and I haven’t had to pull that a day off was a waste of a calf in three years,” Sheltime. While Sheldon’s earliest Fayetteville, Ark. don said. memory is walking grandpa’s The reason for changing gentle bulls from pasture to bulls every year is that Sheldon pasture, more vivid memories wants a younger and therefore concern lessons learned. Once smaller bull to protect the heifers when Sheldon was 7, he was DECEMBER 17, 2018

Sheldon Vinson works at a car dealership in Fayetteville, Ark., and breeds Hereford cattle.

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during breeding. He sells the TS breeding bulls annually for approximately what he pays for them, therefore keeping them no longer than necessary as he moves toward his goal of a totally spring breeding season.

One of his bulls last year successfully bred 28 heifers in 27 days.

“He was a very busy boy,” Sheldon said with a laugh.

Sheldon sells bred heifers, generally by the group. Calves from the five cows in Fayetteville are weaned at 6 months with bull calves being sent to Missouri to mature until ready to sell while the heifers retained as part of that year’s bred heifer production. Sheldon sells his cattle online, and most go to Texas where the versatile Herefords are used to produce black baldies and F1 crosses.

Sheldon’s pastures are a combination of fescue, Bermuda and clover. A nearby turkey rancher provides litter and spreads it while someone else hays his land on shares. He also hires someone to broadcast spray though he digs out his own thistles. The result is minimal equipment and no equipment payments.

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Sheldon also uses a hired, portable corral system when he works his herd. An important part of his health protocol is giving shots for pinkeye since Herfords tend to be susceptible to the virus. Even though Sheldon’s overhead may be higher than average, he typically profits $500 on each animal he sells.

“An important part of raising cattle is to be prepared for a loss and to have enough capital on hand to handle a loss.

While the registered Hereford market is more stable than most, anything can happen,” Sheldon said.

In order to expand his operation, everything has to fall into place. The Vinson life in Fayetteville is pretty well established.

Sheldon’s wife Amy has been a data analyst for 20 years, and they have two children: Wyatt who is 10 and Ally who is 4.

In order to increase operation size land must be very close to Sheldon’s current herd as well as affordable. Nonetheless, Sheldon wants his children to be familiar with agricultural life. Young Wyatt loves to work alongside his father with the cattle and both children may someday show.

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Frankie Andrews purchases thin calves from local sale barns. He says he knows it’s a gamble but it can pay off.

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By Terry Ropp

Frankie Andrews wears many hats at his farm in Farmington, Ark. Frankie Andrews of Farmington, Ark., knows everybody, does a little bit of everything and always wears smile.

Frankie was raised on a hog, sheep and cattle farm in Farmington, Ark., where his father Alvin managed the farm in partnership for the owner while he also worked at Shipley Baking Company on Dixon Street in Fayetteville, Ark. When Frankie was 8, he made a rope out of bailing twine and wanted to rope a calf. His older brother Kenny told him not to chase the cows but to rope a pig instead, never dreaming Frankie would really do it. Of course, the pig squealed and the sow chased him up on a feed trough. That’s when his brother ordered him to let it loose.

“I told my brother in no uncertain terms that I just did what he told me and

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I wasn’t letting that pig loose,” Frankie owns and leases for a total close to 300 said with laugh. acres and has bought and sold farm propFrankie has a small commercial cow/ erties over the years. He also helped the calf operation with 16 mommas and two Washington County Sheriff’s Departbulls, as well as 15 Holstein yearlings he ment by catching loose cattle on the is raising for sale. highways. Feeling a need to slow down In addition to buying, trading and sell- a bit, he finally gave that up eight years ing horses, Frankie works for other farm- ago because phone calls would come ofers who may have a specific task for him ten in the middle of the night and his such as hauling hay or cattle, or even days are planning long enough as is. helping a vet catch a heifer running One of the things that makes Frankie around with a calf hanging out of her. successful and well-liked comes from Frankie takes care of places when farm- advice his grandfather Samuel gave to ers can’t and has worked for his father. Samuel had said one farm for 40 years, where that you are born with your he now works for the grand- Farmington, Ark. name and die with your son of the original owner. name; and if you don’t have To make sure he stays busy a good name, you die with the enough, he also has a farm bad one. That advice is proudly equipment business spread displayed in a frame in Frankie’s over different properties he home and governs how he treats Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

everyone around, adding a smile and a twinkle in his eye that would make Santa jealous.

Early on when he was in a commercial hay business with his father, he bought some equipment, including a new baler and buying his dad out. Then a drought forced him to turn the baler back.

“I made a point of not having to do that again,” Frankie said with that same twinkle.

Frankie likes purchasing thin animals because he believes he has room to take a gamble if they don’t survive though, all of his current batch of Holsteins are thriving. He describes his young Holsteins when he brought them home as being “as poor as a whippoorwill.”

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– Frankie Andrews discount after one more Another important visit. He did well and piece of advice that sold almost everything Frankie received years ago came from he purchased for profit.

Bill Beckett, a friend of Frankie’s brothFrankie wears so many hats that waiter Bill. Frankie had a disappointing deal ing to sell in Stilwell or Siloam Springs and Bill simply told him that when he when the market is favorable is possible. got a bad deal to just get rid of it and He uses Craig’s list and auctions for find a new one. He has been following equipment sales and receives many calls. this throughout his life and applies it If he doesn’t have a particular piece of particularly to his equipment business. equipment, he keeps his eye open and “I buy anything I can make enough mon- tries to meet his customers’ needs. ey on,” Frankie said. “Bankruptcies, estate “Every sale day may not be a good day, sales, farm sales and consignment auctions but every day is a good day of life,” like the spring and fall auction in Neosho, Frankie said.

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Christmas celebrations are among the annual events at the Dog Iron Ranch, which was once the home of Will Rogers.

By Terry Ropp

Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, opens its gates to a variety of events Christmas is a time of the year when families search for new, child-friendly experiences. One excellent place to visit is Dog Iron Ranch in Claremore, Okla., the birthplace of renowned entertainer and humorist Will Rogers.

Will Rogers was born in 1879 in what was then Indian Territory. One of eight children, Will was born to a wealthy family with his father Clem working as a rancher, farmer, businessman and politician. Will was one quarter Cherokee and “button-proud” of his Indian heritage.

He once said, “My ancestors didn’t come over on the Mayflower, but they met the boat.”

While Will and Clem often did not get along because of their strong personalities and Will’s more easy-going nature, Clem served as a model for leading a successful

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life that also helped others. The death of Will’s mother Mary when he was 10 years old also contributed to his strong independence. One result was Will leaving home as a teenager to study, travel and find his true calling. That calling was entertainment and journalism liberally spiced with gentle humor, humanitarian philosophy and a willingness to challenge what he saw as political ineptness demonstrated when he said, “A flock of Democrats will replace a mass of Republicans. It won’t mean a thing.

They will go in like all the rest of them. Go in on promises and come out on alibis.”

Coming of age at the turn-of-the-century, Will built a multifaceted career.

Working on the family ranch gave Will ranching skills such as riding and roping. He began his career in South Africa as a trick rider with a Wild West show.

He eventually migrated to Vaudeville,

where his roping tricks were soon overshadowed by his Southwestern drawl when he said things such as, “Swinging a rope isn’t bad, as long as your neck isn’t in it.”

Will then transitioned from Vaudeville to the famous Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway quickly leading to a movie career beginning in 1918 with the film “Laughing Bill Hyde.” By 1934, Will was the highest paid actor in Hollywood with his wife Betty from Rogers, Ark., keeping him grounded and true to his gentleness and values. The couple had four children, including one who passed as an infant.

In addition, Will’s radio career launched in 1922, progressed to regularly scheduled broadcasts in the 1930s and culminated in “The Gulf Headliners,” which was among the top 15 U.S. radio programs. The written word was another natural venue for his

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skills and viewpoints. He wrote columns totaling over 2 million words which were published in more than 600 newspapers.

Will’s influence, humane insights and humor evoked hope in a country ripped by the Great Depression. In 1935, Will Rogers died unexpectedly in a plane crash just after takeoff in Point Barrow, Alaska, where he and famous pilot Wiley Post were touring.

A man as kind and influential as Will Rogers needs to be remembered and honored in a world now even more cynical and troubled. One man can make a difference, and Will Rogers certainly did. His Dog Iron Ranch is both a restored museum and a working ranch.

Because the Rogers family raised Longhorns, the museum in Claremore and ranch in Oologah wanted to supplement visitor experience by raising the same breed of cattle as the Rogers. The herd is DECEMBER 17, 2018

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If weaning has not occurred naturally, the calves are weaned at 9 to 12 months with heifers kept as replacements and bull calves are sold. The herd is grass and hay fed along with free choice mineral blocks fed though supplemented with 20 percent protein cubes during the winter.

The ranch is composed of 400 acres, 150 acres of which are leased from the Army Corps of Engineers. Grazing pastures are mostly Bermuda with some clover, while 35 acres are set aside as hay meadow.

The ranch is on property allotted to Clem Rogers and his children at the time of the Dawes Commission Cherokee rolls where it was located on land now inundated by waters of Oologah Lake. Will’s widow deeded the house to the state of Oklahoma and it was moved to the top of a scenic hill overlooking the lake where Longhorns can often be found drinking as part of the ranch’s water source.

“Growing up around here, every child learns about Will Rogers,” ranch manager Jacob Krumwiede said. “Will Rogers became really important to me, so working at the museum provided me a way to share with others the story of a man who should never be forgotten.”

Dog Iron Ranch offers special events throughout the year including a threeday Frontier Day Kids Camp, Family Day, Will Rogers/Wiley Post Fly In and the always favorite Will’s Country Christmas. The Christmas celebration features a hay ride which goes down into the valley where Western reenactments are staged. Another family favorite is a decorated horse drawn carriage similar to what Will Rogers may have used on the ranch when young. Pony rides, food vendors and crafts are also popular as well as a blacksmithing demonstration.

“We decorate the exterior as they did during Will’s childhood and plan to expand the decorations this year. Different organizations and businesses have adopted rooms inside and Santa and his helpers are on hand for photos and Christmas wishes,” Jacob explained.

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Philosophy: “My attitude at work is similar to my attitude at home. I set high standards for myself and expect others to have them as well. Both customers and family understand that they are part of the system and everyone must complete all tasks and responsibilities including monetary ones in order for the system to function effectively for everyone involved because everyone has bills, and so do we. Another important part of my philosophy is maintaining an excellent accounting system so that I can accommodate requests from customers such as the taxes they paid which I can mail or fax to them that day. All information is always at my fingertips and easily assessable for anyone who needs it. That kind of customer service brings people back. I sometimes feel like the hub of a wheel with spokes going in every direction.”

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Country Life: “When our daughter was small, we decided we wanted her to grow up in an agricultural lifestyle but also within an excellent school district. We chose Prairie Grove and bought 20 acres and lease another 300, used mostly for hay and hunting. We share the hay lease with my mother, who has horses. We wanted Emma Grace to have the opportunity to raise and show livestock and chose dairy goats because Emma was just 4. We wanted her to have an animal she could easily handle. We raise ADGA registered LaManchas, Alpines and LaMancha crosses, which can be registered. We currently have 24 does, 14 yearlings and this year’s babies, along with five bucks. We mix our own ration: a commercial 18 percent protein mix supplemented by hand-mixed oats and black oil sunflower seeds. Emma belongs to the Hogeye 4-H club and is fully involved. She describes breeding as ‘getting married’ and painted our kidding supply box with the name of ‘You Have Got to be Kidding.’ She works with the goats daily and even helps in the middle of the night during kidding season. This year she pulled her first kid. She also uses our breeding records to determine breeding pairs. She is looking forward to show season and then picking who ‘gets married’ later this fall.”

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market sales reports

Not Reported* Not Reported † Not Reported † 45.00-67.00 † 45.00-76.00 † 60.00-70.00* 50.00-63.00 † Not Reported † 50.00-79.00 † 44.00-68.00* 56.00-77.00 †

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Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Cleburne County Livestock Auction County Line Sale Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Fort Smith Stockyards I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction Welch Stockyards

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

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

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

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

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

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

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30.00-46.00* Not Reported † 15.00-42.00 † Not Reported* Not Reported* Not Reported † Not Reported † 20.00-42.00 † 17.00-60.00 † 35.00-48.00* 15.00-45.50 † 25.00-57.00 † Not Reported † 15.00-56.00 † 20.00-45.00* 20.00-55.00 † 35.00-58.50*

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Ark. Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy 12/4/18 1,726

Ash Flat Livestock

St-20 Lower 154.00-191.00 143.00-176.00 127.00-162.50 132.00-145.00 129.00-140.00 153.00-161.00 142.00-160.00 122.00-142.00 116.50-136.00 101.00-117.00 140.00-158.00 130.00-150.00 118.00-136.00 120.00-145.00 -----

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Receipts: 690 The supply was moderate and included one herd dispersal. The demand was light but picked up a little late in the sale. Included were 08 percent springer heifers, 18 percent bred heifers, 43 percent open heifers, 05 percent fresh and milking cows, 01 percent bred and springer 120 cows and 03 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 625.00-840.00, Approved 450.00-600.00, Medium 330.00-420.00, few crossbreds 300.00-400.00, Common ind 260.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 580.00-875.00, ind 940.00, crossbreds few 700.00, Approved 400.00575.00, ind Jersey 460.00, crossbreds 400.00-575.00, Medium 340.00-370.00, Common 220.00-225.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme 560.00640.00, Approved 430.00-540.00, Medium 300.00-400.00, ind Jersey 425.00, ind crossbred 300.00, Common ind Jersey 210.00.

Open Heifers: Approved: 195-270 lbs 90.00-170.00, ind Jersey 275 lbs 290.00, 309-399 lbs 150.00-235.00, pkg 3 Jerseys 385 lbs 420.00, 405-464 lbs 210.00-360.00. pkg 2 Jerseys 430 lbs 280.00, 505-575 lbs 210.00-390.00, pkg of 7 at 584 lbs 500.00, pkg of 5 Jerseys 516 lbs 500.00, 603-700 lbs 350.00-480.00, 718-795 lbs 310.00-530.00, ind Jersey 325.00, ind crossbred 330.00.

Medium: 345-360 lbs few 80.00-200.00, 428-463 lbs 110.00-180.00, few crossbreds 180.00-260.00, 510-580 lbs pkg 3 at 510 lbs 300.00, few crossbreds 180.00-270.00, 635700 lbs 300.00- 340.00, few crossbreds 230.00-300.00.

Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme ind 900.00, Approved ind 810.00, ind Jersey 700.00, crossbreds 500.00-625.00, Medium 450.00-575.00, Jerseys

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Cattlemen’s Livestock*

12/7/18 645

Benton Co. - Siloam Springs 12/6/18 1,333

12/6/18 2,031

County Line Sale Ratcliff 12/5/18 178

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Receipts: 970 Supply was good and demand was moderate to good.

Supply was made up of about 43 percent kid goats, 18 percent Does and Bucks, 19 percent lambs, and 20 percent ewes and rams. Markets were steady to 30 cents higher on average. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise.

SHEEP: Feeder Lambs, mostly hair: Medium and Large 1 28-57 lbs 200.00-240.00. Medium and Large 2-3 40-55 lbs 155.00185.00.

Slaughter wool lambs, few: Good and Choice 1-2 78-91 lbs 140.00-162.50; 120-140 lbs 107.50-115.00.

Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 60-72 lbs 190.00-235.00; 80-85 lbs 160.00-170.00; 100-132 lbs 100.00-120.00. Choice 2-3 65-75 lbs 172.50-185.00; 80-85 lbs 140.00-155.00; 82-89 lbs 112.50-115.00.

Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 80-88 lbs 127.00-155.00; 100-175 lbs 80.00-105.00; single 175 lbs 155.00.

Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good 2-3 120-181 lbs 65.00-70.00.

Utility and Good 2-3 80-98 lbs 82.50-105.00; 100-118 lbs 65.00-72.50. Utility 1-3 85-110 lbs 55.00-72.50.

Replacement Wool Rams: Medium and Large 2-3 130-140 lbs 100.00-130.00.

Replacement Hair rams: Medium and Large 1-2 132-145 lbs 160.00-175.00; 140-205 lbs 75.00-95.00; 240 lbs 57.50.

GOATS: Feeder kids: Selection 1 33-40 lbs 235.00-280.00. Selection 2 35-40 lbs 205.00-220.00; 55.00-60.00 Per Head; Pygmies 35-43 lbs 130.00-180.00.

Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 42-70 lbs 230.00-260.00; 70-75 lbs 205.00-215.00; 80-165 lbs 150.00-185.00; 104 lbs 217.50. Selection 2 40-75 lbs 205.00-225.00; 55-78 lbs 170.00-195.00. Selection 3 50-75 lbs 145.00-167.50.

Replacement does: Selection 1 125-175 lbs 130.00-140.00.

Selection 2 75-125 lbs 122.50-160.00; 120-150 90.00120.00; two Angora does 45 lbs 155.00; Myotonic does 88 lbs 115.00.

Slaughter Does: Selection 1 140-170 lbs 100.00-115.00.

Selection 2 88-137 lbs 85.00-115.00; Pygmies 50-66 lbs 180.00-200.00; 55-75 lbs 100.00-105.00. Selection 3 50130 lbs 60.00-110.00.

Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 210-230 lbs 150.00180.00; 92-155 lbs 170.00-195.00; 80 lbs 240.00.

Selection 2 85-140 lbs 150.00-185.00.

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 150-180 lbs 125.00-140.00; Pygmies 55-90 lbs 100.00-125.00.

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Receipts: 912 Supply was good and demand was moderate with a mostly full house on hand at the start of the sale. Compared to last month, lamb markets were steady to 20 cents higher while the remainder of the markets were mostly steady. The supply made up of 50 percent lambs, 8 percent ewes and rams, 26 percent kid goats, and 12 percent bucks and does. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise.

SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Mostly hair: Medium and Large 1-2 25-59 lbs 200.00-220.00. Medium and Large 2 30-48 lbs 180.00-195.00.

Slaughter wool lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 79-120 lbs 120.00-155.00. Good 1-2 105 lbs 81.00.

Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 60-76 lbs 195.00-215.00; 81-94 lbs 140.00-152.00. Good and Choice 1-3 72-75 lbs 162.50-170.00; 78-103 lbs 130.00-140.00.

Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 100-124 lbs 105.00-132.00.

Replacement Wool Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 148-155 lbs 50.00-60.00.

Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good 2-3 80-129 lbs 60.00-80.00. Utility and Good 1-2 88-106 lbs 30.00-55.00.

Replacement Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 150-235 lbs 65.00-86.00.

Feeder Kids: Selection 2 32-35 lbs 220.00-245.00. Selection 3 20-38 lbs 135.00-180.00.

Slaughter Goats: Selection 1 45-68 lbs 237.50-267.50; 75-150 lbs 150.00-190.00. Selection 2 40-68 lbs 200.00-225.00. Selection 3 40-70 lbs 132.50-182.50.

Replacement Does: Selection 1 Boer/Boer cross 165 Per Head; 135-166 lbs 85.00-98.00; 108-136 lbs 130.00-150.00. Selection 2 65-91 lbs 112.50-160.00.

Slaughter Does: Selection 2 95-100 lbs 100.00-125.00. Selection 3 55-135 lbs 55.00-82.50.

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

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 114.00-119.00; wtd. avg. price 117.71.

Heifers: 115.00-119.00; wtd. avg. price 117.39.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 182.00-187.00; wtd. avg. price 185.85.

Heifers: 183.00-187.00; wtd. avg. price 186.19.

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

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beef

40.00-62.50 † Ash Flat Livestock 55.00-68.00 † Benton County Sale Barn 52.00-70.00 † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 50.00-70.00* Cleburne County Livestock Auction - Heber Springs Not Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff 61.00-65.00 † Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported*

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385.00-525.00, crossbreds 400.00-485.00, Common crossbreds 300.00-385.00.

Springer and Bred Cows: Scarce.

12/9/18 Baby Calves: Holstein bulls 75.00-100.00, small 55.0060.00, Jersey bulls ind 40.00, crossbred bulls few 100.00, beef cross bulls  few 170.00.

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ood 2-3 80-129 lbs 60.00-80.00. Utillbs 30.00-55.00. dium and Large 1-2 150-235 lbs 32-35 lbs 220.00-245.00. Selection 3

on 1 45-68 lbs 237.50-267.50; 75-150 ion 2 40-68 lbs 200.00-225.00. Selec82.50. ction 1 Boer/Boer cross 165 Per Head; 108-136 lbs 130.00-150.00. Selection 0. n 2 95-100 lbs 100.00-125.00. Selec2.50.

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Mid-State Stockyards* 12/3/18 790

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest 12/5/18 1,397

-9 Lower

3-8 Lower

Steady

Uneven

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.

12/4/18-12/5/18

12,699 3-10 Lower

3.00-183.00 1.00-167.00 0.00-149.00 5.00-137.00 9.00-137.00

167.00-195.00 150.00-192.00 141.00-178.00 131.00-154.00 132.00-146.00

160.00-190.00 145.00-170.00 140.00-155.00 128.00-148.00 120.00-145.00

156.00-194.00 130.00-166.00 137.00-155.00 129.00-146.00 114.00

151.00-195.00 170.00-195.00 148.00-176.00 133.00-154.00 124.00-153.00

----3.00-145.00 5.00-140.00 7.00-129.00 5.00-120.00

----172.00 135.00-152.00 117.00-134.00 115.00

160.00-178.00 140.00-163.00 128.00-146.00 115.00-128.00 100.00-115.00

158.00-193.00 135.00-152.00 127.00-140.00 120.00-133.00 -----

172.50 163.00 156.00 120.00 123.00

0.00-146.00 0.00-141.00 2.00-125.00 6.00-117.00 .00-120.00

146.00-157.00 128.00-150.00 120.00-142.00 120.00-140.50 124.00-143.00

140.00-155.00 128.00-145.00 120.00-138.00 120.00-137.00 115.00-128.00

DECEMBER 17, 2018

138.00-147.00 125.00-140.00 119.00-132.00 105.00-114.00 90.00

150.00-159.00 134.00-146.00 125.00-153.00 125.00-143.00 123.50-143.00

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119.03 128.82 118.83 133.95

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** *** ***

*** 123.65

*** 173.18

137.19 135.00

122.71

143.24

166.46

136.64 129.55

152.49

2500

Tulsa Livestock Auction 12/3/18 4,911

Welch Stockyards*

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4-12 Lower

6-8 Lower

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158.90 ** 141.70 143.92

140.38 ** 121.66 133.69 128.21

145.26

131.67

152.87

137.71

156.01

12/4/18 1,584

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180.00-190.00 155.00-185.00 135.00-165.00 130.00-152.00 133.50-140.00

180.00-198.00 144.00-165.00 138.00-158.00 121.00-140.00 107.00-132.00

179.50-199.00 166.50-185.50 155.00-178.75 132.50-146.00 125.00-138.00

175.00-198.00 155.00-191.00 150.00-171.00 140.00-158.00 135.00-144.00

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168.50-180.00 156.00-172.50 128.00-145.00 123.00-134.00 122.00-132.00

160.00-180.00 150.00-187.00 135.00-153.00 120.00-141.00 100.00-121.00

135.62

159.12

118.73

136.11

137.01

156.86

123.05

144.80

131.48

155.65 ** 136.11 141.00

135.00-155.00 135.00-148.00 130.00-141.00 125.00-136.75 120.00-135.00

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114.22 125.49

121.85 131.30 133.55

153.09 110

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122.37

129.47

158.26

150.00-165.00 140.00-150.00 125.00-143.50 123.00-138.00 125.00-138.00

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149.31

Stilwell Livestock Auction* 12/5/18 916

136.00-153.00 131.00-145.00 117.00-140.00 112.00-123.00 96.00-118.00

135.37 **

144.38 ***

Ozarks Regional West Plains 12/4/18 4,115

147.50-163.00 132.50-152.50 130.00-140.00 128.00-135.00 129.00-130.00

125.92 123.97

157.66

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141.00

138.51 **

153.37

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1500

140.59

2500

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1000

157.38 **

151.79

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500

139.62 **

130.50

Arkansas Cattle Auction 900.00-1450.00 † Ash Flat Livestock 750.00-860.00 † Benton County 525.00-1000.00 † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 1400.00 * Cleburne County Livestock - Heber Springs Not Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff None Reported †

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

158.38

2000

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heifers 550-600 LBS.

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Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Not Reported † Fort Smith Stockyards Not Reported † I-40 Livestock - Ozark 725.00-925.00 † Joplin Regional 700.00-1100.00 † Mid-State Stockyard 800.00-1230.00 * North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest None Reported † OKC West - El Reno 1075.00-1250.00 † Not Reported † Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional 600.00-1275.00 † Stilwell Livestock Auction 920.00-1525.00 * Tulsa Livestock Auction None Reported †

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1500

cow/calf

Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita

8.72

5.47

1000

steers 550-600 LBS.

July 18 Aug. 18 Sept. 18

Week of 11/18/18

s: Medium and Large 1-2 148-155 lbs

500

Apr. 18 May 18 June 18

Week of 11/25/18

air: Medium and Large 1-2 25-59 lbs and Large 2 30-48 lbs 180.00-195.00.

Choice and Prime 1-2 79-120 lbs 105 lbs 81.00.

Choice and Prime 2-3 60-76 lbs 140.00-152.00. Good and Choice 1-3 78-103 lbs 130.00-140.00. : Medium and Large 1-2 100-124 lbs

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.2225 and 40# blocks at $1.3500. The weekly average for barrels is $1.2615 (-.0095) and blocks, $1.3540 (-.0030).

Fluid Milk: Farm milk output reports vary not only by region, but divergencies are occurring intraregionally as well. Eastern milk production reports are balanced in the Northeast, level to lower Southeast, slightly lower in the Mid-Atlantic and increasing in Florida. Midwestern production reports point to milk yield increases week over week but decreases year over year. In the West, milk production trends are generally on the increase as well. Bottling has been steady to slower across the nation, so milk is making its way into other processing needs. Some processors in the Northeast are not at capacity, but in the rest of the nation most manufacturers are having their needs met. Cheese producers report spot milk prices from $1 over to $3 under Class. Cream has loosened somewhat in the final weeks of the holiday manufacturing push. Contacts expect cream to 0 be readily available for all uses as soon as next week, and no later than the following week. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.30-1.40 in the East, 1.20-1.32 in the Midwest, and 1.10-1.28 in the West.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest - $2.8442 - $2.9330.

Dec. 17 Jan. 18 Feb. 18 Mar. 18

Week of 11/11/18

mand was moderate with a mostly e start of the sale. Compared to last ere steady to 20 cents higher while rkets were mostly steady. The supply ambs, 8 percent ewes and rams, 26 2 percent bucks and does. All prices (CWT) unless noted otherwise.

12/7/18

$80

Week of 11/18/18

11/27/18

$120

500.00-1000.00 † Ash Flat Live 450.00-960.00 † Benton County Sale 650.00-1035.00 † Cattlemen’s Livee 1100.00 * Cleburne County Livestock - Heber Springs Not Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff 775.00 † Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Not Reported * Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Not Reported † Fort Smith Stockyards Not Reported † I-40 Livestock 500.00-950.00 † Joplin Reg 425.00-1250.00 † Mid-State Stockyards 650.00-1125.00 * North Arkansas Live 600.00-925.00 † OKC West - El Reno 625.00-1275.00 † Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Not Reported † Ozarks 300.00-1000.00 † Stilwell Livestock Auction 775.00-1250.00 * Tulsa Livestock 625.00-960.00 † Welch Stockyards 650.00-1080.00 *

Week of 11/25/18

ock Market

$160

Prices reported per cwt Prices reported per cwt Prices Prices Prices reported reported reported per per per cwt cwt cwt Prices reported per cwt

Arkansas Cattle

dairy sales

National Dairy Market at a Glance

cows

(Week of 12/2/18 to 12/8/18)

550-600 lb. steers

$200

Week of 12/2/18

ion 1 140-170 lbs 100.00-115.00.

85.00-115.00; Pygmies 50-66 lbs bs 100.00-105.00. Selection 3 50-

election 1 210-230 lbs 150.0000-195.00; 80 lbs 240.00.

150.00-185.00. ction 2 150-180 lbs 125.00-140.00; 00-125.00.

replacement

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 98-160 lbs 130.00-170.00. Selection 2 125-165 lbs 115.00. Selection 3 105 lbs 110.00.

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12 Month Avg. -

$240

Week of 12/2/18

es reports

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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

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

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

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Breeding Champions

By Terry Ropp

The Garman family has worked to develop their own genetic lines Rod Garman was raised in Gentry, Ark., where he learned the importance of a strong work ethic.

“Nothing comes easy; nothing comes cheap,” Rod said. “You have to work hard and have to take risks to be successful.”

Rod and Jamie Garman put that philosophy to work in 2004 when they began Ground Zero Construction and purchased their first 350 acres near Jamie’s parents in Watts, Okla. Northwest Arkansas is a fast-growing area and so was the company, which now specializes in pipeline digging, road construction and large-scale construction, including subdivisions. At the same time, they bought land very close to Jamie’s parents, a place where Jamie played and rode horses as a kid. Then three years ago, they started Garman Trucking which has grown to a fleet of over 50 trucks for hire with 22-year-old son Ethan now managing that business while 20-year-old son Emitt finishes college.

Rod and Jamie began Ground Zero Farms with a herd of 34 strongly Angus-influenced commercial cows. They now own 2,400 acres and lease an additional 2,000 on which they run a Black Hereford show and breeding stock operation.

The shift to Black Herefords began when they purchased 150 black baldy heifers. These heifers produced calves with higher weaning rates that also brought more money per pound than their Angus-influenced mommas. While looking for more black baldy females, Rod discovered the Black Hereford Association and bought a couple of bulls.

Impressed with the breed, Rod wanted to purchase females but found they were unavailable and decided to breed his own.

He then purchased 87 registered Hereford pairs and bred heifers. Females were subsequently bred by AI using Angus bulls to produce a first cross called an F1. Next the F1 heifers were back to a Hereford or Black Hereford bloodline in order to meet

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the 62 1/2 percent Hereford requirement for a registered Black Hereford.

“Because we wanted to develop our own genetics, we purchased high-quality registered Hereford cows thereafter using AI with the most popular black Angus bloodlines,” Rod said. “The popular bloodlines ensure the highest dollar beef index with higher weaning and yearling weights.”

The steepest learning curve for the breeding operation was in the AI process. One major issue was the extremely short win-

cally defect free. The Black Hereford herd has 250 cows, while the Hereford herd has 400 with both supplemented by 50 Angus mommas bred by AI to Hereford bulls with the goal of producing bulls for cleanup duty at the ranch.

In 2018, a new on-site, a 11,000 squarefoot sale facility was constructed to provide buyers with a comfortable and stateof-the-art facility. The ranch sells 250 breeding-age bulls from 12 to 24 months per year by private treaty or through an Photo by Terry Ropp

Rod Garman, right, pictured with his son Ethan, began his cattle operation with Angus-influenced commercial cattle. Today he is a registered Hereford and Black Hereford producer.

dow for successful impregnation. They soon discovered they needed complete control over the entire process in order to obtain the greatest possible pregnancy rate and hired a ranch manager who oversaw everything, including performing the AI. Ground Zero Farm now supports 600 registered cows that are geneti-

on-site sale, which will be in March.

Show heifers, cow/calf pairs and bred heifers are also included in the sale. The sale is typically attended by 200 catWatts, Okla. tle buyers on site, but is also videoed and available online for those who choose not to attend in person.

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“If we wouldn’t use an animal we have produced as breeding stock ourselves for any reason, we cull, typically at weaning and yearling ages,” Rod explained.

The ranch has produced an astonishing 17 male and female national grand champions, in a variety of categories in the 14 years since it was founded. One recent example is raising the 2018 National Grand Champion Black Hereford Bull.

Not surprisingly, Rod has a robust semen business in addition to his cattle sales.

A favorite family memory surrounds Ethan and Emitt showing and competing against each other with two unrelated but high-quality heifers. One was more showy and the other more like a working momma. They competed across the country including Kansas City, Denver and Fort Worth with one taking grand champion and the other reserve champion, switching places according to judge preferences.

One reason for the ranch’s success is attention to detail. In addition to typical health protocols, all animals receive an annual MultiMin vitamin shot which Rod believes increases overall growth and health in addition to providing better immunity. Another example is the process used to develop their rations. Both corn and wheat silage are used but tested before different rations are developed for various cattle types such as bulls, wet cows and dry.

A third example is combining commercial fertilizer with Grazon which is then broadcast sprayed in one application in the spring and resulting in highly productive pastures. Finally, as often as is possible, bunk broke calves are weaned with cows just across the fence for 30 to 40 days to make the process less stressful.

Ground Zero Farms is successful but never satisfied. One goal is to continually improve genetics which can only lead to better beef for consumers. Another goal is to wait as patiently as possible for 1-year-old grandson Riggs to become part of the fun.

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High Tunnels Give Farmers a Head Start

Photos by Larry Burchfield

By Larry Burchfield

Farmers turning to the NRCS and conservation district to plan and implement high tunnels Farmers in Faulkner County, Ark., agencies, all considered customers to imare turning to high tunnel technol- prove and conserve natural resources.

“The high tunnel system is totally differogy to give them a head start on ent from the conventional greenhouses,” production.

At first glance high tunnels look very Canton Ford, FCCD conservation tech, similar to most greenhouses, but that is said. “We work with the farmers from where the similarities stop. High tun- planning to construction to implementanels incorporate intense technologies tion to make sure they get the most out which allow the producers to expand of their high tunnels. If done right, it is a their growing seasons by as much as four win-win situation for the farmer.”

Rattles Garden Vilonia, Ark., has takto eight weeks and allows them to grow crops not usually grown in the area. Bet- en advantage of the assistance offered ter disease and water control are major by agencies to build four high tunnels.

After much research and study, Tara advantages of the high tunnel systems.

The Faulkner County Conservation Stainton contacted the NRCS office and went to work building her District (FCCD) along with organic farm’s high tunnel the Natural Resource Conser“Our local NRCS office vation Service (NRCS) has Vilonia, Ark. was great to work with,” Tara been active in assisting farmsaid. “They walked me through ers in implementation of high step by step, made me aware of tunnels. Both agencies work other programs and help with the with county farmers, organizamatching fund grant program when tions, and other government

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we finished construction. That cost share allowed us to offset some of the cost of using these practices on our farm”.

The two agencies provided Tara with engineering and technical assistance involving whole farm irrigation design to professionals providing information of native plants and insect control. The high tunnel programs provide Rattles Garden with a tool that can have a positive impact on their bottom line. For Tara, it means now growing produce 10 months out of the year compared to six. This has also proven advantageous in keeping farmhands longer and not having to start over with new farmhands each year. The high tunnels also allow Tara to grow in the fringes of the growing season when fewer farmers have food available. All of this provides the farm an advantage at market to get a premium price for their product.

A few basic steps need to be followed to receive NRCS financial assistance.

Kits may be purchased from commercial manufactures and must be constructed according to manufacturer’s specifications Tunnels must be built on croppable land with site preparation for runoff and erosion control. Tunnels must be maintained for four years and cannot be used for house livestock. NRCS reimbursement rate is $2.09 per square foot conventional production, or $2.62 per square foot for organic. Historically underserved farmers

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may receive up to $3.14 per square foot reimbursement. The maximum NRCS payment is for 2,178 square feet of high tunnels, no matter how many are constructed.

As one of the largest organic gardens in the state, the high tunnels allow Stainton to grow more produce that would not normally grow in Arkansas.

“With the tunnels we are able to grow organic heirloom tomatoes profitably,” Tara said. “It lessens losses due to sun scald, disease from overhead irrigation (rain), and splitting of skins which happens when you can’t control the water.”

From a conservation standpoint, high tunnels can provide many advantages not received from outdoor production or conventional greenhouses. High tunnels use limited artificial heat, in most cases only in emergencies. As the name implies, the high tunnel design requires less artificial ventilation such as fans or forced air (which can bring in outside contaminants). Plants are grown on the ground making things a lot easier for the producer and decreasing cost.

Produce farmers interested in high tunnels should contact their local Soil Conservation District or NRCS for more information.

“Engineering and design are critical in building high tunnels,” Canton said.

“We are here to help throughout the process and making use of the cost sharing is very good news for the producers.

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Parents: Rick and Treva Rice Hometown: Natural Dam, Ark. FFA Chapter: Cedarville FFA Advisor: Darren Busch What is your favorite aspect of agriculture?

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“I take care of our 15 horses. I grain and hay them, as well as exercise them constantly to keep them in peak condition. I also help my dad grain, water and hay our cattle, in addition to vaccinating them and we work them. In addition, I help keep the charts on our heifers and calves.”

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“When I was 5, Grampa Jimmie bought some Longhorn calves, and I bottle-fed them. This year, Seven, one of my favorite horses, gave birth to a filly that looks just like her. That brought back wonderful memories with Seven and expectations for new ones with her baby.”

Awards: “Because of my Grampa Jimmy, I was able to become the Arkansas High School Rodeo Association champion barrel racer in 2017 on a beautiful buckskin mare named Cream. Then, in 2018, I became the 2018 National High School Rodeo Queen Ambassador for the association.”

What are your future plans?

“After I get an agri-business degree at Oklahoma State University or Southern Arkansas University, I want to go into marketing or become manager of a cattle operation.”

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or the past few years, a regular discussion topic in the agricultural community has been the hurdles facing the next generation of farmers. The industry has a high barrier for entry when considering the cost of land, crop input, equipment and livestock.

Some young farmers are able to clear these hurdles through the family farm or perhaps a mentor, but others not so fortunate need to start from scratch.

Still, one of the greatest challenges young farmers face, and arguably the most important, is the acquisition of a finite resource – land.

Jessica Allan is an Purchasing a farm is different than purchasing a agricultural lender and house in town. When purchasing a farm traditional commercial relationship banks look at the purchase as not just a house but also manager at Guaranty a business, an income-producing real estate transacBank in Neosho, Mo. A tion. For most traditional banks, a loan product does resident of Jasper not exist for income-producing property like they County, she is also do for home loans. But help in this area can come involved in raising cattle from government joint financing programs available on her family’s farm in through the Farm Service Agency that banks can Newton County and is utilize to help a young farmer get started. an active alum of the These programs are great tools for both banks Crowder College and borrowers to take advantage of in order to Aggie Club. get a borrower started in the agricultural industry, provided that borrower meets all the loan requirements. Those requirements include the test of credit (cannot get traditional financing), multiple years of management experience in the industry, and using the proceeds to purchase real estate, among others.

One such program is the beginning farmer down payment loan. This requires a minimum cash down payment of 5 percent from the borrower. Farm Service Agency will finance 45 percent of the loan, up to $300,000, at a low interest rate – currently less than 2 percent – up to a 20-year term. The remaining 50 percent (or more) is financed by the bank at its own rate and terms.

Another program is the direct farm ownership loan joint financing, or 50/50 program. While a cash down payment is not required, additional collateral will most likely be necessary. The bank will again finance 50 percent or more of the loan at its own rate and terms while the Farm Service Agency finances the other 50 percent up to $300,000 at a fixed interest rate – currently less than 3 percent for up to 40 years.

If you are a young farmer looking to enter the agricultural industry, but cannot seem to meet traditional lending requirements for farm real estate, consider talking with your lender about your options and ask if you qualify for any programs. These programs were created specifically for young farmers who might not have the cash flow or down payment requirements necessary for traditional lending.

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By Klaire Howerton

Producers looking to start CSAs for their farm have options In today’s agriculture scene, more and more small farmers are making an impact on their communities and coming up with creative ventures to make an income on their farms.

From CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs to value added product to agritourism, there are a number of ways that small farmers are living their dreams. Most dreams can benefit from a little help, and that is where many of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) programs come in.

There are an enormous variety of programs that small farmers can apply for. Visiting a local USDA Service Center to get the farm registered and to discuss goals and problems with the staff is the best place to start.

“We always encourage people to stop in and visit,” said Curt McDaniels, NRCS Assistant State Conservationist-Programs. “We want to give people the best experience we can, and it starts with a conversation.” Once the relationship has been established, NRCS professionals can aid small farmers in picking the best programs to fit their needs.

For farmers who grow vegetables for a CSA, farmers market sales or local restaurants, the High Tunnel Initiative through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) offers a way to extend the growing season, and help increase winter and early spring income. This program also offers environmental benefits through improved soil and plant quality in areas where the high tunnels have been constructed.

For farmers who wish to enter the niche market of organic products, the Organic Initiative, also through EQIP, offers assistance to producers to install conservation

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“The advantage of cost share programs is that it helps me shoulder the cost of land improvement sooner than I would be able to otherwise because I’m really in the grass industry though I raise cattle.”

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practices on agricultural operations related to organic production such as certified organic producers, producers who are transitioning to organic production and certification exempt producers, according to the USDA-National Organic Program.

If farmers have livestock are raised for meat or for sale, the NRCS can help improve pasture and forestland for both domestic and wild animals. Through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), which McDaniels said is one of the flagship programs of the NRCS. Improving crop rotations to reduce water erosion, planting cover crops to reduce weed pressure and break pest cycles, and creating silvopasture for both livestock and wildlife are just a few of the projects that can be funded and achieved with the help of the NRCS through the CSP. Anyone interested in participating in NRCS programs can visit the website at any time, www.nrcs.usda.gov. McDaniels noted that producers can easily access state specific NRCS site by typing the state’s abbreviation into a search engine, followed

by NRCS. “It will be the first result, every time,” he said.

Another website tool is the Field Office Locator – this search feature helps locate local USDA Field Offices by county. Producers already working with the NRCS on a program can utilize an online portal called the Conservation Client Gateway.

This tool allows users to request technical assistance, apply for financial assistance, view, sign and submit applications and other documents, and track payments.

“Not only do those programs pay a healthy percentage of the project, the project standards also require long term quality rather than something that will last only a few years.”

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“Cost share programs allow operations to do things now that they would have to put off because of funds.

Some programs are very helpful and aid in growing a business with lower overhead.”

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“Government programs help you get through the hard times.”

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By Klaire Howerton

Utilizing the Conservation Reserve Program assists in erosion control, vegetative improvements and provides rental payments There are numerous benefits to implementing conservation practices on an agricultural operation. With the help of the Natural Resource Conservation Service and the Farm Service Agency, producers can explore these benefits through the Conservation Reserve Program.

This unique NRCS program helps farmers and ranchers preserve valuable resources on their property while earning a paycheck and being able to participate in cost share opportunities.

The goal of the CRP program is to preserve land that is environmentally sensitive (such as forest and wetland areas that offer valuable wildlife habitat) or tracts of land that are at risk for issues such as soil erosion or increased sedimentation in nearby streams, rivers or lakes.

NRCS staff work with program participants to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their lands, and to create a long-term management plan – contracts for approved applicants are 10 to 15 years in duration.

Some of the practices that the NRCS assists producers in establishing for the CRP include planting grasses or other vegetative cover, browse for wildlife and trees, to conserve valuable soil that might otherwise erode under more traditional farming practices.

Through the CRP, participating farmers receive an annual rental payment for the duration of their contract for managing valuable natural resources.

According to the American Farm Bureau, for the 2017 fiscal year the Conserva-

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tion Reserve Program average rental rate was $76.73 per acre, up 6 percent from the prior year. On top of the rental payment, farmers can also receive further financial help to preserve their land’s natural resources through a CRP cost-share program to establish their vegetative cover practices. The FSA works closely with the NRCS to administer the funding for the rental payments and cost shares through the Commodity Credit Corporation.

Participating in a program such as the CRP has more than just financial benefits for producers, explained Curt McDaniel, NRCS Assistant State Conservationist – Programs.

One benefit is that the producer gets protection of the natural resources on their farm or ranch – which is quite a large benefit considering that natural resources are not typically something that can be reproduced once they are gone.

The second benefit is that the producer will hopefully see an increase in production from properly implemented practices through NRCS financial assistance programs. The third benefit from participating in these programs is a little broader.

“Society gets an environmental benefit,” McDaniel said. “These programs are also beneficial to rural communities.”

When producers utilize the financial assistance they receive from the NRCS, they are purchasing supplies from their local communities and making every dollar count, while also making production practice choices that help safeguard not just their natural resources, but their neighbors as well.

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Applying for Disaster Funding

By Klaire Howerton

Producers are encouraged to investigate options before a disaster hits

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In today’s changing climate, natural disasters, and the severity and frequency with which they occur, seem to be becoming more commonplace than in the past. Wildfires, tornadoes, flooding and drought can all wreak havoc on a farm.

One of those disasters recently hit close to home – here in the Ozarks. This year was marked by a severe drought that caused many agricultural producers to have to make tough calls about their operations.

Through the USDA, producers can apply for financial assistance in the wake of a natural disaster.

Just a few of the disaster assistance programs available to producers include the Emergency Conservation Program, the Livestock Forage Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Emergen-

cy Livestock Assistance Program and the Tree Assistance Program.

Producers who are determined qualified by the Farm Service Agency will receive compensation (financial assistance varies by program) for livestock or crop loss, assistance to conserve water, remove debris, or replant orchards, depending on which program they are participating in.

In order to apply for funding, producers will need to visit their local FSA office to register their farm and set up an account.

This process includes basics such as name, address and Social Security number, as well as providing documentation that the producer either owns or leases the land affected by a natural disaster.

While everyone hopes they won’t require disaster assistance, it is a practical measure to visit the FSA and provide records

before a disaster occurs; then the producer’s information is already in the system and that is one less thing to have to worry about if the unthinkable occurs.

Once the producer’s account has been created and the application processed, county FSA committees will visit the site for an inspection to determine program eligibility. Each program has different requirements – visiting the USDA website at the Disaster Assistance Programs page will help determine what the requirements are and what farms fall under what program.

Once funding has been received, participants must be prepared to keep careful records of funds spent, and accurate accounting and reporting on the progress of the program. Producers should visit their local FSA office today to establish an account and a relationship.

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Many consumers are seeking out organic options these days, so many producers are working to fill that niche by becoming certified organic through the USDA. This process can be expensive, but there are cost share programs available to help.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers two cost share programs; the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) is available to producers in all 50 states, and the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Organic Certification Cost Share Program is available in 16 states.

These programs provide organic producers and handlers with financial assistance to reduce the cost of organic certification.

The programs reimburse producers and handlers who are obtaining or renewing their certification for a portion of their paid certification costs. Once certification

is obtained, organic producers are eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 75 percent of certification costs each year, up to a maximum of $750 per certification scope – crops, livestock, wild crops, handling and State Organic Program fees.

Certified organic producers and handlers who have paid certification fees during the 2017 or 2018 program year may apply for reimbursement of the incurred costs and interested producers can visit one of over 2,000 FSA offices to apply.

The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) offers an Organic Initiative through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Through this program, the NRCS will provide technical and financial assistance to eligible producers for installation of conservation practices on organic or transitioning agricultural land.

The assistance provided helps producers plan and implement conservation practices

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EQIP is primarily used to provide financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices that address soil, water, air, plant, animal and energy resource concerns. Some examples of practices that fall under this initiative include planting cover crops, establishing integrated pest management plans, constructing seasonal high tunnels, or implementing nutrient management systems consistent with organic certification standards. The first step for producers, said Curt McDaniel, NRCS Assistant State Conservationist-Programs, is going to the local USDA field office and providing documentation that they either own or lease the land that the improvements will be made upon. If the producer is deemed eligible for the program, there is a ranking system applied to determine which applicants will receive the funding.

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