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MSU and Quapaw announce partnership: Missouri State University Darr College of Agriculture has partnered with the Quapaw Native Americans to reach educational, business and sustainability goals, and the two plan on continuing to expand their relationship. According to a press release from the university, the Quapaw, headquartered in Northeastern Oklahoma, work under two main agricultural goals: food sovereignty and food security. William Meadows, MSU’s coordinator for Native American studies, said these goals are reminiscent of goals most Native American tribes work towards. The Quapaw have invested money into establishing facilities such as a livestock processing plant, greenhouses and a facility for importing and grinding their own coffee in order to maintain their goals of food sovereignty and food security. The Darr College of Agriculture is looking to resurrect marketing Missouri State beef to sell at the local Hy-Vee grocery store. The Quapaw nation would help by processing MSU cattle. The next group of animals ready for processing will be transported to the Quapaw Nation’s livestock processing facility, which is the first USDA-inspected processing plant located on tribal territory that a tribe owns and operates. FFA comes to Springfield, Mo., school: Hillcrest High School in Springfield, Mo., has become the first Springfield School District’s school to have an official chapter of FFA. The group includes students in all high school grade levels, from newcomers to members of farming families. The group is advised by Hillcrest teacher Sharon Blauvelt. “This is the first year of a threeyear process,” Blauvelt said. “I’m working on getting my certification from DESE to be certified to teach agriculture. And going forward, we’ll have at least three agriculture classes, hopefully more. This is just the beginning, and Hillcrest has 70 acres, with half of that land covered in forests. We have a lot of space for our students to learn.” Blauvelt said several students have been asking for an FFA chapter for several years, including two of the seniors in the initial group of 22 students. Grandin to speak at symposium: Dr. Temple Grandin will give the keynote address on Dec. 6 at the 20th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium in Kirksville, Mo. Grandin gained fame for her work in animal handling and animal welfare. She tells how improved stockmanship helps bottom lines, and she gives insight into how animal welfare shapes the industry. No advance registration is needed for the free program. For more details, go to www.MissouriLivestock.com. MDC confirms ash borer: The Missouri Department of Conservation has reported the presence of Emerald Ash Borers in 16 new counties across Missouri, including counties in the Ozarks. A collaborative effort between MDC staff, Missouri Department of Agriculture inspectors and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service officers, has detected the EAB in Benton, Douglas, Howell and Ozark counties, according to an MDC news release.

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JUST A THOUGHT 3 Jerry Crownover –

Winter’s bitter arrival

Julie Turner-Crawford – Thank a farmer

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Couple builds a farm from scratch

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page people it has taken to get that product on the shelf. The farmers and ranchers producing the raw ingredients are just the beginning of the process. Agriculture is not only the core of our small and rural communities; it’s the building block of our society. American consumers also seem to forget the U.S. has a stable food supply thanks to our farmers and ranchers. There’s no need to stand in line for hours at a time just to receive a cup of rice and hope there’s still some available when it’s your turn. According to an American Farm Bureau Federation report, Americans spend only 4.8 percent of their disposable income on food, not including food purchased at restaurants. In contrast, the poorest countries in the world spend the highest percentage of income on food. For example, Nigerians only spend about 40 percent as much money for

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Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 But, alas, all good things come to an end. These last two or three winters have become a lot less enjoyable for me. Even though the recent winters haven’t been extremely cold or snowy, it seems that my toes, fingers and ears react much more negatively than they did just a few short years ago. And, now, when I slip and fall on snow-packed ground or ice-covered ponds, I don’t seem to jump right back up like I used to… at least, not without assistance. As I write this column, I’m staring out the window at the ground that is beginning to turn white. We’ve had freezing

rain, sleet and snow this morning and the TV weatherperson is predicting temperatures in the single digits tonight, with the wind chill below zero. A few years ago, I would have looked forward to getting up earlier than usual, and getting out to check the cows and make sure everyone was OK, but I have a feeling I’ll have to drink an extra cup or two of coffee before I find the fortitude to do so. Given my newly found distaste for winter, I can only conclude two things; I guess I really am getting old, and secondly, the only time I need to go back to northern Wisconsin is on the fourth of July.

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Couple revitalizes a property to build a thriving and growing farm Along with the cattle, the Vads have Aron and Midge Vad moved from Springfield, Mo., to what’s several Mangalitsa pigs, which are a Hunnow known as Honeysuckle Farm- garian breed. Midge says they are the house in 2016. They, along with their “Kobe beef of the pork world.” Their meat four children, Eva (9), Ella (8), Easton (7), is much healthier for you, and they’re pasture-raised, except for the spent grain that and Eden (5), share the duties of farm life. When the Vad’s purchased the property they get from Tie & Timber. Midge says in Pleasant Hope, Mo., the old farmhouse they love belly rubs and are very smart. had sat vacant for almost eight years and The pigs are raised as naturally as possible, was overgrown with honeysuckle. Midge without antibiotics or hormones. Keeping the number of cows and pigs has always loved honeysuckle, describing it as an “obsession,” so the name Honey- small enough that the land can provide for them and keep them healthy is imsuckle Farmhouse was an obvious fit. Aron works full-time as the vice presi- portant to the Vads. The livestock are dent/CFO of finance at Global University pasture-raised and are on rotational in Springfield, so the work on the farm- grazing, with the cows following the house often extended late into the eve- pigs. The next step for the Vads is to get ning, Midge said. Now that they’re mostly a chicken tractor, which would follow finished with inside projects, they’ve be- the cows. Eventually, they would like to gun clearing the property of old trees and incorporate some milk goats into their farm to make soap, caramel and experimaking room for a new driveway. The daily routine on the farm includes ment with other goat-milk products. Besides the livestock, Midge and Aron feeding and watering the chickens, ducks, guineas, cows and pigs. Nine- have been growing garden produce each year-old, Eva, has an egg business, so year, including cantaloupes, watermelshe is responsible for taking care of the on, zucchini, tomatoes, squash, beans chickens, including collecting, washing, and more. They recently received a grant for a 90-foot greenhouse and plan inspecting and packaging the eggs. The Vads have partnered with Tie & to utilize it to garden through the winter. Midge said their goal is to start a CSA Timber Beer Company in Springfield to receive their spent grain. The brewed beer (Community Supported Agriculture) results in boiled down barley and removes next year with 15 to 20 members. They sugars, which is good for the animals, pro- already have a list of people who want to be a part of it, and would like to grow viding carbohydrates and protein. The Vads’ homesteading journey has led it each year, ultimately having 100 to them to raise a couple of Holstein cows and 150 members. For the past three years, Midge and several Wagyus. They chose Holsteins to Aron have hosted Fall at the Farm. have a milk source, and the The yearly event came about beWagyu’s for the high-quality cause the Vads wanted their chilbeef, being high in omegas dren to experience fall activiand fat content that’s healthy Pleasant ties, but found it was expensive for you. People also use the fat for their family to do fall ac(lard) to cook with for its flavor Hope, Mo. tivities such as hayrides and and quality. The Vads purchased painting pumpkins. They the Wagyu’s from a farm in decided to do it themselves Mountain Grove, Mo. DECEMBER 2, 2019

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the corn,” Vicky laughed. “Otherwise, we won’t have enough to last through the fall season. We plant the long day corn and we plant it late in the season. It can make harvesting with the combine a little more difficult but we’ve learned over the years, it is the best way to have it tall and green long enough for all the mazes.” Vicky has also worked for the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District for the past 30 years and is the office manager. She also knows about raising decorative fall crops. In the past, she and her family raised and sold 10,000 corn husk bundles a year, as well as Indian corn and pumpkins to various stores throughout Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas, including Wal-Mart. “It was another way to supplement the farm income,” Vicky continued. “My husband was the peddler in all that. We quit, however, as we got into the family farm activities. That’s all we do now. It had always been my dream but it has grown really fast. We also provide areas for families, church and scout groups to come out and picnic or have a campfire any evening. “We are ending up the 2019 season now but each year it gets bigger and we are already starting to plan for our 2020 season. While we are open to the public just in the fall, this is a year-round operation.” Chris LeDoux would be proud.

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Established in 1995, the iconic Branson, Mo., stop still serves up breakfast and lunch If they aren’t careful, motorists taking Highway 265 from Branson, Mo., to Silver Dollar City theme park may pass by one of Branson’s few long-standing and locally-owned restaurants, BillyGail’s Cafe. Gail Blong and her husband Billy were originally going to call their restaurant Table Rock Cafe when they founded it, but their friends in Minneapolis, Minn., told them, “It doesn’t sound like a hillbilly. If you’re going to be down there you need to sound like a hillbilly.” The breakfast-and-lunch-only cafe’s exterior continues the hillbilly theme with log cabin walls crowded with weathered and eclectic antique decor. Inside, more antiques on the walls and shelves convey a homey, country atmosphere, and the people there are just as warm and welcoming. Gail explained they decided to move to the Ozarks and establish a breakfast cafe after visiting Branson and falling in love with its people.

Opening their doors on May 18, 1995, Gail said they served 11 people. “Billy and I gave each other a hug, and we said to each other, ‘We are going to make this work,’” Gail recalled. With time, they did. The restaurant became famous in the area, through word-ofmouth in the beginning and more recently through social media. They’ve gained nation-wide notoriety as well, being featured in publications like USA Today and Food & Wine, and on TV shows like “Man v. Food.” Having built a very successful cafe with Gail, Billy tragically passed away in 2012. Gail continued running the restaurant until late 2016, when Gail’s daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Joe Funk, retired from their jobs in Minneapolis and moved down to take over ownership and operation of BillyGail’s Cafe. Donna and Joe had never worked in the food service industry, so the hectic work environment was a bit overwhelming for them at first.

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“It was just crazy all the time,” Donna said. They love working there, however, and plan to stay until their grandson takes over. Gail, though retired, remains a staple at BillyGail’s as well, making sure guests enjoy themselves. “We love to have fun here,” Gail said. “We make sure everyone has fun.” The fun draws in many regulars and repeat customers for BillyGail’s, including both tourists and locals. Tourists who have been there before know to come back to the cafe when they visit, as Gail has come to know many of them by name. Locals visit regularly at the times that tourist crowds are easily avoided. Donna credits the continued success to

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the restaurant staff. She said they are an amazing and motivated crew, with little turnover, as many employees have worked at BillyGail’s Cafe for 10 or more years. According to the owners, the staff stay because of the good hours and the family atmosphere. “We treat our staff like family because they are family,” Gail explained. “We could not do this alone.” But of course, the main reason anyone goes to a restaurant is to eat, and part of the appeal at BillyGail’s is the generous portions. Famous dishes are the pancakes the size of hubcaps and the combination French toast and pancake they call the French cake. Large breakfast platters with

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Owner: John Gayer Rogersville, Mo. Store Manager: Ben Pugh (pictured) History: Ben Pugh has been the manager of the Rogersville, Mo., location of Gordon’s Feed and Pet in rural Greene County, Mo., for the past three to four years and worked for the firm for a total of approximately eight years. He takes a rather unusual view of his role as a feed store manager. “The people is what this business is all about,” he explained. “You make a lot of Photo by Laura L. Valenti friends in this business, people you see all the time so I think of myself as something like a bartender to the agriculture community around here. That means I talk to a lot of people and I listen to a lot of people. I hear about their animals and their individual operations, which is great. It also means I watch out for them and when one of my regulars hasn’t shown up here like they usually do, I want to know why. I want to make sure there aren’t problems on the farm where we can help, but I also want to know if there are problems at home or with someone’s health. That’s just what friends do for one another.” Products: “Cattle and horse feed are always going to be the driving forces behind this kind of business in the Ozarks,” Ben said. “Purina products are the bulk of what we sell. We have lots of different brands of dog and cat feed. I can see 12 different brands on the shelf right here from where I’m standing. Another big seller for us though is our exotic feeds. We like to say we can feed everything from Angus and aardvarks to zebras, as well as your dog and cat. We serve a number of businesses that are breeders and animal rescue operations and that includes folks from Branson, Nashville, St. Louis, Memphis, Little Rock, Kansas City all the way to Dallas. In addition to the Rosgerville, Mo., store, Gordan’s Feed and Pet has locations in Ash Grove, Clever, Greenfield and Marshfield. Family: While Ben himself does not farm, he helps out his father, Vern Pugh who raises Irish Dexter cattle on his farm named Windswept near Willard, Mo. He and his wife Allison have two grown daughters and spend their time off work, with family and friends. Ben does enjoy the pet side of the business in a more personal way, however, and has three dogs, a Blue Healer and two long-haired Chihuahuas. “Those two are Rooster T. Cogburn and Mable Misdemeanor, because she’s too small to be a felony,” he concluded with a chuckle.

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Carl Goodnight feels the Angus female is the most versatile female of all breeds Carl Goodnight is a fourth-generation farmer and has been raising cattle for 76 years. He was born on the farm in Carthage, Mo., where he now lives. He has been farming or running cattle on his land since he can remember, except for the time he served in the Vietnam War. “Growing up, we raised hogs and raised and milked Jersey cattle,” Carl recalled. “I now run around 75 Angus, depending on the year and own 120 acres.”

night Angus Farm, but his family is all involved in some manner. “All my kids and grandkids help around the farm,” Carl said “We also have a variety of local kids from the Carthage FFA help us, and it has become a rite of passage of sorts for the Carthage kids to work out here when we are processing cattle. “I think they like to watch the ‘cattle working show’ and get a hot lunch. I also have some renters that help in exchange for part of their rent.” The Goodnight family’s favorite part

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Starting out, Carl had five acres and of owning and working on the farm first purchased two or three cows from around cattle is the satisfaction of seeing Elza Winter back in 1987, and then pur- Angus momma cows nursing big, stout chased a female from Dean McKibben calves when the air has a slight chill and at the Four State Angus Sale in 1993 or the days get shorter. They know that winter is coming, but 1994. From then on there there is a lot full of round bales ready have been a few other fefor those cows, who will eat hay and males added from time to lay down and calve again and the time, but over 90 percent of circle of life starts anew. Goodnight herd goes back to Angus cattle were chosen those first females purchased Carthage, Mo. on the Goodnight Angus from Elza Winter and Dean McKibben. — Continued on Next Page Carl is the manager of GoodDECEMBER 2, 2019

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meet your neighbors Cattleman is Sold on Angus Continued from Previous Page Farm because the Angus cow is the most versatile beef female available, Carol said. “You can breed her straight and make a very usable calf, or you can cross her with Charolais, Simmental, Hereford or an eared breed and make a very usable calf for your specific needs,” he explained. “But, when the chips are down and you need to get back to basics, the Angus cow will always be the go-to female in Southwest Missouri for a beef cattle operation.” There is no such thing as a “perfect” cow, heifer, bull or steer, Carl said, but he feels Angus cattle are the best option. “In fact, if you can be average in every measurable trait with cattle, you are probably doing well,” Carl said. “The Angus cow does that for us, because there was a time that I sold all my cattle.

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“I like to think of this agricultural prison as my personal Shangri La when everything was sold. The great poet Corb Lund said it best, everything is better with some cows around.”

ownership on their steers through the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity. Goodnight steers are sold as fed calves, so they are marketed at about 15 to 16 months. Heifers are sold as heavy bred

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When the chips are down and you need to get back to basics, the Angus cow will always be the go-to female in Southwest Missouri for a beef cattle operation.” – Carl Goodnight

Goodnight Angus Farm primarily sells bred heifers through the Show-Me Select Heifer Program, bred cows through special cow sales at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, and they retain

heifers, about 22 months of age. The majorty of the herd consists of 3- to 7-year-old females. If a cow gets over 7 years at the Goodnight Angus Farm, she has a home until she comes up open.

Carl said those are rare females and if they last that long than they are usually part of the family by that time. Breeding season at Goodnight Angus Farms normally synchronizing and AIing heifers, and some cows around the end of March or first of April. The remainder of the females will be exposed to herd bulls around the middle of March. Calving season for the Goodnight farm starts around the middle of December and lasts until the end of February. Any females that haven’t calved by the end of February are culled, unless there is a very good reason to retain them, and it better be a very good reason. Weather is a critical factor when it comes to weaning calves. “If we are short of grass, we will wean as early as late July, and if we have a wet summer, we will keep the calves on the cows until late September.” Angus Goodnight Farm hopes to see their farm grow as much as their family’s

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In Town: Stephanie Beltz-Price is the association executive of the Ozark Trail Board of REALTORS®, a position she has held for five years. While she is not a real estate agent, Stephanie works with about 200 REALTORS® in seven counties to keep them updated on industry regulations. “I help make sure our members comply with all state and national rules and regulations, and we also have a MLS (multi-listing) service that I work with. Shawn has been at Smith Flooring for more than 25 years, where he is the safety director. In the Country: Stephanie has been involved in the cattle industry her entire life.

“I grew up on a cattle farm in northern Howell County/southern Texas County,” she said. “My husband Shawn and I have about 20 cows of our own, but then we’re part of the larger family farm where we have about 225 head with my mom and dad, Joe and Nancy Beltz; my brother, Jason; and son Matthew.” The base of the family’s herd are Salers and Angus/Salers cross, along with a small herd of crossbred cattle. The Beltz family became with Salers in the mid-1980s, about a decade after the French breed came to the U.S. “We’ve kept them based on their milking and mothering abilities, and their low birthweights,” Stephanie explained. “My husband and I both have town jobs, and growing up my parents worked in town, so they needed cattle they didn’t have to watch 24/7, cattle that had no problems calving, even the heifers. When the Salers calves are born, they get up and they start nursing, and grow like weeds.” She added that Salers also work well in crossbreeding operations, bringing their low birthweights and high maternal traits to other breeds. The family has both fall and spring calving, with the registered herd being mostly spring calves for show cattle. Matthew has shown cattle for the last five years or so and has held leadership positions in the American Salers Junior Association. Stephanie and Shawn are in the process of building their own herd, so they retain most of their heifers, focusing on the bloodlines of some of their older females that have been in the family for many years. Shawn had no agriculture or farming background prior to marring Stephanie, but she said he quickly grew to love the lifestyle and is very involved in the cattle operation. Stephanie and Shawn recently moved to her grandparents’ former home, which is only a few years away from becoming a Century Farm. Five generations of the Beltz family have lived and worked on the farm. DECEMBER 2, 2019

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Not Reported

Four State Stockyardss

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20.00-82.00* 2

Interstate Regional Stockyards

55.00-86.50

Joplin Regional Stockyards

76.50-85.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

60.00-85.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

40.00-83.00 † 50.00-68.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

60.00-87.50 †

slaughter

110

cows

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat

(Week of 11/17/19 to 11/23/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

35.00-66.50*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

Not Reported †

Four State Stockyards

8.00-46.00*

Interstate Regional

17.50-64.50 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

14.00-68.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

45.00-68.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

30.00-72.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Market

20.00-71.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

25.00-70.00 †

South Central Regional

15.00-70.00 †

Springfield Livestock

1 14.00-71.50 †

cow/calf

100

pairs

(Week of 11/17/19 to 11/23/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

850.00-1175.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Four State Stockyards - Exeter

Not Reported † None Reported*

Interstate Regional Stockyards

930.00-1190.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

11/7/19

Receipts: 903 Compared to three weeks ago. Feeder and slaughter lambs were sharply higher. Market kids, nannies and billies were mostly steady. Demand was good and supply was moderate. Supply included: 27% Feeder Sheep/ Lambs (11% Lambs, 89% Hair Lambs); 30% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (3% Wooled & Shorn, 20% Wooled, 52% Hair Breeds, 7% Ewes, 15% Hair Ewes, 3% Hair Bucks); 1% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 6% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 36% Slaughter Goats (44% Kids, 38% Nannies/Does, 12% Bucks/ Billies, 8% Wethers). Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 217.50. Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 155.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 225.00-240.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 175.00-247.50. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 185.00-205.00. Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Good and Choice 1-2: 130.00150.00. Wooled - Good and Choice 1: 195.00-210.00. Wooled - Good and Choice 1-2: 127.50. Wooled - Good 1-2: 105.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1: 215.00-232.50. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 157.50-215.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 2: 122.50-190.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 128.00. Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 82.50. Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 60.00-75.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 100.00-125.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 75.00-85.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 70.00-90.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 105.00-125.00. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Families - Medium and Large 1 w/20-40 lbs lamb: 232.50. Families - Medium and Large 1-2 w/20-40 lbs lamb: 195.00. Families - Medium and Large 2 w/20-40 lbs lamb: 160.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 250.00-270.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 230.00-240.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 265.00-277.50. Kids - Selection 1-2: 105.00-252.50. Kids - Selection 2: 180.00-210.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 155.00-175.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 105.00-145.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 75.00-120.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 60.00-80.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 150.00-200.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 90.00-170.00. Wethers - Selection 1: 205.00-227.50. Wethers - Selection 1-2: 135.00-220.00. National Sheep Summary

Ozarks Regional

None Reported † 500.00-1075.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

None Reported

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1000

1500

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2000

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(Week of 11/17/19 to 11/23/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

2500 Steers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

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700.00-975.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Four State Stockyards - Exeter

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

Not Reported † None Reported*

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1

None Reported †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

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

350.00-1250.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

850.00-1050.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler Ozarks Regional Stockyards

985.00-1110.00 †

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

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South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock Marketing

None Reported † 400.00-1060.00 †

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1000

1500

2000

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11/15/19

Compared to last week slaughter lambs were mostly weak to 10.00 lower, instances 20.00 lower on lambs over 70 lbs. Slaughter ewes were steady to 6.00 higher. Feeder lambs were mostly steady to 9.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 4678 head sold. Equity Electronic Auction sold 470 slaughter lambs in Nebraska. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 3700 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady. 3,625 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 100-130 lbs 136.00140.00. PA: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs no report. Ft.Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 137.00153.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 146.00152.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 144.00165.00.

stocker & feeder

1000.00-1200.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

16 16

Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 55.00-75.00. Hair Ewes - Cull 1-2: 40.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 60.00-90.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 255.00-290.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 230.00-250.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 260.00-275.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 225.00-242.50. Kids - Selection 2: 190.00-215.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 170.00-185.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 140.00-190.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 100.00-115.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 80.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 50.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 145.00-180.00.

750.00-1410.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

11/23/19

Receipts: 1,144 Compared to last month, feeder lambs traded mostly steady. Feeder and slaughter goats traded mostly steady with spots of 5.00-10.00 higher. Slaughter ewes, rams, does and bucks we mostly steady compared to last month but on a light test. Demand was good on a heavy supply. Supply included: 33% Feeder Sheep/Lambs (98% Hair Lambs, 2% Sheep); 33% Slaughter Sheep/ Lambs (3% Wooled, 45% Hair Breeds, 49% Hair Ewes, 2% Hair Bucks); 8% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 26% Slaughter Goats (63% Kids, 33% Nannies/Does, 4% Bucks/Billies). Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 210.00-235.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 200.00-217.50. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 180.00-200.00. Sheep - Medium and Large 1: 220.00. Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled - Good and Choice 1-2: 185.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1: 200.00-215.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 175.00-190.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 167.50-185.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 87.50-145.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 2: 60.00-80.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 75.00-95.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 75.00.

Four State Stockyards*

prices

Ava Douglas County† -----

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 11/23/19

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 11/21/19

Cuba Interstate Regional† 11/19/19

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1,222

1,573

1,531

2,333

7,812

2,546

2,612

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Uneven

St-10 Higher

St-3 Lower

St-5 Lower

St-8 Higher

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160.00-174.00 145.00-168.00 135.00-156.00 130.00-140.00 130.00-138.00

164.00 156.50-178.50 147.00-172.00 134.00-147.00 139.50

151.00-174.00 150.00-169.00 155.50-158.50 140.00-147.25 141.50

171.50-182.00 173.00-183.50 149.00-164.00 140.25-155.00 133.00-149.25

170.00-190.00 147.00-180.00 139.00-162.00 134.00-158.00 134.50-154.00

162.50 162.00-179.00 146.00-174.00 135.50-160.00 126.00-153.00

160.00-185.00 155.00-175.00 144.00-173.00 140.00-152.00 138.00-149.00

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----131.00-164.00 120.00-139.50 112.00-127.00 98.00-114.00

164.50 151.50-164.50 130.00-150.00 137.50-147.00 125.50

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138.00-150.00 155.00-170.00 121.50-131.00 119.00-125.00 105.00-110.00

----140.00-162.00 131.00-145.00 122.00 -----

----159.00-170.00 140.50-151.50 129.00-142.00 -----

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125.00-141.00 132.00-149.00 119.00-137.50 117.00-125.00 112.00-123.00

161.00-164.50 145.00-159.00 131.00-146.50 124.00-143.00 122.00-127.50

130.00-144.00 136.00-143.25 134.00-139.50 127.00 -----

127.00-139.00 136.00-164.00 126.00-131.50 123.00-134.00 120.00-132.00

135.00-155.00 128.00-145.00 120.00-140.00 117.50-143.50 131.00-143.00

148.00-156.00 130.50-150.00 124.00-147.00 119.25-149.75 131.50-138.50

135.00-158.00 130.00-146.00 128.00-142.00 125.00-135.00 118.00-132.00

NOT REPORTED

cattle NOT REPORTED sheep & goats dairy

70.00-79.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

†

61.00-86.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

11/24/19

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 114.00-117.50; wtd. avg. price 115.94. Heifers: 111.75-118.00; wtd. avg. price 116.15. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 183.00-184.00; wtd. avg. price 183.54. Heifers: 183.00-184.00; wtd. avg. price 183.25.

50.00-77.50*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

cattle

11/19/19

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 11/18/19

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 11/19/19

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Mid Missouri Stockyards* 11/21/19

reports

week slaughter lambs were mostly wer, instances 20.00 lower on lambs hter ewes were steady to 6.00 higher. e mostly steady to 9.00 lower. At San head sold. Equity Electronic Auction r lambs in Nebraska. In direct trads and feeder lambs were not tested. tiated sales of slaughter lambs were b carcasses sold with all weights no dentiality. All sheep sold per hundred less otherwise specified. Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: ed and shorn 100-130 lbs 136.00-

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11/22/19

Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): Not Reported. Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): 0.73 lower. Price Range: Not Reported Wtd Avg: $41.71. 5 Day Rolling Avg: $42.03. Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Sow & Boar Report

11/22/19

Sows Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Sows Purchased (Live and Carcass Basis): 3,117 300-399 lbs: 23.00-46.69. 400-449 lbs: 28.00-46.69. 450-499 lbs: 30.00-48.00. 500-549 lbs: 34.50-50.50. 550/up lbs: 36.00-52.00.

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2,612

2,726

2,155

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162.50 162.00-179.00 146.00-174.00 135.50-160.00 126.00-153.00

160.00-185.00 155.00-175.00 144.00-173.00 140.00-152.00 138.00-149.00

184.50-184.00 148.00-172.00 130.00-155.50 129.00-145.00 128.50-140.50

162.00-172.00 161.00-177.00 158.00-171.00 132.75-166.00 149.50

176.00-179.00 151.00-172.00 132.50-162.00 132.00-151.00 138.00-149.00

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160.00 132.50-152.50 130.00-134.00 ---------

148.00-156.00 130.50-150.00 124.00-147.00 119.25-149.75 131.50-138.50

135.00-158.00 130.00-146.00 128.00-142.00 125.00-135.00 118.00-132.00

130.00-164.00 123.00-143.50 115.00-141.00 115.00-136.00 120.00-131.00

----134.00-141.00 136.50 144.00 121.00-140.00

135.00-146.00 132.50-144.00 128.00-144.00 120.00-138.00 128.00-137.00

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Vienna South Central† 11/20/19

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 11/19/19

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

avg. grain prices Soybeans

Week Ended 11/22/19 Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum* * Price per cwt

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155.12

150.00 165.12 146.76

143.56 Week of 10/27/19

148.39

137.74 133.54 142.00 127.33 *

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131.99

151.11

131.00

11/22/19

Although there was still some cold nights a few warmer than average days this past week took some of the frost out of the ground and made the ground soft on top for those trying to feed or get around. Some feeding is taking place but nothing in the way of full diets yet as most still have some stockpiled grazing available. Hay movement continues to be slow other than some equine owners looking for a few small bales at a time. Hay supplies are moderate with ample supplies being offered for sale, demand is light and prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or to view the directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales. Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 180.00-200.00. Small squares 7.00-9.00 per bale. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 160.00-180.00. Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale. Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-125.00. Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 80.00-120.00. Small squares 6.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 60.00-80.00. Small squares 3.00-6.00 per bale. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 35.00-50.00 per large round bale. 25.00-40.00 per 4x5 round bale. Good quality Bromegrass: 80.00-120.00. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-80.00. Wheat hay: 40.00-55.00 per large round bale. Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.

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Springfield Livestock Marketing† 11/20/19

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Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report

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153.40

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147.50 136.00 133.18 146.81 134.76

164.25

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144.24

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11/15/19

11/22/19

Receipts This Week: 121,934 Early weaned pigs 1.00 per head lower. All feeder pigs 3.00 per head lower. Demand light to moderate for moderate offerings. Receipts include 48% formulated prices. Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 12.3% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 113,009 at 39.12. All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 8,925 at 46.69.

Cheese: Barrels closed at $2.1850 and 40# blocks at $1.8425. The weekly average for barrels is $2.1650 (-.1060) and blocks, $1.8455 (-.0855). Fluid Milk: Milk production is mixed across the regions of the U.S. Outputs are picking up in the Northeast, Arizona, Florida and the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. In California, the Pacific Northwest and New Mexico production remains stable, whereas in the Midwest, it is steady to lower. Aside from the Northeast and Florida, where bottled milk demands are increasing, orders are generally stable to declining in the other regions. The holiday dairy product production schedules are keeping some processors busy and causing increases in Class II milk requests in some areas. Cream availability is mixed in the Midwest and West. Some loads of cream continue to move from the West to the Midwest at competitive prices. Demand is unchanged in the East, but variable in the West. Cream multiples for all Classes are ranging 1.27-1.35 in the East, 1.24-1.30 in the Midwest, and 1.05-1.28 in the West. Condensed skim is moving based on contractual needs in the East. In the West, drying is ongoing while prices are steady. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.6251 - $2.6871.

$145

Week of 11/10/19

hog markets

National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

11/22/19

Week of 11/17/19

265.00-277.50. 2: 105.00-252.50. 180.00-210.00. lection 1: 155.00-175.00. lection 1-2: 105.00-145.00. lection 2: 75.00-120.00. lection 2-3: 60.00-80.00. ection 1: 150.00-200.00. ection 1-2: 90.00-170.00. n 1: 205.00-227.50. n 1-2: 135.00-220.00.

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

$190

Week of 10/27/19

250.00-270.00. 2: 230.00-240.00.

Billings, MT: no test. Missouri: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 135.00-150.00. Equity Elec: 115 lbs 141.25; 80 lbs hair 147.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair lambs 40-60 lbs 220.00-244.00, few 250.00; 60-70 lbs 200.00-234.00; 70-80 lbs 184.00-198.00; 80-90 lbs 172.00-182.00; 90-100 lbs 132.00-150.00. wooled and shorn 53 lbs 236.00; 95 lbs 136.00. Pennsylvania: wooled and shorn no report. hair no report. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 197.50-205.00; 75-85 lbs 180.00; 90-95 lbs 167.50-170.00. hair 60-65 lbs 217.00-218.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 65-85 lbs 165.00-170.00; 90-100 lbs 162.00. hair 45 lbs 177.50; 50-60 lbs 160.00170.00; 60-80 lbs 165.00-171.00; 80-90 lbs 158.00-165.00; 98 lbs 157.50.

Week of 11/3/19

and Large 2 w/20-40 lbs lamb:

550-600 lb. steers

$235

Week of 11/10/19

and Large 1-2 w/20-40 lbs lamb:

24 Month Avg. -

$280

Week of 11/17/19

y and Good 1-2: 75.00-85.00. nd Utility 1-2: 70.00-90.00. 105.00-125.00. p/Lambs: and Large 1 w/20-40 lbs lamb:

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

131.00

148.17 125

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(3)12019 Ag Spray 1000 Sprayer - 1000 Gal Pull Axle Model Sprayer, 40’ Boomless .......... $6,995 $6,795Clearance! 1 New Holland C232 Open Cab 74 HP, 3200 Lb. Lift, Rubber Track, 2 Yr. Warr. 1 New Holland L234 Cab/AC New Holland Demo90 HP, L234 Cab/AC Lb. Lift, Demo90 EH Controls, 2 Yr.Lb. Warr. Lift, EHQT, Controls, Big Savings! 2 Yr. Warr. Clearance! Big Savings! (1)12017 Arrowhead R55SPD - 3400 Jack Hammer Style HydHP, post3400 driverSkidsteer Demo ............................. $9,295 $6,995Clearance! $2,300 Big Savings! Clearance! 1Jack New Holland Cab/AC Demo90 3400 Lb.Clearance! Lift, EH$11,795 Controls, 2$8,295 Yr. Warr. (1)12017 Arrowhead R70SPD -3000 Hammer Style Commercial Hyd Skidsteer QT ................... $3,500 Big Savings! Clearance! 1 New Holland L230 Open New Cab Holland 90 HP, L230 Open Lb. Lift, Cab 2 Spd., 90 HP, 2L234 Yr.3000 Warr. Lb.post Lift,driver2 Spd., 30% 2 HP, Yr.Savings! Warr. 30% Savings! Clearance! (3)12018 BH 12820 - 20’ PTO Rings, Tdm Axles, 25” tires90 ....................................... $31,695 $22,495Clearance! $9,200 30% Savings! Clearance! 1CV Cab/AC New Holland L230 Open Cab HP, 30002 Lb. Lift, 2 Spd., Yr. Warr. 1 New Holland L230 New Holland Cab/AC 90 1000 HP, L230 3000 Lb.Deck Lift, Hi-Flow, 90Walking HP, Demo, 3000 2Lb. Yr.Lift, Warr. Hi-Flow, 30% Demo, Savings! Yr. Warr. Clearance! 30%2 Savings! (3)12018 BH 1815 - 15’74Medium Cutter, 2.5” Cut ..................................................................... $18,995 $13,695 $5,300 30% Savings! Clearance! 1 Duty New Holland Cab/AC 90Big 3000 Hi-Flow, 2 Yr.Clearance! Warr. By Laura L. Valenti 1 New Holland L228 Open New Cab Holland HP, L228 2500 Open Lb. Lift, Cab 2 Spd., 74 Capacity HP, 2L230 Yr.2500 Warr. Lb. Lift, 2 Spd., 2HP, Yr.Savings! Warr. Lb. Lift, Clearance! BigDemo, Savings! (2) 2018 BH 2010 - 10’ pull type, Cutter, 2” Cut Capacity $10,495 $7,995 $2,500 Big Savings! Clearance! 1 Med New Holland L228 Open HP,Controls, 2500 Lb.2 Lift, 2 Spd., Yr. Warr. 1 New Holland L221 1 Open NewCab Holland74 HP, L221 2100 Open Lb.Duty Lift, Cab Foot/Hand 74 HP, 2100 Controls, Lb............................................................... Lift, 2Cab Yr.Foot/Hand Warr.74Big Savings! Clearance! Yr. Warr. Big2 Savings! Clearance! (1) 2018 BH 2815 - 15’ Heavy Duty Cutter, Deck Rings, 4” cut capacity ......................................................... EXTRA SAVINGS! CALL! SAVE!! 1 540 New Holland L221 Open Cab 74 HP, 2100 Foot/Hand Controls, 2 Yr.$9,200 Warr. Big Savings! Clearance! 5 New Holland RB450 New Net Holland 4x5Wt RB450 Mdl. NetCV Net, Wide 4x5 PU, Mdl. 2.9% Baler, For Net, 60 20% 2.9% ForLb. 60Lift, Clearance! 20% Savings! (2)52018 BH 2820 Dr 25” - 20’Baler, PTO Deck Rings, Walking Tdm Wide Axles,PU, 25” tiresSavings! .......................... $31,695 $22,495Clearance! 5Baler, New Holland RB450 4x5 Mdl. Baler, PU, 2.9% For 60 3 New Holland RB450 New Silage Holland Net RB450 Dlx.Duty Silage Net, HD Net Wide 4x5 Dlx. 2.9% Baler,Net For Net, 60 HD Wide 20% PU, Savings! 2.9% ForNet, Clearance! 60 Wide 20% Savings! Clearance! (6)32018 BH 3510 - 10’4x5 Heavy Pull Type Cutter, 3”PU, Cut Capacity ............................................................ $12,295 $9,295 $3,000 20% Savings! Clearance! 10 New Holland RB460 New HD Holland RB460 Comm. Pkg., HD Duty Pkg. NetCutter, or Silage, 4x6 Comm. HDCapacity Wide Pkg., PU NetNet or Silage, 20% HD Savings! Wide PU Clearance! 20%PU, Savings! Clearance! New Holland RB450 Silage 4x5 Dlx. Baler, Net, HD Wide 2.9% For 60 $900 20% Savings! Clearance! (2)102019 BHPkg. BH26 Red4x6 - 72” 3 3pt Heavy 2.5” Cut .......................................................... $4,195 $3,295 (1)12019 BH BH27 Red4x6 - 84” 310 pt Heavy Duty Cutter, 2.5” Cut Capscity .......................................................... 1 New Holland RB460 New Demo Holland RB460 Silage, Net, Demo Roto Cut,4x6 HD Silage, Wide PU, Net, 30Roto Bales Cut, 4x6 Extra HD Wide Savings! PU,Pkg., 30 Bales Clearance! Extra New Holland RB460 HD Pkg. Comm. Net or$5,595 Silage,Savings! HD$3,995 Wide Clearance! PU $1,600 20% Savings! Clearance! (1)12017 BH DHV66 - ATV/UTV pull type discHD w/electric lift kit $2,495 $1,695 1 New Holland RB560 New Demo Holland 5x6 RB560 Net,166” Comm. Demo Pkg., 5x6 Wide Net, PU, Comm. 80.................................................................. Bales Pkg., HD 4x6 Extra WideSilage, PU, Savings! 80Net, Bales Clearance! Extra Savings! New Holland RB460 Demo Roto Cut, HD Wide PU, 30Clearance! Bales$800Extra Savings! Clearance! (1)42018 BruteHolland Duradisc 3” Heavy Duty offset disc60 with 24” notched blades .............................. $5,795 $500Extra Savings! Clearance! 4 New Holland H7220 New 9’2”D8010 H7220 Roller Conditioners, 9’2” 2.9% Roller For Conditioners, 2.9% 20% For Savings! 60 Clearance! 20% Clearance! 1 - 10’ New Holland RB560 Demo 5x6 Net, Comm. Pkg., HD WideSavings! PU,$5,295 80 Bales (1)62018 BruteHolland FX18410’4” - 84”H7230 Heavy Duty 3pt Finish 10’4” Mower ........................................................................... $2,995 $2,495Clearance! $500 6 New Holland H7230 New Roller Conditioners, 2.9% Roller For 60 Conditioners,9’2” 2.9% 20%Roller Savings! For 60 Clearance! 20% Savings! 4 New Holland H7220 Conditioners, 2.9% For 60 (2) 2018 Brute HB1009 - 9’ Heavy Duty 75-125 hp Hyd Blade........................................................................ $2,995 $2,295 $700 20% Savings! Clearance! 9 New Holland H7330 9 New Holland10’4”H7330 Flail 2.9% 10’4” Flail For 60 Conditioners, 2.9% 20%For Savings! 60 Conditioners, Clearance! 20% Savings! 6 Conditioners, New Holland H7230 10’4” Roller 2.9% For$2,995 60 Clearance! (1) 2017 Brute HB1010 - 10’ Heavy Duty 100-150 hp Hyd Blade ................................................................... $3,995 $1,000 20% Savings! Clearance! 1 New Holland DB313F New 13’,1030 DB313F Flail, Pivot, 2.9% 13’, Flail, Fordolly 60 Center Pivot, 2.9% 20% ForFlail Savings! 60 Conditioners, Clearance! 20% Savings! 9- Center Holland H7330 10’4” 2.9% For $3,495 60 Clearance! (1)12018 BruteHolland Headliner 30’New Header Trailer w/front wheels ....................................................... $3,995 $500 20% Savings! Clearance! 1 New Holland DB313R New Demo Holland 13’, DB313R Roller, Demo Pivot, 13’, Roller, Forscraper 60 Center Pivot, 2.9% ExtraFlail, For Savings! 60 ExtraFor Savings! (4)12018 Brute Speedmover 1010 10FT Pull type2.9% box blade ............................................................ $2,995 $1,995Clearance! $1,000 20% Savings! Clearance! 1 -Center New Holland DB313F 13’, Center Clearance! Pivot, 2.9% 60 2 New Holland Duravee New 1225 Holland 12 Whl. Duravee Hi-Capacity 12 Whl. w/60’’ HD Hi-Capacity Rake Whls. w/Hyd Rake Extra w/60’’ Savings! Rake Whls. Clearance! Extra (1)22018 Brute Speedmover 4012xd - 1225 12’ Holland SUPERRake HEAVY DUTY PullDemo Scraper Tilt ............................... $1,000Extra Savings! Clearance! 1HD New DB313R 13’, Roller, Center Pivot,$5,950 2.9% Savings! For $4,950 60 Clearance! “I’ve grown up on (2)12019New BruteHolland VR819High - 8 WHEEL FOLD VChopper RAKE .................................................................................... $3,495Clearance! 1 New Holland FP230 FP230 Capacity Silage High Capacity & 2 Row Silage Corn Chopper & Savings! 2 HD RowHi-Capacity CornClearance! Head $3,995 Bigw/60’’ Savings! 2 HYD New Holland Duravee 1225Head 12Big Whl. Rake Rake Whls.$500Extra Savings! Clearance! (2)1Baler 2019New Ez330 Haul EZ28H - 28’ Hyd foldBig Pasture Harrow .................................................................................. $7,995 $7,495Clearance! $500 1 New Holland Big Holland 2016, Big 3x3x9’ Baler 330 Sq. Baler 2016, w/Color 3x3x9’ Monitor Big Sq. BalerHigh w/Color BigCapacity Savings! Monitor Clearance! Big & Savings! my family’s farm where we have a commercial Angus cow/calf operation of 300 head 1 New Holland FP230 Silage Chopper 2 Row Corn Head Big Savings! Clearance! (1)12018Massey/Hesston1840 Genesis 8’ Drill - 3pt DrillCapacity for Pastures orInline Food Plots ...................................................................... $15950 $30,895 $14,950 $24,995 $1,000 1 Massey/Hesston1840 Inline High Small Sq.Big Baler, HighBaler Capacity Hyd. Tension Small2016, Sq. Baler, $30,895 Hyd.Big Tension $24,995 3x3x9’ Sq. Baler w/Color$26,495 Monitor $8,900 Big Savings! Clearance! on approximately 1,800 to 2,000 acres in rural Barton County. We also raise row (1) 2019 Great Plains 1006NT1- 10’New No-tillHolland w/grain box & legume box330 .......................................................... $35395 1 Kioti UTV Mechron 1 Kioti 2200Demo22 UTV Mechron HP,1 Dsl., 4x4, 2200Demo22 Auto., Roof HP, & Windshield, Dsl., 4x4, Auto., 89 Hrs. Roof &High Windshield, $13,295 89Small $9,495 Hrs. $13,295 $9,495 Massey/Hesston1840 Capacity Sq. Baler, Hyd. Tension $30,895 like $24,995 (1) 2019 Great Plains 2400 Turbo Max - 24’ Vertical Till w/rolling harrow optionInline ......................................... $68,350 $53,950 $14,400 crops, corn, soybeans, wheat and prairie hay,” Lauren explained. 1 Kinze 3200 1 Kinze 12R30’’ 3200 Planter, Hyd. Fold, 12R30’’ KPM III Planter, Monitor Hyd. & More!! Fold, KPM (L) III $71,895 Monitor & More!! $54,950 (L) $71,895 $54,950 (2) 2019 Haybuster 107 - 10’ No-till w/2 grain a legume box ..................................................... $27,950 89 $7,200 1 Kioti UTVboxes plus Mechron 2200Demo22 HP, Dsl., 4x4, Auto.,$35,150 Roof & Windshield, Hrs. $13,295 $9,495 1 Wheatheart X1063 10’’x63’ Auger X1063 w/Swing 10’’x63’ Away &w/Hyd. Auger Liftw/Swing w/Hyd.dump Lift (L) $12,175 $9,950 $12,175 $9,950 This past summer, Lauren like so many others, spent sometime in the show ring at (1)12019Wheatheart Haybuster 3106 Rockpicker - Rakes Picks up 10’(L)in one Away pass, w/high ...................... $29,700 $3,750 (L) 1 Kinze 3200 12R30’’box Planter, Hyd. Fold, KPM III $25,950 Monitor & More!! $71,895 $54,950 1 Wheatheart X1073 10’’x73’ Away w/Hyd. AugerLiftw/Swing (L) Away w/Hyd. Lift (L) $12,850 $10,495 (1)12019Wheatheart Herd 750 - 9Auger bu 3X1073 PTw/Swing heavy10’’x73’ duty seeder ........................................................................................... $1,895 $12,850 $1,595 $10,495 $300 the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Mo., showing her 18-month old crossbred show 1 Wheatheart X1063 10’’x63’ Auger w/Swing Away w/Hyd. Lift (L) $12,175 $9,950 (2)12015Wheatheart Hustler CH4000 -X1083 Pull type10’’x83’ BaleAway Feeder/Unroller for Dry or Silage ......................................... $16,295 $14,560 $12,950 $11,995 $3,345 1 Wheatheart X1083 10’’x83’ Auger w/Swing w/Hyd. AugerLift w/Swing (L) AwayBales w/Hyd. Lift (L) $14,560 $11,995 1 Wheatheart X1073 10’’x73’ Auger w/Swing Away w/Hyd. Lift (L) $12,850 $10,495 steer, Okie. After the state fair, the two also made an appearance at her hometown (2) 2016 Hustler CHX5000 Pull type Bale Feeder/Unroller for Dry or Silage Bales ....................................... $18,250 $14,995 $3,255 1 Wheatheart X1394 1 Wheatheart 13’’x94’ Auger X1394 w/Swing 13’’x94’ Away w/Hyd. AugerLiftw/Swing (L) Away w/Hyd. Lift (L) $28,010 $22,995 $28,010 $22,995 X1083 10’’x83’ AugerSeed w/Swing w/Hyd. (L)$8,495 $23,995 $14,560 County $11,995 Fair in late August, which was his final show. (2)32019Great Hustler SL360X 3pt 1 Bale Wheatheart Feeder/unroller for HD dry or Silage Bales .................................................... $8,900Lift$31,795 $405 3 Great Plains 1006 Plains 10’-HD 1006 No-Till w/Grain &10’ Small Seed No-Till Boxes w/Grain & Small $31,795 BoxesAway $23,995 Barton (2) 2018 Hustler CHX2500 - 3pt Feeder/unroller forX1394 or Silage Bales ................................................ $13,450Lift (L) $12,750 $700 1 Bale Wheatheart 13’’x94’ Auger w/Swing Away w/Hyd. $28,010 $22,995 1 Krone EC3200CV 1 Krone 10’4”EC3200CV Flail Cond., Shear Hubs 10’4”&dry Flail Quick Cond., Change Shear Blades Hubs & Quick $27,395 Change $20,995 Blades $27,395 $20,995 “He was$23,995 be sold to be on someone’s dinner table, but then that is the end goal with (1) 2019 Kinze 3200 12R30 Mech -Great 12 rowPlains hyd fold planter w/ corn & bean meters &HD more ...................... $69,250 $55,950 $13,300 3 Pivot 1006 10’Mower No-Till w/Grain & Small Seed Boxes$32,995 $31,795 1 Krone ECTC400 1 Krone ET ECTC400 ET 13’ Center Trailed Disc 13’ Mower Center w/Narrow Pivot Trailed Transport Disc Kit $45,695 w/Narrow Transport $32,995 Kit $45,695 (2) 2017 Krone ECTC400 Et - 13’ Trailed Disc mower, Center Pivot w/Narrow Transport kit .......................... $45,650 $31,950 $13,700 raising cattle,” she added with a smile. 1 Mower Krone EC3200CV 10’4” Flail Cond., Shear Hubs &$14,295 Quick Change Blades $27,395 beef $20,995 4 Krone AMR280 4 Krone AMR280 9’3” Disc w/Shear 9’3” Hubs Disc & Quick Mower Change w/Shear Blades Hubs & $14,295 Quick Change $10,495 Blades $10,495 (1) 2017 Krone ECTC500 Et - 16’ Trailed Disc mower, Center Pivot w/Narrow Transport kit, demo............... $49,950 $34,950 $15,000 1 Krone ECTC400 ET 13’ Center Pivot Trailed Disc Mower w/Narrow Transport Kit $45,695 $32,995 Life on the farm is always what’s it’s been about. Lauren admits she never truly 10’7” Disc Mower w/Shear 10’7” Hubs Disc & Quick Mower Change w/Shear Blades Hubs & $16,195 Quick Change $11,495 Blades $16,195 $11,495 1 Krone AMR320 1 Krone AMR320 (1) 2019 Kuhn GMD3151tl - 10’2” Trailed Disc Mower w/swivel hitch ........................................................... $23,965 $19,995 $4,000 4 Hyd. 9’3” Disc$9,995 Mower w/Shear Hubs &$9,995 Quick Change Blades $14,295 $10,495 1 Krone KW5.52T Krone 18’4” KW5.52T HD Tedder 18’4” HD Hyd................................................................. Fold/Tilt Tedder $7,995 $7,995 (2)12018 Kuhn GMD280 Premium - Krone 9’2”Fold/Tilt 3PT Deluxe DiscAMR280 Mowers $14,395 $11,995 $2,400 considered any career other than agriculture. 10’7” Mower w/Shear Hubs$38,395 &$31,995 Quick Change Blades $16,195 $11,495 1 CENTER Krone AMR320 (1)12019 Kuhn FC3160TCD - Inline 10’2” PIVOT2016, FLAIL DISC $37,895 $5,900 1 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 2016, Bale Wrapper w/New Inline 6’ CONDITIONER Hoop, Bale Wrapper Remote............................................ &w/New MoreDisc 6’ $38,395 Hoop, Remote $26,995 & More $26,995 “I love everything about life on the farm, but I really love working with cattle (2) 2019 Kuhn GMD5251TC 17’1” Trailed Disc Mower w/Narrow Transport ................................................ $48,495 $39,995 $8,500 1 Krone KW5.52T 18’4” HD Hyd. Fold/Tilt Tedder $9,995 $7,995 w/New 6’ Hoop, Remote, 2017 w/New Laser Guidance 6’ Hoop, &Remote, More Laser $41,095 Guidance$27,995 & More $41,095 $27,995 3 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 3 Tubeline 2017TLR5000AX2 (1)22019 Pequea TT6101 -Extra 27’ FOLD & Tedder w/Hyd Tilt & TransportLow .................................................. $22095 $3,100& More the most.$26,995 I brush hog and do lots of farm chores. I especially love working with my 1HYD124 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 2016, Inline Bale Wrapper w/New$12,695 6’$18,995 Hoop, Remote $38,395 2 Vicon Extra 124 Vicon 7’10” Disc Mowers, Low7’10” HP Requirement! Disc Mowers, HP Requirement! $12,695 $8,495 $8,495 (2) 2019 Redline RL24 - 24’ Fold Harrows......................................................................................... $6,495 Laser$5,995 6’ Hoop, Remote, Guidance &$500 More $41,095 $27,995 3 Pasture Tubeline TLR5000AX2 1 McHale Fusion 1 McHale 3 Combo Fusion HD Silage, 3 Roto Cut Combo Baler HD & Wrapper Silage, Roto Combo, Cut2017 Demo Balerw/New $120,850 & Wrapper Combo, $94,950 Demo $120,850 $94,950 grandpa, Jim Morgan, who is 78 years old now and is starting to slow down a little. (6) 2018 Rhino TS10 FF - 10’ hyd fold rotary cutter, Ideal on 35-65 hp tractors ............................................ $13295 $8,995 $4,300 2 Vicon Extra 124 7’10” Disc Mowers, Low HP Requirement! $12,695 $8,495 1 McHale V660 1 Demo McHale 4x5.5 V660 HD Silage, Demo Roto Cut, 4x5.5 Net HD Wrap, Silage, Wide Roto PU, Demo Cut, Net Wrap, $59,495 Wide PU, $46,950 Demo $59,495 $46,950 (1) 2019 Wylie W3210 - 500 GAL DLX SPRAYER 36’ boomless..................................................................... $7,195 $5,195 $2,000 When we go brush hog and do other things, we always take two tractors so I can be 1 Silage, McHale Fusion 3PU Net Combo HD Silage, Cut Baler$55,750 & Wrapper $94,950 2 McHale V640 McHale 4x5.5V640 NetSPRAYER, Wrap 4x5.5 Baler, HD Wide Silage, & More Wrap Baler,AXLE....................... Wide $55,750 PU & Roto More $44,950 $44,950 (4)22019 Wylie W3210EBTA -HD 500 GAL LSX 44’ EXT BOOMLESS, TORSION $8,595 $5,995 Combo, $2,600Demo $120,850 of some real help and take a little of the load off of him.” 1 GAL McHale Demo HD Silage, Roto$3,595 Cut, NetSavings! Wrap, Wide PU, Demo $59,495 $46,950 1 McHale 994 McHale 3 pt.994 Round BaleDLX Splitter 3- Call pt.V660 Round For Ldr. Bale QTSplitter Price! -4x5.5 Call BigFor Savings! Ldr. QT Price! Big $3,595 (1)12019 Wylie W3221HTEB - 800 SPRAYER, 44’ EXT BOOM, TANDEM TORSION AXLE................ $9,795 $6,995 $2,800

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Lauren Morgan

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Family: Parents, Jason and Angie Morgan; and older brother, Jade Hometown: Lamar, Mo.

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GMD28 2 Kuhn Select 9’2”GMD28 3 Pt. Select Mowers, Standard 9’2” V640 3 Pt.Model Disc Mowers, Standard $11,795 Model $8,995 2 Disc McHale 4x5.5 HD Silage, Net$8,995 Wrap Baler,$11,795 Wide PU & More $55,750 $44,950 OR GO GMD310 ONLINE FORMowers ADDITIONAL NEW YEAR-END CLEARANCE SPECIALS! GMD310 4 CALL Kuhn Premium10’2” 31Pt. Dlx. Premium10’2” Disc 3 Pt. Dlx. Disc Mowers $15,195 $11,995 $15,195 $11,995 Big Savings! McHale 994 3 pt. Round Bale Splitter - Call For Ldr. QT Price! Future$3,595 Plans: “Right now, I’m a sophomore at Crowder College, studying GMD3150TL 2 Kuhn 10’2’’GMD3150TL Trailed Disc MowerJoplin, 10’2’’ w/Swivel Trailed Hitch Disc Mower 9’2” w/Swivel $21,495 Hitch $15,995 $21,495 2 Kuhn GMD28 Select 3 Pt. Disc Mo. Mowers, Standard Model $15,995 $11,795 $8,995 Mo. Lockwood, animal science. GMD3550TL 2 Kuhn 11’6”GMD3550TL Trailed Disc Mower 11’6” w/Swivel Trailed Hitch Disc Mower w/Swivel $24,795 Hitch $18,995 $24,795 $18,995 4 Kuhn 417-659-8334 GMD310 Premium10’2” 3 Pt. Dlx. Disc Mowers $15,195 $11,995 It’s a nutrition based goal in which eventually I’ll be formulating 417-232-4700 rations livestock, as in working for one of the feed companies. I’m also really FC3560TLD 1 Kuhn 11’6”FC3560TLD Center Pivot, Tine Cond., 11’6” Center Drawbar Pivot, Swivel TineHitch Cond., Drawbar $37,195 Swivel $27,995 Hitchw/Swivel $37,195 2 Kuhn 10’2’’ Trailed Disc Mower Hitch $27,995 $21,495 for $15,995 MountainGMD3150TL Grove, Mo. Rogersville, Mo. www.newholland.com SR108 2 Kuhn GII 8 Whl. SR108 Hi-Clearance GII Speed 8 Whl. Rake Hi-Clearance Speed11’6” RakeTrailed $6,195 $5,295 $6,195 $5,295 2 Kuhn GMD3550TL Disc Mower w/Swivel Hitch $24,795 $18,995 interested in genetics as well as nutrition so I could see myself doing something with 417-926-6520 417-753-4333 *Financing for qualified buyers till GF5202THA 2 Kuhn 19’8”GF5202THA HD 19’8” &FC3560TLD Tilt HD Tedders, Hyd. Fold & Tilt $9,695 $6,995 $9,695 $6,995 1 Tedders, Kuhn Hyd. 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Proper macronutrient management is critical for livestock nutrition When thinking about and developing livestock nutrition programs, producers should bear macronutrients in mind. Macronutrients are, by definition, nutrients required in large amounts. When looking at livestock nutrition, water, energy and protein are essentials.

Water

Dr. Shane Gadberry, ruminant nutrition specialist with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, explained that water is essential and required in large amounts, but often taken for granted because livestock often have free access from a pond, tank or stream. If animals are not drinking enough water, either due to an insufficient supply or a contaminated water source, their feed intake, productivity and overall health will rapidly decline. According to the Noble Research Institute, a beef cow can drink up to 5 percent of its body weight per day; a high-producing dairy cow, up to 20 percent.

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responsible for an animal’s health, maintenance and productivity. The amount of this macronutrient in livestock feedstuffs is derived from total digestible nutrients (TDN) found in fat and carbohydrates. “Cattle get the majority of energy in the diet from carbohydrates, primarily fiber,” according to Dr. Eric Bailey, Beef Cattle Nutrition Extension Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension. Since fiber and forage provide a great deal of energy, the quality of the forage animals are eating should be determined and addressed. Knowing the forge quality and the amount of energy it is providing will ensure that animals get enough of this macronutrient year-round. “Energy deficiencies often occur in winter because stored forages can be low in energy while production and environmental conditions ramp up energy needs during this time,” Gadberry said.

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According to Gadberry, while protein also contributes to energy like fat and carbohydrates, it is also considered independently since its components are

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important for microbial proliferation in the rumen. “The combination of feed protein and microbial protein for ruminants take care of protein turnover in maintenance along with protein deposition in growth and fetal development,” he said. Again, producers need to consider the amount of the macronutrient in the forage they are feeding. Fescue hay often has adequate protein. “Tall fescue hay is unique relative to other forages used for hay in that energy is often limiting, but not protein,” Bailey explained. “Many of you have heard or seen article after article encouraging feeding supplemental protein to cattle when feeding hay. There is a lot of poor fescue hay put up around this state with 8 to 10 percent crude protein, which is not significantly limiting to cattle, depending on their stage of production (lactation, pregnancy, etc.). The reason protein supplementation is talked about frequently is that in warm-season forage systems, hay crude protein will commonly drop below 6 percent. When forage crude protein gets that low, it slows the rate at which rumen microbes ferment feed. When the rate of

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Livestock water supplies should be evaluated to ensure proper water intake. If producers suspect a contaminated water supply, testing should be done right away to determine the contaminate and a course of action. To ensure enough consumption of protein and energy, producers need to evaluate the levels of both, because if the amount of macronutrients in the nutritional program is found to be lacking, producers will need to provide an appropriate supplement. “Assessing forages for nutritive value is very important as these conditions vary from farm to farm,” Gadberry said. “If the goal is to feed livestock to a target level of production, it is important to both understand nutrient requirements and nutrient supply. Putting the two together can help determine if and what is most limiting.” County extension agents can assist producers with forage testing, analyzing feedstuffs for nutrient composition and interpreting results.

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While cattle can benefit from a multiOne guideline for feeding hay, accord- tude of forages, not all forages are created ing to Dr. Eric Bailey, Beef Cattle Nutri- equal and when the lower quality ones are tion Extension Specialist with the Uni- all that are there, it’s time to supplement. versity of Missouri Extension, is to begin “Feeding hay may become less obviwhen forage gets below 4 inches across ous but needed when pasture grasses apthe pasture. pear abundant but their quality and palatability “At that point, availis very low,” Gadberry able forage for consumpsaid. “Examples may intion becomes limiting “Too often clude fields with a high and the cattle do not cattle are percentage of mature get enough to eat,” he allowed to graze bromesedge, purpletop said. Every acre-inch of winter annuals or foxtail.” tall fescue is about 400 too soon after pounds of feed for cattle. planting. When feed availability gets much below 2,000 – Dr. Shane Gadberry pounds per head, intake starts to decline.” He strongly encourages producers to follow the 4-inch guideline to avoid overgrazCattle’s dietary needs change throughing and damaging their pastures. out the year, so producers should be thoughtful as to the quality of the forage they are feeding. “As animal nutrient requirement increases, switching to a higher quality hay “Too often cattle are allowed to graze instead of supplementing low quality paswinter annuals too soon after planting. ture may be needed,” Gadberry said. These plants often need 8 to 10 inches He explained an example is stockpiled of height established before turning in Bermudagrass. The quality is usually adecattle,” Dr. Shane Gadberry, ruminant quate for dry cows but not lactating cows. nutrition specialist with the University of “One can either continue to try to use Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, the stockpile Bermudagrass along with said. supplemental energy feeds to make up He advised that producers isolate cat- the energy shortage or switch to a hay if tle to a pasture or pen to feed hay. This the hay is more in line with the energy will allow extra time for winter grasses requirement for lactation,” he said.

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Fescue Foot By Klaire Howerton

Causes, treatment and prevention of the disease Tall fescue is a commonly utilized forage in the Ozarks. While fescue has plenty of pros in its favor, it also brings a few cow-health related cons to the table, such as fescue foot. What is it? “Fescue foot refers to a disease condition of the hooves of cattle that is associated with consuming endophyte infected tall fescue,” Dr. Craig Payne, veterinarian with the University of Missouri Extension, explained. “Cattle may appear lame or in severe cases, a hoof, or hooves, may become gangrenous and eventually sloughed.” What causes it? The condition is caused by the culprit that is responsible for more than one fescue-related livestock health issue – endophytes. “Endophyte in tall fescue produces a class of compounds known as ergot alkaloids,” Payne explained. “At sufficient levels of consumption, these compounds cause vasoconstriction and damage to capillary endothelium, which leads to decreased blood flow in the distal extremities. The rear hooves, particularly the right, are most susceptible, and cold environmental temperatures contribute to the severity of lesions.” Cold temperatures contribute to the manifestation of the condition, as does fertilizer. “Spreading extra nitrogen fertilizer in the fall to boost grass growth also boosts production of toxins,” according to Craig Roberts, agronomy field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension. Treatment options. Fescue foot is an unfortunate condition, as there’s not much that can be done. “Treatment options are limited and primarily consist of removing the animal from the source of alkaloids, or vice versa, and providing supportive care as recommended by your veterinarian, antibiotics and/or anti-inflammatories for example. Severe cases may warrant euthanasia,” Payne explained. DECEMBER 2, 2019

How can it be prevented? Prevention is the best course of action when it comes to fescue foot. Payne advised prevention consists of limiting exposure to potential sources of alkaloids. If endophyte tall fescue is the source of the problem, it may be necessary to renovate your pastures, inter-seed legumes, or adopt some other management practice to reduce exposure. Other preventive measures include not allowing cattle to graze fall-grown fescue too short (recent research shows most toxins in the fall stay in the lower two inches of the fescue plant), feeding hay during fall cold snaps, leaving stockpiled fescue alone until about January (the toxins will have decreased by this time), and implementing management intensive grazing practices. “With rotational grazing, cows are moved before they grub grass into the ground,” Roberts said. Producers are encouraged to reach out to their local extension offices regarding fescue foot issues.

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Developing Heifers on Pastures By Klaire Howerton

With plentiful forages in the Ozarks, experts say pasture is prevalent over dry lotting There are generally two schools of thought when it comes to the development of replacement heifers – developing them on pasture or developing them in a dry lot situation. Out of the two, pasture developed replacement heifers seem to be more common in the Ozarks. In this part of the country, grass is plentiful, which makes developing replacement heifers on pasture an economical option. “My perspective is that in our environment where we have the capability to grow a lot of forage for much of the year, that’s almost always going to be the cheapest and best fit for most operations,” Andy McCorkill, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, said. “It is generally accepted that heifers should be developed as closely to the way they will be managed as cows as possible. We do have to consider they are still growing, and they need a little TLC to meet that growth need.” Some supplemental feed can be given to pasture developed heifers to help them along. There may be situations where producers might have to consider developing heifers or partially developing heifers in a dry lot scenario, such as during a drought or if pasture space is limited. “If dry lotting is a must, it’s still advisable to utilize a high-forage diet, remember, we are developing heifers, not finishing cattle for slaughter,” McCorkill said. “A target of somewhere around 1.5 pounds of gain per day is what you want to shoot for.” There have been studies done on range development versus dry lot development for heifers. The South Dakota State University Extension Antelope Range and Livestock Research Station conducted a research project that compared how heifers developed in the two respective systems performed. The results of the

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study showed the range-developed heifers gained more weight per day and were heavier by the time both groups reached their target breeding weights. Dry lot-developed heifers lost weight, at first, when they were turned out onto grass, possibly due to underdeveloped grazing skills that the other group already had in place. Another South Dakota State study conducted by Dr. George Perry, SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Management specialist, showed that developing replacement heifers in dry lot following weaning can have an impact on their grazing behavior which can affect their ability to ingest forages efficiently during the following grazing season. This abrupt change in nutrition following breeding has negative effects on pregnancy success, embryo quality and performance of the calves in utero. Regardless of which method is used to develop replacement heifers, most experts agree that when heifers reach 55 to 65 percent of their anticipated mature weight, they are ready to be bred. Each end of that weight range can have some different benefits. “It is a bit of a tradeoff,” McCorkill said. “You’ll have more feed costs at 65 percent of mature weight but more heifers should be cycling. On the other hand, staying towards the lower end of the range will help naturally select the more fertile heifers in the group.” Even after evaluating both development systems, some producers may opt to just purchase heifers instead. “For many operations, it winds up being more economical to buy quality replacements than it is to raise them on your own,” McCorkill said. “However, there is a lot of personal satisfaction that comes out of seeing the progress in your herd over the years and you always know what you have and how the heifers were developed if you do it on your own.” DECEMBER 2, 2019

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