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Transforming a Farm DECEMBER 23, 2019 • 28 PAGES

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Sam and Danni Baird find value in NRCS programs in the improvement of their grazing program

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Growing for a Community

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Teacher honored: MaryAnn Boro, an agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor at Buffalo High School in Buffalo, Mo., was recently honored as the Region 4 Outstanding Early Career Teacher by the National Association of Agriculture Educators at the organization’s conference in California.

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MSU student earns national award: Amanda Glover, a student at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., recently received the 2019 Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship from the Soil Science Society of America. Glover, a natural resources major with a minor in agronomy from Mountain Grove, Mo., teaches sustainable farming methods at her family farm and has given lectures at local sustainable food events. She plans to seek a graduate degree focusing on international sustainable agriculture.

S&H Farm Supply New Location: S&H Farm Supply, Inc., based in Lockwood, Mo., has announced the future opening of their fifth location in Branson, Mo., in February 2020. Eric Schnelle, second-generation owner of S&H, announced the new location at 250 Adair Road, on the outer west road north of Pinegar Chevrolet at the 465/High Road and US 65 intersection. The 20 acres and 6,250-square foot building was purchased from Shane Gunther, owner of Premier Landscapes and his partners with Ozark Mountain Ventures, LLC.

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Jerry Crownover – Change isn’t always good

Julie Turner-Crawford – Predictions for 2020

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Carl Huff built his Angus herd and increased his acreage

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Couple improves their land through farm programs

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About a month ago, Judy decided that the living room furniture, that we’ve owned for the last 30 years, and has been rearranged 30 times, was outdated and needed to be replaced. Carefully, she took pictures of each item and placed them on one of those internet sales sites, thinking it would be weeks before it all sold, giving her plenty of time to select and special-order her dream furniture.

Surprisingly, all the old furniture sold within the first week, before she even had time to order the new stuff. After I helped the new owners load their two trucks with the last of our old living room set, I walked back into a completely bare room, except for the television hanging on the wall, and very calmly and lovingly asked my wife,

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San and Danni Baird improved their pastures for their Braunvieh cattle through the USDA and NRCS. See more on page 16.

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t’s the dawn of not only a new year, but a new decade. What will 2020 hold for us? Hopefully more ups than downs.

This year marks a milestone for me – my 50th Julie Turner-Crawford birthday. As a child, I predicted my life to be is a native of Dallas much different by the time I hit 50 than what it is now.

County, Mo., where she Young Julie planned on being a millionaire at the age grew up on her family’s of 50. That hasn’t worked out for adult Julie, but I still farm. She is a graduate have a few months to buy that winning lottery ticket. of Missouri State Some of the predictions for 2020 over the years University. To contact are hilarious.

Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 In 1966, Time magazine predicted, “machines or by email at editor@ will be producing so much that everyone in the ozarksfn.com.

U.S. will, in effect, be independently wealthy.”

The average non-working family could expect to earn an average salary of between $30,000 and $40,000. In today’s economy, that would be about $300,000. In 1957, Popular Mechanics predicted every road in America would be replaced with a network of “pneumatic tubes” and cars would only need enough power to drive to the nearest tube. In 1951, the same publication predicted we would all have at least one helicopter in the garage.

Transportation would not be the only change we would see in 2020, according to some scholars. In a lecture at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1911, surgeon Richard Clement Lucas predicted outer toes would be used less and less, and “man might become a one-toed race.”

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just a thought Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page Futurist and computer scientist Ray Kurzweil wrote in his 2005 book The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology that by the 2020s, there will be “nanobots” capable of entering the bloodstream to “feed” cells and extract waste, making food consumption obsolete. Thank goodness that prediction has not come true. Nanobot fried chicken just doesn’t sound too appetizing.

We may laugh at some of the predictions for 2020 from long ago, but not all are far-fetched.

In 1913, Gustav Bischoff, former president of the American Meat Packers Association, predicted humans’ diets would consist of mostly vegetables as the years went on because of a shortage of meat. There’s no shortage of meat in the U.S. today, thankfully, but inaccurate information is presented to consumers about animal-based foods being “unhealthy,” prompting some to skip out on meat, dairy and poultry products.

Then there’s the animal-rights movement scaring folks away from animal products with allegations of animal cruelty.

Other predictions regarding agriculture are coming to fruition, including advanced technology, the mainstream

Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 “Where the !@#$ do you suggest I sit for the next two months?”

As I’ve said many times, I am a creature of habit and sameness, who has his whole life disrupted by even minor changes (I may have a little obsessive-compulsive disorder). This change was not minor, and with the prospect of having my sanctuary unusable for quite some time, I thought about moving into my machinery shed. Actually, I didn’t think of that, as much as my wife suggested it.

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production of hemp, a growing farmto-plate movement and increased food safety, just to name a few.

We’re also going to see some not-so promising changes. There will be more stumping for “fake meat,” to draw more consumers away from animal products.

There’s going to be a continued decline of farms in some production areas, especially dairy operations.

The coming years may be difficult for some producers, however, there will always be a need for farmers and ranchers to feed the world.

According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the world population is expected to boom to 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100. This means food production is going to need to increase dramatically in the coming years, meaning there will be a need for more farmers and increased agricultural technology because nothing can replace food or the American farmer or rancher – nothing.

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To paraphrase the old John Denver song, Carl Huff’s version would be: “Country roads, take me home To the place I belong — Douglas County, in Missouri, Take me home, country roads.”

Carl grew up on the original 40 acres owned by his parents, southwest of Ava, Mo. His dad expanded that acreage to total 375, which Carl bought them in 1972.

Carl had, in the interim, attended high school and at School of the Ozarks and parlayed his success in the construction industry in Kansas City, Mo., into the possible finances to purchase this property, as well as some owned by his grandmother since the late 1800s.

The beautiful, well-maintained ranch, with five-cable, pipe, or six-strand, tight barbed wire fence throughout the 1,100 acres have pastures and lanes designed Carl Huff utilizes an AI program for all heifers in his herd, followed by a so as to make it easy to move cattle from cleanup bull.

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His Double-H Ranch currently consists of 330 Angus cows; 165 each of fall and CIDR program, which completes the are sold to the Ozarks Regional Livestock spring calving so as to be able to market breeding, regardless of number of cows, Center in West Plains, Mo., where he has 150 calves from each calving season. experienced exceptional profitability. in 10 days.

He AI’s the virgin heifers to the very When asked what advice he might He has an exceptionally well-designed, best sires that will improve calving ease, enclosed working facility with pens to have for young farmers wanting to becarcass traits, disposition, rapid growth hold 50 head each that are graveled and gin a beef cattle enterprise, Carl advised and meat tenderness. open into a lane that feed into the “tub” would-be-producers to get a little expeHis AI routine consists of synchroniz- before they enter the long alley entering rience. ing all the virgin heifers as one group, the hydraulic squeeze chute.

“One of the best ways to get in is to then the 2- and 3-year olds as a sepaWorking cattle in his facility is a pleas- go to work for someone that’s doing an rate group, each fall and spring season ant experience with the combination of excellent job and maybe wants to pass to calve in August and September, pea gravel in the pens, concrete floors on the farm to the right person, and then February and March. learn how to do things correctly,” he elsewhere and the hydraulic chute.

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Lettuce, spinach, carrots and beets rebound in the December sunshine in Polk County just outside Bolivar, Mo., at The Salad Farm, operated by Ronald and Sonya Antonini.

Beginning seven years ago when they came from Venezuela literally “with the clothes on their backs” as Ronald put it, they have built a farm that produces lettuce and other vegetables, eight months of the year, September through June. While not the time or place, one would expect to find such a treasure trove of greenery, the Antoninis raise their bounty in six high tunnels, free-standing walk-in plastic-covered modern greenhouses, all concentrated on one acre of intensive gardening.

Both were born in the U.S., Ronald in Michigan and Sonya in New Mexico, but their families immigrated to Venezuela when they were children. While visiting relatives for two months several years ago, they made the decision Ronald and Sonya Antonini provide fresh to stay in the U.S. and came produce to the Bolivar, Mo., public school to the Bolivar area, to be near system and to other customers year round. other family members.

“We use all organic practices and never use any poisons or pesticides,” Sorows, freshly overturned, were benya explained as she and her ing readied for the planting of husband opened the doors to new seeds. During other parts of Bolivar, Mo. their high tunnels to reveal a the season, they also raise torainbow of green and red letmatoes, peppers, eggplants, tuce varieties, as well as the redand a wide variety of other topped greens of beets. Other colorful vegetables.

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meet your neighbors “Here, we grow eight months of the year, September through June,” Ronald explained.

Their unusual growing season is the opposite of other Ozarks farmers and gardeners.

“Come June, July and August, it is way too hot in the high tunnels. We can only work in them in the early morning in the summertime or late in the evening.

Otherwise, it is too hot and of course, too hot for much of the produce. In Venezuela, it is a tropical environment in which we could work all year, so we had to learn how to adapt to the different seasons here. Of course, the worst is January and February when it gets down to 10 to 15 degrees. We have heaters in a couple of the tunnels but it is not enough to really keep them warm, just enough to go against the worst of the cold. Sometimes, we just have to let things hibernate until March.”

In Venezuela, Ron also grew produce but not on the intensive scale the family does now. He was primarily a beekeeper with 80 hives and also raised sugar cane.

The African bees he kept there produced a large amount of honey but are also known to be highly aggressive and require a full beekeeper suit, sealing out all contact with the bees for the safety of the beekeeper.

“I haven’t done much with bee hives here,” Ron continued. “I just don’t have the time with all the vegetables.

“The honey you have here in Missouri has a wonderful flavor though,” Sonya added.

To help their gardens grow and their business boom, the Antoninis have applied for and received Missouri ValueAdded Farm-to-Table grants.

“The MASBDA Farm-to-Table Grant program through NRCS was a true blessing from God, helping us to get started, Ronald said. “We received our first grant in 2015 or 2016, and then additional ones in 2016 and 2017; and they helped us so much. With those grants, we were able to pay for 75 to 80 percent of the cost of three of the high tunnels. Those grants were a great financial help. Without those, we would not be at the point we are now.”

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with processing equipment and a walkin cooler. This allows them to wash and process all produce indoors and keep foods fresh longer.

The Antoninis market their produce to local schools throughout the Bolivar area, at area Farmers’ Markets and to area restaurants.

“It was hard doing the marketing in the beginning,” Ron stated. “But once, someone tastes our produce for the first time, they come back and most important, they tell others. These days, we don’t have to do any amount of advertising. We’ve had people arrive here who have serious allergies or sensitivities to sprays and other chemicals and we tell them, try our produce and see what you think. You will not find a problem with those kinds of sensitivities and they tell us it is true. And they come back.”

There are few days off for the family.

Their operation, like most agricultural ventures, is labor intensive.

“Of course, this is a lot of work, seven days a week and many people do not want to work that hard. It is easier to do something else but we like it. When you love what you do, it is not really work,” Ron said.

“The best part is that we can see God’s hand, God’s energy in all that we do. It is our dream and we offer our part, but without God’s help, it would come to nothing. The next best part is that this is a family operation. We work together, with our sons, Obed (12) and Lawrence (11).

They help and we see each other at our table every day. Time spent with the family is priceless. And then, of course, working with nature, putting the vegetables on our own table, we know exactly what we are eating and we know we are doing something good for our community.

“And on the rare occasions, when we run short of produce and we cannot fill all the orders, I can tell you, we first fill the needs of the schools because the children always come first on our priority list.”

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Fort Leonard Wood’s John B. Mahaffey Museum aids in the training of soldiers Located at 14296 South Dakota Ave., Building 1607 on the grounds of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., the John B. Mahaffey Museum houses three museums in more than 23,000 square feet of gallery space.

Dedicated to preserving the history of the Engineer, Chemical Corps and Military Police, the artifacts of the Army Museum were compiled over many years, from many locations.

The United States Army has been preserving its history since 1824, when Congress asked the Army to keep records of its accomplishments. Some artifacts date from the 1700s.

“If you think of the Army’s history like a pizza; what the Army does, is they take that history and slice it up by the branches; infantry, artillery, engineering, administrative, or units like 1st

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Cavalry Division or 82nd Airborne Division,” Engineering Museum Director Troy Morgan said. “And then the individual museums across the Army laser focus on their slice.”

The result is many different museums located on different bases across the country, all telling a slightly different chapter of the Army’s history.

Part of the job of the John B. Mahaffey Museum is to train soldiers on the history of the different branches of the Army, and in the process, help them to become better soldiers. Troy pointed to the museum’s history, which is passed down to each soldier as playing a part in making our Army strong.

“You have made a commitment that you are going to put the freedom and values of this nation above your personal needs and desires,” he said. “What army museums do

is, we record those personal stories, and share them with the next generation.”

Particularly striking are the life size displays of soldiers in combat situations, authentic enough to require a second look.

The Engineering Museum moved from Fort Belvoir, Va., in 1989, where it was established in 1954.

Troy has worked at the Engineering Museum for 10 years.

“My favorite parts are training soldiers, and meeting veterans,” he said. “Most people who come here are really happy, so it’s easy to go home with a smile on your face.”

The Army Corps of Engineers are responsible for building bridges, digging tunnels, building runways for aircraft, and every aspect of making sure soldiers can engage the enemy in combat, despite any rugged terrain they may encounter.

The Chemical Corps Museum was es-

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tablished after the World War 1 Armistice and was originally housed at the Gas Defense Plant on Long Island, NY. The Chemical Corps Museum records the various stages in the development and use of chemical weapons, from World War I to the present, including gas masks.

There is a “Micky Mouse” gas mask, which was an attempt to make the idea of chemical warfare not so scary for children.

Kip Lindberg has been director of the U.S. Army Chemical Corps Museum since 2008.

“Without a doubt, the best part of working at the Chemical Corps Museum is having the privilege of interpreting our branch’s 101-year history to our soldiers and the American public,” he said. “Every chemical corps soldier undergoing training at Fort Leonard Wood gets a block of instruction on their branch history, and DECEMBER 23, 2019

ozarks roots ‘our museum in their classroom.’ Then on graduation day, we get to see these fine men and women proudly giving their family a tour of their museum.”

The Military Police Museum is dedicated to tracing the history of the military police from the 1700s to the present. The Military Police Corps Museum officially began at the Provost Marshal General Center at Fort Gordon, before moving to Fort Leonard Wood where it opened in September 2000.

The professional Military Police Corps had its beginnings in France during World War I, but the organization was officially formed in September 1941.

They played an important role in the Cold War, as M.P.’s began Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin in August of 1961 and continued to man that service until it closed in June 1990.

The Military Police Corps also won honors when serving in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive of 1968, when it was upgraded to a higher level of responsibility for the Army.

James Rogers has been the director of the Military Police Museum since March 2003.

“I most prefer conducting historical research regarding the design, development, use and interpretation (either for public exhibit or written articles) of the artifacts in our collection,” he said.

“Also searching for appropriate artifact additions that we may be lacking to support the museum story line,” he added.

The John B. Mahaffey Museum at Fort Leonard Wood remains a popular attraction, with half a million visitors each year, including soldiers from other countries.

The future of the museum is bright, though change in on the way.

“All three museums here at FLW are in the beginning process of consolidation of administrative and operational functions that are intended to allow the branch director/curators more emphasis on artifact curation and research,” James Rogers said.

The museum is open to the general public. Visitors from outside the base must stop at the main gate, where their I.D. is checked. A valid driver’s license, or some other form of official identification is required.

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2 New Holland T4.110 New Utility Holland Demo107 HP, Utility FWA, Demo107 12x12 Rev., HP,Ldr., Cab, 5DC FWA, Yr.Demo Warr.

12x12 Rev., Big Ldr., Yr. Warr.

Clearance!

Big Savings!

Clearance!

(3) 2019 Ag Spray 500 Gal BL 2- 500New Gal Pull 36’ Boomless Sprayer, DeluxeDemo107 Pump ........................................ $4,795 $4,495 Holland T4.110 Utility HP, Cab, FWA, 12x12 Rev., Ldr., 5 Yr. Warr.$300 Big Savings! Clearance!

4 New Holland T4.100 4 New Utility Holland Demo99 T4.100 HP, Cab, Utility FWA, 12x12 Demo99 Rev., HP, Ldr., Cab, 5 FWA, Yr. Warr.

12x12 Rev., Big Ldr., Savings!

5 Yr. Warr.

Clearance!

Big Savings!

Clearance!

(3) 2019 Ag Spray 1000 Gal Sprayer - 1000 Gal Pull Tdm Axle Deluxe Model Sprayer, HP, 40’ Boomless .......... $6,995 4 Open New Holland T4.100 Utility Cab, 12x12 Rev.,Savings!

Ldr.,$6,795 5 Yr. Warr. $200 Big Savings! Clearance!

1 New Holland C238 Open New Cab Holland 90 HP, C238 3800 Lb. Lift, Cab Rubber 90 Track, 3800 2 Yr. Lb. Warr.

Lift, Demo99 Rubber Big Track, Savings!

2 Yr. FWA, Warr.

Clearance!

Big (1)12017 Arrowhead R55SPD - Jack Hammer Style HydHP, post driverSkidsteer QT, Demo ............................. $9,295 $6,995Clearance! $2,300 1 New Holland C238 Open Cab 90 HP, 3800 Lb. Lift, Rubber Track, 2 Yr. Warr.$3,500 Big Savings!

Clearance!

By Juanita McLellan 1 New Holland C232 Open New Cab Holland 74 HP, C232 3200 Open Lb. Lift, CabStyle Rubber 74 HP, Track, 3200 2Hyd Yr. Lb.Warr.

Lift,driverRubber Big Track, Savings!

2 Yr....................

Warr.

Clearance!

Big Savings!

(1)12017 Arrowhead R70SPD - Jack Hammer Commercial post Skidsteer QT $11,795 $8,295Clearance!

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 3400 Cab/AC Lift, Demo90 EH Controls, HP, 3400 2 Yr.Axles, Lb. Warr.

Lift, Controls, Big Savings!

2 Yr. Warr.

Clearance!

Big Savings!

(3)12018 BH 12820 - 20’ 1000 CV PTOLb. Deck Rings, Walking Tdm 25”EH tires ....................................... $31,695 $22,495Clearance! $9,200 Big Savings! Clearance!

1 Duty New Holland Cab/AC 3400 Lb.Clearance!

Lift, EH$18,995 Controls, 2 Yr. Warr.

(3)12018 BH 1815 - 15’90Medium Cutter, 2.5” Cut ..................................................................... $13,695 $5,300 Big Savings! Clearance!

1 New Holland L230 Open New Cab Holland HP, L230 3000 Open Lb. Lift, Cab 2 Spd., 90 Capacity HP, 2L234 Yr.3000 Warr.

Lb. Lift,Demo90 2 Spd.,30% 2 HP, Yr.Savings!

Warr.

30% Savings!

Clearance!

(2)12018 BH 2010 - 10’90pull type, Cutter, 2” Cut Capacity .............................................................. $10,495 $7,995Clearance! $2,500 30% Savings! Clearance!

1 Med New Holland L230 CabHi-Flow, 90 HP, 30002 Lb. Lift, 2 Spd., Yr. Warr.

1 New Holland L230 New Holland Cab/AC HP, L230 3000 Cab/AC Lb.Duty Lift, Hi-Flow, 90 HP, Demo, 3000Open 2Lb.Yr. Lift, Warr.

30% Demo, Savings!

Yr. Warr.

Clearance!

30%2 Savings!

(1)12018 BH 2815 - 15’74Heavy Duty Cutter, Deck Rings, cutWarr. capacity .........................................................

EXTRA SAVINGS! CALL! SAVE!! 30% Savings! Clearance!

1 Open New Holland L230 Cab/AC 90Big 3000 Hi-Flow, 2 Yr. Warr.

1 New Holland L228 Open New Cab Holland HP, L228 2500 Lb. Lift, Cab 2 Spd., 74 HP, 24” Yr.2500 Lb. Lift, 2 Spd., 2HP, Yr.Savings!

Warr. Lb. Lift, Clearance!

BigDemo, Savings!

Clearance!

(2) 2018 BH 2820 Dr 25” Wt - 120’ 540 PTO Deck Rings, Walking 25”HP, tires2500 .......................... $31,695 $22,495 $9,200 Big Savings! Clearance!

New Holland L228 Open Lb.2 Lift, 2 Spd., Yr. Warr.

1 New Holland L221 1 Open NewCab Holland74 HP, L221 2100 Open Lb.CVLift, Cab Foot/Hand 74 HP, 2100 Controls, Lb.Tdm Lift, 2Cab Yr.Axles, Foot/Hand Warr.74 Big Controls, Savings!

Clearance!

Yr. Warr.

Big2 Savings!

Clearance!

(6) 2018 BH 3510 - 10’ Heavy Duty Pull Type Cutter, 3” Cut Capacity ............................................................ $12,295 $9,295 $3,000 1 Heavy New Holland L221 Open Cab 74 HP, 2100 Foot/Hand Controls, 2 Yr. Warr.

Big Savings! Clearance!

5 New Holland RB450 New Net Holland RB450 Mdl. NetNet, 4x5 PU, Mdl. 2.9% For Net, 60..........................................................

Wide PU, 20% 2.9% Savings!

ForLb. 60Lift, Clearance!

20% Savings!

(2)52019 BH BH26 Red4x5 - 72” 3 ptBaler, DutyWide Cutter, 2.5” CutBaler, Capacity $4,195 $3,295Clearance! $900 New Holland RB450 Net 4x5 Mdl. Baler, PU, 2.9% For 60 3 New Holland RB450 New Silage Holland Net RB450 Dlx. Silage Net, HD Net Wide 4x5 PU, Dlx. 2.9% Baler, For Net, 60 HD Wide 20% PU, Savings!

2.9% ForNet, Clearance!

60 Wide$5,595 20% Savings!

Clearance!

(1)32019 BH BH27 Red4x5 - 84” 3 5ptBaler, Heavy Duty Cutter, 2.5” Cut Capscity .......................................................... $3,995 $1,600 20% Savings! Clearance!

10 New Holland RB460 New HD Holland 4x6 RB460 Comm.

Pkg., HDtype Pkg. Net orw/electric Silage, 4x6 Comm.

HD PUNetNet or Silage, 20% HD Savings!

Wide PU Clearance!

20%PU, Savings!

Clearance!

366” New Holland RB450 Silage 4x5 Dlx. Baler, Net, HD Wide 2.9% For 60 $800 20% Savings! Clearance!

(1)102017 BHPkg. DHV66 - ATV/UTV pull disc lift Wide kitPkg., .................................................................. $2,495 $1,695 (1)12018 BruteHolland Duradisc 3” Heavy Duty offset discPU, with notched blades ..............................

1 New Holland RB460 New Demo 4x6D8010 RB460 Silage, Net, Demo Roto Cut, 4x6 HD Silage, Wide Net, 3024” Roto Bales Cut, 4x6 Extra HD Wide Savings!

PU,Pkg., 30 Bales Clearance!

Extra 10- 10’ New Holland RB460 HD Pkg. Comm.

Net or$5,795 Silage,Savings!

HD$5,295 Wide Clearance!

PU $500 20% Savings! Clearance!

(1)12018 BruteHolland FX1845x6 - 84”RB560 Heavy Duty 3pt Finish Mower ........................................................................... $2,995 $2,495 1 New Holland RB560 New Demo Net, Demo Pkg., HD5x6 Wide Net, PU, Comm.

80Demo Bales Pkg., HD 4x6 Extra WideSilage, PU, Savings!

80Net, Bales Clearance!

Extra Savings!

1 Comm.

New Holland RB460 Roto Cut, HD Wide PU, 30Clearance!

Bales$500Extra Savings! Clearance!

(1)42017 BruteHolland HB1010 - 10’ Heavy Duty 100-150 hp Hyd Blade60 ................................................................... $3,995 $1,000Extra Savings! Clearance!

4 New Holland H7220 New 9’2” H7220 Roller 9’2” 2.9% Roller For Conditioners, 2.9% 20% For Savings!

60 Clearance!

20% Clearance!

1 Conditioners, New Holland RB560 Demo 5x6 Net, Comm.

Pkg., HD WideSavings!

PU,$2,995 80 Bales (1)62018 BruteHolland Headliner 1030 - 30’Conditioners, Header Trailer10’4” w/front dolly 60 wheels ....................................................... $3,995 $3,495Clearance! $500 6 New Holland H7230 New 10’4” H7230 Roller 2.9% Roller For Conditioners, 2.9% 20%Roller Savings!

For 60 Clearance!

20% Savings!

4 New Holland H7220 9’2” Conditioners, 2.9% For 60 (4) 2018 Brute Speedmover 1010 - 10FT Pull type box blade scraper ............................................................ $2,995 $1,995 $1,000 20% Savings! Clearance!

9 New Holland H7330 9 New Holland 10’4” H7330 Flail Conditioners, 2.9% 10’4” Flail For 60 Conditioners, 2.9% 20% For Savings!

60 Clearance!

20% Savings!

Clearance!

6 New Holland H7230 10’4” Roller Conditioners, 2.9% For 60 (1) 2018 Brute Speedmover 4012xd - 12’ SUPER HEAVY DUTY Pull Scraper w/Hyd Tilt ............................... $5,950 $4,950 $1,000 20% Savings! Clearance!

1 New Holland DB313F New DB313F Flail, Pivot, 2.9% 13’,....................................................................................

Flail, For 60 Center Pivot, 2.9% 20% ForFlail Savings!

60 Conditioners, Clearance!

20% Savings!

9 Center NewFOLD Holland H7330 10’4” 2.9% For $3,495 60 Clearance!

(2)12019 BruteHolland VR81913’, - 8 WHEEL HYD V RAKE $3,995 $500 20% Savings! Clearance!

1 New Holland DB313R New Demo Holland 13’, DB313R Roller, Center Demo Pivot, 2.9% 13’, ..................................................................................

Roller, For 60 Center Pivot, 2.9% ExtraFlail, For Savings!

60 ExtraFor Savings!

(2)12019 Ez Haul EZ28H - 28’ Hyd Pasture Harrow $7,995 $7,495Clearance! $500 20% Savings! Clearance!

1 fold New Holland DB313F 13’, Center Clearance!

Pivot, 2.9% 60 2 New Holland Duravee New 1225 Holland 12 Whl. HD New Hi-Capacity 12 Whl. w/60’’ HD......................................................................

Hi-Capacity Rake Whls. Rake Extra w/60’’ Savings!

Rake Whls.

Clearance!

Extra (1)22018 Genesis 8’ Drill - Duravee 3pt1Drill for1225 Pastures orRake Food Plots $1,000Extra Savings! Clearance!JoAnn Jackson and her husband Robert Coleman opened the first Holland DB313R Demo 13’, Roller, Center Pivot,$15950 2.9% Savings!

For$14,950 60 Clearance!

(1)12019 GreatHolland PlainsHigh 1006NT No-till w/grain box &Capacity .......................................................... $26,495Clearance! $8,900 1 New Holland FP230 New FP230 Capacity Silage Chopper High &legume 2 Rowbox Silage Corn Head Chopper & Savings!

2 HD RowHi-Capacity CornClearance!

Head $35395 Bigw/60’’ Savings!

2- 10’New Holland Duravee 1225 12Big Whl. Rake Rake Whls.

Extra Savings!

Clearance!

C&C Farm and Home store in Bolivar, Mo., in 1970. The store in Lebanon, Mo., (1)1Baler 2019 Great Plains2016, 2400Big Turbo MaxBig - 24’ Till w/rolling harrow ......................................... $68,350 $53,950Clearance! $14,400 1 New Holland Big New 330 Holland 3x3x9’ Baler 330 Sq.Vertical Baler 2016, w/Color 3x3x9’ Monitor Big Sq.option BalerHigh w/Color BigCapacity Savings!

Monitor Clearance!

Big & Savings!

1 New Holland FP230 Silage Chopper 2 Row Corn Head Big Savings! Clearance!

(2) 2019 Haybuster 107 10’ No-till w/2 grain boxes plus a legume box ..................................................... $35,150 $27,950 $7,200 was opened 16 years ago. The Clinton store was opened in 2006.

1 Massey/Hesston1840 1 Massey/Hesston1840 Inline High Capacity Small Inline Sq.Big Baler, HighBaler Capacity Hyd.330 Tension Small2016, Sq. Baler, $30,895 Hyd.Big Tension $24,995 $30,895 $24,995 Big Savings! Clearance!

1 New Holland 3x3x9’ Sq. Baler w/Color Monitor (1) 2019 Haybuster 3106 Rockpicker - Rakes & Picks up 10’ in one pass, w/high dump box ...................... $29,700 $25,950 $3,750 1 Kioti UTV Mechron 1 Kioti 2200Demo22 UTV Mechron HP, Dsl.,duty 4x4, 2200Demo22 Auto., Roof HP, & Windshield, Dsl., 4x4, Auto., 89 Hrs. Roof Windshield, $13,295 89Small $9,495 Hrs. $13,295 $9,495 Inline&High Capacity Sq. Baler, Hyd. Tension $30,895 $24,995 (1) 2019 Herd 750 - 9 bu 3 PT 1heavyMassey/Hesston1840 seeder ........................................................................................... $1,895 $1,595 $300 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 (2) 2015 Hustler CH4000 - Pull1typeKioti Bale Feeder/Unroller for Dry or Silage Bales ......................................... $12,950 $54,950 $3,345 UTV Mechron 2200Demo22 HP, Dsl., 4x4, Auto.,$16,295 Roof & Windshield, 89 Hrs. $13,295 $9,495 “If you run short on the weekend, we are a good place to go,” said 1 Wheatheart X1063 1 Wheatheart 10’’x63’ Auger X1063 w/Swing 10’’x63’ Away w/Hyd. Auger Lift w/Swing (L) Away w/Hyd. Lift (L) $12,175 $9,950 $12,175 $9,950 (2) 2019 Hustler SL360X - 3pt 1Bale Kinze Feeder/unroller for dry or Silage Bales .................................................... $8,900 $8,495 & More!! $405 (L) 3200 12R30’’ Planter, Hyd. Fold, KPM III Monitor $71,895 Coleman. $54,950 Marty 1 Wheatheart X1073 10’’x73’ Auger X1073 w/Swing Away w/Hyd. Auger w/Swing (L) Lift (L) $12,850 $10,495 (2)12018Wheatheart Hustler CHX2500 - 3pt Bale10’’x73’ Feeder/unroller forLift dry or SilageAway Balesw/Hyd. ................................................ $13,450 $12,850 $12,750 $10,495 $700 1 -Wheatheart X1063 10’’x63’ Augermore w/Swing Away w/Hyd. Lift (L)$55,950 $13,300 $12,175 $9,950 (1)12019Wheatheart Kinze 3200 12R30 Mech 12 row hydw/Hyd. fold planter w/ corn & beanw/Hyd. meters &Lift ...................... $69,250 $14,560 1 Wheatheart X1083 10’’x83’ Auger X1083 w/Swing 10’’x83’ Away Auger Liftw/Swing (L) Away (L) $14,560 $11,995 $11,995 The stores sells a wide variety of merchandise, everything from farm equipment, 1 Wheatheart X1073 10’’x73’ Auger w/Swing Away w/Hyd. Lift (L) $12,850 $10,495 (2) 2017 Krone ECTC400 13’ Trailed Disc mower, Center Pivot w/Narrow Transport kit .............................. $45,650 $31,950 $13,700 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 lawn and garden supplies, fencing, hardware, electric tools and pet supplies, as well 1 Wheatheart X1083 10’’x83’ Auger w/Swing Away w/Hyd. Lift (L) $14,560 $11,995 (1) 2017 Krone ECTC500 16’ Trailed Disc mower, Center Pivot w/Narrow Transport kit, demo ................... $49,950 $34,950 $15,000 3 Great Plains 1006 3 Great Plains10’ HD 1006 No-Till w/Grain &10’ Small HD Seed No-TillBoxes w/Grain & Small Seed $31,795 Boxes $23,995 $31,795 $23,995 (1) 2019 Kuhn GMD3151TL - 10’2” Trailed Disc Mower w/swivel hitch.......................................................... $23,965Lift (L) $19,995 $4,000 1 Cond., Wheatheart 13’’x94’ Auger w/Swing Away w/Hyd. $28,010 $22,995 as livestock feed. If you’re interested in bee keeping, C & C Farm and Home also 1 Krone EC3200CV 1 Krone 10’4”EC3200CV Flail Shear Hubs 10’4”X1394 &Flail Quick Cond., Change Shear Blades Hubs & Quick $27,395 Change $20,995 Blades $27,395 $20,995 (2) 2018 Kuhn GMD280 Premium 9’2” 3PTPlains Deluxe Disc1006 Mowers ................................................................ $11,995 $2,400 3 -Pivot Great 10’Mower HD w/Grain &$14,395 Small Seed Boxes$32,995 $31,795 everything $23,995 1 Krone ECTC400 Krone ET FC3160TCD ECTC400 ETTrailed 13’ Center Disc 13’Disc Mower Center w/Narrow Pivot Trailed Transport Disc Kit No-Till $45,695 w/Narrow Transport $32,995 Kit $45,695 carries you need to get started. In addition, the store has a large collec(1)12019 Kuhn - 10’2” Center Pivot Flail Conditioner .......................................................... $37,895 $31,995 $5,900 1 Mower Kronew/Shear EC3200CV 10’4” Flail Cond., Shear Hubs &$14,295 Quick Change Blades $27,395 $20,995 4 Krone AMR280 4 Krone AMR280 9’3” Disc 9’3” Hubs Disc & Quick Mower Change w/Shear Blades Hubs & $14,295 Quick Change $10,495 Blades $10,495 (2) 2019 Kuhn GMD5251TC - 17’1” Trailed Disc Mower w/Narrow Transport ................................................ $48,495 $39,995 $8,500 tion of clothing, from basic jeans to more decorative styles of shirts, women’s tops 1HYDMower Krone ECTC400 ETChange 13’ Center PivotChange Trailed Disc Mower$18,995 w/Narrow Transport Kit $45,695 $32,995 10’7” Disc Hubs Disc & Quick Mower w/Shear Blades Hubs &$16,195 Quick $11,495 Blades $11,495 1 Krone AMR320 Krone (1)12019 Pequea TT6101 -AMR320 27’ FOLD &w/Shear Tedder10’7” w/Hyd Tilt & Transport ................................................. $22,095 $16,195 $3,100 and jewelry, and shoes and boots. A toy section offers model horses, as well as toys 4 Krone AMR280 9’3” Disc Mower w/Shear Hubs & Quick Change Blades $14,295 $10,495 1 Krone KW5.52T Krone KW5.52T HD Hyd. Fold/Tilt Tedder 18’4” HD Hyd. Fold/Tilt Tedder $9,995 $7,995 $7,995 (1)12019 Redline RL2418’4” - 24’ Fold Pasture Harrows ......................................................................................... $6,495 $9,995 $5,995 $500 10’7” Mower w/Shear Hubs$38,395 & $8,995 Quick Change Blades for $16,195 $11,495 1 fold Krone AMR320 (6)12018 Rhino TS10 FF - 10’ hyd rotary cutter,2016, Ideal on 6’ 35-65 hpWrapper tractors ........................................... $13,295 $4,300 any age child. C & C Farm and Home also sells farm and country-themed house1 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 2016, Inline Bale Wrapper w/New Inline Hoop, Bale Remote &w/New MoreDisc 6’ $38,395 Hoop, Remote $26,995 & More $26,995 (1)32019 Wylie W32102017 - 500 GAL 36’ boomless $7,195 $41,095 $5,195 $27,995 $2,000 1 DLX Krone KW5.52T 18’4”Laser HD Hyd. Fold/Tilt Tedder $9,995 $7,995 w/New 6’SPRAYER Hoop, Remote, 2017 w/New Laser.....................................................................

Guidance 6’ Hoop, &Remote, More $41,095 Guidance $27,995 & More 3 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 wares and decorative items for the home.

(4)22019 Wylie W3210EBTA -Disc 500 GAL LSX SPRAYER, 44’ EXTMowers, BOOMLESS, TORSION AXLE....................... $8,595 $2,600& More $38,395 1 124 Tubeline TLR5000AX2 2016, Inline Bale Wrapper w/New$12,695 6’$5,995 Hoop, Remote $26,995 2 Vicon Extra 124 Vicon 7’10”Extra Mowers, Low7’10” HP Requirement!

Disc Low HP Requirement! $12,695 $8,495 $8,495 (1) 2019 Wylie W3221HTEB - 800 GAL DLX SPRAYER, 44’ EXT BOOM, TANDEM TORSION AXLE................ $9,795 $6,995 $2,800 6’ Hoop, Remote, Laser Guidance & More $41,095 $27,995 3 Silage, Tubeline TLR5000AX2 1 McHale Fusion 1 McHale 3 Combo Fusion HD 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 (2) 2018 Kuhn VSL250 - 500 cu. ft., Vertical Mixers, Scales & more EXTRA SAVINGS! CALL! SAVE!!

C & C Farm and Home strives to meet the needs of their customers, 2 Silage, ViconRoto Cut, 124 Disc Mowers, Low HP Requirement! $12,695 $8,495 1 McHale V660 Demo McHale 4x5.5V660 HD Demo 4x5.5 NetExtra HD Wrap, Silage, Wide Roto PU, Cut,7’10” Net Wrap, $59,495 Wide PU,$46,950 Demo $59,495CALL!$46,950 (4)12018 Woods BH75–BLACK - 3 pt Tractor Backhoe -Fits 35-55 hp Demo Tractors EXTRA SAVINGS! SAVE!!

1 Silage, Fusion 3PU Net HD Silage, Cut Baler$55,750 &$1,395 Wrapper Combo, $94,950 2 McHale V640 McHale 4x5.5V640 Net Wrap 4x5.5 Baler, HD Wide Silage, & More WrapCombo Baler, Wide $55,750 PU & Roto More $44,950 $44,950 (1)22018 Woods DHS64C -HD 64” 3McHale pt Heavy Duty Disc Harrow......................................................... $1,845 $450Demo $120,850 which can change with the times.

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Locations: Bolivar, Lebanon and Clinton, Mo.

Owners: JoAnn Jackson (pictured), and her sons Donald Coleman, Marty Coleman and Paul Coleman, who work together to have owner presence at each store.

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McHale Kuhn Kuhn Kuhn Kuhn Kuhn Kuhn Kuhn Pequea Pequea Rhino Besler Revolator Revolator Bush Hog Schulte Schulte EZ Trail EZ Trail Brute Brute Brute Brute Brute Redline Redline Rhino

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1 McHale Demo HD Silage, Roto$3,595 Cut,Big NetSavings!

Wrap, Wide PU, Demo $59,495 $46,950 9941 McHale 3 pt.994 Round Bale Splitter 3- Call pt.V660 Round For Ldr. Bale QTSplitter Price! -4x5.5 Call BigFor Savings!

Ldr. QT Price! $3,595 “We’ve seen our business change in the nearly 50 years we have been in business,” 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 Marty “We get to know our customers very well. We have several people who 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! said.

McHale 994 3 pt. Round Bale Splitter - Call For Ldr. QT Price! $3,595 GMD3150TL 2 Kuhn 10’2’’GMD3150TL Trailed Disc MowerJoplin, 10’2’’ w/Swivel Trailed Hitch Disc Mower w/Swivel $21,495 Hitch $15,995 $21,495 $15,995 2 Kuhn GMD28 Select 9’2” 3 Pt. Disc Mowers, Standard Model $11,795 $8,995 began as customers, but now we call them friends instead. From our end, we do look Mo. Lockwood, Mo. GMD3550TL 2 Kuhn 11’6”GMD3550TL Trailed Disc Mower 11’6” w/Swivel Trailed Hitch Disc Mower417-232-4700 w/Swivel 4 Kuhn GMD310 Premium10’2” 3 $24,795 Pt.Hitch Dlx. Disc$18,995 Mowers $24,795 $18,995 $15,195 $11,995 417-659-8334 at it as being a help to people when they need things.”

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 $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 $18,995 417-926-6520 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. Fold 11’6” Center Pivot, Tine Cond.,Supply Drawbar Hitch $37,195 $27,995 12/31/19. limited Swivel at these prices.

TT4101 2 Pequea 18’ HD TT4101 Fold/Tilt Tedder 18’www.SandHCountry.com HD Hyd. Fold/Tilt Tedder $9,695 $8,495Rake $9,695 $8,495 2Hyd.Kuhn SR108 GII 8 Whl. Hi-Clearance Speed $6,195 $5,295 TT6101 1 Pequea 27’ HD TT6101 Fold/Tilt Tedder, 27’ HD w/Road Hyd. Transport Fold/Tilt Tedder, Kit 19’8” w/Road $20,795 TransportHyd. $16,995 Kit Fold & Tilt $20,795 $16,995 2Hyd.Kuhn GF5202THA HD Tedders, $9,695 $6,995 DF14 1 Rhino 28’ 14 DF14 Whl. Hi-Capacity Rake, 28’ 14 Zero Whl.Down Hi-Capacity & 0%Rake, For Zero $22,385 Down & 0% $11,995 For 48! $22,385 $11,995 2 Pequea TT4101 18’ 48!

HD Hyd. Fold/Tilt Tedder $9,695 $8,495 3375 1 Besler 3375 Dually Bale Bed For Cab/Chassis, Dually Bale Installed, Bed For Lockwood Cab/Chassis, Only Installed, $11,695 Lockwood $8,995 Only $11,695 $8,995 1 Pequea TT6101 27’ HD Hyd. Fold/Tilt Tedder, w/Road Transport Kit $20,795 $16,995 DECEMBER 23, 2019 Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com Cattleman 1 Revolator Dually BaleCattleman Bed1 w/Hyd., Dually Installed Bale DF14 Bed w/Hyd., Installed28’Big $6,995 Big Savings!

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“I started doing all kinds of fencing but these days, I do agricultural fencing, barbed wire and woven wire. Trying to do privacy fences in town, for instance, you end up with folks wanting to fight over six inches of dirt,” he added with a smile, robbing his words of any offense. “There is something to that old saying, ‘good fences make good neighbors.’”

In the Country: “We keep commercial cattle and we’ve had up to 20 cow/ calf pairs although we don’t have that many right now. My wife was raised on a farm and has worked the cows with me in the past.

“I also keep a couple of ranch horses. On my days off, I work with another friend and we do some cowboying on the big operations, working cattle, rounding them up, and doctoring them. It’s a good way to help make it financially because as everyone knows, these days you’ve got to be diversified,” he said.

“The best part of what I do, with the fencing or the cattle, is that at the end of the day, I can see what I’ve done. You can’t say that in every job but it’s what I like about what I do.”

Jake’s approach to his work is honest and amiable, truly that of a cowboy who finds himself in cyber space, caught in a near time warp in the 21st century.

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slaughter

market sales reports

bulls

beef

(Week of 12/8/19 to 12/14/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

61.00-76.50*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

64.00-94.00

Four State Stockyards

61.00-74.50

Joplin Regional Stockyards

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

dairy

54.00-74.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

40.00-87.50 †

South Central Regional Stockyards

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

30

59.00-80.50 †

50

slaughter

70

90

110

cows

(Week of 12/8/19 to 12/14/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

25.00-63.50*

Douglas County Live

10.00-58.00 †

Four State Stockyards

10.00-52.50*

Interstate Regional

10.00-57.50 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

13.00-68.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

30.00-68.00*

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

MO-KAN Livestock Market

18.00-65.50 †

Ozarks Regional

10.00-71.00 †

South Central Regional

21.00-55.50 †

Springfield Livestock

1 14.00-73.00 †

0

20

40

cow/calf

60

80

100

pairs

(Week of 12/8/19 to 12/14/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

900.00-1175.00*

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

1075.00-1200.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

None Reported † None Reported †

Joplin Regional

550.00-1450.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

Ozarks Regional

None Reported † 700.00-1175.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock

None Reported

†

700.00-1285.00 †

500

1000

1500

replacement

2000

cows

(Week of 12/8/19 to 12/14/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

2500 Steers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Prices reported per cwt

650.00-975.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

700.00-875.00 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

1075.00-1200.00*

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1

700.00-1080.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

450.00-1550.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

800.00-1100.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction 275.00 †

Ozarks Regional

Springfield Livestock

600.00-860.00 † 250.00-1100.00 †

500

1000

1500

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

200.00-1350.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards

14 14

sheep &

12/10/19

Receipts: 652 The supply was heavy with three herd dispersals. The demand was moderate to light. Included were 08 percent springer heifers, 15 percent bred heifers, 14 percent open heifers, 16 percent fresh and milking cows, 11 percent bred and springer cows and 10 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 – 1000.00-1360.00, Approved – 800.00-975.00, ind Jersey 900.00, crossbreds 700.00-875.00, Medium 600.00-750.00, Jerseys 600.00-750.00, crossbreds 550.00-600.00, Common 350.00-550.00, ind crossbred 450.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme – 950.00-1050.00, crossbreds 935.00-1025.00, Approved – 800.00-935.00, crossbreds 700.00-900.00, Medium - 550.00-790.00, Jerseys 600.00-750.00, crossbreds 575.00-650.00, Common 450.00500.00, crossbreds few 400.00-525.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Approved - ind 850.00, ind crossbred 860.00, Medium - ind 635.00.

Open Heifers: Approved: 198-200 lbs few crossbreds 135.00150.00, 382-395 lbs pkg 7 at 382 lbs 230.00, ind crossbred 378 lbs 175.00, 410-490 lbs 220.00-400.00, pkg 4 Jerseys 499 lbs 310.00, ind crossbred 270.00, 522-591 lbs 325.00-370.00, crossbreds 250.00-400.00, 665-690 lbs 400.00-470.00, pkg 3 Jerseys 690 lbs 530.00, ind 715-lbs 410.00, ind crossbred 790 lbs 500.00.

Medium: pkg 2 685 lbs 325.00, ind Jersey 635 lbs 340.00, ind crossbred 615 lbs 375.

Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Supreme – few 1025.001150.00, Approved – 800.00-950.00, ind Jersey 835.00, Medium 675.00-975.00, few Jerseys 675.00 ind crossbred 725.00, Common 320.00-650.00.

Milking Cows: Supreme 1025.00-1400.00, Approved 800.00-950.00, Medium - 600.00-775.00, Common - 275.00-

Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

goats 12/5/19

Receipts: 990 Compared to one month ago. Feeder and slaughter lambs were mostly steady to 20.00 lower. Market kids, nannies and billies were mostly steady. Demand was good and supply was heavy. Supply included: 11% Feeder Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Lambs); 38% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (5% Wooled & Shorn, 50% Hair Breeds, 6% Ewes, 31% Hair Ewes, 1% Bucks, 6% Hair Bucks); 1% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 6% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 43% Slaughter Goats (70% Kids, 21% Nannies/Does, 5% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers).

Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 200.00-225.00.

Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 190.00-220.00.

Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 175.00.

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Good and Choice 1-2: 120.00-165.00.

Wooled & Shorn - Good 1-2: 110.00.

Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1: 200.00-230.00.

Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 116.00-185.00.

Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 62.50-85.00.

Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 75.00.

Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 110.00-115.00.

Hair Ewes - Good 1-2: 92.50-95.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 60.00-85.00.

Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 50.00-65.00.

Bucks 1-2: 87.50.

Hair Bucks - 1: 120.00-125.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-2: 75.00-105.00.

Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Families - Medium and Large 1 w/20-40 lbs lamb: 195.00210.00.

Families - Medium and Large 1-2 w/20-40 lbs lamb: 110.00-

140.00.

Families - Medium and Large 1-2 w/40-60 lbs lamb: 140.00.

Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 150.00-265.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 125.00-230.00.

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 145.00-290.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 130.00-272.50.

Kids - Selection 2: 175.00-210.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 120.00-140.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 105.00-135.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 100.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 77.50-80.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 150.00-165.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 140.00.

Wethers - Selection 1: 155.00-277.50.

Wethers - Selection 1-2: 235.00.

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat

2000

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

11/26/19

Receipts: 586 Compared to last month, prices were sharply higher. Feeder lambs and slaughter lambs were 20.00-30.00 higher. Slaughter goats were 20.00-40.00 higher, while there were not enough feeder goats to establish a market trend. Nannies and billies were mostly steady but not well tested. Demand was good and supply was moderate. Supply included: 19% Feeder Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Lambs); 55% Slaughter Sheep/ Lambs (1% Wooled & Shorn, 1% Shorn, 12% Wooled, 38% Hair Breeds, 1% Ewes, 40% Hair Ewes, 1% Bucks, 5% Hair Bucks); 0% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Ewes); 2% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 24% Slaughter Goats (89% Kids, 8% Nannies/Does, 3% Bucks/Billies).

Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 210.00-242.50.

Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 185.00-232.50.

Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 195.00.

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-2: 105.00.

Shorn - Good and Choice 1-2: 175.00.

Wooled - Good and Choice 1-2: 104.00.

Wooled - Good 1-2: 104.00-185.00.

Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1: 212.50-237.50.

Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 160.00-205.00.

Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 2: 160.00.

Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 140.00-182.50.

Hair Breeds - Utility and Good 1-2: 100.00.

Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 59.00.

Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1: 100.00-105.00.

stocker & feeder

1000.00-1300.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

0

550.00.

Springer Cows: Supreme – few 1000.00-1125.00, Approved - 825.00-975.00, Medium - 625.00-800.00, Common - 500.00580.00, few crossbreds 610.00.

Cows bred one to six months: Supreme – 975.00-1075.00, Approved- 750.00-850.00, ind Jersey 770.00, ind crossbred 780.00, Medium - 525.00-750.00, ind crossbred 750.00, Common - 350.00-500.00, ind Jersey 320.00, ind crossbred 435.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers- few 15.00-50.00, Holstein bulls - 35.00-50.00, small 15.00-30.00, Jersey bulls – ind 15.00, crossbred heifers – few 25.00-45.00, crossbred bulls – 60.0065.00, small 22.50-25.00, beef cross heifers- 140.00-210.00, beef cross bulls – 180.00-235.00, small 60.00-140.00.

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

0

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

64.00-71.50 †

12/15/19

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 117.00-122.00; wtd. avg. price 119.21.

Heifers: 117.00-120.50; wtd. avg. price 119.60.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 188.00-190.00; wtd. avg. price 188.88.

Heifers: 190.00-190.00; wtd. avg. price 190.00.

55.00-85.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

10

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5 57.00-81.50 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

0

†

2 21.00-79.00*

Interstate Regional Stockyards

cattle

Four State Stockyards*

prices

Ava Douglas County† 12/12/19

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 12/14/19

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 12/12/19

Cuba Interstate Regional† 12/10/19

12/10/19

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 12/9/19

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 12/10/19

1,287

2,928

2,500

2,061

2,400

11,973

3,038

2,370

St-5 Lower

St-4 Higher

St-5 Lower

St-6 Higher

Steady

Steady

St-5 Higher

Steady

155.00-174.00 151.00-172.00 135.00-160.50 126.00-134.00 137.00

170.00-200.00 148.00-172.00 140.00-163.00 138.00-145.50 135.00-141.75

----162.00-180.00 140.00-164.00 137.00-147.00 141.00

165.00-185.00 151.00-173.00 135.00-161.00 130.00-142.50 137.00-140.00

193.00-211.00 164.00-174.00 145.00-160.00 141.50-150.00 139.00-144.50

170.00-200.00 150.00-184.00 141.00-162.00 132.00-151.00 137.00-152.00

177.00-185.00 161.00-190.00 140.00-182.00 132.00-164.25 122.00-160.25

160.00-190.00 145.00-174.00 138.00-161.00 134.00-148.00 132.00-142.00

160.00 157.00-168.00 ----115.00 -----

--------133.00-143.00 127.00-133.00 112.00-128.00

165.00-176.00 169.00 134.50-150.00 ---------

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147.00-160.00 143.00-156.00 134.00-137.00 125.00-130.00 117.50-121.50

177.50 150.00 131.00-145.00 125.00-130.00 -----

172.50-175.00 ----140.00 120.75-125.00 118.00

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139.00-147.00 136.50-143.50 125.00-145.00 144.00 128.00

125.00-148.00 128.00-152.00 125.00-142.00 126.00-135.00 118.00-130.00

149.50-155.50 145.00-161.50 128.00-143.50 127.50-140.00 120.00-129.50

143.00-151.00 132.00-151.00 125.00-135.25 130.50-135.50 121.50-134.00

124.00-137.00 133.00-139.00 138.00-141.00 124.75-130.00 117.00-121.00

131.00-152.00 130.00-147.50 117.00-140.00 115.00-139.50 126.00-138.50

143.00-150.00 136.00-154.00 112.00-155.50 123.50-147.50 125.50-148.00

130.00-150.00 128.00-140.00 123.00-135.00 120.00-130.00 118.00-128.00

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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Mid Missouri Stockyards* 12/12/19

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Kingsville Livestock Auction† 12/10/19

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 12/12/19

12/13/19

Receipts This Week: 135,371 Early weaned pigs and all feeder pigs 4.00 per head higher.

Demand moderate for moderate offerings. Receipts include 41% formulated prices.

Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 12.7% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 122,121 at 41.49.

All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 13,250 at 52.89.

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report

12/16/19

Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): Not Reported.

Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): 0.31 lower.

Price Range: Not Reported Wtd Avg: $47.49.

5 Day Rolling Avg: $47.68.

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Sow & Boar Report

12/16/19

Sows Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Sows Purchased (Live and Carcass Basis): 4,151 300-399 lbs: 17.00-39.69.

400-449 lbs: 17.00-39.69.

450-499 lbs: 22.00-39.69.

500-549 lbs: 29.00-39.69.

550/up lbs: 30.50-39.69.

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 12/11/19

Vienna South Central† 12/11/19

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 12/10/19

3,038

2,370

2,566

2,637

3,732

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Steady

St-5 Lower

Steady

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hay & grain markets

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heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

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146.52 159.91 141.40

136.69 132.36 135.00 130.16 136.50

159.64

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146.06 144.30

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160.00-172.00 154.00-179.00 142.50-154.00 130.00-143.00 130.00-142.00

164.00-172.00 151.00-180.00 144.50-173.00 134.00-157.25 130.00-153.50

165.00-175.00 150.00-169.00 140.00-161.00 135.00-153.00 133.00-144.00

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143.00-150.00 136.00-154.00 112.00-155.50 123.50-147.50 125.50-148.00

130.00-150.00 128.00-140.00 123.00-135.00 120.00-130.00 118.00-128.00

140.00-146.00 131.00-143.50 116.00-140.00 115.00-126.00 116.50-124.50

147.00-153.00 144.00-154.00 132.00-150.50 120.00-143.50 109.50-145.00

140.00-150.00 130.00-142.00 128.00-139.00 127.50-136.00 128.00-135.00

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8.49

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5.18 3.73

3.79

3.80

137.37

148.53

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There is not much in the way of new news in the hay world this week. A lack of winter weather has most of the cattle guys getting along okay and no one is really looking for hay at the moment. There has been very few inquires from sellers or buyers in the last couple weeks. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy, demand is light to moderate 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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steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 11/17/19

National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

$100

Week of 11/24/19

hog markets

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.6950 and 40# blocks at $1.7975. The weekly average for barrels is $1.8690 (-.3795) and blocks, $1.8965 (-.0630).

Fluid Milk: Farm milk output is variant, in some cases from one farm to the next. The 30,000 foot view would suggest it is increasing weekto-week, but lower year-to-year on a number of farms nationwide.

All that said, there is plentiful milk in most processing facilities in the country. Bottlers have cut orders, in some cases, in the midst of the fall/winter holiday season. Cheese producers continue to report Class to sub-$2 discounts on spot milk loads. Cream supplies are not as variant as raw milk, as they are generally abundant from coast to coast. Butter makers are churning hard. While Class II and Class III cream usage is still busy in some areas, some producers are allotting some extra time off this holiday season. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.18-1.30 in the East, 1.14-1.28 in the Midwest, and 1.01-1.22 in the West.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.4000 - $2.4774.

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nth, prices were sharply higher. Feeder lambs were 20.00-30.00 higher. Slaugh-40.00 higher, while there were not o establish a market trend. Nannies and eady but not well tested. Demand was moderate. Supply included: 19% Feeder Hair Lambs); 55% Slaughter Sheep/ & Shorn, 1% Shorn, 12% Wooled, 38% es, 40% Hair Ewes, 1% Bucks, 5% Hair ment Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Ewes); 00% Kids); 24% Slaughter Goats (89% oes, 3% Bucks/Billies). s: um and Large 1: 210.00-242.50. um and Large 1-2: 185.00-232.50. um and Large 2: 195.00. mbs: Choice 1-2: 105.00.

Choice 1-2: 175.00.

Choice 1-2: 104.00. : 104.00-185.00. and Choice 1: 212.50-237.50. and Choice 1-2: 160.00-205.00. and Choice 2: 160.00.

1-2: 140.00-182.50. y and Good 1-2: 100.00. ility 1-2: 59.00. nd Choice 1: 100.00-105.00.

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Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 66.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1: 76.00-84.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 65.00-72.50.

Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 40.00.

Bucks - 1-2: 70.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-2: 70.00-95.00.

Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 1-2: 160.00.

Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 155.00-235.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 110.00-225.00.

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 152.50-275.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 145.00-225.00.

Kids - Selection 2: 150.00-195.00.

Kids - Selection 2-3: 154.00-165.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 100.00-132.50.

Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 60.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 130.00-155.00.

Week of 11/24/19

145.00-290.00. : 130.00-272.50.

175.00-210.00. ection 1: 120.00-140.00. ection 1-2: 105.00-135.00. ection 2: 100.00. ection 2-3: 77.50-80.00. ction 1: 150.00-165.00. ction 1-2: 140.00.

1: 155.00-277.50.

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Transforming a Farm As Sam and Danni Baird drive er benefits to converting to management through their 220-acre family farm, intensive grazing.

Sam and Danni started by attending a they admire their bluestem grass and lament their blackberry weed. three-day grazing school offered through In seven years, the Willard, Mo., cou- the USDA’s Natural Resources Conserple has transformed their acreage into vation Service (NRCS), Greene Couna showcase for farmers interested in ro- ty Soil and Water Conservation District tational grazing. The Bairds know the (SWCD) and MU Extension.

After completing the grazing school grasses growing in their fields like the back of their hands. Years of seminars, seven years ago, the Bairds moved full classes and hard work taught them how throttle to converting their traditional to raise their Braunvieh herd using man- farm into a rotational grazing operation.

Before the Bairds could realize their agement intensive grazing practices.

The Bairds leaned on the expertise of goal of saving money through rotational regional agricultural experts and the as- grazing, they first had to spend money The upfront cost of installing undersistance of state and federal programs ground pipes, electricity, waterers, to develop, implement and fences and more was intimidating. fine-tune their rotational In an effort to recoup some of grazing system. their financial investment, Sam “The primary reason we got and Danni applied for assistance into rotational grazing was to through NRCS’, Environmencut feed costs and to be more Willard, Mo. tal Quality Incentives Proprofitable,” Sam explained. gram (EQIP). Through EQIP, In addition to the cost savrecipients receive financial ings, the Bairds discovered othOzarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

and technical assistance for projects that benefit the environment and address natural resource concerns.

Through EQIP, the Bairds received reimbursement for a significant portion of costs to install a rotational grazing system. In addition, agency experts assisted Sam and Danni with planning, installing and modifying their system.

“The people are the best resource. The different practices and programs give us an excuse to be involved with those people on a very regular basis,” Sam said.

The Bairds attribute their success to the advice and expertise of the NRCS, Greene County SWCD and MU Extension employees who continue to guide the Bairds every step of the way.

“We get a lot of support and encouragement knowing we have someone to call with questions,” Danni said.

Sam added, “We would have tried it (rotational grazing) but we would not have been successful without them.”

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meet your neighbors LOOKING FOR FREELANCE WRITERS rotational grazing practices up and running on their farm. They setup the system on a 110-acre area, dividing their pastures into paddocks that range in size from 4 1/2 to 13 acres. They manage 30 momma cows that are either a registered Braunvieh or an Angus-based commercial cow.

Sam recently analyzed and compared the stocking rates of their farm, Baird Braunvieh. First, he took a look at his stocking rates from five years ago. Based on his records, he calculated that during that year, which he considered an average grazing season, 7 1/2 acres supported one cow.

He then reviewed his records from last year, which was a year fraught with drought. This time, due to the Bairds’ established management intensive grazing system, 5 acres supported one cow.

“We saw a 50 percent increase in production.

That is how you buy 50 acres for $500 an acre,” Sam commented.

For the most part, the Bairds rely on the manure from their cattle as a natural fertilizer for their fields.

“We typically let the animals do the work,” Sam explained. But after last year’s drought they decided to spread nitrogen on some of their pastures to promote growth.

Another benefit of their rotational grazing system is needing less hay. Historically, the Bairds feed hay December through March.

However, the bountiful rain this year has produced lush fields, giving the Bairds hopes of feeding hay for only three months instead of the typical four months.

Each year, Sam and Danni make at least one significant improvement to their operation. Four years ago, they worked to establish warm season grasses in two of their paddocks. But they soon found out that planting big bluestem can cause a farmer to get a bit anxious.

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ments, the couple turned once again to the aide of Mark Green, lead resource conservationist at the USDA – NRCS. The bluestem grasses eventually emerged.

Now, the Bairds enjoy the benefits of fastgrowing summer grass when the fescue slows down.

Their success with the EQIP program motivated the Bairds to seek out other opportunities to partner with NRCS and Greene County SWCD. In addition to utilizing EQIP for their rotational grazing system, the Bairds tapped into EQIP for assistance with forest management on their farm.

In addition, Sam and Danni got involved with the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), through NRCS. Through CSP, the Bairds built fence around a pond, planted trees near their house and barn area, planted red clover into a fescue-based hayfield and installed an inground water tank.

Now they are working with the agencies through an agroforestry program to provide their cattle additional shade.

“When you start dividing these paddocks up into smaller areas, in the hot summer we not only have to give them access to water, we also have to give them access to shade,” Sam explained. In the next couple of years, the Bairds plan to plant 400 trees in the middle of their fields.

The Bairds operate their farm with sustainability in mind. Their rotational grazing practices naturally improve the quality of the soil and grass in their fields.

Sam and Danni share their successes and failures with other farmers wanting to implement similar operations. They host fieldtrips for farmers attending grazing school, open their fields for high school agriculture grass competitions, and willingly share anything they have learned to anyone who asks.

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Parents: J.R. and Kirston Amick Sibling: Alexis Amick Hometown: Nevada, Mo. FFA Chapter: North East Vernon County (NEVC) Advisor: Brett Neil How have you been involved in agriculture over the years?

“I am involved in my FFA Chapter and in 4-H. I also help on my family farm. I bale hay, take care of cattle, show cattle and many other things.”

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“I enjoy hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends and, basically, anything that involves the outdoors and agriculture.”

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“Probably showing cattle just for the fact of the connection and bond you get from raising those calves all the way up to show day or even sale day.

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y employer, Guaranty Bank, recently held its bank-wide strategic plan Jessica Allan is an agricultural lender meetings in which they rolled out and commercial new goals for the next few years. I relationship manager appreciate these meetings not only at Guaranty Bank in because they loop all employees in – not just manNeosho, Mo. A resident agement – but they also reinforce that reaching our of Jasper County, she is goals is a team effort. The achievement of those goals also involved in raising and the overall success of the company is affected by cattle on her family’s everyone, from branch bankers to lenders to back offarm in Newton County fice operations, even board members. and is an active alum At the meeting, the chairman of the board of the Crowder Colquoted NBA legend Michael Jordan: “You have lege Aggie Club. She to expect things of yourself before you can do may be reached at them.” The point he was making is that you will jallan@gbankmo.com. do whatever it is that you set out to do. Your mindset determines the achievement of any goal just as much, if not more, than any amount of work or money you throw at that goal.

I completely agree and it’s why I think it’s so important for my customers to have a strategy for goal achievement, whether they have 10 goats or 1,000 cows. Just like the strategic plans put into place by the banks I have worked for, these plans need to be specific and measurable. This makes it much easier to attain that goal, so instead of setting something vague be specific: Growing the herd by 20 percent through heifer retention by 2025 versus getting more cows. Put simply, what gets measured gets done.

Part of any goal achievement strategy is making a contingency plan for when something goes wrong, an all-too-common occurrence in agriculture where so much depends on fickle weather patterns.

Whether it’s crops or cattle, you are going to be affected by weather, supply and demand, prices, global economies and who knows what else. What is your plan for keeping up with operating costs and bank payments in those tough years? A savings account? An off-farm job? Diversifying your operation? Insurance? What happens if you get sick, hurt or, heaven forbid, die? Disability insurance? Life insurance? Hire extra hands?

My point is that establishing a strategy and contingency plans well before you want to achieve your goal can help ensure your success. Not only does it provide you with specific targets, but it can keep your mind engaged. You must keep the mindset that the goal you set can be achieved. If you set a goal of owning 600 acres, but know you will be OK if you only have 300, then chances are you’ll settle for that 300 acres or perhaps less.

If you think you can or you can’t, you are right. Our mind is a powerful tool that is often left neglected in our toolbox. The most important key to any operation is you. You are the one that endures the failures, large and small, and celebrates the victories. You are in the day-to-day management of your operation, slogging it out in the mud and heat, and basking in the relief of a job well done.

You, and the team you surround yourself with, will make your dreams a reality, but only if you determine that they will, in fact, happen.

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Working with local, state and federal agencies can help producers improve their farm There is an almost endless array of farm programs, many of which are offered through the USDA and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), for a producer to apply for.

With options ranging from crop insurance to high tunnel initiatives to grazing schools to conservation and energy initiatives, the process of selecting a program can be a little overwhelming. A producer will want to make sure their time and energy are well invested in a program that will make a difference for them, and many folks ask the question ‘what can these programs actually DO for me?’

Fortunately, the answers are pretty beneficial. Farm programs can:

Extend the Growing Season: Many produce farmers and small homesteaders apply for the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative.

This initiative is geared towards helping growers who raise produce for commercial or educational purposes extend their growing season in an environmentally friendly manner.

“There is more environmental benefit by allowing them to grow longer,” USDA/ NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for

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Field Operations Curt McDaniel said.

He explained better soil health, increased organic matter, better nutrient cycling, and taking advantage of the sunlight are all benefits of using a high tunnel.

Curtis Millsap, a grower from Springfield, Mo., who received a High Tunnel grant from the NRCS and produces vegetables year-round with nothing but solar heat.

“I think that is a great thing for the environment,” he said.

Put Up Fence: Building fence for rotational grazing can be an expensive undertaking, but farm programs can help. Michael and Amy Billings of Buffalo Lodge worked with their local NRCS team to design and partially fund a rotational grazing system for their herd of bison.

Michael and Amy first began working with NRCS in 2011, when they had a herd of 25 bison and 80 acres. To more effectively utilize the forage on their farm, Amy and Michael acquired another 105 acres, and they utilized NRCS and local soil and water conservation district assistance to install crossfencing, a livestock water-distribution system, tire tanks and pasture seeding, including conversion of some acres to native warm-season forages. They can

now support up to 100 bison that rotate through 17 paddocks on 185 acres.

Build Barns: Another Ozarks producer, Polk County, Mo., dairy farmer Nelson Hostetler, put up a new dairy shed and animal waste system with design and financial assistance from the USDA NRCS. He originally contacted the NRCS about a manure lagoon, but his local service center employees helped him expand on that idea. With his new set up, his cows are producing 20 pounds more milk per head, per day.

Pollinate: David Panahi, of Fair Grove, Mo., utilized the assistance from NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to provide plenty of resources for his beehives. According to the NRCS, Panahi’s pollinators are surrounded by fields of wildflowers, shrubs, red maples and fruit trees including pears, peaches, apples and even heat-loving figs.

The native plants, Witchazel, Aromatic Asters and Goldenrod, were established with assistance from NRCS and designed to have continuous bloom periods throughout the growing season that enhance honey production and pollination activity.

Reduce Erosion: Gary Harral, a farmer in Benton County, Ark., reached out to his USDA NCRS branch to rectify losing a foot of pasture a year along a 2,400-foot section of the Anderson Branch of the Little Osage Creek to erosion. His program of choice was the Illinois River Sub-Basin and Eucha-Spavinaw Lake Watershed Initiative Project (IRWI) – a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers for addressing water quality concerns in Northwestern Arkansas and Northeastern Oklahoma.

“Gary’s project consisted of bank shaping and protection by pulling the creek bank back on a 2:1 slope, installing a rip-rap toe in the streambed and placing geotextile and rock rip-rap on the shaped banks up to the normal bank,” Josh Fortenberry, NRCS soil conservationist at the Bentonville Field Service Center, explained.

Today, erosion on Gary’s farm is drastically reduced.

These are just a handful of success stories from folks who have participated in farm programs. Stopping in at the local USDA/ NRCS Service Center, visiting www.usda. gov and following state specific USDA and NRCS social media pages can help producers get inspired and begin implementing some of these programs on their own land.

“The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP) provided internal fencing and a livestock watering system that enabled management intensive grazing.

That was a game changer.”

“The grazing schools really do so much for people, like wells, electric fencing, fix up stream banks and show you how to fix up a stream or river crossing so cows can’t get under it. It’s just a good program.”

“I’m a fan of EQUIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) because it’s all encompassing.

Typically a water system is the most expensive thing to install and EQUIP has good costshare rates.”

“We installed water lines and water through EQUIP and we found that cost-share program very helpful. We have done some other projects on our own, but we are hoping to do more with EQUIP.”

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Kenneth Parsons Webster County, Mo.

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Some of the most common misconceptions regarding farm programs and incentives With the popularity of social media, misconceptions about agriculture run rampant these days.

It can be difficult to tell fact from fiction, even for producers in their own industry.

One topic within the field of agriculture that has its own share of myths is participation in federal farm programs.

Federally funded programs are “farmer welfare” While many farm programs and subsidies offered though the Farm Bill can aid a producer in a time of need, they are not intended to be “farmer welfare.”

Government programs are essentially a form of insurance. Most people insure their homes, cars, health, businesses, etc. Why shouldn’t a farmer insure his or her business against unpredictable weather, invasive pests, disease, drought or flooding?

Risk mitigation through participation in one of the USDA’s programs can provide protection and peace of mind to producers. According to the USDA, some of their most popular risk management programs include: the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs (protects farm revenue from changes in market conditions and provides a safety net to farmers and ranchers when there is a substantial drop in revenue or prices for covered commodities), the Dairy Margin Coverage Program (replaces the Margin Protection Program for Dairy and offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer, Federal Crop Insurance (offers hundreds of different insurance products – product offerings include coverage for production loss, revenue loss, and price decline. The insurance covers row crops, livestock, specialty crops, organics, dairy, grazing land and more) and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (provides financial assistance to producers of certain eligible crops for which catastrophic risk protection plan of insur-

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The USDA and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Service Center employees are all about building relationships with the farmers and landowners they serve.

“We always encourage people to stop in and visit,” Curt McDaniel, USDA/ NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations, said. “We want to give people the best experience we can, and it starts with a conversation.”

Once producers have selected a program, applied and been approved, they can utilize an online portal called the Conservation Client Gateway. This tool allows producers to request technical assistance, apply for financial assistance, view, sign and submit applications and other documents, and track payments.

“Big” Farmers Get Preference When it comes to programs like those offered through the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), applications that have been submitted are reviewed to determine which requested projects will have the largest positive impact on the environment. McDaniel said these programs and initiatives are aimed at producers who have environmental needs with livestock, landscape and headquarters, and are not necessarily related to the amount of acreage, number of animals, etc.

Farm programs can be incredibly beneficial to producers, despite the myths that surround them. Visiting a local USDA/NRCS Service Center or going online to www.usda.gov can help further dispel misconceptions and inspire producers to apply.

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Performance is in the pail When your grass lacks, MFA has your supplemental solutions. Our new Performance First Horse Mineral Pail with Shield provides horses with essential nutrients for digestive health and performance. It combines MFA’s Shield Technology with biotin to naturally boost immunity and aid in hoof health and integrity. The convenient, reusable 25-lb. pail is perfect for hanging on a gate or fence.

Also check out MFA’s new Performance First AllStock supplement, a 50-lb. tub designed to deliver nutrients to all classes of livestock. There’s no added copper, so this tub is safe for sheep.

When forages alone aren’t enough, MFA supplements produce results.

Now available at your MFA Agri Services or AGChoice location.

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Aurora - 417-678-3244

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Lockwood - 417-232-4516

Mt. Vernon - 417-466-3752

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