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t always puts a smile on my face when someone does or saysrevsomething onworC yrthat reJ yB makes so much common sense, one wonders why no one had done or said it beJerry Crownover farms fore. When that someone is a youngster, in Lawrence County, my smile gets even bigger. Mo. He is a former Elijah is the grandson of my nearest neighbor. professor of Agriculture He loves green tractors, his grandpa and ridEducation at Missouri ing through the woods in Grandpa’s all-terrain State University, and is an vehicle. By all indications, the young lad is a author and professional normal first-grader, a tad quieter than most, speaker. To contact Jerry, but a bit more curious than his peers. The few go to ozarksfn.com and times I’ve met him, it’s as if I can hear the cogs click on ‘Contact Us.’ turning in his little head whenever we talk, and he seems to study my actions and mannerisms more so than the words coming out of my mouth. Smart boy. As the first quarter of first grade came to an end, Elijah’s mother noticed something a little odd about the papers he was bringing home from school. They all had good grades and nice written compliments from his teacher, but almost every one of the papers had the word, “Bob” written on them. Assuming that he was just doodling, or one of his friends had written on them, she never mentioned anything about it. After all, the grades and comments were very good. When time for the first parent-teacher conference rolled around, both parents were eager to sit down with the educator and assess the progress their young son was making. The teacher’s first comment, however, came as quite a surprise for the parents. “You do know,” the teacher began, “that your son has started going by the name of Bob, don’t you?” They didn’t, but now, the three-letter word on class papers began to make sense. The boy’s parents assured the first-grade professor that they would find out what was going on in the mind of their son. — Continued on Page 5

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page She was a pro with her hot rolls. There was nothing like my mom’s rolls, trust me. At a recent Turner family reunion, I showed up with a couple of pans of rolls (the kind you thaw out and bake) and one of my cousins saw them and instantly asked if they were my mom’s recipe. She said she remembered stopping by our house years ago and my mom had just brought out two huge pans of rolls. She said she couldn’t help herself and had to grab some as she was leaving. I remember asking Mom to write down how she made the rolls, but she said just to watch her. I did, but a pinch of this, a palm full of that and a little flour, but not too much, didn’t really work for me. Grandma Turner can bake a mean apple pie. For many years she would spend days pealing, slicing and canning bushels of apples so that there would be pie whenever it was needed. Before she moved to town, she had an old cherry tree in her backyard at the farm. That tree had the biggest cherries and I can remember going out and picking cherries for her to make pies. There was just something about her pie crust; it was always so good. For Grandma Hoover, there was nothing in the world like her rum cake. She didn’t like the term “fruit cake” and would correct you on it every time. The outside was almost like candy and the inside was soft, moist and filled with fruit. She took great pride in her rum cake and was very picky about what she used in it. I only remember one thing my Granny made. It was simple, but oh so good. Granny had this big cast iron skillet and every-

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day she would cook a pan of cornbread on top of the stove. I don’t remember Granny not using a cane or a walker and her vision was very poor, but she would flip that heavy, cornbread filled skillet and catch the cornbread as it flipped over. We lived on the same farm as my Granny for a time when I was a kid and when Dad would go milk our old Jersey cow, we would go see Granny. She always had a fresh pan of warm cornbread waiting and a big glass of milk. Mom would tell us not to eat at Granny’s because it would spoil our supper, but we couldn’t turn Granny down, or her cornbread and milk. She loved that rich Jersey milk with her cornbread. Mom, Granny and Grandma Hoover are all gone now, and Grandma Turner isn’t able to cook any longer, but I still carry memories of their wonderful meals. While I’m not the cook they were, I try to whip some things up from time to time, and I don’t hear too many complaints, so maybe I have a little of each one of them with me when I am in the kitchen. I think they each had a secret ingredient in their cooking and it’s an ingredient that mothers and grandmothers pass down from generation to generation. It’s a magical ingredient that is like none other and it can’t be bought in a store. The secret? Love. From everyone at Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, have a safe and happy holiday season and Merry Christmas!

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The Siegismund family began farming in St. Clair County, Mo., when Otto Richard Siegismund bought 80 acres The Siegismund family has a rich agricultural heritage dating back to 1903 when George “Craig” Siegismund’s great-grandfather, Otto Richard Siegismund, moved to the United States from Germany and settled on an 80-acre tract of land near Rockville, Mo. The original farm is within a mile of where Craig and his family live today. Craig and his wife Debbie are both fourth-generation farmers. Their diversified row crop and cattle operation consists

year. It helps the ground and the soil fertility,” Craig added. They incorporate minimum-till and no-till planting practices to reduce soil erosion in the fields. No-till systems are advantageous to soil health, according to the University of Missouri Extension. This practice helps maintain soil moisture, increases soil organic matter, and reduces soil temperatures. Aside from the row crops, Craig operates a successful beef cattle operation.

Craig and Debbie Siegismund of Rockville, Mo., are full-time crop and cattle farmers. They farm a total of 1,400 acres. Photo by Brooklyn Siegismund

of 1,400 total acres with 1,000 of those He attributes his knowledge of Hereford in corn, soybeans and wheat production. cattle to his grandfather, George Edward Siegismund, and his father, George A portion of their farm will Andrew Siegismund. be recognized as a Missouri In 1982, Craig entered the beef inCentury Farm in 2017. dustry when his father, Andrew, “We use a corn and beans gave him two Hereford cows. and wheat double crop beans Over the years, Craig retained rotation.” Debbie explained. the heifer calves out of these “A benefit to double crop Rockville, Mo. cows and continued to build rotation is you don’t plant the his herd. He kept the Hersame crop in the field year after DECEMBER 5, 2016

eford influence and eventually purchased a Charolais bull. He felt the Charolais breed would add value to his herd. Now, Craig and Debbie own 180 head of Hereford and Charolais crossbred cattle. “We use Charolais bulls. Most of our cattle are white, a few are yellow,” Craig said. Their herd primarily calves in the spring, with a few calving in the fall. They keep several bulls in the pasture year-round and maintain a natural approach to breeding. Craig and Debbie have five children, Brooklyn, Rebecca, George, Breanne and Ella Lou Ann. They hope their children will continue the farming legacy. “Our kids have always been involved as early as they could help, usually around 8 to 10 years old,” Debbie explained. She noted the kids are involved from helping with field work, disking, raking and moving hay to feeding calves and checking cows. “What we probably enjoy most about farming is living in the country and raising our family in the country. We feel thankful and blessed to have our family and farm and many close friends,” Debbie remarked. “Before our kids were born, I helped in the fields with disking and raking,” Debbie said. “Farming is all my husband knows.” Neither Craig nor Debbie work off the farm, but both are active in the community. Craig is a volunteer firefighter for the Rockville Fire Department, a member of the Rockville Lions Club and has previously served on the St. Clair County Extension Council. Debbie currently serves on the St. Clair County Extension Council and she volunteers her time teaching embroidery and foods to the Osage River 4-H members. “We both try to volunteer with our community activities whenever we are needed,” Debbie said.

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Attendees take a step back in time at the Pioneers Descendants Gathering Crafters and reenactors have been a big part of the Pioneers Descendants Gathering in Ava, Mo. Demonstrations showcase the Ozarks between 1860 and 1960.

On the cane-crowned banks of Bryant Creek east of Ava, Mo., a tent town sits in a mowed fescue field. Campfires warm iron pots of ham and beans, while cornbread bakes in Dutch ovens. Children in bonnets and button-tied pants play pioneer games. A blacksmith shapes hot iron. An aproned woman stirs a pot of lye soap. Men sharpen knives and clean rifles, women weave and sew. A surgeon explains his bloody torture tools. It’s a step back in time. For 15 years, Dale and Betty Thomas have hosted the Pioneers Descendants Gathering the first October weekend on their Edge of the World farm in Douglas County, Mo. The event celebrates the crafts, skills, tools, machinery and animals it took to make a living in the Ozarks between 1860 and 1960. It’s also a gathering of the Brown and Burden families, ancestors of Dale. The event has brought as many as 85 re-enactors and exhibitors and 5,000 visitors to the gathering. In addition to the reenactors gathered around campfires, chuck wagons and canvas tents, local musicians and bands play back to back on a flatbed trailer. A concessionaire serves cool drinks, fried fish, curly taters, hamburgers and savory desserts. Knappers chip away. A Brown-Burden family member explains the family’s genealogy. Novices throw hatchets at a target. Young men and old line up to aim muzzle-loaded guns at targets and fire away. An exhibitor splits rails, while another makes shingles with a half-scale 1857 mill. Families take wagon rides behind fine teams of mules or buggy rides pulled by leggy harness horses. Rows of old tractors and wagons, some of the latter made by Dale, draw curious old men who first used them as young boys. Visitors sign up for the raffle of the prized quilt Betty makes every year. Hot molasses is made on the spot and poured into glass jars for taking home. Under the shade of exhibit tents, quilters, spinners, weavers, gourd

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ozarks roots makers, apple-face doll makers, carvers, knife makers and more demonstrate their crafts and sell their wares. Come Sunday morning, overnight campers pile out of their mule-drawn wagon to set up chairs in the pavilion for church. Local guitar players and a vocalist lead the gathering in hymns. Then all settle down for a familiar homily about the Prodigal Son from local pastor Dale Garrison, dressed in a comfortable plaid shirt and overalls. A cowboy hat passed down the rows fills up with a praise offering for him. It’s not your average crafts show. This year’s gathering was the last, at least at the Thomas homestead. “We enjoy it,” said Betty. “It’s going to be hard to give up when the time comes. You get to know the people. Some have come here all 15 years, never missed one.” The couple has never charged attendees or exhibitors a fee but has relied on donations and volunteers. Still, the gathering is a year-long effort of planning and promotion. Dale grew up on the property, helping his dad farm with a pair of Percheron mares and a team of mules and later an F-14 Farmall tractor. He left Ava High School before graduating, saying with a smile, “I was too intelligent for the teachers and needed to get out in the world!” He did that, first as a farm helper in north Missouri, Oregon and Texas and later as a construction worker and manager. He and Betty were inspired to host their first gathering by two events. The first came when they attended a rendezvous while living in Texas. “We kind of learned the ropes but never dreamed we’d ever do this,” Betty said. About the same time while still in Texas, Dale became enamored with old wagons. He talked to two wagon makers, including Betty’s uncle in Louisiana, and over several years learned to build wooden wagon wheels. Then the couple moved back to Dale’s home place where he continued to perfect his craft. One October day they invited descendants of the Browns and Burdens to a meeting. Thirty-five people showed up. “We walked down to the river. And then we went to my shop and looked at my first wagon, and their eyes popped!” he recalled. Before he knew it, the group was talking about a rendezvous where people could bring old tools and demonstrate crafts and skills. “One of the guys made a flyer and printed it, and 300 people from the area showed up!” said Dale. Over the past 15 years, Dale developed his wheelwright and wagon business, called The Wagon Maker, Bryant Creek Wagon Works, building as many as 80 wheels sold near and as far away as Chicago and Louisiana. “It’s labor intensive,” he said. “It used to take 70 hours to make a wheel, and it would take 35 minutes to whittle one spoke out of white or red oak.” Dale thoroughly researched every wagon he built to get it historically correct. “When I investigated, there were 802 documented wagon companies in the country,” he said, but there may have been as many as 2,000. Now retired, he wistfully looks at the tools, left-over lumber and extra wheels in his shop. “It’s a craft for a younger man.” As exhibitors and re-enactors pack up, Betty is firm that this is the last gathering on Bryant Creek. Maybe they will find their way to other reunions and fairs, but the magic of the Pioneer Descendants Gathering has ended.

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State Extension Veterinarian Dr. Craig Payne reviews a few ‘need-to-know’ changes Questions about the Veterinary Feed Directive changes, which will go into affect Jan. 1, 2017, continue to loom. The VFD is not a new concept and has actually been on the books since the late 1990s. Any new feed-grade antibiotic preparation approved for use since then has carried this designation. In order to use these products, such as tilmicosin for pigs and cattle and florfenicol for pigs and fish, producers have needed to get a VFD from a veterinarian prior to use of the drugs. The FDA will now expand the use of the VFD to many common feed-grade antibiotics currently used by food animal producers. University of Missouri State Extension Veterinarian Dr. Craig Payne has been touring the state, talking to producers and veterinarians for the last several months in an effort to explain how the new regulations regarding the use of antibiotics in feed and water will impact livestock producers. At a recent informational meeting in Laclede County, Mo., Payne explained that the changes have been prompted, at least in part, because of consumer concerns regarding alleged antibiotic residues in animals used for food. “That’s why products that are organic, natural, antibiotic free, or whatever the case might be, are popular,” he said. “The other part of this antibiotic debate or issue is antibody resistance. The thought process behind this is if we use antibiotics in livestock, could we be creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could cause problems in the human population? We really don’t have an antibiotic resistance issue in the United States.” Payne went on to say that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has had an antibiotic residue monitoring system in place since the mid-1960s. Tissue samples are taken from animals in packing facilities across the country and those samples are tested for antibiotic resi-

dues, either through scheduled sampling or inspector-generated sampling. The most recent data, Payne said, shows only a small percentage of animals tested have tested positive for antibiotic residues. He called the fear of an antibiotic resistant bacteria that impacts humans being created because of antibiotics in livestock a “theory.” “There is antibiotic resistance in the human people population, but there is no

antibiotic will no longer be permissible to be used for those production purposes. “Some of the antibiotics you are familiar with do have a claim of increased weight gain on the label,” Payne explained. “You aren’t going to see that starting next year, maybe even toward the end of this year.” Under the VFD, medically-important feed-grade antimicrobials can only be fed for the treatment, control and prevention of disease, not for production purposes. Photo by Julie Turner-Crawford

Dr. Craig Payne, University of Missouri Extension State Veterinarian, explained some of the looming changes to the Veterinary Feed Directive recently at the Laclede County, Mo., Extension Center. It was one of many Payne has conducted across the state in recent months.

evidence that I am aware of that there is a linkage. There are a lot of assumptions, but no cause or affect,” he said.

“What the FDA is saying is that they are OK with using these antibiotics for prevention, treatment and control, but they aren’t OK with those improve rate gain and feed efficiency indications. They Changes Payne explained that there are two main no longer want those antibiotics to be used for those purposes,” Payne said. changes in association with Extra-labeled drug use is using a the VFD. The first deals drug at a dose or route of adminiswith medically-important tration or in a species for which feed-grade or water-soluble it is not specified on the label antibiotics that have a claim on for and will not be allowed. the label, such as improved rate “I know a lot of folks use of weight gain or improved feed Lebanon, Mo. Aureomycin to control pink efficiency. These claims will be eye problems in the sumremoved from the label and the Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

mer time,” he said. “The deal is, it’s not approved for pink eye. It’s labeled for the treatment or control of anaplasmosis, pneumonia and bacterial enteritis due to E. Coli. So that this means, it’s not going to be permissible to go into a veterinary clinic and ask for them to write you a prescription to prevent pink eye. ” The second change deals with the same antibiotics requiring veterinarian oversight and a prescription (a VFD) as of Jan. 1. “To purchase those antibiotics that are considered medically important, your vet is going to have to fill out a form that they will send to the feed distributor that gives permission to dispense that drug or medication in the feed. I want you to understand it’s just not something like Aureomycin crumbles; if it is in bagged feed, a mineral block, a mineral mix or milk replacer and it has one of these medically important antibiotics in it, you are going to have to have a VFD from your veterinarian before you can purchase and use those products.” Water-soluble antibiotics fall under the same classification. “If you have been using water-soluble antibiotics from a farm store, don’t expect to see it on the shelves next year,” Payne said. Feeds containing Rumensin, Bovatec, Deccox, Corid, Altosid, feed grade wormers or MGA are not included in the VFD. On-farm mixing will still be allowed, but producers will be required to obtain a VFD to mix medically-important antimicrobials.

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Collin Hutson, left, and his father William Hutson compete in American Horsemen Challege Association events, where both have won several awards.

Like Father, Like Son By Jaynie Kinnie-Hout

William Hutson and his son Collin share a love of foundation stock Quarter horses and AHCA events William Hutson and his 16-year- weight to keep my son from falling.” In the early days, Collin had a fear of old son Collin are passionate about Quarter horses. William, Col- loping. “When I first started to lope, it felt too lin and grandfather Wayne own and operate Hutson Quarter Horse at their 40-acre fast for me and I would shut my horse down,” he explained. ranch located in rural Carthage, Mo. Collin has come a long way since The business is a family endeavor with William working 12-hour shifts at then. He was recently named Missouri his job, and Collin faithfully watching Reserve Grand Champion in the youth over the horses and tending to the daily division and he also qualified in the Top chores. It’s not all just work though. 10 at the American Horsemen ChalThey also enjoy riding the trails at Wil- lenge Association Nationals. William and Collin attend clinics with son’s Creek, Crowder, Bicentennial, Neosho and at the Von Holten Ranch Lee Hart of Topeka, Kan. Lee is a 14time world champion whose goal is to near Mora, Mo. Collin’s love of horses began early, at teach the rider how to understand their just 4 years of age when they rescued a horse. Through constant communicagelding that William thought they’d ba- tion they forge a brave and more trusting relationship. He specializes in creating sically lost money on. “He turned out to be one of the best the “all around horse” that can be used horses we ever had. He was just an old in many different disciplines. His ultimate goal is to develop a horse into a ranch horse that we rode in willing and trusting partner. the pasture and on trail rides, At Hutson Quarter Horses, they but he was an excellent first breed only foundation stock horse to teach a little girl or and prefer the older bloodlines, little boy to ride on,” William like Poco Bueno and Jessie explained. “On a trail ride one Carthage, Mo. James. Many of their horses day, Collin was falling out of the saddle, and I literally watched that horse stumble and shift his — Continued on Page 20

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In Town: Karla Woods began her career with State Farm after graduating from

In the Country: Karla grew up on a farm in Decatur, Texas, where her family milked a herd of Guernsey cows. During her youth, she showed Guernseys, but during her college years she switched to Ayrshires. Karla and her sons switched their focus to Simmental cattle and again began showing. She currently has about 20 head of Simmental/Angus. “I’m really kind of particular about my cattle,” she said. “I want something that is going to milk and grow calves. I want medium-sized cattle so that they aren’t eating me out of house and home. I just like a good, meaty, framey cow that is balanced. I really enjoy my cattle and the crosses are a little more docile than pure Angus, and they have a little more bone and muscling. They are just a little more balanced.” In the future, she would like to expand to maybe 30 high-quality mommas and hopefully be able to sell commercial bulls. In addition to her cattle operation, Karla also shows Quarter horses. Growing up, she showed in the AQHA Palomino Circuit. In college, she helped coach 4-H horse judging teams, but she said she didn’t really have time to show at that time, so she began competing in barrel racing. Today Karla competes in ranch horse events in the Missouri Ranch Horse Association and American Ranch Horse Association circuits. Karla said she doesn’t really keep track of how she places in events or how many points she accumulates in the circuits, but she said she typically “places well” in competitions. When asked which species she preferred, Karla said both hold equal importance. “I think I have the best balance right now because I have the commercial cattle at the house and I can work with them, but it’s not taking the time it took to show them, so that affords me the time to go do my passion with my horses,” she said.

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beef

(Week of 11/20/16 to 11/26/16)

No Sale - Holiday †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

66.50-82.50 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

63.00-93.00 † 70.00-83.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

No Sale - Holiday*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

No Sale - Holiday †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction

No Sale - Holiday †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

65.00-80.50

Springfield Livestock Market

dairy

60.00-86.00*

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

slaughter

120

140

100

120

cows

(Week of 11/20/16 to 11/26/16)

No Sale - Holiday* 43.00-62.00*

Buffalo Livestock Market

No Sale - Holiday †

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

40.00-57.50 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

40.50-66.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

45.00-63.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

No Sale - Holiday*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

No Sale - Holiday †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction

34.00-65.00 †

Ozarks Regional

No Sale - Holiday †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

36.00-61.00 †

Springfield Livestock

cow/calf

pairs

(Week of 11/20/16 to 11/26/16)

No Sale - Holiday*

Barry County Regional Stockyards Buffalo Livestock Market

1600.00-1800.00* No Sale - Holiday †

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

None Reported †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba Joplin Regional

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards

Receipts: 707 Supply was good and demand was good with a near standing room only crowd on hand. Markets rose considerably across the board compared to last month. The supply made up of 58 percent slaughter and feeder Lambs, 17 percent ewes and rams, 13 percent kid goats, and 7 percent Does and bucks. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 27-33 lbs 250.00255.00. Medium and Large 1-2 32-39 lbs 205.00-225.00. Slaughter Lambs: Wool Lambs: Prime 2-3 121-135 lbs 156.00-160.00. Good and Choice 1-3 75-77 lbs 165.00. Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 40-58 lbs 200.00220.00; 60-73 lbs 180.00-197.50; 86-95 lbs 175.00182.50. Good 1-3 51-55 lbs 190.00-197.50; 68-93 lbs 160.00-170.00. Several drafts of replacement hair ewes. Medium and Large 1-2 118-125 lbs 162.50; 131-132 lbs 132.00-140.00. Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good 2-3 105-128 lbs 130.00149.00. Utility 1-2 102-120 lbs 100.00-120.00. Slaughter Hair Rams: Good and Choice 1-3 112-170 lbs 100.00-120.00. GOATS: Feeder kids: Selection 1 23-39 lbs 220.00-240.00. Selection 2 30-33 lbs 192.50-215.00. Selection 3 20-25 lbs 170.00-180.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 48-78 lbs 227.00-238.00. Selection 2 48-69 lbs 202.50-225.00. Selection 3 50-63 lbs 180.00-195.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 1 95-150 lbs 150.00-185.00. Selection 2 105-148 lbs 122.50-140.00. Selection 3 70-97

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock Market

650

No Sale - Holiday

†

1175.00-1400.00 †

1150

1650

replacement

2150

cows

(Week of 11/20/16 to 11/26/16) Barry County Regional Stockyards

2650

Prices reported per cwt

No Sale - Holiday* 1000.00-1225.00*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

No Sale - Holiday † None Reported †

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

Holsteins, Lg. 3

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

No Sale - Holiday †

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

Ozarks Reg

535.00-1350.00 †

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

Joplin Regional

590.00-1350.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

885.00-1350.00

No Sale - Holiday*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

No Sale - Holiday † 600.00-1410.00 †

Springfield Live

550

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1050

1550

2050

2550

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sheep & Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

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No Sale - Holiday † 850.00-1300.00 †

Ozarks Regional

11/10/16

Receipts: 400 At this month’s special dairy sale at the Producers Auction Yard, demand was good on a moderate supply. The supply consisted of 3 percent Springer Heifers, 6 percent Bred Heifers, 37 percent Open Heifers, 5 percent Fresh and Milking Cows, 1 percent Bred Cows and 16 percent baby calves. The balance was made up of weigh cows and beef animals. All quotes are on a per head basis for Holsteins unless noted otherwise. Springer Heifers Bred Seven to Nine Months: Supreme 1280.00-1285.00, Approved 1000.00-1100.00, Crossbreds 1000.00-1175.00, Common Individual 550.00, Crossbreds 685.00-700.00. Heifers Bred Four to Six Months: Supreme Individual 1460.00, Approved Individual 1240.00, Crossbreds 1000.00-1210.00, Individual Jersey 1025.00, Medium Individual 785.00, Crossbreds 800.00-875.00, Common Individual Jersey 775.00. Heifers Bred One to Three Months: Approved 1075.00-1235.00, Individual Crossbred 1025.00, Medium Individual 885.00, Individual Jersey 885.00, Common 400.00-600.00, Individual Crossbred 510.00, Jerseys 520.00-660.00. Open heifers: Approved 200-300 lbs Pkg 5 hd 350.00, Individual Jersey 400.00, 300-400 lbs Pkg 7 hd 510.00, 500-600 lbs 580.00-620.00, 600-700 lbs 770.00-785.00, Jerseys 770.00-800.00, 700-800 lbs 860.00-880.00, Medium 200-300 lbs Individual Crossbred 290.00, 540571 lbs Pkg 21 hd 535.00, 600-700 lbs Pkg 6 hd 660.00, 700-800 lbs Individual 830.00. Fresh Milking Heifers and Cows: Supreme 1300.001425.00, Approved 1150.00-1175.00, Crossbreds 1175.00-1225.00, Medium Individual 825.00, Crossbreds

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MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

18 18

775.00-950.00, Individual Jersey 775.00, Common 500.00-575.00, Individual Crossbred 400.00. Bred and Springer Cows: Approved Individual Crossbred 1175.00, Medium Individual 875.00, Individual Crossbred 810.00, Common Individual Crossbred 410.00. Baby Calves: Holstein Heifers 200.00-260.00, Holstein Bulls Large 90.00-135.00, Small 65.00-85.00, Jersey Heifers 190.00-250.00, Jersey Bulls Small 35.00-55.00, Crossbred Heifers 105.00-145.00, Crossbred Bulls 70.00105.00, Beef Cross Heifers- 125.00-140.00, Beef Cross Bulls 90.00-110.00.

No Sale - Holiday*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

crossbred 630 lbs 490.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme 1250.00-1600.00, few crossbreds 1285.00-1300.00, Approved ind 1125.00, ind crossbred 1225.00, Medium 800.00-1000.00, few Jerseys 800.00-860.00, crossbreds 750.00-1000.00, Common 500.00-750.00. Springer Cows: Supreme ind 1400.00, Approved 1025.00-1150.00, Medium ind 900.00. Bred Cows: Approved ind 1125.00, Medium 850.00925.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers few 200.00, small 120.00180.00, Holstein bulls 100.00-115.00, small 80.00-95.00, Jersey heifers scarce, Jersey bulls ind 45.00, crossbred heifers few small 210.00, crossbred bulls few small 95.00105.00.

800.00-1675.00 † 8

Kingsville Livestock Auction

150

11/22/16

Receipts: 550 The supply and demand was moderate. There was 09 percent springer heifers, 18 percent bred heifers, 37 percent open heifers, 11 percent fresh and milking cows, 02 percent bred and springer cows, and 04 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. ***The Dec. special dairy sale will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20th*** Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1300.00-1600.00, crossbreds 1200.00-1510.00, Approved 1000.00-1200.00, ind Brown Swiss 1075.00, few crossbreds 1075.00-1150.00, Medium 875.00-925.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1285.001550.00, ind Jersey 1350.00, crossbreds 1250.00-1435.00, Approved 1000.00-1210.00, crossbreds 1060.00-1175.00, Medium 700.00-975.00, crossbreds 675.00-750.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme 1225.001285.00, ind crossbred 1225.00, Approved 1025.001160.00, Medium 725.00- 985.00, few Jersey 700.00825.00, crossbreds 600.00-675.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 200-300 lbs 320.00-400.00, ind Jersey 285 lbs 470.00, crossbreds 200.00-280.00, 300-400 lbs few 260.00- 290.00, few Jerseys 390.00-550.00, few crossbreds 320.00-380.00, 400-500 lbs 460.00-560.00, pkg 3 Jerseys 422 lbs 630.00, few crossbreds 450.00-510.00, 500-600 lbs 540.00-600.00, pkg 5 at 579 lbs 700.00, ind Jersey 511 lbs 600.00, few crossbreds 570.00-740.00, 600700 lbs 650.00-790.00, crossbreds 650.00-770.00, 700-800 lbs 750.00-940.00, crossbreds 610.00-760.00. Medium: 400-500 lbs ind Jersey 445 lbs 470.00, few crossbreds 390.00-400.00, 500-600 lbs ind 490.00, ind Jersey 595 lbs 490.00, 600-700 lbs ind 650 lbs 540.00, ind

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cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

†

100

Barry County Regional Stockyards

11/27/16

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 108.00-113.50; wtd. avg. price 110.80. Heifers: 106.00-113.50; wtd. avg. price 110.91. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 170.00-175.00; wtd. avg. price 173.04. Heifers: 168.00-175.00; wtd. avg. price 172.47.

68.00-81.00*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

No Sale - Holiday*

Barry County Regional Stockyards

cattle

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 11/26/16

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127.00-140.00 122.00-145.00 117.00-128.00 114.00-128.00 108.00-118.00

Cuba Interstate Regional† 11/22/16

goats

prices Joplin Regional Stockyards† 11/21/16

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 11/22/16

Mid Missouri Stockyards* -----

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487

11,484

1,116

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St-10 Higher

St-3 Higher

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148.00-162.00 133.00-156.00 131.00-148.00 120.00-123.00 113.50

157.00-161.00 138.00-161.00 126.00-151.50 120.00-136.50 120.00-136.50

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120.00-144.00 110.00-125.50 113.00-123.00 105.00-121.00 -----

142.00-151.00 122.00-145.00 112.00-129.00 110.00-130.75 119.00-128.25

----111.00-134.00 110.00-130.00 105.00-124.75 -----

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tion 1 23-39 lbs 220.00-240.00. Selec2.50-215.00. Selection 3 20-25 lbs

lection 1 48-78 lbs 227.00-238.00. bs 202.50-225.00. Selection 3 50-63

election 1 95-150 lbs 150.00-185.00. 8 lbs 122.50-140.00. Selection 3 70-97

Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

11/29/16

Estimated Receipts: 635 Supply and demand are light to moderate. Compared to Monday’s close: barrows and gilts are steady to 1.00 higher. Base carcass meat price: 37.00-38.00. Sows (cash prices): Steady, 300-500 lbs. 18.00-24.00, over 500 lbs. 20.00-27.00.

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

11/23/16

l ds† 6

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 11/22/16

Mid Missouri Stockyards* -----

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 11/23/16

Vienna South Central† -----

1,116

St-3 Higher

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Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

Ava Kingsville

57 2 3 ( 127 5

15 Au g. 15 Se pt .1 5 O ct .1 5 No v. 15 De c. 15 Ja n. 16 Fe b. 16 M ar ch 16 Ap ril 16 M ay 16 Ju ne 16 Ju ly 16 Au g. 16 Se pt .1 6 O ct .1 6 No v. 16

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

113.33 123.73 123.18 124.53 124.53

121.59 115.87 113.07 118.93 126.32

133.97 130.84

111.59 110.92

123.36

115.17

125.71 131.84 125.22 128.69 124.48

121.50 112.53 122.25 110.78

127.99

122.25 113.41

128.35 128.06

119.95

134.46 128.06 132.13 129.43 133.52

124.61 117.95 118.88 121.26 121.35 126.97

133.40

122.14

136.84

avg. grain prices Soybeans

Week Ended 11/25/16 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

* Price per cwt

18 15 12

10.22

9.40

10.18

9.79

9 6 3 0

5.45

5.34

4.09 3.09 3.57

3.05

4.20 3.52

5.18 3.35 3.18

9.33

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* 136.06 134.94 127.07

4.79

122.00 124.68 121.83 128.17 ***

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Joplin West Plains

113.44

126.53 *

11/4/16

Unseasonably warm weather continued this week with record highs set a few days. Dry weather has allowed grain harvest to progress very well corn harvest is nearly done in the state and many have wrapped up bean harvest as well. Although it made for a good harvest many would really like to see some wide spread moisture now. Winter wheat, grass and pond could all benefit prior to colder weather which will eventually arrive. Hay movement remains slow, supply of hay is moderate, demand is light and prices are mostly steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs). Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 180.00-240.00. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 160.00-200.00. Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Small squares 4.50-5.00 per bale. Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-120.00. Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-100.00. Small squares 3.00-4.50 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 50.00-80.00. Small squares 2.50-3.50 per bale. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 15.00-30.00 per large round bale. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-80.00. Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.

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Week of 10/30/16

57( 2 3 ( 127 5

$100

Week of 11/6/16

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11/4/16

$145

Week of 11/13/16

dium and Large 1 27-33 lbs 250.00nd Large 1-2 32-39 lbs 205.00-225.00. Wool Lambs: Prime 2-3 121-135 lbs od and Choice 1-3 75-77 lbs 165.00. ce and Prime 2-3 40-58 lbs 200.0080.00-197.50; 86-95 lbs 175.0051-55 lbs 190.00-197.50; 68-93 lbs eral drafts of replacement hair ewes. 1-2 118-125 lbs 162.50; 131-132 lbs

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

Receipts: 6,823 Weaner pigs mostly steady to firm. Feeder pigs no sales reported. Supply light and demand moderate. (Prices Per Head.) Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights, FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 2792 head, 10 lbs, 33.62-38.00, weighted average 35.85. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 81% negotiated, 6823 head, 10 lbs, 19.00-29.00, weighted average 27.98. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, FOB 0% negotiated, No Sales Reported. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, Delivered 100% negotiated, No Sales Reported. *Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old. **Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound. Some early weaned lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound.

$190

Week of 11/20/16

nd demand was good with a near y crowd on hand. Markets rose s the board compared to last month. up of 58 percent slaughter and feeder t ewes and rams, 13 percent kid nt Does and bucks. All prices are per CWT) unless noted otherwise.

hog markets

lowing the seasonal norm of hovering on either side of the low point. Processors in the north Central area report milk production is trending higher. Operational expansions are ongoing in many areas. In additional dairy operators are holding onto some cows a little longer as feed supplies are ample and cull cow prices offer few incentives. Demand from the fluid sector is mixed, with strong bottling orders early in the week that tapered down as the week passed. With limited ordering from schools, most bottling orders are for multi-serve containers, and retailers stocked up to meet expected consumer holiday demand. Cream demand is steady to lower into aerated and/ or heavy cream and ice cream/mix manufacturing. However, cream cheese/sour cream/dip producers are taking cream in spot cream loads. Butter manufacturers are also showing some interest in cream to beef up inventories ahead of the year end holidays. Cream multiples vary by class and region, as follows: East, all classes, 1.20-1.35; Central, Class II, 121-1.32; West, all classes, 1.05-1.24. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Upper Midwest $2.4345-2.6558.

Week of 10/30/16

11/22/16

lbs 140.00-145.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 170-245 lbs 160.00-162.50. Selection 2 140-160 lbs 137.50-162.50. Selection 3 110120 lbs 170.00-180.00.

Week of 11/6/16

Livestock Market

goats

550-600 lb. steers

$235

Week of 11/13/16

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24 Month Avg. -

$280

Week of 11/20/16

ividual Jersey 775.00, Common ividual Crossbred 400.00. Cows: Approved Individual Crossbred ndividual 875.00, Individual Crossbred ndividual Crossbred 410.00. tein Heifers 200.00-260.00, Holstein 35.00, Small 65.00-85.00, Jersey .00, Jersey Bulls Small 35.00-55.00, 105.00-145.00, Crossbred Bulls 70.00Heifers- 125.00-140.00, Beef Cross

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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113 126 139 152 165 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Holiday

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meet your neighbors Like Father, Like Son Continued from Page 16 came from Mike and Marissa Clonts of including a spider jump, and weasel alDiamond, Mo., and Earl and Valerie ley- a narrow path with two sets of poStoner of Thornfield, Mo. diums that the rider and horse has to Their current stallion is registered with maneuver through. And to take the the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry excitement to a new and exciting level, and the American Quarter Horse Associ- they had weasel ball dog toys on top of ation and is 100 percent foundation bred. the podiums. They rely on word-of-mouth and also use “They also had spinning tops and some social media, where they post photos of spewed music,” Collin recalled. “That’s their horses in training, for sales promo- what really got my horse going.” tions. They also attend FarmFest and the They also had PVC pipe gates to open, Spring Round Up in Springfield, Mo. and a solid curtain “garage” with a cart inwith their colts every year. side that your horse pushed with its chest. “Around here the The course simu– Photo Courtesy of Hutson Quarter Horses color babies are what lates walking on sell, like the buckthe side of a hill, skins and bays; the working around sorrels don’t sell quite various animals, goas much,” William ing down a trail or explained. “People across a field and want the flash and stepping on or hitcolor.” ting a branch that So what do they swings up at either do for excitement? your horse or the Compete. Both men horse behind you. are members of the The horse must reAmerican Horsemen spond well and be Challenge Associain partnership with tion and in October the rider to comthey traveled to Sedaplete the course. lia, Mo., to compete “The object of at AHCA Nationals. nationals is to not Collin placed fifth in get disqualified,” both the Youth and William said. “This Green Horse diviis not the Extreme sions and William Cowboy Chalplaced fourth in the lenge. The AHCA Futurity division. is more focused on Collin Hutson competes in Father and son how well you hanthe AHCA National finals. agree that the obstadle your animal, cle course at nationthe softness in the als was extremely mouth, its hindchallenging this year. quarters, and correct form. It’s not just “It was a doozy,” Collin said with a speed oriented.” smile. “They had a slant bridge. The first In the future, Collin and William are part of the bridge was slanted, then they deciding how they will grow their busihad a small, square pedestal box that ness. Hopefully, next year’s nationals you had to go over, then another slant will be an avenue for them to show off bridge, and at the end was a bigger ped- their stock. estal box you had to step out and off of.” On this day, however, out on the porch To really get the adrenalin pump- on this beautiful autumn afternoon, the ing the slant boxes were at a 45 degree men sit and admire their handsome, angle. There were 13 obstacles in total, new silver buckles they won.

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Trinity Hills, the Diocesan Catholic Worker House and Farm of the Catholic Church of Southern Missouri, is located near Rogersville, Mo., in Greene County. Owned by the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Giradeau, the farm is run by Nicholas and Christine Lund-Molfese. Christine said that in 2011 her husband had a dream that was shared by a local bishop. The two got together for a weekend and talked and that is how it began. She said the bishop chose the Raw wool from Jacob Sheep at Trinity Hills property now known as in Rogersville, Mo., has a very high market Trinity Hills for its beauty value. More than 70 eggs are gathered and its ability to fulfill the each day at the farm and are donated to goals he was hoping for. local charitable organizations. “My husband is the only paid employee, but the Their Spanish Kiko goats are on the farm family works together to to be companion animals to people who make it all happen,” Christine explained. Besides Nicholas and Christine, the fam- come on retreat and for guests who stay at ily includes their seven children, although the farm. “The goats unconditionally love and one is away at college now. The children are very involved in the they’re very sweet,” Christine said. “They farm. Trinity Hills consists of 126 acres also clear the brush for us and keep the and is home to six goats, 30 sheep, two lawn mowed. We keep the horns on them so they can defend themselves against preddonkeys and 120 chickens. Trinity Hills also offers hospitality for ators. The Spanish and the Kiko together are a little bit stronger health wise.” the homeless. Because they are companion ani“We currently have one mals, they are neither sold or eaten. room for a family availThey have 30 Jacob sheep. able,” Christine said. “It is a “Most are registered or eligible designated room to help families in a homeless or crisis situ- Rogersville, Mo. for registration,” Christine said. “We chose Jacob sheep ation. We try to work with that because they are a rare family and help them get back breed. It’s believed they’re on their feet again.”

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descended from Jacob’s sheep in the Bible. They produce wool. My daughter, Catherine, sheared all of them last year. Sometimes we hire someone. It’s a big job. It took her about a month to do all of them. That wool turns a profit for the Diocese even in its raw form. Jacob sheep are very, very hardy. They rarely have health problems. They’re bred to be strong. They’re smaller than other sheep. They can have up to four to six horns. You have to try to find a Jacob’s sheep breeder who is interested in preserving the characteristics of the breed. So we’re breeding them to stay primitive like that. So they fight off predators themselves. They give birth without much problem or inChristine Lund-Molfese said Trinity Hills tervention from us.” distributes eggs from the farm’s chickens Trinity Hills is also home to families in need. to Rhode Island Red, Black Star and Red Star chickens for egg-laying. according to the FDA regulations so “The Black Stars are even better egg they’re done safely and correctly.” producers,” Christine explained. “They After the washing process, all eggs are produce a lot of eggs and their laying checked for any imperfections before beperiod in their life is longer. I think the ing placed in cartons for donation. Red Stars are like that too.” Nicholas and Christine Lund-Molfese All the eggs are donated to charity. have been married 20 years. Nicholas is The first eggs were donated on March the director of Social Ministry and the 29, 2012. Since that time, Trinity Hills director of Trinity Hills. has donated 47,700 eggs. The eggs are “We’re originally from Chicago, but donated to various food pantries, and to we’ve lived in a bunch of different places a crisis pregnancy center. At the current through school. I taught college on the time, they are gathering around 70 eggs East Coast,” Nicholas said. per day. He believes that the work they do at “The fridge is bursting full at the mo- Trinity Hills is “a calling.” ment,” Christine said. “The people are “It’s something we felt called to from happy to come here and pick them up. So the start of our marriage. It’s a great gift we’re donating a fridge-full of eggs weekly.” for my family to be here at Trinity Hills The eggs are gathered four times a day. and to be able to serve the poor personShe has an egg-washing bucket. She ally,” he said. described it as “a 5-gallon plastic pail Christine said that in 1997–1998, they with an inner tube extension in it. You ran a farm like this in Rhode Island, but hook it up to an air compressor. The air on a much smaller scale. flows through that and into a tube in Trinity Hills is dedicated to providing the bottom of the bucket that has holes peace, assistance, and yes, eggs, to those in it. You fill the bucket with water and in need. submerge the eggs in a wire basket. We add egg enzyme cleanser. We wash them

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“I grew up on a dairy farm. We milked 50 to 70 cows right up through 2003 when my parents finally sold. My grandparents still milk 60 to 80 head of dairy cattle. We didn’t get out of showing though. I show at the Missouri State Fair with some of our Brown Swiss. They are the second largest breed of dairy cows, just behind Holsteins and they have great longevity. They are a really sturdy breed and take the summer heat well. They’ve just always been in our family. “The best part of this industry is representing dairy farmers at fairs like this and all the people you get to meet along the way. Unfortunately, the public often gets the wrong impression of who we are and what we do. Today, we are the ones who have to teach the public why we are here and that we raise our cattle and produce our milk without antibiotics. We are the ones who get to tell the public how safe our product is and what we are really all about. “The worst part, of course, is that dairy farmers do not get paid enough for the milk they produce and all these dairy farmers who are going under as a result.”

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Understanding the meanings behind the terms grass fed and organic If you’ve spent any amount of time raising livestock for meat in the agriculture industry, whether it be chicken, beef, pork, lamb or a little bit of everything, there is a good chance you have run across the terms “grass fed” and “organic.” Both of these styles of livestock practices have grown in popularity as consumers become more and more interested in sustainably raised food. It can be confusing to determine the differences in these terms, especially if they are used improperly in product marketing, but luckily, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a clearly defined standard for each. Grass Fed: While “grass fed” seems like an honest, self-explanatory term, it is often used improperly during marketing to seduce under educated, but well-meaning consumers who are trying to purchase healthier food. Too often, people label meat as “grass fed” just because the animal received some kind of pasture at some point in its lifetime, even if it was fed other feedstuffs. In order for an animal to be marketed as truly grass fed, there must be no supplemented grains or grain by-products. “Grass fed or 100 percent grass fed claims may only be applied to meat and meat product labels derived from livestock that were only 100 percent grass (forage) fed after being weaned from their mother’s milk. The diet must be derived solely from forage, and animals cannot be fed grain or grain by-products and must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season until slaughter,” explained Sam JonesEllard, public affairs specialist for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). He went on to say that “forage consists of grass (annual and perennial), forbs (e.g., legumes, Brassica), browse or cereal grain crops in the vegetative (pre-grain) state. Hay, haylage, baleage, silage, crop residue without grain, and other roughage sources may also be included as acceptable feed sources. Routine mineral and vitamin supplementation may also be included in the feeding regimen.”

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“Our traditions include not worrying about when we get together, but that everybody is there on the day we decide and to purchase one useful gift for sharing like batteries because we all have enough knickknacks and silly stuff.” Cathy Sheehy Newton County, Mo.

Organic: If a product is marketed as being “organic,” the producer must have obtained certification from the USDA. If the producer has not obtained certification and markets a product as “organic,” they can be subject to a hefty fine. “Organic certification verifies that livestock are raised according to the USDA organic regulations throughout their lives. Like other organic products, organic livestock must be produced without genetic engineering, ionizing radiation, or sewage sludge, and managed in a manner that conserves natural resources and biodiversity,” Jones-Ellard said. Animal health and natural behavior must also be accommodated for on a certified organic operation. Organic livestock must be: • Allowed year-round access to the outdoors except under specific conditions (e.g., inclement weather). • Raised on certified organic land meeting all organic crop production standards. • Raised per animal health and welfare standards. • Fed 100 percent certified organic feed, except for trace minerals and vitamins used to meet the animal’s nutritional requirements. • Managed without antibiotics, added growth hormones, mammalian or avian byproducts, or other prohibited feed ingredients (e.g., urea, manure or arsenic compounds). Organic livestock must also have shade, clean water, shelter, direct sunlight, fresh air and space for exercise provided at all times. While the terms can be somewhat confusing at first, it pays to understand the differences between the two, to enable the producer to raise and label their meat accordingly, and to help educate the consumer.

“On Christmas Eve, we all gather around and my dad reads the story about the birth of Jesus from the Bible. Then on Christmas morning, we all get up and open presents, then my mom makes cinnamon rolls.”

“My dad (Lynn) and I go for a midnight walk on Christmas Eve night, no matter what the weather. We have done that for some time and we just look at the moon and stars, if they are out and visible and it isn’t bad weather.”

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Small ruminants like sheep and goats need special attention when the temperatures drop As leaves begin to change and fields frost – producers are preparing their livestock for the colder temperatures. As many focus on cattle – goats and sheep also require changes during the winter. Depending on purpose of the livestock, is how the producer prepares them for the weather changes. Producers who primarily pasture raise their goats and sheep, should substitute grass hay during winter months. “We often have Bermuda in what we bale for [our sheep] to have in the winter,” Northwest Arkansas show lamb producer Sarah Wright said. Show stock has a different ration because they require more while producing. “Since we are a show lamb operation, we spoil our girls a little more than most,” Wright said. “They are fed both grain and hay, especially during the winter as that’s when they are heavy bred and lambing.” Wright said they want to make sure their lambs are well fed to produce strong healthy babies and plentiful, good quality milk. “As they are moved in the barn for lambing, we also supplement with alfalfa hay to have something a little richer, help keep their gut in check and give that extra quality to their milk production,” Wright said. Lambs have thicker coats and don’t necessarily spend winter indoors; it is up to the producer’s preference and resources. Goats’ coats thicken in the winter, but are less hardy than sheep when it comes to bone chilling winds, snow or sleet.

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Low Temperature, High Energy By Klaire Howerton

Keeping your herd functioning and warm in the winter months Two-thousand and sixteen has offered farmers and ranchers a warm autumn so far. While the weather has been a blessing for pastures, livestock and those last minute pre-winter projects, everyone in the Ozarks knows that the weather can turn on a dime, and that freezing temperatures can be literally just a front away – and you don’t want your herds to get caught in the cold. For animals that continue to “work” through the winter, such as dairy cows, keeping energy up is critical to maintaining both the health and production of your herd.

When should providing extra energy to your cows become a factor in your winter management?

Dairy cows need an energy boost when the temperature drops below the “thermoneutral zone.” The thermoneutral zone is when the temperature is comfortable to the cow and requires no extra energy for warming or cooling, Reagan Bluel, dairy specialist for the University of Missouri Extension explained. “For typical dairy cows this zone is 32 to 77 degrees. Once the temperatures are consistently below the lower critical temperature of 32 degrees, then she begins to uses energy (calories), in the form of shivering, to keep warm,” Bluel said. The coat condition of the cow also plays a role in the determining what the critical lower temp is for your herd. “If the coat is wet – the critical lower temperature, where energy begins being DECEMBER 5, 2016

used to keep warm, could go all the way up to 60 degrees. Once the full winter coat is on, insulation of the animal is improved and the lower critical temp could drop to 20 degrees,” Bluel said.

How much extra energy is required?

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The first few hours of a calf’s life are crucial. Making sure the cow dries the calf off, the calf gets enough colostrum and the calf stands are a few necessities. There are many difficulties that can occur in those first vital hours of life, scours is one of them. Reported in the 20072008 study by the USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), 14 percent of losses in calves less than three weeks old were because of digestive problems. Bacteria, viruses or parasites can be the cause for a newborn to get scours. The primary reason calves get sick is dehydration, John Middleton, a University of Missouri professor of food-animal medicine, has said. With an inflammation of the gut, they lose fluids and electrolytes. “Once they start to get a liquid stool, we need to keep up with hydration and electrolytes. That prevents them from getting severely ill,” Middleton explained. “The most severely ill ones need to be taken to a veterinary clinic and treated with IV fluids, while calves that are standing and can still suckle can be treated with oral fluids and electrolytes.” In the cold winter months – it is more likely when it is wet for a calf to suffer from cold stress and the microorganisms to thrive. A good preventative measure is to

watch the cows close – especially during cold, wet periods. Moving the cow, or cow-calf pair, to a dry area, even the barn would assist in keeping the calf dry and warm during those vital hours. Most of the pathogens that cause scours are transmitted through fecal-oral

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12/1/14 2/6/17

Angus Service Age Bulls Richard LeJeune

4773 South 230th Rd • Halfway, MO

417-445-2214 email: lejeune@ 417-777-0894 windstream.net

12/5/16

9/29/14 12/5/16

LIMOUSIN

Quality Genetics Producing Polled Black & Red Limousins

Cattle Always Available! • Visitors Welcome

Robb Pitts 417-399-3131 www.pittsangusfarms.com

1-877-PINEGAR

pinegarlimousin@aol.com 850 W. FR 56 • Springﬁeld, MO 65803

12/5/16

1/12/15 7/24/17

Angus Herd Sire Prospects Available Privately! www.clearwaterangus.com 9770 W. State Hwy. 266 Springfield, MO 65802

B/F Cattle Company

Balancer Bulls For Fescue Country

Brett Foster • Butler, MO

660-492-2808

email: bfcattle@yahoo.com www.bfcattleco.com

W.D. & BONITA PIPKIN - 417-732-2707 JIM & JOANN PIPKIN - 417-732-8552

11/6/17 11/14/16

7/20/15 10/16/17

Dunseth Farm

Matthews Coach’s Corral

S&J Charolais Polled Bulls & Heifers For Sale John Jones • LaRussell, MO

417-246-1116

12/19/16 11/23/15

Journagan Ranch / Missouri State University

Polled Herefords & F1 Replacements Marty lueck, Manager

417-948-2669

9/25/17 7/20/15

SimAngus, Balancer Bulls

Angus, Simmental, SimAngus

Polled Salers & Red Angus Bulls

Edsel & Becky Matthews Cell: 417-838-4088 www.matthewscoachscorral.com

4851 S. 230th Rd. • Halfway, MO 65663

18 Mo., Forage Developed, Top Quality & EPDS

Fair Grove, MO

417-445-2256 or 417-399-6327

Montrose, MO • bharriman39@hotmail.com

Donald & Paul

matthewscoachscorral@gmail.com

12/19/16 11/23/15

7/24/17

Bell Rule Genetics

LOCUST GROVE LIMOUSIN

LGLM

■ Reg. Angus Bulls ■ Commercial and Registered Females

Breeding Age Bulls Available

Specializing in Polled Black Purebreds

Adair, Oklahoma

Don & Lynne Mathis Miller, MO 65707

www.bellrule.com Dean ~ 918-698-2993 Brandon ~ 536-299-7609

417-452-2227

11/6/17 10/23/17

6/29/15 8/14/17

BEISWINGER

Charolais Ranch Herd Sire Prospects Select Females Halfway, Missouri

Lendell Voris (c) 417-777-0579 • (h) 417-445-2461 12/22/14 2/27/17

Top Quality Bulls & Females Gil & Beverly Beiswinger

2193 Hwy. C, Halfway, MO 65663

417-253-4304

MEAD FARMS Production Sales: 3-4-17

Brand of Quality

Owner: Alan Mead 573-216-0210 Mgr: Mark Owings 573-280-6855 Email: meadangus@yahoo.com 10/24/16 6/12/17

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Le Jeune Farms

Serving More Than 34,000 Readers Across Southwest Missouri

12/22/14 2/27/17

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams 417-642-5871 • 417-529-0081 Asbury, MO

Harriman Santa Fe (Bob) 660-492-2504

7/24/17

Place your ad here for only $21 per issue and you’ll also receive a listing in the Cattlemen’s Seedstock Directories in both the classifieds and on our website.

Call

1-866-532-1960

10/16/17

Buffalo Livestock Market

Cattle Sale Every Saturday 12:00 Noon, Selling All Classes of Cattle

Super Special On Assorted Repaired Seam Post!

Special Stock Cow and Bull Sale

3rd Tuesday of Each Month Next Sale December 20th, 6:30 p.m.

Sheep & Goat Sale

I-44 at Exit 22 - West of Joplin Stockyards 417-358-5555

4th Tues. of each Month No December Sheep & Goat Sale Watch All Auctions Online at www.cattleusa.com

Call Lyle or Leon or one of our fieldmen to find out what we can do for you: Bud Hansen 417-533-9484 John Sanwald 417-718-3317 Bobby Cole 573-674-3131

Lyle Caselman, Owner/Mgr. 417-345-7876, mobile: 417-533-2944 Leon Caselman, Owner/Sheep Sale Mgr. 417-345-4514, mobile: 417-588-6185 Howard Miller, Owner - 417-818-3914

Barn 417-345-8122

Whether on the floor of the Missouri Senate, working for the USDA, or hosting the Farm & Ranch Report, Morris Westfall cares about the people of the Ozarks. Ag Production and political news and views for the farm and ranch.

ozarks’ farm

December 2016 9 Hired Hand Milker Training – 10 a.m. – call Barry County Extension office – Reserve space by calling 417-847-3161 12 Weed Control and Pasture Improvement for Your Livestock – 6:30-9 p.m. – Laclede County Extension Office, Lebanon, Mo. – 417-532-7126 13 Sew Native Class: Frost Flowers, A Unique Winter Bloom – 10:30 a.m.-noon – Pulaski County Extension, 403 School Street, Suite 1, Waynesville, Mo. – 573-774-6177 13 Beef Cattle Nutrition and Ration Balancing Workshop – 6:30 p.m. – Cost: $10 per person – O’Banon Bank Community Room, Buffalo, Mo. – register by Dec. 12 – 417-345-7551 15 Growing the Grower Workshop “Branding Your Brand?” – Cost: $5 – 6-8 p.m. – Hollister Agriculture Building, Hollister, Mo. – 417-334-4544 ext. 252 or Sara2323@live.missouristate.edu January 2017 5 Lawrence County Soil and Crops Conference – 6 p.m. – Mt. Vernon, Mo. – 417-466-3102 9 Getting Started in Small Ruminant Productions – 6-8 p.m. – Cost: $5 – Galena Library, Galena, Mo. – 417-334-4544 ext. 252 to register 10 Sheep and Goat Production – $15 per person – Speakers: Patrick Davis and Nate Cahill – Cedar County Library, Stockton, Mo. – 417-276-3313 17 Soil Fertility and Pasture Management – $15 per person – Speakers: Pat Miller and Terry Halleran – Cedar County Library, Stockton, Mo. – 417-276-3313 19 Dade County Forage and Crop Conference – 5 p.m. – Cost: $5 – call Dade County Extension office for more information – 417-637-2112 26 Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Conference – 4 p.m. – Stockton United Methodist Church, Stockton, Mo. – Call 417-276-3313 for more information 28 Wesbster County Diversified Agriculture Conference – 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Faith Southern Baptist Church, Marshfield, Mo. – Call 417-859-2044 for more information 30 Berry Production – 6-8 p.m. – Cost: $5 – Galena Library, Galena, Mo. – 417-334-4544 ext. 252 or Sara2323@live.missouristate.edu 31,2/7,2/14,2/21 Farm Estate and Succession Planning Class – Four-week course on Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. – Register as an individual or family – $130 per person or $50 additional family member sharing materials with individual registration – United Methodist Life Center, Lockwood, Mo. – register by Jan. 23 – 417-637-2112 February 2017 1 Jasper County Pesticide Applicator Training – 1 p.m. – Jasper County Extension Office, Carthage, Mo. – 417-358-2158 2 Dade County Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – Dade County Extension Office, Greenfield, Mo. – 417-637-2112 7 Cow/Calf Operation – $15 per person – Speakers: Patrick Davis and Andy McCorkill – Cedar County Library, Stockton, Mo. – 417-276-3313

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auction block

December 2016 8 Missouri Bison Association Show & Sale – Lolli Brothers Livestock Market, Macon, Mo. – 417-818-2063 10 American Angus Hall of Fame – I-40 Livestock Auction, Ozark, Ark. – 816-532-0811 – angushall@earthlink.net – www.AngusHall.com

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

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We are honored to have earned first place General Excellence - Newspaper Two years in a row at the national Ag Media Summit

Thank you to our readers, advertisers and contributors for making it possible.

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Angus Bell Rule Genetics - Adair, Okla. 918-698-2993 - 536-299-7609 www.bellrule.com Clearwater Farm - Springfield, MO 417-732-8552 - 417-732-2707 Le Jeune Farms - Halfway, MO 417-445-2214 - 417-777-0894 - lejeune@windstream.net Matthews Coach’s Corral - Fair Grove, MO - 417-838-4088 - www. matthewscoachscorral.com matthewscoachscorral@gmail.com Mead Farms - Barnett, MO 573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855 Pitts Angus Farms - Hermitage, MO 417-399-3131 www.pittsangusfarms.com Balancers B/F Cattle Company - Butler, MO 660-492-2808 Bob Harriman Genetics Montrose, MO - 660-492-2504 Hilltop Farms - Asbury, MO 417-642-5871 - 417-529-0081 Charolais Beiswinger Charolais Ranch Halfway, MO - 417-253-4304 Mead Farms - Barnett, MO 573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855 S&J Charolais - LaRussell, MO 417-246-1116 Gelbvieh 4AR Simmental/Gelbvieh Conway, MO - 417-689-2164 Hilltop Farms - Asbury, MO 417-642-5871 - 417-529-0081 Herefords Jim D. Bellis - Aurora, MO 417-678-5467 - 417-466-8679 Journagan Ranch - Mtn. Grove, MO - 417-948-2669 Mead Farms - Barnett, MO 573-216-0210 - 573-280-6855 R&L Polled Herefords -Halfway, MO 417-445-2461 - 417-777-0579 Lim-Flex Le Jeune Farms - Halfway, MO 417-445-2214 - 417-777-0894 - lejeune@windstream.net Limousin Le Jeune Farms - Halfway, MO 417-445-2214 - 417-777-0894 - lejeune@windstream.net Locust Grove Limousin - Miller, MO - 417-452-2227 Pinegar Limousin - Springfield, MO - 1-877-PINEGAR Red Angus Dunseth Farm - Halfway, MO 417-445-2256 Salers Dunseth Farm - Halfway, MO 417-445-2256 Sim/Angus Bob Harriman Genetics Montrose, MO - 660-492-2504 Matthews Coach’s Corral - Fair Grove, MO - 417-838-4088 - www. matthewscoachscorral.com matthewscoachscorral@gmail.com Simmental 4AR Simmental/Gelbvieh Conway, MO - 417-689-2164 Matthews Coach’s Corral - Fair Grove, MO - 417-838-4088 - www. matthewscoachscorral.com matthewscoachscorral@gmail.com

Call Today to Place Your Purebred Corral Ad!

1-866-532-1960

Fertilizer

Dogs For Sale

Farm Equipment

BIRD DOGS

Baler Belts for All Balers

English & Llewellin Setter Puppies, White Oak Kennels, Lebanon, Mo. English Setters Will Be Ready for Fall Hunting.

All belts made in the USA!

Kevin Coffman • Lebanon, MO

417-718-1639

JD w/genuine JD plate fasteners.

1-800-223-1312

www.balerbeltsandaccessories.com TFN

Farm Equipment

12/26/16

Farm Improvement

Heavy Duty Portable Cattle Panels & Gates

Chicken Litter

Box 3 • 23660 Hwy Z

Halltown, MO 65664

417-491-4271 • 417-849-1774 417-849-7405 9/25/17

Sell Your Farm Equipment, Livestock and Other Farm Related Products with a classified ad for as low as $13.68 per issue! Call for Details!

TANK COATINGS ROOF COATINGS

Available for metal, composition shingles or tar roofs. Long lasting and easy to apply. We also manufacture tank coatings for concrete, rock, steel, galvanized and mobile tanks. Virden Perma-Bilt Co.

806-352-2761 www.virdenproducts.com

Livestock - Cattle

Machinery

FOR SALE

RUSCHA

25 Registered Horned and Polled Hereford Bulls 12-24 Months Of Age Columbia, Mo.

417-840-1106

573-864-6475

Livestock - Cattle

Livestock Equipment

12/5/16

Brangus Bulls 15-21 Mo. and Fancy Bred Heifers

417-498-6571

Gentle, Top Quality, Delivery Available www.horseheadranch.net

918-695-2357

12/5/16

Making tough

jobs easier

12/5/16

BULLS FOR RENT

Luco Mfg. Co.

Farm Raised: Angus Gelbvieh - Charolais & Others - No Sundays Please!

Hydraulic Chutes • Working Circles Cake Feeders • Continuous Fencing Panels & Gates See us at www.lucoinc.com or call

Call Steve Glenn

1-888-816-6707

Box 385, Strong City, KS 66869

Triple C Land Management, LLC.

Limousin Bulls, Open & Bred Heifers, Blacks & Reds

Check Out Our Website!

417-350-9010

417-842-3353

C C

12/5/16

4622 S. 32nd Rd • Fair Play, MO 65649

Owner-Operator

Double J Ranch

2/27/17

Roofing • Siding •Trim • Insulation Overhead Doors • Windows, Etc,… Serving the Metal Building Industry

LENWORTH

8327 Lawrence County Ave. LaRussell, MO 64848 417-246-5335

AUCTION & REALTY

800-246-5335

417-767-4345

Storage Containers & Trailers

www.glenworth.com

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Graber Metal Sales

Land Clearing • Tree Shearing Tree Pulling • Pasture Reclamation General Dirt Work

4/10/17

5/1/17

Will 417-350-9810 Ron 417-214-0279

Zack Condon

Haybuster, Krone Verona, Mo. • 16251 Lawrence 2220 3 mi. west of Aurora, MO 65769 between Bus. 60 & U.S. 60

Walnut Grove, MO 417-694-2386 • 417-880-6810

866-532-1960

MACHINERY SALES L.L.C.

Mullings Farms 12/5/16

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If you are thinking about having an auction, just give me a call and I will be happy to meet with you.

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Machinery

Heavy Duty Spike Hay Beds

Call for Price!

Cross Timbers, Mo. • 417-998-6629

Atlas Steel Now Carries

Sam 417-328-9137 Chase 417-399-1904 • Chance 417-298-1751

With Beds In Stock

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650 ESH RD. • VINITA, OK atlassteelproducts.com

877-289-7835 / 918-256-6232

Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Dade County

12/5/16

Sandblasting James Crim

Serving Farm Families Since 1892

Call Today 417-232-4593 Sandblasting Pressure Washing • Painting

417-847-7756

www.supercsandblasting.com 5/1/17

Vets Christian County Veterinary Service, LLC

810 Main St., Lockwood, MO 65682 • Email: dadecounty@keinet.net Commercial Real Estate & Business Liquidation Auction Saturday • December 10, 2016 • 9AM Property Located At: 303 W. Sunshine • Springfield, MO Auction Held At: Deliverance Temple Church 2101 W. Chestnut Expy • Springfield, MO Commercial Real Estate In A Prime Location At Sunshine & Campbell Near Bass Pro Over 100 Guns & Firearm Accessories • Store Fixtures • Knives • Office Items Large Collection of Safari Taxidermy & African Cultural Items & Much, Much More!

Large & Small Animal Vet Clinic Darren Loula, DVM Joe Evans, DVM Katie Loula, DVM Cherie Gregory, DVM

417-743-2287

Commercial Real Estate Auction • Thursday • January 12, 2017 • 1PM 2 Mullnack Dr. • Salem, MO • 23,000 Sq. Ft. Commercial Warehouse/Manufacturing Facility On 3.8 Acres. Located In Masters Industrial Park w/Recently Remodeled Offices. This very nice facility is ready for business!

8748 State Hwy 14 West, Clever, MO

www.christiancountyvet.com 6/12/17

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After

Before

OFN is looking for freelance writers in the following counties:

Bates, Douglas Howell, Newton Ozark, Stone and Taney

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E.S. Construction Owner: Eldon Swartzentruber Buffalo, MO

Home: 417-345-5337 • Cell: 417-327-6348 12/5/16

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Serving More Than 34,000 Readers Across Southwest Missouri

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