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Long Cattle Ranch breeds Shorthorns that excel in the show ring and pasture

Connecting with People Through Horses Steve Dyer’s love for horses has merged with his call to the ministry

Changes on the Way for Antibiotics The FDA set to require prescriptions for remaining OTC antibiotics

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Hall of Fame event postponed: The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame has announced that its induction ceremony will be postponed due to safety concerns surrounding the increase in COVID-19 cases in Arkansas.

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Former secretary of ag passes: Terry Peach, a well-known Oklahoma agriculture leader and statesman, died Jan. 20, 2022. Born in 1951 on a farm near Mutual, Okla., Peach attended Oklahoma State University and taught agriculture education for a short time, then he returned to his family farm near Woodward. In the early 1990s, Oklahoma Gov. David Walters selected Peach to the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. Peach was appointed as Oklahoma executive director of the Farm Service Agency within the United States Department of Agriculture during the Clinton administration from 1993 to 2000. Under Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, Peach served as state’s secretary of agriculture from 2003 to 2011. He continued to work in the agriculture industry by serving on the Oklahoma board of directors for American Farmers and Ranchers.

Boozeman honored: U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas was presented with the Golden Plow award by the American Farm Bureau, the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress. He received the award at on Feb. 4 during Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual Young Farmers & Ranchers Convention in Hot Springs. From American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and ArFB President Rich Hillman. Boozman serves as ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. in his second term as senator after five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, he is a 10-time Friend of Farm Bureau, awarded to members of Congress who have supported Farm Bureau’s policy position issues. John, is married to the former Cathy Marley and they currently reside in Rogers.

The couple has three daughters and four grandchildren.

Researcher receives award: Renee Threlfall, a research scientist in enology and viticulture at the University of Arkansas, has been named winner of the Julian Miller Sr. Distinguished Researcher Award. The award is presented by the Southern Region of the American Society for Horticultural Sciences. It recognizes an outstanding record in research on one or more horticultural crops and in one or more areas of horticultural research for a period of 10 or more years. Threlfall is a member of the faculty in the Department of Food Science in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. She is also a researcher and scientist with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment State, the research arm of the U of A System Division of Agriculture. Threlfall has been in the department more than 30 years, and has a split appointment between research, extension and teaching. Her research and extension focuses on processing and post-harvest storage of specialty crops (wine grapes, muscadine grapes, table grapes, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, hops, etc.) and value-added processing of horticultural crops. She has more than 40 refereed journal publications.

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Steve Dryer uses horses to connect with people Eye on Agribusiness Circle I Feed and Pet Something a little different Town & Country features Zack Kendrick Couple moves to the Ozarks to expand their operation Youth in Agriculture highlights Madi Wood

FARM FINANCE 13 What’s coming in 2022?

14 Picking software for the farm 15 Staying ahead of the curveball 18 Leaving a legacy 19 The rate game continues FARM HELP 23 The Udder Side with Dr. O’Neill 24 Building blocks for animal health 25 New antibiotic regulations in 2023 26 The importance of quarantining 27 Treating and preventing pneumonia

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Education at Missouri It was one of those rare, beautiful, mid-winter days.

State University. He is a The sun was shining brightly, there was hardly any native of Baxter County, wind, and the temperature was a few degrees above Arkansas, and an freezing. Feeding hay at the first two farms left me author and professional wondering if I even needed to be feeding, especially speaker. To contact Jerry, since the cows were showing little interest in the meal. go to ozarksfn.com and But, since calving should begin any day now, I proclick on ‘Contact Us.’ ceeded to unroll a bale at each place.

At the creek place, I unrolled the bale alongside the spring that runs year-round through the property. The cows slowly ambled over and began nosing through the hay, trying to find those delicious little bits of clover that are always present. The cows, at least, lined up along the newly presented strip of forage, making it easy for me to count the critters in order to make sure one or more of them wasn’t off in the woods, beginning the calving season.

As I drove the tractor along the long line of expectant mothers, my count matched the number of cows that were supposed to be there. I knew the perfect weather would not induce birthing – as they were surely waiting for the expected 12 inches of snow and zero degree temperature that has been in the forecast for the end of the week.

When I came to the end of the row of bovines, my eyes locked on an old, black, mottle-faced cow that is not quite as fat as I am but almost as old. The low-lying limb she had

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By Jody Harris

fter a very long Christmas break, our four children returned to school. It has been a weekly series of starts and stops since then. They were out for a couple of days Jody Harris is a freelance due to illness in the district. The district communications where they attend school has struggled with having specialist, gardener, enough bus drivers, food service employees and subranch wife and mother of stitute teachers when staff members are out sick. We four. She and her family are now on round two of snow and ice days. I think raise Angus beef cattle the kids have only gone to school one full week since and other critters on they returned from the break. Is that possible? their northwest Arkansas There is no greater thrill for school-age children ranch. She is a graduate during the winter months than a surprise snow day. of Missouri State University.

Mid-January, the local meteorologists were calling for To contact Jody, go to a round of ice and snow. I kept dismissing the foreozarksfn.com and click on cast thinking it would pass over us. During school pick ‘Contact Us.’ up time that first afternoon, large snowflakes and icy sludge began to pour from the sky. I was on the east end of Fayetteville and decided I should get home quickly with the one child I had picked up from her school. The other kids had ridden the bus home. Thankfully, she’s a funny kid because we were stuck on the road getting home for almost two hours that night. She entertained me the whole way.

As we approached Round Mountain, we kept a safe distance behind the car in front of us as it was struggling to climb the gradual hills. My daughter noted there was a terrible smell coming from the car. The car had spun its tires so much trying to make the climb and a tire had been blown. As the driver eased onto the side of the road, we stopped to check on them. The woman explained her grandson lived close by and could come get them in his pick-up. I waited to make sure her phone had service so she could call him.

I gave her my phone number and told her we had a tractor if they needed it.

We made it home and I was so relieved. My husband had made dinner and we were starving after the long trek in the ice and snow. Later that evening, the woman we had stopped to check on while on the road called to let me know they had gotten home safely. I was relieved for them.

The next day, our children took full advantage of the thin blanket of snow. They are all old enough and responsible enough (mostly) to drive the 4-wheeler and RTV. I walk out to the porch and check on them occasionally to see what they have gotten into.

When I went to check on them that afternoon, our oldest daughter was pulling our oldest son around in an old wheelbarrow bucket behind the 4-wheeler. The laughter that emanated from the front yard was contagious. It made me laugh too. I’m blessed to have such funny and creative children.

Wintery weather seems to drag on and on for most of us who must get out and feed livestock and break water. The short days can wear on us. Snow and ice days are always a blessing. These are purposeful days that force us to take a break from our busyness and think about someone or something else. Don’t misunderstand, I am looking forward to spring and garden season. During these cold winter days off from school – I enjoy sledding, a warm fire and checking in on some of you, my neighbors.

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ecently, I took a drive along a rural road I had not traveled in what seemed like an eternity.

As I drove, I started to remember road trips taken along the route when I took was a kid.

There was the dirt road we took that went back to the farm where we bought several market hogs to show when I was a youngster. I remember going to the farm to get those hogs because the farmer was the first person I ever wrote a check to. It was $250 for two barrows; pretty big money back then for a 14-year-old.

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is-to-get-there town may have changed, but it looked like it still had a pretty good lunch crowd. Some say you can tell where the best food along interstates is by a parking lot full of semi-trucks. Along the rural roads in the Ozarks, it’s the gas station with lots of pickup trucks parked at the door, and farmers and old-timers gathered around two or three little tables, solving all the world’s problems and chewing on more than the daily special. We all know of a place or two just like it.

I went a little further, and there was the farm of one of my dad’s old cattle buddies.

I remember very well the day D.R. stopped by the house and unloaded a pretty poor-looking bay mare that was supposed to be bred. My mom was not very happy with my dad or D.R. The mare was, in fact, bred and did produce a colt. She stayed at our place for many more years. When she died, she was well into her 30s and is buried under “her” tree. Several dairy heifers came to our place courtesy of D.R. over the years as well. D.R. has been gone for many years, but I can still remember his voice and his mannerisms.

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and memories of days gone by seemed like just yesterday. I can’t remember what I was doing 10 minutes ago sometimes, but I remember these places and the people.

After traveling that road, it made me want to venture into some other areas to revisit other memories.

Can I remember driving on a busy interstate or four-lane highway like I can the rural roads? Not so much. I don’t remember taking a particular exit to go here or there; it’s like I am just going through the motions to get from Point A to Point B. For me, there isn’t anything to remember or recall when you drive at 70 mph. Taking an exit isn’t the same as turning onto an old dirt road from a two-lane highway.

Sometimes it pays to slow down and look around. You never can tell what you might find or remember along the way.

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Continued from Page 3 eased over to wasn’t quite low enough to scratch the itch that she was so desperately trying to alleviate around her tail head.

Since she couldn’t jack up her rear end enough for the limb to act as a scratching post, she did what cows do – she contorted her body into a crude “L” shape and slung her head around with a force that, for all her lifetime, had resulted in her ability to make her long, extended tongue, reach that spot that itched, and thereby easing her need.

Unfortunately, for the cow, the thawed surface of the pasture was just slick

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enough that the sudden force of throwing her head back resulted in one of her rear feet slipping from underneath her, culminating in her falling as if she had been shot between the eyes with a .30-30 rifle.

The fall was so sudden and violent that I really worried that she might have broken a hip, but as I approached her on the tractor, she stood up. I was surprised to see her looking around, with embarrassment, to see if any of the other cows had seen it – just like I did when I tripped over a crack, in the sidewalk last week.

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By Sheila Stogsdill

Lane Cattle works to develop Shorthorns that excel in the show ring and the pasture

Will and Jennifer Lane believe in raising their children in a barn.

The Lane children have all shown cattle since they were old enough to walk, said Will, who along with his wife Jennifer, are owners of Lane Cattle Ranch in Jay, Okla.

Will’s family motto is “Purple banners do not make a champion, hard work does.”

Ryan serves on the Shorthorn Junior Board of Directors and is a freshman at Northeast Oklahoma A&M College, Lexi and Bri attend Grove Schools, where they area a sophomore and senior, respectively.

“The girls do the bulk of the show barn everyday duties,” Will said. “They put the show calves in the barn and feed before school and then work with them, and feed and turn out at night. It takes a level of commitment a lot of kids do not have these days.”

The goal of Lane Cattle is to produce show-quality projects that can continue to be profitable cows for their new owners after their show career is over, Will said.

“We have found Shorthorn to be a great cow for us,” Will said.

Shorthorn cattle are very maternal and have great dispositions, he said. “It is nice when you can wean them and have them gentle and broke in just a few days with little effort,” Will said.

“When you have off-the-farm jobs like we do it is very important to have easy to work cattle. Having a breed that is easy to work with makes it possible for us to care for them.”

Lots of days, especially in the winter, Will checks and feeds the cattle before and after work in the dark.

Most heifer calves are show projects for FFA and 4-H members, he said.

“Shorthorn cattle provide very good carcasses,” Will said. “We sell a majority of our steer calves as freezer beef to mainly repeat customers because of the quality of the meat.”

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The Lane Cattle Ranch in Jay, Okla., raises show-quality Shorthorns that go on to be profitable, productive animals for customers’ herds.

Lane Cattle Ranch owner Will Lane said the easy-going disposition of the breed makes their cattle easy to work with. He also appreciates the material qualities of the breed.

Lane Cattle has a waiting list as a testament to the quality of the beef, he said.

The genesis of Lane Cattle started when Will was a freshman at Jay High School.

“I got my first registered Shorthorn on May 13,1988,” Will said. “Our operation started as a FFA project for myself.”

The heifer came from Jack Bedwell and Sons in Okeene, Okla.

“Throughout the years, we have improved on our cow herd by purchasing the best bulls and cows the family budget would allow,” he said.

Lane Cattle are vaccinated twice a year and usually worm three to

four times per year, depending on the condition of the cows, Will said.

“Cattle in the show barn get wormed every 45 days,” Will said. “We work very closely with our local veterinarians. They see our cows a couple times a year and we try and follow the protocols set for us to keep our herd healthy.”

While in college, Will’s parents kept the cows for their son until he was settled and had his own place.

Jay, Okla.

Lane Cattle has 50 head and Will’s parents have about 25 head that graze on 100 acres.

“With the cost of land, we have to

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maximize every acre,” Will said. “We rotational graze the cows when we can and purchase all of the hay we use.”

Lane Cattle purchases hay from its neighbors cutting down on the cost of transportation.

“We creep feed our calves from an early age,” Will said. “We found to sell a show calf they have to be fleshy and ready to go at an early age.”

Creeping the steers that end up as freezer beef adds to the meat’s quality and makes them marble better at a younger weight, he said.

The result is a two-time National Champion Bull and several heifers taking divisional winners.

“Our current clean up bull was the National Champion Shorthorn bull in 2000,” Will said.

Lane Cattle competes at most of the local and state livestock shows and national events including, Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and The American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. “We try and sell some of our top end prospects while at the different shows,” Will said.

Lane Cattle uses artificial insemination and embryo transfer, Will said.

“We try to flush one or two cows per year and put those embryos in fresh each year,” Will said. “I don’t believe in keeping many embryos in storage as I feel the quicker you get them in production the faster you will improve your cow herd.”

“The two bulls we have now one is a past National Champion and the other is being used by multiple other breeders in their own AI programs,” Will said.

Lane Cattle has two calving seasons spring and fall.

“I prefer to calve in the fall because the weather is usually better and easier on us as the producer,” Will said. “We end up having a few more spring calvers as we have more demand for spring born heifers.”

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Connecting with People Through Horses

By Sheila Stogsdill

Steve Dyer’s love for horses has merged with his call to the ministry

Much like the American circuit riders who spread the gospel throughout the frontier areas of the United States during its formative years, Steve Dyer is using horses to share the gospel with hurting people.

Steve’s career path includes television sports anchor, church planter, pastor, high school and college teacher, and missionary with stints in Saudi Arabia the Navajo Reservation in Utah.

Steve’s passion for horses began early in life. He has been riding horses since he was 10-years-old and training horses at 12-years old.

A Shetland pony was Steve’s first horse.

“He was probably the meanest pony who ever lived,” Steve said. “He bucked, kicked and bit me every day. My parents thought I would lose interest because he was so awful, but it only made me more determined to ride.”

Throughout his adult years, while there was always a horse in the background, it wasn’t until he returned to Oklahoma where he established SBH Stables, a horse riding and training business in Delaware County.

As a young married couple Steve and his wife Cindi had the opportunity to purchase a piece of property that would have been ideal for horses. Everything lined up – but the young couple didn’t have a peace about it the situation.

The gut-wrenching tug at Dyer’s heart prompted the couple to walk away from their dream.

“We always knew obedience to God was the key to contentment and blessings,” Steve said.

Many years later SBH Stables, or Sermons by Horseback was born.

“I call it my semi-retirement dream job,” Steve said.

The 7-acre farm is home to six horses that belong to the Dyers and two or three more horses in training.

“These days I train mostly wild mustangs,” Steve said.

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In 2017, Steve entered the Extreme Mustang Makeover where trainers have 100 days to tame a wild horse and then compete in a show. The process was documented on YouTube and since then he’s had a steady stream of people asking him to train mustangs.

“I also train domestic horses, mostly Quarter Horses and Paints,” Steve said.

“Our goal is to introduce people to horses and help them live their dreams of riding and interacting with these noble animals.”

Steve is known for bringing his horses to different church settings and underneath the branches of a tall oak tree Steve is perched on top of his brown and white paint horse named Runner preaching the gospel. The missionary and former pastor uses horse sermons to teach and illustrate Biblical principles.

“I used to come in the house from training horses and tell my wife about things the Holy Spirit had shown me while I was working with the horses,” Steve said. “I realized some of the techniques I use to train the horses were

similar to the way God deals with me. I pressure the horse with a stick or rope until he does what I ask. God has pressured me many times until I did as He asked.”

Standing next to Silver, a pale Buckskin, and gently brushing him, Steve starts off one of his most popular sermons saying people need boundaries – just like Silver.

Steve talks about as a young man he thought God didn’t want him or anyone else to have fun because of all the rules his parents, church, school and society had laid down. But as Steve grew in his walk with God and he started a family he realized those were not harsh, archaic rules but boundaries set up by a loving Father.

As Steve began to train horses, he began to realize the horse would like nothing more than to break free from the halter, jump the fence and run away and be free.

Problem was the horse would injure himZena, Okla. self or being fatally wounded, he said.

The connection clicked.

In 2014, Steve started recoding these

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Biblical insights for his YouTube channel.

He often uses the “Boundaries” sermon when speaking to children and teenagers.

Surrounded by horses has created other means to connect with people and allowed Steve to relate the gospel in unusual means.

While living in Saudi Arabia, Steve was teaching a young lady how to do some training exercise with horses.

“She noticed the cross on the side of my spurs,” Steve said. “She asked me about it, and I began to share with her that the cross represents forgiveness of sins that we Christians have as a result of Christ’s sacrifice.”

She began to cry as the Spirit of God touched her heart, he said.

Steve is no stranger to using unconventional means to preach God’s word. While pastoring Newsong Church in Grove, Okla., one Sunday morning he handed to each adult an envelope containing $100, while the children received $50.

The Great Trust Adventure was a sermon series based on the parable of the landowner and his three servants. Before leaving for a trip, he leaves the servants with different sums of money or talents.

Two servants invested their money while the third servant hides his money out of fear of losing the money.

Steve told the congregation they could do with whatever they wanted to do with the money, except gambling or buying lottery tickets, and asked them to return the $100 and any profits they made after six weeks.

One Oklahoma City couple read about Dyer’s adventure in a state newspaper and drove three hours to attend the church service and donate $1,000.

Approximately $12,700 was given out, and not only was the original amount returned but close to $13,000 in profits was also received.

The church used the money for missionary efforts in Asia.

“Those issues – boundaries and trust – are often the issues most people struggle with,” Steve said.

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“We have some good customers, some loyal customers,” Charles said. “We just try to do the best we can for them.”

If a customer has a special order, Charles said if he can find it, he can order it.

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Strolling Along Memory Lane

By Julie Turner-Crawford

Jerry Tanksley welcomes all who come to view his unique collection

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After taking early retirement, Jerry Tanksley decided he needed something to do, but he wanted it to be different.

A collector of antiques, oddities and everything in between, Jerry decided to share his collection with the world. He created his own little town and the Memory Lane Museum.

“Everyone who comes here says they can’t believe what’s here,” Jerry, who is not only the owner of the collection, but the “tour guide, the mayor, the sheriff, the judge and everything else” in Memory Lane at his property on Highway 62 East in Berryville, Ark., said.

“I had been collecting stuff and just throwing it in my garage,” Jerry said. “It will blow your mind when you go through his old joint. I could talk to you for 10 years and not tell you what all I got. I was born poor, raised poor and just started collecting things, working on things, and made something out of this world.”

A construction worker by trade, Jerry has built 10 buildings to house his massive memorabilia collection, dating back to the 1930s.

Toys, household items, industrial machines, signs, gas pumps, soda coolers, moonshine stills, movie memorabilia, an old peanut and popcorn machine from about 1906 and even a machine that x-rays feet can be found at Memory Lane Museum.

“I just started building,” Jerrys said.

“I thought I was kind of getting carried away, but I just kept building and building. It’s not the best museum in the world, but it’s just a different museum. I just enjoy doing it, and God has blessed me and helped me find this stuff. I enjoy shooting the breeze with folks too; I like to joke and cut up with them.”

Jerry’s first building was a replica of an

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old service station, followed by a Post Office, barbershop, a jailhouse, a bank and Granny’s House.

“I put all original stuff in everything,” Jerry said of his buildings. “Granny’s House was a house that was built in the 1930s that belonged to a doctor in town.

I bought it and moved down here and set it on my property.”

In addition to his buildings, Jerry has converted seven rooms of his home into areas for visitors to see. There are themed bedrooms, such as the Route 66 bedroom with Harley Davidson neon signs and quilt handmade by his sister, a 7-Up and a Coke-Cola bedroom, as well as early Coke machines and other memorabilia in his dining room.

Among the treasures at the museum is a fully operational 1955 Ronald McDonald merry-go-round that visitors are welcome to try out.

“Kids can play on it,” Jerry said. “I put kids on there and they love it.”

A 1953 Ronald McDonald figure stands next to the ride, and Jerry said he also other McDonald’s items he has not added yet.

The Berryville School District donated its old basketball scoreboard to Memory Lane. Jerry has created an indoor football area in honor of his grandson Jaden Tanksley and the Berryville Bobcats.

“They were just going to throw it away,” Jerry said, adding that building holds many other Bobcat memorabilia items. The doors of the building also are painted Berryville’s school colors, purple and gold. “I put indoor/outdoor carpet in there to make it look grassy, and it is something out of this world. My grandson loves it because it’s something his grandpa built for him.”

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ozarks roots As the collection grows, so do Jerry’s plans.

Jerry wanted to share his collection with When weather permits, he is breaking anyone who wanted to see it, but he also ground on a new building. It’s a project Jerry wanted to help bring a little tourism back to has planned down to the last detail. the area.

“I have a beautiful 1960 Chevy convert“When I was working construction, I ible. I’m building the building 24-foot long would see buses come through the area, but and 15-foot wide. It will be a metal building, they don’t do that anymore; it just seemed but on the inside, I’m going to make it put like tourism slowed down,” Jerry said. “I’ve pine boards all through the building, and been really busy this last year. I’ve had people black and white tile on about half of it. Then from overseas and every state in the nation.

I have an old booth from a Dairy Queen, and I think a good 99.9 of folks have given me I have an old jukebox that I’m going to put compliments on everything. inside and in front of my convertible. Then, I “I have a lot of people come out here to take have old gas pumps senior pictures and Submitted Photo and old neon things. The pholights, a Chevy tographers just dealership sign, go wild. They say and old speakers it’s one of the best from a drive-in places to go, and I movie theater will set a car outon a pole. Then side if they want I have an old car that.” hop tray, and I Memory Lane have my nephew Museum is open looking for a plasTuesday through tic hamburger Saturday from and French fries 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to put in the othand Sundays er window. I will from 1 to 5 p.m. be like someone is He is open most watching a movie holidays, other at the drive-in.” than Christmas, Jerry as severbut Jerry said he al other antique welcomes visitors cars and trucks, anytime. including a 1970 “Just come on Pontiac, he in,” Jerry said. “If bought new from you’re from CalRaymond Corifornia and want Old signs and gas pumps are among poration in Berto see it before items visitors can see at Memory Lane ryville. you go home, Museum in Berryville, Ark. Owner Jerry Jerry has an just come on in. I Tanksley said there is something for original 1949 sign don’t do it for the everyone at the museum. from the dealermoney; admisship as part of his sion just pays the collection as well. light bill. I just do It’s hard for Jerry to say what his favorite it because I enjoy it, and I like it when people building or item is at Memory Lane because say they remember something.” the whole collection is special to him, and he Jerry may want to share his collection, but said his visitors always find something they it’s not for sale. like.

“People come here and say they want to “People come through and say they their buy something, and I tell them to do just like dad had this or they remember that. There’s I did – get out there and see if you can find something for everyone, from kids up to it,” he said with a laugh. “Start knocking on someone 100 years old, and I’ve had people doors and digging. If I see something in a here who were 100 years old. They remember field that I want, I go knock on doors.” quite a few things in here.

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tive business in 2017. I now work out of a shop named Beavertail Automotive in Holiday Island, Ark., and increased efficiency by transitioning so all of my tools are in one location. I currently perform many auto services, including detailing, paintless dent repair, windshield repair and window tinting. Additionally, I offer and install lighting and audio accessories. I am part also of a group-based business called Simplicity Real Estate Solutions located in Springdale where I serve as Executive Broker. We help people buy and sell houses and real estate, with me focusing on commercial properties and some contract signing.”

In The Country: “My brother Dustin and I started selling club lambs when we were 8 years old. We lived on a hobby farm with chickens, guineas and several horses that we were hoping would become a business but did not. Our aunt n Hometown: Becky Berkebile, who at the time was a Holiday Island, Ark. Maryland FFA state officer, fanned our interest in showing. We entered the club lamb business because starting up a cattle operation was too expensive, especially because we wanted to raise and sell show-quality animals. Arkansas has many cattle and hog replacement breeding stock operations, so we decided on raising the less labor intensive show lamb industry. Our grandmother has property down the road on which we have 12 Suffolk-Hampshire ewes bred by one ram. Because we believe triplets are not efficient because they have to compete for food their entire lives, our goal is to produce twins, which we do at a 70 to 80 percent rate. In order to reach this rate, we use a solid health and feeding regimen with as stress-free an environment as possible. We want to produce an athletic animal adapted for hilly terrains while also being in good condition with neither too much nor too little fat. Our market is to sell selectively to previous and experienced customers. The industry standard for show lambs has finally progressed to where I think it should have been all along. The current standard is round, sound and low to the ground with a carcass yield of 65 to 70 percent. The current show standard finally meets the standard for commercial meat lambs. I am also involved with the Berryville FFA. The program has only two ag teachers, so I offer my services in terms of helping those interested in showing sheep and increasing the number who do so. I have a background in judging livestock, both in high school and in college, and am able to give hands-on advice and help. My personal goal is to raise awareness of what agriculture is because agriculture is no longer the center of our society and culture as it was even 200 years ago. Our world is so different that many have no idea where their meat comes from and I want to be an active advocate for agriculture.”

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FARM FINANCE The Inevitable is Upon Us

By Kim Light

Higher interest rates will be seen in 2022

Since 2008, the U.S., Economy has operated under a period of historic low-interest rates. These low rates were facilitated by the Great Recession of 2008/2009.

I was in Washington D.C., in September 2008 when news broke on the failure of Goldman Sachs, and it sent shock waves through the economic circles.

There was a sense of disbelief among legislators we met with that anything like this could ever happen to the U.S. Economy. The next few years brought a wave of bank failures, investment bank failures, mortgage company failures, business failures, and foreclosed homes.

Bank-owned homes in such prosperous locations as Arizona and Florida were selling for a fraction of their former value. The Federal Reserve Bank took immediate action and slashed the Fed Funds rate, the rate upon which banks can borrow money, to near zero. This slash led to a drop in prime rate to 3.25 percent, a historic low rate and as low as prime can go without forcing the economy into a negative rate environment.

This action was taken to try to reverse the significant default rate on home, commercial, and agricultural loans.

Fast forward to March 2020. The economy has rebounded nicely. Real estate has returned to historic high values, and the stock market is setting records monthly. Agricultural producers enjoyed a couple of years of historically high prices during this period. The talk among economists was that it was FEBRUARY 14, 2022

time to start applying the brakes and increase the interest rate gradually. Then came COVID, and the world changed dramatically again. All planned rate increases were delayed, and the government introduced stimulus programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program and numerous payment forgiveness programs. In addition, many people qualified for individual stimulus checks.

While economists assured us that this would not create a concerning increase in inflation, the results of these stimulus actions, which were probably necessary to some extent to try and stimulate the economy, have led to inflation rates not seen since the late 1970s and early 1980s. Many remember what this rate

of inflation did to interest rates. When I started my banking career in 1980, the prime rate was 18 to 20 percent.

What does this mean for agricultural producers and small business owners?

The Federal Reserve has announced that they anticipate three rate hikes in 2022 starting in March. If the skyrocketing inflation is not reversed, they are prepared for at least three more rate increases in 2023. These actions would lead to a prime rate of 4 percent by the end of 2022 and a prime rate of 4.75 percent by the end of 2023. This is assuming their rate increases are in .25 percent increments, as has been the tradition. They could bump it even higher and quicker than this. I predict we will see a prime rate in

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the 5.25-5.5 percent range by the end of 2023. If you are a producer or a business owner who has variable rate debt, you need to be factoring in what this type of increase will do to your debt repayment obligations. If you are considering a new purchase or planning to refinance existing debt, you should seek out possible fixed interest rates and lock those rates in for as long as possible. Many lenders are already adjusting their offering rates anticipating these rate increases, so the best financing opportunities may have already passed but be prudent and pursue all options available to lock in rates.

While a 5.25 percent rate is still an excellent rate historically, many people have a much higher debt obligation than in the past because of expansion and capital purchases. A 2 percent rate increase can have a significant impact on your payments. For example, a 2 percent increase in the interest rate on a $500,000 20-year mortgage adds about $500 a month to the monthly payment.

In conclusion, the long-anticipated increase in interest rates is upon us, barring another catastrophic event like the 2008 Recession or COVID; rate increases will start in the spring of 2022. Therefore, it is prudent to seek refinancing options to lock in interest rates for as long as possible and to factor in the reality of higher interest rates when considering any new financing or capital expansion.

Kim Light is the president and senior credit officer at Heritage Bank of the Ozarks. He may be reached at (417) 532-BANK.

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Software for the Farm

By First Financial Bank

Farm-oriented software can help producers in many ways

The more you can reduce the guesswork, the more profitable your farm may be. That’s where agricultural software comes in. While there can sometimes be a bit of a learning curve with new technology, the benefits can far outweigh the initial difficulty of learning how to use a digital tool.

What if you could view all your inventory with one quick glance at a screen rather than having to check multiple different storage locations or notepads? Automate reminders for equipment maintenance rather than struggle to keep track of those dates yourself on top of everything else already taking up brain space? Have one hub where all employees record all necessary information so nothing gets lost and you never have to track a worker down for missing info?

A farm information management system will condense all the information you need to make well-informed decisions in your business into one place in a fraction of the time. And with so much background information available at a glance, there’s a higher chance your choices will be the best ones.

Because there is such a wide array of farm information management systems to choose from, let’s break it all down into three categories.

Crop or Field Management

Some software focuses specifically on managing your fields and the crops each produces. These systems are capable of things like monitoring weather and precipitation for you as well as providing real-time satellite images of your fields so you can make decisions from the opposite side of your property or even when you are out of town without visiting the area in question.

Whether it’s planting season, harvest time, or somewhere in the middle, you can have instant access to weather patterns, soil quality information, and the general health of your field.

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scramble for records during food safety audit time? With the right field management system, you can track which fields have been treated with pesticides and weed killers, how much of what chemicals were used, and any other relevant information. And a report can be generated with a click of a button and no headache to you to get that auditor out of your hair.

In addition to simplifying the auditing process, you can also have information about how much of each chemical you have left in inventory after the latest treatment, when you’ll need to buy more, and where you can purchase it at the cheapest price. Some systems will also warn you if you schedule workers to work in a field too soon after spraying and let you know when the field in question will be safe to enter again. FarmShots and Climate FieldView are just some of the software options that offer this functionality.

Financial Management

If only tracking income and expenses were less messy! If only you could have instant access to accurate profit and loss information so you could know whether to jump on that incredible deal for a new piece of equipment - but what if the financial strain is too much?

With financial management software, you can have access to all that information with a couple of taps on your phone.

P&L statements, employee wages, budget projections, and planned expenses all right there at your fingertips.

All end to end farm management systems have some elements of financial tracking and reporting, but there is also other software focused solely on the financial side.

Both kinds will help you track your inventory, keep up with orders and shipments, record all your sales, income statements, and some provide so much more.

This functionality is especially useful during the dreaded tax season. How nice would it be to have all your necessary tax information automatically generated for

you? With specific tax software for farmers, there’ll be no need for frantic search parties through filing cabinets, glove boxes, or those stacks of papers you haven’t had time to sift through yet. Everything you need to get taxes out of the way is in hand, so you can get back to the real work.

AI and Predictive Analytics for Precision

How convenient would it be to look into the future and see what will happen so you can prevent catastrophes and capitalize on successes? While there are sadly no time machines around to enable these kinds of advantages, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics software are the next best thing for you and your farm operations.

Predictive analytics software takes the history of your farm into account and gives you a bird’s eye view of the data. The software leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to create models to play “what if” with for planting choices and use to better forecast production based on your choices. In addition to compiling information on the history of your own fields, predictive analytics software looks at the history of others in your region and then looks for

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trends among the data. With the big picture within your grasp, you can more easily choose how best to proceed given the current circumstances and help mitigate risk. According to Predictive Analytics Today, software such as Agrivi and Trimble are two of several in this fast growing field (pun intended) of predictive analytics for agriculture.

When you can see the impact of past decisions, regional information and your history in context you will be able to spot patterns that you couldn’t see before. With this additional information, you will be better equipped to make decisions based on data with potentially more fruitful results.

Growing Your Agricultural Business

So do you think a little learning curve would be worth it in order to reap the potential benefits of farm information management systems for your operations?

There are options available at different price points. Updating your farm information management systems with new software may be an excellent way to grow and improve your agricultural business.

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Staying Ahead of the Curveball

By Jessica Allan

Risk management in an uncertain world Farmers and ranchers are used to dealing with an uncertain world. After all, our very livelihoods depend on that most fickle of mistresses, Mother Nature.

But, since March 2020, that uncertainty has seemed to reach all new levels. A couple of friends put it this way – either we are living in the Twilight Zone or some level of The Hunger Games. No one knows what is going to come next and whether we’re going backwards, forwards or sideways.

One question on most everyone’s mind today is what interest rates are going to do in 2022 and is there anything a producer can do to protect their operation if and when rates rise? The latest report indicates that the Federal Reserve is planning at least three increases in 2022, with some members stating four increases are more likely to combat rising inflation.

Producers should be talking with their financial advisors about the options available to them to manage their debt in a rising rate environment. That may mean locking rates in now for longer periods if you’ve been working with a variable rate. It may also mean utilizing loan programs from the USDA, Small Business Administration and Farm Service Agency that have benefits for specific operators. Having these discussions with your financial advisor now can help you stay ahead of any curveballs thrown in 2022 and beyond.

Another method to mitigate risk to your agricultural operation is to look at alternatives to your usual methods. Perhaps instead of using commercial nitrogen in your farming operation, it’s time to consider poultry litter or a type of cover crop.

Have you seen the fertilizer prices? For the cattle producer, should you look at selling via video or contract instead of taking calves to the stockyards?

Maybe you’ve been one of the fortunate producers in the area who doesn’t seem to need crop or livestock insurance to protect your investments, or doesn’t need to utiFEBRUARY 14, 2022

lize the markets with hedging, options and other price protection. But considering the volatility of inputs we’ve seen so far this year – and who knows what else is headed our way – this might be your year to at least consider, if not implement, these tools.

Another tool many use, and some are starting to use even more, is farm diversification. Historically, for most producers this meant the incorporation of both crops and livestock in the farm, but it’s become so much more than that. Cattle producers are beginning to sell straight to the consumer, literally farm-to-table, as the consumer is starting to take a greater interest in knowing where their meat originates. Farmers’ markets are growing by leaps and bounds as producers are discovering new ways to market their products, either in raw form or as value added. Some local farms have uncovered additional income sources by adding farm tours or activities like petting zoos, milking demonstrations, hay and corn mazes, and other creative ideas.

And, sadly for some, the changes to the farming landscape and today’s economic world may mean that it’s time to incorporate outside income into the farm. But with the changing employment landscape as well as the widespread lack of employees, it’s highly possible such a source of income could be worked from the farm – even tractor – instead of going to an office every day.

Whatever 2022 decides to throw our way, we know that farmers, ranchers and others in the agricultural community will persevere. How well we survive will depend on how well we use the resources and tools available to us. Employ your financial advisors and others whose input you trust and value to come up with plans that ensure your agricultural operation stays in business for years to come.

Jessica Allan is an agricultural lender and commercial relationship manager at Guaranty Bank in Carthage and Neosho, Mo. She may be reached at jallan@gbankmo.com.

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slaughter

market sales reports Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat

bulls

(Week of 1/30/22 to 2/5/22)

Arkansas Cattle Auction Ash Flat Livestock Auction

72.00-109.00 †

beef

No Sale - Weather †

Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Cleburne County Livestock Auction County Line Sale Barn - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

No Sale - Weather †

2/6/22

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 137.00-142.00; wtd. avg. price 139.85.

Heifers: 138.00-141.00; wtd. avg. price 139.57.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 218.00-220.00 ; wtd. avg. price 219.33.

Heifers: Not Reported; wtd. avg. price Not Reported.

70.00-106.00* Not Reported † No Sale - Weather † 85.00-105.00* No Sale - Weather*

Vinita Stockyards Farmers Reg Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest

cattle

50.00-111.00* 66.00-104.00* Not Reported* No Sale - Weather † Not Reported † Not Reported* No Sale - Weather †

sheep &

goats

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat

1/25/22

Receipts: 676 Buffalo Livestock held their 1st sheep and goat sale since November. The market has changed so much since then, Not Reported † a price comparison would not be accurate. With many No Sale - Weather* buyers in attendance demand was very good with a 86.00-110.00 † moderate supply. Supply included: 48% Slaughter Sheep/ Welch Stockyards 90.00-118.50* Lambs (1% Wooled & Shorn, 76% Hair Breeds, 12% Hair 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 Ewes, 1% Bucks, 10% Hair Bucks); 3% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Ewes); 14% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 34% Slaughter Goats (81% Kids, 6% Nannies/Does, 10% Bucks/Billies, 3% Wether Kids).

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: (Week of 1/30/22 to 2/5/22) Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): Arkansas Cattle Auction 45.00-77.00 † 4 435.00.

Ash Flat Livestock Auction No Sale - Weather † Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 370.00Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs No Sale - Weather † 495.00.

Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 50.00-84.00* Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 320.00-375.00.

Cleburne County Livestock Auction Not Reported † Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 190.00-265.00.

No Sale - Weather † County Line Sale - Ratcliff Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 170.00.

65.00-78.00* 6 Decatur Livestock Auction Bucks 1-2 (per cwt): 175.00-240.00.

No Sale - Weather* Vinita Stockyards Hair Bucks - 1-2 (per cwt): 160.00-260.00.

Farmers Regional Sale Barn 30.00-77.00* Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 20.00-86.50* Fort Smith Stockyards Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2 (per cwt): 320.00Not Reported* Four State Stockyards 350.00.

I-40 Livestock - Ozark No Sale - Weather † Feeder Goats: Not Reported † Joplin Regional Stockyards Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 415.00-490.00.

Not Reported* Mid-State Stockyards Slaughter Goats: † North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest No Sale - Weather Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 400.00-470.00.

55.00-92.50 † 5 OKC West - El Reno Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 330.00-390.00.

Ouachita Livestock Auction 47.00-74.00 † Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 225.00-315.00.

Not Reported † Ozarks Regional Stockyards Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 210.00-285.00.

Wether Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 460.00.

Stilwell Livestock Auction No Sale - Weather* OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stockyards Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction

70.00-110.00 † 85.00-109.50 †

slaughter

cows

Tulsa Livestock Auction Welch Stockyards

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

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So 24 18

1

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Ark. Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy✝ 2/1/22 1,600

Ash Flat Livestock✝

St-6 Higher 179.00-200.00 152.50-205.00 152.50-207.50 140.00-171.00 135.00-157.00 142.50-182.00 125.00-182.00 138.00-165.00 119.00-144.00 128.00 135.00-175.00 140.00-176.00 128.00-156.50 125.00-155.50 129.00-142.50

90

110

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2/1/22 960

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165.00-210.00 160.00-192.00 155.00-175.00 150.00-162.00 140.00-153.00

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175.00-229.00 160.00-215.00 155.00-197.00 150.00-175.00 145.00-162.00

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165.00-220.00 150.00-205.00 140.00-175.00 130.00-157.00 120.00-149.00

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165.00-187.00 155.00-175.00 140.00-165.00 135.00-150.00 125.00-145.00

Cattlemen’s Livestock*

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2/1/22 689

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Farmers Regional Sale Barn* 1/31/22 247

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154.00-189.00 151.00-174.00 152.00-162.00 157.00-170.00 149.00-167.00

153.00-214.00 150.00-200.00 145.00-188.50 131.00-170.00 135.00-163.00

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135.00-146.00 132.00-160.00 128.00-138.00 120.00-136.00 115.00

138.00-210.00 136.00-174.00 127.00-161.00 119.00-156.00 -----

Vinita Stockyards*

prices

Fort Smith Four State I-40 Joplin Mi Stockyards* Stockyards - Livestock Regional Stoc Exeter, Mo* Ozark✝ Stockyards✝ --------1/31/22 1/31/22 --------9,006 2,150 -----------------------------------------------------------------

NO SALE - WEATHER

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

Cheese: Ba The weekl is $1.8325 Fluid Milk and storm resolve low In the Eas led to redu also repor sent to Ca to Class II under or lo multiples a and 1.00-1 to plague c available i difficulties is buying i Midwest. C SPOT PRI BUTTER - $3.3453 -

0

NOT REPORTED

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Compared to last week slaughter lambs mostly steady to 15.00 lower. Slaughter ewes steady to 10.00 lower. No comparioson on feeder lambs. San Angelo, TX sold 4,519 head this week. Equity Cooperative Aucti sold 329 slaughter lambs in South Dakota and 500 feeder lambs in Idaho. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 4,387 lamb carcasses sold with no trend due to onfidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight

NO SALE - WEATHER

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1

70

NO SALE - WEATHER

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

50

NOT REPORTED

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

2/4/22

National Dai

50.00-86.00*

30

NO SALE - WEATHER

10

National Sheep Summary

(CWT) unless otherwise specified.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3: San Angelo: wooled and shorn 100-145 lbs 220.00245.00; 166 lbs 220.00.

New Holland, PA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 230.00-300.00, few 310.00-347.00; 150-185 lbs 200.00227.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 110-120 lbs 277.50280.00; 155-165 lbs 215.00-220.00.

Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 130-150 lbs 249.00267.50; 155-185 lbs 227.00-247.50.

SD: wooled and shorn 100-105 lbs 305.00-345.00; 110-115 lbs 263.00-265.00; 130-150 lbs 231.00-241.00; 150-170 lbs 221.00-235.00.

Billings, MT: wooled and shorn no test.

MO: wooled and shorn 100-105 lbs no test.

Equity Coop: wooled and shorn 158 lbs 215.00.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 390.00-412.00; 60-70 lbs 378.00-400.00; 70-80 lbs 368.00-392.00; 80-90 lbs 352.00380.00; 90-110 lbs 330.00-366.00. wooled and shorn 72 lbs 370.00; 84 lbs 366.00; 90-110 lbs 278.00-328.00.

New Holland: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 400.00420.00; 60-70 lbs 390.00-415.00; 70-80 lbs 365.00-395.00; 80-90 lbs 310.00-355.00; 90-100 lbs 290.00-300.00. hair 50-60 lbs 387.00-435.00; 60-70 lbs 370.00-385.00; 70-80 lbs 340.00-375.00; 80-90 lbs 315.00-340.00; 90-100 lbs 290.00-340.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 70 lbs 395.00; 98 lbs 320.00. hair 73 lbs 385.00; 89 lbs 350.00.

Kalona: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 344.00-355.00; 6070 lbs 420.00-455.00; 72 380.00; 80-90 lbs 365.00-375.00; 90-100 lbs 310.00-350.00. hair 54 lbs 380.00; 62 lbs 410.00; 75 lbs 395.00; 90 lbs 395.00.

SD: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 340.00-370.00; 60-70 lbs 325.00-335.00; 70-80 lbs 325.00-350.00, few 370.00; 85 lbs 280.00; 90-100 lbs 295.00-350.00. hair 72 lbs 275.00; 83 lbs 305.00.

Billings: no test.

MO: no test.

Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 170.00-210.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 194.00-216.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 160.00-200.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 150.00; Cull 1 no test.

45.00-85.50 †

NO SALE - WEATHER NONE REPORTED

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1/22/22

Receipts: 652 Compared to the sale last month slaughter lambs traded steady to 10.00 higher. Replacement ewes traded 40.00-100.00 per head higher. Feeder and slaughter kid goats traded steady. Not enough replacement goats for a market comparison. Supply light with very good demand. Supply included: 63% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (2% Wooled & Shorn, 89% Hair Breeds, 2% Hair Ewes, 7% Hair Bucks); 12% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Ewes); 6% Feeder Goats (90% Kids, 10% Wether Kids); 16% Slaughter Goats (62% Kids, 13% Nannies/ Does, 10% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers, 12% Wether Kids); 4% Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does).

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 320.00.

Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 300.00.

Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 370.00540.00.

Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 300.00-360.00.

Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 185.00-250.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-2 (per cwt): 170.00-250.00.

Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2 (per head): 275.00525.00.

Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 417.50-555.00.

Wether Kids - Selection (per cwt): 425.00.

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 380.00-480.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 255.00-340.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 240.00-340.00.

Wethers - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 285.00-287.00.

Wether Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 440.00.

Wether Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 320.00.

Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per head): 270.00-335.00.

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205.00-215.00 195.00-214.00 182.00-208.00 165.00-182.00 156.00-163.00

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172.00-184.00 161.00-171.00 157.00-169.50 148.00-156.00 146.85-156.00

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.8950 and 40# blocks at $1.9000.

The weekly average for barrels is $1.8325 (+0.1200) and blocks, $1.8695 (+0.1085).

Fluid Milk/Cream: During a week of harsh winter weather and storms in many areas, Midwest milk production may resolve lower, with the rest of the country steady to higher.

In the East and West regions plant staffing shortages have led to reduced production schedules. Driver shortages are also reported. Some milk produced in the West is being sent to Canada. Spot milk prices ranged from $2 under to Class III. Some cheese plant managers say bids of $3 under or lower were not being met any more. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.20-1.35 in the East, 1.20-1.30 in the Midwest, and 1.00-1.25 in the West. Transportation snags continue to plague condensed skim. There is condensed skim available in the Midwest pushing against transportation difficulties, including moving it to the West where there is buying interest. Cream availability is looser in the Midwest. Cream is steady elsewhere.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $3.3453 - $3.3976.

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162.41

155.62 141.37 144.29 140.25 143.58

163.62 157.30

1100

1600

144.01 149.73

2100

pairs

100

600

1100

168.61

1600

175.76

156.99 *

Week of 1/16/22

184.17 **

141.43 148.00

138.84 143.05 151.60

187.59

147.56

181.82

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141.21

156.73

157.65

174.19

149.29

176.34

2100

Welch Stockyards*

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Uneven

St-14 Higher

Uneven

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220.00-240.00 188.00-235.00 169.00-191.00 162.00-177.00 153.50-164.00

----171.00-186.00 154.00-170.00 151.00-168.00 149.00-156.50

----185.00-201.00 174.00-195.00 156.00-170.00 154.75-157.50

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205.00-226.00 195.50-224.00 180.00-195.00 157.25-177.00 141.00-151.50

185.00-202.00 180.00-203.00 160.00-200.00 150.00-171.00 143.00-161.00

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180.00-205.00 ----147.00-157.00 130.00 -----

178.00-191.00 162.00-176.00 146.00-165.00 125.00-141.00 119.00-124.00

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186.00-225.00 177.00-208.00 175.00-185.00 139.00-153.00 120.00-143.00

160.00-180.00 152.00-175.00 141.00-158.00 134.00-144.00 96.00-117.00

183.98 159.97 164.35 *

160.02 141.31 147.72 147.00 138.09

152.79

150.31

170.35 187.30

154.14 143.45

175.26

2/1/22 1,603

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175.27 ***

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186.40 158.68 *** ***

160.00-176.00 160.00-175.00 147.00-160.00 140.00-154.00 130.00-151.00

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160.11 152.42 *** ***

159.11

142.92

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164.21

183.29 181.56

169.00-187.00 162.00-176.00 153.00-172.50 130.50-144.00 111.00-136.00

155.95 **

157.00

Tulsa Livestock Auction✝ 1/31/22 3,390

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157.42 *

159.43

Stilwell Livestock Auction* ---------

166.00-172.00 152.00-162.00 142.00-156.00 140.00-147.00 138.00

142.44 **

165.50

Ozarks Regional West Plains✝ 2/1/22 3,173

150.00-174.00 145.00-165.00 149.00-163.00 135.00-150.00 -----

154.93

**

Ouachita Livestock Ola✝ 2/1/22 397

178.00-196.00 162.00-185.00 153.00-174.00 135.00-174.00 140.00-148.50

185.69 162.58

151.79

159.57

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.✝ 2/1/22 4,754

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157.50

175.37

700.00-800.00 † Arkansas Cattle Auction Ash Flat Livestock No Sale - Weather † Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs No Sale - Weather † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 1475.00 * Not Reported † Cleburne County Livestock Auction - Heber Springs No Sale - Weather † County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction 650.00-1425.00 * Vinita Stockyards No Sale - Weather * Farmers Regional Sale Barn 550.00-1055.00 * 1500.00 * Fort Smith Stockyards Not Reported * Four State Stockyards - Exeter I-40 Livestock - Ozark No Sale - Weather † Joplin Regional Stockyards Not Reported † Not Reported * Mid-State Stockyards No Sale - Weather † North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest 1225.00 † OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola 870.00 † Ozarks Regional Stockyards Not Reported † No Sale - Holiday * Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction 910.00-1050.00 † None Reported † Welch Stockyards

Sorghum

15.92

141.57

176.27

Not Reported † Not Reported * No Sale - Weather † 800.00-1300.00 †

Dec. 21 Jan. 22

141.64

145.00

685.00-1335.00 † 640.00-1210.00*

600

Nov. 21

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

165.34

Not Reported * No Sale - Weather †

Oct. 21

heifers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 1/23/22

Corn

NO SALE - WEATHER

----196.00 -------------

None Reported *

Aug. 21 Sept. 21

Week of 1/30/22

Soft Wheat

July 21

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

Week of 1/16/22

Soybeans

May 21 June 21

steers 550-600 LBS.

No Sale - Weather *

550.00-1000.00 *

Apr. 21

186.32

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NOT REPORTED

NO SALE - WEATHER

NOT REPORTED

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Daily Report 2/7/22

State I-40 Joplin Mid-State N. Ark. yards - Livestock Regional Stockyards* Livestock er, Mo* Ozark✝ Stockyards✝ Green Forest✝ ------1/31/22 --------------9,006 --------205.00-215.00 195.00-214.00 182.00-208.00 165.00-182.00 156.00-163.00

Not Reported † No Sale - Weather † 700.00-1375.00*

Mar. 21

182.93

avg. grain prices

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Feb. 21

(Week of 1/30/22 to 2/5/22)

H

Steady

$80

70.00-83.00 † Prices reported per cwt Not Reported † No Sale - Weather *

cow/calf

0

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No Sale - Weather †

Week of 1/23/22

ood 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 210.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium 6.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 160.00-200.00; y 1-2 (very thin) 150.00; Cull 1 no test.

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

1025.00 *

Week of 1/9/22

2/4/22

$120

No Sale - Weather †

Week of 1/9/22

National Dairy Market at a Glance

$160

Prices reported per per cwtcwt Prices reported

785.00-1225.00 †

Ash Flat Livestock Auction Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Cleburne County Livestock Auction County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction Vinita Stockyards Farmers Regional Sale Barn Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards - Exeter I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest

dairy sales

led and shorn 70 lbs 395.00; 98 lbs lbs 385.00; 89 lbs 350.00. d and shorn 50-60 lbs 344.00-355.00; 6055.00; 72 380.00; 80-90 lbs 365.00-375.00; 00-350.00. hair 54 lbs 380.00; 62 lbs 95.00; 90 lbs 395.00. d shorn 50-60 lbs 340.00-370.00; 60-70 00; 70-80 lbs 325.00-350.00, few 370.00; 0-100 lbs 295.00-350.00. hair 72 lbs 05.00. .

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cows

(Week of 1/30/22 to 2/5/22)

Week of 1/30/22

wooled and shorn 110-120 lbs 277.50lbs 215.00-220.00. oled and shorn 130-150 lbs 249.00lbs 227.00-247.50. d shorn 100-105 lbs 305.00-345.00; .00-265.00; 130-150 lbs 231.00-241.00; .00-235.00. ooled and shorn no test. nd shorn 100-105 lbs no test. ooled and shorn 158 lbs 215.00. bs: Choice and Prime 1-2: ir 40-60 lbs 390.00-412.00; 60-70 lbs 70-80 lbs 368.00-392.00; 80-90 lbs 352.00bs 330.00-366.00. wooled and shorn 72 bs 366.00; 90-110 lbs 278.00-328.00. wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 400.00s 390.00-415.00; 70-80 lbs 365.00-395.00; 0-355.00; 90-100 lbs 290.00-300.00. hair 0-435.00; 60-70 lbs 370.00-385.00; 70-80 00; 80-90 lbs 315.00-340.00; 90-100 lbs

replacement

NO SALE - WEATHER

therwise specified. bs: Choice and Prime 2-3: oled and shorn 100-145 lbs 220.00220.00.

PA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs ew 310.00-347.00; 150-185 lbs 200.00-

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$240 $200

les reports

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12 Month Avg. -

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

110 132 154 176 198 220 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Weather Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

144.11 100

120 140 160 180 200 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

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

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farm finance

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Leaving a legacy for future generations Many farmers, ranchers and landowners want to preserve the family farm and their way of life after their death. Often it is the idea of leaving a legacy to children and grandchildren that is important. Some landowners want to keep the land from being developed into a suburban neighborhood, shopping mall or parking lot in the future. Others may have children or family members that make their living working on the farm and it is important that they are able to continue the farming operation after the death or disability of the principal owner. In all of these situations, it is very important to have a plan, keep the plan updated, stay aware of tax law changes and gather a team of professionals to help reach the desired outcome.

Estate planning for a farm family should in-

Many times landowners use beneficiary designations such as Payable on Death (POD), Transfer on Death (TOD) or beneficiary deeds. Others add family members as joint owners of their assets. Doing this can sometimes result in unintended owners, unequal inheritances and family quarrels. In addition, outright distributions may not be protected from creditors, divorce or lawsuits.

Using business entities such as corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies may offer better protection for the owners during their lifetime and allow them more control in addition to less liability exposure.

Farmers and landowners should also pay close attention to changing estate tax legislation as well as current land values. Some owners do not consider the effect of probate fees and estate taxes on the value of their

Farmers and landowners should also pay close attention to

CHANGING ESTATE TAX LEGISLATION as well as current land values.

clude planning for the death of the primary owner(s), but also for a situation in which the owners would become mentally or physically incapacitated. The plan may require tough decisions to be made such as who inherits the land, livestock, farm equipment and other assets. These can be difficult decisions to make and sometimes people choose to avoid them completely. Other people may work with professionals to get an estate plan put in place, but fail to revisit the plan when life circumstances change. Life changing events happen – marriage, divorce, births, deaths, illnesses, bankruptcies, lawsuits, job changes, and relocations. In addition, there are often changes in the tax laws that effect an estate plan. When these changes take place, the estate plan needs to be reviewed to make sure it still works for all parties involved.

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assets at death. Everyone has heard the horror stories of family farms being sold off so the heirs could pay the taxes that were due.

Fortunately, many farmers today are not affected by estate taxes, but it is important to be aware of the current exemption amounts and have a plan to pay those expenses if one has an estate that could possibly be exposed to these liabilities.

Working with a solid team of professionals to develop, implement and monitor a plan is so important and oftentimes overlooked.

A team should include an estate planning attorney, accountant, insurance professional and perhaps a corporate trustee.

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“What’s your interest rate?” continues to be a frequent and important front-end question when it comes to borrowing money. There’s often more to the number than the initial quoted rate. Interest rates can vary even with the same lender or company. As we all know, our credit rating is a key factor in attaining the “best rate” possible. Good credit scores and ratings equate to good risk and lower interest rates.

In our local area, our banks and lenders are operating in a highly competitive marketplace. Therefore, they have a strong interest in finding the right balance between earning (or retaining) your business while satisfying bank management’s desire for profitable loans.

I’ve always contended that while the interest rate is a principal factor when borrowing, there are other components to be aware of: • Is this rate based on simple interest?

What is the effective rate?

• Are there prepayment clauses – if so, please explain so you understand • What factors determine the rate I’ll be charged? Origination and other fees?

• Will more down payment or other credit issues influence my rate?

Keep in mind at some point in your loan or credit arrangement, you will benefit by advance payments. You can sometimes prepay your loan. You’ll want to apply extra money to the loan principal on a one-time basis. You could FEBRUARY 14, 2022

make an additional monthly payment (13 instead of 12 per year). A prepayment clause is typically limited to five years. You can prepay afterwards.

You want to carefully look over and review the promissory note and related agreements before signing your loan or credit documents. If you are not comfortable with this, consult an attorney or other trusted advisor. In fact, request copies of your loan documents in advance so you can review them beforehand in a more relaxed environment.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your banker, lender, Realtor and closing agent are all interested in you having a good understanding of the loan.

Let’s breakdown some rate-sensitive areas: Credit Cards and their respective interest rates can be negotiated. Most providers have a toll-free number, a website address or both on the reverse side of the card. These are traditionally the highest rate debt that most consumers have so you’ll want to focus on these rates first. Your good credit history deserves to be rewarded. Don’t be afraid to ask for a better rate.

Vehicle and Equipment Loans can sometimes result in reduced rates if you contact the lending agency. Often, this is a third party who has a credit relationship with the dealer where you purchased the vehicle or equipment.

Real Estate and Business Loans are areas

where it can really reward you to inquire about a reduced rate. Many people will refinance their home loan yet leave their other real estate debt as is. Unless there is a prepayment penalty or fee and if you’ve had your long-term loan for a while, give your bank or lender a call. Most lenders do not want you to shop or refinance your loan. They are often willing to renegotiate your rate to retain your business.

A dedicated lender will consider your business relationship and not just that one loan when discussing rates. This one can potentially save you thousands over the remaining life of your loan.

The Rate Type matters as well. Lenders may offer variable, adjustable or fixed interest rate options. The rate type will be clearly identified on your promissory note or other loan documents.

Know what type you have. As of this writing, rates are still relatively low.

Therefore, you’d like to fix or lock in your rate when possible. You’ll also get the benefit of a known payment for the life of the loan for the rate lock period.

In closing, a little effort on your part can result in considerable savings on the debt side of your balance sheet. Hey, it’s your money.

Ken W. Knies is an agricultural and rural consultant. He holds a bachelor’s of science and arts from the University of Arkansas and a master’s of business administration from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He formed Ag Strategies, LLC as a business unit focused on quality borrowers and lenders.

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Starting a Farm

By Terry Ropp

Couple relocates so they can expand their operation

Sometimes grandparents are ing broiler eggs from the state as part of the beacons shining light down a program to inspire children to particcareer paths. Grandparents were ipate in the showing with one of those that beacon for both James and Ashton chickens living for a surprising 10 years.

Dixon of Hindsville, Ark. One of Ashton’s favorite activities James’ grandparents Bobby and Joyce during her young years was to watch Hanson had a farm very near the young chickens hatch in an incubator. boy’s home in Magnolia, Ark. They James and Ashton lived in the same raised chickens and cattle, and 50 years small town, went to the same school later are still raising chickens. James was and their families knew each other. one of a set of twins and clearly remem- However, the couple never met because bers one Christmas when his grandpar- Ashton was six years younger. They ents took them to an unused chicken have now been married for three years. house to see newborn twin calves. The James purchased his first farm in 2013 coincidence charmed young James. in Magnolia, a five-house Tyson chickThough he never became attached to en farm on 40 acres. Choices were limthe calves and they were sold at auc- ited, but James knew he wanted to extion as usual, his grandfather’s chickens pand someday in the future and selected caught the young boy’s fancy rather a farm with more recently built houses. than cattle.

When the time for expansion came, Similarly, Ashton was James discovered a policy in raised in Magnolia and lived the Hope Cooperative that Hindsville, Ark. near her grandparents Allen capped flock size at 120,000, and Betty Vann where they and he was already slightly raised chickens in coops, as above that limit. He decided well as rabbits. Ashton joined expansion was more important 4-H and showed chickens. than location, and the couple She remembers once receivdecided on Northwest Arkansas Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

because a more diverse environment so their children would be prepared for multiple careers anywhere from New York City to rural America. As a result, James reached out to Dan Danschwiender, owner of Twin Oaks Realty, a nationwide company. Dan then put him in touch with Northwest Arkansas agent Clay Osbon from Huntsville.

“Clay found a 44-acre farm with six houses in Hindsville already under contract with George’s for us,” James said.

“Once again, a critical factor was newer houses. These began production in 2014 and met that criterion. Now my flocks run 168,000 and I hope to expand again sometime in the future.”

Taking advantage of a bonus resulting from the recent nursing shortage, Ashton moved to the region before James in January 2021 to work at a surgical center near Washington Regional Hospital.

She soon shifted to the hospital because the need was so great.

James joined Ashton in March when the couple moved into their home on the property. James worked the first flock by himself but discovered he FEBRUARY 14, 2022

meet your neighbors didn’t have enough time to mold the well-maintained farm to his own preferences, component in developing and providing an optimum environment for chickens is consequently hiring help for the second, third and fourth flocks. He is now work- reaching and maintaining the perfect pH level in disinfected water. A clean enviing the fifth flock by himself. ronment is maintained by using dry bleach foot powder before entering the house “Having help at this point is not worthwhile because I am still making changes in as well as maintaining external rodent stations and insecticide application. The trying new things in regards to water treatment, lighting and housing conditions,” houses were built to handle rapid temperature extremes and proved successful by James explained. “Later, when I have found what works best, I will hire help.” this year’s varying winter weather.

James was awarded the 2021 Arkansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranch“I had a very successful career with Tyson and appreciate George’s quick response ers Achievement Award and views raising to a farmer new to the area,” James said. chickens as a highly inter-related system James’ chickens are raised to 7 pounds in Having help at this point is not worthwhile where balance among all of the compo49 to 51 days with the farm’s annual fivebecause I am still making changes in nents and constant attention to detail is flock production cycle predicted to be 57 essential for optimum production. million pounds. While the houses were not trying new things in regards to water treatment, “My grandpa always said, ‘It ain’t hard, ready for clean out when James took over, lighting and housing conditions.” but there’s so much of it,’ and he was he anticipates selling 900,000 pounds of — James Dixon right,” James said. “I make a daily list and litter as part of the farm’s overall financial use it with each house because by the profile on the upcoming first cleanout. fourth house I may need it to remind me of each task I need to do that day. ConThe couple has found a church home at New Life Church in Fayetteville. Addistant repetition can cause unintended inattention leading to decreased production. tionally, James is on the Madison County Farm Bureau Board. Starting the new My daily list keeps me on task.” farm has been extremely time intensive and he has not made as many meetings as Initial production levels dropped. One factor was chicken breed. Tyson used he would like but plans to rectify the issue in the near future.

Cobbs and George’s uses Rosses, with each having slightly different needs to get “We really love it here and look forward to raising our family here where opporthe best out of the species in terms of overall health including bones and, feed effi- tunity and family activities abound,” Ashton said. “However, as the old adage says, ciency. The farm runs off one pre-existing well backed up by rural water. A major ‘you never say never’ and we are always open to better opportunities.”

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By Dr. Tim O’Neill Now, if we run too much or too fast if we are intravenously treatfter the new year, we are headed for calving season ing them, they can die. I have even seen them get shocky from cold soon. But first, we see grass tetany. I have already had solution. I like my solution at least room temperature. Just think my first call. about it if someone was running ice-cold solution into your veins.

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Building blocks for animal health

Most farmers would likely agree, it would be great if someone handed them a quick guide containing every best kept secret in the business. The daily challenges and constant unknowns in farming, make it a tough profession to master. Despite the seemingly complicated nature of the business, livestock experts agree there are some simple universal management strategies essential for overall animal health.

Record Keeping: Carving out time dedicated to documenting animal health information can save producers headaches in the long run. Keeping animal health records enables producers to accurately monitor symptoms, document prevention measures and record treatments. Experts recommend producers keep records of current animals and request written health records for purchases. “This emphasizes the need to purchase from known sources with good health protocols,” Rosslyn

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Show sheep are washed often, removing the lanolin while also being exposed to other animals. We spray a lubricant containing a high level of lanolin.”

Zack Kendrick Benton County, Ark.

Biggs, DVM, assistant clinical professor, director of continuing education and beef cattle extension specialist at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, said.

Know Your Veterinarian: Producers need to make sure they have established a good relationship with a veterinarian prior to calling on the veterinarian’s help in the case of an emergency. The veterinarian should be familiar with the producer and the producer’s livestock operation.

A solid relationship with a local veterinarian is critical to optimal herd or flock health. “Due to the lack of veterinarians in many areas, unless you have a good veterinary-client-patient-relationship and are in good financial standing with the veterinary practice, producers may find that a veterinarian will not see them,” Biggs explained.

Biggs said producers may want to consider sitting down with their veterinarian

“A good vaccination program tops the list for us.”

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“While most understand the importance of staying on top of the vaccination program, checking herd health constantly not only makes more money but makes life easier.”

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“For us, it’s vaccinating our sows every three months against PRRSV (porcine reproductive and respiratory virus), and for our chickens, it’s keeping them on fresh grass.”

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Changes on the Way for Antibiotics

By Cheryl Kepes

The FDA set to require prescriptions for remaining OTC antibiotics The FDA Sets to Require Prescriptions for Remaining OTC Antibiotics The U.S. government recently announced the final wave of guidance in its move to require livestock producers to obtain prescriptions for antibiotics used to treat their animals. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has released the list of the remaining OTC (over-thecounter) antibiotics that will need a prescription starting next year.

The transition of antibiotics from OTC to Rx (prescription) has been ongoing for several years and is set to be completed by June of 2023. However, exactly when producers will feel the direct impact of the latest part of the initiative is still unknown.

“What is uncertain at this time is when we will see the changes first appear in the marketplace,” Craig Payne, DVM, extension veterinarian with the University of Missouri, explained.

Why the Transition from OTC to Rx

According to the FDA-CVM, the purpose of bringing medically important antimicrobials under veterinary supervision is to guide the judicious use of antimicrobials and slow the development of antimicrobial resistance. The multi-year plan includes steps to address the challenge of bacteria becoming resistant to antimicrobials and to monitor the effectiveness of antimicrobials.

Over the past couple of years, most antibiotics used to treat livestock have moved under the jurisdiction of veterinarians. In the final step of the process, injectable antibiotics along with some intramammary tubes and boluses will no longer be available without a prescription. These changes are set to take place in 2023.

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How to Prepare for the Changes

Most producers have been witnessing the changes as the federal government has rolled out its plan through the years. But now the initiative is in its final stages.

If they haven’t already, producers need to prepare for changes. “Considering this will end over-the-counter sale of antibiotics, producers will need a veterinarian-client-patient-relationship (VCPR) with a veterinarian to ensure they have continued access to antibiotics in the future,” Payne said.

According to Dr. Payne, a VCPR means a veterinarian is familiar with the care and keeping of animals on an operation.

If producers have further questions about what a VCPR entails, they should contact a local veterinarian.

Cost to Producers

Whether this will impact a producers’ pocketbook depends on the current status of their VCPR. If producers have not yet established a VCPR, there will be some additional costs associated with that process. A local veterinarian can walk producers through the details of a VCPR and the cost of setting it up.

Producers Impacted by the Plan

According to Dr. Payne, the changes should have little impact on producers who currently have a VCPR established with a veterinarian. Their veterinarian will be able to issue a prescription for antibiotics if the need arises. “On the other hand, if a VCPR is non-existent or you’re unsure what is required, now is the time to find a veterinarian willing to work with your operation so you will continue to have access to antibiotics in the future,” Payne stated.

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By Cheryl Kepes

Experts weigh in on treatment and prevention The winter months usher in a variety of challenges for cattle producers. Mother Nature’s blustery shenanigans constantly keep producers on their toes.

The frigid temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns can put a strain on an animal’s immune system. During cold spells and throughout the rest of the year as well, bacterial pneumonia is a herd health issue that can be troublesome for producers.

Signs of Bacterial Pneumonia

Dr. Craig Payne, extension veterinarian with the University of Missouri, advises producers to remember the acronym DART when looking for clinical signs of pneumonia in cattle. Depression, decreased Appetite, increased Respiration, and increased Temperature are all warning signs the animal could have pneumonia.

Depression – take note if an animal hangs back from the rest of the group, exhibits a droopy head and/or ears, or if the animal seems reluctant to move.

Appetite – watch for signs of weight loss, gauntness, or refusal to come up with the rest of the herd to eat.

Respiration – respiratory changes to keep an eye on include deep or labored breathing, coughing, and discharge from nose and eyes.

Temperature – livestock experts state, generally animals with temperatures higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit may need treatment.

Veterinarians encourage producers to observe their herds closely on a regular basis. The particular symptoms will be different from animal to animal. “Animals will exhibit varying degrees of clinical signs depending on the severity of disease and the individual animal,” Dr. Craig Payne, explained.

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Two factors to consider when looking at preventing pneumonia are immunity and biocontainment. In order to help support and improve immune function, producers should provide their herd with adequate nutrition, minimize stressors and ensure animals receive their vaccinations.

According to Dr. Payne, biocontainment refers to management practices that are implemented to reduce the spread of an infectious agent within a livestock operation. Biocontainment requires producers to obtain an understanding of disease dynamics and may require additional management procedures.

Though it may be added work, biocontainment can be highly effective in the prevention of pneumonia and other illnesses.

“One thing I encourage producers to think through are the strategies that can minimize or eliminate contact between animals that are at highest risk for shedding pathogens and those that are at highest risk for being impacted,” Payne stated.

For example, Dr. Payne suggests in order to decrease risk of exposure to respiratory pathogens in newly weaned calves, do not commingle or place them in a pen next to a group of calves that were weaned a week prior. The reason for this is that the seven-day weaned calves could be in the beginning phases of a pneumonia event, therefore exposing the newly weaned calves to high levels of pathogen.

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