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FFA member selected for honor: Landon Rogers of Willow Springs, Mo., was named an Everyday Hero by the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri, receiving the Good Samaritan Hero – Youth award. The award is presented to an outstanding youth who responded to a potentially life-threatening situation or unexpected crisis, or has impacted the community in some other way. As part of his senior project, Rogers spent the past year focused on eliminating hunger within the Willow Springs community. He volunteers monthly with the community’s local food pantry, M.U.N.C.H. and the weekend backpack program. Rogers also conducted a virtual food drive, and organized an event called “Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat,” going door to door asking for donations of non-perishable food that would be used to make 30 Thanksgiving baskets for families in need in the Willow Springs School District. Rogers attends Willow Springs High School where he is a member of the varsity basketball and tennis teams; he also serves as president of the FFA, secretary of FBLA and is a member of Interact. Producer appointed to national board: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has appointed Francis Forst of Lamar, Mo., to the 2018 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. The members appointed to serve a one-year terms. Frost is one 157 swine producers from around the nation to be appointed to the board. “These appointees represent a cross section of great experience in the pork industry and I know they will help us better meet the needs of our American pork producers,” said Perdue. Teen wins state contest: Lydia Eason, 14, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., recently bested more than 6,000 other students to take first in the a statewide speech competition held by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, winning $2,000 and a trip to the national finals. Her speech on the theme “American History: Our Hope for the Future,” instructed the nation to stop complaining and overcome its divisions. Eason lives with her family on a farm near El Dorado Springs, Mo., and her plans to use her winnings to purchase a Hereford calf. Eason, whose favorite school subjects are English and agriculture, also raises chickens and a calf that she feeds from a bottle.

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or as long as I’ve been raising cattle, I have always turned rethe vonbulls worCinywith rreJ yB the cows so that my spring calving season will begin around Feb. 1. Jerry Crownover farms There has only been one year where in Lawrence County, that turned out to be a mistake, thanks to an early Mo. He is a former February blizzard that stayed on for weeks. Now, I professor of Agriculture can make that two years where it was a mistake. Education at Missouri The first cow to calve had a bouncing baby State University, and is an heifer a couple of days before the first (I said author and professional “around” Feb. 1). Many others joined in on the speaker. To contact Jerry, fun over the next few days and before long I was go to ozarksfn.com and having three to seven calves each day and evclick on ‘Contact Us.’ erything was going better than expected. Heck, Mother Nature was even cooperating with little precipitation and only a couple of really cold nights. Then... it happened. Friday was unseasonably warm and after feeding and checking all the newborns, I figured it was time to catch up on some jobs that I’d been delaying all winter. It was shirtsleeve weather and when the day was finished, I felt a little achy but chalked it up to overexertion for an old man. Saturday, I woke up and could barely get out of bed, running a high fever and feeling as sick as I’ve felt in years. Outside, there was a coating of freezing rain that had fallen overnight so I struggled to get dressed to begin the morning ritual. “Are you all right?” Judy asked. I could utter only two words, “No. Flu.” My wife offered to feed, but I wanted to be a hero, so I staggered out the door and fed everything that morning before coming back home and collapsing in bed for the rest of the day. The next morning I was even worse and had resigned myself to allow Judy the role of hero when I heard her moaning from the other side of the bed. “You OK?” I muttered. “Nope. Flu.” — Continued on Page 5

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armers and ranchers share an unspoken bond of sorts, even if they have never met. We’ve seen the bond countless times as farmers come together to help their felJulie Turner-Crawford low farmers. We’ve all heard the stories of is a native of Dallas combines firing up to harvest an ailing neighbor’s County, Mo., where she fields before their own and of cowboys coming togrew up on her family’s gether to get livestock out of harm’s way. We’ve farm. She is a graduate seen it right here in the Ozarks when loads of hay, of Missouri State feed and fencing supplies traveled west in the wake University. To contact of natural cover fires. If you own cattle, you’ve gotJulie, call 1-866-532-1960 ten that dreaded “You’ve got cows out,” call or a or by email at editor@ knock on the door at least once, and folks have ozarksfn.com. probably stopped to help you get your loose bovine rounded back up. As I’ve written before, it’s kind of what we do; we help each other when we can. On a recent cool, windy Sunday morning, my husband and I were traveling home from seeing his parents when he spotted something along the road. “Did you see that?” Bill said. “There’s an old man in the ditch... I think there’s a calf there.” My nose had been in my phone, so didn’t see what he was talking about, but Bill quickly turned the truck around and we headed back up the road. When we pulled up, I asked the gentleman if he needed help. “I think I’ve got more here than I can handle,” he said. He was just about out of breath and was happy help had arrived. — Continued on Next Page

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Continued from Previous Page We jumped out of the truck and there in the ditch was a newborn calf. The big gray calf was still wet and there was no momma in sight. He apparently had been born nearby and rolled under, or fell through, the old barbed wire fence, then rolled down a hill and into the road ditch. The man said it wasn’t his calf, but he couldn’t get a hold of the man he thought owned it. As we picked the calf up and packed him back up the hill, another couple stopped to help. The other lady and I got the calf back through the fence, but with no cow in sight, we knew he’d be back in the same situation in no time, so under the fence we crawled (which is much harder to do when you’re closer to 50 than 40) to try and find a momma. The hungry calf followed right along. The other lady called the cows as we walked and they came running — then ran the other way. She decided she would walk the trailing calf to a nearby barn, and I walked back toward the road to tell the men what was going on. A cow showed some interest in the calf and began to follow; I don’t know if she was momma or not, but it was a good sign. The owner of the calf drove by as I was walking back through the pasture, so the men waiting were able to tell him what had happened. The owner and the

first gentleman we met thanked us, but we were just glad we could help out. It was a long trip back to Dallas County, Mo., with manure, mud and “calf slime” all over me and my plan to stop off at the grocery store was axed, but the calf was out of the ditch and it was mission accomplished for the elderly man who was trying to help out his neighbor. As we made our way home, I couldn’t help but wonder how many people drove by the elderly man trying to retrieve the calf, but didn’t bother to stop. It appears we were just in the right place at the right time to help out. Bill and I were glad we could help because we know what it’s like to need another set of hands. Thankfully, we have good friends, family and neighbors who have helped us out over the years, and on that Sunday morning, none of us were strangers, we were just neighbors helping neighbors.

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Blue Heron Farm makes their home known through duck and goose eggs All birds are free range, and closely guarded by their Great The moment you pull into the drive of Blue Heron Farm in Marshfield, Mo, your eyes are drawn to their Pyrenees and Anatolian dogs. Each morning, James lets the flock out of their poultry barn and large farm pond, and the vast flocks of heritage everyone makes a beeline for the pond. The ducks and geese spend ducks and geese that inhabit it. These water-loving birds are the backbone of Blue Heron the day swimming and foraging for grass, seeds and bugs, and then, Farm, and have helped farmers James and Jennie Boosey make at dusk, they head back to the barn. The Booseys’ feed a nonGMO ration to supplement the bird’s diet. Generally, the ducks an impact in their region’s local food scene. and geese lay their eggs at night in the barn, and James, Jennie and James and Jennie started their 50-acre farm in 2015. They began their farming enterprise with microgreens, a mar- their two boys, Dylan and Jake, gather the eggs during morning ket garden and a large flock Photo by Klaire Howerton chores and then hand wash and package them. of chickens, along with “We work as a team,” a few ducks, selling their James Boosey, pictured, Jennie said. products at a local farmers and his family produce Duck eggs are sold retail market. Today, they have duck and goose eggs by the half dozen, and gitraded their chickens for for various markets in the Ozarks. gantic goose eggs are sold several hundred free-range as singles. ducks, a few dozen geese, Chefs love to utilize Blue a flock of Katahdin sheep, Heron Farm’s eggs on their a herd of Scottish Highmenus. Dishes such as land cattle, a few livestock Scotched Eggs and Pho guardian dogs and a garhave had duck and goose den. Their products are eggs as the star in restaumarketed through Mama rants all around the Ozarks. Jean’s Natural Market, nuThe ducks and geese merous local restaurants that call Blue Heron Farm including Farmers Gastrohome don’t just provide pub and a thriving CSA the Booseys’ with a prof(Community Supported itable product, they also Agriculture) program. are an integral part of the “We strive to operate a Booseys’ sustainable and rich and diversified farm holistic farm managethat focuses on producing ment practices. staple foods that we conThe birds help mansider everyday kitchen esage pests through their sentials,” James said. foraging, and they fertilOut of their varied farm ize the farm pastures for products, the duck eggs and the sheep and cattle that the goose eggs are their best graze after them – not to sellers – they are one of the mention how aesthetically pleasing it is to see flocks of few farms in the region to produce these types of eggs. happy ducks and geese contentedly wandering the farm. Blue Heron’s flock of ducks is comprised of InThis year, James and Jennie plan to continue raising dian Runners, Khaki Campbells and Muscovies. their birds and marketing the eggs. They also want to Khaki Campbell ducks can lay up to 300 eggs a year and Indian Runners can lay up to 180 eggs a year, Marshfield, Mo. keep connecting with their customers and sharing their agricultural passions. while Muscovies are an excellent all-purpose duck “It’s important to know your farmer so you can for both meat and eggs. Their chosen breeds of geese ask them how they do things,” James said. are Toulouse, African and White Chinese. MARCH 12, 2018

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Living within spitting distance of low prices, and there are still some lingerthe Kansas state line, Kyle Kirby ing concerns with water issues and potenis a fifth-generation Barton Coun- tially onerous government regulations. “We have grown some huge crops in this ty, Mo., farmer, with roots in the area going back to the 1860s. state recently and the supply we are setLiving and farming on several thousand ting on is quite large,” said Kyle. “Water acres in the Liberal, Mo., area, the Kirby quality issues and regulations continue to family raises corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa be a concern as well as EPA regulations, and prairie hay. Some backgrounding of however that has been alleviated some calves is also done, using some of the on- with the new (Trump) administration.” Kyle said issues in international profarm grain as feed. The family even maintains several acres of native prairie ground duction regions are also roiling domestic markets. that has never been plowed. “South American weather continues Kyle became president of the Missouri Corn Growers Association on Oct. 1, to have the markets on edge,” said Kirby. 2017, after having served on the board “We have seen a little rebound in prices, of directors for several years and as chair- especially soybeans as we continue to man of the Missouri Corn Merchandis- hear reports of dry weather in Argening Council in the year prior to taking tina. Wheat prices have also rebounded some as western KS and surrounding his current office. The merareas continue to be dry.” chandising council handles Missouri does offer advantages to programs such as the corn farmers in the diversity of crops check-off. In addition, Kyle and animals that can be raised has represented Missouri corn within its borders, giving them growers at the national associaLiberal, Mo. options when the market for tion level in various capacities. one commodity tanks. Kyle said the biggest concern “One of the biggest advanfor agricultural producers is still Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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meet your neighbors GIBSON MINERAL FEEDERS tages that Missouri has is it’s diversity,” ing ethanol and the renewable fuel said Kyle. “We have a lot of options here standard on their woes despite having in this state, as farmers. We can grow a made massive payouts to their primary multitude of crops as well as livestock.” investor is ridiculous, in Kirby’s opinion. The state’s burgeoning ethanol indus“It’s absolutely insane,” Kyle said. “How try is another plus, Kirby said. is it that many refiners continue to post “We have six ethanol plants that pro- double digit increases in profit at the vide livestock feed across the state. Wet same time that PES [Philadelphia Energy and dry distillers grains out of the etha- Solutions] files for bankruptcy protection nol plants have become so popular that again? This company’s investors made supplies are at the lowest level in recent some bad decisions after it’s bankruptcy memory,” Kyle said. “Without wet and bailout in 2012. Nothing new here. ” dry distillers grains, I don’t know what Kyle said his disappointed that Sen. livestock producers, such as our operation, Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has taken this event would do for a protein source for cattle.” as an opportunity to speak out against In his position as president of MCGA, the renewable fuel standard. Kyle also advocates “(I)t’s is very disapfor corn producers pointing that Senaand other farmers tor Cruz has chosen “One of alike on issues afto take the stage the biggest fecting Missouri agagainst the safest riculture. Currently, and most renewadvantages that trade deals that will able fuel available Missouri has is its affect all agricultural to consumers and diversity. We have commodities are the one that has also primary focus, as provided tremena lot of options well negotiations on dous savings at the here in this state, the next Farm Bill. pump. Our Misas farmers. We can “Of course NAFsouri senators have TA is the censupported the RFS grow a multitude terpiece, but the since its inception of crops as well as (Trump) adminisand continue to do tration has recentso,” Kirby said. livestock.” ly mentioned that As for another – Kyle Kirby there may be posissue often tied to sibility with TPP the use of fossil fu(Trans-Pacific Partels, climate change, nership) as well,” Kirby said farmers Kyle said. “Exports must continue to watch of whole grains along with grain byweather as they always have products and ethanol appear to be our and adapt accordingly. best option when looking for new mar“There is no denying that a warmer clikets or expanding existing ones.” mate has gradually moved north. WhethOn the farm bill front, Kirby said ag- er it be from weather cycles or something ricultural producers must stand firm in else is really unknown,” Kirby said. “But not giving up more than their fair share I do know that we have enjoyed some rein negotiations, especially on vital pro- ally nice temperatures during the last two grams such as crop insurance. summers followed by one of the coldest “There has been talk of reduced funding winters to begin 2018 that we have seen in the farm bill for various programs. Farm- for sometime. We will just have to see if ers remain adamantly opposed to more these weather patterns continue.” cuts to crop insurance and other programs Editor’s note: The opinions expressed by as it seems that we give up more than our Kyle Kirby in this story do not necessarfair share every time,” said Kirby.” ily reflect the opinions of Ozarks Farm & The recent news of a major east coast Neighbor. oil refiner declaring bankruptcy, blamMARCH 12, 2018

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Rancher Tim Mason has combined his rodeo and metalworking roots into a new business venture Spurs are an essential piece of equipment for horseback riders, from ranch hands, ropers and barrel racers to cutters, cowboy action shooters and others. Now a Newton County, Mo., metalworker is creating custom spurs that represent each wearer’s unique style. From running a cow/calf operation to riding bareback broncs and wrestling steers at rodeos and running a welding business that builds pipe fencing, Fairview, Mo., resident Tim Mason has been involved with several different aspects of the livestock industry. It only seemed natural to merge his rodeo and metalworking roots into a new career: making custom spurs. Working with customers to create individual designs, Mason first sketches out a layout to make sure all the elements work together. Then, inside his metalworking shop, Mason turns raw pieces of metal into handcrafted spurs with silver or copper accents. Mason’s recent retirement from the rodeo circuit meant finding a new way to stay involved with his rodeo peers. His longtime interest in metalworking led to taking a private spur-making class in with Charles Wendt of Rocking W Spurs in Llano, Texas, last November and launching T/S Custom Spurs. His T/S logo matches his cattle brand and one of his first pairs of spurs is emblazoned with the logo. With just a few months of business under his belt and only word-of-mouth advertising, Mason is already working

on his ninth pair of custom spurs, with almost a dozen more on order. In addition to being built to the specifications of the wearer (for example, the length of the shank, the type and size of the rowels and the metal finish), custom spurs also allow for a bit of personal flair. Mason can add extras to the spurs, such as a ranch brand, initials or even someone’s full name, as well as a color finish. The beauty of custom spurs is not only in the fit but also in their uniqueness. “They get to pick out how they look, the style and everything down to the rowel and the size of the shank and shape of everything,” Mason said. “You can do about absolutely anything you want to on it. That is what I think is neat about it. There are just endless opportunities.” Custom spurs are often awarded at rodeos, and Mason is designing a set of trophy spurs to donate to the 2018 Brianna Lee Walker Memorial Rodeo, a Missouri Family Rodeo Association event on June 9. From cutting and shaping a heel band to fit just right to adding shanks and various pieces of hardware and personalized elements, the process of creating these works of art requires patience and finesse, along with a lot of grinding, sanding and buffing. Each set of spurs has Mason’s brand and a serial number stamped inside the heel band. Mason says the most challenging part for him is the small details, which include hand-cutting the rowels and personal elements like initials, tiny lettering, symbols such as a cross or a bucking bronc. Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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A New Way of Raising Cattle Continued from Previous Page “Here in Missouri, there’s not the availability of grain like there is in Nebraska, so grass-fed and finished was a new direction for us,” Larry said. Finished animals are transported to a federally inspected processor in Hermann, Mo., every three weeks, two or three calves at a time. Larry said Angus are more “natural” to the area, which allows for a natural growing environment and naturally-marbled meat. They also prefer the moderate frame of the Angus breed because calves tend to finish in a shorter time period. Cattle in the beef program are typically ready for slaughter between 20 and 24 months of age; at about 900 pounds. In addition to steaks, roasts and ground beef, the White Angus label can be found on all-beef hot dogs and franks, sliced pastrami or corned beef, brats and beef sticks. “I like to say we have everything from tongue to tail,” Brook said. The Whites utilize natural cover in their breeding program, with both spring and fall calving seasons. “Having that set calving season lets us keep our groups a little more consistent and not trying to throw a lot of odds and ends together,” Larry said. “Having the two season also allows us to take a female that failed to conceive in the spring into the fall herd and give her one more shot.” Calves are vaccinated at about 30 days of age, then again a month before weaning. No other vaccinations are given to calves in their beef program. If treatment with antibiotics is needed, the calf is rotated to the feeder calf group. Moving cattle from Nebraska to Missouri did present a few challenges for the Whites. It took about 24 months for the cattle to become acclimated to the the Ozarks – and to fescue. “Endophyte has been our biggest problem. What we have gotten into is adding red clover every three to four years, and in May we do a massive seed head clip,” Larry explained, adding that pastures are also clipped in the fall, if needed. “In Nebraska, we had brome pastures all summer, corn stocks all winter and brome hay. Fescue is

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a great thing, but it’s a whole new game.” The couple also purchased 50 Angus cows that were on the farm they bought. “They made ours look pretty tough for a while,” Larry said of the Missouri cattle. “We took (the northern cattle) off of pastures in the fall and brought them down here. They were fine in the winter, but that first summer; they went down hill.” “It was a learning experience,” Brook added. Extensive renovations were needed at the couple’s 390-acre property to get the cattle operation rolling. They created a rotational system of 14 paddocks that are rotated every two weeks. Each pasture is allowed four weeks of rest. They have also been cutting their own hay, but plan on buying hay in the future so they can utilize all of their paddocks in the rotational system for grazing. “Right now, about 290 acres of our farm are open and we have about 80 acres of open land we rent, so we are at our maximum,” Larry said. The couple has a closed herd, opting to retain their females instead of buying replacement heifers. “When we cut our replacement heifers from our yearlings, anything that doesn’t make the cut goes into the beef program,” Larry said. “It really works very well for us.” The couple like their heifers a little more mature before they calve. “We don’t breed them until they are 18 to 24 months old, and that makes them 30 to 36 months before they calve,“ Larry said. “We grow our heifers a little slower, but I think it helps us with calving ease and the maturity of the animal.” Brook added that they have better conception rates in first- and second-calf heifers because of their overall maturity. As for the future, Larry and Brook say they plan to continue offering their White Angus grass-finished beef, but they don’t want their cattle operation to get much larger. “We don’t want to be the biggest; we want to be the best,” Larry said. “We’re continuing to refine our products and get that diversity of products that appeal to more people. We just want to do it right and continue doing what we’re doing. If we can get to the point where we are selling 100 percent of our products we raise, then we don’t need to get any bigger.” MARCH 12, 2018

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Mark and Dianna Pierce began their litter service to save money, but it has grown into a separate enterprise Pierce Litter Services is a family-owned business owned by Mark and Dianna Pierce near La Russell, Mo. Even with a decade of experience hauling chicken litter, cattle are their real passion and their cow/calf operation now spans 20 years. Even though Mark was born and raised on a farm, he and Dianna ran the cow/ calf operation while working town jobs. About 12 years ago, Mark decided to farm full-time and raising poultry was just the ticket. Building three, 600-foot houses was just the beginning of a path that has been very good to the Pierces, allowing them to live the dream of being independent agricultural producers. Getting into the litter business grew out of necessity, growing into a large operation, branching into another business, over-the-road trucking. “I realized I could save money by cleaning out my own houses and spreading the litter myself,” Mark said. He purchased a skid steer and spreader truck to complete this task but soon his neighbors were calling to see if he could provide the same services commercially. Mark hired one helper and then another, his nephew, who did all the spreading. But he still paid independent contractors to haul the litter. But in a leap of

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Hatching a Business By Laura L. Valenti

Shawn and Karen Fisher began a poultry operation two years ago that offers a variety of birds Photo by Laura L. Valenti On an unseasonably warm afternoon in the Ozarks, life is celebrated at S & K Poultry with honks, quacks, clucks and just plain oldfashioned squawks as a variety of feathered friends celebrate the first hint of spring. Located at the home of Shawn and Karen Fisher in rural Laclede County, just northeast of Lebanon, Mo., this 2-year-old poultry operation supports a variety of chickens, ducks, geese, guinea hens, peacocks, quail and golden pheasants. “We hatch our own here,” Shawn Fisher explained. Their poultry enterprise covers the gamut, from egg laying and meat chickens to ornamentals, several breeds of ducks and geese, pheasants and quail. “And everything is for Shawn and Karen Fisher of rural Laclede sale,” Shawn continued County, Mo., hatch and sell a variety of with a laugh. “We sell eggs chickens, water fowl and game birds. on occasion, but truthfully, we hatch most of them, using GQF incubators. I really love hatch- use them for dog training. We also have ing, raising the birds from eggs to full jumbos, which have the same appeargrown, and then to be honest, we eat some ance but are nearly twice the size so a number of people prefer those. We raise of the eggs, too.” S & K also offers a selection of cotur- the quail pretty much on a supply and nix quail, a domestic breed that does not demand basis, meaning in season.” Shawn said the birds require a 27 perrequire a wildlife permit like some other cent protein mix or better in their quail and pheasant breeds. feed and that makes for considerably “They are not considered higher feed costs. a game bird so no permit “You don’t want to be sitting needed,” Shawn explained. on 300 of those birds for very “We have buffs, tuxedos, and long,” he said. “Some people Italians as well as Texas A & Lebanon, Mo. even buy a few to use as live Ms. They are just beautiful yard ornaments,” Karen birds. Most people buy them added. “Like the Polish and as meat birds, although some

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meet your neighbors Silkies to just run around in the garden den hose, but it took five county departbecause they are so pretty.” ment trucks to get it done. We lost a lot While Karen is originally from Arizona, of animals so it was really a big loss for where she worked as a massage therapist us,” Karen said. and private duty nurse, she is not yet acAnd these days, all of the animals also customed to Ozarks winters, which she includes the quiet ones, because S & K acknowledged with a shiver. Shawn Fish- also offers a wide assortment of rabbits. er, however is a Lebanon High School “We sell most of the rabbits for pets, as graduate who came closer to growing up we supply the local pet stores” Karen exwith ink in his veins than chicken ma- plained. “Right now we have about 35 adult nure on his mud boots. They met when breeding does, the female rabbits and 300 the southwest U.S. babies, all colors, white, transplant purchased black, gray, spotted. We a load of firewood from have New Zealands, the Ozarks native. the white ones with “When I was little, pink eyes and ears that my mom and dad, most people know as Leonard and Flora well as California, Rex, Fisher, worked for the Chinchillas, also “We sell eggs and local newspaper and another rabbit breed. if I wasn’t at the paper Their fur is like velvet on occasion, office within a half an soft,” she added. “We hour of that last school sell meat rabbits and but truthfully, bell ringing at Dondoctors are now recomwe hatch most mending rabbit meat as nelly School, there was a search party out after delicious alternative of them, using awhite me,” he remembered meat, as it is lowwith a laugh. er in fat and therefore, GQF After they left the helps with lower choincubators. newspaper, the Fishers lesterol levels.” ran their own printing Spring is definitely the I really love operation in downtown opening of S & K’s busy Lebanon for nearly 30 season, beginning with hatching, years before retiring. direct sale of chicks and Shawn attended the bunnies at Easter and raising the University of Missouri, includes many other birds from eggs facets such as the sale of studying finance but left school before gradmanure for garto full grown.” rabbit uation after an extraorden fertilizer. dinary job offer came “We also help a lot – Shawn Fisher of kids with FFA and his way from American Century Investments 4-H projects,” Shawn of Kansas City. concluded. “And of “By 1990, I was tradcourse, now we’ve got ing stocks and bonds and working in in- future plans that include raising organic vestments, but instead I traded in my suit fodder to help offset feed costs, quail and tie for jeans and mud boots,” he said flight pens, raising chukars, a type of with a grin. “I definitely prefer this job, partridge game bird, as well as building a working with the animals, being outdoors bigger, better barn, to get all of the aniand talking to people.” mals under shelter, all of the time.” Sadly, Shawn and Karen learned their Shawn and Karen are enjoying life new career has its hazards as well when with their two and four footed livestock tragedy struck and their poultry barn and have their eyes set firmly on the fucaught fired and burned late last year. ture, in terms of building projects as well “It went up in 15 minutes,” Karen said. as working with the students who are “We were trying to put it out with a gar- the agriculture stars of tomorrow.

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SAT., MARCH 24, 2018

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18-MONTH-OLDS • YEARLINGS 20 RED ANGUS 20 CHAROLAIS 10 SIM-ANGUS 5 LIMOUSIN/LIM-FLEX

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Reggie and Missy Rice have incorporated laying hens and Katahdin sheep into their Dallas County, Mo., farm

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“Each paddock provides 108 square feet Lifelong Buffalo, Mo., residents Reggie and Missy Rice started of space and one-quarter foot of shade a pasture reared, 10,000 hen per hen. We rotate the hens among the paddocks every three weeks,” Missy said. egg business in 2016. They also have a flock of Katahdin sheep “After we completely cleaned, disinfected, to produce meat for the seasonal lamb and re-bedded our barns, we got our second flock of hens in February. The hens market and efficiently use their 80 acres. Reggie, 45, grew up on a farm which stay in the barns for a short time so that was a dairy and where his parents now they get used to humans and learn where raise chukar, an upland gamebirg. He is their feed, water and nest boxes are.” Missy works from home and does most of currently in sales. Missy, 43, was from the socializing and acclimating of the hens. town and is a registered nurse. “We have large rubber balls and bales As their two children, Austin, 20, and Emily, 17, got older, Reggie and Missy of hay suspended from the ceiling so that decided they wanted their own business. the hens can eat and peck at something “We became aware of the Vital Farm egg other than each other,” Missy said. “Just production program through some of our as soon as they are ready, the hens go Mennonite contacts and decided to be- outside from three hours after sunrise to come a Vital Farm producer,” Reggie said. sunset and we make sure they are all inside before closing the doors.” “We had two, 5,000 hen, auVital uses a breed that lays large, tomated barns built to Vital brown eggs. The hens thrive on a specifications by Hostetler combination of a natural diet, Construction in Buffalo; exercise and carefully formufenced eight paddocks with Buffalo, Mo. lated feed. shade shelters for each barn; and signed a five-flock contract with Vital. We use about 36 acres of — Continued on Page 24 our 80 acres for the hens.” Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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Paula Love

Story and Photo By Laura L. Valenti

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Hometown: Bennett Spring, Mo. Family: Husband, Delbert; three children; and 10 grandchildren In Town: Paula Love has worked at the Bennett Spring Park Store for the last 17 years. She and her approximately 15 co-workers are all employees of Jim and Carmen Rogers, the Bennett Spring State Park concessionaires since 1980. “I do cabins reservations, check people in and out of their accommodations, rent canoes, answer phones and anything else that needs doing,” she explained. “The best part of the job is the people, of course. I enjoy them all and have watched a lot of kids grow up as they come back, year after year. Of course, I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years but in recent years, I really think the fishing is better.” Thinking back over her history of working at the park, Paula said there are many good things about it, including, she added with a wink, “having four months off during the winter. It’s a good time to catch up because, of course, once the trout fishing season starts, we are busy, spring, summer and fall!”

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In the Country: The Loves live in Dallas County, 11 miles from Lebanon, Mo., 14 miles from Conway, Mo., and 16 miles from Buffalo, Mo., but only three miles from Bennett Spring State Park. “I call Bennett Spring my hometown,” Paula said. “We have 15 acres and keep black Angus, three 4-year old cows and their heifer calves, and two Holsteins ready to butcher. We buy Freemartin heifers at the sale barn and just raise them up to butcher and that’s the beef we eat. “We also raise our own pigs, any breed. We have three at the moment and get them from the neighbors so it’s whatever they have. We get our hay from another neighbor, all guys who work here for the Bennett Spring Hatchery. We pretty much work on a barter system around here, keeping it all in the family. We’ve been doing this since 2002. We used to have chickens but these days we concentrate on a big garden.” “I grew up on my parents’, Doris and Gladys Starnes’ dairy farm at Orla, Mo. I did that growing up but I knew I did not want to do that once I was grown. We fish a lot, for crappie, trout, pond fish and of course, we eat them all. Our grandchildren are ages 6 months to 15 years old and all of the older grandchildren, boys and girls are into it. We really pretty much raise and catch all of our own food.” MARCH 12, 2018

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slaughter

market sales reports

bulls

beef

(Week of 2/25/18 to 3/3/18)

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

83.00-92.00*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction

89.00-104.00

Joplin Regional Stockyards

78.50-97.00 † 70.00-100.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

68.00-103.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butlerr Ozarks Regional Stockyard

78.00-110.00* 75.00-93.50

South Central Regional Stockyards Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

†

73.00-107.50 † 7

Kingsville Livestock Auction

dairy

†

slaughter

100

120

140

cows

(Week of 2/25/18 to 3/3/18)

53.00-70.50*

Buffalo Livestock Market

48.00-77.00 †

Douglas County Livestock Auction

52.00-73.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

42.50-80.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

54.00-77.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

50.00-78.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

44.00-75.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction

41.00-87.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyard South Central Regional Stockyards

53.00-71.50 † 42.00-83.00 †

Springfield Livestock

cow/calf

100

120

pairs

(Week of 2/25/18 to 3/3/18)

None Reported*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

None Reported † None Reported †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba Joplin Regional Stockyards

1025.00-1385.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

1150.00-1400.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

775.00-1575.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

None Reported

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

650

1150

1650

2150

Prices reported per cwt

1100.00-1275.00*

Douglas County Livestock

800.00-1350.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

910.00-1190.00 †

Joplin Regional

1100.00-1400.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler Ozarks Regional

1150.00-1310.00 † 650.00-1375.00 † 1025.00-1900.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards Springfield Live

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

600.00-1335.00 †

1050

1550

2050

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

900.00-1700.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

Holsteins, Lg. 3

555.00-1450.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

2650

cows

(Week of 2/25/18 to 3/3/18) Buffalo Livestock Market

Ava Douglas County† 3/1/18

†

None Reported †

replacement

550

sheep &

2550

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

goats

Diamond, Mo. • TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale

3/1/18

Receipts: 410 Supply was moderate and demand was good with a full house at the start of the sale. Replacement ewe markets were down 35 cents, kid goat markets were up 10-30 cents with the remainder of the markets holding steady. Supply was made up of about 37 percent kid goats, 14 percent Does and Bucks, 22 percent lambs, and 11 percent ewes and rams. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs, mostly hair: Medium and Large 1-2 35-59 lbs 250.00-275.00. Slaughter Lambs, mostly hair: Choice and Prime 2-3 69-72 lbs 255.00-277.5; 85 lbs 215.00; 130 lbs 160.00. Choice 1-2 60 lbs 245.00; 90 lbs 162.50-185.00; 110-118 lbs 147.50-165.00. Good 1-2 60-65 lbs 230.00-235.00. Replacement Ewes, Mostly Hair: Medium and Large 2-3 105-145 lbs 110.00-120.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 108-160 lbs 75.0095.00. Utility and Good 1-2 85-92 lbs 115.00. Replacement Hair Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 90 lbs 135.00-170.00. Slaughter Rams: Utility and Good 1-2 100-195 lbs 65.00. GOATS: Feeder kids: Several bottle babies 40.00-185.00 Per Head. Selection 1 35-36 lbs 285.00-290.00. Selection 2 30-45 lbs 260.00-277.50. Selection 3 24-30 lbs 205.00-210.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 42-60 lbs 290.00-335.00; 102-140 lbs 165.00-185.00. Selection 2 40-60 lbs 250.00-282.50; 85115 lbs 165.00-185.00. Selection 3 42-45 lbs 225.00-240.00; 108-115 lbs 120.00-135.00. Replacement Does: Few Families 75.00-90.00 Per Head. Selection 1 100-135 lbs 145.00-175.00; 145-160 lbs 85.00105.00. Selection 2 65-90 lbs 160.00-180.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 2 72-140 lbs 130.00-155.00. Selection 3 90-125 lbs 100.00-125.00.

1250.00-1650.00*

Ozarks Regional

2/27/18

Receipts: 755 The moderate supply included a registered herd dispersal and the demand was moderate. There were 12 percent springer heifers, 19 percent bred heifers, 26 percent open heifers, 11 percent fresh and milking cows, 04 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. Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1150.00-1600.00, crossbreds 1000.00-1180.00, Approved 800.00-1125.00, crossbreds 800.00-985.00, Medium 600.00760.00, crossbreds 600.00-750.00, Common 300.00-550.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1000.00-1325.00, ind Jersey 1160.00, crossbreds 1050.00-1150.00, Approved 800.00- 985.00, few Jerseys 825.00-950.00, crossbreds 800.00970.00, Medium 600.00-775.00, crossbreds 725.00-785.00, Common 300.00-575.00, crossbreds 400.00-700.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Approved ind crossbred 850.00, Jerseys 860.00-910.00, Medium 700.00-710.00, Common 550.00-610.00, crossbreds 420.00-540.00. Open Heifers: Approved and Medium: 165-298 lbs 200.00345.00, 308-394 lbs 330.00-470.00, few Jerseys 290.00-320.00, ind crossbred 335 lbs 290.00, 405-490 lbs 310.00-480.00, few Jerseys 420.00-570.00, pkg 2 crossbreds 410 lbs 390.00, 528-578 lbs 450.00-600.00, ind 655 lbs 730.00, crossbreds 550.00-560.00, 705-755 lbs 550.00-830.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows and Heifers: Approved 925.00-1070.00, crossbreds 900.00-1040.00, Medium 700.00-875.00, few crossbreds 750.00-875.00, Common 560.00-675.00, few Jerseys 550.00-610.00, few crossbreds 510.00- 600.00. Milking Cows: Supreme ind 1350.00, Approved 925.001025.00, Medium 700.00-775.00, ind crossbred 775.00, Common 600.00-775.00, ind Jersey 500.00, ind crossbred 625.00. Springer Cows: Supreme ind 1200.00, Approved ind 950.00,

Medium ind 850.00. Bred Cows: Supreme ind 1000.00, Approved few 920.00925.00, Medium 700.00-850.00, Common 500.00-675.00, few Jerseys 600.00-675.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers ind 70.00, Holstein bulls 85.00130.0, small 45.00-65.00, Jersey heifers few 70.00-130.00, crossbred heifers few 110.00, crossbred bulls 60.00-180.00, beef cross heifers few 200.00-240.00.

None Reported †

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

150

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

84.00-98.00 †

3/4/18

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 125.00-130.00; wtd. avg. price 127.39. Heifers: 125.50-130.00; wtd. avg. price 126.71. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 201.00-205.00; wtd. avg. price 204.28. Heifers: 202.00-206.00; wtd. avg. price 204.35.

73.00-94.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

cattle

Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 155.00-200.00 Per Head; 53-100 lbs 165-200.00; 140-195 lbs 125.00-137.50. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 80-120 lbs 140.00-165.00. Selection 3 70-180 lbs 105.00-135.00.

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

stocker & feeder

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 3/3/18

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 3/1/18

Cuba Interstate Regional† 2/27/18

2/27/18

Receipts: 1,129 Supply and demand were good with a full house on hand at the start of the sale. Feeder lambs were mostly steady, slaughter hair and wool lambs were mostly 20.00 lower. Replacement ewes were 10.00 to 20.00 lower, while slaughter ewes and rams were mostly steady. Feeder kids were 30.00 higher, while slaughter kids were unevenly steady. Replacement does were steady while slaughter does were sharply lower. Slaughter bucks were 20.00 lower. The supply made up of 48 percent lambs, 17 percent ewes and rams, 23 percent kid goats, and 12 percent bucks and does. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Hair Lambs: Medium and Large 1 36 lbs 315.00. Medium and Large 1-2 29-40 lbs 270.00-290.00. Medium and Large 2 15-48 lbs 235.00-265.00. Medium and Large 3 40-48 lbs 145.00-185.00. Feeder Lambs: Wool Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 40 lbs 260.00-285.00. Medium and Large 2 45-49 lbs 240.00. Medium and Large 3 40 lbs 165.00. Slaughter Wool Lambs: Choice 1-2 50-66 lbs 230.00-260.00; 75 lbs 215.00; 80-100 lbs 160.00-205.00; 160 lbs 155.00. Good and Choice 1-2 73 lbs 182.50. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice 1-2 51-80 lbs 205.00-250.00; 90-103 lbs 146.00-167.50. Good and Choice 1-2 60 lbs 205.00; 77-84 lbs 165.00-185.00. Good 1-2 54 lbs 195.00; 73-84 lbs 142.50-150.00. Hair Sheep Families: Medium and Large 1-2 70-135 lbs 220.00-270.00. Medium and Large 2 60-100 lbs 155.00205.00. Wool Sheep Families: Medium and Large 1-2 60-110 lbs 180.00-225.00. Medium and Large 2-3 70-125 lbs 135.00175.00. Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 85-105 lbs 115.00-140.00; 113-142 lbs 101.00-146.00. Replacement Wool Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 96-115 lbs 103.00-130.00. Slaughter Hair and Wool Ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 80160 lbs 83.00-97.50. Utility 1-2 115-180 lbs 62.00-70.00. Replacement Hair and Wool Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 135-165 lbs 100.00-110.00.

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 2/26/18

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 2/27/18

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 3/1/18

1,093

1,574

1,382

1,355

4,523

1,512

2,240

St-5 Higher

St-10 Higher

St-3 Higher

2-4 Higher

St-4 Lower

Uneven

2 Lower

200.00-214.00 181.00-212.50 170.00-195.00 155.00-167.00 140.00-150.00

188.00-215.00 180.00-210.00 170.00-205.00 155.00-171.00 144.00-150.00

192.50-204.00 177.00-200.50 165.00-186.50 161.50-174.50 150.00-158.75

197.00-210.00 175.50-202.00 168.50-191.50 150.00-170.50 135.00-145.50

200.00-220.00 195.00-218.00 160.00-201.00 153.00-174.00 138.00-153.00

----184.00-213.00 181.50-205.00 157.00-179.00 135.75-165.00

190.00-225.00 180.00-222.00 162.00-198.00 147.00-170.00 140.00-150.00

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100.00-113.00 83.00-90.00 85.00-88.00 ---------

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100.00-105.00 100.00-105.00 90.00-100.00 85.00-94.00 83.00-88.00

172.00-179.00 160.00-174.00 146.50-162.50 136.00-140.50 134.00

160.00-179.00 154.00-180.00 149.00-170.00 138.00-155.00 125.00-130.00

180.00-182.50 164.00-175.00 152.00-168.00 138.75-154.00 133.50

171.00-183.00 164.00-174.50 151.00-165.00 134.50-144.00 131.50-137.00

160.00-174.00 152.00-175.00 140.00-167.00 140.75-155.00 131.00-135.00

----163.00-182.00 153.50-179.00 135.00-159.25 132.25-136.75

165.00-200.00 154.00-181.00 140.00-167.00 132.00-150.00 125.00-136.00

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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reports

Wool Ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 80Utility 1-2 115-180 lbs 62.00-70.00. nd Wool Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 110.00.

rices

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 2/27/18

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 3/1/18

Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

3/5/18

Estimated Receipts: 615 Supply and demand are light to moderate. Compared to Monday’s close: barrows and gilts steady. Base carcass meat price: 52.00-56.00. Sows (cash prices): Steady 300-500 lbs. 34.00-44.00, Over 500 lbs. 39.00-49.00.

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 2/28/18

Vienna South Central† 2/28/18

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 2/27/18

1,512

2,240

2,323

1,084

3,127

Uneven

2 Lower

Uneven

----84.00-213.00 81.50-205.00 57.00-179.00 35.75-165.00

190.00-225.00 180.00-222.00 162.00-198.00 147.00-170.00 140.00-150.00

213.00-222.50 178.50-226.00 161.00-204.00 148.00-167.50 140.00-157.00

213.00-227.00 192.00-220.00 175.00-206.00 167.00-177.00 138.00-146.00

202.50-220.00 192.00-216.00 172.50-198.00 155.00-175.00 144.00-158.00

avg. grain prices

Week Ended 3/2/18 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

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100.00-105.00 100.00-105.00 90.00-100.00 85.00-94.00 83.00-88.00

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----63.00-182.00 53.50-179.00 35.00-159.25 32.25-136.75

165.00-200.00 154.00-181.00 140.00-167.00 132.00-150.00 125.00-136.00

170.00-176.00 146.00-177.00 140.00-162.50 144.00-154.25 130.00-134.00

190.00-194.00 168.00-176.00 143.25-164.00 131.00-143.50 134.25-135.25

176.00-187.00 162.00-176.00 152.00-168.00 138.00-153.00 130.00-137.50

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10.42

9.80

10.41

6.65 4.89 4.28 3.91

3.47

10.15

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5.78 4.42

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3.88

3.60

Cuba Vienna

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147.50

168.10

162.98

172.00 ** 173.68 169.50 166.72

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148.54 147.82

172.26

160.70

173.26 180.34 173.11 187.90 176.87

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182.00

151.98

177.15

145.00

167.39 ***

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143.50 148.64 158.29 150.69 **

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154.84 150.47

173.66

163.46

174.48 173.81 179.32 184.00 184.24

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153.92 156.49 156.94 154.98

179.04

143.60

176.42

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What a difference a couple of weeks can make! When all was said and done last week some areas in south central and south eastern parts of Missouri received 5-7 inches of rain causing flooding and a lot of mud. It can officially be stated the drought is over for most of the state. There is still 16 percent which is listed in moderate drought with 74 still abnormally dry but none of the state is currently listed as severe or extreme status. Warmer temperatures and some moisture has shades of green starting be visible which is quite welcome as many are seeing their hay supplies disappearing after the long feeding season. Hay movement is light to moderate. Hay supplies are light to moderate, demand is moderate and prices are steady to firm. 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): 180.00-250.00. small squares 6.50-8.00 per bale. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 160.00-200.00. Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale. Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-120.00. Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-100.00. Small squares 4.006.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 50.00-80.00. small squares 3.00-5.00 per bale. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 20.00-35.00 per large round bale. Good quality Bromegrass: 100.00-150.00. 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 2/4/18

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Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

$145

Week of 2/11/18

Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 85-105 lbs 142 lbs 101.00-146.00. Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 96-115 lbs

3/2/18

Receipts: 7,502 Weaner pigs sold unevenly steady. 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, 3302 head, 10 lbs, 38.00-42.46, weighted average 39.77. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 100% negotiated, 4200 head, 10 lbs, 55.00. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, FOB 0% negotiated, No Sales Reported. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, Delivered 0% 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.

$100

3/2/18

Week of 2/18/18

s: Medium and Large 1-2 60-110 lbs ium and Large 2-3 70-125 lbs 135.00-

hog markets

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.4750 and 40# blocks at $1.5600. The weekly average for barrels is $1.4715 (-.0079) and blocks, $1.5350 (+.0062). FLUID MILK: Milk production is mostly strong and on the rise across the nation. Midwestern contacts note that a majority of dairy cows from closing farms are finding homes on other dairy farms. Bottling sales are flat to lackluster in most regions. Some bottling contacts suggest preparations are underway for approaching spring breaks. In the Midwest, most Class III spot sales were discounted. Condensed skim supplies are ample. Cream is showing signs of firming around the country. As cream cheese sales and other seasonal favorites begin seeing increased production, cream supplies are being limited into other processes. Cream multiples for all Classes range 1.14-1.24 in the East, 1.18-1.24 in the Midwest, and 1.00-1.20 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Upper Midwest $2.5554-2.6853.

National Dairy Market

Week of 2/25/18

Lambs: Medium and Large 1 36 lbs d Large 1-2 29-40 lbs 270.00-290.00. 15-48 lbs 235.00-265.00. Medium and 5.00-185.00. l Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 40 Medium and Large 2 45-49 lbs 240.00. 40 lbs 165.00. mbs: Choice 1-2 50-66 lbs 230.00-260.00; 0 lbs 160.00-205.00; 160 lbs 155.00. Good bs 182.50. bs: Choice 1-2 51-80 lbs 205.00-250.00; 67.50. Good and Choice 1-2 60 lbs 5.00-185.00. Good 1-2 54 lbs 195.00; 0.00. s: Medium and Large 1-2 70-135 lbs ium and Large 2 60-100 lbs 155.00-

dairy & fed cattle

$190

Week of 2/4/18

were good with a full house on hand le. Feeder lambs were mostly steady, wool lambs were mostly 20.00 lower. were 10.00 to 20.00 lower, while rams were mostly steady. Feeder kids while slaughter kids were unevenly t does were steady while slaughter does Slaughter bucks were 20.00 lower. The 8 percent lambs, 17 percent ewes and d goats, and 12 percent bucks and does. undred weight (CWT) unless noted

Slaughter Hair and Wool Rams: 120-205 lbs 60.00-90.00. GOATS: Feeder Kids: Selection 1 35-36 lbs 280.00-300.00. Selection 2 20-38 lbs 250.00-270.00. Slaughter Goats: Selection 1 43 lbs 315.00; 50-70 lbs 255.00-285.00. Selection 2 35-38 lbs 255.00-270.00; 45-47 lbs 235.00-260.00; 48-58 lbs 200.00-240.00; 70 lbs 205.00-217.50. Selection 3 40 lbs 220.00; 45-50 lbs 115.00-150.00; 65-76 lbs 140.00-187.50. Replacement Does: Selection 1 and 2 70-110 lbs 138.00155.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 2 and 3 63-168 lbs 89.00-120.00. Replacement Bucks: Selection 2 and 3 130-150 lbs 141.00172.50. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 and 3 75-128 lbs 112.00-135.00. Slaughter Wethers: Selection 2 85 lbs 182.00. Selection 3 105-130 lbs 120.00-149.00.

Week of 2/11/18

2/27/18

550-600 lb. steers

$235

Week of 2/18/18

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$280

Week of 2/25/18

: Selection 1 155.00-200.00 Per Head; 00; 140-195 lbs 125.00-137.50. election 2 80-120 lbs 140.00-165.00. bs 105.00-135.00.

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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In business for five years, Peterson Processing Inc., is the parent company of Peterson Organic Feeds which is a little over a year old. Located in Mountain Grove, Mo., this Wright County feed mill is family-owned and operated. The owners are Paul and Laura Peterson. “Paul oversees the business; checks on things. Sometimes he goes on feed deliveries so he can visit with customers personally and make sure we’re meeting their needs and to develop relationships, and also with the agricultural producers where we buy our commodities.” Laura said. “Our daughter, Abby (Peterson), runs the production; takes orders, buying of commodities, and inventory, and making sure we have everything on hand. Our son, Cooper Peterson, is sales representative. I do the accounting; all the fun stuff, paperwork.” The emphasis of Peterson Organic Feed is just that, organic Feed. The Peterson family started Peterson Organic Feeds about a year “I would say 85 percent of our busiago by offering organic dairy feed. Today they offer a wide line ness is organic and just a small portion is of organic livestock feeds. Pictured, from left, are siblings Cooper non-GMO,” Laura said. Peterson and Abby Peterson. “To prevent co-mingling, if we do somebody’s non-GMO ration, when I go and do an organic order through the panies and then they come in and cer- something Paul and son, Cooper, talked same process they’ll do a flush of organic tify us. So they (the USDA) make sure about. ingredients and they’ll have to put it on they’ve got all their ducks in a row, and “It was mostly Paul. He was a cardiola log that says ‘flush 200 pounds of or- then that company (Ecocert) makes sure ogy physician assistant for 22 years,” Laura ganic corn.’ That corn that they flushed we have all our ducks in a row.” said. “We lived in Texas, but he grew up in is no longer organic, but can be used on The company also likes to keep busi- Mountain Grove, Mo., and always wanted the non-GMO side,” Abby said. “You ness as close to home as possible. to get back here. He’s always had a ranch have to keep a running log of when you “Our claim to fame is we purchase about and always had cattle, and wanted to do flush and how much.” 65 to 70 percent of our agricultural something with agriculture. When he Peterson Organic Feeds is commodities from the state of Mis- saw this trend, we decided to jump on the 100 percent organic certified souri,” Laura said. “We try to sup- bandwagon and do it. by Ecocert ICO, LLC. port Missouri economically.” “We started with just organic dairy cat“Everybody that certifies She added that they usually tle (feed) and within a couple of months Mountain organic is a third-party certihave to go out of state for alwe decided to completely branch out and Grove, Mo. fier,” Laura explained. “So the falfa pellets. cover a lot of different livestock. We can USDA doesn’t come in. The The start of the organic make a ration for any organic livestock, USDA goes into these comfeed mill, Laura said, as not just dairy cattle. We never had a dairy Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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Carol and David Dunbar began their Chocolate Horse Farm with imported horses It was spring in the rolling countryside of Yeovil, England, when Carol and David Dunbar discovered their new life’s passion. What Carol first spotted wandering behind bright, green hedgerows quite literally stopped her in her tracks. Carol was on her daily trek to a local coffee shop, when she pulled over and got out of her car. She walked to the edge of the hedgerow to get a closer look at what had captivated her attention. Much to her surprise, the object of her inquiry was just as interested in her – and it came to the fence to greet her. Carol Dunbar, pictured, and her husband David “I have been around horses my entire life and I have never began raising Gypsy Vanner horses in 2000 while had horses unfamiliar to me – just walk up to me,” Carol said, living in England. reflecting on that day in 2000. These horses were nothing like any Carol had ever seen. The animals had abundant feathering from their knees and hocks ence level.” covering their hooves, plus long, flowing manes and tails. The According to the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, Gypsies in broad-chested, draft-bodied horses were a rich, brown color Great Britain spent decades breeding horses to create an animal and stood 13 to 15 hands tall. “I was fascinated. I took pictures perfect for pulling their caravans. In 1996, the first Gypsy Vanand showed them to David,” Carol recalled. ner horses were imported to the United States. The breed was While answering an ad for a horse drawn carriage, Carol and given the name Gyspy Vanner because the horses were origiDavid met up with the horses once again. nally a Gypsy’s “vanner horse,” bred to pull Gypsies’ cara”vans”. “A lorry pulled into the yard and dropped a tailgate and about The Gyspy Vanners are derived from the Shire, the Clydes15 of these horses sauntered off of this ramp and milled around dale, Fells and Dales ponies. They vary greatly in color and in this big enclosed area. I am sure my mouth was open,” Carol can be solid, tobiano or splash. said. “That was the beginning of what you see here.” “This is an exceptionally smart animal, a quick study. It learns A year later, as the Dunbars were preparing to return to the Unit- faster than any of the Quarter horses or Arabs I have ever ed States, they were determined to bring a few of these horses with worked with,” Carol explained. “It really wants to please you.” them and imported three, two colts and a filly to start their herd. Chocolate Horse Farm has been taking its Gypsy horses to After four-years in New York with their horses, the Dunbars expos, shows and equine fairs for the past 15 years. The Dunbars purchased a 50-acre farm in Mount Vernon, Mo. Friends liv- primarily train their Gypsy Vanners to drive as they were bred ing in Buffalo, Mo., encouraged the Dunbars to check out the to do; however, they add, this particular breed of horse is quite Ozarks, and Chocolate Horse Farm is now home to 21 horses, versatile. Breeders train Gypsy Vanners to drive carts and carand Annie the mule. riages, perform in a dressage ring, or take riders on trail rides. The Dunbars named their operation Chocolate Horse Farm At Chocolate Horse Farm, the Dunbars spend countless hours to capture their two loves – horses and chocolate working with their horses before they ever put a full harness or – in one name. saddle on them. “David makes the best fudge in the whole “We have found this method works best for us,” Carol world,” Carol said with a grin. added. “We want people to know that this is an exceptionDuring the past two years, medical concerns have Mount al horse, well trained it is perfect for the beginner any brought about new challenges in the Dunbars lives Vernon, Mo. many make perfect therapy mounts,” Carol explained. and have necessitated the help of a trainer. They “Our goal is to match horse and owner as well as we are grateful to have their beloved horses to help can based on the horses talents and the owners experilift their spirits during this difficult time. Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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hould your business lease or buy equipment? The answer depends on your specific situation and need. Most business Tom Sears is an area owners tend to want to own the asset loan manager at Arvest or equipment, but there are instances where it Bank, serving southwest may make sense to lease or “rent” instead of own. Missouri, southeast First, it is important to understand what a lease Kansas, and northeast is and the types of leases available. Put in very Oklahoma. Tom grew general terms, a lease can be considered a rental up on a row crop and agreement. This is particularly true for an operatbeef cattle farm in ing lease. Under this type of lease, for accounting Northwest Kansas. purposes, the payments are considered an operational expense and, in most cases, fully deductible. A capital lease is treated more like a loan. The business can deduct the interest expense and benefit from depreciation, including Section 179 and bonus depreciation (be sure to review the 2018 tax code updates with your accountant). The business also has the option of retaining ownership of the asset at the end of the term, just like with a loan. Leasing can be advantageous for shorter-term projects that require custom use and/ or very specific and specialized equipment needs. Leasing also can be beneficial in the long term if there is constant asset turnover or frequent upgrades required. As technology continues to rapidly advance, leasing provides the ability to stay up-to-date and ahead of the curve. Often, within 12 to 36 months, these ever-changing components and systems become antiquated and obsolete. In this scenario, an operating lease may be the most cost-effective option to provide the needed competitive advantage. On the flip side, if the investment is long-term and will be a key component of everyday operations, ownership in the form of a capital lease or loan may make the best business and financial sense. In this situation, long-term ownership also provides the ability to sell or trade at a future date. Leases typically require less cash outlay in the beginning, with little to no down payment. One hundred percent financing is common practice, along with a flexible payment structure to pair with the cash flow cycle. This flexibly allows for the use of the asset with minimal initial cash outlay, and payments can be covered by future earnings. Another factor that should be considered is the total cost of the equipment or the project. Many specialized items will require costs above and beyond that of the asset or project, commonly referred to as “soft costs.” These costs can include sales tax, shipping, installation, training, set-up, software, etc. Most leases allow for these costs to be included, up to a certain percentage of the overall project cost. In this situation, a lease may be the preferred structure to avoid these upfront costs and help preserve cash. The balance sheet is also a financial focus for most businesses. Operating leases are typically “off balance sheet” and not reflected as a liability, but rather an operating expense. As with most business decisions, many factors are involved in the decision-making process. The business goals and both short- and long-term objectives should be considered. Don’t discount equipment leasing without fully understanding the potential benefits to your business. MARCH 12, 2018

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ver wonder what your banker thinks about your operation? Or their view on the current state of the industry? We talked with our team of agribusiness bankers and here’s what trends and topics are on their minds.

We hear this one often: “Are Banks Lending Money in Ag Right Now?” Yes, there are banks still lending in the ag sector right now. However, as some banks struggle with their ag portfolios or small banks stop lending, those top-tier ag customers may have to start Bill Watson is president of looking elsewhere for their financial needs. UMB Bank’s Agribusiness While credit should continue to be available to Division. most producers, you should expect more discussion about cash-flow adequacy. Lenders will focus on the balance between input costs, production yields and grain prices, along with the potential for operational losses, especially with less efficient producers. Farmers should forego unnecessary expenses and capital purchases unless they are sure cash flows will cover land and equipment payments as well as unforeseen expenses. Yes, It’s Still True – Cash is King Working capital and liquidity have become – and will continue to be – critically important in the coming years. One of the major factors we saw in the 1980s farm crisis was the issue of liquidity. Farmers and ranchers didn’t have enough liquidity to make it through the down cycle. And while having liquidity is not necessarily the “farmer way” because of their propensity to buy land, equipment and fill the bins, it is important to have cash available during challenging times. This can be achieved with having the right bank and banker support, as well as the right structure and credit products available. The goal for many will be to survive the current grain price levels and get ready for improved prices in 2018 and beyond. What’s the Deal with Interest Rates? With the historically low interest rates we’ve experienced for almost the last decade, many ag producers have been lulled into forgetting that interest rates can change as fast and dramatically as corn prices. As the economy improves and the Federal Reserve Bank looks at beginning to ease its security purchasing program, the stage is set for a return to a “normal” interest scenario during the next couple of years. As that happens, producers with large floating rate exposure can expect to see their interest expense double or even triple during that time frame. The spread between fixed and floating rates may also expand, regaining its historical gap. When that happens, borrowers with purely floating rates will be at the mercy of the financial markets in terms of controlling their interest expense. By fixing rates now, with proper use of fixed assets as collateral, and carefully forecasting future operational cash flows, producers can effectively lock in today’s lower rates, save themselves tens of thousands of dollars or more in interest expense, and be far better prepared to effectively manage other variables that may come into play.

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Producers should have their facilities ready for new chicks before they arrive Chicks are often an integral part of farm life, whether you raise chickens for meat or eggs (or both), a commercial producer or a backyard enthusiast. While chicks are fun and profitable to raise, the entire process is much easier if you’re prepared and have a proper set-up before chicks arrive. Housing: Two of the most important aspects of chick housing is that it needs to be draft free and easy to clean. A cold breeze can be lethal to fragile chicks; likewise, sitting on damp floors can also cause health problems. “Whether you are a commercial poultry producer placing 400,000 chicks a cycle or a backyard enthusiast who may only have four chicks to raise, the brooding principles for newly hatched chicks are the same; a warm, draft free environment that encourages the birds to find fresh food and clean water as quick as possible,” said Susan Watkins, distinguished professor with the Poultry Science Department at the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture, “Chicks are incredibly curious the first 24 to 48 hours so it is important that the environment makes the chicks comfortable enough to follow their curiosity.”

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The floor space per bird also needs to be considered. “As a general rule, you want to provide about 0.5 square feet per bird up to about 4 weeks of age,” said Dr. Keith Bramwell, avian reproductive physiologist and senior technical advisor with Jamesway Incubator Company. “After that, try to have 1 square foot per bird. As adults, you should provide a minimum of 2-3 square feet per bird. Of course, the big variable here would be the breed and size of the chickens. Bantams would require less space while some of the largest standard sized breeds would require more.” Before your chicks come home, disinfect your housing area as a bio-security protocol. Prior to your chick’s arrival, you should also take stock of your pest control program – specifically, rodents. Rodents will be attracted to and consume vast quantities of expensive chick feed, and can carry disease to your poultry house. Place traps and rodenticide out of reach of the chicks. Heat: Chicks must be kept warm, but not too hot. “When the chicks are first placed, if the floor is too hot (more than 98 degrees) or

“One of the simplest things you can do is to do a soil test and see what your soil needs. You also need to find a good fertilizer.” Jack Daniel Cedar County, Mo.

too cold (less than 88 to 92 degrees) chicks will be more focused on trying to get comfortable rather than finding food and water and if adjustments aren’t made immediately, we lose a very important window in their development, both in digestive and immune system function,” said Watkins. A proper temperature in the brooder will make training your chicks much more convenient. “It is so easy to train chicks to find food and water during this window, so take advantage of the chance to start them with good eating and drinking habits. Waiting till they are older is too late because they quickly lose their willingness to trust, Ideally, producers should know the exact temperature in their brooder. “Measuring it with a thermometer or temperature gun takes away the guesswork and can help identify problems such as a draft or improper heat source height,” said Watkins. “Watch your chicks for the first few hours and let their behavior guide you in making heat adjustments. If they are panting and trying to get away from the heat, they are too hot. If they are all in a ball directly under the heat source, they are too cold.” Feed and Water: “Make sure food and water are never located directly un-

“I’ve been using poultry litter (as fertilizer) for 22 years. It’s kind of a complete fertilizer; you gain on your calcium every year and built up potash and phosphate every year.”

der the heater because it can get too hot for the chicks to eat – but these should be nearby for both warmth and easy to find,” said Watkins. “When possible, keep the brooding area well lighted, as this will also stimulate the chicks to look for nourishment.” Most producers feed medicated chick feed, and most poultry professionals highly recommend it. “If medicated feed is available, then use it,” Bramwell advised. Some producers might have concerns that there is unnecessary medication in the feed, but Bramwell explained that this is highly unlikely. “A reputable feed supplier will not indiscriminately add medications, they are too expensive. But feed medicated to control coccidiosis, for instance, is much needed, especially for small producers that allow their birds to free range,” he said. “Feeding a medicated feed does not overcome poor brooding conditions,” Watkins said. “But it can be beneficial if the brooding location has had a history of disease challenges such as E. coli or staphylococcus, even if it is clean with new bedding. However, medicated feed should never be a replacement for good animal husbandry.”

“Fertilize every year according to your soil test. Also, don’t forget about the organic matter in your soil and weed control.”

Ronnie Choate Polk County, Mo.

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Getting the Right Start By Meghan Paxton

Proper nutrition for young birds is key to a healthy, productive flock Eggs are an easy, cost effective way to add protein to a diet, and essential in many current diet trends. For producers who want healthy hens who lay quality eggs, a hen having a good diet is necessary.

Diet

“For those interested in raising healthy hens (that) can provide lots of good quality eggs, it is crucial the birds get a balanced diet best suited to where they are in their development,” said Dr. Susan Watkins, with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Like any animal, the diet changes as the bird grows and develops. Recently hatched chicks that are bred for egg production need a good quality pullet starter feed with 16 to 18 percent protein and less than 1 percent calcium. The birds need a decent amount of protein to develop into successful layers. “Feeding just cracked corn doesn’t give the birds enough protein and can stunt their growth, causing them to grow up to be very poor layers,” Watkins said. “It also doesn’t provide the correct ratio of nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus.” Watkins prefers a feed with some substance to it. “I also prefer diets that are a crumble or look much like Grape-Nuts cereal because this ensures the chicks get a balanced diet with each bite. (It’s) hard to eat only the chocolate cake when it looks the same as spinach,” Watkins said. After a few weeks, if a pullet developer is available, switch the feed to this around four to six weeks, or as recommended by the local feed supplier. The next step in feed, is up to the producers discretion. As the birds start to “bloom,” developing a colored comb, the producer can switch them to a layer diet.

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Watkins said when the first egg appears, the hens need to be on the layer feed, which has plenty of calcium so they consistently make strong eggshells. Supplementing with a coarse grade oyster shell also allows a slow release of calcium so when the hens are generally making shells, which is during the night; there is no calcium shortage.

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Water supply and cleanliness is also a factor in hen health. The feed should always fresh and clean. Wet feed can lead to mold, which can in turn make the birds sick. “I am a very big fan of clean fresh water,” Watkins said. “They may choose to drink from a mud puddle but certainly give them the option of uncontaminated water.” MARCH 12, 2018

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Cover crops can enhance soil fertility and improve yields Cover crops are crops that are grown in dormant season to help promote healthy soil and ideally, increase crop yield. The Missouri Extension has referred to cover crops as a “multipurpose farm tool.” Cover crops can help accomplish several goals, including: reducing soil erosion and runoff, keeping fertilizer in the soil and out of the water supply, increasing organic matter, aiding in weed management and several other benefits. One of the many questions among agriculturalists is, can cover crops help increase production? “Cover crops have the potential to be the backbone of any sustainable agriculture producer,” Kyle Richner, Marshfield, Mo., MFA Bulk Plant manager said. “Cover crops can help hold the nutrients in the soil. Plus, you can also use cover crops as a mulch for the next planting season. This will help increase microbial activity and reduce weed competition.” One of the many important aspects of cover crops is the root system. The roots grow much deeper into the soil than commodity crops. Typical Ozarks commodity crops include corn, soybeans and wheat. The root depth of these crops is much shallower than that of cover crops. The addition of cover crops allows untapped nutrients with greater soil depth to be utilized, specifically carbon. Many of the benefits of cover crops are a direct result of what occurs in crop production that neither the producer or consumer can physically see. The biodiversity of cover crops has a direct impact on increasing microbial activity (bacteria, fungi and nematodes) in the soil and occurs more rapidly when organic carbon is added through leguminous cover crops. Microbes are responsible for nitrogen fixation, the process of converting nitrous gas in the environment into a usable form for plants. MARCH 12, 2018

Through instating practices that focus on maximizing soil health, a grower can Brockmere Trinity 3013 see an increase in yield of commodity Sire: SydGen Trust 6228 • Dam: Brockmere Everelda 1061 A featured herd sire that is amazingly low birth weight for crops. But is the increase enough to offset excellent calving-ease genetics coupled with excellent growth and carcass genetics. His first offspring sell in this offering. the cost obtained through planting the cover crop? Studies show yes, over time, 84 LOTS SELL! a grower will see additional profits from 25 Fall Yearling Bulls Jindra Acclaim Sire: Jindra 3rd Dimension • Dam: Jindra Blackbird Lassy 1111 35 Spring Yearling Bulls planting cover crops. Researchers used A breed-leader for growth and performance and one of the top $B 10 Registered Angus Heifers bulls in the country who’s sons sell in this year’s sale. Here is a legume and non-legume cover crops on 10 Commercial Angus Heifers great opportunity to find your next herd bull. wheat-corn-soybean and corn-soybean rotation on claypan soils. They compared input cost and yield to analyze benefits. 10111 Hwy 11 • Brookfield, MO 64628 • (660) 258-2901 Bill • (660) 375-2155 Brian The study lasted four years and the first two years were marketed by drought and poor growing conditions. The third year, fields showed an average of 8 percent increase in crop yield, which resulted in a 30 percent increase in revenue per brockmere acre. farms bb_4.625x4.6875.indd 1 On the flip side, the initial input cost was a 37 percent increase per acre, resulting in no increased profits. Moving on to the fourth year of the study, 2015, revenues and yields increased and researchers reduced input cost. As research continues, it is evident that more nutrient loss occurs when fields are bare after harvest, especially in areas with heavy rainfall. Cover crops benefits the soil during fallow periods by adding nutrients and reducing soil erosion. “Use of cover crops is important in the Ozarks, where row crop farming lacks diversity,” said Dhruba Dhakal, University Help us welcome our newest Ag Expert of Missouri Extension agronomist. “The lack of diversity reduces soil productivity and increases pest and disease pressure. It also increases weed pressure.” Jamie has been a part of the local agriculture There are several resources available to help growers begin utilization of covcommunity for all of her life. er crops, including grant opportunities through the USDA Natural Resources She now travels the country reporting on the Conservation Services (NRCS). world of agribusiness, animal agriculture, & If you have questions or an interest in cover crops, reach out to the USDA, precision technology. NRCS or local agronomist for direction.

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to pay close attention to these numbers in feed rations. The next factor, most people are familiar with, is crude protein. Crude protein measures the amount of nitrogen in a feed because protein is made up of around 16 percent nitrogen. This isn’t very specific for the average producer. There are additional protein values like soluble crude protein, by-pass protein and more. Essentially, these other values will help inform the producer if the feed is mainly amino acids (the building blocks of protein) or other components like urea and ammonia. These factors help with solubility and digestibility. Protein is essential for weight gain in livestock. Consider the fact that most beef cattle are finished on feed lots. Why? Because most grains have a higher protein content than most grasses. In this scenario, it’s easier to increase weight gain and bring cattle to market weight than it would be on a grass-finished basis. However, for the local smalltown producer, grass-finished livestock is not uncommon. Other components of a feed ration to pay attention to include fat and minerals. Why is all of this important? Consumption of one feed could result in an increase in the consumption of another feed or vice versa. Over feeding or under feeding certain minerals and feedstuffs could be life threatening to your herd. If you have questions regarding certain feed rations, contact your local feed mill.

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