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Contest open for entries: The Missouri Department of Agriculture has launched the 10th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The contest, which runs through June 14, is an opportunity for amateur photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture. To submit photos, go to agriculture.mo.gov/focus and complete the online form. A complete list of rules and guidelines can be found on the same page. Photos must be submitted by June 14. Ozarks dairy leaders honored: The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors recently inducted its newest members. From the Ozarks, former Missouri state representative and current Newton County Presiding Commissioner Bill Reibolt of Neosho received the Dairy Leadership Award. He sponsored the Missouri Dairy Revitalization Act, which helped dairy producers offset the cost of federal premiums and encourages young people to be part of the dairy industry through scholarships. A longtime Newton County farmer, Reibolt was named Friend of the Missouri Dairy by the Missouri Dairy Association. Stil Dreamn Dairy owners Brett and Jessica Dixon of Conway received the Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award. Their pasture-based dairy has earned recognition for low somatic cell count and has set high standards in fat and protein. They emphasize herd genetics and have received numerous awards from Ayrshire and Guernsey associations. The late David Stanke received posthumous recognition as a Pioneer Dairy Leader for his work as an educator and a pioneer in embryo transplant science and dairy genetics. He is credited with introducing embryo transplant to the Missouri dairy industry. Stanke served on the faculty at Missouri State University. The late Alton Ling received the Pioneer Dairy Leader Award for his work to improve dairy cattle breeding. One of his bulls from the Robthom Farm in Springfield earned millionaire unit sales status. Ling was active in the Dairy Herd Improvement Association at the state and national levels. Correction: In the March 4, 2019, edition of OFN, Rogers Cattle Company and Lile Farm was listed in the Auction Block as being located in Rogersville, Mo. The farm is located in Strafford, Mo. Also in the March 4 edition, in the story entitled “Two Generations Working Together,” the last name of the family was incorrect. The Patton family, not the Pannon family, operates the Two County Ranch.

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JUST A THOUGHT 3 Jerry Crownover – Real cowboys 4 Julie Turner-Crawford – A world without farmers or ranchers

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 David and Carol Gaines began with only a few ewes, but their operation continues to grow

Three generations of the Hughes family focus on quality cattle and beef

Former courthouse holds treasures from the past

Eye on Agribusiness features Castlewood Studios

Heartland Hatchery carves out its own niche market

A new kind of farming operation for the Dhandapani family

Larry Hedrick believes horses need a soft touch

Youth in Agriculture features Charley Goodknight

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FARM HELP 27 Knowing how your credit score works

Poultry producers must take special precautions to protect their flock

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ccording to historians, the era of the cowboy onrehorseback vonworC ended yrreJ yB when the 20th century rolled around. Westward expansion of Jerry Crownover farms the railroads, the introduction of in Lawrence County. He barbed wire, and the mechanization of modern is a former professor of farming methods all combined to make the proAgriculture Education at fession obsolete, so they say. Fortunately, there Missouri State University, are some that still exist. and is an author and I live just about halfway between two of the professional speaker. largest livestock auction barns in the country. To contact Jerry, go to Every day, a person can go to either one and find ozarksfn.com and click real cowboys, atop their horses, driving cattle on ‘Contact Us.’ from the sales ring back to their assigned holding pens all day and night. If you travel farther west to the feedlots of the high plains, you can also witness the real things riding the pens each day in search of animals that need doctoring or sorting. Cowboys and their horses are also still needed on large ranches, processing facilities and, thankfully for me, not-so-big operations where the owners are getting old and need the skills and abilities of real cowboys three or four times per year. But, even those few and specific needs for real cowboys could be coming to an end. Just last week, I read where one of the largest beef processors in the country has ordered a fleet of mechanical robots to replace their crew of cowboys to move the animals within their facility. These three-wheeled robots are about the size and weight of a little smart car and are remotely controlled by a person situated safely on a catwalk above the commotion below them. According to the PR director, “this will enable the animals to be moved less stressfully and without danger to humans.” He also emphasized the fact that the people operating the robots would still have to be very adept at understanding animal behavior and possess a great deal of “cow sense” in order to

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page • Soaps, hair products and cosmetics – Vegans hate this one. Soap, lotions, makeup and lipstick often contain fatty acid from livestock. Some also contain lanolin, which comes from the sheep and wool industry. There are also many products that contain plant-based products, so farmers are needed to keep things nice and clean. • Medications – Thanks to livestock production, there have been many medical advances. Thousands of insulin-dependent diabetics would not be here if it weren’t for swine and bovine insulin from the pancreases of cows and pigs. Researchers have experimented with ways of harvesting insulin-producing islet cells from pigs and transplanting them into diabetics in hopes of reducing the need for daily insulin shots and even replacing them with twice-yearly islet-cell treatments. • Plastics – From trash bags to drinking straws, there is a tie to agriculture. Many plastics contain chemicals often referred to as “slip agents,” which are derived from the stearic acid in animal fat. Bioplastics are made from sugarcane, wheat and corn. There isn’t a day that passes without the use of plastic. • Food – We cannot forget the phrase, “no farms, no food.” If you eat, you are

connected to agriculture. There would be no more going to the corner market to grab a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread. It has been suggested by some scholars that our society would revert back to being hunters-gathers to scratch out an existence. Hunter-gatherers, however, eventually became farmers. Domesticated crops are said to have “tamed” early man. To sum it up, without our farmers, the human race would be naked, dirty, hungry, ill and sober. I often wonder if those who are antiagriculture understand the positive impact farmers and ranchers have on the world today. Agriculture opponents are quick to blame everything from cancer to water pollution on farmers, but ignore the good that comes from agricultural industries – like food and clothing. When someone says they don’t feel a connection with agriculture, just remind them of all of the things they have because of the industry, giving them a little food for thought.

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avid and Carol Gaines started raising sheep five rams.” The couple now uses Katahdian rams, but did incorpoyears ago with 12 ewes. They have a commercial rate St. Croix rams for their parasite resistance. flock of Katahdian and St. Croix crossed hair sheep They feel hoof care is very important and trim hooves twice which don’t have to be sheared or tails docked. a year. “They are very hardy,” Carol said. A special feed is used that is mostly corn and oats and can be This year they are lambing 51 ewes, of which 37 have their fed to everything, Carol explained. babies. They have more than 80 lambs on the ground now “Once the lambs start eating at about two weeks, I creep feed and will have 14 more first-time ewes lambing within the next them with the same feed only I add a lamb supplement to help couple of weeks. They lambed those 80 lambs in 15 days in with health and growth. The ewes are fed once a day, except February with snow blowing and freezing temperatures. when they have lambs and then I up it to twice a day.” “As far as lambing, twins are common, but we’ve have had The Gaines try to sell as many sheep off the farm as they can and 14 sets of triplets this year which is a record for us,” Carol this is usually the ewe lambs which people buy to either start a flock said. “Some people will pull the third one off and raise it on or add to what they have. Some of the ram lambs are sold off the a bottle, but our mommas raise all three, although I do keep farm for meat, but most of them will go to the local sale barn when watch on them.” they reach 60 to 80 pounds. This can take three to five months, During the lambing season, they keep the ewes on dry lot depending on their size at birth and how well they grow out. where barns are available for the lambing, which was a blessing David and Carol live on a farm near Liberal, Mo. She is a in the terrible cold season they just went through. retired postmaster at Sheldon, Mo., and David retired from However, in the summertime, they have five lots, 3M at Nevada, Mo. Their son, Josh, is a rural mail carrier in each with 1 to 2 acres, and they rotate the sheep Arma, Kan., but he helps with the lambing season. through the lots and move them every two weeks. “It’s a family project,” Carol said. “This has helped with the parasite problem. We As if Carol and her family doesn’t have enough to also use breeding to control parasites which can be a do, she is a volunteer with the T & D Donkey ResLiberal, Mo. problem if not watched. We worm everything once a cue which is located outside of Liberal. year and, in the fall, we worm those that seem to be “I enjoy helping there when things are quieter having a problem,” Carol said. “We also use purebred around here,” Carol said. MARCH 25, 2019

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Family overcomes changes to carry on their agriculture tradition One of the first ingredients on the nutrition label of a box of cake or cookie mix is usually enriched wheat flour. Have you ever taken a moment to consider the story behind the flour in the mix? Who planted the seeds? Where was the wheat grown? There’s a chance that flour began its journey at Fischer Farms in Rockville, Mo. Fourth-generation farmers, Kevin and Mary Fischer, along with their middle son Brice and his wife Ashleigh own and operate Fischer Farms, a row crop and beef cattle enterprise in Bates County.

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lect through grid sampling to determine the amount of fertilizer needed per grid,” Brice said. The Fischers will collect this data for four years and use it to determine precisely how much fertilizer or lime is needed per two and a half acres. “On the ground we have had large yields, we apply more fertilizer back to the soil. Where we had lower yields, we increase the amount of fertilizer in that area. We would like to see all of our ground at peak performance at the end of this four years,” Brice exclaimed. The Fischers recently installed physical scales to their fertilizer wagon. The scales and the computer monitoring system are calibrated to work together to precisely apply the fertilizer at the correct rate. “You can get within 100 pounds on 100 acres of fertilizer,” Brice said. These technologies provide a wealth of useful data, reduce input costs, and are environmentally friendly. “We are not putting fertilizer down that the ground can’t hold and is being leached away. We are only putting down what the soil profile has the ability to hold,” Brice said. Kevin and Mary farm full-time and are active members of Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) and have served on the Bates County Farm Bureau board of directors for 20 years. Mary currently serves on the MOFB State Board of Directors and is the chair of the State Promotion and Education Committee. She is the vice chair of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Promotion and Education Committee and is a member of the AFBF GO Team, a grassroots legislative outreach team. Aside from farming, Brice is a seed dealer for Pioneer Hi-Bred. His wife, Ashleigh is a preschool teacher at Zion Lutheran School. Brice is a 2006 graduate from the University of Central Missouri with a bachelor’s in agriculture technology. Kevin and Mary have two other sons – Carlie Fischer and his wife Katie and son Cooper, and Nolan Fischer and his wife Kayla and their daughter Becket. Both sons have careers off the farm.

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The Hughes family focuses their production on quality Angus genetics and beef In 1994, Keith and Debbie Hughes The Hughes family operates their black Angus cattle farm, located joined the business, eventually moving in St. James, Mo., with three gen- from Jefferson City, Mo., to help run the growing farm. erations of experience. “The plan in retirement was to come back “I love to fool with cows. I have all my life,” Don Hughes replied when asked here,” Keith, Don and Artic’s son, said. Debbie worked at as middle school why he started the business in 1972. Don and Artie Hughes acquired four teacher and in computers, while Keith is Angus cows from a friend at church. a retirement administrator for public emInitially they crossbred to various breed ployees of Jefferson City. The couple used bulls on their 20-acre farm. Eventually, income from their jobs to buy some of Don settled on purebred Angus cattle the land used in their business. Working due to the superior carcass production of closely with family has the added benefit of knowing each other’s personality. the breed. “We each work to our strengths,” DebFrom that endeavor, the farm grew to more than 300 acres, located in Phelps bie said. Keith believes in making use of techand Maries counties. There are 80 cow/calf nology to help business run smoother. pairs, and three bulls living at the farm. “I enjoy the data end of the busiDon and Artie combined ness. I use an excel spread sheet to their love of farming with record data on each animal,” he outside jobs until they were explained. “I try to bring qualable to transition to full-time farming. St. James, Mo. ity up each and every year.” The farm turns in weight “I worked my way up,”Artie, measurements to the Anwho was employees at a local gus Herd Improvement Rebank said, smiling. Don drove cords (AHIR). a truck delivering snack foods.

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meet your neighbors “The data info is much more valuable today. Farmers ask questions about the grade of the meat,” Keith added. The size of each calf and potential for growth is important to farmers looking to improve their own herds. “People want to know what they will get in the way of weight,” Keith said. “For the first time you want the calves to have a lower birth weight, it’s easier on the heifer.” The farm sells 20 bulls a year, usually between 14 and 15 months of age. Heifers are also sold off the farm, and some stock is taken to the sale barn in Cuba, Mo. Keith enjoys selling their meat to outside customers, who travel from as far away as 100 miles to buy their product. ”The beef business is a long food cycle, taking approximately 27 months from a breeding date to putting that steak on the table, hereby validating the success of that initial breeding decision,” Keith explained. “Eighty percent of our customers are repeat buyers.” “We use no hormones, and only give the vaccinations needed to keep the cattle healthy,” Debbie added. Heifers are fed grass, while the bulls are fed grass and given a 14-percent bull ration. Artificial insemination is used on the farm, as is natural cover. “We find our natural sires have the same performance as the AI sires,” Keith commented. A highpoint at Hughes Angus Farm came when their bull, Bubs Plenty Good N47, was named 2004 grand champion bull at the Arkansas State Fair. Currently, Bubs Mr. Right is the senior herd sire. Frozen seaman is available to other cattle producers from the champion bull. The mission of raising quality beef continued when Aaron and Laura Hughes became the third generation to join the business in 2014. When asked what changes he saw in the cattle business in the future, Keith didn’t hesitate to bring the focus back to technology. “More computer use, more technology, how that will be used is yet to be determined,” he said.

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Former courthouse now tells the story of McDonald County, Mo. Preserving the stories and history of our predecessors is of utmost importance for those who would come after us. Many communities have a local historical society and a quaint museum displaying items from yesteryear. But some places just have a flair for some pretty interesting, if not humorous, legacies in need of preservation. McDonald County, Mo. is one of those places. Karen Dobbs, president of the McDonald County Historical Society, loves the county she calls home and like many others, spends countless hours and elbow grease creating a “living museum” in the old courthouse on the Pineville square. As a border county in a border state during the Civil War, it is no surprise that there were conflicts in Pineville, the county seat. One skirmish in August 1863, resulted in the defeat of Confederate Col. John Coffee, losing more than 60 men in the conflict. In 1864 the courthouse was burned to the ground with all the counties records and no clear evidence of whether it was soldiers or angry citizens. A new one was built in 1871 with three metal vaults to protect important documents. The McDonald County Historical Society was formed in 1963 but only served to collect items from around the county. The society leased the old sheriff’s house, which opened in 2007 as the first museum. In 1978, word spread that the county was planning to raze the large old courthouse, prompting Jo Pearcy, a school teacher in Pineville, to leave her classroom and march down to the county commissioners meeting. They conceded and allowed Jo to lease the building, which was in various stages of disrepair. Determined to give the structure new purpose, she and her mother worked to make it an arts and craft center and little café to support the maintenance and repairs. In 2010, the McDonald County Historical Society took over the lease and work be-

gan to revive the building and the stories of the county’s people. All renovations came through grants, donations and fundraisers. Regular citizens calling the county home, whether living there or aboard, became vested in this effort and to date have raised nearly $60,000. By 2013, the old courthouse first floor was opened to visitors. But not wanting to be just a repository for stuff, the society commissioned a museum curator to come give an assessment. Clearly, there was a lot of work remaining to fix a leaky roof and other issues typical of old structures.

Each room of the old courthouse follows a particular theme. One focuses on the agricultural ventures within the county. Orchards and strawberries put the county on the map. In fact, Anderson was considered the “Strawberry Capital of the World,” with the Neff family west of Anderson having one of the largest operations in the county. “To make each display come alive the society opted to invest in Dorfman mannequins,” Karen said. “Dorfman’s are created to match a real person down to their height, hair color, eye color and other features.” Another room focuses on music of Albert Brumley from Powell, famous for

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However, one point was driven home – it has to be a “living museum” or it may fail. Volunteers and historical society members formulated a plan, developing committees responsible for different aspects of the operation and design of the museum. Fundraisers were created to help support and improve the museum. “We do a fund-raising banquet with auction, sell calendars, raffle a painting by Native American artist, Doug Hall,” Karen added. “And in its second year, a radio play called ‘Snake County Stories.’ crafted from the oral histories of McDonald County.”

such hymns as, “I’ll Fly Away” and “Turn the Radio On.” He wrote more than 800 songs and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Of all the themes, two are the most fascinating. In 1961, the Missouri Department of Transportation committed a huge offense. First, it renamed highways and did not inform locals and second, they forgot to add McDonald County as a vacation destination. Locations like Noel and other river lo-

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cations had been frequented for decades by families and party-goers. So, what did the residents do? They drafted secession paperwork to the state. Despite the serious dilemma that upset the residents in the first place, their “take a stand” attitude became a boon for business, as people traveled to the little county to get stopped at the ‘border’ by hillbilly ruffians demanding to see their McDonald County visas and then cheerfully escorted them into the territory. They printed secession visas, stamps, bottled their own brand of secession moonshine and even staged a land rush, all on display in the Secession Room. Another themed room highlights the making of the 1938 film, “Jesse James,” filmed in locations around McDonald County. The movie starred Henry Fonda, Tyrone Power and local Dabbs Greer, who would go on to fame in “Little House on the Prairie,” as Reverend Alden. Of all the museum possibly the most beautiful room is the restored courtroom upstairs that serves as the location for rotating exhibits. The first was 100 Years of Fashion exhibit showcasing donated clothing items from 1870 through 1970. The current exhibit is the Stories of Military Service, featuring individual stories of those McDonald County residents who served our nation and displays of 113 individual quilted photo squares of the county’s veterans. The museum opens the weekend of Memorial day with Living History events on the square and then every Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through December. To encourage the study of county history, volunteers assist with a special tour for the area fourth grade students. With a membership of almost 250, the determined group of historian preservationists logged more than 2,000 volunteer hours in 2018 making sure that McDonald County history makes an indelible imprint on her visitors and maybe even a smile or two. MARCH 25, 2019

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Alan Nieder received his first taste of the poultry business when he was just a boy. “I started selling eggs to a hatchery when I was 5 years old,” Alan said. “That’s what my mom and dad did, and I started helping my mom. I always helped take care of the birds and she gave me a flock.” That first flock began Alan’s lifelong passion for the poultry industry. He continued to sell eggs to hatcheries until about 1995, and he eventually opened Heartland Hatchery in his hometown of Amsterdam, Mo. “I always wanted to open my own hatchery,” Alan said. “I was around hatcheries since I was a little kid and I just loved it. In 1997, I found some incubators in Oklahoma that were made in the late 1940s and that got us started.” He began wholesaling chicks in 1997, but Alan’s business On a hatch day at Heartland Hatchery, plan changed two years later about 3,000 to 5,000 chicks come out of when Nixa Hardware asked their shells. Hatchery owner Alan Nieder him to bring chicks for its offers more than 30 varieties of chickens, 100th-anniversary event. turkey, ducks and guineas. “They asked me to come down and sell chicks,” Alan recalled. “That was the first chick day I started doing others. About 95 percent of ever did. I took a whole Suburban full of my sales are through the chick days.” Heartland Hatchery purchases fertilized chicks and sold everything I had. I got a eggs from 13 flock owners. The flocks call from the manager and he are blood tested annually and swabbed said they didn’t want to buy for avian influenza to ensure the birds chicks from me anymore. are healthy, and Heartland is NaI thought I had done sometional Poultry Improvement Plan thing wrong and he said, ‘No, we want you to come back.’ Amsterdam, Mo. tested and verified. They had a lot of positive response from it and so I started having chick days there, then I — Continued on Next Page MARCH 25, 2019

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Eggs are collected weekly and brought to the hatchery, where they are placed into incubators. “The chickens will hatch three weeks later, then the ducks, guineas and turkeys will hatch in four weeks,” Alan explained. “Each week we will have a hatch.” Heartland is currently hatching about 3,000 to 5,000 chicks weekly, with 28,000 in the incubators. “We hatch every Thursday evening, and go to stores on Friday and Saturday,” Alan said. “There are some birds we start, but most of them are just a day old.” Alan begins incubating eggs in January, with the first hatch in February and continues through the first weekend in November. Temperature and humidity are crucial in hatching poultry. Eggs are housed in incubators that are at 99.5 degrees with 55 percent relative humidity. Eggs are also automatically moved hourly inside the incubators. When it’s time to hatch, eggs are moved to a hatcher where it is about 99.5 degrees and 85.5 percent humidity. Chicks have a three-day food supply from their yoke after hatching and are typically at their new homes before they need to be brooded. “Ducks, turkeys and guineas hatch out about a day before the chickens, so they need food and water because they will dehydrate,” Alan said. After 50 years in the poultry business, Alan can quickly differentiate males and females by color variations in eight breeds. “There are a lot of breeds now that you can sex by color,” Alan said. “On most breeds, it’s 80 to 90 percent accurate.” Alan and his son, Miles, take newly hatched chicks to locations in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. In all, Alan takes chicks to about 25 stores. “I take a little of everything,” Alan said. “When we go out, we make two or three stops apiece. We have a pretty big circle… With me doing a chick day, I have things set up in boxes and people can come pick their chicks out.” Rare breeds are the most popular among Heartland customers, and Alan works to keep up with the demand.

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“I add breeds every year,” he said. “This year I added Dominique Bantam and standard Dominique. Every year you’re going to have things that don’t sell well, so we take them out. I keep track of things people buy and what people ask for. Twothirds of what I have are common breeds, but I also will carry Lavender Orpingtons, Blue Laced Wyandottes, Blue Laced Red Wyandottes and other rare breeds. Most stores will have eight to 10 varieties, but I come into a store with 30 kinds, not including ducks, turkeys and guineas.” The average hatchery customer has also changed. “When I was a kid, all the way up through the 1970s, the average sale was 100 to 200 chicks. Now my average sale is 10. I have people who buy 50 or 100, but the average is 10. I have people who will buy 2, 4, 6 or 10,” Alan said. “We have people who want to have their own eggs or that have small acreage and want to raise their own animals, and chickens give you eggs and meat.” Alan’s knowledge about poultry is a selling point for customers. “I can answer questions,” he said. “I know what I’m selling. I try to make everyone happy and I feel like I have a pretty good reputation.” Each customer receives a tip sheet on how to raise healthy birds and Alan is occasionally asked to give seminars. Alan is a one-man operation and he plans to keep it that way. “I have a little niche,” he said. “A lot of stores don’t want to carry chicks anymore, so they like the idea of me coming in and leaving the same day. It’s the same principle as the guys who do the fish days... What I am is a niche; I’m not trying to compete with anyone, I’m just offering something different.” Alan continues to look for new places to hold chick days, hoping to continue to pass along his love for the industry. “There’s something about hatching eggs,” he said. “It’s kind of like Christmas everything we have a hatch. There’s a lot of people who are interested in poultry, a lot more than I knew. I just love doing this.” MARCH 25, 2019

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life for my children as well. It teaches able to roundup the cattle that needed to get shots and we would go horsethem responsibility,” Amanback riding through the pastures to da Dhandapani explained. make sure gates were closed.” Amanda and her husVen Dhandapani’s farming exband, Ven, moved the Ozarks perience comes from his childfour years ago for Ven’s job in Buffalo, Mo. hood on his parents’ rice farm information technology. The in India. couple started their farm with one buckling Nigerian Pygmy goat, named Billy Ray. In a few — Continued on Page 22

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Hometown: Long Lane, Mo. Family: Wife, Skyla; son, Tyler, and his wife Britney; and granddaughters, Madysen (9) and Gracelynn (4). In Town: Russ Weeks has owned and

operated Weeks Music in Buffalo, Mo., for 23 years. “We have everything you could expect in a music store,” he said. “We have instruments, we have accessories, we do sound system installations and give lessons. Our claim to fame here is that we are a fiddle shop. I do fiddle restoration work for clients from around the United States.” Russ and his family have a long background in music and performing. He was the mandolin player in his parent’s, Russell and Shriley Weeks, bluegrass band at the age of 8. His bluegrass/gospel band, Mount Zion, toured nationally and had world-wide album releases. Russ also operates R&R Auction, which offers monthly consignment auctions, as well as on-site farm and estate sales.

In the Country: Russ admits he’s slowing down a little, turning over many of the lessons to his sister Nikki O’Callaghan so he can concentrate on his cattle operation. “I’ve got 110 acres and started getting a few cows, then me and my dad went together and got another 500 acres and we run cow/calf pairs. We’re still building our herd and have 69 cows right now, with another 25 heifers that will be bred this year.” He retains his heifers as replacements, and is currently using both black and Red Angus bulls in his breeding program. “I like retaining my heifers because I know what I’ve got,” Russ aid. “Once you get a foundation established and know what you’ve got, you can start working on your genetics. We have a lot of good, young cows and bull power means a lot, so we’re just watching what we are doing with the bulls and where we go from there. I’m not all about purebred cattle; I like a good crossbreed and the hybrid vigor. I love Gelbvieh, and Dad and I have been talking about adding a Gelbvieh bull.” While selecting sires is important to the Weeks operation, they pay close attention to their females. “If you don’t have a good momma, hang it up because your calves aren’t going to grow and we’re all after the pounds,” Russ said. Russ hopes to expand his herd to about 150 cows and venture into offering bred heifers. Russ and Russell have both spring and fall calving, and heifers aren’t place into the breeding program until they are about a year and a half of age to allow for additional maturity before calving. They put up their own hay, mostly a brome and alfalfa. Cows are offered mineral and range cubes. Cattle are vaccinated and wormed twice a year. MARCH 25, 2019

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Receipts: 440 SHEEP: Feeder Lambs, hair: Medium and Large 1 30-50 lbs 245.00-265.00. Medium and Large 1-2 30-50 lbs 225.00245.00 Medium and Large 2 30-50 lbs 205.00-225.00. Slaughter Lambs: mostly hair Choice and Prime 2-3 55-71 lbs 225.00-245.00; 85-95 lbs 155.00-175.00, Good and Choice 1-3 67-75 lbs 180.00-185.00; 90-110 lbs 127.50-142.00, wool 150-165 lbs 107.50-122.50. Replacement Ewes: hair and wool, Medium and Large 1-2 88-150 lbs 95.00-115.00. Slaughter Ewes: mostly hair Good 1-2 88-175 lbs 75.0082.50, Cull and Utility 1-2 90-150 lbs 47.50-65.00. Rams mostly wool: Good 2-3 130-218 lbs 90.00-115.00, Utility 1-2 110-170 lbs 37.50-60.00. Families: Medium 1 60 lb ewe with single baby 80.00 per family. Medium and Large 2 65-75 lb ewe with mostly single baby few twins 55.00-67.50 per family. Bottle babies: 20.00-35.00 per head. GOATS: Feeder kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 300-325.00, Selection 1-2 30-40 lbs 280.00-302.50, Selection 3 30-40 lbs 205-240.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 40-70 lbs 317.50-345.00; 70-90 lbs 270.00-290.00, Selection 1-2 40-70 lbs 270.00-305.00; 80-90 lbs 240.00-270.00; 90-105 217.50-224.00. Selection 3 40-70 lbs 210.00-262.00; 70-95 lbs 162.50-172.50. Replacement does: Selection 1-2 70-120 lbs 145.00-175.00. Selection 2-3 80-175 lbs 120.00-135.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 2 80-145 lbs 120.00-135.00. Selection 2-3 75-150 lbs 112.50-120.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1-3 90-200 lbs 107.00-140.00. Families: Selection 1-2 120-160 lb does mostly twins at side 240.00-322.00 per family. Selection 2-3 several dairy 75-110 lb does mostly single babies 95.00-165.00 per family. Bottle babies 27.00-55.00 per head. Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

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Receipts: 522 SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Mostly hair: Medium and Large 1-2 20-40 lbs 260.00-265.00; 40-50 lbs 240.00-245.00. Medium and Large 2 35 lbs 237.50. Slaughter Lambs: Wool Choice 2-3 pkg 85 lbs 100.00; 90-160 lbs 70.00-95.00. Hair Choice and Prime 2-3 lot 29 head 56 lbs 260.00; 60-70 lbs 225.00-235.00; 70-80 lbs 215.00. Good and Choice 1-3 55-65 lbs 210.00-235.00; 75-80 lbs 165.00-175.00; 80-90 lbs 128.00-150.00, pkg 14 head 163.00. Slaughter Ewes: hair, Utility and Good 2-3 85-155 lbs 60.00-

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Receipts: 542 SHEEP: 352 head mostly hair breeds Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 30-49 lbs 230.00-260.00. Medium and Large 1-2 32-48 lbs 200.00-235.00. Medium and Large 2 40-45 lbs 180.00-200.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 50-58 lbs 240.00260.00, 74-80 lbs 200.00-230.00. Good and Choice 1-3 50-58 lbs 200.00-230.00, 78-95 lbs 150.00-190.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good 1-2 65-105 lbs 80.00-125.00. Utility and Good 1-3 65-190 lbs 50.00-65.00. Slaughter Rams: Good 1-2 105-175 lbs 120.00-125.00. Utility and Good 1-2 130-165 70.00-90.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1 70-85 lbs 150.00170.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 60-85 lbs 105.00135.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 70-100 lbs 65.00-87.50 per head. Replacement Rams: Medium and Large 1 Reg. Dorper 135 lbs 265.00 per head, Reg. Katahdin 145 lbs 200.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 158-170 lbs 150.00-180.00 per head. Families: Ewes with single or twin lambs. Medium and Large 1 87.50-100.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 57.50-75.00 per head. Bottle Babies: 12.50-25.00 per head. GOATS: 190 head Feeder Kids: Selection 1 40-48 lbs 300.00-350.00. Selection 2 38-48 lbs 250.00-270.00. Selection 3 35-49 lbs 165.00-200.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 52-55 lbs 325.00-330.00, 63-70 lbs 282.50-300.00. Selection 2 53-55 lbs 230.00-260.00, 76100 lbs 150.00-190.00. Selection 3 55-63 lbs 170.00-225.00, 75-90 lbs 135.00-150.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 1-2 65-105 lbs 120.00-145.00. Selection 3 70-142 lbs 85.00-110.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1-2 135-145 lbs 120.00-140.00. Replacement Does: Selection 1-2 80-95 lbs 135.00-140.00 per head. Replacement Bucks: Scarce. Families: Does with single or twin kids: Selection 1-2 few 75.00 per family. Bottle Babies: 17.50-35.00 per head.

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67.50-99.00 †

3/17/19

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 125.00-131.00; wtd. avg. price 127.11. Heifers: 125.00-128.50; wtd. avg. price 126.91. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 203.00-207.00; wtd. avg. price 204.44. Heifers: 202.00-207.00; wtd. avg. price 204.07.

68.00-98.50 † 6

Kingsville Livestock Auction

†

72.00-93.00

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

1100.00, crossbreds 875.00-1070.00, Approved 800.00-875.00, Jersey 650.00-875.00, crossbreds 700.00-850.00, Medium 550.00-720.00, Jerseys 550.00-675.00, crossbreds 575.00675.00, Common 400.00-510.00, Jerseys 360.00-475.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 110.00-220.00, Holstein bulls ind 90.00, No Jersey calves, crossbred heifers- 120.00-180.00, crossbred bulls 60.00-160.00, beef cross bulls few 240.00.

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 3/11/19

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 3/12/19

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 3/14/19

737

1,408

518

1,193

8,645

2,225

1,968

1-5 Lower

St-5 Higher

St-5 Lower

Uneven

St-3 Higher

St-4 Higher

Steady

185.00-192.50 175.00-185.00 155.00-175.00 141.00-151.00 132.00-139.00

175.00-200.00 165.00-190.00 164.00-185.00 145.00-160.00 132.00-138.00

--------166.75-173.00 142.00-157.00 135.50

165.00-186.00 167.00-181.00 152.00-178.00 138.00-169.00 140.75

180.00-200.00 170.00-196.00 152.50-189.00 137.00-165.00 134.00-156.00

172.00 150.00-178.00 160.00-183.00 142.75-177.00 139.25-157.75

175.00-200.00 170.00-190.00 152.00-182.00 144.00-160.00 134.00-145.00

179.00-185.00 150.00-172.50 -------------

----150.00-170.00 140.00-151.00 133.00-154.00 124.00-127.00

----149.00 ----130.00 -----

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190.00 157.00 159.00-169.00 140.00-151.00 127.50-128.00

150.00-164.50 150.50-164.00 -------------

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148.00-155.00 146.50-157.50 142.50-152.50 129.00-137.00 120.00-122.50

150.00-166.00 142.00-165.00 134.00-154.00 128.00-138.00 118.00-129.00

--------137.50-150.00 135.00-143.50 130.00

141.00-150.00 138.00-148.00 138.00-148.75 127.50-141.75 123.50-127.50

153.00-167.00 142.00-165.00 136.00-163.00 120.00-149.00 126.00-135.00

147.00-170.00 145.00-148.50 140.00-153.75 133.75-151.00 120.50-139.00

150.00-165.00 142.00-160.00 132.00-151.00 124.00-141.00 120.00-128.00

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mbs: Mostly hair: Medium and Large 1-2 5.00; 40-50 lbs 240.00-245.00. 2 35 lbs 237.50. Wool Choice 2-3 pkg 85 lbs 100.00; 90-160 r Choice and Prime 2-3 lot 29 head 56 lbs 5.00-235.00; 70-80 lbs 215.00. Good and s 210.00-235.00; 75-80 lbs 165.00-175.00; 0.00, pkg 14 head 163.00. r, Utility and Good 2-3 85-155 lbs 60.00-

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Kingsville Livestock Auction† 3/12/19

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 3/14/19

Receipts This Week: 50,325 Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 4.2% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 46425 at 41.82. All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 3900 at 70.05. Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report

3/18/19

Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): 4,273 Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): 2.63 higher Price Range: $53.00 - $58.50. Wtd Avg: $57.71. 5 Day Rolling Avg: $52.98. Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Sow & Boar Report

3/18/19

Sows Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Sows Purchased (Live and Carcass Basis): 2,435 300-399 lbs: 27.00-47.00. 500-549 lbs: 44.15-49.25. 400-449 lbs: 26.00-47.75. 550/up lbs: * * 450-499 lbs: 28.00-48.50.

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 3/13/19

Vienna South Central† 3/13/19

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 3/12/19

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

1,968

1,281

1,132

5,004

Steady

Uneven

172.00 50.00-178.00 60.00-183.00 42.75-177.00 39.25-157.75

175.00-200.00 170.00-190.00 152.00-182.00 144.00-160.00 134.00-145.00

185.00-192.00 163.50-183.00 144.00-164.50 140.00-152.00 -----

196.00-206.00 176.00-191.50 142.00-181.00 151.00-167.00 137.50-145.00

190.00-197.50 177.00-200.00 145.00-177.00 144.00-164.00 134.00-153.00

50.00-164.50 50.50-164.00 -------------

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178.00-190.00 157.00-181.00 136.00-154.00 135.00-139.50 -----

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167.00-182.50 150.00-180.00 147.00-153.00 ---------

47.00-170.00 45.00-148.50 40.00-153.75 33.75-151.00 20.50-139.00

150.00-165.00 142.00-160.00 132.00-151.00 124.00-141.00 120.00-128.00

144.00-172.00 144.00-161.00 135.00-141.00 ----120.50

--------138.00-144.50 130.00-140.00 121.00-125.00

161.00-175.00 142.50-156.00 135.00-150.00 127.00-141.00 122.00-129.00

avg. grain prices Soybeans

Week Ended 3/15/19 Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum* * Price per cwt

12 9 6

8.45

8.19

7.28 4.73 4.00 3.69

3.48

8.80 4.64 3.67

8.59 5.94 4.24 3.60

17 ne

ly 17 Au gu st 17 Se pt .1 7 O ct .1 7 No v. 17 De c. 17 Ja n. 18 Fe b. 18 M ar .1 8 Ap r. 18 M ay 18 Ju ne 18 Ju ly 18 Au gu st 18 Se pt .1 8 O ct .1 8 No v. 18 De c. 18 Ja n. 19 Fe b. 19

17 ay

il 1

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

166.00

169.20 153.78

152.93 130.99

Week of 2/17/19

166.88

144.62 152.50 134.32 **

140.39

163.25

137.59

162.18

158.75

164.67 164.34 165.89 181.93 164.14

142.94 144.91 146.95 142.58 139.58

168.90

142.10

165.39 160.81

146.92

173.01 ** 155.00 176.34 168.85

155.25 ** 147.44 145.05 140.46 **

141.93

166.19 *

159.98

168.00 172.90 165.28 174.36 161.23

141.37 143.51 151.71 140.26

166.52

139.98 142.17

163.63 125

143 161 179 197 215 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Holiday

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Joplin West Plains

136.54

163.50

8.08 5.79 4.09 3.57

Butler Springfield

158.80

3/15/19

Weather finally is starting to feel more light spring this week. Thunderstorms and heavy rains resulted in some flooding in low areas and near streams or rivers. Reports of spring peepers are a sure promise things will soon start turning green. Although the origin is unknown there was undoubtedly more trucks seen on roadways this week across the state. Although grass is coming there are still some feeding days left and it seems as if a few producers are letting go of inventory to help others and cash in on current prices. Hay supplies are light, demand is moderate and hay prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or to view the directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/ haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs). Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 200.00-250.00. Small squares 7.00-10.00 per bale. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 175.00-200.00. 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: 100.00-150.00. Small squares 5.008.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-125.00. Small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.00-75.00 per large round bale. Good quality Bromegrass: 120.00-150.00. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 60.00-100.00. Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale. Corn Stalks: 50.00-70.00 per large round bale.

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Ava Kingsville

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St-4 Higher

MARCH 25, 2019

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 2/24/19

2/26/19

3/15/19

$100

$145

3/15/19

Week of 3/3/19

Livestock Market

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National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.4925 and 40# blocks at $1.5600. The weekly average for barrels is $1.4350 (+.0145) and blocks, $1.5380 (-.0235). Fluid Milk: Spring flush-like patterns are being reported from the West to the southerly Central region. An exception this week was in Arizona, where heavy rains created some unexpected production and hauling issues. The blizzard last week in the Pacific Northwest has remained a factor regarding herd health, but milk yields continue to inch up in the area, nonetheless. Elsewhere, weather conditions are starting to benefit cow comfort. Namely, the upper Midwest where temperatures are increasing. After a somewhat brutal late winter, spring-like conditions are beginning to emerge. Class I sales vary across the country. Midwestern contacts suggest continued slowness on bottler orders, as milk finds its way into processing plants. Cheese plant managers reported spot milk prices from $.50 to $2 under Class III. Cream prices shifted up in the Midwest and Western regions, while holding steady in the East. Price upticks denote an expected tightness due to the spring holidays. That said, cream is currently readily available. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.07-1.20 in the East, 1.15-1.23 in the Midwest, and 1.05-1.18 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.6945 - $2.8087.

National Dairy Market

Week of 3/10/19

ection 1 40-70 lbs 317.50-345.00; 70-90 election 1-2 40-70 lbs 270.00-305.00; 0.00; 90-105 217.50-224.00. Selection 3 2.00; 70-95 lbs 162.50-172.50. Selection 1-2 70-120 lbs 145.00-175.00. 5 lbs 120.00-135.00. ection 2 80-145 lbs 120.00-135.00. Selec12.50-120.00. election 1-3 90-200 lbs 107.00-140.00. 1-2 120-160 lb does mostly twins at side mily. Selection 2-3 several dairy 75-110 babies 95.00-165.00 per family. Bottle er head.

dairy & fed cattle

$190

Week of 2/17/19

30-50 lbs 205.00-225.00. mostly hair Choice and Prime 2-3 55-71 5-95 lbs 155.00-175.00, Good and Choice -185.00; 90-110 lbs 127.50-142.00, wool 122.50. hair and wool, Medium and Large 1-2 5.00. stly hair Good 1-2 88-175 lbs 75.00ity 1-2 90-150 lbs 47.50-65.00. Good 2-3 130-218 lbs 90.00-115.00, Util7.50-60.00. 60 lb ewe with single baby 80.00 per famge 2 65-75 lb ewe with mostly single baby 0 per family. -35.00 per head. ds: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 300-325.00, lbs 280.00-302.50, Selection 3 30-40 lbs

75.00. Cull and Utility 1-2 85-245 lbs 45.00-67.50 Slaughter Rams: Mostly hair, Utility and Good 1-3 55-225 lbs 60.00-89.00. Replacement Ewes: Hair, Medium and Large 1-2 100-175 lbs 70.00-82.50 per cwt. Pkg 26 head 174 lbs 122.50 per head. Families: Medium and Large 1-2 does 110-150 lbs mostly newborn twin babies 185.00-210.00 per family. GOATS: Feeder Kids: Slaughter Goats: Selection 1 45-60 lbs 295.00-305.00. Selection 1-2 45-55 lbs 260.00-275.00; 65-85 lbs 235.00-252.50. Selection 2 45-55 lbs 245.00-255.00; 55-65 lbs 217.50-227.50. Selection 3 40-60 lbs 185.00-220.00. Pygmy 35-61 lbs 175.00220.00; couple pkg pygmy cross 35-50 lbs 230.00-245.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 1-2 80-145 lbs 105.00-133.00. Selection 2-3 90-110 lbs 80.00-110.00. Selection 3 thin 50100 lbs 50.00-77.50. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2-3 few 85-175 lbs 137.50-147.50. Pygmy 68-100 lbs 117.50-143.00. Replacement Does: Selection 1-2 65-85 lbs 147.50-165.00. Replacement Bucks: Selection 1-2 few 90-100 lbs 170.00195.00 per head. Families: Selection 2-3 100-150 lb does mostly twins few singles 125.00-205.00; mostly 150.00-185.00 per family. Bottle babies: Few 15-20 lbs 27.50-30.00 per head.

Week of 2/24/19

mbs, hair: Medium and Large 1 30-50 Medium and Large 1-2 30-50 lbs 225.00-

550-600 lb. steers

$235

Week of 3/3/19

3/7/19

24 Month Avg. -

$280

Week of 3/10/19

hites Sheep and Goat Sale

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

110

126

142

158

174

190

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Small Acreage, Big Rewards Continued from Page 18 “Agriculture is very different in India started the poultry side of their operacompared to the United States,” Ven said. tion. It began with Amanda researching Armed with determination and their and designing the coop. own personal experiences, the couple Ven built the coop on weekends and foraged ahead with a vision for making evenings whenever he had spare time the most of their 4 acres. and the weather cooperated. In the beginning, the Dhandapanis “We got our baby chicks from Cackle purchased meat goats and chickens with Hatchery located in Lebanon, Mo. the sole intent of raising some of their While we were raising them in our own food. brooder, we finished building our run “At first it was for our own personal space and coop,” Amanda said. use, but then it grew into much more Once the chicks hatched, the poultry than that,” Ven explained. business was up and running. The DhanThe first part of the business to boom dapanis original plan included a handful was their goat herd. In addition to rais- of breeds but that didn’t last long. ing Nigerian Pygmy goats, the Dhanda“At first, I just wanted to stick with a panis added 75 percent Nubian and 25 few breeds, but then I ended up seeing percent Lamancha does to their herd. ones that I liked, like the lavender OrThe couple selected the Nubian cross pingtons,” Amanda said with a big smile. goats and Nigerian PygTheir flock of 60 inmy goats due to their cludes Plymouth Bard dual-purpose nature. Rocks, Bielefelders, orNow Chick N Goats ange and lavender Buff Family Farm LLC., owns “Agriculture is Orpingtons, Wyandottes, two bucks, 11 does and Easter Eggers, Ameraucavery different nine kids. The Dhannas, Black Jersey Giants dapanis wean their kids and White Jersey Giants, in India at 3 months old or sell plus black and white Silkthem as bottle babies. compared to the ies. The Dhandapanis “I give our buyers the purchase some of their option. We can keep United States.” poultry as chicks but find them until they are it more economical to – Ven Dhandapanis hatch their own in incuweaned. If they want bottle babies, then they will bators. In the height of come directly off the mom,” Amanda said. season, Chick N Goats Family Farm LLC., The Dhandapanis are looking forward sells at least 20 dozen eggs a week. to their latest venture in their goat busiThe Dhandapanis focus on two quail ness. They bred their Nubian-Lamancha breeds, Texas A&M and Jumbo Coturcross does to their Nigerian Pygmy buck nix, which are larger quail breeds. The – this mating will produce Kinder goats. Jumbo Coturnix are fast growing and can According to the Kinder Goat Breeders weigh up to 14 ounces. The Texas A&M Association, Kinder goats average 100 weigh between 12 and 14 ounces at mato 125 pounds, produce a large amount turity. Their quail flock has been popular of milk for their size, reach 70 percent with their customers. “We have been sellof their full weight before they are a year ing live birds because people want them old, and have a dress out percentage of to breed,” Amanda explained. 60 percent. The Dhandapanis relish farm life with “They make a great meat goat,” Aman- their children – 6-year-old Jodhaa, da added. 4-year-old Katreena, and 1-year-old ReThough the Dhandapanis jumped right Vaughn. And just like their farm, the into the goat business, it took a year of Dhandapani family is growing – they are planning and preparation before they expecting twin boys in August.

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Poultry producers must take special precautions to protect their birds from predators Every livestock species comes with its own set of challenges, but poultry certainly seem to one of the most vulnerable to predators. Most farmers can relate to having chickens or other poultry snatched up from above by aerial predators, carried off by ground dwelling critters, or even losing a few to a dog. Poultry can be a profitable enterprise for a farm, if predator losses don’t cut into the bottom line, so predator-proofing the farm is a must. Know Your Enemy: The first step toward protecting the flock is to know what predators are common in the area. This can be challenging, considering that a chicken, turkey or gamebird seems to be on just about everyone’s menu, but speaking with the local Extension office or conservation department can help pinpoint the worst of the wild predators. Free ranging dogs are often an issue with poultry; talking to the neighbors might help determine if any are around. Walking, driving or riding the property, if possible, can help identify potential predator habitats or other attractants. Secure Housing and Fencing: A common predation prevention plan is tightening up any gaps in housing and

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fencing. For coops and houses, fix any holes and secure any loose material that could provide an entrance for a predator. Latches should also be evaluated. Many predators, like raccoons and some dogs, are quite intelligent and can open simple latches. A different type of latch or adding some additional safeguards to existing latches can help keep poultry housing secure. For outdoor runs, burying chicken wire or preferably hardware mesh (while the cost is higher, hardware mesh is much sturdier, and the additional cost should be weighed against the cost of losing birds when constructing a poultry yard) can prevent predators from digging into the run. Here in the Ozarks, however, many areas are too rocky for digging trenches. Installing a strand of electric wire around the base and top (to prevent predators from climbing or jumping) of poultry fencing is a good predator deterrent. Electric netting can also be used for pastured poultry, as it is portable and allows for rotation. Put a Roof on It: If hawks, owls or other raptors are present, it’s best to construct a roof of some kind for an outdoor yard. A net, chicken wire or a large tarp will prevent aerial predators from diving into the poultry yard and carrying birds off. A tarp also has the additional benefit of providing shade.

“The pH balance. You have to have the right pH balance, you have a high quality soil to grow grass and forages.” Sarah Bock Cedar County, Mo.

If poultry are free ranging or pastured, ensure that they have shelter to escape to. A chicken tractor (moveable coop), shade structures, etc., can provide protection. Get a Guard Dog: The vast majority of predators are deterred by the presence of a livestock guardian dog. Great Pyrenees or Anatolian Shepherds are popular choices for guarding poultry and other stock. Choose a reputable breeder; while it can be tempting to go with the cheapest option, you often get what you pay for. A good breeder will produce dogs that are geared towards a specific job and provide assurance that the puppy came from healthy parents. While these breeds of dogs do have many natural tendencies that make them good guardians, they still require training and guidance from their owners to properly learn their jobs. Supervision, correction of undesirable behaviors around birds and rewarding the proper behaviors are all required to shape a good guardian dog. Adequate nutrition is also required; a hungry guardian dog will go into survival mode. A veterinarian or a reputable breeder will be able to advise on feeding guidelines. With proper training and management, a dog will prevent most, if not all, predator attacks, from the air or from the ground.

“Organic matter. On 90 percent of our farm that’s the area that still needs improvement.”

Common predators that feed on poultry flocks: • bobcats • house cats • foxes, especially red foxes • raccoons • members of the weasel family, especially least and long-tailed weasels • skunks • opossums • snakes, especially rat snakes • hawks, including red-tailed, red-shouldered, and Cooper’s hawks • owls, most commonly great horned owls

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Benefits of No-Till Practices By Klaire Howerton

No-till planting has increased in popularity No-till agricultural practices are becoming more and more popular as farmers continue learning to balance the care of their land in a sustainable manner, while still making a living and a profit from their operation. No-till has vast environmental and economic benefits and can be an excellent management choice for the producer to adopt on their farm. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, for farmers across the country, it comes as no surprise to hear that conservation tillage practices – particularly continuous notill – can save time and money compared to conventional tillage. The potential benefits of no-till are well-documented,

from improving soil health to reducing annual fuel and labor investments. Even with the documented benefits of continuous no-till practices, less than 30 percent of agricultural cropland is managed with said practices, according to the USDA. Many producers are concerned about the money spent on completely switching over to a new practice versus the money saved with this method. While the cost and management change can be intimidating, the fuel savings alone can make it worth it. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conducted a study to compare the fuel usage between conventional tillage practices and no-till practices and found that on average, farmers

practicing continuous conventional till use just over six gallons of diesel fuel per acre each year. “Continuous no-till requires less than two gallons per acre. Across the country, that difference leads to nearly 282 million gallons of diesel fuel saved annually by farmers who practice continuous notill instead of continuous conventional till.” It is not just less fuel usage that can be a benefit from moving to no-till practices, but better forage growth as well. “No-till allows seeds better contact with soil than broadcasting,” Jill Scheidt, agronomy field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, said. For producers who are new to no-till practices, Scheidt offered some tips for success.

“If you are seeding a new stand of cool season grass, like fescue, best results are obtained through seeding in the fall,” she said. “Fall seedings – August and September – usually have far less weed competition and more favorable moisture conditions than late spring seedings. If you chose to seed in the spring, know the stand will not be as good and increase seeding rate slightly. Check drill depth routinely to make sure seeds are not planted to deep and see the University of Missouri Extension guide “Seeding Rates, Dates and Depths for Common Missouri Forages” for specific forage recommendations. If you plan to rent a drill from a local soil and water conservation district, call well in advance as the list gets long quick.”

Advantages and Disadvantages of Selected Tillage Systems System

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Plow

Suited for poorly drained soils. Excellent incorporation. Well-tilled seedbed.

Major soil erosion. High soil moisture loss. Timeliness considerations. Highest fuel and labor costs.

Less winter wind erosion from roughened surface. Well adapted to poorly drained soils. Good incorporation.

Little erosion control. High soil moisture loss. Shredding may be needed for residue flow. Medium fuel and labor requirements.

Less erosion with more residue. Well adapted for well-drained soils. Good incorporation.

Little erosion control with more operations. High soil moisture loss. Destroys soil structure. Compacts wet soil.

Ridge Plant

Excellent for furrow irrigation or poorly drained soils. Ridges warm up and dry out quickly. Well suited for organic production.

No incorporation. Must be annual row crops. Wheel spacing and other machinery modifications may be needed. Creating and maintaining ridges.

Strip-till

Tilled residue-free strip warms quickly. Injection of nutrients into row area. Well suited for poorly drained soils.

Cost of preplant operation. Strips may dry too much, crust, or erode without residue. Not suited for drilled crops. Timeliness in wet falls. Possible RTK guidance costs

No-till

Excellent erosion control. Soil moisture conservation. Minimum fuel and labor costs. Builds soil structure and health.

No incorporation. Increased dependence on herbicides. Slow soil warming on poorly drained soils.

Chisel Disk

— Source, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cropwatch

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Knowing how to care for new chicks is key for healthy birds Spring always brings new life to the farm, often in the form of newborn farm animals. Chicks are one of the many new lives that tend to show up on the farm this time of year, so start preparing for their arrival before placing an order with the hatchery or visiting the feed store! Brooders: Baby chicks require warm, draft-free housing for the first few weeks of life. There are several options available for brooders, such as plywood boxes, empty water tanks, etc. Michigan State University Extension recommends about 0.5 to 1 square foot of space per chick. The bottom of the brooder should be lined with 3 to 4 inches of absorbent bedding, such as pine shavings, horse bedding pellets or straw. Each brooder will need at least one heat lamp, depending on how large the brooder is, to keep temperatures between 92 to 95 degrees. Heat lamp bulbs are typically 250 watts, and red bulbs are recommended so that the chicks can sleep with the light running, and to prevent pecking and cannibalism. If chicks are staying away from the lamp, that is a sign they are too hot, and the height of the lamp should be adjusted. If all the chicks are clustered under the lamp, they are too cold, and the lamp should be adjusted. Feed and Feeders: Most of the chick feed on the market is medicated to prevent coccidiosis. MARCH 25, 2019

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When seeking advice from a nutritionist, livestock producers should know what to ask It sometimes takes a village to run a successful farm, and one of the many resources available to farmers and ranchers is a livestock nutritionist. A good livestock nutritionist can aid producers in creating a balanced diet for their valuable animals to ensure optimal performance. Area Extension offices or consultant services can help producers get in touch with a qualified livestock nutritionist. To make the most out of the appointment, it’s important to ask a few explicit questions to help create an ideal feeding program.

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This might seem like an irrelevant question as it is not directly related to what livestock should be eating, but the nutritional needs of animals will vary from place to place. For example, counties in the Ozarks tend to have a selenium deficiency in the soil, so the livestock in the Ozarks need to make up for this in their diet; other areas don’t have this problem. According to AgGrad, geography is an important aspect that a cattle nutritionist must keep in mind. Therefore, a livestock nutritionist familiar with the area can help producers develop the best possible feeding program.

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A nutritionist will help producers pinpoint the exact balance of minerals, protein, energy, etc., needed based on a number of factors, including the type of livestock, the geographical location, and the animal’s current diet. Through investigating forage test results, feed ingredients, and any recent management issues, nutritionists can determine what’s missing. MARCH 25, 2019

“To determine what is missing, compare the total daily nutrients being provided to the total daily nutrients needed,” advised Dr. Shane Gadberry, professor of ruminant nutrition at the University of Arkansas. “From this, one knows what appears to be coming up short – protein, energy, minerals, vitamins. It may also reveal what may be excessive too. This information helps determine what supplements are needed.” The nutritionist should be on top of where there have been issues this past breeding season due to forage quality. The nutritionist can also dissect the mineral program, looking for ways to improve that aspect. The possibilities for inspection continue from there, with the diets fed to the cows through the whole year. This helps the producer/nutritionist team craft a feeding program that can change with the needs of the stock at critical production periods.

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said Massey. Water with a high salinity can lead to lower rate of growth for livestock as well. Williams said that animals may not prefer water that is high salinity because it can be too salty. This decrease in water intake can directly impact the growth rate of the animals. If water with a high salinity is used in combination with a supplement also containing salt, supplement intake can be reduced, leading to a mineral and protein deficiency for the animal. As agriculture expands into more urban areas, water problems are becoming more common. Chemical runoff from non-agricultural sources has become a new challenge for modern day ranchers. “If you are around an urban area, the first-flush runoff could be carrying a lot of oil or grease,” said Massey. “There could be septic tanks upstream that could carry a lot of E. Coli or coliform.” One of the most important ways to know what is in the water, is to know where the water comes from. “Always know what is going on upstream,” said Massey. “We would recommend a vegetated buffer area between where you spray (herbicides and pesticides) and your water source.” A University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture also recommends only applying nitrogen fertilizers to areas that soil test have said are necessary, and using forage systems to help decrease the need for added nitrogen. Other concerns ranchers should have when it comes to water is the spread of disease. The U of A recommends that cattle not have unlimited access to ponds and streams. Cattle tend to use these water sources for loafing, which will introduce urine and fecal matter into the water source. Water quality will decrease over time, leading to a higher risk of algae, increasing incidences of leptospirosis and mastitis among animals. MARCH 25, 2019

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Nitrate poisoning has hit herds in Southwest Missouri, livestock specialist cautions producers to test forages The impact of the 2018 drought continues to linger in the Ozarks as some cattle producers are dealing the loss of livestock due to elevated nitrate levels in forages. University of Missouri Extension officials report that as many as 300 head of cattle have succumbed to nitrate poisoning. Most cases are coming from Southwest and South Central Missouri, according to Tim Evans, head toxicologist at the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic lab in Columbia, Mo. University of Missouri Livestock Field Specialist Andy McCorkill told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor that he has not dealt with any cases of nitrate poisoning, but there have been several reports in Lawrence County. “Most of those cases are from corn silage,” McCorkill said. “It was hot when it went into the pit and it hadn’t dissipated yet.” Nitrate poisoning is a result of high nitrates levels in forages consumed by livestock. Issues with nitrate poisoning actually began to develop last year when the Ozarks suffered from prolonged hot and dry conditions. “The plant takes nitrogen up in the form of nitrate, but instead of using it to grow, they can’t burn it up when it’s hot and dry so it sits there in the plant, mostly in the stem,” McCorkill explained. “When it goes through the rumen, normally cattle can break it up and digest it, and it goes right on through their system. But, when there’s too much, it’s converted to nitrite and gets into the blood system, and as it circulates through the blood, it messes with the ability to carry oxygen and (animals) pretty much suffocate.” He went on to say corn silage, Johnsongrass and sorghum varieties – such MARCH 25, 2019

as Green Graze, milo and sudangrass – tend to be the biggest offenders when it comes to nitrate poisoning. “Johnsongrass is the one we see the most problem with by far, but we don’t see it in normal Johnsongrass,” McCorkill said. “There were a few people who put down some fertilizer a little late hoping to get some growth. Then we had a lot of rain in a short amount of time that have had some Johnsongrass that tested hot.” Nitrate levels of less than 3,000 parts per million are generally safe, according to the University of Missouri Extension Service. Between 3,000 and 5,000 ppm could be dangerous to pregnant cows and unborn calves. Levels of 10,000 ppm are extremely

dangerous, according to the Extension. High levels of nitrates can reduce milk production, cause abortions in shortbred females or premature calves. “A dairy producer will notice if he’s on questionable ground the next day after the levels are elevated,” McCorkill said. “In beef cows, cows might abort or calves will come early. If those early calves make it, if their mommas have been eating a lot of that high nitrate stuff, they will have the same problem with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. They also may be slow to thrive and it could potentially affect how they perform in their lives.”

Cattle are not the only species susceptible to nitrate poisoning. Sheep, goats and horses can also be afflicted. Many producers were forced to buy hay to feed their livestock this winter, which can also contribute to the issue. “Anytime you buy hay that you don’t know the story on, the chance of problems arise,” McCorkill said. “There is always a chance for failure when you bring in hay sight unseen.” McCorkill advised producers to test any questionable forages before feeding it to livestock. “That’s the key,” he said. “It’s kind of hard to do the quick test on dry hay, but we can still send it off to the lab and have results of the nitrate concentrate on it within a week to 10 days. Even if the levels are a little high, we can mix it with something else to dilute it down so you can still feed it; you just have to be cautious so that they don’t eat too much of it at one time. If it is marginally high, try to feed that to young, growing cattle.” As the Ozarks transitions into spring and the need to feed hay diminishes and McCorkill said the nitrate issue will diminish, but there’s still cooler weather ahead. “The mature cows we are seeing die right now are a combination of factors,” he said. “It could be that some of those cows were compromised by anaplasmosis in the past and they aren’t doing the best nutritionally. There’s an old saying that January shakes them, February breaks them and March takes them. There’s a lot of things that are going to come together in the next few weeks that can potentially take a lot of cows if we get a cold snap. I think the nitrates is just the tip of the iceberg for some of the older cows for some of these older cows that are stressed.”

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Farm Equipment: Kubota L3130 4x4 Dsl Tractor w/Shuttle, LA513 Front End Loader, Bucket, 42” Forks, Bale Spike & 1445 Hrs • Case 970 Dsl Tractor w/5700Hrs • 1989 JD 4255, Triple Hyd, Duals, Newer Tires, 6800hrs, 1 Owner – Looks New • Case IH 5240 Tractor w/Cab, Left Handed Reverse, 9540hrs – 1 Owner • JD 6 Row 30” Planter w/Markers & Fertilizer Attachments, Dry Fert Arms, No Till Coulters •IH 5300 Grain Drill 21 Hole, Small Grain Attachment • International Apache 80’ Sprayer w/Cab, JD Dsl Engine, Hydrostatic, 4501hrs, Air Ride, Portable Transfer Gas Motor Pump, 500gal Tank & Extra 550gal Tank • Farmall Cub w/ Woods Belly Mower • 1066 IH Hydro 540 Tractor • 2008 JD 458 Net Wrap Round Baler, Mega Wide w/Monitor & Low Bale Count – 1 Owner • Case IH RBX452 Silage 4x5 Round Baler – Needs Belts • 2008 JD MoCo 630 Discbine – 1 Owner • IH 32’ Wing Up Disc – 3 Cyl • 2615 Legacy Bushog, Heavy Gear Box – 1 Owner • Woods 3pt 60” Bushog – Like New – 3615 15’ Batwing Bushog • 275gal Self Contained Side Spray Rig w/28’ Booms & Gas Motor • Frontier MS 1108 Manure Spreader • 350 Bushel Killbros 10 Ton Grain Cart, Running Gears 11 L-15 Implement Tires • 12x7x42 Gravity Wagon w/Flotation Tires • 600pto Fertilizer Buggy w/ SS Cross Members • 1250 IH Grinder Mixer • Polaris Ranger XP900 4x4 357 hrs w/Winch • Timpte Hopper Bottom Grain Trailer • Gooseneck 32’ Hay Trailer • 2005 Delta 16’ Bumper Stock Trailer • 16’ Flatbed Bumper Trailer • International 720 5 Bottom Plow Auto Reset • MF Chisel Plow • 3 pt Vertical 12’ Plow • 2008 8 Wheel Hyd Hay Rake • 1961 F600 Grain Truck, Double Axle, 18’ Bed, Air Brakes & 88,000 Miles • 7 – 20,000 Bushel Grain Bins (For Removal) • 40’ Grain Elevator Leg w/4 Distributors • 125gal Portable Fuel Tank • 3pt Worksaver HDP-20 Post Driver •6’ Land Pride 3pt Rock Rake • 7’ Land Pride 3pt Blade • 3pt Post Hole Auger • 6’ Land Pride 3pt Box Blade w/Rippers • 4 Basket Hay Tedder • 3pt Round Bale Unroller • 30 – Priefert Corral Panels • Cattle Squeeze Chute • Pickup Bed Trailer • Feed Bunks • 17 – 3x4x8 Grass Hay Bales • 468-85r38 Tires • Antique Ferrell Seed Cleaner • IH Tractor Weights •1975 Ford 1 Ton • 1991 Mercedes 560 SEL w/65,000 Miles • 1979 Kawasaki kdx 400 • Farmall 230 Tools, Lawn, Garden & Misc: Westinghouse Welder w/ Attachments • Grinder • Drill Press • Forney 220 Copper Coil Welder • Acetylene Torch Outfit • Tanks • 40x6’ Welding Table On Rollers • 4ton Porta Power • Air Hose • Cub Cadet Mower • 220 Upright Air Compressor • Hyd Floor Jack • IH Refrigerator • Air Tank • Hyd Air Floor Jack • Work Lights • Craftsman Toll Chest On Rollers • Craftsman Torque Wrenches • Tool Chest • Parts Washer • Power Washer • Koko Steam Cleaner • Solar Fence • Dewalt Tools & Batteries • Craftsman Wrenches • 30ton Hyd Press • Grease Buckets • Craftsman Tool Sets • Craftsman Socket Sets • 1/2” Socket Set • Drill Bits • 3/4” Air Impact • 3/4” Craftsman Socket Set • Hammers • Assorted Wrenches • Bolt Bin • Kobalt 3/8” Socket Set • 3 1/2” Impacts, Wrenches & Sockets • Deep Well Socket • C Clamps • Bar Clamps • Heavy Gear Box • Cherry Picker • Portable Sprayer w/Gas Motor • Belts & Ratchet Straps • 12v Sprayer • Pipe Lathe • Tool Carts • Engine Stand • Shop Vac • Joiner Planer • Lubricants • Boomer • Log Chains • Fence Puller • Turn Buckles • Air & Oil Filter For 5240 • 3 Air Pigs • Roll Of Insulation • Handyman Jack • 4 Repair Stands • Pittsburgh 2 1/2” Wrenches • HD Jack Stands

Plus Much More!

REAL ESTATE & CLASSIC CAR AUCTION • Fri., April 5 • 5 p.m. 19912 Hwy. HH, Lebanon, Mo. • The Gantvoort Residence HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTION • Sat., April 6 • 10:00 a.m. Trans Am Construction • 23898 Park Drive, Lebanon, Mo. LARGE ESTATE AUCTION • Sat., April 13 • 10:00 a.m. 4295 N. State Hwy. F, Ash Grove, Mo. • The Gayer Residence 24TH ANNUAL FARM & RANCH EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat., April 27 • 9:00 a.m. • Diamond S Arena • Bolivar, Mo. David DIAMOND AUCTION Stutenkemper

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