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Matthew and Megan Varoz moved to the Ozarks from Colorado

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Conception Rates and the Weather

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Winners announced: Three Owasso, Okla., students took first place in The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s 2022 Ag in the Classroom contest. Ashtyn Presley, Penelope Shoun and Adysen Lansdowne, students at the Owasso Seventh-Grade Center submitted artwork in the form of posters and photos that spotlight the various aspects and benefits of the agriculture industry. This year’s them was “Find your Future in Agriculture.” The annual competition is sponsored by the Oklahoma Beef Council.

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OSU honors students: The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture has recognized five second-year students for their freshman year academic performance, leadership involvement and service contributions. Caleb Snodgrass, a plant and soil sciences major from Owasso, Okla., was among those honored as a 2022 Freshmen Excellence Award recipient.

Poultry producers urged to take precautions: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging poultry owners to increase biosecurity measures on their operations in response to several reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in other states to include some in the Mississippi Flyway. HPAI, which has not yet been reported in Arkansas, is caused by an influenza type A virus which can infect poultry and wild birds. HPAI virus strains are extremely infections, often fatal to chickens, and can spread rapidly from flock to flock. Symptoms can include sudden increase in bird deaths with no clinical signs, lack of energy and appetite, decrease in egg production, soft- or thin-shelled or misshapen eggs, and more. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides resources on biosecurity for poultry operations through their Defend the Flock campaign, which can be found at bit.ly/USDA-DTF

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Feral hog removal reported: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced the removal of 27,803 feral hogs from the state since January 2020 by the Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force. The Task Force was created by the Arkansas Legislature during the 2017 general session to eradicate feral hogs in Arkansas. Feral hogs in Arkansas are estimated to cause at least $41 million in agricultural damages every year. Landowners experiencing damage from feral hogs, are asked to call the USDA Wildlife Services at 501-835-2318 for assistance. Report feral hog removals through the Survey123 reporting application.

Funding announced: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announce that fruit and vegetable producers may apply for Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) certification cost reimbursement through the Arkansas Grown GAP/GHP Certification Cost Share Program. Funding for the program is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Applications for reimbursement are for the time period between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, 2022, and are due to the Department by Dec. 15. Applications are available at go.ozarksfn.com/1vk.

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any of you, no doubt, have read about vonwconducted orC yrreJ yB the recent scientific re study by a Harvard neuroscientist (so you know it has to be true), that explains Jerry Crownover is why so many of us over the age of 60 a farmer and former have trouble remembering things. professor of Agriculture The scientist explains that older people have so much Education at Missouri information stored in their brain from years of experiState University. He is a ence and learning that it takes more time to process an native of Baxter County, answer to a question than it does for younger people, Arkansas, and an who don’t have as much knowledge. As an example, author and professional he explains an older person, who may have known 30 speaker. To contact Jerry, women named Mary during his lifetime, would take go to ozarksfn.com and much longer to recall the last name of a specific Mary click on ‘Contact Us.’ than a younger person, who may have known only five Marys. The researcher refers to all of this stored information as “brain clutter” and explains how the process of older brains, having to sort through so much information, only makes them seem a tad confused and slower because they are combing through a plethora of data, while younger brains have so much less material to sift through. In most cases, it’s not dementia but rather our internal computer, taking the time to filter a mountain of previously learned material. I am so relieved. For the last few years, I’ve had the ever-increasing problem of remembering people’s names, places I’ve been, and words that describe what I’m trying to convey. Until this study was published a few weeks ago, I was convinced that the dreaded affliction of old age had arrived at my home and had set up camp for the duration. Now, I finally have

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e just experienced another snow and ice storm in Northwest Arkansas. Our children have been doing online homework to keep Jody Harris is a freelance up since the schools are closed. communications Once chores are finished and meals have been eatspecialist, gardener, en, a little bit of boredom sets in. It just so happens ranch wife and mother of to be National FFA week, so I spent one afternoon four. She and her family reminiscing while looking at old photographs. raise Angus beef cattle I happened to run across a photo of my first 4-H and other critters on project. She was a registered Holstein heifer we purtheir northwest Arkansas chased at a sale from Steele & King Farms in Butler, ranch. She is a graduate Mo. I was so excited to get to show S&K Valiant of Missouri State University. Tiffany Bingo that following summer. I also found To contact Jody, go to some photos of the crew who made up the Texas ozarksfn.com and click on County Udders & Hooves 4-H Club. Like my own ‘Contact Us.’ children’s club, ours was focused on showing livestock at area fairs in the summer. I think I was probably in the fifth grade when I started showing dairy cattle. Our neighbors had a dairy farm and were incredibly knowledgeable about the business of breeding high-production females. The neighbor, Jimmie Coats, had done research and training for artificially inseminating his high producers to top-quality bulls. We had decided that Tiffany Bingo needed to be bred to a bull called Starbuck (his full name escapes me now). A straw of his semen was very expensive, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to be able to afford it. Close to Christmas, my godmother (also known as Aunt Glenda) called to talk to my sister and I about our plans and our Christmas wishes. I saw this as a window of opportunity to make a case for my greatest Christmas hope. I told Aunt Glenda all about my show heifer, Tiffany Bingo. Carefully explaining the importance of pedigree and the way it affects dairy production in future offspring. I worked up all my courage and told her this year, for Christmas, I would like some money to put toward the purchase of this expensive straw of bull semen to breed my 4-H heifer. She asked to talk to my mother. I think she was appalled that a 10-year-old girl was asking for bull semen for Christmas. Christmas came around and sure enough, there was some version of a promise of a straw of Starbuck semen tucked into my stocking. Later that year, Hubba Hubba (yes that was our farm prefix) Britany Bingo was born and my herd grew. She was beautiful. Showing dairy cattle was fun and taught me about dedication to caring for animals. It takes a loving adult to pour into 4-H and FFA students. I commend 4-H leaders and FFA advisors across the country for the work they put into helping kids with their projects. I look back at my own time in these organizations and am so thankful for the influence of these people had on my future. By the time this edition is published FFA week will have come and gone. Agriculture is something we can celebrate all year long. I still believe in the future of agriculture, neighbor.

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Across The Fence

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ack in May, I wrote of a ballot initiative petition circulating in Colorado that would devastate the livestock industry in that state. Initiative 16, a section referred to as “WilJulie Turner-Crawford bur’s Law,” would have added livestock and is a native of Dallas fish to the state’s animal cruelty law and redefined what County, Mo., where constituted a “sexual act with an animal,” including she grew up on her practices used in breeding and animal husbandry. It family’s farm. She is a would have also banned the processing of any animal graduate of Missouri until it had reached a quarter of its natural lifespan. State University. To Luckily, the question never got on the ballot. The Colcontact Julie, call 1-866orado Supreme Court rejected the measure, ruling that 532-1960 or by email at Initiative 16 violates the state’s single-subject requireeditor@ozarksfn.com. ment. Colorado law requires a single subject, and by combining the treatment of livestock and changing the laws relating to sexual abuse of all animals, it was rendered invalid. The ruling may have been a sigh of relief for livestock producers in that state, but it could mean two initiative petitions in the future. — Continued on Next Page

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Continued from Previous Page A similar measure in Oregon could still make that state’s November election. Initiative Petition 13 organizers are currently gathering signatures. The petition would turn breeding an animal into “sexual assault.” It would only allow animals being raised for meat to be processed after they die of natural causes, such as old age. Oregon is not the only state where animal rights groups are gathering signatures. In Arizona, the Arizona Farm Animal Confinement Initiative needs to gather 237,645 valid signatures to qualify an initiated state statute. According to some media reports, a group sponsored by World Animal Protection called Arizonans Against Farm Animal Cruelty filed the petition to “prevent animal cruelty by phasing out extreme methods of farm animal confinement.” The measure would establish minimum space requirements based on square feet for calves raised for veal, breeding pigs and egg-laying hens. It also bans the sale of veal from calves, pork from breeding pigs, and eggs from hens when the animals are confined to areas below minimum squarefeet requirements. As I have warned, it’s only a matter of time before we start to see more of these measures make their way to the Ozarks. Farrowing crates, for example, are illegal in 10 states. Nine states have banned veal crates and require all eggs sold to be from cage-free facilities. Unfortunately, it’s cases of those few doing things inhumanely that have impacted everyone else.

Many say these petitions and laws are to protect and improve animal welfare. Still, I see them as was to eliminate animal agriculture a little bit at a time by trying to give non-farming folks a warm, fuzzy feeling by saying they are “helping animals” by signing a petition or casting their vote. Millions are spent in the name of “animal welfare” every year, yet when it comes down to physically caring for animals, the organizers of these petitions are nowhere to be found. I’m sure everyone could have used an extra hand or two during our recent winter weather. Every animal should be treated in a humane way, I agree, but it should not be up to those who have never raised livestock to dictate what is “required” for proper health and care. When it becomes illegal to help a cow during birth, keep a sow from squishing her babies or keeping birds safe from predators, how is that better for the animals? Today, more than ever, it’s critical for farmers and ranchers to be advocates for agriculture and keep abreast of things that could impact the industry. Your livelihood depends on it.

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Continued from Page 3 the proof to back up what I’ve been trying to tell my wife and sons for the past couple of decades: I have so much knowledge, locked away in my huge cranium, that I have to distill billions of bytes of details, directions and documents before I can answer even the most basic of questions. What has appeared to be confusion is, in fact, my brain working to perfection.

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Just the other day, I asked my wife to hand me the tool... that pinches the wire, and she asked, “You mean the pliers?” The next day, I asked my youngest son if he wanted to go… to the city with the big arch, and he asked, “You talking about St. Louis?” As per Harvard, my brain is working to perfection. I will admit, though, they both seem a tad confused. MARCH 7, 2022

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At just 15, Logan Fife has begun to develop his own Boer breeding program When first observing 15-yearold Logan Fife tending his Boer goat herd and talking about helpLogan Fife, 15, manages ing on his grandparent’s cattle his growing herd of Boer farm, it is hard to imagine Logan has goats. Logan said he been on the farm for only two years. receives a lot of support Logan has been raising goats for four from his family. years, starting with marketing goats then transitioning into breeding with Boers. Living in a subdivision was not conducive to raising goats, so the Fifes decided to move out in the country next to Logan’s grandparents. That was a win-win situation as Logan not only manages his goat herd but takes care of the feeding and helping with his grandparents’ cattle operation. The current goat herd consists of six does, two bucks and a new kid with more on the way. “I started out with market goats, but I didn’t find that very satisfying, so I moved Cleburne County extension service and into building a breeding stock herd,” Lo- Greers Ferry 4-H to draw all. It has been gan said. “I like it a lot better. It is really a great experience for me and I’m looking neat to watch the herd grow.” forward to my herd growing”. According to the American Boer Goat Logan also receives support from his Association, Boer goats have a high twin family. His parents, Toby and Jennifer Fife, kidding rate so chances are good Logan’s along with older brother Tanner. They herd will grow quickly. Boer goats are also enjoy going to the shows and providing known for their high-quality meat and support and encouragement whenever milk production. needed. The Boer breed was developed by Dutch “Logan has pretty much done this on his Farmers in South African in the early own,” Jennifer said. “Of course, we have 1900s. They were brought to the United always been there when he has needed us, States in 1993 the same year the Ameri- but he is a very focused 15-year-old and can Boer Goat Association (ABGA) was works through things independently. He established. The Boer goat breed is also is very good with animals.” docile and highly fertile. Logan has taken In addition to his farm responsibiliadvantage of the marketing and education ties, Logan is also spearheading a project opportunities offered by the ABGA. The to start an FFA program at Greers Ferry ABGA is the largest Boer goat Westside High School. Logan association in the world with Greers Ferry, Ark. has done extensive research over 7,000 members and they on the project and has solicited register more than 45,000 head support from fellow students, annually. parents and the Greers Ferry “The association has been a community. He has pitched the big help for me getting started,” idea to the school board which has said Logan. “Then I’ve had the taken the idea under consideration. MARCH 7, 2022

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“There has been a lot of support for starting the FFA program,” according to Logan. “It would be a tremendous addition to the curriculum. We are hoping it can be started next school year. It would be nice to start my 10th-grade year with an FFA chapter.” Like any other business, marketing is an important part of the business. Logan has found social media to be a good tool where he markets his breeding stock through his LTF6 Boer Goat Facebook page. The family also travels to regional livestock shows in Northern Arkansas and Missouri. Those shows are good exposure for Logan. Last year Logan’s Boer goat won the Supreme Breeding Goat award at the Cleburne County Fair. Logan has definitive long-range plans beyond high school which include attending veterinarian school and getting a business degree. College of the Ozarks is a primary consideration at this point. “I definitely want to be a veterinarian, but I also want a business degree so I can be successful in running my own vet clinic.” Logan said.

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Will Qualls is a mechanical engineer by trade. When he graduated from Oklahoma State University, he believed that was going to be the direction his career and life were headed. However, life rarely goes as planned. Will is currently the co-owner and operator of Dream Catcher Cattle Ranch, which sits on 1,000 acres in Haskell, Okla. He and his wife, Megan Barton, have been running the aptly named ranch for almost three years. “In many ways, it is the manifestation of our dreams,” Will said. “While the dream catcher attracts and catches all sorts of dreams and thoughts into its webs, good dreams pass through and Megan began to grow as a couple and and gently slide down the feathers to com- soon married. fort the sleeper below. In the same way, Yet, the couple decided to be differour furry cows are a source of comfort in ent when they began to form the idea their beauty and personality.” of Dream Catcher Ranch. They wanted The land that Dream Catcher Ranch a more diverse range than the normal sits on has been in Qualls family since ranch in the area. 1944. That’s when his grandfather moved One side is the commercial stock. That to Haskell and began farming the land. includes 150 commercial cattle which are “My dad farmed and ranched,” Will said. made up mostly of Angus and Angus-cross. “He was also an engineer. And when my “On the commercial cattle side, it’s a cow/ mom and dad became elderly and needed calf operation,” Will said. “The commercial some help around, I moved back home. I cattle go to market for beef productook over our ranch tion.” and that created an Then on the speHaskell, Okla. opportunity for me cialty side, the Dream to be around home, around mom Catcher Ranch also and dad. And if something came has 50 head of exotup with them, to be there for ic breeds of cattle. them.” Breeds include ScotThat was also around the time Will tish Highland, Belted

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Galloway and British White. Unlike commercial cattle, they breed exotic cattle and sell seedstock, and have also found a market for companion animals. “We sell to a lot of very small farms that may have a few cattle and just want a pet,” Will said. “There is just a growing number of people who are moving to 2-, 5-, 10-acre plots of land that want animals in their back yard.” However, Will said unlike others in the industry who will sell baby calves too soon, their ranch follows strict protocols. “We will sell them when they are a week to a month old. The buyer will put down a deposit and we’ll hold that animal until it’s weened,” Will said. “We do not pull healthy calves off healthy mommas. It’s not good for either one. I think what we have come up with is a good middle ground. You can pick out your baby. We will send you photo updates anytime you ask. We will hold it until it’s time to leave momma.” This is not the normal business model most ranchers follow. According to Will, having both commercial and exotic brands was Megan’s brainchild. “She liked British Whites. She loved the Highlands,” Will said. “She actually bought two of each about the time we met. I think she may have seen a business opportunity, but at the time it didn’t matter because she just loved cattle and wanted more. Arguably, it was her love for the animals and the desire to have them and my willingness to make her happy, that led us into this.” It was also Megan who wanted to bring in other animals besides cattle to the Dream Catcher Cattle Ranch From miniature donkeys, camelids, Babydoll Southdown lambs and a camel, the ranch has grown into a meMARCH 7, 2022

nagerie in the middle of Oklahoma. They have two kangaroos at present. They are just for Megan’s pleasure. She wanted one so they got a couple. However, according to Will, they are considering monetizing that. That could include breeding kangaroos or creating a petting zoo type atmosphere in which people can come out and just spend time with baby kangaroos Whether it’s the Angus or exotic stock, Will said the cattle pretty much eat the same food. “For the most part, they all graze on grass,” he explained. “We have a large number of acres set aside for hay production. So that allows us to support the animals. There are some things we have to consider. Like sheep can’t consume copper. It’s toxic to them. So, one of the things we use is a fourway mix. Pretty much every one of them can eat that. Even chickens. We just have to make sure mineral blocks are separated.” They produce just enough hay on their land to feed their stock. This means they do not have to buy. That is one of the reasons Will doesn’t foresee Dream Catcher Ranch getting much larger. “When we first started buying Highlands, they were much cheaper than they are now. Scottish Highland cattle has at least doubled in the last two years,” Will said. “I can say the same for on all exotic animals has doubled. We have the ability to shrink or grow the different herds of animals based upon the market. So, if the Highland market remains strong and the prices are very good, we will grow that herd over the others. “I’d say a total number of 200 head, we will stay the same. The question is which breed will be increased and which one shrinks. The market will dictate future plans.”

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Sharing the Story of the Cherokee By Julie Turner-Crawford

Award-winning artist Verna Bates has embraced her heritage and passes it along to others Growing up, Verna Bates learned very little about her Cherokee heritage. Her mother and grandmother, Verna explained, were from a time when being Native American was almost a punishment. It wasn’t until many years later that she began to embrace her heritage and share it through art. Her work has garnered awards from the Cherokee Nation’s Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale, which will hold its 51st annual event this year, and the Cherokee Homecoming Art Show and Sale. She has also participated in the annual show at the Five Tribe Civilized Tribes Museum. “I am 15/32nds Cherokee, and I was not taught much about my heritage,’ she said. “Over the past 25, 30 years, it’s been a crash course. I see so many young people come to the studio who know nothing about their heritage, and if I can create something in my art to make them question their heritage, they will come away with something, and that is my way of teaching or sharing their heritage. I learn something new about my heritage every day, and it’s important to share that with others. I had people say their great-grandmother was a Cherokee princess. The Cherokee did not have princesses. It is our responsibility to correct these misleading tails and do it creatively.”

Verna, who lives near Locust Grove, Okla., has been working in the art world for about 30 years, but it was many years before she considered herself an artist. “When my sons were very small, I divorced their dad, and I did whatever I could for income,” Verna explained. “I sewed western shirts, made crafts, just whatever I could because there wasn’t much money. I didn’t realize it was art at the time; for me, it was making do.” After she and her husband Fred were married, Verna said he afforded her the opportunity to make her art her fulltime career. Verna uses many mediums in her art, but they all have a similar component. “There is something Cherokee in everything I make,” she explained. “Gourd masks will have some of the ancient Southeastern designs that were used as tattoos on faces. I also make gourd bowls with Dogwood designs because Dogwood blooms are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. I work in clay, making pots, hand-forged beads and pendants for jewelry, and I dabble in acrylics. “The diversity has been good for me over the years. Years ago, I wished I could specialize in one medium, but those who specialize in one, when people want something else, they will go somewhere else to get it.”

The Cherokee syllabary is incorporated into Verna’s work, and the designs she uses have meaning. She added designs in clay pots were not created just as decoration. Each groove in the pot also helped conduct heat, Verna began creating one-of-a-kind gourd items after her sister, who worked as an artist, came home from a business trip and handed Verna a dipper gourd. “She laughed and said, ‘Here, see what you can do with this.’ I laid it up on a shelf, and it stayed there for about a year; I didn’t know what to do with it,” Verna recalled. “One day, I got it down, washed it, and that was the beginning of my gourd art. I couldn’t believe people wanted to buy things like that.” The Hard Rock Casino Tulsa, a holding of the Cherokee Nation, has five of Verna’s masks on display.

When creating a gourd item, every detail is created by hand. Items are not “glued” for the masks. Instead, Verna hand bores holes and hand-stitched items into place. The Cherokee Nation has purchased countless items for display at Cherokee Nation property. “All of our clinics, tribal buildings, even our casinos have multiple pieces of my work,” Verna said. “It might be in the executive suits or in glass cases a commons areas.” In each Cherokee clan, Verna explained, there was one person responsible for recording the history of the clan, their historian or story keeper. Each mark or symbol tells a story, be it a death, a birth, a war, a feast or famine; everything was documented. Those stories of daily life are the ones that continue to inspire Verna.

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ozarks roots “It could be etched on a stone or on a hide,” she said. “It could be if they went fishing one day; it was recorded. Many years ago, there was a shred of fabric that had been a blanket, a shroud or something; it was just a ragged piece. I have never been drawn to anything in my life. I wanted to touch it, but it was under glass. I stood there crying because it was a remnant from the Trail of Tears. There was beadwork on, and it’s said some of their stories were told in the designs of beadwork. I have never been moved by anything like that; I wanted that connection.” Today, Verna spends time in her studio, Gourds, Etc., on her family farm. The studio is the farmhouse where her late father-in-law lived for many years and where her husband was raised. The studio property is also where Fred grows the gourds for her art. “I don’t have to travel as much as I used to,” she said. “Now that I’m established, people come to the studio and to me. I am so thankful for that.” Verna’s passion for her heritage and art has passed onto her young grandchildren. Grandsons Tucker and Tanner Williams and granddaughter Finlee Williams are also award-winning Cherokee artists. “It just brings tears to my eyes because I am so proud of them when I see them walk across the stage and get their awards,” Verna said. At 72, Verna has no intention of retiring. Creating items representing her heritage will remain her way to honor her ancestors and share their stories. “I am Cherokee first and foremost,” she said. “When I go to a show, my work typically sells. That means someone is taking a piece of the Cherokee Nation, something Cherokee home with them and some information about the Cherokee.”

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Products and Services: “We are a small store, but we have a wide variety,” store manager April Mertin said. “We have feed, farm equipment, some hardware and a little of everything.” Nailed It Feed & Seed currently offers three lines of livestock feed – Nutrena, Powell and Oakley – with something for all species of livestock, both big and small, as well as pet feeds, wild and game bird supplies, and deer feeds. Nailed It Feed & Supply also offers show feeds for all livestock, including Show Edge for pigs, goats and lambs by Nutrena, and some show supplies. Some Sullivan Show Supply items are also in stock. Animal health items, including vaccinations and dewormers, are also offered at Nailed It Feed & Supply, as are Tru-Test automatic waters, fencing items, gift items and seasonal items. For the gardener, April said Nailed It Feed & Supply has items to help get them plan and plant their garden, including seed and bedding plants, items to help plants grow, and the canning supplies to preserve what was grown over the season. They also offer seasonal flowers and other plants. “We just have a little of everything here,” April said. “We are a little store, square footage wise, but we offer a lot items to our customers.” Future plans: April said business has been brisk for the store, and the future is wide-open for Nailed It Feed & Supply. “We will just feel things out and see how it goes,” April said. “It has already become much more than what originally thought. We are a small store in a small community, but we have great products and customers.”

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meet your neighbors

Always a Cattleman By Terry Ropp

Kenneth Doyle looked to his past as he approached retirement

Kenneth Doyle is an 81-year-old retired veterinarian who always considered clients as friends because he believes without friendship there is no business. “By the time you reach my stage in life, I realize how deeply grateful I am for all of my Northwest Arkansas friends,” Kenneth said. “Their friendship, patronage and help were invaluable in my reaching a retirement where I can raise my cattle far longer than most would even consider. I spend so much time with them I call it mildewing because I can almost see the mildew grow.” He grew up on a cattle/hog farm in Stilwell, Okla., and was around animals since he was 10 years old. The animals really caught the boy’s interest because when his father had a sick animal, he always told Kenneth if he could save it and take care of it, he could have it. After graduating from high school, Kenneth tried college, twice; first at Northeast Oklahoma State University in Tahlequah. Okla., and later in Miami, Okla., but quit both times because he wasn’t willing to disrupt his farming life. Then, in 1963, he was drafted and spent two years in the Army in the Signal Corps in Germany. While there, he decided he wanted to be a veterinarian – regardless of what he had to give up to achieve that goal. He graduated from veterinary school from Oklahoma State in 1972 using the G.I. Bill. At one point during a school break, he worked for a Fayetteville veterinary clinic run by veterinarians Doyne Hamm and John Ashburn. They asked him to return and work for them when he finished school. He did so and four months later was offered a partnership in the large and small animal practice. Kenneth began as a mobile veterinarian and then worked both on-site and inhouse until he retired. He also worked two days a week at the MARCH 7, 2022

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As Kenneth Doyle approached his retirement from veterinary medicine, he decided to purchase and feed lightweight cattle to about 450 pounds

Washington County and Springdale sale barns as a veterinarian, but mostly as a representative to make sure all federal travel regulations were followed. A favorite veterinary memory is a mother with a young boy about 8-years-old coming to the clinic on a Sunday morning when he was doing the clinic’s chores. He was alone and faced a frantic young mother and her son who was crying relentlessly. She explained her son didn’t have a pet dog but had a pet chicken pointing to a squirming chicken whose tongue was hanging out the bottom of its jaw. The mother pleaded with Kenneth to help the chicken because her son was so distressed. Amidst the boy’s wails, Kenneth tried twice to replace the tongue and tie the suture, but the chicken kept jerking its head, causing the tongue to fall Oaks, Okla. out again. Kenneth explained to mother she would have to help. She held the chicken’s head and

tongue so he could secure the suture. He told the screaming child he could be quiet because the chicken was going to be OK. The immediate silence was like a faucet being turned off. When the mother asked Kenneth what he was going to charge, Kenneth maintains that sentiment got the best of him when he found out the boy had his own money to pay for the vet bill. He said he would charge $1. The boy then plopped a $20 bill on the counter, and Kenneth gave him $19 in change because it was the right thing to do even if it really didn’t cover the services. Another favorite veterinary but non-agricultural memory is about a really large animal. One day a circus called and wanted him to come to the Washington County Fairgrounds where he discovered they had a 6- to 7-ton male elephant that needed surgery because the female behind him in the two elephant trailer had grabbed his tail and pulled it so hard it stripped the flesh with the tail needing to be amputated. — Continued on Next Page

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Kenneth vehemently explained he had no idea how to tranquilize an elephant. Not to be deterred, the circus personnel explained they would chain the elephant’s legs so Dr. Doyle could use a topical antiseptic before amputating the tail. Instead of the usual 3 to 4 cc dose, Kenneth used a 100 cc dose and wondered about the dosage level. “That elephant hollered as only a huge elephant in pain can,” Kenneth said continued with a grin. “I figure he learned the hard way never to turn his tail to a female.” Relieved to be done, Kenneth was ready to go back to the clinic when they

up to 360 acres in Oklahoma. That farm sup-ported up to a high of 400 cows, calves and bulls. Obviously the second farm was not close to where he lived, but family helped take care of the cattle in between his every other week trip to Oklahoma. Kenneth always felt they were glad to see him come but equally glad to see him go back to Arkansas. As part of the operation, Kenneth carried on a tradition he grew up with which was buying lightweight calves weighing between 240 to 300 pounds and then reselling at 450 pounds. When Kenneth was approaching retirement in 2007, he began searching for land in Oklahoma on which to retire and continue raising light weight cattle because

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told him they needed him to give some bears shots. He said there was no way he was going inside any bear cage, and they hurriedly assured him they would back the bear into the corner so he could administer the shot. He did so and rapidly retreated to his beloved and familiar practice. Unbelievably, they called again the next year. Soon after becoming partner, Kenneth bought 5 acres on Dead Horse Mountain Road in Fayetteville, Ark., because it was near to work and allowed him a bit of land, which he soon augmented with 105 acre farm and additional lease acreage of

that was the least labor-intensive and something he could continue doing for a very long time. About that time, Kenneth happened to receive a brochure in the mail that mentioned a farm in Oaks, Oklahoma, touted as “the best 60- acre farm in Northeast Oklahoma.” Kenneth called, made an appointment and toured the place with the Realtor. He knew this was the one even though the Realtor tried to talk him into a larger farm. The land had a nice house but more importantly was flat with established grass and bordered with strong, metal fencing. It contained a

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spring fed well and a “hidie hole” storm shelter that had a hole in one spot where water was always running as it ran underground towards the 50 foot well. “That well has as much water after a 60day drought as it does after a 5-inch rain,” Kenneth explained. “Consequently, clean water is pumped to the cattle every day making my two ponds to-tally unnecessary.” Kenneth keeps 50 calves on the farm at all times even though the land could easily accommodate 30 cow/calf pairs. His routine includes isolating new arrivals for 2 to 3 weeks before turning them in with the rest. He waits 48 hours for the “little fellers” to recover from sale barn stress using good feed and water to help them settle. Only then does he give them their shots because he believes they develop stronger immune responses when calmer and better rested. Kenneth administers vaccines for internal parasites, respiratory illness and black leg and only uses antibiotics on a sick calf rather than the whole herd. Kenneth’s feeding protocol centers around the use of a 12 percent crude protein pellet and an equal amount of pulverized corn. The calves also have plenty of grass supplemented by hay when needed. Kenneth attends sales twice a month and loads the calves up for sale once a month using an alley for easy loading. Because of the size, purchasing and maintaining hay equipment is unfeasible. For a number of years Kenneth went on shares with his neighbor but last year purchased hay locally. The land is fertilized every spring with a 17/17/17 granular fertilizer mixed with weed killer that is loaded into an applicator and pulled behind his pickup. This simple process works well because of the flatness of the land. The house in Oaks has become a gathering point for family. Kenneth and his wife Ruby had four children, including two sons who drive a truck together with the oldest owning the truck. One of their two daughters works as a pet groomer, while the other is a teacher in Albuquerque, NM. The grandchildren loved coming to the retirement farm where they rode horses and hung out. Kenneth and Ruby also have two great-grandchildren. “Now I get to be a great-great-grandpa as well as a cattleman,” Kenneth said with a laugh. MARCH 7, 2022

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James Yancey By Terry Ropp

In Town: “I went to college for a year and a half before deciding working for Ozarks Electric was best for me. That was 33 years ago, and I started working on Ozark Electrics’ right of a ways. Now I am the supervisor of systems operations.”

n Hometown: Prairie Grove, Ark. n Family: Wife Diann Yancey, daughter Maranda Cash, grandson Case (17) and granddaughter Addison (13)

In the Country: “My wife Diann and I purchased our first 10 acres in 2000. We already had some horses and a pet Holstein steer named T-bone. Even though Diane was raised in the country and had no experience with livestock, running the cattle operation is her niche. My grandparents, James and Verna Yancey, had cows, so I had some exposure that also included working for the Washington County Livestock Auction beginning when I was 16. A few years later, we bought an additional 10 acres on one side of us and then in another few years grabbed another 20 on the other side for a total of 40 acres. We began raising cattle in 2003 with our first cows coming from Larry Hacker, a local Beefalo producer. He and many others helped us learn how to produce good, strong cattle. We now have a herd of 40 mixed breed commercial mommas bred by one SimAngus bull we purchased from Kendal Hays. Because our herd was bred by a Hereford bull last year, we are currently harvesting our first calves from the new one, well pleased with their appearance. Through the years we strived to develop strong bloodlines in our females and maintain those bloodlines by retaining some of those heifers who display those characteristics. We watch especially closely as a momma ages and we need a replacement for her in the near future although this year we have also retained a particularly good-looking bull calf. “Our farm, Fort Yancey, produces spring calves and weans at 6 months and retains the calves for at least 30 days or until the market is favorable. During that time, we ensure their health, vaccinate and usually castrate because we want to produce the most perfect calf. Our original intention of using the extra money from raising calves to help with our farm payment has fallen to the wayside because the profit margin is so low. Now we raise cattle more because we love the animals than to make money. We treat flies with rubs, and mineral as well as spraying when the mommas come into heat using natural repellents. Land maintenance includes fertilizing and spraying for weeds as well as sectioning off pastures to allow time for recovery after being grazed. Diane also has 40 hens whose eggs I sell mostly at work.” MARCH 7, 2022

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Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 375.00-545.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 270.00-360.00. 2/28/22 Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 180.00-275.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 390.00. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per head): 290.00-300.00. Families - Selection 1-2 w/<20 lbs kid (per family): 220.00420.00.

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beef

No Sale - Weather †

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

No Sale - Weather †

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 138.00-145.00 ; wtd. avg. price 143.43. Heifers: 141.00-145.00; wtd. avg. price 142.87. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 225.00-226.00; wtd. avg. price 225.81. Heifers: Not Reported; wtd. avg. price Not Reported.

86.00-124.00* 97.00-98.00 †

Not Reported † Not Reported*

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cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

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goats

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat

No Sale - Weather †

2/26/22

Receipts: 886 A standing room only crowd was on hand for this late winter sale at Norwood Producers Auction Yards. Compared to last 68.00-125.00 † month slaughter lambs traded 30.00-45.00 lower. ReplaceNo Sale - Weather* ment ewes traded 100.00-200.00 per head lower. Feeder kid 93.00-109.00 † goats traded 10.00-40.00 lower. Slaughter kid goats traded Welch Stockyards 90.00-125.00* 20.00-45.00 lower. Slaughter nannies traded 50.00-75.00 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 lower. Supply and demand was moderate. Supply included: 54% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (1% Wooled & Shorn, 80% Hair Breeds, 17% Hair Ewes, 2% Hair Bucks); 19% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (65% Hair Ewes, 35% Families); 3% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 23% Slaughter Goats (68% Kids, 29% (Week of 2/20/22 to 2/26/22) Nannies/Does, 3% Wether Kids); 1% Replacement Goats (40% Arkansas Cattle Auctionn 32.00-83.00 † Nannies/Does, 60% Families). Ash Flat Livestock Auction No Sale - Weather † Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs No Sale - Weather † Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 335.00. Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 65.00-98.00* 6 Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 370.00-390.00. Cleburne County Livestock 37.00-87.00 † Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 335.00-375.00. Not Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff Hair Breeds - Good 1-2 (per cwt): 290.00. Not Reported* Decatur Livestock Auction Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per head): 150.00-225.00. Not Reported* Vinita Stockyards Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 140.00-165.00. Farmers Regional Sale 30.00-83.00* 3 Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per head): 110.00-135.00. 30.00-89.50* Fort Smith Stockyards Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2 (per cwt): 125.00-130.00. 7.00-94.00* Four State Stockyards Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2 (per head): 80.00-100.00. I-40 Livestock - Ozark No Sale - Weather † Hair Bucks 1-2 (per cwt): 147.50-200.00. † Joplin Regional Stockyards 55.00-95.00 Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Mid-State Stockyards 89.00* Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2 (per head): 240.00-450.00. † North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest No Sale - Weather Families - Small and Medium 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb (per family): † 41.00-94.00 4 OKC West - El Reno 170.00-560.00. † Ouachita Livestock Auction 61.00-89.00 Families - Small and Medium 1-2 w/20-40 lbs lamb (per fam† 227.00-100.00 Ozarks Regional ily): 460.00-570.00. Stilwell Livestock Auction No Sale - Weather* Feeder Goats: † Tulsa Livestock Auction Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 407.50-420.00. 53.00-97.00 Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 335.00. Welch Stockyards 60.00-94.00* Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 200.00. OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stockyards Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction

85.00-108.00 † 78.00-115.00 †

slaughter

cows

100

Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

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

145.00-192.50 150.00-180.00 140.00-162.50 138.00-145.00 138.00

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170.00-222.00 165.00-213.00 160.00-198.00 155.00-184.00 140.00-158.00

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165.00-193.00 164.00-185.00 159.00-174.00 148.00-165.00 149.00

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145.00-186.00 140.00-185.00 135.00-165.00 135.00-156.00 125.00-142.00

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186.00-204.00 176.00-199.00 152.00-191.00 133.00-160.00 110.00-125.00

183.00-243.00 174.00-223.00 153.00-216.00 151.00-188.00 149.00-181.00

190.00-244.00 182.00-228.00 180.00-217.00 170.00-192.50 151.00-170.00

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160.00-235.00 150.00-219.00 147.00-189.00 130.00-154.00 130.00-158.00

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157.00-190.00 148.00-211.00 129.00-178.00 129.00-159.50 -----

150.00-177.00 155.00-183.00 152.00-182.00 140.00-170.00 134.00-154.50

Vinita Stockyards*

NOT REPORTED

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

160.00-192.50 131.00-202.50 146.00-162.50 137.00 -----

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

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Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1

185.00-210.00 157.50-203.00 170.00-187.50 155.00-165.00 147.00-158.00

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Decatur Livestock*

2/23/22 612

Cleburne County Livestock✝ 2/21/22 240

Cattlemen’s Livestock*

NO SALE - WEATHER

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

St-5 Lower

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Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

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stocker & feeder Ark. Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy✝ 2/22/22 476

2/17/22

Receipts: 316 Compared to the sale last month slaughter lambs traded steady. Not enough of other classes of sheep for a market comparison. Replacement kid feeder goats traded 80.00 higher. Slaughter kid goats traded 40.00-50.00 higher. Very harsh winter weather caused the supply to be light. Demand was good. Supply included: 40% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (25% Wooled & Shorn, 63% Hair Breeds, 12% Hair Ewes); 32% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 28% Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat 2/22/22 Slaughter Goats (28% Kids, 48% Nannies/Does, 7% Receipts: 727 Bucks/Billies, 17% Wether Kids) Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded 55.00-70.00 Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: lower. Slaughter ewes traded steady. Feeder kid goats traded Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 30.00-45.00 lower with slaughter kid goats trading 40.00255.00-292.50. 60.00 lower. Slaughter nannies traded 15.00-20.00 lower. Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 171.00. Supply was moderate with good demand. Supply included: Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 355.0062% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (81% Hair Breeds, 1% Ewes, 14% 395.00. Hair Ewes, 5% Hair Bucks); 13% Replacement Sheep/Lambs Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 300.00-305.00. (87% Hair Ewes, 13% Families); 6% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 220.00-300.00. 19% Slaughter Goats (56% Kids, 34% Nannies/Does, 3% Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 170.00. Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers, 3% Wether Kids). Feeder Goats: Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 365.00-490.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 360.00-402.50. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 265.00-345.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 300.00-365.00. Slaughter Goats: Hair Breeds - Good 1-2 (per cwt): 225.00. Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 365.00-440.00. Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 165.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 265.00-300.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 170.00-190.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 205.00-285.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 130.00-175.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 230.00-290.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2 (per cwt): 80.00. Wether Kids - Selection 2: 277.50. Hair Bucks - 1-2 (per cwt): 160.00-235.00. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: National Sheep Summary 2/25/22 Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2 (per cwt): 210.00-252.50. Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly Families - Small and Medium 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb (per family): 10.00-20.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady 175.00-340.00. to 10.00 lower. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Feeder Goats: Angelo, TX 5,502 head sold. Winter weather greatly Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 370.00-405.00. reduced receipts at most locations this week. Equity Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 290.00-365.00. Cooperative Auction sold 320 slaughter lambs in Kansas Slaughter Goats: and 530 feeder lambs in California. In direct trading Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 375.00-410.00. slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 4,395 lamb Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 320.00-355.00. carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 265.00. sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 205.00-265.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 230.00-250.00. Wethers - Selection 2 (per cwt): 280.00. Wether Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 325.00.

Fort Smith Four State I-40 Joplin Mi Stockyards* Stockyards - Livestock Regional Stoc Exeter, Mo* Ozark✝ Stockyards✝ 2/22/22 ----2/21/22 2/21/22 2 2,649 ----8,748 1,558

NO SALE - WEATHER

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175.00-184.00 168.00-185.00 166.00-189.00 154.00-170.00 149.00-157.00

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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150. 110.0 115. 100 100

100 100 100 95. 90.

$240 $200

800

1300

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Sorghum

24 18

16.74

9.31

16.84

16.74

16.84

16.54

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205.00-237.50 200.00-227.00 192.00-220.00 170.00-190.00 160.00-170.00

150.00-230.00 110.00-205.00 115.00-190.00 100.00-169.00 100.00-155.00

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100.00-185.00 100.00-172.00 100.00-160.00 95.00-153.00 90.00-135.00

186.40 158.68 *** ***

160.11 152.42 *** ***

159.11

1800

142.92 *** 164.21

2300

600

174.93

179.67

193.32 161.00 156.68

156.24 164.77 148.02 148.14

158.12

142.27

147.08

154.52 178.64

154.82

154.99

140.78

175.29

800.00-1400.00 †

152.00

1600

175.02

No Sale - Weather *

175.34 138.50

181.27

None Reported †

2100

146.00

195.92

2600

Welch Stockyards*

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220.00 207.00-224.00 183.00-204.00 168.00-182.00 156.50-165.00

----188.00-202.00 176.00-183.00 158.00-173.00 153.00

206.00-220.00 201.00-207.50 194.00-210.00 165.00-187.00 156.00-162.00

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219.00-239.00 210.00-226.50 190.00-215.00 165.00-184.00 147.50-160.50

180.00-214.00 175.00-218.00 170.00-212.00 150.00-184.00 140.00-154.00

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184.00-195.00 187.00-196.00 159.00-173.00 142.00-151.00 -----

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200.00-226.00 185.00-214.00 172.50-199.00 154.00-161.50 125.00-156.00

155.00-178.00 150.00-173.00 140.00-169.00 140.00-153.00 90.00-130.00

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140.00

175.84 None Reported †

Tulsa Livestock Auction✝ 2/21/22 2,497

----169.00-184.00 157.00-179.00 150.00-157.00 145.00-150.00

164.69

185.70

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

166.00-173.00 155.00-165.00 144.00-159.00 140.00-148.00 130.00-143.00

149.19 ***

None Reported * No Sale - Weather †

1110.00-1200.00 †

1100

144.11

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Ozarks Regional West Plains✝ 2/22/22 1,781

195.00 186.00-200.00 159.00-178.00 150.00-155.75 145.00-153.00

161.11 ***

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Ouachita Livestock Ola✝ 2/22/22 283

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pairs

NO SALE - WEATHER

Steady

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175.27

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.✝ 2/22/22 4,914

NO SALE - WEATHER

-177.00 -183.00 -182.00 -170.00 -154.50

NO SALE - WEATHER

-235.00 -219.00 -189.00 -154.00 -158.00

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1325.00-2000.00 †

Welch Stockyards

State I-40 Joplin Mid-State N. Ark. yards - Livestock Regional Stockyards* Livestock er, Mo* Ozark✝ Stockyards✝ Green Forest✝ 2/22 ----2/21/22 ----2/21/22 649 ----8,748 ----292

Dec. 21 Jan. 22 Feb. 22

heifers 550-600 LBS.

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925.00-1575.00 † Arkansas Cattle Auction Ash Flat Livestock No Sale - Weather † Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs No Sale - Weather † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 1575.00 * Cleburne County Livestock 950.00-1340.00 † Not Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported * Vinita Stockyards Not Reported * Farmers Regional Sale Barn 1000.00-1250.00 * 1375.00 * Fort Smith Stockyards None Reported * Four State Stockyards - Exeter I-40 Livestock - Ozark No Sale - Weather † None Reported † Joplin Regional Stockyards

Daily Report 2/28/22 Corn

Oct. 21 Nov. 21

181.56

avg. grain prices Soft Wheat

July 21 Aug. 21 Sept. 21

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

(Week of 2/20/22 to 2/26/22)

Soybeans

May 21 June 21

steers 550-600 LBS.

prices

-244.00 -228.00 -217.00 -192.50 -170.00

Apr. 21

183.29

300

2/25/22

st week slaughter lambs sold mostly er. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady No comparison on feeder lambs. At San 02 head sold. Winter weather greatly at most locations this week. Equity ction sold 320 slaughter lambs in Kansas ambs in California. In direct trading and feeder lambs not tested. 4,395 lamb d with no trend due to confidentiality. All undred weight (CWT) unless specified.

Mar. 21

Week of 2/6/22

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.9000 and 40# blocks at $1.9450. The weekly average for barrels is $1.9350 (-0.0030) and blocks, $1.9856 (+0.0131). Fluid Milk/Cream: Farm milk production is generally steady to higher across much of the country. The exception being the Pacific Northwest and mountain states of Idaho, Utah and Colorado, where weather issues have negatively impacted cow comfort and milk production this week. Demand for milk supplies into Class I is steady to lower. Contacts say that while retail bottling sales are healthy, some K-12 education institutions are on mid-term breaks. Milk is available for Class II and III processing. Midwest spot milk discounts are -$1.50 to flat Class. Logistical hurdles and staffing shortages are prompting some plant managers to schedule cleaning, repairs, and maintenance. Interest in condensed skim loads is a bit subdued this week. Cream supplies are mixed, being steady in the East, more available in the Midwest and tightening in the West. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.20-1.30 in the East, 1.18-1.28 in the Midwest, and 1.00-1.28 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $3.4563 - $3.5392.

$80

196.55 173.28 159.50 *

Week of 2/13/22

1 (per cwt): 365.00-440.00. 2 (per cwt): 265.00-300.00. Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 205.00-285.00. Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 230.00-290.00. election 2: 277.50.

2/25/22

$120

159.78

153.04

169.25 185.97

155.99 163.93

197.47

161.15

197.08

2/22/22 1,193

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158.00

148.26 166.01

191.21 ***

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197.64 * *** **

160.00-186.00 150.00-180.00 150.00-178.00 140.00-166.00 132.00-148.00

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171.35 147.84 *** ** 157.00

178.67 ***

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159.17 160.82

202.47

174.00-188.00 170.00-188.00 153.50-167.00 145.00-157.00 130.00-145.50

166.17 142.69

154.36

Week of 2/20/22

1 (per cwt): 365.00-490.00. 2 (per cwt): 265.00-345.00.

National Dairy Market at a Glance

685.00-1600.00 †

No Sale - Weather † Ash Flat Livestock Auction Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs No Sale - Weather † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 2250.00 * Cleburne County Livestock Auction None Reported † Not Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Vinita Stockyards Not Reported * Farmers Regional Sale Barn 650.00-850.00 * Fort Smith Stockyards None Reported * Four State Stockyards - Exeter 940.00-1210.00 * No Sale - Weather † I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards 875.00-1350.00 † Mid-State Stockyards 650.00-1350.00 * North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest No Sale - Weather † 850.00-1350.00 † OKC West - El Reno 1000.00-1145.00 † Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola 200.00-1300.00 † Ozarks Reg No Sale - Weather * Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction 1075.00-1435.00 † Welch Stockyards 640.00-1190.00*

Week of 1/30/22

hoice 1-3 (per cwt): 300.00-305.00. od 2-3 (per cwt): 220.00-300.00. ity and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 170.00.

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy

dairy sales

$160

Prices reported Prices reported per per cwtper Prices reported cwtcwt

Week of 2/6/22

n - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 171.00. hoice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 355.00-

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Week of 2/13/22

e sale last month slaughter lambs traded ugh of other classes of sheep for a market placement kid feeder goats traded 80.00 er kid goats traded 40.00-50.00 higher. er weather caused the supply to be light. od. Supply included: 40% Slaughter 5% Wooled & Shorn, 63% Hair Breeds, ; 32% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 28% (28% Kids, 48% Nannies/Does, 7% 7% Wether Kids) /Lambs: n - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt):

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120 143 166 189 212 235 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Weather Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

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

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When Matthew and Megan Varoz moved to Northwest Arkansas five years ago, they were looking for a lifestyle that was slower-paced and had a lower cost of living than where they were living in their native state of Colorado. They grew up in neighboring towns in southern Colorado and went to school together. After college, they married, moved to northern Colorado, and operated a small produce stand and large piggery of 90 pigs. They both came from farming backgrounds; Matthew grew up on produced alfalfa, grain, cattle and sheep. His parents also owned a plant nursery. Megan grew up on a cattle ranch. They traveled through Arkansas on their honeymoon and liked the area, the climate was more forgiving than Colorado, and it was warmer and had more rainfall on Hatch Farm is 50 acres and about 30 acres average. They were able to find a farm that of that is pasture, so they were looking for was already established and bought it. The animals that would do well on small acrefarm had been established 35 years earlier age, thrive on pasture, as well as wooded as a blueberry farm. The Varozes wanted to areas. One of the most important factors to continue the operation but have choosing these breeds were that diversified as well. they were small enough Mat“We are a chemical-free farm, Elkins, Ark. thew and Megan could handle mostly focused on blueberries, them easily. Scottish Highland but we also have a small herd cattle are docile, hardy, and can of Scottish Highland cattle adapt to many types of environand Kunekune pigs,” Matthew ments. They are considered a forexplained. age-type animal and have the capacity

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meet your neighbors to graze less than desirable land and convert what they eat efficiently to high-quality meat with a lot of marbling. Currently, they have five cows and calves that are dual registered with the American Highland and Heartland Highland Cattle Associations. They sell the calves to specialty markets in Kansas and Missouri, and the calves usually go to small hobby, or homesteading farms. The cows were originally natural covered, but due to the death of their herd bull, they will be switching to artificial insemination this year. They also have a Jersey cow and use her milk for making cheese. “The Kunekune are just a fun, littler pig so they are easy to handle and are good grazers,” Matthew said of the pigs. “It is supposed to be one of the best pork flavor-wise, but most people raise them as pets.” The Kunekune are similar in size and disposition to potbellied pigs. They are high-fat pork but are slow-growing, and growing them out to butcher takes longer than most pork. They have a smaller liter than commercial pigs, approximately 8-12 per litter. Megan says, “Their gestation period is three months, three weeks and three days, almost to the hour. They are super hardy, covered head to toe with fur, very colorful, some have waddles which is a unique feature and a carryover from the older heritage breeds.” The Kunekune seem to be adapted well to Northwest Arkansas. “They enjoy the cool temperatures and do well in the summer. They are easy to keep in the pen,” Matthew said, summing the breed up as “Easy pigs.” Megan said the breed of pigs, “work well as grazers in orchards to control grasses and to clean up dropped fruit.” However, they are not currently using them in their production blueberries due to the proximity to the berries, and the restrictions of food safety laws. “Probably the biggest disadvantage is they are so cute nobody wants to eat them,” Mathew said. The farm produces 17 acres of blueberries. MARCH 7, 2022

They originally only planned to sell at farmers markets in Arkansas, but then COVID came along and shut down most of the farmers markets they were working with. In the spring of 2020, they decided to add a drive-thru option to sell produce with little to no contact. It is the largest portion of their sales; they provide products to other producers in the area as needed, and they use outside vendors like Ozark Natural Foods, in Fayetteville, Ark., which is a natural food cooperative. They plan to incorporate other crops into their operation this year, adding watermelons, cantaloupe, and honey dew melons. They intend to grow Hatch green chilies to roast and sell at farmers markets, and this fall, they will open a pumpkin patch. Hatch Farm is Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). “We are a no-spray farm. We do not spray anything, for the produce, the animals or hay. No chemicals whatsoever.” The nutrient program they follow for their blueberries consists of heavy mulching, and they plan to start introducing micro-organisms that will aid in the breakdown of the mulch, which produce the nutrients needed to Photo by Tina Luann Hart grow and finish the crop. Pests are handpicked from the bush, and they also use beneficial insects, such as ladybugs as biological control agents. As a CNG operation, they have found that some cultural information available to them seems to be lacking; researchers and conventional growers are unaware of the struggles they face trying to grow a crop in a historically conventional agriculture environment. They actively seek new, inventive ways to manage their crops on a no-spray CNG farm. Matthew and Megan are progressive in their approach. They are looking at more innovative practices that will provide a greater level of sustainability. They have invested in some of the newest worldwide technology from Italy, Australia, and Norway. They stressed the importance being of being aware and knowing where your food comes from and knowing your growers.

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n Hometown: Judsonia, Ark. n Parents: Angie and Zach Watkins n Siblings: Jacob, Jaydyn and Kenzi Watkins n FFA Chapter: White County Central Chapter n Advisor: Lucas Anderson What is your involvement in agriculture?

“I do a lot when it comes to ag and FFA. I have been in ag for four years and have learned how to do so many different things. I am the president of our FFA officer team and have loved being a part of a great family. I have learned how to weld, smoke meats. “I have gotten my hunters and boaters ed license. I am a part of the Farm Bureau as well. Another thing I have learned how to do is build signs out of metal. I have also competed at Ag Day at the fair for the past four years.”

What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture/ living on a farm?

“I really enjoy being a leader and helping other people when I can. That’s one of the main reasons I wanted to become an FFA officer was to be an example. I also really enjoy the meeting we have here at school with all the FFA members.”

What are your future plans?

“I plan to attend college when I graduate high school. I have to finish my military training this summer 2022, then I’ll be going straight to college in August. I plan to become part of the ag department at Arkansas State, and I also plan on being in as many clubs as I can but also have time to work and keep up my studies.”

What is the best advice about agriculture you have received from adults?

“A wise man (Mr. Anderson) once said, ‘If you wanna be a winner, present yourself as a winner. Also don’t wear baggy clothes in the shop cause bad things can happen”

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ne of the fundamental financial concepts, the time value of money (TVM), says the current value of a sum of money is worth more than the future value Brad Pistole of Ozark, of that same amount. The principle of Mo., is farmer and a TVM comes from implicit costs, known as “opporCertified Financial tunity costs.” It would be best if you evaluated when Fiduciary®, Certified deciding whether it’s better to receive money now or Annuity Specialist®, take payments in the future. One way to think about and CEO of Trinity opportunity costs is that they represent the value of Insurance & Financial what you stand to lose or possibly miss out on when Services, INC. you choose one possibility over another. For example, a favorite uncle left you $100,000 in his will with the option to either take the whole sum now or get the money in equal payments over three years and receive an additional $500 for doing so. For most of us, the instinctive choice is to take all the money right now and not wait three years to put it to use. By taking that money immediately, you can put it into an account that offers you continuous compounding interest that is likely to equal or exceed the $500 bonus you get for waiting. You could invest in an appreciating asset such as real estate or a cash-flowing business when you get the money right away. You might purchase stock with the potential to gain value or lock-in value with an annuity or life insurance policy. Because it provides immediate purchasing power, most people consider a present-day sum of money more valuable than a future sum. Understanding the theory of the time value of money can help you avoid making costly mistakes with your money. You may one day face the decision to take a lump sum of money immediately or wait until later. Fortunately, there is a formula for the time value of money that takes the guesswork out of the decision. Using the TVM formula, we can determine whether it would be wiser to accept the $100,000 from your uncle as a lump sum or in equal annual payments over three years along with the additional $500. We have established by not taking the lump sum, you stand to gain an additional $500. The question is, how much money could you earn over the three years if you were to receive the $100,000 and invest it today? Let’s say you take your $100,000 and invest it in a fund with an average annual rate of return of 6 percent. You want to know how much your investment will grow by the 3rd year. To figure this out, input the variables, and you will be left with the future value of your investment for a particular year. After the third year, your initial investment will have earned you an additional $19,101.60. Now that you know, taking the lump sum seems like a no-brainer. If you are taking an active approach towards investing for retirement or other financial goals, do not be fooled by the allure of “free” money in return for splitting the sum into smaller payments. Carefully evaluate the pros and cons of each option while keeping in mind your own financial goals. Use the TVM formula, compare the potential gains and remember this; a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future.

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Implementing breeding strategies can improve profits

An efficient and consistent reproductive herd puts money in a producer’s pocketbook. The skyrocketing costs of running a cattle operation, forces producers to dig deep for more ways to tighten expenses. Implementing strategies to optimize breeding season may help with a producer’s bottom line.

Improving Conception Rates

Livestock specialists point to body condition as one of the most important factors to improve conception rates. Proper body score of the female and of the bull if utilizing natural service, are critical. It may seem basic, but experts stress not to overlook the importance of females needing good body condition to be reproductively sound. Producers should check to make sure their females received adequate nutrition through winter, especially as the herd moves into spring breeding season. “They will not cycle if there is not enough energy and nutrition for the body to be able to conceive,” Jenna Monnig, Field Specialist in Livestock at the University of Missouri Extension, said. Now is the time to give those animals a nutritional boost if they need it, in order

what do you say? What is a breeding criteria for first-calf heifers?

“One important criterion is selecting bulls that produce low-birth weight calves with high and efficient growth afterwards.” Michelle Pass Sebastian County, Ark.

to bring them up to a better body condition prior to breeding. “If they have calves on them currently, they could do a bit of an early wean and pull the calves off of them, that will get the cows cycling a little earlier,” Monnig added. Additionally, the implementation of an estrus synchronization protocol will facilitate bringing those females into heat. The protocol can be executed with AI or a natural service bull. If using a herd sire for natural cover, a breeding soundness exam (BSE) will assess whether he is healthy and viable for the task.

Tightening the Calving Window

Livestock specialists recommend estrus synchronization as a method to tighten an operation’s calving window. Putting the females through an estrus synchronization protocol will bring the majority of animals into heat on or close to the same day. This allows producers to get the females bred in a condensed time frame, thus shortening the calving window. Utilizing an estrus synchronization protocol can be beneficial in pulling some of the late calvers back in with the main herd. But inevitably, most producers will have a female or so that fails to

“We keep the best, seeking to maintain our good bloodlines, making sure the heifers selected for retaining our sturdy, and have good feet as well as good udders.”

“We have many, but we want a heifer with a larger hip and frame weighing at least 700 pounds.”

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breed as timely as her counterparts. In those cases, experts recommend the female be culled from the herd. If a herd’s calving dates stretch over a longer time period it could take several years to achieve the shortened calving window through estrus synchronization. But over time, producers will be able to achieve their goal. For an operation that already has a calving season of 60 to 90 days, an estrus synchronization protocol could shrink that calving window quickly.

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Estrus Synchronization Protocols

Different estrus synchronization protocols give producers a chance to choose what works best for their operation. Estrus synchronization can be utilized with AI or natural cover. Livestock specialists say the estrus synchronization protocol works well for producers who want to do a timed insemination. Estrus synchronization can be effective in shrinking the calving window for an operation that pasture exposes all its females to a herd sire. “You could definitely use it with a natural service, but at that point you don’t want them all to come in heat at the same time, because that’s too much work for your bull,” Monnig explained. In that situation, the females are synchronized over several days so they come into heat over a five-to-seven-day period. This way they are still somewhat grouped together. “It would just be a different protocol so that it is spread out a bit and the bull can do his work,” Monnig added. In the case of using a natural cover bull, Monnig recommends using a protocol that minimizes the number of times an animal needs to come through the chute for a shot. “If you are doing natural service, I would say give them a single shot of prostaglandin and then that will tighten them up in that five-to-seven-day window, so it would just be one trip through the chute and then natural cover after that,” Monnig said.

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Introducing New Genetics

Utilizing EPDs: Livestock experts suggest utilizing EPDs to assist in goal planning and genetic selection. “We have come so far with EPDs,” Monnig said. “We can pick and choose the sires very easily and focus on what type of traits we want our calf crop to have.” In addition, every EPD should be published with an accuracy. This gives producers the ability to evaluate how accurate the traits should be when they get their calf crop. The accuracy rating on AI sires that get used thousands of times a year should have very high accuracy ratings. Choosing New Genetics from the Dam, Sire or Both: When goal planning for herd improvement, producers may wonder if they should add new genetics from the dam, sire or both? Livestock specialists state the answer to that question depends on how drastic of a change a producer wants to make. Typically, producers start by adding new genetics on the sire side. “They both contribute 50/50 genetics to the calf obviously, but overall, the sire is going to have the greater impact because he is going to influence all his offspring,” Monnig explained. The momma cow produces just one calf a year, so she will not make as much of an overall difference compared to the sire. However, introducing new genetics through replacement females also makes an impact on herd improvement. A producer may decide to keep replacements from the calf crop sired by a new bull or AI, or to buy replacements to introduce completely new genetics into the herd. Whatever decisions producers make about genetics for their herds, they should keep their end goals in mind. “Focus on what you want your calf crop to be and keep those marketing goals in mind when choosing your genetics in general,” Monnig shared.

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Producers should diversify herd genetics to adapt to market trends

Producers looking to make changes and improvements to their herds may be considering incorporating new genetics into their operation. Introducing different genetics is an excellent way to vary an operation’s gene pool. “The cattle industry is constantly changing, so it is always good to keep up with what’s going on and being able to diversify,” Jenna Monnig, Field Specialist in Livestock at the University of Missouri Extension, said. Set Goals First: Before instituting new genetics, experts recommend setting goals first. Goals will guide what genetics need to be incorporated into the herd. A good first step is for producers to think about how they plan to market their calves. “Always keep a balance with the genetics, but focus on where you think you want your calves to go,” Monnig added. For example, producers who plan to sell all their calves at weaning, may want to seek out traits that will help their calves grow and increase weaning weights. Producers who plan to retain their calves up to slaughter may want to look at carcass traits. Seedstock producers may search for calving ease and docility.

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Animal Rights & Animal Welfare By Madison Felts

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Animal welfare and animal rights – most producers have their own opinions about these terms. But do they know the difference between them? Animal welfare is the state an animal is in given the condition in which it lives. Welfare groups ensure the well-beings of animals and their environment, nutrition, care, handling and disease prevention processes. Meanwhile, animal right activists believe that animals and humans should have the same rights as one another. “A common misconception is that animal rightists and animal welfarists are the same groups of people, but they are not,” Shawna Weimer, assistant professor and director of the Cetner for Food Animal Well-Being said. “Animal rights groups believe animals should have the same rights as humans and do not want animals to be subjected to any human use, such as food, clothing, testing, entertainment. “Animal welfarists believe that animals raised for humane use should be humanely cared for and use scientific evidence as justification,” Weimer said the pros for an animal right group is that humans have the right to belong to an advocacy group. The argument of animal testing has been debated within aniMARCH 7, 2022

mal right groups. One argument being that the funds reserved to test animals could be used to help food programs. In the U.S., more than $16 billion is spent annually on animal testing,, which could create 40 billion extra meals. Farmers who deal with animal agriculture are aware of possible plans that activists can take part in. One is the undercover video campaign. This campaign is for an activist to act as an employee for the purpose of capturing photos and videos on a farm. These photos and videos can then be used against the business and bring negative publicity. In the agricultural industry, there have been cases where animal right groups have benefited some, while for others not. “Animal rights groups may not affect some who work in the industry,” Weimer said. “Usually, the industry response to animal rights groups involves a handful of people.” When it comes to laws of animal activists, there have been several passed in different states. “Some U.S. states have ag-gag laws that prevent the recording of video at industrial farming facilities, and some do not,” Weimer said. In 1966, the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) was signed into law. Fore more information, go to www.aldf.org. Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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Conception Rates and the Weather By Cheryl Kepes

Even short blasts of frigid weather can impact timely reproduction Short and long blasts of frigid weather can create a chilling effect on a cow’s estrus. The stress of severe cold can temporarily freeze a female’s cycle. “When we get in the extreme cold it will shut cows out of estrus,” Bruce Peverley, Nowata and Craig County Extension Educator with Oklahoma State University, said. Fortunately, when the temperature improves the cow returns to her normal cycle. However, even if the cold spell lasts for a short period of time, it can impact conception rates and timely reproduction.

Managing Around the Weather

If producers suspect this is the case for their herd, there are some management practices that can reduce the impact. Livestock specialists recommend taking a look at the history of frigid cold spells in the area to determine if it is consistent. Instead of extending the breeding season, producers may want to consider shortening it to avoid the times when severe weather historically hits. Another management strategy would be to keep the same breeding period and length, but start earlier in the fall. Livestock specialists recommend an ideal breeding season of 60 days. Although, for some operations 75 days may be a more workable time frame. Implementing strategies to circumvent the nasty weather will have a positive effect on conception rates.

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conditions, and it also brings additional benefits. For instance, the earlier a calf is born in the calving season, the heavier it is going to be at weaning. “As we can group calves up and take away the tailenders, actually we will be increasing those weaning weights just because those calves have more age to them,” Peverley explained. A shorter breeding season will also place the spotlight on females that are the last in the herd to get bred. “With the economics of inputs, those cows that don’t want to be mothers and fit into that cycle; we probably can’t afford to own,” Peverley explained. “Because if a calf gains 2 pounds a day or more, the calf that is born in the last 30 days of the calving season could be 60 pounds lighter than his mates.” Another way tightening up the breeding season can make producers more efficient is in how producers feed the herd. The nutritional requirements for cattle vary depending on their stage of production. A lactating cow has increased nutritional requirements over a female in the last third of her pregnancy. If fields are mixed with animals in both stages of production, then it is difficult for producers to determine how to much feed the group. “The more they are spread out, the more we are either overfeeding or underfeeding part of the group,” Peverley said. Due to the rising cost of grain, feed, fuel and fertilizer, producers must watch their inputs closely. The more producers can be efficient with their feeding, the more they can save on inputs. Regardless of whether the decision to implement a shorter breeding season is weather related, many cattle operations could benefit from the management practice. MARCH 7, 2022

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Too Much or Too Little Bull?

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Determining the right bull-to-female ratio

There are many aspects to running a cattle operation that require the right balance. The number of females with a herd sire is no exception. If producers turn out a bull with too few females, then there can be potential problems. The same can be said about a herd sire in a pasture with too many females. Downfalls of Improper Bull to Female Balance: First, consider if a bull is placed in a field with too few females. Livestock experts state in this scenario once the bull gets his job done, he will lose interest in his home pasture. “A lot of bulls after they get those cows bred, they start roaming the fences and eyeing the neighbor cows because they want to go to work,” Bruce Peverley, Nowata and Craig County Extension Educator with Oklahoma State University, said. Conversely, if a bull is turned out with too many females, he will not be able to successfully get all the females bred. The strain may also take a toll the bull’s physical condition. Ratio Recommendations: The recommended bull to female ratio relies mostly on the age of the bull. Livestock extension specialists offer guidelines for producers to keep in mind when using a herd sire. “Basically, a cow per month of age is a pretty good rec-

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ommendation,” Peverley shared. For instance, for a mature bull, one that is four years old or older, producers should expect him to cover 30 to 35 cows a season. However, the ratio decreases with the age of the bull. Livestock specialists recommend a ratio based on months of age, for younger bulls. For example, if a producer is turning out a 14-monthold bull, it is expected he should breed 14 females during the breeding season. If the bull is 24 months old, it is expected he should cover 24 cows in a breeding season. Producers will also want to consider individual bulls possess different abilities to breed cows. Depending on the climate, environment and season certain bulls can cover more than others. Check on Your Investment: Now is a good time to schedule a veterinarian to come out and conduct a physical appraisal on the bulls that will be used for spring breeding season. The breeding soundness exam (BSE) should include an evaluation of the bull to make sure he is physically sound for the task at hand. In addition, the veterinarian should check the bull’s semen to ensure it is viable. The physical assessment should include but not be limited to eyes, teeth, testicles, sheath, feet and legs. “Actually, of bulls that are evaluated, that physical portion makes more bulls unsatisfactory breeders than the semen does,” Peverley stated. “So, it’s a good practice especially if you are going to be breeding pastures where you only have one bull.” While the bull is in for the BSE, it’s a good time to get him caught up on vaccinations and deworming. Additionally, assess body condition. Livestock specialists suggest a body condition score (BCS) of a solid five or ideally a six before he enters the pasture. Once the bull is out with the females, producers will want to check on their investment. “It is important to spend time watching to make sure the bulls are physically breeding cows, to make sure they can get that act accomplished, and start helping make a paycheck for the coming year,” Peverley said.

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April 2022 14 Faulkner County Extension Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – Faulkner County Extension Office, Conway, Ark. – call 501-329-8344 to reserve your seat 21 Ag Trade Show – Fairgrounds, Poteau, Okla. – call 918-647-8231 for more information 27 Private/Commercial Pesticide Applicator Lunchtime CEU Training – noon-1 p.m. – Adair County Extension Office, Stilwell, Okla. – to register call 918-696-2253

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Aschermann Charolais Production Sale – at the Ranch, Carthage, Mo. – 417-358-7879 Brinkley Angus Ranch Bull Sale – Green City, Mo. – 734-260-8635 Ertel Cattle Company Annual Production Sale – Kirksville Livestock Market, Kirksville, Mo. – 334-695-1371 or 660-234-5265 Falling Timber Farm 13th Annual Bull & Female Sale – Marthasville, Mo. – 636-433-2858 or 636-358-4161 Full Circle Cattle Company 2nd Annual Bull Sale – Dodge City, Kan. – 620-260-6815 or 620-272-2819 or 281-761-5952 Mississippi Valley Angus Sale – Palmyra, Mo. – 734-260-8635 Northeast Arkansas Angus Association Production Sale – Cattlemen’s Livestock Exchange, Charlotte, Ark. – 580-595-0901 Pinegar Limousin Herdbuilder XXVIII – at the farm, Springfield, Mo. – 417-839-5849 T and S Strnad Charolais Production Sale – Formoso, Kan. – 785-794-2471 or 785-243-8600 Briarwood Angus Farms Spring Production Sale – at the Farm, Butler, Mo. – 660-464-1962 or 660-464-1964 Hinkle’s Prime Cut Angus Sale – Nevada, Mo. – 734-260-8635 or 417-944-2219 GenePlus Production Sale – Suhn Cattle Company, Eureka, Kan. – 620-583-3706 Superior Beef Genetics Sale – Lamar, Mo. – 734-260-8635 3C Cattle Company Sale – Carrollton, Mo. – 734-260-8635 8 Story Farms Production Sale – Gallatin, Mo. – 660-749-5834 Arkansas Bull Sale All Breeds Registered Bulls & Commercial Female Sale – Cleburne County Livestock Auction, Heber Springs, Ark. – 205-270-0999 Geyer Cattle Company Bull Sale – Huron, SD – 605-860-2081 Maplewood Acres Farm 35th Annual Bull & Female Sale – at the farm, Sedalia, Mo. – 660-287-1341 or 660-620-4678

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3/13 Living Estate of Peggy Harrington Auction – Inola, Okla. • Country Boy Auction 3/19 Living Estate of Betty Wheatley Auction – Miami, Okla. • Red Dirt Auction Company

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4/9 Poultry Farm Auction – Ozark, Ark. • Reading Auction Service 4/16 Real Estate & Estate Auction – Mulberry, Ark. • Contrail Auction Service

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3/12 Ramona Jennings Beavers Estate Auction – Harrison, Ark. – Bailey Auction Service 3/14 J.R. Bever Company, Inc. Auction – Gentry, Ark. – Dwayne Craig Auction Service 3/24 Premier Dr. Anne Wilson-Schaef, Gentry Estates Auction – Sulphur Springs, Ark. • Barber Auctions 3/26 Elisabelle Greenhaw Estate Auction – Harrison, Ark. • Sims Family Auctions 4/2 Del & Martha Estate Auction – Lead Hill, Ark. • Bailey Auction Service 4/2 Edward Young Estate Auction – Everton, Ark. • Double Diamond Auction 4/9 Edward Young Estate Auction – Harrison, Ark. • Double Diamond Auction 4/12 Outstanding Farm Equipment Auction – Huntsville, Ark. • Arkansas Professional Auctioneers

4/16 Guns, Fishing, Recreational & Tool Auction – Harrison, Ark. • Bailey Auction Service

4/9 Gene Bradley Estate Tractor Collection Auction – Mountain Home, Ark. • Walker Auction Service

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3/10 Farm & Heavy Equipment Auction – Ash Flat, Ark. • Witcher Auctions 3/12 Larry Hemphill Gun and Knife Auction – Heber Springs, Ark. • Frank Orr Auctions 3/19 The Estate of Late James & Darla Furrer Auction – Mountain View, Ark. • Swafford Auctions 3/19 Ken & Doety Trammell Estate Auction – Mountain Home, Ark. • Walker Auction Service 3/24 Farm & Heavy Equipment Auction – Mt. Vernon, Ark. • Witcher Auctions 3/26 Larry Hemphill Horse Drawn Equipment, Wheels, Primitives, Antiques & Collectible Auction – Heber Springs, Ark. • Frank Orr Auctions 4/2 The Estate of The Late Rudy & Sue Hardy Auction – Mountain View, Ark. • Swafford Auctions 4/2 Public Auction – Yellville, Ark. • Sims Family Auctions Nowata

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