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Feed, Fields & Crops • Poultry • Production Sale

The Challenge of Farming APRIL 1, 2019 • 32 PAGES

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Julie Villines is the main operator of her family’s cattle and Cornish hen operation

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Doing What He’s Always Done Willie Leming struck out on his own at a young age and followed his farming roots

Land Management and Genetic Choices Brent Fry has transitioned his family’s farm into a diverse operation

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Farm permit bill moves through Arkansas Senate: A bill that would transfer hog and other farm permitting authority from one state agency to another passed in the Arkansas Senate on March 19. Senate Bill 550 amends current law focused primarily on dry animal litter and poultry farms, gives the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission the responsibility to issue concentrated animal feeding operation permits, and gives decision-making power to local conservation districts on manure disposal permits. That authority is currently under the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

The bill also allows people applying for manure waste system permits to “waive” public notification requirements. Concentrated animal feeding operations can include dairy and other farms of certain sizes.

All hog farms must get permits if they operate liquid waste management operations, which nearly all hog farms do. Sponsor Sen. Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch, said he introduced the bill to allow farmers who have dry poultry operations, in addition to liquid animal waste operations, to work with a single agency in the permitting process.

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U of A grad tapped for position: Longtime USDA employee Arthur Neal has been selected to serve as deputy administrator of AMS Federal Grain Inspection Service. Neal earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics at Southern University & A&M College in Baton Rouge, La., and a master’s degree from the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food & Life Sciences at University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.

Food delivery service buys Arkansas and Oklahoma properties: New York-based Blue Apron has announced the purchase of a farm in Arkansas and two processing facilities in Oklahoma.

The properties are part of the company’s Cooks Venture service and will, according to a press release, allow customers to order pastureraised, heirloom, slow-growth chickens, which are sent frozen to the buyers. Orders are now being taken and delivery of both direct-toconsumer and in-store will begin in July 2019. Cooks Venture’s farm has more than 800 acres of wooded land in Arkansas, encompassing a hatchery, pedigree chickens and barns, and a “biodiverse vertically integrated” poultry operation. The processing facilities are located in Jay and Tahlequah, Okla. Cooks Venture is also discussing plans to raise cattle, pigs, grains and produce.

Virus found at Youth Expo: The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus was diagnosed the Oklahoma Youth Expo that was recently held in Oklahoma City, Okla. Several pigs have become ill and it is assumed most pigs that were at the show have been exposed. All attendees at the 2019 Night of Stars and the gilt and/or barrow shows specifically, and the Oklahoma Youth Expo in general, are urged to use the strictest biosecurity possible upon return to farms.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS

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Managing land and genetics

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Eye on Agribusiness spotlights Mazie Lumber and Hardware

The Andersons have a passion for family and their farm

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Carl Trahan-True weaves many stories

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Town & Country features J.L. Tillet

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Julie Villines manages her family’s farming operation

Youth in Agriculture highlights Tanner Taylor

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Willie Leming continues with what he knows

FARM HELP 23 Knowing how your credit score works

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Poultry producers must take special precautions to protect their flock

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No-till planting continues to grow in popularity

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New chicks require a little TLC

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hese days, it’s next toreimpossible vonworCtoyrpurreJ yB chase anything that doesn’t come with a warning about how the item may be dangerous to your safety or harmful to Jerry Crownover is your health. For example…it must be a farmer and former about the sixth or seventh cycle of whether eggs professor of Agriculture are healthy or harmful and I’m still confused as to Education at Missouri whether one beer a day increases or decreases the State University. He is a danger or benefit of that egg. native of Baxter County, Arkansas, and an For the record, after my birth, I came home author and professional from the doctor’s office without the security of a speaker. To contact Jerry, federally approved child safety seat. Most of the go to ozarksfn.com and toys I remember playing with have been banned click on ‘Contact Us.’ and I must have ridden a bicycle 10,000 miles… without once strapping on a helmet.

There were unsecured guns in the house (usually under the bed or in the back corner of a closet) and by the time I was 9, I could take them, without permission, to rid the farm of a pesky varmint or retrieve meat for supper or, in some cases, both.

Granted, it was a different time, but I wasn’t the only boy who brought his new rifle to the one-room schoolhouse for show and tell, on the first day back from Christmas vacation. I even remember the teacher allowing us to target practice during recess and the only kid that ever got hurt was my buddy, Barney, who wondered if it was possible to stick a .22 shell in a rotten stump and use a rock as a substitute for the firing pin. Turns out…you can. With no school nurse (again, something unheard of today), the teacher wrapped up the end of his thumb with a clean rag and some tape and reminded him to be sure and let his mom take a look at it when he went home that afternoon.

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pring came into northwest Arkansas like a lion. Cold temperatures, several inches of rain and so much wind I wonder if part of Chicago has blown down this way. I haven’t even felt the Jody Harris is a freelance urge to start planting anything. communications specialist, Our family has been busy with school activigardener, ranch wife and ties and winter chores. Not for long though. The mother of four. She and Harris family is packing up to go on spring break her family raise Angus beef next week. cattle and other critters on Most families opt for beaches and sunshine their northwest Arkansas ranch. She is a graduate over spring break. Not us. We are on the hunt of Missouri State University. for a mountain adventure while skiing the Rocky To contact Jody, go to Mountains of Colorado. Getting out of town for ozarksfn.com and click on a family of six is no easy feat. A family of six with ‘Contact Us.’ farm chores is a whole other challenge.

We are fortunate to have dependable friends and neighbors to help us out. As I sit in my office this week, I have created copious “to do” and “to pack” lists to help us get organized for this venture.

My husband and I have strategically filled up feed bins for the animals to make chores easy while we are gone. Hay bales are lined up ready to be fed to horses and cattle. The kids are bouncing off the walls at the idea of getting out of town for some fun.

Every day this week, my oldest child (also known as my husband) has asked if we could just leave early. Nobody loves the slopes as much as that guy. Between the flu, strep throat and a few dance competitions this semester, there is no way I am letting the kids miss any extra school days.

It’s about a 12-hour drive. I have stocked up on junk food and some good audio books from the Fayetteville Public Library to make the road trip pass by quickly. We are fortunate to be able to travel with some other local families who will make the trip that much more special.

As we travel out of state, I look forward to the new friends and experiences we’ll have along the way. We look forward to our kids’ reaction when we pass by implement dealerships and farms along the journey. Western Kansas never fails to impress us with feed yards and big tractors. It’s a privilege to experience another state’s beauty and agriculture. What an amazing country this is.

By the time we make it to Colorado the magnitude of the beautiful Rockies will draw each one of us in. The three oldest kids and my husband ski very well. They will likely leave our youngest son and I in a puff of snowflakes next week. It’s amazing how quickly our children have learned to love ski adventures.

We always have our eyes open for Colorado wildlife too! We hope to encounter a moose or elk along our journey (from a great distance of course). It’s always amazing to see creatures in their natural environment.

When we return home to Arkansas, we’ll be glad to be here. As much as I look forward to traveling and adventure, there is no place like home, neighbor.

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Here are a few of the highlights: • Jeans – Yes, without farmers there would be no jeans, which is pretty much a wardrobe staple of everyone I know. Jeans, as well as many other clothing items, are made from cotton. Cotton fibers are also used in the production of paper currency.

If there are no farmers or ranchers, there will be no one to tend to sheep flocks, so wool would be out of the picture as well. We would all be forced to wear polyester, which is coal and petroleum-based fabric. I for one refuse to go back to the 1970s.

• 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

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• 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.

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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.

Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 from the time I got home from school, until darkness set in, completely unsupervised, while Dad attended to other farm chores. Today, they would put my father in jail for allowing that.

When I was 14, I convinced my parents to let me use part of my calf money to purchase a small dirt-bike motorcycle, by rationalizing that it would be a great benefit for driving the cattle to the barn each night. Again, no helmet was needed…except for that one time.

I can also remember meticulously removing the seat belts from my first car, because I thought they really detracted from the appearance and comfort of the

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interior. After all, nobody was ever going to use them anyway.

Looking back, there were no amount of warning stickers, public service announcements, danger labels, parental advisories or federal rules that could have kept me from doing all the things I’ve done in my lifetime. Experience is the only true teacher.

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The owners of the Carter-Reaper Farm incorporate their farming lifestyle with a little southern hospitality Tina and Frank Reaper, owners of Carter-Reaper Farm in Pangburn, Ark., keep busy managing their 200-acre farm, which was previously a horse farm owned by former Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller, and an additional 30 acres up the road that belonged to Frank’s parents. They also own and manage multiple businesses.

“Our farm, like our family, is a combination of generations of love, support and education so when it came time to name our farm it had to be a representation of both of our families and their contributions to our lives so we decided to name it Carter-Reaper Farms,” Tina said.

“When we originally bought the farm in 2012, my parents bought the original house and stables with 100 acres and we bought the guesthouse and the adjoining 100 acres with the intent to build our ‘forever’ home. My father, was raised in a tobacco field in Valdosta, Ga., and over the years has grown every crop from tobacco, cotton, corn, milo, squash, okra, cucumbers watermelons and strawberries, and had every animal from cows to pigs, chickens and horses, and so he decided that he and my husband should combine the farms and work the land and animals together.”

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Tina and Frank Reaper own Carter-Reaper Farm. The land is a working cattle operation with an event venue incorporated.

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quickly added pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and castrating bull calves. Their 28-yearhorses, a couple donkeys and some goats. old son Tyler works at Bryce in Searcy, Ark. “We were growing and processing all He lives in the foreman’s house at the farm our own meats – beef, pork, deer and and attends to it on his days off, taking care plenty of eggs,” Tina said. “My father ba- of the cattle, fencing, the other things that sically ran the whole farm while we lived need to be done. in town. Then he unexpect“We were in the process of edly passed in February of clearing about 25 acres of Pangburn, Ark. 2014 and we bought out my trees into pasture land, and mother’s half and the house once completed it created so she could move to town.” such an amazing view that we Tina and Frank have the couldn’t imagine not sharing it. help of their six boys on the So We built and designed The farm with worming, spraying, Wedding Barn from a pencil draft

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They also own Reaper Physical Therapy Inc., where they provide physical, occupational and speech therapy to all ages.

Tina has big plans for her family’s farm, incorporating all aspects of it.

“My overall goal and dream is to one day grace the cover of Southern Living magazine. My mother was always the epitome of southern hospitality. She was able to take nothing and make something beautiful from meals to furniture. Here at CarterReaper farms, we are definitely the true essence of a farmer.

“Our philosophy on the farm, at the barn, in the clinic or at home is simply. Work hard, and do good things. We both have to give thanks and blessings to God for our bountiful talents and endless energy, our respective parents (Lavon and Leah Carter, and Carless and Lola Reaper) for our work ethic and opportunities. My father Lavon Carter, once told me, find something you love to do and figure out how to make it make money and you will feel like you never had to work a day in your life.”

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Land Management and Genetic Choices

By Terry Ropp

Brent Fry has transitioned his family’s farm into a diverse operation Brent Fry’s grandparents, Aubren and Marie Fry, purchased 60 acres in rural Green Forest, Ark., in 1950 with Brent and his wife Jennifer now living in the old homestead. Osage Creek Farms now encompasses 1,640 acres and is home to 260 head of momma cows, three turkey houses and goats.

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Brent Fry continually works to improve his grazing system for his cattle herd, in addition to operating three turkey houses.

Brent’s father Larry left home to join the back for the strays, often after dark.

“Today I can round up the herd Navy and returned to farm in 30 minutes using four wheelwith his wife Suellen and Green Forrest, Ark. ers,” Brent said with a laugh. children, Debbie and Brent.

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meet your neighbors didn’t work for him and buying his own haying equipment was too expensive. Since he had covered storage space, he bought and still buys his hay when prices are low.

He stockpiles hay even if that means keeping it for more than a year.

“If I could’ve afforded equipment, I’d probably still be haying. Then came the drought of 2012, and I needed to find an alternative method,” said Brent.

The answer came in the form of daily allotment strip grazing. He attended a pasture walk sponsored by the Grass Roots Grazing Group. Now his pastures are divided into paddocks with the paddocks divided by temporary fencing into daily allotment sizes. The cattle are moved to a fresh strip each day. Though the herd may stay within one paddock for a number of days, each day provides fresh, manure-free forage. Further, each strip has plenty of time to recover as the cattle move through the paddocks within the pastures of the daily allotment system.

In addition to the obvious advantage of daily fresh grasses, the system encourages the growth of native grasses which, according to Brent, add a depth to the flavor profile of the grass finished beef produced.

“God didn’t create a monoculture, and this system promotes native grass expansion thereby naturally providing warm and cool weather grasses. It’s like going to Western Sizzlen and getting the whole buffet instead of one or two items.

In a good year, I may need very little or no hay at all but I have my stockpile to fall back on when needed,” Brent said.

Brent is now improving the 600 acres he purchased in anticipation of his son’s return. The goal is shade and water within 800 feet for each daily rotation. Pasture and paddock size will vary greatly, as they do on the rest of Brent’s land as a result of topographical challenges like ravines and cliffs, and soil health. Water is pumped half way to high point storage tanks and then moved the rest of the way by solar lift where gravity feed supplies the water through pipes connected to the various stations.

Brent’s land management system has direct impact on genetics and marketing. His commercial, Angus-based females are bred

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fall calves. Cows are naturally bred in a 45-day window. However, heifers are bred first using AI and cleanup bulls in a 30-day window. Those heifers that don’t breed are sent to a much smaller spring calving “retirement” herd. If a heifer doesn’t breed the second time, she is “retired.”

“I put a lot of pressure on my heifers because they are only grass fed, that is with no grain at all, which is true for our mommas and grass-finished steers,” Brent said.

“If I grained the momma cows, I could approach a 100 percent pregnancy rate, but I want to retain only those who thrive on forage which increases the productivity of my rotational grazing system.

“When I was a pup, it was go big or go home. Now small scale operations are possible because some consumers are more aware and particular.”

Daughter Aubree Hays and her husband Kelton manage marketing the USDA-processed beef through the Fayetteville Farmers Market and directly to customers through their website and webpage. Other products, include goat meat from goats that browse overgrown areas.

One-third of the Fry income comes from three turkey houses. These houses are called a brooder hub which means all three houses are filled with Butterball poults at the same time. The poults arrive in 100 bird totes with 20,000 in each house. The system is similar to a broiler house in the chicken industry because the young birds are sent on to a finishing farm after five weeks. The turkey houses then sit empty for four weeks before being filled with more poults.

When Brent switched to this model, stress was high. His son in college in Texas was supposed to help but called and said he would have to be a day late. Stress and exhaustion were high for Brent, his daughter and then future son-in-law Kelton, as well as ranch hand Autie Robbins and his daughter Jontel. Then Drew walked through the door to help after driving all night because he knew he was needed.

“I was never so proud,“ Brent said. “He walked in and put wind in all our sails.

This farm wouldn’t work without God’s help and the dependability and work ethic of the best ranch hands around: Tony Fultz, Autie Robbins and Aurther Clark.”

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A Weaver of Many Tales

By Alice Chambers

Retirement isn’t part of the plan for 81-year-old Carl Trahan-True You probably won’t find a more versatile person in the small community of Shirley, Ark., in Van Buren County, than Carl Trahan-True, or more interesting one either.

Carl was one of three boys brought up by parents who were teachers, which could explain his interest in learning new things. He was educated at the University of Nebraska and studied engineering. He entered the military in 1958 and had special duties until 1962. After working with AT&T as a field engineer until 1982, he entered St. Paul School of Theology, Methodist Seminary School, near Kansas City. He and his wife, Bonnie, traveled to several states over the years. They had vacationed in Arkansas and decided it would be a great place to retire. After retiring from the Methodist Church, he and Bonnie moved to Shirley, Ark. On one of the vacations to Mountain View, Ark., they went to the Ozark Folk Center, where Carl became interested in the process of weaving. At that point, time didn’t permit him to take a class but one of the weavers gave him a book list to read. He didn’t hesitate to get the books and read them.

In 2002, Carl took his first weaving class at the Ozark Folk Center. He was one of the two men to be the first to take the class.

The other man had been repairing looms for a number of years but knew nothing about the actual weaving. Carl was shuffled off to the back of the room to use an old loom that had been donated for the weaving class. He was fascinated by the old loom and the technique, but the loom had problems. Using his engineering experience he fixed the loom in order for him to use it.

During the class groups would come and go and then started gathering around the loom he was using. They were fascinated at how even his side edge selvedge was, how his tension was

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near perfect and how quickly he was understanding the technique and workings of the loom, as well as making use of the different styles of weaving.

You might say Carl was hooked at that point. He had purchased a Swedish

loom from a retired nun, and is still using it today. The Gilmakra is a beautiful wooden loom that looks like a fine piece of furniture.

“It’s a joy to weave off a Gilmakra,” Carl said.

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He began experimenting with different weaves and came up with his own modified version. His weavings have won at the Van Buren County Fair and at the Arkansas State Fair as well. His beautifully woven textiles are exquisitely crafted. He has made everything from scarves to cloth for a wedding gown.

“We went to a mill on a tour when I was a kid and I was fascinated by the technique,” Carl said.

In addition to exhibiting his weavings, he teaches weaving to willing students and has two small looms for that purpose.

One of his upcoming projects is to weave a rug from recycled blue jeans.

He has the project figured out and will be working on it in the near future. The current project on the loom is a beautiful white scarf. One can imagine there will be many more projects to come. His studio space is a working space and filled with all his weaving needs. Along with his other projects such as a tapestry and a small lap quilt.

The story of Carl Trahan-True doesn’t stop there. The 81-year-old pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Heber Springs, Ark., has been a member of the Highway 110 EH Club for eight years, works on his house, draws house plans, cooks and does a multitude of other activities. He keeps busy with his mind and body which, according to Carl, is the key to staying so active. He leads a busy life and says he has “an amazing wife” who knits, crochets, and quilts. He’s looking forward to Bonnie’s retirement, as the 72-year-old still holds a full-time job.

They have four children between them and have suffered the loss of one son to cancer. His son was a teacher and more than 1,000 people attended his memorial service. One daughter lives locally and is a cookie baker.

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Mazie Lumber and Hardware

By Terry Ropp

Owners: Vernon and Darryl Yoder (pictured) Location: Mazie, Okla.

History: “This place was open before my father Vernon was born over 50 years ago,” Darryl Yoder said. “At that time the business was a general store that also carried lumber. My father remembers purchasing groceries as late as 1986, but at some point the business switched to a lumberyard only.

Later owner Charles Bussey asked my father if he wanted to buy the lumberyard because he was ready to retire and because my father had been a carpenter for years. Then, in 2014, I got hurt. My father and mother Carolyn then decidPhoto by Terry Ropp ed to purchase the business in 2016 in order to give me a place to go. That decision changed my life as I became a general contractor while also helping with inventory and financial statements at the lumberyard.

I now have DY Contracting through which I design and custom build houses, barns, shops, sheds and other personal buildings, though I still help out at the yard.”

Products and Services: “We stock quality No. 1 yellow pine and No. 2 fir lumber used to build a variety of structures such as houses and pole barns. We also carry sheet-metal in a variety of colors in addition to various other metal supplies to complete metal building construction. Interior and exterior doors including heavy-duty screen doors are available as well as windows of various types such as crank out, single hung and double hung. We carry treated lumber for decks, spindles and porch railings as well as composite decking boards, some with raised edges which hold up the best. Other important construction supplies include culverts for drainage, bags of quick concrete and drywall. We carry a variety of farm products including corner posts and T-posts as well as barbed wire, gates and telephone poles that people sometimes use for lighting purposes. In terms of hardware, we have hand tools, nails, screws, plumbing supplies and some electrical supplies. We strive to make building and repairing easy by meeting as many of their supply needs as possible.”

Philosophy and future: “We pride ourselves on selling quality products and providing hardware and support supplies for construction or repair. We strived to find whatever people need and are willing to go the extra step to special order. Most orders placed by 10 a.m. are received within a day or two. As far as the future goes, we are looking to expand our electrical supply section as well as additional coverage for the lumber.”

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A Passion for Family and Farm

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Jared and Alisen Anderson have diverse farming backgrounds Jared and Alisen Anderson have been farming in Miami, Okla., for seven years.

They own 900 acres of cropland that they grow a soybean, wheat and corn rotation and a family ranch that run about 300 head of commercial Angus cows.

Jared and Alisen were both raised on farms. Jared grew up in Australia on a large ranch until 1997 when he moved to Miami, Okla. A three-year drought impacted his decision to move – plus his family

wanted to ranch in America. Jared has been in Oklahoma for 20 years.

Alisen moved from Columbia City, Ind., to Miami in 2007 to begin her college education at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in agriculture education.

Alisen worked on her family’s diversified livestock and crop farm for 12 Miami, Okla. years before starting college.

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meet your neighbors Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, where she teaches soil science, plant and soil science, agriculture leadership, agriculture engineering, pasture and range management, and other courses.

“I am over a few clubs at NEO – Young Farmers and Ranchers, Agriculture Education Club, Co-Sponsor of Agriculture Ambassadors – and Jared and I are Farm Bureau members, Young Farmers and Ranchers members and we attend many seminars over crops and cows,” Alisen said.

Jared and Alisen were influenced by their grandparents and parents to farm because they both came from long standing farming families. Alison said they were encouraged to farm because they felt like it was their calling to help feed the world.

“It is our responsibility to fulfill his blessing and the passion that Jared has for agriculture and farming really makes me excited about every season that we go through,” Alisen said. “Our passion for agriculture is rooted in the history of both of our families. What ignites our passion is when we get to see a lightbulb turn on in a student’s mind when they’re learning about the growth and development of plants or watching our daughter help do chores. We only get more excited about bettering the world to better feed the world. That is what the passion is all about.”

Over the next five years Jared, and Alisen hope to expand their operation to better combat declining commodity prices and have a few hundred more acres. The Andersons currently sell crops to co-ops and plants like Tyson and beef at Joplin Stockyards. They would like to see more sales out through the year.

The Andersons have multiple plans for their lifetime goal for their farm to grow, their whole goal is to pass the operation down to the next generation. They want their daughter Grace and nephews to have the opportunity to live this life of farming.

“When raising Grace into agriculture we immerse her in what the life is all about. If she doesn’t want to take this path in life, at the very least she’ll have a great appreciation for the 2 percent of people that feed the other 98 percent,” Alisen said.

Alisen said balancing work, farming and family can get tough, but she handles everything in life through her faith.

She said it’s a lifestyle that can bring an unbelievable amount of stress.

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“The trick is learning to combat the stress with the good aspects of life. God knew that I needed God in all realms of my life so that is a great influence. Everyone needs a Jared in their life,” Alisen said.

The Anderson Farm has one employee, Loren Decker, Alisen’s brother. The Andersons also contracted Jared’s father to transport their grain.

Alisen said communication is key when farming and working, especially when working with a partner or spouse, and although farming can be taxing, it’s also rewarding.

“All parties have to be willing to share their opinion and make decisions to better the operation as a whole. Communication is vital for any relationship, but key for a business

relationship,” Alisen said. “If you are a new farmer or fixing to start up your own farm, you should be prepared for things not to go your way. Be prepared to work seven days a week.

Be prepared to make tough decisions to better your operation very early. Although, it could be very trying, always be thankful that God chose you to be a Shepherd of his land. What an incredible blessing.”

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Hometown: Center Hill, Ark. In Town: J.L. Tillet is in his fourth year as a patrolman for the Searcy (Ark.) Police Department, and previously was a 911 dispatcher and an animal control officer for the city of Searcy. He is also a volunteer for the Center Hill Volunteer Fire Department.

“I look at all the great people I work with as heroes, but I don’t see myself Submitted Photo as one. I’m just one guy in a world full of problems and hard times, just trying to help out and bring peace where I can,” J.L said.

Michelle is a graduate accounts manager at Harding University, and is now in her 11th year with the university she graduated from. The couple has been married for 29 years.

In town, you can find them at Fellowship Bible Church of Searcy, they are involved in two small groups as well as youth group activities there.

In the Country: The Tillett Family Homestead is a 2-acre farm located west of Searcy in the rural community of Center Hill. The couple and their and their youngest daughter, Emily, have called this place home since 2011.

You will find them homeschooling their Emily through high school, tending to chores in the garden or the animals, building furniture or remodeling their house, and enjoying the outdoors by grilling out, camping, fishing and photography.

The family has literally been putting down roots since they arrived, trying to build a homestead where future generations can come back and enjoy life for years to come.

An orchard has been started, including a variety of their favorite fruit trees and berry bushes. They enjoy growing a salsa garden with tomatoes, peppers and onions, as well as asparagus, okra, peas, potatoes, carrots, eggplant, squash, cucumbers and melons.

“We can, freeze and dehydrate all that our family can use, and give away as much or more to family and friends. Last year we began selling a few of the 70-plus jellies we put up just from our blackberries,” J.L. said.

They are considering the addition of a few milk or meat goats and possibly a hog or two, but right now they’re researching the possibility of starting a farmer’s market in Center Hill, which they believe will benefit all the small farms in the area.

“I’ve always tried to have a vegetable garden no matter where we lived at, but the past three years I’ve been doing a no-till, organic garden, using no pesticides and no harsh chemicals, in an effort to grow healthier more nutritious food. We have a small flock of six chickens that are great compost makers and also give us fresh eggs to eat. In my growing up years, we always had animals and a garden, but I think that is why I now find such peace in working with them,” J.L. said.

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slaughter

market sales reports

bulls

cattle

Utility and Good 1-2 130-165 70.00-90.00.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1 70-85 lbs Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy 150.00-170.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 60-85 lbs 105.00-135.00 per head. Medium and Large 2 70-100 lbs Ash Flat Livestock 55.00-84.00 † Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle 65.00-87.50 per head.

Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs None Reported † 5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Replacement Rams: Medium and Large 1 Reg. Dorper Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Not Reported* Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice 135 lbs 265.00 per head, Reg. Katahdin 145 lbs 200.00 per † County Line 39.00-85.00 Steers: 127.00-133.00; wtd. avg. price 129.38. head. Medium and Large 1-2 158-170 lbs 150.00-180.00 Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Heifers: 126.00-132.00; wtd. avg. price 128.77. per head.

Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported* Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Families: Ewes with single or twin lambs. Medium and Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Not Reported † Steers: 203.00-209.00; wtd. avg. price 207.40.

Large 1 87.50-100.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 Fort Smith Stockyards Not Reported † Heifers: 205.00-208.00; wtd. avg. price 207.45.

57.50-75.00 per head.

I-40 Livestock - Ozark 55.00-78.00 † Bottle Babies: 12.50-25.00 per head.

Joplin Regional Stockyards 65.00-92.00 † GOATS: Mid-State Stockyards 90.00* 190 head North Arkansas Livestock Auction 74.00-86.50 † Feeder Kids: Selection 1 40-48 lbs 300.00-350.00. SelecOKC West - El Reno 65.00-93.00 † tion 2 38-48 lbs 250.00-270.00. Selection 3 35-49 lbs Ozarks Regional Stockyards 60.00-92.00 † 165.00-200.00.

Stilwell Livestock Auction 72.00-87.50* Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 52-55 lbs 325.00-330.00, 63Tulsa Livestock Auction 70.00-95.50 † 70 lbs 282.50-300.00. Selection 2 53-55 lbs 230.00-260.00, Welch Stockyards 75.00-106.00* 76-100 lbs 150.00-190.00. Selection 3 55-63 lbs 170.00225.00, 75-90 lbs 135.00-150.00.

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 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 120.00Diamond, Mo. • TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale 3/21/19 140.00.

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards 3/14/19 Receipts: 417 Replacement Does: Selection 1-2 80-95 lbs 135.00-140.00 Receipts: 542 Supply light to moderate. Demand moderate to good. per head. **Sheep and Goat Sale 2nd Thursday 6:00 PM and 4th The supply was made up of 34 percent lambs, 5 percent Replacement Bucks: Scarce.

(Week of 3/17/19 to 3/23/19) Saturday 1:00 PM** Compared to last month, feeder and ewes, 1 percent rams, 24 percent kids, 34 percent does Families: Does with single or twin kids: Selection 1-2 few slaughter lambs traded 10.00-20.00 lower with ewes and and 2 percent bucks. All prices are per hundred weight Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy 75.00 per family.

24.00-65.00 † rams steady to 10.00 higher.

Feeder and slaughter goats (CWT) unless noted otherwise. **Scheduling note: Next Bottle Babies: 17.50-35.00 per head.

Ash Flat Livestock 20.00-65.00 † as well as does and bucks traded mostly steady.

Demand sale will be April 4 Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs None Reported † was good on a moderate supply. The supply consisted of SHEEP: Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Not Reported* Feeder Lambs, mostly hair: Medium and Large 1 30-50 lbs 37 percent lambs, 28 percent ewes and rams, 22 percent County Line Sale - Ratcliff 39.50-59.00 † kid goats, and 13 percent bucks and does. All prices are 200.00-215.00, Medium and Large 1-2 30-50 lbs 170.00Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* National Sheep Summary 3/22/19 per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise.

185.00, Medium and Large 2 30-50 lbs 165.00-170.00.

Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported* SHEEP: Weekly Trends: Compared to last week slaughter lambs Slaughter Lambs: mostly hair Choice and Prime 2-3 Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Not Reported † 352 head mostly hair breeds under 110 lbs were 10.00-45.00 lower, heavier weights 50-72 lbs 205.00-215.00, Good and Choice 1-3 50-80 lbs Fort Smith Stockyards Not Reported † Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 30-49 lbs 230.00steady to 10.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were weak to 175.00-200.00.

I-40 Livestock - Ozark 33.00-60.50 † 6.00 lower. Feeder lambs were not well tested. At San Replacement Ewes: hair and wool Medium 1 70 lbs 110.00 260.00. Medium and Large 1-2 32-48 lbs 200.00-235.00.

Joplin Regional 12.00-70.00 † Medium and Large 2 40-45 lbs 180.00-200.00.

Angelo, TX 7382 head sold. Equity Electronic Auction Slaughter Ewes: hair and wool Good 1-3 81-170 lbs Mid-State Stockyards 66.00* Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 50-58 lbs 240.00sold 340 slaughter lambs in North Dakota. In direct 72.50-85.00, Cull and Utility 1-2 150 lbs 50.00.

North Arkansas Livestock 30.00-60.00 † 260.00, 74-80 lbs 200.00-230.00.

Good and Choice 1-3 trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested.

Slaughter Rams: Good 1-2 125-152 lbs 75.00.

OKC West - El Reno 42.00-69.50 † 50-58 lbs 200.00-230.00, 78-95 lbs 150.00-190.00.

3400 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were Replacement Rams: Medium 1 110 lbs 160.00.

Ozarks Regional Stockyards 20.00-67.00 † Slaughter Ewes: Good 1-2 65-105 lbs 80.00-125.00.

Utilsteady. 3,843 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no Families: Medium 1 75 lb ewe with single baby 160.00 per Stilwell Livestock Auction ity and Good 1-3 65-190 lbs 50.00-65.00.

37.00-64.50 * trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred family.

Tulsa Livestock Auction 441.00-84.00 † Slaughter Rams: Good 1-2 105-175 lbs 120.00-125.00. weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified.

Bottle babies: 40.00-75.00 per head.

(Week of 3/17/19 to 3/23/18)

beef

66.00-83.00 †

GOATS: Feeder kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 290.00-305.00, Selection 1-2 25-40 lbs 225.00-280.00, Selection 3 25-40 lbs 3/24/19 200.00-205.00.

Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 40-70 lbs 305.00-325.00, outstanding ind. 50 lbs 380.00; 65-90 lbs 290.00-320.00, Selection 1-2 40-70 lbs 215.00-290.00, Selection 3 40-70 lbs 155.00-175.00; 95-100 lbs 187.50-192.50 Replacement does: Selection 1 75-124 lbs 190.00-205.00, a few at 260.00 per head, Selection 1-2 55-128 lbs 160.00175.00, a few at 165.00 per head, Selection 2-3 45-100 lbs a few at 85.00-130.00 per head.

Slaughter Does: Selection 1 80-125 lbs 130.00-140.00, Selection 1-2 75-155 lbs 100.00-130.00, Selection 2-3 70100 lbs 60.00-85.00.

Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 95-120 lbs 190.00195.00.

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1-3 100-200 lbs 100.00145.00.

Families: Selection 1-2 100 lb does mostly twins at side 315.00-345.00 per family, Selection 2-3 several dairy 75-85 lb does mostly single babies 110.00-140.00 per family.

Bottle babies: 32.50-57.50 per head.

dairy cattle

121( 5(3257(' sheep &

slaughter

cows

48.00-68.00*

Welch Stockyards

0

goats

20

40

60

80

110

stocker & feeder

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

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153.00-182.00 144.00-166.00 133.00-148.00 120.00-133.50 105.00-120.00

181.00-212.50 170.00-196.00 154.00-188.00 149.00-168.00 146.00-154.00

150.00-170.00 144.00-160.00 130.00-151.00 125.00-145.00 -----

175.00-200.00 169.00-190.00 150.00-182.00 143.00-153.00 125.00-130.00

130.00-148.00 130.00-149.00 125.00-146.00 123.00-135.00 124.00

150.00-175.00 145.00-166.00 129.00-158.00 129.00-138.00 -----

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Uneven

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160.00-183.00 148.00-169.00 143.00-160.00 136.00-143.00 130.00

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185.00-202.00 178.00-185.00 167.00-182.00 ---------

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----135.00-146.00 135.00 130.00-140.00 120.00-135.00

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135.00-147.00 130.00-144.00 130.00-143.00 125.00-134.00 110.00-125.00

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155.00-163.00 150.00-160.00 138.00-150.00 ---------

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I-40 Livestock Ozark 3/21/19 803

Joplin Regional Stockyards 3/18/19 7,809

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2-14 Higher

Uneven

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182.50-210.00 167.50-195.00 148.00-171.50 130.00-159.50 145.00

180.00-205.00 161.00-195.00 152.00-186.00 130.00-168.00 132.00-155.00

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155.00 141.00-157.50 142.00-163.00 135.00-149.00 125.00-141.00

195.00 157.50-192.00 152.50-168.00 143.00-148.00 121.00-139.00

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162.00-180.00 144.00-166.00 130.00-144.00 132.00-142.00 128.00-129.00

150.00-180.00 141.00-167.00 129.00-164.00 122.00-147.00 122.00-138.00

127 5(3257('

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

178.00-205.00 168.00-198.00 140.00-161.00 122.00 -----

Uneven

Farmer’s Stockyards Springdale* ---------

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Farmer’s & Ranchers Vinita, Okla.* 3/20/19 -----

127 5(3257('

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Steady 170.00-171.00 155.00-176.00 141.00-177.00 130.00-151.00 131.00-142.50

Decatur Livestock*

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County Line Sale Ratcliff 3/20/19 244

127 5(3257('

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1

St-12 Higher 171.00-200.00 173.00-206.00 150.00-176.00 137.00-143.00 134.50

Cattlemen’s Livestock*

3/22/19 1,603

Benton Co. - Siloam Springs 3/21/19 3,079

127 5(3257('

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Ash Flat Livestock

121( 5(3257('

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

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prices

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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$80

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County Line Sale - Ratcliff 46.00-97.00 † Prices reported per cwt Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported * Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Not Reported † Fort Smith Stockyards Not Reported † I-40 Livestock - Ozark 950.00 † Joplin Regional Stockyards 400.00-1425.00 † Mid-State Stockyards 600.00-1275.00 * North Arkansas Livestock Auction - Green Forest 800.00-1075.00 †

lection 1-2 80-95 lbs 135.00-140.00

1000

cow/calf

carce. ngle or twin kids: Selection 1-2 few

1500

130.29

Soybeans

Soft Wheat

Corn

Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita

Sorghum

12 8.96

9 6

4.96

3

3.84

0 Blyt

ices

le hevil

8.66

5.00

na

Hele

8.77

8.73

4.90

4.99

4.65

3.77

3.80

3.62

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159.54

500

1000

1500

I-40 vestock Ozark 3/21/19 803

Joplin Regional Stockyards 3/18/19 7,809

Mid-State Stockyards* 3/18/19 390

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest 3/20/19 1,504

-14 Higher

Uneven

Steady

St-8 Higher

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.

Ozarks Regional West Plains

9,179

4,842

Stilwell Livestock Auction* 3/20/19 1,641

3/19/19-3/20/19

3/19/19-3/20/19

3-9 Higher

St-8 Higher

Higher

2000

2500

Tulsa Livestock Auction 3/18/19 2,568

Welch Stockyards*

Steady

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198.00-220.00 179.00-190.00 170.00-181.00 134.00-165.00 122.00-143.00

205.00-230.00 182.50-202.50 165.75-194.00 140.00-159.00 128.00-139.75

175.00-199.00 170.00-195.00 160.00-190.00 135.00-159.00 132.00-141.85

155.00 41.00-157.50 42.00-163.00 35.00-149.00 25.00-141.00

195.00 157.50-192.00 152.50-168.00 143.00-148.00 121.00-139.00

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175.00-200.00 160.00-182.00 148.00-159.00 132.00-147.00 132.00-137.00

192.00 ----160.00-168.00 144.00-150.00 128.00

----156.00-160.00 143.00-164.00 ---------

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180.00-199.00 172.00-195.00 157.00-175.00 134.50-150.00 -----

170.00-189.00 160.00-185.00 140.00-156.50 130.00-147.00 110.00-126.00

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146.37 *

155.00 159.78 158.30 138.31

156.00-167.00 157.00-168.00 145.00-158.50 121.50-139.00 115.00-126.50

147.44 135.90 137.78 136.48 143.28

*** 141.93

127.70 141.94

150.00-175.00 145.00-159.00 135.00-157.00 130.00-145.50 124.75-136.00

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138.43 165.28 147.62 147.00 149.62

143.51 132.02 133.00 132.77 135.13

159.49

148.92

166.42

3/19/19 2,041

186.00-193.00 178.00-196.00 155.00-185.00 145.00-164.00 132.00-150.50

158.00-169.00 152.00-167.00 136.00-156.00 121.00-137.00 -----

130.29

*

195.00-225.00 180.00-215.00 157.50-183.00 154.00-165.00 138.00-151.50

161.00-167.00 145.00-162.50 134.00-155.00 125.00-141.00 121.00-128.00

142.10

159.86

182.00-208.00 172.00-191.00 150.00-171.00 149.00-157.00 135.00-140.00

176.00-187.50 156.00-173.00 145.00-162.00 133.00-147.00 125.00-136.00

139.78

156.53

178.00-209.00 160.00-185.00 150.00-171.00 140.00-152.00 130.00-142.00

142.00-164.00 142.50-161.00 133.00-149.00 125.00-140.00 127.00

136.58

164.28

166.19

180.00-205.00 161.00-195.00 152.00-186.00 130.00-168.00 132.00-155.00

163.00-169.00 145.00-162.00 128.00-145.00 128.00-142.00 110.00-130.00

137.55 137.90

161.43

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82.50-210.00 67.50-195.00 48.00-171.50 30.00-159.50 145.00

150.00-180.00 141.00-167.00 129.00-164.00 122.00-147.00 122.00-138.00

144.91

163.71

None Reported †

163.63

142.17

132.57

145.73 168.69

152.66 138.68

155.73 164.41 152.00 160.00 154.73 165.87

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Ozark West Plains

135.90

170.46

None Reported * 925.00-1000.00 † 875.00-1575.00 † 475.00-1300.00 † 950.00-1760.00 * 700.00-900.00 †

Joplin Tulsa

142.94

153.73

Week of 3/10/19

0

El Reno Green Forest Searcy Siloam Springs

152.30

Not Reported † 500.00-1400.00 † 350.00-1460.00 †

Welch Stockyards

Ash Flat Ratcliff

134.99

147.67

pairs

None Reported * Not Reported †

Farmer’s Stockyards - Springdale Fort Smith Stockyards I-40 Livestock Joplin Reg

Ozark West Plains

165.89

Week of 3/3/19

Daily Report 3/26/19

3/22/19

Joplin Tulsa

165.39

None Reported † Not Reported *

County Line Sale - Ratcliff

Green Forest Siloam Springs

159.78

2000

Arkansas Cattle Auction 850.00-1350.00 † Ash Flat Livestock 700.00-975.00 † Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs None Reported † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Not Reported *

avg. grain prices

ared to last week slaughter lambs .00-45.00 lower, heavier weights . Slaughter ewes were weak to mbs were not well tested. At San d sold. Equity Electronic Auction mbs in North Dakota. In direct and feeder lambs were not tested. ed sales of slaughter lambs were rcasses sold with all weights no ality. All sheep sold per hundred otherwise specified.

62.00-180.00 44.00-166.00 30.00-144.00 32.00-142.00 28.00-129.00

152.30

(Week of 3/17/19 to 3/23/19)

5.00 per head.

Jan. 19 Feb. 19

heifers 550-600 LBS.

El Reno Searcy

162.43

760.00-1285.00 *

500

Oct. 18 Nov. 18 Dec. 18

165.58

725.00-1125.00 * 675.00-1285.00 †

0

July 18 Aug. 18 Sept. 18

steers 550-600 LBS. Ash Flat Ratcliff

685.00-1225.00 † 300.00-1225.00 †

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

Apr. 18 May 18 June 18

Week of 2/24/19

3/22/19

Week of 2/24/19

National Dairy Market at a Glance

550.00-1050.00 † None Reported † Not Reported *

Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.5650 and 40# blocks at $1.5700.

The weekly average for barrels is $1.5355 (+.1005) and blocks, $1.5755 (+.0375).

Fluid Milk: Across much of the nation milk production is inching up along seasonal trends. Contacts in parts of the ngle or twin lambs. Medium and Northeast and Central regions say production is down a little er head. Medium and Large 1-2 from last year. And in parts of the southern tier of states, milk output is beginning to plateau. Manufacturers report having 5.00 per head. plenty of milk for processing. In parts of the country, farmers and milk handlers were contending with weather related issues: 1 40-48 lbs 300.00-350.00. Selec- flooding across the Central region and a strong winter storm in the mountain states. Condensed skim loads are available in the -270.00. Selection 3 35-49 lbs Northeast and West. Cream is generally available, but industry ion 1 52-55 lbs 325.00-330.00, 63- contacts say ice cream production is picking up and cream is election 2 53-55 lbs 230.00-260.00, tightening. Cream multiples for all Classes are 1.16 to 1.27 in the East, 1.16 to 1.25 in the Midwest, and 1.05 to 1.18 in the West.

00. Selection 3 55-63 lbs 170.00SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND 0-150.00. ion 1-2 65-105 lbs 120.00-145.00. BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest $2.6886 - $2.8481.

85.00-110.00. ction 1-2 135-145 lbs 120.00-

$120

525.00-875.00 †

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy

edium and Large 1 Reg. Dorper d, Reg. Katahdin 145 lbs 200.00 per ge 1-2 158-170 lbs 150.00-180.00

$160

Prices reported per cwt Prices reported per cwt Prices Prices Prices reported reported reported per per per cwt cwt cwt Prices reported per cwt

Week of 3/3/19

dairy sales

cows

(Week of 3/17/19 to 3/23/19)

Week of 3/10/19

replacement

550-600 lb. steers

$200

Week of 3/17/19

30-165 70.00-90.00. edium and Large 1 70-85 lbs d. Medium and Large 1-2 60-85 lbs d. Medium and Large 2 70-100 lbs

12 Month Avg. -

$240

Week of 3/17/19

es reports

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

145.26 135.91 134.28 136.89 141.50

167.43

146.20

167.32

145.46

137 164 191 218 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

245

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

95

116 137 158 179 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

200

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

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Doing What He’s Always Done

By Terry Ropp

Willie Leming struck out on his own at a young age and followed his farming roots 50x100x16

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Willie and Kim Leming of Evansville, Ark., own 320 acres on three farms in Evansville, Dutch Mills and Lincoln, Ark., with their son Dakota living on the farm in Lincoln and working with his dad in a variety of enterprises.

Meanwhile Kim has worked for Ozark Electric for 32 years as an operations clerk and wants to retire but they are very reluctant to let her go.

“Mom worked at Campbell Soup and couldn’t afford to feed one much less five so I went out on my own when I was 12,” explained Willie.

A neighbor named Gary Carter took the young boy in. The two worked sideby-side doing all of the things that were necessary to make a farm function in exchange for room and board. In today’s world we would call that an internship but back then it was simply survival.

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Willie Leming and his family have three farms, which supports a cow/ calf operation and broiler houses.

When Willie was 15, he worked for Willie and Kim also have two daughters, Ashley and Amber, and eight grand- Dick Latta, who had dairy and comchildren, aged from 10 months to 19 mercial cows as well as poultry and Latta Steel Trusses, Inc. The farm work Willie years old.

Because Willie lost his father when he did reflects back to his earliest memories of going with his dad to drive was 10, he understands on a a tractor once he was out of very personal level what bediapers and bottle feeding a ing a father and supporting a Lincoln, Ark. calf when he was three or four. family means.

“I’ve got more miles driving The backbone of this counfarm equipment than a truck,” try has always been people like Willie said with a smile and a laugh.

Willie who find a way to make Willie worked hard, saved money life work.

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and started farming with 5 acres and 23 dairy bottle calves while he worked cleaning out chicken houses for Mike Traylor. Because cars were too expensive at that time, so he road a 125cc Sears motorcycle. Eventually, Willie worked for the state highway department and then Lincoln’s fire department where he has served as chief for 15 years.

The variety in Willie’s background led him to pursue a diversified income, which now includes chickens and cattle, Leming and Son Construction, Willie’s Wrecker Service, Inc., and Leming and Son Trucking, which ships dry freight, equipment, heavy equipment, tires and a variety of other products in box trucks and on flatbeds.

“When you live in a small community, you can’t put all your eggs in one basket’s so I have a little bit of everything,” explained Willie.

Willie’s truest passion, however, is farming. His farm in Lincoln is home to four broiler houses. He raises chickens to 7 pounds and has to sell most of his litter since much of his land is near two watersheds with highly restrictive regulations on litter usage. That means he fertilizes his pastures only when needed and in compliance with all regulations.

Like so many farmers, thistles are his biggest weed issue, and he broadcast sprays only if conditions demand it. Pasture composition is a combination of clover, fescue and Bermuda though he also has some winter wheat. Water on the three farms is supplied by ponds and springs with Willie considering using an NRCS program to get tire waterers on the Evansville property which had been Kim’s family farm.

Willie recently bought 70 synchronized bred black baldie heifers that were due to have calves in February, which he subsequently wants to breed to the Hereford bulls in order to increase body carcass. With this group, he plans to maintain fall calving by putting the bulls back with the black baldies in May. In addition to those heifers, Willie has 130 mostly Angus mommas and an additional four Angus cross bulls. The bulls are kept with the cows year round.

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– Willie Leming do what you’ve always done and get what you’ve always got in order to be successful,” Willie said. “I believe that and have always tried to follow that advice.”

Willie also believes in community service and will soon give up his position of vice president of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association in order to be the Washington County District 13 Justice of the Peace, a position he plans to use to improve his community with roads being a special interest. He is also a member of Summers Missionary Baptist Church.

Willie’s goal is to begin the process of stepping back from his excessive and diverse responsibilities in order to be a full-time farmer.

“All retirement means to me is that I’m going to die on the farm,” Willie said with a smile.

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The Challenge of Farming

By Terry Ropp

Julie Villines is the main operator of her family’s cattle and Cornish hen operation The Villines family is a Tyson family. Husband Beacher, son Keeton, son-in-law Brett and daughter-in-law Arden all work for Tyson in various capacities.

This leaves daughter Ashton Fitchpatrick to teach English at Springdale’s George Junior High School and wife/ mom Julie to manage the 763-acre family Cornish hen and commercial cattle farm located just north of Kingston, Ark. “Beacher is the brain and I’m the brawn,” Julie said with a laugh.

Though Julie and Beacher knew each other in high school and hung out together in a group, Beacher’s father Paul was the one who really talked up Julie as a future wife. Julie and Paul had an instant connection with Paul being a true mentor after townie Julie moved with Beacher to Kingston, where they started their ranch.

Paul taught Julie how to put in fence and to fix and maintain equipment, amongst many other skills and concepts.

“Perhaps the most important thing Paul taught me was not to get upset about anything because whatever it was didn’t have a brain and was not out to get me. He told me to slow down, think and try again,” Julie recalled.

The Villines moved from Harrison, Ark., when a family member needed help with chicken houses. Julie dove in and learned the hands-on, day-to-day workings of the broiler business. After seven years, the couple completed construction of four broiler houses of their own just after their Keeton was born. By the time the children were old enough to play T-ball, the workload was too much for Julie. Their relatives’ chicken houses were aging at the time and shut down a couple of years thereafter. Nonetheless, Julie loved the chicken business and they became Tyson’s Large Broiler Family of the Year for five years.

“I like being in the top and am highly competitive,” Julie said. “Tyson has real-

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ly good protocols; and if you follow them exactly, your chances for significant success are high. Even though Beacher is live production manager, my field tech is important, and we have time to be friends because I always do what I am supposed to and save him time.”

Seven years ago, the Villines went through a retrofitting that led to far greater efficiency. According to Julie, detailed computerization took away any guesswork and the addition of cool cell

10 miles apart. The cows are bred by black Angus bulls and a Black Hereford, is a favorite of Julie’s. Also included in the herd are six Charolais-influenced mommas purchased as cow/calf pairs, because Julie likes the big calves.

Julie runs both spring and fall calving seasons to distribute income over market fluctuations with calves being retained for at least 100 days after weaning. The exact timing is dependent upon current market prices. Calves are banded and Photo by Terry Ropp

Julie Villines manages the day-to-day operation of her family’s farm.

pads optimally protected chickens dur- tagged the day they are born. After exing the summer. Then three years ago, perimenting, Julie found this process less the Villines had an opportunity to transi- stressful on animals, as well as herself, and tion to Cornish hens. The change made also makes sense since she works and vacsense because they could raise 27,600 cinates the calves three times before they Cornish as opposed to 18,000 broilers. are sold at 650 pounds at the Kirk Powell Further, since Cornish are raised to only Sale Barn in Green Forest, Ark. 2 pounds, 10 ounces, their cycle is 3 1/2 The operation retains as many replaceweeks in and 3 1/2 weeks ments as needed to replace between flocks which gives culled cows. Culling takes Julie more time for cattle. place only if a cow skips two Kingston, Ark. The herd consists of 180 cycles, has a health issue, such Angus-influenced mommas as foot problems or no longer divided into two groups with raises a good quality calf. one at each of the Villines’ “I have one really old cow named two farms, which are about Methuselah who still raises strong Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

calves and I am not about to replace her,” Julie said.

The cattle are hay and grass fed but receive significant supplementation.

Supplements include range cubes because they are easy to distribute out of the back of her truck. The other supplements are liquid feed, protein tubs, minerals and salt.

While pastures are fescue and Bermuda, her custom hayed 100 acre hayfield contains significant amounts of Johnson grass, fescue and clover. That field produces 600 bales annually.

“If Beacher could be around more, I would drill wheat and rye but to add that to my workload is not doable,” Julie said.

Julie does most of the farm work by herself. Though she has occasional help from a hired hand, Keeton and Brett arrive at the crack of dawn most weekends to help. Of course, she spoils them with great food.

Julie has one unusual practice that has earned her the title of “witch.” She meticulously follows an almanac and moon cycle based calendar that outlines optimum times for weaning and other activities. She learned of the calendar from her mother-in-law Freda who also used it.

“The weaned calves typically bawl only one night. Less stress grows better calves,” Julie said. “I use the calendar extensively, and all I know is that it works for me though others just shake their heads.”

A final income stream comes from a vacation rental home in Branson, Mo. Julie and Beacher’s son and daughterin-law already live in a home on the farm 10 miles away while their expectant daughter and son-in-law are soon to begin construction on the original farm.

“Before long I’ll have a baby on the tractor with me. I don’t know how being a child caretaker grandmother will work, but I know it will. I love nothing better than a good challenge,” said Julie.

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Who is the most influential person in your life?

“The most influential person is my grandpa Bill Wood because he taught me all about agriculture before he passed a few years ago. He taught me how to identify and help mommas when giving birth. Most importantly, he taught me nothing is ever good enough because there’s always room for improvement.”

What is your current involvement in agriculture?

“I check and count my grandpa Bill Gilbert’s cattle every day after school. I also feed hay and check the mineral supply as well as helping to hay during the summer.

I compete in forestry judging and I’m on the meats team. My classes include plants and animals, as well as a survey of agriculture. This year I’m on a work program class, which is when I go to my grandpa’s farm to check the cattle. I also help them with working the animals which includes giving shots and worming. My job is to gather them into the squeeze chute and calm them. We castrate rather than band because some of them get too big to band.”

What are some of your agricultural memories?

“One time I was with Grandpa Bill putting the bulls up in a pen next to the barn and checking the water. One charged me and I scrambled up the fence, but the bull was serious enough about getting me that he dented the iron fence.”

What are your future plans?

“I want to be a wildlife biologist and plan to study at Arkansas Tech. My dream job is working with elk and/or deer in their natural environment to study habits, health and population variation.”

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redit can be a wonderful tool. It can improve one’s livelihood or it can become the proverbial albatross that constantly weighs us down. I’d suggest that we use caution when thinking about OPM, or Other People’s Money. While borrowed funds can be used as a multiplier effect to leverage an investment or fund a new project, this debt can also become part of an out-of-control boulder, rolling downhill.

This section is focused on personal and consumer activity. Business-related credit decisions require a Ken W. Knies is an more involved and in-depth decision process. agricultural and rural 1. THINK – What do we need (or want) the consultant. He holds a borrowed money to do? What will my situation bachelor’s of science look like after I borrow or if I choose not to take and arts from the this action? The bigger question is can I afford it University of Arkansas or is the reward worth the risk? and a master’s of 2. RESEARCH – Check with others who have business administramade a similar loan decision. Was it a good move? tion from Webster Would he/she do it again? Are there online exUniversity in St. Louis, amples supporting your decision? Would you loan Mo. He formed Ag your money for this purpose?

Strategies, LLC as a 3. REST then RESPOND – This simple step business unit focused can really help one regain “balance” when considon quality borrowers ering a large financial decision. Eliminate “heat of and lenders. the moment” decisions and you’ll benefit with a better more rational result. “At least sleep on it” is sound advice.

Regarding your credit standing, here’s some tips, suggestions and ideas: • Banks, retailers, car and equipment dealers, employers, insurance companies and others use credit bureau reporting. Anyone in a position to offer credit may also have access to at least some of your credit history. This tells us all we need to know regarding the data’s importance and its potential impact. If others know your position, shouldn’t you?

• Check your credit scores or credit report. Try Creditkarma.com, Myfreecreditreport.com or Annualcreditreport.com. The site: https://www.usa.gov/credit-reports offers quality, unbiased credit-related information. You’re entitled to receive up to one free credit report (or score) per year from each of the three primary reporting bureaus; Experian, Trans Union and Equifax. Consider spreading these reviews out over the year to gain a better understanding of their content while having time to compare information.

• Generally scores range from 300 to 850. The higher the score the better. Some creditors use all three reporting companies and merge or average your scores.

• Review your data and respond to the appropriate company if you have a dispute or see an error. Debt levels, repayment activity, length of time, high balances, legal suits and bankruptcies are typically available to the report user. Credit reports and credit scoring reflects a quantitative, composite representation of our debt histories.

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Protecting Your Flock

By Klaire Howerton

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 be 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

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is tightening up any gaps in housing and 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

“I fertilize on a rotational basis and use the test to check PH level to see if I have enough lime.”

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the additional benefit of providing shade.

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.

“The best grass produces the best cattle, and the soil test tells me exactly what I need and what I don’t.”

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

“I maximize efficiency in grazing, drilling and fertilizing by using the results of soil testing.”

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“A soil test tells you what the land needs, and if you follow it you’ve got a good chance of raising excellent grass.”

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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

“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

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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.

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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.

— Source, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cropwatch

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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.

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This feed can be offered to your chicks via a number of different types of feeders – tube feeders, trough feeders, or simply a shallow pan, depending on the number of chicks being raised. While the best option might seem to be purchasing the small feeders for chicks from the display at the feed store, Jeremy Chartier with Countryside Daily recommends that producers consider adapting full-size poultry equipment for chicks, to avoid having to purchase more equipment when the young birds hit their growth spurt.

“If you’re brooding birds in a small box, the upright chicken feeders and waterers do make your life easier. But when you’re brooding on the barn floor, your birds can use adult equipment just as easily as chick specific equipment, with some adaptations. Full-size feeders are just as effective at delivering feed to chicks as they are for mature birds, but chicks are vertically challenged, so be sure to place full-size feeders at ground level and ramp up bedding to meet the lip of the feeder,” he said.

Waterers: Plenty of clean, fresh water should always be available to the chicks. Waterers can be gravity-fed, automatic, or simply a shallow pan. Pans will need emptied and changed often to keep the water clean – many producers opt for the gravity-fed waterers or an automatic watering nipple system for convenience and cleanliness.

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Getting Answers

By Klaire Howerton

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.

Are You Local?

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.

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“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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What’s in the Water?

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By Jacob Logsdon

Water is the key for healthy animals Livestock producers, who typically look closely at every single input to make sure that they will get the best results out of their livestock, may be overlooking possible problems by not testing their animals’ drinking water.

“Livestock require a large amount of water,” said Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture Educator Roger Williams. “You want to make sure that there is nothing in the water to hamper the performance of the animal.”

Livestock require a balance of water, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals for optimal performance. Of these key nutrients, water is the most important for all classes of livestock.

Water supplies can become contaminated by agricultural chemicals or other natural substances that can be harmful to overall performance of livestock.

Some of these substances include nitrates, salinity and algae.

“Nitrates can definitely be harmful to cattle in certain forages,” said University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Agent Colin Massey. “Nitrate is not poisonous, but it is converted to nitrite in their body, which can do harm.”

High levels of nitrates are common in well water around large agricultural practices, as they easily make their way into ground water.

Another factor to consider is algae. Algae can have major effects on livestock performance.

Algae grow best in nutrient-rich bodies of water during the late summer. Algae are especially common in stagnant bodies of water, such as ponds. Harmful algae blooms, commonly known as blue-green algae, can be extremely harmful to cattle and can lead to death. The best way to control algae is to eliminate their nutrient source.

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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.

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