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Gary Morris Taking Time To Learn Page 14

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May 30, 2011 Volume 13, Number 13 • 36 Pages

In This Issue Rumors - Everyone’s Talking About It Just A Thought - Columnists & Editorials Jerry Crownover, Lane McConnell 7-22 Meet Your Neighbors How They’re Doing Things Down the Road Eye on Agribusiness, Ozarks Roots, Town & Country, Agriculture’s Youth 23-24 Ag-Visors - Advice from the Professionals Farm Finance with Darrell Harshaw and On Call with Dr. Darren Loula 26-32 Farm Help - Making Farming a Little Easier What Do You Say, Farm Calendar, Auction Block 32-35 Classifieds Extended 2

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We heard that some folks from Cedar County spent the week in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the National Rangeland Contest. Long hours of studying paid off as Stockton FFA and Stockton Seekers 4-H represented the county with big wins.

Stockton FFA brought home the 1st place team win and Cameron Locke was 2nd high individual, Brendan Bird was 6th high individual and Gunnar Hochstedler was 14th high individual. The Stockton Seekers 4-H brought home the 2nd place team win and Gina Pate was 1st high individual, Damien Eagon was 6th high individual and Sawyer Spaay was 7th high individual. Congrats to all the students on their successes.

3rd Annual Show-Me Beef Leadership Conference The Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association (MJCA) will be hosting their 3rd Annual Show-Me Beef Leadership Extended o Conference June 23-25, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. This year’s conference theme is “Building on the Best” and will provide ozarksf n youth the opportunity to learn about the newest issues, tech.com nologies, and advancements in the beef industry, take a proactive role in developing leadership capabilities, interact with industry leaders and develop friendships with others from across the state! The conference is open to youth entering the 8th grade through entering college freshmen for the 2011-12 school year. Registration is now open.

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Our prayers go out to the residents in Joplin, Mo., hit by disaster in the wake of the tornado on May 22, 2011. We in the Ozarks are a resilient bunch that always persevere through times of trouble and will do so again. We want to give a pat on the back to David Marlin of 2 Cylinder Plus Tractor Salvage in Conway, Mo. David and others are in Joplin helping businesses salvage what materials they can after the destruction the tornado brought to the community. Our hats off to David and the gang.

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he hay baler I presently own is a little over 2 years old and I’ve just started my third season with it. I can still remember the day it was delivered and since I had never owned this brand of baler before, the salesman spent the entire afternoon with me to explain all the operational differences between it and the one I had burned up the year before.

As he helped me set up the new rig, I thought it was some kind of joke when I opened the storage compartment for the net wrap and discovered a bottle of baby powder hanging from the lid.

“What’s this?” I asked with a grin, halfway expecting him to explain that it was some sort of an Ozark version of a dry chemical fire extinguisher to prevent catching this one on fire as well.

The knowledgeable sales rep proceeded to explain that the rubber roller that feeds the net wrap had a surface that was “a little sticky,” and needed the baby powder applied in order to make it work properly. He was absolutely correct, because it worked perfectly that afternoon and has performed flawlessly ever since – as long as I don’t

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forget to use the baby powder at the beginning of every use. Once, during the second hay season, I decided that since I had used it the day before, there was no need to powder the roller. The first bale of the day was ejected without any net wrap and when I opened the door to the storage area, I found exactly one bale’s worth of plastic neatly wrapped around the rubber roller. I extracted the wrap, powdered the roller and proceeded to bale the rest of the day without incident.

Last week, I again made a bad decision by telling myself that a baler that had been used pretty heavily the last two hay seasons was certainly broken-in enough to dispense with the use of baby powder.

I was wrong, for the first bale’s wrap, once again, wrapped around the rubber roller. I followed the same procedure of unwinding and applying baby powder and baled the first field perfectly.

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Anyone that knows me has a pretty good idea where to find me on a Saturday morning – at the farmers market.

I’ve visited over 100 farmers markets across the United States and Spain.

But, most visits have been to markets right here in Missouri. I started my market travels almost 5 years ago and since have found that visiting new markets and agritourism destinations have become a way of life for my family. We enjoy taking our son to markets, pickyour-own farms and to visits with local farmers whom I interview. Through the years we have made very close friends through our farm visits.

Last Saturday, while visiting the Greater Springfield Farmers Market, my son plopped down in a chair next to two meat vendors to make himself comfortable. My friends Nancy and Greg, who sell their meat products at the market laughed and Nancy said, “Well Caston I’m sorry I don’t have any spoons or pans for you to play with today. Guess you and momma will have to come for another visit to the farm soon.”

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As we strolled on down the row of local farm stalls, we stopped in to purchase some bacon and sausage from Steve and Jane and before I could say hello, Mr. Steve whipped Caston up and sat him on his lap. As Steve and Caston counted coins, Jane wrapped up my purchases and threw in a special treat for my son – Thank You Steve and Jane.

Another stop to pick some spinach and other vegetables landed me in the middle of questions about a side project that I am participating in this summer called, The Market Lady. “Where’s your next filming at Market Lady,” asked Brad. The Market Lady is a grant funded project to teach consumers how to cook locally using farm products from the Ozarks. This summer I’m traveling to 30 farmers market to film a cooking show and conduct interviews with farmers that sell products at local farmers markets. The overall purpose is to teach consumers about the farmers that grow, harvest and sell farm products.

Growing up in the ag industry, it might be hard to understand the concept of “putting a face to your food,” but when I

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Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 around and around the hayfield, WHO came up with this idea?

Having taken more than a course or two in agricultural engineering while in college, I could envision a dozen highly trained engineers sitting around a table discussing and evaluating a potential problem with their newly designed, $28,000 hay baler. I’m sure they thought they had the surface texture of the rubber roller exactly correct, if they could just figure out how to prevent it from wrapping the netting around the roller. I’ll bet they tried to solve the problem in a myriad of ways – from plastic guards adjusted microscopically close to the roller, to electronically controlled metal fingers to grab the wrap and send it on down the chamber. They probably experimented with a score of different types and sizes of rubber rollers in an attempt to eliminate the stickiness while maintaining the grip. I would venture to guess that the engineers in charge of design spent hundreds of man-hours and tens of thou-

sands of dollars researching every possible corrective measure to keep the net wrap from sticking to the roller of an otherwise exceptional machine.

I’ll also bet that some ambitious, young whipper-snapper, fresh out of college, probably took his graphs and charts home each evening. One evening, frustrated beyond belief and thinking out loud to an empathetic, young wife, he probably said something like, “If I could just figure out how to prevent this rubber roller from drawing the slightest amount of moisture and becoming so tacky that it sticks to the net wrap, I could be a rising star at work and really make a name for myself.”

His wife probably said, “Why don’t you just slap some baby powder on it. It seems to work on the baby’s bottom,” and a star was born.

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Decades of Tradition Red and white Hereford cattle have grazed the pastures of this Dent County farm for decades

Sam and Jan’s involvement with the Show-Me-Select Program led them to buy an Angus bull that they cross with several Hereford heifers. They consider this their commercial herd.

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By Christy Dieman might be a better selling point,” Jan he farm of retired school remarked of the Show-Me-Select teachers Sam and Jan Program. When the heifer market went Starks lies on the outskirts up drastically, the program’s yearly sale of the town of Salem, Mo. wasn’t held this year, and the Starks and has been in Jan’s family sold the resulting black and white heiffor over six decades. During that time, ers off of the farm.

Jan’s family has owned, almost excluThe Starks also sell purebred Hereford sively, a herd of purebred horned bulls from the farm. While the heifers are Hereford cows. dehorned as calves, the bulls are left “Since ’45 it’s been closed,” Jan horned. When people are looking to buy remarked of their breeding program, the traditional purebred horned Hereford “there has not been a bull, most want the commercial cow horns left on. “We’ve Camden brought in.” Both Jan Hickory always been horned Phelps Vernon Pulaski and Sam suspect that Hereford, and we just Cedar Dallas Laclede Salem, Mo. Polk the family history of stayed horned,” Jan Barton Dade purebred Hereford said.

Webster Texas Wright Greene Jasper cows goes back even Most producers have Lawrence to the 1920s, but at Douglas specifics they breed Christian Newton Howell Stone that time open range for in their cattle, and Barry Ozark Taney McDonald was the norm. the Starks believe the

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Hereford breed can bring some exceptional qualities to the table that are often overlooked. They mentioned the temperament and feed efficiency of Herefords as top on the list. “And they’re just downright hardy,” Jan said. The Starks select for milk production and calving ease as well. Sam also mentioned the breed’s tendency for longevity, “When we took over in ’82 I don’t think there was a cow less than 20 years old,” he said.

As far as Hereford bloodline preferences, the Starks are partial to the Domino and Advance lines. “Folks are

always looking for Domino,” Sam mentioned.

While the Starks loyalty to the Hereford breed remains steady, what they feed their cattle has evolved over the past few years. Sam mentioned that they used to buy a lot of commercially ready-made feed but due to the rising feed prices, they started mixing their own grain to save money.

Some plans may have evolved over the years but some things will remain the same. “I know one thing,” Jan said, “We’re not getting out of the horned Herefords.”

In This Section – Sam and Jan Starks build decades of Hereford tradition..........................Above – Phil Rose of Greene County says, “be flexible and adapt”............................p. 8 – Webster County native Lloyd Gloe offers ways to cut farm costs..................p. 9 – Ava Drug Store in Douglas County provides a step into the past...............p. 10 – Eye on Agribusiness highlights S&H Farm Supply in Mtn. Grove, Mo. . . . .p. 12

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– Gary Morris implements Natural Hoof Care on his farm............................p. 14 – Mother and daughter partner in Angus farm in Lawrence County.............p. 15 – In town and in the country with Kurt Kysar of Branson, Mo......................p. 17 – Family structures a farm corporation for future generations........................p. 20 – Youth in agriculture features LoriAnne Morgan of Laclede County...........p. 22

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runs deep in the family line, beginning with his great-grandfather, Albert Rose, who ran a mule barn. His son, Phil’s great-uncle, Johnny Rose, worked in the mule barn and became one of the biggest horse dealers in the U.S. Phil grew up working with horses and cattle on a ranch in Willard, just a mile down the road from Roan Rose Ranch.

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A veterinarian for 31 years, Lloyd sold his practice 4 years ago and now concentrates on his Holstein heifers. He deals with Fair Oaks Dairy in Fair Oaks, Ind. He said, “It’s a contract deal with a very reputable dairy. It’s been steady Photo by Brenda Brinkley over the last 15 years.”

Lloyd Gloe said that maintaining a The Holstein heifer calves arrive at healthy herd requires good nutrition Lloyd’s farm weighing between 200 and and high quality forage.

210 pounds. He purchases the calves from the dairy and keeps them 18 profit. That was the only way I could months to 2 years before selling them see to get ahead.” back to the same dairy. When they Lloyd has continued to look for ways return to the dairy, they have been bred to cut costs in today’s economy. “I confor seven months and should weigh at tracted some feed early in the year and it least 1,150 pounds. Lloyd stated, “I’m was a considerable savings,” he stated. just a small cog in this wheel. Fair Oaks His cattle are fed commodity grains. milks about 30,000 cows. So they have Those consist of “wet distillers, which heifers scattered over many states.” are by-products from ethanol producWhen Lloyd ventured into the tions, and corn gluten meal, which is Holstein heifer business there was “less the by-product from the production of tax on breeding stock soft drinks,” he if you kept them for explained, and Camden 18 months.” He added, “I also feed Hickory Phelps Vernon Pulaski explained, “I bought soy hull pellets. It’s Cedar Dallas Laclede Polk small Holstein heifers the skin and fines Barton Dade and kept them until from the soybeans.”

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Ava Drug Store in Douglas County provides a treat for all ages

ou step inside a drug store, you hear the jukebox playing, you see the soda fountain and you pay a nickel for your ice cream. Is this a fond 1950s memory or is it real? Ava Drug Store in Ava, Mo., in Douglas County is operating in today, just as it was in 1958 and owned by third generation pharmacist David Norman.

Ava Drug was opened in 1950 by David’s grandfather, E. Boone Norman, Sr. In 1953, David’s father, Boone Jr., bought the café next door in order to expand the shop and bring the front door as close to the Ava square as possible. Sadly, in 1958, there was a fire in the drug store. But the family brought the store back to life out of the ashes that same year and today, the store is seen as it was after it was rebuilt in 1958. “All drug stores had soda fountains in those days,” David recalled. But Ava Drug has not always been home to a soda fountain.

The soda fountain is not the only thing that gives the store a nostalgic feel. There are old fashioned stools along the ice cream counter that are fastened to the floor by one long screw, as they were originally; a neon sign outside that was made by Missouri Neon, who designed the new sign from the original plans from the 1950s and of course, coffee, ice cream and Coke for a nickel. Another interesting thing to note is the short height of the merchandise shelves. It was popular in the 1950s to have shelves that you could see over, which provides a friendly shopping atmosphere. And at Ava Drug, it’s not just the shopping atmosphere that’s friendly, “It’s a

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good work atmosphere,” said Janiece Moore, who has worked there for 6 years. (Her favorite ice cream flavors are Butter Pecan, Strawberry and White House Cherry Almond.)

The store is busiest in the summertime – 150 gallons of ice cream are eaten in a week! Hiland Dairy delivers fresh ice cream on an eighteen-wheeler truck. It’s clear that people love coming to Ava Drug (A 2010 Best of Rural Missouri winner for Best Ice Cream) and not just for the ice cream! Earl Toothman, an Ava Drug patron, said he enjoys the “friendly people.” Mona Decker, an Ava resident and long-time customer of the store said “It’s a good place to meet lots of good friends and I think it’s so good of David to have restored it.”

How does Ava Drug keep its small town ‘flavor’ in a changing world? The answer is David Norman. He said, “It’s not hard to keep something the same as it was when you were growing up.” But when David was growing up, he didn’t always want to be a pharmacist there. “I worked here,” he laughed, recalling memories of sweeping the floor, chipping ice off of fifty pound blocks to put in the ice crusher and bringing up soda pop in glass bottles from the cellar. “But there wasn’t any chance of me doing anything else; I just didn’t know it then.”

At Ava Drug, everyone, young or old, is a valued customer. “Anyone can fill prescriptions,” said David, “but what really makes the job is the people you wait on.”

So the next time you’re in the mood for some ice cream, pocket your nickels and head on over to Ava Drug for the best ice cream in Douglas County.

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S & H Farm Supply, Inc. Location: Mountain Grove, Mo. Store Manager: Danny Deckard History: S&H Farm Supply began in Lockwood, Mo., in 1969. The Mountain Grove Store was acquired in January, 2008. “We outgrew the location we purchased rather fast and were able to secure the present location and moved in April, 2009.”

Products & Services: The brands of UTVs carried at the Mountain Grove location are Club Car, New Holland, Bad Boy, Cub Cadet and Kioti. “We service what we sell and we have a good inventory of parts. If we don’t have a part in stock, usually one of our other stores does, so we can get that part faster. We now have UTVs available in diesel from Club Car, New Holland and Kioti.”

What is the advantage to using a UTV? “They are more economical than a pickup or tractor for running around in the field. They can go in soft conditions or difficult terrain where a pickup or tractor is not able to go. They are a utility vehicle with side by side seating. There is easier accessibility on and off for riders than with an ATV. In a lot of cases they are safer and more stable than an ATV, plus have a roll over protection system with seat belts. They also have a cargo area that will dump, that a ATV doesn’t have.”

Business Philosphy: “When Wayne and Shirley Schnelle started the business at their kitchen table, it was ‘FARMERS HELPING FARMERS.’ Since then our customer base has changed to include the part-time farmer along with rural life style customer that wants to enjoy country living. So we have changed our philosophy to ‘YOU ARE IN S&H COUNTRY’ to include everyone,” said Danny.

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NEIGHBORS Forage and Nutrition: Hand in Hand Continued from Page 9 commodity grains. “Traditionally, it’s cheaper, and you’d need a protein source if you didn’t use the by-products.

All the products have gotten high, but it’s still cheaper than feeding corn and soybean meal mix.”

The most important element in maintaining a healthy herd, in Lloyd’s opinion, is, “Good nutrition. Forage. Forage.

Forage. It takes a lot of concentrate grain, and so forth, to offset poor forage.

I consider forage to be silage, baleage baled hay and pasture.”

He said, “I can get by with anything in silos normally better than if it was

put up as dry hay. That’s true for older cattle. For young cattle, you can’t feed a lot of wet feed because they don’t have the capacity to handle all that bulk and water. So we do feed dry feed to the little cattle.”

Lloyd concluded, “If I’ve accomplished anything in this life, I give credit to God who is above me, my wife who is beside me and keeps me in line, my banker who keeps me afloat and a little hard work that keeps me moving forward.”

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All in the Family Continued from Page 8 ranch. Even Amber and Tony’s toddleraged sons, Gatlyn and Slayden, are getting early training as barn hands.

The Roses have always trained roping horses. Ten years ago, they decided to start their Quarter Horse breeding program, allowing them to breed a horse more ideally suited for roping. They began with a trip to Hetletved Quarter Horses in North Dakota, where they sought out mares with large hips, healthy feet and strong bones, excellent stamina and a good-natured, docile personality.

Rodeo horses and roping cattle go hand-in-hand. Previously, the Rose’s purchased cattle from Mexico for training, but this became too costly. So about 4 years ago, they acquired a partner and switched to breeding their own cattle.

They raise Corrientes: a gentle, mostly solid-colored breed that are ideal for roping. (Customers tend to prefer solidcolored cattle, especially all black, for their eye-catching, attractive appearance in the arena.) Sometimes the Roses break in the roping cattle before sending them to the buyer, a process that

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involves running them through the chute a few times, heeling them, roping them, and running them again.

Thanks to their years in the business, the ranch operates mostly by word of mouth. Phil said, “You try to have your repeat customers. Someone who bought and liked the breeding of your horses seven years ago may come back and want to buy a relative of horse they had before.”

It’s not always easy, though. In recent years the horse market has gotten tougher; more people are supporting older horses, leading to fewer buyers and more competitive pricing. Two years ago, prices dropped in the cattle market, too. But a lot of ranchers quit breeding, so now the market is bouncing back.

Whatever the challenges, the Rose family is confident in their ability to succeed long-term. Being passionate about rodeo and performance horses themselves, they understand the needs of their customers. And as a family operation, they’ll always have the flexibility to adapt.

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Gary said, “The rest of us absolutely love animals, so we decided to give horses a shot.” A friend was thinPhoto by Brenda Brinkley ning his herd so they got a Paint Gary Morris operates an 8-acre equine mare from him. farm in Greene County.

That was the beginning. “I have always been interested in horses,” he decided, out of the kindness of their claimed, but admitted, “I grew up as hearts, to drop off a horse for Ben. what you would call a ‘city boy.’ I rode Their only condition was that they horses a few times as a kid and enjoyed wanted Ben to train and break the it very much. But when we got our horse. They wanted to see what Ben horses, I basically knew nothing.” could do.”

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when Minnie was about 5 years old and received a heifer from her grandparents.

“She started showing before she was in 4-H,” Linda said. “It was like throwing a fish into water when I handed her the show halter.”

Mother and daughter have been partners always – Minnie growing up in the newspaper offices Linda owned in Pierce City, Mo., and Sarcoxie, Mo., learning to take ads, lay out pages, take photos and do a myriad of other chores the weekly newspaper business demands.

But her heart wasn’t in it.

“So I sold out, and we went to all the cow shows we could find,” Linda said.

And their life at Our Place is a vivid reflection of that change. Their herd numbers about 100 registered momma cows, and Minnie also has a small commercial herd inherited from her paternal grandparents a couple of years ago.

While some of their bulls go to purebred breeders, a good 60 percent are sold to commercial operations. Many seedstock heifers go to people wanting to start small herds or to producers who have commercial herds and want a registered replacement pair.

A priority at Our Place is genetics.

“We’ve tried to evolve and stay abreast of all the newer genetics,” said

Linda, who does most of the AI work on the farm and sometimes arranges for embryo transplants to propagate specific genetics within the herd.

Attention to a strong genetic base can help the women produce animals their customers can be sure will meet their needs – cattle that “will go out and work for them.”

While supplying their customers with good registered stock, Linda and Minnie also are trying to grow their own herd. A partnership with a fellow Angus breeder is helping.

Since 2005, Linda and Minnie have been receiving heifers from Middlefork Farms Inc., which they raise to market or incorporate into the partnership’s permanent herd.

“It allows us to offer more breeding stock for sale, as well as expand and maintain our own herd,” Linda said. It also helps their elder partner stay in the cattle business without the day-to-day worries and work.

And big enough to pass on their love of cattle and the farming life to the next generation after Minnie’s first child and Linda’s first grandchild arrived this spring.

For what else could young Zoé be but a fourth-generation Angus lover?

Taking Time to Learn Continued from Page 14 year they eat pasture. In cold weather they do get hay and grain.” They are also given grain after training sessions. “We want to keep the horses in the most natural environment that we can.”

“We do not shoe the horses,” Gary said. He enlists the services of Natural Hoof Care Expert Louetta Plumlee to trim their hooves, a job Gary has no desire to learn. “She does the natural, barefoot trim,” he stated. “Her knowledge goes beyond the hooves. She has answered a lot of questions about caring for my horses, and the health and diet

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“If you love horses, you can go from knowing nothing to owning your own, taking care of them and understanding them,” Gary said. He stressed, “If you’re interested in horses, but feel you don’t know enough about them, it doesn’t matter. You can take the time to learn and have a great experience with them. But you do need to take the time to learn.”

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Replacement Cows (Week of 5/16 - 5/21/11)

910.00-1010.00 * † None Reported Interstate Regional Stockyards Buffalo Livestock Joplin

760.00-1225.00 Not Reported *

Lebanon Livestock Auction

Hay &

885.00-1550.00 *

Mo-Ark - Exeter

Missouri Weekly Hay Summary • May 19, 2011

850.00-1300.00 †

Ozarks Reg. †

1020.00

South Central Regional Springfield

800.00-1260.00 Not Reported * Not Reported *

Urbana Stockyards Wright County Livestock

600

†

800

1000

1200

†

1400

1600

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cool, damp weather this week have hampered any progress for any farmers wanting to either cut hay or plant crops. Pasture growth is slow and most folks would be glad to see some extended sunshine and warm temperatures to jump start growth. Hay prices are steady. Supply moderate and demand of hay light.

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV>185): 150.00-170.00.

Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV170-180): 140.00-160.00.

Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV130-170) large round bales 75.00-120.00; Small, Large squares 90.00-140.00.

Good quality mixed Alfalfa and grass small square bales: 3.50-5.00 per bale; 30.00-60.00 per large round bale.

Good to Premium quality Prairie hay mostly small squares: 80.00-120.00.

Fair to good quality Prairie hay mos Good to Premium quality Brome: 9 Good quality Brome: 60.00-120.00.

Fair quality Brome some mixed wit Good to Premium Mixed Grass hay Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.0 Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass ha Good quality Bermuda grass: 80.00 Premium to Supreme Quality Timo Good quality Timothy Hay: 3.50-5.0 Wheat straw: 2.00-5.00 per small squa

(Week of 5/15 - 5/21/11)

Interstate Regional Stockyards Joplin Regional Stockyards Lebanon Livestock Auction Mo-Ark - Exeter Ozarks Regional South Central Regional Stockyards

1000.00-1500.00

†

Not Reported * Not Reported *

Urbana Stockyards Wright County Livestock

650

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards • 5/12/11

750.00-1085.00 * 850.00-1175.00 † † None Reported

Springfield Livestock Marketing

400

Dairy Sales

900

1150

1400

1650

Slaughter Cows (Week of 5/16 - 5/21/11)

58.00-85.50 *

Buffalo Livestock Interstate Regional Stockyards

55.00-96.00 † 54.00-92.00

Joplin Regional Stockyards

†

Lebanon Livestock Auction Not Reported *

68.00-87.00 *

Mo-Ark - Exeter

57.00-85.00†

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

†

South Central Regional

55.00-84.50 † 48.50-84.00

Springfield Livestock

Not Reported * Not Reported *

Urbana Stockyards Wright County Livestock

0

20

40

60

80

90

100

Slaughter Bulls (Week of 5/16 - 5/21/11)

79.50-103.25 *

Buffalo Livestock Market

85.00-104.00 † 72.00-102.25

Joplin Regional Stockyards

Not Reported *

Lebanon Livestock Auction

89.00-99.00 * 77.50-100.00†

Mo-Ark - Exeter Ozarks Regional Stockyards

†

South Central Regional Stockyards

80.00-98.50 † 78.00-106.00

Springfield Livestock Marketing

Highlandville, Mo. • CRS Sale’s Co. • 5/19/11

Receipts: 529 The supply moderate and demand good. The supply included 30 percent slaughter and feeder lambs; 15 percent slaughter ewes and bucks; 37 percent kid goats; 14 percent slaughter nannies and billies; 4 percent replacement nannies and pairs. All prices per hundred weight unless noted otherwise.

Slaughter lambs: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 185.00205.00; 70-80 lbs 190.00-205.00; 80-100 lbs 180.00-195.00.

Hair: 40-50 lbs 170.00-225.00; 50-60 lbs 175.00-215.00; 60-70 lbs 180.00-195.00; 70-80 lbs 195.00-225.00.

Feeder/stocker lambs: hair 30-40 lbs 175.00-185.00.

Slaughter ewes: wooled and shorn, Utility and good 1-3

Wright County Livestock

70

90

Ozarks Farm & Neighbor

Diamond, M

Receipts: Supply he ply includ 15 percen percent ki lies; 5 perc prices per Slaughter lbs 109.00145.00-182 145.50-167 Hair Lam 187.50-200 Stocker/fe Hair lamb

Prices furnished by Mo. Dept. of Ag/USDA Market News * Prices independently report

JOPLIN REGIONAL

*

CUBA - INTERSTATE REGIONAL

Sale Date

5/21/11

5/17/11

5/21/11

5/16/11

Receipts

935

1343

––––

5390

Steady-3 Lower

Uneven

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1-4 Lower

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155.00-175.00 143.00-162.00 137.00-146.50 126.00-134.00 120.00-124.50

––––– 140.00-157.00 136.00-146.00 132.00-135.60 –––––

157.00-180.00 133.00-156.00 130.00-143.00 123.00-128.00 –––––

161.00-180.00 144.00-161.00 138.00-154.00 125.00-140.00 125.00-135.00

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115.00-124.00 115.50 107.00-117.00 ––––– –––––

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113.00-123.00 108.00-115.00 ––––– ––––– –––––

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133.00-144.00 127.00-144.00 121.00-131.00 112.00-123.00 110.00-113.00

144.00 130.00-144.75 125.00-143.50 120.00-125.00 120.25

127.00-160.00 120.00-140.00 118.00-133.00 113.00-119.00 104.00-111.00

136.00-147.50 130.00-143.00 121.50-137.00 115.00-125.00 116.50-119.00

Trend

EXETER MO-ARK

*

BUFFALO LIVESTOCK

Steers, Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

110

*

115-180 lbs Hair: 10070.00-110.0 Bucks: Ha Goats: Slaughter 225.00; Sel 30-40 lbs 1 lbs 135.0070-80 lbs 1 Does/Nan Selection 3 Billies: Se 2-3 Aged w 65-155 lbs Replacem 175.00; Sel Pairs: Selec Feeder/sto 200.00; 30140.00-160

AUCTION BARN

Holsteins, Large 3

Not Reported * Not Reported *

Urbana Stockyards

50

Stocker & Feeder Prices

Sheep & Goat Markets

†

Interstate Regional Stockyards

30 Pg. Pg. 18 18

Receipts: 996 Demand moderate with near 12 percent Springer heifers, 17 percent bred heifers, 38 percent open heifers, 01 percent Fresh heifers, 05 percent milking and bred cows, and 04 percent baby calves.

Supply moderate. Holsteins unless noted otherwise.

All prices per head.

Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1270.00-1550.00; Approved 1075.00-1275.00, Medium 785.00-1050.00, Crossbreds 900.00-1050.00; Common 550.00-835.00.

Bred four to six months: Supreme 1275.00-1460.00, Approved 975.00-1250.00, Crossbreds 1040.00-1085.00, couple Jerseys 1040.00; Medium 790.00-975.00, Crossbreds 700.00-910.00, Jerseys 670.00-750.00; Common 675.00-825.00, Crossbreds 375.00-775.00.

Heifers bred one to four months: Supreme 1175.001300.00, pkg Jerseys 1180.00, Approved 985.00-1110.00, Crossbreds 850.00-985.00; Medium 800.00-850.00, Crossbreds 660.00-810.00; Common Crossbreds 600.00730.00.

Open Heifers: Approved 135-160 lbs few 310.00, 130-190 lbs Crossbreds 270.00-310.00, Jerseys 240.00350.00, 225-300 lbs 400.00-500.00, Crossbreds 320.00360.00, 330-345 lbs 470.00-540.00, 400-500 lbs 530.00640.00, 460-475 lbs, Crossbreds 530.00-540.00, 500-600 lbs 600.00-725.00, 550-600 lbs Crossbreds 570.00-575.00, 600-700 lbs 700.00-850.00, pkg 667 lbs Crossbreds 700.00, 720-800 lbs 970.00-1060.00; Medium and Approved mixed 300-400 lbs 425.00-500.00, pkg 475 lbs 530.00, pkg 660 lbs 700.00, 700-730 lbs 850.00-880.00; Medium pkg 264 lbs Crossbreds 330.00, pkg 375 lbs Crossbreds 350.00,

400-500 lbs 450.00-535.00, 400-450 lbs Crossbreds 340.00425.00, 535-575 lbs 500.00-560.00, Crossbreds 480.00550.00, 600-640 lbs 540.00-575.00; Common 500-600 lbs 310.00-440.00, Crossbreds 310.00-460.00, 600-700 lbs 410.00-525.00, 700-800 lbs 500.00-580.00.

Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Approved ind 1300.00, Crossbred ind 1075.00; Medium 875.00-1075.00, ind thin 775.00, Jersey ind 1075.00, Common ind 725.00.

Milking: Common (thin) 310.00-660.00, Jerseys (thin) 300.00-390.00.

Springer Cows bred seven to nine months: Common 630.00-850.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers scarce; Crossbred heifers couple 185.00; Jerseys 60.00-180.00; Holstein bulls 120.00170.00; Crossbred bulls 95.00-165.00; Jersey bulls 70.00 95.00.

Heifers,Medium & Large 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

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Not Reported

1085.00-1300.00* † None Reported † 1050.00-1375.00 * Not Reported

Buffalo Livestock Market

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Weekly Avg. Grain Prices

ports

†✟

Dairy & Fed Cattle Markets

Week Ended 5/20/11 Soybeans

Soft Wheat

Corn

Sorghum*

National Dairy Market at a Glance • May 20, 2011

* Price per cwt

Cheese: 40# blocks closed at $1.7075. The weekly average for blocks, $1.6700 (+.0385).

& Grain Markets

16.0

13.34

13.49

13.89

13.78

12.25

12.19 7.83

7.86

7.45

7.32

13.73

13.2 stly large round bales: 35.00-75.00.

90.00-150.00.

10.4

7.6

11.65

11.70

11.24

7.30

7.12

7.27

7.11

6.90

7.40

s 55.00-67.50.

159 lbs 49.00-65.00; small frame 50-95 lbs 00. air 70-188 lbs 52.50-95.00.

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle • May 22, 2011 5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales Steers: 108.00-113.00; wtd. avg. price 109.40.

Heifers: 108.00-114.00; wtd. avg. price 109.60.

4.8

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig • May 20, 2011 Receipts: 4,218 Compared to last week, weaner pigs steady. FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 2,677 head 10 lbs. 34.50-41.00 weighted average 36.66.

Early weaned pigs: 10 lb base weights*, delivered 100% negotiated. 1,541 head 10 lbs. 28.00, weighted average 28.00.

Feeder pigs: All lot sizes, FOB 0% negotiated, no sales reported. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, delivered 100% negotiated, no sales reported. *Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old. **Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound. Some early weaned lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound.

Interior Missouri Direct Hogs • May 24, 2011 Barrows and Gilts: steady to 2.00 lower to 1.00 higher.

Markets Base Carcass Prices: 85.00-87.00.

$128 $112 $96 $80

Steady-3 Higher

Uneven

––––––

151.00-155.00 145.00-157.00 134.00-149.50 129.00-134.00 121.50-129.00

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

158.00-174.00 155.50-167.50 142.00-159.00 132.50-139.00 124.50-131.50

153.00-166.00 137.00-156.00 129.00-149.50 117.00-140.50 117.00-122.50

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

––––– 117.00-117.50 102.50-104.00 100.00-105.00 –––––

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

139.50-149.50 136.50-148.50 125.00-141.00 127.50 108.00-115.75

––––– 118.00-146.00 118.00-138.00 117.00-128.00 113.00

Not Reported ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

***

Not Reported

––––

130.37 126.61 139.32 134.17 125.37

––––––

138.36 145.33 138.82 146.40 137.83

1-10 Lower

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STEERS & HEIFERS – 550-600 LBS.

132.46 124.19 134.17 126.40 126.20

2500

WEST PLAINS

137.74 146.91 139.30 141.61 139.04

5/17/11

810

135.13 131.62 131.66 137.19 128.10

5/18/11

––––

*

141.36 148.30 143.86 144.56 142.46

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1725

WRIGHT CO./ MTN GROVE

135.00

5/18/11

May 30, 2011

VIENNA

***

WEST PLAINS OZARKS REG.

137.40 133.49

155.00 VIENNA - SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL

SPRINGFIELD LIVESTOCK

152.50

URBANA STOCKYARDS

JOPLIN

135.80

SPRINGFIELD LIVESTOCK MKTG.

$144

CUBA ted

Sows: For the week, steady.

300-500 lbs 47.00-52.00. (over 500 lbs) 51.00-55.00.

48 Month Avg. – Steers 550-600 lbs.

$160

***

245.00.

Slaughter wooled ewes: 95-205 lbs 45.00-85.00.

Hair ewes: 55-135 lbs 62.50-97.50.

Bucks wooled: Aged weathers 100-175 lbs 117.50140.00.

Hair bucks: 100-170 lbs 90.00-140.00.

Replacement ewes: hair 104-108 lbs 80.00-95.00.

Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection: 1 50-60 lbs 215.00250.00; Selection 1-2 40-50 lbs 185.00-210.00; Selection 2 60-70 lbs 235.00-240.00; 70-80 172.50-210.00; 80-90 lbs 160.00-165.00; 90-100 lbs 127.50-130.00; Selection 2-3 50-60 lbs 145.00-175.00; Selection 3 40-50 lbs 175.00185.00.

Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 65-138 lbs 62.50-90.00; Selection 3 Dairy nannies 70-150 lbs 42.50-84.00; poor and thin 55-110 lbs 37.50-72.50.

Billies: Selection 1-2 90-185 lbs 81.00-1125.00; Selection 2-3 aged Weathers 55-135 lbs 90.00-122.50; Selection 3 85-215 lbs 71.00-85.00; Pygmy billies 52-85 lbs 71.00-130.00.

Replacement Classes: Nannies: Selection 1 115.00-150.00 per head; Selection 2 75-115 lbs 73.00-115.00 cwt; Selection 3 75.00-150.00 per head.

Pairs: Selection 1-2 50.00-95.00; Selection 3 40.00-50.00 per head.

Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 2 20-30 lbs 152.50180.00; 20-30 lbs 185.00-195.00 with one set of nanny kids at 275.00; Selection 3 30-40 lbs 85.00-145.00; 40-50 lbs 130.00-155.00.

***

1015 eavy and demand was very good. The supded 33 percent slaughter and feeder lambs; nt slaughter ewes; 1 replacement ewes; 30 kid goats; 15 percent slaughter does and bilrcent replacement nannies and pairs. All r hundred weight unless noted otherwise. r Lambs: Choice 1-3 wooled and shorn 50-60 -235.00; 60-70 lbs 182.50-200.00; 70-80 lbs 2.50; 90-100 lbs 180.00-182.50; 120-155 lbs 7.50.

mbs: 50-60 lbs 185.00.00-200.00; 60-70 lbs 0.00; 70-80 185.00-195.00. eeder lambs: wooled 15-30 lbs 172.50-215.00. bs: 30-40 lbs 100.00-140.00; 40-50 lbs 167.50-

140.00-147.00 127.00-138.00 125.00-142.00 110.00-126.00 115.00-118.50

Hog Markets

Mo. • TS Whites Sheep & Goat Sale • 5/5/11

109.00 113.50-117.00 100.00-115.00 96.00-108.00 95.00-101.75

Dressed Basis Sales Steers: 175.00-180.00; wtd. avg. price 177.33.

Heifers: 173.00-181.00; wtd. avg. price 176.45

2.0

r Classes: Kids: Selection 1 40-50 lbs 200.00lection 1-2 50-60 lbs 200.00-230.00; Selection 2 90.00-215.00; 40-50 lbs 170.00-185.00; 70-80 -155.00; Selection 3 50-60 lbs 140.00-170.00; 35.00-165.00. nnies: Selection 2 65-128 lbs 60.00-105.00; 3 dairy 55-120 lbs 60.00-90.00. election 1 140-225 lbs 80.00-115.00; Selection weathers 95-160 lbs 67.50-110.00; Selection 3 70.00-115.00; pygmy 55-70 lbs 65.00-110.00. ment Classes: Selection 1-2 70-115 lbs 90.00lection 3 Dairy 95-120 lbs 80.00-95.00 cwt; ction 1-2 170.00-190.00 Per pair. ocker kids: Selection 2 10-15 lbs 185.00-40 lbs 145.00-170.00; Selection 3 30-40 lbs 0.00 cwt.

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Spot Prices of Class II Cream: $ Per Pound Butterfat, F.O.B. Producing Plants, Upper Midwest - $2.4471-2.5565.

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00 per small square bale. are bale.

Fluid Milk: Milk production across the northern tier of states is building toward the flush, although cool, wet weather has prolonged the wait. States in the southern tier are reporting post-flush steady to declining milk production. The wet conditions in the North have also delayed tillage and planting. Depending on the area, southern farmers are experiencing flooding, drought or something in between. These conditions are adding to the concerns of dairy producers regarding financial viability. Florida drought conditions have limited the use of pasture and necessitated supplemental feeding. Higher feed costs for California herds that are purchased-feed dependent are limiting the potential for higher milk production in that area. East and Central Class I demand is atypically higher this week, bucking the usual trend, as seen in the West, of declining fluid milk interest as educational institutions recess for the end of term. Lower cream multiples in some locations prompted higher churning activity and a seasonal resurgence of interest from ice cream manufacturers.

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Michael Thornton and his mother Carolyn Gray Thornton, are both major shareholders in The Wayside, incorporated in 1970. The two are pictured in front of the original home. than one family has struggled with how When he moved to maintain a family legacy when the next Camden generation has Hickory Phelps Vernon Pulaski Nevada, Mo. moved on to other Cedar Laclede Dallas Polk careers and futures Barton Dade that do not include Webster Texas Wright Greene Jasper life on the farm.

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NEIGHBORS to cut, shock and thresh the wheat with In 2008, an additional corporation the help of a neighbor. As a result of his was formed, the Gray Grazers, a cattle job, my siblings and I went to school operation, also a family business, that each year in the Washington D.C. area. now rents pastureland from the The house would sit empty through the Wayside and owns 13 cows, one bull, winter and the school year, but then and half a dozen calves. The farm that we’d come home each summer and fill Carolyn’s grandparents purchased in it up. Back then, Washington D.C., 1901 known as the Cedar Lawn farm is residents still couldn’t vote so our legal now part of the pastureland managed by residence always remained Nevada.” the Gray Grazers. The Wayside was In 1970, after the death of their par- originally purchased in 1905 and as a ents, Carolyn Thornton, her sister, Ellen result, the Wayside is also a Century Gray Massey of Lebanon, Mo., and all of Farm, owned and operated by members her other remaining siblings, except one of the same family for over 100 years. brother, joined together to create a cor“In the first years, between the poration, with seven shareholders, to Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), operate the family farm. Lester crops and pasture rental, we were able Thornton, a former University of to pay dividends to the shareholders,” Missouri Extension agent at the time, Michael Thornton continued the had been the caretaker of the farm since explanation of the unique family opera1958. Later, when he answered a call to tion. “In recent years, there hasn’t been become a Methodist minister, his role any money paid out but the corporation changed to that of an absentee caretaker. has made enough to pay the costs and In recent years, upkeep of the farm. In Michael Thornton, that way, we’ve been retired from his job as able to keep the farm the manager of a furwithout any additional niture distribution cencosts to any of the ter for J.C. Penney, has family members.”

There are 19 taken over the role of He continued, “We shareholders in the family caretaker from his have a family reunion farm corporation, with a father. Michael’s son, every 4 years and a total of 889 shares. In Michael Patrick business meeting, a 2008, an additional corporation was formed, Thornton and his famsmaller reunion really, the Gray Grazers, a cattle ily, live fulltime in the every 2 years. Most operation, also a family original family house important, we’ve manbusiness, that now rents and he serves as an aged to maintain the pastureland from The assistant caretaker of farm for the fifth and Wayside. the farm. Carolyn and sixth generations of Lester still live next our family. Right now, door, on their own land, and their my grandson, a member son, Michael also lives on Thornton of the fifth generation, lives on the land located alongside The Wayside. farm and one of the fourth generation is Today, those original seven sharehold- set to be elected president of the entire ers have grown to a total of 19 share- corporation later this year.” holders as succeeding generations have “It’s been a good plan and it has bought into the family corporation. worked well,” Carolyn Gray Thornton The original seven committees have concluded. “My sister, Ellen and I are the been maintained, with a total of 889 only ones of the original seven shareshares. The largest shareholder has 127 holders, still living. I remember momma shares and the smallest has one share, wondering, after papa died, what would with The Wayside Corporation itself happen to the family farm. I think she’d retaining 109 shares. be happy with the outcome.”

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These standards help determine whether an applicant is capable of meeting the loan terms.

After the initial step of showing good character through strong credit history and a clean background, the focus shifts to capital. Essentially, capital is your assets vs. liabilities. Capital allows a lender to see how much an applicant has personally invested into a business.

Your balance sheet is a helpful tool to calculate capital since it shows assets, liabilities and net worth. Assets can be turned into capital and are typically broken down into three categories: current assets, intermediate assets and long-term assets. Current assets have the ability to be converted into cash within the business year. This could involve cash savings, stocks or inventory such as cattle or crops.

Intermediate assets include machinery, vehicles or breeding inventory, and can be converted into cash but may take longer than a year. Long-term assets are property that will be held for a long period of time such as real estate. Once all assets are compiled, the same should be done with liabilities. Finally, calculate your net worth, also known as owner’s equity, by subtracting liabilities from assets.

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By Dr. Darren Loula n outbreak of equine herpes virus has created quite a stir in the horse world recently.

Several horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Association’s Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah this May later developed neurologic signs and then tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1. Several shows have subsequently been cancelled, some farms have been quarantined and a few of the affected horses unfortunately euthanized as a result of the outbreak.

EHV-1 has been classified into 5 different strains. EHV-1 and EHV-4 are the ones most commonly associated with disease in horses and are quite common in the equine population across the United States. Most horses are thought to be infected at a young age and in most cases the virus survives in the horse in a latent stage, in effect ‘hiding’ from the immune system and avoiding complete elimination. Then during times of stress or immune suppression the virus can emerge and cause clinical disease in the individual.

Individuals with clinical disease shed high levels of virus into the environment serving as a source of exposure to other horses. The virus is transmitted by nasal secretions and aerosolization of the virus by coughing. When other horses are exposed to high levels of the virus shed by infected individuals they too often become infected and the process continues.

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The neurologic form of EHV-1 is most commonly associated with a mutated strain of the virus. Currently available vaccines seem ineffective in preventing this neurologic form of EHV-1.

Therefore, disease can spread quickly amongst horses at shows and other events due to low immunity. Treatment of affected individuals is also challenging.

Given that the infection is viral in nature, antibiotics are of little benefit.

Intravenous fluid support and antiinflammatory treatment are commonly used but are of limited value. Some research has been conducted in the use of immune stimulants and anti-viral treatments but at this point, no clearly effective treatment has become available.

The ability for rapid spread of the disease and lack of an effective vaccine coupled with the frequent severity of symptoms and difficulty in treatment make the neurologic form of EHV-1 potentially devastating should it become widespread. For this reason, the current outbreak is being taken very seriously and confirmed cases handled cautiously in an effort to minimize the spread of this disease across the country. Research is ongoing into developing better treatment and prevention strategies.

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Advantages of Mini Trucks Considerations when purchasing

By Adam Stratton rguably, one of the least enjoyable aspects of raising livestock is caring for them in inclement weather. In the Ozarks, it seems like we are constantly battling mud, snow, or rain, or else, it is 100 degrees and dusty.

On those days where the weather is perfect, many producers choose to check their herds on their ATVs, and on those frequent days where the weather doesn’t cooperate, we fall back on our trusty pickups.

Recently, a third option is becoming more popular.

In much of Asia, mini trucks are essential for farmers and ranchers. They have 4x4 capabilities, a cab with heat and air conditioning, a bed that can be dumped, and many other very useful features. They are small, compared to a traditional pickup. Most measure about 5-feet wide and are about 8-feet long – about the size of the bed of a full size pickup – but that is not all bad. They can fit in many places it is awkward or impossible to maneuver a truck, and they get 40-50 miles per gallon.

John Craig, of Trussell’s Front Wheel Drive in Springfield, Mo., can order a mini truck to meet the demands of most any prospective customer. He said they can be ordered to run on gas or propane, they are lightweight and easy to operate, but admitted they are

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“We have three ATVs and have found they are the best to check cattle, put out mineral and even do small spraying jobs.”

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a little cramped for a larger person to operate.

John also believes they are a much better value than UTVs. He says most mini trucks cost between $4$6,000 depending on the options desired, and that many UTVs cost 2-3 times that much.

Sherri Anderson, owner of Twin Rivers ATV near De Queen, Ark., said the number one advantage a mini truck has compared to a UTV is the sealed cab. “It gets you out of the humidity and the dirt,” Sherri said. She also pointed to recent legislation in Arkansas that allows them to be used on public highways. (Missouri does not have a similar law.) In an area where highway use is allowed, they are a quick and economical way to run into town to buy necessary supplies. They are designed to haul 1000 pounds, so they can do a lot of work for their size. They can also get that work done fast. When running between fields or pastures, they are also much faster than a utility type 4-wheeler, with most models topping out at around 55 MPH. As much as we love our big 4x4 pickups, 40-50 MPG looks good when gas is pushing $4 per gallon, and as much as we value the maneuverability and economy of our ATVs, when the rain is falling or the snow is blowing, a heated cab feels pretty good. Of course, only you know what will fit your operation best. As with any purchase, it is important to know what your options are, and what you really need to get the job done.

In This Section “ATVs make it easier to get around on the farm, especially through the woods to chase the cows.”

Jeff Wantland Webster Co.

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FARM HELP

Nutrition is Critical Steps in maintaining a healthy broodmare during late gestation

By Patricia Rains ares in late gestation (nine to eleven months) experience increased nutritional needs. Consistently meeting a broodmare’s energy and nutrition needs positively influences their reproductive abilities long term.

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Nutrients Adequate intake of nutrients is important according to David Freeman, PhD, extension equine specialist with Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service, who said, “Grain mixes have more digestible energy per pound and have supplemental protein, minerals and vitamins to ensure sufficient intake.”

According to Dawna Voelkl, DVM, assistant teaching professor and specialist in theriogenology at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, “approximately 40 percent of fetal growth occurs in the last three months of gestation. And, the final 2530 percent of fetal body weight is gained in the final month of gestation.”

Energy “Since each mare is different, energy needs will also be different and require variable feeding combinations of pasture grass, grain fed mixes and grass hay, being careful not to feed endophyteinfected fescue,” Russell said.

Vitamins Although vitamins A, D and E are all major concerns, Freeman said, “Vitamin A is the largest, followed by Vitamins D and E.”

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Voelkl suggested that late pregnant mares be assured 20 mg/day vitamin A. “Since the vitamin content of pasture grass generally decreases when dried into hay, mares without access to pasture should receive supplementation,” she said.

Protein When it comes to crude protein, Voelkl said requirements increase by at least 20 percent in late gestation.

Freeman said such requirements are best met by supplementing grain to pasture, or feeding higher protein forage to supplement a native grass pasture.

Calcium and Phosphorus Calcium and phosphorus requirements also increase during late gestation.

“Late gestation mares should be supplemented with up to 0.095 g Ca/kg body weight/day,” Voelkl said.

Because excess amounts of phosphorous relative to calcium interferes with calcium absorption, Voelkl rec ommended the ratio of calcium to phosphorous should be no less than 1:1, but may reach 6:1.

Other Minerals To ensure adequate amounts of sodium, potassium, magnesium, cobalt, iodine, copper, zinc and manganese, Voelkl suggested ad lib access to a commercially available vitamin and mineral block designed specifically for horses.

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hough most ranchers no to check the filter and the box that longer rely on horses to do houses it after every ride. their chores with, the old A dirty air filter or a cracked rubber saying “rode hard and put boot are examples of little things that away wet” often still don’t seem to immediately hurt the perapplies. Producers often use their ATVs formance of the ATV, but can affect its for all sorts of jobs, regardless of the overall health in the long run. weather. The 4-wheeler does the jobs According to Wayne, battery life is that a pickup can’t. It crosses rocky another problem waiting to happen. ravines, muddy ditches and takes you An ATV needs to run 20-30 minutes anywhere you need to go. The problem to recharge its battery after each start. comes when we don’t take our trusted It will keep starting just fine for a long steed where it needs to time, but each time go – the repair shop. the battery is worked Many aspects of without being fully Keep your battery maintaining an ATV recharged, it is weakrecharged by are simple. It just takes ened. When a battery investing in a float a little bit of time and gets too low, even thoroughness to make though the ATV will charger. sure your ATV will be still operate, it starts in top shape the next breaking itself down by time you need it. It is easy to take care sulfating. That is why of the big obvious things, like when a Wayne recommended investing in a tire needs replaced, but we often fail to float charger. Hooking a float charger to notice small things that can be much your battery whenever the ATV is not more costly in the long run. For being used frequently will keep the batinstance, many service professionals tery in top shape so it is ready when you recommend a thorough inspection after need it. every operation.

A weak battery might leave you Wayne Crosby, owner of LSK Suzuki stranded on the back 40, a clogged air in Lebanon, Mo., said it is important to cleaner will hurt the efficiency of the check the rubber boots over the CV engine, a cracked or torn rubber boot can joints frequently. “Running just a few quickly lead to the destruction of a costly hours can ruin the CV or U joints,” CV joint, and a loose or worn drive Wayne said. “It only takes a little bit of chain will eventually destroy sprockets. dust or moisture to ruin the system.”

It is plain to see that regular checks and Quentin Grubbs, the Service Manager maintenance save time and money in the at Freedom Powersports in Rogers, Ark., long run. If you are unsure about how to points out that the rubber boots are rela- maintain your ride, or if you don’t know tively cheap and simple to replace, what to look for, don’t hesitate to take it whereas the joints they protect are quite to a professional. ATVs are designed for pricey. Quentin also recommended hard work and rough terrain. Like any checking the air filter on a regular basis good work horse, a little regular care and as well. Especially when driving in dusty maintenance will be rewarded with years or weedy terrain, he said it is a good idea of loyalty and service.

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You can fight both of these problems by leaving your 2-cycle engine with an empty tank. If you have extra fuel left over in your container, shake it well before you use it. Ethanol is also prone to dissolve rubber fuel lines.

Denny Franks, the service manager at Mega Motorsports in West Plains, Mo., said, “Don’t use ethanol blends in an ATV; it will gum up carburetors and eat fuel lines and fittings. Always use high octane fuel.”

Wayne identified the fact that it is hard to know exactly what blend you are buying. Some stations may label the same blends differently, so he recommended testing the fuel yourself. To find out the exact ethanol content of the fuel you normally buy, measure some fuel into a graduated cylinder, beaker or other measuring device, then add a measured amount of water and shake it up. The ethanol bonds with the water, so if you measure the total water in the container after it settles out, and subtract the amount of water you added, you know how much alcohol was in the fuel.

However, there are also many people, such as Quentin Grubbs of Freedom Powersports in Rogers, Ark., who don’t see a significant problem with ethanol blends. Many newer ATVs have fuel lines and fittings that are built to withstand ethanol. Also, lots of users are willing to put up with a few extra hassles to help do their part to cut dependence on foreign oil.

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Steps to take in small engine care n the years since Missouri law mandated blending ethanol with gasoline, the debate has raged in coffee shops around the Ozarks.

Many farmers are happy for the blend requirements as the higher demand for their crops helps their bottomline, but ranchers fear higher feed prices. Once that argument fades, then the efficiency debate begins. The debate is strongest when small engines are discussed.

Those that spend a lot of time running 2-cycle engines are often especially opinionated. Wayne Crosby, owner of LSK Suzuki in Lebanon, Mo., suggested combating some of the problems frequent with ethanol blends by making smaller mixtures at a time.

“Today’s fuel has a shelf life of 30 days or so,” Wayne said, so he recommended only fueling your ATV or other small engine with the amount of fuel you think you will use in 3 weeks. If you don’t use your engine frequently, he also recommended adding a stabilizer to your fuel.

He also warned that the 2-cycle oil doesn’t blend with the ethanol well, so mixture that is left in a fuel tank will separate out over time. That means, if you start your engine without mixing the tank, your engine will be trying to start on pure alcohol instead of a gas/oil mixture. That is very hard on the pistons and cylinders. Ethanol also has a tendency to draw water, which is also big trouble for your fuel system. Condensation in a fuel system causes the engine to run unevenly in warm weather, and in the cold weather, the water condensation can freeze up your fuel line or carburetor and leave you stranded.

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Accident-Free, the Way to Be Safety prevention measures with farm ATVs and UTVs

By Gary Digiuseppe ll-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and their big brothers, utility-type vehicles (UTVs), are fun and practical. But if misused they can be dangerous, and even deadly. The Consumer Products Safety Commission said in 2006, the last full year of verified reporting, there were an estimated 903 deaths in the U.S. related to ATV use, and 146,600 emergency-room treated injuries. The CPSC said as of 2008 the risk of death every year was a startling 70 for every 100,000 four-wheelers in use.

Capt. Tim Hull, director of the Public Information and Education Division for the Missouri State Highway Patrol, knows these risks all too well. “It’s far all too often that we get calls,” Hull told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, “especially as the weather starts warming up, and we see some holiday periods where people are visiting relatives, going out to their farms and operating ATVs.” And typically, most of the serious or fatal crashes could have been avoided, he says, “just by following the rules, and the laws that pertain to ATVs in Missouri.”

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MSHP details those laws in a brochure available at its website. Among them: ATVs cannot be operated on highways, including dirt or gravel roads, except for official government use or for agricultural purposes and then only between sunrise and sunset. Those operators, of course, must have a drivers license. When operated on a street or highway, the ATV must also have a lighted head lamp and tail lamp, and on its rear both a slow-moving equipment emblem and a bicycle flag, extending at least seven feet above the ground. In addition, all ATVs must have an adequate muffler system, a U.S. Forest Service-qualified spark arrester; and a brake system in good operating condition. In addition, the ATV has to be registered and to display the registration sticker on the front fork.

MSHP has at least one public information officer assigned to each troop who will go out regularly and conduct programs on the proper operation of ATVs and other farm vehicles, and will send its officers to voice radio Public Service Announcements about ATV safety.

Although Missouri law only mandates helmet use for youth under 18, Hull says, “In those types of areas where you’ve got a really rugged terrain, if it’s off-road we always tell people that whether the law requires them to wear

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says it’s important to match the size of the ATV to the operator; they’re rated based on weight. “If you have a 100 lb. person, they’re not going to have complete control of a 600 lb. ATV,” Williams tells OFN. UTVs, she says, “are now equipped with the roll-over protection systems (ROPS) and seat belts and with those combined, that keeps the driver in the driver’s seat. With passengers as well… so if a UTV was to roll over it’s going to keep the driver and the passengers in their seats as long as they have their seat belts on, and so they will not be ejected from the vehicle.” UTVs also now have either doors or a netting; that keeps arms and legs inside the vehicle for protection in the event of a rollover.

The biggest mistake operators of ATVs make, Williams says, is to allow more than one rider. “You have more stability when you have one rider,” she says.

“They are made to have one person on there, not two people, and you have more control of the ATV if there’s only one on there.” ATVs are safe, she says, if you follow the guidelines, “but it takes both you and the machine to be safe.”

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a helmet or not, they should wear a helmet.” It’s also important to be extremely careful when unloading an ATV from a hauler; MSHP sees many accidents where the four-wheeler gets away and flips on top of people, or where people trying to unload an ATV are run over by another vehicle.

And, he says, “We see accidents where people are out riding the ATV and they’re going across terraces and hills and creek bottoms and things like that; you just need to be very cautious about that, because those vehicles have a very narrow wheelbase and they can turn over very easily.” While children under 16 can legally operate an ATV, they must be either on a parent’s land or accompanied by a parent.

Arkansas law is a little looser; the cutoff age for unsupervised use is 12, and children operating an ATV must either be with a person 18 or older, on a parent’s land, or with the permission of the land owner.

ATVs may not be used on public streets or highways, except to cross these roads or for farming or hunting to get from one field to another. An ATV may be used on public streets outside city limits to get from one trail to another or to private property.

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Farm Safety with Kids Six tips to follow to keep children safe on the farm

By Jordan Schrandt ccording to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, the industry of agriculture has the second highest fatality rate among youth workers at 21.3 per 100,000 and an estimated 3,600 youth are injured each year while performing farm work.

With these statistics in mind, it’s important to note some farm safety tips for parents of children living and working on the farm.

Dan Neenan is the manager for the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety in Peosta, Iowa.

Jason Haymes has been teaching youth about agriculture in the classroom and on the farm for 20 years as an agriculture education teacher in Mt. Vernon, Mo., and a father of four grown children. Here is their advice for farm safety with kids: 1) In General: Neenan encouraged parents to supervise small children at all times in dangerous farm areas, particularly around large machinery, grain bins and animals. Haymes reiterated with, “Kids always need to have adequate supervision and adequate instruction when asked to do a task anywhere on the farm.”

2) Around Machinery: Neenan noted that “children should never ride as a passenger on a tractor or riding lawn mower.” Haymes added that, “if you’re off the machine and the machine is running kids don’t always know how dangerous it is. Remind them where the dangerous points are – pinch points or points where they could get caught, cut or hurt. Use guards and shields also.”

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3) ATV Safety: “Kids should always wear helmets. They also need instruction on not just how to operate the ATV but also where and when to drive it – don’t drive on gravel, rocks or slopes and don’t drive it in the dark, for example,” noted Haymes. “Always make sure children are operating an ATV that is the right size for them,” said Neenan.

4) Near Water: Neenan defined how important it is for children to have a fenced off, safe area to play so they’re not tempted to play in dangerous areas like around ponds or creeks. Haymes added that it’s important to make kids aware of the danger of drowning in water – especially if there’s not an adult around.

5) Around Livestock: “Children love to be around animals no matter what size they are. Always have an adult around when children are in proximity to large animals,” concluded Neenan. “Animals see things differently than we do… shadows, movements and other things can spook an animal that we as people don’t see. Kids don’t know that, so they need to be aware that these big, heavy animals are unpredictable and they always need to think of plan B if the animal doesn’t do what they think it will do.”

6) Small Tools and the Shop: Neenan and Haymes agree that working in the farm’s shop or working with small tools shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“Chainsaws, lawn mowers and other small machines can be just as dangerous or deadly for a child as the large machines.

Safety guards, excellent instruction and wearing the right clothes and shoes are the most important things,” said Haymes.

Neenan continued with, “A lot of slips, trips and falls occur in the farm shops and lots of equipment is lying around. Take care to properly store equipment so it doesn’t become a safety hazard.”

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May 2011 31 Mtn. Grove Farmers’ Market - 2 p.m.-6 p.m. - Square, Mtn. Grove, Mo. - Every Tues. & Thurs. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. • Every Sat. 7 a.m.-12 p.m. - 417-926-4226 31 Greater Polk Co. Farmers Market - Every Tues. 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. • Every Sat. 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - 950 S. Killingsworth, Bolivar, Mo. - 417-777-4586 31 Nixa Farmers Market - Every Tues. & Thurs. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. • Every Sat. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. - Nixa First Assembly of God Church Parking Lot, Nixa, Mo. - 417-881-1300 31 Webb City Farmers Market - Every Tues. & Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Every Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. - King Jack Park, Webb City, Mo. - 417-673-5866 31 Carthage Farmers Market - 7 a.m. - North Side of Historic Sqaure, Carthage, Mo. - 417-358-3579 31 Farmers Market on the Square - Every Tues 5 p.m.-8 p.m. • Every Sat. 8:30 a.m.-Noon - Historic Square, Downtown Ozark, Mo. - 417-839-5668 June 2011 1 Cabool Area Farmers Market - 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Gateway Park Pavillion, Cabool, Mo. - Every Wed. thru Oct. 26 - 417-926-4226 1 Aurora Local Farmers Market - Every Wed. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Every Sat. 7 a.m.-Noon - West Side of Oak Park, Aurora, Mo. - 417-678-2324 1 Lebanon Farmers Market - Every Wed. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. • Every Sat. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - City Parking Lot, Downtown Lebanon, Mo. - 417-426-5690 1 Fair Grove Farmers Market - 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m. - The Mill, Fair Grove, Mo. - Every Wed. - 417-459-9734 1-4 Bridges for Youth Charity Horse Show - Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, Mo. - 417-833-2660 2 Republic Farmers Market - 5:30 p.m.-Dusk - Main St., Republic, Mo. - Every Thurs. - 417-732-3115 - 417-732-2700 2-4 27th Annual PRCA Rodeo - Licking Rodeo Grounds, Licking, Mo. - 573-674-2510 3 C-Hwy Produce Auction - 10 a.m. - Short P Hwy., Seymour, Mo. - Every Fri. - 417-859-3509 3 Marshfield Farmers Market - 3 p.m.-7 p.m. - Orscheln’s Parking Lot, Marshfield, Mo. - Every Fri. - 417-473-6910 3-4 Spring Bull Ride - 8 p.m. - Ozark Booster Club Arena, Ozark, Mo. - 417-581-6139 3-5 Lawrence Co. Youth Fair - Freistatt Lions Club, Freistatt, Mo. - 417-466-3102 4 Dairy Day - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Martin Prairie Farms, Humansville, Mo. - 417-326-2292 4 Farmers Market - 8 a.m.-12 p.m. - Pine St., Downtown Richland, Mo. - Every Sat. - 573-336-5121 4 C-Street Market - 8 a.m.-2 p.m. - Commercial St., Springfield, Mo. - Every Sat. - 417-880-3435 4 Farmers & Merchants Market - 7 a.m.-Noon - Square, Camdenton, Mo. - Every Sat. - 573-346-2227 4 Farmers Market - 8 a.m.-Noon - 514 W. Rose, Old Grocery Store, Crane Creek, Mo. - Every Sat. - itisme.1127@hotmail.com - mcmpatty@gmail.com 4 Mount Vernon Farmers Market - 8 a.m.-Noon - Square, Mount Vernon, Mo. - Every Sat. - 417-678-0152 4 Mountain View Farmers Market - 7 a.m.-12 p.m. - West Park, Mountain View, Mo. - Every Sat. - 417-469-3290 - 417-934-5459 4 Laclede Co. Farmers Market - 7:30 a.m.-Noon - St. John’s Hospital, Lebanon, Mo. - Every Sat. - 417-531-1365 4 Growers Market - 7 a.m.-12 p.m. - Ava Square, Ava, Mo. - Every Sat. - 417-746-4006 4 Pulaski Co. Farmers Market - 8 a.m.-12 p.m. - Waynesville City Park, Waynesville, Mo. - Every Sat. - 573-774-2535 4 Joplin Farmers Market - 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, Mo. - Every Wed. & Sat. - 417-623-3254 6 Private Pesticide Applicator Training - 9 a.m - Springfield-Greene Co. Botanical Center, Springfield, Mo. - $12 - 417-881-8909 7 Beef Cow Camp - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Dallas Co. Fairgrounds, Buffalo, Mo. - 417-345-7551 7 Christian Co. Farmers Market - Every Tues. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. • Every Sat. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. - Ozark Community Center, Ozark, Mo. - 417-581-6139 8-10 Tri-County Fair - Tri-County Fairgrounds, Mtn. Grove, Mo. - 417-967-4545 11 District Holstein Show - Tri-County Fairgrounds, Mtn. Grove, Mo. - 417-967-4545 11-12 Dairy Days - Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, Springfield, Mo. - 417-837-5949 14 Pulaski Co. Farmers Market - 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Downtown, Waynesville, Mo. - Every Tues. - 573-774-2535 14-16 Management Intensive Grazing School - Crowder College, Neosho, Mo. - 417-451-1007 14-18 Taney Co. Fair - Shoals Binds Park, Forsyth, Mo. - 417-527-5241 16 Energize Missouri Farms Field Day - 4 p.m.-9 p.m. - Williams Agriculture Building, Crowder College, Neosho, Mo. - 417-770-0209 16 Summer Fun Kids Carnival - 5:30 p.m. - Downtown Lebanon, Mo. - 417-588-3256 16-18 Cedar Co. Youth Fair - Ray Zumwalt Expo Building, Stockton, Mo. - 417-276-8025 16-18 Show Me Ozarks Youth Fair - Lions Club Grounds, Grovespring, Mo. - 417-741-6134 17-19 Pulaski Co. Fair - Community Park, St. Robert, Mo. - 573-774-6177 18 Monett Jr. Livestock Show - 9 a.m. - Monett South Park Soccer Field, Monett, Mo. - 417-235-7919

OZARKS

AUCTION BLOCK

June 2011 4 Cypress Creek Beefmaster Herd Dispersal - Conway, Expo Center, Conway, Ark. - 501-305-4441 9-11 American Dexter Cattle Association Annual Show, Sale and Meeting - Payne County Expo in Stillwater, Okla. - 405-455-3028

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AUCTIONS Attention Dairymen!

MO’s Leading Weekly

DAIRY SALE NORWOOD PRODUCERS AUCTION YARDS Norwood, MO (53 miles east of Springfield on 4-lane 60) We sell springers, bred & open heifers, many whole herd dispersals plus stock cattle. CMT test run on all fresh cattle

Special Heifer Consignment Sale 2nd Thurs. of the Month

– Sale Every Thurs. at 11am – Sheep, Goat & Caged Animal Sale Last Saturday of Each Month Caged Animals sell at 1 p.m.

Sheep & Goats sell at 3 p.m.

Tom Hartley Mobile - 417-839-0499 BARN: 417-746-4105 Brian Hoover - 417-293-9997 Brian Crawford - 417-679-4043 5/30/11

DOGS FOR SALE

BIRD DOGS English & Llewellin Setter Puppies, White Oak Kennels, Lebanon, MO. English Setters Ready for Hunting Kevin Coffman • Lebanon, MO

417-718-8723 TFN

Reg. Border Collies Out of Working Stock $

250-$300 417-256-3083 417-274-2700 5/30/11

FARM EQUIPMENT

DEWEZE

The Leader in Hay Handling

DewEze Dealer for 20+ Years We have most sizes of DewEze Beds in stock • Parts & Installation available

MORRIS FARM SALES Box 3 23660 Hwy Z Halltown, MO 65664

417-491-4271 6/20/11

Color Stands Out Call Today To Put Color on Your Classified Ad

1-866-532-1960 May 30, 2011

Cattlemen’s Seedstock Directory Angus

FARM EQUIPMENT

Baler Belts All belts made in the USA! JD w/genuine JD plate fasteners.

CANNONBALL HAY/DUMP BEDS

1-800-223-1312 www.balerbeltsandhaybeds.com

MORRIS FARM SALES

Balancers

Halltown, MO 65664

Rotert/Harriman Cattle Co. - Montrose, MO

417-491-4271

Heavy Duty Portable Cattle Panels & Gates Box 3 23660 Hwy Z

417-840-1106 5/30/11

Call today to place your classified ad for as little as $13.18 per issue!

10/3/11

Beefmasters Brahmousin

FARM IMPROVEMENT

866-532-1960

Charolais Beiswinger Charolais Ranch - Halfway, MO 417-253-4304

S&J Charolais - LaRussell, Mo - 417-246-1116

Gelbvieh 4AR Simmental/Gelbvieh - Conway, MO 417-589-3193

Rotert/Harriman Cattle Co. - Montrose, MO - 660-693-4844 - www.rotertharriman.com

Herefords Jim D. Bellis - Aurora, MO - 417-678-5467 417-466-8679

Journagan Ranch - Mtn. Grove, MO 417-948-2669

R&L Polled Herefords - Halfway, MO 417-445-2461 or 417-445-2643

Limousin A.L.E. Limousin - Summersville, MO 417-932-4091 - www.aleranch.com Abele Cattle Co. - El Dorado Springs, MO 417-684-0881 Locust Grove Limousin - Miller, MO 417-452-2227 Pinegar Limousin - Springfield, MO 877-PINEGAR

Red Angus Diamante Ranch - Diamond, MO 417-437-5078 - 417-325-6292 Dunseth Farms - Halfway, MO - 417-445-2256 Harmony Hills - Fair Grove, MO 417-838-8772 - 417-759-9125

Salers

• Certified Ozark, Wonder Grass, Greenfield & Midland 99 Varieties.

Jerry & Jimmy Evans 417-825-0288 • 417-825-4231 U.S. Approved Typhoid-Pullorum Clean

Hatching: Chicks - Ducks Chukar- Turkeys - Geese Pheasant - Quail Bantams - Guineas Game Birds We Ship Direct To You! FREE Health & Care Information After The Sale!

We carry supplies Including Feeders • Waterers • Incubators

CACKLE HATCHERY

417-532-4581 411 W Commercial • PO Box 529 Lebanon, MO 65536

ROOF COATINGS

6/20/11

Available for METAL, composition shingle or tar roofs. Long lasting and easy to apply. Brush or roll on this thick, white coating. Call for our free catalog. We also manufacture tank coatings and in-hole windmill parts.

806-352-2761 www.virdenproducts.com 5/30/11

FENCING Kleeman Farm Fencing Pipe Fence • Corrals Barb Wire Fence

620-205-6266 cell 417-452-3407 home Chance • Leave Message 5/30/11

- 660-693-4844 - www.rotertharriman.com

Simmental 4AR Simmental/Gelbvieh - Conway, MO 417-589-3193

Lucas Cattle Co. - Cross Timbers, MO 417-399-7124 - 417-399-7142 www.lucascattlecompany.com

Call Today to Place Your Purebred Corral Ad!

1-866-532-1960

Richards Portable Welding See Us For All Your Pipe Fencing Needs!

From Corners To Corrals When Quality Counts & You Want It Done Right, Call Richard!

935-4303 • 234-0634 rpwfencingandfabrication.com

Hostetler Litter Service Green Forest, AR

hostetlerlitter@emypeople.net

Since 1986

No Sunday Calls

“Get more out of your Pasture” Louis Hostetler 870-438-4209 Cell: 870-423-8083

Poultry Litter Fertilizer Application Service Available Application rate 1-2 tons per acre GPS Guidance

Harvest Time

Logging

We Buy All Types Of Standing Timber!

417-535-2723 or 417-818-6402

5/30/11

May 30, 2011

BEST VALUE! Toll Free: (866) 999-0736

www.bestvaluemobilestorage.com DIAMOND

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& REAL ESTATE CO. June 6 • 4:30 p.m.

Absolute Real Estate Auction

David Stutenkemper

417-326-2828 877-907-3000 diamond-s-auction.com

Sim/Angus Rotert/Harriman Cattle Co. - Montrose, MO

Containers 20’ – 45’ We are your

Serving the Metal Building Industry

800-246-5335

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STORAGE CONTAINERS & TRAILERS Ground Level FOR SALE OR LEASE

Roofing • Siding • Trim • Insulation Overhead Doors • Windows, Etc…

8327 Lawrence County Ave. LaRussell, MO 64848 417-246-5335

Visit our website for full issues, extended stories and much more!

6/20/11

G raber M etalSales

Virden Perma-Bilt Co.

Dunseth Farm - Halfway, MO - 417-445-2256

Horse Quality Bermuda Hay & Sprigs

www.cacklehatchery.com

Rankin Farms - Buffalo, MO - 417-345-0291 417-619-0801- dewonr@centurytel.net

HAY

Mullings Farms

5/30/11

417-732-8552 - 417-732-2707 Fallen Ash Farms - Flippin, Ark. 870-453-8966 - 870-404-1201 Mead Angus - Barnett, MO - 573-216-0210 573-216-3845 Rotert/Harriman Cattle Co. - Montrose, MO - 660-693-4844 - www.rotertharriman.com

Loftin Beefmasters - Nixa, MO - 417-725-2527

HATCHERIES

Chicken Litter

for All Balers

Clearwater Farm - Springfield, MO -

- 660-693-4844 - www.rotertharriman.com

FERTILIZER

Home + 80 acres, Tractors, Implements, Semi Trailer, Tools & More 7070 S. 607 • El Dorado Springs, Mo.

July 9 (Tenative Date) Gun & Coin Auction Call today to consign

417-399-6527 • 417-399-4400

Andr e ws Farm & Seed 2011 Corn &Soybean Programs Also Available: • Medium Red Clover • Korean Lespedeza • KY-31 Tall Fescue • Jerry Oats • Green-Graze • Hallmark Supreme Sorghum Orchardgrass

Call for Specialty Seed Orders OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10 Miles East of Carthage, MO on Hwy 96 & 2 Miles North

417-246-5510 5/30/11

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HAY

HEATING

Small Square Bales of

LAND CLEARING

LIVESTOCK - CATTLE

LIVESTOCK - CATTLE

LIVESTOCK - GOATS

All Stump Removal

Angus Bulls & Females

Limousin Bulls & Heifers, Blacks & Reds

Goats Galore, Sheep & More Pen Sale

• Semen Tested Bulls • Home Raised Registered • EPD’s New Bloodlines to MO

Double J Ranch

More than 1,000 stumps ground in 2011 • Saves your equipment & conserves your topsoil • Less destructive & cheaper than Dozer or Backhoe • Pasture or Hay Fields as low as $13.50 per stump to ground level (20 minimum)

Alfalfa/orchard grass and Timothy

Davis Farms

417-664-0743 Best priced based on quantity!

TFN

417-300-0046

KANSAS ALFALFA HAY

www.allstumpremoval.com

417-464-1040 417-967-2208 Houston, Mo.

5/30/11

LIVESTOCK - CATTLE Registered Angus Bulls

LG. SQUARE BALES BEEF & DAIRY QUALITY

$

1,000 each

Distillers Grain Wet • Modified • Dry Semi Loads

1/16/12 5/30/11

Coming July 11th Our annual Farm Hand Ag Resource Directory is just around the corner. Call today to place your ads!

1-866-532-1960

www.2cylplus.com

Trich Tested Easy & Safe

Got a neighbor that would make a good story?

Know of a good recipe you’d like to share with our readers?

Let us know!

866-532-1960

BULLS FOR RENT Farm Raised: Angus Gelbvieh - Charolais & Others - No Sundays Please!

Walnut Grove, MO

417-694-2386 • 417-880-6810 11/14/11

Yearling Lim Flex Bulls 6/20/11

6/20/11

417-839-8688

Bulls For Rent Laster Cattle Co.

417-458-4678 • 417-458-4853

Lantz Farms

5/30/11

Call Steve Glenn 5/30/11

417-859-3177

Grove Angus Farm Plato, Mo.

417-842-3353

Solid Red Polled Shorthorn and Durham Red (Shorthorn-Red Angus Hybrid) Bulls Reliable Calving Ease, Capture More $Pay Weight with complete Heterosis, Add Feed Efficiency and Marbling, Build Replacements with wellknown Shorthorn Maternal influence. Complete performance, ultrasound and EPD information on request. Delivery Available.

LENWORTH

G

AUCTION & REALTY

We Carry a Full Line of Late Model Equipment!

417-767-4345 www.glenworth.com

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL TYPES OF AUCTIONS: Glen Yutzy Auctioneer/Realtor

2-Cylinder Plus Tractor Salvage 4 Miles SW of Conway on Y to WW, 1 1/2 miles, follow signs

417-589-DEER • 417-589-2634 5/30/11

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9 a.m. • Showing Goats 10 a.m. • What Market Buyers Want 11 a.m. • Hoof Trimming

Sponsored by the North Arkansas Meat Goat Association arkansasmeatgoat.com

Rocking Horse Farm Fair Grove, Mo.

417-759-6534 5/30/11

LIVESTOCK - EQUINE

The Horseman’s Horse Source

NEW Outdoor Arena Available for Events Show & Sport Horse Prospects Trail & Using Horses Ponies • Tack

Horses & Tack Bought and Sold Daily Dennis & Mariellen Raucher Mt. Vernon, Mo.

417-316-0023 Cell

5/30/11

American Kiko Goat Association’s 2011 National Convention, Annual Meeting & Banquet June 24, 2011 At the Howard Johnson in Branson, Mo. All Seminars Free to the Public Banquet catered by Danna’s BBQ of Branson, Mo. For Seminar information go to http://kikogoats.com/ events.htm or contact secretary@kikogoats.com

254-423-5914 5/30/11

You can now add color to your classified ad! Call 1-866-532-1960 for details.

417-461-7000 Res.

5/30/11

Fresh In! 630 MoCo Specializing In: Tractors • Round Balers Disc Bines

NW AR District Fairgrounds Harrison, AR

For more information contact:

Rensselaer, IN 5/30/11

Sat., June 18 • 8-12

Nancy Edgerly • 870-504-0897 Darlene Cullen • 870-420-3120

Waukaru Farms, Inc. Barry Jordan 219.866.3513 Toby Jordan 219.819.4603 www.waukaru.net

For ALL Goat & Sheep Producers! Private Treaty Sales for Breeding Stock, Show and Commercial Animals.

Buyer for Market Animals • 9 a.m.

Vendors Welcome!

• Farm • Construction • Estate • Antique • Real Estate • Commercial • Business Liquidations

If you are thinking about having an auction, just give me a call and I will be happy to meet with you.

Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Dade County Serving Farm Families Since 1892

Call Today 417-232-4593

810 Main St, Lockwood, MO 65682 • Email: dadecounty@keinet.net 5/30/11

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May 30, 2011

MACHINERY

MANUFACTURED HOMES

STORM SHELTERS

Kioti DK55-C

Missouri Storm Shelters

18,250

2010 Mobile Home Stimulus Package, Cash for Clunkers $ 25,000 Trade-In, Land Owners Discount

417-349-1244

417-862-0555

LIVESTOCK - SHEEP

For Sale

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Registered Fullblood Breeding Stock White Dorpers & Purebred Dorpers

417-846-6835 5/30/11

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

$

5/30/11

Spring River Tractor & Combine Salvage

The Tuffest Made 14 GA., 2 3/8” Pipe & 5/8” Sucker Rod Starting At .................$2,950

417-235-2233 5/30/11

918-507-2222

BALE WAGONS

5/30/11

New Holland, All Pull-Type & Self-Propelled Models.

Sell, Finance, Deliver & Buy! www.balewagon.com

MACHINERY

Cosmo 500 Seeder

Jim

Shaft Drive, 3 pt., Used Twice

208-880-2889 11/14/11

RUSCHA

$

300 417-532-6821

MACHINERY SALES L.L.C.

5/30/11

MM, Oliver & White

Cattle Guards $ 6’x12’......... 675 $ 6’x16’......... 750 Call Sooner Steel!

918-683-4455

SAWMILLS

Sawmills

New Model Mill starting at

8/1/11

3/19/12

800-558-0112 10/3/11

WEBSITES

VETS

Need A Farm Website?

Packages Starting at $299

417-322-4711 TFN

417-743-2287

WELDING 5/30/11

WANTED

Now Leasing 2010 & 2011 Petes & Kenworths

Standing Walnut & Oak Timber

Portable Repair Welding Service

Lease Purchase Opportunities for Experienced Flatbed Drivers.

WANTED Top Prices Paid Don’t Risk Losing $1,000’s Call Us Before You Sell

Good Earth Export

417-998-6098

Richards Portable Welding

NOW LEASING

Complete Metal Fabrication Shop When Quality Counts & You Want It Done Right, Call Richard!

935-4303 • 234-0634 6/20/11

2160 N. Burton Ave., Springfield, MO 417-831-6300

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After

Verona, Mo. • 16251 Lawrence 2220 3 mi. west of Aurora, MO 65769 between Bus. 60 & U.S. 60

3 Miles North of Verona, Mo.

FOR MORE PASTURE COME SPRING

Brush & Debris Clean-Up • Dirt Work • Post Holes Brush Hogging • Tree Shearing

CNR

Skid Steer Services Chais Rankin • chaisr6987@yahoo.com

Wright County

LIVESTOCK Every 2nd Sat. of the Month

417-498-6571

Clear Out Trees Now

Don’t want to pay commission?

We’ll buy your cattle off the farm!

M A R K E T

Goat • Sheep • Horse & Small Animal Sale

5/30/11

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8/8/11

MINNEAPOLIS • MOLINE

8/22/11

Warranties Available

Want to Buy All Sizes!

Sunset, Delaval and Mueller milk tanks

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Don’t miss a single issue, subscribe today!

417-498-6496

50+ Years Experience

Darren Loula, DVM

Cuts 30” Logs

573-633-2135

Financing Available

417-725-0055

Contact Ron Z for complete details ronz@steelmantransport.com

More Saw for Less $$$ Call For Free Brochure

USED BULK MILK TANKS

Competitive Pricing

missouristormshelters.com

TRUCKS EZ Boardwalk’s Portable Band

WANTED

Mobile Large Animal Vet Clinic

5/30/11

3,600

10 Wheel Rakes.......$4,000 10 Wheel Hi Capacity Rake ................................$7,600 17 ft. Hyd. Tedder. . . .$5,200

Now offers the nations largest selection of CERTIFIED STORM SHELTERS! We deliver everywhere!

Visit our showroom or call for a free brochure.

Steel Safe Rooms Community Shelters Concrete Shelters

5/30/11

$

New Equipment Specials

NEW & USED

AND PARTS

PIPE

Delivery Available

www.work-your-cows.com

TRACTORS

6/20/11

TRUCKS

We Repair Barns!

Is your barn or house in need of repair?

“No Job If so, give us a call.

Barn Repair Work & Paint • Doors & Siding • Replacement Windows • Concrete Work • Metal Truss Buildings • On Site Electric Generator • Home & Barn Metal Roofs • Patios • Excavating • Pole Barns • Remodeling And Repair • Much More!

Too Small”

Monday • 11 a.m.

Cows • Calves • Bulls Nathan Kelly (Owner)

417-849-7496

Zack Kelly • 417-257-8135 • Owner Ben Kelly • 417-257-3427 • Owner Chad Watson • 417-349-1701 • Ringman

417-926-4136

E.S. Construction

When You’re Ready To Haul, Give Us A Call!

Owner: Eldon Swartzentruber Buffalo, MO Home: 417-345-5337 • Cell: 417-327-6348

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Udderly Amazing Deals!

For each ton of MFA Branded Mineral purchased, get

$50

off

MFA Branded Feed or these Mineral Feeders ONLY (Must purchase on one transaction) Applegate Windvane Mineral Feeder Red .............#413080 Applegate Windvane Mineral Feeder Blue.............#417456

13900 13900

Applegate Std Low Profile Mineral Feeder ........... #43060 Herdsman Mineral Feeder ...................................................... #417840

11099 23900

Offer good May 23 through July 16, 2011 NO CASH BACK, only available on MFA Branded Mineral, MFA Branded Feeds and ONLY Mineral Feeders listed. Not available on Summit loads.

Check out your local MFA Agri Services for more information on summer sale items!

Ash Grove - 751-2433

Buffalo - 345-2121

Freistatt - 235-3331

Lockwood - 232-4525

Neosho - 451-3578

Urbana - 993-4622

Greater Ozark Bolivar - 326-5231 Farmers Exchange

Dallas County Farmers Exchange Cassville - 847-3115 MFA Agri Services Center Fair Grove - 759-2525 Dallas County Farmers Exchange

Farmers Exchange Lebanon - 532-3174 Farmers Producer Exchange Licking - 573-674-2224 MFA Exchange

Farmers Exchange Marshfield - 468-2115 MFA Agri Services Center Ozark - 581-3523 MFA Town & Country

MFA Agri Services Center Rolla - 573-364-1874 Farmers Exchange Springfield - 417-869-5459 MFA Agri Services Center

Dallas County Farmers Exchange West Plains - 256-4041 MFA Agri Services Center