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Farm families announced: The 75th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has named the 2022 County Farm Families of the Year. The families will be visited by a set of judges to determine eight District Farm Families of the Year, which will be announced June 14. Families from the Ozarks named to the list are: Baxter County: Terry and Cindy Johnson, Wing’s Creek Farm; Benton County: Jim and Michele Pigeon; Boone: Josh and Amber Thomason; Carroll: Kevin and Teresa Hostetler and Kenyon and Josie Hostetler, K&K Farms; Cleburne Country: Jared Welch, Two JJ Cattle Company; Barry, Robert and Bart Stobaugh, Stobaugh Bros. Farms; Crawford County: Eddie and Brenda Tweedy; Johnson County: Sisk Family, Rockin’ S Farms; Madison County: Brent Hargis Family, Ozark Mountain Produce; Marion County: Cody and Misty Burrow family; Pope County: Doug and Carla Spence family; Searcy County: Shane, Michelle, Rylee and Tate Kelly, 4K Farms; Sebastian County: Caleb, Hannah, Thadd and Halle Crelia; Van Buren County: Steve and Pat Bone, Bone Land & Cattle; Washington County: Tim/Tyler Whorton; White County: Sandra and Rickey Wright and Frances Byrd, Byrd Ranch; and Yell County: Vernon “Cotton” and Elise Morrison. The basis for selection as Arkansas Farm Family of the Year includes efficiency of production, conservation of energy and resources, leadership in agricultural and community affairs, home and farm improvement, and home and farm management. The Farm Family of the Year program begins each year with the selection of top farm families in each county and culminates in December with the selection of the state Farm Family of the Year, who then go on to represent Arkansas at the Swisher Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Oklahoma FFA Reporters invited to conference: Oklahoma Farm Bureau invites chapter FFA reporters to attend the second FFA Reporters Conference, July 11 in Oklahoma City. The conference will arm students with knowledge of basic communications techniques including social media, photography, videography, graphic design and writing from some of Oklahoma’s leading agricultural communications professionals. Registration is $25 and covers the full-day conference. For more information, contact Rachel Havens at (405) 523-2300. Arkansas receives funding for feral hog eradication: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will receive $650,000 in federal funds to aid in its feral hog eradication efforts. The money will come from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. The Buffalo River Conservation Committee (BRCC) allocated another $74,960 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services to expand eradication efforts within the Buffalo River watershed. The Department of Agriculture will use the funds to work with USDA Wildlife Services to implement a statewide feral hog management plan. These efforts will supplement ongoing removal activities, including eradication efforts in 12 Arkansas counties funded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program.

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pril showers bring May flowers. In the case of Northwest Arkansas, May floods! We have had a lot of rain this spring. I was beginning to lose hope that we may never get our garden finJody Harris is a freelance ished in time for the sunshine. We got a small wincommunications dow of dry weather, eventually. specialist, gardener, Our family took a break from many activities on ranch wife and mother of Mother’s Day. I was able to watch our youngest four. She and her family son play in baseball tournament. When the team raise Angus beef cattle finished, we found ourselves home together as a and other critters on their northwest Arkansas family at our farm. My children and husband had ranch. She is a graduate asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day earlier of Missouri State University. that week. My only wish was to have everyone’s To contact Jody, go to hands on deck to finish our vegetable garden. ozarksfn.com and click on We worked together to get several varieties of pep‘Contact Us.’ pers and tomatoes planted. We got plants staked , weeds pulled and tossed in the brush pile. The kids picked out several hot pepper varieties that they thought my husband would enjoy – those were planted in their “fire” patch. We added zucchini, cucumber, beans, squash, eggplant and several okra plants where there was room. Our strawberry and asparagus patches were both thriving. I added pollinator plants and flowers in between all of it. It was hot and our boys are full of imagination. They dug a big hole near the garden and filled it with water. When I asked them what they were doing, they told me they were building me a pool. By the end of the day, they looked like a pair of piglets in their mud hole, but they were having a great time. What fun is working together if you cannot laugh along the way? We finished out the garden and I got to work spraying for weeds to help make lighter work of the mowing and weed eating in that part of our yard. It was a great day watching each of my children stay hooked to their jobs to see the project through. I love working outdoors and seasonal allergies often slow me down, I have recently started seeing an allergy specialist. I made the commitment earlier this year to take allergy shots to start fighting back against all the things that make me sneeze, wheeze and whelp up. I could tell after the long day working with flowers and vegetables that the treatment was working. I was able to breathe and finish my work. When we all stood back and admired our day’s labor, I was excited about all the things we can look forward to this summer – including fresh vegetables. After putting away tools and getting everyone into the shower, it was time to eat. My husband grilled a great steak dinner, and we were all six home to eat together, which is rare when you have a family as busy as ours. A mother’s love is infinite when it comes to her children. Mine is no different. I am so proud of the kind, generous, hardworking people they are each becoming. I hope you had a blessed Mother’s Day with the special women in your life, neighbor.

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no longer shook, but he still didn’t weigh 50 pounds. Any passer-by to our farm would look at Shaky and simply assume he was either a miniature animal (he doesn’t look like a dwarf) or he was a week-old calf instead of nearly 4 months old. He has become a pet, and I’ll wager that Judy will still be feeding him a bottle (if we can scrape up the money for milk replacer) when the end of summer comes. Every farmer needs a pet calf, right? A couple of weeks ago, the cowboys were scheduled to arrive to gather every animal on the place and run them through Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

the chutes in order to vaccinate, deworm, brand, ear tag and castrate the bull calves. I arose well before daylight that morning in order to get everything organized for the day’s activities. As I slowly walked, in the pre-dawn darkness from my house to the barn, I heard an ominous noise from behind me. Too dark to see what was closing in on me at a dead run, I was shocked to feel something very solid hit me about butt high. Falling to the ground and shaking from fear, I looked up (not very high) to see the source of my pain. Shaky looked down at me, as if to say, “Who’s shaking, now?” MAY 30, 2022

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Sara and Jim Shelton’s cattle are fattened naturally on Oklahoma’s fin- through early October in order to match the nutritional needs of our pregnant cows to est grasses. the availability of forage for them.” Shelton Family Farm and Sara’s Grassfed Beef is in Craig County, near Vinita. This gives the pregnant cows time to get in great shape on summer grasses before they The cattle receive no hormones and lead very low-stress lives, said Sara. calve and the grass is still good as they go into early lactation, she said. When processed, the beef is dry-aged, offering a rich beefy flavor. High in omega-3 fatty The goal is 60-to-75-day calving season followed with a fence line wean in early June, acids and conjugated linoleic acids, the cattle are delivered to a USDA-inspected facility she said. in Big Cabin. “We have fescue that will help us out in the fall until it starts to frost,” Sara said. “We For more than three decades, Jim was an ag lender at a locally-owned bank while Sara stockpile grass for winter feeding.” was busy raising the couple’s four children and helping with the cattle. The Shelton’s like the fall because with adequate stockpiling of grass in late summer That all changed in 2010, when Sara’s helps mitigate the need to feed hay and they father retired, and Jim decided to leave can avoid the hassle of calving in January the bank. and February because of the harsh weather. “We like to have as many “We began leasing some pastures from “About 20 years ago I attended a Stockhim and increased the number of stocker man-Grassfarmer seminar on grass fed different forages — grasses — steers that we buy,” Sara said. beef and started direct marketing grass-fed as we can so our cattle have Sara grew up on a cattle ranch northwest beef,” Sara said. of Vinita, a cow/calf operation using com“For the grass-fed beef program, we use a good selection for grazing. mercial Hereford cows and registered bulls. our replacement heifers that did not breed “In the late 1970s and early 1980s, my We do supplement the cows or lost a calf,” Sara said. dad switched to a stocker steer operation,” Shelton Family Farm and Sara’s Grassfed and stockers with a high-proSara said. Beef is listed on eatwild.com and have been Jim grew up 6 miles east of Vinita on a tein feed through the winter picked up by a couple of other similar lists. cattle ranch and began buying land and his “I market both individual cuts of meat as as well as stockpiled grass own cattle while in high school. well as selling whole and half beefs,” Sara “We got married in 1975 and have had said. “We sell from our home, and I have so they do the work to graze cattle ever since,” Sara said. participated in an informal Saturday farmrather than us feeding hay.” The ranch, which is about 3,500 acres ers market at Langley for several years.” in total, runs about 150 cows and replaceShelton Family Farm and Sara’s Grassfed — Sara Shelton ment heifers and graze enough stocker Beef has customers in Northeast Oklahocattle to utilize the remaining grass on the ma, as well as the Oklahoma City area. couple’s pastures. “We are currently selling around 12 to The Sheltons have considered multi-species 15 head a year,” Sara said. “I only sell beef grazing but have not had the time to add the infrastructure needed to incorporate sheep that has been bred, born and finished on our property.” or goats. “We like to have as many different forages — grasses — as we can so our cattle have a “We used small-medium frame registered Red Angus bulls from Ozark Hills Genetics good selection for grazing,” Sara said. “We do supplement the cows and stockers with a and Pharo Cattle Company for the past 15 years in an attempt to get our herd to a high-protein feed through the winter as well as stockpiled grass so they do the work to 1,000-to-1,100-pound weight for our mature cows,” Sara said. graze rather than us feeding hay.” The cattle do very well in a grass-based program, she said. Shelton Family Farm and Sara’s Grassfed Beef has some baled hay “We buy stocker steers in September and October,” Sara said. on hand in the event of extreme weather events, she said. Vinita, Okla. “They are backgrounded in Texas, arriving in Oklahoma in late Other cattle are supplemented with alfalfa pellets. October through December and pasture on native prairie until sold and shipped The cattle are wormed, vaccinated and any other preventive meaout late July.” sures, Sara said. Shelton Family Farm and Sara’s Grassfed Beef uses natural cover breeding “We deworm with Safeguard as needed and a pour on for ticks in program. the spring,” Sara said. “Heifers are calfhood vaccinated for brucello“We aim for a 60-to-75-day calving season,” Sara said. “We calve in late August sis and all calves are vaccinated for blackleg, lepto and IBR/BVD.”

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NWA FARMLINK creates opportunities for all producers Since November 2019, NWA FARMLINK has offered a free online platform where aspiring farmers can access farmland and established farmers can find new ways to use the land they have. “The family farm is rarely passed down as it once was,” reports the website, which is powered by the NWA Land Trust, a nonprofit. “Today, new farmers need help navigating their journey to farm as do farmland owners planning a farm legacy.” NWALT accepts donations from retiring farmers and resells the land at affordable prices to qualified, aspiring farmers whose proposals suit the farmland. Now, with NWA FARMLINK up and running, established farmers may also connect directly with potential buyers, farm managers, or growers interested in leasing their land. “It’s not enough to just preserve the farmland,” said Susan Koehler, the Farmland

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Susan said, “These farm link websites have been used for many years, mostly in the coasts and the northeast where there’s development pressure and a desire to help rural communities continue those farming traditions. As programs developers, we looked to those others for inspiration.” NWA FARMLINK has many community partners, including the Center for Food and Farms, the University of Arkansas, and the Food Conservancy of NWA. Funding comes mainly from the Walton Family Foundation, which launched the NWA Food Systems Initiative in 2020 “to strengthen the region’s capacity to grow food for its residents by expanding opportunities for farmers and increasing consumers’ access to fresh products.” “Farm link websites have a lot of value,” said Susan. “There are resources. There’s a community. We welcome anybody who has any interest in knowing more.” MAY 30, 2022

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Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger is still an icon along the Oklahoma stretch of Mother Road Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger, one of few remaining original Route 66 landmarks, is still committed to serving old-fashion hamburgers at a American Graffiti price. Located on the Mother Road, Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger is an original fast food drivein chain from the 1960s. Eugene Waylan bought the Miami, Okla., restaurant in 1973 and for almost 50 years he still flips burgers and makes fresh onion rings by hand. “All the food is fresh every day,” Eugene said. A Ku-Ky bird wearing a chef’s hat perched on top of a neon sign calls people traveling Route 66 to stop at the famed burger joint. A cheeseburger and an extra-large cherry limeade will set you back less than $5. “I’ve had people from all over the world stop by for a hamburger,” Eugene said. “I have met someone from just about every country.” Eugene is just as famous as his burgers. He has been featured on the Food Channel, in the New York Times, and the New York Post. Wiping his hands with a dishtowel before he greets a customer, Eugene is always

quick with a smile and welcoming guests to KuKu’s and Miami. Ku-Ku’s longevity is because the food is made-to-order, he said. Eugene closed the inside dining room leaving open the drive-in window. So sometimes there is a wait for a hamburger, but the thousands of visitors that stop say the wait is well worth it. “Eugene’s Ku-Ku Burgers is a landmark in Miami,” said Amanda Davis, Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director. Visitors often travel hundreds of miles to see drive on Route 66 and grab a burger at KuKu’s, she said. Oklahoma has more miles of Route 66 than any other state and Miami is known as the “Gateway” with the longest Main Street on the famed highway. Just outside of Miami is the last section of the original nine foot wide “Ribbon Road” that is listed as an Oklahoma National Historic Landmark, Davis said. The 13-miles of classic pavement runs between Miami and Afton, she said. Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 915 N. Main Street, Miami.

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In Town: “I have been a field sun Hometown: Hominy, Okla. perintendent for an oil company from Nevada operating in Oklahoma for 13 n Family: years. I manage day to day maintenance, Daughters Mykaela (24) manage paperwork and drilling operaand Harper (12) tions,” Jim said. “I work at the India Electric District Office in Fairfax, Okla. I have performed member services and dispatch for the last four years,” Amanda said. In the Country: “We are first-generation cattle producers starting from scratch.

We live on 5 acres. We lease 160 acres with 12 momma cows. The momma cows are black-crosses. We just bought a Charolais bull. We are trying to raise scale-breakers with hybrid vigor. The herd we have now were officially paid off this year. We hope to buy more cows with the profit from selling calves in the fall,” Jim said. Amanda added, “We have every animal our Harper and her father drags home for a 4-H Project.” Amanda and Jim both serve on the Hominy Dug Out Club board in addition to being active in 4-H.

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market sales reports Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 355.00-495.00. Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 250.00-320.00. 5/22/22 Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 155.00-255.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 135.00-280.00. Wethers - Selection 2 (per cwt): 250.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 370.00. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 260.00-440.00.

310.00. hair 50-60 lbs 277.50-286.00; 60-70 lbs 276.00-278.00; 70-80 lbs 270.00-279.00; 87 lbs 270.00; 95 lbs 268.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 265.00; 80-90 lbs † 240.00-265.00; 96 lbs 270.00. Not Reported Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle † Billings: wooled and shorn 48 lbs 286.00; 50-60 lbs 279.00101.00-115.00 Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs 5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) 286.00; 60-70 lbs 273.00-285.00; 70-80 lbs 262.00-277.00; Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 85.00-117.00* Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice 80-90 lbs 246.00-263.00; 90-100 lbs 220.00-245.00. hair 79 Cleburne County Livestock Auction 80.00-105.00 † Steers: 136.00-145.00; wtd. avg. price 141.25. lbs 269.00. County Line Sale Barn - Ratcliff 65.00-84.00 † Heifers: 138.00-144.00; wtd. avg. price 141.10. Missouri: no test. Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Slaughter Ewes: Farmers Regional Sale Barn 65.00-102.00* Steers: 225.00-226.00 ; wtd. avg. price 225.19. National Sheep Summary 5/20/22 San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 Fort Smith Stockyards 80.00-104.00* Heifers: Not Reported; wtd. avg. price Not Reported. (fleshy) 75.00-110.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold 10.00-40.00 Four State Stockyards - Exeter 60.00-120.00* 120.00-165.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 80.00-118.00; Cull and Utillower. Slaughter ewes were mostly weak to 20.00 lower, 41.00-105.00 † I-40 Livestock except at Ft. Collins and fleshy ewes at Sioux Falls 5.00-30.00 ity 1-2 (very thin) 80.00-110.00; Cull 1 70.00-100.00. Joplin Regional Stockyards 97.00-126.00 † higher. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX New Holland: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 Mid-State Stockyards 120.00* 9,263 head sold in a two day sale. No sales in Equity Coopera- (fleshy) 100.00-160.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no 82.00-114.00 † North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat 5/5/22 test. tive Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder 84.00-109.00 † OKC West - El Reno Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 115.00-150.00; Good 2-3 lambs not tested. 3,330 lamb carcasses traded with no trend Receipts: 1,258 Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola 90.00-103.00 † (fleshy) 85.00-145.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 75.00-100.00; Cull 1 due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight A large crowd was on hand for this May TS Whites sale. Ozarks Regional Stockyards 73.00-122.00 † no test. Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded 10.00-23.00 (CWT) unless specified. Not Reported* Stilwell Livestock Auction South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 70.00-100.00; Good Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3: lower. Slaughter ewes traded steady to 8.00 lower. Not Tulsa Livestock Auction 90.00-114.00 † 2-3 (fleshy) 75.00-100.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 85.00-110.00; Cull San Angelo: wooled and shorn 105-115 lbs 198.00-222.00. enough replacement sheep for a market comparison. In the Vinita Stockyards 85.00-111.00* 1 55.00-80.00. New Holland, PA: wooled and shorn 100-125 lbs 280.00goat portion of the sale feeder kid goats traded 5.00-10.00 Welch Stockyards Not Reported* Kalona: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 345.00; 160-180 lbs 195.00-220.00. lower with slaughter kid goats trading steady to 8.00 lower. 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Slaughter nannies traded steady. Internet bidding was very Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-135 lbs 205.00-237.50, 87.50-126.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 102.50125.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 56.00-102.50. few 278.00-280.00. active, as many lots were sold thru the internet during the sale. Supply was heavy with good demand. Supply included: South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-145 lbs 226.00-246.00. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 60.00-72.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 71.00-81.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 75.00-94.00; Cull 1 no 65% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (7% Wooled & Shorn, 72% Hair Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-130 lbs 245.00-300.00. test. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 120-125 lbs no test. Breeds, 2% Ewes, 17% Hair Ewes, 2% Hair Bucks); 1% Re(Week of 5/15/22 to 5/21/22) Missouri: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) placement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 15% Feeder Goats Missouri: wooled and shorn no test. Arkansas Cattle Auction 57.00-82.00 † no test; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) no test; Cull (100% Kids); 18% Slaughter Goats (38% Kids, 42% Nannies/ Equity Coop: wooled and shorn no sales. Ash Flat Livestock Not Reported † and Utility 1-2 (very thin) no test. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: Does, 17% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers, 2% Wether Kids); 2% 54.00-78.00 † Benton County Sale Bar - Siloam Springs Equity Coop: no sales. San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 260.00-312.50; 60-70 lbs 260.00Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does). Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 62.00-84.50* Direct Trading: No sales. 297.50; 70-80 lbs 246.00-302.50; 80-90 lbs 258.00-294.00; Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Cleburne County Livestock Auction 58.00-80.00 † Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: 90-105 lbs 242.50-285.00. wooled and shorn496 lbs 282.00; Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 280.0050.00-75.00 † County Line Sale Barn - Ratcliff San Angelo: 61 lbs 260.00; 74 lbs 260.00. hair 30-40 lbs 71 lbs 280.00; 88 lbs 265.00; 94 lbs 250.00. 320.00. Not Reported* Decatur Livestock Auction 276.00-292.00; 40-50 lbs 270.00-300.00; 50-60 lbs 268.00New Holland: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 315.00-340.00; Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 165.00-230.00. Farmers Regional Sale Barn 40.00-79.00* 274.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 285.00-345.00. 50-60 lbs 300.00-337.00; 60-70 lbs 310.00-350.00; 70-80 lbs Fort Smith 20.00-84.00* Ft. Collins: 50-60 lbs 250.00-260.00; 60-70 lbs 245.00-265.00; 300.00-335.00; 80-90 lbs 290.00-330.00; 90-100 lbs 300.00Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 230.00-320.00. Four State Stockyards - Exeter 19.00-87.00* 340.00. hair 40-50 lbs 245.00-260.00; 50-60 lbs 305.00-340.00; 70-80 lbs 237.50-252.50. hair 50-60 lbs 262.50-277.50. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2 (per cwt): 160.00. I-40 Livestock - Ozark 38.00-81.00 † South Dakota: 40-50 lbs 345.00-360.00; 50-60 lbs 285.0060-70 lbs 270.00-300.00; 70-80 lbs 280.00-307.00; 80-90 lbs Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 85.00-100.00. Joplin Regional 35.00-93.00 † 320.00; 60-70 lbs 280.00-292.50; 70-80 lbs 250.00-265.00; 275.00-320.00; 90-100 lbs 280.00-325.00. Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2 (per cwt): 70.00. Mid-State Stockyards 98.00* Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 235.00-250.00; 80-90 80-90 lbs 255.00-260.00. hair 48 lbs 270.00; 55 lbs 270.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 150.00-220.00. † North Arkansas Live 29.00-88.50 Kalona: no test. lbs 240.00-255.00; 90-100 lbs 225.50-240.00. hair 60-70 lbs Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 85.00-145.00. OKC West - El Reno 63.00-103.00 † Billings: 52 lbs 275.00; 64 lbs 273.00; 75 lbs 281.00; 88 lbs 250.00-262.50; 73 lbs 255.50; 80-90 lbs 236.00-255.00; 94 lbs Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2 (per cwt): 70.00-75.00. † Ouachita Livestock Auction 41.00-75.00 246.00; 100-105 lbs 205.00-225.00. 230.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2 (per cwt): 110.00-175.00. † Missouri: no test. Ozarks Regional 35.00-99.50 Families - Small and Medium 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb (per family): Kalona: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 295.00-355.00; 50-60 Not Reported* Stilwell Livestock lbs 292.50-335.00; 60-70 lbs 284.00-315.00; 70-80 lbs 254.00240.00-480.00. † Tulsa Livestock Auction 57.00-93.50 300.00; 80-90 lbs 252.50-297.50; 90-100 lbs 265.00-282.50, few Feeder Goats: Vinita Stockyards 57.00-92.00* Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 370.00-475.00. Welch Stockyards Not Reported* Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 245.00-365.00. Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 180.00-230.00.

slaughter

bulls

(Week of 5/15/22 to 5/21/22)

Arkansas Cattle Auction Ash Flat Livestock Auction

68.00-104.00 †

beef

sheep &

slaughter

cattle

goats

cows

100

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

St-4 Lower 185.00-210.00 170.00-200.00 154.00-181.00 147.00-162.00 139.00-140.00 160.00-192.50 131.00-185.00 137.50-155.00 125.00-156.00 ----155.00-175.00 145.00-182.00 135.00-150.00 128.00-140.00 136.00

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County Line Sale Ratcliff✝ 5/18/22 97

Decatur Livestock*

5/17/22 1,150

Cleburne County Livestock✝ 5/16/22 350

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194.00-210.00 180.00-215.00 175.00-209.00 148.00-167.00 134.00-140.00

170.00-213.00 165.00-205.00 160.00-200.00 145.00-169.00 140.00-157.00

180.00 170.00-197.00 157.00-184.00 148.00-158.00 134.00-150.00

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151.00-186.00 140.00-184.00 120.00-176.00 151.00-166.00 125.00-145.00

146.00-210.00 153.00-198.00 144.00-199.00 129.00-186.00 124.00-159.00

190.00-215.00 182.00-205.00 180.00-206.00 167.50-184.00 160.00-173.00

185.00-202.50 170.00-199.00 160.00-181.00 146.00-172.50 149.00-158.00

205.00-217.50 192.00-218.00 187.00-201.00 170.00-184.00 155.00-168.00

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

201. 189. 160 150 153

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180.00-197.00 160.00-192.00 150.00-188.00 140.00-163.00 -----

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167.50-197.50 120.00-189.00 140.00-174.00 138.00-145.00 132.00

--------144.00-166.00 136.00-154.00 123.00

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158.50-200.00 157.00-201.00 152.00-195.00 136.00-157.00 128.00-141.00

--------140.00-172.50 132.50-159.00 130.00-137.50

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160.00-179.00 153.00-177.00 145.00-160.00 133.00-151.00 -----

150.00-178.00 140.00-169.00 135.00-156.00 130.00-148.00 120.00-141.00

130.00-161.00 140.00-170.00 130.00-151.00 120.00-142.00 128.00

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150.00-190.00 128.00-183.00 124.00-180.00 118.00-146.00 121.00-145.00

150.00-178.00 145.00-172.00 141.00-160.50 140.00-161.00 121.00-138.25

150.00-170.00 147.00-165.00 140.00-160.00 132.00-152.00 129.00-130.00

169.00-186.00 162.00-174.00 154.00-167.00 150.00-157.00 146.00-152.75

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

160 149 145 137.

NOT REPORTED

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

Cattlemen’s Livestock*

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NOT REPORTED NONE REPORTED

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✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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$240 $200

replacement

100

Corn

Sorghum

Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards - Exeter I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stockyards Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction Vinita Stockyards

12 6

15.49

15.42

15.19

15.44

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100

Ouachita Livestock Ola✝ 5/17/22 307

Ozarks Regional West Plains✝ 5/17/22 3,687

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2-5 Lower

St-8 Lower

Uneven

-202.50 -199.00 0-181.00 -172.50 -158.00

205.00-217.50 192.00-218.00 187.00-201.00 170.00-184.00 155.00-168.00

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

201.00-205.00 189.00-205.00 160.00-199.00 150.00-170.00 153.00-153.50

227.50 190.00-212.50 185.00-198.00 164.00-184.00 150.00-168.00

184.00-195.00 174.00-195.00 165.00-189.00 145.00-154.00 138.50-139.00

203.00-224.00 195.00-217.00 187.00-213.00 174.00-197.00 157.00-165.00

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189.00-207.00 160.00-187.00 151.00-171.50 138.00-159.00 139.00-147.00

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185.00 170.00-172.50 153.00-166.00 153.00-155.00 -----

MAY 30, 2022

182.98 178.00

160.84 ** 150.68 159.86

161.51

142.53

180.60

157.08

189.00

161.90

190.01

158.50

2100

143.51

171.03

925.00-1050.00 †

Not Reported †

157.82

1700.00 * 630.00-1450.00 † None Reported † Not Reported * 1250.00-1475.00 *

144.53

192.00 170.53 184.00

159.83 156.00 144.54

166.45

1400.00 * None Reported *

156.26

170.34

152.27 156.84

168.00

850.00-1200.00 † None Reported †

181.28

None Reported * 1625.00 † 1200.00-1350.00 †

156.42 159.14

186.00

650.00-1375.00 † Not Reported * 960.00-1425.00 † 800.00-1660.00 * Not Reported †

1600

149.21

176.14

162.72

165.00 159.96

182.33 178.18

2100

193.69 175.90 178.54

156.29 160.33 145.00 151.71 152.64

160.00-173.00 149.00-163.00 145.00-157.00 137.00-148.00 -----

190.00 167.00-186.00 151.00-170.00 141.00-153.00 134.00-149.00

162.00-170.00 152.00-168.00 141.00-164.00 126.00-146.00 -----

169.00-175.00 160.00-175.00 157.00-161.00 145.00-152.00 143.00

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

Tulsa Livestock Auction✝ 5/16/22 2,933

Vinita Stockyards*

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202.00-228.00 193.00-209.00 175.00-201.00 151.00-178.00 147.00-161.00

134.00-207.00 121.00-188.00 150.00-184.00 128.00-167.00 127.00-131.00

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201.00 170.00-195.00 160.00-179.00 154.00-164.00 135.50-148.00

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176.99

Welch Stockyards*

151.97 151.60

186.60 182.90

155.46 *

186.25

5/18/22 -----

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160.93

141.21

186.56

154.73

177.87 190.72 168.04 169.67

149.28 Week of 5/15/22

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.✝ 5/17/22 10,398

Lower

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

195.07

165.07

600.00-1050.00 †

1100

163.51 150.39

168.00

40 Joplin Mid-State N. Ark. tock Regional Stockyards* Livestock ark✝ Stockyards✝ Green Forest✝ 9/22 5/16/22 5/18/22 5/17/22 96 5,822 947 420

169.00-186.00 162.00-174.00 154.00-167.00 150.00-157.00 146.00-152.75

600

122.46 *

pairs

810.00-850.00 †

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

196.10

Week of 5/1/22

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Cleburne County Livestock County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Farmers Regional Sale Barn - Springdale

Feb. 22 Mar. 22 Apr. 22

heifers 550-600 LBS.

181.12

350.00-1325.00 † Not Reported *

1600

Dec. 21 Jan. 22

165.48

650.00-1350.00 * 600.00-1250.00 † 1175.00-1275.00 †

1100

Nov. 21

(Week of 5/15/22 to 5/21/22)

24 18

600

Oct. 21

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

800.00-1185.00 † 735.00-1300.00 * Not Reported *

cow/calf

Daily Report 5/23/22

Soft Wheat

825.00 †

July 21 Aug. 21 Sept. 21

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 5/15/22

75.00; 64 lbs 273.00; 75 lbs 281.00; 88 lbs bs 205.00-225.00.

Soybeans

May 21 June 21

400.00-1150.00 *

Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction Vinita Stockyards Welch Stockyards

$80

None Reported * 750.00-1130.00 † † 960.00 Not Reported* None Reported * 950.00-1350.00 * 600.00-1100.00 † 950.00-1100.00 †

Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards - Exeter I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional

avg. grain prices

lbs 250.00-260.00; 60-70 lbs 245.00-265.00; 252.50. hair 50-60 lbs 262.50-277.50. 0-50 lbs 345.00-360.00; 50-60 lbs 285.00280.00-292.50; 70-80 lbs 250.00-265.00; 260.00. hair 48 lbs 270.00; 55 lbs 270.00.

750.00-1175.00 †

Week of 5/8/22

Cheese: Barrels closed at $2.3475 and 40# blocks at $2.3800. The weekly average for barrels is $2.4130 (+0.0365) and blocks, $2.3740 (+0.0790). Fluid Milk/Cream: While milk production is still trending higher across much of the northern tier of states, milk output transitions to steady in the middle and southwestern states and then to lower in the 3-4 (very fleshy) 115.00-150.00; Good 2-3 southern states from New Mexico to Florida. The specific 5.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 75.00-100.00; Cull 1 demarcation line varies week to week. Higher temperatures and humidity are starting to take hold in the south, ood 3-4 (very fleshy) 70.00-100.00; Good suppressing cow comfort and milk output. Class I milk -100.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 85.00-110.00; Cull sales are moving lower as educational institutions reduce orders ahead of the summer breaks. Class III demand is 4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) active, and spot milk loads are available. Prices for spot lity and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 102.50milk in the Midwest range from $2.50 below Class III to 2 (thin) 56.00-102.50. $.75 above Class III. Condensed skim interest is increasing, 4 (very fleshy) 60.00-72.00; Good 2-3 while availability is mixed. Cream is available in the 00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 75.00-94.00; Cull 1 no West, but tighter in the East and Central regions. Cream multiples for all Classes are: 1.32-1.42 in the East, 1.30503-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 1.36 in the Midwest, and 1.00-1.30 in the West. nd Good 1-3 (medium flesh) no test; Cull SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND very thin) no test. BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. sales. - $3.5564 - $3.6094. No sales. Medium and Large 1-2: bs 260.00; 74 lbs 260.00. hair 30-40 lbs -50 lbs 270.00-300.00; 50-60 lbs 268.00-

$120 Not Reported †

NOT REPORTED

od 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 0.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) tility 1-2 (thin) 80.00-118.00; Cull and Util) 80.00-110.00; Cull 1 70.00-100.00. ood 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 60.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no

Farmers Regional Sale Barn

5/20/22

800.00-1060.00 †

Week of 4/24/22

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

$160

Prices reported Prices reported perper cwtcwt Prices reported per cwt

Week of 5/1/22

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy

dairy sales

National Dairy Market at a Glance

cows

(Week of 5/15/22 to 5/21/22)

Week of 5/8/22

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: mixed age hair 80-145 lbs 160.00-222.50/cwt. Ft. Collins: young 216 lbs 80.00/cwt. South Dakota: young 120-185 lbs 105.00-135.00/cwt; middle age 123 lbs 105.00/cwt.

NOT REPORTED

0 lbs 277.50-286.00; 60-70 lbs 276.00-278.00; 279.00; 87 lbs 270.00; 95 lbs 268.00. ooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 265.00; 80-90 lbs lbs 270.00. and shorn 48 lbs 286.00; 50-60 lbs 279.00273.00-285.00; 70-80 lbs 262.00-277.00; 263.00; 90-100 lbs 220.00-245.00. hair 79

Week of 4/24/22

les reports

-170.00 -165.00 -160.00 -152.00 -130.00

550-600 lb. steers

12 Month Avg. -

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

158.33 145.34 148.20

178.00

155.74

159.24

140.00

150.95

182.43 188.55

155.86 *

196.15 125 148 171 194 217 240 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Weather Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

100

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

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

FFA CONVENTION RESULTS The following are the available results for FFA Chapters from the Ozarks from the 95th Arkansas FFA State Convention, held in Hot Springs, Ark. 2022-2023 STATE OFFICER TEAM: Laykin Williamson, Clarksville (Secretary); Lauren Massey, Paris (Southern District VIP), and Evan Seay, Jasper (Northwest District Vice President). STATE PROFICIENCY WINNERS: Sheep Production: Addison Harlow, Prairie Grove Forage Production: Jon Rogers, Farmington SCHOLARSHIPS: Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas Scholarship: Abbey Aulds, Harrison, and Kristin Lehmann, Jack Warnock Memorial Scholarship: Hannah Kimmer, Batesville Marvin Vines Memorial Scholarship: William Martin, Norfork Landy Nelson Doyel Memorial Scholarship: Brittney Stengel, County Line I.L. “Ish” Stivers Memorial Scholarship: Jacob Birkhead, Batesville Jack Justus Memorial Scholarship: Taylor Hoover, Vilonia Lee Griffith Memorial Scholarship: Abby Bone, Clinton Arkansas FFA License Plate Scholarship: Savanna Bray, Bergman; Ethan Martin, Bergman: Troy Gray, Booneville; Abbigail Hagans, Clinton; Martha Smith-Gomez, Decatur; Cason Frisby, Fayetteville; Emily Gunter, Fayetteville; Kinsley Williams, Mount Vernon-Enola; Andrew Davis, Paris; Lauren Massey, Paris; Blakely Williams, Pottsville; and Jalyn Bull, Two Rivers. Gold Ranking Models of Excellence Finalist: Mountain Home Finalist for the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute: Cade Cox of Farmington CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS (FIRST PLACE) Agriculture Communications: Lincoln (Emily Longwith, Laci Kyle, Annakah Gass and Hailey Crawley Ag Mechanics: Greenbrier (Colby McNew, Carter Westt, Gabe Rowe and Bryce Graham) Agronomy: Mountain Home (Colton Cooley, Kelsey Roach, Hannah Barker and Madison Hutson) Electricity: Greenbrier (Levi Keller, Lawson Burge, Preston Riddle and Morgan Southall) Farm Business Management: Mountain Home (Faith Hilvert, Lexi Rauls, Emmanue Westra and Zach Barr) Floriculture: Clinton (Catherin Mills, Gracie Lee, Alyssa Huie and Randi Stripling) Food Science: Lincoln (Brianna Avellaneda, Symphony Richards, Lauren Horn, Nvya Jackson) Horse: Quitman (Halle Cox, Carson Bise, Madelyn Welch and Tripp Tapley) Livestock: Farmington (Wyatt Hunt, Shelby Earnheart, Austin Rogers and Chloe Mabry) Meat Evaluation: Vilonia (Kyle Foster, Hunter Shaw and Madison Finch) Milk Quality and Products: Gentry (Emily Jassen, Bailey Lemke, Isaac Jessen and Adrian Jessen) Nursery Landscape: Greenbrier (Faith Carter, Arielle Bradley, Harlee Hartness, and Shelby Hamerlinck)

Poultry: Har-Ber (Race Tillery, Christian Sauve, Presley Shelton and Jon David Cousins) Turf Grass Management: County Line (Luke Lax, Ben Newborn, Randall Bowdeln and Dustin Floyd) Vet Science: Har-Ber (Ellie Benson, Izzy Sedrick, Megan Sanders and Lexi Robbins) Wildlife: Valley Springs (Jackson Burkeen, Kaedon Roberts, Trent Mudgett and Blain Roberson) Editor’s note: Final results from Leadership Development Events at the convention were not available

The following are the available results for FFA Chapters from the Ozarks from the 96th Oklahoma FFA Convention, held in Tulsa, Okla. 2022-2023 STATE OFFICER TEAM: Ava Jernigan, Owasso, (Secretary) and Kyla Taylor (Oklahoma Union Northeast Area Vice President) CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS (FIRST PLACE) Agriculture Communications: Owasso (Kara Kitch, Rebekah Rake, Alexia Sang and Ava Jernigan ) Animal Science Quiz Bowl: Adair (Madilynn Campbell, Kyler Koger, Sadie Ramsey, Kelci Gingrich, Breanne Green) and Jacob Perryman Dairy Cattle Management and Evaluation: Crescent (Ronni Adams, Addison Bailey, Savanna Semrad and Ridge Garrett) Homesite Judging: Vian (Hallee Risley, Autumn Richey, Natalie Guthrie and Jathan Brockman) Horse Evaluation: Adair (Kelsey Peper, Dax DeLozier, Paige Wood and Madilynn Campbell Rangeland: Roland (Graciee Wasson, Brandie Reese, Blane Colwell and Wyatt Harvell) Soil and Water Management: Sallisaw (Abigail Thompson, Ben Bell, Sadie Caughman and Chris Taylor) STAR WINNERS: Star in Agriscience: Rylee Smith, Oologah State Star Farmer: Larahmy Blakley, Oologah STATE PROFICIENCY WINNERS: Agricultural Services: Matt McGuire, Oologah Agriscience Research - Animal Systems: Raigan McKee, Oologah, Small Animal Production and Care: Josh Brown, Claremore FFA Agriscience Research - Integrated Systems: Rylee Smith, Oologah Reporter’s Contest: Casyn Larman, Mulhall-Orlando, FFA Dairy Production Entrepreneurship: Rachel Yewell, Claremore Diversified Agricultural Production: Larahmy Blakley, Oologah Equine Science Placement: Mikayda Eastman, Oologah Forage Production: Caleb Peper, Adair Turf Grass Management: Bryson McGuire, Oologah, Veterinary Science: Dax DeLozier, Adair Forest Management and Products: Sebastian Ritter, Cave Springs

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n AGE: 18 n HOMETOWN: Jasper, Ark. n PARENTS: Kenny and Sonya Seay n SIBLING: Samantha Seay n HOME FFA CHAPTER: Jasper FFA, currently serving as the Arkansas FFA Northwest District Vice-President n HOME CHAPTER ADVISOR: Mason Dorrell

“The diversity it offers. This field is a very large and diverse industry, allowing opportunities for others to find their passion/interests. I found it in plant science once I competed in the Nursery/Landscaping Career Development Event contest. I enjoy this field because it allows me to be knowledgeable in caring for these plants, and plant diseases and how to tend to them. This is an interesting field for me, as I can educate others on my findings and others on proper tending for these plants.”

What are your future plans?

“To the University of Arkansas in pursuing a degree in agricultural education. I want to educate others on the agricultural industry as there is a place for everyone. I have been on a journey in deciding what I wanted to do, but helping others has always been a key factor in my decision making.”

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f you are like me, you have watched your building or renovating a house from start to fair share of HGTV shows giving you finish. That means the loan can often incorplenty of ideas for home construction porate the land purchase as well if you don’t and renovations. It looks easy enough, already own the land you’re building on. Loan right? How hard can it be to attain that proceeds can also be used for the cost associChip and Joanna style? One of the biggest ated with architect plans, and of course, the factors that comes into play is how you will labor and materials for construction. fund your project. If you are thinking about The loan is generally set up as a line of credobtaining a construction loan there are many it, meaning you won’t receive all the funds in aspects to consider including how the loan one lump sum like a typical home purchase. will work and what is required to qualify. Loan proceeds will be disbursed through a seJust as building a home is not a one size fits ries of “draws” or installments as you complete Erin Harvey is a CRCM all process, neither is the type of loan. The first the various stages of the project. This way the and assistant vice common loan type is a construction to permalender can inspect and evaluate the status to president at nent loan; this finances the construction of ensure it matches where funding should be. In Lamar Bank & Trust a home and once completed converts into a most cases, you will only make interest payCompany in Lamar, Mo. fixed-rate mortgage. Borrowers can sometimes ments on the funds you have drawn on, not She can be reached at save on closing costs and lock in permanent the full loan amount. Depending on the lendeharvey@lbt.com. financing with one single loan. Construcer, you also may have the option to convert tion-only loans are generally short term with your construction loan into a mortgage after an adjustable rate to complete construction of a home. Once construction is complete. If this is not an option, you can apcomplete, the loan is paid in full or refinanced into a permanent ply for a mortgage, often referred to as the end loan, to pay off mortgage loan. This requires two separate application processes your construction loan. and closings. This is often a good choice for homeowners waitThere’s a lot to consider when taking on a construction projing on the sale of their current home that will apply cash to their ect. For that reason, it can be tempting to settle for the first construction project prior to the end loan. Renovation loans lender you find. can cover the cost of purchasing a home plus additional renovation/remodeling. The loan amount is based on the anticipated Make sure you choose a lender that fits your unique value of the home after renovations are complete. Consumers needs by asking the following questions: looking at a fixer-upper project can utilize this type of loan for an “all in” project. 4 What types of construction loans are available? Since traditional mortgages are secured by a completed 4 What interest rates are available? house, construction loan approval is slightly different since Are they fixed or variable? you are starting from the ground up. During the approval pro- 4 What closing costs or other fees can be expected? cess, your lender will want to review the blueprints as well as 4 Can the equity in already owned land the estimated construction timeline and budget. The lender be applied toward a down payment? will want to make sure your architect and builder are qualified, 4 How are draws paid – licensed, and insured. Also, by providing the lender with as as a percentage of completion or much detail as possible ensures a smooth process, be sure to based on a set schedule? provide your lender with the purchase contract for the land or 4 Can the builder request a first draw legal description if the home site is already owned. to pay for materials? While different financial institutions may have varying 4 What happens if there is a delay in building guidelines, construction loans are generally short-term (12the home or a sudden increase in 18 months) financing used to cover the costs associated with construction costs?

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Experts recommend producers evaluate several factors

Whether a producer should renovate an existing structure or tear it down and build a new one, depends on a variety of factors. Construction specialists recommend producers evaluate several criteria in order to determine if they should remodel or raze a building.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER: First, look at the scope of the project and determine if it is a minor renovation or a major renovation. Next, evaluate if the changes in the existing building would require structural work. In addition, consider the condition of the current structure. Producers should assess whether the structure is in good condition or if it has seen better days. If it is in poor condition, it may be more cost effective to raze the structure and build a new one. Another factor to consider includes determining whether an addition to the existing building can be completed and still look aesthetically pleasing. For example, if it is a metal building and the metal has faded, then it will be difficult to match the new metal to the faded material. A thorough evaluation of the building is critical in determining whether it can structurally handle being added on to. Though producers may want to expand the existing structure, the current building may not be in good enough condition for an addition or even a remodel. Last but certainly not least, request bids to determine what it will cost to remodel and what it will cost to build new. “A lot of times depending on how invasive and extensive the remodel is, sometimes it is less expensive to tear it down and start again,” Jim Crawford, University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering, said.

what do you say? What has been the biggest challenge for you regarding farm improvements?

“Time and money. I don’t farm full time; it’s a balancing act between that and my career. The price of everything has gone up, so it’s hard to even buy materials.”

Grace Archer Boone County, Ark.

COST SAVINGS: One cost saving measure on a new project is reusing some of the materials from the razed structure. Producers will be able to save some money if they are willing to take apart the building themselves and store the materials for reuse. “If it is something you are doing yourself you can save a lot of money by recycling some of the lumber, wiring and things like that, as long as it is in good condition and still safe to use,” Crawford explained. However, the cost savings plummet if producers rely on contracted workers to carefully disassemble the old structure. There is a significant labor investment in hiring workers to take apart an old building. In fact, construction specialists say most contractors are unwilling to disassemble a building for repurposing because it is cost prohibitive. USING SALVAGED MATERIALS: The upside to producers investing their time and labor to save materials for reuse is the potential cost savings. However, there are a few downfalls to reusing old materials. First, most contractors will not warranty or guarantee work that is completed with used materials. Even if a contractor agrees to use parts from a producers’ old structure, the materials will not have a warranty on them. Producers should also consider what their time and labor is worth. Taking apart a shed or barn can be time consuming and difficult, especially if farmers do not have the proper tools and equipment. In addition, producers should consider the safety aspect of disassembling a structure. They should have experience working on a ladder, knowledge working with electrical wiring, as well as proficiency in other construction related skills. Construction specialists encourage producers planning to tackle projects to make sure they can safely accomplish the task.

“Labor has been a challenge for us. No one seems to want to work. Then there is $5 diesel.”

“Time. Most of us also have full time jobs. So, it seems to take much longer to accomplish projects when we only get a few hours in the evening and weekends.”

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“The prices just keep going up. The cost of farming in general is higher. Feed prices go up, fuel prices go up, hay goes up, but cattle prices stay the same.”

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Get detailed, thorough estimates from contractors Farmers come by the do-it-yourself attitude naturally. It’s pretty much in the job description. However, there are projects along the way in which farmers need to hire a contractor to coordinate and complete the work. Whether the producer plans to build a fence, barn, shop or other structure, getting an accurate estimate is an important step in the process.

Acquire Several Bids

Before starting a new project, seek out multiple bids. Construction experts recommend producers acquire estimates from several different contractors. Even if it seems like extra work to solicit multiple estimates for a project, experts say shopping around will pay off in the long run.

Obtain Detailed Estimates

In order to compare the estimates between contractors, the bids must include the same specifications. Each estimate should be as detailed as possible. This allows producers to accurately compare bids from different contractors. It also serves as a guide to determine why one estimate may be more or less than another. A detailed estimate will also give producers an accurate picture of what they are paying for. When reviewing bids, compare the quality of materials and supplies. Building experts state in construction projects the saying, ‘You get what you pay for,’ typically rings true.

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project. “You want to be as thorough as you can, and you want to take the extra time to do that,” Jim Crawford, University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering, explained. The bid should also state a timeline for starting and completing the project. In some cases, it may be months before a contractor starts on a project. Producers need to know upfront and have in writing when the work will start and when it will be finished. Though it is not common practice in agriculture projects, it is an option for producers to ask a contractor to add a financial penalty clause in the contract. In the event the contractor misses the start or completion date, the contractor would be subject to a financial penalty. The bid should also include a termination date. It is important to pay close attention to how long the contractor will honor the estimate. “The price of building materials changes so rapidly, you are fortunate if you can get a bid that is good for more than 30 days,” Crawford said.

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The contract should include information about change orders. Inevitably, additions or changes occur over the course of a construction project. Producers need to make sure they have in writing how their contractor handles change orders. Some contractors charge an additional fee if clients make a change to the original plan. Other contractors only bill for the price of the new materials and additional labor. Construction specialists say producers need to discuss this issue with potential contractors and then make sure it is written into the contract. Additionally, contractors should be licensed, bonded and insured.

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view drawings are drawn on a vertical plane by revealing hidden areas of a blueprint revealing electric wires, studs and insultation. Reed added that blueprints include a legend which is like the key you would find on a map. “Most title blocks include the plan index. It is a handy guide that lists all the drawings in your blueprint set,” Reed stated “The title block also includes a plan legend. This defines all the symbols used in the drawings.” The title block also includes the scale of the blueprint, for example: one-quarter inch equals a foot. “Blueprints have a grid that allow you to easily and quickly find a certain point,” Reed said. Doors and windows are an important feature of a blueprint. Doors are gaps and are often displayed with a mock curve that represents which way the door will swing. Windows are represented as lines within a wall and sometimes may be represented as coming out from the wall, depending on the type of window. Reed said the best thing to do is to find a blueprint online or find an architect that can draw a blueprint up exactly how the individual wants their building. MAY 30, 2022

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Consignment Auction – Van Buren, Ark. • Faucher Auction & Realty 6/4 Real Estate Auction – Ozark, Ark. • Reading Auction Services 6/4 Real Estate Auction – Sallisaw, Okla. • Contrail Auction Service 6/11 Downsizing Auction – McAlester, Okla. • Sandmann Auction LLC 6/18 Equipment Auction – Ozark, Ark. • Reading Auction Services 6/25 House, Land and Personal Property Auction – Ozark, Ark. • Reading Auction Services

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6/25 Ben Miller Auction w/Jason Troyer – Harrison, Ark. • Bailey Auction Service 6/25 Jason Troyer Dispersal Auction – Harrison, Ark. • Bailey Auction Service 6/25 Leese Estate Auction – Harrison, Ark. • Sims Family Auctions

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North Franklin County Fair – Ozark, Ark. – 479-667-3720 Logan County Fair – Fairgrounds, Paris, Ark. – 479-963-2360 Carroll County Fair and Livestock Show – Fairgrounds, Berryville, Ark. – 479-841-0116 20 YQCA Training – 10 a.m. – Benton County Extension Office, Bentonville, Ark. – sign up at YQCAprogram.org 21-28 Newton County Fair and Rodeo – Fairgrounds, Jasper, Ark. – 870-688-0312 or 870-715-0754 – thenewtoncountyfair.com 23-27 Baxter County Fair – Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, Ark. – 870-425-6828 or baxtercountyfair.org 23-27 Marion County Fair & Livestock Show – Marion County Fairgrounds, Summit, Ark. – www.marioncountyarfair.org – 870-449-4332 23-27 Sebastian County Fair – Sebastian County Fairgrounds, Greenwood, Ark. – sebastiancountyfair.com or 479-322-3111 23-27 Washington County Fair – Fairgrounds, Prairie Grove, Ark. – mywashcofair.com – information@mywashingtoncountyfair.com 29-9/3 Johnson County Fair – Fairgrounds, Clarksville, Ark. – 479-754-2240 15-20 16-20 19-27

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