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Inspection bill moves through Missouri House: Measures advancing in the Missouri Legislature would limit the scope of rules that local governments can slap on large animal feeding operations. On April 18, the Missouri House voted 101-42 to pass a bill to give county sheriffs and federal or state agencies with authority over farms the exclusive right to inspect them. Operations covered under the proposal include facilities that produce eggs, dairy products, livestock or poultry, or the raising “of dogs or other animals that are not used to produce any food product.”

Agribusiness Academy attendees selected: Thirty high school sophomores from around the state were recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy. Students selected will spend the first week of June in the Springfield, Mo., region exploring various segments of Missouri agriculture. Students from the Ozarks include: Cooper Beaver of Neosho; Christin Gayer of Mansfield; Carson Hoth of Anderson; Caitlyn Kleffner of Rolla; Kraysen Leonard of El Dorado Springs; Trey Riley of St. James; and Avery Schiereck of El Dorado Springs.

Lamar producer honored: Fourth-generation cattleman Spc. Taylen Winchell of Lamar, Mo., an intelligence analyst with 35th Infantry Division at Jefferson Barracks, in St. Louis, was recently awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal.

Winchell was selected to serve on a temporary active duty assignment at Jefferson Barracks to support the Missouri Army National Guard’s Federated Intelligence Program with the U.S. Transportation Command, a Department of Defense combatant command headquartered at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. In addition to his National Guard service, Winchell helps manage his family’s Barton County, Mo., cattle operation, which has been a lifelong passion. He said joining the Guard is a family tradition; his father retired from the Missouri Army National Guard in the early 1990s.

Scholarships awarded: Matthew Morgan of Lamar, Mo., and Paige Wait of Moundville, Mo., are among those students awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council. Missouri high school seniors and college students entering their senior year pursuing a degree in agronomy or related field are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

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JUST A THOUGHT

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4 Julie Turner-Crawford – A walk down memory lane

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Company specializes in the razing and recycling of poultry barns For Ty Bewley, money does grow on trees

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Eye on Agribusiness features Childers Feed and Farm Supplies

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Brothers demand performance from their Black Herefords

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16 Tons Cattle Company is building numbers

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Town & Country highlights Heath Barber

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Cousins help farmers reclaim their land

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Multiple operations have multiple benefits for Brad Rader

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Youth in Agriculture spotlights Ethan Perkins

FARM HELP 25 Beefing up your wallet 26 Should you hire a contractor?

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Early the next morning, I started on the big lawnmower. Surprisingly, everything went so well with that machine, that I decided I would take the air compressor and blow away all the debris that had accumulated around the engine last summer.

There was a lot of it, and as the old clippings and leaves were being peeled away, I noticed an oddly shaped object at the base of the engine that was flopping back and forth. When I had finished the air-blasting job, I reached down and grabbed the unusual item. Looking at it closely, I had no idea of what I held. It was about 5 inches in diameter, 2 inches thick, and had a large threaded hole in the center and since it was John Deere yellow, I knew it belonged on the lawnmower.

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embers of my family gathered recently to clear out a few things that have been in storage since my grandma passed.

Julie Turner-Crawford As we combed through plastic is a native of Dallas tub after plastic tub, we realized a couple of things.

County, Mo., where she First, June was a bit of a hoarder. grew up on her family’s We found neat stacks of every utility bill she had farm. She is a graduate paid since moving into town, every card she was of Missouri State given, graduation announcements dating back more University. To contact than 30 years and her treasure trove of gift bags she Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 had stashed. When she had to go into a care facilor by email at editor@ ity several years ago, the tendency “collect” continozarksfn.com. ued. One of her nurses said her was closet packed, but Grandma wouldn’t let anyone go through it. I waited until she went to sleep one afternoon and cleaned things out. Gift bags were not only shoved in her closet but in her nightstand, under her nightstand and anywhere she thought they could be kept. Bigger bags were used to store smaller bags, then carefully folded and stored wherever she felt she could fit them. If Grandma had caught me, she would not have been happy, but I made a clean getaway.

We shook our heads at what we found in storage, but we also had many memories flood back. Grandma may have been a hoarder of gift bags, but we soon found out she was also the keeper of family history.

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just a thought Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page An old family history book from Grandma’s mom tells the story of buying their first car around 1925, paying $3 for the Model T Ford, and the farms they bought and rented throughout their marriage. It’s the only written family record I’ve ever seen of Grandma’s side of the family. I only recall meeting one of her siblings, maybe two, so that part of the family story could have easily been lost when my dad and his siblings are gone if not for the book.

Grandma kept every school picture or snapshot she was given. One envelope had photos of my dad from grade school through high school. My brother, David, handed his daughter one of the pictures and asked her who it was. “That’s Uncle Scott,” she confidently said as she gazed at the old black and white photo. She looked a little puzzled when he told her it was her grandpa. Uncle Bill kept saying, “Look at this handsome feller there,” when he found a picture of himself.

The younger generation was reminiscing too. One cousin remembered playing in the old cedar chest, one of my brothers remembered the old Chinese checkers set and the other remembered the old red rooster cookie jar. I found the wooden pestle from her strainer. There was an old tin filled with buttons of all colors, shapes and sizes, and at least one baby tooth. I have no idea how the tooth got into the button tin, but it meant enough to Grandma that she kept it.

Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 For the next half-hour, I searched every nook and cranny in, around, under and on top of the behemoth, riding mower and found absolutely nothing that looked as if it was missing a part. Frustrated, I even resorted to retrieving the owner’s manual (I never do that) and looking at every picture in both the English and Spanish sections and could find no picture that contained the bright, yellow disk.

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Photos, games, buttons and pestles might not seem like much to some people, but there’s a whole other story to my Grandma June.

In 2008, a tornado ripped through our hometown, destroying my grandma’s house with her inside. Thankfully, she was OK, just a little shaken up. She was reading her Bible at the time and said the Lord was keeping her safe. That’s the only explanation any of us have for her coming away unscathed that day. I always said my Grandma June was a tough lady – a sentiment shared by my cousins who preached her funeral as many attendees nodded their heads in agreement – so a tornado didn’t stand a chance against her.

In the days following the tornado, we dug out and salvaged what we could, getting lots of help from extended family and friends. We packed up and tried to organize what remained, but so much was lost. I didn’t realize until we began cleaning out the storage area just how much was saved.

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Cattleman Mark Evans has worked cows since his teens, and knows the value of family when recalling how he started in the cattle business. Mark’s father, Darold, and grandfather, Audie, both farmed.

“I started when I was a freshman in high school, as a FFA project. My dad and I milked together. He retired, we quit milking. My granddad had beef cows, he had Herefords. I think I’m the fifth generation for this area,” Mark recalled with a smile. “I enjoy the cattle. I enjoy being outside when it’s a pretty day.”

“My granddad said all these other breeds were over there when they brought Herefords over here, so I figure they brought the best first.”

Mark continues his grandfather’s legacy as a Hereford producer alive and well with his family’s seedstock operation.

“We keep the best heifers and best bulls for breeding stock to sell off the farm.

We take the rest to sell at the sale barn,” Mark said.

Mark opted to continue with Herefords due to their calm disposition.

The Evans family raises their cattle on 200 acres of rolling hills, in Squires, Mo. The land combines several generations of family, as well as acreage from wife Kelly’s family farm, originally used for a dairy operation, as well as beef cattle.

The running of the farm is a family affair, with Mark’s sister and brother-inlaw exchanging work for help on their property. Adult children Sarah and Sam also pitch in.

“We have four grandkids and hopefully one day they can help, when they get big enough in the britches,” Mark said with laugh.

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For Mark Evans, his cattle operation is a family affair

What started as an FFA project for Mark Evans has become a way of life. Mark, pictured with his twin daughters Rebekah and Hannah, is the fifth generation of his family to raise cattle.

nah, ninth-graders at Ava High School, farms sold off, partially due to financial have followed in their father’s footsteps, difficulties. and are in FFA this year. Rebekah is on The family is willing to do what is necthe dairy judging team. Both girls have essary in order to maintain the farming shown their cattle at events in the Ava lifestyle they love, which means Kelly area. They plan on expanding to larger works off the farm as an ultrasound techshows this season. nician at Cox Health in Springfield, a “It’s a hot, hard job to show,” Mark position she has held for 22 years. said. “We have to tie them up and get Mark currently has 65 head, though them broke to lead.” the exact total can vary. A trip to the Both girls simply smiled when asked if pasture behind the house revealed a red they enjoy FFA. and white momma cow/calf herd inMark has seen a lot of changvolved in the serious business of grazes in the industry since he being. Heifers are bred to calve when gan farming. they are 2 years old.

“There’s way more cross Three herd sires are kept in a breeding, I think, than there separate pasture, and waited pawas years ago,” he said. tiently while Mark retrieved a Squires, Mo. Mark acknowledged the risks bag of feed. He enjoys workthat come with farming in an ing with the young bulls and era that has seen many family judging their potential.

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“Right now we’re sold out of bulls to sell,” Mark said.” We’ll have a few more to wean this spring that we’ll sell. I have crossbred with Brahman and Charolais, but right now we have strictly straight Herefords.”

Mark feeds hay and protein tubs to his cattle, along with salt and minerals.

In the summer months, cattle graze fescue pastures. All livestock receives all necessary vaccinations, and antibiotics only when needed. They are not given any added hormones.

Each breeding season, Mark registers all the information about each new calf with the Hereford Association, and uses a computer to help with record keeping.

“I register all this online with a computer. It saves a little money per head,” Mark added. “With a smart phone, I’ve got access to all the information, too.”

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By Sheila Harris

Young entrepreneur works to remove and repurpose poultry houses When viewed from the air, it’s obvious that commercial poultry houses — whether used for broiler grow-out or egg production — have become an integral part of the Southwest Missouri, Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma landscapes.

Sometimes, however, after contracts with poultry companies are fulfilled, landowners are either ready to retire, or they’re unwilling to invest in the upgrades required to renew their contracts. Opting out, they often allow their once-productive houses to sit empty, in part because options for repurposing Advantage Services removes the buildings seem limited. and recycles poultry houses Mitchell Coulter, 26, has been in several states. involved in the construction Photos by Sheila Harris business since he was 14 years old and is providing a solution to the conundrum, though. As part owner for a Barry County, Mo., property owner of Advantage Services, a home con- who opted out of making the required struction and remodeling business based upgrades to his structures.

“We contract with landowners to rein Fort Scott, Kan., Mitchell purchased a 28-foot fifth-wheel trailer and is taking move their poultry houses in exchange a poultry house de-construction service for the salvaged materials,” Mitchell exto the road. His motives are not purely plained. “We pay them X amount of dolaltruistic. For Mitchell, and the contrac- lars per chicken house removed. Landtor he often does sub-contracting work owners are paid in installments. They for, the salvaged materials from unused receive a deposit before we start tearing poultry houses represent prospective down a house, and they receive the balmoney in the bank. While not exactly ance for that house after the tear-down is complete.” treasure, Mitchell said the At the end of the entire project, acredeemed materials are cording to Mitchell, the landowner definitely worth the labormust give consent that the job intensive hours invested in has been completed to satisfacsalvaging them. tion before the final payment is Along with his friend and Fort Scott, Kan. made. It’s in the landowner’s employee, 20-year-old Chris best interest to ensure all deAhrens, Mitchell is currently bris is removed; if not, it could dismantling four poultry houses

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Because of the dirty, time-consuming nature of the work, not everyone would be willing to tackle the tear-down of used chicken houses, but for Mitchell and the landowner, it’s proving to be a win-win situation.

“The landowner gets paid for something he’s not using; I resell the salvaged material and get paid for my labor,” Michelle explained.

When beginning a tear-down, Mitchell and Chris first gut the interior of the structure, removing the feeders and waterers, and then move to the side skirting. From there, the real fun begins with the removal of roof metal, lumber and trusses. Every salvageable board is painstakingly de-nailed, with much of the work accomplished only by reaching over their heads, either from a skid-steer or a truck-mounted scaffold.

“We resell most of the materials on online marketplaces, typically Facebook and Craigslist,” Mitchell explained.

“And, because people in the Fort Scott area know us, they often contact us directly when they want to buy used lumber for some type of agricultural project.”

Coulter and his crew typically break down standard, older-style 400-foot chicken houses into 100-foot kits for resale.

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“The kits contain everything needed for either open-sided hay barns or enclosed storage buildings, including 2-by4s, purlins, roof trusses, sheet metal and ridge cap,” Mitchell explained. “Barns and storage buildings made from repurposed materials can save a landowner a lot of money, when compared to the price of building a new structure. Plus, it makes me feel good to know that the materials are not going to waste.”

Lumber, roof trusses and sheet metal are not the only materials that can be salvaged for resale. According to Mitchell, most of the elements can be resold, right down to the nails.

“We recently had a buyer call us asking about our salvaged waterers, and we worked out a deal with him,” Mitchell revealed.

“He was interested in all that we could come up with, so we’re happy to have his name and number to add to our client list.”

Mitchell indicated that it typically takes two, five-day weeks of labor to tear down one 400-foot chicken house and re-bundle the salvaged elements for resale. Much is dependent upon the cooperation of the weather.

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By Megan Richner

Ty Bewley said Poor Boy Tree Services started by “accident” 30 years ago Ty Bewley describes himself as the “C child,” one whose parents did not go to college, financially support him or provide him with a career path. A native of Fair Play, Mo., he grew up on a dairy farm where he developed his strong work ethic.

“I thought everybody worked 14-hour days, seven days a week until I was 14 or 15 years old,” Ty said.

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After high school, Ty was able to further his education when he received a grant to attend Ozarks Technical Community College Welding School. Upon completion of the program, Ty went to work as a welder on power plants in the Midwest.

While he was between jobs, he did custom farm work, cut and sold firewood. He started removing trees, due to customer request. Soon, he was traveling to and from

Fair Play with a truck bed full of wood.

“I am in this business by absolute accident,” he said.

Ty founded Poor Boy Tree Service in 1989. He is an ISA Certified Arborist/ Utility Specialist, Certified Commercial Applicator and serves as president of the corporation. Over the last 30 years, he has continued to grow his business debt-free by living a conservative lifestyle.

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“The number one question everyone asks me is how I pulled it off with zero money. Live within your means or below your means,” Ty said.

The most visible segment of his business is the contract work they do for various electric cooperatives, municipalities, pipelines and residential areas.

Their utility arborists are responsible for mowing, cutting, pruning and applying MAY 6, 2019

ozarks roots chemical to the woody vegetation near electrical structures. Many drivers may have spotted their logo throughout Missouri, Eastern Kansas and Illinois.

There is more to Poor Boy’s Tree Service than what meets the eye.

In 2011, the company received its credentials to offer a two-year, paid apprenticeship program that combines on-thejob training with classroom instruction.

Poor Boy’s is the only program in Missouri and only one of 17 in the United States that is recognized by the Department of Labor.

“The apprenticeship program is not for everybody, but is for everybody who is not going to go to college,” Ty explained.

Students are drawn to the program for the lucrative income, paid housing, insurance benefits and the opportunity for advancement.

“We are able to take people from rural America who don’t have opportunity, and put opportunity in front of them, and have a year-around career and be paid very well to work outside,” Ty said.

Graduates of the program are certified journeymen utility arborist. They will possess a Class A CDL license with air brakes, certified applicator’s license and be a certified equipment operator.

The average electric cooperative has more than 4,000 miles of power lines, which require vegetative control and maintenance. The demand for quality, educated arborists is increasing, especially as invasive plant species spread and the human population grows.

“We are in high demand. There is a huge workforce shortage. We have more work than we have people. We are only about 80 percent staffed as an industry,” Ty said.

Ty also founded Mobile Help 4 U, a group of mobile disaster units. These units are deployed to provide workers, assistance and aid during tornados, ice storms and hurricanes across the United States.

“These custom-built or converted semitrailers inventory consists of mobile kitchens, mobile showers, mobile motels and mobile laundry with tents, chairs and tables. All are capable of providing much needed services for 2,500 utility workers during a disaster,” Ty explained.

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Lebanon - 240 Ac. Hwy. O, Large Custom Built 4 BR Walk out Basement Home, Shop, Barns, Ponds, additional home, Hwy. Frontage, Numerous Pastures.....................$1,120,000 Sparta - 252 Ac., Hwy 125, great location bordering Finley River, lots of hwy frontage, barns, older farm house, fenced & cross fenced, some bottom land, great views..............$1,136,430 Lebanon - 251 ac. Odessa Drive, Spectacular 4 BR, 1.5 story, walk out basement home, In ground pool, Green house, Barns, Ponds, Waterer’s, plenty of pasture..........$1,250,000 STOUTLAND - 661 Ac., Starling Dr., rolling pasture land, nice pipe corrals & pens, covered working chute, fenced & cross fenced, ponds, springs, well & waterers..REDUCED $1,386,000 Norwood - 501 Acres, Curtner Rd. Beautiful beef cattle farm, mostly open w/good pasture, fenced & cross fenced. 4300 sq. ft. 3 BR home, barn, ponds, lake & creek............$1,600,000 Mt. Vernon - 145 Acres, I-44 & Hwy. 174 Turn-key equine boarding & training center, 55 stalls, large indoor and outdoor arenas, 5 BR home, separate office building.......$1,750,000 Milo - 632 acres, Hwy. EE, 70’x48 cattle barn, equip shed, machine shed, waterers, fenced & cross fenced w/exc. pasture & hay ground, 9 ponds, 2 acre lake, corrals...........$2,212,000 Falcon - 761 +/- Ac., Hwy K & 32, beautiful cattle farm, mostly open, next to national forest, fantastic barns, 5 springs, ponds, 3,800 sq. ft. brick walkout bsmnt home....$2,300,000 ozark - 476 Ac., Tennessee Road, Beautiful rolling pasture, fenced & crossed fenced, several ponds & waterers, lots of road frontage, pipe corrals, livestock barns, hay barns, 4 BR brick home. ............................................... $3,332,000 Flemington - 1,267 Ac., Hwy. 83, approx.

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Location: Norwood, Mo. Owners: Brian and Leisa Childers Manager: Brian Jacobs (pictured) History: Childers Feed and Farm Supplies is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Manager Brian Jacobs enjoys being able to offer quality feed at discounted prices. The Childers took over a small existing feed and supply store, added more products and expanded the customer base. The store reopened in March 2018 at Childers Feed and Farm Supplies.

Products: “Our main product is our specialty bulk feed. The ingredients are cracked corn, soy pellets and distillers, that’s where you get a lot of your protein, and corn gluten pellets,” explained Brian. “Our feed is tested four or five times a year by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and it’s suitable for beef cattle, dairy, sheep and goats; it’s not recommended for horses.”

Feed can either be delivered in bulk or bagged.

Childers Feed and Farm Supplies also offers bagged chicken and horse feed, and feed for sheep and goats, as well as bagged mineral and lick tubs for all species of livestock.

“We also carry crimped oats with molasses, for horses, 16 percent layer egg pellets, and then also a scratch grain for chickens. We sell hay here, too.”

Hay is also available.

On the “supply” side of the business, Childers offers fencing and other products, as well as dog food.

In the future: Brian Jacobs said Brian and Leisa Childers would like to continue to expand, adding a few more products along the way to help better serve their customers.

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Demanding Performance

By Julie Turner-Crawford

Brothers Caleb and Jacob Moreno seek top-quality genetics for their Black Hereford operation The cattle business began as a sideline for Caleb Moreno as he acquired property, but the passion he and his brother Jacob have for breeding the highestquality Black Hereford possible is a top priority.

The Morenos are partners in Rancho Moreno, which has more than 100 head of registered cattle on three farms.

The brothers grew up in Hereford, Texas, and their father’s transfer with the Assemblies of God Church brought them to Springfield, Mo. “We didn’t have cattle, but all of our

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friends had cattle,” Caleb said. “We were preacher’s kids, so we didn’t have time for cattle, but we were around cattle. When I got into commercial real estate and acquired more and more land, we got into cattle.”

They began with a herd of Hereford cattle, but about four years ago they began to transition into Black Herefords.

“We knew the black-hided Springfield, Mo. cattle brought more money, but we wanted the heterosis on the Hereford side,” Caleb explained.

Caleb and Jacob Moreno appreciate the docile temperament of their Black Hereford cattle. Any signs of aggression is a culling factor for Rancho Moreno.

“It was something new,” Jacob added. “All of your neighbors have black Angus, but no one had Black Herefords.”

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meet your neighbors Demanding Performance Continued from Previous Page of their operation to find the genetics they sought locally.

“We had to go to Utah, Kansas and Nebraska because there weren’t any here, and when we did find them, we had to pay prime prices,” Caleb said.

The foundation of the Rancho Moreno herd can be traced back to some of the foundation Black Hereford animals, and the farm is now straight Black Herford, except for eight registered Herefords cows from the Domino line, which are genetics the brothers wish to retain in their herd.

Optimal performance is the goal of Rancho Moreno, so the brothers strive to have the best genetics possible, which includes genetics that will allow cattle to thrive on fescue and native grasses.

“We have herd bulls that are producing calves that are weaning at more than 600 pounds at 6 months of age,” Caleb said.

“It’s hard to get cows to wean in that range with the very little feed they get. They are doing well, and commercial producers see that. About 10 percent of our cattle’s diet is from feed, but we want our cattle to be raised on grass.”

“If you keep numbers on your EPDs, the first six months are crucial,” Jacob added.

“We like to keep our cattle as honest as possible, so there’s no creep feeding or anything like that. We want to see how cows do on grass. It’s all about performance, and that’s what we try to do. We want to see what our cattle can do, so we keep the grain at a minimum.”

A variety of mineral supplements are offered to cattle, and pastures are stockpiled, when possible, to keep forages available year round, and hay is produced on the farm.

“We have some pastures we don’t have to do anything with, while others we try to overseed and fertilize, others have great stands of brome,” Jacob explained. “We like to keep our bulls on heavy brome pasture. We pride ourselves on bulls that can perform and hold condition.”

The breeding program at Rancho Moreno is a combination of AI and natural cover, with the majority of heifers bred via AI.

“We don’t like pulling calves on heifers,” Caleb said. “We AI for that reason and try to keep birth weights under 70 pounds, but on these older mommas, it’s not unusual to have 90- to 100-pound calves with no issues.”

Approximately, 75 percent of the heifer crop, at this time, is retained annually.

Because optimal performance is expected, heifers are typically not bred until they are 16 to 18 months of age.

“Breeding heifers at 13, 14 months doesn’t allow the full potential of their genetics to come out,” Caleb said. “Our emphasis on our farm is to get the best genetics we can, keep the best records we can to further the

“You have the best of both worlds with the carcass and marbling with the Angus and Hereford.”

– Caleb Morenos American Black Hereford Association, so it’s important to let them grow so the people purchasing cattle get the best cattle they can.”

Bulls are also allowed to mature before being marketed.

“About 95 percent are 2 years old before they leave our farm,” Caleb said. “We want to see how they perform before we sell them.

We have a bull this year that we wanted to use on some of our cattle, so we’re retaining the rights on him for a while. We reserve semen rights for some of our bulls.”

Bulls from Rancho Moreno can be found as far away as Texas and Arkansans, and semen is also offered for sale.

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Thanks to the marketing of the American Black Hereford Association and the growing popularity of the breed, Caleb said their operation is seeing growth each year.

“We’re all trying to better the Black Hereford breed and breeders don’t look at others as competition; we’re all doing the best we can with Black Herefords,” he said.

Because genetics are the priority, few calves are born into the Moreno herd that are not seedstock prospects.

“With our genetics the way they are, it allows us to stay on top of that curve,“ Jacob said. “Because there are so few herds out there, we can pinpoint where we want to take our herd genetically. Any culls we need to do on mommas is done. If we don’t like something in the DNA or if they are horned, they are culled.”

The Moreno brothers are firm believers in the Black Hereford breed and stump for the benefits of the breed in a commercial herd.

“A Black Hereford bull will add 30 percent to your weaning weights; that brings dollars to your pocket,” Jacob said. “You’re bringing the heterosis and the black hide, so you’re getting the best of both worlds.

Most farmers like the homozygous black bulls, so if we’re able to bring that black hide into that commercial herd and adding an average of 30 percent on weaning weights, that’s more dollars to you.”

“You have the best of both worlds with the carcass and marbling with the Angus and Hereford,” Caleb added. “Used to you had to go to the Angus for the carcass and the Hereford for marbling, we’re getting both in one breed.”

The Morenos have begun monitoring their carcass traits to add yet another level of performance to their herd.

As they continue to develop their genetics, the Morenos have a specific goal in mind.

“We want to have the best Black Hereford genetics in the United States,” Caleb said. “We haven’t gone out and bought the cheapest females because we want the best genetics possible for our operation and the breed. We’re not trying to run 300 head; we want the best genetics and seedstock we can so we can share that with our clients.”

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Joey Davis reduced his herd size at 16 Tons Cattle Company to bring in higher quality genetics “One is because of the strong materJoey Davis grew up on a dairy farm until he was 19 years old. nal characteristics of both of those,” he That interest in cattle stayed with him, explained. “The purebred Gelbvieh are and today he owns 16 Tons Cattle Com- renowned for maternal strengths. You pany near Marshfield, Mo., in Webster cross them with an Angus to get the BalCounty, where he has been raising beef ancer and you get the hybrid vigor. You combine all the good traits of an Angus cattle for three years.

“I wanted my boys to be able to have and all the good traits of a Gelbvieh some of the experiences I did growing up and the Balancer females are just exceparound livestock,” he said. “I got to the tional. They are also calm animals. That point, financially and personally, where was important to me for the boys and my having cattle was feasible. That’s what wife being around them. Whereas, some of the other breeds have a tendency to got it all started.” be high-spirited, the Gelbvieh are Joey and his wife Kim have pretty laid-back.” four boys; Coy (16) and He uses AI and a clean-up bull Hayden (13) Davis, and with his herd.

Gabe (17) and Garrett (24) “We AI because it offers the Fletchall. Coy and Hayden show opportunity to have the most the cattle raised at 16 Tons.

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for $25 to $50 a straw. That’s hard to pass to allow me to place up to 30 embryos in on,” Joey said. “If you’re trying to raise his commercial animals.” great animals it just makes sense to go For someone like Joey, who wants to that route. This bull that we got is one produce high-quality animals and doesn’t of the things that took the program from have a large number of animals, this where we were to where we are going, be- sort of arrangement with a commercial cause your clean-up bull is just as impor- breeder is beneficial. He will be able to tant as what you AI with. quickly increase the number of calves he “The bull we now have is probably one has coming every year. of the highlights that’s occurred in the “I will take them out to be service-age last year; being able to purchase a high bulls, show stock or bred heifers,” Joey quality purebred bull to run clean-up.” said.

The bull is the purebred Gelbvieh 2014 “There’s just a multitude of things I National Champion. can do with them. It just increases my Currently, Joey has 15 head of cattle. ability to get more calves on the ground, “I’ve done a lot of wheeling and dealing provide more cash flow, but not have to this year,” he said. “I sold a bunch this spring absorb much of the overhead for having to be able to go out and buy higher-quality to provide feed, ground, and everything genetics. Basically, I’ve else for those cattle.” reduced my herd size so 16 Tons Cattle ComI could focus on qualpany is a seedstock ity not quantity, even producer, and also sells though my quantity still replacement animals wasn’t big.”

I sold a bunch and bulls.

When selecting a Whenever he needs this spring to cow, Joey wants them advice or help, Joey reto “look like they’re lies on Robert Smith, be able to go supposed to look.” owner of 3 Crosses Catout and buy “Second to that would tle Company in Marshbe their ability to profield, Mo., Dustin Kittle higher quality duce. It doesn’t matter owner of Kittle Farms genetics. if they look good, if in Alabama, and Dale they don’t raise a calf Rowland.

– Joey Davis every year,” he said. In Coy and Hayden Daa bull, he wants one vis will start preparing with name recognition that is proven. for the upcoming show season as soon as When building a beef herd, the most school gets out. They will show at the important thing to consider, in Joey’s Webster County Fair, Laclede County opinion is, “identifying what your goals Fair, Missouri State Fair and Oklahoma are and making sure when you go to pur- State Fair. chase your animals, that they align with Joey believes showing teaches the kids your goals. Everybody’s in it for a differ- responsibility. He said networking is also ent reason.” one of the big benefits.

Joey began an embryo transfer program “You meet lots of people in the busilast December. ness,” he said. “One thing I like about the “That is part of this last spring deal; Gelbvieh breed, from the biggest producselling down and focusing on quality. I ers in the country to the smallest, such as bought three proven donors that were myself, people are just nice. They all make 6 and 7 years old,” he explained. “We you feel welcome, and they are always very will begin flushing them after they calve helpful no matter what you need.” next early spring, and I have a buddy who runs a commercial herd. He is going

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bulls

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(Week of 4/21/19 to 4/27/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

79.00-90.50

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

Not Reported

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68.00-101.50 † 74.00-91.50 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

60.00-96.00* 73.50-99.50*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler Ozarks Regional Stockyards

66.75-85.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

30

dairy

68.00-96.50*

South Central Regional Stockyards

70

slaughter

90

110

130

cows

(Week of 4/21/19 to 4/27/19)

50.00-67.50 †

Buffalo Livestock Market

25.00-69.00 †

Douglas County Livestock Auction

24.00-61.50 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

16.00-71.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

40.00-67.50 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

40.00-70.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

38.00-70.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

20.00-67.50 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

18.00-58.50 †

South Central Regional

20.00-63.00 †

Springfield Livestock Market

0

20

40

cow/calf

60

80

100

pairs

(Week of 4/21/19 to 4/27/19) None Reported †

Buffalo Livestock Market

Joplin Regional

None Reported † 1100.00-1400.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler South Central Regional

stocker & feeder

760.00-1500.00

Springfield

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400.00-1435.00 †

1000

replacement

1500

2000

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

Prices reported per cwt

650.00-1000.00 †

Douglas County Livestock Auction

600.00-950.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba Joplin Regional Stockyards

700.00-1235.00 †

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

850.00-1085.00 † 800.00-1200.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

750.00-950.00 † 275.00-975.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards South Central Regional Stockyards

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

600.00-1200.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

500.00-1410.00 †

500

1000

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1

425.00-900.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

0

2500

cows

(Week of 4/21/19 to 4/27/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

4/27/19

None Reported † 525.00-1400.00 †

Ozarks Regional

500

goats

DUE TO THE NEW USDA REPORTING SYSTEM, PRICES REPORTED ARE NO LONGER SEPARATED PER BREED. Receipts: 779 Special Note: Each month the Producers Auction Yards have a sheep and goat sale the 2nd Thursday beginning at 6:00 P.M. and the 4th Saturday beginning at 1:00

550.00-1350.00 †

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P.M. Total receipts for April were 1,717 head.Compared to last month feeder and slaughter lambs traded steady to 20.00 lower with slaughter rams and does steady to firm. Feeder goats were 20.00 lower while slaughter kids were mostly steady. Slaughter does and bucks were steady to 10.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Supply included: 21% Feeder Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Lambs); 40% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (1% Wooled, 85% Hair Breeds, 10% Hair Ewes, 4% Hair Bucks); 20%Replacement Sheep/Lambs (7% Ewes, 78% Hair Ewes, 10% Families, 5% Hair Bucks); 7% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 12% Slaughter Goats (59% Kids, 29% Nannies/Does, 12% Bucks/ Billies).

Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 230.00-300.00.

Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 185.00-215.00.

Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 165.00-170.00.

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled - Good and Choice 1-3: 165.00.

Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-2: 200.00-215.00.

Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-3: 172.50-210.00.

Hair Breeds - Utility and Good 1-3: 152.50-155.00.

Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-3: 130.00-170.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 60.00-100.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-2: 95.00-155.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-3: 60.00-82.50.

Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Ewes - Medium and Large 1: 155.00.

Ewes - Medium and Large 2: 75.00-105.00.

Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 1: 132.50-140.00.

Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 1-2: 120.00-125.00.

Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 2: 75.00-115.00.

Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 2-3: 64.00-75.00.

Families - Medium and Large 1 w/<20 lbs lamb: 95.00105.00.

Families - Medium and Large 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb: 70.00-80.00.

Hair Bucks - Medium and Large 1: 190.00-220.00.

Hair Bucks - Medium and Large 1-2: 140.00-145.00.

Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 275.00-310.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 220.00-270.00.

Kids - Selection 2: 200.00.

Kids - Selection 3: 145.00-160.00.

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 290.00-320.00.

Kids - Selection 1-2: 220.00-287.50.

None Reported †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

0

4/23/19

Receipts: 961 The supply was heavy with two dispersals including a Registered Brown Swiss herd. The demand was moderate. Included were 04 percent springer heifers, 08 percent bred heifers, 35 percent open heifers, 02 percent fresh cows, 10 percent milking cows, 16 percent bred and springer cows and 05 percent baby calves. The balance was steers, bulls and slaughter cows. Prices reported are on a per head basis and for Holsteins unless noted otherwise.

Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme – 950.00-1225.00, Brown Swiss 950.00-1175.00, Approved– 700.00-850.00, ind Jersey 870.00, ind crossbred 860.00, Medium - 500.00-675.00, Common - 250.00-460.00, crossbreds 350.00-450.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 935.001175.00, Brown Swiss 900.00-1175.00, Approved 700.00900.00, few Jerseys 810.00-900.00, few crossbreds 800.00, Medium 475.00-660.00, crossbreds 550.00-675.00, Common 210.00-310.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Approved 650.00860.00, Brown Swiss 700.00-800.00, ind crossbred 750.00, Medium 550.00-610.00, ind crossbred 530.00, Common few crossbreds 375.00-490.00.

Open Heifers: Approved: 200-265 lbs 235.00-260.00, ind Jersey 200 lbs 225.00, ind Brown Swiss 275 lbs 250.00, few crossbreds 235.00, 311-375 lbs 250.00-350.00, ind Brown Swiss 365 lbs 460.00, crossbreds 260.00-310.00, 408-495 lbs 300.00-400.00, few Jerseys 360.00-485.00, ind Brown Swiss 405 lbs 475.00, crossbreds 325.00-400.00, 510-590 lbs 400.00-500.00, pkg 3 Jerseys 588 lbs 475.00,

Brown Swiss 480.00-600.00, crossbreds 400.00-425.00, 605-690 lbs 500.00-560.00, few Jerseys 485.00-510.00, Brown Swiss 635.00-775.00, few crossbreds 510.00600.00, 718-815 lbs 500.00-625.00, few Jerseys 425.00, Brown Swiss 625.300-840.00.

Medium: 420-490 lbs 225.00-285.00, 565-590 lbs 250.00385.00, ind Brown Swiss 535 lbs 350.00, ind crossbred 525 lbs 275.00, 615-677 lbs 235.00-300.00, 720-790 lbs few 310.00-425.00.

Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Supreme ind 1275.00, ind Brown Swiss 1000.00, Approved 825.00-950.00, Medium few 600.00-625.00, Common 275.00-575.00, ind Jersey 420.00.

Milking Cows: Supreme 1000.00-1125.00, ind crossbred 1025.00, Approved 800.00-900.00, Brown Swiss 750.00-950.00, Medium 600.00-740.00, Brown Swiss 640.00-725.00, few crossbreds 725.00-780.00, Common 210.00-575.00, few Brown Swiss 525.00-575.00.

Springer Cows: Supreme 1000.00-1100.00, Brown Swiss 1000.00-1225.00, Approved 800.00-975.00, ind Brown Swiss 830.00, ind crossbred 930.00, Medium few 700.00725.00, few Brown Swiss 640.00-675.00, Common few 400.00-610.00, ind Jersey 390.00.

Bred Cows: Supreme 1000.00-1275.00, Brown Swiss 1000.00-1200.00, ind crossbred 1100.00, Approved 775.00-975.00, Brown Swiss 770.00-925.00, ind crossbred 775.00, Medium 600.00-735.00, few crossbreds 725.00730.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 100.00-185.00, Holstein bulls 70.00-100.00, small 35.00-65.00, Jersey bulls few 20.00, Guernsey bull 65.00, Two registered Brown Swiss heifers 525.00 each, Brown Swiss bull 115.00, crossbred heifers-few 100.00-160.00, small 55.00-90.00, crossbred bulls 45.00-90.00.

None Reported †

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

60.00-101.00 † 6

50

4/28/19

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 122.00-132.00; wtd. avg. price 127.09.

Heifers: 122.00-131.00; wtd. avg. price 126.01.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 200.00-208.00; wtd. avg. price 205.08.

Heifers: 197.50-208.00; wtd. avg. price 204.69.

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cattle

1500

2000

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 4/27/19

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 4/25/19

Cuba Interstate Regional† 4/23/19

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 4/22/19

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 4/23/19

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 4/25/19

1,175

1,079

1,738

1,620

5,243

1,702

2,138

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2-3 Lower

5-15 Higher

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St-3 Higher

2-4 Lower

187.50-201.00 172.00-191.00 155.00-184.00 156.00 144.00

185.00-208.00 165.00-184.00 160.00-175.00 152.00-160.00 141.00-148.00

190.00-203.00 177.00-202.00 168.00-183.50 160.00-167.00 137.50

195.00-200.00 188.00-197.00 163.00-192.00 141.00-167.00 137.00

195.00-210.00 177.50-200.00 162.00-197.00 166.00-178.00 147.00-161.00

203.00-204.00 180.00-205.50 173.00-194.25 137.25-174.75 142.50

185.00-210.00 168.00-203.00 160.00-188.00 147.00-172.00 138.00-152.00

----165.00-172.50 154.50-156.00 140.00-143.00 -----

----150.00-176.00 135.00-160.00 135.00-143.00 112.00-128.50

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150.00-165.00 150.00-157.00 145.00-151.50 135.00 127.85

155.00-172.00 147.00-165.00 135.00-158.50 126.00-142.00 124.00-129.00

150.00-165.50 161.00-170.00 143.00-165.00 137.00-154.75 130.00

159.00-172.00 154.00-167.00 144.00-159.00 ---------

167.50-181.00 157.50-166.00 156.00-165.00 142.50-153.00 130.00-140.00

155.00-162.50 153.50-170.00 143.75-163.50 138.25-145.75 132.25

157.00-174.00 152.00-170.00 135.00-158.00 126.00-147.00 120.00-130.00

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4/29/19

dairy & fed cattle 4/26/19

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.6300 and 40# blocks at $1.6850. The weekly average for barrels is $1.6020 (+.0270) and blocks, $1.6785 (+.0166).

Fluid Milk: Milk production is up in the North and Southeast, while steady to lower elsewhere in the Eastern region. Weekly milk output

Farmers struggled to work around rains this week, with areas in the southern half seeing more than the north. Areas that produce grain have farmers focusing on planting but in other areas farmers are prepping hay equipment and watching weather if they haven’t already begin with haylage and wrapping bales between rains where they can find fields dry enough to not make ruts. The supply of hay is light, demand is light to moderate and prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or to view the directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 200.00-250.00. Small squares 7.00-10.00 per bale.

Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 175.00-200.00.

Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale.

Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-120.00.

Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 100.00-150.00. Small squares 5.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix).

Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-125.00. Small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale.

Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.00-75.00 per large round bale.

Good quality Bromegrass: 120.00-150.00.

Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 60.00-100.00.

Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.

Corn Stalks: 50.00-70.00 per large round bale.

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 4/23/19

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 4/25/19

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 4/24/19

Vienna South Central† 4/24/19

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 4/23/19

1,702

2,138

1,965

1,475

3,286

St-3 Higher

2-4 Lower

Uneven

St-2 Lower

Uneven

03.00-204.00 80.00-205.50 73.00-194.25 37.25-174.75 142.50

185.00-210.00 168.00-203.00 160.00-188.00 147.00-172.00 138.00-152.00

195.00-198.50 181.50-196.00 155.00-186.50 146.00-168.50 140.00-157.00

197.00-208.00 170.00-210.00 157.00-201.50 121.00-164.00 137.00-137.50

195.00-214.00 175.00-195.00 166.00-190.00 160.00-172.00 146.00-165.00

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185.00 159.00-188.00 147.00-163.00 137.50-148.00 146.00-148.00

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55.00-162.50 53.50-170.00 43.75-163.50 38.25-145.75 132.25

157.00-174.00 152.00-170.00 135.00-158.00 126.00-147.00 120.00-130.00

164.00-180.00 150.00-168.00 134.00-158.50 122.00-143.00 125.00-134.00

165.00-177.00 148.50-166.00 140.00-157.75 141.25-143.00 126.00

165.00-180.00 154.00-167.50 144.00-160.00 141.00-154.00 134.50

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148.33

166.00

171.86

Cuba Vienna

147.49

Week of 3/31/19

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 4/7/19

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Sow & Boar Report

Sows Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Sows Purchased (Live and Carcass Basis): 3,551 300-399 lbs: 40.75-63.00.

400-449 lbs: 42.00-65.25.

450-499 lbs: 40.75-66.00.

500-549 lbs: 58.00-67.00.

550/up lbs: 61.00-67.30.

hay & grain markets

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Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): 3,179 Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): 1.85 higher Price Range: $72.00 - $83.25.

Wtd Avg: $80.65.

5 Day Rolling Avg: $81.27.

National Dairy Market

290.00-320.00.

2: 220.00-287.50.

4/29/19

$145

Week of 4/21/19

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report

um and Large 1: 190.00-220.00. um and Large 1-2: 140.00-145.00.

275.00-310.00.

2: 220.00-270.00.

200.00.

145.00-160.00.

4/26/19

Receipts This Week: 50,325 Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 9.4% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 97,194 at 59.07.

All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 2,530 at 96.35.

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is steady in the Midwest, but year-over-year production levels are a different story. Available Class III spot milk loads averaged $3 under Class this time last year, this year the range is $1 over to $1 under Class. Western farm milk production remains hearty. Bottling orders are generally steady nationwide, meeting expectations. Bottlers in the Central area, and likely elsewhere, are expecting to taper orders soon as school graduations are soon to come.

Cream supplies remain somewhat available. Ice cream making is pulling from churns in the East and West, while Midwestern contacts suggest cold weather has yet to spur on marked increases. Cream prices held fairly steady this week. However, expectations vary, but a majority of contacts expect the possibility of steep multiples to come this summer, as skimming from the low-fat milk headed for educational houses dwindles.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.8179 - $2.9088.

Week of 3/31/19

Kids - Selection 2: 170.00-215.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection: 140.00-177.50.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 112.50-150.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 3: 60.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 190.00-200.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 145.00-155.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 2: 125.00-135.00.

Week of 4/7/19

and Large 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb:

550-600 lb. steers

$235

Week of 4/14/19

bs: ium and Large 1: 230.00-300.00. ium and Large 1-2: 185.00-215.00. ium and Large 2: 165.00-170.00. ambs: d Choice 1-3: 165.00. ice and Prime 1-2: 200.00-215.00. d and Choice 1-3: 172.50-210.00. ity and Good 1-3: 152.50-155.00. and Choice 1-3: 130.00-170.00. y and Good 1-3: 60.00-100.00.

95.00-155.00.

60.00-82.50. p/Lambs: d Large 1: 155.00. d Large 2: 75.00-105.00. um and Large 1: 132.50-140.00. um and Large 1-2: 120.00-125.00. um and Large 2: 75.00-115.00. um and Large 2-3: 64.00-75.00. and Large 1 w/<20 lbs lamb: 95.00-

24 Month Avg. -

$280

Week of 4/21/19

ts for April were 1,717 head.Comh feeder and slaughter lambs traded wer with slaughter rams and does eder goats were 20.00 lower while e mostly steady. Slaughter does and to 10.00 higher. Demand was good ply. Supply included: 21% Feeder % Hair Lambs); 40% Slaughter Wooled, 85% Hair Breeds, 10% Hair ucks); 20%Replacement Sheep/Lambs Hair Ewes, 10% Families, 5% Hair r Goats (100% Kids); 12% Slaughter 29% Nannies/Does, 12% Bucks/

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Reclaiming the Land

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Cousins Josh Brown and Justin Lingle work with farmers to get better use of their land Sometimes an idea for a new After many failed attempts to secure business fits a niche so perfect- a company to the work, Josh realized ly that more than one location there was a need for this type of business. makes sense even in the begin- Through time, many conversations, rening. One such idea is custom land rec- search and planning, the idea of offering lamation and development tailored for a custom land reclamation and developthe many challenges and opportunities ment business evolved which resulted in Knob-Side Custom Land Clearing in the Ozarks.

Cousins Josh Brown and Justin Lingle and Reclamation getting started. Josh, met for the first time 10 years ago. They having knowledge of Justin’s love of instantly felt a connection and became entrepreneurship and background in close, a closeness fostered by living only landscaping, approached Justin about a partnership. Josh and Justin decided 90 miles apart, with Justin to become business partners with in Prairie Grove, Ark., and Josh opening the business homeJosh in Shell Knob, Mo. At base in Missouri in September the time, both were busy in and with Justin finally able to other careers, but after Josh join in January, 2019 and sold one of his businesses in eventually adding the PraiMarch 2018, he began a fo- Shell Knob, Mo. rie Grove location. The cus on clearing and reclaimbusiness design included ing some property he owned.

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meeting specific site requirements and consulting the USDA with questions and specific best practice issues as well as enhancing customer awareness of possibilities not previously considered.

“If someone needs a view, we will find it or create one for you,” Josh said.

The primary purpose of Shell-Knob is to increase personal value for the property owner through usability and the creation of beautiful views as well as increasing the monetary value of the property. Josh and Justin are willing to work anywhere within a two-hour drive time radius of either location and typically work together completing three to four jobs a week. Jobs run from a half day to as long as needed.

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Before Justin’s property. Justin needed more space for restarting his commercial cattle herd when the time was right.

“According to the USDA, a cow/calf pair needs 1 1/2 to 2 acres. This means clearing 5 acres will pay for itself and perhaps a bit more in the first year while providing additional profit every year thereafter,” Justin explained.

The heart of this business is the equipment. They use a 1-ton Ford F-350 truck with a 24-foot Sancrest gooseneck trailer to transport their T-870 Bobcat and attachments. The attachments include grapples, smooth and toothed buckets, a Danuser post hammer and a brush hog for hillsides.

The most critical attachment is an FAE forestry grinder which eliminates brush and trees up to 3 inches in diameter and 10- to 15-feet tall. Everything is cleared down to ground level, mulched and ready for seed, with large tree roots undisturbed and providing ground stability. No piles of debris remain for livestock to be injured on, and customers don’t have to move piles or pay someone else to dispose of them. Both Josh and Justin are proud that they not only preserve soil, they add to it.

Knob-Side Custom Land Clearing makes extensive use of technology. The most obvious is their drone which is used to observe the site before beginning so everyone understands priorities and objectives.

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After lent videos and before and after shots that can be used for advertising.

Josh and Justin rely on word-of-mouth and extensive use of social media such as YouTube videos, Instagram and Facebook.

“This kind of advertising works for us, but I also go to ag-based meetings and carry business cards and brochures to reach those not accustomed to social media,” Justin said.

In terms of reclaiming farmland, KnobSide can remove old fence rows, install new fencing, reclaim land, develop food plots and build trails. One customer used drone aerial pictures to plan horse trails while another is converting a 700acre farm in Missouri and Arkansas to a hunting farm by clearing land for improved visibility, developing food plots, and trails for vehicle and foot access to different areas.

A friend recently purchased 400 acres and was considering purchasing equipment but quickly opted to use KnobSide instead to put in NCRS regulation rotational grazing fencing and to clear land.

“It’s nice to be our own bosses and in control so we can be creative, use the foreman perspective and focus on the quality of the land we leave behind,” Josh said.

Josh and Justin view their businesses as improving the Ozarks by creating value to every property one customer at a time.

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By Cheryl Kepes

Brad Rader says multiple operations bring multiple benefits Brad spends much of his day feeding hay Brad Rader remembers vividly starting in December and ending in April, the day he became a farmer.

“It all started with half a cow,” Brad re- depending on the weather. Due to the called. He was 3 years old when his uncle, size of his herds, he rolls out 6-by-5 round Clarence Forrester, gave Brad and his sister bales. “If you are selling hay or just feeding a cow to share. For years the siblings divid- a smaller amount the 4-by-5 foot or 4-by ed the profits from the calves they sold off of 6-foot bales work well. But if you are feeding hay in numbers you can’t beat these. their co-owned bovine.

Brad grew his herd of commercial cattle It cuts down travel time and everything,” through his childhood into adulthood. In Brad said.

In addition to quality hay, Brad makes 2012, after working at Kraft Foods for 22 years, Brad seized the opportunity to own sure his cattle have access to an assortand manage a couple cow/calf operations ment of minerals and supplements. The herds have free choice to minerals includfull time.

Today Brad owns solely and by partner- ing MFA’s Ricochet and Super 10 Minship a total of 280 momma cows that run eral, plus Purina’s Wind and Rain. “I try to on 700 acres. At his home in Buffalo, Mo., keep plenty of supplements out for them Brad raises Angus-based commercial cows including salt, mineral blocks, and iodine bred to Simmental or SimAngus bulls. blocks. If one mineral is lacking someHe also works with Clarence to operate thing, another one picks it up. That’s just a commercial herd in Urbana, Mo. In ad- my theory,” Brad said.

Brad and his partners find that investing dition, Brad partners with Keith Glor in Urbana, Mo., to run a commercial cow/ in quality bulls is another factor that contributes to good performing calves. “Bull calf business.

Though operating three farms can be selection is really crucial. We try to buy hectic, Brad has discovered a benefit to the best bulls we can because when you turn them out, they automatically become managing multiple farms.

“One advantage of having three farms 50 percent of your herd,” Brad explained.

Their herd bulls are primarily registered is I can compare the cattle and how they look,” Brad explained. If cows or calves in Angus, Simmental and SimAngus. Brad one of the herds seem to be lacking in con- and his partners purchase their herd bulls dition compared to the other herds, Brad from top breeders in the area. “We try to feeds grain or other supplements to that have one bull for every 25 cows. That way we are not overworking the bulls during group to give them a boost.

In his decades of farming Brad has found breeding season,” Brad said.

In recent years, Brad and Keith Glor, one constant that makes a difference – quality hay. “Good hay over the winter took a detour from their practice of solely really helps them,” Brad said. “I do all my using a herd bull and chose to AI their own hay and fertilize. That is the key – cows. They followed a synchronization schedule established by their AI technihaving your own hay.” cian and AI’d more than 100 cows.

Most of his hayfields are Though the AI conception rate made up of orchard grass, wasn’t as high as they had hoped, fescue and red clover, plus they are pleased with the outa bit of brome. But he also come. “You can see a difference in grows a Gamagrass field, a blueBuffalo, Mo. the calves with the AI genetics. stem field, and a switchgrass The heifers look really good field. “We bale all three of those and I appreciate the uniforso the cattle get a variety,” Brad mity of them,” Brad stated. explained.

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Brad Rader plans to incorporate more AI work into one of his partnership herds due to the quality and uniformity of his recent set of AI calves.

Only time will tell whether it was worth the time and extra money. “When we sell these (AI’d heifers) we will know,” Brad commented with a smile.

Brad plans to continue to AI some of the cows and increase his knowledge of AI. “I want to get more familiar with AI and get better at it. I really like it and what you can do with AI genetics,” Brad commented.

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Though Brad enjoys managing the cattle operations, his Quarter horses are his pride and joy. A couple of years ago, Brad purchased a stallion to use on his mares so he can raise colts.

“My favorite part of my day is after I get the hay fed, I catch one of my horses and just ride through all the cattle,” Brad said.

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Age: 17 Hometown: Lebanon, Mo. Parents: Kyle and Jennifer Perkins Sibling: Danielle Perkins FFA Chapter: Lebanon FFA Advisors: Craig Evans, Nick Guthery and Tommy Inman What is your involvement in agriculture? “My involvement is producing and owing beef cattle. At the age of 5 my dad, Kyle Perkins, gave me my first cow. This was where my love for cows and growing a herd began. I had always wanted to be a farmer so I started to follow my father’s footsteps. At 15 I decided to get into the registered cattle world. I decided to raise registered Charolais. By my senior year in high school I grew my herd to seven commercial bred cows, and around 25 head of registered Charolais. I sell my registered bulls for herd bulls. While it’s not all just about cattle there is a lot of other things a farmer is involved in.”

What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture? “Taking care of my cows and putting up hay gives me a quiet place away

from the craziness of town life.”

What are your future plans? “After high school, I plan to attend MWI welding institute. While I am going to college I plan on renting to buy a farm. After college my plan is to be a travelling welder. I will take the money earned on my cow/calf operation in the bank and live off my welding income. After five to 10 years, I want to have my own farm, which will allow me to have 100 head of registered Charolais.

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What’s the best advice about agriculture that you have received? “The best advice that I have gained was from my father and Danny

Milanovich. They both taught me that growing too big too fast is not good. They told me how starting slow and steady will get me farther in life and on my farm. This has made the start of my herd successful and will follow me for the rest of my life.”

What advice would you give to other young involved in agriculture? “If you want to be successful you have to be able to take risks. You have to love farming because it is not easy work and it is not a easy way to make money.”

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I would like to see all Cattlemen’s associations put an emphasis on education and financial planning for producers during Beef Month (in conjunction with trying to promote our product). Without proper planning and management, will we be in the business several years from now to worry about promoting beef? Spring is a critical time for beef producers. The financial decisions you make now, will affect the whole year and whether you are profitable.

I know there are numerous things we’d all rather be doing than sitting at a desk staring at cash flow analysis. I do that every day and the phrase “cash flow analysis” made me snore. I was much happier yesterday weaning and tattooing the fall calves and moving a few early spring pairs to the first green pasture of the year. (I would also like to publicly apologize to my mom. Mom, I realize I am the one who misread calf 818 as 813 when you were recording weights. I am sorry we had to spend 20 minutes looking for bull calf 813 that didn’t exist. I also apologize for any mean words I said; you were right.)

But what decisions should we be making right now that are going to affect our cash flow and profitability for the upcoming year? We should be focusing on those fall calves we just weaned. Should we sell the ones we aren’t keeping for replacements now? Or should we run them on grass and try to capitalize on some additional gain and late summer markets? How many purebred bulls should we keep to market this fall? Is the cowherd expanding state wide and should I keep more bulls to sell? And should I run the fall cows that were open on grass to add weight or take them to the slaughter cow markets now? All these questions affect the profitability of the operation.

But we aren’t done there. What about those spring pairs? Am I going to sell all those calves when I wean them in the fall? (Hint: looking at some fall predictions might help with this decision) Am I going to hold them over until the higher spring markets? And if so, I better get out of this office and start rolling more hay to get them through the winter!

And if you are running stocker cattle, you better really be sharpening the pencil! The fall weanlings are getting ready to hit the market. How many head do I need for the summer? How much are my feed inputs going to be? What do I expect to sell them for in the fall? Considering all that, what can I pay for them right now and make a profit?

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Hire a Guy or DIY?

By Klaire Howerton

When working on a construction project, farmers and ranchers should consider the time and money needed Every producer has a construction project of some kind in the works, whether it is still just a dream or idea, or whether it’s halfway done. Every producer also knows that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything…and that money and enough time do not often accompany one another.

If a new barn or house is in the works, should one hire a contractor to save time, or do it themselves to save money?

Hire a Guy

If you are not construction savvy, have enough on your plate already or are not a very organized person by nature, hiring a contractor can eliminate a good deal of stress. According to Building Advisor, an experienced contractor brings a wealth of knowledge to a project that can make the building process go smoothly and efficiently, resulting in lower costs and higher quality work. Based on years of experience, he knows what materials and building details will stand the test of time, and which are prone to failure.

A general contractor can also save you money by negotiating effectively with subs (subcontractors) and suppliers, and managing the work efficiently to avoid extra costs.”

In an article by Kandace Fisher, housing and environmental design specialist, and grad student Lisa Hamilton-Hill, they suggest those considering hiring a contractor should determine what they want done to the letter, acquire at least three detailed estimates, check contractor credentials and set a payment schedule. A lien waiver should also be acquired after the job is completed.

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“For the new producer, it’s that capital investment and the cost of improvements you have to do to make a living. For existing producers, it’s being efficient in production.”

Larry Lane Polk County, Mo.

DIY

If you are well organized, a quick learner, have good financial and business skills, and have the time and interest to effectively plan and manage a building project, you can save a substantial amount of money, maybe even 15 percent or more if you do everything right and are lucky enough to steer clear of any messy (and costly) mistakes, according to Building Advisor.

On a $200,000 project, that’s as much as $30,000, if everything goes right. Even if you end up saving only $20,000 – a more realistic goal, that’s still real money and may be worth the time and effort.”

Scott McGillivray, licensed contractor, real estate investor and media personality for HGTV, advises anyone considering the DIY route to honestly evaluate their ability to complete tasks safely and efficiently, consider the cost of making potential mistakes and having to pay to fix them, and to determine what their time is worth and how much they want the project done.

“Doing a project yourself will likely take some time and take you away from other things you’d rather be doing. Hiring a professional will likely cost you more but it will also probably get your project completed much faster,” he has said.

Would-be-builders need to gauge the risk factors of every project. If you don’t have the electrical expertise, for example, wiring can be, well, shocking. Plumbing mishaps can lead to broken pipes and costly leaks. Do you know how to secure a permit?

If not, you could be subject to fines when you sell. Be realistic about what you can and can’t do. Spending a little extra on a professional now can save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in the future.

“I would say the aging of our current farmers. We have people dying off or retiring and young people are reluctant to get into it.”

“For younger or beginning operators who don’t have family backing, the high amounts of capital and the slow rate of capital turnover in the business is a natural challenge.”

Dave Loftin Christian County, Mo.

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“We have limited resources to get the word out on how healthy our product is, while animal rights groups are able to promote their agenda in a much broader stroke than cattleman can.”

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Study shows that nervous cattle have reduced conception rates compared to those that are calm Most producers will agree that they prefer cattle that are predictable, even tempered and relatively calm. While no cow has a sunny disposition all the time, it is beneficial to an operation to have animals that are as mild mannered as possible, both for safety and profitability.

A study by the University of Florida revealed that cows who are nervous and flighty are less likely to conceive.

Their animal scientists “recorded disposition scores over two years on 160 Braford and 235 Brahman/British crossbred cows.

They wanted to evaluate the effects of cow temperament and energy status on the probability to become pregnant during a 90-day natural breeding season. Cows were scored as 1 being calm, no movement to 5 being violent and continuous struggling while in the working chute.

Also, a pen score assessment was assigned as 1 being unalarmed and unexcited to 5 being very excited and aggressive toward technician.

An exit velocity speed score was measured as the cows exited the working chute as 1 the slowest and 5 the fastest.

An overall temperament index score was calculated by averaging the chute score, pen score and exit velocity score. Blood samples were analyzed for cortisol concentrations.

Cortisol is a hormone released when mammals are stressed or excited. Increased cow temperament score and elevated plasma cortisol concentrations both were associated with decreased probability of pregnancy. These results suggest that excitable temperament and the consequent elevated cortisol concentrations are detrimental to reproductive function of cows.”

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Reinaldo Cooke, associate professor of beef cattle production at Texas A&M, noted that sour dispositions caused lower conception rates in both AI (artificial insemination) and natural breeding programs. Usually, those cows are able to raise calves as good as those with a calmer disposition, he said. But, in the end, there are fewer calves to sell off of them, so the overall return is lower.

He also noted that since disposition is inheritable, keeping a cow with poor temperament means there’s about a 50% chance her heifer or bull calf will also have temperament problems. Excitable temperament has detrimental effects on reproduction in beef females independent of breed,” he explained.

Dr. Heidi Ward and Dr. Jeremy Powell with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service have said overly excitable cattle are more difficult to handle and studies have indicated that calves with disagreeable dispositions do not gain as well as calmer calves.

Cattle with poor or nervous dispositions have also been found to produce darker than normal beef due to stress-induced depletion of glycogen stores prior to slaughter.

Trying to keep cows with poor temperaments, especially those that won’t conceive, creates a drain on a producer’s resources, especially after last summer’s drought in the Ozarks when feed resources are still on the scarce side.

“Cows that have poor dispositions and are hard to handle, this is the time to get rid of them,” David Hoffman, MU Extension livestock field specialist, advised.

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How’s the Hair?

By Klaire Howerton

Producers should evaluate hair coat and condition on cattle As spring warms and everyone’s thoughts start to turn towards summer, the thoughts of most livestock seem to turn towards “what can I rub against to shed off all this hair?’

Shedding is prominent this time of year as animals lose their winter coats and turn sleek and glossy for summer. If cattle aren’t slipping those winter coats, however, it can be cause for concern. If it is a reoccurring issue with a few particular animals, it might be time to add them to the cull pen, since improper shedding suggests below optimum level performance.

Hair shedding is inheritable. That means you can select cattle that shed off more quickly than others.

Early shedders wean off heavier calves, suffer less heat stress, tend to breed back more readily and are more attractive to look at than animals that retain their winter coat all summer.

“Cattlemen for years have used hair shedding as an indicator of cattle health,” said Eldon Cole, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension. “The first thing most people associate long, rough haircoats with is parasites, mostly the internal type. Internal parasites are fairly easy to handle once you and your veterinarian identify for sure the product he recommends for your particular operation.”

If you have ruled out the possibility of parasites, it’s time to consider your feeding program and evaluate whether or not your cattle are receiving everything they need to maintain good body condition and slip their winter hair.

“Nutrition or lack of proper nutrient intake must be considered in young growing stock or in females under lactational stress,” advised Cole.

“Energy or TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) shortage is more often than not the culprit. Shedding takes place once the animal receives adequate amounts of TDN and they return to a gaining condition.”

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Also, along the nutrition lines, if you feed fescue, that could be a reason for cattle not shedding out properly.

“Currently, much attention regarding slow shedding is focused on the most popular forage in this area, Kentucky 31 fescue. Cattle grazing it or eating it as dry hay may be suffering the toxic effects known as fescue toxicosis,” Cole said. “It results in poor blood circulation, reduced growth rate, poor reproductive patterns in both cows and bulls. An obvious symptom is slow or even a failure to shed winter hair coats. This failure is a real problem when heat and humid conditions occur. The actual cause of the circulation problem is several ergot alkaloids that come from the fungus in fescue.”

If your cattle haven’t shed out by a certain date, that’s a pretty good sign that something might be amiss.

“A target now is to have cattle shed off

by May 15. Early shedding is evident within breeds and certainly between breeds thus it could be a factor when making herd culling decisions,” Cole said.

What’s the Score?

A scorecard on each animal can be made on a 1 to 5 basis. Each April or May, simply observe each breeding females for completeness of hair shedding.

1. Completely shed off; coat is sleek and shiny with even hair on the lower part of the body gone.

2. About 75% of the hair shed off; most hair on the upper part of their body is gone.

3. About 50% of the hair has shed.

4. Only 25% of their winter coat has shed.

5. The winter coat retains their winter coat even in the heat of midsummer.

— Source, University of Missouri Extension

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By Klaire Howerton

Producers can market their beef directly to customers in a variety of ways, sometimes for higher profits With the local food movement securely in place in the Ozarks, many producers are going directly to consumers with their beef, through farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture programs, off-the-farm sales or through whole or half beef sales.

Direct marketing allows producers to get a higher price for the product they worked to raise and allows them to build a solid relationship with their clients that often leads to repeat sales and referrals.

What Do Consumers Want?

Understanding consumer preferences in your area will help ensure direct marketing success.

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“Do not assume that your customer wants what you want,” Dr. Bryon Wiegand with the University of Missouri said.

Ask questions at the local farmers market, visit with chefs at local restaurants and with your extension office professionals, or reach out to customers though social media.

Where to Sell?

There are several options for direct marketing beef, and producers are only limited by their imagination.

Farmers markets are common avenues for direct marketing. Be sure to check with the market manager about health department regulations during the application process, as each town or city has different requirements. If you go this route, be prepared to practice your public speaking skills.

“Most consumers move quickly through the market and need quick and concise information without the ‘total sales pitch,’” Wiegand said.

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Pros and Cons of Direct Marketing Meat PROS

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4 The demand for local meat is growing.

4 Interaction with customers.

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CONS

4 Many regulations (local, state, and federal) govern the sale of meat and meat products.

4 All livestock have to be processed in a USDA or state-inspected plant; processing costs can be high.

4 You may not be able to sell all cuts.

4 Can be costly and time-consuming to deliver product to market place and to sell it.

4 Some markets require year-round availability.

4 Sometimes, the local live market will be higher.

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What Types of Fencing Are There?

There are numerous types of fencing available, each with a different purpose.

Barbed wire fencing, while common and fairly cheap compared to other types, is not always the most effective. Depending on the brand, barbed wire can break easily, and many crafty animals have slipped out between the gaps in the strands (obviously, the more strands the tighter the fence) on a four- or fivestrand fence. Barbed wire is also difficult to work with and causes many injuries in both livestock and humans. If caution is used and the number of strands is adequate, barbed wire can be used to keep

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in animals like bison or cattle that have tough hides. Woven wire fencing is a popular option on smaller farms since it can be utilized safely for many different animals. It costs more but is a long lasting and versatile option. Another option is electric wire, or hotwire, fencing.

Electric wire is relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and can be permanent or temporary. Electric wire can also be installed on the inside of woven, smooth or barbed wire fencing to keep animals off the fence.

Fencing technology has drastically improved over the last 25 years. There are no “right” fence styles or types for all operations or situations; it is a matter of preference, professors Tom R. Troxel and Kenny Simon with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service have said. Economics must be considered when building, replacing or mending fences. Many producers shy away from electric fences in favor of the five-strand barbed wire or woven wire fence with metal T-posts. Today, hightensile electric fences are generally more economical because they tend to be less expensive and are easier to install and maintain. The cost of materials for one mile of high-tensile fence is site specific.

Factors to consider are corner posts, terrain and the type of animals to keep in or fence out. In Arkansas demonstrations, cost of installation of electric fence has averaged 32 cents per foot. Cost includes an energizer, ground rods, posts, wire and insulators. The cost of a fivestrand barbed-wire fence (wire and metal T-posts) is approximately two to three times more per mile than a high-tensile fence, and the cost of a woven-wire fence with two strands of barbed wire on top is two to four times more per mile than — Continued on Next Page MAY 6, 2019

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What Kind of Animals Are Being Contained?

The type of animals that will live within the fence will help determine what types of fencing should be used.

“Sheep, goats, pigs and poultry are difficult to contain. They climb, dig or fly through many fences, so for years woven wire has been the choice for these animals. It’s also favored by many horse owners – as horses are less likely to get tangled in woven wire than in barbed wire – and because of its sturdy character, it’s often used for corrals and

night-holding pens in areas with predator problems,” Carol Ekarius, farmer and Hobby Farms author said.

If a rotational grazing system is being implemented, electric wire can easily be used to create cross-fences to divide a large pasture with barbed wire or woven wire perimeter fence into smaller paddocks for cattle or sheep (be sure to purchase a quality fence charger for best results).

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Going Direct Continued from Page 29 If you live near an area with farm to table dining, restaurant sales are another good option to move a lot of meat. Restaurant prices are typically wholesale, so while they are not as profitable per pound as selling to a consumer at a market or off the farm, selling to restaurants and developing a relationship with the chef can create consistent income, where as farmers market sales can sometimes fluctuate.

Off-the-farm sales are quite beneficial since sales can be made without having to leave the farm to go into town.

Beef can be sold right out of the freezer, or producers can take orders for whole, half or quarter beef, where the producer raises the animal and then the consumer MAY 6, 2019

pays for the processing fees, plus a set amount per pound to the producer.

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To sell beef directly to consumers through a farmers market, off the farm sales of packaged beef, or to sell to restaurants, beef, and other meat, must be USDA inspected at an approved processing facility.

Talk to your local processor about their inspection process. If you are selling whole or half beef “on the hoof” where the consumer pays the processor, “processing does not necessarily need done at a USDA inspected facility, Wiegand said.

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May 2019 6 Nitrate Poisoning & Fetal Programming Workshop – 6-8 p.m. – University

of Missouri Extension, West Plains, Mo. – howellco@missouri.edu or 417-256-2391 7 Learn How to Fight Japanese Beetles Meeting – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Nevada

Library Annex, 200 W. Walnut, Nevada, Mo. – space is limited – call

417-448-2560 to reserve your spot 8 Learn How to Fight Japanese Beetles Meeting – noon-1 p.m. – Nevada

Library Annex, 200 W. Walnut, Nevada, Mo. – space is limited – call

417-448-2560 to reserve your spot 9-10 Grazing School – First Baptist Church, Osceola, Mo. – Cost: $130 per person or

$150 per couple sharing materials – for registration and information contact the

St. Clair County SWCD office 417-646-8108 ext. 3 10 Missouri Steer Feedout Entry Deadline – for entry forms and more details

visit http://extension.missouri.edu/lawrence 10-11 9th Annual Spring Prairie Grove Amish Mennonite School Consignment

Auction – 3 p.m., Friday & 9 a.m. Saturday – 12 Winding Creek Drive,

Buffalo, Mo. – 417-326-9788 11 Douglas County 4-H Youth Horse Workshop – 9 a.m.-noon – Missouri Fox

Trotting Horse Breed Association Grounds, Ava, Mo. – 417-679-3525 11 Webster County Master Gardener Plant Sale – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (or until

plants sell out) – Webster County Extension Center, 800 S. Marshall St.

(next to City Hall), Marshfield, Mo. – 417-859-2044 or websterco@missouri.edu 11 Laclede County Fair Hog, Goat and Lamb Weigh In – Lebanon, Mo. – call

417-532-7126 for more information 14 Barton County Wheat Tour – 6 p.m. – Wally Norton Farm, near Lamar, Mo. –

contact Jill Scheidt at 417-637-2112 for more information 14-15 Grazing School – Vernon County Fairgrounds home economics building,

Nevada, Mo. – Cost: $130 per person or $150 per couple sharing

materials – for registration and information contact the Vernon County

SWCD office at 417-667-8137 ext. 3 15 Deadline to apply for Century Farm 15 Deadline to sign up for Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Courses – Rich Hill, Mo.

– contact Bates County Extension Office for more information 660-679-4167 17 Garlic School – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Cost: $20 per person – Springfield Botanical

Center, 2400 S. Scenic Avenue, Springfield, Mo. – 417-881-8909 18 Armed Forces Appreciation Day – Houston, Missouri – 417-679-3525 18 Pesticide Collection Event – 8 a.m.-noon – Southwest Research Center,

Mt. Vernon, Mo. – 417-466-3102 18 High Tunnels, Low Tunnels, Row Covers – USDA 2501 Farmer/Veterans

Project Workshop – 1-3 p.m. – Springfield, Mo. – 417-679-3525 21 Brown Bag Lunch Gardening Series: Right Plant in the Right Place – noon

– Taney County University of Missouri Extension, Master Gardeners

Demonstration Garden, Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 or taneyco@missouri.edu 22-24 Youth Dairy Cow Camp – ages 8-18 – Lawrence County Youth Fairgrounds,

Freistatt, Mo. – 417-847-3161 30-31 Missouri Tomato School – Jefferson City, Mo. – 417-679-3525 June 2019 4-6 Grazing School – Crowder College, Neosho, Mo. – contact Newton County

SWCD/NRCS at 417-451-1007 ext. 3 or email tracy.white@swcd.mo.gov 11-13 Grazing School – Ozark, Mo. – contact Christian County SWCD/NRCS at

417-581-2719 or henry.rauch@mo.usda.gov 12-15 Pulaski Regional Fair Livestock Shows – St. Robert Community Park,

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Continued from Previous Page June 2019 13-14 Wright County Junior Fair – Grovespring, Mo. – 417-259-3634 13-15 2019 Comprehensive Elderberry Workshop – New Growers Workshop

June 13, Workshop & Field Tours June 14-15 – Jefferson City, Mo. – 417-679-3525 13-15 Polk County Fair – Polk County Fairgrounds, Bolivar, Mo. – 417-326-4916 17-19 Grazing School – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – $175 per person / $75 for second person

from same operation – Ava TrueView Family Theatre, 209 S. Jefferson,

Ava, Mo. – pre-registration required before June 10 – 417-683-4409 18 Brown Bag Lunch Gardening Series: Lilies – noon – Taney County University

of Missouri Extension, Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, Forsyth, Mo.

– 417-546-4431 or taneyco@missouri.edu July 2019 9 Blackberry Workshop – Mount Vernon, Mo. – 417-679-3525 9-11 Grazing School – Houston, Mo. – contact the Texas County SWCD at

417-967-2028 ext. 3 or sandra.wooten@swcd.mo.gov 1st Annual Ozark County Farm Bureau Scholarship Golf Tournament – 9 a.m.

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– $50 per person – Lost Woods Golf Course, 131 Lost Woods Drive, Theodosia,

Mo. – 417-273-4877 16 Brown Bag Lunch Gardening Series: Water Wise – noon – Taney County

University of Missouri Extension, Master Gardeners Demonstration

Garden, Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 or taneyco@missouri.edu August 2019 Brown Bag Lunch Gardening Series: Preserving Your Garden Abundance 20

– noon – Taney County University of Missouri Extension, Master

Gardeners Demonstration Garden, Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 or taneyco@missouri.edu September 2019 6-7 Ozarks Homesteading Expo – Newton County A&M Fairgrounds, Neosho,

Mo. – www.ozarkshomesteading.com – 417-629-8901 9-11 Grazing School – Greenfield, Mo. – contact the Cedar County

SWCD/NRCS at 417-276-3388 ext. 3 or stephanie.auffert@swcd.mo.gov Brown Bag Lunch Gardening Series: Bring the Garden in for Fall – noon – 17

Taney County University of Missouri Extension, Master Gardeners

Demonstration Garden, Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 or taneyco@missouri.edu 17-19 Grazing School – Marshfield, Mo. – contact the Webster County

SWCD/NRCS at 417-468-4176 ext. 3 or jody.lawson@swcd.mo.gov

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May 2019 11 Mead Farms 77th Anniversary Female Sale – MF Sale Headquarters, Versailles,

Mo. – 573-302-7011 17 Show-Me Select Replacement Heifer Sale – Joplin Regional Stockyards,

Carthage, Mo. – 417-466-3102 June 2019 21-22 11th Annual South Poll Field Day & Cattle Auction – Mountain Glen

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