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Milk plant to close: Eagle Family Foods Group LLC (Eagle Foods) has announced that the company will close its Seneca, Mo., production facility by June 2018 as part of a consolidation of manufacturing operations for its milk products business. Eagle Foods’ decision resulted from the company’s comprehensive review of its supply chain and manufacturing operations and reflects a sustained increase of competitive pressures in the milk product category. The company will consolidate all milk production to its El Paso, Texas facility. The Eagle Foods facility in Seneca produces condensed and evaporated milk and employs 56 wage and salaried employees. About 130 dairy farms in the Ozarks are members of the cooperative. Missouri 4-H team places: The 66th National Land and Range Judging Contest hosted by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts was held in locations in Oklahoma City and Amber, Okla., recently. The Rock Prairie 4-H Club of Pleasant Hope, Mo., earned the title of national champion in the Range Judging competition. Team members are Enco Arciniegass (first-place individual in the contest), Matt McKnight (second-place individual), Hayden Holt (12th-place individual) and Courtney Jenkins (18th-place individual). More than 600 4-H and FFA members from 33 states competed in the contest. Century Farm fundraiser: The Greene County University of Missouri Extension participated in a special one-day fundraiser in May called Give Ozarks. Give Ozarks is a one-day, online fundraising event for nonprofit partners of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The center received $2,858 in donations to fund attendance for owners of Century Farms in Greene County at its annual Century Farms education and awards banquet. MDA asks for feedback: In January, Gov. Eric Greitens issued an executive order for state agencies to undergo a review of all of their rules. Last week, the department launched its MORE campaign, which will explore how it can empower farmers through the rule review process. As a result, MDA is thoroughly reviewing its rules and we need your feedback. The open comment period will run from June 1 to July 30, 2017. Go to ozarksfn.com and click on the “Extended Stories” link for more information.” A parting thought: “Prosperous farmers make for a prosperous nation, and when farmers are in trouble, the nation is in trouble.” – Harry S. Truman

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Jerry Crownover – Don’t forget the baling wire

Julie Turner-Crawford – Honoring our dairy farmers

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Joe and Christy Hicks plan to keep things simple for their Milking Shorthorns

Family-owned catering business is embedded in their community

Eye on Agribusiness features Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

Cloverhill Dairy begins finalizing its transformation to an organic dairy farm

Town and Country spotlights Jim Walker and Gail Nichols

Family finds opportunities with Simmentals

Couple follows new ideas and concepts for their evolving operation

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Raw milk producers Marc and Michelle DeLong say happy cows and goats produce the best milk

FARM HELP 23 A little MILK for thought 24 Achieving higher milk components

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ummer is almost here in the Ozarks, and that means lots of junior livestock shows, county fairs and hot, humid days ahead. Julie Turner-Crawford While June kicks off many summer is a native of Dallas activities in our communities, it’s also the month County, Mo., where she to salute our nation’s dairy farms with National grew up on her family’s Dairy Month. farm. She is a graduate National Dairy Month, according to the Interof Missouri State national Dairy Foods Association, began in 1937 University. To contact as National Milk Month. It was created to stabiJulie, call 1-866-532-1960 lize the demand for dairy products when producor by email at editor@ tion was at a surplus, but eventually transformed ozarksfn.com. into the National Dairy Month. Just think of all the delicious and nutritious foods that come of our nation’s dairy farms. Cheese of all flavors, creamy butter and yogurt, sour cream, ice cream and other cultured foods are staples in many of our homes. We also can’t forget just how good a big cold glass of milk is, especially chocolate milk. The economy and a surplus of milk have been tough on the dairy industry the last several years, forcing more and more dairy producers to shutter their milking parlors. Some have gone into other areas of production, such as beef cattle, while others have just called it quits, leaving their land and equipment idle. Unfortunately, our nation’s hard working dairy farmers have been branded as heartless, newborn calf-killing monsters by those in the non-agriculture world. I take every opportunity I have to inform consumers, but it often falls on deaf ears. As a part of his 50-state tour, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the social media giant Facebook, recently made a trip to a family-owned Wisconsin dairy/beef farm. Zuckerberg, who had never been on a dairy farm in his life, saw first hand how cows are milked and cared for. He also had his first experience feeding a bottle calf, driving a tractor and drinking raw milk (which he said was delicious). He also had his first meal — Continued on Next Page

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page of brats and cheese curds. (I can see the cheese curds being an acquired taste for someone who was born in White Plains, New York, but brats? That’s a summer stable at my house) Zuckerberg was impressed with the family farm. “The family is incredibly disciplined. Everyone works daylight to dark, seven days a week,” he wrote on his Facebook page. “When we were driving around his property, (farm owner) Jed (Gant) told me he’d rather feed the cattle than feed himself if it came down to that.” I thought since Zuckerberg was a wellknown Millennial celebrity, his initiative to actually step foot on a working dairy farm might help change the minds of those who, like him, have no idea about dairy farming, or at least make them take a second look at the industry. Well, that didn’t happen. Zuckerberg was criticized for visiting the farm because animals were “exploited” and the dairy industry was pure brutality. I could go on and on with the negative comments Zuckerberg received about the farm visit, but he (or his “people”) didn’t respond to any of the negative comments. Maybe he/they felt as if he/they weren’t educated enough to fend off the droves to vegans. Zuckerberg’s silence on the topic, to me, shows that the Harvard drop out is smarter than 99 percent of the people who commented on the post.

On the bright side of the dairy industry, the Ozarks is blessed to have members of the younger generation who have dreams of taking over the family dairy business, or starting one on their own. I hope they are able to make those dreams a reality. Hopefully the next generation of dairy farmers will also have a better grasp on how to deal with those who are anti-animal agriculture than I am. I try and try to clarify some of the misinformation, but after awhile I just get frustrated and tell people to get a life. Sad, but it’s the best comeback I have without reverting to asking people where their heads are, which is why I might be banned from commenting on certain websites and public forums. There was also a little good news recently from the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding milk prices with the prediction of a slight upswing in prices paid per hundredweight to dairy farmers in 2018, thanks – hopefully – to a stronger global demand. I’m sure many dairy farmers in the Ozarks aren’t going to hedge their bets on the projected price increase, but they will remain hopeful.

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As some old timers would say, two heifers, which they the Joe and Christy Hicks’ Milk- still have, in October ing Shorthorn operation in Chad- 2007. Joe handles the wick, Mo., “is one of the smaller breeding by artificial spreads.” Six registered cows and their insemination, using nacalves comprise the herd, and that’s just tive semen that can be traced back to the origifine with the couple for now. When Joe retires from the U.S. Depart- nal stock in England. “It’s hard to come by,” ment of Agriculture as a consumer safety inspector at the Tyson plant in Monett, Joe noted. “We have Mo., and Christy as a social studies teacher several bulls in the tank in the Chadwick, Mo., school system, they to choose from.” The herd, whose names hope to grow the herd to 20 registered cows. The couple became interested in Milk- are Dyna, Contessa, Belle, ing Shorthorns because their three kids Annie, QT Pi and Blosdrank a lot of milk. They settled on Milk- som, each have nursing ing Shorthorns because they are dual pur- calves that will be weaned pose. The cows give plenty of milk, with at about 7 months. Joe and Christy, along butterfat content higher than a Holstein, but less than a Jersey, yet still enough for with their daughter and twin sons, milk the cows making butter. Steers are sold as beef. The breed also has a low somatic cell on a makeshift stool in the count, indicating resistance to mastitis. pasture or lot only when Joe and Christy have had only one inci- they need the milk. That dent, probably from a uterine infection could be every few days, Joe and Christy Hicks aren’t typical dairy prothat affected the mammary through the once a week or longer. ducers. They have registered Milking Shorthorn lymphatic system, according to a veteri- Otherwise, the calves get cattle, but calves stay on the cows and the narian. Likewise with calving, they’ve the milk. couple only milk when they need milk for them“Each kid has at least only had to pull one calf, and in another selves. The couple plans to expand their Milking case, a heifer birthed a 90- to 100-pound one cow. … It’s been a Shorthorn herd once they retire from their jobs. good learning experience calf with no problems. They also can vouch for the docility of for them,” said Christy. the breed. Joe relates how while working “Whatever the weather, in Noel, Mo., at a chicken plant, one of you have to feed and water and check on grass and clover, and we bale whatever them. They learned that something else re- grows there. We feed very small amounts their heifers calved. “I told Christy she would have to milk lies on them.” of grain to keep expenses to a bare miniThe herd pastures on about 20 acres, mum.” Pointing to the herd, he added, her, even though she hadn’t part of a larger farm owned by Joe’s “You can see some of them are very fat.” milked anything in her uncle that was part of the Luken life. I simply couldn’t leave Whenever they do retire and have that Ranch. They live in the 1883 slightly bigger herd, Joe and Christy plan to Noel,” he said. Through some house and help with haying and keep it simple. Like his grandpa, who got coaching by phone, Christy other chores on the larger farm. by with a handful of milk cows, some beef got the job done. Chadwick, Mo. “We don’t plant anything cows and hogs, Joe said, “If a guy can just “She never kicked or even special,” said Joe. “The grass be comfortable and eat well, what more do twitched,” said Christy. is a mix of fescue, orchard you need?” The couple bought their first JUNE 12, 2017

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The philosophy of Camelot Cattle Company is that well cared for animals are happy animals, and happy animals produce the best milk. Marc and Michelle DeLong have been offering raw milk from their registered herds of Jersey cows and Nubian goats, along with a line of skin care products made at the farm by Michelle, for a couple of years, but thanks to an increased demand for their home-grown products, the couple remodeled their 1800s barn to Grade A status, added a bottling Marc and Michelle DeLong have more than room and opened a selfjust Jersey cattle and Nubian goats at their service store in December Camelot Cattle Company. They also raise 2016 at their rural Stone hogs and are partners with Marc’s parents in a County, Mo., farm outside commercial cow/calf operation. Michelle also of Marionville, Mo. trains horses and is an accomplished artist, Marc’s roots run deep in specializing in portraits of pets and livestock. the dairy industry. His parents, Ron and Patty DeLong, are members of the ing when the DeLongs sold the larger Missouri Dairy Hall of Fame, and the dairy, Marc kept back some of the betfamily produced many premier animals ter cows and heifers, not knowing fully during their more than four decades in what they would do. the Holstein and Jersey industry. “We decided to try and do something,” Michelle was a city girl, growing up in the Marc said. “It was Michelle’s idea, actually.” Springfield, Mo., area, but she became en“It started with just one cow and she is acgrossed in horses. Eventually, Michelle be- tually still our best producer,” Michelle said. gan milking for the DeLongs, “She was giving about 80 pounds a day and she and Marc married six and we thought that was a good start.” years ago. The goal for Camelot Cattle Com“I really didn’t want to pany is to have 10 cows milking milk, but we got married and year round in order to be consisstarted milking,” Michelle retent in the availability of milk. Marionville, Mo. called with a laugh. “We want milk for our cusWhile it wasn’t initially in tomers when they want it,” the “plans” to go back to milkMarc said. “We don’t want Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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meet your neighbors to have any slack. There are other people who will just quit in the winter months, and some just really cut back and slow down, but most people don’t do things the way we do.” While producing milk for their customers is important, Marc said there is much more to Camelot Cattle Company. “I just really like breeding good cows,” he said. “These are good genetics; we do all AI breeding and are working to produce merchandise cows.” “The cows we have now are the absolute best cows his family developed over 40 years, so we weren’t starting from scratch,” Michelle added. “There’s years and years of breeding done by his family in the works here.” In addition to high-quality cows, Marc and Michelle insist that their barn and facilities are held to a high standard. The pipeline system allows the milk to go straight from the cow into the cooling tank to await bottling, which is done daily, and all facilities are cleaned daily. “We don’t even handle the milk,” Michelle said. “Nothing gets into the milk. The cows are bathed regularly and their hair is kept short; everything is done how it should be.” Cows are also tested monthly and the DeLongs said they have never had an issue with somatic cell counts. “We keep everything clean and healthy,” Michelle said. “If you keep the cows happy and healthy, it’s usually not a problem.” While the couple could sell their Jersey milk to a processor, they have no desire to change. “I’m not going to let someone sitting in an air conditioned office tell me what he’s going to pay me for my milk,” Marc said. “It’s my milk, my farm, my cows.” When asked how Nubian goats became a part of their operation, Marc simply pointed to Michelle and smiled. “I got into it so I could make soap,” she said. “When I met Marc, I actually had more than 80 goats. I would just buy goats if I liked them; they weren’t even all the same breed. He said I needed to buy the best quality I could afford, so I sold all of my goats and started with some really nice registered Nubians. “I was getting milk, but I didn’t look at the quality of the udder and the animal. JUNE 12, 2017

I didn’t know that the quality of the udder had something to do with the milk; it was a milk goat and it gave milk.” Milk from the goats is bottled for sale, and Michelle makes water-free, natural goat milk soap and skin care items, which can also be purchased in the store. Like the cattle, close attention is given to goat genetics. The DeLongs selling kids, both doelings and bucklings, to other producers across the country, and all of the kids for the 2018 season are spoken for. The couple follows the same “healthy and happy” philosophy with their goats and monitor herd health closely. The herd is tested annually for CAE with no positive results, and all animals are G6S Normal either by DNA test or parentage. “We get the best bloodlines we can, from wherever they are,” Michelle said. While raw milk from the Jersey herd is available year round, the Nubians are seasonal breeders. “They take January and February off, and kid in March,” Michelle explained, adding that she wants to keep her milking doe number to about six or eight head. The DeLongs do not promote their milk as organic or claim any classification other than high-quality milk from highquality cows and goats. Camelot Cattle Company’s dairy herds are grass based, and are given only a small amount of grain while in the milking parlor. They produce their own hay, which is a mix of grass, clover and alfalfa. The animals also have access to free choice salt and trace minerals, as well as organic kelp. “We really don’t have any problems, but if I’ve got something sick, I’m going to doctor it.” Marc said. “We will dump their milk, but we aren’t going to let anything suffer.” While Jersey cattle and Nubian goats might appear to be an odd pairing, Michelle said the two actually complement each other. “Nubians are the Jerseys of the goat world,” Michelle said. “We just want to offer raw, whole, unprocessed milk from both the cows and the goats. Our milk is handled right and as fresh as you can get it.” “People say our Jersey milk is like ice cream,” Marc added. “We’ve got customers who say our milk is the best they have ever had. The quality of the animals and the way we handle our milk is why; it’s done right.”

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ozarks roots – you must be good at everything. We refer to ourselves as ‘custom caterers,’ which means that we can tailor a menu to most any taste or budget. We do have a menu if people need ideas, but we serve such a variety of clients that it provides us with endless menu options. “I love barbecue, but I love it when people order something besides barbecue. I think because the area where we are, because it’s affordable and delicious, and ours is exceptional, people tend to want that more. I love to get to do very elegant, small groups where I have a lot of fun, really getting to use my culinary skills. We do a lot of catering with Cottey College (an independent, liberal arts and sciences women’s college in Nevada), and I might cater at the president’s house for 10 people and I really get to put my culinary skills to work there.” What is Aimee’s favorite dish to prepare? “We do a baked brie with cello and with fruit preserves that is my favorite thing in the world to make,” she said. “We make it with peach and cheery preserves. It is really, really good.” In April, the family made a trip to a national food convention held in Las Vegas. “The food convention was numerous food trucks who do a very wide variety of eclectic options,” Aimee told of the convention. “We saw everything from a truck that serves only colorful roasted corn to Hawaiian poke. We taste tested lobster from a truck that is sponsored by the TV show shark tank. We tasted ahi tuna and pork belly tacos, and a Thai hotdog that was out of this world. Also, we learned you can use fresh herbs in almost any recipe and completely change the flavor and add a touch of gourmet very easily.” Count On Us has become a necessary business, which only keeps growing because everyone likes to eat – especially when the food is delicious.

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the things they need for the certification. “Overall it is a lot of record keeping,” explained Dale. “For organic certification, you don’t use commercial fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, and the certifiers want some evidence of what you did use. “Seed corn must be untreated and we keep our organic tags to show evidence of this,” he said. “Of course, they want to know about your cow health as well so we keep records about how the cows are raised, any health issues and how we treat them.” According to Dale, certification requires three years of organic records on the land and one year on the animals. “We had never used pesticides or herbicides on our farm, just fertilizer on our corn, so it wasn’t a huge change for us.”

Organic Animals

“Conventional farming uses chemicals to handle issues with animal health while organic farming uses natural biology. You must treat the gut of the cow, work with the natural bacteria in the gut of the cow to help keep animals healthy,” Dale said. “Antibiotics can be used as a final step if needed, but then the animals must leave the herd. You are allowed to keep them on the farm, but you can’t milk them to ship organic milk or sell the animals as organic. “When a farm is transitioned to organic, you can’t buy more conventional cows and transition them to organic. Once your farm is organic, you must raise your own animals or buy them from another organic producer. We plan to sell organic animals in the future.”

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the pastures. The longer the rest for the grasses, the better it produces. “All of our rotational grazing land is improved, non-fescue pastures. We have been working to bring our land out of fescue by using alfalfa, white and red clover, brome, rye, orchard grass and other varieties to help keep the cows healthy and the land producing the to the best of its ability. “Our winter mix for pasture improvement includes rye, hairy vetch, Austrian peas, turnips, radishes and crimson clover. “Summer annual mixes include cow peas, turnips, radishes, clover, soybeans, buckwheat, sorghum/sudan cross, sunflowers and millet. We graze this but if there is extra we will use it for baleage.” “We usually get one good grazing on our winter mix and two in the spring/summer.”

Advice and Future Goals

“You have to change your mindset 100 percent – from conventional to endorsing the natural or biological system of animals, plants and soil,” Dale said. “Instead of using chemicals to control situations and issues, you have to learn to work with what has been provided naturally. “This includes cattle utalizing rotational grazing. It’s cost effective to do that and to be certified, animals must have 120 days minimum grazing time. “We want our farm to produce more – per acre and per cow making more profit in the end. Organic prices are two times the conventional prices and as the market continues to grow in this area, we hope to be able to provide that product. Currently with conventional farming, we are able to break even, but for the future of our dairy farm, we want to be able to make a living from the farm. “We are doing this for the next generation,” Dale added. “Organic farming allows a way to create a quality product and make a living doing it. By being certified, we are establishing a farm our family can continue and survive on. God designed the land, we are discovering the best way to care for it and our family in the process.”

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town &

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in the field and in the office

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Hometown: Phillipsburg, Mo. Family: Jim’s children: son Beau, 19; and daughter Shea, 16 In Town: Jim Walker and Gail Nichols are partners in Rodeo Roots Custom

Screen Printing in Lebanon, Mo. The name comes from Jim’s background in rodeo, as well as his love for the sport. The business began at their home shop in 2014, but it quickly grew and they recently moved to a commercial property in Lebanon. “We do anything that is screen printed, embroidered, vinyl graphics, anything you need,” Jim said, adding that he began screen-printing in 1990. Rodeo Roots’ customer base reaches as far as Colorado, Wisconsin, Washington state, Oregon and Wyoming. “We don’t know why or how, they found us, but we have customers in several other states,” Jim said with a laugh. They initially began the business to focus on making rodeo shirts, but their custom order work has taken up the majority of their time.

In the Country: Jim and Gail, who are engaged to be married, live on the Laclede County, Mo., farm that has been a part of Gail’s family for many years. She is the third generation of her family to raise cattle on the 80-acre property. “We want to see that Century Farm sign,” Gail said. “It’s exciting to have it be in the family for this long. We’ve always had cows. My grandfather gave me a cow/calf pair when I was born and if I have anything to say about it, I’m going to die there.” Jim is originally from Phoenix, Ariz., but spent time in the Laclede County, Mo., area at his uncle’s farm as a kid. He moved to Laclede County in 2009 after his family moved to the area. Jim and Gail have a 30-head mixed commercial cowherd and are currently utilizing a Gelbvieh bull. Calves are usually sold shortly after weaning. “If we’ve got a momma that’s not making the cut, she goes with the calves to the sale barn,” Gail said, adding that ill temperament is also a culling factor. While they typically do not retain heifers, they did a keep few of last year’s calf crop because of the introduction of a new herd sire. They purchase all of their hay and do “a little” rotational grazing, and move cattle according to pasture growth. Very little grain is offered to the cows or calves, but supplements are available. Jim admits Gail’s experience on the farm exceeds his, but he enjoys the farm life, and they approach the farm and business as a team. “But we can’t work cattle together though,” Gail said with a laugh. JUNE 12, 2017

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bulls

beef

(Week of 5/28/17 to 6/3/17)

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

80.00-108.00* 8

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

71.00-104.25 † 7

Joplin Regional Stockyards

75.00-104.00 † 75.00-102.50 † 80.00-109.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

79.00-104.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction

7 72.50-108.00*

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

slaughter

100

120

140

cows

(Week of 5/28/17 to 6/3/17)

62.00-83.50*

Buffalo Livestock Market

52.00-80.00 †

Douglas County Livestock Auction

50.00-74.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

47.50-78.50 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

54.00-78.50 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

50.00-76.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

56.50-72.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction

47.50-81.50 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

Not Reported †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

No Sale - Holiday †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

cow/calf

100

120

pairs

(Week of 5/28/17 to 6/3/17) 1050.00-1300.00*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

None Reported † None Reported †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba Joplin Regional

835.00-1325.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

775.00-1850.00 † Not Reported

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

650

1150

1650

2150

Prices reported per cwt

1050.00-1350.00*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

None Reported † 960.00-1185.00 †

Joplin Regional

1200.00-1475.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler Ozarks Regional

None Reported † 600.00-1600.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

1050

Not Reported †

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

No Sale - Holiday †

1550

2050

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

985.00-1375.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

Holsteins, Lg. 3

625.00-1500.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

16 16

2650

cows

(Week of 5/28/17 to 6/3/17)

Interstate Regional Stockyards

Ava Douglas County† 6/1/17

†

No Sale - Holiday †

replacement

550

5/23/17

Receipts: 690 The supply was moderate and included 2 small dispersals. The demand was moderate. There were 04 percent springer heifers, 09 percent bred heifers, 40 percent open heifers, 04 percent fresh and milking cows, 10 percent bred and springer cows and 04 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 1210.00-1390.00, few crossbreds 1185.00-1285.00, Approved 975.00-1125.00, few Jerseys 925.00-1175.00, crossbreds 900.00-1050.00, Medium few 800.00-935.00, Common ind Jersey 610.00, ind crossbred 510.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1210.001485.00, Approved 1000.00-1175.00, ind Jersey 1100.00, crossbreds 1000.00-1150.00, Medium 800.00-985.00, Common 575.00-660.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme 1060.001250.00, ind at 1400.00, Approved 975.00-1075.00, Medium 800.00-975.00, Common few 300.00-685.00, ind crossbred 550.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 185-300 lbs 260.00-530.00, Jerseys 280.00-490.00, crossbreds 250.00-300.00, 300400 lbs 310.00-570.00, pkg of 9 Jerseys 328 lbs 545.00, crossbreds 350.00-540.00, 400-500 lbs 500.00-650.00, Jerseys 520.00-580.00, crossbreds 490.00-620.00, pkg of 11 crossbreds 495 lbs 650.00, 500-600 lbs 660.00-790.00, crossbreds 540.00-600.00, 600-700 lbs 720.00-750.00, few Jerseys 710.00-720.00, crossbreds 550.00-750.00, 700-800 lbs 850.00-1030.00, crossbreds 700.00-920.00. Medium: 400-500 lbs ind 440 lbs 330.00, crossbreds 310.00-410.00, 500-600 lbs few 440.00-460.00, few crossbreds 450.00-460.00, 600-700 lbs few 490.00, 700-800 lbs few crossbreds 550.00-610.00.

sheep &

2550

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

goats

Diamond, Mo. • TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale

6/1/17

Receipts: 2,153 Supply was great and demand was good. Markets were down 10-20 cents on average across the board. Supply included 10 percent slaughter ewes and rams, 38 percent slaughter and feeder lambs, 23 percent kid goats, and 12 percent bucks and does. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 30-45 lbs 185.00202.50. Medium and Large 2 30-39 lbs 170.00-180.00. Slaughter Wool Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 45-94 lbs 190.00-210.00; 100-125 lbs 150.00-145.00. Hair lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 46-85 lbs 190.00205.00. Good 2-3 48-95 lbs 175.00-187.50. Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 106148 lbs 145.00-165.00. Medium and Large 2 94-169 lbs 107.00-127.50. Slaughter Wool Ewes: Utility-Good 2-3 122-192 lbs 62.50-80.00. Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good 2-3 89-172 lbs 80.00-95.00. Utility 2-3 70-172 lbs 65.00-75.00. Bottle Babies: Selection 1 85.00-90.00 Per Head, Selection 2 50.00-60.00 Per Head. Feeder kids: Selection 1 25-39 lbs 260.00-285.00. Selection 2 21-37 lbs 220.00-247.50. Selection 3 30-38 lbs 150.00-175.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 42-70 lbs 275.00-297.50. Selection 2 40-75 lbs 230.00-260.00. Selection 3 41-58

1200.00-1500.00*

Ozarks Regional

Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Approved 1100.00-1200.00, ind crossbred 1100.00, Medium 900.00-985.00, Common 480.00-700.00, few Jerseys 460.00-625.00. Springer Cows: Approved 1250.00-1275.00, Medium 825.00-900.00, few crossbreds 835.00-1010.00, Common ind Jersey 725.00. Bred Cows: Approved 1100.00-1275.00, few Jerseys 1100.00-1150.00, few crossbreds 1010.00-1150.00, Medium 925.00.00-1075.00, Common 685.00-800.00 ind Jersey 775.00, few crossbreds 550.00-675.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 160.00-260.00, Holstein bulls 140.00-190.00, crossbred heifers 180.00-260.00, crossbred bulls 180.00-250.00-small 110.00-125.00.

None Reported †

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

150

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

No Sale - Holiday †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

dairy

Not Reported †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

6/4/17

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 130.00-140.00; wtd. avg. price 136.43. Heifers: 129.00-137.50; wtd. avg. price 136.12. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 213.00-220.00; wtd. avg. price 215.49. Heifers: 215.00-217.00; wtd. avg. price 215.44.

81.00-98.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba Kingsville Livestock Auction

cattle

lbs 170.00-190.00. Several Families with single and twin kids. Selection 2 70.00-75.00 Per Head. Replacement Does: Selection 1 130.00-160.00 Per Head; 75-85 lbs 190.00-192.50. Slaughter Does: Selection 1 78-160 lbs 145.00-167.50. Selection 2 57-128 lbs 120.00-137.50. Selection 3 58-140 lbs 90.00-115.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 90-150 lbs 157.50-170.00. Selection 2 105-150 lbs 135.00-150.00. Selection 3 85135 lbs 75.00-100.00. Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

stocker & feeder

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 6/3/17

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 6/1/17

Cuba Interstate Regional† 5/30/17

1,409

1,546

843

560

St-10 Higher

5-8 Higher

3-10 Higher

Uneven

190.00-220.00 180.00-196.00 160.00-185.00 153.00-167.00 151.00-158.00

173.00-212.50 165.00-183.50 165.00-180.00 159.00-169.00 150.00-163.50

209.00 182.00-191.00 174.50-192.25 146.00-180.00 160.00

187.00-196.00 165.00-170.00 162.50-175.00 142.75-161.00 145.00

116.00 85.00-102.50 95.00 87.50-90.00 -----

----104.00-110.00 ----90.00-92.00 -----

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178.00-195.00 150.00-174.00 144.00-158.00 140.00-149.50 136.50-140.00

165.00-180.00 150.00-179.00 152.00-164.50 146.00-158.50 120.00-131.00

180.00 161.00-175.00 161.50-166.00 147.50-157.00 132.50

160.00-165.00 153.00-157.00 141.00-155.50 137.50-144.00 126.00-132.75

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† -----

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 5/30/17

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 6/1/17

-----

491

2,580

-----

8-12 Higher

---------------------

203.00 180.50 168.00-183.50 163.00-167.00 -----

190.00-215.00 177.00-205.00 168.00-185.00 155.00-174.00 150.00-162.00

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100.00-105.00 95.00-100.00 92.00-100.00 88.00-94.00 85.00-90.00

---------------------

159.00-178.00 145.00-167.00 157.50 131.25-135.00 -----

165.00-185.00 157.00-178.00 148.00-169.00 142.00-160.00 135.00-151.00

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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5/23/17

Receipts: 610 Supply was good and demand was good with a near standing room only Crowd on hand. Lambs were 20 to 30 cents lower on average compared to last month. Ewes and Rams were also down 30-40 cents on average. Goat markets remained mostly steady across the board. The supply made up of 40 percent slaughter and feeder Lambs, 22 percent ewes and rams, 25 percent kid goats, and 11 percent Does and bucks. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 37-38 lbs 160.00170.00. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Prime 2-3 52-105 lbs 180.00215.00. Choice 1-2 40-78 lbs 160.00-175.00. Good 3-4 47-64 lbs 150.00-155.00. Bred Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 2-3 97-135 lbs 120.00-150.00. Medium and Large 2-3 60-129 lbs 110.00-117.50. Slaughter Wool Ewes: Utility-Good 3-4 151-285 lbs 40.00-67.00. Slaughter Hair Ewes: Utility-Good 2-3 85-225 lbs 50.00-57.50. Feeder Kids: Medium and Large 1 27-38 lbs 220.00240.00. Medium and Large 2 27-35 lbs 205.00-215.00. Medium and Large 3 22-38 lbs 145.00-170.00. Bottle Babies 27.00-39.00 Per Head. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 46-65 lbs 285.00-310.00. Selection 2 40-60 lbs 230.00-250.00; 53-113 lbs 140.00180.00. Selection 3 38-48 lbs 105.00-110.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 1 100-138 lbs 140.00-180.00. Selection 2 67-135 lbs 110.00-132.50. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 95-160 lbs 140.00-157.50. Selection 2 110-170 lbs 130.00-135.00. Selection 3 40-100 lbs 100.00-110.00.

12 6$/( +2/,'$<

slaughter

market sales reports

JUNE 12, 2017

reports

wes: Utility-Good 3-4 151-285 lbs

dairy & fed cattle

es: Utility-Good 2-3 85-225 lbs

um and Large 1 27-38 lbs 220.00nd Large 2 27-35 lbs 205.00-215.00. 3 22-38 lbs 145.00-170.00. Bottle Per Head. lection 1 46-65 lbs 285.00-310.00. bs 230.00-250.00; 53-113 lbs 140.0038-48 lbs 105.00-110.00. election 1 100-138 lbs 140.00-180.00. lbs 110.00-132.50. Selection 1 95-160 lbs 140.00-157.50. 0 lbs 130.00-135.00. lbs 100.00-110.00.

rices

National Dairy Market

6/2/17

CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.4900 and 40# blocks at $1.7000. The weekly average for barrels is $1.5269 (+.0439) and blocks, $1.7281 (+.0456). FLUID MILK: Milk production is trending lower in Florida, New Mexico and Arizona as the weather heats up. Milk output in the Mid-Atlantic up into New England is steady. Milk yields in the Midwest, mountain states and parts of California are strong. Class I demand is generally slower across the U.S. as school districts approach summer vacation. Midwestern fluid milk contacts anticipate that increased retail sales will offset some school vacation sales

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 5/30/17

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 6/1/17

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 5/31/17

491

2,580

1,943

-----

8-12 Higher

Uneven

203.00 180.50 68.00-183.50 63.00-167.00 -----

190.00-215.00 177.00-205.00 168.00-185.00 155.00-174.00 150.00-162.00

199.00-200.00 167.50-193.00 160.50-180.00 150.00-171.00 145.00-153.00

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100.00-105.00 95.00-100.00 92.00-100.00 88.00-94.00 85.00-90.00

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59.00-178.00 45.00-167.00 157.50 31.25-135.00 -----

165.00-185.00 157.00-178.00 148.00-169.00 142.00-160.00 135.00-151.00

162.50-172.00 150.00-163.00 144.00-164.00 136.00-146.50 125.00-138.00

JUNE 12, 2017

Vienna South Central† -----

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 5/30/17

-----

3,087

-----

St-5 Higher

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182.50-196.00 175.00-200.00 167.00-187.00 154.00-168.00 146.00-156.00

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167.00-180.00 155.00-166.00 149.00-159.00 140.00-145.00 -----

Some farmers managed to work around rain and managed to get some hay baled in the short windows of fair weather this week. Unfortunately many also had to do a lot of clean up from heavy winds and in some cases large hail that occurred the end of last week. Hay yields have been very mixed from reports of harvest so far. Frist cutting of Alfalfa is at 47 percent complete and other hay is at 22 percent according to the latest crop progress report. Those numbers fall right in line with the five year average. Hay movement is light, supplies are moderate, demand is light and prices are steady to weak. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a 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): 170.00-220.00. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 150.00-180.00. Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Small squares 4.50-5.00 per bale. Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-120.00. Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-100.00. Small squares 3.00-4.50 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 50.00-80.00. Small squares 2.50-3.50 per bale. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 20.00-30.00 per large round bale. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-80.00. Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.

15 Au g. 15 Se pt .1 5 O ct .1 5 No v. 15 De c. 15 Ja n. 16 Fe b. 16 M ar ch 16 Ap ril 16 M ay 16 Ju ne 16 Ju ly 16 Au g. 16 Se pt .1 6 O ct .1 6 No v. 16 De c. 16 Ja n. 17 Fe b. 17 M ar ch 17 Ap ril 17 M ay 17

ne Ju

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

176.88 172.14 183.13 161.87

151.89 153.63 150.98 147.16

177.66

152.58 154.03

169.31 161.62

144.70

165.63 172.37 166.04 171.34 162.27

149.00 149.95 149.12 141.09 142.08 153.81

174.91 167.63

148.97

169.41

151.06

169.27 171.24 169.33 172.17 171.22

153.75 147.97 148.47 153.18 145.64 144.00

174.74

Soybeans

Week Ended 6/2/17 Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum* * Price per cwt

18 15 12 9 6 3 0

9.21

8.62

9.18

6.26

5.52 4.17 3.81

4.47

3.72

3.67

3.41

8.95

4.00 3.56

8.44

177.28

150.34

169.16

150.08

177.05 168.44 *** 168.00 168.78

161.50 148.00 *** * 151.69 **

5.03

171.60

3.48 3.40 130

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Kris is an advisor for the junior diviher home, surrounded by their children, Rebekah (20), Rachel (15) and Seth (12). sion of the Missouri Simmental Associa“We knew we wanted to raise cattle tion and her children are also involved and attended the Ozark Empire Fair and with agriculture. “Rebekah has been to AI school and Farmfest in Springfield, Mo. We looked at three different breeds, but it was the works for Select Sires breeding cows. Rachel took over for her when she left to people who raised Simmengo to college, and now Rachel does 90 tals who really reached out percent of our AI work. I pick up the to us,” she recalled. “They rest when needed. All four of us were so friendly and have an AI and Seth will follow when he outstanding program.” is old enough.” Today, Kris is an agriculture Mount Vernon, Mo. Rebekah was a trustee with teacher with Ozark Technical the American Junior SimCollege and Glenn is an EMT mental Association, repin Carthage, Mo. They raise Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

resenting the breed at their association headquarters’ meetings in Bozeman, Mont., where the 15 members of the board met. “It was mind-blowing to see the big ranches out there in Montana and to see the way, farmers in each area adapt to their environment in the way they raise their livestock,” Rebekah said. “I like to say, we show breeding cattle. We don’t breed show cattle. A number of show heifers have reproductive problems down the road and our goal is longevity.” Before moving to Missouri, Kris was a high school agriculture teacher for seven years and also worked in agricultural research so the genetics are very important to their operation. “The research work taught me to stick with the tried and true. We don’t sell show heifers. We sell bred heifers or cow-calf pairs. That way it is obvious they can reproduce and go home and have more. We’re pretty picky about our bulls, too, but I’ve had no problem selling ours.” Perhaps, most important to Kris, however, is the learning experience that has been available to her children and others through both her teaching career and their family’s life on the farm. “We don’t miss the annual regional and national junior cattle shows and contests. “They’ve also participated locally in something we call Carcass on the Rail once the show is over. They learn about feeding, castration, genetics, and things you wouldn’t see in the show ring. The end result is the steers they raised will be evaluated on the rail by a USDA inspector. They get to see all the carcasses that participated and how they turned out. We also helped with a freeze brand clinic here in Lawrence County, Mo., a few years ago in which we expected about 15 people; over 200 showed up. It was busy but great as we demonstrated how to brand calves when theft was a big problem around here.” While Kris isn’t sure if her children will continue raising cattle in the future, but she is sure they will continue to be an active voice for the industry. “This is how we educate the next generation of beef producers,” Kris said. “Right now, Rachel is interested in being a flight EMT, but whatever they do, I feel like mine have learned a lot. I know they will continue to be educated consumers of beef products.” JUNE 12, 2017

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Caleb said. The couple decided to raise hard to carve out a unique farming path. “You have to be able to offer people some rabbits, chickens, pigs, sheep and quail. The Howertons don’t look to years of things that are new and exciting, and intraditional farming tactics as their teresting, but also things that guide. Instead, they rely on new, ineveryone knows how to novative solutions for their small, cook,” Klaire explained. diversified farm. They impleAfter trying to operate mented rotational grazing for from their large backyard in the city, the Howertons pur- Springfield, Mo. their livestock and intensive planting in their gardens. chased a home and six acres The couple, who married just north of Springfield, Mo., three years ago, broadened in August 2016.

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really good job of giving people food they are comfortable with but also include some surprise items,” Klaire explained. In addition, the Howertons host monthly farm to table dinners at their farm to showcase their products and educate their customers about farming. They also include recipes with the products they sell to individuals. Currently, Green Thicket Farm raises three breeds of meat rabbits, New Zealand Red, New Zealand White and Californians. The Howertons own 15 breeding does and three bucks. Their goal is to breed three does a week in order to have a least one litter per week. They wean the kits at 4 to 6 weeks old and process them at 8 to 12 weeks old. The couple has found it to be imperative to breed for good rabbit mothers. They use a three step criteria to select breeding does. First, they look at the rabbit’s size at weaning. If it is the largest in the litter, it may be kept for breeding. Secondly, they check how many kits are born in a litter. Lastly, the Howertons consider the number of kits that are weaned. In addition to rabbits, Green Thicket Farm raises Cornish-cross chickens for meat and Production Red chickens for eggs. The Howertons also have jumbo Coturnix quail that are used for egg production and meat. The farm is further diversified with Duroc/Berkshire cross pigs and Katahdin sheep. Caleb and Klaire approach farming with loads of exuberance, passion and fire. “From the moment we met each other we knew we wanted to farm,” Caleb said. And in just a few years, these Millennial farmers have made their dream come true.

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A recent discussion with a co-worker took me back to a childhood memory: sitting in the local A&W enjoying a root beer float and gazing up at the picture on the wall. You know, the one with two young boys in overalls with their hands in their pockets, one kid leaning toward the other and saying, “You been farming long?” This thought passed through my mind as we were discussing some of the current trends in agriculture and comparing notes of the experiences shared by some longtime area farmers. As I thought about that discussion, it became very evident the world is moving at a much faster pace than it once did and that couldn’t be more evident than in agriculture. Technology, genetics, equipment, efficiencies, processes and delivery systems are just a few areas that have experiences rapid advancement in recent years. The one thing that is inevitable in the dairy industry, and in any industry for that matter, is change. These changes may come in many forms and impact your daily business operations in numerous ways. One word that is familiar to all, milk, can be used to provide guidance on managing these changes and preparing for the next wave, whatever that may bring.

nnovation should be considered from time to time to help keep ideas and methods fresh and efficient. Innovation does not have to mean state-of-the-art technology or the latest and greatest, but simply an evaluation of the everyday processes already taking place. Consider the daily practices and processes you can improve to gain efficiencies. This will help streamline your operations and free up time to focus on other critical areas that need attention or may be overlooked due to time constraints in other places.

Tom Sears is a Commercial Banker at Arvest Bank, serving southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma. Tom grew up on a row crop and beef cattle farm in Northwest Kansas.

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nowledge is key, as the old adage goes, and this certainly rings true in the dairy industry, and any agriculturerelated industry for that matter. Take advantage of any opportunities offered to expand your expertise. These knowledge-building opportunities could range from attending an extension meeting, field day, a seminar hosted by a local college or professional group, a dairy organization, or just a trip down the road to a neighbor. The agriculture industry is one of the best-networked industries I’ve had the pleasure to work in. It’s no secret most farmers share ideas and successes within their network and this should be an integral piece of the business model. Learn from those who have managed through the ups and downs and learn from those experiences.

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Quality feed and forage will help improve overall production Dairy producers, like most producers, want to be able to get the best price they can for the products they sell. While the milk market prices do fluctuate, higher prices can sometimes be gained by increasing milk components – provided the producer can keep their feed and production costs in check to make it a financially worthy endeavor. So what are milk components? Most milk marketing orders in the U.S. employ a multiple component pricing system that pays producers on the basis of milk fat, true protein and other dairy solids. This pricing method derives component values from prices for manufactured dairy products (cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk and dry whey), which rise and fall with changing market conditions. As a result, milk component levels are important factors in herd management. In addition to being indicators of cow health and nutrition, component levels directly impact farm income. How should a producer feed lactating cows to achieve higher milk components? The key to getting high milk production, along with high components, is feeding a diet that’s accurately balanced for fermentable carbohydrates along with protein sources that feed the rumen microbes. To get there requires high-quality feedstuffs, aggressive reproduction management, and paying close attention to details such as feeding and milking schedules, as well as cow comfort. Dairy experts note the importance of good quality forages in a cow’s diet. Getting high butterfat tests are directly tied to highly digestible forages, effective fiber, and a properly buffered rumen environment, and blood glucose. Fermentable carbohydrates, which come primarily from the grains and by-product commodities, are fermented into fatty acids that ultimately convert to glucose in the liver. The importance of the balance between protein and amino acids is also not to be ignored. “The primary focus of protein nutrition is the rumen degradable protein (RDP) which is the nitrogen source for the rumen microbes,” John Himba, dairy nutrition

what do you say? What steps have you taken to improve milk production?

“We are currently constructing a compost bedded pack barn. We are concentrating on cow comfort. Increased milk production should happen as well.”

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consultant for Central Connecticut Cooperative Farmers, has said. “The protein a cow needs for her systemic metabolic needs comes from the spent rumen microbes absorbed in the small intestine, along with additional rumen undegradable protein (RUP) supplied through the diet. Both milk yield and milk protein levels depend on both the percentages and levels of essential amino acids contained in the protein that’s absorbed through the small intestine. These metabolizable amino acids have their greatest positive impact on milk production when they are at levels similar to that of the cow’s tissue. The research has shown that the most limiting amino acids are lysine and methionine.” Producers should consult with a professional nutritionist to create a feed mix that supports all of these elements. According to Penn State Extension, it’s not just the feed itself that contributes to the milk components, but also the management of the feeding. Any situation that causes cows to eat abnormally or limits feed intake may affect milk components. Examples include: overcrowding at feed bunks, housing heifers with older cows in facilities at or near full capacity, feeding rations that encourage sorting, feeding infrequently in a conventional system (non-TMR), failing to push feed up or feed TMR often enough, feeding protein feeds before energy feeds and feeding grain before forage in non-TMR systems. These conditions can create slug feeding (one or two meals per day versus 10 to 15) or allow cows to eat high grain meals part of the time and high forage meals the remainder of the day. Ensure that fresh feed is available 20 hours each day, spoiled feed is removed from bunks, and shade or cooling is provided during hot weather to help maintain normal intake and normal meal patterns. With some research, management and careful budgeting, producers can achieve higher milk components without breaking the bank.

“We have refined our breeding program. Since we are going more toward grazing, we are working to breed a cow with smaller stature and that have functional traits, such as udder and feet and legs, but still try and maintain our purebred Holsteins. We are also choosing bulls with high milk production traits.”

“We are working with our nutritionist and working hard to produce high-quality forage. By producing the highest quality forage possible, we are able to ensure our cows are getting the nutrients they need all year long. Good quality feed and high quality forage are key to improve milk production.”

“We grow forages, so we are always trying to improve our forages. We also keep water where (the cows) need it. Milk is as much as 95 percent water, so if they don’t have water, they aren’t going to give milk; they have got to have water.”

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Providing proper nutrition helps dry cows increase energy reserves for their next lactation When planning a feeding program for a dairy herd, it is important to recognize the difference in feeding dry cows versus feeding lactating cows. This is important not just to ensure proper nutrition for the dry cow, but also to help producers keep their feed budget in check. The right feeding program will keep a dairy herd performing at its best in the long run, whether dry or lactating, and will keep the producer’s bottom line where it should be. In order to properly feed for the dry period, producers have to understand the dry period. Restoring body energy and nutrient reserves is more efficient if accomplished during late lactation rather than during the dry period. The number of mammary secretory cells is a major factor affecting milk yield. These secretory cells normally proliferate during the later part of the dry period. The dry period is necessary, however, to allow the mammary gland to go through a normal period of involution and to ensure that the mammary cell numbers continue to proliferate normally during early lactation. A short or absent dry period greatly reduces the number of secretory cells in the mammary gland. According to dairy industry experts and Penn State University Extension, the amount of milk produced during a cow’s lactation can be influenced by the length of her dry period. Many studies have shown that cows dry for 60 days give approximately 250 pounds more milk the following lactation, compared to cows dry fewer than 40 days, which produce around 500 pounds less milk the following lactation. Dry periods longer than 60 days show only a moderate decline in milk production compared to those cows dry 60 days. The reason for keeping dry periods close to 60 days is short dry periods do not allow enough time for mammary gland inJUNE 12, 2017

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Dairy industry experts recommend dairy cows have their hooves trimmed at least once a year, but trimming several times a year is better. The hoof is designed to distribute that weight as evenly as possible, so the more hours a cow stands, the more quickly her hoof will grow. The harder and the rougher the surface a cow has to stand on will also increase hoof growth. Cows that spend many hours standing on hard concrete will grow hoof more rapidly than a cow that spends most of her time standing in a dirt lot or pasture.

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Laminitis, or founder, is a disease condition of the claw and begins with a disturbance in the microcirculation of the foot that leads to inflammatory changes at the hoof soft tissue junction and results in impaired horn production and hemorrhage in the sole and hoof walls, which causes double soles, sole ulcers and abscesses. According to Poock, the classical cause of laminitis is associated with feeding high levels of carbohydrates (ground grains), which results in rapid fermentation. The faster fermentation increases the level of lactic acid in the rumen, which triggers endotoxin release along with histamine response. All of this results in disturbance in the microcirculation of the foot and produces laminitis. Endotoxemia, which often follows severe mastitis and metritis, is also associated with laminitis. The circumstances that lead to endotoxemia are often observed as acute conditions resulting in severe lameness. Grass founder is a chronic form of laminitis associated with dramatic changes in nutrition, such as from poorly palatable stored winter forage to highly palatable lush spring pasture. Spring pasture is high in protein and soluble carbohydrates, both of which are considered factors that contribute to laminitis. JUNE 12, 2017

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Milk production typically drops in the heat of summer, but producers can cool things down Heat stress in dairy cattle is one of the leading causes of decreased production in dairy herds. According to the University of Missouri Extension, some heat stress is unavoidable, but effects can be minimized if certain management practices are followed. Steps to reduce heat stress are especially important for those operations that utilize freestall systems for their herds.

When can heat stress begin

Because cattle sweat at only 10 percent of the human rate, according to the Extension, they are more susceptible to heat stress. The ideal temperature range for dairy cattle is between 25 and 65 degrees. Once the temperature goes above 80 degrees, cattle reduce feed intake, which has a negative impact on production. At 90 degrees or above, producers can usually notice a dramatic decrease in milk production ranging from 3 to 20 percent. Humidity also plays a significant part in heat stress. There are three temperaturehumidity ranges of concern. A temperature of 100 degrees and 20 percent humidity is the range in which producers should begin serious measures to ease the stress on the cattle. Some type of cooling should be started. The danger occurs as the temperature nears 100 degrees and 50 percent humidity. The lethal range for cattle is 100 degrees and 80 percent humidity.

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When the temperature reaches danger levels, add additional sources of water near the feeding area. Another way to increase water consumption is to make certain water is cool. While there are several ways to help reduce the temperature for cows, having more water available for animals is critical. Increasing air flow is another important component. MU Extension recommends that producers insure air moves freely in all sections of the barn. That can be accomplished by the installation of fans or by opening the sides the barn, if possible. If cattle are outside during the summer, producers should provide shade, be it trees or a man-made structure. Providing shade over the feeding area will also increase feed intake. Misters are another addition that can reduce heat stress. There are several items to consider when installing them. Be certain misters are over a clean, preferably concreted, area, so animals do not lay down on mud or other areas causing an increase in mastitis, and misters should not be left on continually. According to the Extension, if water is dripping from the udder, then reduce the time misters are on. If misters are placed near the feed bunk, be certain the feed does not become wet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wet feed will mold faster during hot weather. At the University of Nebraska, research was conducted to study the feeding frequency of cattle from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with and without supplemental cooling. Results showed cattle shaded and cooled by sprinklers near the feed bunks ate between 63 to 100 percent of the time as compared to uncooled cattle. Therefore, offering a cool, shaded area for feeding during daylight hours will increase feed intake, thereby helping to maintain production.

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Farm Equipment

417-840-1106

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Farm Improvement

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4622 S. 32nd Rd • Fair Play, MO 65649

Zack Condon Owner-Operator

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Saturday, June 24, 2017 • 10:00AM Kermit & Linda Moore • Box 280A Rt 3 • Ava, MO

Directions: From Ava Take 76 West Continue On Hwy T Just Past Good Hope Then Left On County Rd 442A (At Jenkins Cemetery Sign) To Auction. -OR- From Sparta Take Hwy 14 East To South On Hwy O To Good Hope Then Right On T Approx 1 Mile & Left On County Rd 442A (At Jenkins Cemetery Sign) To Auction. Watch For Signs. Farm Equipment & Misc: 1994 JD 5400 Tractor 4x4 w/Front Loader, Bucket, Bale Spike & 3700hrs • International 464 Dsl w/ Loader & 3226hrs • Kuhn GMD 700 Disc Mower On New Dolly • 72” 3pt Woods Disc • 2003 New Holland 648 Auto Wrap 4x5 Baler (3500Bales) • 9’9” Case International 1190 Haybine w/ Rubber Rollers • 310 NH Square Baler • Long 4010 3pt Backhoe Attachment • 2007 24’ Gooseneck Trailer 7000lb Axles & Spring Loaded • Ramps • New Holland 55 Hay Rake 5 Bar • Electric Fence & Supplies • Andy 600 3pt Bushog • 3pt Broadcast Seeder • 3pt Post Driver • LMC 6’ 3pt Box Blade w/ Rippers • 3pt 7’ Blade • 3pt New Holland 451 Sickle Bar Mower • 2- 4 Wheel Hay Wagons • International 5 Bar Hay Rake • 110gal B&B Sprayer 3pt PTO • Fimko 3pt Fence Row Sprayer 60gal PTO Pump • 3pt Carry All • 6x8’ 2 Wheel Dump Trailer • 275gal Fuel Tank • Galv Water Tank • Assorted Lumber & Tin • 20West Virginia Locust Posts • Tractor Tires • Assorted PVC Pipe • 2 Rolls Foil Back Insulation • Fence Posts • 18” x20’ CulvertPlastic • Wire • Krone 355 Swardo Rake (Needs Repair) • 846 New Holland Round Baler Tools & Lawn & Garden: 220 ACDC Craftsman Welder • 4hp Push Mower • Gas Blower • 2- Shop Vices • Husqvarna 55 Chain Saw • Echo Chainsaw • Assorted Log Chains • Tool Box • Hyd Jacks • Chain Boomers • Portable Air Compressor • Power Charger Booster • Skillsaw • Shop Vac- NIB • Supplies • Hardware • Angle Grinder • Air Impact • Air Spray Painter • Air Cutter Grinder • Air Nailer • Baler String • 3- Alum Ext Ladders • Hand & Garden Tools • 30lb Propane Bottle • 5gal Hyd Oil • Dolly

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Personal Property Auction • Saturday • July 8, 2017 • 10AM 11055 Quail Haven Ln. • Fair Grove, MO • Jerry Hoevelman, Owner Absolute Real Estate & Business Liquidation Auction Saturday • July 15, 2017 • 10AM 112 S. Allison • Greenﬁeld, MO • Wilkenson Auto Service, Owner Multi-Property Real Estate Auction • Thursday • July 20, 2017 • 6PM Held At Smiths Restaurant in Bolivar, MO Polk County Land Auction • Friday • July 21, 2017 • 6PM Held At Smiths Restaurant in Bolivar, MO DIAMOND

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Vets

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Christian County Veterinary Service, LLC

Large & Small Animal Vet Clinic Darren Loula, DVM Joe Evans, DVM Katie Loula, DVM Cherie Gregory, DVM

8748 State Hwy 14 West, Clever, MO

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EC320 10 ft. Disc Mower with Safe Cut $10,950 KW552T 18 ft. Heavy Duty Hyd Fold Tedder $7,950

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FARM AUCTION

Saturday, July 8, 2017 • 10:00AM Gray Gables Ranch

Box 147G Farm Rd 434 • Ava, MO 65608

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Directions: From Ava Take Hwy 76 West Approx 14miles To Plainview School Then Right On County Rd 434 To Auction. -OR- From Sparta Take Hwy 14 East Then South On O Hwy To Goodhope. Left On Hwy T, Right On Hwy 76 Approx 4 Miles To Plainview School Then Right On County Rd 434 To Auction. Watch For Glenworth Signs. Farm Equipment, Tools, Hay & Misc: JD 6105E 4x4 Tractor w/Cab, Forks, Rake & Bale Spike, • 50.7hrs H310 Loader & Under Warranty • JD 5045E Tractor w/512 Loader, Bucket, Bale Spike, Dual • Remotes & 24.5hrs- Under Warranty • JD 5065E Tractor w/512 Loader, Dual Remotes, Bucket, Bale Spike & 963hrs • JD 459 Mega Wide Net Wrap Baler <600BalesPurchased New Fall 2015 • 2014 JD 625 Disc Mower <500acres On JD Maintenance • JD 855D Gator Dsl 4x4 650hrs • Kabota ZD221 Mower w/54” Deck & 233hrs • 2015 Ogden Hay Runner 8Wheel V Rake • Hay Buster 256 Plus II- New Hoses 1000PTO • 2015 Delta 20’ Stock Trailer w/Rubber Mats • Land Pride RCR2510 • 24’ Batwing Drag • Lincoln Electric Ranger 10,000 67hrs • 1999 Dodge Extended Cab 200,000 miles • JD Compressor/Generator • 2006 16’ Trailer w/ 4’ Dovetail & 2 Ramps •GS 520-4 Hay Tedder • Woodmaster Plainer Pro Series 5hp • JD AC2-CG35H-30 Air Compressor • Feed Train 145 2Ton • New Holland 328 Spreader • MTD Gold 21ton 6.5hp Log Splitter • AG Sprayer & 300gal Sprayer • QA Forks • Torch Kit • 12v Sprayer • Kobalt 60gal Upright- Needs Motor • Work Stand • 5500lb Pallet Jack • 3pt Tri Bale Un Roller • 3pt 7’ Blade • Hay Wagon • Rock Rake • 3pt Seeder • Feed Troughs • 12- 10 & 12’ Panels & Walk Through Gates • Water Tubs • 300- Round Bales Net Wrapped • 10-20’ Panels • 500gal Tank • 2- Registered 2yr Old Buford Bulls • Electric Smoker • 10- 20’ Continuous Fence Panels • Swimming Pool • Tools

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