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“Fake meat” bill passed: The Missouri Senate passed an omnibus agriculture bill in late May that includes a provision prohibiting plant-based products from being labeled as “meat.” This measure would ban companies from using the term “plant-based meat” to describe their products. It would also prevent any future lab-grown products that hit the market from using the labeling. The change was approved on a 125-22 vote and was backed by the state’s pork producers, the Missouri Farm Bureau and the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Critics see the act as an attempt from the beef industry to clamp down on the $5 billion “fake” meat industry, “which has boomed from the public’s increasing appetite for healthier, more humane and environmentally sustainable food products.” The Missouri House has passed a similar bill.

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Fordyce to head FSA: Former Missouri Agriculture Director Richard Fordyce has been chosen to head up the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has appointed Fordyce to the post. Fordyce will provide leadership for FSA and its mission to support agricultural production across America through a network of more than 2,100 county and 50 state offices.

Extension organizing AI classes: MU Extension has had requests for training in the artificial insemination of cattle. Specialist are in the process of scheduling a class in the fall and a class in the spring at the University Missouri Southwest Research Center near Mount Vernon, Mo., where training resources are available. Those interested should call 417-256-2391.

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Students awarded scholarships: The Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee has awarded two 2018 Missouri Corn Scholarships to students from the Ozarks. Hannah Strain of Rolla, Mo., and Cole Diggins of Moundville, Mo., will each receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council to help pay for their continuing education. Hannah is the daughter of Tom and Cindy Strain. She plans to attend the University of Missouri, where she will study agriculture. Cole is the son of David and Laura Diggins. He attends the University of Missouri, where he studies soil, environmental and atmospheric science.

Carver inducted into Hall of Fame: George Washington Carver was inducted into the Missouri Soybean Hall of Fame in May. The Missouri-native – who was freed from slavery in 1865 when the practice became illegal in the state – was recognized for his agricultural advancements such as creating non-dairy cheeses from soy. Carver was born in what is now Diamond, Mo., and earned a master’s degree from Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts and was a professor at the Tuskegee Institute of Alabama for 40 years.

Julie Turner-Crawford – Honoring dairy producers

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Pasture Nectar Farm specializes in raw milk

For the Vantassel family, dairy farming is in their genes St. James, Mo., is home to the only vacuum cleaner exhibit in the U.S.

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Matt and Taleah Johnston are working toward dairy farm ownership

Farm continues to grow and expand its dairy goat operation

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Youth in Agriculture features Amy Ford

FARM HELP 21 Managing pain in livestock 22 Tips to develop dairy heifers

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ecause I’m a member of the so-called “farm media,” I rreceive evonwoseveral rC yrreeJ yB mail press releases each week. Most are from companies or universities Jerry Crownover farms that are touting some new innovain Lawrence County. He tion or product, and I try to scan the crux of is a former professor of each one, before hitting the delete button, but Agriculture Education at occasionally, one garners enough of my attenMissouri State University, tion that I open it to read the details. Such was and is an author and the case today. professional speaker. Some high-tech company had designed a comTo contact Jerry, go to puter chip to implant in cows that would autoozarksfn.com and click matically relay information to your computer or on ‘Contact Us.’ smart phone that would tell you the cow’s body temperature, heart rate and even the number of times the cow ruminated during the past 24 hours. With a projected cost of only $10 to $20 each, visions of sugar plums began to dance in my head. If I implanted one in each of my animals, I wouldn’t have to drive the fields each day checking on the health of the cattle because I could just lie in bed and look at their temperatures on my phone. Their heart rate would tell me if any of them were in distress through attacks from critters or getting their head stuck in the fork of a tree. And, although I know next to nothing about computer electronics, surely someone in the know could take a torque wrench to the chip and adjust it from rumen contractions to uterine contractions to alert me to when each cow started going into labor. I began to daydream about how easy the cattle business was going to be in my future. Since the computer chip information is transmitted through radio frequency identification (RFID) I was also pretty sure that I could now locate missing cows by simply turning on my phone. So long to my drone. The high-tech gadget I’ve owned for — Continued on Page 5

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page Being a dairy farmer isn’t for everyone. It isn’t for the guy, or gal, who wants to be a “part-time” farmer; it’s a day in and day out job. No days off for holidays, birthdays, illness or other reason. Cows, or goats, need to be milked two or three times a day, the calves or kids need to be fed and all of the other chores need to be attended to. There are many, many long days and short nights on a dairy farm. The biggest struggle for dairy farmers is low milk prices. It’s hard to make a living when you’re still in the red after the milk check comes every month. Experts say the dairy industry’s struggle has been looming for 15 years. In 2004, milk prices were high and producers began to expand to try and cash in on those higher prices. More cows meant more milk, which resulted in an increased supply that pushed down the demand and caused a reduction in payments to the producers. Remember when we had high cattle prices about four years ago? Luckily, that increase was also seen in the dairy steer markets, which gave some producers the opportunity to catch up a little. When the market dropped, it was yet another hard blow to dairy farmers. Raw milk producers are able to set their own prices for their milk and other

products, but they still struggle to make ends meet; plus the regulations for raw milk, cow and goat, are pretty stringent. For some, the fight has been too much. As I write this, I think about all of the long-time dairy producers who are no longer in the business, and about my friends who continue to have a foothold in the dairy industry on both large and small farms. They might have bad months, but they are still hanging in there, determined to continue as long as they can. I also see younger farmers who are just getting their start and I can’t help but admire their ambition. Some have taken over family operations, some have started from scratch and others are working to get their foot in the door, but they all have that drive to make a living on the farm. In honor of Dairy Month, thank your local dairy farmer for their hard work to produce high-quality milk, and if you’re so inclined, hug a dairy cow or dairy goat. It could be the highlight of your day.

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As I read deeper into the press release, I discovered that the computer program required to run the system was a few thousand dollars and the radio receiver that gathers the information was another few thousand. The cows also had to get within 10 to 15 feet of the receiver to allow the data to transfer. I was hoping for a 5-mile range through hilly and brushy terrain in order for it to work in my operation. My sugar plums had now turned to prunes. Oh, well…never mind. DELETE

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Pasture Nectar Farm supplies 95 families in the Ozarks with raw milk The milk parlor at Pasture Nectar Farm stays impeccably clean. As Eric Vimont and his son, Jake, milk two head at a time, a 5-gallon bucket of steaming hot water sits between them as a source for perpetual sanitizing of the milking equipment. They routinely rinse the floors and walls while their beefy-looking milk cows chow on organic alfalfa pellets tossed with organic dehydrated molasses. While he works, Eric jokes his first word as a baby should have been “cow.” “I love cows,” Eric Vimont stated with a wide grin. Even though he grew up in the suburbs of Portland, Ore., Eric was born with a passion for farming. His full-time farming dream emerged as reality in 2006, when the Vimont family left Washington state and bought a 70-acre farm in Mount Vernon, Mo. Eric, along with his wife, Kathy, son, Jake, and daughter, Hannah, developed Pasture Nectar Farm specializing in raw milk and grass-fed beef and lamb. The Vimonts welcome customers and visitors to Pasture Nectar Farm. The Vimonts want people to see their farming practices in action. “It is a much more personal way for customers to buy their food. It is about connections and relationships rather than buying it at the grocery store,” Kathy Vimont explained. Pasture Nectar Farm sells raw milk. “Most of our customers are looking at the health conscious end of it. If they eat better food, they will be more healthy,” Eric explained. “Some people already know they have a health problem and they believe raw milk will help them improve their nutrition.” The Vimont family milks 12 to 15 cows, collecting as much as 25 gallons of milk daily. They sell half-gallon jars of raw milk to 95 families in Southwest Missouri. JUNE 4, 2018

“We started small and by word of mouth it spread,” Kathy said. Many of the customers pick up their products at Pasture Nectar Farm. The Vimonts also make three weekly deliveries to locations in Springfield, Mo., and Ozark, Mo.

Vimonts state that pasteurization and homogenization depletes milk of healthful enzymes and nutrients they want for their family. In order to provide the highest quality raw milk, Pasture Nectar Farm implemented numerous steps to keep the milk clean. Photo by Cheryl Kepes

The Vimont family bottles their own raw milk at their farm. Pictured, from left are, Hannah, Eric, Jake and Kathy Vimont.

“If you can’t keep your milk clean it The Vimonts are well aware of the controversy and challenges of produc- will not have as good of flavor and it will ing and selling raw milk. “The things we have a shorter shelf life,” Eric said. The farm is equipped with manure chutes do here as far as the hygiene is not to make the raw milk safer, it is the safest to aid in getting rid of waste quickly. The Vimonts use an iodine solution to clean food you can eat. Raw milk the surface of the cows’ teats. In addihas antibodies in it that tion, a new cloth is used to wash and keeps it safe,” Eric stated. sanitize each cow’s udder. “All the negativity you hear The milk makes its way about raw milk being unsafe is Mount through a filter before going all propaganda.” Vernon, Mo. into a state-of-the-art coolThe Vimonts decided to ing tank. The tank quickly sell raw milk after they began chills the milk to 36 degrees drinking it themselves. The Serving More Than 34,000 Readers Across Southwest Missouri

Fahrenheit. Once chilled, the Vimonts bottle and refrigerate half-gallon jars. The Vimonts originally purchased Milking Shorthorn cattle for their farm. But in 2010 they started breeding their Milking Shorthorns to a fullblood Fleckvieh bull. A year and a half ago, in order to accelerate the process, they went to Wisconsin and purchased six fullblood Fleckvieh heifers and a fullblood Fleckvieh bull, concentrating in A2 genetics. Pasture Nectar Farm was inspired by the farming practices of Joel Salatin. Though Pasture Nectar Farm is not certified organic, it follows many organic methods. All the livestock are solely grass-fed. In the winter months, the cattle and sheep receive balage that the Vimonts make from their own pastures. They plan to plant winter annuals like triticale and barley to add to next year’s balage. The Vimonts have spent years working to improve the quality of the soil on their property without spraying chemical fertilizers. They applied sulfur, boron, organic molasses, and C90 sea salt to increase the soil’s fertility. But the biggest contributor to soil improvement lies in the Vimont’s rotational grazing system. “The most important factor in building good soil is the proper use of livestock,” Eric explained. The Vimonts split their acreage into paddocks and rotate their cattle as often as twice daily. Bulls born on the farm are kept for steers and heifers are retained for replacements. The Vimonts sell the USDA-certified meat in whole, half or individual cuts. In June, Pasture Nectar Farm will have more grass-fed lamb for sale. The Vimonts are grateful for the positive response from customers and hope to educate more people about their farming practices.

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of a passion project for Kimberly and family continues with them for sentiher daughter Rebecca, the change was mental reasons, despite the challenges prompted when their main customer for presented by these attractive animals. For instance, the Ayrshires have been goat milk, a cheese plant in Arkansas, shut down permanently. In order to keep very difficult to breed. The Vantassels selling milk, they had to shift their focus have taken to freshening virgin Ayrshire heifers with their Jersey bull to keep birth to where there was a market. Luckily, the family has always raised Jer- weights down. These crosses can, in fact, be registered, so they lose nothing by seys. When they started their this practice. Worse than the issue of farm in Texas County, their birth weight is their Ayrshire calves pastures were pretty run have overwhelmingly been male down. Because their feeding throughout the years. There program is based on intensive have been so many more bull grazing, this was a big problem. calves than heifers that they Like most Missouri producCabool, Mo. only run about 10 Ayrshire ers know, fescue was a hurdle heifers currently. Luckily, to overcome, but with pa-

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meet your neighbors that is about to change. Their breeding season yielded so many heifers for both their Jersey and Ayrshire herds that Kimberly had to doublecheck with Ernest that their AI tech had not used sexed semen. Very happily, the luck of the draw had finally turned in their favor. They kept 15 heifer calves for replacement purposes, and they actually have several heifer calves for sale this year. When they do keep either Jersey or Ayrshire bull calves, they go with production and type. They look for a history of high butterfat content and protein. Despite their shift in focus, the Vantassels can’t be counted out as dairy goat breeders. They have continued to raise Alpines and LaManchas for show and have shelves full of ribbons to justify their efforts. Their daughter Rebecca proudly showed off a grand champion show ribbon won by her favorite doe, “Eddie.”

Both Jersey and Ayrshire cattle are deeply rooted in the Vantassel family.

Their goats and cows have worked in concert to produce healthy babies for each other. “Good show goats also milk heavily,”

said Kimberly. “I don’t care for commercial milk replacers. We raised calves with goat milk originally and we still do. What we don’t use or sell goes into our calves

or kids. When we shipped goat milk, we fed mostly cow milk to the young animals because it made more financial sense.” Dairy goats have always had a place on the Vantassel farm, and it appears they always will. As their daughter, Rebecca, put it, “The best people in the world are the people you meet at the goat show.” Showing their goats also produces income. They breed for excellence and sell all superfluous kids. They have also started selling raw goat milk on a small scale to private consumers who want it for a variety of reasons, including its health benefits or an allergy to cows’ milk. Unless a large market opens up, they don’t predict getting back to shipping goat milk anytime soon. “Milk prices are horrible,” said Kimberly said. “It’s less than it was in the 1970s, and that was when a gallon of gasoline cost a quarter.”

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St. James, Mo., is home to the only vacuum cleaner exhibit in the U.S.

To call Tom Gasko a walking encyclopedia on the history of vacuum cleaners is no exaggeration, but then his love affair with the unique machinery began when he was just 6 years old. “I was walking home from first grade when I spotted an old vacuum cleaner that had been put out for the trash. I took it home and started trying to figure out how it worked. I plugged it in and nothing. I took it apart, put it back together, plugged it in again and blew out the lights. My dad came home and laughed and replaced the fuse. Then he

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looked over the vacuum cleaner and realized it was a frayed cord causing the problem. He trimmed it and then it ran. It had been thrown out because of a bad cord. I still have that barrel vacuum cleaner and that was 50 years ago,” he finished with a laugh. And with that, a lifetime fascination began. Tom is the curator of The Vacuum Cleaner Museum, located in St. James, Mo., which is attached to the Tacony manufacturing unit, a local vacuum cleaner factory. It is proclaimed to be the only such exhibition in the United States and a walk around the gallery that JUNE 4, 2018

ozarks roots includes free admission is an exceptional, enjoyable historical experience. “The vacuum cleaner is the only appliance that was ever sold door-to-door. Many things were at that time,” Tom said. “The milk man and the ice man came on a regular basis and then there were other salesmen, like Fuller Brush. It’s also the only appliance in which the design has not been finalized.” His multi-room exhibition hall which features canister, barrel, upright and robot models, among others. The museum is broken up by decades, each with a sign that lists a few other events of each decade like the Titanic, World War I, World War II or the Korean War to give visitors a time frame. Other items from over the years throughout the museum help to create small rooms that feature furniture, televisions, radios, and other items from each time period. Historic vacuum cleaner ad posters also add to the ambiance of the entire gallery. “The first vacuum cleaners made in the late 1800s were not electric,” Tom explained. “Some of them were powered by a plunger operation. Another was operated by a bicycle pump and still another by an egg beater mechanism while others were basically just carpet sweepers. It was the addition of suction that brought us to the modern day vacuums.” More than 800 vacuum cleaners are housed in the museum – and each one is in working condition. Much of the collection was donated by Tom from his own collection. A large part of his collection

is from legendary organist (and vacuum enthusiast) Stan Kann, whom Tom met at the age of 4 after his mother wrote a letter to a local TV station saying the young Tom was interested in “anything with a motor in or on it.” Years after the original vacuum cleaners were sold door-to-door, Tom sold Rainbow vacuum cleaners the same way and made enough money to buy his first car. “I rode my bicycle to a car dealer to buy a 1979 Trans Am with $7,000 cash,” Tom recalled. “The salesman took one look at the cash and asked if I’d been selling drugs” By age 21, Tom had his own store in Festus, Mo., south of St. Louis repairing vacuum cleaners. “I started repairing Rainbow vacuum cleaners and then Hoovers, Kirbys, Electrolux and for the next 27 years,” he added. Tom joined Tacony Corporation in 2009, and his visions of the world’s first vacuum cleaner museum became a reality. “The original intent of the museum was for engineers to study the different vacuums from various eras since floors change.” From one century to the next, from the 1800s to 2018, Tom Gasko spends each day with vacuum cleaners that stretch across nearly 150 years and he is ready to share all of it with anyone who comes through his door. The Vacuum Cleaner Museum is located at 3 Industrial Drive in St. James, Mo., with signs marking the way through town, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Monday through Saturday.

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• Disposable bags were first used in the Airway vacuum in 1920 and were made of 14 layers of cellulose. • The first bagless vacuum was the Rexair, made in 1936. • The Rainbow D2 vacuum cleaner was the inspiration behind Star Wars’ R2-D2. • A shag carpet weighs eight times more being removed from the house than it does going in new. • The first clean air upright was made in 1962 - Hoover’s Dial-A-Matic Model 1100.

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Owner: Wes Hargis Location: Long Lane, Mo. History: Wes, 33, is a lifelong resident of Dallas County. He started shoeing with his father, Lonnie Hargis, when he was 12 years old and began shoeing on his own at 14. He learned from his dad, good friend Johnnie Stepp and by watching Verle Bacon. “I keep up on the latest developments in shoeing and trimming through research and by applying new techniques and products on my own or trusted clients’ horses,” Wes said. “Farrier work has been my full time job for seven years.” Products and Services: Wes works with all types of equine. “I work with horses, ponies, mules and donkeys, and do everything from trims to corrective shoeing. I stay within an area roughly bounded by I-44, Route 13, Lebanon and Urbana,” Wes said. “Veterinarians often refer clients with foundered horses or other problems to me for corrective shoeing. Most of my regular clients keep their animals trimmed or shod on a routine basis so, unless there is an injury, have no problems. However, when a new horse comes in there are sometimes issues that I can correct with time. A major part of my job is to educate clients about proper nutrition for their animals: Proper nutrition is absolutely essential for sound hooves.” Philosophy: “I believe every animal should have a chance to be sound and comfortable and I will consider taking on any challenge. One of my clients buys neglected animals and gets them in the best shape he can for re-homing. Many of those horses and mules have hoof issues because of neglect,” Wes said. Future: “In 10 years, I want to be healthy enough to continue as a farrier because I like to work with the animals to keep them sound and moving comfortably,” Wes said. “Akia (his wife) and I also want to be known for breeding top-quality working horses.”

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Family: Wife, Elaine; daughter, Emily; and sons, Elson and Tristan Hometown: Lebanon, Mo. In Town: Having grown up in Lebanon and coming from a long line of salesmen,

John David Roper followed in the family business and became a saleman as well. His father, Jim Don Roper, and his grandfather, Herbert Scott, were both well-known shoe salesmen in decades past, operating Scott Shoes in downtown Lebanon, Mo. Today, John is the general manager of Lindsay Ford in Lebanon and has been for the past six years. “I don’t sell many cars anymore,” he admitted. “I’m over the service department, the finance and the car sales, but I still see my old customers, now and then. They are, of course, the best part of this job, getting to visit with the people and dealing with the public. I like the fact that it is something new and different every day.”

In the Country: John and his wife, Elaine have 75 head of Angus cattle on a total of 250 acres, owned and rented, outside of Lebanon in Laclede County. In the past six months, he has begun converting the majority of his cattle from a commercial herd to registered Angus. “That’s part of my future retirement plan,” he added with a grin. “We just completed building a house on our property and we’re getting ready to start raising and selling bulls as well.” John is a member of the American Angus Association and said that there is certainly much more record keeping with the registered herd. “Still, it’s worth it,” he said. John David credits Elaine for their place in the cattle business. “When I lived in Columbia, Mo., several years ago, I had a few cows with my brother, but my wife grew up on a farm and I certainly couldn’t do any of this without her. Her dad, Marvin Cochran, is a great help as he still farms down by Competition, Mo., where she grew up. Together, he and I probably put up between 600 to 800 bales of hay each year. Nobody who knew me growing up can believe I have cows now because it certainly wasn’t part of my childhood,” he concluded with a laugh. “But it’s great and I really enjoy it. Our sons are a real help on the farm and I can see Tristan, especially, staying with it through the next generation, following in his grandfather’s footsteps.” JUNE 4, 2018

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(Week of 5/20/18 to 5/26/18) Douglas County Livestock Auction

61.00-89.50

Joplin Regional Stockyards

†

65.00-95.50 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

68.00-94.50 † 70.00-92.00* 7

Mid Missouri Stockyards

78.00-87.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction Ozarks Regional Stockyard

72.00-93.00*

South Central Regional Stockyards

dairy

68.00-81.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

100

120

140

100

120

cows

slaughter

(Week of 5/20/18 to 5/26/18)

No Sale - Holiday*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock

35.00-62.50 † 40.00-64.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

35.00-66.50 †

Joplin Regional Stockyardd

49.00-64.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

40.00-67.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

38.00-63.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction Ozarks Regional Stockyard

39.00-68.00 †

South Central Regional

33.00-56.50 † 36.00-63.50 †

Springfield Livestock

cow/calf

pairs

(Week of 5/20/18 to 5/26/18)

No Sale - Holiday*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

1500.00-2000.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

None Reported †

Joplin Reg

575.00-1475.00 † 5 1150.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

950.00-1525.00 † None Reported

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

1650

Douglas County Livestock Auction

Ozarks Regg

1025.00-1400.00 †

Springfield

1000.00 † 950.00-1000.00 †

1050

1550

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.

950.00-1150.00*

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500.00-1100.00 †

550

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

Holsteins, Lg. 3

580.00-1300.00 † 850.00-1050.00 †

400.00-1135.00 †

South Central Regional

14 14

Prices reported per cwt

840.00-1120.00 †

Joplin Regional

MO-KAN Livestock Auction

1,499

No Sale - Holiday*

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Mid Missouri Stockyards

2650

cows

(Week of 5/20/18 to 5/26/18)

Kingsville Livestock

2150

2050

2550

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

St-5 Higher 190.00-202.00 176.00-185.50 160.00-175.00 143.50 132.50 85.00 88.00 ------------155.00-166.00 142.50-155.50 -------------

5/22/18

Families: Selection 2 does with single or twin kids: 165.00180.00 Per Family. Slaughter Does: Selection 2 55-130 lbs 114.00-130.00. Selection 3 60-120 lbs 85.00-110.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 75-140 lbs 140.00-167.50. Selection 3 88-110 lbs 130.00-135.00. Diamond, Mo. • TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale

Buffalo Livestock Auction* -----

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Cuba Interstate Regional† 5/22/18

5/17/18

Receipts: 939 Supply was good and demand was moderate with about half the seats in the house full throughout the sale. Most markets held a seasonal downward trend with hair lambs being steady to 10 cents lower, wool lambs 20-40 cents lower, kid markets were down 20-40 cents with some feeder kids being as much as 50 cents lower. Ewe and ram markets were steady to 20 cents lower, buck and doe markets held steady to 30 cents lower. Supply was made up of about 35 percent kid goats, 13 percent Does and Bucks, 34 percent lambs, and 14 percent ewes and rams. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder hair Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 40-55 lbs 200.00215.00. Medium and Large 2-3 34-53 lbs 160.00-180.00. Medium and Large 3-4 28-52 lbs 130.00-155.00. Wool lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 50-53 lbs 160.00-175.00. Medium and Large 2-3 29-42 lbs 140.00-155.00. Slaughter wool lambs: Choice and Prime 2-4 60-75 lbs 165.00-187.50; 85 lbs 150.00; 105-110 lbs 117.50-120.00. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-4 63-75 lbs 180.00-195.00; 80-81 lbs 170.00-175.00. Choice 1-3 60-75 lbs 165.00-175.00; 90-95 lbs 125.00-145.00. Replacement Ewes: Few Hair, Medium and Large 2-3 83-110 lbs 105.00-145.00. Several Families of hair ewes with single or twin lambs: 50.00-90.00 Per Head. Slaughter Ewes, mostly hair: Utility and Good 2-3 83-140 lbs 60.00-95.00. Slaughter Wool ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 95-210 lbs 30.00-57.50. Single Replacement Hair Ram: White Dorper 160 lbs 130.00. Slaughter Hair Rams: 157-190 lbs 45.00-70.00. GOATS: Feeder kids: Several bottle babies: Selection 1 55.00-70.00 Per Head. Selection 2 30.00-50.00 Per Head. Selection 3 5.00-25.00 Per Head. Feeder kids: Selection 1 32-35 lbs 240.00-245.00. Selection 2 30-39 lbs 200.00-225.50. Selection 3 30-36 lbs 120.00-160.00.

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1150

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Ava Douglas County† 5/24/18

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6 650.00-1410.00 †

Springfield Live

Interstate Regional

5/22/18

Receipts: 615 The moderate supply included several large groups of open heifers. The demand was moderate to light with 06 percent springer heifers, 09 percent bred heifers, 33 percent open heifers, 04 percent fresh and milking cows, 03 percent bred and springer cows and 06 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 1100.00-1225.00, Approved 800.00-1035.00, Medium few crossbreds 752.00-810.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1135.00-1270.00, few Jerseys 1075.00-1200.00, Approved 800.00-1025.00, crossbreds 835.00-950.00, Medium few 600.00-685.00, few crossbreds 685.00, Common few Jerseys 450.00-550.00, few crossbreds 525.00-590.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Approved 785.00-925.00, pkg 2 crossbreds 925.00, Medium ind 600.00, ind crossbred 600.00, Common 500.00-525.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 246-282 lbs 230.00-330.00, 302385 lbs 340.00-350.00, crossbreds 400.00-445.00, 415-487 lbs 350.00-460.00. crossbreds 460.00-560.00, 530-598 lbs 500.00-550.00, crossbreds 460.00-560.00, ind crossbred 590 lbs 800.00, 607-695 lbs 550.00-680.00, few crossbreds 560.00620.00, 710-770 lbs 630.00-725.00, ind Jersey 700.00, few crossbreds 775.00-820.00. Medium: 270-282 lbs crossbreds 245.00-250.00, 540-590 lbs 230.00-470.00, 665-675 lbs few 380.00-430.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme ind 1175.00, ind Jersey 1075.00, ind crossbred 1135.00, Approved few 900.00-975.00, Medium few 700.00-775.00, Common few crossbreds 430.00-560.00. Springer Cows: Approved few Jerseys 825.00-900.00, ind crossbred 850.00, Medium ind 700.00. Bred Cows: Approved ind crossbred 900.00. Medium few

1200.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

650

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

goats

Receipts: 890 Supply was good and demand was good with a full house on hand at the start of the sale. Sheep markets trended steady to 10 cents lower than last month, while goat markets held mostly steady. The supply made up of 54 percent lambs, 16 percent ewes and rams, 21 percent kid goats, and 6 percent bucks and does. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: mostly hair: Medium and Large 1 28-35 lbs 250.00-275.00; 41-58 lbs 200.00-217.50. Medium and Large 1-2 25-38 lbs 202.50-222.50; 44-59 lbs 182.50-197.00. Medium and Large 2-3 44-46 lbs 100.00-135.00. Slaughter wool lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 60-78 lbs 177.50-183.50. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Prime 2-3 68-73 lbs 190.00-212.50; 100-115 lbs 155.00-165.00. Choice 1-3 60-75 lbs 172.50184.00; 89-90 lbs 172.50-175.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 65-110 lbs 135.00-164.00; 121-148 lbs 70.00-110.00. Families: Ewes with single or twin lambs 135.00-175.50 Per family. Slaughter Wool Ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 75-180 lbs 51.00-80.00. Slaughter Hair Ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 70-108 lbs 80.0087.50; 122-150 lbs 54.00-67.50. Utility and Good 1-3 55-110 lbs 45.00-60.00. Replacement Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 87-125 lbs 120.00-152.50. Slaughter Rams: Good 1-2 105-250 lbs 61.00-82.50. Feeder Kids: Selection 1 25-39 lbs 230.00-245.00. Selection 2 25-29 lbs 180.00-200.00. Selection 3 29-30 lbs 120.00-152.50. few bottle babies: Selection 2-3 17.00-37.00 Per Head. Slaughter Goats: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 290.00-305.00; 75 lbs 255.00. Selection 2 40-65 lbs 260.00-285.00. Selection 3 50-55 lbs 100.00-136.00; 88 lbs 125.00. Replacement Does, few: Selection 1 80 lbs 300; 93 lbs 230.00; 165 lbs 112.50; 166 lbs 145.00.

1200.00-1350.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

150

Jerseys 650.00-775.00. Common ind 510.00, ind Jersey 500.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 100.00-160.00, Holstein bulls 140.00-180.00, small 95.00-120.00, Jersey heifers ind 160.00, Jersey bulls 35.00-50.00, crossbred heifers-few 130.00-180,00, crossbred bulls 130.00-200.00.

sheep &

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

68.00-92.00 †

5/27/18

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 107.00-115.00; wtd. avg. price 110.49. Heifers: 108.00-111.50; wtd. avg. price 110.28. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 170.00-180.00; wtd. avg. price 176.29. Heifers: 174.00-180.00; wtd. avg. price 176.41.

66.50-100.00 † 6

Interstate Regional Stockyards

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

No Sale - Holiday*

Buffalo Livestock Market

cattle

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 5/21/18

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 5/22/18

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 5/24/18

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1,141

1,549

6,425

2,438

1,368

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Uneven

St-5 Lower

St-10 Higher

St-5 Higher

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182.00-196.00 176.00-183.00 154.00-180.00 144.00-160.00 129.00

186.00-198.50 169.00-190.00 167.00-177.50 154.50-170.00 147.50-151.50

180.00-184.00 170.00-185.00 157.00-173.00 130.00-164.50 130.00-150.50

----165.00-188.25 150.50-182.50 133.25-170.00 149.75-151.00

180.00-201.00 162.00-185.00 154.00-175.00 135.00-161.00 130.00-145.00

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90.00-100.00 82.00-95.00 80.00-88.00 80.00-85.00 78.00-80.00

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156.00-157.00 153.50 136.00-152.00 136.50-140.00 -----

159.00-167.00 147.50-169.00 143.50-151.00 137.50-146.50 121.00-121.50

150.00-161.00 143.00-163.00 133.00-148.50 130.00-139.00 132.00-134.00

174.00 144.00-157.50 134.00-157.50 134.00-145.00 125.00-143.00

150.00-165.00 142.00-165.00 132.00-156.00 125.00-144.00 118.00-125.00

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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reports

es: Utility and Good 2-3 95-210 lbs Hair Ram: White Dorper 160 lbs

ms: 157-190 lbs 45.00-70.00.

l bottle babies: Selection 1 55.00-70.00 2 30.00-50.00 Per Head. Selection 3 . on 1 32-35 lbs 240.00-245.00. Selection 2 5.50. Selection 3 30-36 lbs 120.00-160.00.

Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

5/8/18

Estimated Receipts: 380 Supply and demand are light to moderate. Compared to Monday’s close: barrows and gilts steady. Base carcass meat price: 47.00-52.00. Sows (cash prices): steady. 300-500 lbs. 32.00-41.00. Over 500 lbs. 37.00-45.00.

rices

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 5/22/18

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 5/24/18

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 5/23/18

Vienna South Central† 5/23/18

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 5/22/18

2,438

1,368

1,972

2,355

4,539

t-10 Higher

St-5 Higher

Uneven

St-10 Higher

St-5 Higher

----65.00-188.25 50.50-182.50 33.25-170.00 49.75-151.00

180.00-201.00 162.00-185.00 154.00-175.00 135.00-161.00 130.00-145.00

176.00-185.50 164.00-176.50 154.00-171.00 137.00-163.00 137.50-142.50

190.00-209.00 174.00-195.00 162.00-186.25 149.00-174.00 143.50-156.00

185.00-199.00 170.00-190.00 162.00-177.00 147.00-169.50 137.00-150.00

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

avg. grain prices

Week Ended 5/25/18 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

* Price per cwt

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90.00-100.00 82.00-95.00 80.00-88.00 80.00-85.00 78.00-80.00

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174.00 44.00-157.50 34.00-157.50 34.00-145.00 25.00-143.00

150.00-165.00 142.00-165.00 132.00-156.00 125.00-144.00 118.00-125.00

149.50-156.00 136.00-145.00 125.00-140.00 125.50-127.00 124.50-125.00

161.00-178.00 152.00-175.00 145.00-163.00 144.75-149.25 144.00

157.00-159.00 146.00-159.00 131.00-155.00 130.00-141.00 126.00-129.00

JUNE 4, 2018

10.38

7.19

9.84

5.38 4.86 4.13

3.82

10.40

10.23

5.40

6.50 5.04

4.15

3.94

Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

166.82

Cuba Vienna

165.72 164.70 172.61 164.25

156.31 146.78 154.80 147.60 140.80 147.86

175.81 173.51

147.78 145.59

163.50 168.27 167.40 162.69 167.66 162.76

152.50 150.68 148.66 149.62 147.71 146.76

168.75 170.80

143.17 131.28

155.58

145.62

158.63 168.94 164.77 166.37 156.40

141.68 143.82 139.76 137.84

172.09

150.85 142.23

164.97 *

160.00

144.72

166.57 171.96 161.84 167.47 163.47

145.39 138.04 150.14 135.22

173.70

150.47

167.36

6.54 4.76

Joplin West Plains

147.14

162.88

9.57

3.83

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5/25/18

Farmers have made good use of the warm weather and sunshine. Spotty rains have been welcomed although moisture levels are still behind as May is shaping up to be near one of the warmest on record. Many acres of wheat have been turned into haylage as farmers try to rebuild supplies and have chosen not to harvest for grain. Grass hay and alfalfa cutting is also under way. Yields have sure not been stealer after the coldness of April and the late start to the growing season but everyone is making the best of it and hopping more rains come before the real dog days of summer arrive. Hay supplies are light to moderate, demand is moderate and prices are steady. 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): 180.00-250.00. Small squares 6.50-8.00 per bale. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 160.00-200.00. 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 4.00-6.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 50.00-100.00. Small squares 3.00-5.00 per bale. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 25.00-50.00 per large round bale. Good quality Bromegrass: 100.00-150.00. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-80.00. Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.

Soybeans

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 4/29/18

hay & grain markets

$100

Week of 5/6/18

hair ewes with single or twin lambs: d. stly hair: Utility and Good 2-3 83-140

5/25/18

Receipts: 6,860 Weaner pigs sold mostly steady to weak. Feeder pigs no sales reported. Supply light and demand moderate. (Prices Per Head.) Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights, FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 3720 head, 10 lbs, 33.00-38.00, weighted average 34.83. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 100% negotiated, 3140 head, 10 lbs, 35.00. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, FOB 0% negotiated, No Sales Reported. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, Delivered 100% negotiated, No Sales Reported. *Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old. **Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound. Some early weaned lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound.

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.5450 and 40# blocks at $1.6100. The weekly average for barrels is $1.5560 (-.0135) and blocks, $1.6285 (+.0195). Fluid Milk: In the U.S., milk production is mostly following seasonal patterns. In the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, New Mexico, the Pacific Northwest, and the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, milk output is steady to increasing, whereas in California, Arizona, and the Southeast it is somewhat decreasing. Cows are being slaughtered in large numbers compared to a year ago in the Midwest and this might affect the overall milk output/supplies of the region. Current milk intakes are generally balanced with manufacturing needs. Bottled milk sales are steady to decreasing in that many school districts have either closed or are about to close for the summer. In the East, cream inventories are getting tighter while in the Midwest it is unchanged from a week ago. In all the regions, ice cream production is taking away some cream from the churns. Cream multiples for all Classes range 1.18-1.32 in the East, 1.18-1.26 in the Midwest, and 1.06-1.27 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.8731 - $2.9919.

$145

Week of 5/13/18

Medium and Large 1-2 40-55 lbs 200.00d Large 2-3 34-53 lbs 160.00-180.00. -4 28-52 lbs 130.00-155.00. m and Large 1-2 50-53 lbs 160.00-175.00. -3 29-42 lbs 140.00-155.00. bs: Choice and Prime 2-4 60-75 lbs s 150.00; 105-110 lbs 117.50-120.00. bs: Choice and Prime 2-4 63-75 lbs 1 lbs 170.00-175.00. Choice 1-3 60-75 lbs 5 lbs 125.00-145.00. Few Hair, Medium and Large 2-3 83-110

hog markets

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

5/25/18

Week of 5/20/18

d demand was moderate with about half se full throughout the sale. Most mardownward trend with hair lambs being ower, wool lambs 20-40 cents lower, kid 20-40 cents with some feeder kids being s lower. Ewe and ram markets were ower, buck and doe markets held steady upply was made up of about 35 percent nt Does and Bucks, 34 percent lambs, s and rams. All prices are per hundred ss noted otherwise.

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

$190

Week of 4/29/18

5/17/18

Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 40-68 lbs 280.00-295.00; 70-80 lbs 250.00-260.00; 85-160 lbs 120.00-155.00. Selection 2 42-70 lbs 250.00-275.00; 70-105 lbs 120.00-155.00. Selection 3 43-50 lbs 125.00-160.00. Replacement does: Selection 1 70-125 lbs 145.00-180.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 1 few 160-170 lbs 65.00-75.00. Selection 2 and 3 60-135 lbs 100.00-135.00. Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 125 lbs 120.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 70-90 lbs 135.00-145.00; 260 lbs 85.00. Selection 2 90-185 lbs 100.00-115.00. Selection 3 65-105 lbs 75.00-90.00.

Week of 5/6/18

hites Sheep and Goat Sale

550-600 lb. steers

$235

Week of 5/13/18

ection 2 55-130 lbs 114.00-130.00. Selec00-110.00. election 2 75-140 lbs 140.00-167.50. bs 130.00-135.00.

24 Month Avg. -

$280

Week of 5/20/18

2 does with single or twin kids: 165.00-

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

140

155 170 185 200 215 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Holiday

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126

142

158

174

190

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Working for a Future

By Julie Turner-Crawford

Couple contract with corporation to build their own dairy operation When Matt Johnston started his freshman year at the College of the Ozarks, he requested his job be on the university’s beef farm. He ended up working at the dairy farm. When he was a sophomore business major, his supervisor at the dairy told Matt he would make a dairy farmer out of him, but Matt never wanted to be a dairy farmer – ever. Then one day it hit him, he actually liked milking cows and the work associated with a dairy farm. Today, he manages a 590-head herd outside of Sarcoxie, Mo. “I like the challenge of a dairy farm,” he said. “I like that things change every day and you have to change with it.” Matt and his wife, Taleah, are the contracted managers of the 472-acre operation, which is owned by Grasslands Consultants, LLC. It is one of 14 dairy farms in Missouri owned by the company. Matt and Taleah, manage the operation under their company, Flooded Rock Dairy, and receive a portion of the milk check. Employees of the farm work for Matt and Taleah, and the Johnstons provide the equipment for the farm. They are currently in their fourth season at the farm, their second as contractors. Like most New Zealand-style operations, the farm is forage-based. Cows cycle through 70 paddocks, ranging in size from 6 to 10 aces. Fortunately this spring, Matt said their forages have flourished, thanks to the agreeable weather, and they only need to graze a portion of the available paddocks. “The grass is growing so fast right now that it’s hard to keep up with the rota-

Matt and Taleah Johnston, pictured with their, daugthers 4-year-old Sylvia, 2-year-old Maelena and 7-month-old Omigie, manage a 490-head dairy herd near Sarcoxie, Mo.

tion sometimes,” Matt said with a laugh. content and high crude protein. “Right now, all of my bottom ground is The farm currently produces about going into hay and baleage, which will 52,000 pounds of milk a day, with a herd be my winter feed.” average of about 50 pounds a day. Inside the milking facility, which can “It’s all about management,” Matt said. handle 100 cows at a time, cows are offered “You have to manage your grass and the about 4 pounds of a mixed ration, primarily health of your herd. The way I see it, cracked corn, distillers grain and magne- your cows need to be full at all times, sium. That ration changes, depending on plus they breed back better. This year, the season and the needs of the herd. my cows are in better shape than what While the cows do receive some grain, they have been in the past.” Matt said foraged-based herds are more In the winter months, the Johnstons efficient. work on building up the condition of the “The grain in the barn costs about 15 herd in preparation for calving and buildcents per pound, the grass costs me about ing reserves for their lactation cycle. 4 cents per pound,” Matt explained. “I’m “We feed a corn silage and baleage all saving 11 cents a pound by utilizing my winter,” Matt said. “We just ration them forages instead of feeding commodities. to where they are getting fully fed evYou have to know how to manage your ery day and monitor them pretty close. grass. For me, grass just makes more sense When they calve, we want them to have when you look at your bottom line.” a condition score of 5. When they calve, Pastures include perennial ryegrass and they are going to lose a little condition, oats, among other forages. They planted but you want them to maintain a little turnips the last couple of years for sum- flesh when they are milking. I pay attenmer grazing, but have opted to try chic- tion to the cows to see if they are getting ory this year. the nutritional balance they need.” “Turnips are a one-time hit; they don’t The cows are a mix of Jersey, Holstein grow back,” Matt said. “Chicand Brown Swiss. While the herd is ory grows back and we have not registered, close attention is the pivot so we can put wapaid to genetics. ter on it. We’re going to see “A lot of our genetics were how it goes.” brought over from New ZeaChicory is on par with leland,” Matt explained. “We Sarcoxie, Mo. gumes if grazed in the vegare looking for a smaller etative stage, with high digestframed cow, so she’s not eatibility, low NDF, high-energy ing as much, but she will milk Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

well and have that higher butterfat. You’re trying to have the best of both worlds.” The dairy is seasonal, meaning all cows are dried off and calve back about the same time. “Between Jan. 20 and Feb. 20, we calved out 450 cows; we were kind of busy,” Matt said with a laugh. “We try to play the grass. We have more grass in the spring and when cows are peaking in May, our grass is growing like crazy. We start drying off cows in October and by the beginning of December, we’re only milking about 300 cows; by mid-December only about 200. By Christmas, we’ve dried off everything and we are like beef farmers. In mid-January, we start back again.” Each breeding season, cows are bred twice via AI, followed by Jersey clean up bulls. “We are running a program that we got through the University of Missouri Extension,” Matt explained. “We synchronize everything in a week. We try to breed as many cows as we can in that week, then turn bulls out for about 15 or 16 days. Then we’ll pull the bulls back out and breed for another week, just too catch everything we can. After that week, in theory, we have the majority of them bred and put the bulls out again.” About 25 to 30 percent of their heifer crop is retained as replacements. Retained heifers go to another farm owned by GCL after weaning and will remain there until they are about 2 years of age. They are then returned to the farm to JUNE 4, 2018

meet your neighbors calve and begin their milking cycles. When the heifers return to the farm, Matt and Taleah said it’s a special time for their assistant manager, Tony Pingsterhaus. “One stepped off the trailer and he was like, ‘Daisy, is that you?’” Matt said. “She came right on over and let him scratch her. He was like, ‘Oh, Daisy!’ He does a lot with the calves and he makes them all pets. He’s great with the calves and takes a lot of pride in what he does.” Bull calves and non-retained heifers are sold directly from the farm at 24 hours of age, after receiving two rounds of colostrum. Taleah is active in the farming operation, helping where needed and taking care of the accounting for their business, as well as for other farms in the area. The Johnstons have dreams of owning their own dairy farm. “We tried to go out on our own; we had our business plan all lined out, but we couldn’t find anyone to do the financing,” Taleah said. “The bankers said without someone giving us cows or giving us land, we would never be able to do it. I told them I will figure it out because this is my dream,” Matt said. Thanks to their agreement with Grasslands, the couple have a path to ownership. After being a contractor for three years, they will have the option to buy all of the cows on the farm they mange, making it a “shared” operation with GCL. “After we pay the cows off, that’s when we start looking for our farm,” Matt said. The couple’s ultimate dream would be to secure two farms in hopes they can give someone else the same opportunity they have been given. “We want to help other young people get their start,” Matt said. “What we’re doing is building up our equity a little at a time and we want to do that for others.” “Doing this is the only way we can build up to what we want to do,” Taleah added. “We love what we do and we know there are others in the same predicament we’re in. Our parents didn’t farm, so where do you get started?” The Johnstons know the dairy industry is an uphill struggle, but Matt is confident they can make their dream a reality. “I won’t let it fail,” he said. JUNE 4, 2018

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rently only have one buck, but would like to acquire another one in the future. “We keep all the kids for replacements and sell off any of the ones we won’t use, plus any billy kids after we neuter them,” John explained. “We sell these in January, during the months that the herd is dry between November and February.”

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As a family operation, the five oldest the Yoders opted to raise and milk dairy goats, having gained some experience siblings can be found doing the milking from an uncle who has milked goats for and feeding, taking on average less than an hour to complete the milking using the last seven years. Mother, Erma Yoder, assisted by her older 10 elevated stanchions. “We prefer to keep the operation at the children, set out to purchase their first ever goat herd shortly after arriving in McDon- hand milking stage,” John said. While most of the herd are mixed breed ald County in July 2014. They found a herd goats, John said their best producers of goats for a decent price and are their Saanens, which are known took the leap into goat milk for exceptional production and a production in late 2014. better-quality milk, not to menThey currently milk 57 tion calm temperament. head and have 100 kids, makGood nutrition is critical ing the total herd numbers to Rocky to the quality and quantity nearly 200 head. They hope to Comfort, Mo. of the milk, not to mention keep the active milkers to not the overall health of the more than 100 head. They curOzarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

animals. John said May production was down slightly due to not having access to the higher-quality alfalfa hay they prefer to use, requiring them to feed a lower-quality hay until the alfalfa could be cut. They also supplement with a dairy goat feed of whole corn, oats and mineral pellets. As with all livestock the hardest thing is trying to keep them parasite free, for this reason and to stay ahead of the game, they de-worm every three months. The family is contracted to sell 70,000 pounds of milk in this calendar year to the Turlock, Calif.,-based Meyenberg Dairy, which operate the world’s only two dairy goat milk condensing plants. The Yoder’s milk is picked up once a week and transported to the second location in Yellville, Ark. Their first year milking they were only contracted for 45,000 pounds, with increases each following year. “Most of the milk purchased is turned into powdered milk or baby formula,” John added. Goat milk differs from cow milk in concentration and nutrients, as well as, being high in calcium, lower in sugar and sodium and has smaller fat molecules making it easily digestible. For these unique qualities, goat milk is in high demand across the globe, especially for those individuals who are lactose intolerant. “One of my younger brothers couldn’t handle cow’s milk and my mother gave him goat’s milk, which he tolerated much better,” John explains. At this point, the dairy meets the contracted amount of milk with little to spare and for this reason the Yoders do not normally sell to the public or at Farmer’s Markets. Nevertheless, the family’s goat venture is contributing to their overall business enterprise. JUNE 4, 2018

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Capers Ranch in Louisburg, Mo., was established in 2017 on 85 acres of mixed pasture and hardwood. The pristine white fences and beautifully maintained buildings are the perfect setting for the American Quarter Horse breeding program owned by Mack and Tammi Capers. Mack, 64, is a lifelong horseman originally from Tennessee. Tammi, 57, is from Florida and began riding at 15. Mack and Tammi had both moved to Victor, Mont., to be in the mountains and to have a lifestyle that would revolve around horses. Mack, who was in construction, and Tammi, who owned a travel agency, were drawn together in 2003 by their mutual love of horses and were married in 2007. Tammi had owned Appaloosas, Arabians and Missouri Fox Trotters before meeting Mack. “Mack introduced me to Mack and Tammi Capers, pictured with their stallion Romeo, have the American Quarter Horse and I was more than a dozen broodmares at their rural Louisburg, Mo., ranch. hooked,” Tammi said. Mack cannot remember when he wasn’t around horses. His father was a profes- ing cattle. Arena work becomes boring consistently produced the conformasional bird dog trainer and Mack rode for the horse and does not provide many tion, cow sense, temperament and athfrom the time he could sit on a horse and opportunities for the animal to think leticism we are breeding for,” Mack said. hold the reins. and figure out what the appropriate re- “We want our horses to be able to go in “Each horse is different but they all sponse to a cue. On the trail, I can point any direction the owner wants. Romeo have both a reactive and a thinking way a youngster right at a tree and then push is a barrel prospect sire and is patterned of handling every situation,” Mack said. it over. It doesn’t take long for the horse on barrels. He is also a working cow “I have learned that from babies to adults, to figure out the cue to move sideways horse, is well started in reining, and can the most effective way to teach a horse has a real purpose. Working cattle has be ridden with mares and geldings withsomething is to engage the thinking side the same effect because the horse can out issue. of its brain. Everything I do when work- directly relate a cue to the behavior of “We only cover mares, even our own, ing with horses is designed to engage the cow.” through AI because it is safer and far less the brain. For example, I don’t ‘hold’ a Mack has ridden, trained and shown stressful for the stallion. We collect the horse in the position I want it to travel Quarter Horses. One of his favorites was stallion and inseminate the mares ourin. I ask and release, ask and release, and a black stallion named Freckles Candoo, selves. With planning and luck we can keep doing that until the horse learns to who qualified for the AQHA World Show inseminate up to 10 mares per collection.” stay there on its own. I let it make mis- in five different events. “We had 14 foals last year. Nine of takes without getting upset. Most of the Capers’ 15 broodmares them have been sold, with one filly goIf a horse deliberately disare direct descendants of Colonel ing to Sweden in August. We are keepobeys, the correction has to Freckles through Freckles Candoo. ing two colts to train and only have be instantaneous and over or Their current stallion, PS Blaze three yearlings left,” Tammi said. “We it is ineffective. I correct and N Firewater, known as Romeo, are expecting 14 foals this year.” immediately go back to repetiis a 2011 palomino grandson Mack and Tammi have achieved their tion without becoming upset Louisburg, Mo. of Fire Water Flit. goal of producing top-quality Quarter or angry. I like to do most of my “The Colonel Freckles Horses that can excel in any discipline training on the trail or by workand Fire Water Flit cross has if given the proper training. JUNE 4, 2018

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Amy Ford served as president of the El Dorado Springs FFA Chapter and the Area IX reporter. She has participated on a variety of Career Development Events (CDE) including meats, Nursery and Landscape, Ag Sales and Floriculture. “Through this, I have gained many skills to help me ‘Agvocate’ while out in the public setting. I have taught many elementary students about agriculture through the Partners in Agriculture Learning program,” Amy said. As part of her Supervised Agricultural Experience, she purchased four head of beef cattle. This will allow her to provide an additional source of income to help sustain her family. What is your favorite part of living on a farm? “Seeing the results of hard work and love that is put into the animals. It is such a miracle every time a calf is born, for it is God that creates each animal. I also love the fact that you can raise an animal, knowing what is put into it, and feeding your family with that product.”

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“I plan on getting a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education by attending College of the Ozarks. I want to do this because of the impact that ag teachers have on their students. The impact is long-lasting, and we need those who will impact the future, especially those in agriculture. I want to own a large herd of beef cattle and raise a family that has a high respect for agriculture.” Who has been your biggest influence and why? “My biggest influence has been Landon Leonard. He was a junior when I was a freshman and we happened to be on the same Meats contest team. Landon helped me for countless hours learn the cuts of meat, test questions and how to master placement classes. We ended up getting on stage at state that year. After that, we served on the same officer team, I watched him earn his State and American degrees, and become a great leader. I have always strived to be like him by working hard, helping those that are uneasy, and serving those around me,” Amy said.

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Slower growing dairy heifers need to have the right start early in their lives to become productive cows Replacement dairy heifers play a pivotal role in keeping dairies up and running. Dairy heifers have a slower growth rate than their beef cattle counterparts, so ensuring that their nutritional needs are met during critical stages of development should be at the top of a producer’s herd management list. One resource for dairy producers who are working towards developing top notch heifers is the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association. This organization focuses on providing members with resources and education for improving herd health and raising well developed animals that fit their gold standards. “The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association gold standard has been declared that our dairy calves should double their weight from birth to 60 days of age,” said Reagan Bluel, University of Missouri Extension regional dairy Specialist. “Therefore, we expect an average 1.5 pounds of gain per day for Holsteins, and 1 pound of gain per day on Jersey calves.” “To achieve this rate of gain, we recommended an accelerated feeding program during the ‘hutch phase’ of life.

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Accelerated refers to both the volume and concentration of milk delivered to the calf. Typical accelerated feeding programs increase the amount of dry milk and replace solids by 1.5 pounds, three times the conventional programs.” Accelerating the feeding program does not mean simply upping the amount of milk replacer – it means increasing the protein content of the calves’ diet to promote appropriate growth and development. “Research has shown that increasing conventional 20/20 (protein: fat) milk replacer will not achieve your goals,” said Bluel. “It is important to increase the protein fraction of the replacer to ensure a lean, skeletal growth on the frame of your heifer. Accelerated programs vary depending on the manufacturer – however, I recommend protein to range 26-28 percent while keeping fat at 15-20 percent.” While this accelerated feeding program seems costly, Dr. Michael Looper, animal science professor and department head at the University of Arkansas, encourages dairy producers to look ahead when considering this approach. “Feeding heifers for rapid gains costs more per day than feeding for low gains;

“I think every dairy farmer should put small ads in their local paper about their dairy, and a positive note about dairy farming and how proud you are to produce milk, butter and cheese. That at least puts a name on the product when consumers go to the store.” Ed Wittorff Douglas County, Mo.

however, development of replacement heifers is an investment in the future,” he said. “First-lactation cows significantly contribute to herd production and profit. A recommended goal for dairy replacement heifers is to calve at 24 months of age with a targeted post – calving body weight of 1,250 pounds.” Bluel also encouraged producers to weigh the cost of such a program with the benefits. “This accelerated plane of nutrition does come at a cost,” she said. “However, research shows milk production of your first calf heifers is greatly impacted and will typically average 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of milk more than their conventionally fed counterparts.” Quality forage and pasture management can also play a role in well-developed dairy heifers. An article by the University of Missouri Extension, Dairy Grazing: Heifer Development, shared a study from the University of Vermont where 20 Holstein and crossbred calves were reared from 2 days of age until weaning on pasture under managementintensive grazing. The calves grazed Kentucky bluegrass and white clover starting at a height of 4 inches and grazed it to a

“The main thing we need to do is connect with the consumer and tell our story, about what we do on our farms and bring it back to the consumer level. Consumers are so far removed from the farm that they don’t understand where their food comes from.”

2-inch stubble height. Calves were earh fed two gallons of milk per day, using barrels with New Zealand-style nipples and 2 pounds of a 19-percent crude protein calf starter. At weaning (about 60 days) the calves were separated by weight and breed into two groups, one of which received 2 pounds per day of 19 percent crude protein calf starter and the other 4 pounds. Both groups of heifers showed an average daily gain (ADG) of 1.5 pounds per day after weaning until the end of the grazing season. This trial would indicate that weaned heifers can show an adequate rate of gain, if 1.5 pounds ADG is acceptable, on highquality pasture after weaning. The most important aspect of a welldeveloped dairy heifer is her beginning. “Start her off right,” advised Bluel. “Even the best management conditions won’t fix a bad start. Ensure that every heifer on the farm receives adequate colostrum within the first 24 hours of life.” The colostrum should be of tested high quality and fed in adequate quantity. “If you’ve started your replacement heifers off on the right foot, continuing to maintain good development will be that much easier,” Bluel said.

“Making sure you’re doing the right thing every day by treating your cattle well to insure the public sees that cows are well taken care of and treated well. After all, you don’t get milk from a cow if she’s not treated well and fed well.”

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Quality forages can bump up milk averages in dairy herds Many dairy operations in the Ozarks are either pasture based or moving towards pasture based as a means of lowering production costs, reducing inputs and bettering the environment. With forages being a herd’s primary feedstuff, part of the management plan should include how to continually improve pastures for better production. “High quality, home grown, forages give successful dairy producers the competitive edge,” University of Missouri Extension Regional Dairy Specialist said. “Quality forage begins with digestibility — specifically fiber. Intake + intake + intake is the equation for milk production,” Bluel explained. “A cow is only able to consume 1.1 percent of her body weight in forage neutral detergent fiber (NDF). NDF increases as the plant becomes more mature, directly relating to a decrease in intake.” NDF reflects the bulkiness of a forage. Because forage fiber is bulky, there is a limit to the amount of NDF that will fit into a cow’s rumen (first stomach), according to the University of Missouri Extension. When that limit is reached, a cow will stop eating because there’s no more room until a significant portion of the fiber in the rumen is digested and/or passes on to the lower gut. Timing grazing programs according to the forage’s growth cycle will offer much greater results for milk production goals than if you ignore this aspect. “Focusing in on harvest and grazing timing will ensure highly digestible fibers, and maximum forage yields. This will prevent intake limitations due to fiber,” said Bluel. Keeping pastures as thick and lush as possible helps cows make the most out of each bite of forage they take. Bite size is primarily influenced by sward factors, such as grass height and density of pasture and the proportion of green leaf in the sward. If intake per bite declines, as it inevitably does on short swards, the behavioral constraints on JUNE 4, 2018

biting rate and grazing time mean a reduction in daily forage intake. The amount of time spent grazing increases as the amount of pasture decreases, which is why high producing cows need to be provided a dense sward with at least 6 to 8 inches pasture height depending on the type of grass. To optimize milk production and profitability, cows must be provided with pastures that allow them to consume a high intake. If the pasture is too short, cows will not have as much intake per bite, and they will spend energy and grazing time. If animals are forced to graze pasture below 2 to 3 inches, to a short stubble or residual height, this will likely reduce the pasture regrowth. Implementing rotational grazing practices, or management intensive grazing practices can help you ensure an adequate supply of quality forage cows can graze with minimal effort. Keeping soil nutrient levels high is imperative to improving forages and producing thick pasture swards. Phosphorus is a key nutrient when it comes to pasture-based dairies. “Phosphorus is a macronutrient and essential for plant growth,” Associate Professor of Animal Science with the University of Arkansas Dirk Philipp said. He explained there are ways to contain phosphorus on site as much as possible, and a more even manure distribution is one possibility. Monitoring soil fertility through regular soil sampling is very effective as well and allows the producers to apply any needed fertilizer. Improving forage quality does not only help to increase your milk production, it has additional benefits as well. “A diet with forage that meets the requirements of the herd will typically see a bump in butterfat,” said Bluel. “Adequate fibers in the diet ensuring a healthy rumen will result in improved fermentation/digestion. In addition to an increase in overall yield due to intake, we often see an increase in total butterfat produced.”

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The life cycle of weeds should be monitored for the most effective eradication Now that spring is in full bloom, it’s time to gain control of the weed population in pastures. Annual weeds, both broadleaf and grass weeds, can lead to serious problems for both pastures and forages. Proper weed management this time of year is crucial. Weeds can be a tricky problem because there are many different definitions of a weed. The same plant may be considered a weed in one setting and may be beneficial in another. Ultimately, a weed is a plant that is growing where it is not wanted. The first step in proper weed management is knowing your enemy. Identifying weeds

can be a very difficult task. Many of them look similar but they do not all have the same mode of action. Weeds have different life cycles and growth habits, because of this, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to managing the weed population. However, if you don’t know what you’re going after, it’s going to be difficult to be successful. Weeds are easiest to control early in their life stage. Most weeds can be controlled best when they are less than 4 inches in height and diameter. Taking time to walk through pastures and focus on weed population will save a lot of time and money in the long run. It is not uncommon for

the same weed species to show up in a field year after year, so it’s important to recognize weeds early. If you have newly acquired land or are in the process of acquiring land, perform a thorough walk through and consider what kind of investment you are going to have to make in the soil to have adequate conditions for pasture or crop management. Many management techniques require specific weed life cycle details to aid in developing a control strategy. Thus after you have identified the weed you are dealing with, you need to determine what part of its life cycle or what stage of growth the weed is in. Depending on this additional information, a mode of action can be decided upon. Once the plant goes to seed, many of the modes of action will not be as effective. For this reason, it is important to limit the amount of seed that weeds produce. “Mowing, grazing or spraying weeds during flowering, or slightly before, will help to limit seed production,” Sarah Kenyon, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist, said.

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Another important consideration would be soil fertility. “Healthy, productive soil will develop better forage,” said Kenyon. “Productive forage will do a better job at competing with the weeds.” In some circumstances mowing and grazing will not be effective and herbicide control will be most appropriate. Chemical control is most effective when applied to weeds that are again, less than 4 inches in height and diameter. When it comes to herbicide, it’s critical to know the growth stage because some weeds should be sprayed before flowering, while others can wait until after flowering. “For example, the best time to spray thistle is when it is in the rosette stage, before it bolts (the stem shoots up and it flowers), if a herbicide application is made after flowering, the plant is still likely to produce viable seed,” University of Missouri Extension Agronomy Specialist Jill Scheidt said. If seed is produced, then the risk is significantly elevated for the weed to return again and again.

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