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WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE ISSUE

A Diversified Life in Agriculture JULY 2, 2018 • 28 PAGES

VOLUME 12, NUMBER 6 • WWW.OZARKSFN.COM

Sarah Bramall is a grant facilitator and she and her husband are growing their own farming operation

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Helping Farmers be Conservationists Jessica Cox works to help farmers and landowners take advantage of various programs

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Producers invited to attend academy: Twenty Oklahoma beef producers have been selected to be part of class 26 of the Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy. CLA is a program of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association targeted for beef producers ages 25 to 40 and designed to develop young OCA members through industry exposure, education and association communication. Producers from the Oklahoma Ozarks who will be attending the academy include: Adrienne Bethel, Claremore; Matt Fulbright, Bluejacket; and Gregory Williams, Afton.

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Longhonred tick confirmed: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that researchers have confirmed the presence of the Longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) in Benton County, Ark. The tick, which is native to East Asia, was first detected in the United States in November 2017 in New Jersey. It has since been confirmed in Virginia, West Virginia and now Arkansas. The Longhorned tick is known to carry and transmit both viral and bacterial tickborne diseases. “I think the big concern right now is the unknown,” Kelly Loftin, extension entomologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said. “We don’t know how it arrived in Arkansas, how widespread it is. The Longhorned (tick) is a big pest to cattle in some parts of the world, so of course that’s a concern here, along with the viral and bacterial pathogens it may transmit.” Loftin advises livestock producers and other residents to collect any discovered ticks and contact their local Cooperative Extension Service, the Arkansas Agriculture Department or the USDA.

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U of A holds ag summit: Thirty-five high school and college students attended the University of Arkansas’s Indigenous Food and Agricultural Initiative fifth annual Native Youth in Food and Agricultural Leadership Summit June 7-14 at the university’s law school. Representing 20 tribes from across the nation, each student studied in one of four educational tracks pertaining to agricultural business and finance, agricultural law and policy, nutrition and health, and land use and conservation planning.

District winners announced: The eight district winners in the 71st annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program have been selected. Families from the Arkansas Ozarks include: Jared and Lacey Standridge of Dennard (Van Buren County). The Standridges operate Hartsugg Cattle Company where they raise Longhorn cattle for lease, beef cattle and show cattle. They have three children, Sydney, Sam and Shelby. Carl and Christie Campbell of Harrison (Boone County). They run a custom hay bailing and livestock operation on 4,600 acres. The family also owns and operates Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction of Harrison. The Campbells have one daughter, Melinda Logan, sonin-law Landon, and two grandchildren, Ladd and Larson. Travis and Valerie Sims of Center Ridge (Conway County) in the Western District. Travis and Valerie have four broiler houses and raise an average of 594,000 birds per year for Tyson. They also raise cattle. The Sims have two children, Will and Cordell.

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One man’s passion for collecting turns into a museum

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Eye on Agribusiness highlights Hudson Fencing and Welding

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Town & Country features Bill and Jennifer Clouse

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Jan Farmer’s Willowbrook Farms is home to a dairy sheep flock

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A love of the cattle industry leads Lauren Cheevers to her career path

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Youth in Agriculture spotlights Peyton Barton

Sarah Bramall helps other farmers while growing her own operation

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y wife and I spent a little time in onworof C yweeks rreJ yB New Orleans raevcouple ago. It was the first time either of us had ever visited the “Crescent Jerry Crownover is City” and, that’s odd, because I oba farmer and former tained a good part of my higher education in Misprofessor of Agriculture sissippi and had visited the Gulf Coast many times, Education at Missouri but never had the desire to make it to New Orleans.

State University. He is a We did all the touristy things like Bourbon native of Baxter County, Street, the French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Arkansas, and an Louis Cemetery and the Super Dome, but the author and professional highlight of the trip for me was a carriage ride speaker. To contact Jerry, pulled by a lone mule named Coco. go to ozarksfn.com and I have always been fascinated by mules. I can click on ‘Contact Us.’ remember my father having good-natured debates with people of his generation about the relative intelligence of the horse/donkey hybrid. Dad, of course, had spent the early part of his life farming with horses and mules and had a great affinity for the mule because he thought they were both stronger and smarter than horses. I’ll never forget the explanation of his logic by stating, “You can work a horse to death, but a mule will balk on you before he allows that to happen.” I never questioned that statement.

We hadn’t planned on the carriage ride, but as we walked the city one afternoon, I saw the carriages lined up to haul tourists around the oldest part of the port town.

Judy didn’t have much of a desire to take the tour, but I told her we must (I was so tired of walking, I’d have paid the fee to ride piggy-back on someone’s shoulders).

She finally agreed and we stepped up on the carriage behind Coco and her driver.

According to my wife, the driver/tour guide did a wonderful job of explaining the culture and history of each of the buildings that we passed. I, on the other hand, was intently watching Coco as she skillfully maneuvered in and out of the busy traffic as cars and bus-

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About the Cover Sarah Bramall, pictured with her husband Justin, gave up her softball glove for a show lamb and has been hooked on agriculture ever since.

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This was a foreign concept to me Jody Harris is a freelance at first. I have been blessed, literally from my communications specialist, birth through my 40s to be surrounded by strong gardener, ranch wife and women. As a child it was my mom, my aunts and mother of four. She and their friends. In college it was older students and her family raise Angus beef teachers. As an adult it’s been career mentors, cattle and other critters on fellow mothers and the older generation in my their northwest Arkansas own family. Women with strong bodies and perranch. She is a graduate sonalities coupled with strong opinions. of Missouri State University.

In May, we attended graduation ceremonies in To contact Jody, go to ozarksfn.com and click on my southwest Missouri hometown. I was in awe ‘Contact Us.’ how much the school had changed. Teachers who were young college graduates when I was in school were on the verge of retirement. My heart was swollen with pride as my oldest niece walked through the line and received her high school diploma. She is just another generation of strong women who was raised by strong women.

What’s been the generational secret to raising strong women? Working isn’t an option in life. It’s what we do. My great-grandmother worked hard on a first-generation family farm in Iowa with her children, even after she was widowed. She raised my grandfather to work hard and take excellent care of everything he had. My mother was a product of Catholic school and farm raising. She taught my sister and I that a job worth doing was worth doing well. Working is what our family has always done, together.

As I watched my niece receive a diploma she had worked hard to earn, it made me think about all the things she learned from her community and family. She practiced hard to secure a place on the varsity volleyball and basketball teams throughout high school. She waits tables at a café and lifeguards at a local swimming pool to make car and insurance payments. She recently turned 18 and is making plans to study in a nearby college program. I am so proud to watch her spread her wings. She’s doing the thing she was raised to do – fly!

Our local Fayetteville, Ark., schools recently released for summer break. Each day our kids are expected to complete tasks to feed and care for animals and keep up with yardwork and our home. It’s not that we are mean parents, but we want our kids to understand that part of being in a family is working together. As a dear friend of mine often says, “every able body must do work.” It’s good for our souls, what makes us tick – we need purpose.

It’s been wonderful to watch my own children take responsibility for farm animals and pets. Some day when my hair is gray, I hope to kick back and watch the next generation become people who enjoy the satisfaction brought forth by hard work.

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hen I graduated high school 30 years ago, I was the only girl in my class who wanted to follow an agriculture career path, and I Julie Turner-Crawford think I was the only one in my is a native of Dallas class of about 100 who wanted a career involving County, Mo., where she agriculture period. grew up on her family’s As I entered college, there were actually just as farm. She is a graduate many female students as there were male in the ag of Missouri State department. I didn’t feel like I was outnumbered or University. To contact an outcast anymore.

Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 After I announced my intended major, I lost or by email at editor@ count of how many times I was asked why. Why ozarksfn.com. don’t you do something else? Why would you want to “waste” your time by majoring in something like agriculture? Why do you need to go to college to learn to be a farmer? Why, why, why... All whys were answered with a simple response, “because I can.”

My niece recently graduated from the same high school I did all those years ago and she is one of several students opting to continue their education in the agriculture field, and she’s not the lone girl; it’s a great change to see.

Another change at my old high school is a female agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. A female ag teacher wasn’t very common 30 years ago, but today I know many wonderful, smart, hard-working female ag teachers who are great role models for all of their students, not just the girls who take their classes.

Women involved in agriculture is nothing new, but there are still perceptions of women being “weaker.” Some feel we’re unable to physically do a job or are mentally incapable of completing a task or making a decision. I beg to differ. I’ll admit there are some things I’m not good at, like fixing anything mechanical. That’s where my husband comes in.

Bill’s a pretty handy guy when it comes to making things work; he’s just got that knack.

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I sometimes wonder if people think all farm women are like the girls they see in country music videos; scantily clad in short-shorts, cowboy boots and bikini tops. I’ll wear shorts with rubber boots, but it’s because it’s hot and muddy outside, and I have stuff to do; there’s no fashion statement intended.

Did you know there are even tutorials on the internet to help people “learn” how to dress like a farmer? And no, it’s not for Halloween costume ideas. One of the best tips I read was to wear very little perfume because “country girls have a light flowery smell.”

Sites also say women, and men, should wear flannel shirts and have a bandana around their necks. It’s also recommended that women wear an apron so not to get their clothes dirty while doing chores (yes, these are modern day web pages). Nope, nope and nope. I do have one apron and it’s my “we’re having a fish fry” apron. My husband and brother make fun of it when I wear it, so working with them while wearing my apron is pretty much out of the question.

Statistics show that one out of seven of the nation’s farms are owned and operated

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More women are also being recognized for their success and innovation in the world of agriculture. Be it in a boardroom, the halls of government, a 5-acre vegetable operation, a 5,000-acre cattle ranch or anything in between, women are making strides like never before in our industry.

I’m proud to be one of the nation’s women in agriculture and for the road that was laid out before me by other women. With each generation, that path gets a little smoother and wider. It’s gone from a cow path to a road, and I hope it will soon be a superhighway with no limits.

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Now, I’m sure the veteran mule had traveled the same route thousands of times before, but what left me in awe the most, was the fact that Coco stopped at red lights and proceeded forward only after the light turned to green. When we were to make a left turn, the mule patiently waited for oncoming traffic to pass before continuing on.

At one point, the animal stopped on a side street and the guide stated, “Oh, I forgot to tell you about this building. Coco knows my script.”

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At the conclusion of the trip, I had to ask, “I’ve been watching your mule, sir, and I noticed you never touched the reins. How does she know everything she needs to do?”

“Well,” he began, “You’ve heard of ‘common sense’ and ‘horse sense,’ right?”

“Sure,” I responded.

“You see, my mule has ‘street sense,’ probably because she was born and bred in L.A.” Even more stunned, I quizzed, “You mean to tell me this mule was raised in Los Angeles?”

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Jessica Cox works to help farmers and landowners take advantage of various programs For Jessica Cox, being a conservationist is not just a goal, it is a way of life. Since third grade, the Fort Smith, Ark., native knew she wanted to be a conservationist, thanks mainly to the entire family being involved in hunting and the outdoors.

Jessica’s grandfather was an analytical chemist, so she was exposed to science at a very young age. Wanting to work in conservation seemed like the natural choice for Jessica. This love of science and the outdoors has been the foundation for Jessica’s profession.

After graduating Booneville (Ark.) High School in 2010, Jessica worked part-time and began her education at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith.

The first big break for Jessica came in 2014 while working as a farmhand on a farm in Cedarville, Ark. Jessica was hired as a part-time soil technician at the Sabastian County Soil Conservation District. Upon graduating University of Arkansas at Fort Smith in 2016, that position became permanent, along with the position of conservation planner with the Fort Smith office of the Natural Resource Conservation Service. At the end of 2017, Jessica accepted the position as Farm Bill biologist with Quail Forever organization.

“I loved working NRCS,” Jessica said.

“But the Quail Forever position is really the next level for me. It folds my education and love for the outdoors into one package.

Now I get to interact with several agencies, as well as farmers and landowners.

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“There are any number of programs available for landowners,” Jessica explained. “Some of them like the Acres for wildlife are not as well known. A large part of my job is to educate folks about those programs.”

Quail Forever operates within a unique contract with NRCS, which allows Jessica to draw on her experience with the agency, and work closely in providing technical assistance through Quail Forever.

The technical assistance provided may range from a phone call answering questions to a site visit to a landowner’s property. No two properties are alike, so it is critical for Jessica to assist the landowner in making informed decisions about what is best for wildlife, the property, and the landowner’ wallet. Education and outreach are also important elements of Jessica’s job. Organizing landowner workshops across her five-county area have proven to be effective tools in that regard. Representatives from the respective federal and state agencies are usually present to make presentations about their agency’s program and answer any questions the landowners may have.

The goal for Jessica as a biologist is not only about what she can accomplish in the present, it is more about establishing habitat for the future.

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Sarah Bramall, pictured at the far right, works to help farmers as a grant facilitator. She and her husband Justin, pictured at the far left, also have a sheep and cattle operation. Sarah’s parents. Brad and Susie Wright, are also pictured.

casional hands-on experiences or intern- Susie Wright eagerly encouraged and ships. Sarah Bramall found something dif- supported her. Next came 4-H, FFA and the addition of showing cattle. ferent and is now the project “Ag took over my life. You specialist for grant-driven outdon’t know what you are reach agricultural educational Tontitown, Ark. missing until you have it,” programs for small farmers, Sarah explained. centered at the University of Sarah finished her bachelor’s Arkansas. Included are nain agricultural education and betionwide partners, educational gan a master’s at the University of institutions and participants.

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meet your neighbors Arkansas because she was not ready to make a career choice in the “real� world.

She was also offered a position as a teaching and research assistant that paid her tuition. In the meantime, Dr. Dan Donoghue in the Poultry Department spoke to one of Sarah’s professors, Dr. Susan Watkins because he was seeking someone to facilitate his grant programs and needed someone education and communication-centered rather than research-centered. “It all seemed like one of those God things,� Sarah said. “I met my now husband Justin, who nurtured my love of education, then this opportunity came my way, a position didn’t even exist when I began my master’s degree.�

Sarah facilitates two multi-year grant programs focused on sustainable agriculture.

The first is in its third generation and is for beginning farmers and ranchers interested in small-scale farming with poultry, livestock, and/or agroforestry which includes pasturing livestock in trees, alley cropping in planted forests, riparian buffers and forest farming for nuts and berries. A third component is Armed to Farm Program which targets veterans and spouses who attend classes in addition to hands-on experience with local farmers such as building hoop houses and knowing when to move different species to new pastures depending upon the species and grass height.

The second program is based on a onetime grant intended to help small and medium sustainable-focused farms optimize their marketing opportunities. The program is in the middle of a five-year grant and has just completed an interactive workbook on how to use social media to supplement the more traditional sustainable marketing such as farmers markets, online sales and direct marketing to restaurants. The third component of this grant offers webinars and workshops on important business practices as they relate to agriculture. These include recordkeeping and financial aspects of farming.

Like many women in agriculture today, Sarah’s ag life is diverse. She recently married Justin Bramall, the ag teacher in Greenland, Ark. They raise show sheep with her parents in order to provide affordable show lambs for area youth. Rather than owning a ram, the foursome prefers to own ewes, which they transport to other breeders in JULY 2, 2018

Oklahoma and South Dakota for breeding, whether by AI, ET or live cover. The sheep stay with the ram from July to October when they are brought back home. “The breeders we work with are good friends we met through showing,� Sarah said. “They have excellent genetics that we and our customers deeply appreciate.

Biosceurity measures are a high priority used to promote herd health. In addition to keeping the barn as clean and sanitary as possible, visitors to the sheep area are often asked to wear booties to reduce the risk of transferring disease. The biggest herd health issues are foot rot, foot scald and wool fungus in the spring and fall when the rains are sometimes intense and the ground wet for extended periods. Another contributing factor is that their higher protein feed causes faster foot growth and more susceptibility to foot issues.

The couple is also beginning two cattle herds: one commercial and one registered. The commercial herd is made up of five Angus-influenced mommas with calves which stay with Justin’s parents, Gary and Paula, who live outside of West Fork. The couple also received a registered Angus cow/calf pair as a wedding present. The momma cow and her heifer calf are temporarily kept at Sarah’s parents’ acreage until Sarah and Justin finish adding new cross fencing on family farm land in Northwest Arkansas. The couple hopes to purchase a registered Angus bull who will service both seed herds.

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A Love For Collecting

By Terry Ropp

The Correll Museum displays the treasures complied by D.W. Correll D.W. Correll was one of those self-taught, self-made men resulting from growing up during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl – long before the Internet made knowledge so accessible.

D.W. was the son of a blacksmith, so perhaps it was natural for him to develop a love for all things mechanical. He went from working on airplanes during World War II to becoming one of the first jet engine mechanics in the country. Later, he evolved into a construction business owner, but his love of mechanics never left, as evidenced by the collection of antique automobiles that he lovingly restored throughout his lifetime. The D.W. Correll Museum, located in Catoosa, Okla., is a reflection of a highly creative and knowledgeable man with collections ranging from antique vehicles to rocks and bottles. The museum’s collection is vast, including more than 500 bottles and decanters from the 1880s to the 1970s and more than 10,000 rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils.

Eric Hamshar, the museum’s director and curator, started as a social science/ history intern from Rogers State University in 2011 with the intention of becoming a teacher. Two weeks into that

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internship, Eric was introduced “handson” to the extent of the collection when a 2-foot snowstorm caved in the roof of the rock display building.

“If that building had held the car collection, the results would’ve been disastrous, but the roof settled on top of the display cases with surprisingly little loss,” Eric said. “However, I learned how massive his collection is, and I am still cataloguing items in semi-permanent and permanent storage.”

Next the curator position opened. Eric graduated on a Friday and began as curator and director the following Monday.

The position is a perfect fit because it taps into Eric’s own interests in antique cars and local history, as well as allowing him the opportunity to put his stamp on the museum. He strives to maintain D.W.’s diverse vision while organizing and updating displays and procedures as well as delving into the world of rocks and minerals.

“Eric is the best thing to ever happen to us. Dad would have been proud to see his collection receive such professional care and enthusiasm,” Dan Correll, one of D.W.’s two sons, said.

While guns and differently sized bullets, including the paper ones for mus-

kets, were D.W.’s first collection, his marriage to Penny, mother of his two sons, Dan and Don, sparked another: antique vehicles. When Penny turned 16, her father gave her a 1914 Dodge, the very first Dodge model after the Dodge brothers broke away from Henry Ford.

When the Correll couple moved from California back to family in Oklahoma, D.W. restored that already antique vehicle, who died in 1998.

“My dad would never ask anyone to do anything he wouldn’t do, but he was a very hard worker and expected his kids to be as well. I remember being in the third or fourth grade and having to sand wooden spokes for some of those old vehicles,” Dan said.

D.W.’s love of rocks, minerals, gems and jewelry began when he and his father-in-law Hank invested in a gold mine. That mine never produced much gold but gave birth to D.W.’s desire to study unusual rocks, which often ended up on top of the family refrigerator.

A similar love of bottles and decanters began with his uncle Ben’s collection. Ben was a builder in the early days of Tulsa. Much later, as Tulsa grew and modernized, D.W. worked with his uncle to demolish some of the very houses Ben

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had built years earlier. Many old bottles were found in the process, and Ben began collecting them. Later, Ben gave the collection to D.W., and it served as the foundation of what would eventually become the large collection of bottles on display at the museum. Some of the oldest bottles contained lead, which turned the glass purple when exposed to sunlight over the years.

When D.W. started adding to his uncle’s collection, he often boiled the bottles and decanters in order to remove labels and tax stamps. He wanted his bottles to be in pristine condition, only to learn later, much to his dismay, the bottles were worth more with the labels and stamps. Needless to say, D.W. stopped boiling.

After World War II, D.W. designed a trailer park that held 1,100 trailers and served as a model for that newly emerging lifestyle. The sale of that property in the 1950s provided funds and increased time four D.W. to pursue his love of collecting. He went to swap meets and auctions of all kinds and traveled frequently to Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.

He also made excursions to Mexico and South America to collect unusual rocks and minerals.

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ozarks roots Photos by Terry Ropp

D.W. Correll was an avid collector of a variety of items, including antique transportation items, including sleds and wagons, such those pictured at the upper left and right, and the lower left. D.W. loved rocks and minerals, and working in a mine with his father-in-law Hank helped D.W. foster his hobby. Pictured at lower right, Eric Hamshar, left, and D.W.’s son Dan with Penny Correll’s 1914 Dodge. Penny’s father gave her the car when she was 16, and when D.W. and Penny moved from California, back to Oklahoma. D.W. had the car restored. Other autos in the collection include a Stutz 8, which would have cost $3,000 if purchased new in 1927 (about $41,000 today); the all-aluminum 1919 Franklin, which features an air-cooled engine; and a 1930 Ford Model A Cabriolet — another word for “convertible.”

Eric’s position is continually sending him on learning adventures. He joined the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society and also goes to swap meets to learn about the collectibles.

“People are very generous with their knowledge, whether about rocks or cars JULY 2, 2018

or whatever, and I’m more than happy to listen and learn,” Eric said.

The museum has an annual October rock swap, as well as a rock table for children to make “rock buddies” using provided materials for eyes, hair etc. The children can also color rocks to mimic D.W.’s

rock and mineral wall on the outside of the rock show room and “excavate” small fossils. Eric added a gift shop and received the 2017 Mayor’s Appreciation Award for his work with the museum.

The museum has a website and is open Tuesday through Saturday. Admission fees

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Owner: Chris Hudson Location: Harrison, Ark. History: Hudson Fencing and Welding owner Chris Hudson moved to his great-grandpa’s house in Harrison, Ark., when he was 5 years old. By the time he was 13, he was a full-fledged farmhand.

‘That began my education in fence building,” he said. “By 14, I was introduced to welding when I was preparing a nearby field to be sprigged with Bermuda and the tongue on my roller broke. My grandpa, Richard Hudson, and our farm hand Ben Nichols met me in the field for repairs. Ben bet me he could weld the tongue back onto the roller without holding his stinger. Unsure of what I was about to witness, I watched Ben lay a weld on the tongue of that roller without ever holding his stinger, and after that I was hooked.’

Chris later learned that his grandfather had asked Ben to teach Chris how to weld.

“My business took off several years later in 2015 when I was voluntarily building an entry way for my father-in-law, Nick Eddings. A passerby saw the work and called him wanting to know who did it. From there I got my first paying job. A year later I decided to go fulltime and the jobs have been rolling in ever since.”

Products and Services: Hudson Fending and Welding provides concept, design and construction of corral systems and custom gates, as well as other services.

“We install pipe fence with pipe railing, sucker rod, cattle panel and any combination. We also provide barbed wire fencing. We provide webbed wire fencing of many kinds, most commonly horse, goat and cattle fence. We provide board fence services and we provide custom welding services as well, including equipment repairs and construction-based services.”

They also do residential fencing.”

Philosophy and Future: “I got into the corral design and construction part because I had called someone to do the work, but was unable to make contact.

Running a successful business starts with communicating with clients. A dedication to excellence is essential and something I stress to my employees. From first contact to finished product, clients have to feel respected and heard with their desires carried out. I pay attention to detail make my work as perfect as possible, standing behind every job. As far as the future, I’m looking to expand both my territory and the number of people working for me as my business continues to develop.”

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In the Country: “When we purchased our house and 5 acres, we did so with the intention of fully renovating the home and raising pigs on Clouse 2J Pig Farm,” Bill explained. “At one time we had 22 sows but had not yet developed a market to support that much production. We now have seven Hamp/York cross sows bred by a Hampshire boar, who is very dedicated to his job. We sell both show pigs and state certified, USDA stamped processed meat off the farm. Popular cuts are pork chops, bacon and whole hams. We also sell whole, half and even quarter fat hogs. Our pigs run the land and are fed wheat middling’s powder and corn chops. We are stewards and take that responsibility seriously. We produce three litters a year with sows being bred back when they come into heat as they roam the land with the boar. We wean anywhere from 21 days up to 6 weeks, depending upon customer demand. While we prefer castrating before weaning, sometimes we have to wait until the piglets are old enough for the mother to be distracted by feed. At current production levels we are selling approximately 400 baby pigs per year.”

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(Week of 6/17/18 to 6/23/18) Arkansas Cattle Auction

74.00-85.00 † 60.00-95.50 † 73.00-84.00*

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35.00-59.00 † 20.00-63.50 † 32.00-63.00 † 40.00-60.00* 38.00-58.00 † Not Reported † 51.00-60.00* 62.50-76.00*

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38.00-60.00 † Not Reported † 30.00-56.00 † 37.50-66.00 † 40.00-59.00* 42.00-64.00 † 40.00-68.50 †

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Steers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

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700-800 lbs.

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Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards

goats

steady to 5.00 higher with slaughter lambs 30.00-35.00 lower. Slaughter does and bucks traded steady to 8.00 higher with kids 40.00-50.00 lower. Demand was moderate on a heavy supply. The supply consisted of 39 percent lambs, 14 percent ewes and rams, 34 percent kid goats, and 13 percent bucks and does. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise.

SHEEP: 789 head mostly hair breeds.

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 42-48 lbs 177.50185.00. Medium and Large 1-2 32-38 lbs 150.00-165.00; 42-49 lbs 145.00-162.50. Medium and Large 2 43-48 lbs 133.00-144.00.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 50-65 lbs 150.00165.00; 75-85 lbs 140.00-152.50, Choice 1-2 55-67 lbs 140.00-152.50; 80-90 lbs 125.00-132.50.

Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 1-3 85-121 lbs 100.00120.00. Utility and Good 1-3 99-138 lbs 80.00-85.00.

Slaughter Rams: Good and Choice 1-3 90 lbs 125.00127.50. Utility and Good 1-3 75-185 lbs 75.00-100.00.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1 70-75 lbs 150.00160.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 70-138 lbs 115.00145.00 per head; 158-195 lbs 85.00-100.00 per head.

Medium and Large 2-3 83-125 lbs 55.00-107.50 per head.

Replacement Rams: Medium and Large 1 Individual 190 lb Reg. Dorper 425.00 per head. Medium and Large 1-2 90-115 lbs 170.00-260.00 per head.

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GOATS: 711 head Feeder Kids: Selection 1 42-48 lbs 230.00-262.50. Selec6/24/18 tion 2 35-49 lbs 185.00-225.00. Selection 3 40-45 lbs 130.00-160.00.

Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 53-70 lbs 240.00-270.00; 8186 lbs 175.00-185.00. Selection 2 51-75 lbs 190.00-235.00.

Selection 3 50-75 lbs 125.00-185.00.

Slaughter Does: Selection 1 63-90 lbs 150.00-165.00.

Selection 2 73-135 lbs 120.00-135.00. Selection 3 65-120 lbs 80.00-115.00.

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 80-115 lbs 180.00-200.00.

Selection 2 80-175 lbs 150.00-180.00. Selection 3 70-85 lbs 125.00-130.00.

Replacement Does: Selection 1 75-170 lbs 135.00-180.00 per head. Selection 2 40-68 lbs 70.00-110.00 per head.

6/14/18 Selection 3 40-93 lbs 59.00-62.00 per head.

Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 Individual 180 lb Boer 360.00 per head.

Families: Does with single or twin kids: Selection 1-2 55.00-85.00 per head.

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76.50-83.50 † 72.50-90.00 † 68.00-83.00*

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5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 107.00-113.00; wtd. avg. price 108.67.

Heifers: 107.00-110.00; wtd. avg. price 108.45.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 170.00-174.00; wtd. avg. price 172.68.

Heifers: 170.00-174.00; wtd. avg. price 172.42.

Not Reported † 62.00-87.50 † 66.00-98.00 † 70.00-85.00* 63.00-91.50 †

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cattle

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73.00-82.00 † Not Reported † 75.00-87.00* None Reported* 62.00-88.00 †

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beef

76.00-91.00 †

Diamond, Mo. • TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale

6/21/18

Supply was fair and demand was good with a near full house on hand. Lamb markets were down 30 to 40 cents on average while kid markets sunk by as much as 70 cents compared to the last sale. The remainder of the markets held mostly steady. Supply was made up of about 33 percent kid goats, 16 percent Does and Bucks, 30 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 25-52 lbs 140.00-155.00. Medium and Large 2-3 28-52 lbs 130.00137.50.

Feeder Wool Lambs, few: Medium and Large 2-3 35-45 lbs 125.00.

Slaughter wool lambs: Choice 2-3 68 lbs 137.50. Good 1-3 68-77 lbs 105.00-115.00.

Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 60-77 lbs 150.00-160.00; 90-95 lbs 105.00-115.00. Good and Choice 1-3 60-75 lbs 130.00-145.00.

Several families of Hair ewes with single or twin lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 65.00-85.00 Per Head.

Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 80-116 lbs 150.00-165.00; 135-155 lbs 85.00-90.00. Medium and Large 2-3 85-110 lbs 120.00-135.00.

Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good and Choice 1-3 90-150 lbs 85.00-100.00. Utility and Good 1-2 80-120 lbs 55.0075.00.

Slaughter wool ewes: Medium and large 2-3 140-222 lbs 35.00-47.50.

Slaughter Hair Rams: 135-225 lbs 65.00-90.00.

GOATS: Feeder kids: Several light weight kids: Selection 1 60.00-70.00 Per Head. Selection 2 40.00-50.00 Per Head.

Selection 3 20.00-40.00 Per Head.

Feeder kids: Selection 1 35-39 lbs 210.00-250.00. Selection 2 25-38 lbs 165.00-190.00. Selection 3 30-38 lbs 135.00-155.00.

Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 52-75 lbs 200.00-230.00; 90-122 lbs 155.00-165.00. Selection 2 40-60 lbs 200.00220.00. Selection 3 40-55 lbs 100.00-155.00.

Replacement does: Selection 1 90-160 lbs 100.00-120.00; 70-90 lbs 145.00-165.00.

Slaughter Does: Selection 2-3 45-165 lbs 60.00-120.00.

Replacement Bucks: Selection 1 60 lbs 205.00.

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 70-215 lbs 120.00-140.00.

Selection 3 50-100 lbs 105.00-135.00.

stocker & feeder

County Line Sale Ratcliff ---------

Decatur Livestock*

Nati

6/22/18

prices

Farmer’s Stockyards Springdale 6/22/18 720

Fort Smith Stockyards

6/19/18 680

Farmer’s & Ranchers Vinita, Okla.* 6/20/18 428

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Steady

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Uneven

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180.00-198.00 160.00-182.00 145.00-160.00 140.00-153.00 128.00-139.00

176.00-190.00 170.00-176.00 155.00-175.00 ---------

174.00-179.00 164.00-166.00 154.00-157.00 140.00-145.00 145.00

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169.00-189.00 149.00-164.00 138.50-150.00 137.00-138.00 132.00-138.00

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155.00-174.00 147.00-156.00 140.00-148.00 126.00-134.00 115.00-127.00

160.00-168.00 142.00-169.00 138.00-142.00 ---------

150.00-165.00 139.50-152.00 130.00-145.00 ---------

Joplin Regional Stockyards 6/18/18 7,280

Mi Stoc

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I-40 Livestock Ozark 6/21/18 929

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Uneven

Uneven

St-

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150.00-187.00 150.00-162.50 149.00-155.00 136.00-152.20 141.00

185.00-195.00 165.00-186.00 155.00-184.00 141.00-170.00 133.00-150.50

160 152 140 133 130

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----140.00-155.00 120.00-145.00 122.00-136.00 116.00-121.00

177.00 150.00 138.00-150.00 125.00-145.00 -----

160 142 130 124 100

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148.00-167.50 136.00-153.00 128.00-143.00 124.00-135.00 112.00-122.00

150.00-167.00 140.00-155.00 133.00-151.00 130.00-143.00 131.00-137.00

145 140 132 124 120

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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Kal lbs 1 167 Ft. 170 Mis Virg Sou 167 Bill Dir equ 26 135

Che The Compared to last week slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes $1.5 were steady to sharply lower. Feeder lambs were steady to Flu 15.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 5673 head sold. No sales Mid in Equity Electronic Auction. In direct trading slaughter wea ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 2600 head of regi negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were 5.00 lower. 2,237 prec lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confimilk dentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless gett otherwise specified. are Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: num San Angelo: shorn and wooled 100-130 lbs 120.00-126.00. han VA: no test.

Cre PA: shorn and wooled 90-110 lbs 202.00-225.00, few 230.00; 1.30 110-130 lbs 195.00-215.00.

SPO Ft. Collins, CO: wooled 149 lbs 125.00.

BU South Dakota: shorn and wooled 110-160 lbs 160.00-166.00. $2.9 Kalona, IA: wooled 110-130 lbs 160.00-175.00.

Billings, MT: no test.

Missouri: no test.

Equity Elec: no test.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 166.00-178.00; 60-70 lbs 155.00168.00, few 170.00; 70-80 lbs 149.50-160.00; 80-90 lbs 145.00-160.00; 90-110 lbs 140.00-146.00.

Pennsylvania: 40-50 lbs few 250.00-270.00; 50-60 lbs 205.00220.00, few 232.00-235.00; 60-70 lbs 195.00-220.00; 70-80 lbs 180.00-200.00, few 205.00-225.00; 80-90 lbs 172.00200.00, few 215.00-230.00; 90-100 lbs 190.00-215.00.

National Sheep Summary

127 5(3257('

bulls

127 5(3257('

slaughter

JULY 2, 2018

6/

0.00-187.00 0.00-162.50 9.00-155.00 6.00-152.20 141.00

----0.00-155.00 0.00-145.00 2.00-136.00 6.00-121.00

8.00-167.50 6.00-153.00 8.00-143.00 4.00-135.00 2.00-122.00

Corn

8.72

9 6

4.93

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3.72

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4.88

4.85

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8.52

4.93

4.72

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160.62 157.50 160.21

2000

2500

165.41 153.52 **

1025.00-1550.00 † 700.00-1200.00 †

136.96 139.70 140.55

** 151.02 134.67

150.47

140.89

154.81

2000

2500

150.45 163.96 148.40 ** **

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*

177.50-191.00 165.00-190.00 155.00-174.00 148.00-156.00 138.00

182.50 174.00-186.00 167.00-180.00 148.00-167.00 144.50-151.00

151.00-185.00 151.00-167.00 143.00-162.00 131.00-151.00 129.00-136.00

203.00 174.00-191.00 162.00-181.00 154.00-167.00 142.00-155.00

170.00-181.00 164.00-175.00 152.00-165.00 138.00-160.00 131.00-142.00

186.00-197.50 165.00-180.00 155.00-170.00 146.00-160.50 129.50-149.50

170.00-187.00 160.00-187.00 150.00-173.00 140.00-164.00 135.00-146.00

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136.33

167.47

885.00-1300.00 †

164.00-180.00 147.50-160.00 145.00-150.00 144.00 -----

134.96

156.44

**

725.00-1325.00 † 950.00-1260.00 *

5-8 Higher

----140.00 131.00-148.00 125.00-138.00 119.00-128.00

155.59

169.07

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189.00-192.50 169.00-190.00 163.00 ---------

164.00-179.00 148.00-165.00 144.00-157.00 129.00-140.00 -----

6/19/18 1,769

150.00-177.00 140.00-158.00 140.00-163.00 125.00-134.00 115.00-121.00

145.00-167.00 140.00-154.00 132.00-144.00 124.00-138.00 120.00-126.00

JULY 2, 2018

153.00-162.00 142.00-153.00 135.00-146.50 129.00-140.00 -----

175.00 153.00-159.00 148.50-155.00 130.00-152.00 125.00-139.75

141.00-159.00 135.00-148.00 128.00-143.00 124.00-137.00 116.00-117.00

161.00-175.00 149.00-159.00 132.00-155.00 130.00-144.50 129.50-136.50

146.00-168.00 144.00-159.00 138.00-150.00 116.00-134.00 109.00-119.00

147.00-165.00 143.00-165.00 136.00-155.00 127.00-144.00 122.00-132.00

150.00-164.00 140.00-164.00 130.00-147.00 130.00-138.00 125.00-135.00

135.77 142.87 130.00 ** **

152.41

134.63

153.27 155.44

141.73 135.94

154.82

141.73

171.85

142.54

* 169.86

151.68 ** 141.03

157.54 149.40 166.53 144.67 149.25 ** 155.85

141.62 140.10 245

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

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132.31 **

134.00

170.20 137 164 191 218 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

141.79 135.90

135.96

154.00

110

133.01

137.31

150.34

159.44

150.00-167.00 140.00-155.00 133.00-151.00 130.00-143.00 131.00-137.00

127.37 **

154.52

800.00-1300.00 † 800.00-1250.00 * 850.00-1400.00 †

Uneven

166.00-177.00 155.00-165.50 153.50-160.00 140.00-144.50 123.00-131.50

144.13 131.88

153.98

750.00-850.00 †

Uneven

160.00-195.00 152.00-177.00 140.00-167.00 133.00-154.00 130.00-143.00

140.82 134.67

147.42

1-5 Higher

185.00-195.00 165.00-186.00 155.00-184.00 141.00-170.00 133.00-150.50

154.97 **

158.71

Uneven

St-5 Higher

**

145.00

13,438

Uneven

145.67

**

Welch Stockyards*

6/19/18-6/20/18

***

169.32

Tulsa Livestock Auction 6/18/18 1,958

6/18/18 594

136.85 132.11

**

Stilwell Livestock Auction* 6/20/18 1,112

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.

144.35

167.63

Ozarks Regional West Plains 6/19/18 4,725

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest 6/20/18 1,991

136.25 134.43

***

pairs

1500

133.95

*

Not Reported †

1000

***

155.19

1500

None Reported †

500

137.63 ***

149.80

950.00-1650.00 * None Reported * 840.00-1490.00 †

Welch Stockyards

153.19 ***

***

None Reported *

Mid-State Stockyard North Arkansas Livestock OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Ozarks Regional Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction

3.38

eola

Osc

**

159.25

Ouachita Livestock Ola, Ark. 6/22/18 647

Mid-State Stockyards*

160.00-180.00 142.00-165.00 130.00-145.00 124.00-137.00 100.00-125.00

8.82

3.64

3.65

Joplin Regional Stockyards 6/18/18 7,280

177.00 150.00 138.00-150.00 125.00-145.00 -----

Sorghum

12

ices

Uneven

Soft Wheat

Ash Flat El Reno Ft. Smith Green Forest Heber Springs Joplin Ouachita Ozark Ratcliff Searcy Siloam Springs Springdale Tulsa West Plains

***

600.00-1100.00 †

Apr. 18 May 18

heifers 550-600 LBS.

***

Arkansas Cattle Auction None Reported † Ash Flat Livestock 750.00-1410.00 † Benton County Sale Barn 985.00-1850.00 † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 1375.00 * Cleburne County Livestock - Heber Springs None Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff Not Reported †

Farmer’s Stockyards Fort Smith Stockyard I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards

Mar. 18

167.59

550.00-1050.00 † 600.00-1200.00 † Not Reported *

Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita

Jan. 18 Feb. 18

**

(Week of 6/17/18 to 6/23/18)

Daily Report 6/26/18

Soybeans

Ash Flat El Reno Ft. Smith Green Forest Heber Springs Joplin Ouachita Ozark Ratcliff Searcy Siloam Springs Springdale Tulsa West Plains

Not Reported † 600.00-975.00 † 585.00-1100.00 † 650.00-1100.00 * 725.00-1110.00 † 710.00-1135.00 †

1000

Oct. 17 Nov. 17 Dec. 17

steers 550-600 LBS.

Not Reported * 650.00-1185.00 †

cow/calf

avg. grain prices

ce and Prime 1-2: 66.00-178.00; 60-70 lbs 155.000 lbs 149.50-160.00; 80-90 lbs bs 140.00-146.00. few 250.00-270.00; 50-60 lbs 205.0000; 60-70 lbs 195.00-220.00; 70-80 05.00-225.00; 80-90 lbs 172.0000; 90-100 lbs 190.00-215.00.

I-40 estock Ozark 6/21/18 929

500

July 17 Aug. 17 Sept. 17

Week of 5/27/18

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.2850 and 40# blocks at $1.4900.

The weekly average for barrels is $1.3215 (-.1935) and blocks, slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes $1.5305(-.0895). ower. Feeder lambs were steady to Fluid Milk: Milk production is generally steady in the Northeast, ngelo, TX 5673 head sold. No sales Mid-Atlantic, Northwest and Mountain States. Favorable 0 uction. In direct trading slaughter weather has sustained cow comfort and milk output in those were not tested. 2600 head of regions. In much of the rest of the country, heat, humidity, hter lambs were 5.00 lower. 2,237 precipitation or other seasonal weather factors have dampened h all weights no trend due to confimilk production. However, manufacturers report no troubles d per hundred weight (CWT) unless getting the milk needed for processing, and many also state there are discounted milk loads available. In some cases, the limited ce and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: numbers of available milk tankers are creating challenges for milk wooled 100-130 lbs 120.00-126.00. handlers to locate homes for current supplies of milk and cream.

Cream multiples for all Classes, are 1.20Â 1.32 in the East, 1.210-110 lbs 202.00-225.00, few 230.00; 1.30 in the Midwest and 1.05-1.28 in the West.

00.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND 149 lbs 125.00.

BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest nd wooled 110-160 lbs 160.00-166.00. $2.9314 - $3.0732.

-130 lbs 160.00-175.00.

6/22/18

June 17

775.00-900.00 † Not Reported † 750.00-1100.00*

OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Ozarks Regional Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Welch Stockyards

6/22/18

$80

700.00-1335.00 † 1275.00 *

Week of 6/3/18

dairy sales

National Dairy Market at a Glance

$120

610.00-850.00 † 575.00-1000.00 †

Week of 6/10/18

Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Cleburne County Livestock County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmer’s Stockyards Fort Smith Stockyards I-40 Livestock Joplin Regional Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock

Week of 5/27/18

on 1 52-75 lbs 200.00-230.00; 00. Selection 2 40-60 lbs 200.0055 lbs 100.00-155.00. ection 1 90-160 lbs 100.00-120.00; 0. ion 2-3 45-165 lbs 60.00-120.00. election 1 60 lbs 205.00. ction 2 70-215 lbs 120.00-140.00.

105.00-135.00.

Arkansas Cattle

$160

PricesPrices reported per cwt Prices Prices reported reported reported per perper cwt cwt cwt

Week of 6/3/18

ght weight kids: Selection 1 Selection 2 40.00-50.00 Per Head.

0 Per Head.

1 35-39 lbs 210.00-250.00. Selec-190.00. Selection 3 30-38 lbs

cows

(Week of 6/17/18 to 6/23/18)

Week of 6/10/18

135-225 lbs 65.00-90.00.

replacement

Kalona, IA: 49 lbs 198.00; 50-60 lbs 167.50-172.50; 60-70 lbs 157.50-175.00; 70-80 lbs 162.50-170.00; 80-90 lbs 152.50167.50; 90-105 lbs 157.50-170.00.

Ft. Collins: 45 lbs 200.00; 50-60 lbs 190.00-196.00; 65-75 lbs 170.50-180.00; 86 lbs 185.00; 90-105 lbs 165.00-176.00.

Missouri: 60-80 lbs 150.00-160.00; 90-95 lbs 105.00-115.00.

Virginia: 80-110 lbs 172.50.

South Dakota: 80-90 lbs 161.00-169.00; 95-105 lbs 161.00167.00.

Billings, MT: no test.

Direct Trading: (lambs fob with 3-4 percent shrink or equivalent) 2600: Slaughter Lambs shorn and wooled 126-188 lbs 135.00-172.00 (wtd avg 157.39).

550-600 lb. steers

$200

Week of 6/17/18

Medium and large 2-3 140-222 lbs

12 Month Avg. -

$240

Week of 6/17/18

es reports

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

95

116 137 158 179 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

200

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

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Small Steps Toward a Goal

By Larry Burchfield

After retiring from the military, Jan Farmer began Willowbrook Farms For Jan Farmer, owner of Wil- ing, you get the best milk, then after lowbrook Farms just outside of about a month and a half if begins to Searcy, Ark., getting a farm up drop off.

“They might not all be high producers, and running is very challengbut when you look at the long-term and ing, no matter the size.

After retiring from the military in their production in their lifetime, they 2006, Jan and her husband Stan began actually give more milk.”

Jan’s lambing season is typically Janulooking for that perfect place to call ary and February. Lambs nurse for about home and start a small farm operation.

The search came to fruition with the eight weeks, then are weaned. After purchase of a small tract of land just weaning, Jan milks her ewes until their south of Searcy that had a homestead production levels drop.

She is currently milking eight head of that was built around 1917 and as part of a larger farm “back in the day,” it had sheep, which is much lower than her typical milking flock because of a nona dairy on it.

So, with the land purchased, Jan started performing ram that left about two-third building her dream, Willowbrook Farm. of her flock open.

She currently has about 25 head total, They rent and own about 10 acres. Stan is a flight simulator instructor in North including yearling ewes that will soon be Little Rock, Ark., and Jan gives much of bred.

It has been an ongoing process of taking the credit for her farm to her husband.

After years of planning and research, in- small steps to grow Willowbrook Farm, cluding taking trips to farms in Alabama, and often, the steps were not all forward.

“It has been a slow building process,” said Missouri, Tennessee and other states, Jan decided to start with a small herd of Jan. “One step forward, two steps back, but sheep and small poultry flock and grow you just have to keep plugging ahead. This from there. Sheep were chosen because is what I wanted to do when I retired, so I of their disposition, as well as the quality have to keep moving forward.”

Raising sheep was a natural choice for of the meat and milk they produced.

The sheep at Willobrook Farms are of Jan because she is an avid crocheter. She East Friesian and Lacaune decent. East does have her wool washed and spun, Friesian and Lacaune are dairy breeds, however wool is secondary for Jan, the but Jan said the lines have been crossed two main products are milk and meat.

“A lot of people are not aware of the extensively over the years and it’s diffibenefits of sheep’s milk,” Jan said. “It cult find a pure line of either.

“You might get a high percentage be- is very high in protein, good fats and cause of imports being allowed, then not is loaded with calcium, iron and many allowed, then allowed years ago,” she ex- other vitamins. It is way ahead of cow plained. “I just call them my dairy sheep.” and goat’s milk. Same thing for the Milk production in sheep is close to that meat, it is loaded with high-quality proseen in dairy goats, Jan explained, and she tein, it is also an outstanding source of many vitamins and minerals. It averages about a gallon a day is very good for you.” per sheep, with some giving Searcy, Ark. The focus of Willowbrook more and others giving less.

Farms is dairy products, but However, sheep lactation cythe meat market is also an imcles are not as long as that of portant part of the operation. a goat.

“I do have ram lambs that I can’t “It’s about four months,” milk, so they are processed and I Jan said. “Right after freshin-

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Jan Farmer at the Pioneer Village in 2016.

take them to farmers markets to sell,” Jan said. “Selling meat is how I got started in farmers markets because it was easier to sell than milk because I just have to take them to a USDA processor.”

Like any other dairy, operating a sheep diary is not cheap, and is subject to the same health regulations as other dairies.

It takes a good bit of equipment to process milk properly, and finding the right equipment at the right price has been a major challenge for Jan. “I had to create this whole facility for my milk... I certainly could not afford new equipment,” Jan explained. “So I spent a lot of time on line searching for good used equipment. Trouble is, that can be a hit and miss deal, so you really must be careful. The milking barn is

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complete, and I have the equipment, so I’m excited about that. Currently, I am licensed to sell raw milk to a commercial cheesery for aging raw milk cheeses or to an ice creamery who has a pastuerizer to make ice cream.”

Her next step will be bottling her own milk. Jan said she has all of the equipment, but has a few more “hoops” to jump through. Once she begins bottling her milk, Jan said she will be the only bottler in the state of Arkansas.

She recently took her first batch of artesian cheese to the farmers market in Searcy and the response was tremendous.

“I sold out,” she said.

In addition to the sheep, Jan keeps a flock of free range chickens, turkeys, and geese. The chickens provide fresh eggs for JULY 2, 2018

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By Terry Ropp

A love for the cattle industry leads Elm Springs, Ark., woman to a career path Lauren Cheevers, of Elm Springs, Ark., joined 4-H at age 5 and since she loved to talk, she quickly found interest in public speaking.

Very early on she was giving demonstration speeches and eventually became the Arkansas 4-H Ozark District Vice President during her senior year of high school in Greenland. Ark. Her livestock passion grew from strong roots because her father Stacy, who works as a plant manager at Beaver Water District, raises commercial beef cattle while her mother Joyce runs six broiler houses. Even though the 300 Angus-influenced momma herd is bred by a variety of purebred bulls, Lauren showed both registered and commercial cattle when younger and was highly involved with the agricultural industry.

She was also a rodeo queen who loved teaching the heritage of rodeo in addition to explaining how to compete in rodeo events, with children being her favorite audience.

“Children are the future of agriculture.

The age of the average farmer is increasing, and we need more young people to add to the ever-increasing industry knowledge base with their willingness to think outside of the box,” Lauren said.

Then during college at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Lauren Cheevers participated in a mock interview where the interviewer probed, “You are a woman, so what makes you think these producers want to listen to you?”

Lauren’s response was immediate. She explained that she was fortunate enough to be born and raised on a farm and could easily relate with producers concerning the varied aspects of the agriculture industry including emerging science and technology, practices and procedures and the need for advocacy in agriculture.

Lauren found a perfect position that combined her interests when she began an internship at the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association headquarters in Little Rock af-

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Lauren Cheevers grew up on her family farm in Arkansas and is now with the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association.

A Passion for Agriculture ter meeting up with Adam McClung, the tural publications, including the Arkanthen executive vice president the Arkan- sas Cattle Business magazine published sas Cattlemen’s Association. Adam had by the ACA. She recently completed a known her since she was a young girl and long-term project for the Arkansas Aghad watched her grow up. When they met riculture Department, the publication again during that year’s national conven- of its annual Arkansas Grown magazine. tion in Nashville, he understood she want- The project included writing, photoed to be in the cattle industry, recognized graphing and developing the layout of her potential and “got the ball rolling.”

25 different features, including row crops Lauren became communication director and forestry, areas she was not as familiar for the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association with. Through this project, she was able as an active advocate immediately after to expand her own knowledge base while her internship. Lauren’s outgoing leader- also helping farmers and ranchers stateship style is paired with passions for chil- wide share their story. dren, communication and livestock. Her Though Lauren graduated from college responsibilities with the ACA include in only three years in 2017, she has deweekly management and updates to their veloped a strong belief that agriculture website which she redesigned to be user- can match varied combinations of infriendly in the first three weeks of her in- dividual passions and leadership styles. ternship. She also is the association’s social In her own experience she cites the media voice. In addition, she fact that she took ag microdevelops promotional mateeconomics and soil science, rial such as banners, brochures Elm Springs, Ark. both of which she acknowland the ever-popular wild rags edges are highly practical and or bandannas while also buildimportant but not part of her ing ads for the association. strongest skillsets.

At various cattle sales, she However, she did describe how gathers pictures for agricultwo of her passions came together Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

into a career path, thanks to the help of two of her college mentors: Dr. Janeal Yancey and Casandra Cox. Dr. Yancey specializes in animal sciences and developed an informational blog called Mom at the Meat Counter, which helps educate consumers about food safety from the perspective of a mother of two and a meat scientist. Casandra, whose position is in agricultural education, communications and technology, taught her to take pictures from different angles, use editing software for maximum quality and then how to use those pictures for advocacy.

“Not all leaders are outspoken like me. They can be relationship oriented or factual experts thereby using different channels to connect with the part of the agricultural community that speaks to their hearts,” Lauren said. “Gender doesn’t matter either because we all have stories to tell. The trick is to let your voice be heard in whatever part of agriculture speaks to you, because people love and respond to stories.”

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Age: 16 Parents: Randy and Kelly Barton Hometown: Gamaliel, Ark. FFA Chapter: Mountain Home FFA Advisor: Josh Baker What is your favorite aspect of agriculture?

“It’s a tie between public relations and animals, especially goats. I connect well with the goats and believe there really like dogs but more energetic and weirder. I like public relations in terms of both advocacy and education. You can’t advocate if you don’t educate first.”

Who is the most influential person in your life?

“Mr. Baker, my advisor, got me started on my career path when I attended his survey of agriculture class where I could see how he broadened students’ perspectives on ag in the real world and how varied ag could be. I went in wanting to be a vet, but when I saw how he connected and I believe I can connect well too, I am now working toward a different path.”

What is your current involvement in agriculture?

“I am the vice president of our chapter and have always been an FFA or Junior FFA officer. I show goats, but have moved from dairy to Boer goats because I gain more connections within the industry. I also help with my family’s chickens so we can give eggs to the food pantry.”

What are your future plans?

“I’m going to go to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for ag education and ag policy. Both departments are good, and I already have contact with Dr. Jill Rucker in the ag education area. Then I’m going to go to law school and am considering Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio or Tulane in New Orleans to study law and earn masters’ degrees in ag law and in food science law.

What do you like best about living in the country?

“I like the peacefulness and roominess and use that as a sanctuary to stay in touch with myself.”

What advice would you give to someone younger?

“What I would say would depend on the individual kids. I would try to connect on a personal level to see what they like and then show how those interests connect to ag.”

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e all know that farming accounting software such as QuickBooks, and isn’t just about the crop chances are, you are currently using the same you raise. It’s about how software. However, I would venture to say that you market your crop, the you probably don’t use it to its full capacity weather, the soil tests, apand it isn’t updated on a regular basis. plying the right mix of fertilizer and chemicals, planting and harvesting at the right Some of the benefits of having a time, having the right equipment to get the bookkeeper include: job done, and ALL of the other tasks that go • The ability to know, at any given time, along with farming. I think we all agree that your financial position. This allows you to there are a lot of things that have to be done adjust where needed. in order to get your crop sold.

• Access to detailed information that your Kathy Daily is the Another really important part of farming lender can understand – resulting in quicker Senior Vice President that often gets neglected is keeping good filoan approvals. of First Financial Bank’s nancial records. The quality of your balance • The capability to see, by enterprise, the Farm and Ranch Divisheet can determine approval or denial of a income and expenses and to determine where sion. She has been an loan request. As an agricultural lender for you are making or losing money. agricultural lender for 29 years, I can tell you that a poor balance • By keeping up with your income and exover 25 years. sheet means a delay in loan approval. Like penses on a regular basis, there is no “end of you, your lender is very busy and if they the year dread” or worrying about getting evhave to come back to you multiple times to get clarification, erything ready for the tax preparer. your application will get set aside each time until they hear • Elimination of late fees because you have someone making from you. If you are like most people, you know the benefit of sure things get paid on time. having good financial records but you just can’t find the time • Catching and minimizing of potential errors. to do it or you don’t have the aptitude for that type of work.

• It will free you up to handle the day to day operations of So what is the solution? You could hire an experienced book- the farm. keeper that understands agriculture. Even though it may not It is important that you find an experienced bookkeeper that seem like the best time to add another expense, you will quickly understands agriculture. There are a lot of CPA firms that offer see that the cost is outweighed by the benefits. Depending on this service at reasonable rates. the size of your operation, the bookkeeper could be an employee You spend time and money doing the maintenance on your or work on an hourly rate or flat rate. Most bookkeepers will use equipment. Your finances deserve the same maintenance!

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Weaning times can be flexible with proper management Weaning calves tends to be a delicate matter on the farm. It must be done, but it can be stressful for cows, calves and producers.

To create a low-stress process for all involved, producers must consider the timing.

Each farm and each herd are different, so part of the planning process will be finding the timeline that works for each individual operation once things like calving and breed back dates, forage growth and marketing goals are factored in.

“Timing of calf weaning can be quite flexible and as with many management practices the ‘right’ time depends on several things,” Dr. David Lalman, professor and Extension beef cattle specialist with Oklahoma State University said. “A ‘wrong’ time to wean calves would certainly include delayed weaning in a springcalving herd after forage quality and/or quantity has declined substantially in the late-summer or fall, resulting in little calf weight gain and substantial cow body condition loss heading into fall and winter.”

While delayed weaning is a technique some producers have good success with, it’s beneficial to weigh all options before deciding whether or not it is the right timing for your operation.

“Delayed or late-weaning can be particularly hard on 2-year-old cows with their first calf crop and aged cows. Delayed weaning is rarely a good idea in a spring-calving operation, although early weaning can be a wise strategy when forage conditions and cow condition necessitate it,” Lalman explained. “On the other hand, fall-born calves can be weaned later with good success due to high-quality and quantity forage from 200 to about 260 days of age (into July). In fall-calving systems with appropriate stocking rates and good grazing management, cow body condition increases dramatically through spring and midsummer, even though they are nursing a calf.”

Most producers go by age when planning their weaning process.

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“Typically, most cow-calf raisers wean between 6 and 8 months of age. Since most herds unfortunately don’t have a nice, two-month calving season they end up with maybe a 5 to 9-month range in age,” Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, said “There’s really nothing magical about the 6- to 8-month period other than most beef cows are not producing enough milk at that stage of lactation to provide much more than companionship to the calf,” Cole added that the age of the calves at weaning time is also a very important consideration depending on your bull management.

“Another big concern, if the farmer does like many and leaves the bull with the herd year-round, is that as heifers reach puberty in the 8 months or so time frame they could end up getting bred, probably by their own sire. It’s not out of the question that the bull brothers could even be the offending party.

“Markets may dictate weaning time. A commonly used weaning time, prior to sending calves to the feedlot, wheat pasture or to feeder calf sales is a 45-day weaning time. This added age helps the calf develop some immunity from diseases you’ve vaccinated it for back just before or at weaning.”

Regardless of when a producer weans, Dr. Heidi Ward, assistant professor and veterinarian with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, recommends making the process a smooth, slow transition.

“Weaning should be a gradual process,” she said. “Veterinarians recommend creep feeding calves to get their digestive systems ready for the transition from milk to solid feedstuffs and that calves are fully vaccinated prior to weaning as the stress from weaning is hard on the immune system. Once weaned, calves will be co-mingling, which can expose the calves to illness.”

“If you are going to be raising livestock, you have to be willing to work 24/7 because of unexpected issues.”

“It’s all about digging in your heels and having a strong will. Family background in agriculture doesn’t hurt but is not necessary because the best way to learn about it is working on a farm or ranch to gain experience before you pick your agricultural career.”

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A Hairy Situation

By Klaire Howerton

Are some of your cattle still sporting a winter coat?

It could be genetics or nutritional issues The shedding of winter coats is a natural process for animals as the weather warms, but if cattle aren’t shedding off it should be cause for concern.

Fred Miller with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture said that they “learned that early shedding of winter coats correlated with better breeding performance.”

“Four years of data showed cows that shed in May had higher pregnancy rates to artificial insemination and their calves had higher weights at weaning than cows that shed their coats later in the year,” he said.

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

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

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age is more often than not the culprit.

The problem has been given some names like “high trough disease,” “agroceryosis” or “hollow belly.”

Shedding takes place once the animal receives adequate amounts of TDN and they return to a gaining condition.

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

“Currently, much attention regarding slow shedding is focused on the most popular forage in this area, Kentucky 31 fescue. Cattle grazing it or eating it as dry hay may be suffering the toxic effects known as fescue toxicosis,” Cole said. “It results in poor blood circulation, reduced growth rate, poor reproductive patterns in both cows and bulls.

An obvious symptom is slow or even a failure to shed winter hair coats. This failure is a real problem when heat and humid conditions occur. The actual cause of the circulation problem is several ergot alkaloids that come from the fungus in fescue.”

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

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

With the approach of summer, slow shedding cattle are more prone to heat stress and high body temperatures, which result in slower gains, lower milk production and poor reproductive rates.

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While the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is true when it comes to pinkeye, sometimes cattle contract it anyway, and it must be treated to prevent further issues.

“Pinkeye in cattle is caused by the bacteria, Moraxella bovis, which is an opportunistic bacteria that infects irritated eyes,” explained Dr. Heidi Ward, assistant professor and veterinarian with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. “The eyes of cattle become irritated by sunlight, tall grass, dry and dusty conditions and face flies. The face flies feed on discharge from the eyes, where they spread the bacteria from animal to animal. The resulting infection causes conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers. The condition is very painful and can lead to permanent blindness if left untreated.”

Antibiotics are commonly used to treat pinkeye since it is a bacterial infection.

“Once diagnosed, cattle can be treated with an injectable antibiotic such as oxytetracycline, preferably with an injectable form of pain control,” Ward said.

Only injectable antibiotics should be used, however.

“It is important to note that pinkeye cannot be treated by antibiotics in feed, according to the Veterinary Feed Directive.

To do so would be considered extra-label use, which is illegal,” cautioned Ward.

“Common treatments cattlemen use are antibiotics administrated in injectable forms, treating the eye directly with

products to relieve irritation, control flies, patch the affected eye or even sew it shut to prevent further irritation from dust, pollen and bright sunlight,” Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with the University of Missouri Extension said.

The environment of afflicted animals should also be considered when treating pinkeye.

“Place them in a shady area or in a barn where irritants are less likely to bother them,” advised Cole. “If both eyes are affected, this makes it easier for the calf to find its mother (if the animal is a nursing calf) and water.”

There are pinkeye vaccinations available – however, simply buying the commercial vaccine and adding it to your vaccination program rarely helps your herd in the long run. Customizing the right pinkeye vaccine requires some research and discussion with your veterinary professional.

“Vaccination can be started in herds with chronic pinkeye problems. There are several strains of Moraxella, so testing should be done. The commercial vaccine may not provide adequate immunity to address the herd problem and may end up being a waste of money. If the strain is properly identified through testing, a custom vaccine can be made for the herd.

This should all be done in cooperation with a veterinarian,” Ward said.

A combination of treatment and management will help producers handle pinkeye problems if they arise.

“Fly control, good nutrition, prompt treatment and removal of the affected animals from herd mates are helpful,” Cole said.

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