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Arkansas bans dicamba: The Arkansas Agriculture Department has announced a 120-day ban on the sale and use of the weed killer dicamba after a rise in complaints that the agricultural chemical is drifting into neighboring fields and damaging crops. According to state agriculture officials, the complaints, nearly 600 in all, about the Monsanto-manufactured product are predominately from the eastern side of the state of Arkansas, but the ban includes all counties in the state. The sale, use or application of dicamba containing pesticides is prohibited, except for products packaged in containers of one quart or less. The ban is for agriculture use only, with an exemption for pastures and rangeland (which includes use on lawns, gardens and turf). The use of pesticides containing dicamba for use on lawns, gardens, turf, pasture and rangeland is still legal. Tulsa grower honored: Emily Oakley, who owns Three Springs Farm in Tulsa, Okla., with her husband, Michael Appel, was recently awarded a Significant Woman in Oklahoma Agriculture citation from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry and Oklahoma State University. The project recognizes and honors the impact of countless women across the state of Oklahoma. Kirkpatrick named interim department head: Terry L. Kirkpatrick, professor of plant pathology for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has been appointed interim head of the U of A’s departments of entomology and plant pathology. Kirkpatrick took up his new duties as entomolgy department head July 1. He will assume plant pathology department head duties Sept. 1, when Craig Rothrock, professor of plant pathology, retires. Rothrock has served as interim department head since June 1, 2015. Cattle producer offers reward: An Craig County, Okla., rancher has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to recovery of 23 cows and at least 10 calves stolen from his property recently. Officials from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture say the animals are worth about $30,000. The cows are branded at the hip with an “s” and a “j.” Officials have released no other information about the animals.

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air season is in full swing in many communities across the Ozarks, which allows producers of all ages to showcase their best animals in hopes the show’s judge will give Julie Turner-Crawford their animal that champion slap or give is a native of Dallas them the congratulatory handshake, which will also County, Mo., where she give the exhibitor bragging rights for the next year. grew up on her family’s Fair season is a busy and stressful time for many farm. She is a graduate families, but they wouldn’t have it any other way. of Missouri State It’s what they do and a part of who they are. University. To contact There’s also ag mechanics displays; hay and crops Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 contests; youth, 4-H and FFA projects; and all or by email at editor@ sorts of home economics and art projects to ogle ozarksfn.com. over. Throw a good old-fashioned tractor pull and/ or rodeo in the mix and it adds to the fun. While fairs mean one thing to those of us involved in agriculture, it means something totally different to our town-dwelling neighbors. For those folks, walking through the barns at their local county fair is the closest they have ever been to cattle, sheep, goats or any other livestock. Yes, they will want to touch your freshly fitted ewe. Yes, they will call every bull, heifer and steer they see a cow, and yes, there will be those “urban cowboys” who stroll through the barn and try to impress their friends or date with their “knowledge” about livestock. One can only giggle at some of the comments made, and the high stepping to try and dodge anything that may have been left behind by a passing horse as folks make their way around the fairgrounds. While fairs are fun for most, there are elements of our society who see them as an opportunity to bring their anti-agriculture message to town. They know a large percentage of the people who attend the events, especially those larger fairs in larger towns, have no knowledge of agriculture, so there’s no better group to spread their false information and misconceptions to. — Continued on Next Page

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soils with organic matter from For Matt and Lisa Widbroiler litter and rotational grazner of Omaha, Ark., being ing. Working with NRCS guidegood stewards covers not lines they have increased soil only the land they farm, but quality and greatly decreased implementing sound finansoil erosion. cial strategies that have Other sound management certainly paid off. practices include litter stacking Matt started in the cattle busisheds to store litter until usage, ness very early when his grandcomposting of animal mortalfather gave him a heifer on his ity, increasing cattle watering first birthday. Over the years, facilities, and converting broiler with help and guidance from his houses to LED lighting systems family, Matt increased his herd. to lower energy usage. Upon graduating college, Matt “Environmental science is wanted to return home to the changing,” said Matt. “And we family farm. Matt’s dad was alcontinue to look at alternative ready in the broiler business, ideas as they become economiso he built two new houses and cally feasible.” Matt leased those along with six To keep the family tradition of of his dad’s old broiler houses. starting the kids out early, Matt Since then, the Widners have and Lisa involve their 3-year bought more land and added old daughter, Jenna, as much more broiler houses and now Matt and Lisa Widner, pictured with their as possible. Her involvement is oversee all of the family’s cattle daugther Jenna, have 100 cow/calf pairs, limited somewhat at this stage, and broiler operations. That’s a in addition to broiler houses. but she and her cousins enjoy far cry from that first heifer, and checking the cattle and chickens and “supervising” taking Matt’s first year of farming with 75 acres of rented ground. The Widner’s farm operation currently includes 80 acres care of the livestock. Mother nature has presented some problems for the Widners owned and 180 rented. They raise 100 cow/calf pairs, plus replacement heifers and produce approximately 935,000 broilers recently. In 2015, a tornado destroyed several barns, fences and trees. With a lot of help, the family was able to rebuild the faeach year under contract with Tyson Foods. Access to capital is critical for beginning farmers and for cilities and, in most cases, rebuild better than before the storm. In addition to the financial challenges farming presents, many present huge obstacles to entering the farming business. “The toughest problem with beginning a farming operation Matt and Lisa also recognize the challenges presented by aniis the amount of capital required,” Matt said. “Leasing much of mal welfare and environmental issues. They have a plan to the operation has helped reduce our capital outlay. “Starting out deal with that which includes: • Following all guidelines provided by NRCS and Tyson Foods we shared some equipment and labor with family, that helped.” • Operating with the vision future generations of Widners For most beginning farmers (and existing farmers as well), will live on the farm debt can be a huge problem, especially in times • Caring for the animals to the best of their abilities. of lean years. However, following a strict financial Omaha, Ark. As recognition for their farming accomplishplan including leasing much of their operation ments, Matt, Lisa and Jenna were selected as the and growing slowly, the Widner’s farm operation 2017 Boone County Farm Family of the Year. became debt free last year. Through sound financial and natural resources stewPoor soil quality in the Ozarks hills of northern ardship, the Widners are laying a sound farming foundaArkansas also presents some major challenges. The tion for future generations. Widners have worked diligently to improve their JULY 31, 2017

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“Here public water is cheaper than well A favorite memory centers around 6-year-old cousins who were all decked water, and I had fenced off my pond to be out in their Carharts and watching Tom environmentally correct from cattle polperforming artificial insemination in a lution, and to provide my cattle with high corral. The older, by two months, was ex- quality non-polluted water,” Tom explained. Tom attributes his herd’s ability to surplaining to the younger who exclaimed, “What the heck!” Needless to say, Tom vive the drought years to having a belly full of good, cold water from the autohad to smother his laughter. In 1987, Tom purchased 31 acres in Pin- matic waterers. A second important considerey, Ark., in Johnson County ation for Tom is his feeding regon which he established Rivimen, which does not follow erview Angus Ranch. the conventional high-protein Tom and Jana raise registered Piney, Ark. diet. Tom strives for a balance black Angus breeding stock of protein, fiber and fat that he with the commercial breeder believes creates the highest quality as the first target buyer. He breeding animal. moved their herd to this area

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meet your neighbors “I believe my cattle need a high fat intake rather than a high-protein diet and I use a liquid feed called Mix 30, so the cattle have more energy, with the fat being the limiter on their intake of the liquid feed,” he said. The product looks like chocolate milk and when used with hay has allowed his cattle to survive the drought. According to Tom, protein builds muscle, but too much protein eliminates the fat needed to produce the best conditioning in cattle. Tom also feeds high-fiber soybean hull pellets and a peanut product called Nut Grub. He uses the dry matter intake (DMI) information from the American Angus Association, which predicts easy-keeping mothers. Logic says calves are equally influenced by each parent. Tom, however, believes the influence is more like a 60-40 percent influence with the cow being more influential, perhaps partially attributable to the fact that the momma raises the calf and provides its initial nutrition. Tom’s third priority is breeding. “One time

an old fella told me that the best advice is to breed extreme,” Tom said. What this means in practical terms is that Tom wants a low maintenance momma which is generally short framed and thick. This kind of cow produces excellent calves when combined with a high-performance, larger-framed, extreme bull. He will eventually cull females who produce too much milk because they recover from calving and nursing more slowly and do not generally breed back quickly enough to have one calf a year. Ninety percent of his mommas are bred by artificial insemination or are embryo transplants, with the other 10 percent bred by a cleanup bull. From a financial standpoint, the herd can be bred by high-powered genetics without the cost of maintaining and rotating highdollar bulls. Tom searches for genetics with a negative DMI, but strong traits for frame and muscle, the extreme he prefers. “I have several older Angus bulls’ semen not available on the market anymore which has become an asset,” Tom said.

Tom and Jana’s herd produces calves with an average birth weight of 73 pounds, but grow quickly and effectively to a weaning weight at 7 months of age with a 600-pound average. A specific example of Tom’s breeding program is an OCC Anchor x New Design 1407 cow bred to the extreme B/R Ambush 28 bull. The result was a bull calf that was bigger than its mother when weaned. Tom has other routine procedures. He switches between long range and pour on wormer as much as possible to maintain effectiveness. In addition, he is a firm believer in Multi-Min, an injectable mineral. The Jones farm is common Bermuda grass/white clover based, and over seeded with arrowleaf clover. He prefers fertilizing with urea because the land requires less use of herbicide, since chicken litter contains some unwanted weed seeds. Tom’s parents and grandparents moved from the country because they wanted an easier life. They thought Tom was crazy for going into cattle in 1980. Without a

strong, practical farming background, Tom learned a great deal from his veterinarian brother, Neal, and from practical experience. Among those pertinent routines are making sure to vaccinate for black leg, not overfeeding in order to avoid feet issues, and paying very close attention to what the cattle eat during a drought. “I learned that the last plants to die during a drought tend to be poisonous,” Tom said. A specific plant is perilla mint, a square stemmed mint with lavender backed leaves which are green on the sun side. The plant is generally one to two feet tall, grows in the shade, and is something Tom and Jana watch for. Needless to say, Tom’s biology background is a huge help. Tom is planning to retire in four years, when he intends to focus more on their herd. Tom and Jana are considering expanding their cattle base and are looking forward to having more time with their grandchildren being around the cattle. They believe strong exposure to an agricultural life will make them more well-rounded people.

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ozarks roots News of road rage, murder, child abuse etc. seem to fill our lives, so much so that we sometimes forget how good and generous people and companies can be. The 459-acre Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge outside of Eureka Springs, Ark., is a compassionate foundation dedicated to providing a home for large, unwanted captive predator animals while providing an educational experience for the public including why these animals should not be pets. Further, without the help of Tyson Foods, which provides approximately 300,000 pounds of meat per year and other generous contributors, both corporate and individual, such a venture would be impossible. The story begins in the 1970s when Don and Hilda Jackson had their first rescue predatory cat. They kept Bum, the lion, as a pet but soon changed their viewpoint. They discovered that wild animals bred in captivity cannot be returned to the wild, but do not make good pets either and need as natural an environment as possible. Consequently, in the early 1990s, when they and their daughter Tanya met a woman who had a large number of feline predators, the family saw a larger need and started a foundation to help meet that need. The foundation has no owner, though Tanya is now president, and both her children Victor and Miranda are making their careers there as managers, with Victor managing maintenance and construction, and Miranda in hospitality. In addition to a six-member, paid full-time animal care staff as well as lodging, guest services, maintenance and marketing staff, the foundation provides internships for 1416 college graduates at a time. Laurie Vanderwal, a 19-year staff member with a degree in zoology from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, explained interns are volunteers with food and board provided during the six-month stint. “While we do hire from within as the occasional need arises, our name has come to mean something in the industry,” she said. “When a zoo or similar facility sees our name on a resume, the applicant is known to have good skills, a strong work ethic and therefore a good hire.” JULY 31, 2017

While everyone works towards caring for the animals, staff members have different specialties that consume much of their time. In Laurie’s case, that responsibility includes construction, especially animal enclosures, and managing the refuge gift shop while her favorite responsibility is being with and caring for the animals. “I especially love when the cats come up and greet me chuffing – their way of saying hello,” Laurie said. A recently completed project is a new,

modations include suites, a treehouse bungalow, glamping tents, and safari lodges as well as RV spaces. In the offing is an expanded education program supported by new construction of a visitor education building which will include admissions, a gift shop, café, multi-purpose room/theater and interactive educational displays. The facility is hoping to eventually introduce on-site educational programs and classes for all ages as well as poten-

Laurie Vanderwal has been with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge for 19 years and is the assistant curator.

on-site veterinary facility. Currently veterinarians drive from the St. Francis Veterinary Clinic in Green Forest, Ark., when they are needed. The foundation is hoping to add a veterinary staff with additional veterinary continuing education and internship positions to help better meet foundation needs. The refuge also offers overnight accommodations where guests are treated to lions caroling during the night, as well as being able to experience the animals throughout the entire day. Accom-

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ment. They went through several diet adjustments as they grew to both help improve bone density as well as make sure they were able to properly digest everything. Now they consume a special, expensive meat mixture which they may have to consume for life. Ongoing close monitoring will continue throughout their lives as well to ensure the highest quality of life possible. There are also signs of genetic issues resulting in one having crossed eyes, a common inbreeding issue. These playful cubs have thrived beyond expectations at Turpentine Creek and at one year are frolicking, frequently all night long. Styx is an additional example of the individualized care needed and provided by the foundation. Styx is a male tiger diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency. He needs enzymes to the tune of $300 a week. The tiger arrived when he was 9 years old and is enjoying a long, healthy life, but most amazing of all is a guest who worked for an enzyme company and visited the refuge. That guest was able to make arrangements for her company, the National Enzyme Company from Forsyth, Mo., to donate those enzymes, which they have done since 2009. The most common health issues amongst the bears, tigers, lions other big cats are geriatric in nature, usually among animals 12 to 15 years of age. The oldest resident is 21, much older than what would occur in the wild because of the specialized care. Predator geriatric issues are not all that different from humans and include arthritis and an inability to move around easily. Consequently, an area has been set aside for geriatric animals which is secluded, level and close to the new veterinary center. All monies raised through fundraising, admissions, lodging, souvenirs, sponsorships and donations go directly back into the facility. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has several annual activities that include a Kite Fest in March, an art auction and dinner in April, and a Halloween Spooktacula which includes games and hayrides. The facility is open year round and admission includes access to the self-guided discovery area as well as tours.

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66.00-102.50 † 74.00-105.00 † 89.00-99.00* 62.00-84.00 † 6 92.00-116.50*

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Receipts: 608 The supply was moderate and included 2 herd dispersals. The demand was moderate. There were 06 percent springer heifers, 15 percent bred heifers, 17 percent open heifers, 05 percent fresh cows, 08 percent milking cows, 11 percent bred and springer cows and 08 percent baby calves. The balance was steers, bulls and slaughter cows. Prices reported are on a 150 per head basis and for Holsteins unless noted otherwise. Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1300.00-1500.00, ind crossbred 1300.00, Approved 1150.001275.00, ind crossbred 1025.00, Medium 900.00-1000.00, few crossbreds 925.00-950.00, Common ind 725.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1300.00-1475.00, ind crossbred 1350.00, Approved 1000.00-1285.00, few Jerseys 1175.00-1260.00, crossbreds 1100.00-1200.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 1200.00, Medium 900.00- 975.00, ind Jersey 1050.00, crossbreds 925.00-1050.00, Common 510.00- 825.00, ind Jersey 700.00, ind crossbred 770.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 700.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Approved ind 1220.00, few crossbreds 1090.00, Medium few 920.00-975.00, Common ind 700.00, crossbreds 535.00-770.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 170-290 lbs 260.00-360.00, crossbreds 275.00-300.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 300 lbs 485.00, 303-380 lbs 335.00-485.00, ind crossbred 330 lbs 375.00, 400500 lbs 485.00-550.00, crossbreds 410.00-600.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 485 lbs 510.00, 518-600 lbs 535.00-650.00, Jerseys 775.00-825.00, ind Brown Swiss 518 lbs 500.00, ind crossbred 595 lbs 560.00, 600-700 lbs pkg 3 hd 668 lbs 850.00, few Jerseys 750.00-800.00, pkg 5 Brown Swiss 693 lbs 660.00, few Milking Shorthorns 700.00, 715-795 lbs 675.00-785.00.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Supreme 1100.00-1425.00, ind 1550.00, Approved 810.00-1025.00, Jerseys 890.001000.00, ind crossbred 850.00, Medium 670.00-770.00, Common few crossbreds 480.00-600.00. 120 Milking Cows: Supreme 1075.00-1375.00, ind 1425.00, cross-

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Receipts: 474 Supply was good and demand was good with a near standing room only crowd on hand. Sheep markets were steady to 10 cents higher compared to last month. Selection 1 kid goat markets dropped 20-40 cents on average compared to last month while the remainder of the goat markets held mostly steady. The supply made up of 42 percent slaughter and feeder Lambs, 14 percent ewes and rams, 21 percent kid goats, and 13 percent Does and bucks. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 24-25 lbs 240.00245.00; 30-40 lbs 205.00-225.00. Slaughter wool lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 61-108 lbs 165.00-178.00. Slaughter Hair Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 40-78 lbs 182.00-195.00. Good 1-3 58-73 lbs 162.00-177.50. Bred Replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 97-103 lbs 150.00-167.50; 105-114 lbs 135.00-140.00; 132-140 lbs 110.00-117.50. Slaughter wool Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 135-160 lbs 62.50-80.00. Slaughter Hair Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 120-125 lbs 82.50-88.00. Slaughter Wool Rams: Utility 1-2 160-185 lbs 77.5-86.00. GOATS: Feeder Kids: Selection 1 28-45 lbs 210.00-225.00. Selection 2 26-38 lbs 170.00-190.00. Selection 3 25-35 lbs 130.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 50-68 lbs 215.00-230.00; 80-85 lbs 195.00-207.50. Selection 2 45-75 lbs 170.00-192.50; 70-95 lbs 165.00. Selection 3 40-50 lbs 135.00-155.00.

Slaughter Does: Selection 1 50-150 lbs 160.00-185.00. Selection 2 50-93 lbs 137.50-160.00. Selection 3 60-115 lbs 102.00-130.00. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 85-160 lbs 157.50-170.00. Selection 3 50-140 lbs 110.00-130.00.

of d 190 250 220 doe Diamond, Mo. • TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale 7/6/17 Fam ily, S Receipts: 2,007 Rep Supply was heavy and demand was moderate to good. few Markets were unevenly steady on mostly classes of sheep and pygm goats but take home ewes found a sharply higher undertone Slau this month. Supply was made up of around 60 percent goats Sele and 40 percent sheep. Many pygmy and dairy influence goats 75.0 in the offering this month. The barn was nearly full of buyers Buc and consigners with few empty seats to be found. Despite a 120 heavy offering for the second consecutive month prices held 175 from the first drop of the hammer to the last as buyers seemed to have plenty of orders to fill. All prices are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 mostly hair some wool Natio 20-45 lbs 180.00-230.00, Medium and Large 2 20-45 lbs Che 170.00-190.00. 1,67 Slaughter Lambs: Wool Choice and Prime 2-3 55-120 lbs and 175.00-182.50, Good and Choice 1-3 60-100 lbs 150.00Flui 172.50. Hair lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 50-85 lbs 180.00-195.00.00, Mid dow Good 2-3 50-90 lbs 160.00-182.50. is do Replacement Ewes: Hair Medium and Large 1-2 80-125 lbs Mex 145.00-165.00. few 160.00-185.00 and some very light 50-70 lbs pkgs 200.00-220.00 lot 23 head 325.00 Medium and Large 2 the Col 85-115 lbs 120.00-150.00. Slaughter Ewes: Wool Good and Choice 1-3 90-130 lbs 67.50- vari in th 75.00, Utility-Good 2-3 100-150 lbs 55.00-67.50. Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good and Choice 1-3 90-160 lbs 75.00- SPO BU 95.00, Utility and Good 1-2 75-150 lbs 60.00-70.00. Rams: 120-175 lbs 75.00-80.00, few lower quality 42.50-50.00; $3.1 200-310 lbs 60.00-75.00. GOATS: Bottle Babies: Selection 1-3 few 17.50-55.00 mostly 37.5042.50 per head. Feeder kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 250.00-270.00; Several small pkgs of replacement does 310.00-325.00 with on outstanding at 370.00, Selection 2 20-40 lbs 170.00-245.00; few pkgs of replacement does 230.00-265.00. pygmy or dairy cross 150.00-200.00, Selection 3 20-40 lbs 150.00-180.00; pygmy or dairy cross 105.00-140.00 . Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 40-60 lbs 250.00-270.00 pkg

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162.00-190.00 147.00-167.00 140.00-158.00 132.00-150.00 125.00-140.00

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150.00-154.00 147.00-170.00 142.00-164.00 134.00-149.00 130.00-134.00

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5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 116.00-120.50; wtd. avg. price 119.12. Heifers: 115.00-120.50; wtd. avg. price 119.26. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 186.00-192.00; wtd. avg. price 189.65. Heifers: 188.00-192.00; wtd. avg. price 189.33.

87.00-95.00 † 80.00-90.00 † 85.00-102.00* None Reported* 76.50-96.50 † 71.00-109.00 † 73.00-103.00 † 80.00-102.00* 80.00-86.00 †

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

80.00-92.00*

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beef

78.00-96.00 †

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breds 1100.00-1400.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 1225.00, Approved 875.00-1075.00, crossbreds 1000.00-1125.00, Medium 700.00-900.00, few crossbreds 900.00-950.00. 7/23/17 Springer Cows: Supreme 1200.00-1325.00, ind 1525.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 1340.00, Approved 1000.00-1175.00, ind crossbred 1175.00, Medium ind 975.00, Common ind 825.00. Bred Cows: Supreme 1180.00-1350.00, ind 1475.00, ind crossbred 1325.00, few Milking Shorthorns 1300.00-1325.00, Approved 970.00-1175.00, few crossbreds 1010.00-1025.00, Medium few 730.00.00-900.00, Common ind 875.00, ind Jersey 375.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers few 200.00-250.00, Holstein bulls 100.00-145.00, small 60.00-90.00, crossbred heifers-few 140.00-190.00, crossbred bulls 70.00-180.00.

prices

Farmers Livestock Springdale 7/21/17 378

Fort Smith Stockyards

7/18/17 786

Farmer’s & Ranchers Vinita, Okla.* 7/19/17 322

Joplin Regional Stockyards 7/17/17 3,326

Mi Stoc

7/17/17 1,288

I-40 Livestock Ozark 7/20/17 565

Uneven

St-5 Higher

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3-20 Higher

2-11 Higher

St-14 Higher

St-7 Higher

St-

165.00-186.00 155.00-170.00 147.00-157.00 140.00-150.00 -----

----155.00-165.00 150.00-162.50 145.00-155.00 143.00

185.00-215.00 168.00-183.00 152.00-165.00 140.00-153.00 138.00-145.00

160.00-188.00 160.00-172.00 157.00-170.00 ----150.00

175.00-191.00 154.00-182.00 157.00-163.00 141.00-150.00 135.00

174.00-197.00 157.00-186.00 144.00-169.00 147.00-157.00 140.00-148.00

167.00-195.00 153.00-182.50 148.00-166.00 152.00 137.00-140.00

----165.00-190.00 157.00-175.00 142.00-167.00 143.00-153.00

160 144 131 130 130

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----135.00-165.00 138.00-153.00 130.00-140.00 -----

----145.00-150.00 130.00-147.50 133.00-148.00 130.00-143.00

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176.00-186.00 152.00-176.00 150.00-152.00 139.00-145.00 125.00-126.00

163.00-170.00 145.00-162.00 140.00-162.50 140.00-149.00 136.00-139.00

162.50 149.00-151.00 135.00-154.00 137.00-148.00 127.00-134.00

187.00 150.00-176.00 149.50-159.00 143.00-157.00 -----

130.00-155.00 135.00-155.00 128.00-144.00 125.00-138.50 108.00-133.00

147.00-160.00 125.00-155.00 132.00-142.00 128.00-135.00 124.00-130.00

135.00-140.00 135.00-145.00 130.00-136.00 130.00 -----

150.00-175.00 145.00-163.00 143.00-152.00 135.00-144.00 125.00-135.00

145.00-155.00 144.00-152.00 135.00-144.00 ---------

160.00-165.00 145.00-160.00 131.00-145.00 132.00-137.00 125.00-138.00

142.00-175.00 132.00-166.00 135.00-155.00 134.00-145.00 130.00-132.00

143.00-167.50 134.00-149.50 133.00-150.00 130.00-139.00 128.00

165.00 149.00-165.00 142.00-154.00 133.00-152.75 137.00-143.50

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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142 133 125 122 117

National Dairy Market at a Glance

7/14/17

Cheese: Barrels closed at $ 1.4750 and 40# blocks at $ 1,6750. The weekly average for barrels is $ 1.4330 (+.0667) Choice and Prime 2-3 55-120 lbs and blocks, $ 1.6250 (+.0819). d Choice 1-3 60-100 lbs 150.00Fluid Milk: Eastern milk production is decreasing, as is Prime 1-2 50-85 lbs 180.00-195.00.00, Midwest milk production. California milk production is down, reflecting heat stressed cows. Arizona milk output 0-182.50. is down, but readily available for processing needs. In New r Medium and Large 1-2 80-125 lbs Mexico, production is steady to higher, while steady in 0-185.00 and some very light 50-70 t 23 head 325.00 Medium and Large 2 the Pacific Northwest. Manufacturers in Idaho, Utah and Colorado report lower milk production. Cream multiples for . Good and Choice 1-3 90-130 lbs 67.50- various uses range from 1.20 to 1.35 in the East, 1.20 to 1.30 in the Midwest, and 1.15 to 1.18 in the West. 100-150 lbs 55.00-67.50. ood and Choice 1-3 90-160 lbs 75.00- SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest 1-2 75-150 lbs 60.00-70.00. -80.00, few lower quality 42.50-50.00; $3.1343-3.3955.

20-40 lbs 250.00-270.00; Several t does 310.00-325.00 with on outtion 2 20-40 lbs 170.00-245.00; few 230.00-265.00. pygmy or dairy cross 3 20-40 lbs 150.00-180.00; pygmy or . n 1 40-60 lbs 250.00-270.00 pkg

Soft Wheat 9.87

Corn

9.78

9.60

4.73

ices

0 Blyt

5.49

4.87

le hevil

4.66

4.74 3.59

Hele

3.50

Elain

3.55

eola

Osc

Little

1500

2000

Roc

pairs None Reported †

1000.00-1500.00 † 900.00-1775.00 † 900.00-1160.00 * 1085.00-1500.00 † None Reported † 1250.00-1700.00 *

1000

1500

135.28

155.96

133.87 147.27 142.59

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*** ***

***

*** *** ***

*** *** 150.81 146.47

***

165.00

145.29 140.66

148.11 **

130.37

150.08

2000

2500

Welch Stockyards*

7/17/17 489

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St-3 Lower

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3-6 Higher

St-8 Higher

St-9 Higher

2-6 Lower

Uneven

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158.04 153.37 148.27 144.83

160.00-192.00 144.00-171.00 131.00-158.00 130.00-152.00 130.00-148.00

179.00-201.00 158.00-177.00 152.00-160.00 138.00-152.00 144.00-144.50

----177.50-187.50 166.00-173.00 155.00-169.00 151.50-163.00

170.00-185.00 150.00-178.00 145.00-163.50 140.00-159.00 140.00-146.00

190.00 166.00-167.50 155.00-171.00 148.00-166.00 142.00-149.00

178.00-198.00 165.00-183.00 150.00-167.00 136.00-149.00 128.00-145.00

196.00-222.00 165.00-198.00 153.50-172.00 147.50-163.50 133.50-155.00

----150.00-173.00 150.00-169.50 140.00-159.00 145.00-156.50

162.50 9.00-151.00 5.00-154.00 7.00-148.00 7.00-134.00

187.00 150.00-176.00 149.50-159.00 143.00-157.00 -----

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185.00-198.00 158.00-175.00 142.00-152.00 135.00-146.00 122.00-126.50

190.00 175.00 164.00-180.00 136.00 -----

----142.00-156.00 138.00-153.00 131.00-143.00 127.00

159.00-179.00 143.00-160.00 146.00-152.00 140.00-144.00 -----

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178.00-190.00 169.00-179.00 147.50-156.00 132.00-142.50 126.00

----150.00-161.00 140.00-158.00 125.00-137.50 120.00-127.50

3.00-167.50 4.00-149.50 3.00-150.00 0.00-139.00 128.00

165.00 149.00-165.00 142.00-154.00 133.00-152.75 137.00-143.50

142.00-157.00 133.00-152.00 125.00-142.00 122.00-137.00 117.00-134.00

158.00-165.00 140.00-160.00 135.00-150.00 131.00-143.50 132.00-134.00

----155.00-163.00 141.00-157.50 135.00-151.50 140.00-148.50

139.00-165.00 140.00-153.00 125.00-146.00 130.00-146.00 125.00-133.00

163.00 143.00-158.00 137.50-150.00 135.00-143.00 136.00-138.00

144.00-172.00 134.00-152.00 128.00-143.00 118.00-139.00 114.00-124.00

150.00-155.00 139.50-151.00 132.00-144.50 127.00-139.50 126.00-131.50

----145.00-174.00 135.00-151.00 130.00-147.00 130.00-140.00

136.50 137.48 131.16

146.47

140.68

156.29

140.30

157.23

153.69

152.86

141.17 143.57

153.01 150.55

Week of 7/16/17

----165.00-190.00 157.00-175.00 142.00-167.00 143.00-153.00

136.08

7/18/17 1,478

7.00-195.00 3.00-182.50 8.00-166.00 152.00 7.00-140.00

143.99 136.56

148.07

167.66

166.17 146.59 153.18 151.17 147.97

141.35 225

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

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137.54 130.91

136.82

166.28 125 150 175 200 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

145.64 139.09

150.35 134.39

100

137.33

135.54

157.04 156.49

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***

150.00

Stilwell Livestock Auction* 7/19/17 513

St-7 Higher

132.34

155.89

146.47

Ozarks Regional West Plains 7/18/17 1,998

14 Higher

130.30 128.47

None Reported †

500

150.81

Ouachita Livestock Ola, Ark. 7/21/17 400

Mid-State Stockyards*

156.60

***

OKC West - El Reno, Okla. 7/18/17 8,476

Joplin Regional Stockyards 7/17/17 3,326

147.34

161.30

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest 7/19/17 629

I-40 estock Ozark 7/20/17 565

164.68

132.91 149.15

153.68

1085.00-2210.00 † 1225.00-1250.00 † 1000.00-1460.00 †

Welch Stockyards

137.01

2500

Mid-State Stockyard 900.00-1410.00 * North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest None Reported † OKC West - El Reno 1375.00-1750.00 † Ouachita Livestock Auction 835.00-1065.00 † Ozarks Regional Stockyards 950.00-1750.00 † Stilwell Livestock Auction 1285.00-1685.00 * † Tulsa Livestock Auction 700.00-1300.00

147.25 138.86

151.98

None Reported * 1020.00 †

Farmers Livestock - Springdale Fort Smith Stockyards I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards

150.61

910.00-1285.00 *

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

157.19

800.00-1350.00 † 8

Apr. 17 May 17 June 17

heifers 550-600 LBS.

153.73

700.00-1250.00 * 885.00-1250.00 † 975.00-1375.00 † 835.00-1345.00 †

1000

Feb. 17 Mar. 17

167.30

800.00-1400.00 † 1100.00-1410.00 *

500

Jan. 17

152.50

700.00-1300.00 † 900.00-1100.00 † 950.00-1475.00 †

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Cleburne County Livestock County Line Sale - Ratcliff

Sorghum

9.98

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

(Week of 7/16/17 to 7/22/17)

Week Ended 7/25/17

Soybeans

steers 550-600 LBS.

74.00-85.00 † Prices reported per cwt

cow/calf

avg. grain prices

1-3 few 17.50-55.00 mostly 37.50-

July 16 Aug. 16 Sept. 16 Oct. 16 Nov. 16 Dec. 16

700.00-1250.00 † 76.00 † Prices reported per cwt 1000.00-1400.00* None Reported *

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

dairy sales

$80

960.00-1200.00 † 925.00-1100.00 *

Week of 6/25/17

and Large 1-2 mostly hair some wool Medium and Large 2 20-45 lbs

800.00-1400.00 †

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

Week of 7/2/17

emand was moderate to good. steady on mostly classes of sheep and s found a sharply higher undertone made up of around 60 percent goats Many pygmy and dairy influence goats h. The barn was nearly full of buyers empty seats to be found. Despite a ond consecutive month prices held hammer to the last as buyers seemed o fill. All prices are per hundred oted otherwise.

$120

820.00-1225.00 †

Arkansas Cattle Auction

Week of 6/25/17

7/6/17

$160

PricesPrices reported per cwt Prices reported reported per percwt cwt

Week of 7/16/17

heep and Goat Sale

cows

(Week of 7/16/17 to 7/22/17)

Week of 7/2/17

ion 2 85-160 lbs 157.50-170.00. Selec130.00.

replacement

of does 305.00. 60-75 lbs 235.00-265.00, 75-95 lbs few 190.00-210.00, Selection 2 40-60 lbs 210.00-250.00; few does 250.00-260.00; pygmy or dairy cross 160.00-220.00, 60-70 lbs 220.00-237.50, Selection 3 40-65 lbs 195.00-215.00 several does 215.00-235.00; pygmy or dairy cross 135.00-180.00. few Families with single kids Selection 1-2 180.00-200.00 per family, Selection 2-3 100.00-150.00 per family. Replacement Does: Selection 1-2 60-140 lbs 180.00-190.00 few 190.00-230.00, Selection 3 70-125 lbs several dairy and pygmy 110.00-150.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 1 75-150 lbs 135.00-160.00, Selection 2 55-130 lbs 110.00-130.00, Selection 3 50-145 lbs 75.00-120.00. Bucks: Selection 1-2 75-100 lbs 180.00-225.00, 100-195 lbs 120.00-150.00, Selection 2-3 80-100 lbs 140.00-155.00, 100175 lbs 100.00-137.50.

550-600 lb. steers

$200

Week of 7/9/17

on 1 50-150 lbs 160.00-185.00. .50-160.00. Selection 3 60-115 lbs

12 Month Avg. -

$240

Week of 7/9/17

es reports

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

100 125 150 175 * 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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Being Good Stewards of the Land

Photos by Larry Burchfield

Rachel, Lee, Trisha and Brian Davis were named the 2017 Farm Family of the Year for Fulton County, Ark., by the Arkansas Farm Bureau. The program began 70 years ago and continues today.

By Larry Burchfield

Fulton County’s Farm Family of the Year wants to leave a smaller footprint and raise quality cattle When it comes to cattle and hay farming for Brian Davis and his wife Lee, time management is a major challenge. Both work off the farm; Brian is principal of the Mammoth Springs High School in Mammoth Springs, Ark., and Lee is a certified rural health clinic billing and coding specialist. Fortunately for the Davis family, their two daughters have always shown an interest in farm and have stepped in to help any way they can. Oldest daughter Trisha is a sophomore at Arkansas State University (majoring in ag business with a minor in finance), and Rachel is a freshman at Mammoth Springs High School. “With our off farm jobs we really have a busy lifestyle,” Brian said. “Trying to time manage those with our 400-acre cattle and hay farm is really a challenge. But our daughters have been a great help. They are capable in handling every aspect of the farm operation.” The Davises own 280 acres and rent 120 acres. Their cattle herd consists of 50 commercial beef cows and 15 registered Angus and Saler/Optimizer cows. The commercial cattle are sold through the two local livestock sale barns, and the registered cattle are all sold by private treaty and production sales with the Northeast Arkansas Angus Association.

To help with the farm’s cash flow the prize project currently is a 17-month old, Davises do custom farm work and sell 1,600-pound registered Angus bull named their surplus hay. Duncan. Duncan has one more county fair Cattle farming is an institution in the showing then will be auctioned off. Davis family. Brian is a sixth-generation “Duncan is really just a big pet,” Lee said. cattle producer and has been raising “Trisha has really done a great job with him. cattle since he was 5 years old. “When I We hate to auction him off, but its time. was 5, my grandfather gave every family We are confident he will bring top dollar.’ member a heifer,” Brian said. “If it had a Reducing the farm’s environmental steer, we could trade the steer for anoth- footprint is a major priority for Brian er heifer. Many of our commercial cows and Lee. Food plots are planted each can be traced to those original animals.” year and some fence lines are allowed to Show cattle also provide some extra grow naturally for small game habitat. cash flow to the farm. No-till drills are used to improve hillBoth Trisha and Rachel have been ac- side pastures and reduce erosion. The tive in showing cattle at the Fulton Coun- family is also particular to leave buffer ty (Ark.) Fair for the last several years. strips close to water sheds when spraying Several of their show cattle or fertilizing, and they feed hay have been auctioned for top in various location to distribdollar at the fair, which help Mammoth ute manure which improves to pay the expense of raising Springs, Ark. the soil. Trucks have been the cattle and other funds go replaced by UTVs which have back into the farm operation. much smaller environmental The girls have also had sucfootprints and are more efficient. cess in showing poultry. Trisha’s Future plans include expanding

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the registered herd, planting more warm season grasses, concentrate on spraying pastures to improve grasses and improve the efficiency of soil nutrients. Cross-fencing and rotational grazing are two elements that have paid good dividends for the Davises. They are continuing to improve the quality of their beef through AI and utilizing better EPD selection. Working with the NRCS, plans are being made to install freshwater tanks, Community activities are important to the Davis family. Brian serves on the Fulton County Tax Equalization Board, the Fulton County Fair Board, he is a member of the Thayer/Mammoth Springs Rotary, and serves as a Fulton County Reserve deputy. He is also active in several school associations and Angus cattle associations on the regional and national level. Lee has taught Sunday School for 16 years and is a member of the Mammoth Springs Chamber of Commerce. Trisha and Rachel have both excelled in school, served as ambassadors on the Fulton County Fair Board, participated in FFA and are members of the Northeast Arkansas Angus Association. Both girls also have off-farm jobs in addition to their farm jobs. A sixth-generation farmer, core family values, good stewards of natural resources, and giving back to the community, just a few of the traits that earned Brian, Lee, Trisha, and Rachel Davis the honor as Fulton County’s 2017 Farm Family of the Year. JULY 31, 2017

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Taylor Farms located in St. Joe, Ark., is a study in breeds. Brent and Robin Taylor, along with Brent’s parents, Duford and Rosalee Taylor, manage more than 1,400 acres on an extended family farm and have one registered and two purebred herds, as well as a commercial herd. In addition, their daughter Emmalee, who is in college and planning to be a large and small animal veterinarian, is developing another registered herd while their other daughter, Westin, is in law school. The farm’s herds are Santa Gertrudis, black Angus, Red Angus and Red Charolais. The farm’s goal is to produce a moderately framed commercial cow, size 5 or slightly above, with a mature weight of 1,200 to 1,300 pounds. The cow must also be sustainable on grass. “I want to have a commercial herd with animals that look identical, just like a Brent Taylor, pictured with his wife Robin and daughter Emmalee, package of Oreos: when you open them, see ultrasound as a valuable tool for carcass analysis. they all look the same,” Brent said. Taylor Farms’ genetic manipulation began in earnest with grandfather Rov- local pastures. Because local cattlemen performance than registration papers. ell Yancey. Grandmother Mary Jane gar- could not afford the high-priced animals, Ten years later, Brent and his father, Dudened and ran a grade C dairy herd with a Dr. Williams allowed neighbors to simply ford, purchased two bulls to use with their 50-50 Jersey/Holstein cross for additional choose a bull for their home operations. own Hereford/Angus cross cowherd. In 1985, five papered Santa Gertrudis heifincome. Until 1970, the couple bred Rovell was one of those neighbors. The results were amazing. Rovell’s ers entered the organization and became their cows to whatever bull they had. That year everything changed when a next spring calf crop had an increased the seed stock for today’s registered herd. Next the Angus Association made man named Dr. Williams introduced the weaning weight of 100 pounds and were Santa Gertrudis breed to the area with also more acceptable to backgrounders black hided cattle dominate the induscattle he purchased from the founder of because of the calves’ parasite resistance, try, resulting in the Taylor’s adding a heat resistance and fescue tolerance. purebred Angus herd in their quest for the breed, the King Ranch in Texas. What Rovell and Mary Jane observed was the most profitable commercial cow. Of Santa Gertrudis is the first American created breed and is composed of 5/8 that the Santa Gertrudis cross calves grazed course the Angus herd provided and still Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahma. The breed while others rested in the shade. Because provides breeding stock for cattlemen was officially recognized in 1940 by the a Santa Gertrudis bull produced excellent wanting that prized black hide. “We got closer to our goal for a profUnited States Department of Agriculture commercial cows and heifers, as well as desirable calves, the commercial itable commercial cow in terms of with desirable characterisside of their business improved. genotype and phenotype but not close tics, including calving ease According to Brent, Santa enough,” Brent said. St. Joe, Ark. and milking ability as well Gertrudis became the first Meanwhile, Brent had always loved as more parasite resistance, purebred Taylor herd and the red cattle and began a purebred Red more heat resistance in spite only registered herd because most Angus herd. A black Angus bull bred of their thicker hair, and an of their customers are commercial a Red Angus cow by accident and the ability to tolerate fescue encattlemen who care more about combination worked. tophyte fungus common in Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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meet your neighbors “That chance occurrence got us much closer to what we were trying to achieve,” Brent said. Now there’s a new breed on the block that Brent believes may be the answer: Red Charolais. Through careful breeding, Charolais have made great strides in severely limiting birthing issues while maintaining excellent growth and muscle. Red Charolais are pure Charolais rather than a cross with red breed. Charolais possess color but have a diluting gene, which means only a few calves are born red. These were gathered to become a separate type with the Red Charolais bred for more length and depth with added performance. Brent believes the Red Charolais appear to possess a better temperament. “Red Charolais may be the commercial cattlemen’s dream,” Brent said. This is where daughter Emmalee enters the picture. During a Northwest Arkansas District Fair, Emmalee met Larry Julian at the wash rack. A retired music teacher, Larry now promotes Red Charolais both for production and showing and explained he can’t meet the demand. Emmalee and Larry have entered into an arrangement supported by a Farm Services Credit youth loan whereby Emmalee buys embryos for transplant. She then keeps the heifers while Larry buys back the bull calves. Her first six transfers were successful and produced five heifers and one bull. Brent feels growing a starter herd of 15 to 20 mommas through this arrangement has the potential to produce a highly profitable income stream. Two other practices highlight Taylor Farms. One is turning show animals into pasture animals, which the Taylors have found to work extremely well for them. The second practice is directly related and calls for flushing cows for eight to 10 number 1 or number 2 embryos before sending them to the sale barn. “Our cows, whether show animals or not, work for us. We do not work for them,” Brent said.

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Hometown: Hartford, Ark. Parents: Mark and Fonda Beckham FFA Chapter: Hartford FFA Advisor: Johnny Harp What is your current involvement in agriculture? “All people are a part of agriculture even if they don’t know it, and FFA helps everyone understand. FFA is so much more than living on a farm. I live in town and am highly involved, even though I don’t raise animals. I am the chapter president, which involves setting a good example for members, organizing meetings and activities and helping others with their projects. I am also the Sebastian County Fair Board social media specialist.”

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“I’m lucky and many people have been influential in my life, including my ag teacher and FFA advisor, Mr. Harp, who inspired me to reach beyond my small school and however, life in general. The most influential, is probably my mom who is a role model for what a modern, powerful woman can be.”

What are some of your agricultural memories?

“Being raised in town meant I really didn’t have much to do with agriculture until I took a required class in eighth grade. I loved the class and became really interested in where food comes from and the people and careers involved. I joined FFA because I wanted to learn more and became a member of the nursery/landscape team. Two years ago I was the high point individual at the district nursery competition. I also participated in the World Food Prize Research Competition which required a five- to six-page paper on a food problem currently facing a Third World country and placed at the state level. My paper was about water and sanitation in Nicaragua.”

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Keeping a watchful eye on pasture condition and growth is key Summer in the Ozarks means grazing is in full swing. Anybody driving through a rural area will most likely see herds of cattle and other livestock grazing on fields of bright green grasses and other forages. As picture perfect and seemingly simplistic as this image is, it takes the producer quite a bit of work and management to keep up on the aforementioned scene – it’s not as simple as turn the cows out and leave. It requires a summer pasture management plan, which can be created with the help of your local agronomy and forage specialists.

Monitor Your Grass: The first step in your summer pasture management plan should be regular monitoring pastures. Make it part of your chores to check grass growth – keeping track of this will help prevent overgrazing. “Producers should always monitor their pasture growth, especially if we have hot, dry weather,” advised Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist for the Barton County University of Missouri Extension. But just what do you monitor for? Scheidt went on to explain that producers “can follow the three leaf or take half, leave half rule. Always make sure the grass has three living leaves or no more than half of the grass the cattle started with gets grazed off.” Be Mindful of Root Growth: You can’t have good grass without good root growth. Properly monitoring pastures and not overgrazing will ensure a solid root system. Remember the take half, leave half rule. “Root growth reduces if pastures are grazed harder than this,” said Scheidt. “If grass is grazed lower than 3- to 4-inches root growth will stop completely until the plant has recovered. Root growth is especially important during the summer as roots search for moisture and nutrients in the soil. If roots are unable to grow deeper, they will not be able to find water deeper in the soil profile for the plant.” Clip Where Needed: While some pastures are grazed enough to keep the grass from getting too tall and going to seed, those with small numbers of

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livestock, may need to clip pastures in the summer to ensure superior quality grass for animals. “It is a good idea to clip stems and heads if grass becomes too tall in order to preserve higher quality,” Scheidt advised. “As fescue matures, quality is reduced because cells have more lignin and cellulose. Higher quality is found in the leaves, so the more leaf-material, the better-quality pasture.” Clipping can also aid in fighting summer fescue toxicity problems. “If pastures are in KY31 fescue, clipping pastures can reduce negative effects of fescue toxicosis like reduced weight gain, reduce milk production and reduced conception rates,” said Jill.

Consider the Stocking Rate: “Every pasture has a carrying capacity, which is the number of animals an area of land can support on a long-term basis without causing damage to the ecosystem. Setting a stocking rate that exceeds the carrying capacity will result in over grazing,” said Rob Cook, Noble Research Institute Pasture and Range consultant. “Simply put, if you are continuously grazing and your pastures are too short, you are over stocked. If you are using rotational grazing, rotating properly and your pastures are too short, you are over stocked. Remember that forage production for each pasture will vary based on rainfall, temperature and past management. This means a stocking rate cannot be set and forgotten. The rate must change to match current conditions. It must be flexible, not only from year to year but also throughout the year.” Avoid Overgrazing: Overgrazing damages the forages and the soil, prevents the livestock from having superior quality forage, and can create higher production costs for the producer. “If pastures become overgrazed, undesirable plants will take advantage of bare spots in the pasture. Not only is the amount of quality forage reduced, but the number of acres it takes to sustain livestock will increase, thus decreasing stocking rate. If pastures are overgrazed, producers may have to start utilizing stored hay sooner than expected and run the risk of low winter feed reserves,” cautioned Scheidt.

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What to watch for to keep your herd in good shape this summer Summer can be a wonderful time on the farm – haying season is in full swing, calves are growing and the kids are out of school. But as enjoyable as summer is, it can also bring some problems for the health of your cattle herd. If you do run up against any of the health concerns listed below, contact your veterinarian and begin treatment immediately to prevent the situation from taking a much more serious turn. Heat Stress: “The most consistent health concern for Ozarks cattle herds in the summer is heat stress,” said Dr. Heidi Ward, assistant professor and veterinarian for the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. This summer’s only health concern can quickly become a costly and devastating problem. “One of the largest costs of heat stress is reduced fertility,” said Reagan Bluel, University of Missouri-Extension Regional Dairy Specialist for Southwest Missouri. “Fertility is primarily compromised through early embryonic loss,” she said, and can be a direct result of heat stress. In extreme cases, this condition can even cause death. Knowing the signs of heat stress is crucial for producers. “Heat stress shows itself in several ways. High respiration rates, drooling and open-mouth breathing are classic visible signs,” said Eldon Cole, MU Extension Livestock Specialist. “Of course, checking body temperatures is another way. The normal cattle temperature is 101.5 degrees. Under heat stress conditions the temperature may rise to 105 or more.” Cattle showing signs of heat stress need to be moved to shade and given water immediately – if it is a severe case, contact your veterinarian about potential electrolyte solution. Tick Borne Illness: “The most common infectious problem is anaplasmosis, JULY 31, 2017

a tick-borne disease that spreads from herd to herd through biting insects,” Ward noted. “Adult cattle with anaplasmosis are even more susceptible to heat stress and often die when the stress triggers the immune system to attack infected red blood cells.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the first symptoms of anaplasmosis typically begin within one to two weeks after the bite of an infected tick and the symptoms include reluctance to eat, weight loss, pale skin around the muzzle, labored breathing, constipation and high fever. If cattle exhibit any of these symptoms, a veterinarian needs contacted immediately – if the disease is caught early enough, cattle can be treated with antibiotics and potentially a blood transfusion with a good chance of recovery. Fescue Toxicity: One of the foremost warm weather problems that crops up on the farm is fescue toxicity. “Fescue toxicity is definitely a summer problem and is caused by a fungi found in the seed heads of some fescue varieties used as forage in the Ozarks. Over-fertilization of these pastures with nitrogen seem to make the problem worse,” Ward said. “The current recommendations are to graze the fescue pastures early before the grass goes into the reproductive phase and produce seed heads and to give cattle access to ample cool water and shade. A long-term alternative is to establish an annual summer grass to dilute the effects of the fescue.” No matter what summer health problems come to light on your farm, the key is getting a professional diagnosis from your veterinarian as quickly as possible, and proceeding with the recommended treatment plan from there.

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Producers should find the control method that works best for them and their livestock Horn flies cost more in loss of production than any other external parasite in the cattle industry. These troublesome flies are very bothersome to cattle. “(The flies) should have probably been called back flies instead of horn flies,” University of Arkansas Research and Extension specialists Johnny Gunsaulis said. “They spend most of their time riding on the back of the animal upside down.” Gunsaulis said the weather this year has really effected the fly population. “The wet conditions we had this spring have really caused them to be bad this year,” Gunsaulis said. “They cost lost production from cattle expending energy to swat them, spending time under trees to stay away from them, and staying huddled together for relief.” More serious conditions horn flies can transmit are pinkeye and mastitis. Gunsaulis said the flies can cause an irritation on teats which can lead to mastitis – even in heifers that have never been in lactation. Most of the time, flies tend to stay on the same animal only to leave to lay eggs in the fresh manure piles on the pasture. Flies are worse when manure piles are slow to dry and populations usually reduce in the warmer months. Once there are 150-200 flies per animal, chemical treatment of the animals is economically justified Gunsaulis said. There are several treatment methods available for horn flies. The tags can provide good protection for an extended period. “When choosing tags, it is important to notice if the tag is labeled as safe for pregnant animals, note whether one or two tags is required for each animal, and you should rotate between different chemicals each year to prevent the flies developing resistance to the chemicals in the tags,” Gunsaulis said. “Some producers feel like they have less eye irritation if they put the tags on the back side of the ears instead of the front of the ears.” The disadvantage of ear tags is there is more labor involved by having to work each animal and hold them while placing the tags. If you do use tags, it’s also important to remove them after later in the season, Gunsaulis said.

A short-term relief option would be to use a spray, however the effects aren’t as long term as the tags. However, spray also requires working the cattle, similar to the tags. There are dust bags, rubs, and oilers that can be effective if the cattle can be encouraged or forced to use. This treatment option uses less labor, however, it is up to the cattle how well they are treated. Most major brands of mineral have the option to have an insect growth regulator added. Minerals should be started early in the season, maintained throughout the season, and it’s important for the animals to have good consumption of the product Gunsaulis said. A newer method on the market is the gun, like a paint ball gun, that can be used. “This can be an option in instances where it’s not possible to gather the animals,” Gunsaulis said. “While very entertaining, the long-term effectiveness of this method may not be as successful as the tags but it should still be considered for a lot of operations.” For producers that are opposed to chemicals, fly traps may be an option. Traps must be placed in an area where the animals are forced to use it two or more times per day. Gunsaulis said the product is not cheap and effectiveness is questionable. Different breeds of cattle are effected by flies differently. Brahmans, for example, are more naturally resistant to flies than other breeds. For most operations, a mix of techniques is most likely the best defense against horn flies Gunsaulis said. While selecting a treatment best for the operation, consultation with a veterinarian or extension agent is always best.

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Horse Owners Beware By Klaire Howerton

While not as common as it once was, West Nile is still a concern in the Ozarks West Nile Virus is one of those issues that almost any horse owner hears about and shudders. It is a customary practice for horses to be vaccinated against this disease, but in the past couple of years, West Nile Virus (WNV) has not been talked about nearly as much in the equine world. Is it still a concern? West Nile encephalitis describes an inflammation of the central nervous system, which is caused by infection with West Nile Virus. In horses that do become clinically ill, the virus infects the central nervous system and may cause symptoms of encephalitis. Clinical signs of encephalitis in horses may include a general loss of appetite and depression, in addition to any combination of the following signs: fever, weakness or paralysis of hind limbs, impaired vision, general weakness, head pressing, wandering, convulsions, inability to swallow, walking in circles, hyperexcitability and coma. If you notice your horse displaying any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately. Treatment for West Nile Virus may differ depending on your region. “While most horses that recover from West Nile Virus have a full recovery, about 40 percent have some long-term effects,” said Marci Crosby, University of Missouri-Extension Equine Program Coordinator at the University of Missouri. She also noted that this disease is fatal in one-third of all cases. A concern for some horse owners is not just whether to vaccinate against the disease, but how to go about protecting pregnant mares and foals from the disease. According to American Association of Equine Practitioners, limited stud-

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ies have been performed that examine protection through vaccination against WNV disease in pregnant mares. While none of the licensed vaccines are specifically labeled for administration to pregnant mares at this time, practitioners have vaccinated pregnant mares due to the risk of natural infection. It is an accepted practice by many veterinarians to administer WNV vaccines to pregnant mares as the risk of adverse consequences of WNV infection outweighs any reported adverse effects of use of vaccine. For foals, the first dose of the vaccination can be administered at 3 to 6 months of age for the offspring of unprotected mares, and 4 to 6 months of age for offspring of protected mares. The bottom line for dealing with West Nile Virus today is that prevention is better than the cure, and while the disease isn’t rampant in the Ozarks, there is no reason to not protect your equine friend and working partner. “The vaccine is effective and safe, and helps to safe guard horses from the severe form of the disease,” Crosby said. There are also management practices to decrease the risk of your horse receiving a bite from an infected mosquito that can be implemented on your farm or in your facility. “West Nile is only spread through mosquito bites, so anything that decreases mosquito habitat (standing water) and decreases a horse’s exposure to mosquitos (sprays, fans, etc.) can be beneficial. Most fly repellents work for only short amounts of time, so owners can get the most benefit by removing all standing water around their barns, or using mosquito dunks in standing water,” Crosby advised.

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