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Producers honored: Mershon Cattle LLC, with locations in both Appleton City and Buckner, Mo., was recently awarded the Commercial Producer of the Year at the Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium. Bruce and Tracey Mershon have owned cattle since 1993 and launched Mershon Cattle LLC in 2012. They purchased Sunny Acres Farm in Appleton City, Mo., in 2013 to expand the operation. The Mershon cow herd consists of 1,600 Angus-based, crossbred cows, which are bred to Hereford, Simmental and Charolais sires. This complementary breeding program allows the operation to produce efficient, highperforming offspring, and is paired with a sustainable grass management program to maximize environmental stewardship. Bruce and Tracey have built their award-winning cattle operation while working full time as a commodity trader and marketing communications professional, respectively. A key to their success is gathering complete phenotypic records on each calf crop from birth to harvest. In conjunction with utilizing cutting-edge reproductive technologies, this phenotypic data is used to implement strategic improvements in building accuracy for their cow herd. Farm Bureau photo contest: Entries are now being accepted for the 2019 Missouri Farm Bureau Photo Contest. The purpose of the contest is to tell the story of Missouri through photos that highlight Missouri agriculture, Missouri’s rural way of life, and Missouri life. The contest is open to all current members of Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) or a dependent of a member. Submissions will be accepted through Aug. 31. For more information go to https://mofb.org/photo-contest/ Farmers market program begins: The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that low-income seniors in the Springfield, Mo., area can apply to receive vouchers that will allow them to purchase eligible foods from an authorized farmer at a Missouri farmers’ market. To identify the regions that contained the highest number of eligible seniors for the pilot program, the Department worked with the Missouri Department of Social Services. Benefit vouchers may only be used to purchase fresh, raw and unprepared fruits and vegetables grown in Missouri and sold by an eligible farmer at a farmers market. A total of 10 vouchers worth $5 each may be issued to each qualifying Missouri household. Eligible farmers will be identified by a sign provided by the department that states the booth is proudly participating in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Eligible foods include fruits, vegetables, fresh cut cooking herbs and honey. Go to https://agriculture.mo.gov for more information.

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JUST A THOUGHT 3 Jerry Crownover –

Growing pains on the farm

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Julie Turner-Crawford – Farmers and ranchers need a break

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Jessica Adkins has let her love for horses determine her path

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Eye on Agribusiness highlights Evans Family Farms

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Town & Country features Lance Vestal

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e had three sets of twin calves born this past revocalving nworCseason yrreJ yB and the percentages of luck with twins played out about Jerry Crownover farms normal; one pair were both in Lawrence County. He claimed and raised by the mother, one pair died is a former professor of shortly after birth, and the last two resulted in Agriculture Education at the mother only claiming one of the calves. Missouri State University, It was fortunate to even find the little heifer calf and is an author and on my afternoon check. I saw a small black dot professional speaker. in the edge of one pasture, near the timber line To contact Jerry, go to and drove over to see about it. What I found was ozarksfn.com and click a tiny, little calf that was too weak to even stand. on ‘Contact Us.’ With most of the cows within 100 yards, I used my distressed calf noise to see if any of the cows would respond. About a dozen had already calved and they immediately ran to their calves. None came to the newborn, so I drove through the herd and identified one cow who had given birth the day before to an unusually small bull calf. I was sure it was the birth twin to the newly found little girl. Since Judy was with me, she drove the UTV while I cradled the critter in my arms and we drove to the suspected mom, but she wanted nothing to do with the newborn. We took it home with us to let Nurse Judy work her magic. Not only was the calf weak from her first day and a half without nutrition, we soon determined that she was both blind and deaf. Judy named her Helen. For the next two weeks, my wife did everything in her power to keep the baby calf alive, including feeding with a stomach tube for the first three days until she garnered enough strength to stand. Judy would also massage Helen’s muscles and brush her hair to simulate what should have been her own mother’s licking and care. A deep layer of fresh straw in the barn kept her warm during the cold February nights and there were a few nights when Judy would even cover her with a blanket for added warmth. By the third week, Helen — Continued on Page 5

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Jessica Adkins turns a life-long love of horses into a career Watching her shoe a difficult Paint mare “I love being outside and being around the horses, who are with no concept of respecting personal my clients,” Jessica Adkins said space, Jessica was the perfect example of when asked what she enjoyed carefully applied control, discipline and most about her business, MWE reward. By showing the mare what was wanted, giving her time to comply and Training and Sales, LLC. The Seymour, Mo., resident has been controlling the situation when needed, riding horses since she was 2 years old; the horse was able to conceptualize what and had her first experience training a was wanted and deliver. What could have been a dangerous situation was defused, horse at age 9. “She bucked me off every single day, and the animals received a reward for her cause I didn’t know what I was doing,” improved behavior. Combining her profession with mothJessica recalled with a grin. In addition to training horses and acting erhood is a challenge – fitting in doctor’s as an equine sales agent for her business, appointments and school with business – but Jessica finds a way to make it work. this horse lover is a skilled blacksmith. “I don’t ever have enough time, it She interned with four different farriers over a period of 13 years, learning as she seems,” she said. Jessica travels as long as four hours one went, and developing a strong work ethic. When asked what she would change way to shoe the horses of her customers. “I pretty much work when needed,” about her job, Jessica didn’t she said. A typical day consists of hesitate. “I would have shoeing up to 17 horses. If the job went to school, that’s the only involves trimming the only thing.” horse, Jessica can trim as many She has been shoeing horses as 32 animals in a work day. for eight years, and while ecoSeymour, Mo. This determined lady has nomics is a motivator, it’s clear also put her training exwatching her work, that Jessica perience to use, training thoroughly enjoys shoeing.

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horses of all types. While she works with any breed, her favorite type of horse is a stock horse. Jessica appreciates their versatility and athletic ability. She also enjoys gaited horses, for the comfortable ride they offer. “I enjoy trailing them, because they’re super smooth,” she said. Jessica particularly likes working with mares, and says she loves “their heart.” Jessica also starts colts and trains horses to be reliable trail mounts. Her current favorite is a red roan mare named Annie. Jessica does a lot of her work at the Seymour Saddle Club. In addition, she enjoys participating in fun shows at the saddle club, which helps bring money to the organization. “We do reigning, rodeo, barrels and poles,” Jessica said. She loves competition, especially in a variety of events. In addition

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to showing close to home, Jessica shows “all over Missouri,” she said laughing. Currently, Jessica lives with her family in Seymour. The 16 Quarter Horses she owns reside at a rented barn not far from home. Three Quarter Horse stallions are pastured on land owned by a relative. Jessica also works horses at the barn she rents. The forward thinking woman plans to buy property to house both her family and horses. Jessica has first-hand awareness of the dangers of her profession. Three years ago a horse she had owned injured her leg. “She flipped over on me, it was intentional,” Jessica remembered. Despite the risks, this lady is determined to make her living working with the animals she loves. “As long as you stay in shape, it’s not too bad,” Jessica said. “I want to continue as long as I can.”

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One phone call turned into a passion for a Liberal, Mo., woman Deanna Kafka, Liberal, Mo., has been rescuing horses for more than 25 years. Five years ago, while on vacation, she received a phone call that changed her life. The call was a request for her to rescue two donkeys from slaughter. The horses had been rescued, but the donkeys were left behind. She said yes and brought the donkeys to Missouri. “We brought home Flops A Lot. She was a roping donkey. We did not know she was pregnant at the time. She was literally a bag of bones. Because of her, we stopped rescuing most horses, changed to donkeys and never looked Deanna Kafka and her team turn back,” Deanna exclaimed. unwanted donkeys into pack donkeys This was the beginning or companion animals. of T & D Donkey Rescue. “We absolutely fell in love with how smart they were. They “We try to serve our community but are super affectionate and very social,” there have been a few times when we Deanna said. have found out that they were separatT & D Donkey Rescue Inc., became ing babies from moms. We go to the auca 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization in tion, buy them both and reunite them,” 2016. They are currently the Deanna said. only donkey-specific rescue In 2018, they took in 134 donkeys in Missouri. They are a voland adopted out 81. unteer-based organization Donkeys make great companthat is funded entirely by doions and are economical. Comnations. They prefer to rescue Liberal, Mo. pared to a horse, Donkeys relocally, but have received donquire less feed but follow the keys from northern Nebraska same vaccination, dewormto Texas. ing and dental protocol.

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We make sure they go to excellent homes. Every adoption is bittersweet because we grow so close to every single one here. Every single donkey has a name and I know them all.” – Deanna Kafka

“Donkeys do not need grain or lush grass. They can eat weeds because they are non-specific browsers by nature,” Deanna explained. Once adopted, the donkeys will spend the rest of their life as pets, companions or are trained to pack. “We love seeing people use their donkeys. They can pull carts or pack saddles. You can ride them, show them at halter or driving. There’s so much you can do with them and they are so much fun. Almost everything you can do with a horse, you can do with a donkey,” Deanna said. Most of the donkeys that arrive at T & D have a history of abuse and neglect, but in some cases their owner could not afford to care for them. “We get a lot that were used as roping donkeys. They are absolutely terrified of people and ropes,” Deanna remarked. Deanna and her team want their donkeys to go to a loving, forever home, which is why all persons wishing to adopt a donkey must fill out an application, meet strict eligibility criteria and adhere to a notarized contract. All persons wishing to adopt must have positive working relationship with a credible veterinarian. “We make sure they go to excellent homes. Every adoption is bittersweet because we grow so close to every single one here. Every single donkey has a name and I know them all,” Deanna said. The dedication and love for rescuing animals radiates from Deanna when she interacts with the donkeys and shares the story of each animal. “We are very passionate. We have the best volunteers. We absolutely adore every JULY 8, 2019

donkey. They are super smart and easy to train if you know how to train a donkey. You can’t train them like a horse,” she said. All volunteers spend time with the donkeys but Rachel Trollope is the designated trainer. Most of the donkeys arrive untouchable. It takes three to six months for them to calm down and develop trust with humans. “We handle and train every single one. Every single one is halter broke and you can pick up all four feet,” she said. Only the trained donkeys are placed up for adoption. Not all of the donkeys are eligible for adoption due to their mental state and temperament. These donkeys remain at the rescue. “We do have adoption fees that vary based on the donkey. All donkeys up for adoption are current on all vaccines, worming, farrier care and Coggins,” she explained. Deanna loves to reminisce about the success stories. Two of their donkeys, Champ and Petals, generated global attention on social media. People from five continents followed Petals and wrote her letters. She was even named one of Joplin’s top 10 animals of the year. “Funding is very hard. People don’t understand or know that donkeys are in situations they need to be rescued. Donkeys are the underdog of the Equine world. We turn away donkeys all the time,” she said. They open their doors to a variety of volunteers, including the Easter Seals, local high school students, veterans, adults and children with illnesses and disabilities. This allows others to experience the calming aura by spending time grooming and bonding with the donkeys. The Ozarks’ Most Read Farm Newspaper

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Still Playing in the Park By Neoma Foreman

The state’s oldest community band still performs in El Dorado Springs, Mo. El Dorado Springs, Mo., came to be because Joshua Hightower was taking his wife Carmelia to Eureka Springs, Ark., due to her ailing health. They were led to the spring by John A. Jackson, Sr. The Hightowers ended up staying two weeks because of the significant improvement in Mrs. Hightower’s health. News of the medicinal value of the spring grew rapidly and served as a magnet to draw people to the community. The spring, and park that grew around it, is still the focal point of the community. The city of El Dorado Springs was officially incorporated July 20, 1881. The Founders Day Picnic began in 1885 and has continued each year. The premiere event of the year brings in thousands of people with many class reunions scheduled at this time. The municipal band was formed in 1885 or 1896. The first band director was C.V. Mickey, who named it the Wonder City Rube Band. This is the oldest, con-

tinuously playing band in Missouri and plays each summer in the beautiful park in downtown El Dorado Springs. The band played a prominent role in early El Dorado Springs. It provided entertainment to those gathering in the park, but played at many special events, such as the first train arrival in El Dorado Springs in 1898 and escorted the first automobile through town in 1908. The band also played out of town acting as a goodwill ambassador for the community. The first bandstand was built in 1887 with funding from a voter approved issue for $3,000 for park improvements. It was a two-story, open-air structure with elaborate lattice work. The band played from the second floor. In 1899, Professor A. M. Henry became the band director. He extended the band season to a five-month schedule from four months. The band became known as “Henry’s Park Band.” In 1901, a new bandstand was built. This bandstand was a single-story structure in the shape of an octagon. The band also got new uniforms for its 10 members. Despite sending several members to World War I, the band continued to play on. Women picked up the slack and first played in the band in 1919. In 1925, band director D. I. Netherow formed an

all-women’s band called the American Maiden’s Band. The band had been supported solely through private donations. Supporters of the band believed that a modest property tax would be the best way to support the band since the entire community benefited. A bill was introduced in legislature in 1928 by State Senator Snodgrass to authorize a property tax for the support of a municipal band. The legislation passed and in 1929, El Dorado Springs voters approved the local band tax. In 1937, the third and current bandstand was completed. This structure is round in shape. Its base is built with sandstone rock. Julian Richards designed it and H. W. Schwalm did the masonry work. To make it a community project, people were invited to bring rocks to be used in the construction of the base. The municipal band played through World War II. It also survived a petition to abolish the band tax in 1960.

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In 1966, Judge W.W. Sunderwirth took over as band director, a position he served until 1979. He was the longest serving band director. His wife, Lillian, managed the band until her death in June 2010 at the age of 99. Miss Lillian, as she was affectionately referred to, organized the music for each band concert. Terri Biddlecome became the manager after Miss Lillian’s death and is still holding the position. She brings her love of music to the community and is continuing the tradition of family by having a grandchild, Lauren Hold, sing with the band. Gary Hardison became the director in 1980 and is still serving in that capacity. The band plays concerts during the months of June, July and August. Each Friday and Saturday evening at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. An evening spent in the beautiful park listening to the band is a delightful way to visit friends and enjoy a part of Cedar County history. JULY 8, 2019

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Location: Richland, Mo. Owners: Matt and Sara Evans About the family and the pigs: Evans Family Farms, located in Richland, Mo., prides itself in producing pasture-raised pigs with the Berkshire influence that promotes superior flavor. They sell their product at the farmers market in Pulaski County, Mo. “We have been selling pork here at the farmer’s market for about a year. But we’ve always raised pork and beef on our farm, and we were getting a lot of interest in our pork. I have people who come here every Saturday, and they just buy what they need for the week. I felt like there was a huge need for that.” “I get to do it with my family, my boys and my husband; we all do it together.” Sara said farming is a seven-day a week commitment, but she wouldn’t change a thing. “We really have a great life. We don’t realize how blessed we are; sometimes,” she said. “Farming is definitely not for everyone. You don’t get many days off. It’s a challenge that we like.” Products: “We want to be as healthy as possible, so all our cures are going to be natural. So, they are going to have celery salt and celery seed, and a little bit of sugar. But, we do have some sugar-free products. We don’t want any nitrites in any of our products. We have sugar-free bacon, cured with sea salt. “Every animal I butcher, I can tell you every single thing about it. Where it came from, what it ate, where it lived.” JULY 8, 2019

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Teaching What She Loves By Patricia Kilson

MaryAnn Boro brings her love of agriculture to students at Buffalo, Mo. Buffalo High School in Buffalo, meat and eggs, cattle for beef and had a Mo., is host to a comprehensive large garden for their own use. Dedicated teachers and a strong ag agriculture program; an integral part of the FFA and is led department at Skyline instilled in her a by MaryAnn Boro, a competent desire to continue with agriculture after young woman who has not ven- graduation. Her older brother Sam was also very involved in FFA and went tured far from her roots. on to become an agriculture educaMaryAnn grew up about tor and now teaches in Aurora, Mo. 15 miles north of Buffalo Following in his footsteps, and was a 2009 graduate of MaryAnn pursued a bachelor’s Skyline High School, just outBuffalo, Mo. degree in agricultural educaside the small town of Urbana, tion at Missouri State UniMo. She grew up on a small versity in Springfield, Mo. sustainable hobby farm, where MaryAnn started teachher parents raised chickens for

MaryAnn Boro grew up on a small hobby farm and now teaches agriculture at Buffalo High School. Photos by Patricia Kilson

ing at Buffalo three years ago and has quickly become fully immersed in the agriculture program. She manages the greenhouse, the school farm and teaches ag acience I, which is primarily for incoming freshmen, and touches on all aspects of agricultural and animal science. In ag

science II, students discover various career paths – from mechanics, which includes gaining skills in areas of electricity, woodworking, plumbing, concrete, welding and small engines, to horticulture, with crop science, entomology, soils and a foundation of how things are grown to nursery/greenhouse.

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meet your neighbors The greenhouse includes planting and selling plants, identification of plants, plant pests and diseases to conservation. It also covers grasslands, forestry, hunting and fishing and leadership, which teaches students about communication, business, planning and preparing for activities, job interviewing and creating resumes and is the center for the FFA officer team. “In agriculture, the kids learn handson life skills that they might not get elsewhere and could aid them in future endeavors,” MaryAnn said. The greenhouse class raised chrysanthemums in the fall and tomatoes, peppers, potted flowers, and hanging baskets in the spring to sell to the public. All proceeds go back into the department to help with costs. The students not only learned about raising plants, but also advertising, cash handling and the business side of selling products. MaryAnn is excited about bringing the school farm back to life. It was started back in the 1990s but has languished in recent years. Not quite 5 acres in size, the farm includes a barn, tractor and livestock trailer. When MaryAnn took charge, her first task was to get the perimeter fenced so that animals could be there safely. By the end of summer she hopes to have all the water tanks functioning and interior fencing to subdivide the pasture so they are able to add more animals. In the future they hope to add chickens, sheep, goats or whatever else may spark the students’ interest. The hog shelters, hay bale rings, corral panels and other items for the farm are built in the mechanics class by students learning construction and welding. This integrated approach to agriculture gives stu-

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dents the opportunity to plan, design, create and see their handiwork actually used in the continued care of animals. “I enjoy the variety of things I get to do in this job,” MaryAnn said. “I can teach students about different aspects of agriculture in the shop, greenhouse, classroom or the farm.” The school farm has a registered Beefmaster cow donated by Cedar Springs Farm and her bull calf. The department is looking forward to another calf in September. They also had six market hogs cared for by students that were auctioned off at the recent Dallas County Fair. “I ask for student input and seek out advice from FFA Alumni in decisions we make on the farm,” MaryAnn said. This summer, MaryAnn is taking five students to Washington D.C. for the weeklong Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), where they will represent the Buffalo FFA Chapter. Students come from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. MaryAnn, her husband Caleb (a graduate of Buffalo High School and technology director at Fair Play High School), and their three children, Blake (5), Colton (3) and Gideon (2), are all very involved with agriculture. The two older boys showed hogs at the Dallas County Fair. The whole family comes to the barn after church on Sundays to check on feed and water for the animals. At home, they have a pet goat and several chickens for both meat and eggs. “I want to make sure our children grow up with the same farming opportunities and learn responsibility by caring for animals the way I did,” MaryAnn added.

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Hometown: Conway, Mo. Family: Wife Stacie, and daughters, Cassie (17) and Gracie (14) In Town: Lance Vestal, a 1993 Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State) animal science graduate, has been a loan officer and vice president at First State Community Bank (formerly Central Bank) for more than 24 years, and he worked there for four years while in college. He works two days a week in the Lebanon office and three days in his hometown of Conway. “I work with folks on just about every kind of loan request, but I especially enjoy the agricultural work,” he said. “The latest in that area is that recently we’ve been able to do fixed rate farm loans. Typically, long term fixed rate loans were available only on homes. Now, with the help of the Farm Service Agency, Lebanon and Marshfield offices, we are able to help those who qualify to secure a fixed rate loan on farm acreage. That’s a new and good opportunity for folks in this area.” In the Country: Lance and family live in Conway and his wife, Stacie, is the director of counseling for Lebanon R-3 Schools. Daughters Cassie and Gracie are involved in athletics at Conway High School. The family attends Phillipsburg Christian Church. “We keep approximately 50 black cows, using black Angus and horned Hereford bulls. We have them on a friend’s farm and we share the calf crop for trade. A few years ago, I found this opportunity and it has worked out really well for both of us. As a kid, we always had horses, cows, goats, pigs, some kind of livestock. I really wanted my daughters to have that agriculture experience as part of their childhood. We also have a couple of horses that we use when we need them and the girls help with rounding up and working the cattle.” Lance said his grandfather, Jim Vestal, and his parents, Glenna and the late Steve Vestal, got involved with Belgian draft horses when Lance was a youngster. His brother, Justin, still works with them. “For now, I’m very happy with the way this has all worked out and will probably just keep it going with the numbers we have at the moment. It’s hobby farming, that’s for sure but after I retire, I might decide to grow the cattle operation. For now, the important part for me, is that my kids get this agriculture experience. I’ve certainly been blessed in my life,” Lance said.

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Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

80.00-95.00

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction

65.00-85.00

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

82.50-89.50

Joplin Regional Stockyards

71.00-92.00 † 60.00-94.00*

Mid Missouri Stockyards

72.50-88.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler Ozarks Regional Stockyards

73.50-77.00

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slaughter

110

130

cows

(Week of 6/23/19 to 6/29/19) Buffalo Livestock Market

40.00-67.00 †

Douglas County Livestock

20.00-67.00 † 49.00-71.00 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

24.00-66.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

20.00-75.50 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

42.00-74.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

30.00-67.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

42.00-69.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

30.00-68.50 † 26.00-57.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards

29.00-70.00 †

Springfield Livestock Market

cow/calf

100

pairs

(Week of 6/23/19 to 6/29/19)

1100.00-1600.00 †

Buffalo Livestock Market

None Reported †

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

1300.00 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

None Reported †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba Joplin Regional Stockyards

1000.00-1200.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

None Reported † 600.00-1225.00 †

Ozarks Regional South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

500

None Reported

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1500

replacement

2000

cows

2500 Steers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

(Week of 6/23/19 to 6/29/19)

None Reported †

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

700.00-900.00 † None Reported †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1

825.00-1135.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

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

600.00-1375.00 † 885.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

800.00-1050.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

60.00-75.00 † Prices reported per cwt

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

500.00-1250.00 †

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775.00-1130.00 †

Springfield Livestock Market Center

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Receipts: 250 Demand moderate to light, supply light with near 10 percent Springer and Bred heifers, 30 percent Open heifers, 04 percent Fresh cows, 06 percent Springer and Bred cows, and 04 percent baby calves. The balance was steers, bulls and slaughter cows. No herd dispersal in the sale. The receipts were curtailed as many Dairy Producers are in the hay harvest. Holsteins unless otherwise noted. Prices reported on a per head basis. Springer heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1050.00-1140.00, Approved couple 950.00-1000.00, Medium ind Jersey 750.00, Common ind 650.00, ind crossbred 570.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Approved ind Jersey 1000.00, crossbreds 820.00-925.00, Medium 585.00770.00, ind crossbred 675.00, Common ind crossbred 440.00. Heifers bred one to three months: scarce. Open Heifers: Approved ind 275 lbs Jersey 290.00, couple 285 lbs Crossbred 240.00, 315-335 lbs Crossbreds 220.00-250.00, pkg 337 lbs Crossbreds 380.00, 445-500 lbs 400.00-420.00, 400-500 lbs Crossbreds few 300.00420.00, pkg 538 lbs Crossbreds 400.00, ind 540 lbs Jersey 480.00, 720-770 lbs 600.00-635.00, couple 855 lbs 760.00, Medium couple 293 lbs 220.00, 450-460 lbs Crossbreds 250.00-300.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Approved 850.00-1000.00, Medium ind 750.00, couple Crossbreds 650.00-775.00, ind Jersey 600.00. Springer Cows: Approved ind 940.00, Medium 675.00850.00.

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Receipts: 756 Compared to last month feeder and slaughter lambs were mostly steady to 20.00 lower. Market kids, slaughter nannies and billies were mostly steady. Supply was moderate, and demand was moderate to good. all prices per CWT unless noted. Supply included: 38% Feeder Sheep/Lambs (9% Lambs, 91% Hair Lambs); 41% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (4% Wooled & Shorn, 16% Wooled, 47% Hair Breeds, 13% Ewes, 18% Hair Ewes, 2% Hair Bucks); 1% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Families); 4% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 15% Slaughter Goats (73% Kids, 22% Nannies/Does, 3%Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers). Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 130.00-143.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 134.00-205.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 130.00-155.00. Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1: 137.50. Wooled & Shorn - Good and Choice 1: 143.00-144.00. Wooled & Shorn - Good and Choice 1-2: 130.00135.00. Wooled - Good and Choice 1-2: 125.00-130.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1: 141.00-161.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1: 152.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 101.00-149.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 2: 117.00-128.00. Hair Breeds - Utility and Good 1-3: 80.00. Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 35.00-55.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 120.00-125.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 40.00-87.50. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 41.00-52.50. Hair Bucks - 1: 130.00-140.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 70.99. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Families - Medium and Large 1 w/<20 lbs lamb: 130.00.

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

sheep &

1125.00-1175.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

Cows bred three to six months: Approved ind 850.00, Medium 610.0-740.00, Common couple Crossbreds 470.00-475.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers ind 140.00, Crossbred heifers ind 130.00, Holstein bulls 90.00-100.00, small 70.00-75.00, Jersey bulls ind 70.00.

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Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

68.50-89.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

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65.00-100.00*

South Central Regional Stockyards

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71.00-94.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

6/30/19

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 108.00-113.50; wtd. avg. price 111.16. Heifers: 111.00-115.50; wtd. avg. price 113.64. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 109.00-112.00; wtd. avg. price 109.94. Heifers: 175.00-180.00; wtd. avg. price 178.08.

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63.50-94.00

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

cattle

Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1-2: 175.00-195.00. Kids - Selection 2: 145.00-165.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 115.00-120.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 235.00-260.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 200.00-230.00. Kids - Selection 2: 180.00-195.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 140.00-177.50. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 105.00-145.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 72.50. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 130.00-145.00. Wethers - Selection 1-2: 240.00. National Sheep Summary

6/28/19

Compared to last week slaughter lambs were mostly steady to 20.00 lower, except at San Angelo 10.0020.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were steady to 5.00 higher except at New Holland, PA 5.00-15.00 lower. Feeder lambs steady to 5.00 higher. At San Angelo, TX 6341 head sold. Equity Electronic Auction sold 300 slaughter lambs in Minnesota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. Head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: hair 110-120 lbs 124.00-125.00. VA: no test. PA: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 150.00-190.00, few 197.00-215.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 120-160 lbs 130.00147.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 110-150 lbs 147.00155.50. Kalona, IA: wooled 125-145 lbs 147.50-165.00. Billings, MT: no test. Missouri: 100-115 lbs 137.50-144.00. Equity Elec: 160 lbs 140.00. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair lambs 40-60 lbs 166.00-198.00, few 204.00-214.00; 60-70 lbs 156.00-186.00, few 190.00210.00; 70-80 lbs 150.00-176.00, few 179.00-186.00; 80-90 lbs 180.00-160.00, few 165.00-168.00; 90-110 lbs 130.00-138.00, few 156.00. wooled and shorn 55-60 lbs 172.00-178.00; 70-80 lbs 160.00; 90-110 lbs 134.00142.00.

stocker & feeder Four State Stockyards*

prices

Ava Douglas County† 6/27/19

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 6/29/19

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 6/27/19

Cuba Interstate Regional† 6/25/19

6/25/19

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 6/24/19

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 6/25/19

1,129

758

968

1,634

1,844

10,718

2,170

1,958

St-5 Higher

Steady

St-3 Higher

3-9 Lower

5-8 Lower

Uneven

St-7 Lower

Steady

168.00-175.00 157.50-174.00 140.00-165.00 132.50-147.00 127.50-128.00

165.00-211.00 147.00-170.00 140.00-160.00 130.00-144.00 -----

----151.00-169.00 149.00-159.75 138.25-144.50 131.50-136.00

----157.50-166.00 140.00-166.00 134.75-159.25 144.00

145.00-159.00 142.00-158.00 138.00-154.00 132.00-145.00 118.00-137.00

170.00-177.00 150.00-178.00 140.00-170.00 132.00-153.00 124.00-145.00

190.50 166.00-173.00 155.00-172.00 134.50-166.00 142.00-145.25

165.00-190.00 157.00-182.00 150.00-166.00 135.00-154.00 127.00-144.00

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--------132.00-145.00 118.00-134.00 105.00-120.00

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142.00-155.00 131.00-152.50 125.00-134.00 123.00-127.50 -----

130.00-145.00 130.00-145.00 126.00-136.00 116.00-127.00 110.00-116.00

----146.00-147.50 130.00-145.00 134.00-134.50 -----

145.50-153.50 140.00-149.75 127.00-145.00 120.00-139.00 -----

132.00-145.00 128.00-139.00 122.00-135.00 118.00-130.00 105.00-120.00

150.00-165.00 132.50-158.00 122.00-143.50 120.00-136.00 110.00-131.00

143.00 143.00-157.00 142.00-156.00 127.75-149.75 128.50-138.00

142.00-153.00 139.00-150.00 130.00-146.00 122.00-135.00 116.00-128.00

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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Mid Missouri Stockyards* 6/27/19

reports

d 125-145 lbs 147.50-165.00. est. lbs 137.50-144.00. bs 140.00. Choice and Prime 1-2: ambs 40-60 lbs 166.00-198.00, few 70 lbs 156.00-186.00, few 190.0050.00-176.00, few 179.00-186.00; 60.00, few 165.00-168.00; 90-110 lbs 156.00. wooled and shorn 55-60 lbs 80 lbs 160.00; 90-110 lbs 134.00-

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Mid Missouri Stockyards* 6/27/19

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Sow & Boar Report

7/1/19

Sows Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Sows Purchased (Live and Carcass Basis): 4,015 300-399 lbs: 22.00-42.50. 400-449 lbs: 22.00-43.00. 450-499 lbs: 22.00-43.75. 500-549 lbs: 35.92-49.00. 550/up lbs: 37.91-47.50.

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

6/28/19

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.7900 and 40# blocks at $1.8575. The weekly average for barrels is $1.7430 (+.0635) and blocks, $1.8445 (+.0490). Fluid Milk: Milk yields are mixed, as parts of the nation remain relatively cool this close to July. Other areas, including California, Florida and Arizona, are in the midst of annual

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Vienna South Central† 6/26/19

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 6/25/19

2,170

1,958

1,392

1,747

4,245

St-7 Lower

Steady

St-5 Lower

1-12 Lower

Uneven

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

Ju ly 17 Au gu st 17 Se pt .1 7 O ct .1 7 No v. 17 De c. 17 Ja n. 18 Fe b. 18 M ar .1 8 Ap r. 18 M ay 18 Ju ne 18 Ju ly 18 Au gu st 18 Se pt .1 8 O ct .1 8 No v. 18 De c. 18 Ja n. 19 Fe b. 19 M ar .1 9 Ap r. 19 M ay 19 Ju ne 19

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

avg. grain prices

165.00-190.00 157.00-182.00 150.00-166.00 135.00-154.00 127.00-144.00

177.00-178.00 154.00-156.50 146.50-158.00 134.50-146.50 130.00-133.50

----155.00-170.00 141.00-162.50 134.00-160.50 124.00-149.25

172.50-175.00 152.00-166.00 142.00-164.00 131.50-150.00 127.00-139.00

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143.00 143.00-157.00 142.00-156.00 127.75-149.75 128.50-138.00

142.00-153.00 139.00-150.00 130.00-146.00 122.00-135.00 116.00-128.00

142.00-147.00 130.00-154.00 120.00-136.00 115.00-127.50 125.00

145.00 141.00-148.75 124.00-148.50 121.00-133.00 118.00-122.00

140.00-146.00 135.00-142.50 128.00-139.00 121.00-135.00 115.00-129.75

Soybeans

Week Ended 6/29/19 Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum* * Price per cwt

12 9 6

9.04

8.33 8.16 5.66 5.10

4.54

4.35

9.05

8.47

5.63 7.36 4.52

5.33

4.43

150.57 155.19 165.06 148.38

137.63 139.58 130.49 141.24 135.00

156.37

128.37

147.88

145.31

155.89 166.25 155.97 166.19 *

150.72 136.88 147.75 *

169.83

150.65 133.34

155.21 142.59

126.85

139.59 159.53 155.20 168.38 159.09

144.87 140.22 147.56 131.06

172.01

147.38 **

148.00

128.63 142.20

154.40 155.92 151.89 157.61 153.61

139.04 138.49 145.69 122.77

158.26

140.71 132.56

146.44 125

143 161 179 197 215 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Holiday

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

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Joplin West Plains

132.86

167.85

6.61 5.11

Cuba Vienna

152.33

8.23

4.37

Butler Springfield

190.50 166.00-173.00 155.00-172.00 134.50-166.00 142.00-145.25

JULY 8, 2019

6/28/19

It took long enough but finally got some decent hay weather the last week. Even though grass is well past its prime there was many gallons of diesel burned this week as hay was being made. It was hard to drive any distance without seeing fresh cut hay this week. One this that has been concerning is the lack of quality due to maturity levels there is a lot a lot of concern especially with Fescue about toxic ergot due to the cool wet spring leading up to where we are now. Farmers should at the very least get some education if they are not familiar with this as it can cause some serious problems with herd health come feeding season. Hay supplies are moderate, demand is moderate. Hay prices are fully steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or to view the directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales. Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 185.00-225.00. Small squares 7.00-9.00 per bale. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 170.00-200.00. Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale. Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-125.00. Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 100.00-125.00. Small squares 6.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-100.00. Small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.00-70.00 per large round bale. Good quality Bromegrass: 120.00-150.00. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 60.00-100.00. Wheat hay: 40.00-60.00 per large round bale. Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.

Cuba Vienna

Week of 6/2/19

Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): 3,645 Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): Not Reported Price Range: Not Reported Wtd Avg: Not Reported 5 Day Rolling Avg: $70.85

hay & grain markets

Butler Springfield

148.00

Week of 6/2/19

6/28/19

Ava Kingsville

Week of 6/9/19

oled and shorn 110-150 lbs 147.00-

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 6/16/19

ooled and shorn 120-160 lbs 130.00-

6/28/19

$100

Week of 6/23/19

orn 100-140 lbs 150.00-190.00, few

National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

Receipts This Week: 101,840 Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 2.9% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 97,000 at 36.83. All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 4,840 at 53.57.

$145

Week of 6/9/19

Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: 10-120 lbs 124.00-125.00.

550-600 lb. steers

$190

Week of 6/16/19

6/28/19

week slaughter lambs were mostly wer, except at San Angelo 10.00ughter ewes were steady to 5.00 ew Holland, PA 5.00-15.00 lower. dy to 5.00 higher. At San Angelo, TX quity Electronic Auction sold 300 Minnesota. In direct trading slaughr lambs were not tested. Head of slaughter lambs were lamb carcasses ts no trend due to confidentiality. All dred weight (CWT) unless otherwise

hog markets

lows on milk production. Upper Midwestern contacts suggested a mini-flush last week, but temperatures there have warmed enough to stifle production at least slightly. Some milk sourced from the upper Midwest is moving eastward, towards Michigan and the mid-Atlantic. As Class I is in the summer lulls, more milk is making its way into balancing and cheese operations. Cheese production is continuing at a clip, although milk discounts year over year are far from previous years lows. Reported spot milk prices ranged from Class to $1.50 under. Last year¶s reported spot milk prices were $3 to $4 under for some comparison. Cream is seasonally tighter, although multiples saw only slight shifts from last week. Midwestern contacts expect cream, as ice cream production increases along with temperatures, to tighten up following the holiday next week. Condensed skim markets are showing signs of weakness, as availability grows in the East, but varies in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - 3.0207 - 3.1872.

Week of 6/23/19

235.00-260.00. 2: 200.00-230.00. 180.00-195.00. 3: 140.00-177.50. lection 1: 105.00-145.00. lection 2-3: 72.50. ection 1: 130.00-145.00. n 1-2: 240.00.

24 Month Avg. -

$280 $235

Pennsylvania: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 180.00200.00; 50-70 lbs 165.00-190.00; 70-80 lbs 162.00-185.00; 80-90 lbs 160.00-185.00. hair lambs 40-50 lbs 180.00185.00; 50-60 lbs 170.00-187.00; 60-70 lbs 165.00-185.00; 70-80 lbs 152.00-182.00; 80-90 lbs 145.00-170.00; 90-100 lbs 140.00-170.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 142.50-152.50; 60-70 lbs 135.00-152.00; 70-80 lbs 142.50-150.00; 80-90 lbs 136.00-148.00; 90-100 lbs 137.50-142.50, few 150.00152.00. hair lambs 95 lbs 160.00.

2: 175.00-195.00. 145.00-165.00. 3: 115.00-120.00.

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

110

126

142

158

174

190

* No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Holiday Prices Based on Weighted Average for Steers and Heifers 550-600 lbs.

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meet your neighbors Photo by Cheryl Kepes

A Passion for Agriculture By Cheryl Kepes

Despite not living on a farm, Johnna Duncan has found her place in the farming industry Johnna Duncan knows one thing so I will know what kind of purebred for certain – her family is willing breeds are out there,” Johnna explained. This year Johnna’s show string includes to do whatever it takes to nurture Polands and a White Chester. Now that her passion for agriculture. The 16-year-old, animal-loving, soft- her younger cousins are old enough to ball-playing, high schooler lives in Fair show pigs, Johnna enjoys teaching them Grove, Mo., with her parents Eric and all she has learned. “We try to go to as many county fairs as Wanita Duncan, her older brother Jared, possible,” Johnna said. and her cats Smokey and Bandit. The families will also show at the Ozark “Since I was a little girl, animals were just my thing. Everyone would say, ‘She Empire Fair and the Missouri State Fair. is the crazy animal girl,’’’ Johnna said This show season they are adding an even bigger show to their schedule. with a chuckle. “This year we are planning to go to the Though Johnna doesn’t have any farm animals on her property, she finds ample American Royal. We have some youngopportunity to grow her passion for ag- er Poland gilts that are really good,” riculture by helping her grandparents, Johnna said. In the years she’s been showing differCharles and Phyllis Todd, and her uncle and aunt, Robbie and Heather Todd, who ent pig breeds, Johnna has accrued many own farms in Willard, Mo. Johnna splits ribbons and honors. At the 2018 Miswood, cares for pigs and works cattle at souri State Fair, Johnna won FFA Rethe family farms. She also enjoys riding serve Champion White Chester Boar. In addition, the Duncan and Todd families her beloved Tennessee Walking horse. Johnna’s love for working with animals earned the Missouri State Fair Swine quickly became apparent to her family. Herdsmen award in 2017. As soon as Johnna started high school, They encouraged her to join a 4-H club she decided to get heavily involved in and take on an animal project. “When I got older and could be in 4-H Fair Grove High School’s FFA program. my uncle asked me if I would like to She recently completed a year as parshow pigs. I said, ‘Heck yeah, I love any liamentarian of her FFA Chapter. Next year, as a high school junior, she will kind of animals,’” Johnna recalled. Johnna jumped head first into raising, serve as historian. “I want to stay as involved as I can with caring and showing pigs. She keeps her pigs at her Uncle Robbie’s, where she’s FFA, especially through my high school made countless trips through the years to career. It’s something that I really enjoy,” work with them. Johnna has learned how Johnna stated. “In Fair Grove, our FFA program is like a family,” she added. to AI her sows and how to asDuring the 2018-2019 school year, sist them when they farrow. Johnna competed in local and Her show career started state FFA competitions. She with Spots but has since achieved fourth place in public branched to many other breeds, speaking in the district and including Chesters, Polands, Fair Grove, Mo. sixth place in the state for Yorkshires and Berkshires. her record book. In her re“My uncle wants me to have cord book she keeps all the experience with all the breeds

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Johnna Duncan has been showing pigs for a number of years. She started showing Spots, but has branched out into other breeds.

receipts, bills, and paperwork associated with owning and raising her pigs. She has also earned the honor of attending the National FFA Convention two years in a row. In the future Johnna wants to expand her agricultural knowledge through showing cattle and learning to rake hay.

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Johnna’s FFA goals include earning her State FFA Degree and increasing her responsibilities in the Fair Grove chapter. One of Johnna’s long-term aspirations entails an occupation in animal science. Johnna knows when she combines her passion for agriculture and her strong support from family, she possesses a path to success. JULY 8, 2019

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Juliette and Annaliese Mead are following their family’s roots in the cattle industry Juliette and Annaliese Mead are learning the ropes of the cattle business, but the young cattlewomen are far from novices. At 17 and 12, respectively, they each own a herd of 40 to 50 registered and commercial cattle. Producing high-quality cattle is a tradition in the Mead family. Their father, Alan Mead, owns Mead Farms, which began in 1942. Today, the farm offers high-quality Angus genetics, as well as

“Jennifer was getting ready to take some calves to the state fair, and I came out with my dad,” Juliette recalled. “I asked if I could lead the heifer and she let me; it went from there. It wasn’t until I started showing that I got involved in other areas of the cattle industry. I enjoy the breeding and working calves. There’s not one aspect of the cattle industry that I don’t love.” Being a little younger than Juliette, Annaliese quickly followed in her footsteps.

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“I really like it,” Annaliese said. “I Red Angus, Charolais and Hereford. Alan’s grandfather, J.W. Mead, was a pre- like working with the cattle and being mier Angus breeder in the region, and around on the farm.” Juliette became AI certified a couple helped established the Mead of years ago and assists in the breedname in the industry. ing program at Mead Farms. She and Juliette and Annaliese Annaliese also manage the breedcan often be found at Mead Eldon, Mo. ing of there own females. Farm’s Eldon location, work“I love it,” she said. “Annaling with herd manager Jennifer iese and I get to help pick out Russell. Juliette had no interest in — Continued on Next Page cattle until about five years ago. JULY 8, 2019

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Annaliese Mead, above, and her sister, Juliette, below, show cattle at various fairs and other shows. The young cattlewomen both plan on seeking careers in agriculture.

the sires, which is something she’s good at. She likes to go through all of the magazines and pick out bulls, looking at the EPDs. We like to look around and find proven bulls for our females. It’s something we do with our dad, and it’s not just for show heifers. Some of our show heifers turn into donors for our ET program. We all get together and decide if (breeding) is for production or show and our dad gives us options, then Annaliese and I get our input. We have the option on our cattle, but we ask for advice.” “When I look at sires, I look at things like high milk production and low birth weights. I also like to look at the overall structure of an animal, and I like to see what their calves look like,” Annaliese said. She recently called a fellow breeder to inquire about the dam of a sire prospect. When asked if she knew any other girls her age who understood enough about cattle to make such a call, Annaliese shyly smiled and said, “No.” Annaliese may be the youngest person at Mead Farms, but she knows what she likes in cattle. “Her mother won the Iowa State Fair,” Annaliese said of her heifer Marshmallow. “Her full sister won her division at the National Angus Show. We bought a flush, and she was one of the embryos we brought. I like her bone and rib, but she’s a little on the bigger side, so she doesn’t get much feed. She has a little double chin, so that’s something I would change about her.” Annaliese and Juliette enjoy spending time in the show barn, which is also the calving barn, and their hard work pays off, even if they don’t top a class. “When you show, that shows what you have and haven’t done to that point, and it shows all of the time you’ve put in, or haven’t put in,” Juliette said. “This is your finished product.” “We get up early in the morning and are working with the cattle by around 6,” Annaliese, who is also the daughter of Melissa Morgan, explained. “We mix feed, bring in the heifers and they get washed every day at least once. If it’s hot, we’ll wash them twice a day.”

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“The nutrition side is something we’re still learning about,” Juliette added. “We look at what each animal needs. They might need a little more fill to look fuller, or they might be a little over or underweight. No two animals get the same thing.” Production and show animals go handin-hand at Mead Farms. Many of the heifers in the show string are a result of the breeding program at Mead Farms, the state’s top Pathfinder herd and one of the top in the nation. “We’re a production cattle operation,” Jennifer said. “What we’re trying to do in the showring is twofold, and we are very fortunate Alan lets us do this. With Mead Farms cattle, it’s very easy to do and in the showring looks count. A heifer Juliette is showing goes back 12 generations and her mother was Juliette’s first heifer. The heifer that won her division at nationals last year is a long-term bred and owned heifer. They are good, functional cattle that have an attractive look.” In addition to Alan, Juliette and Annaliese look to Jennifer for advice and direction in the cattle business. “She’s pretty honest with us on what we need to do and things we need to learn,” Juliette, whose mother is Amy Mead, said. “She wants to help us achieve our goals. I don’t think we would have gone this far without her. She can do anything, and that’s encouraging to see that.” “They are my best help,” Jennifer said. “Juliette helps me breed cattle and they help process animals; whatever we need to do. Right now they are focusing on the show cattle, but if I have calves that need weaned, they will be up at 5 a.m. and start that, then come back to the show cattle. I would rather work a set of cattle with them than about anyone else. They are very cattle savvy. We work the cattle in a very calm, easy way so that no one gets hurt. They know how I like to sort cattle and move cattle; they are very good on every aspect of the cattle.” Being involved in the cattle industry, the sisters say, has helped them learn valuable life lessons, and start planning for their futures. JULY 8, 2019

meet your neighbors “Working with cattle has taught me a lot about life,” Juliette, who plans to seek a career in ag law or ag business, said. “You learn a lot of responsibility, and you can get attached to them. I just started out showing cattle, but then I realized that I love cattle, both the competition side and the daily, at-home things you have to do. You gain so many life skills that you can’t find anywhere else.” Annaliese plans to pursue a career in the agriculture field. She wants to attend Kansas State University and go into beef reproduction and genetics. “They have learned dedication to something; they know what it’s like to work hard and to be mentally tough,” Jennifer said. “None of us have a crystal ball to know if they are going to continue with cattle, but they can take the skills they learned and know there’s not a damned thing they can’t do. I want them to be strong, independent women, no matter what they decide to do. I hope they stay with the cattle because the cattle industry needs that. “We always say we are in it to win it, but that doesn’t mean if we don’t win we are devastated. We’re going to go at it the best we can and if we have done everything we can and we lay everything on the table and there’s nothing else we could have done to win, then that’s OK. But, if we go and we don’t win and there’s something else we could have done or made better, that’s a problem. I want them to win with the cattle, but there are other lessons here too.” Juliette and Annaliese are thankful for their family’s ties to the cattle industry and for the support given to them by Alan. The sisters are close and their shared loved of cattle and the farm has only strengthened that bond. “Without my sister, I don’t think I would show,” Juliette said. “Having someone in the barn to talk to and relate to is important; I feel like I wouldn’t be where I’m at in the showring or the cattle industry without my sister and having her there for support. I feel like if we keep working like we have been, I will be completely satisfied because it’s not always about winning ribbons.” JULY 8, 2019

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Lora DeGraffenreid, along with her mother and daughter, manages a growing Kiko goat herd “The animals are therapeutic for me. Lora DeGraffenreid, owner of Mid-Mo Kiko Goats, was born There are days I don’t feel like I can get and raised in Lebanon, Mo., but up, but the animals are always there and ventured far from her roots after need me to care for them,” she said. The hillside property is heavily forested, she joined the Army. She was stationed in Germany, Korea, with only a small portion cleared for pashad a short deployment in Kosovo and ture. As finances allow, she plans to clear served two tours of duty in Iraq. After more. The entire 40 acres is fenced with eight years of military service, she moved woven wire topped with barbed wire. She credits Russ Witt of Witt Brothers briefly to Pennsylvania and then TennesFence Co., for fencing her property. see before returning to her hometown. “He did a great job, and I plan to have “I never planned to move back,” Lora said, but did in the fall of 2012 with her him help me with future fencing.” Mid-Mo Kiko Goats began in 2017. daughter Aaliyah. Now a disabled veter“After I put the fence in, I knew an, Lora, with the help of her I wanted goats because they eat mother, Brenda DeGraffenbrush and the property has a lot of reid, purchased 40 acres in brush,” she said. a hilly area east of Lebanon Lora grew up on a farm that on Highway AC. When she had cattle, but also Angora was discharged, she found that goats so she already knew she came back a different perLebanon, Mo. that she liked goats. She son. She said it was a struggle to started with a few goats; learn to accept her new self.

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some Kiko and some Boer mixed. She found she had more health issues with the Boer goats, but added that the breed may do well for other producers. “Kikos have an ability to thrive and are visually appealing to me,” she said. “The Boers did not do as well, and were not as hardy overall as the Kikos.” Lora learned a lot about goat husbandry in her first kidding season. She said some of the kids died and she had more single births than expected since they normally produce twins. Her mentor suggested to her that the doe’s nutritional needs were not quite being met. As a result she changed the type of hay she was feeding to alfalfa and an alfalfa mix, and feeds grain during the months without vegetative growth. She uses the DuMor goat block for minerals and will be adding a copper bolus. She also provides free choice baking soda, which helps prevent bloating. The goats have also been “mowing” her lawn as needed, while Laura vigilantly protects a prized bush from their browsing. She learned to check eyelids for pinkness to help determine if there was a high parasite load and although she does not worm her goats on a set schedule, she does take fecal samples to her veterinarian for testing and will treat for worms as prescribed. She firmly believes in seeking veterinary care for her goats and all of the other animals under her care.

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Dr. Dane Frazier, in Lebanon, helped her treat a goat with polio and another with a fever. “You can go online and get a million different opinions on how to treat any health problems, but I value my veterinarian; I trust him,” she said. She has recently purchased some registered does and weaned kids to add to her commercial herd. Her goal is to produce registered goats with a good meat ratio that will help supplement her income, but believes it will take a couple of years to build up a completely registered herd. Making the move to registered goats as opposed to commercial stock makes financial sense for Lora. “I put the same amount of money into them whether they are registered or not, and I can make a little more selling them if they are registered,” she explained. Lora is quick to praise her mom and daughter with helping care for all the animals on the farm. “I couldn’t do this by myself,” she said, “It’s a blessing that my mom was able to help with the purchase of the farm and that my daughter is able to be raised in the country.” In addition to the goats, they have chickens, Holland Lop rabbits, miniature donkeys, and purebred poodles that she raises under the business name Noir Poodles. “I love animals,” Lora said with a smile, “They make life worth living.” JULY 8, 2019

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Age: 18 Hometown: Macks Creek, Mo. Parents: Chris and Stacey Kinney Siblings: Older brother Brodi FFA Chapter: Macks Creek FFA Advisor: Debbie Wommack What’s your involvement in agriculture? “I’ve grown up in

agriculture. My parents raise beef cattle, registered Gelbvieh. They had dairy cattle until I was about 10 or so then they sold the dairy cows and got into beef cattle. They have about 400 cow/calf pairs on approximately 1,000 acres. I help raise the orphan calves.”

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FFA all four years of high school and really enjoy going to the events and the leadership side of things. “I worked on prepping the area at the school for our first-ever spring plant sale. After this year, we can just build on it year after year. It also involves soil sampling and doing small landscaping projects around the school campus. “There is a lot of record keeping and the time that goes with my SAE, Supervised Agriculture Experience. I’m doing gardening and cattle.”

Other activities: “I was in National Honor Society all four years of high school and also a cheerleader. I’m in a local group called the Idiots Club that was started by a group of local retired teachers. We raise money to help in the community, like paying for kids’ shoes and paying the way for others to go to things like the FFA Convention.” What are your plans for the future? “I’ll be going on to Ozark Technical College (OTC) to do medical coding. I really like agriculture and conservation work, but it’s pretty tough to get a job in those fields.” JULY 8, 2019

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ccording to the new federal census, female producers increased by 27 percent from 2012 to 2017. Female producers now make up 30 percent Kathy Daily is the of all U. S. farm operators. Senior Vice President Why the increase? of First Financial Bank’s The average age of the U. S. farmer is 58 years Farm and Ranch Diviold, farm numbers are shrinking more every year, sion. She has been an and fewer farm kids want to stay on the farm. agricultural lender for You don’t have to look very far to see the move more than 25 years. She toward knowing where your food comes from and can be reached at the transition to organic lifestyles. 888-398-4119 or by email The increase in women farmers in my opinion, at kdaily@ffb1.com is coming from the smaller scale operations in terms of acreage and value of agricultural products sold. The majority tend to sell more vegetable crops or specialized products. An even greater number to recognize is that 99% of all U.S. farms are run by farm families, either individuals, partnerships or family corporations, and there is generally a female involved in every one of those farms letting her husband’s name be the one that is counted. For generations, farm wives have been promoting our industry behind the scenes. Today they are taking on more visible roles. Some are operating their own farms, serving on county boards, participating in Women in Ag groups, or helping to educate our youth through 4-H and FFA. As each generation moves further away from their rural beginnings, it becomes harder for consumers to relate to the issues farmers face. For the past decade, the years of goodwill established by hardworking family farms have been eroded by big money funds advocating against the rural way of life. Dairy is a sin, meat is unethical, and we should all eat cardboard burgers. With the financial crunch farm families are facing, it becomes more difficult to pay for advertising showing the farmer wrapping baby calves in blankets, or feeding when the family is in bed. Women are great at marketing, and social media is a great way to showcase these acts of love. Farm women need to continue to get involved in all aspects of the farm, from the farm nursery, to bookkeeping, to running for public office. Speak out for our industry and help educate people on the issues facing farmers today. Women are better at networking and tend to ask for help quicker than their male counter parts. The passion women have for our industry needs to be shared and there is no one better to do it than a daughter, wife, mother or grandmother that grew up on the farm. Women speak with their hearts. Spread your stories of farm life and God’s caretakers.

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Entering the Crossbred Beef Market By Klaire Howerton

Some dairy producers are finding more revenue in beef-cross calves With dairy cattle prices low, many dairy producers are seeking efficient ways to boost their income. One way producers can achieve this is by entering the crossbred beef market. When it comes to breeding dairy cows to a beef bull there is a lot of opportunity, said Reagan Bluel, Extension Dairy Specialist with the University of Missouri. Not only can producers get a higher price for crossbred cattle in the current market, they can also accelerate superior genetics within their dairy herd. In order to integrate this practice and get good results, Bluel highly recommends that producers do genomic testing on their dairy herd. The results of the testing will aid producers in identifying the “bottom 25 percent” of their dairy herd genetics-wise.

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These are the cows that can be bred to a beef bull, while the top 75 percent of the herd will continue to perpetuate the best genetics into the dairy industry. “The genomic testing prevents the producers from investing in bad genetics, and in two years bring superior accelerated genetics to the herd,” Bluel said. On top of providing very marketable steers and heifers and improving herd genetics, this type of breeding program helps keep the calving window tight on grazing dairies. For producers who purchase crossbred steers and heifers, there are a few management points to consider that differ from full beef cows. Since dairy animals naturally drop condition after birthing a calf and beginning to lactate, the nutritional needs of crossbred cattle will be a little higher. Produc-

“Keeping accurate, up-to-date records are extremely important on a farm. Plan ahead so time isn’t wasted on researching and trying to back track your steps. We are a very small operation but want to enjoy as much spare time as possible with family.” Rhonda Wright Dallas County, Mo.

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ers should keep an eye on the cow’s Body Condition Score (BCS) as this will indicate if they need some extra groceries. If the facilities allow, separating cows by different nutrient needs is desirable,” Bluel said. According to published reports, when properly fed, crossbred heifers are excellent producers and performers, and crossbred beef finishes much better than a straight dairy animal. When raising dairy beef or selecting beef bulls for reproduction on dairy cows know the market, provide excellent calf care and identification, and conduct a genetic audit of the herd. More dairy beef calves means that buyers will become more selective. When considering genetics, low genetic animals do not need to contribute offspring. A genetic audit of the herd will reduce poor herd genetics.

“Routine is really important. We make a big loop every morning, every night and it’s the same everyday; you can’t forget anything that way. It also makes you more efficient because you aren’t going back to the house or barn 15 times. Also, keeping really good records us very important.

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Marketing Small Ruminants By Klaire Howerton

To get more profit, producers should consider all options when selling sheep and goats Small ruminants are popular on both small- and large-scale farms these days. Like with any livestock, producers should have a purpose and a plan for sheep and goats in order to make it a profitable enterprise and not just a “hobby” that leads to a drain in resources. Whether a producer already has small ruminants or is considering purchasing some, making concrete goals for animals and products is crucial. For example, most hair sheep producers are commercial producers. Commercial producers sell lambs for meat.

Selling direct to customers Many producers sell their sheep and goats through ethnic markets or by direct marketing their animals to consumers whose cultures revere lamb and hevon (goat meat). It isn’t uncommon for consumers of different ethnicities to want to come to the farm and slaughter the animal they purchase themselves. This practice typically follows halal law for humane on-farm slaughter of animals, which dictates certain handling methods to reduce stress to the animal, both for animal welfare and for the finished quality of the meat. If producers choose to engage in this type of direct marketing, they should be prepared to potentially put facilities in place for on-farm slaughter, and to familiarize themselves with halal law. To make direct marketing to ethnic cultures a main part of business, it is helpful to have an idea of when holidays fall that typically have lamb or chevon as part of the traditional holiday feast, such as Passover, Ramadan and Diwali. If the market is large enough, producers can make their production decisions for their flocks and herds based on these dates. Since many of these holidays move as much as three weeks from year to year, producers who want to target specific holiday

markets will need to track these days as they plan breeding and kidding seasons, said J.J. Jones, Area Agricultural Economist and Kellie Curry Raper, Livestock Market Economist with the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service. Even when some of these holidays occur during a period of seasonally lower prices, prices tend to increase for the period two to three weeks ahead of the holiday. Cornell University Sheep and Goat Marketing provides resources to producers including a holiday calendar, posters detailing the proper halal techniques, and producer and marketing directories to connect producers and consumers over high quality lamb and goat meat. Some producers may opt to sell their lamb and/or kid crops through the local sale barn. This can sometimes be an advantageous practice, especially if a producer is trying to move large numbers of small ruminants, but it requires some careful research to ensure money and time is not lost. “Producers need to visit with the sale barn owner/operator to see what types of goats are typically sold in their sales. They

should count the number of buyers at the sale and watch what each one is typically buying. Usually buyers will stick to one or two types of goats. The more successful sales will have several buyers and large numbers of goats available to sell. Beginning producers also may want to visit with other local goat producers. They should ask them what type of goats they sell and where they sell them. Each producer may have a different opinion about where to sell and why. Listening to these varying opinions may help a new producer to decide where to sell. After visiting the sale barn and taking note of the types of goats sold and the prices received, producers can compare those prices to other sale barns in the area or state. They should visit other sale barns or look for the state’s official United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported prices,” said Jones. “Selling at the local auction has its advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is the ease of process. Generally, all producers have to do is get their product to the barn by sale day. If the auction has multiple sale dates and the first one is in-

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convenient, then the next one will come up soon. Also, producers do not have to be concerned about payment for their product. A disadvantage may be the recognition of a superior product. Most sale barns do not single out producers who do a better than average job. These animals, although deserving of a higher price, may not receive it. Also, producers are at the mercy of the market conditions for that day. If, for some reason the market is off that day, producers may be forced to take the price offered or buy the animals back and pay commission.”

Seedstock production Yet another avenue for marketing sheep and goats is selling live animals directly off the farm as replacements or seed stock. Seed stock sheep may need to be registered, and replacement animals will need to be of high quality. Research what breeds are popular and find out what traits potential customers are seeking with replacement stock. JULY 8, 2019

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Keeping Bottle Calves Healthy By Klaire Howerton

Establishing and following a management system is critical for young calves Raising bottle calves in the dairy industry is the norm, but most beef cattle producers depend on their cows to raise calves. However, orphaned or rejected calves are an unfortunate part of the industry. The health of the calves must be top priority. Proper management techniques will help producers keep bottle calves in good shape.

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The most crucial step in raising healthy calves starts at the very beginning, with colostrum. Colostrum is the milk that is produced for a few days after birth and is characterized by high protein and antibody content – a proper amount of colostrum ensures the critical development of a newborn’s immune system. Colostrum is typically yellow in color and is thicker than “regular” milk. A newborn calf needs this ideally within hours after birth, said Donna AmaralPhillips, Extension Professor and Extension Dairy and Nutrition Specialist with the University of Kentucky. If the calf has not received colostrum within 24 hours, it most likely will not survive. Colostrum develops the calf’s immune system and starts aiding the GI tract development, among many other things. Amaral-Phillips suggested producers to keep a bag of freeze-dried colostrum replacer on hand in case of emergencies.

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remember that a little bit goes a long way with young calves. The grain and water will aid in good rumen development. “Calves are ready to be weaned when they are eating 2 pounds of grain for 3 days in a row,” Amaral-Phillips said. Weaning should be done gradually by cutting the amount of milk in half for about a week and then not providing milk altogether. Producers should hold off on offering hay to dairy calves until they are eating 4 to 5 pounds of grain per day. “This leads to better rumen development,” Amaral-Phillips said.

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Calves can be housed individually or in groups. There are different management aspects to each method, said Reagan Bluel, Extension Dairy Specialist with the University of Missouri. Group housing, while convenient from a space saving angle, can have some calf health challenges arise from issues like cross suckling. Calves naturally have a desire to suckle, and in group housing they can create infections from suckling on each other’s ears, navels and mammary glands. Bluel suggested giving the calves something appropriate to suckle on, like leaving the milk bar or other nipple system available. In individual housing, more housing units are required and therefore make chore time a bit more spread out, but there are no cross suckling issues and “it reduces mammary gland damage,” said Reagan. Calves kept in individual housing tend to suffer fewer respiratory issues as well.

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sheep as not as attractive as conventional wool-breed sheep,” said Jodie Pennington, professor of Dairy and Goats with the University of Arkansas. Wool Sheep: Wool sheep tend to appeal to a different type of market – these days, hand spinning is making a comeback and if this is a popular pastime in the producer’s area, wool sheep can be a profitable enterprise if properly managed. Sheep breeds for specialty wool production are categorized based on the diameter of wool fiber. Fine-wool breeds produce wool fibers less than 22 microns thick, while long-wool breeds produce coarser wool, with wool fiber diameter greater than 30 microns. Examples of fine-wool breeds include Rambouillet Merino, Cormo and any breed with a high percentage of Merino breeding. Lincoln, Leicester-Long Wool and Romney are examples of long-wool breeds, said Whit Stewart, Extension Sheep Specialist, Montana State University. While quality wool can fetch a good price, it must be kept clean. Clean fleeces are worth more, so extra care is needed to produce clean fleeces for hand spinning wool. Producers often use sheep coats to cover their sheep to prevent dirt, vegetation and other contaminants from accumulating in fleeces. This type of additional cost and effort required to produce handspinning wool should be considered when selecting a breed, advised Whit. Another management and expense consideration is tail docking. “Most wooled sheep have their tails docked for improved health and sanitation,” Pennington explained. Wool sheep need a high-quality diet and impeccably well-managed pasture in order to produce good quality fiber. Since many pastures in the Ozarks tend to vary in forage type and quality, not to mention brush that can become tangled in wool. JULY 8, 2019

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One ton of Cattle Charge or Full Throttle will put as much weight on beef cattle as two tons of an 8:1 competitive product. Beef producers talk about the need for low-cost feed to support their bottom line. We all want the best return on every dollar. Efficiency supports the bottom line. In hundreds of on-farm trials, MFA has shown that Cattle Charge and Full Throttle convert 4 pounds of feed into 1 pound of beef. At about $280 per ton in feed cost, that equates to $0.56 per pound of gain on the animal. Three-way commodity blends won’t do that. At best, it takes 8 pounds of feed to make 1 pound of beef. At about $180 per ton, that’s $0.72 per pound of gain. Plus, blends typically don’t have the minerals and vitamins needed to meet the animal’s dietary requirements, so conversion can be closer to 10 pounds of feed per pound of gain.

If cattle on a three-way mix have access to mineral, they will heavily consume it. When you account for that additional intake, the “low-cost feed” turns into something not quite so low-cost and not quite so supportive to the bottom line.

Costs for both programs for 100 days to put on 200 pounds per calf are as follows: MFA feed $112 MFA shrink $2.24

Also consider feed waste (shrink) when comparing products. Every time you feed livestock, there is feed waste. If Cattle Charge or Full Throttle had the same shrink rate as a three-way mix, let’s say 2%, the waste on 100 head of cattle could be as much as 1,600 pounds. But it would be 3,200 pounds with a three-way mix because it takes twice as much feed to achieve the same gain.

$114.24

Three-way mix $140 Three-way shrink $2.88 Mineral needed $15+ $157.88

Run the numbers yourself. Full Throttle and Cattle Charge are better for your bottom line. Contact your MFA Agri Services for additional information, or call 573-876-5244.

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