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just a thought Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page my dad that it was time the rooster went into the pot. Problem solved. I have simply kept my distance from chickens since then, but that all changed one fateful weekend. A friend was going out of town and asked if I could come by and take care of her animals. It had been a while since I had been out to her place, but I knew she had a couple of horses and a calf or two, so I figured I would be in and out in no time. Well, I was wrong. The first night I went to do the chores, I saw something dart in front of me as I weaved down the long, tree-lined driveway. Could it be? Was it? Yes, it was a chicken. I thought to myself, “OK, it’s just one chicken. It might not even be her chicken. Might be one that escaped from a neighbor.” No such luck. As I drove to the house and barn, chickens began to appear from everywhere. They just kept coming and soon surrounded my vehicle. I felt like Custer at Little Big Horn with nowhere to go and no reinforcements in sight. Finally, I garnered up the courage to make a run for the house. With the chickens hot on my heels, I made it to safety and took a minute to regroup. Eventually the chickens went back to their scratching and pecking, so I grabbed my list of instructions and headed out to the barn. The chickens

Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 Randy’s favorite soft drink was on sale for $9 for a 36-pack case. As he grabbed one of the bargain cases, he heard the one lady shrieking to the other, “I can’t believe this is on sale for this low price. Let’s get two or three cases!” “Wait just a minute,” cautioned the second lady, “the market down the street has the same soft drinks on sale, too, and they are only $3 for a 12-pack. That’s a better deal.” My friend shuffled over to the side of the aisle, pretending to be interested in another product, while listening to the two women AUGUST 31, 2015

quickly followed, so I threw some feed into their pen and then locked them up for the night. Mission accomplished. I fed the horses, watered the calves and other things, as my list indicated, and then I saw it – the word “over” on the bottom of the page. As I flipped the page over I read, “Don’t forget to gather the eggs inside the chicken house and lock the geese up in one of the stalls in the barn. One of the geese is also trying to sit a nest so shoo her off and lock her up too.” What and What? I found the geese and there was one goose that was indeed trying to sit a nest. I tried to shoo her, as my friend had suggested. That didn’t work and by this time she and her goose and gander buddies were not real happy with me, but once they realized there was food involved they followed me back to the barn – except for that one stubborn, want-to-be mother goose. As the weekend wore on, I finally got the eggs gathered, the goose off the nest and got all of the chores done, but it was tough with all of those chickens. To all those who do raise chickens, turkey, geese or other feathered livestock – you have my admiration, but I think I will just stick with cows.

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Teen branches out from his family’s cattle business to raise sheep Once upon a time in the West, according to cowboy lore and Hollywood legend, cattlemen and sheep herders didn’t mix, but fortunately for 17-year-old Derek Miller of rural Dallas County, Mo., times have changed. Good thing since all of Derek’s family, including his parents, Arlen and Mary Ann, his three older brothers and three older sisters, are all cattle people. Derek,

“I have six right now,” he announced with a shy grin. “Three ewes and three rams. They are all registered Katahdins, which are hair sheep raised for meat and it also means no sheering. My rams right now are for sale and the ewes are bred. Two of the rams are younger from this spring and one is older. I’d like to get more sheep and build Derek Miller opted not go into the cattle business like most members of his family. Instead, he purchased Katahdin sheep.

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the youngest of the seven, helps with the up to a decent-sized herd. Of course, that all family’s 400 acres, which include 100 acres depends on land availability as they grow.” While the rest of his family is experiof hay production and also supports 110 Angus cattle. They also do about 2,000 to enced in livestock production, Derek thinks the sheep might be a little 2,500 round bales of custom more than they can handle. haying each year and Arlen “My family is all about cattle,” Miller owns the Miller Store he said with a laugh. “I don’t at the junction of Highways think any of them would sur64 and 73, near their family Buffalo, Mo. vive with sheep. They like home just outside of Buffalo. their cows better. I like that Derek, however, has launched the sheep are smaller and his own agricultural adventure easier to handle. with Katahdin sheep. AUGUST 31, 2015

“I first heard about (the Katahdins breed) from a friend and saw his and just liked what I saw. They are much more parasite resistant and are really good mothers. They’re very docile and not as jumpy as some of the other breeds. They can and will eat brush almost as good as goats and so you don’t have to worry about their diet as much as you do with some others. I’ve talked to another friend and neighbor, Randy Wehner, and he’s helped me a lot as he also has Katahdins. I’ve also learned from experience and there is a lot to learn as you get into something new.” While he might be comfortable with his small flock, Derek is learning a great deal as time goes by. “There are some real challenges. Last summer, my friend and I bought a ram on halves and we were running our sheep together,” he said. “We lost three in short order to a bobcat. He lost two of his and I lost one, so that set me back. After that I got two dogs to help protect the sheep, a Pyrenees-Anatolian Shepherd mix named Montana and another shepherd cross that was an Akabash but that one got sick and died. I still have Montana. This heat is really hard on her so right now she spends her days, sleeping in the shade of the barn or under a trailer but she spends her nights, running around, barking and keeping the sheep safe. I tried a pair of little donkeys before to protect the sheep but they didn’t work out. I think they probably found that bobcat to be pretty fierce.” At age 17, Derek Miller is a busy young man with farm work of all kinds, both for his family and as he establishes his own agriculture endeavor. “These sheep are really fun. I keep mine really tame and they like their heads rubbed and they nibble at your clothes,” he said. “Their lambs are the best part, though, just so sweet.”

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“I market my top bulls as breeding bulls “Everybody had black cattle and I and take my low end to the sale barn,” did not want black, so I decided to go Larry explained. Along with the bulls, he consigns 5- and with something different this time,” explained Larry. Since that initial pur- 6-year-old cows. “They are right in their chase they have not looked back and mid-life and still have a lot of production have been sold on the breed ever since. left in them,” added Larry. “I usually will Braunvieh cattle may be outnumbered not sell a bred heifer in the sale, I want by other breeds, but they offer countless to see what she will do and I do not want to take a chance on someone having an advantages for producers. issue. If I do not like them, I will cull “I like the milking abilthem at the sale barn.” ity and disposition; I just Aside from consigning to the wanted something a little sales, Larry will sell cattle off the different. They have a nice farm and raises butcher beef. frame size and are massive Larry and Darlene were with a lot of muscling. I think Morrisville, Mo. raised on farms and have many times a Braunvieh cross witnessed many changes in will wean off a bigger calf, so the beef industry. you end up with more dollars

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meet your neighbors “It is always a swinging pendulum,” Larry said. “For a while it was get bigger, bigger, and bigger. Now we are coming back down where they are saying cows are getting too big and it is more efficient to have smaller cows. I think there is a greater need for quality meat and the industry as a whole is trying to improve practices, like Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), injection sites, and feeding for tenderness and marbling,” said Larry. “It is always changing. They wanted market beef a certain size for so long. Now, because of the short supply, they are getting fed cattle and they are feeding them longer, getting them heavier, and getting more meat out of them so we have more supply. It is always a moving target.” Genomic sequencing is another tool Larry is implementing in his herd. “For a number of years the ultrasound played a large part in trying to develop ribeyes, marbling, and back fat,” he said. He thinks genomic sequencing will play an even larger role in enhancing EPDs and carcass quality. “I am satisfied with Braunvieh, I just want to keep trying to improve the herd

and raise better cattle,” Larry said, adding that he is uninterested in adding another breed to his herd. Larry and Darlene were recognized as Braunvieh Breeder of the Year in 2006. They bred N52, the 2005 National Reserve Grand Champion Heifer. She has been Show Dam of the Year in 2011, 2012 and 2014. N52 still resides on the farm and her offspring continue to be successful in the show ring. This year Larry and Darlene hosted the Missouri Braunvieh Association Field Day at their farm and helped with the Braunvieh Junior National Show in Springfield, Mo. Aside from Lane and Lane Braunvieh, Larry and Darlene have owned and operated Missouri Livestock Supplements, Inc., for the past 30 years. Larry and Darlene have been married 51 years and have two sons. Their son Jeff and his wife Yvette have a daughter Misty. Their son Greg and his wife Debbie have a son, Nathan and a daughter, Nicole.

What is a Braunvieh?

Braunvieh is not a crossbreed or a new breed developed using two or more breeds. On the contrary, Braunvieh may be the oldest pure breed on earth, with records dating back to 800 B.C. Recently, archeologists have found cattle bones among the ruins of the ancient Swiss Lake Dwellers similar to those of the present day Braunvieh. This would date these cattle in the region to the Bronze Age. This is the large docile breed associated with the scenic Swiss Alps. Development of the breed came into its own in the 18th century in the mountain valleys of Switzerland and production records on milk and meat performance were established in the 19th century. Today, roughly 40 percent of the cattle in Switzerland are Braunvieh and they have spread throughout the world. Due to their high performance and adaptability, Braunvieh are used in all major countries of the world. Braunvieh are found in over 60 countries extending from the Arctic Circle to the tropics at altitudes varying between 0 and 12,500 feet. World population of Braunvieh is more than 7 million head. Herdbooks are being kept by breeders’ associations in 42 countries. Approximately 130 head of Braunvieh were imported into the United States from Switzerland between 1869 and 1880. This was the basis for the development of the American Brown Swiss that was declared a dairy breed in 1890, and therefore became a different breed.

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Osceola Cheese offers cheese varieties for every taste Back in the mid-1940s, more than 1,000 dairy farms provided milk to W.K. Scott at Riverview Cheese in downtown Osceola, Mo. There he created a few specialty varieties of cheese, but that humble beginning has now grown into a large retail store, attracting countless customers each and every day. W.K. “Scottie” Scott and his wife, Ruth, started Riverview Cheese in 1944, and produced about 14 or so varieties of cheese. The business started by the Scotts is now known as Osceola Cheese and offers more cheese than the Scotts could have ever imagined. Chris and Lisa Hannah purchased Osceola Cheese in April from Mike and Marcia Bloom, who were the owners for more than a quarter of a century. Osceola Cheese offers flavors to fill just about every craving. Ranging from the blueberry white cheddar and chocolate (yes, chocolate cheese) for those who like to keep things sweet, to the blazing Hotter Than Hell cheese made with ghost peppers. Chris and Lisa credit their son Duel’s persistence for finding a really, really, really “hot” cheese. The store also offers low-fat and low-sodium varieties, as well as goat cheese and other “exotic” blends, such as the Mediterranean Sunset, which contains Greek kalamata olives, Turkish sun dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar and about a dozen other ingredients. There are also the old standbys of aged cheddar and Monterey Jack. In all, there are more than 300 varieties of domestic cheese offered, including smoked green olive cheddar, hickory smoked horseradish cheddar, applewood smoked Gouda and habanero Monterey Jack. In 2014, Osceola Cheese sold more than 300,000 pounds of cheese. “When I first started, seems like we had 59 varieties of cheese,” Chris said. “Now we have over 300 and we just keep adding.” Osceola Cheese stopped manufacturing cheese in the late 1960s due to, at least in part, the dwindling number of dairy farms in Missouri. Cheese manufacturers in Wisconsin and Ohio specially produce cheese for Osceola Cheese, but it is aged and cold smoked at the store. “We also do all of the packaging here and anything else to do with that,” Lisa said. The couple said they want to keep up with the demands of their customers’ palates, so the store’s varieties are always evolving. “There is no way we could keep up with making 300 different kinds of cheese,” Chris said. The cheese is shipped in blocks to the store, ranging from 40-pound blocks of cheddar or in 5- and 15-pound logs. Osceola Cheese works with the cheese manufactures to develop products for the store, offering suggestions for blends that customers might like. The Hannahs admit there

is some trial and error involved, and each employee has the opportunity to voice their opinion on a new product. “We eat a lot of cheese around here,” Chris and Lisa Hannah Chris said. “It’s a big thing when we get in a new kind. This year’s new flavors are Cranberry Jalapeno Monterey Jack and Cherry Chipotle Cheddar. We get in samples and say ‘Hey guys, what do you think?’” Lisa added that “majority rules” when selecting a new cheese, but things don’t always work out. “Last year, one came in that I thought was just amazing, but it didn’t age well,” Chris said. While Riverview Cheese started in the downtown area of Osceola, it was moved in 1968 to its current location on Missouri 13 with the development of Truman Lake. It was then that the name was changed to Osceola Cheese and became a retail outlet, and business has been thriving ever since at it’s third location. “As the Branson boom started, that brought traffic by our door,” Chris said. “The bus traffic has been good over the years, so we have had to expand to facilitate that. We have had as many as 15 busses in the parking lot at one time and that’s a lot of people in the store.” Photo courtesy of Osceola Cheese Because of the growth, Osceola Cheese now has two acres of parking and lots of clean restrooms. “When I first started working here, part of my job was to keep the grass mowed.” Chris said, which is now an asphalted parking lot. “The location of our business has really helped our growth. We are an hour and a half from Kansas City, and an hour and a half from Branson, so it is a natural place to stop for a break. Lisa added that lake goers are also a big part of their business. They also have many longtime returning customers, even if it has been decades since their last trip through St. Clair County and Osceola, Mo. “People just like cheese and memory of their childhood,” Lisa said. Boys who went to a nearby Boy Scout Camp in Iconium now pour into the store as adults because they remember Osceola Cheese as a part of their childhood. “We had a Scout who hadn’t been back here in 50 years, but he had to come and see this place,” Chris said. “People remember it when they sample all these cheeses and the kids remember it as well. It’s like a ripple effect. Last year there was a woman who came

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Adam and Hannah McCall find value in the Angus and Charolais breeds Adam and Hannah McCall are originally from Tennessee, but have been in Missouri for four years. Home is a 20 acre farm in Greene County near Springfield, Mo. They lease another 20 acres. Adam grew up with Charolais cattle. Hannah said proudly, “I’m a fourth generation Angus breeder from Tennessee. That’s why we have both.”

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Adam and Hannah have been married “We could never agree on one,” Adam more than two years. added. “We have no children; we may someWhile both breeds have value, Hannah conceded that the Angus are very day,” Adam said. “We do not have a jupopular and seem to have a higher value nior 4-H or FFA kid showing for us on the Charolais side. So everything we at sale time. “The blacker-hided (cattle) are easier to have, if we don’t keep them, go for show sell as a feedlot standpoint,” Adam stat- heifers. Her brother still has two years left in the show ring for the Angus. ed. “The certified Angus beef Mainly the better of the show heifbehind it makes it more ers are kept to show. We’ve had consumer-demanding.” a lot of luck selling Charolais “They both have qualities show heifers, just because we we appreciate.” Hannah added. “It takes all breeds to keep Springfield , Mo. don’t have any dog in that race. We can show in the the cattle industry going.” The name of their farm is AM Livestock. At first glance you — Continued on Next Page AUGUST 31, 2015

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Continued from Previous Page open shows, and we do that. Our heifer calves mostly will be broke for 4-H and FFA kids’ projects when we sell them,” Adam said. Hannah added, “Our bulls usually go to other seed stock producers.” Adam explained, “For their bull sales, or we’ll take pictures of them when they’re weaned. Two weeks ago we sold one to California and he was 6 months old.” They show their cattle all over the country. “From Denver to Louisville, Ky., to Harrisburg, Penn.,” Adam said. But showing begins at home, or at least the work and preparation does. “Do the work at home before trying to do the work at the show,” Adam advised. “Ninety percent of it is what you do at home. If you’re not ready at home (to exhibit) you probably don’t need to go.” Adam said their calves aren’t going to look very good at their first show. “There’s stress of hauling them, of being there, of everybody else being there, and all the movement.” he said. “We try to prepare them the best we can by having a radio, fans running in the barn, dogs, people, but still it’s not the same as when they get on that trailer and go.” Hannah said that establishing a routine helps to break the calves “in no time.”

“They’re pretty used to us because they see us a lot when we hand-feed them and stuff,” she explained. “We get them in a smaller area (pen) and I’ll get a stick and scratch them and put a halter on them. I’ll just take gradual steps. I’ll eventually tie them up and start leading them a little and giving them a bath.” Adam said the calves are faster to break if they are already at the farm and still on the cows. “About a week to two weeks before you wean them, we’ll ‘day wean’ them. We take them off their mothers at 8 in the morning, pen them up, feed them, and kick them back out with their mothers at night. We do that to get them used to us,” he said. They show most of their calves first, before they sell them. Hannah does the showing. “She’s a lot prettier than I am,” Adam said. Hannah said she loves showing their cattle. For those looking to breed for showquality animals, Adam offered a little advise, “We would sit down and discuss with them how much they’re willing to spend, because you can sometimes spend less and get more with a smaller breed than a bigger breed. Angus being the bigger and Charolais being the smaller.”

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Charolais

One of the oldest of the French cattle breeds, Charolais is considered of Jurassic origin and was developed in the district around Charolles in Central France. The breed was established there and became regarded as a producer of highly rated meat in the markets at Lyon and Villefranche in the 16th and 17th centuries. There is also historical evidence that these white cattle were being noticed as early as 878 A.D.

Angus

George Grant transported four Angus bulls from Scotland to the middle of the Kansas Prairie in 1873. They were part of the Scotsman’s dream to found a colony of wealthy, stock-raising Britishers. When two of the Grant bulls were exhibited in the fall of 1873 at the Kansas City (Mo.) Livestock Exposition, some considered them “freaks” because of their polled (naturally hornless) heads and solid black color. At the time, Shorthorns were the dominant breed. Grant crossed the bulls with native Texas longhorn cows, producing a large number of hornless black calves that survived well on the winter range. The Angus crosses wintered better and weighed more the next spring, the first demonstration of the breed’s value in their new homeland.

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antelope. Because doing so in California ered the African Watusi and fell in love was next to impossible due to legal re- with the breed’s large, exotic horns. She strictions, the price of land, and the lack bought two bulls and two cows. Because of water, Cindi moved to Bruner, Mo., of United States law, Watusi cannot be imported directly into the United States in 1981. The area met all of Cindi’s require- from Africa though offspring of animals ments, though she was especially appre- imported into Canada and Europe can ciative because “water fell from the skies.” enter the country. The most desired animals have bulbous horns which are “I also thought I was getrather like “sweet potatoes on steting away from earthquakes roids” and lyre-shaped horns with but soon found I was movtheir graceful upward curves. ing from the lion’s den into Depending upon marketing, the lion’s mouth because of genetics and color but espethe New Madrid Fault,” Cindi Bruner, Mo. cially horn circumference, said with a laugh. Liars Lake, the name of the exotic animal and breeding — Continued on Page 18

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Woman’s Dreams Lead Her to Watusis Continued from Page 16 length and shape, the cattle now sell from $2,500-$10,000. Sometimes Longhorn breeders will buy the Watusi as unusual yard art to draw customers. Still others are purchased as a hobby part of a larger herd. Watusis are also crossbred with Longhorns for commercial beef, though Cindi prefers using Charolais. “Watusis produce the best hamburger on the planet,” Cindi said. Cooking Watusi roasts in a crockpot produces a lean, tender and full-flavored shredded meat. According to Cindi, Watusis have a bad reputation because they are fast, athletic and agile, and able to jump a 6-foot fence from a standing position if riled. Their basic temperament, however, is gentle, especially when with the herd. Watusis have an extremely strong herding instinct. “First time heifers will often calve right with the herd because they don’t want to leave their buddies,” Cindi said. Counting Watusi herds is an easy task because they stay so close to each other they almost touch. Another characteristic of the breed is that what to see are both browsers and grazers. Cindi supports grazing with hay she purchases locally. Watusi handle heat extremely well. On the other hand, but because they are a tropical species, they don’t build up internal body fat or hair. Therefore, by the end the winter, they may appear all skin and bones, and sickly looking,

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but because they are a wild breed which means they are hardy, the breed endures stressful conditions well and require little intervention. In order to help these animals compensate for the winter, Cindi provides shelter with a waterer immediately outside. If Watusi have to go out to drink, they will frequently forgo water in order to avoid the cold. “The exotic breeding business is much the same as raising livestock,” Cindi said. “You learn by trial and error and have to use common sense. One of the most important things is to talk and visit with everybody because everybody has something to contribute.” Cindi is proof that this system works. She has never had formal education in the exotic breeding area but successfully runs a wide variety of animals including zebras, lemurs, elands, elk, red deer and miniature Mediterranean donkeys, as well as Watusi, Brahma and other unusual cattle breeds. Brahma are popular with petting zoos who buy them as babies and keep them for one season before selling them to cattlemen who can successfully breed a cow for up to 25 years since Brahma are another of the hardy African breeds. Cindi also has a small commercial herd with seven mommas and six replacement heifers. Some calves she sells and some she backgrounds. “The small commercial herd is like a bank account,” Cindi said. AUGUST 31, 2015

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Wayne Merritt Family: Wife, Debbie; daughter Kimberly Pearcy of Wasaw; son, Doug Merritt of Lebanon; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild on the way. In Town: Wayne Merritt is currently serving his first term as the sheriff of Laclede County, Mo., after being elected in 2012. He took office on Jan, 1, 2013. Merritt began his career in law enforcement in 1981. In the Country: Wayne moved to Lebanon in 1977 and bought a 40-acre farm, where he raised Angus and Hereford cattle, concentrating on the establishment of Black Baldie cattle. Wayne said they “outgrew” the original farm and purchased 120 acres and began raising registered Limousin cattle in 1986. In 1992, he made the transition from red Limousin to black, and now has a registered Lim-Flex herd. He explained that he and his wife have scaled back their operation over the last few years and now have about 30 head of cattle total that they run on 50 acres, and he has some additional rented acreage. “It’s relaxing to go out and be with the cattle,” Wayne said. “I love to go out and cut hay. I’ve got brome and red clover at home and I’ve got other places that I cut for people. Just to go out and go in circles, cutting hay with a rotary mower, you’ve got time to think and do what you want to do. I like to forget about the job and just go out and be on the farm.” Wayne said he transitioned to Lim-Flex because he likes the high-quality carcass, the smooth appearance and the disposition of the breed. He added that the longevity of a female is also very important to him because of his small herd size. “For Limousin and some of the exotic breeds, 20-years-old isn’t anything for them,” he said. Part of Wayne’s health regiment is to vaccinate twice a year, and addressing any health issues quickly. “They’ve got good grass and they aren’t eating rocks, so it’s all in what you feed them and how you take care of them,” he said. Wayne concentrates his efforts in producing high-quality seedstock. “I only sell my best for breeding stock,” he said. “If it isn’t a good animal, I will sell it through the sale barn. I don’t want to sell it as a registered animal if it isn’t a good quality animal.” Story and Photo By Julie Turner-Crawford AUGUST 31, 2015

Wright County, Mo. - 478 ac SOLD Dallas County, Mo. - 120 ac. SOLD Laclede County, Mo. - 120 ac SOLD Webster County, Mo. - 235 ac. m/l. High Prairie Farm is a highly productive tillable tract. Blacktop road frontage on Hwy 38. 358 Bluestem Road, Marshfield, Missouri 65706................... $940,000 Dallas County, Mo. - 188 ad. m/l. Antler Bottom Farm is a turnkey cattle operation with a 4400 sq. ft. custom built Amish home. Large 60 x 80 barn, 3-acre fully stocked pond. 1102 State Road KK, Windyville, Missouri 65783....................................$1,250,000 Laclede County, Mo. - 80 ac. m/l.row crop and hunting land. Property is bordered by large land owners & Nature Conservancy ground. Flatwood Church Road, Lebanon, Missouri 65536.................$119,600 Puylaski County, Mo. - 567 ac SOLD Greene County, Mo. - 50 ac m/l. residence, development or investment property. East Farm Road 166, Rogersville, Missouri 65757.............................................................................. $450,000 Dallas County, Mo. - 1,011 ac. m/l. Farm land for hunting or cattle operation, 98% percent of property is in timber w/the balance in river, creeks, trails, roads & grass. Hwy. E, Eldridge, Missouri 65463...........................................................................$1,511,445 Christian County, Mo. - 157 ac m/l. gently rolling farm ground set up for a cow-calf operation, 5,500 sq. ft. home, barns, working pens, six freeze-proof auto waters, rotational grazing. Pipe rail fencing. 875 Beal Road Republic, Missouri 65738........$1,099,000 Polk County, Mo. - 65 ac SOLD Douglas County, Mo. - 60 ac. m/l. Great hunting or investment property. Electricity & road on property, 75% timber 25% open. Highway 5, Ava, Missouri 65608..................................... $119,000 Webster County, Mo. - 160 acres m/l. Great Property for Hunting or investment. Farm home on property is currently rented, Small hunting cabin on property. Mohawk Road, Conway, Missouri 65632... $287,200 Ozark County, Mo. - 116 ac SOLD Dallas County, Mo. - 313 ac m/l. Crystal Springs Ranch, farmland and whitetail paradise. 3900 sq ft. 5 BR, 4.5 bath with heated garage. Large 40’ x 40’ heated, insulated and finished shop. Nice 20’ x 40’ shop with overhead door. 780 State Road K, Long Lane, Missouri 65590................................................................ $949,000 Hickory County, Mo. - 120 ac. m/l. Beautiful river property w/over 1/2 mile of Little Niangua River frontage, Property has two caves, fishing, whitetail, turkey hunting and rock climbing and trapping. Mature hardwoods. County Road F, Cross Timbers, Missouri 65634.. $199,000 Douglas County, Mo. - 100 ac SOLD Laclede County, Mo. - 80 ac. m/l. Great deer hunting property. Electric, water & septic all in place. 12575 Highway 64, Lebanon, Missouri 65536................................................................ $195,500 Hickory County, Mo. - 360 acres m/l. Brushy Creek Farm is a big whitetail farm w/6 tower stands, 8 food plots. New 1,000 sq. ft. cabin & pole barn. The cabin has over 1,000 sq. ft. of living space for entrtaining. County Road 50, Cross Timbers, Missouri 65634.................... $599,999 Bates County, Mo. - 240 ac SOLD Webster County, Mo. - 245 ac SOLD Laclede County, Mo. - 418 acres m/l. Smith Creek Ranch The property is set up for rotational grazing w/7 pastures, features 6 live springs, 5 ponds & 1/2 mile of Little Cobb Creek. All cattle & farm equipment can be purchased w/property. Also includes a 3600 s/f brick & stone home, features 3 BR & 3 Bath. Guest home/foreman house, 1568 s/f w/3 BRs & 2 Bath. 15331 Highway B, Lebanon, Missouri 65536........$1,350,000 Taney County, Mo. - 135 ac. m/l. This acreage is next door to Big Cedar Lodge’s Tom Fazio-designed Buffalo Ridge Springs Course. Buffalo Ridge has been transformed by visionary conservationist Johnny Morris & renowned golf course

architect Tom Fazio. The course has been rated the #1 Public Course in Missouri by Golf Magazine & Golf Digest. The diversity of terrain & location of this tract simply needs to be seen to be appreciated! Highway JJ, Hollister, Missouri 65672...... Price Reduced $1,346,625 Laclede County, Mo. - 120 ac. m/l. This farm offers beautiful views & amazing potential for wildlife & an investment. Property is 1.5 miles from black top road & has a 1/2 mile easement to access property. Industry Road, Lebanon, Missouri 65463......... $155,440 Taney County, Mo. - 156 ac. m/l. Scenic/Hunting Property, Caney Creek runs on property along w/multiple springs. Property has outstanding building sites for dream home or R.V. parking, great deer & turkey hunting. Glade Top Trail, Branson, Missouri 65615.................. $245,700 Taney County, Mo. - 415 ac SOLD Lawrence, County, Mo. - 160 acres m/l. The farm is currently being utilized as pasture. Beautiful farm, hunting & recreational tract, 80 acres of hardwood timber. Lawrence 1135, Verona, Mo........$368,000 Webster County, Mo. - 363 ac SOLD Dallas County, Mo. - 316 ac SOLD Taney County, Mo. - 1,245 ac. m/lto be determined by survey prior to closing. The Wings of Dawn Ranch has mature hardwood/ hunting property. Seller will work w/buyer on financial terms to purchase. Highway JJ, Hollister, Missouri 65672.........$6,193,875 Texas County, Mo. - 114 ac. m/l. Great hunting or grassland. area w/a proven track record. Located in Plato schools. Plato, Missouri 65552.............................................................................. $195,000 Laclede County, Mo. - 230 ac SOLD Hickory County, Mo. - 303 ac. m/l. A tract of land along the shores of Pomme de Terre Lake, 2-log homes. One home is 1152 s/f with 3 BR, 1 bath, the second home is 1200 s/f. 100 County Road 316, Urbana, Missouri 65767........................................................................$949,000 Dallas County, Mo. - 657 ac m/l. Extremely nice hunting/farmland that has 40 acres of tillable, & 100 acres of pasture for cattle. Multiple ponds throughout & a spring fed creek. Property is about 30% open. Earnestville Road, Long Lane, Missouri 65590. ....................$1,116,900 Dallas County, Mo. - 420 ac m/l. Triple s Farm is a working Cattle Farm. Approx. 65% of the land is open, 120 ac in soybeans. Property is cash rented for $14,000 - $20,000 per year. Sightings of bald eagles are common in the winter as well as a variety of ducks & woodpeckers. Give me a call to set up a private showing of this dream property. Located in Skyline Schools. Taxes $450.00 per year. Bower Road, Urbana, Missouri 65672............... $995,000 Ozark County, Mo. - 40 ac m/l. Horse/hobby farm or hunting. Includes barns, pastures & riding arena, 3-acre lake. The home is a 3 BR, 2 BA. 179 Star Valley Ranch Road, Wasola, Missouri 65773............. $169,900 Ozark County, Mo. - 1,012 ac m/l. Large diverse tract of land just min. from Bull Shoals & Norfolk Lakes, caves on property. This farm is part of a large tract of timber & has had very little hunting pressure in the past 30 years. Highway 5, Gainesville, Missouri 65655.............................................................................. $995,000 Douglas County, Mo. - 78 ac m/l. Great hunting property along Turkey Creek w/nice pond & trail system already established, gentle roll to property w/hardwoods & water sources throughout. Great deer & turkey hunting, multiple food plot locations on ridges & creek bottom. 90% timber 10% open. FF 209, Ava, Missouri 65608. ............................................................................ $103,350 Webster County, Mo. - 80 acres m/l. High density deer, turkey Farm. A paradise along with a solid investment. This farm has a beautiful upper pasture with homesite overlooking the timber. Farm home on property is currently rented. Multiple ponds, creeks and a spring on property. The farm would make a great home residence or weekend getaway. Mohawk Road, Conway, Missouri 65632................................$143,600

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121.00-138.25*

Barry County Regional Stockyards

108.00-118.50 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

130.00-141.50 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

120.00-143.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

119.50-143.00 †

Lebanon Livestock Auction

131.00-143.00* 119.00-134.50

MO-KAN Livestock Market

118.00-142.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

110

130

slaughter

150

170

190

cows

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84.00-111.00*

Barry County Regional Stockyardd

97.00-118.00*

Buffalo Livestock Market

80.00-111.00 †

Douglas County Livestock

85.00-113.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards Joplin Regional Stockyards

84.00-120.00 † 94.00-118.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

100.00-119.00*

Lebanon Livestock Auction

88.00-116.00 †

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

84.00-125.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

93.00-115.50 †

South Central Regional Stockyards

84.00-127.00 †

Springfield Livestock Market

100

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120

140

160

pairs

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2100.00-2900.00* 2

Buffalo Livestock Market

None Reported* None Reported †

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

None Reported †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

2400.00-3000.00 † None Reported

Kingsville Livestock Auction Lebanon Livestock Auction

None Reported None Reported

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1250.00-2300.00*

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None Reported † 1460.00-1960.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyardd

1050.00-2650.00 † 1

Joplin Reg None Reported

Kingsville Livestock Auction

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2000.00-2530.00*

Lebanon Livestock Auction MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

None Reported †

Ozarks Regional

1200.00-2400.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

1650

2150

2650

Holsteins, Lg. 3 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

None Reported † 1230.00-2225.00 †

Springfield Live

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

1400.00-2100.00*

Barry County Regional

goats 8/06/15

Receipts: 1496 Supply was very good and demand was also very good. All prices steady to lower. Supply included 12 percent slaughter Ewes and Rams, 22 percent slaughter lambs, 43 percent slaughter goats, 18 percent Bucks and Does. All prices per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Feeder Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 29-39lbs 170.00-190.00. Slaughter Lambs: Wool lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 45-72 lbs 167.00-182.50, 84-134 lbs 150.00168.00. Hair lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 40-95 lbs 170.00192.50; 100-132 lbs 140.00-165.00. Good and Choice 1-3 60-95 lbs 140.00-162.50. Slaughter Ewes: Wooled: Utility and Good 1-2 90170 lbs 75.00-95.00. Hair Ewes: Choice and Prime 2-3 81-124 lbs 130.00-150.00. Good and Choice 2-3 90-155 lbs 100.00-125.00. Culls to Good 1-3 82-152 lbs 75.0095.00. Rams: Few Replacement Hair Rams: Medium and Large 1-2 200.00-230.00 Per Head. Slaughter Rams: Wooled Rams Good and Choice 3 200-220 lbs 75.00-87.50. Hair Rams: Choice and Prime 2-3 110-135 lbs 100.00-130.00. Good and Choice 1-2 165-200 lbs 80.00-90.00. GOATS: Feeder kids: Selection 1 20-31 lbs 285.00-302.00. Selection 2 29-36 lbs 240.00-265.00; 28-35 lbs 200.00-230.00. Selection 3 22-38 lbs 150.00-175.00. Slaughter Classes: Selection 1 42-85 lbs 260.00280.00. Selection 2 40-105 lbs 200.00-250.00. Selection 3 40-85 lbs 150.00-192.50.

Does: Few Replacements: Selection 1-2 140.00225.00 Per Head. Slaughter Does: Selection 1 65-110 lbs 160.00180.00. Selection 2 45-138 lbs 130.00-152.50. Selection 3 85-145 lbs 115.00-125.00. Bucks: Several replacements: Selection 10-2 75.00 Per Head. Selection 1 75-140 lbs 185.00-210.00. Selection 2 85-210 lbs 130.00-170.00. Selection 3 50-200 lbs 95.00-117.50. Few Families with single kids at side: 40.00-70.00 per head. National Sheep Summary

stocker & feeder

3150

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

Ava Douglas County† 8/20/15

Barry Co. Regional Stockyards* 8/23/15

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 8/22/15

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 8/20/15

8/21/15

Compared to last week slaughter lambs were uneven, 10.00-20.00 higher at San Angelo, TX and steady to 20.00 lower at New Holland, PA. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs were steady to 5.00 higher. At San Angelo, TX 4119 head sold in a one day sale. No sales in Equity Electronic Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes were not tested; feeder lambs were 3.50 lower. 2300 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady to 1.00 higher. 6800 head of formula sales under 55 lbs were not well tested; 55-65 lbs were 4.00-6.00 higher; 65-75 lbs were 7.00-10.00 higher; 75-85 lbs were steady to 2.00 higher; 85-95 lbs were 4.008.00 higher and over 95 lbs were not well tested. 5,219 carcasses sold with 45 lbs and down 34.94 lower; 45-55 lbs 17.87 lower; 55-65 lbs .08 lower; 65-75 lbs .27 higher; 75-85 lbs 1.05 lower and 85 lbs and up 3.03 higher. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: shorn and wooled 105-135 lbs 140.00160.00. VA: wooled 110-130 lbs 105.00-166.00; 130-160 lbs 169.00-175.00. PA: shorn and wooled 110-130 lbs 166.00-170.00. Ft.Collins, CO: shorn 130-150 lbs 153.00-157.00; wooled 140-145 lbs 153.00-155.00. South Dakota: shorn and wooled 120-155 lbs 155.50-161.00. Billings, MT: no test. Kalona, IA: shorn 95-160 lbs 153.50-157.00; wooled 125-155 lbs 153.50-158.00. Missouri: 100-135 lbs 150.00-168.00. Equity Elec: no sales.

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1150

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Ozarks Regional

650

8/13/15

At this month’s special dairy sale at the Producers Auction Yard, demand was good on a moderate supply. The supply consisted of 8 percent Springer Heifers, 5 percent Bred Heifers, 25 percent Open Heifers, 7 percent Fresh and Milking Cows, 2 percent Bred Cows and 17 percent baby calves. The balance was made up of weigh cows and beef animals. All quotes are on a per head basis for Holsteins unless noted otherwise. Springer Heifers Bred Seven to Nine Months: Supreme 1950.00-1975.00, Approved 1500.00-1650.00, Individual Jersey 1675.00, Crossbreds 1525.00-1775.00, Medium Jerseys 1200.00-1475.00, Ind. Crossbred 1400.00. Heifers Bred Four to Six Months: Supreme Individual Crossbred 1850.00, Approved Ind. Jersey 1725.00, Crossbreds 1650.00-1775.00, Medium Ind. Jersey 1375.00, Ind. Crossbred 1400.00. Heifers Bred One to Three Months: Approved Crossbreds 1575.00-1580.00, Medium Crossbreds 960.00-1025.00. Open heifers: Approved Pkg 14 hd 398 lbs 885.00, 434-461 lbs 1020.00-1060.00; Crossbreds 700.00860.00, Individual Jersey 770.00, 500-600 lbs Individual Crossbred 920.00, 605-665 lbs Ind. 1275.00; Crossbreds 1025.00-1180.00, Medium 300-400 lbs Crossbreds 550.00-640.00, 500-600 lbs 840.00-950.00; Crossbreds 700.00-850.00, 600-700 lbs Pair 850.00; Ind. Crossbred 875.00, 700-800 lbs Individual Crossbred 985.00, 805 lbs Individual Crossbred 1020.00, 990 lbs Individual Jersey 1000.00. Fresh Milking Heifers and Cows: Supreme Individual 2025.00, Approved 1625.00-1885.00; Individual Jersey 1300.00, Crossbreds 1375.00-1725.00, Medium 1180.00-1425.00, Individual Crossbred 1125.00.

Bred and Springer Cows: Approved Individual 1875.00, Medium Individual 1475.00, Common Individual Jersey 875.00. Baby Calves: Holstein Heifers 280.00-320.00, Holstein Bulls 320.00-470.00, Jersey Bulls 150.00-175.00, Crossbred Heifers 300.00-310.00, Crossbred Bulls 285.00-420.00, Beef Cross Heifers- Pair 490.00, Beef Cross Bulls 390.00-490.00.

2160.00-2200.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

cattle

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards

115.50-135.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyardss

dairy

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120.00-145.00*

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

8/23/15

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 145.00-149.00; wtd. avg. price 146.87. Heifers: 145.50-149.00; wtd. avg. price 147.36. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 228.00-234.00; wtd. avg. price 232.72. Heifers: 232.00-234.00; wtd. avg. price 233.07.

117.00-137.00*

Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock

cattle

Cuba Interstate Regional† 8/18/15

Slaug San A 232.0 220.0 90-11 Penns 250.0 90-11 Kalon 177.5 Ft. Co lbs 17 Misso 90-10 Virgin 90-11 South Billin

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Kingsville Livestock Auction† 8/18/15

Lebanon Livestock Auction* 8/20/15

733

459

1025

506

1969

3089

766

550

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300.00-329.00 260.00-288.00 232.50-258.00 227.50-236.00 -----

240.00-312.00 210.00-269.00 185.00-247.50 150.00-205.00 160.00-190.00

275.00-340.00 260.00-295.00 234.00-261.00 223.00-235.00 213.00-220.00

313.00-317.00 280.00-292.00 254.00-266.00 219.00-238.50 209.00

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285.00 287.50-290.00 250.00-270.00 232.00-243.00 210.00-228.00

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257.50-285.50 240.00-272.50 220.00-245.00 215.00-237.00 195.75-210.50

260.00-319.00 240.00-277.50 220.00-237.00 202.00-222.00 203.00-210.00

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hog markets

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

60 lbs 153.50-157.00; wooled .00. 150.00-168.00.

8/21/15

Receipts: 4799 Weaner pigs near steady. Feeder pigs no recent test. Supply light and demand moderate. (Prices Per Head.) Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights, FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 4046 head, 10 lbs, 36.31. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 100% negotiated, 753 head, 10 lbs, 33.52.

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Although many areas are basically done with hay for the year, it seems as if the north central and northeast areas of the state may not be quite as far along as previously thought. Many reports this week from farmers in those areas saying they are really just now getting started and still have a ways to go. Pastures continue to be in above average condition for this time of year. Demand for hay is light and prices are mostly steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ or for current listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs). Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 180.00-200.00. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 150.00-190.00. Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-120.00. Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-95.00. Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.00-65.00. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 20.00-35.00 per large round bale. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-70.00. Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.

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290.00-341.00 257.00-290.00 240.00-267.00 220.00-246.00 210.00-228.00

294.00-320.00 263.00-292.00 255.00-268.00 215.00-234.00 211.00-213.50

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252.91 265.70 251.53

228.00 229.87 238.33 226.59 239.21

252.43

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246.96

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Cuba Vienna

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Butler Springfield

220.34

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Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

$120

Week of 8/2/15

110-130 lbs 166.00-170.00. 130-150 lbs 153.00-157.00; .00-155.00. nd wooled 120-155 lbs

hay & grain markets

8/21/15

CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.6950 and 40# blocks at $1.7400. The weekly average for barrels is $1.6735 (-.0290) and blocks, $1.7025 (-.0175). FLUID MILK: Milk production is lower across the country. Bottling orders are increasing as most of the public schools reopened or are reopening during the next few weeks. Manufacturing milk supplies are fairly strong in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, steady in the Northwest, and lower in the rest of the regions. Cream demand for churning is good. Cream inventories are mostly tight throughout the country. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Upper Midwest $2.8085-3.2530.

8/4/15

Estimated Receipts: 520 Supply and demand are light to moderate. Compared to Monday’s close: barrows and gilts are steady to 1.00 higher. Base carcass meat price: 71.00-72.00. Sows (cash prices): 1.00 to 3.00 higher, 300-500 lbs. 30.0035.00, over 500 lbs. 36.00-39.00.

$160

Week of 8/9/15

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Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

$200

Week of 8/16/15

90-160 lbs: wooled 105-135 lbs 140.00-

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, FOB 0% negotiated, No Sales Reported. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, Delivered 100% negotiated No Sales Reported. *Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old. **Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound. Some early weaned lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound.

Week of 7/26/15

slaughter lambs were uneven, San Angelo, TX and steady Holland, PA. Slaughter ewes 0.00 lower. Feeder lambs her. At San Angelo, TX 4119 ale. No sales in Equity Elect trading slaughter ewes were were 3.50 lower. 2300 head ughter lambs were steady to of formula sales under 55 55-65 lbs were 4.00-6.00 7.00-10.00 higher; 75-85 higher; 85-95 lbs were 4.005 lbs were not well tested. th 45 lbs and down 34.94 lower; 55-65 lbs .08 lower; 5-85 lbs 1.05 lower and 85 All sheep sold per hundred therwise specified.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 230.00-252.00; 60-70 lbs 220.00232.00, few 232.00-240.00; 70-80 lbs 200.00-218.00, few 220.00-226.00; 80-90 lbs 190.00-200.00, few 206.00-208.00; 90-110 lbs 170.00-180.00, few 188.00. Pennsylvania: 40-60 lbs 234.00-257.00; 60-70 lbs 225.00250.00; 70-80 lbs 222.00-235.00; 80-90 lbs 220.00-227.00; 90-110 lbs 184.00-204.00. Kalona, IA: 50-70 lbs 190.00-197.50; 70-85 lbs 170.00177.50; 90-110 lbs 152.50-156.50; 116 lbs 152.50. Ft. Collins: 50-80 lbs 190.00-210.00; 98 lbs 185.00; 110-115 lbs 177.50-180.00. Missouri: 45-70 lbs 167.00-203.00; 70-90 lbs 180.00-201.00; 90-100 lbs 150.00-173.00. Virginia: 30-60 lbs 150.00-170.00; 60-90 lbs 160.00-205.00; 90-110 lbs 170.00-180.00. South Dakota: no test. Billings, MT: no test.

Week of 8/2/15

8/21/15

$240

Week of 8/9/15

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When it comes to picking the “perfect” heifer or bull, Dr. Brent Lower of Humansville, Mo., doesn’t look at just one breed. He looks at the traits of various breeds to help produce the type of animal that fits the needs of his operation. Brent, who practices veterinary medicine at his TriLakes Animal Clinic in St. Clair County, and his family currently have a herd of Red Angus, Limousin and Shorthorn/ cross cattle. “We have some purebreds, but we want a balance that works for us,” he said. “All breeds have something positive about Dr. Brent Lower and his family focus on them and we have found producing animals with a high-quality this is the best mix for us.” carcass and prefers crossbreeding Red Brent and his wife Amy, Angus, Limousin and Shorthorn to get the along with their three chilright mix, Pictured, from left, are Dr. Brent dren, 13-year-old Kaylee, Lower, his daughter Kaylee, wife Amy, 11-year-old Jadyn and 8-yeardaughter Jadyn and son Brenden. old Brenden, have 90 acres in St. Clair County, near Humansville, Mo. and with other producers that there are variations Brent’s sister Leisa, they jointly own 520 in each breed and you have to know what acres in Cedar County, Mo., near Stock- you want and what you hope to achieve ton. Their parents, James R. and AnnaLee when you select an animal.” Lower, live at the family farm and help take What are the Lowers looking for? A care of the operation. Between the two fast-growing animal that produces a highlocations, the Lower family has about 120 quality carcass. Brent explained that they head of momma cows. have participated in the carcass show at “We like gentle animals the Missouri State Fair for four years. that are balanced and sound,” The first year, he admitted, was a Brent explained. “There is “learning experience,” but since more to it than just color… We that time at least one of their anhave found that our crosses and imals, if not three, have conthe variation in the breeds bring Humansville, Mo. sistently been in the top 10. us the type of animal that we are “It’s all because of the ballooking for. I tell my clients and ance,” Brent said. “It’s not just

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meet your neighbors about red or black… Not one breed is going to work for everybody. If it did, then (farming) would just be one big corporation and farming isn’t that. Today we have grass-fed operations, traditional operations, organic and so on and there are breeds that offer traits for each (operation). There is a place for everyone and for every breed, and you just have to find what works best for you.” He said he has found that the Limousin influenced cattle produce the type of carcass he desires, which is a Grade A Choice with a yield grade of 1 or 2. For the females, Brent explained that he likes to build on specific traits, such as those presented by the Shorthorn and Red Angus, that will keep a high-quality female a productive member of the family’s herd by breeding for solid conformation and udder soundness. “So many people lean to one direction,” he said. “I like getting the highest quality animal possible and not worry too much about its color or breed. We have found that these crosses work the best for us.” The Lowers utilize artificial insemination for about half of their herd, while the other half is live cover breeding. At this time they are utilizing Limousin, Red Angus and Shorthorn bulls in their breeding program. The Lower family hits several local fairs each summer. Daughters Kaylee and Jadyn are becoming seasoned pros at the halter, but little brother Brenden is just starting his show career. “I’m going to get the chair for showmanship,” Jadyn said to Kaylee about the prize for an upcoming fair. “No, I will!,” her older sister fired back. “They are pretty competitive,” mom Amy said, who grew up on a dairy farm in Hickory County, adding that the girls are now competing in the same showmanship age division at many fairs. The Lowers have an “A Team” and a “B Team” for their 16-head show string. Brent explained that not every animal is taken to every fair in an effort to provide each with appropriate rest between trips. “It helps us keep our animals fresh,” Brent explained. “We show what we raise.” He added that for a seedstock producer, it is important to show that their brood animals are capable of producing highquality offspring, opposed to purchasing animals from other producers, which is AUGUST 31, 2015

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Continued from Page 24 here and they are going to put on a twohour demonstration.” Kaczmarek said the demonstrations will be from 10 a.m. to noon, and the Missouri Hereford Association has invited 4-H and FFA students from round the Ozarks to attend. “Any kid who wants to come is invited,” he said. “It’s really a great opportunity for kids who are into showing to get some tips. … It’s going to be a great program that they put on. A big part of their show is also how to handle cattle correctly; and that’s a big part of it now. They will give information that will keep your cattle, and you, from getting hurt.” The field day is open to the public and attendees are not required to be Hereford producers, but there will be a great deal of emphasis placed on the Hereford breed and what attributes the breed offers. “We’re really going after the commercial cattlemen,” Kaczmarek said. “We want to show that the genetics and Heterosis (hybrid vigor or outbreeding enhancement) out of crossing your Herefords and Angus is giving you about 50 pounds more at weaning just by making that cross. … It’s not anything new. When my dad was an ag major at (Missouri State University) in the 1950s, his professors were promoting the F1 crosses (the first generation cross of two purebreds), and we are going back to that a lot.” He added that those who are not interested in Hereford production will benefit from basic breeding and genetic information being offered. On the afternoon of Sept. 12, participants will be able to go on the “tour” of producers and operations that will be on hand. “Everyone will be able to tour through all the cattle and see what types of cattle are involved,” Kaczmarek explained. “It’s really going to be an opportunity to

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show off our cattle, not only to seedstock producers of Herefords, but to the commercial cattleman as well. By having all of the breeders in once place, it gives those guys who might be a Simmental breeder, a Charolais breeder, a commercial breeder or someone just starting out to see what (Herefords) can do for them in their herd. … We really want people to come by and get a crash course on what they can do in their operation.” Participants will be provided informational material during the tour of producers, which will take about 2 1/2 hours. There will also be 12 vendors on site during the field day that will offer various products and services. “People are welcome to come and go as they please, just see the fitting demonstration or just take the tour.” Kaczmarek explained that the association plans to rotate the field day between the nine districts in the state and by keeping the events at one location, the organization hopes to see it grow each year. The 2016 event is expected to be held near the Missouri/Arkansas boarder. Breeders from the Ozarks who will participate field day are Walnut Hills Farm and Miller Hereford, both of Lebanon; Travis McConnachy of Ave; Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University of Springfield; Bonebrake Herefords of Springfield; Kaczmarek 4K Herefords of Salem; Glengrove Farms of Rolla; Woessner Farms Polled Herefords of St. James; and BS Herefords of Salem. There is no charge to attend the field day. Kaczmarek added that the association hopes having the field day in one location will allow for additional growth for the event and “keep improving every year.” For more information, contact Kaczmarek at 417-894-1505 or by email at 4joeKaczmarek.

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Involvement in Agriculture: Sydnee Baldwin, of Pleasant Hope in Polk County, Mo., is a passionate advocate of agriculture. Coming from a family with a farming background, Sydnee is the sentinel of her FFA chapter, and said that she “wishes to inform the public of the real story and eliminate the harsh rumors” surrounding agriculture. Sydnee runs her own poultry operation and sells local free range eggs from her family’s flock of Barred Rocks, Silver Laced Wyandottes, Black Australorps and Buff Orpingtons. Her love of local agriculture doesn’t stop at her family farm – Sydnee also works part time at Farmers Market of the Ozarks in Springfield, Mo., one of the top farmers markets in the nation. She can be found with a smile on her face educating customers about the local farming scene, assisting market vendors and selling merchandise. She stated that her favorite part of being involved in agriculture is helping to feed the American public. “Even though I only play a small part in this aspiring task, I am happy to do it,” she said. Biggest Influence: The biggest influence on Sydnee’s agriculture journey thus far is her FFA Advisor, Joey Stokes. “He has pushed me to always do the best at whatever I do,” said Sydnee. “His passion for our FFA chapter, and agriculture as a whole, has influenced myself a great deal.” Future Plans: Sydnee has strong hopes to continue in the field of agriculture in the future. She has plans to expand her poultry operation to include Americana hens and turkeys, and to continue her work at Farmers Market of the Ozarks. Her goal is to pursue a career in agribusiness and communications. Story and Photo By Klaire Howerton AUGUST 31, 2015

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In the past several years, many grain producers had the opportunity to build up and protect working capital when prices were running at their historical highs. Unfortunately, the temptation to use this “excess” cash to purchase equipment or real estate was too By Joel Maneval strong for many. And, as a result, working capital was depleted. Cattle producers are facing similar temptations to expand their opn the agricultural economy, producers are experiencing varyeration by purchasing additional cattle, equipment or land with “exing levels of success across the broad spectrum we have in the cess” cash. While this could be a prudent move resulting in enhanced Ozarks. Two extreme examples are seen in the cattle and crop profitability, producers can’t predict when a down turn in cattle prices sectors. Cow-calf producers are seeing strong margins with may come. So, producers should consider reducing or eliminating decontinued support in the cattle futures and lower feed costs. pendence on accounts payable or lines of credit before paying cash for Meanwhile, crop producers have seen profits reduce significantly due capital purchases. Doing this will help ensure that there are enough to lower prices following the large fall harvest of 2014 and significant Joel Maneval is the working capital reserves to shore up weaker margins in the future. inventory carryover. This is the nature of agriculture. Agricultural/Commercial Having said this, not all working capital is created equal. A posiCash flow is directly tied to the profitability of a given producer in Lender at Arvest Bank tive working capital number does not automatically mean they any industry. When margins are strong, cash flow is strong. When in Joplin, Mo. He and his wife, Tami, have a small won’t have problems with cash. For instance, if the majority of a margins are weak, then cash flow follows suit. Successful producers farm with their two sons producer’s assets are in marketable inventories (calves, crops, etc.), anticipate these fluctuations and prepare accordingly. While there near Jasper, Mo. then the timing of when these products are sold comes into play. are a number of financial areas that need to be evaluated, the most To help anticipate when shortages may occur, it might be benefiimportant one in times of thin profits is working capital. Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities. Current assets cial to use a calendar to “map” out when expenses and payments are scheduled and (cash, receivables, inventories, prepaid expenses, cash invested in growing crops, etc.) compare this to when inventories will be marketed. Many producers track these are the items that are cash or can be converted to cash within 12 months. Current li- things in their head – which works well enough when margins are strong. However, abilities are the obligations that must be paid within the next 12 months. So, working when profits are tight, there will be less excess cash flow being generated from the capital provides a quick look at what resources a producer has to meet their obligations periodic sales. So, it becomes vitally important to keep track of when the potential shortfalls could occur and to plan accordingly. in the near term. And, it serves as the primary backstop for weak cash flow.

Say Cheese Continued from Page 10 in with her family who wanted to know if we still had the little wooden knickknacks, the ‘Stumpy Originals,’ and I showed them to her and she said this was a big part of her childhood and she was just amazed we still carried them after all these years.” The Hannahs continue to offer many of the cheese varieties that put the store on the map, but Chris said it is critical to add something new “all the time” so that the product line doesn’t become “stagnant.” “People don’t want to see the same things over and over,” he said. “We just keep adding each year and people will come in and say, ‘What do you have new this year?’” “You don’t see that anywhere else,” Lisa added. Chris said W.K. Scott was a pioneer in the cheese industry and was one of the first cheese makers to “dabble” into giving people a variety of flavors. “He had a good cheddar to begin with and won ribbon after ribbon at the Missouri State Fair,” he said. “As a child, I can remember him having a barbecue cheddar, a sage cheddar and he had an onion cheddar. It seems like the flavoring just caught on over the years.” Visitors are welcome to grab a toothpick and try samples of the many cheeses. “We give out a lot of samples, but we are blessed to have a lot of business,” Chris said. “We want our store to be different and keep that hometown atmosphere. Samples are a challenge when you have 279 sample cups that hold 4 ounces of cheese. On a busy Sunday, we will fill them three to four times. That’s a lot of cheese cut in little cubes.”

While the Hannahs may be the newest owners of the store, they are no strangers to Osceola Cheese. Chris began working at the store 33 years ago, and Lisa has been there for about 28 years. Chris’ mother Norma, was a longtime employee of the business. “I grew up in this business,” Chris said. “I actually just grew up across the street.” The couple’s son Duel and his wife Angela also work at the store, as well as other family members. The business employs up to 25 people, and several of those employees have been with the business for between 10 and 20 years or more, including Sue Leiber, Charlene Hall and Alice Kuhnoff. When the opportunity presented itself to purchase Osceola Cheese, the Hannahs decided to make the move from employees to owners. “We just love the work,” Lisa said. “We love the people and it just clicked for us. We still enjoy what we do, so it is really a blessing for us. We had hoped one day that we would be able to do this.” In honor of their purchase of the business, Chris has stuck a block of cheddar cheese away in the aging area of the store with the date April 1, 2015 — the day they officially took over. “We’ll cut into it when we retire,” Chris said. In addition to cheese, Osceola Cheese offers a variety of snack items, including hot sauces, meats, puffed corn, jams, jellies, beef jerky, Amish wedding food items and, of course, crackers. There are also various gift and novelty items inside the gift shop.

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Sheep and goat producers should decide which is best for their new arrivals If you confine pregnant ewes or does in a shed, you can keep them closer to their offspring than they would be if they lambed or kidded in a pasture. On the other hand, those offspring are also closer to pathogens that can harm and even kill them. Dr. Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, State Extension Small Ruminant Specialist for the Lincoln University, Missouri Extension Service, offered Ozarks Farm & Neighbor some tips for low-input, pasture kidding, where low cost and labor can still result in successful live kid births to weaning. “Birthing pastures are close to the farm house and easily observed from the house, truck or yard,” she said. “Pastures have easy access to the barn or a road, and easy access to available water.” Water is an extremely important nutrient because spring kidding does will be at peak lactation during the hotter months of the summer, and lactating goats’ water intake can increase to one to four gallons a day. Dams should be clearly marked ahead of time with spray paint or paint brands, and offspring will be identified to match the dams. They should be grouped by gestational age, and cull candidates that experience dystocia, mastitis or poor mothering can be marked for easy ID. “When processing a litter, wait several hours to ensure bonding and first nursing,” Clifford-Rathert said. “Processing at this time should include tagging or branding, weighing and navel dipping. Save the more painful procedures like castration until after kids are older and able to keep up with their dam.” Dr. David Fernandez, University of Arkansas Extension livestock specialist at Pine Bluff, told OFN there are benefits and disadvantages to both birth settings. “If you’re lambing or kidding in a shed, you’ve got protection from the elements,” he pointed out. “The animals are not going to get wet, and their mothers are not likely to wander off. You’re probably keeping a closer eye on them on a regular basis because they’re right there in the shed, and they’re not going to go wandering off in the pasture.” But it can get dirty inside that shed. The accumulation of manure can lead to fecaloral transmissions of diseases like coccidiosis and coliform scours.

what do you say? What criteria do you use when culling your livestock?

“We have registered Gelbvieh and only keep those heifers that demonstrate the potential to be good mommas based on confirmation and genetics.” Susan Barnes Newton County, Mo.

Navels can also become infected if they get manure on them before they can dry up, and the females will get manure on their teats when they lie down, creating more opportunity for infection when the young suckle. There is also the potential for lambs and kids to go without nutrition; Fernandez said, “Unless you’re ‘jugging’ the animals, where you put the ewe and her offspring in a small pen individually, it’s not difficult for them to become confused about who belongs to whom, so sometimes you’ll have kids orphaned that way.” Pastures tend to be cleaner, with less manure-borne disease likely, particularly if the pastures are larger or are being rotated. On the other hand, he said, “There are parts of the Ozarks where it can get very cold, and the weather can get very nasty. Snow is not usually a problem, but if we get freezing rain that penetrates through the hair and gets on the skin, that can get very bad for lambs and kids; they won’t survive. Sometimes they’re born, and stick to the ground because ice forms before they can get up, so they’ll die.” There’s another problem related to pasture births, particularly with first-time mothers. “They’ll drop that lamb or kid, and wander off,” Fernandez said. “They don’t understand what just happened to them and they’re confused, so they abandon the lamb or the kid. It can be more difficult to get them caught up, bring them in and jug them.” Rather than just use shed or pasture birthing, Fernandez said many people use a combination of the two. “They’ll have the animals out on pasture, and bring them up to a shed and jug them a day or two before they expect them to lamb or kid,” he said. “They’ll leave them in there for two to three days, and let them back out again. That way you get a good mother-offspring bond; you know the offspring got colostrum, which you often don’t know if they’re out on pasture. You can usually tell if they’re in the shed, because you’re checking on them more frequently. You clean the bedding in between animals, and they’ll be protected from the wind or freezing rain.”

“We look for structural soundness and productivity.”

“With my commercial herd I cull bulls frequently so they don’t become too big and to keep the genetics clear, clean and productive.”

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Prepare Now for Fall Calving By Klaire Howerton

Getting ready for new calves before calving season can save time, reduce stress Here in the Ozarks, it is common for farmers and ranchers to breed their cows for a fall crop of calves. Some cattlemen prefer fall calves to spring calves due to the lighter birth weights, which make calving a little easier on the cows. Experts from the Extensions of both the University of Oklahoma and Missouri advise cattle producers that making plans before the calving season can save time and reduce stress. There are other benefits to fall calving. “Fall-calving females tend to have lighter birth weights on their calves due to the hot weather they’ve experienced,” said University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist Eldon Cole. The blood flow pattern of cows in hot weather changes to disperse heat from the body – this creates less blood flow in the cow’s inner core, and this in turn leads to a lighter calf. But keep in mind that lighter fall calves can sometimes be weaker than their heavier spring counterparts – so you’ll want to monitor your fall calves closely to ensure that they are receiving proper nutrition and care from the cows, and yourself. If you are expecting fall calves, here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for calving season.

Shade

Fall is typically considered a cool time of year. But if your cows are calving during “early” fall, temperatures can often still be high enough to warrant some shade. “Shade or cool areas may be needed in early fall calving,” said Jeff Parmley, Oklahoma State University Extension Ag Educator. “Sometimes man made shelters block air movement, so trees and shade areas are more beneficial in the early fall providing cool areas.” If possible, house your cow herd in a pasAUGUST 31, 2015

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ture with some large trees to provide a reprieve from the heat until the true cooler autumn temperatures move in.

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When you are preparing for fall calving season, it is critical to make sure your calving kit is properly stocked. If your herd will be calving in early fall, you’ll want your kit to be ready for action a week to ten days prior to your first calving date – cows bred for early fall calving (August-September) will often go into labor four to six days earlier than cows bred for late fall calving (October). Your calving kit should include items like obstetrical chains and handles, lubricant, towels, colostrum, electrolytes, bottles with rubber nipples, syringes, penicillin, and oxytocin for a clean-up shot. All your equipment should be stored in a clean tote or bucket with a lid. A veterinarian and/or your local feed store should carry the majority of these supplies.

Forages

If you will be rebreeding in the fall, there are some things to consider about the forages that are available at that time. “With fall calving, the cows will be rebreeding with grazing a cool season grass like fescue, wheat, rye, or strictly on hay. If feeding a low quality forage or hay, then supplement will be needed,” Parmley said. Supplemental feed can come in the form of a grain mix, or breeder cattle cubes. Liquid mineral or hard lick mineral tubs formulated specifically for cattle can also be provided for extra groceries during fall rebreeding. Doing your homework and preparation, and gathering your supplies before your fall calves start hitting the ground can help ensure a healthy and successful calving season all the way around.

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Is it All Natural or Organic? By Klaire Howerton

There are differences in certification, marketing In today’s day and age, more and more consumers are becoming more and more conscious of what they eat, and how it has been raised. People are striving to make more health conscious choices, which usually means they reach for products that state they are pesticide free, grass fed, etc. Two of the labeling and marketing terms that are often seen are “all natural” and “organic.” What exactly do these two terms mean? At first glance, consumers might think they are one and the same – but think again. Just what is the difference between all natural and organic?

Organic

In order for a product to be marketed as organic, it must be certified through the United States Department of Agriculture, and the production practices must meet the standards set forth by the Organic Food Production Act, the USDA organic regulations, and the National Organic Program Handbook. Certified Organic products and their production practices cannot include toxic pesticides, GMOs, antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic products must also meet animal welfare requirements and have a traceable audit trail. According to OrganicFacts.net, “Organic food refers to food items that are produced, manufactured and handled using organic means defined by certifying bodies such as the USDA under its Organic Food Products Act. Natural food, on the other hand, generally refers to food items that are not altered chemically or synthesized in any form. These are derived from plants and animals. Thus a natural food item is not necessarily organic and vice versa.”

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All Natural

The term “all natural” or “natural” is one that sounds appealing to many health conscious buyers, but it has a lot of gray areas and room for interpretation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to publish an exact definition for “all natural,” but according to the FDA website, “the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors or synthetic substances.” No certifications, audits or inspections are required for products to be called all natural, which means that it is possible for the products to contain things like GMOs or growth hormones. The difference between the terms all natural and organic is something that is often encountered in niche marketplaces. “The terms organic and all natural have many similar requirements, but the two terms are not the same,” said Executive Director of Farmers Market of the Ozarks, Lane McConnell. “Organic is the only term that holds federal regulations that defines specific farming practices a producer must meet through organic certification. USDA says that ‘natural’ meat must contain no artificial ingredients or added color, and only minimally processed. “Our market has gone beyond the USDA guidelines of all natural because we have found through consumer research that customers believe that the term ‘all natural’ means the products contain no antibiotics (if meat products) and that produce is grown without chemicals. Therefore, through our vendor inspections we require that any producer marketing a product as ‘all-natural’ meet these requirements.” The best way to ensure health conscious choices is to do your research, purchase food directly from your local farmers or even better – grow or raise your own. AUGUST 31, 2015

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Early Weaning: Is it Practical? By Gary Digiuseppe

Weaning early can improve condition of cows, increase weight gain for calves If you can handle the increased management and facilities needed, early weaning calves can be a sound idea. University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Dr. Patrick Davis said early weaning can reduce the cow’s forage consumption by as much as 50 percent; even in a year when grass remains lush into the fall, the producer can benefit from early weaning by increasing the stocking rate. “One disadvantage is that if you are retaining early weaned calves and not selling directly, you will need extra facilities to manage the calves and feed them concentrate.” “One of the critical things about this time of year, as cows are nursing calves, is to watch the body condition of our cows very carefully,” Dr. Tom Troxel, University of Arkansas Extension animal scientists told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor. “If you start to see the body condition of cows start to drop off, early weaning is a practice that beef cow producers may want to consider.” This means taking the calves off their mothers at 3 to 5 months of age instead of the more typical 8 months. With its research herds at the Batesville Experiment Station, UA prefers the technique of fenceline weaning. “It caused much less stress on the calves than abrupt weaning,” Troxel said. “We’ve not had any sickness of the calves; we’ve had no respiratory disease concerns, and we’ve not lost any calves due to the fenceline weaning. The cows and calves are able to see one another, and over a three to four day period they just automatically wean from each other.” Early weaning takes the stress of lactation off the cows and helps them maintain or rebuild body condition in time for the next breeding season. Troxel said the preferred body condition score (BCS) for a spring calving herd at calving time should be around 6.0, where the ribs, backbones, and hooks and pins are not showing. AUGUST 31, 2015

Davis said research from the USDA’s Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Lab at Miles City, Mont., shows early weaned cows conceived on average seven days earlier than their cohorts, and were 122 pounds heavier than nonearly weaned cows at traditional weaning time. Other studies have shown calves weaned early have an improved feed efficiency and similar yield grades as conventionally weaned calves and, if vaccinated one month prior to weaning and again at 6 months of age, are healthier throughout the feeding period. Early weaning is a more labor intensive system. In addition to the extra facilities needed to capture the economic return from early weaned calves, Davis said, you will need to retain ownership to slaughter. “When figuring out if this is a strategy that you want to use in your cattle operation, you need to consult a veterinarian to determine proper health protocol that these calves should undergo,” he said. “This strategy is not for everyone, so the cattle producer needs to weigh advantages and disadvantages and see if early weaning is best for their cattle operation than conventionally-weaned calves.” Troxel said early weaned calves may benefit from a starter ration mixed with a very sweet feed like a corn/soybean hull ration that’s very high in roughage. “You can keep those calves, put them on a ration and get 1.75 pounds/day gain on them,” he said. “A lot of times, we’ll see an uptick in the market between November and Christmas and producers might want to keep their calves until that point in time, but it really all depends upon their forage base. If they plan to plant a winter annual, the calves will gain quite well on it. A lot of producers might want to graze those calves through the winter and sell in a March market; that may work very well in their favor, too.”

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Blue-Green Algae Can Be Fatal By Gary Digiuseppe

Algae can be controlled with filtration, testing recommended

Something that’s often called “algae” really isn’t. But it can be deadly. So-called “blue-green” algae are actually cyanobacteria; unlike algae, their cells do not contain nucleii. However, like algae and other plants, they obtain energy through photosynthesis. The two have something else in common, “Cyanobacteria cause a film or scum on the pond, like other algae that would normally be harmless would do, ”according to University of Arkansas Extension veterinarian Heidi Ward. “Although they look like an algae bloom, it’s actually more of a biofilm. Those (blue-green) algae are actually beneficial to the pond, feeding the fish.” Standards forms of algae can be damaging to ponds; when they proliferate to the point where the water is green or brown, it’s called an algae bloom. Ward said that typically happens in warmer months, when the algae multiply due to the presence of nutrients in the water like fertlizer runoff or livestock waste. “It’s going to start taking oxygen out of the water for fish,” she said. “Some of them may also produce specific toxins when they are in bloom.” A 2012 University of Missouri Extension publication, Managing Missouri Fish Ponds During an Extended Drought, said drought combined with high temperatures can have devastating effects on fish ponds. The authors, Robert A. Pierce II of the MU School of Natural Resources and Aquaculture Specialist Charles E. Hicks of Lincoln University, said as pond levels decrease through seepage, evaporation and lack of runoff, nutrient levels become more concentrated. As algae bloom and then die and decay, they deplete oxygen levels and compromising other pond life. “Watch for any changes in pond water color,” they wrote. “A change from green to brown, grey or black may inOzarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

dicate that the algae (have) died, and oxygen depletion will occur in as little as 24 hours.” Ward noted algae can be controlled with filtration; you can test for the bloom density with a circular, flat disk called the Secchi disk. It’s lowered by pole or line into the water until it is no longer visible; that depth is measured to determine the water’s level of transparency, and its degree of algae population. Since livestock waste can provide the nutrients that cause algae blooms, Ward recommended cattle be prevented from hanging around ponds during times when algae form. Copper sulfide can also be administered to the water as an algaecide. When it comes to toxicity, people are mainly concerned with the blue-green algae, which can kill cattle, humans or any other animal if ingested. Ward said it works similarly to cyanide poisoning, which prevents cells from using oxygen, and animals may die after drinking heavily contaminated water. University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist Dr. Patrick Davis told OFN there are several species of cyanobacteria; some produce toxins that influence the nervous system, while others affect the liver. Davis said the organism starts out green, turns blue after it dies and ends up on the surface or shoreline. “It may be visible to the naked eye as very fine grains of green sand, or green blobs on the water surface,” he said. Watch for muscle tremors, decreased movement and difficulty breathing on the part of infected animals. They can also collapse and go into convulsions. In the case of liver toxicity, the animals will appear weak with pale color mucous membranes; they can also display mental derangement, bloody diarrhea and death. “Even those that survive they may lose weight and become chronic poor doers,” Davis said. AUGUST 31, 2015

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Flooding in the Ozarks By Klaire Howerton

How local farmers are recovering from the wet summer For farmers and ranchers in the Ozarks, the summer of 2015 brought rain, rain and more rain. Flooding, downed trees and washed out roadways were just a few of the issues folks in the agriculture scene had to deal with this year – but, as always, farm life goes on and people in the Ozarks found a way to make hay while the sun shines – in between the rainstorms, of course. According to the University of Missouri Climate Center, 2015 is the second wettest summer (May through July) on record with 22.41 inches of rain, falling just shy of 1981’s record rainfall of 22.55 inches. With the summer heat and the high amount of moisture, humid conditions were rampant throughout the Ozarks. Summer temperatures, however, were somewhat below normal. According to an article on the Missouri Climate Center website, “The statewide average temperature for the month was 77.5 degrees, or a tenth of a degree below normal. The slightly cooler than normal weather broke a four-month string of above average warmth this year.” The article went on to state that “The persistent wet growing season posed major challenges for farmers this year including planting crops, cutting hay, flooded fields, nutrient loss, diseases and other factors. Other impacts include delayed construction and transportation projects, water in basements, flash flooding, prolonged waterlogged vegetation, etc. The last time we’ve seen an entire growing season with no drought stress for any part of Missouri was 2009.” Most farmers and ranchers in the Ozarks were impacted by the wet summer in some way, and plenty of folks noted that the rain made planting and haying difficult. “It kept being too wet to plant,” said Lois Parker of Parker Farms in Lockwood, Mo. AUGUST 31, 2015

Tom Lewis, of Broken Wire Ranch in Stockton, Mo., said that his crops suffered from the lack of sun and wet conditions. “My peppers look good as far as Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree goes,” Tom said. “But they aren’t producing anything.” He noted that his corn didn’t pollinate well, and that his melons came on later than usual and had issues with excess moisture. But farmers are nothing if not persistent, and the Ozarks growers have found ways to combat the wet weather. “When we can get out there, we plant when we can,” Lois said. “We’re starting earlier on our fall crops,” Tom said, adding that he has high hopes for cooler season vegetables like carrots and broccoli. It wasn’t just plants affected by the heavy rains of summer 2015 – livestock were pretty soggy too. Ducks were some of the only farm critters who thought the weather was fine. Tom and Becky Landers, of Landers Lean Meats in Dadeville, Mo., said it took some work to keep their pastured meat and laying chickens dry and comfortable. “We had to add extra straw for the chickens,” Becky noted. The pastured poultry were glad to nestle down in clean, dry straw in their portable housing units. The Bechard Family Farm, producers of beef, chicken, lamb and pork in Conway, Mo., and had to run quite a bit of damage control in the form of fence repair on their farm to keep the livestock contained. “We had a lot of debris washed up on the fences,” Teddi Bechard said. With flexibility and hard work, the farmers and ranchers of the Ozarks will continue to persevere through the weather related challenges that Mother Nature brings to the table.

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August 2015 29 Run Forrest Run 2015 Hot Rod and Custom Show – starts at 8 a.m. – Eagles Lodge, Ozark, Mo. – 417-830-5764 September 2015 1 Brown Bag Lunch Garden Series Growing Micro Greens – Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 1 Gardening for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects – $10, 6-8 p.m. – Instructor: Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindal – Botanical Center, Springfield, Mo. – 417-881-8909 ext. 310 or mcgowank@missouri.edu 1-10/7 Annie’s Project – Six classes, 6:30-9:30 p.m. – Cost: $75 – Neosho R-5 Administration Building, 418 Fairground Road, Neosho, Mo. – 417-455-9500 1-11/17 Master Gardener Program – Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. – $175 per person or $250 per couple for all classes or $20 per class – University of Missouri Extension Office, Hermitage, Mo. – 417-745-6767 8 Missouri Show Me Select Meeting – 7 p.m. – Extension Center, Mount Vernon, Mo. – 417-466-3102 9-12 82nd Annual Grape and Fall Festival – St. James, Mo. – 573-265-7013 10 Southwest Center Ag Education Day – Southwest Research Center, Mount Vernon, Mo. – 417-466-3102 11 Southwest Center Field Day – Southwest Research Center, Mount Vernon, Mo. – 417-466-3102 11 Annie’s State Wide Conference – Windermere Conference Center, Roach, Mo. – 417-326-4916 12 Ag Day in the Ozarks – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Gainesville Livestock Auction, Gainesville, Mo. – 417-357-6812 14 Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – Adair County Annex Building, 300 N. Franklin, Kirksville, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu 14 Seed Saver Workshop – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Newton County Extension Center, Neosho, Mo. – 417-455-9500 14-10/5 Small Steps to Health and Wealth – Butler, Mo. – 660-679-4167 15 Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – CIC@CET Building, 20 South Sarah Street, St. Louis, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu 15, 17, 19, 22 Dade County Extension Grazine School – MU Extension Office, Greenfield, Mo. – registration deadline is August 31 – 417-276-3388 14 Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 West McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu 16 Organic Vegetable Gardening – $10, 6-8 p.m. – Instructor: Kelly McGowan – Botanical Center, Springfield, Mo. – 417-881-8909 ext. 310 or mcgowank@missouri.edu 16-18 Grazing School – Crane Christian Church, Crane, Mo. – 417-723-8389 or 417-357-6812 17 Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 South Scenic Avenue, Springfield, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu 17 Caregiver Tools 2 – Reducing Stress; Basic Communication Techniques – 6-9 p.m. – White River Valley Electric Cooperative, 2449 State Highway 76 East, Branson, Mo. – registration fee: $15 – 417-546-4431

18 Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – Jackson Extension Center, 684 West Jackson Trail, Jackson, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu 19 Hands on Homesteading Workshop – 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Cost $20 for the entire day. Lunch from Panera can be ordered for $10 or brown bag your own lunches – The Ark Community Center, 25625 Hwy 17, Waynesville, Mo. – 573-774-6177 22-24 Grazing School – Marshfield Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Marshfield, Mo. – 417-859-2044 24 Alfalfa in the Ozarks Tour – 1:30 p.m. – Whitesell Land & Cattle Co., John & Adam Whitesell, Lockwood, Mo. (Directions to Tour Site: Follow Hwy 97 to S&H Farm Supply then 3 miles east on Z to Dade Co. Rd 101 then north 8 miles to the farm) – 417-276-3313 28 Pasture Management Workshop and Tour – 1 p.m. – free program, preregistration is requested – Raymond and Russell Neill Farm, 16640 S. Highway 32, Fair Play, Mo. (Directions: Third house south of Bear Creek off of Hwy 32) – In case of inclement weather the makeup day is September 29 – 417-276-3313 or cedarco@missouri.edu 28-11/2 Barry County Master Gardening – Ten sessions – Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Barry County Library, 301 West 17th Street, Cassville, Mo. – 417-847-3161 October 2015 2-4 2015 Ozark Fall Farmfest – Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, Mo. – 620-421-9450 3 12th Annual Fall Gardening Workshop – registration, vendor booth and continental breakfast opens at 8:30 a.m., Workshops 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Cost per person for all sessions and lunch: $20 – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 71 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City, Mo. – register by September 28 – 417-357-6812 or http://mgozarks.com 3 Monarch Watch – 10 a.m. – Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 5-11/16 Master Gardener Training Program – Ten Sessions, most Mondays & Thursdays with some exceptions – 1-4 p.m. – orientation is September 28 from 1-3 p.m. – Registration deadline is September 30th – Cost: $150 per person or $240 per couple from same household – Simmons Bank, Branson West, Mo. – 417-357-6812 or schnakenbergc@missouri.edu 5-11/16 Master Gardener Training Program – Ten Sessions, most Mondays & Thursdays with some exceptions – 6-9 p.m. – orientation is September 28 from 6-8 p.m. – Registration deadline is September 30th – Cost: $150 per person or $240 per couple from same household – OTC Richwood Valley Campus Rm 118, Ozark, Mo. – 417-357-6812 or schnakenbergc@missouri.edu 7 Bull Breeding Soundness Clinic – starts at 8 a.m. – Barry County Vet Services, Cassville, Mo. – 417-466-3102 10 Monarch Migration Program – 10 a.m. – 122 Felkins Ave., Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 13 Bull Breeding Soundness Clinic – starts at 8 a.m. – Dade Veternariy Clinc, Miller, Mo. – 417-466-3102 15 Caregiver Tools 3 – Difficult Communications; Dealing with Anger & Guilt – 6-9 p.m. – White River Valley Electric Cooperative, 2449 State Highway 76 East, Branson, Mo. – registration fee: $15 – 417-546-4431 19 Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – Homebank of Hannibal, 3817 McMasters Avenue, Hannibal, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu

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Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – St. Peters-St. Charles Extension Center, 260 Brown Road, St. Peters, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu Grazing School – Bois D’Arc, Mo. – 417-831-5246 ext. 3 Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – Phelps County Courthouse, 200 North Main Room 149, Rolla, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes free lunch – Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant, 2728 North Range Line Road, Joplin, Mo. – RSVP one week in advance of the training – 417-546-4431 or colleys@missouri.edu Affordable Care Act Agent/Broker Training – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,

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