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The Troyer family follows natural, pasture-based practices with their cattle and poultry operations

Enjoying the Business Dale and Brenda Riley have been raising cattle for more than 40 years in Phelps County, Mo.

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Cases confirmed: The Missouri Department of Agriculture has confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis virus or VSV in light counties in the state as of Aug. 5. The first case was reported in mid-July in Newton County. Cases have now been confirmed in St. Clair, Cedar, Jasper, McDonald, Ozark, Douglas and Camden counties. According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, there is no specific treatment or cure for the virus, and they recommend separating affected animals from the rest of the herd and implementing on-farm insect control programs. The virus usually runs its course in two weeks, but it can take up to two months for lesions on an animal to fully heal. Humans can contract VSV by coming into contact with lesions, saliva or nasal secretions from infected animals.

Scholarships awarded: The American Gelbvieh Foundation announced the awarding of five scholarships to American Junior Gelbvieh Association members at the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic awards banquet, held in Springfield, Mo. Grace Vehige of Billings, Mo., received the $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship. Vehige, the daughter of Tom and Stacy Vehige will enter graduate school at Texas Tech University this fall to continue her studies in agricultural communication. George Weber of Lamar, Mo., the son of Jerry and Angela Weber received the Patti Kendrick Memorial Scholarship. George will begin his college career this fall as an incoming freshman at Crowder College, Neosho, Mo., majoring in agricultural business. During his time at Lamar R-1 High School, George was active in FFA where he held various leadership positions and received his State FFA Degree this spring. Missouri youth place at nationals: Young Angus breeders from the Missouri Ozarks received high honors at the Junior National Angus Show, held in late July in Tulsa, Okla. Lauren Gilbert of Oldfield was named a finalist for the Miss American Angus competition. She also was named an Undergraduate Angus Foundation General Scholarship winner, earning her $3,000 for college, and was third in the Around the Farm or Ranch photo contest, as well as the senior digitally enhanced division. In the team sales senior division, Missouri took first, earning the Bob Laflin Memorial Award. Team members were Linsey Rogers, Conway; Genesis Brannon, Saint Clair; Emily Sinning, Mansfield; and Levi Blankenship, Gibbs. In the team marketing contest, Missouri again took first in the senior division. Team members were Rogers; Blankenship; Gibbs; and Holly Sinning, Mansfield. Market Show winners: Winners of the market shows of the Missouri State Fair include exhibitors from the Ozarks. The Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb honor went to Mikena Brown of Neosho. She is the daughter of Jason and Misty Bond and is a member of the Neosho FFA Chapter. Stetson Wiss, son of Casey Wiss and Brooke Wiss, is the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Goat at the Missouri State Fair Youth Livestock Show. Stetson is from Lamar and is a member of the Show-Me 4-H Club.

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JUST A THOUGHT 3 Jerry Crownover –

Introducing Colonel Crownover

Julie Turner-Crawford – Farmers and ranchers beware

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 After more than 40 years,

the Riley’s still enjoy the business

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Sam Cooper says his farm was a blessing in disguise

A Springfield, Mo., landmark

Eye on Agribusiness spotlights Jesus Freak’s Farm

The little things mean the most to the Laughlins

Town & Country features Steve Downing

Pasture-based farming is the goal of the Troyer family

A trip to Europe evolved into a growing business

Youth in Agriculture highlights Kaylee Lower

FARM HELP 23 What’s your story? 24 Cover crops extend the

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hen I was a kid, I tagged along with my father to cattle sales all over the country, and had dreams of choosing one of two professions. The first was that of being revonworC yrreJ yB a livestock order-buyer. These men always wore the nicest hats, the most expensive boots, and seemed to have an endless supply of money that allowed Jerry Crownover farms them to purchase cattle by the trailer truck load. What in Lawrence County. He could be easier than sitting in a chair all day (or night) is a former professor of long and spending other people’s money? Agriculture Education at My second career option entailed that of becoming a Missouri State University, livestock auctioneer. These men had the unique ability and is an author and to talk fast, with a pleasing, rhythmic cadence that has professional speaker. lulled me to sleep many an afternoon and night of my To contact Jerry, go to childhood. Of course, the purpose of their chant is not to ozarksfn.com and click lull you to sleep, but rather to provide a sense of urgency on ‘Contact Us.’ among the bidders to purchase an item, by out-bidding others who also desire the same item. I can remember my father saying that a good auctioneer could make the animal bring every bit of its worth, and, a really good auctioneer could make it bring a few dollars more. That stuck with me throughout my life. After high school, I contemplated going to auction school, but, unfortunately, when I had the time – I didn’t have the money. After college, I found myself teaching agriculture and eventually had enough money to pay for auction school, but I was so busy with my career. I then found myself unable to find the time to go, so the dream languished in the back of my mind for many, many years. Throughout my lifetime, I’ve been fortunate enough to get to know dozens of auctioneers, many of whom have become very good friends. I’ve always admired, not only their skill at auctioneering, but their ability to banter with the audience and make any sale as entertaining as it is necessary. The very best ones wear even more expensive hats than the order-buyers, their boots cost more than many of the animals they sell, and, more often than not, they drove to the auction and parked their new Cadillac in the parking lot, right beside the dusty trucks of the prospective buyers. That is success.

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Across the Fence By Julie Turner-Crawford

thought this day would never come. I never thought I would be telling farmers and ranchers in the Ozarks to be cautious about whom they allow on their farms, but here I am. Julie Turner-Crawford At the end of May, a radical animal rights organizais a native of Dallas tion launched an online interactive map of farms it considCounty, Mo., where she ers “violators” of animal rights. grew up on her family’s The map gives addresses of farms it considers factory farms, farm. She is a graduate as well as the names of the owners. It appears to target poulof Missouri State try, swine and dairy operations, favorites of animal-rights University. To contact activists. Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 An animal-rights publication praised the development of or by email at editor@ the site, and claims about 5,812 of the more than 27,000 ozarksfn.com. farms identified on the map were only found because of satellite imagery and some were not found in public records. It’s not hard to find someone these days. You just have to know where to look. It’s unfortunate, but a loss of anonymity, to a certain degree, is part of the digital age. The map doesn’t bother me as much as the message the organization, its website and social media pages are trying to convey. The organization is encouraging followers to go to the noted farms to conduct “investigations.” They even offers tips on entering farms to obtain photos and videos, and what the best angle would be. There are warnings to be careful after dark because they might fall into a lagoon, and for an “investigator” to say they are looking for

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Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page their missing dog if approached by someone and quickly walking away. This is all very disturbing. There seems to be only a handful of followers of the website and it’s social media pages, so I’m hopeful they are a very small extremist bunch. These days, however, we have seen only a few radicals grow into masses, and this group is actively recruiting. They are preying on the emotions of animal lovers to “save” animals from what they perceive as torture and inhumanity. I’m an animal lover myself and never want to see an animal mistreated, be it a pet or livestock, nor do most farmers. I also know livestock has a purpose, and that’s to be a food source. I’m not a big onion fan, much to the dismay of most of my family, so I choose not to eat onions. Because I choose not to eat onions, does that mean I’m against onion production? No. Will I trespass on an onion farm in the middle of the night do an “investigation” into onion production? No. If I don’t agree with a business, it’s philosophy, products or services, I simply do not patronize that business. I’m not going to spend much time trying to undermine it either. I’ve got other things to do. I try to live under a “to each their own” philosophy. I try not to infringe on the rights of anyone, even if I don’t follow their beliefs or thinking. I did comment on the social media page, stating I felt the promotion of trespassing was taking the agenda too far, among a few others things. One woman blew up, which I fully

expected (I do enjoy a good debate from time to time), but another said she felt sorry for me. She was sorry I could only make a living from the flesh of animals and their suffering. She hoped one day I could find a job that would let me be free from my burdens. Kind of creepy, don’t you think? I felt like she was trying to recruit me for a cult. I figure I’ll be banned from this group before long, so I will hang it up there like a star of achievement, just like I do my three-year running ban by PETA. I debated about sharing the name of the organization and its website information, but I decided not to. Why? The more times people go to that website, the organization can chalk it up to web “hits” and promote those hits as if their jaded message is getting more followers. I’ve already given them enough ink. If you see anyone prowling around your farm uninvited, contact law enforcement. If someone claiming to be a media representative calls you asking questions or wanting to take pictures, ask for ID and the name of the news organization before consenting. And if Ozarks Farm & Neighbor calls, remember we’re the good guys.

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Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 Last spring, I happened to notice an ad for one of the major auction colleges, that informed the readers that they would be holding their summer session at a resort area, only about an hour from where I live. Unbeknownst to anyone around me, I enrolled in the week-long college. Unfortunately, two weeks before I was supposed to leave, they had to cancel the school because of the pandemic. Searching the internet, I found another one, a long way off, which was still going to have their course. I enrolled. AUGUST 31, 2020

Two weeks before it was supposed to start, they postponed it, so I still had hopes. Eventually they rescheduled, in a different city, and my dreams were rekindled. I informed my wife, kids, friends and neighbors. For the next few days and weeks, I was called, among other things, “stupid,” “crazy,” “insane,” “deranged,” and other words I choose not to print. But, folks, after spending eight days and nights in beautiful Des Moines, Iowa, with 24 of my newest, best friends, you can now call me….“Colonel.”

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Dale and Brenda Riley have been raising cattle for more than 40 years in Phelps County,Mo. Next year, Dale and Brenda’s 80-acre Dale and Brenda Riley have been in the cattle business out- farm will become a century farm and they side Rolla, Mo., in Phelps County are pleased to be able to pass along their for more than 40 years and are love of agriculture to the next generation. Since 1987, they have been at the Missoustill enjoying what they do. “I was born about a mile and a half up the ri State Fair, either as participants, showing road,” Dale shared recently while reflect- their own cattle or supporting their children and grandchildren as they do the same. ing over his years in agriculture. “Trey is really into the cattle,” Dale conThe Rileys started out with commercial cows and then moved into raising Gelbviehs. tinued, the pride coming through in his “For many years, we did the registered Gelb- voice. “With him, the cows come before viehs, which is originally a German breed. anything else. Caleb does his own thing, We called them a triple threat because they raising Dorper sheep and crossbred sheep. were well-known in Europe as draft animals Brenda and I go to watch these days and as well as for their milk and beef production.” still really enjoy the showing.” The Rileys AI all of their cows at least In the US, Gelbviehs have become a maonce, a herd that today includes 20 head of jor part of the American beef market. “They are a really docile breed and that Gelbvieh, as well as some Red Angus/Balmakes them ideal for 4-H and FFA projects. ancer bulls. “We decided to add something We were involved with showing with our new a couple of years ago,” he continued. kids, Dale Jr., and Karen, when they were “I thought the Red Angus would fit well with the Gelbviehs.” growing up and now we do the Dale and Brenda direct market their same with our grandsons, Trey cattle and beef to their customers. (who is actually Dale Riley III, They sell bulls to commercial which is where the nickname breeders and market heifers to Trey comes from) and Caleb. Rolla, Mo. FFA and 4-H youth. They Granddaughter Savannah is into have also attended Springhigh school marching band activfield’s Farm Fest each year in ities rather than agriculture,” he October for the past 20 years, added with a chuckle. AUGUST 31, 2020

which they have found to be another profitable market. In addition to the cattle, Dale has worked for the St. James Wal-Mart distribution center for the past 18 years and Brenda has served the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department in the billing division for several years. Dale prefers quiet movement around cattle. “I used to work cattle on horseback, using Border Collies,” he continued with a wistful tone to his voice. “And I still enjoy using the Border Collies on occasion. I lost my father Lloyd Riley back in February this year, so I am caring for his commercial Angus cattle as well as my own cows right now.” Still, compared to most, Dale Riley considers himself a fortunate man. “I’ve moved twice in my life, from right up the road, and just a few miles away where I grew up,” he said. “Right now, while others are struggling with the restrictions involved with this CORONA virus, I can still get outside and move around with the cattle. It really helps to ease the tension with all that’s been going on in our world. And of course, the best part is watching my grandsons, the next generation, continue our family’s tradition of raising livestock and showing them.” Dale Riley knows that’s no small thing in today’s confused and complicated world.

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The Cooper family took a vacant farm and transformed it to Stormy Farms

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The farm is mostly based on organic and Sam Cooper grew up sharing time with his parents between Re- non-GMO farming practices. They curpublic, Mo., and Santa Cruz, Ca- rently have 500 chickens, 50 hogs and four lif. In Missouri, he worked on a dairy farm cows. Most of the chickens are broilers and after graduating high school, enrolled with some laying hens. The hogs are mixed Hampshire’s, Large Blacks and Gloucesterin the Army, serving for 22 years. In 2015, Sam’s wife Joanie encouraged shire Old Spots, and the cattle are mixed him to re-establish contact with his adopt- Angus and Hereford. All of the animals ed dad Ted Watkins, who lived in Califor- are raised non-GMO and on pasture. The chickens live in chicken tractors nia. Sam took her advice and met up with Ted in Carthage, Mo. During the visit, Ted and are moved daily, never being on the took Sam out to his farm and asked him if same piece of ground twice in one year. The cattle are almost 100 percent grass fed he had any interest in running it. “It’s been a dream of mine since I was a but get a pound of cubes that are 18 perkid,” Sam said. “So of course I jumped on it.” cent protein and non-GMO, mainly just No one had done anything with the house to get them accustomed to people more or the farm for more than 10 years. Ted had than a feed source. Their pasture for the hogs and cattle conoriginally bought the farm 30 years ago for his brother who started a dairy farm, but when his tains fescue, clover, field peas, oats and a cover crop mix. brother died the farm was left vacant. They look for healthy cattle in their In August 2017, Stormy Farms in Carthage, Mo., became an unexpected oppor- breeding stock to provide a quality meat tunity for Sam and Joanie. Sam decided for their customers. The cattle are not to name the farm after his late sister Ju- vaccinated, nor do they have added horlia (Stormy) Storm Cooper-Watkins who mones. Antibiotics are only given as a last passed away at the age of 26 while Sam was resort. Their chickens, hogs and cattle are all butchered and sold at the farmers marstationed in Korea. With this grand opportunity, Sam and kets in Webb City, Mo, and Springfield, Joanie started working on the farm right Mo. They also sell organic eggs. Sam takes care of the animals while Joanie away by remodeling the house, cleaning tends to the garden. Joanie’s son Justin Yancout the trees and putting up fence. “It was a blessing in disguise,” Sam said. ey also helps with the farm chores. Joanie A former deputy sheriff, Sam continued to maintains the farm’s website, Facebook page work as a truck mechanic in Springfield, and all phone orders. They hope to start onMo., until March 2019 when he was able line orders in the next couple years. Collecting rainwater for the animals is just to come to the farm full time. one way they have taken advantage of evStormy Farms is 260 acres, ery opportunity natures provides. with the main 73 acres where “Chickens put nitrogen back in the they live and raise their anisoil, cows put manure in the soil, mals and vegetables. The other and we want to use everything as two farms are used for hay proeffectively as possible rather than duction. The Coopers have been Carthage, Mo. depleting the ground,” Sam said. trading their hay for cattle in They want to get the microhopes of one day running animals biome in the ground back up on all their farm ground.

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The Calaboose Jailhouse is the oldest standing building in the Springfield, Mo., area The Calaboose Jailhouse stands somewhat alone in the downtown area of Springfield, Mo. While it may look like a simple historic building to the ordinary eye, the history of this monument is rich. The Calaboose Jailhouse opened in 1892, making it the oldest standing building in the Springfield area. While the Calaboose never held any famous prisoners, it does have an interesting history.

John Sellars, executive director of the History Museum on the Square, explained the Springfield Police Department itself opened in 1858. Around 1885, the police department was located on the second floor of the fire station on College Street. When the Calaboose was opened in 1892, it sat right behind the fire station, and police officers would watch the jailhouse from their perch. Fast forward to 1924, and the second level of the Calaboose, which had previously held female prisoners, now held the fire alarms for the fire station. The firefighters would report there when duty called. In the 1950s, the jailhouse utilized its four jail cells to hold municipal and small-crime prisoners. Serious prisoners were taken to the Greene County jail. Ozarks Farm & Neighbor â&#x20AC;˘ www.ozarksfn.com

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ozarks roots Sellars stated the Calaboose held prisoners until the mid-1960s, as the old police station closed in 1968. Sellars said he’s always been fascinated by Springfield’s history. “I’ve lived here my whole life pretty much. It’s a great place to be,” Sellars said. Robert Schroeder is a retired corporal of 25 years of service at the Springfield Police Department. Since 2011, he has been operating the Springfield Police Museum and conducting historical research. “I volunteer as a historian because I’m interested in the history,” Schroeder said. There are many facts one wouldn’t expect to come from a jailhouse. For example, Schroeder said the jailhouse acted as a shelter for the homeless people in the Springfield area during winter months, with men utilizing the first floor. In the 1990s, the first floor of the jailhouse was renovated as an exhibit, displaying the most priceless items from the police department’s history. Along with photographs, uniforms, handguns, badges and equipment, Schroeder said there is a display for every law enforcement officer killed in the Springfield Police Department. In the museum, one of the cells is restored to depict the old holding cell, Schroeder said, so people can get a glimpse of the past as they listen to the stories passed down through history. Guests can schedule tours of the Calaboose by contacting the Springfield History Museum, which is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Any updates or changes can be found at the museum’s website or Facebook page. Schroeder also operates a Facebook page dedicated to his findings called “Springfield Police Museum,” where he posts updates and information to share with the public. According to Schroder, the history of this area is never in short supply. The Calaboose is proof of that. The care and dedication allotted to the Calaboose Jailhouse is a testimony of the pride Springfield has for its law officers now and throughout history. It’s what’s in the past that allows us to navigate the future. The Calaboose offers the public the chance to learn the history that created the Springfield area known today. The people who walk through the Calaboose are impressed and learn a lot, Sellars said. “They learn that the city’s law enforcement has come a long way.” AUGUST 31, 2020

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The Little Things Continued from Previous Page David’s father and uncle were ranching partners in years past, and David essentially got his start by buying out his uncle and partnering with his father in his first years in the business. “We sell everything at the sale barn, either at Interstate Regional Stockyards at Cuba or South Central Regional Stockyards at Vienna. Primarily, we sell black Angus. I’ve done other breeds in the past and I like red cattle. I’ve had some good Limousins and blue-nose Charolais over the years but the customers seem to prefer black cattle. That’s where the market holds the best so that’s where you have to go, where the market is, to satisfy the customer. “There are a lot of shrewd people out there in the cattle market today so it pays to listen. During the good times, we try to set a little back and during the uncertain times, like now, we have to hold on a little bit longer and a little bit tighter. I felt like the cattle market was starting to come back at the end of February and beginning of March but then we all got a big surprise overnight,” he added with a laugh. The Laughlins do all of their own haying on 400 to 500 acres of their property. Last year they put up 2,000 5-by-6-foot round bales, all of it for their own use. “The bottom line is people need to know that beef is a good source of protein and is good food for America,” David said. “We provide good, lean meat that has a lot of healthful benefits, but I think sometimes we

get some bad press. Still, there’s nothing like a good grilled steak at the end of the day.” And the dinner table is a great place to pass along good stories, too, one generation to the next. “When my father first came into this, they used to run cattle on open range where Fort Leonard Wood is now. There was a Fort Leonard Wood Cattle Company in the area at one time and a calf-roping champion who worked for them named Ben Johnson. He talked about his son who was out in Hollywood, trying to make a name for himself in the movies. Today, we all remember that cowboy with the instantly recognizable voice, who played John Wayne’s sidekick in a number of movies. His real name was Ben Johnson Jr.” The cattle stories from one generation to another live on with folks like David Laughlin. Thinking back on the ups and downs David has seen in the cattle market over the years, he recalls the stories told. “I heard an old man say once, ‘you hold onto an old cow’s tail and she may drag you into the river but if you hold on long enough, she’ll drag you out the other side eventually’ and I think that’s where we are right now. “My son Colton is the fourth generation in our family to be in the cattle business and I’m real proud of him. I think all of us need to hold on to that cow’s tail just a little longer and she’ll get us out of this.”

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Mid Missouri Stockyards

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65.00-104.00 †

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130

150

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Douglas County Livestock

27.50-70.00 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

34.00-65.50*

Interstate Regional Stockyards

35.00-66.50 †

Joplin Regional

17.50-71.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

41.00-70.50 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards - Lebanon

40.00-68.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

45.00-67.50 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

37.50-75.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards

38.00-70.50 †

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34.00-70.00 †

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110

pairs

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Four State Stockyards - Exeter

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Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

1250.00-1640.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

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475.00-1500.00 †

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300

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1300

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625.00-1375.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

975.00-1425.00 †

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950.00-1200.00*

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1075.00-1385.00 †

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625.00-1300.00 †

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National Sheep Summary

8/21/20

Compared to last week slaughter lambs mostly steady to 20.00 higher, except at San Angelo, TX and lambs over 80 lbs at New Holland, PA 5.00-20.00 lower, instances 20.00-40.00 lower. Slaughter ewes steady to 10.00 higher, except at San Angelo 5.00 lower. Feeder lambs 10.00-20.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 8,965 head sold in a two day sale. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. Confidential head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were confidential. 3,250 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: wooled and shorn no test. PA: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 170.00-192.00. Ft.Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 125-150 lbs 108.00140.00; 150-155 lbs 115.00-117.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 90.50125.50; 150-160 lbs 122.00-122.50. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 121.00149.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 110-130 lbs 110.00113.50. Missouri: wooled and shorn 105-135 lbs no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 210.00-230.00, few 231.00244.00; 60-70 lbs 188.00-220.00, few 220.00-230.00;

stocker & feeder

1150.00-1350.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

300

8/20/20

Receipts: 712 Compared to last month, supply was light, with good buyer attendance. Slaughter sheep traded mostly $10.00 lower. Replacement sheep traded steady to $30.00 higher. Slaughter and feeder goats were $15.00-$30.00 lower with a light supply. Replacement goats traded mostly steady, with quality goats in good demand. Supply included: 44% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (13% Wooled & Shorn, 57% Hair Breeds, 8% Ewes, 19% Hair Ewes, 3% Hair Bucks); 4% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (89% Hair Ewes, 11% Hair Bucks); 16% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 31% Slaughter Goats (61% Kids, 31% Nannies/Does, 8% Bucks/Billies); 5% Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 145.00-195.00. Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3: 135.00-145.00. Wooled & Shorn - Good 1-2: 125.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 180.00-220.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 145.00-175.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 135.00-145.00. Ewes - Good 2-3: 82.00-125.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3: 100.00-130.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 75.00-95.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 65.00-75.00. Hair Bucks - 1-3: 105.00-165.00. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Medium and Large 2-3: 130.00-200.00. Hair Bucks - Medium and Large 2-3: 155.00-195.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 300.00-315.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 275.00-295.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 240.00-275.00. Kids - Selection 3: 130.00-240.00.

8/22/20

Receipts: 583 Compared to last month, slaughter lambs traded 15.00-25.00 higher. Replacement sheep traded steady to 10.00 lower. Feeder and slaughter goats traded mostly steady. Demand was good on quality animals with good buyer attendance. The supply of both sheep and goats was light. Supply included: 40% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (8% Wooled & Shorn, 83% Hair Breeds, 4% Hair Ewes, 5% Hair Bucks); 22% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (92% Hair Ewes, 4% Families, 3% Hair Bucks); 7% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 26% Slaughter Goats (86% Kids, 5% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers, 6% Wether Kids); 5% Replacement Goats (78% Nannies/ Does, 22% Bucks/Billies). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 182.50212.50. Wooled & Shorn - Good 1-2: 100.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 202.50-250.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 160.00-200.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 140.00-155.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 75.00-87.50. Hair Bucks 1-3: 110.00. Hair Bucks - 2-3: 60.00-87.50. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2: 170.00-190.00. Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 2-3: 100.00-155.00. Families - Small and Medium 2-3 w/<20 lbs lamb: 180.00-240.00. Hair Bucks - Medium and Large 1: 600.00. Hair Bucks - Small and Medium 1-2: 330.00-350.00. Hair Bucks - Small and Medium 2-3: 195.00. Feeder Goats:

1150.00-1360.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards - Lebanon

goats

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat

675.00-1225.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

8/24/20

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 103.00-110.00; wtd. avg. price 106.82. Heifers: 104.00-109.00; wtd. avg. price 106.43. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 167.00-170.00; wtd. avg. price 169.72. Heifers: 168.00-170.00 ; wtd. avg. price 169.54.

70.00-95.00 †

Four State

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 300.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 270.00-295.00. Kids - Selection 2: 240.00-265.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 210.00-235.00. Kids - Selection 3: 115.00-205.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 120.00-150.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 3: 65.00-115.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 2-3: 130.00-185.00. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 180.00-265.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 3: 125.00-165.00.

Four State Stockyards*

prices Kingsville Livestock Auction† 8/18/20

Receipts This Wee Early weaned pigs head higher. Dem Receipts include 3 Volume By State O Total Composite W (Formula and Cas All Early Weaned All 40 Pound Fee

Western Cornbelt Daily

Negotiated Purchas Barrows & Gilts (c Compared to Prior HG208): 0.98 high Price Range: Not R Wtd Avg: $41.82. 5 Day Rolling Avg:

National Dairy Market

Cheese: Barrels clos The weekly average $1.7265 (+0.0595). Fluid Milk/Cream: some operations. M where hot weather h

Ava Douglas County† 8/20/20

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 8/22/20

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 8/20/20

Cuba Interstate Regional† 8/18/20

1,379

1,090

536

1,332

1,645

4,369

1,404

2,012

1,785

St-3 Higher

St-3 Lower

Steady

Uneven

St-5 Lower

St-2 Higher

St-5 Higher

Steady

St-8 Higher

169.00-180.00 158.00-176.00 150.00-164.50 139.00-157.50 150.00

166.00-196.00 156.00-180.50 144.00-165.00 142.00-153.00 136.00-145.00

----169.00-172.00 158.00-171.50 139.00-161.75 141.00-149.75

--------156.00-167.00 147.75-156.50 139.25-140.30

170.00-210.00 155.00-179.50 134.00-158.00 132.00-157.00 123.00-147.85

180.00 155.00-175.00 140.00-163.00 145.00-157.00 139.00-151.00

----176.00-179.25 157.25-175.00 150.25-170.00 131.75-154.60

160.00-195.00 155.00-178.00 150.00-172.00 144.00-163.00 136.00-153.00

167.00-186.00 156.50-169.00 142.50-166.00 142.00-159.00 135.00-155.00

----154.00-173.00 136.00-148.00 ---------

--------130.00-149.00 127.00-141.00 110.00-136.00

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----138.00-150.00 125.00-146.00 126.00-136.00 116.00-121.00

177.00-205.00 148.00-157.00 -------------

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167.00-177.50 147.00-161.50 135.00-150.00 128.00-139.00 -----

145.00-155.00 140.00-155.00 134.00-144.00 132.50-137.50 122.00-125.00

140.00-164.00 138.00-152.00 128.00-139.50 120.00-136.50 117.00-134.00

--------142.00-154.00 136.00-146.00 -----

157.50 147.50-156.50 141.50-153.50 125.00-137.00 126.25-128.50

130.00-162.00 122.00-149.00 120.00-140.50 115.00-134.00 111.00-129.75

146.00-157.00 138.00-157.00 130.00-152.00 131.00-145.00 126.00-137.00

166.00-170.00 152.00-167.50 143.00-157.25 141.00-150.00 142.00

150.00-175.00 142.00-158.00 133.00-146.00 128.00-140.00 123.00-134.00

157.00-175.00 133.00-159.00 130.00-145.00 130.00-147.00 125.00-142.00

8/18/20

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 8/17/20

National Direct Delive

Mid Missouri Stockyards* 8/20/20

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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ales reports

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

7/31/20

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.3300 and 40# blocks at $1.6500. The weekly average for barrels is $1.3660 (-0.1120) and blocks, $1.7265 (+0.0595). Fluid Milk/Cream: Eastern milk is tight in some areas for some operations. Milk output has bottomed out in Florida, where hot weather has taken a toll on cow comfort. Bottlers

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Springfield Livestock Marketing† 8/19/20

Vienna South Central† 8/19/20

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 8/18/20

4,369

1,404

2,012

1,785

812

3,728

St-2 Higher

St-5 Higher

Steady

St-8 Higher

4-10 Higher

Steady

180.00 155.00-175.00 140.00-163.00 145.00-157.00 139.00-151.00

----176.00-179.25 157.25-175.00 150.25-170.00 131.75-154.60

160.00-195.00 155.00-178.00 150.00-172.00 144.00-163.00 136.00-153.00

167.00-186.00 156.50-169.00 142.50-166.00 142.00-159.00 135.00-155.00

175.00-192.00 168.00-177.00 145.00-175.00 148.00-169.50 142.00-150.50

167.50-190.00 160.00-172.50 150.00-167.00 140.00-162.50 139.00-150.00

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Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

Cooler nights and shorter days had hints of fall in the air this week. Some places saw lows dip in the 50’s which is very uncommon for August in Missouri. About the same percentage of the state still showing in the drought monitor which is mostly in the southwest corner of the state. Many continue to be quite pleased however with pasture and water conditions for late August. It is a very different story nationwide however as near 55 percent of the total nation is showing on the latest monitor. Hay business in the state remains slow but if dryness continues it’s possible we could see some opportunities to move some hay to other states. Hay prices are steady, supply heavy and demand is light. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory visit http:// mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb. missouri.edu/haylst/ Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3 180.00-225.00. Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square 7.00-9.00. Alfalfa - Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3 160.00-180.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round 120.00-160.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square 5.00-7.00. Alfalfa - Fair (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round 100.00-125.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square 6.00-8.00. Mixed Grass - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round 80.00-120.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round 60.00-80.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square 3.00-6.00. Mixed Grass - Fair (Ask/Per Bale): Large Round 25.00-50.00. Straw (Conventional) Wheat (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square 3.00-6.00.

158.36 165.38 155.39

143.96

139.10 145.03 139.96

158.77

141.00

150.01

133.35 132.17

156.38

144.56

153.00 157.54 156.06 169.21 158.52

140.45 141.88 143.06 136.18

161.71

138.89

155.58

139.83 138.50

153.59

143.50

159.98 164.59 157.82 168.20 151.86

142.49 141.94 151.84 138.13 145.25

157.50 156.30

avg. grain prices Soybeans

Week Ended 8/21/20 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

* Price per cwt

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146.00-157.00 138.00-157.00 130.00-152.00 131.00-145.00 126.00-137.00

166.00-170.00 152.00-167.50 143.00-157.25 141.00-150.00 142.00

150.00-175.00 142.00-158.00 133.00-146.00 128.00-140.00 123.00-134.00

157.00-175.00 133.00-159.00 130.00-145.00 130.00-147.00 125.00-142.00

158.00-172.50 153.50-161.00 146.25-158.00 131.00-145.00 121.00-131.00

140.00-150.00 142.00-170.00 130.00-147.00 128.00-143.00 123.00-131.00

9.39

8.74

9.39

6.90 5.16

5.28

9 6

5.34 3.48

8.95 6.26 5.24

3.17

3.36

3.24

139.58

160.81

139.25

158.00 162.39 156.27 160.44 156.88

146.19 143.69 142.46 147.30 134.73 149.08

168.50

8.75

135.12

154.96

5.30 5.03 3.34

115

132 149 166 183 200 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Holiday

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

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137.26

Week of 7/26/20

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Week of 7/26/20

hay & grain markets

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

156.20

Cuba Vienna

140.00

155.31 155.96

AUGUST 31, 2020

Butler Springfield

Week of 8/2/20

8/21/20

Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): Not Reported. Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): 0.98 higher. Price Range: Not Reported Wtd Avg: $41.82. 5 Day Rolling Avg: $39.63.

Ava Kingsville

Week of 8/2/20

Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 8/9/20

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 8/18/20

Receipts This Week: 121,444 Early weaned pigs steady to firm. All feeder pigs 2.00 per head higher. Demand moderate for moderate offerings. Receipts include 37% formulated prices. Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 6.4% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 115,264 at 21.60. All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 6,180 at 20.42.

$100

Week of 8/16/20

0 0 0 0 5

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 8/17/20

8/21/20

$138

Week of 8/9/20

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prices

National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

$176

Week of 8/16/20

hog markets

8/21/20

are receiving most loads in parts of the East. In the Central region, milk production has increased in the northern area of the region, compared to slight decreases in the south. Class I demand slightly picked up as some schools order supplies. Milk production in California, and the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is strong. Milk intakes are in good balance with processing needs. Class I demands are steady. Milk in New Mexico and Arizona is in good equilibrium with current needs. Condensed skim markets are fairly stable. Some customers are requesting additional spot loads. Cream supplies are slightly increasing. Some manufacturers have started to churn butter instead of selling cream. Ice cream makers are decreasing their cream intakes. Cream multiples for all Classes range 1.33 - 1.43 in the East; 1.30 - 1.46 in the Midwest; and 1.05 1.25 for the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.0155 - $2.1637.

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70-80 lbs 180.00-198.00, few 216.00; 80-90 lbs 166.00188.00; 90-110 lbs 140.00-152.00. wooled and shorn 40-60 lbs 210.00-224.00; 80-90 lbs 170.00-188.00; 90-100 lbs 140.00-150.00. Pennsylvania: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 232.00280.00; 50-60 lbs 215.00-252.00; 60-70 lbs 235.00-252.00; 70-80 lbs 205.00-237.00; 80-90 lbs 190.00-220.00; 90-100 lbs 180.00-205.00. hair 40-60 lbs 225.00-237.00; 60-70 lbs 222.00-247.00; 70-80 lbs 190.00-207.00, few 225.00250.00; 80-90 lbs 210.00-230.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 207.50-222.50; 50-60 lbs 205.00-217.50; 60-70 lbs 187.50-195.00; 70-80 lbs 190.00-195.00; 80-90 lbs 175.00-177.50; 90-100 lbs 148.00-156.00. hair 90-100 lbs 150.00-153.00.

Compared to last week slaughter lambs mostly steady to 20.00 higher, except at San Angelo, TX and lambs over 80 lbs at New Holland, PA 5.00-20.00 lower, instances 20.00-40.00 lower. Slaughter ewes steady to 10.00 higher, except at San Angelo 5.00 lower. Feeder lambs 10.00-20.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 8,965 head sold in a two day sale. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder ambs were not tested. Confidential head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were confidential. 3,250 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confideniality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: wooled and shorn no test. PA: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 170.00-192.00. Ft.Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 125-150 lbs 108.00140.00; 150-155 lbs 115.00-117.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 90.50125.50; 150-160 lbs 122.00-122.50. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 121.00149.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 110-130 lbs 110.00113.50. Missouri: wooled and shorn 105-135 lbs no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 210.00-230.00, few 231.00244.00; 60-70 lbs 188.00-220.00, few 220.00-230.00;

550-600 lb. steers

$214

National Sheep Summary

24 Month Avg. -

$252

106

127

148

169

190

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

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Photo by Laura L. Valenti

Cattle are a part of the Norman Troyer farming operation.

Keeping Livestock and Nature Healthy By Laura L. Valenti

The Troyer family follows natural, pasture-based practices with their cattle and poultry operations It is difficult to know just exactly what keeps Norman Troyer busiest already provided by the trees that are scattered throughout the property that lies along on his 200-acre farm in eastern rural Laclede County, but between Angus our three-quarter-mile river frontage on the Osage Fork River.” The chickens are also a major part of the Troyer’s farming operation. cattle and several hundred chickens in his Friendly Farm Foods operation, not to men“We have 200 laying hens, the Barred Rocks and the Rhode Island Reds. We sell eggs tion his Rustic Ozark Log Cabin business, it is obvious Norman doesn’t spend any time as well as ready-to-lay chickens. With the help of a neighbor, we process 1,000 Cornish sitting around, wondering what to do next. “I’m basically a grass farmer,” he said is the best definition of his agricultural pursuits. cross meat chickens every six weeks,” Norman said. “Our chickens are fed non-GMO “We have 40 momma cows, Lowline Angus, that we breed specifically for their shorter grains, with no hormones or steroids.” Chickens are pasture-raised, thanks to portable coops. legs, big bellies and deep chests, Cornish-cross meat birds and Rhode Island Reds, as well “We have moveable 20-foot-by-40-foot pull-around chicken coops that we call schooners,” as Barred Rock laying hens. We keep the cows and the chickens to fertilize the grass.” The majority of the cattle herd is Angus-Hereford cross, that produces black baldies. Norman explained. “We give them fresh pasture daily, basically providing rotational grazing for the poultry, too. Giving chickens greens, basically a fresh salad bar, every day allows them All are grass raised and grass finished. “We use no chemical fertilizer and we actually go beyond organic,” Norman said. “We to obtain 20 to 30 percent of their diet off the fields. This makes for healthy chicken meat and breed the Lowline because the grass conversion to meat is better and makes for very tasty fat. The Omega fatty acids are balanced and that makes for healthier people.” Norman and his wife Barbara moved to their current location from Salem, Mo., in 2016 beef with super marbling. but have been farming since 1994. They follow many of the practices outlined by Joel “We also keep our own heifers and direct market our steers through our Salatin and his books, which include many natural or organic procedures and exclude website at Friendly Farm Foods.” a number of conventional ones they feel produce more disadvantages than benefits. Because Norman considers himself a grass farmer, forage production is critical. “There’s quite a list of things that we do differently than are used in many conven“We do rotational grazing, making our own movable paddocks so the cows tional poultry operations, such as the use of antibiotics and vaccines. The same is get a fresh salad bar every day. We have 10- to 20-acre paddocks that we can true in our cattle operation where we use Thorvin kelp,” he said. “This is a New then cut down to smaller ones using moveable hot wire fence. The rotational Lebanon, Mo. Zealand product that we mix 50/50 with fine salt. This provides the minerals grazing leaves a canopy of grass that shields the earth from the intense heat of for our cows and has greatly reduced pink eye problems in our herd. On the the sun and collects heavy dew, making our pastures very drought tolerant. rare occasion we do have to resort to antibiotics, we cull those animals. We also “We also have a moveable 20-foot-by 40-foot shelter for shade, adding to that

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meet your neighbors use products produced from ground seashells as a de-wormer and a biodegradable natural soap against other parasites. What we’ve learned is that there are ways to do what we need done without resorting to chemicals.” The Troyers have a milk cow and sell milk and cheese and butter Barbara makes. She also makes baked goods, jams and jellies that are sold at the La Tea Da Tea Shop in Lebanon. In addition, they have their own orchard with apple, cherry, peach, plum and apricot trees, which is located next to their large blueberry patch. “We are all about getting people connected back to their food source,” Norman explained and that even includes providing folks with an opportunity to see exactly how that looks. They have converted their farm’s original 1905 farmhouse into an Air B n B. “We have it all re-stored with modern comforts like heating and air conditioning, but we don’t have television or WiFi. We’ve had people who have stayed here to tell us is one of the reasons they really like coming here is to just unplug. We try to give all our guests a free ready-to-cook chicken and encourage them to enjoy the river.” And with all of this, Norman also operates Rustic Ozark Log Cabins, producing beautiful log homes and cabins. “That keeps me so busy I don’t really need to advertise much about that right now,” he added with a laugh. “We basically do the farming in the mornings and evenings and the log cabin business during the day.” The Troyers son Freeman and daughter Sue, both in their 20s, still live at home and help in the family’s business pursuits. “Freeman has been in Colorado recently, delivering a log cabin camper and also taking a little time to fish while he’s there,” Norman said. “The best part of all of this is enjoying God’s creation and knowing the food we eat is raised as it was intended to be raised,” Norman added. “We have learned a lot by our own experiences and those of others and we work to be as environmentally responsible as possible in our food production practices. Our concern is the health of our soil, air, water and animals, and that encourages healthy people. We are trying to keep as close as possible to the way Our Creator intended it all to be.”

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meet your neighbors acreage near Purdy,” Devon continued. “An average acre can accommodate 750 to 1,000 plants; rows are about 10 feet apart, and plants are spaced 4 feet apart within the rows. When you consider that 10 acres of elderberries, planted and harvested by hand, are the approximate equivalent in man-hours to 200 acres of corn or soybeans, you get a feel for what elderberry production really means.” According to Devon, elderberries do not produce berries for commercial use during their first season. Rather, any flowers produced are pinched off to encourage further growth of the plant. The next year, though, Devon was able to sell his first crop to a gentleman in Kansas City for distribution in the Wichita, Kan.; Kansas City, Mo.; and Jefferson City, Mo. areas. Buoyed by his success, Devon looked to expand his production the following season, but realized he needed a firmer grasp on where the market was going. Enter Brittany Lueckenhoff, his wife Chelsea’s cousin. Brittany, also a Purdy native, had sat in on many an elderberry conversation between Devon and her father, Ed Mareth, as they hashed over marketing possibilities for the innovative commercial crop. “I realized I wanted to be a part of the elderberry project,” Brittany said. “I was still working on completing my elementary education degree out of state, but saw this as a unique now-ornever opportunity. I made the decision in 2014 to partner with Devon. In January 2015, we were putting up the greenhouse that currently still sits on the back of the farm off Highway 37. That spring, we planted the 8 acres adjacent to the highway in elderberries while I was finishing up my degree, set to graduate that fall.” The duo partnered up to form Innovative Natural Solutions, and put together an initial five-year business plan with an aggressive marketing strategy. “We had three basic goals,” Devon said. “To manage a supply chain for our elderberries, to create a processing plant to supply retail products and to create our own consumer brand.” They have been successful in all three endeavors. They have established a production facility in Purdy, which operates full-time, year-round, to produce, package and label elderberry products. In numbers which show that Americans are interested in immune-support, for which elderberries are gaining renown, Innovative Natural Solutions produces and supplies approximately 10,000 to 12,000 bottles of dietary supplements per week from the facility in Purdy. Their main volume, according to Devon, is in the wellness products category. In 2016, Innovative Natural Solutions met the owners and co-founders of Norm’s Farms, a North Carolina, family-owned elderberry production business, at a trade show. “They were in search of a consistent supply for their business,” Devon said. “It just seemed like a natural fit for us to team up with them, so we began negotiations to do so. In 2017, we acquired a majority share of Norm’s Farms. With the acquisition, we were able to make Norm’s Farms a nature-to-nurture company, starting from the farm all the way to the finished product you see on the shelves today.” The elderberry market has exploded since then. “We now have elderberries planted on different sites in Barry and Lawrence counties, as well as on contract-grower sites throughout the United States,” Brittany said. “We like to separate the acreages, so we don’t risk losing all of our crop production at once due to natural causes, such as a tornado or hailstorm.” According to Brittany, the elderberries must all be picked by hand, so it is literally all hands on deck during this time. “Several people join our team during the harvest season to ensure we don’t get behind,” she said. “In addition to extra seasonal help, Innovative Natural Solutions and Norm’s Farm employ just under 20 people in their sales office and production facility, with more added regularly. “We’re now supplying major companies in the nutraceutical space across the United States,” Devon added. “We want to keep the business in Purdy, but we may outgrow our production facility; if we do, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. In the meantime, our motto continues to be ‘Elderberry, every day, for everyone.’”

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Age: 18 Hometown: Collins, Mo. Parents: Dr. Brent and Amy Lower Sibilings: Jayden and Brenden Lower FFA Chapter: Weaubleau FFA Advisor: Harley Waggoner What’s your involvement in agriculture? Kaylee Lower is involved in agriculture both at home and in her academics. Kaylee assists her family on their farm, where they raise registered Red Angus, Limousin and Shorthorn cattle. Kaylee also enjoys helping her father, a veterinarian, at his clinic in Humansville, Mo. She has served as the Weaubleau FFA Chapter president for two years and the area secretary. Kaylee is a Missouri FFA State Vice President for the 2020-2021 academic year. Kaylee has even started a Facebook page called Youth and Agriculture, The Right Combination. Her work with social media, as well as her previous experience writing a weekly column advocating for agriculture in her hometown newspaper and many other projects, helped Kaylee earn a state proficiency in agriculture communications. What is your favroite part about being involved in agriculture?

“I find joy in being able to connect consumers with products they are enjoying, wearing, or helping the world with,” Kaylee said.

What is your advice for others young people involved in agriculture?

Kaylee suggests contacting someone directly involved in agriculture so they can lead, motivate and properly support. Kaylee said the best advice she has ever been given is to “go ahead and tell your story regardless if you think anyone is listening. We are all pieces of a much bigger puzzle. We are all unique.” She plans to take that advice and continue her agricultural journey at the University of Missouri. She will major in agricultural education and leadership, and minor in animal science and agriculture economics. Following that, she hopes to go on to attend law school to specialize in agricultural law or work as a communications specialist in an agricultural-based company.

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s an agricultural lender for more than 25 years, rarely do I receive a farm history/operation description with an application. Not only would it speed up the credit process, but it could also have an impact on whether or not the loan is approved. I always try to go meet with applicants to get a feel for who they are and how they got to where they are in their operation, but not all lenders make that effort. Some may make their decision based solely on the numbers on the financials. A well-written farm story will answer a lot of questions for your lender. I always hear, “I’ve been using the same bank and lender for years and they know my operation.” Lenders retire, banks get bought or merge. Things happen, and more than likely it will happen at the worst possible time for your operation. Be prepared for the unavoidable. If nothing else, think about it as a legacy for your children.

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Considering Cover Crops By Klaire Howerton Cover crops can be a valuable forage for fall and winter grazing programs, and producers who raise both cattle and row crops might want to consider implementing one or more types of cover crops into their planting schedules. Some commonly planted cover crops around the Ozarks for fall and winter grazing include cereal rye, triticale, brassicas, winter wheat and winter barley. Jill Scheidt, agronomy field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, explained rye, triticale and barley can be planted from Sept. 1 through 15, and wheat approximately mid-October, after producers harvest row crops like corn and soybeans, In the case of brassicas (turnips, radishes, kale and canola), planting can be done mid-August by inter-seeding them into existing row crops. “Ensure good seed to soil contact no matter what the planting mechanism – no-till drilling, aerial seeding or broadcasting,” Scheidt advised. “Add 30 to 50 units of nitrogen and follow soil test recommendations for phosphorus and potassium.” Successful germination of cover crops is also one of the best forms of weed control, Scheidt explained. “In the fall, there are less weeds to compete with than the spring, so a good, healthy stand should be able to shade out most weeds,” she explained. “Plant the right rate at the right time and depth to give seeds the competitive advantage.” She also advised producers to research the MU seeding guide for additional information on proper planting at https://extension2.missouri.edu/g4652 A managed grazing program will help a producer utilize their cover crops in the most efficient manner. Scheidt suggested implementing a strip grazing system for livestock to get the most out of the crops. Not only can cover crops offer good fall and winter grazing, they also have the added benefit of keeping the land from going fallow and promoting good soil health. Visiting with neighbors who are utilizing cover crops, as well as with extension specialists and Natural Resource Conservation Service employees can help producers make a good choice of which cover crops to plant for grazing.

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Forage stockpiling in pastures involves allowing for adequate time and moisture so that one to two tons per acre of forage can grow and become dormant. When winter feeding typically starts, the pasture is grazed, delaying the use of expensive winter hay for several weeks or longer. Practices like strip grazing using electric fences can help ensure the efficient and economic use of stockpiled forages.

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Animal health officials in Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas are warning livestock owners to be on the lookout for vesicular stomatitis. Cases of the non-fatal but highly-contagious virus have been confirmed in all three states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture states VSV is a viral disease which primarily affects horses, mules and donkeys, as well as cattle and swine. It can occasionally infect sheep and goats. In affected livestock, VSV causes blister-like lesions in the mouth, on the dental pad, tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves and teats. Blisters will swell and break, leaving painful, raw tissue, resulting animals refusing to eat and drink, and showing signs of lameness. Animals will typically suffer from severe weight loss. VSV is not a new virus, but it is not annually reported. The largest and most recent outbreak was in 2015, according to the USDA. The virus was found in 823 infected premises in eight states (Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming). Dr. Tim O’Neill of Country Vetrinary Clinic in Farmington, Ark., said there is no vaccine to prevent VSV. Outbreaks usually occur during the warmer months, often along waterways. The time from exposure to the onset of clinical signs is two to eight days, according to a fact sheet from the USDA. The current outbreak was first detected in the United States on April 13 and has since been identified on more than 300 premises in eight states. Nine Missouri counties have been identified as confirmed positive or suspected premises, forcing quarantines of those properties until symptoms subside, which is usually two to three weeks. The Oklahoma outbreak began on July 7, and nine counties have been affected, with 18 confirmed positive and four suspect premises. Arkansas’ case count is smaller, with four confirmed locations and one suspected premise in the state.

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“The premises will remain under quarantine until 14 days after the onset of lesions in the last affected animal on the premises and at least thirty days from the first verification of VSV infection on the premise.,” O’Neill said, adding that this directive was passed down in July by Arkansas’ state vetrinarian. “Right now the only species that is under strict quarantine is equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, mules, zebras and miniatures.” Arkansas has implemented some livestock travel restrictions in the wake of the virus. Owners of equine, cattle and other hooved animals in Arkansas preparing to transport animals should check with veterinary authorities regarding what, if any, certifications are required.

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farm help also harbor the virus. She recommends vector remediation, as well as the use of a pyrethrin-based fly repellent that’s labeled for use in animals. Direct contact with lesions can cause the spread of VSV. Because the virus lives in the vesicles, horses are left with virus-filled, oozing lesions that eventually rupture and release virus. The virus is then easily transmitted when one horse contacts an infected horse’s open lesion. Animals suspected to be suffering from VSV should be quarantined. VSV can be transmitted through indirect contact. Shared water troughs, feed buckets or other contaminated surfaces can be a source of virus transmission even after the affected animal has left the area. Because the virus can spread to humans, it’s recommended producer practice good biosecurity by wearing gloves when handling lesioned animals, being careful to avoid having an animal with nose/muzzle/tongue lesions sneeze or cough in the producer’s face. Hands should be washed with soap and water, and clothing changed if producers come in contact with a lesioned animal. O’Neill emphasized it is important to isoclate and quarenteen suspected animals.

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Production of future herd sires begins before a bull is born When selecting a herd sire, producers look to what they want in the future. While some look to their own genetics for that future, others turn to producers who specialize in bull production. Either way, it takes time, proper management and nutrition to develop a bull to breeding age. According to the University of Arkansas’ Dr. Shane Gadberry, associate professor of animal science, and Dr. Jeremy Powell, DVM, developing bulls is substantial committeemen, a commitment that begins before a calf is even born with the careful selection of a sire that will complement the cow herd, and is expected to produce the type of bull calf desired.

Physical evaluation

EPD numbers should not the be only reason a bull is considered for a breeding. Once the bull calf if born, careful evaluation is required to determine if the calf has a future as a herd sire. Bulls being considered for a development program should be physically sound, free from genetic defects and exhibit an acceptable level of reproductive potential. Gadberry and Powell caution producers to make early identification of calves that do not meet certain criteria early, such as not thriving or meeting growth goals, as soon as possible to reduce production costs. At weaning time, evaluate bull calves closely, culling any calves that are low preforming, unthrifty, structurally unsound or genetically inferior. Bulls that meet or exceed the producer’s standards should also be evaluated for temperament.

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Once calves selected for development are identified, the management process becomes a little more intensive. Gadberry and Powell recommend separating bulls according to age, such as weanling bull calves, yearning bulls, 2-year-olds and mature bulls. Separating into groups allows producers to provide the proper nutrition to each individual group. Younger bulls require less quantity but higher-quality diets than older animals. For exam-

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ple, daily dry matter intake generally increases with increasing body weight, crude protein (CP) requirement as a percentage of dry matter intake declines. Younger bulls require higher protein percentages for the rapid lean muscle growth that is occurring during early development. Producers should not, however, overfeed younger bulls. Overconditioning can be detrimental to future fertility and soundness, as physically fit bulls are active breeders. To determine the nutritional needs during each stage of a bull’s development, consult with a livestock nutritionist or with Extension experts. Another advantage of separating by age is it reduced the change of injury to younger animals.

Health protocals

When considering the proper vaccination protocol for breeding bulls, it is good to know which diseases can lead to reproductive problems, such as leptospirosis, IBR, BVD, vibriosis and trichomoniasis. Gadberry and Powell recommend consulting with a local veterinarian to discuss specific recommendations. A parasnite control plan should also be discussed and put into place.

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Bulls should receive a bull soundness exam (BSE) by a veterinarian one to two months prior to being sold or prior to the breeding season. A BSE strives to determine which bulls will not perform satisfactorily for potential culling from the herd. Approximately one in five bulls will not pass a BSE.

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When it comes time to market future herd sires, the more information that can be provided to potential buyers, the better. Information should include birthweights, weaning weights, yearling weights, sire and dam petigree information and performance, as well as any performance results, such as carcass scan results, EPDs and BSE results. Sellers should also have herd health information available, as well as information about nutritional programs. AUGUST 31, 2020

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Jerry Crownover – Introducing Colonel Crownover

Sam Cooper says his farm was a blessing in disguise

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