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U of A to be represented at festival: Several University of Arkansas students and an agricultural communications professor submitted films and photos to the Germinate International Film Fest, and their work was accepted for screening. Their films and still photographs were featured during the festival hosted in Hillsboro, Ohio. Madelaine Giebler, a recent agricultural education, communications and technology graduate, submitted her photos, “Bullfrog” and “Cow in Herd.” Lauren Griffin, another recent AECT graduate, submitted her photo titled “Sheep.” Shane White, a journalism graduate student, submitted his photos, “Cow in Snow” and “Quapaw Nation Bison,” and his film “Armed to Farm.” Jeff Miller, professor of agricultural communications, submitted a film titled “One Egg.” The Germinate International Film Fest was hosted by Ohio State University Extension and Southern State Community College. Oklahoma producer appointed to OSU board: Curtis Jurgensmeyer, president and chief executive officer of J-M Farms in Miami, Okla., is the newest member of the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center advisory board. He was apppointed by the vice president for agricultural programs of OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Jurgensmeyer is a member of the 16-member Industry Advisory Committee to help oversee the center’s mission and vision. “I feel honored to be a part of it,” Jurgensmeyer said. “I know my father was on the original board and enjoyed his time serving. It is a great honor to follow in his footsteps.” New U of A mascot: The University of Arkansas recently celebrated the debut of Tusk V, the official live mascot of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Born Saturday, April 19, 2018, at the Stokes Family Farm in Dardanelle, Ark., Tusk V is the son of recently retired, Tusk IV, a Russian boar. The work of caring for V is shared between Keith Stokes and his wife Julie, their daughter Abbey, their son Chip and his wife Lori, and grandchildren Colt and Caroline. Tusk V will make a two-hour trek to Northwest Arkansas for every Razorback football game, as well as select other Razorback athletics events throughout the year.

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JUST A THOUGHT 3 Jerry Crownover – Old time religion 4 Jody Harris – County fair fever 5 Julie Turner-Crawford – Sticking with the original

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Blake Biswell sees benefits in a crossbreeding program

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hile reading a book last week, revonworC yrreJ yB my wife came across the term “brush arbor meeting” and didn’t know to what it was reJerry Crownover is ferring (she’s not from around a farmer and former here). Needless to say, her hillbilly husband was professor of Agriculture happy to provide her with more information Education at Missouri than she probably wanted. State University. He is a I explained that long before small country native of Baxter County, churches had air conditioning, it was common Arkansas, and an for the men of the church to erect an arbor nearauthor and professional by and cover it with limbs and leaves from trees speaker. To contact Jerry, to provide a temporary sanctuary for summertime go to ozarksfn.com and revivals and other church events, enabling the click on ‘Contact Us.’ attendees to escape the stifling heat that existed inside the church building. Brush arbor meetings were opportunities to invite traveling, “high-powered,” preachers to what would usually be the highlight of the summer, in many rural communities. Sometimes the men would carry out the wooden pews from the church and other times they would simply haul in a 100 or so bales of hay for the congregation to sit on, but, regardless of the seating arrangement, there would always be hand fans at each seat, provided by the local funeral home or (in election years) by the local candidates for county office. Older people will remember the kind: cardboard with wooden handles, that were shaped to fit your fingers. I can remember attending one particular brush arbor meeting when I was a kid, during one of the hottest and driest years anyone could recall. The preacher was a handsome man, from somewhere down south, with a heavy accent, baritone voice, and a suit of clothes befitting that of a successful salesman. He was also of the “hellfire and brimstone” persuasion.

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ne of the highlights of the end of summer is the Washington County Fair in Fayetteville, Ark. I love how this event brings our Jody Harris is a freelance community together. Whether you communications specialist, live on a farm or in the middle of town, there is gardener, ranch wife and something attractive to people of all ages. mother of four. She and This year, I thought I was organized and ready her family raise Angus beef to help the kids prepare their entries. Of course, cattle and other critters on the reality after a busy couple of weeks of school their northwest Arkansas was that we were working on them the night beranch. She is a graduate fore entry day. Entries are made on a couple of of Missouri State University. different days. Home economics go in on a SaturTo contact Jody, go to day, prepared foods and horticulture exhibits are ozarksfn.com and click on entered the following Monday. ‘Contact Us.’ As our children were thumbing through the fair book to help determine the best category for each item, they ran across the prepared foods exhibit pages. All four of our kids love to help in the kitchen, especially baking. The girls have become proficient enough to read and follow simple recipes like chocolate chip cookies without any adult help. As we prepared Friday night for Saturday entries, they thought of several items they could make and bake to enter on Monday as well. Nothing is ever simple at our house. The girls each invited a friend to come be a part of what is now known as fair entry frenzy. We enjoyed having a kitchen full of girls. Each pair chose a few recipes to prepare. They also decided to decorate “dummy” cakes and enter the cake decorating category. I don’t know if I’ve ever helped mix up that much icing in one 24-hour period. The kitchen was a busy place all weekend. The oven stayed hot and the mixer only got a break for washing. They prepared no bake cookies, Oh Henry bars, our family’s famous Texas chocolate sheet cake, chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies. It was an impressive feat. The boys poked their faces in the kitchen to check on things that could be tasted and beaters that might need to be licked off. They were feeling left out of the chaos, so I let them each choose a recipe to make as well. Our 9-year-old son determined he wanted to make a pumpkin pie. I asked him if he was sure that was the best thing to enter in the August fair and he said yes. Once he realized he had to enter the entire pie, he was annoyed. He didn’t think he should bake anything and not get at least one piece of it. We ended up making two pumpkin pies so we had one to enjoy at home. Our youngest son made Nieman Marcus bars and both boys helped decorate some extremely unique sugar cookies and “dummy” cakes. On Sunday our dining room looked like the storefront of a bakery. The kids picked their vegetable garden entries for the horticulture exhibit. We were ready. All the mess and an extra trip to the store was worth it to see them put so much effort into trying something new. Their friends worked hard right alongside them. When we finally made it to the fair to see their entries and check out their ribbons it was satisfying to see their reactions. Our youngest daughter was excited to learn that her first canned salsa would be going on to make an appearance at the Arkansas State Fair in the fall. Each of the kids won ribbons and were proud to show them off. Sharing in their hard work and county fair victories was so sweet, neighbor.

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well-known fast-food chain has launched its non-meat burger. Despite all of the hype, I think I will stick to the real beef that comes from Julie Turner-Crawford real bovines. is a native of Dallas Why? Because the new wonder “burger” has more County, Mo., where she than 20 ingredients, including the laxative methgrew up on her family’s ylcellulose, and a highly-processed powder found farm. She is a graduate in lotion and hair products called Maltodextrin. of Missouri State Doesn’t that sound yummy? University. To contact What’s in real beef? Beef, beef, beef and more Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 beef. I can pronounce all of the ingredients, and I or by email at editor@ know how beef is made. ozarksfn.com. According to the Center for Consumer Freedom, veggie burgers typically have a few “extras” not included on the menu, including Tertiary butylhydroquinone to prevent discolorations; Magnesium carbonate to help food retain color and an agent found in fire-extinguishing compounds; Erythosine (Red No. 3), an artificial food coloring that has been banned in cosmetics because of links to cancer; Propylene glycol, an odorless, colorless liquid used as a moisturizer that is also found in e-cigarettes and antifreeze; and finally, Ferric orthophosphate, or iron phosphate, which can also be used as a pesticide to kill slugs and snails. The newly-released fake-meat burger is not the “healthy” choice consumers are lead to believe. It has about the same calories as the original, and 9 grams more carbs.

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The fast-food chain’s meat-like burger is not a vegetarian or vegan option either. Vegetarians and vegans are outraged because the burgers are cooked on the same surface as the beef version, according to published reports. My question is this: If you want something with the flavor and texture of meat, why not eat meat – real meat? Other companies and restaurant chains are developing meat-less menu options as well, like chicken-free nuggets made from mashed potatoes, chickpeas, onions, carrots and corn. I’m not sure what part of the chicken a nugget comes from, but the chicken-free version doesn’t sound very appealing. It sounds more like leftover holiday meal potpie, without chicken – or flavor. A small part of me wants to try the new “burger” to see what all of the hype is about, but I can’t do it. I can’t bring myself to pay a single penny for fake meat. Anti-agriculture groups claim swapping a pound of fake meat for a pound of ground beef will save 90 gallons of water and save 290 square feet of land. Placing the blame on farmers for environmental issues is the norm these days, but as the old saying goes,

Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 The service started a little before sundown and the temperature had to be over a hundred. Gospel music filled the humid air and every man, woman and child was fanning themselves to the rhythm of the music. The preacher started his sermon about 9 p.m. and by 9:30, he had already shed his coat, loosened his tie and soaked his white shirt to the point of dripping. The huge crowd was responding with Amen’s and Hallelujah’s at every opportunity. By 10 p.m., the orator was just getting warmed up and every description of hell made me think it couldn’t be much hotter than where we were, and the hand fans were now moving at a hundred strokes per minute.

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a finger pointed at someone is three fingers pointing back at you. My county has a population of about 16,700 people in 543 square miles. That space is shared with 752,259 head of cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, horses, ponies, mules, turkeys and chickens. In comparison, New York City has a human population alone of 8.4 million people living in 306 square miles. No wonder folks in New York are worried about how many square feet a cow takes up and how much water it consumes; they’re out of room. And I sure wouldn’t want to take a drink from the Hudson River. I’m going to spend my money on products that are not lab-crated. As the number of fake-meat items on menus across the nation continues to grow my lunch options may shrink, but that’s OK; I’ll be a patron of those establishments that support farmers and ranchers by offering real beef, pork and poultry – real food – to their customers. I will still enjoy my fruits and veggies as well, just not on a bun with mustard and ketchup.

By 10:30 p.m., women were handing the preacher cloths and rags, to wipe away his sweat and I was pretty sure I could smell sulfur in the air. Still going strong at 11 p.m., both men and women were repenting and confessing to sins they hadn’t even committed yet. The hand fan speed had reached a level that I couldn’t even estimate, and there was thunder in the distance. The preacher finished somewhere around midnight, with dozens of souls saved and a collective agreement that this guy had the “gift” and was the best they’d had at a brush arbor meeting in years. A good, drought-busting rain fell later in the night and everyone in attendance agreed that a miracle had been performed by the traveling preacher. I wasn’t going to argue the fact, but I always guessed the rain came because of an updraft, created by the force of a couple hundred hand fans, operating at 60 strokes per second. SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

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Sold on Crossbreeding By Terry Ropp

Blake Biswell believes his breeding system produces cattle that do well in the summer months Blake Biswell’s family has been in the Greasy Valley Road area of Prairie Grove for more than 100 years. Blake and his wife Debra, along with seven children, have a commercial cattle herd on 140 acres, lease another 200 and custom bale on shares on an additional 60 acres. The land belongs to Blake’s father Emmett, with both having cattle and sharing the work.

black Simmental. “I like my Simmental bull for heifers because he is an easy calving bull and because I don’t plan on keeping any of the heifers’ calves as replacements,” explained Blake. The cows are divided into five herds according to their breeding; one group for each bull. Blake likes crossing the heavily Red Angus-influenced cows with Charolais bulls because the combination produces a brown creamy color that is

Blake Biswell appreciates the mix of Red Angus, Charolais and Herefords for his commercial herd. Photo by Terry Ropp

The Biswell herd is comprised of desirable in the marketplace. Blake also 150 cows, which are bred by five bulls. crosses mostly Charolais females with a Blake is a firm believer in hybrid vigor Hereford bull to get a yellow, white-faced but avoids black because he finds fescue calf which also sells well. Calves are is harder on them and the black cattle weaned at 9 months, at 650 pounds, and sold directly off the cow. seem to spend too much Blake has a strong preference time in the shade and water for medium-framed females during the summer months. Prairie Grove, Ark. and believes in breeding heifers Consequently, his females as soon as they look capable of are mostly a mix of Red Anhaving a calf helps limit the heifgus and Charolais. They are ers’ growth. Because of their smaller bred by five bulls: three Chasize, they eat less and Blake can raise rolais, one Hereford and one SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

more calves on his limited acreage, which will probably remain the same size because he is landlocked by other farmers and many houses on small acreages. When it comes to selecting bulls, Blake prefers balanced EPDs. Nonetheless, he double checks calving ease, milkability and weaning weight. The Biswell land is comprised of fescue, Bermuda and Johnsongrass, with some white clover. He has over seeded with ryegrass in the fall several times, especially on bare spots. He has noticed that if the weather cooperates, the annual ryegrass will reseed itself. Land health is maintained through fertilizing, which is now 70 percent litter and 30 percent commercial. He broadcast sprays in the spring but not always in the fall because he observes his cattle usually eating cool season weeds. Finally, he hand sprays for thistle, which he believes is easy to get rid of as long as neighbors do the same. The hand sprayer is always with him when he checks cows, which makes the process continual and easy. Around 10 years ago, a hurricane came up from the Gulf of Mexico and into Arkansas for two days, followed later by an ice storm. Both severely damaged wooded areas. In addition to dead trees and limbs, newly opened areas exploded with weeds that were often head high. Consequently, perilla mint is now a problem. Blake has taken advantage of two government programs. The first was to develop a spring-fed watering system using gravity flow and pumps in addition to freeze proof faucets from buried water lines. The second program helped pay for cross fencing used in rotational grazing. Blake readily admits his management is not as good as he would like. Currently he is building a new home with him doing all of the labor, therefore putting off his plan to build a barn with bullpens and an adjacent pasture. “I simply can’t find a place to put my bulls in the off-season and sometimes bulls don’t get along well which makes the pens necessary. However, often after they are around each other for a while, they get along better and can be released to pasture. The new facilities would greatly improve my ability to manage my herd the way I want,” Blake said.

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Always Marketing Cattle By Kathy Parker

The Armitage family sees the future in value added females A Bar Ranch encompasses approximately 7,000 acres in Mayes, Rogers and Craig counties in Oklahoma. Although the Armitage family is in the horse business, the main thrust of their operation is replacement females. “The big emphasis is, we’re always marketing cattle,” Turner Armitage said.

The A Bar runs 2,000 commercial cows that produce both spring and fall calves. They use virgin registered Angus bulls. The calves on the ground now are by Express bulls, but the next crop will be sired by a Shilling-bred bull. After the bulls prove their worth producing a calf crop, they are offered for purchase in one of the ranch’s production sales. Submitted photo

In addition to a sizable cow/calf operation, the Armitage family also has a has a large horse operation.

The heifers are kept and steers are sold “Replacements are always available from on contract. About a year and a half ago, our sales or private treaty.” Mike and Martha Armitage built their the family started their own marketing ranch starting with the headquarters in agency, Armitage Livestock. “I think the future of (cattle) marketing is Claremore, Okla. The ranch now also includes branches in Craig and Mayes coun- in value added females,” Merrit said. To add more value to heifers, ties, and Martha’s Claremore, Okla. they are sold bred at home place near the September sale. Welch, Okla. The heifers are soSons Merrit and nogramed to idenTurner were raised tify 30-day breeders. on the ranch where By identifying early they now live with their wives. maturing females Merrit has two young children.

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meet your neighbors Looking For Freelance Writers who breed in the first 30 days, fertility is increased both for the Armitage herd and for the customers’ herd. Embryos are aged, so a set of bred heifers can be put together that will calve within a week or two of each other. Merrit said aging embryos by ultrasound can identify the calving date within a 10-day window. The A Bar offers four production sales each year. Cows are sold in May. June is the horse sale and ranch horse futurity. The September sale offers pairs and bred heifers, and the November sale includes colts from the remuda, bulls and cows. A Bar strives to have repeat customers, and the way to do that is produce the best for their customers. “We sell these heifers on a heavy sort,” Turner said. “We may have a set of ultra baldies or a set of super blacks, some have a little more ear.” This is to tailor lots for different parts of the country. For instance black heifers with a little ear might be what Texas producers are looking for, while baldies with no ear might appeal to Nebraska or Kansas buyers. These heifers will make moderate-sized cows, averaging 1,100 pounds with deep bodies and a maximum amount of internal dimension. The ranch has been in the horse business since the beginning. “We want to raise multi-purpose horses that can go to the cutting pen or work on the ranch,” Merrit said. The bloodlines used and the crosses made have a view to that end. To support evidence of the horses’ abilities, A Bar has a ranch horse show futurity for colts raised on the ranch. Two-year olds purchased at the June sale will be eligible to enter the show as 4 and 5-year olds. This year the futurity will have $20,000 added money. This is the fifth year for the futurity. An owner may show the horse, then offer it in the sale. All the 2-year-olds in the sale are started under saddle. “We make sure we have a good hand starting them,” Turner said. At present that colt starter is Dylan Steeley, a graduate of Oklahoma State University’s equine program, which includes colt starting. Seven different studs are used in the pasture breeding program. The ranch has a Metallic Cat stud in training with Boyd SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Rice nominated for the National Cutting Horse Association futurity this year. “He’s royally bred and he fits our program,” Turner said. “We’ll see what happens.” Another Metallic Cat bred stud is on mares after winning in both ranch horse shows and cuttings under trainer Tommy Marvin. Boonshine was the first home-raised stud to be used at A Bar, a son of Boonlight Dancer and a Shining Spark daughter. A Tankqueray Gin son raised on the Cross Bell ranch at Copan, Okla., is on a set of mares also from the Cross Bell. Son of Sugar has been a good bloodline for the ranch. A Bar produces approximately 60 foals per year, 40 of which will be marketed in November as weanlings. Twenty stud colts will be kept until they are 2 years old to be started under saddle and sold at the June sale. “We’re putting heavy pressure on the mare side,” Turner said, continuing that the mare’s ability and temperament is just as important to getting a good individual as the stud selection. Mike serves on both the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and American Quarter Horse Association boards, and he devised the internship to bring the horse and cow worlds together. “It’s available to OSU juniors and seniors,” Merrit said. “It’s a paid internship plus a scholarship. They’ll work at A Bar through the summer, along with attending and working at events such as the OCA convention and Ranching Heritage Show at Amarillo. This ties the cattle and horse worlds together.” This is the fifth year interns have worked at A Bar. “I’m glad OCA and AQHA decided to come together,” Merrit said. The OSU horse program has benefited from contacts made through the internship. Students in the equine program now start colts raised in the OSU remuda. “They’ve had a lot of good gifted mares and outside semen gifts,” Merrit said. “They can put a horse in our June sale, so they learn how to get a horse ready to show and how to market him for sale.” Merrit helps the students by producing videos and taking photos of horses the students offer for sale.

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Museum Finds a New Home By Terry Ropp

Broken Arrow, Okla., saw the addition of the Military History Center as an opportunity The name Military History Center encompasses the entire concept behind this striking museum in Broken Arrow, Okla. In addition to revolving displays, the attraction houses an excellent research library often used by visitors and local high school students taking history of war classes. Equally important, the museum hosts a VA center to help disabled veterans through the maze of paperwork needed to obtain benefits and serves as a gathering spot for veterans to share time together and talk with visitors. “A frequent visitor is 94-year-old World War II veteran Oscar Nipps Jr., who was presented with six World War II medals by Congressman Kevin Hern during our Flag Day ceremony last June,” retired U.S.

Army Brigadier General Thomas Mancino, curator and executive director, said. Recently, 15-year-old intern Claire Botkin brought in a World War II concentration camp torture device given to her because of her abiding interests in military history and in the museum. She is currently researching to identify the device and hopefully its historical background. “I can’t wait to find out all about this. It is interesting and important,” Claire said as she looked up from her research. The museum was founded by Air Force Col. Robert Powell in 1989. He wanted to create a living museum where people would happily return for parades and special events, such as this year’s military history trivia contest and a MIA/

POW event the third Friday of September. The Robert’s quest for the museum hit a snag when he was unable to find a permanent home for it in Tulsa. Nearby Broken Arrow saw adding the museum to their downtown rejuvenation as an opportunity to show their support for those willing to protect our country as well as a meaningful attraction for visitors. Consequently, the city set aside $300,000 to purchase and renovate a facility that once served as a hospital and likely treated injuries of veterans from World War I through Vietnam. “I became involved with the museum in 2014 when I was asked to help move items from a 1935 house in Tulsa owned by Jimmy Swindler,” Thomas said. “The move took

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place at the end of 2014 when the 6,400 square-foot facility opened in November with Broken Arrow continuing to pay most of the operating expenses. Robert and I hit it off really well, and I simply never left.” In the beginning, the museum was organized by the different branches of the service. Through time, however, the museum found organizing chronologically by conflicts and wars starting with the Revolutionary War through Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq far more efficient. What makes this museum special is the extensive volunteer force which includes 20 knowledgeable guides (docents) who escort visitors through the museum. These guides offer the opportunity to SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

ozarks roots ask questions of the well-documented displays. Two of the newer displays feature the Holocaust and Native American contributions to the military. Perhaps the rarest item in the museum is a pair of straw overboots which were made by female prisoners at the Ravensbruck concentration camp. Overboots were used by German soldiers on more stationary duty during frigid Russian winters. Only two other pairs are known to be displayed in the United States, one from World War I and another from World War II. Native American items include a lifesize mannequin of a Choctaw code talker from World War I and a display of the Coon family. Grandfather Phillip was a World War II survivor of the Bataan Death March while his son Michael D. served in Vietnam. Grandson Michael K. informed his grandfather he too wanted to be in the military and subsequently served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The horrors of war scarred Michael K. deeply with him finally committing suicide after the clustered deaths of his beloved grandfather, grandmother and mother. Every day 22 veterans commit suicide, and, in the fall of 2019, a now traveling display entitled Mission 22 featuring 22 10-foot-by-4 columns with steel silhouettes of soldiers who committed suicide will be installed at Broken Arrow’s Veterans Park during Veterans Day celebrations. The Coon family has been deeply involved with Mission 22 and Dalton Coon, one of Michael D.’s children, will be carrying on the family military tradition. The museum offers an opportunity to subscribe to a monthly newsletter full of wonderful photographs, important dates and short feature articles. The Military History Center also has its own website which includes days and hours of operation and a very busy event calendar. One-highly anticipated event is the 2020 Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day during the third weekend in March. This celebration will feature a Bob Hope impersonator including a Vietnam tour event. Many families enjoy day trips and the Military History Center offers the special opportunity to meet some of the veterans who have protected us so well. SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

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Owner: Shane Collins Location: Scotland, Ark. History: “I have been around agriculture and rodeos since I can remember. I cut my teeth on John Wayne movies and a small rodeo with a makeshift pen set up between two nearby chicken houses. It was free and we tied goats, ran barrels and even rode bulls, even though the pen got torn down frequently. About 15 of us attended regularly, three became pro card carriers and two who went to college on rodeo scholarships. When I was young, I really liked riding calves and wanted to ride a bull but my dad said no. I tried anyway. The bull jumped twice and I got banged on my head so I roped through high school. During my senior year, FFA held rodeo. My ag teacher Rusty Meazle told me I always wanted to run my mouth and he was going to give me a place to do just that. Because I grew up with rodeo, I already knew the fundamentals. Nonetheless, I learned a great deal from nearby Danny Newland, who announced the International Finals Rodeo for over 20 years.” Services: “Rodeo season runs with a few events in March until the third weekend in October. My winter income is supplemented by winter events. Open rodeos are the largest part of my business and are popular because anyone can enter, entry fees are less, and competitors get to go under the bright lights in additional events such as bronc riding and calf roping. Though I will go anywhere in the country if the price is right, I typically stay within a 500-mile radius and I’m gone just about every weekend during the rodeo season.” Future: “People come to see a show, and my job is to supply the audio part of it with banter, comments and analysis in a fun and entertaining way. I spent 16 years trying to figure out how I was going to make a living and now I’m figuring out how to stay in agriculture and with my commercial Angus herd. I get home as fast as my little red truck will get me there. If not for my friends and God’s blessing, I couldn’t live this cowboy Gypsy life where I meet people who are the best you will ever find.”

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FARM FINANCE Got Goals? By Ken Knies

Setting obtainable goals is the key to success When it comes to financing farms, agriculture and rural interests, goal setting is an ongoing discipline. Farmers and ranchers most likely have daily and weekly goals in addition to longer-term objectives. It’s a daily part of rural life. I would think many producers plan and set goals without even thinking about it. Planning is part of a farmer’s routine and lifestyle – and they’re good at it. As it relates to farm finance, lenders appreciate the fact that farmers are adept at planning and establishing a good set of goals. This helps reflect a clear path toward identifying their objectives. The better picture a lender has regarding a producer’s needs, the better job they can do in meeting these objectives. Goals are personal. I think – and hope – we’ll agree that having goals is an important aspect of our lives. Goals add energy and excitement by allowing us to set new objectives. We can be aspirational yet attainable in identifying our goals. Goals can help us organize in areas including financial, spiritual, family, health and social issues.

As you accomplish any given goal, scratch it off and celebrate. Reward yourself consistent with the achievement. Add a new goal and re-prioritize as needed. Get others involved to increase your accountability. This is another time-tested principle that works. Plus, it’s fun to have others take part and be interested in your goals. While some are personal, other goals can be shared for the benefit of others. Use your calendar, notes or reminder apps. in your cell phone as ways to enhance your accountability. Again, most goals and objectives should be personal and individualized for you. They should stretch your abilities yet remain attainable. You can also have family goals just like you’d see in business organizations. Get buy-in from others and have fun with the process. Say you chose to save for a family beach vacation next summer, you’ll find more support from others because they’ll benefit down the road. Another trick is to identify and write down your perceived benefits of accomplishing any given goal. For example, by losing 10 to 15 pounds, I’ll sleep and feel better. You’ll benefit with improved health and a sense of well-being. You may have seen or heard of the SMART Plan for setting and achieving goals and objectives: The acronym is reflected as:

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Specific – Have clear, identifiable and objective goals Measurable and Achievable – A goal has value when you can measure it and acknowledge it once it has been achieved Realistic – Often we tend to set lofty, unrealistic goals – they lose their value and we lose our enthusiasm Timely – Goals should be appropriate for our season in life and have realistic timing in terms of our expectations

Some points regarding goal setting: Keep it Simple – The KIS Method works well in setting goals. There’s no need for fancy, system-based procedures. Just follow a simple 1-2-3 method and allow yourself to move forward. Write down your goals; it makes a difference. Have a maximum of three goals at any given time. This allows us to maintain these goals and keep them “top-of-mind.”

Prioritize your goal set. You can prioritize by time: For example immediate, short and long term. Or, prioritize by their importance.

For example: Timing n Get children’s school supplies by Sept. 1 n Pay off vehicle by year-end 2020 n Begin $50/week retirement savings (ongoing) Importance n Visit with doctor regarding lab tests n Begin a walking regimen (4-times a week) n Prepare meal for a cattlemen’s meeting

Michael Hyatt says, “Goal setting is not just helpful, it’s a prerequisite to happiness.” What a great way to think about your goals! Ken W. Knies is an agricultural and rural consultant. He holds a bachelor’s of science and arts from the University of Arkansas and a master’s of business administration from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He formed Ag Strategies, LLC as a business unit focused on quality borrowers and lenders.

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Remember the three Cs when considering a lender One of the most important teammates you’ll have in your farming or ranching operation is your bank. Lenders have significant influence on the eventual financial outcomes for you and your family. And their interactions with your farm can have long term effects – both good and bad. Since your lender and bank can have a profound impact on your financial life, it’s wise to step back and simply ask, “What makes a good agriculture bank and lender?” I am very appreciative of a few quotes that have framed much of my core lending philosophy. One of which is from the famed and revered Dr. David Kohl, a professor and ag lending expert. Dr. Kohl has often encouraged ag lenders to be “conservative in the good times, courageous in the tough times and consistent above all.” I couldn’t agree more.

for those of us working in the agriculture industry. While it is true that banks have undoubtedly had to make some adjustments during this period, I believe, for the most part, many are remaining steadfast in support of their customer base. The last thing any producer wants is for their bank to pull back during the most challenging times. So, how can you help your bank be courageous in tough times? It is critical that borrowers proactively address any issues the bank expresses concerns about. Also, be quick to make sure that you are doing everything you can to make the bank confident in the security of their loans with you. This kind of working relationship – marked by strong communication and mutual respect – will result in both parties finding favorable outcomes.

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Many items on your worry list are simply outside of your control – timing, rainfall amounts, market price direction, weed resistance, death loss in your cattle operation, etc. Agriculture is inherently an inconsistent business. Therefore, it is prudent to remove uncertainty as much as possible in other facets of your operation. A great ag bank is consistent. In an up-and-down business like agriculture, it’s easy for cash flow performance and collateral values to move around significantly. Thus, when you consider your lending partner, it’s appropriate to ask how they handle the cyclicality of the industry, and why they feel they have strong staying power in the industry. Conservatism. Courage. Consistency. These items are hallmarks of being a great ag bank. As you consider the choice of who you will work with – I encourage and challenge you to demand a lending partner who exhibits all three. Lance Albin is senior vice president, agribusiness commercial lending officer at UMB Bank.

You may think it doesn’t matter what bank you work with when times are good, but as an old adage states, “The worst loans are made in the best times.” When times are great, it’s easy to believe they will roll on forever – a term some refer to as the “recency bias.” This is often when leverage is piled onto the balance sheet and payment obligations are taken to an unreasonable level. A good banker will keep you “rowing close to shore,” even when others might be straying far from it. In the last great boom in production agriculture, the wise decision was to reduce leverage and pile up working capital in preparation for the next period of leaner times. A good banker encourages this kind of thinking – even if it results in lower loan totals for the lending institution.

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140.00-161.00 131.00-140.00 121.00-130.00 104.00-122.00 101.00-110.00 155.00 125.00-131.00 123.00-127.00 110.00-116.00 -----

8/27/19

Receipts: 376 The supply was light with two small herd dispersals. The demand was moderate to light. Included were 18 percent springer heifers, 10 percent bred heifers, 15 percent open heifers, 10 percent fresh and milking cows, 10 percent bred and springer cows and 14 percent baby calves. The 130 balance was steers, bulls and slaughter cows. Prices reported are on a per head basis and for Holsteins unless noted otherwise. Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1050.00-1200.00, ind Brown Swiss 1175.00, few crossbreds 1075.00-1090.00, Approved 800.00-990.00, ind Jersey 975.00, ind Ayrshire 925.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 900.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1000.001110.00, Approved 885.00-950.00, ind crossbred 975.00, Medium 500.00-800.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Approved 710.00900.00, Medium few 450.00-550.00, Common few 330.00, ind crossbred 375.00. Open Heifers: Approved: pkg of 2 crossbreds 243 lbs 230.00 ind 360 lbs 280.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 400 lbs 400.00, few crossbreds 300-320 lbs 200.00-250.00, 415-497 lbs few 395.00-400.00, ind Jersey 455 lbs 360.00, ind Milking Shorthorn 430 lbs 430.00, crossbreds 380.00-430.00, 510-589 lbs 430.00-510.00, ind Jersey 553 lbs 360.00, crossbreds 380.00-400.00, pkg 11 685 lbs 630.00, ind Jersey 635 lbs 650.00, 725-753 lbs 460.00-590. Replacement Cows: Fresh and Milking Cows: Supreme few 1025.00, Approved few 875.00-950.00, few Milking Shorthorns 800.00-950.00, ind Ayrshire 900.00, ind crossbred 875.00, Medium 625.00-800.00, ind Jersey 670.00, Common few 510.00-525.00, few Jerseys 325.00-370.00, 120 crossbreds 260.00-540.00.

sheep & Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

goats 9/6/19

Receipts: 1,224 Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 100.00-155.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 175.00-190.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 155.00-175.00. Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Good and Choice 1-2: 80.00-180.00. Wooled - Good 1-2: 100.00-105.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 150.00-185.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 127.50-160.00. Hair Breeds - Good 2: 105.00-115.00. Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 50.00-65.00. Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 30.00-40.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 80.00-105.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 47.50-65.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 30.00-45.00. Bucks - 1-2: 50.00-65.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 102.50-115.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 190.00-242.50. Kids - Selection 1-2: 100.00-225.00. Kids - Selection 2: 140.00-180.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 110.00-125.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 220.00-245.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 200.00-240.00. Kids - Selection 2: 150.00-185.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 120.00-130.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 110.00-240.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 100.00-140.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 90.00-110.00.

Farmer’s Stockyards*

Fort Smith Stockyards*

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165.00-170.00 163.00-170.00 150.00-166.00 144.00-150.00 140.00-144.00

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140.00-148.00 138.00-140.00 132.00-140.00 ---------

Decatur Livestock*

9/4/19 439

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Uneven

St-4 Lower

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138.00-171.00 135.00-166.00 119.00-159.00 90.00-140.00 -----

141.00-157.50 125.00-145.00 120.00-140.00 125.00 125.00

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----122.00-164.00 107.00-145.00 ---------

--------130.00 115.00 -----

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115.00-148.00 110.00-144.00 104.00-135.00 95.00-127.00 -----

135.00-147.00 125.00-137.00 115.00-125.00 116.00-122.00 -----

Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 80.00-85.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 150.00-175.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 150.00-175.00. Wethers - Selection 1: 200.00-227.50. Wethers - Selection 1-2: 185.00. Replacement Goats: Families - Selection 1-2 w/<20 lbs kid: 130.00-150.00. Buffalo, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat

Nati

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prices

9/2/19 1,378

Four State Stockyards Exeter, Mo* 9/3/19 2,438

I-40 Livestock Ozark 9/5/19 404

Joplin Regional Stockyards ---------

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Steady

Uneven

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125.00-157.00 121.00-158.00 116.00-150.00 108.00-140.00 103.00-137.50

143.00-167.00 140.00-159.00 145.00-155.50 140.00-152.00 128.00-144.00

150.00-168.00 135.00-150.00 124.00-146.00 117.00-139.00 -----

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126.00 120.00-125.00 115.00-125.00 112.00-135.00 125.00

----120.00-135.00 110.00-131.00 118.00-127.00 117.00-120.00

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119.00-155.00 110.00-137.00 102.00-134.00 92.00-126.50 93.75-112.00

120.00-131.00 121.00-141.50 113.00-137.00 115.00-144.00 113.00-128.25

130.00-145.00 120.00-143.00 110.00-136.00 117.00-124.00 -----

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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8/27/19

Receipts: 1,203 Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 167.50-200.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 190.00-215.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 155.00-205.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 2: 135.00-175.00. Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-2: 150.00. Wooled - Choice and Prime 1-2: 170.00-177.50. Wooled - Good and Choice 1-2: 140.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1: 197.50-212.50. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 192.50-210.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2: 155.00-195.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 2: 170.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 155.00-177.50. Hair Breeds - Utility and Good 1-2: 161.00. Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 60.00-73.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1: 160.00-165.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 100.00-135.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 70.00-90.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 54.00-65.00. Bucks -1-2: 90.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 83.00-92.50. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 270.00-280.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 230.00-245.00. Kids - Selection 2: 150.00-180.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1-2: 175.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 135.00-245.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 195.00-227.00. Kids - Selection 2: 155.00-175.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 180.00-200.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 126.00-160.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2: 110.00-127.50. Wethers - Selection 1: 230.00. Wethers - Selection 1-2: 155.00-175.00.

stocker & feeder Farmer’s & Ranchers Vinita, Okla.* 9/4/19 -----

County Line Sale Ratcliff 9/4/19 161

127 5(3257('

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

No Sale - Holiday †

121( 5(3257('

42.00-88.00* 24.00-67.00 † 21.00-72.00 † No Sale - Holiday* Not Reported †

No Sale - Holiday † 24.00-65.00 † 35.00-72.00 † 38.00-59.50*

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

19.00-66.50*

Springer Cows: Supreme Milking Shorthorns 900.001125.00, Approved few 975.00-1025.00, few Jerseys 925.00-1000.00, Medium 675.00-775.00, Jerseys 775.009/8/19 875.00, crossbreds 660.00-800.00. Cows bred three to six months: Scarce Baby Calves: Holstein heifers several 85.00, Holstein bulls 60.00-85.00, small 25.00-55.00, Brown Swiss bulls pkg of 280.00, ind Jersey heifer- 110.00, crossbred heifers few 45.00, crossbred bulls 55.00-70.00, small 30.00-50.00, beef cross heifers 145.00-185.00, beef cross bulls 165.00-195.00.

dairy cattle

59.00-98.00 † No Sale - Holiday* No Sale - Holiday †

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

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

None Reported †

Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

beef

68.00-90.00 † None Reported †

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

12 6$/( +2/,'$<

(Week of 9/1/19 to 9/7/19) Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs

12 6$/( +2/,'$<

bulls

127 5(3257('

slaughter

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Mi Stoc

dairy sales

avg. grain prices Soft Wheat

Corn

Sorghum

8.30

6 3 0 Blyt

8.22

5.02

3.41

le hevil

8.30

8.22

5.02

3.32

3.42

Elain

Hele

4.83

3.47

eola

Osc

Little

Roc

ices

0.00-145.00 0.00-143.00 0.00-136.00 7.00-124.00 -----

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500

1000

2000

2-10 Lower

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

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--------155.00 130.75-138.00 126.00-131.00

105.00-130.00 110.00-135.00 94.00-129.00 97.00-113.00 92.00-104.00

139.00-143.00 135.00-146.00 130.00-139.00 128.00-134.00 128.00-131.50

132.00-143.00 124.00-135.00 117.00-128.00 111.00-121.00 115.00-125.00

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Week of 8/11/19

122.47 137.57 *

2500

Uneven

----128.00-138.00 133.00 ---------

137.84 124.90

143.00

3-15 Lower

129.00-154.00 125.00-144.00 105.00-132.00 92.00-117.00 -----

135.19

146.37

1-3 Lower

--------121.00 129.50 -----

115.00

140.00

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146.71

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162.00-182.00 139.00-167.00 133.00-145.00 122.00-140.00 111.00-128.00

152.93

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120.99

151.61

Welch Stockyards*

----157.00-161.00 146.00-160.00 132.00-154.00 133.00-143.50

129.40

149.39 132.92

135.30

Tulsa Livestock Auction ---------

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136.50 125.87

141.98

Stilwell Livestock Auction* 9/4/19 570

141.00-150.00 120.00-155.00 120.00-149.00 115.00-130.00 105.00-110.00

127.37

Ozarks Regional West Plains 9/3/19 2,158

182.50 158.00-161.00 ----140.00-146.00 136.75-144.25

121.65

Ouachita Livestock Ola 9/6/19 384

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135.09

147.00

OKC West - El Reno, Okla. 9/3/19 4,292

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123.92

154.34

pairs

1500

125.12 116.00

142.27

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest ---------

127 5(3257('

----0.00-135.00 0.00-131.00 8.00-127.00 7.00-120.00

Mid-State Stockyards*

12 6$/( +2/,'$<

0.00-168.00 5.00-150.00 4.00-146.00 7.00-139.00 -----

Joplin Regional Stockyards ---------

12 6$/( +2/,'$<

Uneven

133.80 114.41

124.50

No Sale - Holiday * Mid-State Stockyard Not Reported † North Arkansas Livestock Auction - Green Forest No Sale - Holiday † OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola 1330.00-1335.00 † Ozarks Regional 675.00-1500.00 † Stilwell Livestock Auction 1125.00-1610.00 * Tulsa Livestock Auction No Sale - Holiday † None Reported † Welch Stockyards

3.57

137.00 122.00

600.00-1175.00 * None Reported * 1025.00-1150.00 † 1125.00-1300.00 †

Fort Smith Stockyardd Four State Stockyards I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards

133.00 124.50

156.16

Arkansas Cattle Auction None Reported † Ash Flat Livestock None Reported † Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs None Reported † 1375.00 * Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction None Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported * Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported * Farmer’s Stockyards No Sale - Holiday *

12 9

1500

137.70 134.71 136.94 136.01

120.98 128.82 127.39

140.20

124.70

146.88

137.44 140.05

154.53

9/3/19 1,298 170.00-194.00 155.00-172.00 140.00-161.00 140.00-156.10 132.00-138.00

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150.00-172.00 145.00-160.00 135.00-144.00 120.00-135.00 100.00-121.00

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140.00-148.00 135.00-146.00 135.00-141.00 128.00-140.10 122.00-131.00

133.45

153.59

123.00

135.76 *

** ***

*** 126.13 126.67 130.00

129.18 120.43 120.53 **

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The Most Read Farm Newspaper TheOzarks Ozarks’ Most Read Farm Newspaper

108.39

131.58

149.51 110

Ouachita Tulsa

121.24

130.37

None Reported *

1000

Ash Flat El Reno Green Forest Joplin Ozark Ratcliff Searcy Siloam Springs West Plains

135.51

875.00-1375.00 * No Sale - Holiday †

July 19 Aug. 19

heifers 550-600 LBS.

144.71

670.00-1375.00 † 200.00-1125.00 †

500

Ouachita Tulsa

Apr. 19 May 19 June 19

133.00

(Week of 9/1/19 to 9/7/19)

Daily Report 9/10/19

.00-245.00. 95.00-227.00. .00-175.00. on 1: 180.00-200.00. on 1-2: 126.00-160.00. on 2: 110.00-127.50. 230.00. 2: 155.00-175.00.

I-40 estock Ozark 9/5/19 404

Jan. 19 Feb. 19 Mar. 19

Ash Flat El Reno Green Forest Joplin Ozark Ratcliff Searcy Siloam Springs West Plains

No Sale - Holiday †

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

Oct. 18 Nov. 18 Dec. 18

steers 550-600 LBS.

County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita None Reported * Farmer’s Stockyards No Sale - Holiday * 500.00-1600.00 * Fort Smith Stockyards Four State Stockyards - Exeter, Mo. None Reported * I-40 Livestock - Ozark 775.00-1050.00 † Joplin Regional Stockyards 720.00-1250.00 † Mid-State Stockyards No Sale - Holiday * North Arkansas Livestock Auction - Green Forest Not Reported †

cow/calf

Soybeans

Sept. 18

Week of 8/18/19

.00-280.00. 30.00-245.00. .00-180.00. n 1-2: 175.00.

$80

Week of 8/25/19

0-92.50.

9/6/19

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.7425 and 40# blocks at $1.9975. The weekly average for barrels is $1.7375 (+.0450) and blocks, $1.9700 (+.0725). Fluid Milk: Hurricane Dorian led to cuts in both farm milk production and dairy plant production in parts of the Southeast. Midwestern milk suppliers relayed more milk was kept in the Central area due to the storms. Farm milk output is showing a little strength in cooler upper-Midwest temperatures. The same increases can be said for the mountain states of Idaho, Utah and Colorado. In parts where warmer temperatures remain, such as Arizona, milk yields are flat to lower. That said, milk is generally plentiful for most needs across the country. Class III spot milk in the Midwest was reported from $.50 under to $1 over Class. Cream has become widely available. As ice cream production scales back, butter churners are taking advantage of affordable post-holiday cream prices. Some contacts suggest availability may settle later this week or early into next week. Feed stores, after the historically wet planting season, are a concern for parts of the Midwest and Central areas. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest - $2.8581 - $2.9680.

$120

575.00-870.00 † None Reported † None Reported † 925.00 * 59.00-84.00 † Prices reported per cwt Not Reported*

Week of 9/1/19

Large 1-2: 167.50-200.00. and Large 1: 190.00-215.00. and Large 1-2: 155.00-205.00. and Large 2: 135.00-175.00. s: oice and Prime 1-2: 150.00. Prime 1-2: 170.00-177.50. hoice 1-2: 140.00. nd Prime 1: 197.50-212.50. d Choice 1-2: 192.50-210.00. d Choice 1-2: 155.00-195.00. d Choice 2: 170.00. 2: 155.00-177.50. nd Good 1-2: 161.00. od 1-2: 60.00-73.00. Choice 1: 160.00-165.00. Choice 1-2: 100.00-135.00. d Good 1-2: 70.00-90.00. Utility 1-2: 54.00-65.00.

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction

Week of 8/11/19

8/27/19

$160

Week of 8/18/19

tion Yards Sheep/Goat

cows

(Week of 9/1/19 to 9/7/19)

Week of 8/25/19

National Dairy Market at a Glance

2 w/<20 lbs kid: 130.00-150.00.

replacement

550-600 lb. steers

$200

12 6$/( +2/,'$<

on 2-3: 80.00-85.00. on 1: 150.00-175.00. on 1-2: 150.00-175.00. 200.00-227.50. 2: 185.00.

12 Month Avg. -

$240

Week of 9/1/19

es reports

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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

245

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

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

200

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

17 17

Pulaski County, Arkansas

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AUCTION ± 1,200 acres Between Little Rock & Jacksonville • At the Junction North Belt Freeway (Hwy 440 & US Hwy 67)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 • 10 am

offered in 6 Tracts

Selling Regardless of Price

AUCTION LOCATION: Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock, #2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock, AR 72114

By Katie Lambert

Potential for: Agricultural • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • Opportunity Zone • Significant Timber • Billboard Income

After 40 years with FCS, Richard Hawkins offers advice for sound financial management

TRACT DESCRIPTIONS: TRACT 1: 346± ACRES with frontage on Warden Rd & Onieda St. 141± acres tillable per FSA. The balance of acres in Timber & Recreational Land. TRACT 2: 600± ACRES with frontage on Onieda St & Tennis Ct. with this diverse tract there are 228± Acres tillable per FSA. And 2 beautiful ponds that provide a great opportunity for many uses. The balance of the tract is a mix of Timber that provides potential income & there are 4 billboards along US Hwy 67 providing an income stream. TRACT 3: 21± ACRES, a wooded tract with access off of Onieda St. with a small private pond. Also water front along the North boundary line. A great

recreational get away! TRACT 4: 20± ACRES, a wooded tract with frontage on Onieda St. This tract provides several options for recreational or potential building sites. TRACT 5: 80± ACRES with access off of W. Main St. A beautiful mix of Timber and Wetlands. TRACT 6: 133± ACRES INSPECTION DATES: with access off of CloTues., Sept. 17 verdale Rd. This tract of 10 am-12 Noon land is mostly Timber. Thurs., Oct. 10 There are 3 billboards 1-3 pm providing an income Meet a Schrader Rep at stream.

Tract 1 (southern access off Warden Rd) OWNER: DBLTD, LP CALL FOR COLOR BROCHURE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE SchraderAuction.com

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Online Bidding Available • 5% Buyer’s Premium 950 N Liberty Dr., Columbia City, IN 46725 REAL ESTATE: Rex D. Schrader (RD), PB00074747 • Bradley R. Horrall, SA00074886 • AUCTIONEER: Rex D. (RD) Schrader II, 2458

Join Us On the Campus of College of the Ozarks OZARKS FARM & NEIGHBOR (ARKANSAS/OKLAHOMA) Monday: 9/16 and 10/7 1/4 Page (4.625”x4.6875”) @ $338.00 2x = $676.00

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November 30, 2019 12:00 PM Point Lookout, Missouri Call Tammy Holder at (417) 342-0871

Tips From A Pro Working in ag lending for forty years is not only remarkable, but eye-opening as well. Richard Hawkins, vice president credit services with FCS Financial, recently celebrated his 40th anniversary with the Farm Credit cooperative. Today, Hawkins works in the Springfield, Mo., office where he analyzes credit requests for FCS Financial memberowners all over the state. Hawkins has seen a lot over the last 40 years, the first thing he points out is precision farming. “There’s a production aspect to precision farming. But there’s a financial aspect to it as well,” Hawkins said. “Farmers are able use those tools to save on operating expenses and maximize profits.” He noted many things are the same. “Farmers still grow corn and soybeans. They still raise cattle, swine and poultry. They are just doing it in a bigger way,” he said. After spending four decades analyzing the financials of Missouri farmers, Hawkins has some insight into what works and what doesn’t. “The farmers who are most successful understand a simple concept – you need to walk before you can run,” he said. Hawkins explained the importance of keeping sound liquidity levels as an operation grows. Liquidity, or having enough cash on hand or coming in to meet upcoming demands, is a key area for a farmer to watch. “It’s usually easy for a farmer to tell when liquidity deteriorates. When there isn’t enough cash, everyone usually feels it,” he said “But it’s also easy for liquidity to tighten quickly in farming. An unexpected expenses pops up or expected income doesn’t show up.” By maintaining adequate liquidity, a farmer allows himself breathing room to make better management decisions long-term. “Don’t overleverage,” he also offered.

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Leveraging, or using borrowed money, typically secured with owned assets, can be a necessity when growing the farm. Overleveraging, or borrowing too much, can create stress on the operation and the operator that can be challenging to get out from under. “Listen to your lender when they express concerns,” Hawkins advises. “We look at these things all day, every day. In my case, every day for 40 years. When your lender expresses concern about your debt levels, pay attention.” Unfortunately during his career, he’s witnessed farms go out of business for various reasons. “There are some commonalities in the ones that don’t make it,” he explained. “Lack of sound financial management is often a culprit. The ability to understand the basic financials of the farm including cash-flows and break-evens, the impact of debt levels and the impact of capital spending often times isn’t there.” The ones that do make it are the exact opposite – they force themselves to understand those things. Hawkins has had the privilege to see a lot of farm operations change and grow over his time. “My advice to the family who wants to bring a child back to the farm is to make sure the farm is able to support another income. If it’s not, make sure you grow the scope of the farm in a way that makes sense for both generations.” He advises farm families to bring their ag lender into the conversation as soon as they start to discuss adding another person to the operation. As far as first generation farmers, his advice is simple. “Find a mentor. Then gather a team of experts, including a good ag lender, to be in your corner.” Katie Lambert is the director of marketplace education and engagement for FCS Financial. SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

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Did you know that as a farmer and business owner, there is only about a 40 percent chance your family business will successfully survive the transition from the first to the second generation. According to the Family Business Institute, only about 12 percent of businesses are passed on to the third generation successfully and beyond that it decreases to about 3 percent. I’ve encountered countless business owners and farmers who have failed to prepare the next generation properly or to establish a solid succession plan to avoid catastrophe. While this article won’t be able to cover all of the things you should consider regarding proper business succession or transition planning, hopefully it will spark some thoughts. Plans to Retire – I’ve seen too many farmers hold on for far too long, and when the unthinkable happens, the next generation isn’t properly trained to handle the affairs of the family business or step into that leadership role. I admire those who have such passion and dedication, but I do encourage you to begin the transition years before you actually plan to retire. This allows you to continue being involved in the day-to-day, providing oversight, and allowing your children to step into their prospective roles.

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Family Meetings – This is an important element of planning. The first few meetings can often be awkward, but over time and with structure, the meetings become more valuable. In the early stages, the meetings can be devoted to simply educating the family on the history of the operation so they can see the value of what has been built through hard work and how it supports the family. As more meetings SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

take place, you can expose the children to more sensitive information regarding your succession plan, financials, etc. If there is a need to have a difficult conversation regarding sensitive information, or perhaps implementing a new family policy, you can enlist your trusted advisor to either walk through the scenario in preparation of the meeting or invite them to help with the delivery of the message. Identifying Leadership – What if the next generation isn’t interested in being involved in the family business, or maybe they’re just not fit for a leadership role? Getting your family involved in the business early can help you determine the probability of someday handing it over to the right person. To prevent the sense of entitlement with your children, you should put them through the same, rigorous screening process as you would an external candidate, and be careful not to promote them to a leadership position too soon simply because they’re family. If your children aren’t prime candidates to lead the family business in the future, consider extended family or an external candidate. Above all else, start planning. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Planning is a process, not an event. Incorporate a will, trust, buy-sell agreement, or other legal documents that help define how you want everything handled when you retire, or if the unthinkable happens. A trusted advisor can help you identify gaps in your plan or options to minimize risks and improve the chances of success. Andrea McKinney is the vice president and wealth management advisor with Central Trust Company.

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If you suddenly came into possession of a large income-producing piece of real estate or farm operation, could you instantly manage the day-to-day activities starting tomorrow to support the enterprise? Not many can say “yes” to that question, and abrupt transitions of family businesses happen often enough where professional management services are needed quickly to sustain operations. You could find yourself one day as the owner of these “special assets,” the kind of private business interests that are not easily converted to more liquid assets, like cash. And these properties often require extra care in maintaining operations or preparing them for eventual sale. In the case of a closely held firm, an appointed family member or trustee involved in a transition may be inexperienced in business operations and find themselves overwhelmed when held responsible for day-to-day business activities. They may not possess the industry knowledge to keep the business operating smoothly. If this is the situation, it is important to put professional resources in place quickly to manage the enterprise to maintain the value of a property. We have found over time that a “doit-yourself” approach can be a challenge and missteps can cost families large sums of money. A professional special assets manager skilled in managing properties or ongoing businesses can have a competitive advantage over those without the specialized or appropriate skill set. Mistakes are more likely to occur when there are many minority interest holders in a property. For example, a minority owner mistakenly thought her property was virtually worthless and sold her mineral rights at a fraction of what they were worth. By doing the homework and waitOzarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

ing just a little longer for the right purchaser, another interest holder profited immensely compared to his neighbor. Another is example is a widow who was faced with the prospect of having to take over the operation of several thousand acres of farmland worth millions of dollars. She had a deep empathy for the many long-time business partners who had been her husband’s key tenants. The wife decided to bring in an agent to assist her in reaching her goals for the property. Since all the interested tenants could not immediately raise the funds to purchase the parcels, another outside agent was brought in to list for sale and auction portions of the acreage. This created fair access to the pool of potential purchasers the wife desired. The sheer scope of managing this process made it a complex job. In many cases, it’s simply too big a task for a single person or someone not accustomed to dealing with large-scale operations. The work in this field is incredibly diverse in scope and can include commercial properties and office buildings, farm acreage, and parcels with timber, precious minerals, or oil and gas assets, as well as closely held business interests. We just like to remind property owners that they have options. It pays off for people to recognize what their strengths are and when it’s time to turn to a business advisor with broader expertise where appropriate. Josh Hartman, CWS, MBA, is a Wealth Management Consultant at Commerce Trust Company in Springfield, Mo.

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Brothers add Wagyu to their Red Devon herd in Boone County, Ark. When the farm began to make more Ty and Mikey Robertson, brothers operating Ozark Red Dev- money than expected, thier father, Bob ons in Omaha, Ark., are making Robertson, got more involved and eventhe most of their beautiful and tually bought the farm from his son. In addition to buying the Omaha propdiverse Ozarks terrain. The 1,600 acres, just south of the Missouri erty in 2008, the Robertsons soon decidborder in Boone County, feature everything ed to switch from raising black Angus to from open pasture, thick forest, creeks and Red Devons. They wanted a more docile ponds, to even a cave and a rocky bluff. breed because. Ty and Mikey were also attracted to Such variety means they can use only about half of the land for raising cattle, and the the Red Devon for its early maturity, Robertsons have developed a similar kind easy calving and excellent milking ability. They have been raising that breed of variety in their business structure. Though both brothers share responsibili- exclusively since, calving in both spring ties in all aspects of the farm, Mikey focus- and fall, and keeping them all grass-fed es his efforts on the marketing and busi- on a rotational grazing basis. Recently, however, the Robertson brothness while Ty directly involves himself in the actual farm operations. The history of ers have begun the process of breeding some of their Red Devons with the farm, however, originates Japanese Black and Brown with their older brother, BobOmaha, Ark. bulls to produce the commonby Robertson. In 2004, Bobby ly known Wagyu beef. started raising black Angus “We like to eat,” Ty explained cattle on about 200 acres of with a chuckle. “We go to these farmland in Bruner, Mo., as a restaurants and notice these [Waside venture and possible regyu] steaks.” tirement activity.

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Ty and Mikey Robertson like Red Devon cattle because of the breed’s temperament and maternal traits.

The consistent prime rating drew the brothers to producing their own Wagyu meat, and they decided during the past year to dedicate about half of their cows to breeding F1 crosses and harvesting Wagyu. Their approach is to leave three Japanese bulls with about 100 of their Red Devons, and through that herd the Robertsons plan to offer both grass-finished and grain-finished Wagyu beef. In feeding and health, although they do not pursue official certification due to the difficulty, but Ty and Mikey use organic principles. They do not spread chicken litter or give their livestock hormones or antibiotics. If one gets sick, the Robertsons give it the appropriate treatment, and then place it in the commercial herd for sale through other channels. The marketing of their grass-fed cattle is where Ty and Mikey’s business takes on a distinct variety. They sell registered Red Devon cows, bulls and calves to those building and replacing herds, and will also sell half and whole beef for meat direct to customers. They sell frozen meat at several stores in the Ozarks area, including Nature’s Wonders in Harrison, Ark., Sunfest in Branson West, Mo., Price Chopper in Branson, Mo., Whiskey Tangos in Ozark, Mo., Well N Good in Nixa, Mo., and Harter House in Nixa and on East Republic Road in Springfield, Mo. They also sell

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snack sticks, jerky and other beef snacks in stores all around the Ozarks. Closer to home, Ty and Mikey have further extended into the restaurant business, having bought a restaurant and pub in Branson. Mo., last year, called Outback Branson. “We do all the ground beef,” Mikey said, explaining how they source their food. Some of the steaks sold at the restaurant also come from the Ozark Red Devons farm, and, once the herd has produced enough, the Robertsons plan to offer their Wagyu beef there. Ty and Mikey also recently started taking advantage of another local market: tourism. Branson is less than 20 miles north of their property, and most attractions at the tourist mecca are a type of show or ride. Ty and Mikey, however, offer a different experience with their Hog Wild Adventures business. “We had side-by-sides working the farm and of our 1,600 acres we can’t use about half of it for cattle,” Mikey explained. So they bought more side-by-sides and started utilizing the other half of the acreage for outdoor tours of their farm. With Wild Hog Adventures and their numerous other outlets, the Robertsons diversify the Ozark Red Devons business to match the deep and beautiful variance of the Ozarks countryside.

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Earlene and Richard Boone built a seedstock operation from the ground up One day therapist Earlene was in her office when her future husband, city-raised Richard Boone, came in and said she was the kind of woman he would like to date. One of their first dates was to her farm where he arrived in golf shoes, shortsleeved shirt and shorts. Her plan was to fertilize her extensively landscaped yard. “He wasn’t clean when he went home, but he passed the test,” Earlene said with a laugh. The couple married in 2000 and live on a farm Earlene inherited from her father, Wallace Earl. After serving in the Navy, Wallace started a dairy in California but didn’t like it, so he and his wife Stella returned to Arkansas where Wallace began a beef cattle herd while his wife worked in a factory. “My dad worked on the farm and I was his shirttail until I became part-time

help because he always said he’d rather with one containing scales because Richpay me because I did a better job,” ex- ard is a numbers man; four ponds with plained Earlene. a gravity fed water system, shutters on Like so many farm children, Earlene outbuildings to collect water, a low-water was driving a tractor from a very young bridge to improve access to some fields age and remembers being in grade and metal cross fencing. Earlene cut all school when she jumped on the tractor. the pipe with a hacksaw and painted it The power takeoff caught her dress and herself though she hired a welder. ripped it off, but that did not deter the The couple’s herd started with 18 bred little girl who was haying by the time registered Hereford cows bred to a black she was 12. Brangus bull. Immediately upon arRichard worked in hospital adminis- rival from Kansas, the cows jumped the tration, and the couple’s plan of living neighbor’s fence. Although accustomed happily ever after on the farm took a se- to horses and dogs, they finally respondrious hit when Richard’s job took him to ed to their herding by walking. The next both Florida and Tennessee. Earlene had bull was a polled Hereford chosen bethe entire farm responsibility but also cause polled is dominant over the cows’ had a good support network that helped horned gene. After supplementing their whenever she called, which was as infre- herd with 16 pureblood but unregistered quently as possible. Richard visits home Herefords, they went to purchase a red were sometimes as far apart Hereford bull and came back as two months. with both the red one and an Regardless, the couple imadditional black one because proved the farm to prepare for Natural Dam, Ark. Richard knew black calves their retirement and to make sold for more money. it easier and safer. Some of The current herd consists of the many improvements 85 mommas: 30 registered Black were adding two new corrals Herefords, 30 registered polled Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

Earlene and Richard Boone have registered Hereford and Black Hereford cattle on a farm that has been in Earlene’s family many years.

Herefords and commercial animals. The cows are serviced by a Hereford bull whose father was the 2012 world champion and a Black Hereford bull that is the dominant of the pair. The couple now sells breeding stock, some commercial and some registered. Because Earlene prefers selling off the farm, 70 percent of their sales are by private treaty with the remaining culls and extra calves going to the Stilwell or Fort Smith sale barns. The Boones currently have 15 penned bulls. Since the regular herd bulls are 2,300 pounds, they sometimes use one of their young bulls on first time heifers who are usually 2 years old when bred. “Our life is really enjoyable. The people we sell to share photos of the animals and often return to buy more. We recently sold a heifer for showing with the ironic name of Cover Girl. We look forward to seeing how well she does,” said Richard. One of the goals of the Mountain Fork Hereford Farm is producing 70-pound calves. Though the red bull typically produces 70-pounds calve, 100-pound calves SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

meet your neighbors arrive occasionally while the black Hereford bull consistently produces at target weight. An interesting side note is that Richard and Earlene strive to reach a new calf before it is an hour old so they can use a simple birth weight system. They measure the hoof and use a heifer or bull chart to supply a surprisingly accurate birth weight. Good quality nutrition is critical in producing high quality animals. As a result, the Boones develop a 14-percent protein four-way mix based upon recommendations from veterinarian Dr. David Ford and their co-op experts who then produce the ration. Depending upon weather conditions, young bulls receive 10 pounds of the ration a day, breeding bulls receive 7 pounds, cows get 2 to 3 pounds, weaned calves 4 pounds, bred cows or heifers 1 to 2 pounds and new mommas 4 to 5 pounds daily to encourage milk production and to conserve forage on their limited acreage. Knowing full well they make money from their feeding regimen, Richard teased Earlene, “We feed them way too much. I have to admit, though, the bred cows and heifers have to get some because they get jealous when they see us feeding their buddies.” The Boones have a 30-acre hayfield comprised of clover and Johnsongrass, with the first cutting being mostly clover and the remainder mostly Johnsongrass. Pastures contain Bermuda, ryegrass, Bahia and some fescue. Land is fertilized with a 17-17-17 commercial fertilizer and spot sprayed for weeds. The quality of the Mountain Fork Hereford Farm caught the attention of Farm Bureau who named them the 2019 Crawford County Family of the Year. “Day-to-day farming can be a motivation rather than an obstacle. While it’s not easy, health issues like my cancer and open heart surgery can be made easier by continuing to meet the needs of the farm and animals as much as possible,” Earlene said. “Soon after the heart surgery, we had triplet bull calves which was a real thrill.”

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What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture/living on a farm? “The hands-on experience I gain working with my dairy goats daily. My absolute favorite thing to do is show our dairy goats. I’m very competitive and have lots of fun going in the show ring with our goats. I love all the opportunities opened up to me from traveling and showing in multiple states (Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee) and all over Arkansas. Having been homeschooled is great because it has allowed me numerous experiences to show, share my knowledge of dairy goats, make new friends, learn life’s lessons, priorities and sacrifice. If you don’t try you won’t succeed.”

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air time was always the best part of summer growing up. So many family memories are made. And photographed! Of course the photos from my years growing up were printed and (sometimes) put into a photo album. But the photos taken by families at the fair today are probably stored on your phone – or in the cloud. Most photos never make it to be printed or framed on the wall. But these photos are no less important today than they were a few years ago. But what happens to these photos stored in the cloud? Or on our phone? What will happen to these photos when I pass away? These photos are technically a digital asset. And the time and attention we pay to digital assets is quickly increasing in the world of estate planning.

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Examples of digital assets include the following: • Photos, videos, etc. stored electronically • Email accounts • Voicemail accounts • Social Media accounts (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) • Financial accounts • Frequent flyer miles/hotel points/credit card rewards • Purchasing accounts (i.e., PayPal, Apple Pay, etc.) • Sales accounts (i.e., eBay, Etsy, etc.) • Domain names Some of these assets can hold a very large market value. Digital assets, and how to transfer them, is an issue estate planning professionals need to consider when crafting your estate plan. In the past, a trustee/executor might learn what bills need to be paid or where your financial accounts are located by looking at your mail. But today, many people receive their bills via email or text message. How will a trustee/ executor even know where to begin? So what do we need to do? Begin with the following: 1. Develop and maintain a list of digital assets. This can be done on a simple Excel spreadsheet or written and kept in a safe deposit box. 2. Maintain and update a list of the user names, passwords and/or encryption necessary to access the assets. Consider using an electronic app or software. Your family or Trustee/Executor then just needs to know one password to access all other accounts. 3. Provide for access to digital assets in your Power of Attorney. The law is still evolving to allow this access. This would be a last resort for a Trustee/Executor to use to gain access. 4. Provide for the transfer of these assets in your trust or will. Don’t forget this step, especially for assets that have a large monetary value or a potentially large value. Digital assets are a new type of asset to consider. As technology develops, the need for planning for these assets will only expand.

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All parties should understand and agree to all terms outlined in lease agreements Thinking about leasing your property? Are you looking for a farm to rent? There’s more to it than just agreeing on a payment. “In general, a good lease is one in which both parties agree it’s fair and both completely understand each other’s expectations,” Wesley Tucker, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agriculture business, explained. “The majority of problems that arise from leases occur when one or more parties do not fully understand what the other one expected. Whether a lease is verbal or in writing, taking the time to discuss these issues ahead of time will prevent 99 percent of the problems that could arise later.”

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Verbal lease: Verbal leases are legal, but are only considered valid for one year and are difficult to enforce. If after one year the landlord and tenant agree to extend the verbal lease for a second year, then the lease becomes what is known as a year-to-year tenancy. “The lease will automatically be extended for another year at the anniversary date of the lease, unless one of the

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parties provides a termination notice ahead of time,” Tucker said. “The notice must be in writing and provided 60 days prior to the anniversary date of the lease, which is when a landlord and tenant actually made the agreement.” A verbal lease is also binding upon heirs, but laws prohibit someone from testifying to the terms of an agreement when the other party is unable to defend themselves. “This makes it very difficult to prove what was agreed upon,” Tucker said. Written lease: The best way to avoid issues is to draw up a written agreement that is agreed to and signed by all parties. “It forces you to consider what may seem like minor details now, but can become explosive issues later,” Tucker said. “Small things like who has the right to say who may hunt on the property can cause major disagreements if not discussed ahead of time.” The minimum requirements of a written lease are the names of both parties, a legal description of the property, duration of the lease, rental rate and payment arrangements, and signatures of both parties. “A written lease is a good way to force everyone to consider the details,” Tuck-

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er advised. “Plus it creates an incentive for both parties to structure the lease so that it’s mutually beneficial.”

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Tucker cautioned that there are several other items that should be considered in a lease, including: • Landowner entry rights: Unless agreed upon in the lease, the landowner does not have the right to enter the property. “A common example is when renting an apartment; tenants don’t want a landlord entering the apartment any time they wish, unless it’s to make repairs,” Tucker explained. “The same goes for a land lease. If a landlord wishes to have the right to enter the property or allow their grandson to hunt there, it needs to be in the lease. • Subleasing: If the lease does not state the tenant is not allowed to sublease the property, then the tenant can sublease it to anyone he or she chooses without the landlord’s permission as long as it is for the same original purpose, such as livestock use or crop production.

“We try to be selfsufficient by growing our own hay, using private water supplies and searching for best prices on grains and minerals.”

• Soil fertility and lime: Tucker said knowing which party is responsible for lime and fertilizer is perhaps one of the most critical points of a lease. “If fields are not maintained the productivity will decrease which hurts both the landlord and tenant,” Tucker said. “This may be a reason to establish a multi-year lease because it provides more incentive for the tenant to invest in the soil fertility. Another option is to include a special clause in the lease that specifies if the lease is not extended the fertilizer and lime expenses are to be amortized and the tenant refunded the unused portion.” • Other special agreements: Items, such as fence repair, should be addressed in a lease. “Agreeing upon who is responsible for fences and who pays for materials ahead of time helps ensure that fences are maintained and kept in working order,” Tucker said. Other special agreements can include the use of buildings or grain bins, how often pastures should be clipped, noxious or chemical resistant weed control, or any other special restrictions either party desires.

“Two of our cost-saving measures are doing all of the work ourselves and raising our own hay.”

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Hay may not be enough to keep condition on cows in the fall and winter months A wet spring forced many producers to delay cutting hay, which can lead to lower nutritional quality. Hay supplies might be good going into the winter months, but the quality may not be enough to sustain the condition of a herd. “Nutritional supplements are usually provided when the diet is inadequate in a particular nutrient or there is an imbalance of nutrients,” Dr. Shane Gadberry, professor of ruminant nutrition for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said. “Grazing livestock receive most of their nutrients from growing or harvested and stored forages. The nutrient composition of these forages varies for many reasons, like forage type, season, soil type, soil fertility and harvest conditions. A forage test can help determine both macro- and micro-nutrient shortcomings.” Testing prior to feeding gives an accurate look at the nutritional values of the forage. “The main thing is testing before you feed,” Dr. Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, said. “There’s going to be a sweating process while it’s baled, and you’re going to have some changing in dry matter, some changes in quality as it goes through that drying process in the bale. I know a lot of people who buy a lot of hay and buy hay from different areas, so maybe taking the route every so often of testing and adjusting, like you would for silage, is a good idea.” There are several factors involved in forage nutritional values, and each plays a role in the overall nutrition of a herd, including dry matter, total digestible nutrients, fiber and digestibility. Most producers look at protein more than any other result, but is it available protein? “If the hay has been baled wet, or the hay is excessively heated during the baling process, the heating may cause protein to be unavailable. If the protein is unavailable, you can feed all of it you want to, but the animal is not going to get (any protein),” Davis said. “The protein is heated to the SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

point where the microbes in the rumen can’t break it down and it can’t be digested. What you can do in a hay test is test for available protein and that will tell you what crude protein is actually available, so you would use the available crude protein percentage, not the crude protein percentage.” “Hay can be low in protein, energy (total digestible nutrients) or both,” Gadberry added. “Samples of Bermudagrass and fescue that come through our lab are usually adequate in protein and energy for dry cows, but are inadequate in TDN about 70 percent of the time for lactating cows and inadequate in protein about 40 percent of the time for lactating cows. Just like pasture grasses, some major minerals like phosphorus and sodium can be deficient in hay as well as trace minerals like copper, zinc, and selenium and vitamins. This is why most producers keep mineral and vitamin supplements available year-round,” While a basic hay test is a good start, there are additional areas that can be evaluated in forage samples, which could be an additional charge, but provide valuable information. “Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) is a predictor of intake and it’s very important on hay tests because as the quality of the hay decreases, that NDF and acid detergent fiber (ADF) will increase,” Davis said. “What that means is poorer quality hay has more ADF and NDF percentages, meaning that hay is less digestible and the animal has less intake to meet their gut fill. The amount of NDF, is representative of gut fill, the more NDF in the hay, the quicker that animal meets gut fill, so they have less intake and the slower that hay passes through the animal. Then you add on the ADF, the higher that number is, the less digestible the hay is. “Grass hays run pretty high in NDF, legume hays run in the 40s, alfalfa runs in the mid 40s, fescue runs in the high 50s, low 60s or even high than that. Basically, cattle will be able to eat more of the alfalfa — Continued on Page 29

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Backyard beekeeping is beneficial for the bee population and agriculture The bee “season” may be drawing to an end, but it’s never too early to plan for future hives and next year’s honey crop, and how the tiny flying insects actually benefit agriculture. Bees are responsible for pollinating nearly 85 percent of all food crops for humans, as well as numerous crops fed to livestock. According to Perfectbee.com, there are dozens of species of solitary bees that have evolved to pollinate a single type of plant, and coexisting in unison with the lifespan of that plant. Worldwide, honey

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What’s Missing? Continued from Page 27 because of that lower NDF than fescue. On a 1,200-pound lactating beef animal, they can pretty much eat all of their requirements at about 30 pounds of dry matter, where that same cow is going to get about 20 pounds of dry matter on fescue. She might have enough to meet her protein requirements, but she’s going to be deficient in energy so you’re going to have to supplement 6 to 7 pounds of corn to meet her needs.” Davis added that when developing a feed ration, calcium and phosphorus should be considered. “In legume hay, they are going to be very high in calcium and phosphorus,” he said. “The reason why I look at that, if I’m needing to supplement, I’m going to supplement with things that are higher in phosphorus compared to calcium. A lot of grain-based supplements – corn, distiller’s grains – you’re going to need to add a little limestone to balance out the calcium and the phosphorus ratio; we’d SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

like to see that at a 2 to 1, two parts calcium to one part phosphorus.” Knowing what nutrients are lacking can not only be beneficial to the animal, but to the producer’s bottom line. “Before I tell a producer to go out and buy feed, I want to know how long the hay feeding season lasts, what stage of production the cows will be in during this time, the body condition of the cows, and hay test results,” Gadberry said. “Hay testing is a tool that helps producers avoid spending too much money on the wrong kind of supplement. A common mistake we see is cattle producers spending money for supplements that are limited to 1 pound intake but the hay test shows the cows need 3 to 5 pounds of supplement. Supplement feed cost must also be consider. Some feeds you can buy 3 pounds for the same price as 1 pound of another feed. The worst-case scenario is not supplementing when conditions prove otherwise. Thin cows take longer to breed back which disrupts the calving season, market timing and management which are all hidden costs compared to obvious costs like buying feed.”

terflies, bumblebees, native mason bees as well as honey bees but I think it mostly has to do with the overuse of herbicides and pesticides,” Candida Seibert, an experienced beekeeper and owner of Bee About, a company that specializes in bee products, of Eldridge, Mo., said. “People use them to keep the dandelions out of their yards, the ticks under control and understandably so, especially with the recent upsurge in tick-borne diseases.” She added that using herbicides and pesticides first thing in the morning or late in the evening keeps bees from coming into direct contact with the chemicals. In addition to the dangers posed by various chemicals, varroa mite infestations have also been a deadly threat to local bees and beehives. Those parasites have wiped out a great many Ozark beehives in past decades. Seibert said recent upswings in backyard hives from those who want to produce their own honey is having a positive impact on bee populations, and more and

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