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U of A professor appointed program director for NSF: Ashley Dowling, associate professor of entomology for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, has been appointed a program director for the National Science Foundation. Dowling is already on the job at NSF headquarters in Arlington, Va. He is one of four program directors in the Systematics and Biodiversity Science Cluster of the Division of Environmental Biology. The temporary posts can last up to two years. Arthur honored by OCA: Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association named Blayne Arthur as the OCA Distinguished Service Award honoree. The award was presented during the recent OCA Convention and Trade Show in Norman, Okla. Arthur, a native of Oklahoma, was recently named the Director of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

Fulton named to Hall of Fame: Robert Wesley Fulton, DVM, Ph.D. has been named to the Oklahoma Education Hall of Fame. Fulton has been a teacher, mentor and administrator for 33 years at the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he has held the McCasland Endowed Chair. As a research scientist, Fulton is known internationally for his work in bovine respiratory disease virology, the most costly health malady of beef cattle and of singular economic importance to agriculture. New Tyson breaks ground on new facility: Tyson Foods officially broke ground Aug. 24 on a 200,000 square-foot facility across the street from its existing plant in Green Forest, Ark. The facilities will be connected by a corridor. Doug Ramsey, Tyson senior vice president of Big Bird/Fowl said that the plans have been designed with food safety, team member safety and environmental protection in mind. “It’s all very important to us. The quality of what we produce here will be second to none,” Ramsey said. “And please don’t be mistaken: This will be a world-class facility.”

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Bob and Marian Williams transitioned from dairy to beef cattle Eye on Agribusiness features the Madison County, Ark., 4-H

ACA is family owned, community oriented Persistence pays off for Hartsel Hankins Youth in Agriculture features Ashlyn Jackson

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recently spent five days in the northern part of the state, helping a life-long revonfriend worCprepare yrreJ yB for, and clean up after, a large farm auction. My friend, Ron, was having the sale beJerry Crownover farms cause his brother (whom he farmed with, in Lawrence County. He in partnership) had been tragically lost in an is a former professor of auto accident over a year ago and the equipAgriculture Education at ment and belongings were to be auctioned off Missouri State University, to settle the probate. and is an author and The first portion of the sale was held during professional speaker. the day and consisted of tractors, machinery To contact Jerry, go to and livestock handling equipment. Since I have ozarksfn.com and click been to many of these auctions in my lifetime, on ‘Contact Us.’ nothing surprised me, as there was a large crowd and the bidding was active. There were some bargains to be had, as usual, but I thought most of the equipment brought about what the market allowed. It was the night-time auction, however, that brought about the surprises for me. Ron’s brother had been a farm toy collector his entire life, and had almost 500 toy tractors and implements in his possession at the time of his untimely death. Those toys were to be auctioned inside a comfortable, air-conditioned community building in a nearby town that evening. The sale would also be aired on the Internet so that people all over the country could participate in real time. After the long, hot and stressful day we had all had, I was looking forward to sitting for a while. Since I had never been to a toy auction in my entire life, I expected to be a little surprised, and I was. Depending on the abundance or scarcity of each model, the toys were bringing anywhere from $50 to as much as $400, as the auctioneer sold them quickly, one at a time. The first couple hundred toys were in their original boxes and, as expected, were at a premium. But, between the boxed toys and the next 300 or so that — Continued on Page 6

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just a thought Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page climb over the corral and escape. The horned “bulls” he was so concerned about were actually Jersey steers that would still take a bottle if offered. After feeding, I explained the process of how bulls became steers. I think that scared him a little too. I won’t even go into his reaction to loading hogs. Scare tactics are what many anti-agriculture groups use to turn the public against farmers and ranchers. If they “scare” enough people with threats of chemical-laced fruits and vegetables, milk tainted with hormones, antibioticfilled meat, GMOs that cause genetic mutations and killer cows, they think farmers will just stop farming, saving farm animals and the planet. What folks should really be scared of is the concept of no farmers, no food. I often wonder if people think of that when they are complaining about agriculture. Plus, who will control all of the killer

cows that will be set free by the animal rights folks to roam as “nature intended”? Looking at the statistics, yes cattle are responsible for about 20 deaths a year. Granted it is more than sharks, bears or alligators combined, but cattle aren’t the most deadly animals out there. The CDC states that dogs about kill 28 people per year, and other mammals, such as horses, pigs and deer, kill 52 people, not including those killed in auto accidents involving animals. But the number one killers? Bees, wasps and hornets. The CDC says stings are responsible for 58 deaths each year. I think I will take my chances with the cattle.

Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 were without their box, the auctioneer announced that they had found an empty box that could not be matched with any of the other tractors. He was going to auction off that empty box. “This should be a hoot,” I said with a laugh to the previously unknown gentleman to my right. “If that auctioneer can sell an empty box, he’s gotta be the best.” “Who’ll give me $10? Now $20 …now $30 …now $40?” I’m sure my face was ghostly white as I looked over to my newly-made friend and mouthed, “What the……?” He smiled and winked as he entered the bidding at $50.

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“Now $60 …now $70 on the Internet …now $80,” continued the fast talking auctioneer. I slumped back in my seat as I watched an empty, flimsy cardboard box that had once contained a 1/16th scale toy tractor, sell for an even $100. “I sure would like to have owned that,” my new friend to the right stated. “But I just couldn’t see it worth more than $90 for myself.” I’ve been to three county fairs and a goat-ropin’, and a taffy pull and have never witnessed anything that compared to the selling of an empty box.

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“It really is nice out here,” Linda said. After half a century, White Coun- the quality beef our customers demand, “Being so close to the cattle, and just ty, Ark., cattle farmer Mark Harris’ we finish with pure grain.” Mark prides himself in being a student of south of the Searcy city limits certainly commitment to raising quality beef at a reasonable price is as the beef industry and constantly strives to has its advantages.” maintain his quality product. He has mainLinda is also a big believer in maintainstrong as ever. Mark has seen a lot of changes in the tained his reputation in the industry with ing their quality of beef and relying on word cattle industry in his 50-plus years, but such certifications as the Beef Quality Ashe has remained true to his commitment surance seal, and his participation in the from day one and it has paid off for him. Animal Care Training program. While all Mark is the owner of Dancing Rabbit of these are important to Mark, community Creek Ranch just south of Searcy, Ark. The ranch was part of a larger tract of land held by the Choctaw Nation for many years. The Choctaws name the creek that runs through the ranch Dancing Rabbit Creek. Mark and his wife Linda run approximately 200 head of registered Angus cows and breeding stock, supplying an ever increasing demand for quality, reasonably priced, healthy freezer beef. In the last few years, consumers have demanded to know more about where their food comes from, they demand healthier foods, and they also want to be informed Mark Harris, owner of Dancing Creek Ranch, prides on how their food is raised. That is exacthimself in raising hormone and antibiotic free cattle. ly the environment that has led to Mark’s success in raising Angus beef. Photo by Larry Burchfield “I’ve raised a lot of different breeds of cattle over the years,” Mark said. “But a few involvement with local non-profits mean of mouth to grow their business. “We have years back I decided to go strictly with reg- even more. Each year the Harris’ donate worked hard to keep our product reasonistered Angus. They are easy to work with, a steer for fundraising for Jacob’s Place and ably priced and superior to big retail outlets. People know what they are getting with our they have the best feed conversion, plus the Sunshine School, both in Searcy. “I really believe in giving back to the beef. It’s the best there is, word of mouth they have a great reputation. So I’ve stuck with Angus. And we don’t use any antibi- community,” Mark said. “These organiza- and being active in our community are the tions have done so much to help the less key factors in our business growing. We enotics or hormones in the calves we sell.” While the Angus herd gets plenty of fortunate in this area, I consider it a bless- joy the feedback we get from our customers” ing to be able to help with fundMark considers Dancing Rabbit Creek grass during their time on the raising each year.” Ranch a direct sales operation. A good ranch, Mark finishes the catSearcy, Ark. Mark’s wife Linda enjoys the variety of popular cuts are kept on tle with a good diet of grain. cattle ranch as much as he does. hand, but customers are also encour“When you consider the With their home situated on the aged to call-in special orders. Customers additional time it would take ranch, the Harris’ can watch their can choose beef by the quarter, half, or to finish a good steer on just herd, or check on them with a short whole, and custom packaging is availgrass, it would be far too exATV ride across the road. able to customer specifications. pensive,” Mark said. “To get SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

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meet your neighbors milking occupying only eight hours a day at a rate of 60 cows per hour. While the herd was predominantly Holstein, in the beginning they had a few Brown Swiss, but found the breed difficult to work with. Bob said the calves wouldn’t take a bottle and the cows’ udders were too big, significantly reducing the number of productive years. “After talking around, I found out others had the same problem with the breed and I never bought another,” Bob said. Bob and Marian use their own heifers for replacement and raised steers as commercial beef. Five years ago, the couple decided it was time to slow down, and wanted more time to watch their five grandkids play ball. “Dairy was good to us, but it was time for a change,” Bob said. In spite of the fact that their five grandchildren were unhappy about losing the dairy cows and going to the dairy parlor, Bob and Marian sold off the dairy herd and all of the equipment so, according to Bob, they couldn’t even be tempted to go back. When switching to a commercial beef herd, Bob bought purebred Herefords and Angus rather than crossbreeding some of his Holstein cows because he believes half Holsteins produce too much milk, an expensive inefficiency especially considering the size of a Holstein cow and the feed that it takes to support that size. The couple maintained two herds, one black and one red. When they lost 80 acres of leased ground, they downsized from 150 to 130 head and sold off the Angus herd. “The decision was easy,” Bob said. “When it gets hot, the Angus are lying in the shade while the Herefords are out eating grass and growing.” Another factor was that in his area oaks are dying at an alarming rate from red oak borers. “You have to adapt the current environment, and my current environment has shade only by the fence rows,” Bob said.

Bob is using Red Angus bulls on the Herefords to produce red motley calves, the couple has 32 heifers to calve this fall. He selects bulls for milkability a EPD level of 24 or more and for producing heifers with good udders. He keeps his bred heifers at the other farm and will bring them over to two small pastures when they are ready to calve. Since heifers sometimes have difficulties, the couple wants to keep a close watch on them. Some habits die hard and two that have carried over from the dairy to the beef herd are checking every animal twice a day and retaining dairy level protein grain, 16 percent, rather than the more traditional 12 percent. Bob believes the higher protein develops height and structure and not as much fat which is what he is looking for in his commercial herd. He weans his calves at 6 months, provides 3 to 4 pounds of grain per day per animal, and sells the calves about two months after weaning. Bob hays 80 acres and at one time utilized chicken litter for fertilizer, but has switched to commercial fertilizer because of availability and better value. He broadcast sprays in the spring and spot sprays for thistles and dock. His pastures are mostly Bermuda with some fescue. Bob has used government programs for waterers and cross fencing. He uses rotational grazing and moves the animals every two weeks. Though he has 10 acre plots he usually keeps the gate open so the cattle graze 20 acres at a time. He also allows them to graze the hayfield which is divided into two 40 acre plots. “Marian and I always work together, and she is my partner as well as my wife,: Bob said. “My two daughters, Jacke and Rhonda, and my son, Murray, have really earned their inheritance by working with us when they were children and helping us whenever we needed as they became adults. Family is important to us and has created this farm.”

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Orphaned as a child and raised by the Choctaw, Peter Conser went on to be a businessman, county sheriff Oklahoma is continuing its budget-cutting measures. Therefore, historic sites are at risk of losing funding and citizens of losing valuable pieces of heritage. One that recently lost funding is the Peter Conser home outside of Heavener, Okla. Fortunately, the home was refurbished by the state in 1994 and a clause in the deed gave the home back to the family that donated it when the state gave up sponsorship. Therefore, unlike so many other less fortunate sites, it is not abandoned and uncontrollably decaying…yet. Nonetheless, continuing operation is very expensive and negotiations with the Choctaw tribe may provide funding relatively soon. “The fate of the home is in God’s hands now and back with Peter’s family which was his original intent,” Angela Conser-McKean, the museum caretaker for the last three years and a descendent of Peter Conser, said.

Peter Conser was born around 1852 near Big Cedar, Okla. Peter’s father, a French immigrant, married a Choctaw woman to get land rights, but abandoned both her and young Peter. Then Peter’s mother died when he was 10, and he lived with an old Choctaw woman named Ainetubbey, whom he called grandma. During the Civil War, Peter moved with the Choctaws and ended up near the home he eventually built. Wanting to avoid the Union Army because the Choctaws were fighting for the South, young Peter chose to leave with little more than a cowhide bedroll. Robert M. Jones, a wealthy landowner with 500 slaves who lived near the Red River, took in Peter and his lifetime friend Chickasaw Billy. Peter became a Christian and learned how to farm from slaves. He and Choctaw Billy started farming together, but Peter was more of a businessman than a farmer. Following the war, Peter wanted to return to a beauti-

ful place he remembered from childhood that had a big tree and a creek. After Oklahoma became a state and land was given to the tribe, Peter received 800 acres, most of which he leased to cotton farmers. Peter built three houses, burning the first so he could recover and reuse the square nails. Living with him in the first house was Peter’s first wife, Amy Bacon. The couple married when she was 15 and he in his 20s. She was the love of his life and gave him one daughter, but died one year later from the measles. He then married Martha and began building his third house and a barn because Peter needed more room for his 10th child.

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ozarks roots they then married. He died in 1934, and the house passed to his grandson, Preston Conser. Peter, who spoke broken English, was known to be a stern, but loving man. While he raised show-winning pigs and possibly corn and hay for his horses, which were used for transportation, he really was a businessman and had the first Model T in LeFlore County. He founded the town named after him and ran several businesses, including a sawmill, gristmill and general store. Peter built the sawmill to help build the town. When the Spanish influenza epidemic hit in 1910, the business prospered because of a need for coffins but at a high cost to residents, including Peter, who lost two sons, one of which was Simeon. Fairly early on, Peter realized no one in the area had a gristmill for corn and wheat, important staples. Seeing the opportunity he built and charged people for using it. Simeon kept the general store ledgers, which are now on display at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa. Peter’s integrity and business belief demanded that family members pay for items they needed rather than taking them from the general store. Peter was adamant about education and built schoolhouses, the foundations of one of which is still used nearby though it has been rebuilt after a fire and converted into a house. One room of his home served as a school room and he made sure all of his daughters got teaching certificates from Choctaw schools, which meant living away from home in a boarding school situation for a while. In his later years, Peter took in orphans and sent them to school. A final important part of Peter’s life was his involvement with the tribal police force known as Lighthorse. He kept the troop’s horses and was an active member until it was disbanded in the 1890s due to an incorrectly performed execution. Peter then served as the county sheriff. Both the house and the barn are filled with antiques and original memorabilia, including Peter’s old carriage and an original stove with the year stamped into the metal. “This is the first year without field trips which makes me sad, but we are hopeful that we can reopen soon and maybe add more events,” Angela said. SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

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Services: Madison County currently has 140 participants. “I coach four judging teams: livestock, horses, poultry and grasslands, which recently placed fifth in the nation in grasslands competition,” Jerry Jo said. “What I learned through grassland coaching helped my husband, another Jerry, and I keep our farm afloat through the drought. I was the first female grassland coach though I am no longer the only one. Our 4-H program also has county, district and state level O-Rama competitions, which include talking and demos, outdoor activities, fashion, technology and performing arts. We have three age groups: Clover Buds, who are 5 to 8; juniors who are 9 to 13; and seniors, who are 14 to 19. I visit farms to help the kids with their show animals which include calves, goats and sheep following through with them up to the fair in the fall. My fair activities include helping with the sheep department, making sure kids get entered correctly and helping at the exhibit building because we have many craft projects which I organize and run. I also train 4-H leaders in the winter. I work with leaders individually and in groups. Because we are a low income county, I push record books with our participants and have frequent winners. Record book participants have a better chance of getting scholarships when they go to college, something our kids really need. I love to see our kids further their education and come back and contribute the community by working here in a related field, such as teaching agriculture.”

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Before retiring a year ago, Clayton Jones and his wife Kathy Jones drove back and forth from Conway, Ark., where they lived and worked, to Hattieville, the location of their farm. Clayton was a residential builder and Home Builder of the Year three times, while Kathy was a real estate agent. The couple has had land and cattle for 18 years, but with their recent retirement they are now expanding their Limousin and Angus herd. “The Lim-Flex cross of Angus and Limousin maintains the Angus body while losing some of its stomach, but gaining more muscle from the Limousin. I think they are a better looking breed that does well in the marketplace,” Clayton said. The Jones herd is in the exClayton Jones, pictured with his wife pansion stage. Clayton bought Kathy, moved to their farm full time fol15 registered Limousin cows 15 lowing their retirement. They are in the years ago and now has 35 Limoprocess of expanding their cattle herd. sin and Angus mommas, with a goal of 50. A few are Lim-Flex as a yearling and will be culled if she does with the larger portion being registered Limousin or registered Angus. not breed, is not gaining weight properly or Clayton currently has 12 black Limousin has poor feet. Clayton strongly prefers fall mommas and only three red ones. He re- calves because it’s not too hot for them. “When you don’t live here, things can ally prefers the red, but understands black sells well. He weans calves at 6 months. get messed up. Now that I’m here, I can work towards all calves beWhile some heifers are reing born in October again,” tained for replacement and Clayton said. expansion, calves are gener- Hattieville, Ark. Currently Clayton is using a ally sold, some as registered registered Angus bull, but restock, some through the sale places bulls every four years. He barn, and some to individuals. A heifer he is considering for — Continued on Next Page replacement is checked again SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

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applies to both cattle and machines,” Clayton said. “I take the time to show my 10-year-old the right and wrong way to use machinery because it’s dangerous, and I watch him while he’s driving. When looking at and working with the cows, we move slowly which startles them less and provides a better opportunity to see if there is an issue that needs to be addressed.” According to Clayton, the farm is in the growing and investment stage. He has recently signed up to become eligible for government programs and is especially interested in those pertaining to ponds though other available opportunities such as cross fencing will also be seriously considered. Once some initial issues are addressed, Clayton expects to be making a profit as well as accruing value due to rising land prices. Clayton and Kathy met after Clayton served in the Navy. Their backgrounds were very different. Clayton was raised on a farm and remembers being a youngster and throwing square bales out of the back of a truck and his grandfather stacking loose hay. Kathy, on the other hand, has always been a town girl. “I’m still getting used to living out here and all of the noises,” Kathy said. “I miss my sisters because I used to see them every day, but now only two or three times a week. On the other hand, I love the people here and belong to a wonderful new church in Hattieville, the Family Worship Center.”

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Doyle Root By Terry Ropp

Family: Sons Stacey and Rob, daughter Sherlyn, four grandchildren and three great-grand children with a new great-granddaughter on the way. Hometown: Kingston, Ark. Town Life: Doyle Root has been the pastor at the Eklhorn Full Gospel Church outside of Kingston, Ark., in Newton County, Ark., for 41 years. “I was saved as an adult and got my calling to be a preacher. I started preaching in the Elkhorn school building, but seven years ago we were able to build a new church. I am one of those preachers who plans out a sermon, but is anointed and led by the Holy Ghost so that what I actually say may or may not resemble what I planned. “Our congregation is approximately 30 members. It is not that large but keeps me busy all of the time, and we really get to know each other well. We offer three services per week: Sunday at 10 a.m., Sunday night at 6 p.m. and Bible study on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.” Country Life: “My farm is right across the street from the church. I have 50 acres that I inherited from my father Jesse in 1966. I remember riding to Kingston when I was 12 in a wagon pulled by two mules named Jack and Jerry. It was a three-hour trip that I still sometimes make riding one of my two Tennessee Walkers for pleasure. “Even though I still live on the acreage, I turned over the farm to my boys, Rob and Stacey, about the time the church was built. Nonetheless, I help them hay, both my land and lease land, and work cattle, which I do on a 4-wheeler with my Border Collie named Bug. We put up 1,600 bales of hay a year. I also have two crossbred sows and boar I use to raise meat for the family. My 50 acres supports 30 head of cattle cow/calf operation. The cows are a mixed herd with a strong Angus influence and are bred by any of my son’s bulls, which are Angus, Hereford and Charolais. We sell calves at 500 to 700 pounds, usually at the Harrison or Green Forest sale barns. I also own 6 ½ acres on Long Creek, near Alpena and go there twice a year to camp with the family. Future: “The future is always in God’s hands, but Stacey’s boys may be interested in farming, and I hope they keep the place going.” SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

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market sales reports

beef

84.00-96.00 † 65.00-85.00 †

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy

Ash Flat Livestock Barry County Regional Stockyards Not Reported* Benton County Sale Barn 73.00-102.00 † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 80.00-100.00* Cleburne County Livestock Auction - Heber Springs None Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff 85.50 † Decatur Livestock Auction Not Reported* Not Reported* Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmers Livestock - Springdale 77.00-96.50 † Ft. Smith Livestock 83.00-99.00 † I-40 Livestock - Ozark 70.00-95.00 † Joplin Regional Stockyards 79.50-100.00 † Mid-State Stockyards 90.00-104.00* North Arkansas Livestock 75.00-99.50 †

dairy cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

92.00-101.00*

Welch Stockyards

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 103.00-106.00; wtd. avg. price 104.78. Heifers: 103.00-105.00; wtd. avg. price 104.57. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 162.00-170.00; wtd. avg. price 166.26. Heifers: 164.00-170.00; wtd. avg. price 167.26.

No Sale - Holiday † 87.50 † 78.00-97.00 † 7 86.00-100.00* No Sale - Holiday †

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

slaughter

110

130

cows

(Week of 9/4/16 to 9/10/16)

45.00-74.00 †

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy

45.00-70.00 †

Ash Flat Livestock

Not Reported*

Barry County Regional Stockyards Benton County Sale Barn Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Cleburne County Livestock Auction County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction

56.00-79.00 † 65.00-76.00* 64.00-71.00 † 60.00-74.50 † Not Reported*

Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Farmers Livestock - Springdale Ft. Smith Livestock I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock

Not Reported* 50.00-80.00 † 40.00-76.00 † 44.00-74.00 † 4 49.00-76.00 † Not Reported* 50.00-77.00 † No Sale - Holiday † 57.50-72.00 † 55.00-76.00 † 68.00-86.00* No Sale - Holiday †

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

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

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

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

18 18

Ark. Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy 9/6/16

Ash Flat Livestock

468 4-12 Lower

St-10 Lower

140.00-160.00 128.00-140.00 120.00-137.00 --------130.00-140.00 125.00-137.00 117.00-130.00 112.00-120.00 ----122.00-145.00 113.00-133.00 107.00-125.00 108.00-120.00 -----

100

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sheep &

goats

stocker & feeder

120

Benton Co. - Siloam Springs 9/8/16

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8/23/16

Receipts: 565 The supply was moderate and included a small herd dispersal. The demand was good. There were 10 percent springer heifers, 17 percent bred heifers, 36 percent open heifers, 03 percent fresh cows, 06 percent milking cows, 05 percent bred and springer cows, and 02 percent baby calves. The balance was steers, bulls and slaughter cows. Prices reported are on a per head basis and for Holsteins unless noted otherwise. 150 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1500.00-1900.00 with ind 2050.00, crossbreds 1450.00-1575.00, Approved 1175.00-1475.00, ind Jersey 1375.00, crossbreds 1275.00-1350.00, Medium 775.00-1100.00, few crossbreds 850.00-875.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1400.00-1725.00, few crossbreds 1485.00, Approved 1125.00-1385.00, few crossbreds 1300.00-1360.00, Medium 800.00-1075.00, crossbred 835.00-1100.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme 1300.00-1385.00, Approved 1050.00-1120.00, Jerseys 1030.00-1060.00, crossbreds 1030.00-1170.00, Medium 760.00- 935.00, Jerseys 710.00-950.00, ind crossbred 720.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 169-263 lbs 510.00-640.00, ind Jersey 245 lbs 430.00, 335-385 lbs 670.00- 720.00, crossbreds 510.00-700.00, 410-475 lbs 600.00- 720.00, few Jerseys 710.00860.00, crossbreds 500.00-660.00, 508-600 lbs 760.00- 970.00, ind Jersey 530 lbs 900.00, crossbreds 680.00-780.00, 633-695 lbs 770.00-970.00, lot 22 head 661 lbs 1025.00, 703-790 lbs few 710.00-860.00, few crossbreds 850.00. Medium: 200-300 lbs ind 210 lbs 250.00, few crossbreds 250.00-390.00, 300-400 lbs ind 390 lbs 450.00, 400-500 lbs few 480.00-580.00, ind crossbred 430 lbs 510.00, 600-700 lbs 630.00-670.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Supreme 1275.00-1450.00, Approved 1025.00-1200.00, Common ind 570.00. Milking Cows: Supreme 1260.00-1500.00, Approved 925.001030.00.

Barry Co. Regional Stockyards* -----

County Line Sale Ratcliff 9/7/16

Decatur Livestock*

9/7/16

Cleburne Co. - Heber Springs 9/5/16

445

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151.00-162.00 128.00-155.00 117.00-129.00 122.00 109.00-116.00

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134.00-148.00 127.00-145.00 115.00-130.00 108.00-116.00 94.00-105.00

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138.00-144.00 115.00-137.00 115.00-118.00 119.00 -----

115.00-136.00 115.00-136.00 110.00-121.00 100.00-116.00 95.00-108.00

123.00-133.00 118.00-131.00 112.00-122.00 100.00 -----

140.00 121.00-127.00 119.00-126.00 117.00-121.00 114.00

127 5(3257('

64.00-76.00*

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cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

40-80 lbs 200.00-215.00; 86-105 lbs 170.00-190.00. Good 1-2 45-77 lbs 160.00-180.00; 115 lbs 155.00-167.50. Slaughter Ewes: Wooled: Good 1-2 105-170 lbs 75.00-90.00. Hair Ewes: Choice 1-2 100.00-132.00 125.00-145.00. Utility and Good 1-3 80-128 lbs 75.00-90.00. Cull 1-2 65-95 lbs 110.00-130.00. Several replacement Hair Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 112200 lbs 150.00-155.00; 130.00-180.00 Per Head. Replacement hair rams Choice and Prime 1-2 125-795 lbs 140.00-180.00. Slaughter Hair Rams: Good 1-3 105-205 lbs 120.00-140.00. Utility 1-2 120-170 lbs 1-2 90.00-105.00. Feeder kids: Selection 1 20-35 lbs 260.00-280.00. Selection 2 Koshkonong, Mo. • Oregon County Goat and Sheep Market 9/3/16 30-39 lbs 200.00-225.00. Selection 3 25-38 lbs 150.00-180.00. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 40-111 lbs 230.00-250.00. Receipts: 108 All goats and sheep graded by MO Dept of Ag-USDA Grad- Selection 2 40-98 lbs 200.00-225.00. Selection 3 43-70 lbs 170.00-190.00. ers and bought per cwt. based on in-weights at the buying Slaughter Does: Selection 1 108-168 lbs 130.00-150.00. Selecstation. Offerings were made up of 80 percent goats and 20 percent sheep. Next scheduled market date will be Saturday, tion 2 64-108 lbs 170.00-195.00. Selection 3 60-118 lbs 130.00150.00. A few replacement Nubian bucks 190-210 Per Head. Oct 1st. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1 110-185 lbs 150.00-170.00. GOATS: Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 45-60 lbs 205.00, 61-80 lbs 180.00. Selection 2 85-185 lbs 170.00-195.00. Selection 3 70-105 lbs 130.00-155.00. Selection 2 45-60 lbs 180.00, 61-80 lbs 165.00. Selection 3 45-60 lbs 125.00. Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market 8/23/16 Feeder Kids: Selection 1-2 20-44 lbs 150.00. Slaughter Does/Nannies: Selection 3 ind 75.00. Receipts: 720 Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1-2 135.00. aged wethers any grade Supply was good and demand was good with a standing room over 100 lbs 160.00. only Crowd on hand. Markets were higher across the board SHEEP: compared to last month. The supply made up of 54 percent Slaughter Lambs: hair Choice and Prime 2-3 hair 40-60 lbs slaughter and feeder Lambs, 10 percent ewes, 20 percent 140.00; 60-80 lbs 130.00-145.00. Good 1-2 40-80 lbs .60.00. kid goats, and 11 percent Does and bucks. All prices are per Slaughter Ewes: Good and Choice 1-3 60.00. hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. SHEEP: Diamond, Mo. • TS Whites Sheep and Goat Sale 9/1/16 Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 33-35 lbs 207.00Receipts: 1976 220.00; 45-53 lbs 150.00-155.00. Supply was good and demand was very good with a near Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 43-69 lbs 200.00standing room Only crowd on hand. Lamb and ewe markets 220.00; 62-85 lbs 180.00-197.50; Good 1-2 41-58 lbs 182.50were steady to higher compared To last month. Goat markets 195.00; 62-95 167.50-180.00. were also mostly steady with the exception Of feeder kids Slaughter Hair Ewes: Good 3-4 110-117 lbs 145.00-185.00. which were up 15 to 30 cents. Supply included 8 percent Utility 2-3 93-103 lbs 135.00-150.00. slaughter ewes and rams, 35 percent Slaughter lambs, 31 Feeder kids: Selection 1 25-39 lbs 217.50-225.00. Selection 2 percent kid goats, and 10 percent bucks and does. All prices 35-36 lbs 180.00-197.50. Selection 3 26-35 lbs 155.00-170.00. are per hundred weight (CWT) unless noted otherwise. Slaughter Kids: Selection 1 62-70 lbs 215.00-230.00. Selection SHEEP: 2 40-63 lbs 210.00-225.00; 60-85 lbs 180.00-192.50. Selection Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 33-37 lbs 240.00-255.00. 3 44-80 lbs 160.00-180.00. Medium and Large 1-2 28-55 lbs 210.00-225.00. Medium and Slaughter Does: Selection 1 110-155 lbs 131.00-155.00. Large 2 30-45 lbs 180.00-190.00. Selection 2 67-121 lbs 120.00-140.00. Selection 3 60-103 lbs Slaughter Lambs: Wool lambs: Prime 2-3 40-65 lbs 205.00110.00-132.50. 220.00; 128-139 lbs 147.50-157.50. Good and Choice 1-3 46-90 lbs 182.50-200.00; 90-118 lbs 130.00-147.50. Hair lambs: Prime 2-3 40-71 lbs 220.00-235.00. Choice 1-3

Springer Cows: Supreme 1275.00-1475.00, crossbreds 1110.001275.00, Approved ind 900.00, ind crossbred 925.00. Bred Cows: Supreme ind 1225.00, Approved few 975.009/11/16 1075.00, Medium ind Jersey 830.00- few crossbreds 860.00920.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers scarce, Holstein bulls few 200.00290.00, Jersey heifers scarce, Jersey bulls ind 85.00, crossbred heifers few 340.00, crossbred bulls 160.00-230.00.

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prices Ft. Smith Livestock 9/5/16

I-40 Livestock Ozark 9/8/16

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450

835

695

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168.00-183.00 139.00-166.00 129.00-139.00 126.00-131.00 122.00

152.00-169.00 144.00-158.00 128.00-139.00 122.00-126.00 -----

150.00-157.00 140.00-147.00 126.00-139.00 116.50-121.00 -----

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160.00-167.00 130.00-154.00 126.00-135.00 126.00-130.00 -----

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140.00-143.00 129.00-138.00 121.00-131.00 111.00-120.00 115.00

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136.00-138.00 122.00-134.00 117.00-123.00 110.00-116.00 105.00-108.00

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135.00-149.00 124.00-141.50 119.00-129.00 114.00-124.00 -----

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Joplin Regional Stockyards -----

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Bly

3.20

Mid-State Stockyards*

695

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Welch Stockyards

1250

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Ouachita Livestock Ola, Ark. 9/9/16

Ozarks Regional West Plains 9/6/16

Stilwell Livestock Auction* 9/7/16

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327

3,291

385

1,347

806

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3-10 Lower

St-10 Higher

3-10 Lower

4-14 Lower

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152.00 135.00-138.00 126.00-138.00 127.00-131.50 -----

161.00-182.00 133.00-160.00 143.00-150.00 124.00-144.00 125.00-144.50

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172.50 142.00-153.00 130.00-146.00 125.00-142.00 130.00-133.00

155.00-173.00 154.00-172.00 123.00-140.00 116.00-130.00 109.00-123.00

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145.00-146.00 136.00 131.00 122.00-125.00 -----

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142.00-147.00 117.00-138.00 134.50-135.25 119.00-134.50 122.50-129.00

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124.00-140.00 112.00-126.00 113.00-128.00 104.00-116.00 102.00-115.00

135.00 164.43

** 157.36 155.35 147.43

146.34 ** 135.16 133.09 134.74 135.14

152.65

133.19

152.18

2550

155.33

137.40 148.28

* 146.89 131.60 125.99

146.62 Week of 8/21/16

Week of 8/21/16

142.98 155.48 140.58 141.54 130.00

132.40 136.55 * 134.10 131.04

140.97

2250

127.40 134.32

145.51 *

128.27 156.20

134.19

154.45

134.12

144.17

146.00 *

124.07 124.30

144.55

No Sale - Holiday † None Reported †

OKC West - El Reno, Okla. 9/7/16

134.06

148.00

Week of 8/14/16

152.74

1100.00-1800.00 † 1200.00-1675.00 *

1750

153.23

150.74

1280.00-1390.00 † 1020.00-1850.00 † 1125.00-1375.00 † 1125.00-1650.00 † Not Reported * 1110.00-1350.00 † No Sale - Holiday †

750

* 159.31

155.16

Farmers Livestock - Springdale Ft. Smith Livestock I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards

usta

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

Not Reported* Not Reported *

July 16 Aug. 16

heifers 550-600 LBS.

160.73

Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers

Aug

Apr. 16 May 16 June 16

pairs

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest 9/7/16

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

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

900.00-1675.00 † Barry County Regional Stockyards Not Reported* Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs 1610.00 † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 1200.00-2000.00* None Reported † Cleburne County Livestock Auction - Heber Springs County Line Sale - Ratcliff None Reported †

Mid-State Stockyards North Arkansas Livestock OKC West - El Reno Ouachita Livestock Auction 1025.00 † Ozarks Regional Stockyard Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction

Jan. 16 Feb. 16 Mar. 16

steers 550-600 LBS.

1225.00-1325.00 †

Arkansas Cattle Auction - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock

3.18

eola

2050

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250

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2750

Tulsa Livestock Auction -----

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131.98 150.67 128.48 133.68 **

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122.27 131.18 123.96 119.49 **

134.83

124.51 119.79

135.93

120.91

131.50

129.52

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129.80

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147.00 *

130.18 130.83

121.84 114.63

127.00 **

Week of 9/4/16

ices

5.18

4.37 4.11 3.17

$160

Ash Flat Livestock 800.00-1125.00 † Barry County Regional Stockyards Not Reported* Benton County Sale Barn 950.00-1210.00 † Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction 1000.00-1300.00 * Cleburne County Livestock Auction - Heber Springs 70.00-103.00 † Prices reported per cwt County Line Sale - Ratcliff 69.00 † Prices reported per cwt Not Reported* Decatur Livestock Auction Farmer’s & Ranchers - Vinita Not Reported * Farmers Livestock 790.00-1100.00 † Ft. Smith Livestock 900.00-1950.00 † I-40 Livestock - Ozark 800.00-1475.00 † Joplin Regional Stockyards 850.00-1650.00 † Mid-State Stockyard Not Reported * North Arkansas Livestock 1050.00-1275.00 † OKC West - El Reno No Sale - Holiday † Ouachita Livestock Auction 805.00-1075.00 † Ozarks Regional 600.00-1500.00 † 1100.00-1500.00 * Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction No Sale - Holiday † Welch Stockyards None Reported *

Week of 8/28/16

9/9/16

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.6050 and 40# blocks at $1.7100. The weekly average for barrels is $1.6344 (+.0019) and blocks, $1.7075 (+.0115). Fluid Milk: Milk production in much of the northern part of the United States is following typical seasonal declines. Weather that is favorable for milk production and cow comfort has been prevalent across the mountain states, Pacific Northwest and North Central Regions. In some areas of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, milk outputs are declining sharply due to heat and n 1 108-168 lbs 130.00-150.00. Selec- humidity. Farm milk production is improving in California and the 195.00. Selection 3 60-118 lbs 130.00- South Central region. However, wet conditions are causing milk nt Nubian bucks 190-210 Per Head. quality issues in the South Central region and are suppressing milk on 1 110-185 lbs 150.00-170.00. production in Arizona and New Mexico. School milk pipelines are 0.00-195.00. Selection 3 70-105 lbs being filled and bottling demands are leveling off in some regions. Milk loads moving between Mid-Atlantic, Central and Southeast are supporting bottling needs, but also limiting available loads for ock Market 8/23/16 manufacturing. Industry contacts report a seasonal ramp up of milk demand from cheese production. Condensed skim milk demand is 50 mand was good with a standing room strong in the East and West. Some drying schedules have expanded in the East to absorb extra supplies made available over the holiday. arkets were higher across the board Demand for cream is decreasing from ice cream manufacturers, but The supply made up of 54 percent is active from eastern and western cream cheese operators. Demand mbs, 10 percent ewes, 20 percent t Does and bucks. All prices are per from some central Class III manufacturers of cream cheese has yet to emerge. Cream multiples are 1.28-1.38 in the East, 1.22-1.32 in unless noted otherwise. the Central and 1.17-1.29 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER and Large 1-2 33-35 lbs 207.00POUND BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper 155.00. Midwest - $2.5285-2.7357. e and Prime 2-3 43-69 lbs 200.00197.50; Good 1-2 41-58 lbs 182.500.00. ood 3-4 110-117 lbs 145.00-185.00. 5.00-150.00. Week Ended 9/13/16 25-39 lbs 217.50-225.00. Selection 2 Soybeans Soft Wheat Corn Sorghum Selection 3 26-35 lbs 155.00-170.00. 20 n 1 62-70 lbs 215.00-230.00. Selection 16 0; 60-85 lbs 180.00-192.50. Selection 0. 12 9.74 n 1 110-155 lbs 131.00-155.00. 0.00-140.00. Selection 3 60-103 lbs 8

avg. grain prices

$200

900.00-1275.00 †

Arkansas Cattle Auction

dairy sales

National Dairy Market at a Glance

cows

(Week of 9/4/16 to 9/10/16)

Week of 9/4/16

r Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 11230.00-180.00 Per Head. Replacement me 1-2 125-795 lbs 140.00-180.00. Good 1-3 105-205 lbs 120.00-140.00. -2 90.00-105.00. 20-35 lbs 260.00-280.00. Selection 2 Selection 3 25-38 lbs 150.00-180.00. n 1 40-111 lbs 230.00-250.00. .00-225.00. Selection 3 43-70 lbs

replacement

Replacement bucks: Selection 1 255.00-265.00 per head. Slaughter Bucks: Selection 2 90-140 lbs 152.50-185.00.

$240

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

86-105 lbs 170.00-190.00. Good 1-2 115 lbs 155.00-167.50. d: Good 1-2 105-170 lbs 75.00-90.00. 100.00-132.00 125.00-145.00. Utility 75.00-90.00. Cull 1-2 65-95 lbs

550-600 lb. steers

12 Month Avg. -

$280

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

129.99 127.38 135.00

129.32 120.65 124.21 114.59

125.17 127.45

116.58 117.51

130.42 ***

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143.73 115

129 143 157 171 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

185

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

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105

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For Arkansas Cattle Auction the Hayes’ Livestock Auction in Searcy, owner Randy Goodman, there Ark., and changed the name to Arkanhas never been anything else but sas Cattle Auction (ACA). It was a natural for Randy with his cattle knowledge the cattle business in his blood. Growing up on an 80-acre cattle farm to manage the auction. Three years latin Batesville, Ark., working with his er, in 2010 Randy and his wife Melissa dad, Randy knew from a teenager he bought out the partners and became sole wanted to make the cattle business his owners of the auction. “We have certainly been blessed with lifelong profession. Starting out with a handful of cows (and a few goats), and the opportunity to buy the auction,” taking them to the local auction, Randy Randy said. “It continues to grow and we got the first-hand experience to lay a are getting more customers from outside the area. Some as far as 100 miles away.” solid foundation for his goal. Randy attributes the steady growth to It didn’t take Randy long to move on up to the big time when he took a posi- a commitment to quality beef and exceltion with a 1,200-head cow/calf opera- lent customer service. “We are a cattle auction, always have tion in White County, Ark. Under Randy’s oversight the operation been, always will be,” Randy continued. expanded into the stocker business. Be- “Consumer demands have changed in reing content in the cattle business has cent years and the cattle industry has had not been an attribute Randy has ever to change with it. We concentrate on getsettled on. As his knowledge and expe- ting better quality beef through the auction, our customers expect that rience in the business grew, from us. That’s the reason for along with his own maturity, our continued success.” he expanded into buying But just having quality beef calves, some backgrounding, Searcy, Ark. in not enough for the Goodand has now come full circle mans, they feel it is necessary to in a quality buying station. In 2007, the owners of the cattle operation purchased — Continued on Page 22

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busy all week getting ready for the sale, checking in cattle, hauling cattle to the sale, making sure they are fed and watered. Sale day is certainly crazy, then after that, we have to arrange shipping for a lot of the cattle, then we have to handle the cattle we bought. It’s non-stop for us.” Rachel Fryar is also a major part of ACA’s operation. Rachel has been working at the auction since she was a teenager and probably knows the day to day operations as well as anyone. “Rachel is certainly a huge asset for us,” said Randy. “She grew up around the sale barn and our family. It would be tough to run this place without her.” The consumer driven demand for quality beef has no doubt increased the pressure for ACA to meet those demand. In perspective, it has developed into a “niche” market accentuating the Goodman’s philosophy of providing unquestionable integrity in their business, giving customers a fair shake in pricing, and earning the repeat business of every customer. On sale day, Randy sets the floor on every head of cattle, if it doesn’t sell, ACA owns it and it moves into their operation. All of this has helped ACA become one of the top five cattle auctions in the state. Arkansas Cattle Auction holds a number of large sales each year including the Pre-Vac Sale the first Tuesday of every other month, and the annual replacement and bred heifer sale the first Saturday in December.

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Offering feed and working calves three to four weeks before weaning can reduce excessive stress As summer begins to fade into fall, it’s time to start weaning spring calves. Weaning can be stressful on calves, but producers can make the transition a little easier for the calves, and themselves. Experts concur that weaning is perhaps the most stressful time in a calf’s life, and a calf that experiences prolonged stress is more susceptible to illness caused by viruses or bacteria, including Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD). Cattle producers, however, can reduce weaning time stress by preparing the calves for the transition ahead of time.

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According to information from the University of Missouri, weaning stress is amplified when calves are castrated, dehorned, tagged or branded at the time of weaning. The University of Missouri Extension recommends that cattle be worked at least three weeks prior to weaning in an effort to reduce physical stress. It is also recommended that cattle be vaccinated and wormed during that time frame because stressed animals do not respond well to vaccinations. The three-to four-week interval prior to weaning will give calves enough time to respond to vaccines such as those against respiratory viruses and bacteria, especially those calves have had previous vaccinations.

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Prior to weaning, calves should be offered and consuming adequate amounts of roughage, water and/or starter grains and gaining well before being weaned, according to MU Extension. The stress of weaning can cause calves to stop eating and drinking, resulting in weight loss. It’s recommended that feed bunks and waters be placed in the pens or pastures, near fence lines, making water and feed available to calves as they search for their mothers.

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The Samuel Roberts Nobel Foundation in Ardmore, Okla., recommended that producers who plan to wean calves in pens try to minimize dust. Large pen allow calves to run and stir up dust. Overcrowding should also be avoided. The foundation goes on to explain that fenceline weaning actually reduces stress and separation anxiety because cows and calves are only separated by a fence, which prevents nursing. Fenceline weaning also produces less dust than pen weaning.

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Well-designed corrals and working facilities can reduce stress, according to the Nobel Foundation. Poorly designed facilities may force producers to poke and prod calves through the facilities, resulting in added stress. Excessive use of electric cattle prods and whips should also be avoided.

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While excessive dust can cause issues with calves during weaning, so can excessive mud. Washington State University Extension recommends that calves be provided shelter to help reduce weather stress and, when possible, try to keep calves out of mud, and provide good footing for the calves. Other environmental stressors can include unusual noises, such as a barking dog. Try to reduce “new” sounds and noises as much as possible.

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New rules regarding the use of certain medications in livestock feed begin Jan. 1, 2017 The Food and Drug Administration’s Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) will take affect on Jan, 1, 2017; are you ready? A VFD drug is defined as a drug intended for use in or on animal feed that is limited to use under the professional supervision of a licensed veterinarians. The guidelines for this ruling were created in 1996, but will not be put into practice by the FDA until 2017. According to the FDA, the VFD final rule outlines the process for authorizing use of VFD drugs (animal drugs intended for use in or on animal feed that require the supervision of a licensed veterinarian) and provides all veterinarians in all states with a framework for authorizing the use of “medically important” antimicrobials in feed, when needed for specific animal health purposes. VFD final rule continues to require veterinarians to issue all VFDs within the context of a veterinarian-client-patientrelationship (VCPR), and specifies the key elements that define a VCPR. Once fully implemented, it will be illegal to use these medically important antibiotics for production purposes, and animal producers will need to obtain authorization from a licensed veterinarian to use them for prevention, control or treatment of a specifically identified disease. University of Missouri Extension Regional Livestock Specialist Andy McCorkill told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, that he didn’t think many producers have taken any out-of-the-ordinary steps in preparation for the new rule. “The most critical point of the process is to develop a good relationship with a veterinarian who you will work with,” he said. “For those who already have the vet work their calves for them, preg check cows and the like, it won’t be much of a deal at all. Those who tend to do most all the work on their own and have the ‘root hog or die’ mentality about animal health

issues, it will be a steep curve. Fortunately we’ve got some time to work out those bugs but don’t wait too much longer, the law takes effect on Jan. 1, so it will sneak up on you if you let it.” McCorkill added that the best way to keep on top of the directive is to talk with your veterinarian and to develop a relationship that is beneficial to your operation, and to be open to suggestions given regarding livestock management and health. “Make sure you are doing what the vet expects of you from a client patient relationship standpoint,” he said. “That relationship is going to be of upmost importance as we progress in time. You might even start talking about other options besides antibiotics to help with some of the problems you are having.” He went on to say that many animal health issues can be prevented or greatly reduced by adjusting management practices to reduce stress and exposure to pathogens. “In many instances, animal health is a lot like a machine, a little preventative maintenance will go a long way in stopping major problems,” MCorkill explained. While improved management practices can improve herd health, McCorkill said the removal of some medications from feed could make some ailments and diseases a little more difficult to treat, including anaplasmosis. Tetracycline has generally been used to treat the blood disease, but it is on the FDA’s list of medically important antibiotics. “I am particularly concerned about what might happen to the rates of anaplasmosis cases around the area,” he said. “Last year seemed to be pretty bad for it in the fall and I’ve already heard of a few cases this fall as well. If you take antibiotics out of the equation next year, we may begin to see quite a problem with it – like hasn’t been seen for many years around here. Foot rot is another common ailment that might be a little tougher to keep a handle on for some going into the future; fortunately it won’t be near

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as devastating as loosing several head in a short order like with anaplasmosis.” Because there will still be some Ionophores, such as Bovatec and Rumensin, not covered by the law at this time, livestock producers also need to communicate with their feed supplier to find out what will and what will not be available after Jan. 1. “Producers need to make sure (feed suppliers) are going to continue to sell products with feed-grade antibiotics included, just don’t expect them to supply you with a feed mix including them,” McCorkill said. “This program opens the doors to a lot of new regulation and oversight that will increase cost of doing business for them and bring with it potential for fines and shutdowns, leaving them vulnerable to liability; not to mention added paperwork. It will probably be enough to keep some feed businesses from wanting to mess with antibiotic products anymore. “Some feed companies are spending a lot of money to find more ‘natural’ ways of treating and preventing disease in livestock, such as essential oil blends and yeast cultures that are added to the feed. If you go that route, it will open up a whole new set of questions and might leave you wondering whether it is worth it to use them or not. You, your feed supplier and vet will all have to keep record of what products were prescribed and mixed at what amounts and when they were fed to be in compliance so you will need to work out the logistics of getting information from one place to another.” The VFD does not mean that use of all antibiotics to treat livestock will require a visit from a veterinarian for a prescription. “Farmers will still be able to administer non-prescription antibiotics such as oxytetracycline (LA 200 or LA 300) and penicillin-based products, according to label directions without a prescription, for the time being. I would, however, be prepared to lose that in the future as well,” McCorkill said. SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

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Feeding for Breeding By Klaire Howerton

Getting heifers ready for the breeding season Cattle producers know the importance of keeping feed for their cattle, but overweight females can cause reproductive issues, but too little feed can result in a thin, under performing cow. Producers should strive to have their females in the optimum range for production, which for beef cattle, falls into the 5 to 6 range on the Body Conditioning Scoring System. This system goes from 1 to 9, with 1 being very thin and 9 being obese. It is especially important for heifers to fall into this range just prior to breeding season since it is their first experience with the breeding cycle. Giving heifers the proper nutritional balance will give them the proper nutrition to set them up for success. Traditionally, most heifers have about 160 days between when they are weaned and when they are bred for the first time to grow into and maintain a good body score. During those 160 days, producers need to thoughtfully manage heifers to prepare them for breeding, pregnancy and calving. According to Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle by Heather Smith Thomas, if a heifer weighs 500 to 600 pounds at weaning, with the genetic potential to weigh 750 to 800 pounds at breeding age (15 months), she should gain 200 to 300 pounds in the 160 days between weaning and breeding. She should be able to reach this goal on good

hay alone, gaining 1.2 to 1.8 pounds per day or more. Some producers choose to supplement heifers with additional feedstuffs. Before jumping into this more expensive option, it’s best to do a little research to determine what soon-to-be-bred heifers are actually getting from their current feed and what, if anything, is needed in the way of a supplement. University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist Eldon Cole said a forage test should be done before adding any feeds or supplements. Once it is determined what level of protein and nutrients heifers are dealing with, then producers can move on to selecting a supplement that will provide extra groceries if necessary. “A supplement may be high-quality pasture such as wheat, rye or ryegrass, alfalfa hay, by-product feeds such as corn gluten feed, soybean hulls, dried distillers grain, corn or any number of commercially prepared meals, cubes, blocks, barrels, tubs, liquid feeds and the list goes on,” Cole said. If heifers are heading into breeding season underfed, proceed with caution. Heifers that are smaller in size than their well-fed counterparts due to poor feeding may have problems carrying the calf to full term or experience calving issues. With a proper feeding plan in place, you can avoid costly problems like these and help your first-calf heifers have a smooth first season.

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Test, Don’t Guess By Klaire Howerton

Evaluating your forage stockpile for nutritional value When feeding livestock, producers want to make sure they are feeding them the best possible quality goods they can afford. Part of proper feeding is storing the feed or forage in a way that preserves the nutritional integrity of the substance. If storing and feeding silage or baleage, it might be time to consider having it tested to see what your animals are consuming. During the winter months, many producers choose to utilize silage or baleage as their primary forage for livestock. But before producers start rolling out the goods to their herds, it’s important to take the time to have pits or stockpiles tested to see what nutrients may be lacking. According to an article from Alltech, a biotechnology company whose mission is to improve the health and performance of people, animals and plants through natural nutrition and scientific innovation, the main components of silage to look out for are DMD (Dry Matter Digestibility), dry matter, protein, ME (Metabolisable Energy) and pH. DMD and ME represent the measures of usable energy in the silage or baleage, protein reflects the quality of the forage at harvest time, and the pH expresses the amount of acidity in the silage, which helps producers determine how well the silage will store.

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AgriLand News stresses the importance of testing silage, in order to avoid over or under-estimating the nutritional value, so while the silage test recommend takes a number of steps to accomplish, the end result is worth it and can help save money. Conducting the test requires a silage sampler tool or a “core.” This tool is used to take samples from the highest point in the forage pile or pit. The top 5 inches from each core sample should be discarded; the remainder can be placed in a covered container or sealed bag with up to seven samples to be sent to a local Extension for analysis. Be sure to cover and tape the holes created in the forage plastic to keep the silage from spoiling. Hill Labritories offers some other tips and suggestions for collecting samples, such as removing all the air from the sample collection bag and refrigerating samples overnight if they cannot be sent off for testing the same day they are taken. University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist Eldon Cole recommends that producers “test, don’t guess” when it comes to any type of forage, and silage or baleage is no different. Talk with your local extension office so that you can move towards ensuring your valuable livestock really will receive the best.

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