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Wildlife rule changes possible: The Missouri Department of Conservation is considering changing state regulations to help landowners combat damage from wildlife and feral hogs. The proposal would allow a conservation agent to authorize practices such as thermal imaging to take wildlife causing damage to private property. Landowners would have to obtain written authorization to use thermal imaging or night vision equipment for wildlife. Another change would allow a landowner’s representative to use thermal imagery or night vision equipment to eliminate feral hogs from the landowner’s property, with the permission of a conservation agent. Currently, only landowners can use thermal imagery and night vision equipment on their own property. The agency is seeking public comment through Oct. 31 and will make a final decision on Dec. 13. 4-H volunteers honored: Forty-three volunteers joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame on Aug. 17 at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Mo. Inductees from 35 counties established a legacy totaling 1,021 years of service to 4-H. Those from the Ozarks who were inducted to the hall of fame were Linda Madison (Barton County), Lynna Spellman (Lawrence County) and Jerrold David Brooks (Polk County). Cattlemen’s group presents Beef Day: Ten different classes totaling about 200 students from Salem R-80, Dent County rural schools and Bunker attended the event, sponsored by the Dent/Phelps Cattlemen’s Association in partnership with the University Extension Service and the Salem High School FFA program. Groups of students went from session to session around the livestock arena to see short presentations on farm animals, farm safety, tractor safety and firearms safety given by FFA members. Presentations were also offered by the Missouri Beef Industry Council, Pioneer Forest, Intercounty Electric, the Dent and Crawford County Extension, along with an ATV safety program by FFA alum. MSU researchers featured: Professor Dr. Chin-Feng Hwang and his team of researchers at Missouri State University are exploring grape genetics and are featured in the MSU publication Mind’s Eye. The team uses cutting-edge DNA marker technology to expedite traditional breeding of grapes, which may take more than 20 years to release a new type of grape, also known as a cultivar. Their ultimate goal is to develop and release new hybrid grape cultivars in the region, which have desirable traits from both European grapes and Missouri’s official state grape, the Norton. Compared to European grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Norton is more diseaseresistant and cold-hardy.
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love beef. I’ve loved it since I was 15 years old and ate a good steakrefor vonthe wofirst rC ytime. rreJ yB Up until my mid-teens, the only meats we ate were either pork or chicken, beJerry Crownover farms cause we hadn’t owned a home freezer and in Lawrence County. He our meat sources were dictated by the methods is a former professor of we had available to preserve the product. ThereAgriculture Education at fore, our home-butchered hogs were preserved Missouri State University, in the smokehouse, covered with layers of salt and is an author and that would keep the meat preserved for a year, professional speaker. until the next butchering took place. Chickens To contact Jerry, go to were preserved in the chicken-house, on foot ozarksfn.com and click and were harvested every Sunday morning with on ‘Contact Us.’ a sharp axe, feather-plucking fingers and a cast iron skillet filled with lard. With the extravagant purchase of a deep freeze, my family was finally able to butcher and preserve the product that we had been raising for a lifetime and I immediately became a big fan. Steaks, roasts and ground beef became a staple of our diet, and we even quit raising hogs and chickens shortly thereafter. Since then, I have rarely eaten a meal that didn’t include some form of beef. My wife is much more diverse in her diet and loves to sample different kinds of foods, especially when we travel. Judy loves seafood, so she was in hog heaven (or should I say…fish heaven) during our recent trip to Iceland, because fish and other seafoods are the staple of that country. Each evening would bring a new culinary experience, as we selected a restaurant at which to dine. Clams, shrimp, lobster, squid, octopus and several varieties of fish that I couldn’t even pronounce were on every menu, every night, and I was beginning to suffer delirious tremors from the absence of beef. Finally, on the fifth night, we ate at a restaurant that had a menu selection described as, “Delicious beefcut, topped with fried beet root.” I didn’t know which cut — Continued on Page 5
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just a thought Across the Fence Continued from Previous Page and milk consumption, but on increasing efficient meat production in developing countries, where growing populations need more nutritious food.” Studies conclude that cattle production is not a significant factor in global warming, but why have farmers become the scapegoats and the villains of all the world’s woes? Because people have forgotten where food comes from. A national survey revealed that 72 percent of consumers know very little or nothing about farming or ranching. Americans continuously think about food production, but know little about the source of their food: ranching and farming. The same survey showed farmers and ranchers share the same values as consumers on issues related to environmental stewardship and animal care; something the public tends to forget. Students are required to take certain classes to graduate high school or college, yet no one is required to have agricultural courses. I wasn’t a music major, yet I was required to spend a certain amount of time in a listening lab as a variety of genres blared through headphones. It wasn’t my idea of a good time, but I did what was required.
Requiring students to take such classes to “broaden” their experiences is part of higher education, according to the experts. But our educational system is failing if the majority of college graduates think brown cows give chocolate milk, and food comes from a grocery store. Unfortunately, practical education, including classes such as agriculture, home economics, driver’s ed, shop and basic finance, are gone in many schools. Yes, some of those skills should be taught at home, but many parents don’t possess these necessary knowledge either. There is always room for advancements in science and technology, but are we raising a generation of educated idiots? Show your support for agriculture education in your community by supporting your local Extension and high school agriculture program, and help the next generation bridge the gap back to the farm.
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Rob and Anita Dalton work to produce high-quality cattle with solid genetics Just across the Taney County line, outside of Ava, Mo., Rob and Anita Dalton are raising 120 Brangus and crossbred cow/calf pairs, including 30 registered Brangus, on approximately 500 acres. A retired electric cooperative staking engineer, Rob is happy these days to be spending his time at home on the ranch.
fect the registered purebred side as well so we’ve got to be concerned with all of it.” Dalton Brangus develops and sells five to 10 bulls annually through private treaty, as well as semen. “We semen test all our bulls before they go out,” Rob said. “I sold a young bull, just weaned, a couple of years ago and I cautioned him that (the bull) was too young to test, so I was concerned. He was so pleased
Rob and Anita Dalton have offered bulls and semen for a number of years, but are not exploring the replacement heifer market for their Brangus cattle.
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“With the Brangus, you get the best of with that bull that he came back to by anboth worlds,” Rob said. “We’ve got the heat other one, one a little older this time.” The Daltons are now looking to expand tolerance of Brahman and the good moththeir customer base. ering and hardiness of the An“We have 23 heifers right now and gus. That makes for a really we haven’t sold heifers up to this good animal and that good point, but we are looking to start breeding is what we’re after. marketing heifers in the near fu“From the sale barn to the ture,” Rob explained. show ring, we want to produce Ava, Mo. Genetics are key for the the very best cattle we can. If the Daltons, and only the best commercial cattle market sufmake the cut. fers, you can bet it is going to afSEPTEMBER 30, 2019
“We do a lot of AI and embryo transfer and we strive to produce good genetics,” Rob said. “If they don’t meet our genetic standards, then we don’t want them out there. We’ve been told we cull hard, too hard sometimes in that we castrate a lot of good cattle. Maybe, but I’ve never had a bad report come back from anybody either that what we sold them wasn’t what it should be. And I want to keep it that way.” Nutrition and animal health are also important factors for a quality herd. “We feed our own custom ration for the bulls that we get from Main Street Feed in Republic, Mo., and a different one for the heifers,” Rob explained. “We do all of our own vaccinations and we have a pretty expensive vaccination program at the recommendation of our veterinarian. You have to go the extra distance with the vaccines these days since so many cattle have been moved around the country with the drought in some places.” Future plans at Dalton Brangus include building a show barn, which would also provide an updated venue for their AI and other breeding activities. Rob and Anita were raised around cattle and love the life it provides. Their three sons live close by and the family is now helping to teach the next generation the joys of all things cattle, especially the show ring. The Daltons have participated in shows from Oklahoma City to West Monroe and Shreveport, La., Phoenix, Houston, Springfield, Mo., and the Missouri State Fair. “We have Zeke (7) and Creed (5), Gracye (6) and Brayle (5), as well as Truett, who is just a year old and Emmy who is 8 months,” Anita said. “With these little ones, we will be back in the show ring this next year. If we are working on a show, you can bet these kids are right in there with us.” The Daltons also participate in the Ozarks Fall Farm Fest each year, which serves as a marketing tool for their cattle. With a solid history of commercial and registered Brangus behind them and a future bolstered by the next coming generation, it’s a safe bet that through retired from one vocation, Rob and Anita’s future in Southwest Missouri’s Brangus cattle industry has a bright future.
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“We saw how good they did on the Halfway, the Dinsmore’s kind of fell into the goat business when one of their property, and said ‘goats are for us,’” Maneighbors were selling two goats (dairy/ ria said. Soon afterward, they upgraded their Boer mix) and a livestock guardian dog. fencing. Maria said the number one Bryan, who is an electrician, expense is probably the facilities, and Maria, who recently specifically fencing that will keep quit her job to work on the goats contained, not just barbed farm fulltime, said they knew wire. She’s found that small woand loved the dog, but knew Halfway, Mo. ven wire or a barbed/hot wire nothing about goats. Because combination works well. the neighbor was selling them The goats graze a lot of as a package, they agreed to the time, but Maria also take the goats, too.
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meet your neighbors gives them MFA Show Goat feed that contains 18 percent protein and 4 percent fat, along with providing minerals such as copper, a salt-based cornmeal option, a loose mineral, and free-choice baking soda. Where the animal is in their life cycle determines what type of feed she uses. She also puts probiotics in the water for good gut health. The Dinsmores decided to pursue raising Boer goats so their children could show at the local fairs. Boer goats have a larger show industry than any other meat goat breed. One of Bryan’s coworkers has a daughter who participated in 4-H and showed goats, so they decided to talk with her to learn more. Characteristics for show goats vary, depending on the specific judge for each fair. Maria tries to raise goats as close to the Boer standards as possible and favors ones that have good parasite resistance and exceptional mothering. She’s found that 4-H is an amazing organization for kids. “They go above and beyond for children,” she said. On the farm, the boys, 8-year-old Clay and 9-year-old James, have the job of feeding the kid goats, checking for chicken eggs and getting the goats ready for 4-H shows, which includes washing, brushing and trimming them. After the show market, the goats are auctioned at a premium sale in Polk County. This sale allows the participant to keep the animal and put that money back into their business to grow it. Later, at the Ozark Empire Fair or Missouri State Fair, they sell in a terminal sale. This year, James got Grand Champion in the Meat Goat Division for his year old and under wether at the Polk County Fair. As far as breeding, Boer’s cycle every month, all year long. However, the normal breeding season starts in September and goes through December. Maria strives to do everything as natural as possible. It’s very common for does to have twins, and Maria will typically sell the does who produce singles twice in a row. When the goat kids are born, the Dinsmores don’t help them find the momma or assist in them standing on their own. “If they can’t stand on their own, if they can’t find their mom’s teats on their own, then those are not strong animals that you want to keep in your herd,” Maria said. SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Kids are weighed at birth, then at 30 days, 60 days and 90 days. Kids are weaned at 90 to 100 days and are sold soon after. Maria works hard to make sure the herd is healthy. Does are vaccinated with a CDT shot approximately two to three weeks prior to kidding. Kids will get a booster at 21 days, along with a CL vaccination. Parasites are a big topic in the industry and can kill livestock quickly. Maria said it’s important to monitor pasture rotation, FAMACHA testing (checking the eyelid color), making sure they’re getting the right dosing of worming medication based on animal weight and not overdosing, which can build resistance to the deworming medication. Maria also said she spends a lot of time on documentation and record-keeping, so she knows how healthy each generation has been. “It’s more profitable to keep records because you realize what you’re losing money on and what you’re not,” she says. She also uses software programs like Excel spreadsheets and an app called Livestocked to keep accurate records. A majority of Stonehatch Farms’ sales come from people who see the quality of their goats at the 4-H shows. Most recently, the Dinsmores had 52 goats, with many already sold and awaiting pickup. Maria’s advice for anyone who might be thinking about raising goats for the first time: “Have your facilities in place first and start small. There’s definitely a learning curve. Goats require more time, I think, than people realize because you need to watch your animals, observe them for illnesses. If you can catch an illness right away, you can usually treat it.” Bryan and Maria hope to help spread knowledge about goats, specifically Boers, to the community, as well as getting more children interested in the breed. “There’s a lot of opportunities for kids to show Boers and raise them,” Maria said. “There’s also a lot of benefits to having them, especially in this area. If your property can support it, putting goats and cattle in a nice pasture or acreage with a good fence, they’ll do great for you... You can take pasture management classes from the USDA, and you can apply for grants that can help you with your facilities like fencing and waterers.”
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Darryl and Gerrie Moore say there is more to farming than making a profit Darryl and Gerrie Moore are by those passing through the area by owners and operators of a section horse or mule. It crossed the bottom of of Moore Farms, in Taney County, the Moore Farms property, and travellers would stop at one of the springs found Mo., northeast of Branson. Moore Farms consists of land that on their land for water. The road conwas passed down to Darryl and his five tinued on from there, crossing by ferry siblings when Darryl’s father, Dennis what was then called the White River, Moore, passed away in 2012. Dennis was now Lake Taneycomo. The Moores are proud of that historiwell-known in the local community for his garage, Denny’s Auto Service, which cal aspect of the farm they now own and is now owned by Darryl’s brother, David. operate. Moore Farms is a modest operaGoing back further in time, Darryl said tion, involving 15 to 30 head of cattle, Moore Farms has been in his family for 11 goats and one llama named Oreo. Of the 133 acres, only a fraction is currently almost a century. “My aunt and uncle, Anna and Har- pastureland. With help from friends, the dy Goodall, bought this place in the Moores are changing some of the forest and brush into pasture to soon allow for 1930s,” Darryl explained. He also noted the barn on their property more grazing and baling hay. The cattle they raise consist of black was built in the 1930s, and another barn, and brown baldies, as well as a Herelocated on land belonging to ford bull. Although they don’t reguDavid, was built as far back late the breeding, Darryl said they as the 1800s. In fact, the are lucky in that most calves geographical area that Moore have been born in the spring Farms rests on boasts a rich hisand the fall. They will sell tory from those days. calves, steers and heifers at Darryl spoke of the SpringBranson, Mo. the sale barn or, occasionfield-Harrison Road, a road ally, to individuals. travelled in the 19th century
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meet your neighbors Gerrie keeps a variety of goats at the farm, including Myotonic and Nubian goats, and the billy of the herd is a Pygmy. They like the goats’ ability to eat the underbrush on their property, and it also brings enjoyment to visitors. “(The goats are) one of the attractions on T-30,” Darryl said. “Everybody wants pictures with the goats.” Gerrie sometimes sells the kids, but the small amount of animal sales and some hay sales of course do not afford a real profit for the Moores. While they tend the farm daily, their main source of income comes from full-time jobs elsewhere. Darryl works for the county road department, and Gerrie is a realtor. Rather than monetary value, however, the Moores find other, more sentimental kinds of value in the farm. The history of the place, as mentioned above, is one. There are also the memories for Darryl, as he has worked on the farm since childhood. “I remember coming down here when I was a kid with my aunt and my uncle and being in this place, building a fence, even birthing calves,” Darryl recalled. The Moores also enjoy giving photo opportunities to the couples walking down from the nearby Focus on the Family Retreat Center. The couples in counselling especially like to take pictures with Oreo. “He puts a smile on everybody’s face,” Darryl said. One of the most valuable aspects of the farm is the ability to preserve the tradition for their children and grandchildren. They enjoy in particular giving their grandchildren the experience of life without modern technology and entertainment. For example, Darryl said a calf they were bottle feeding gave them a great opportunity to involve their grandchildren in caring for an animal. “That’s the enjoyment out of the farm we get,” Darryl explained. “And now we’re watching the kids grow into that.” Darryl and Gerrie plan to pass on the farm to their children. Their son Dennis has in fact already begun building a home for his family on a 5-acre plot of the property, making it now a four-generation farm. In that way, Darryl and Gerrie have already begun the process of passing on the farm and its rich Ozarks history, and while it may not have a high monetary yield, it does have high value with the Moores. SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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After decades of military service, Ron Mosbaugh now serves his fellow veterans More than a half century ago, young men still wet behind the ears, left their homes across America for a country thousands of miles away, with a culture as foreign as the moon, to fight a war they did not understand. War is an ugly thing, testing the moral fiber of those finding themselves in conflict, especially down-home Missouri boys who on a difficult day may be confronted with a rabid animal while racoon hunting or a crazy cow on the farm. Many came to understand the meaning of “becoming brothers in blood.” None of these young men came back the same… if they came back at all. For Ron Mosbaugh, and his identical twin brother Don, serving in the military would be an honor and a duty they could fulfill for their nation. Both grew up in a poor, but solid Christian home full of boys. In fact, they were baptized in Shoal Creek by their uncle who was a pastor. They grew up in the Joplin area most of their life until the family relocated to McDonald County, Mo., in 1960. Ron and Don were very athletic and became pretty popular in the Noel High School, Ron becoming senior class president and voted best athlete. Ron recalls how they would trick teachers by trading places or switching basketball uniforms to throw off the opposing teams players.
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Not serving in the military never really crossed their mind, especially since their older brothers represented other branches of the military. They both joined the Junior Navy Reserves in 1962 while they were still in high school. Although they both preferred to enlist in the Marines, nevertheless, their father would not allow them to join that branch. As things would play out, Ron would become attached to a Marine unit in Vietnam: Second Battalion, First Marine Division, Hotel Company. In 1966, both Ron and Don were trained to be Navy corpsman, since corpsman were in short supply and high demand. After basic training, the brothers spent 16-weeks in Hospital Corpsman School, after which Ron went on to Camp Pendleton for a very intensive five-week Field Medical Training. It was there that he got his first view of what type of injuries he would encounter on the ground. However, nothing could prepare this Missouri son for what he would see, hear, smell and touch over the course of 13 months in Vietnam. Don was stationed in Okinawa and would go on to Guerrilla Warfare School as an instructor teaching combat first aid and survival techniques to troops heading to Vietnam. But Ron would go on to an area 26 miles south of Da Nang, Vietnam where he would complete over 300 patrols. Ron did not realize until after being in country that the Viet Cong placed bounties on the heads of corpsman. Through it all, he knew that God must have had an angel watching over him, he was injured on three different occasions and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He did not accept the third Purple Heart because they would send him home and he knew that his brother would get sent in his place. “If I had left the country, they would be sending Don to combat and that was the last thing I wanted,” Ron said with a grin. “To this very day I remind Don that he owes me big time.” He would also go on to receive the Silver Star and Bronze Star medals for his bravery while caring for wounded and dying soldiers. Ron went on to continue in the Navy Reserves and served in Iraq during Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. However, returning home did not mean he left the war back in Asia. Like so many combat veterans, Ron found himself tormented by the sights and sounds of dying and injured soldiers. “I didn’t make close relationships over there because you never knew who would make it back,” Ron said. “Even when I came home, I stayed emotionally at a safe distance, while carrying the raw emotions of war deep inside.” Both brothers attended college and worked to live as normal lives as possible, yet for Ron, Vietnam resurfaced in his dreams nightly.
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ozarks roots Ron Mosbaugh had a long and highly decorated career in the Navy and Navy Reserves. He received two Purple Hearts, denying a third, as well as the Bronze and Silver Stars for his heroics as a combat corpsman. Pictured at left is, Ron being awarded the Silver Star. Pictured below at left, Ron was a star athlete in high school, earning him the Best Athlete Award is senior year at Noel High school. Pictured below, Ron (right) and his twin brother Don (ledft) both joined the Navy and trained as corpsmen.
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He would go on to serve as the Jasper County Coroner and then successfully run for Jasper County Clerk, where one day it all came crashing down around him and he knew he needed to confront his demons. He checked himself into a seven-week program at the VA Medical facility in Topeka, Kan., for PTSD. There the staff psychologist told Ron to write down his PTSD experiences on paper. “I told him I didn’t talk about that to my family or anyone else for that matter,” Ron continues. “This was my private world and I didn’t want to think about it.” When he realized that they would send him home to fight those nightmares alone if he did not begin to journal his battlefield experiences, he complied. SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
What began as a tumultuous struggle to find the words for his pain, has become a successful outlet and writing mission to touch the lives of other veterans living with PTSD. Today, Ron has written two books: Marine Down, Corpsman Up: Vietnam, and PTSD and Marine Down, Corpsman Up: PTSD, Then is Now – Military Short Stories. Ron continues to reach out to service members and veterans through his books and he periodically writes a column in the Joplin Globe. And as a side note to the brothers commitment to military service; they are thought to be the only identical twins to ever reach the rank of E-9, Master Chief Corpsman in the United States Navy. The Ozarks’ Most Read Farm Newspaper
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customers for meat hogs that I deliver to the processor of their choice.” Growing up in Arizona, horses were always her first passion. She still has 10 horses on her 40 acres which she says are “just for hugging.” “I still ride but with the hog operation I don’t have time to ride like I would like. I have two stallions and I raise a few babies,” Rebecca said. She is also currently backgrounding three calves, although she has backgrounded as many as a dozen in the past. Calves are grass and grain fed and finished. Rebecca moved to Missouri primarily because her parents were originally from this part of the country. As a social worker, Rebecca has worked for the state in the Children’s Division, Great Circle (previously known as Boys’ Town/Girls Town) and now for Compass Counseling, previously known as Pathways. Her best advice for anyone who wants to get into the business of raising hogs is to start small. “It’s demanding work but build slowly and it’s very satisfying as well. I’m blessed to have a job that allows me plenty of flexibility where I can, for instance, come home and check on my animals. The other part is that these little ones are still always fun,” Rebecca said. Kids Week was recently held at her church and at her pastor’s request Rebecca took some of her recently weaned bottle pigs to church and the kids and the piggies all had a great time.
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Beefmaster genetics, Oak RIdge Beefmasters owner Joshua Hostetler said, can help commercial producers add pounds to their calves.
with,” Joshua said. “They are easy to han- day, average, from the day I weaned them dle. To me, they are the easiest handling until they were a year old,” Joshua said. cattle I’ve ever had. A lot of people think “Around here, there are definitely more that extra ear makes them a little wild, and more people getting into Beefmasbut they aren’t. Not long after I got into ter. A lot of people think they will lose money because of the ear and extra them, my brother-in-law and skin, but what they don’t realize is if I were walking among them they crossbreed them, they are goand I was telling him which ing to get those extra pounds.” calf was which. He asked why Calving ease is important to (the cattle) were all standing Joshua, and he shoots for a there. With his cattle, he said, birthweight in the 60s to they would have been at the Louisburg, Mo. other end of the field.” — Continued on Next Page Joshua and his family have SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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mid 70s for first-calf heifers, but weights can increase for mature cows. “I’ve only had to pull one calf since we started with Beefmasters, and that’s because the calf was backward, not too big,” he said. “Last fall, I had nine first-calf heifers and I didn’t touch them; calves were on the ground when I saw them.” Another drawing point to the breed for Joshua is the overall hardiness of Beefmaster. His cowherd is offered minimal grain and is able to maintain condition. “Someone asked me if they just eat like crazy because they are bigger cows,” Joshua said. “I don’t know if they eat more, but they are out grazing when other cattle are in the shade or the pond. Even my black Beefmasters are out grazing when it’s hot. My cows get a little treat now and then, and if I plan on working them, I will give them some cubes once or twice a week to keep them coming up.” The cold winter weather of the Ozarks hasn’t proven to be a challenge for the cattle at Oak Ridge Beefmasters. “They gain just as well in the winter as they do in the spring,” Joshua said. At weaning, calves are offered about 5 pounds a day of a commercial ration, then built up to about 8 pounds. Bulls are offered a commercial ration creep feed that has a limiter, which prevents the overeating. “I can feed them 18 pounds a day, and they will clean it up every day for so long, then they hit their limit,” Joshua said. “Once they clean it up, we start over.”
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Joshua added that illness has not been an issue since switching to Beefmaster. “I have treated a bull because he poked something in his eye,” Joshua explained. “Had a heifer that cut her foot. I have treated one or two calves as babies for scours, but I have never treated for pink eye or any other illness.” Joshua believes in addition to a vaccination protocol, having a quality mineral available at all times helps keep cattle healthy. “Right now, I have a Purina mineral out with fly control and in the spring, when the grass is coming, I put out Purina HiMag that helps with foot issues or lameness, and my bulls get Purina Availa 4.” Oak Ridge Beefmasters currently has four bulls on test in Texas in preparation for a sale next spring. “The biggest one was about three days over 10 months old and he weighed 1,005 pounds, and the other three were about a week from 10 months old and weighed between 950 and 1,000.” If the bulls make the cut, they will be sold in the Texoma Beef on Forage Sale in McAlester, Okla., next spring. “The bulls I’ve sent are out of a bull we bought from that sale and I’m really happy with his calves,” Joshus said. Weaning weights for his calve vary, but he has a target of 500 pounds or more for heifers, 600 pounds or more for bulls. Nursing calves are only offered any additional or creep feed if their dam is showing signs of stress. SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
meet your neighbors “Right now, they don’t need it with as much grass as we have,” Joshua said. “Last winter, when I was short on hay and on grass, I kept the feeder pretty full, but I haven’t bought a load this year.” When converting cropland to pasture, Joshua introduced endophyte-free fescue with positive results. He also uses the litter from his laying facilities on fields and pastures. Joshua said the use of litter has increased his hay production significantly. “We had a lot of rain this spring, but on the two cuttings I got this year, I nearly doubled my bales,” he said. Oak Ridge Beefmasters utilizes about 180 acres in total. Joshua’s herd is both spring and fall calving. He also prefers the use of a herd sire. “I have done some AI, but I didn’t have the results I wanted,” Joshua said, adding that he’s not opposed to the practice and hopes to develop a program in the future. “I just decided I was going to buy a good bull until I could do it all myself.” Going from commercial cattle to a registered herd has meant a little extra work but for Joshua, it’s worth it. “Craig said if you can stick it out for three, four years, you can make some money, but it’s not going to happen overnight,” Joshua said. Oak Ridge Beefmaster is also a family affair for the Hostetlers. Son Zane is a partner on a herd sire and more than a dozen cows and heifers. Son Jayden also has a heifer. “I do all of the paperwork and keep track of everything, but they help. Jayden, he’s 16, would do nothing but the cows, if I would let him. He knows my cows better than I do.” Joshua’s hope is not only to raise good bulls and heifers for his fellow producers but to advocate for the breed. “I read an article called Not Your Grandfather’s Beefmaster,” Joshua said. “The cattle were a lot narrower and earry. I think if people would try Beefmasters, they would see they get more pounds on their calves,” Joshua said. “I don’t have anything against other breeds, but as a youngster, eared cattle intrigued me. If you get into Beefmaster, you might not get as much for your bulls in this area, but if I had bought another breed, it would have cost me double for 6-, 7-yearold cows and I got 3-year-olds and second calf heifers for about half the price.” SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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With a herd of only 13 Angus cows, you might think Craig Stephenson of Ozark, a retired mail carrier, is only dabbling in a retirement hobby. But he’s a serious cattleman and has some impressive records to prove it, and an interesting life story of the ups and downs and twists of fate of farming. Growing up in Ohio, Craig loved spending time on his uncle’s farm of hogs, cattle and row crops. After serving in Vietnam, he returned to Ohio State University, majoring in agriculture. Craig Stephenson’s herd may not be large, But when his dad worked but he has produced some top-quality, out a deal with him to sale-topping cattle. buy a small farm, Craig found himself worrying about how to plant spring crops and also Craig said. “I met all those men.” He named his fledgling farm Allegro graduate. He chose the former and left Angus, the Allegro coming from the OSU in the spring of 1972. Having sold his Corvette for a Farmall name of a restaurant in a favorite soap Super M tractor, Craig was committed to opera, “The Young and the Restless,” farming. He bought gilts and Hereford cows that he watched during his lunch break. Between the 40 brood cows and a 100from his uncle but soon switched to Angus. “I remember at 9 years old my first An- head farrow-to-finish hog operation, he gus was a heifer I was to show in 4-H. I was a busy and successful young man. He was too small to halter break it, and that showed cattle at the big county fair and heifer drug my dad all over, and he had at the Ohio State Fair during the 1970s. Then came the hog market collapse of the scars to prove it,” Craig the late 1970s. recalled with a laugh. In 1980, Craig sold all but four He began upgrading his head in an on-farm Allegro herd, starting with six cows Angus dispersion, which was from Premier Angus in Indithe second top averaging sale ana and later bred heifers from Ozark, Mo. in Ohio that year behind Sayre Farms in New York. Summitcrest Farms. The “Those farms participated in the sale enabled him to pay off Angus Futurity Sales in Ohio,”
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meet your neighbors his debts and start over with the remaining cows and new hogs. Once again he upgraded his Angus herd. Then, in the mid-1980s, his corn went moldy, his newly purchased SPF (specific pathogen free) hogs proved not to be disease free, bloody scourers showed up in other hogs and the hog and cattle markets went south. “I felt like Job in the Bible,” he said. “I was really yelling at God.” But as a Christian since 1983 with his wife, Fay, Craig decided God was telling him to get out of farming and so he did, moving to Springfield, Mo., to attend the Assemblies of God seminary. Becoming a preacher, though, proved not to be his calling. He continued to be involved with church but became a Springfield mail carrier. Getting back to the country kept nagging at the couple, and in 2003 they bought a small property in Christian County and moved in a year later, doing most of the house building and landscaping themselves and on a two-story bank barn several years later. Cattle and hogs called to him. “I thought about Dexters but couldn’t find any. Then I thought of Angus. Hey, I know Angus!” he recalled. In 2012 he bought a 10-year-old and a 12-year-old cow. “Then I had an epiphany. I’m in my late 60s, I can’t wait for this to happen, so I then went to several auctions and bought some pretty good younger cows,” he said. Since then he’s once again invested in improving his herd with cows from Sydenstricker Genetics, also known as SydGen, in Mexico, Mo., known for its excellent production records. That’s paid off. In 2014, at a four-state Angus sale, he sold the top cow/calf pair for $6,000. A top heifer of his brought SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
$5,000 and a bull of his was the second top seller at $3,800. One more sign that his luck was holding is a kind of “redemption” story: After buying a cow sight unseen in an online sale originating in Virginia, Craig discovered he had bid on the wrong cow. He had done his research but simply made a mistake with the numbers. “So I got that cow and was sick about it,” he said. But she had been considered for embryo transplant so she had potential. “I kept her, she produced a heifer and I bred her back and sold her for $6,000 – I had paid $3,500 for the cow I didn’t want. And then later I learned the next calf sold for $10,000. “That’s how God works. When you think you’re smart, you’re stupid. That’s been the case most of my life!” he laughed. On 25 acres – most of it free grazing on neighbors’ land in return for free beef and pork – Craig has about five hogs and the 13 Angus cows, plus their calves and young yearling bulls, which he rotates from pasture to pasture. He buys hay locally, is diligent about pest control and breeds for easy calving. He pays attention to calving stats, always working to improve the numbers. His Allegro cattle keep him occupied, satisfied and making money. While paying close attention to production records and constantly tweaking his herd genetics, Craig also remains forever thankful for the helping hand his dad gave him with that first farm and for the inheritance he received with his siblings from their mother. Today, he notes, without that kind of help, young farmers probably won’t make it. And, as he’s learned so well, fate can deal both good and bad hands. “When I was younger, I dreamed of having a little place in the country, five acres and a couple of cows and now I’m right where I wanted to be,” he said.
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Hometown: Richland, Mo. Family: Husband, Gary In Town: Charla Baker has been with the Laclede County Health Department for 27 years, serving as the administrator for the last 20 years. Before taking the helm at the department, she served as the assistant to the administrator. “A health department doesn’t normally have a physician on staff,” Charla explained. “We try to keep people from getting illnesses through education and prevention. We do a lot of vaccinations and a lot of communicable disease work. If we do contract a disease or illness that is contagions, we do investigations to find out there that individual contracted that disease and try to top the spread of that illness. We also do educational programs and presentations to show people how to live a healthier lifestyle, as well as our Women, Infants and Children nutritional program, and our environment sanitation department that does inspections of food establishments and sewer inspections.” In the Country: Charla grew up on her family’s Pulaski County, Mo., farm.
She and her husband Gary have a herd of about 40 Angus cows on their farm, which is near where she grew up. She and Gary also help her father, Louie Parker, with his farming operation. “I got started with cattle as an FFA project,” Charla said. “My dad and my grandpa helped me get a heifer, and that’s how it started. Growing up, my parents raised hogs too, and I’ve had experience with goats, lambs and sheep. Now we just have the cattle and the chickens. I also worked for a dairy farm up the road. If you had told me that I would have chickens as an adult, I would have thought you were crazy because one of my chores was to feed and water the chicks and gather the eggs – and I hated it. I love them and love watching them. We have quite a brood of chickens.” Charla and Gary have both spring and fall calf crops and one herd bull, and the family produces their own hay. In addition to their farming operation, Charla, Gary and Louie have a growing number of antique tractors they restore and take to various parades and events. “Dad was the first one to get an antique tractor, a 1936 B John Deere,” Charla said. “I fell in love with antique tractors then, and I saw a John Deere LA; I just fell in love with it. We found one and it went from there.” In all, the family has five, including Charla’s “non-green” tractors, a Farmall and a Ford. “Dad grew up with an Allis Chambler, so that’s probably next on the schedule,” Charla said. “We love John Deeres, but I honestly don’t care what color it is; I just love antique tractors.’
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Buffalo Livestock Market
None Reported †
Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava
1085.00-1385.00*
Four State Stockyards - Exeter Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba
None Reported †
Joplin Regional Stockyards
9/20/19
Compared to last week slaughter lambs were steady to as much as 20.00 lower with the greatest decline at New Holland, PA. Slaughter ewes were steady to 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs were 3.00-8.00 higher. At San Angelo, TX 5857 head sold. No sales in Equity Electronic Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes not tested and feeder lambs firm. 4300 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady. 3,234 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: 100-145 lbs 120.00-133.00. PA: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 160.00-210.00; 155-185 lbs 155.00-165.00. Ft.Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 105-140 lbs 150.00157.00; 150-180 lbs 139.00-143.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 146.00151.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-130 lbs no test. Billings, MT: no test. Missouri: no test. Equity Elec: no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair lambs 40-60 lbs 200.00-218.00; 60-70 lbs 184.00-200.00, few 212.00; 70-80 lbs 176.00-192.00, few 196.00; 80-90 lbs 148.00-178.00, few 186.00-188.00; 90110 lbs 140.00-154.00. wooled and shorn 83 lbs 168.00. Pennsylvania: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 220.00-240.00; 60-70 lbs 185.00-220.00; 70-80 lbs 177.00-205.00; 80-90 lbs 180.00-200.00; 90-100 lbs 180.00-200.00. hair lambs 50-60 lbs 207.00-240.00; 60-70 lbs 180.00-210.00; 70-80
lbs 162.00-195.00; 80-100 lbs 160.00-190.00. Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn no test. hair no test. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 75 lbs 170.00; 90-100 lbs 150.00. hair 70-80 lbs 140.00-146.00; 80-90 lbs 136.00143.00; 90-110 lbs 134.00-137.50. Missouri: hair 50-60 lbs 165.00-180.00; 60-70 lbs 180.00187.00; 70-80 lbs 130.00-150.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 150.00-165.00; 70 lbs 170.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 152.50-156.00; 90 lbs 156.00; 113 lbs 151.00. Billings, MT: no test. Direct Trading: (lambs fob with 3-4 percent shrink or equivalent) 4300: Slaughter Lambs shorn and wooled 126-155 lbs 140.00-160.00 (wtd avg 150.58). WY: 12000: Feeder Lambs 80-100 lbs 160.00-180.00. MT: 8500: Feeder Lambs 90-110 lbs 160.00-176.00. Northern Video Auction North Central States: 1600: Feeder Lambs 70-80 lbs 189.00 for Sept-Oct delivery. 1400: Feeder Lambs 80-90 lbs 173.00-181.00 for Sept-Oct del. Western States: 900: Feeder Lambs 110 lbs 139.00 for Sept-Oct delivery. Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 54.00-55.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-72.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 74.00-96.00, few 90.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 58.00-72.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 54.00-56.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) 30.00. Pennsylvania: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 50.00-77.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-95.00, hair 70.00-102.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 45.00-65.00; Cull 1 no test. Ft. Collins: Good 3-5 (very fleshy) 74.00-82.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 64.00-77.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 46.00-56.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) no test. Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. So Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 55.00-77.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 59.00-72.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) 50.00-56.00; Cull 1 22.50-26.00. Missouri: Good 2-3 90.00-125.00; Utility and Good 1-3 55.00-85.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 30.00-65.00. Kalona: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: 65-80 lbs 178.00-179.00; 83 lbs 168.00.
stocker & feeder
1100.00-1300.00*
MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler
None Reported †
Ozarks Regional
725.00-1425.00 †
South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna
None Reported
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center
500
1000
replacement
†
1600.00 †
1500
2000
cows
(Week of 9/15/19 to 9/21/19)
2500 Steers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
Prices reported per cwt
775.00-1050.00*
Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava Four State Stockyards - Exeter
700.00-900.00 † 850.00-1075.00*
Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba
Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1
None Reported †
Joplin Regional Stockyards
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
600.00-1310.00 † 800.00-960.00 †
Kingsville Livestock Auction
850.00-1150.00*
Mid Missouri Stockyards MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler
None Reported †
Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1
325.00-1300.00 †
Ozarks Regional Stockyards South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna
850.00-950.00 †
Springfield Livestock Market Center
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National Sheep Summary
935.00-1100.00 †
Mid Missouri Stockyards
0
9/19/19
Compared to two weeks ago. Feeder and slaughter lambs were mostly steady. Market kids were mostly steady to 20.00 higher. Slaughter nannies and billies were mostly steady. Demand was good and supply was moderate. Supply included: 13% Feeder Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Lambs); 41% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (4% Wooled & Shorn, 3% Wooled, 29% Hair Breeds, 9% Ewes, 53% Hair Ewes, 2% Hair Bucks); 9%Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 37% Slaughter Goats (57% Kids, 27% Nannies/Does, 10% Bucks/Billies, 5% Wethers). Receipts: 482 Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1: 160.00-195.00. Hair Lambs - Medium and Large 1-2: 135.00-170.00. Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Good and Choice 1-2: 125.00170.00. Wooled - Good and Choice 1-2: 150.00-165.00. Hair Breeds - Good and Choice 1-2:130.00-187.00. Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 55.00-60.00. Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 30.00-50.00. Hair Ewes - Good and Choice 1-2: 90.00-125.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-2: 55.00-85.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 52.50-65.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 85.00-100.00. Feeder Goats:
Kids - Selection 1: 240.00-272.50. Kids - Selection 1-2: 210.00-222.50. Kids - Selection 2: 155.00-175.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 250.00-260.00. Kids - Selection 1-2: 205.00-235.00. Kids - Selection 2: 200.00-205.00. Kids - Selection 2-3: 135.00-155.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1: 110.00-175.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 115.00-140.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 2-3: 60.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1: 115.00-150.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 110.00-130.00. Wethers - Selection 1: 155.00-225.00.
850.00-1550.00 †
Kingsville Livestock Auction
0
cattle 127 5(3257(' sheep & goats dairy
57.00-85.00 †
South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna
9/23/19
5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 100.00-105.00; wtd. avg. price 102.32. Heifers: 100.00-103.00; wtd. avg. price 101.90. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 161.00-162.00; wtd. avg. price 161.77. Heifers: 162.00-163.00; wtd. avg. price 162.21.
40.00-86.00*
Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba
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Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle
73.00-83.00*
Buffalo Livestock Market
cattle
500
650.00-1175.00 †
1000
1500
2000
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
Four State Stockyards*
prices
Ava Douglas County† 9/19/19
Buffalo Livestock Auction* 9/21/19
Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 9/19/19
Cuba Interstate Regional† 9/17/19
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798
609
588
965
4,897
817
1,240
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3-5 Higher
2-8 Higher
St-5 Higher
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163.00-165.00 144.00-157.00 135.00-137.50 135.00-142.00 132.50-135.00
160.00-170.00 145.00-172.00 137.00-157.00 135.00-146.00 135.00-143.00
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171.00-185.00 143.00-164.00 138.00-152.00 135.00-147.25 132.00-141.75
----159.00-171.00 149.00-155.00 143.00-152.50 135.00-151.00
----163.00-187.75 156.00-167.50 146.75-152.75 133.00-150.75
158.00-185.00 152.00-168.00 143.00-157.00 139.00-151.00 135.00-144.00
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130.00-145.00 127.00-142.50 128.00-135.00 129.00-137.00 118.00-132.50
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------------124.50 115.00-122.00
136.00-150.00 131.00-156.00 118.00-135.00 119.00-133.00 116.00-131.85
----144.00-145.00 125.00-142.00 129.00-142.50 122.00-131.50
126.00-139.50 149.50-152.00 134.00-150.00 134.00-142.75 130.25-138.50
145.00-162.00 135.00-148.00 130.00-142.00 125.00-139.00 118.00-130.00
9/17/19
Joplin Regional Stockyards† 9/16/19
Kingsville Livestock Auction† 9/17/19
USDA Reported * Independently Reported
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USDA Reported * Independently Reported
3 90.00-125.00; Utility and Good 1-3 nd Utility 1-2 30.00-65.00. (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) (thin) no test. dium and Large 1-2: lbs 178.00-179.00; 83 lbs 168.00.
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Kingsville Livestock Auction† 9/17/19
Mid Missouri Stockyards* 9/19/19
Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Sow & Boar Report
9/23/19
Sows Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Sows Purchased (Live and Carcass Basis): 2,867 300-399 lbs: 12.00-36.00. 400-449 lbs: 12.00-36.00. 450-499 lbs: 17.00-36.00. 500-549 lbs: 25.50-36.00. 550/up lbs: 26.50-36.00.
dairy & fed cattle
National Dairy Market
9/20/19
Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.6550 and 40# blocks at $2.0500. The weekly average for barrels is $1.7870 (-.0610) and blocks, $2.1240 (+.0250).
Springfield Livestock Marketing† 9/18/19
Vienna South Central† 9/18/19
West Plains Ozarks Regional† 9/17/19
817
1,240
1,181
612
2,545
St-5 Higher
Steady
1-4 Higher
Uneven
3-6 Higher
avg. grain prices
161.00 152.00-159.50 142.50-150.00 134.50-148.50 133.00-139.00
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140.00-146.00 130.00-142.00 126.00-133.00 123.50-135.00 120.00-130.00
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145.00-152.00 133.00-145.00 128.00-138.00 128.00-135.50 126.00-129.00
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Cuba Vienna
Week of 8/25/19
The mercury stayed well above average this week, although rain and more seasonal temperatures are in the forecast for the weekend and into next week. Hay movement remains slow and prices are steady to weak, especially on average to lower quality hay which there seems to be no shortage of at the current time. Although most producers of grass hay have put equipment up for the year there is still some haying going on as the season continues to drag on. Hay supplies are moderate, demand is light to moderate. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or to view the directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales. Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185): 185.00-225.00. Small squares 7.00-9.00 per bale. Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 170.00-200.00. Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale. Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-125.00. Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 80.00-120.00. Small squares 6.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 60.00-80.00. Small squares 3.00-6.00 per bale. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 35.00-50.00 per large round bale. 25.00-40.00 per 4x5 round bale. Good quality Bromegrass: 80.00-120.00. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-80.00. Wheat hay: 40.00-55.00 per large round bale. Wheat straw: 3.00-6.00 per small square bale.
Butler Springfield
Week of 9/1/19
9/23/19
Negotiated Purchase (Including Packer Sold) Barrows & Gilts (carcass basis): Not Reported. Compared to Prior Day’s closing weighted average (LM_ HG208): 0.74 higher. Price Range: Not Reported Wtd Avg: $45.08. 5 Day Rolling Avg: Not Reported
9/13/19
Ava Kingsville
Week of 8/25/19
Western Cornbelt Daily Direct Hog Report
hay & grain markets
Mo. Weekly Hay Summary
steers 550-600 LBS.
Week of 9/8/19
d 3-4 (very fleshy) 50.00-77.00; Good 5.00, hair 70.00-102.00; Utility 1-2 Cull 1 no test. 3-5 (very fleshy) 74.00-82.00; Good 2-3 0; Utility 1-2 (thin) 46.00-56.00; Cull 1 o test. d 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 lity 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. 3-4 (very fleshy) 55.00-77.00; Good 2-3 0; Utility 1-2 (thin) 50.00-56.00; Cull
Receipts This Week: 107,088 Early weaned pigs 5.00 per head higher. All feeder pigs 1.00 per head higher. Demand moderate for moderate offerings. Receipts include 34% formulated prices. Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 3.0% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 102,463 at 34.49. All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 4,625 at 39.71.
$100
Week of 9/15/19
3-4 (very fleshy) 54.00-55.00; Good 2-3 0; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) .00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 58.00-72.00; Cull y thin) 54.00-56.00; Cull 1 (extremely
9/20/19
$145
Week of 9/1/19
National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report
$190
Week of 9/8/19
mbs shorn and wooled 126-155 lbs avg 150.58). r Lambs 80-100 lbs 160.00-180.00. Lambs 90-110 lbs 160.00-176.00. uction es: bs 70-80 lbs 189.00 for Sept-Oct
hog markets
Fluid Milk: Milk production across much of the country is steady to lower, following seasonal patterns. While industry contacts report some discounted milk loads in Idaho, milk is generally tighter in the Central and Northeast. Contacts suggest stronger than anticipated Class I sales and milk moving into other regions may be reasons behind the tightness. Spot milk prices in the Central region ranged from $.25 to $1.50 over Class III. Condensed skim market conditions are stable. Cream is widely available. The seasonal demand for cream is slowing while it has become more available from school-related skimming. Cream multiples for all Classes are 1.24 to 1.35 in the East, 1.20 to 1.35 in the Central, and 1.09 to 1.27 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.8314 - $2.9862.
Week of 9/15/19
Ft. Collins: 80-90 lbs 157.50-158.00; 99 lbs 151.00; 117 lbs 143.00; 120-125 lbs 135.00-140.00; 131 lbs 113.00. Billings: no test. Kalona: no test. So. Dakota: 44 lbs 185.00; 50-60 lbs 175.00-206.00; 60-70 lbs 170.00-182.50; 70-80 lbs 162.00-178.00; 80-90 lbs 160.00-171.00; 90-100 lbs 149.00-163.00; 100-110 lbs 145.00-162.00; 110-115 lbs 143.00-146.00; 125 lbs 143.00. Missouri: no test.
110 lbs 139.00 for Sept-Oct delivery.
550-600 lb. steers
$235
80-100 lbs 160.00-190.00. d and shorn no test. hair no test. and shorn 75 lbs 170.00; 90-100 lbs bs 140.00-146.00; 80-90 lbs 136.00134.00-137.50. 0 lbs 165.00-180.00; 60-70 lbs 180.0030.00-150.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 70 lbs 170.00. oled and shorn 70-80 lbs 152.50-156.00; bs 151.00. st. mbs fob with 3-4 percent shrink or
bs 80-90 lbs 173.00-181.00 for Sept-Oct
24 Month Avg. -
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158
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190
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Big Dreams Continued from Page 22 leaving the house was a big impact for all of food; I milked cows before school,” she said. us. She doesn’t get to come back as much as Devin’s father used to background she used to but she was my right hand on steers for a cattle company so she got everything that we did; from getting cattle plenty of cattle experience growing up. in, to working, tagging. No matter what it “I got my first cow at 7,” she said with was, she was old enough a smile. to pick up and roll on with After high school, me. My son is now coming Devin got her accountinto that role and learning degree, which gave ing. For me, keeping your a great foundation “We went with her family involved in the opfor her cattle operation. Simmental just eration is very important “Accounting has realbecause there’s not a lot of ly me with numsimply because bershelped that left anymore.” Devin and being able to of the maternal throw a spreadsheet tosaid. In addition to running gether for cattle which, traits that they her operation, Devin of course, saves money carry and their because you’re not puralso has a full-time job off the farm working docility and their chasing off-the-wall for the city of Aurora as programs. I am actually calves seem to using a lot of those skills city clerk and human regrow really well in my operation that I sources director. Devin graduated from gained from college.” around here.” a small school in SouthDevin said. – Devin Fisher west Missouri in a comDevin started out as munity that didn’t have a commercial producer a lot of the amenities that many of the but when the market got high she sold larger schools had. Not only did she out, keeping just her best heifers and then grow up on a farm but she also grew up adding quality registered animals. milking cows for a local dairy farmer. “We went with Simmental just simply be“That was my job instead of working fast cause of the maternal traits that they carry
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Selling select group, hand picked Gelbvieh & Balancer® bulls. Cow/Calf Pairs & 3 in 1s
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Settling Down with Shetlands By Laura L. Valenti
After busy careers, the Ernsts find harmony at their Heritage Farm Barbie Ernst and her husband, Fred, settled in Douglas County, outside Ava, Mo., in 1997 after Barbies’ career in emergency services, and related educational work in various southwest Missouri counties, including Dallas and Laclede. For the past decade, Barbie has been raising Shetland sheep on their Heritage Farm there. “I did a lot of research before I started,” she explained. “I researched all the breeds and made lots of contacts so I could glean
once an endangered species and are still watched, meaning they are still a species in danger to some extent. They have only been raised in the U.S. for the last 40 years. She runs a closed flock in that she does not bring in animals from other places and in this way helps to protect the health of her herd. She raises her own replacement animals. “The Shetlands have retained their hardiness and they are easy keepers,” Barbie explained, adding that she only has to take time out once a year for major health concerns such as immunizations, parasite pre-
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all I could. Everyone was very hospitable vention and other livestock health issues. “We generally have the shearers in here and helpful, and then I went to Humansville, Mo., and met the best mentor ever. from Texas A & M each fall and we have I fell in love with the Shetlands as soon a big workshop, talking about sheep, goats, alpacas and other small rumias I saw them and now I work nants. People come from all over the to be a mentor to others.” state and we have a big meal and a Without a doubt, raising great time,” Barbie said. sheep is not an uncomplicatShetland wool comes in one ed undertaking in the Ozarks, of the widest ranges of colbut Barbie enjoys every aspect Ava, Mo. ors of any breed. Besides of being a shepherdess. the white, the sheep proThrough her research, Barbie duce several shades of wool. learned that Shetlands were
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meet your neighbors There are 11 main colors and 30 markings in the breed. Some colors are rarer than others, which results in some colors fetching more at market. Shetland wool has a Bradford count usually in the upper 50s to lower 60s and a fiber diameter range of 20 -25 microns. Fleeces usually weigh between 2 and 4 pounds, and have a staple length of 2 to 4.5 inches. “I sheer once a year and I market the wool in various ways,” Barbie said. “I’ve sold it wholesale out-of-state, but then you only get about a third of its value. I’ve also sold it to crafters at Silver Dollar City. One of them came and bought half the fleeces I had one year. She called back a couple of days later and asked if I had any more. Then she bought all of those, too,” Barbie added with a giggle. “I’ve also sold it on the internet to hand spinners in various states. Some want it washed and some want it raw, just the way it came off the animal. The best fleeces tend to go to the hand spinners but even the scraps are used in a variety of ways, including for insulation and even mulch. Beekeepers use it, too. None of it goes to waste.” In the past, Barbie has attended Fiber U in Lebanon, Mo., a two-day event centering on the education of all things involving the fiber arts. Fiber U offers workshops and classes for all levels, from beginners to experienced weavers and includes both artisans and vendors. Barbie enjoyed her experience at Fiber U, but chooses to stay closer to home as she cares for 32 sheep, 18 Nigerian dwarf dairy goats, as well as a rescue horse and a rescue donkey on her 20 acres. While they are not her main focus, Barbie also raises the Nigerian goats for milk production and for clearing brush around the property. Last summer, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith Missouri State Rep. Robert Ross and family came to Barbie’s farm to visit and learn more about raising sheep and the production and marketing of wool in the Ozarks. They toured her operation and asked many questions. Barbie was impressed that Smith had done his homework before arriving and knew the history of Shetland sheep and their contributions to Missouri’s agricultural community and markets. SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Barbie also works with local Girl Scouts, 4-H and FFA groups in her community to help educate them about Shetland sheep.
“I get most of my customers by wordof-mouth and repeat customers,” she concluded. “Also through Facebook and other sheep association groups, such as
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Lauren Morgan By Laura L. Valenti Age: 15
Family: Parents Jason and Angie Morgan, and older brother Jade Hometown: Lamar, Mo. FFA Chapter: Lamar High School Advisor: Jimmy Weber
How have you been involved in agriculture over the years?
“I’ve been showing cattle since I was 5, starting at the county fairs with bottle calves. I’ve been showing steers since I was 9. At the Missouri State Fair this year, I showed crossbred steers. At home, we raise Angus, commercial cows, not something that we show. We have a cow/calf operation and we do row crops, too, so I’ve really grown up in agriculture. “I just love being around the animals, hanging out at the barn with my dog, Bowdie. I do a lot of shows, including showing a couple of pigs on the county level. One pig is more of a Hampshire and the other has more of a Yorkshire influence. “My grandfather, Jim Morgan, and I, we do the brush-hogging together and the haying. He bales and I rake. It won’t be long and we’ll be getting ready for the fall and I like that. I like the cold better than the heat. Once I get all bundled up, the cold isn’t so bad. “The cattle are definitely my favorites in all this, especially the newborn calves. My dad hates the snow but I like it. I love getting those newborns into the shop, using a hair dryer and towels, warming them up if they get too cold after they are born.”
What are some other things you enjoy?
“I play basketball and stay active in the FFA contests. In the morning, I do the chores with my steer, three bottle calves and two horses; they are Quarter horses. Mine is a buckskin named Buck, of course. The best part is just working everyday with the animals.”
What do you enjoy about showing? “I really like the shows, meeting new friends and going out to eat with them. We help each other out, share tips and you get to see the progress each animal is making.” What are your future plans?
“I’d like to be a vet; large animal as well as dogs. Definitely agriculture-involved. As a veterinary student, I’ll go to Mizzou but I might go two years first to another school. My brother did that and it’s a way to save money on your education. Meanwhile, I’ll stay active with FFA contests and activities the next couple of years.”
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Springfield Livestock Marketing CenterSpringfield, Missouri Selling 103 Lots Including —
28—Purebred Charolais Bred Heifers, bred AI to Charolais Sire 25—Purebred Charolais Bred Heifers, bred AI to Red Angus Sire 32—Purebred Angus Bred Heifers, bred to AI Angus Sire 5—Charolais Cross Bred Heifers, bred AI to Red Angus Sire; 13—Charolais Bulls, 18 months old
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ver the past several months, I’ve noticed a trend among my 20- and Jessica Allan is an 30-something friends on social meagricultural lender dia. Many are small-business ownand commercial ers, farmers and ranchers, but they relationship manager seem to be lamenting the lack of financial skills in at Guaranty Bank in the upcoming generation – Generation Z – and the Neosho, Mo. A resident need to reintroduce basic life skills in our schools. of Jasper County, she is Working in the banking industry, I can testify also involved in raising to the lack of financial skills in the next generacattle on her family’s tion, although it’s honestly not just the Gen Z’ers. farm in Newton County Many lack the ability, or patience, to balance their and is an active alum accounts, preferring to go by their current balance of the Crowder Colonline or at the ATM. For them, and of course I’m lege Aggie Club. She generalizing, using overdraft protection without penmay be reached at alty is standard procedure, while instant gratification jallan@gbankmo.com. seems preferable to paying obligations on time. Some of the reasoning behind these and similar decisions is character-based, but a good percentage is just the lack of education in our society about personal finances and the financial system in general. What I’ve found most interesting, however, is that if someone has ties to agriculture, either through 4-H, FFA or an SAE project, more than likely they have a good handle on their finances. They seem to know what a business plan is and how to utilize it. They can balance their accounts, keep track of expenses and income, and know where their money is going. These are all skills that will help them run a business, secure a loan and live the life they want. What’s even more interesting is just as people are starting to clamor for more life skills to be taught in schools, we have others – OK, sometimes the same people – saying there is no longer a need for ag programs, ag teachers or FFA in our society. Of course, it’s these very programs that are teaching today’s youth and young adults the very life skills they’re demanding. I want to see future generations excel and succeed in both areas. What that entails will vary from school to school, family to family and person to person. Maybe it’s bringing home economics back or providing a similar life skills class. Maybe it’s financial institutions offering basic tours to elementary kids and internships to high schoolers and undergraduates. More so, perhaps a solution can be found by helping others learn from mistakes and allowing them to be responsible for their actions. Parents can involve their children in family budget discussions and certainly set budgets for allowances and funds earned. It’s not easy, but taking the initiative and enrolling in a financial course at a college, church or after school program can make a major difference. Whatever it is we do, we must make sure that the next generation, and the generation after that, is properly prepared for life as an adult. That includes their financial literacy. These kids and young adults are our future – let’s make sure they have the skills to make it a good one. *Steps off soap box* SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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New RFID Tag Requirements By Klaire Howerton
Producers should start preparing for new tagging regulations set to begin in 2023 Starting in 2023, the USDA will be requiring a different type of official identification tag allowed under the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program. In order to improve traceability, producers whose animals fall under the ADT rule will be required to have a radio frequency identification tag instead of the metal ID tags currently in use. “The program is designed as a way to greatly improve animal traceability in the event of some sort of animal disease outbreak,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, explained. “Under the current system, with metal ‘clip on’ ear tags with a nationally-recognized individual identification number, it can take weeks of stumbling through records to track the travel history of a diseased animal. Under the new system, each time an animal is moved through a different shipping point, it will be recorded in a nationwide computer database that will be available in real time.” According to the USDA, beginning Jan. 1, 2023, animals that move interstate and fall into specific categories will need official, individual RFID ear tags. This does not include feeder cattle. Under the current regulations feeder cattle as well as other cattle and bison that move directly to slaughter do not require individual identification. Animals that will require official, individual RFID tags include: • Sexually intact beef cattle and bison 18 months of age or older; • All female dairy cattle of any age • All dairy males born after March 11, 2013 • Cattle or bison of any age used for rodeo, show, exhibition and recreational events Obviously, these tags are more technical than the current metal ID tags. According to experts at the Nobel Research Institute in Oklahoma, the tags contain a small antenna, a capacitor and a small transmitting/receiving radio. When the capacitor is energized sufficiently to power the radio transmitter, then a small radio signal is burst that contains only the 15-digit number that is printed on the tag.
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“Bulls that have easy calving genetics in his line, and a bull that has stamina.”
“Readers setup at various points, such as livestock markets, feedlots and packers and others will be set up to read the tags as the animals pass through. RFID tags have been around for several years now, but with newer technology, scanners can scan many animals at once and read them more often as well,” McCorkill explained. While not all producers have animals that fall under the ADT rule, it can’t hurt to be prepared, especially as rules and regulations may change again in the future and even better traceability might be required from birth. RFID tags can be purchased now and can be put in with or without the assistance of a veterinarian. Producers can put the tags in with no difficulty using the same tagging pliers that works for most visual tags with only small modification for EID (electronic identification) tags, according to the Nobel Institute. The USDA has implemented the following timeline to give producers time to properly adjust to the new requirements: • Dec. 31, 2019 – USDA will discontinue providing free metal tags. However, approved vendors will still be permitted to produce official metal tags for one additional year. Approved vendor tags will be available for purchase on a state-by-state basis as authorized by each state animal health official through Dec. 31, 2020. • Jan. 1, 2021 – USDA will no longer approve vendor production of metal ear tags with the official USDA shield. Accredited veterinarians and/or producers can no longer apply metal ear tags for official identification and must start using only Official RFID tags. • Jan. 1, 2023 – RFID ear tags will be required for beef and dairy cattle, and bison moving interstate that meet the above requirements. Animals previously tagged with metal ear tags will have to be retagged with RFID ear tags in order to move interstate. Feeder cattle and animals moving directly to slaughter are not subject to RFID requirements. More information on the new requirements can be obtained from veterinarians, USDA offices and state agriculture departments, as well as online.
“We’ve been focusing a lot more on maternal traits the last couple of years.”
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“We look for low birthweight bulls with good weaning weights of 500 to 600 pounds. We also look at the structure of the bull and it’s fertility records.”
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Nutrition, herd health and genetics play a role in a successful breeding program Every producer wants their breeding season to be successful because successful breeding makes or breaks the farm’s bottom line. There are multiple factors that go into a successful breeding program, but nutrition, cow health and genetics are typically a common theme. Nutrition: It’s vital that cows receive the proper nutrition to maintain their body condition, increase fertility and calve successfully. Being mindful with the feeding program will go a long way toward a successful breeding season. First, check the cow’s Body Condition Score (BCS). “The herd should be at or near a Body Condition Score of 5, where only a faint outline of the last couple of ribs is visible, or none at all,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, said. “A producer’s pasture is one of the best (and most cost effective) tools for keeping the herd’s BCS where it needs to be so they are already in good condition for breeding season,” explained MU Extension State Beef Specialist Dr. Eric Bailey. By properly managing and utilizing pasture, producers need not rely heavily on purchased feed or hay to maintain their herd’s BCS. “Anytime pasture forage is less than 4-inches tall (average across the whole pasture), forage intake will be restricted. Do not let the cows graze the pastures to the dirt before beginning to feed hay or moving to another pasture. That’s the best thing we can do to help keep BCS above the critical threshold,” Bailey advised. Knowing what is exactly is in the pasture can help with making sure cows keep up that ideal BCS. “It’s important to know forage quality (whether grass pasture or hay) and know what type of supplement is appropriate.
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This is where a little investment in forage testing can pay big dividends,” Dr. Shane Gadberry, professor of ruminant nutrition at the University of Arkansas, said. Another nutritional practice for a successful breeding season is to feed firstcalf heifers separately from mature cows. “Lactating female beef cattle use nutrients for multiple purposes: 1) To meet maintenance requirements; 2) To produce milk to support a calf; 3) To prepare for the next breeding season; and 4) I needed, continue growing,” Bailey explained. “First-calf heifers are the only females that will do number four. They need to be managed separately, if at all possible, and fed generously. This is the reason why, typically, conception rates are lower in second-calf cows than any other breeding female. Most beef heifers calve at 85 to 90 percent of their mature size. They are still growing.” He strongly recommends that producers not restrict feed in the final trimester; there is sometimes concern that feeding first-calf heifers too much will create excessively large calves. “You are only setting the first-calf heifer up for future breeding problems by restricting feed during the last trimester before calving,” Bailey said. When planning a feeding program that will improve fertility, be mindful of meeting energy requirements. Many producers focus on protein and while protein is certainly important. “Energy is commonly the most limiting nutrient in our system,” Bailey said. “Poor quality hay might be deficient in protein, but when providing supplements, think about getting additional energy to cows. Supplement decisions should be based on economics, rather than avoiding excessive protein. If you are set up to handle meal feeds on your farm, distillers grains contain 30 percent SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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tested by law, however, many breeders will test virgin bulls for peace of mind and liability reasons,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, said. While cows can be tested for Trich, their bodies treat the organism differently than bulls. “We can test cows but the reason we often don’t is because cows eliminate the Trich organism approximately 60 days (three heat cycles) after it causes fetal loss. So, if we test cows at the wrong time, we may not recover the organism even though it was circulating in a herd. Once bulls are infected, they are often infected for life, such is the reason they are the focus of testing programs instead of cows,” Payne explained. “If you are seeing a lot of abortions and cows recycling in your herd, get the vet involved and try to pinpoint what the problem. The longer a problem exists, the bigger the effects can be,” Andy advised. To prevent Trich, producers should always have bulls tested, and should familiarize themselves with testing. “Only use bulls that have a valid negative Trich test and keep perimeter fencing in good condition to minimize accidental introduction from neighboring herds,” Payne said. “Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma all have some sort of ruling and testing program so check with your vet for local regulations and recommendations,” McCorkill added. SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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Which Method is Right for Your Herd? By Klaire Howerton
Producers can surgically castrate or band bull calves Castrating bulls is a chore on the farm most producers are familiar with. It is not the most pleasant task for any of the involved parties, but it must be done. With a little planning and forethought, castration can be a fairly smooth process. Ideally, castration will happen at a young age. “The Beef Quality Assurance Manual states when practical, cattle should be castrated before the age of 3 months (90 days) or at the first available handling opportunity beyond this age.” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, said. “As a general rule, the younger the better. If it’s done in the first few days of life, along with tagging and the like, they barely know what’s been done. As they get older, the stress of castration gets greater. For seedstock producers, it isn’t always a cut and dry decision that early and it may need to be delayed until a point when it’s more apparent whether the individual will make a breeding bull or not.” There are two methods for castration – surgical or banding. There is more certainty that both testicles have been removed with surgical or knife method of castration, but with banding, there can potentially be issues with a retained a testicle. “If you band, it’s important to administer a tetanus vaccine along with it and make certain that both testicles are under the band,” McCorkill advised. While the services of a veterinarian can be employed, surgical castration is a SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
task that producers can learn if they are comfortable doing so. “It is not a difficult procedure to learn or perform, especially in young calves,” Dr. Craig Payne, University of Missouri Extension veterinarian, said. “It is a matter of confidence and knowledge. Starting out, one may not have the know-how to do it on their own and may rely on a vet or someone with more confidence. Sometimes, it may be a matter of whether or not the farm is equipped with the necessary facilities, such as a squeeze chute and working pens. The bottom line is that for some it may be the better alternative to have the vet or a trusted advisor do it, but almost anyone is capable of learning how to do it on their own,” McCorkill said. There is some discussion in the cattle world about the weight gains of castrated calves, and whether there is a benefit to delayed castration. Payne explained that “the reason often given for delaying castration until weaning or later is that intact males will gain more weight than castrated cohorts, which is true. However, when those calves are castrated later in life, there is information to suggest that any weight advantage they had over their early castrated counterparts is lost due to the stress of the procedure. A strategy often used to compensate for the loss of gain from early castration is using a calf implant at time of castration. This way calves achieve weight gains similar to those of intact males but don’t experience the stress associated with later castration.”
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To Lease or Not to Lease By Klaire Howerton
Leasing a bull has advantages and disadvantages To lease or not to lease? That’s a question some cattle producers in the Ozarks often ask. This area is home to many smaller cattle operations, and sometimes leasing a bull as opposed to buying one is a good option. However, before running over to the neighbor’s farm and asking to borrow their bull, take the time to line out herd goals, put in the research and ask the right questions. Before deciding to lease, it helps to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of this practice. Most folk’s thought turn to the financial side first. “The primary advantage to a lease agreement is a reduction in expense,” Andy McCorkill, field specialist in livestock with the Universiy of Missouri Extension, explained. “To buy a good bull that will improve your herd’s potential can be an expense of several thousand dollars. A lease agreement, on the other hand, can spread that expense out over a few years for a multi-year lease. In a shorter-term lease, such as one for a 60- to 90-day breeding season, you can potentially save money, or more importantly feed, which also equates to money, through costs savings.” A disadvantage to leasing McCorkill pointed out is not personally knowing the
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Breeding for Better Beef By Klaire Howerton
Improved carcass quality starts with genetics When it comes to breeding choices, producers should always be striving to improve their animals. This includes breeding for a higherquality finished product that meets consumer demands. Through records and research, producers can be breeding for improved carcass quality and better beef. Marbling is a sign of quality in beef. “Intramuscular fat, better known as marbling, is one of the major criteria that gets discussed quite often, because it is the one that relates most to quality grading of the carcass,” Andy McCorkill, University of Missouri field specialist in livestock, explained. “Besides intramuscular fat, we want the animals to have a good yield grade, meaning that they don’t have excessive fat on the outside of the muscle and in the offal. A widely-recognized standard to shoot for is 70 percent choice or better, and 70 percent yield grades 1 and 2.” Dark cutters (beef that does not bloom to a bright pink or red when exposed to air), poor marbling, etc., are undesirable. The cattle’s productivity leading up to the finished product will be a determining factor in carcass quality. “Besides the carcass traits themselves, feeder cattle must convert feed efficiently,” McCorkill said. “Look at EPDs with some accuracy to them when selecting bulls for breeding. Increased accuracy will come from DNA testing and carcass ultrasound data collection on younger sires; older sires might even have some progeny carcass data to tell the story of their potential.” Genomic testing can help producers develop a high-quality finished product – but the tests are rendered useless if the results are not factored into the program. Genetic testing has a place in the industry. In order for a producer to take adSEPTEMBER 30, 2019
vantage of this technology. The producer must be willing to act on the results to make breeding and culling decisions, according to the Nobel Research Institute in Oklahoma. Smaller producers can be nimble and change direction if they are using AI for breeding programs, as they can custom breed for a certain type of resulting calf. Properly utilized genomic testing is a useful resource for any producer, regardless of size and herd goals. “The information can help find the best animals and the holes in your current breeding program,” McCorkill explained. “It is important to know that having the information is only the beginning, utilizing the information to make improvement is the hard part of the battle. Knowing what consumers want will help producers make appropriate breeding decisions. Today’s customer generally wants to know where and how their beef was raised, what it ate, etc. “It’s all about marketing,” McCorkill said. “To be successful in a niche market, you have to find and develop the appropriate customer base to go along with your product. A lot of it boils down to individual preference for taste.” Of course, price is always a factor in consumer preferences as well. According to the Nobel Institute, those who have more disposable income are starting to look for grass-fed, locally produced beef. However, the main determinant of whether the average consumer purchases beef at the grocery store meat case is still price. Researching, investing in genomic testing, paying attention to carcass grades and reaching out to consumers, where possible, to determine their preferences will help develop a solid breeding program for high-quality beef.
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11-11/11 Boost your brain and memory course – Butler Senior Center, Butler, Mo. – 660-679-4167 11 University of Missouri Extension’s Hay School – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – 54 Country Restaurant, 400 Gaylord Drive, Fulton, Mo. – topics include soil testing and fertility, forages, weeds and insects, hay testing, harvest, storage and feeding. Farmers also can learn how to improve profits and reduce costs when selling hay – call 573-642-0755 or email snella@missouri.edu for more information – register online at extension2.missouri.edu/events/hay-production. 14 Beginning Beekeeping Class – 6:30-9:30 p.m. – Wright County Extension Building, 608 E. State Street, Mountain Grove, Mo. – Cost: $20 per person (second person in a couple can attend for free) – to register call 417-349-4134 15 Food Preservation Workshop – 5-7 p.m. – Cost: $20 – Webster County Extension Office, Marshfield, Mo. – call 417-859-2044 to register – register by Oct. 7 15 Brown Bag Lunch Gardening Series: Seed Saving – noon – Taney County University of Missouri Extension, Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, Forsyth, Mo. – 417-546-4431 or taneyco@missouri.edu 15-17 Grazing School – Springfield, Mo. – contact the Greene County SWCD/NRCS at 417-831-5246 ext. 3 or mark.green@mo.usda.gov or eric.morris@swcd.mo.gov 15 Invasive Plants - Escapes from the Landscape – learn which landscaping plants can be a problem, how to control them and what non-invasive native plants can be used in their place – 6 p.m. – First Baptist Church, 555 Walnut, Osceola, Mo. – Free workshop – register by Oct. 14 – 417-448-2560 or millerpd@missouri.edu 16 Rural Strong: Powering Rural Small Businesses – event to inform entrepreneurs, small business owners and community organizations about the federal lending programs and resources powered by the SBA, USDA and Missouri SBDC – Free event, but lunch will be available for $10 per person – 11:30 a.m. – Cedar County Library, 717 East Street, Stockton, Mo. – register by Oct. 14 – 417-276-5213 or stocktonchamber@gmail.com 17 Sheep & Goat Producers Program – 6-8:30 p.m. – Cost: $20 per person or $30 per couple, light meal included – Family Life Center, First Baptist Church, Cabool, Mo. – 417-967-4545 to register or for more information 17 Invasive Plants - Escapes from the Landscape – learn which landscaping plants can be a problem, how to control them and what non-invasive native plants can be used in their place – 6:30 p.m. – Hickory County Extension Center, 18715 Cedar, Hermitage, Mo. – Free Workshop – register by Oct. 16 – 417-448-2560 or millerpd@missouri.edu 17 Bull Breeding Soundness Clinic – Animal Clinic of Diamond, Diamond, Mo. – 417-325-4136 18 Understanding the Alphabet Soup of USDA Programs – workshop for beginning farmers and ranchers – Free Program – 12:00-3:30 p.m. – Meramec Regional Planning Commission, 4 Industrial Drive, St. James, Mo. – call 573-458-6260 for more information 19 Tree ID Class – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Marshfield, Mo. – call 417-859-2044 Learn to Grow Garden Series: Winterizing Your Garden – 6-7 p.m. – 21 Cost: $5 per person, registration can be paid at the door starting at 5:30 p.m. – Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, Mo. – 417-881-8909 25 Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School – 5-9 p.m. – Lincoln University, Alan T. Busby Farm, 5124 Goller Road, Jefferson City, Mo. – School Fee: $315 per person, due with registration ($100 of the fee is nonrefundable after October 1) – space is limited, register by Oct. 18 – call 573-642-0755 or email snella@missouri.edu for more information – register at http://www.cvent.com/d/myqtb3/4W
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Continued from Previous Page 24 Adding Value Through Selection Webinar – 6:30 p.m. – Oct. 26: 2 farm visits at Cantrell Creek Angus, Niangua, Mo. and Worthington Angus, Aldrich, Mo. – Cost: $10 – to register call the Webster County Extension Center at 417-859-2044 26 Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Lincoln University, Alan T. Busby Farm, 5124 Goller Road, Jefferson City, Mo. – School Fee: $315 per person, due with registration ($100 of the fee is nonrefundable after Oct. 1) – space is limited, register by Oct. 18 – call 573-642-0755 or email snella@missouri.edu for more information – register at http://www.cvent.com/d/myqtb3/4W 28 Invasive Plants - Escapes from the Landscape – learn which landscaping plants can be a problem, how to control them and what non-invasive native plants can be used in their place – 6:30 p.m. – Cedar County Library, 717 East, Stockton, Mo. – Free Workshop – register by Oct. 27 – 417-448-2560 or millerpd@missouri.edu Invasive Plants - Escapes from the Landscape – learn which landscaping 29 plants can be a problem, how to control them and what non-invasive native plants can be used in their place – 6 p.m. – Vernon County Fairgrounds, 1488 E. Ashland, Nevada, Mo. – class if free, but please pre-register by Oct. 28 – 417-448-2560 30 Bull Breeding Soundness Clinic – Countryside Animal Clinic, Aurora, Mo. – 417-678-4011 November 2019 1-2 7th Annual Women in Agriculture Pearls of Production – Hands-on training and leadership opportunities for women in livestock production – Drury Plaza Hotel East, Columbia, Mo. – register by Oct. 14th for a discount fee – 573-882-4349 or muconf1@missouri.edu – visit cvent.me/lXqXZ for more information 4-12/7 Rural Online Initiative: Connecting Rural Communities with Remote Work – Master Remote Work Professional Online Certificate Course – Cost: $199.00 – for more information call 573-346-2644 or email krollm@missouri.edu
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October 2019 5 Journagan Ranch/ Missouri State University Genetically Yours Sale – Darr Ag Center, Springfield, Mo. – 417-948-2669 7 Gleonda-Garton Legacy of Performance Sale – Miller, Mo. – 417-536-8080 11 Smith Valley Angus Sale – Salem, Mo. – 573-729-3616 12 Judd Ranch 29th Annual Cow Power Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Sale – at the Ranch, Pomona, Kan. – 1-800-743-0026 12 Byergo Beef Genetics Private Treaty Bull Sale – Bronaugh, Mo. – 816-390-2426 12 New Day Genetics Ranch Ready Bull Sale – Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. – 573-453-0058 12 THM Land & Cattle Company Fall Sale – Vienna, Mo. – 816-244-4462 12 Lucas Cattle Company Fall Bull & Heifer Open House – at the Farm, Cross Timbers, Mo. – 417-399-7125 12 Heart of Missouri Limousin Sale – Laclede County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Mo. – 402-350-3447 12 East Central Angus Association – Cuba, Mo. – 314-393-2885 12 Valley Oaks Prime Choice Fall Sale – Lone Jack, Mo. – 816-229-8115
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12 Bonebrake Hereford Fall Production Sale – Fair Grove, Mo. – 417-588-4572 12 Big D Ranch Building Tomorrow Sale – Center Ridge, Ark. – 501-208-6119 13 Kaczmarek 4K Herefords Retirement Sale – at the Farm, Salem, Mo. – 417-894-1505 15 Superior Beef Genetics Fall Sale – Lamar, Mo. – 417-214-4090 17 Kirkes Black Angus Production Sale – at the Ranch, Talihina, Okla. – 918-465-7830 19 Circle A Ranch Fall Bull & Heifer Sale – at the Ranch, Iberia, Mo. – 1-800-CIRCLE-A 19 Aschermann Charolais 29th Annual Edition Sale – at the Farm, Carthage, Mo. – 417-763-2855 19 Heart of the Ozarks Angus Assn. 111th Edition Consignment Sale – West Plains, Mo. – 734-260-8635 19 Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale – Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, Mo. – 877-486-1160 19 Angell-Thomas Charolais Bull & Female Sale – at the Farm, Paris, Mo. – 573-682-7348 19 Bradley Charolais Bred Heifer Sale – Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. – 785-672-7449 19 Square B Ranch Open House – Warsaw, Mo. – 660-438-2188 20 1st Annual Diamonds in the Rough Show Prospects Sale – Mo-Kan Livestock, Butler, Mo. – 417-399-4148 20 Reynolds Herefords Fall Sale – at the Farm, Huntsville, Mo. – 660-676-3788 25 Spur Ranch Annual Production Sale – at the Ranch, Vinita, Okla. – 918-244-2118 25 T Bar S Cattle Company Focused on the future Bull & Female Sale – Billing, Mo. – 417-772-2002 26 Cattlemen’s Preferred Sale All Breeds Bulls & Females – County Line Livestock Auction, Ratcliff, Ark. – 205-270-0999 26 Flying H Genetics 23rd Annual “Grown on Grass Bull Sale” – at the Ranch, Butler, Mo. – 417-309-0062 26 Mead Farms Fall Production Sale – Mead Farms Sale Headquarters, Versailles, Mo. – 573-216-0210 26 McBee Cattle Company Annual Fall Bull & Female Sale – at the Farm, Fayette, Mo. – 573-228-2517 27 Baker Angus Farm Fall Production Sale – at the Farm, Butler, Mo. – 660-679-4403 27 P Bar S Ranch Proof of Progress Sale – at the Ranch, Sand Springs, Okla. – 918-241-7257 28 94th Southwest Missouri Performance Tested Bull Sale – Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. – 417-293-8002 November 2019 2 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull Sale – Wheeler Livestock Auction, Osceola, Mo. – 877-468-1160 2 Hudspeth’s Gathering Sale – Cattleman’s Livestock Auction, Harrison, Ark. – 979-229-4472 2 Ridder Farms Family Values Sale – Fall Calving Dispersal – at the Farm, Hermann, Mo. – 573-680-4692 2 Worthington Angus Farm Fall Production Sale – at the Farm, Dadeville, Mo. – 417-844-2601 2 B/F Cattle Company Maternal Integrity Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale – at the farm, Butler, Mo. – 660-492-2808 2 The Andras Kind Red Angus Female Sale – at the Ranch, Manchester, Ill. – 217-473-2355 — Continued on Page 44 SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
October 27, 2018 Interstate Regional Stockyards • Cuba, Missouri
Selling 110 Lots:
19 bulls, 7 spring bred cows and pairs, 38 fall cow/ca 12 bred heifers, and 34 open heifers.
Consignors: B & M Angus Kamphoefner Angus Behlmann Angus McBride Angus Farms Buschmeyer Angus Farm Mundwiller Angus Farm Cane Ridge Valley Angus Outfit 8 Saturday Gutermuth Angus Farm• Noon Petershagen Angus Farm Herron Brothers LLC Restful Acres Hewgley Farm Ricketts Angus Interstate Regional • Cuba Missouri Jordan Angus Stockyards Farm Royal Flush Angus Kable Cattle Farm Schaefer Beef Farm Consigners: Behlmann Angus • Castera Farm
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Continued from Page 42 2 Missouri Simmental Sale – Springfield Livestock Auction, Springfield, Mo. – 417-793-0535 2 Harriman Santa Fe Balancer Bull Sale – Windsor Livestock Auction, Windsor, Mo. – 660-492-2504 9 Smith Registered Angus Fall Sale – North Ark. Livestock Auction, Green Forest, Ark. – 870-480-6406 9 23rd Annual HAGA Show-Me Plus Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale – Springfield Livestock Market, Springfield, Mo. – 334-695-1371 9 Four State Shorthorn Sale – TS White’s Equine Center, Diamond, Mo. – 816-465-0777 16 Show Me Polled Hereford Classic Sale – Roth Farms, Windsor, Mo. – 417-860-3102 16 NE Arkansas Angus Association Fall Production Sale – Charlotte, Ark. – 662-837-6742 18 Green Springs Bull Test Sale – Nevada, Mo. – 417-448-7416 Sydenstricker Genetics Fall Production Sale – at the Farm, Mexico, Mo. 23 – 573-581-1225 Brandywine Farms & the Showcase Sale X1V – Kingsville Livestock 23 Market, Kingsville, Mo. – 877-486-1160 Kohlstaedt & Friends Genetic Power Sale – at the Farm, Wellington, Mo. 24 – 816-716-4614 College of the Ozarks Fall Production Sale – Point Lookout, Mo. – 30 417-342-0871
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Health Track Premium AVERAGE PER CALF
$110
$82.5
$55
MFA Health Track, a Vac 45 preconditioning verification program, offers producers and buyers proven value. And that value is growing. This chart shows the added premium that Health Track calves brought from 2016 to 2018. For example, 750-lb. calves averaged $109.48 more than nonHealth Track calves in 2018. Bottom line: the program pays.
$27.5
550 lb.
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2016
2017
2018
750 lb.
Discover the added value of MFA Health Track. For more information about Health Track products, please visit online at www.mfa-inc.com or call 573-876-5244 Ash Grove - 417-751-2433
Cassville - 417-847-3115
Lamar - 417-682-5300
Marshfield - 417-468-2115
Urbana - 417-993-4622
Bolivar - 417-326-5231
Fair Grove - 1-877-345-2125
Lebanon - 417-532-3174
Mt. Vernon - 417-466-3752
Walker - 417-465-2523
Buffalo - 417-345-2121
Freistatt - 417-235-3331
Lockwood - 417-232-4516
Ozark - 417-581-3523
Weaubleau - 417-428-3336
Carytown - 417-394-2435
Golden City - 417-537-4711
Lowry City - 417-644-2218
Stockton - 417-276-5111
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019