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All of Cody Gariss’ cattle have dad and grandfather, former auctioneers. They run more than 400 mature Brangus heterosis. That may sound like a disease of some sort cows along with some stocker cattle. Brangus is a composite breed. It is but it is just another way of naming hybrid vigor, something most producers want in technically 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Antheir herds. Rancher Cody Gariss explains gus. Brahmans originated in south Asia. further, “It more accurately describes the Angus, of course, comes from the high added growth that cross-breeding provides.” country in Scotland. Mix them together and you get… In the middle of what “A shot of ear works better on this might be considered “rowfescue, handling the endophyte, crop” country in a flatter handling the summer. It keeps area of southwest Missouri, these cows out of the pond and lies Barton County, home to a out of the shade,” is another three-generation operation on way Cody describes the admore than 2,000 acres owned Lamar, Mo. vantages of his Brangus. It or leased by Cody Gariss and means they are out grazing his family. This includes his

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meet your neighbors more of the time, even on the hottest a living. We expect a lot. Sometimes it days of summer. hurts to sell some of those cows but you He goes on to talk about fertility, longev- are better off in the long run.” ity, carcass value, increased disease resisHe’ll keep 60-80 heifers a year for retance; more positive traits of this breed. His placements. Brangus don’t have the larger hump often associated with Brahman. To the untrained Why Brangus in Angus Country? eye, they look pretty much like Angus. Cody answers: “Brangus has an advantage All of Cody’s registered Brangus cows to give a good shot of heterosis to get you 30, are AI’d. Brangus and Ultra Black herd 50, 70 more pounds of weaning off the calf bulls are used for cleanup on the com- crop, and still have a product that is black mercial cattle. and consistent and has the ability to feed. Cody, a 2005 Missouri State Univer“It’s hard to imagine anyone else havsity grad, is on the board of the Interna- ing a hold on the market like Angus tional Brangus Breeders Association so does. There are so many of them out it’s logical he’s going to be a cheerleader there. I think Angus will always be kind for the breed. Another local Brangus of the king and then Brangus and everyconnection is former MSU Professor, one else will slide in wherever we fit.” Tommy Perkins, now Executive ViceAs cattle producers ride the current President of the association. wave of higher prices, how does Cody Cody also does work for GENETRUST, see the industry? a marketing coop “We are sitting and one of the largpretty good, awful est single-source good today. Bet“There is nothing suppliers of Brangus ter than any of us more important than cattle in the world. could ever fathom. It could drop back seva cow’s ability to lay Easy Calving, eral dollars and still down and have a Hard Culling be better than we calf. If a cow is not ferNobody likes calvhoped it could be. tile, if she’s not having ing problems and “I think we are goaccording to Cody, ing to have a hard a calf every 365 days, you won’t find them time rebuilding this she won’t last long here either. cow herd back to around this place,” “If we pull a calf, it‘s the point it was. I said Cody Gariss. because she’s got a leg spend time in Texas down or backwards.” with GENETRUST. Birth weights are Those guys in Texas moderate. are going to have a But the gains are anything but. Cody hard time ever rebuilding back to where mentioned a 4.2 pounds-per-day gain and they were. a very high DMI (dry matter intake) con“Here in southwest Missouri, so much version on a recently harvested load. of this ground has been tore up out of “They’ll grade with the Angus all day grass and into crop ground, we’ll have a long and then out-yield them.” And hard time getting back into grass unless grade they do with unofficially more than this corn market stays where it’s at for an 70 percent choice and a majority qualify- extended period of time. ing for CAB (Certified Angus Beef.) “I think that puts the cow business and Cody spring calves and sells yearlings in the cow/calf guy in a pretty good posia February – June window. He culls hard. tion but you never know when the poli“There is nothing more important than tics of the world and outside factors will a cow’s ability to lay down and have a affect the market. calf. If a cow is not fertile, if she’s not And with a smile he added, “We are having a calf every 365 days, she won’t in a good position, but politics or Oprah last long around this place.” could ruin that in the next five minutes.” Cody doesn’t give many second chances. “We are in the cow business to make SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

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After 51 years the Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association continues to offer members a way to market their livestock “Where good Angus cattle and great people meet,” is the motto of the Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association. Founded in the spring of 1963, The Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association was incorporated as a not for profit corporation with the purpose of providing an organization for members to promote and market Angus cattle. With 28 original members, the Association’s first sale was held October 18, 1963, in West Plains, Mo. All sales have been, and continue to be, held in West Plains. While not one of the original 28, Roy Jones, Gainesville, Mo., has been attending the sales for many, many years. He said the Association has had 120 sales. There have been 20 special bull sales and 100 female and bull sales. At the first sale, in 1963, there were 43 lots and the sale averaged nearly $250 per lot. Times have changed. The Association’s March 2014 sale had 104 lots that averaged $2,975. Travis Cantrell is President Elect for the Association. Travis, along with his dad and brother, started Cantrell Creek Angus near Niangua, Mo., in Webster County, in 2007. That is also when they became members of Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association. Travis explained, “The Association has two sales a year; every March and October.” On the Friday night before the October sale there is always a catered fall banquet. At the banquet, various donated farm and cattle related items are auctioned off and the proceeds go to benefit the Junior Association. The first several sales were shows and sales. The show would be held in the morning and the sale in the afternoon. Then the shows stopped and it was just the sale. This October the Association is slightly returning to the show aspect. Travis said, “We’re going to have a show where the kids can show some of the heifers they have entered into the sale.” It will be the night before the sale. He added, “It’s going to be like a little private show; just something for the kids to kind of showcase some of their cattle to the people who are going to attend the banquet. The cattle will sell the following day in the Heart of the Ozarks sale.” Roy Jones thinks this sale really puts an emphasis on kids and Travis agrees. Roy said it teaches them money-management, confidence, responsibility and work ethic.

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Contact: President, Sheldon Shaver 417-259-2442 President Elect, Travis Cantrell 417-872-5510 or visit www.heartoftheozarksangus.com Travis said, “It’s the most family-oriented cattle sale in the country. You have families that come every year. They bring kids and grandkids. It’s a great big family event.” He added, “Probably the last three years there has been standing room only in the sale arena on sale day. This sale is a family tradition in West Plains.” Holly Meyer is the new Junior Advisor. Travis stated, “We also have some new junior members and they’re trying to turn it around to make it better for the kids.” According to Roy Jones, The Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association has set the standard for outstanding Angus cattle in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, yet keeps the Angus families as a priority. He said this Association is known all over the central United States and has had buyers from Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Missouri. This October may see buyers from even more places because for the first time Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association will be implementing the use of DVAuction. Travis stated, “We’re trying to be more progressive and try to be one of the first consignment sales in the country that uses DVAuction.” He explained, “DV is an online auction. There’s a live feed when the cattle come through the ring and buyers can bid on those animals over the Internet.” Why such interest in this particular sale? Travis said, “It’s really good cattle. Our members are from all over the place, from northern Missouri down to Arkansas. You pay your membership and you can put an animal into the sale.” So when you attend a Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association’s sale, you may see aniSEPTEMBER 8, 2014

mals from 15 or 20 different farms instead of just one. Travis stated, “You’re getting a little bit from different genetics and different EPDs. You’re getting a lot of different animals from different parts of the country.” For Travis and his family, there are several benefits to belonging to this Association. His son, Hunter, is 8 years old and will possibly start showing cattle next year. This is good exposure for him.

Travis also added, “It’s a good way to market your cattle without having your own production sale.” Roy Jones has seen a lot of things come and go between 1963 and now. He said change is something we have to welcome because every year there are changes. The Association’s Board members work very hard to make the sale run smooth. There is a lot of work behind the scenes.

The Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association has stood the test of time, but no one individual gets the credit. Travis stated, “Everyone there has made it what it is and every year the bar keeps getting raised. It just keeps getting better.”

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Milk production, growth rate and muscling are three qualities the Wilson family admires about their Simmental cattle The beginning of fall ushers in an additional flurry of activity for a family of farmers in southwest Missouri. This family of educators, from teachers to administrators, witness a spike in the off-the-farm workload this time of year, as students return to the classroom. As for their farm work, it keeps the Wilson families busy all year long. Dr. Brian Wilson, superintendent of Hollister schools, and his brother, Alan Wil-

they left the farm for college, their parents switched to a commercial cattle operation. Brian spent the first part of his career teaching Ag classes in the Fordland school district. It was during those years as a teacher that he started to develop an interest in building a purebred herd. “The purebred side of it always intrigued me,” said Brian. It didn’t take Brian long to settle on the Simmental breed for his purebred herd. During college, Brian studBrian Wilson says his niece’s success in the show ring helps build the family’s reputation with other Simmental breeders. (Pictured L to R: Brian Wilson and niece Audrey Wilson)

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son, Assistant Regional Administrator for ied agriculture for three months in Switthe Division of Youth Services, and their zerland. While studying abroad he learned wives, who work for local school districts, to appreciate the maternal abilities of combine talents to manage Wilson Sim- Simmental cows. “When I look at the mentals. “So we all work in the kid busi- Simmental cattle, they bring some things ness,” explained Dr. Brian Wilson. From to the table that other breeds don’t bring,” the kitchen, Brian’s sister-in-law, Jennifer stated Brian. The Wilsons value SimmenWilson, chimes in, “Kids and cows.” And tals for their milk production, growth rate and muscling. In addition, the Wilsons this family wouldn’t have it select cattle that will flourish in the any other way. The brothOzarks. “You have to look at the ers and their families operate genetics of cattle. They have to Wilson Simmentals in Clever, be able to survive on the rough Mo. Each family runs close to terrain, thrive on fescue and 30 momma cows with a majority Clever, Mo. endure the heat,” said Brian. being purebred Simmental. The Wilson brothers grew up milking Holsteins, but, once — Continued on Page 20 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

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Ken Brookshire is a prime example of the old adage, “you can take the boy out of the hills but…” After 21 years in the Air Force, Ken and his wife, Rashel returned to purchase land just three miles down the road from where Ken grew up. His parents own the farm across the road. “There was nothing here when we first came,” Ken explained recently while sit-

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Angus-influenced. A little better than half the herd – we keep 40 momma cows on average year round – was born and raised right here by us. I have one cow left of the original 26. She is pretty old, but is still raising a good calf. She will also eat out of my hand,” he added with a grin. “We are continuing to focus on genetics. Uniformity in our calf crop is very important to us. We will have our first set of reg-

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istered Balancer bulls and heifers available for sale in the spring of 2015. Balancer cattle are a cross between Gelbvieh and Anting on his front porch. Their home sits on gus, Black or Red and are registered with 170 acres, close to the Phelps-Dent Coun- the Gelbvieh Association. They must be ty line, well outside of both Rolla and Ed- 25-75 percent Gelbvieh,” explained Ken. Both Ken and Rashel still work off the gar Springs, Mo. “No house, no well, no farm at Fort Leonard Wood and are outbuildings in 2007 when thankful for the help of their children, we started with 26 head of Jake, age 16 and Amy, age 14. Their cattle that fall. Our origioldest daughter, Rebecca lives in nal herd was a mix of several Dallas, Texas. “It takes the entire breeds but we quickly found the family to keep it going. We bale Gelbvieh to be the one we preferred. Today, over three-fourths Edgar Springs, Mo. our own hay and my parents of our herd is at least half Gelbvieh with the remainder being — Continued on Page 16 Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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After receiving Century Farm status Charles and Katherine Buckner share their experiences of life on a Century Farm For 100 years five generations of the Buckner family has cared for the land and livestock and sold milk on their farm in Fair Grove, Mo. It all started when William Franklin Bucker and wife, Tina, purchased 60 acres in 1914. During William’s lifetime he increased the farm size to 160 acres. William passed away in the farmhouse on July 15, 1966, at 76 years old. William passed on his love and knowledge for the farm to grandson, Charles Buckner. After Charles’ mom passed away when he was just three weeks old, Charles

ity until 1957 when I was a junior in high school so we would milk by lantern.” Charles married Katherine on September 30, 1961, and together they have four children, Tammy Lynn, Janet, William and Sherry. The couple has 10 grandchildren. “When we first married we milked 13 cows by hand,” recalled Katherine. During high school Charles was a member of the Fair Grove FFA, at tradition that has carried on with his children and grandchildren. Charles purchased the farm from his grandfather in 1964 and were milking

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Five generations of the Buckner family have attributed to the success of the century farm, including Charles Buckner (right) and his daughter, Tammy (left).

went to live with his grandparents. Charles 35 head. That same year they installed along with his aunt, Mary Buckner Smith, a pipeline milker and used a 300 galwere raised on the dairy farm helping with lon tank. In order to start selling Grade A milk they built a new barn in 1969 everything from hauling hay to milking. The original milk barn, which still and installed a 1,000 gallon tank. Then in 2000, they upgraded again and instands on the Buckner farm, stalled a 2,000 gallon tank to achad 19 stanchions. Each commodate their growing herd. cow had a designated stan“We went from producing chion and was trained to three, 10 gallon cans of cream per enter the barn and go to their day to producing 7,000 pounds spot. The homemade milk stool Fair Grove, Mo. of milk per day,” said Charles. that Charles once used still hangs in the old barn. Charles shared, “We didn’t get electric— Continued on Page 16 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

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also raise cattle and are always willing to help when needed.” Ken continued, “Gelbvieh cows are great mothers. The cows are very gentle and easy to work with. Gelbvieh-influenced cows are very docile in the chutes. They also stay in better body condition in poor conditions like the drought of 2012. They do well on our rough Ozarks terrain. Our goal is to build a better cow. I cull cows that most people would leave in their herd. If a cow does not raise a calf each year or if a cow weans a calf that is significantly lighter than other calves of equal age, she has to go. Culling a cow can be the hardest part of the experience. You can become attached but this is a business.” Ken attended AI (artificial insemination) school this past March and began an AI program in May. He said he was very satisfied this year with their 64 percent success rate on their first attempt. He looks forward to higher numbers in the coming years. In addition to formal classes and workshops, Ken said there is much to be learned from a number of resources. “Cattle producers need to educate themselves in order to improve their herd by attending classes provided by the county extension office, subscribing to magazines, becoming familiar with pedigrees, studying them

and understanding them as well as EPDs (expected progeny differences). Even with all of this new stuff, however, we still need to listen to the old guys talk. Chances are they have already experienced something similar to what we are working with.” Finally, Ken said there are lots of little things that may not seem that important by themselves, but can make all the difference when combined with formal education and experience. “Keep good records and know the folks at your local feed store. Have a good relationship with your bank, one that has a lot of ag business. They can help with some of your tough decisions. Cattle producers including myself need to learn how to communicate with and educate those who are not involved with agriculture. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about how the farming industry operates. There is also lot of negative publicity revolving around just a very few bad examples. “Finally, spend time with your cows every day. They like to have you around and will cooperate better with you. That comes in real handy when she has a new calf that you are trying to weigh and ear tag. Take good care of your cows and they will take care of you. My goal is to provide my customers with a product they will be proud of. I want to improve my herd and build something the next generation will be proud to continue.”

100 Years Strong Continued from Page 15 Tammy added, “We put in four weigh jars in 1986 and then put in another four several years later.” In the 1980s the Buckners raised registered Holstien cows. Today 1/3 of their herd is Holstein, 1/3 is Jersey and 1/3 is crossbred. They continued to increase their herd size and today milk 150 and also run 100 head of stock cows. Charles eventually purchased more land and now owns 400 acres and rents an additional 800 acres. Five years ago the family started raising heifers on a contract bases and raise 200300 heifers each year. William and Tammy currently help Charles and Katherine manage the farm. “Tammy is my right hand and William

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is my left,” stated Charles proudly. Janet occasionally helps on the farm and Sherry lives on a farm Charles once owned in Dallas County. Staying active in the industry Charles is the DFA Chairman of District 420, which lies in Greene and Christian Counties. He has been a DFA voting delegate for the past 10 years. He has also been on the Greene County Farm Bureau board for the past 40 years. In celebration of receiving Century Farm status in 2014, Charles and Katherine Buckner will be recognized at the Greene County Salute to Century Farms event on September 30. SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

town &

country

in the field and in the office

Cheryl Rust In Town: Twenty-six years ago, Cheryl Rust, made a bold, yet exciting decision. She quit her job selling real estate and started her own business, Springfield Invisible Fence Company. “I got involved with it because I had a dog that was hit and killed,” explained Cheryl Rust. After researching options for her other dogs, she discovered the Invisible Fence Company in other parts of the country. “I put it in and trained my dogs and I thought this is so cool,” Cheryl recalled. She was so impressed with the product she decided to start a branch of Invisible Fence in the Ozarks. Her company installs invisible fences for pet owners. In the beginning, Cheryl dealt with doubts about owning her own business. She remembers how it took her four months to sell her first invisible fence. After that first customer, her business steadily grew. “I grew slow but efficiently,” Cheryl said. Now Cheryl has 2,500 customers. Cheryl exudes a passion for her job and a desire to help people and their pets. “I have people call me and say, ‘I have this problem. Can you help?’” said Cheryl. Springfield Invisible Fence Company offers indoor and outdoor solutions for pet owners. The company is gearing up to offer a new product that uses GPS technology to define boundaries for pets. In the Country: Cheryl and her three daughters, ages 26, 21 and 18, live on a 22-acre farm in Rogersville, Mo. The family also rents nearby land to give them enough property for their farming operation. The Rusts run a herd of 80 commercial momma cows. They started with eight commercial cows 10 years ago and have continued building their herd through the years. The Rusts’ commercial cows have a Limousin, Angus, Charolais or Salers base. They use registered Angus bulls on all their cows. Cheryl says she appreciates the hybrid vigor in her crossbred cattle. In addition to the cattle operation, the Rusts also raise horses. They own 20 Quarter Horses and Fox Trotters. The Rusts train their horses for trail riding, roping and penning. Cheryl competes with one of her horses in roping and penning competitions in the Ozarks. The Rusts round out their farm with exotic Polish crested chickens and Cochin chickens, ducks, turkeys and peacocks.

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slaughter

market sales reports

bulls

(Week of 8/24/14 to 8/30/14) Barry County Livestock Marketing

Not Reported*

Buffalo Interstate

116.00-148.00 † 135.00-157.00*

Lebanon Livestock Auction Mo-Ark - Exeter

Not Reported* 127.00-136.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Market

115.00-148.50*

Ozarks Regional

124.50-150.50 †

Springfield Livestock

120

140

slaughter

160

180

200

cows

(Week of 8/24/14 to 8/30/14) Barry County Livestock

Not Reported*

Buffalo Livestock

87.00-124.00*

Douglas

75.00-124.50 †

Interstate Regional

† 9 95.00-120.00

Joplin Regional

90.00-136.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

102.00-131.50 † 110.00-135.00*

Lebanon Livestock Auction

Not Reported*

Mo-Ark - Exeter

105.00-131.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Market

91.00-137.00 †

Ozarks Regional South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

Not Reported †

Springfield Livestockk

89.00-130.00 †

100

120

cow/calf

140

160

180

pairs

(Week of 8/24/14 to 8/30/14)

Not Reported*

Barry County Livestock Marketing Buffalo Livestock Market

None Reported*

Douglas County Livestock Auction

None Reported

stocker & feeder

†

2300.00-2600.00* 2

Lebanon Livestock Auction

Not Reported*

Mo-Ark - Exeter

None Reported †

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler Ozarks Regional Springfield Livestock

1000

Not Reported † 1600.00-2660.00 †

2000

3000

replacement

4000

cows

5000

Barry County Livestock

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

Not Reported* 1300.00-2280.00*

Buffalo Livestock

1125.00-2125.00 †

Douglas County

Holsteins, Lg. 3

None Reported †

Interstate Regional

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

1500.00-2795.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyardss

None Reported

Kingsville Livestock Auction

†

2000.00-2575.00*

Lebanon Livestock Auction

Not Reported*

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler Ozarks Regional

None Reported †

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

1250.00-2400.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield

Not Reported

†

1100.00-2375.00 †

2000

3000

806 Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

(Week of 8/24/14 to 8/30/14)

18 18

Ava Douglas County† 8/28/14

1450.00-2850.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

1000

8/26/14

4000

5000

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

St-10 Higher 308.00-335.00 265.00-300.00 253.50-258.00 212.50-249.50 205.00-207.50 ----195.00-201.00 187.50-198.00 ----165.00 ----222.50-259.00 221.00-227.00 217.50 -----

Barry County Livestock* -----

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 8/30/14

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 8/28/14

Cuba Interstate Regional† 8/26/14

-----

828

255

377

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2-5 Higher

Uneven

St-3 Lower

---------------------

290.00-330.00 255.00-301.00 243.00-275.00 215.00-243.00 202.00-215.50

315.00 ----245.00-246.00 217.00-223.00 -----

295.00-325.00 263.00-317.50 243.50-268.00 215.50 212.00

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----210.00 190.00 ----159.00-162.50

---------------------

276.00-315.00 246.00-275.00 219.00-232.00 205.00-220.00 197.00-200.00

279.00 247.50-264.00 237.00-246.00 ---------

258.75-288.00 220.00-249.00 221.25-227.00 199.00-201.50 -----

Nation

Chees The w $2.30 Fluid trendi cow n areas affect ported handl as som holida Midw move SPOT BUTT $3.28

Mo. We

Recei Wean deman Early negot averag Early negot averag Feede Repor Feede Sales *Early **Mo weight load p have a

prices

Exeter Mo-Ark Livestock* -----

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 8/25/14

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 8/26/14

L L A

-----

2760

556

-----

Uneven

Higher

---------------------

310.00 267.50-300.00 230.00-261.00 215.00-258.00 214.00-229.00

350.00 259.00-309.00 258.00-266.00 240.50-256.50 221.75-230.50

27 25 22 21 20

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----190.00 172.50 154.00-178.00 -----

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20 19 18 17 17

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275.00 235.00-272.50 231.00-250.00 203.00-225.00 197.00-201.00

280.00-286.00 239.00-286.00 229.50-250.00 220.25 209.00

24 23 21 19 18

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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8/21/14

Receipts: 368 The supply was light demand moderate. The supply included 20 percent slaughter and feeder lambs; 4 percent slaughter ewes and bucks; 20 replacement ewes; 35 percent kid goats; 18 percent slaughter nannies and billies; 3 percent replacement nannies. All prices per hundred weight unless noted otherwise. Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 non-traditional wooled and shorn 70-100 lbs 145.00-150.00; traditional 115-137 lbs 147.50-155.00; hair 60-70 lbs 145.00-162.50; 70-80 lbs 140.00-155.00. Stocker/Feeder: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 30-50 lbs 140.00-165.00; 50-60 lbs 135.00-155.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 wooled few 195-205 lbs 50.00-80.00; hair 105-155 lbs 55.0095.00. Bucks: wooled few 245-250 lbs 70.00-75.00; hair: few 115-165 lbs 90.00-100.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 wooled 140-175 lbs 60.00-85.00; hair 62-115 lbs 75.00-90.00 cwt with a few 85.00-105.00 per head. Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 195.00-205.00; 70-90 lbs 195.00-205.00; 90-100 lbs 160.00-190.00. Selection 2 50-60 lbs 165.00-182.50. Doe/Nannies: Selection 1-2 82-135 lbs 90.00115.00. Selection 3 50-112 lbs 100.00-112.50. Billies: Selection 1-2 145-160 lbs 110.00-112.50. Selection 2-3 aged wethers 98-140 lbs 165.00-200.00. Selection 3 70-115 lbs 105.00-120.00. Replacement Nannies: Selection 1 few 105-122 lbs 115.00. Feeder/stocker kids: Selection 2 30-40 lbs 160.00170.00; 40-50 lbs 140.00-160.00. Selection 2-3 20-30 lbs 170.00-180.00. Selection 3 30-40 lbs 125.00-150.00.

None Reported †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

goats

Receipts: 415 Supply was light demand good. The supply included 29 percent slaughter and feeder lambs; 7 percent slaughter ewes; 49 percent kid goats; 3 percent slaughter nannies and billies; 12 percent replacement nannies and billies. All prices per hundred weight unless noted otherwise. SheepSlaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 wooled traditional 108-132 lbs 140.00-150.00; hair 60-70 lbs 165.00-175.00; 70-80 lbs 157.50-175.00. Feeder/Stocker Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 40-50 lbs 175.00-200.00; 50-60 lbs 140.00-185.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 wooled: few 185-229 lbs 67.50-77.50; hair few 90-106 lbs 75.00140.00. Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1 50-60 lbs 210.00215.00; Selection 1-2 40-50 lbs 210.00-218.00; 60-70 lbs 210.00-230.00; 70-80 lbs 190.00-212.50. Selection 2 50-60 lbs 180.00-182.50. Selection 3 50-60 lbs 141.00-165.00; 60-70 lbs 182.50-205.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 2 85-140 lbs 120.00-155.00. Billies: Selection 1-2 120-210 lbs 97.50-130.00. Replacement Nannies: Selection 1-2 88-115 lbs 87.50-140.00 few at 170.00-180.00. Selection 3 78-95

2175.00-2500.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

Mo-Ark - Exeter

sheep &

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

Highlandville, Mo. • CRS Sale’s Company

2150.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

Receipts: 496 Demand good, supply moderate with near 10 percent Springer heifers, 16 percent Bred heifers, 35 percent Open heifers, 03 percent Fresh heifers and cows, 02 percent Milking cows, 04 percent Springer cows, and 05 percent baby calves. The balance was steer/ bull calves and slaughter cows. Several Milking and bred cows sold by the pound. Holsteins unless noted otherwise. Prices reported on a per head basis. Springer heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 2100.00-2400.00, ind 2700.00, Approved 1750.002100.00, ind 2175.00, Crossbreds 1750.00-1825.00, Medium 1400.00-1660.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 2050.002310.00, couple Swiss 1950.00, Approved 1700.002100.00, ind 2175.00, Crossbreds 1525.00-1635.00, couple Swiss 1775.00, Medium 1300.00-1675.00, Crossbreds 1325.00-1450.00, Common 900.001175.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Approved couple 1760.00-1810.00, Medium 1400.00-1475.00, Crossbreds 1110.00-1490.00. Open Heifers: Approved lot 291 lbs 770.00, 200-275 lbs Crossbreds 490.00-530.00, 360-380 lbs 820.00860.00, pkg 360 lbs Jerseys 890.00, 325-355 lbs Crossbreds 650.00-710.00, 400-440 lbs 830.00-930.00, couple 488 lbs Jerseys 1140.00, 400-500 lbs Crossbreds 730.00-940.00, 525-535 lbs 980.00-1020.00, pkg 538 lbs Crossbreds 850.00, 600-660 lbs 980.00-1160.00, 625-655 lbs, Crossbreds 970.00-1030.00, 700-800 lbs

lbs 100.00-155.00. Billies: Selection 1 few 155-170 lbs 137.50-152.50. Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 2 20-30 lbs 210.00230.00; 30-40 lbs 210.00-215.00. Selection 3 30-40 lbs 167.50-185.00; 40-50 lbs 150.00-190.00.

127 5(3257('

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Marketing Center 8/27/14

127 5(3257('

100

dairy

Not Reported †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

8/31/14

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 151.50-158.00; wtd. avg. price 155.12. Heifers: 151.00-158.00; wtd. avg. price 156.05. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 242.00-245.00; wtd. avg. price 244.63. Heifers: 240.00-245.25; wtd. avg. price 244.87.

119.00-146.50 †

Kingsville Livestock

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

100.00-137.00 † 1

Joplin Regional Stockyards

beef

100.00-147.00* 126.00-138.50 †

Douglas County Livestock

1210.00-1280.00, 800-900 lbs 1300.00-1350.00, 935955 lbs 1400.00-1410.00, Medium/Approved mixed couple 513 lbs Jerseys 1020.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh: Supreme ind 2175.00, Approved 1750.001925.00, Medium 1100.00-1700.00. Milking Cows: Approved couple 1770.00-1775.00, Medium 1350.00-1450.00. Springer Cows: Supreme 2225.00-2300.00, Approved ind 2075.00, Medium 1550.00-1825.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers ind small 370.00, Crossbred heifers couple 290.00-350.00, Holstein bulls 210.00-370.00, small 160.00-190.00, Crossbred bulls 300.00-350.00, Jersey bulls 185.00-220.00.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

reports

24 Month Avg. -

$260

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

550-600 lb. steers

$225 $190

s: Selection 1 50-70 lbs s 195.00-205.00; 00. Selection 2 50-60 lbs

n 1-2 82-135 lbs 90.00112 lbs 100.00-112.50. 45-160 lbs 110.00-112.50. Ses 98-140 lbs 165.00-200.00. 105.00-120.00. Selection 1 few 105-122 lbs

election 2 30-40 lbs 160.000-160.00. Selection 2-3 20-30 ction 3 30-40

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

8/29/14

Receipts: 7653 Weaner and feeder pigs are mostly steady. Supply light and demand moderate. (Prices Per Head.) Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights, FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 4490 head, 10 lbs, 36.00-46.00, weighted average 43.01. Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 100% negotiated, 3163 head, 10 lbs, 60.00-72.00, weighted average 64.12. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, FOB 0% negotiated, No Sales Reported. Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, Delivered 100% negotiated, No Sales Reported. *Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old. **Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound. Some early weaned lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound.

875

977

-----

Uneven

275.00 235.00-272.50 231.00-250.00 203.00-225.00 197.00-201.00

--------------------280.00-286.00 239.00-286.00 229.50-250.00 220.25 209.00

pt .1 2 O ct .1 2 No v. 12 De c. 12 Ja n. 13 Fe b 13 M ar ch 13 Ap ril 13 M ay 13 Ju ne 13 Ju ly 13 Au g. 13 Se pt .1 3 O ct .1 3 No v. 13 De c. 13 Ja n. 14 Fe b. 14 M ar ch 14 Ap ril 14 M ay 14 Ju ne 14 Ju ly 14 Au g. 14

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

249.07

200.00-210.00 190.00-205.00 185.00-194.00 175.00-183.00 170.00-179.00 240.00-280.00 230.00-253.00 210.00-233.00 190.00-222.00 185.00-207.00

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

320.00-377.50 264.00-307.50 245.00-265.50 223.00-248.00 208.00-217.00 212.00 ----186.00-188.00 184.00-189.00 170.00-174.00 256.00 231.00-257.50 227.00-231.00 215.00-230.00 -----

Vienna South Central† -----

240.86

Week of 8/3/14

242.21

254.60

263.62 254.04

241.42 247.04 242.94

250.00

220.00

261.75

240.14 232.11

252.43 254.53

225.06

239.00 257.99 274.79 253.50

236.67 233.04 238.55 234.07 226.80

262.01

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 8/26/14

-----

1522 Uneven

-----------------------------------------

305.00-340.00 272.50-310.00 244.00-275.00 219.00-245.00 216.50-218.00

235.29 216.42 *

260.00-300.00 228.00-260.00 214.00-238.00 196.00-216.00 208.00-213.00

244.63

228.91

264.33 247.27

237.65 235.29 220.86 234.26

245.36

avg. grain prices

Week Ended 8/29/14 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

* Price per cwt

18 15

----160.00 ----135.00 -----

243.27

259.42

Soybeans

12 9

11.16

11.70

10.79

6.53 4.99 5.21

6.04

3.81

3.70

Joplin West Plains

231.05

246.74

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Cuba Vienna

256.06

252.47

Week of 8/17/14

556 Higher

275.00-316.00 250.00-290.00 220.00-262.00 210.00-237.00 200.00-226.00

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 8/27/14

127 5(3257('

2760 Uneven

----190.00 172.50 154.00-178.00 -----

Joplin West Plains

241.69

Lebanon Livestock Auction* 8/28/14

350.00 259.00-309.00 258.00-266.00 240.50-256.50 221.75-230.50

Cuba Vienna

237.84

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 8/26/14

310.00 267.50-300.00 230.00-261.00 215.00-258.00 214.00-229.00

Butler Springfield

8/29/14

High temperatures was the headline for this week. Despite the near triple degree weather grass in most areas continues to be a nice shade of green and is still growing in most areas as moisture has been adequate to promote growth. Some producers are baling fall hay already adding to hay supplies. Several producers also got the choppers out this week and begin to fill silage piles. Hay movement continues to be very light. Some producers are still trying to move some of last year’s hay crop even. Supply is moderate, demand is light, and prices are steady to weak. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda. mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ or for current listings of hay http:// agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs). Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 150.00-190.00. Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-160.00. Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-120.00. Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-95.00. Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.00-65.00. Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 20.00-35.00 per large round bale. Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-70.00. Wheat straw: 3.00-5.00 per small square bale.

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 8/25/14

Ava Kingsville

Week of 8/10/14

-250 lbs 70.00-75.00; hair: 00.00. edium and Large 1-2 wooled 0; hair 62-115 lbs 75.00-90.00 5.00 per head.

hog markets

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 8/17/14

ce and Prime 2-3 non-tradin 70-100 lbs 145.00-150.00; 147.50-155.00; hair 60-70 lbs s 140.00-155.00. m and Large 1-2 hair 30-50 0 lbs 135.00-155.00. y and Good 1-3 wooled few 0; hair 105-155 lbs 55.00-

hay & grain markets

$120

3.40

4.83

12.59

5.78 5.36 3.55

11.25

254.76

221.00

245.45

7.05

223.39

249.00 244.57 263.43 247.62 **

5.05 3.32

233.99

222.09

Week of 8/24/14

emand moderate. The cent slaughter and feeder hter ewes and bucks; 20 percent kid goats; 18 percent billies; 3 percent replacees per hundred weight .

8/29/14

Cheese: Barrels closed at $2.3450 and 40# blocks at $2.3300. The weekly average for barrels is $2.3060 (+.0675) and blocks, $2.3010 (+.0695). Fluid Milk: Milk production across most of the nation is trending lower, but is above year ago levels due to increased cow numbers. Higher than normal temperatures in Arizona, areas of California and the Pacific Northwest negatively affected milk output. Favorable weather in the Northeast supported milk production. Class I demand has increased as milk handlers fill school pipelines. Cream demand has weakened as some ice cream manufacturers will close for the upcoming holiday. Manufacturing milk supplies are in balance in the Midwest, but lower in the East with California supplies being moved within state to maximize processing returns. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Upper Midwest $3.2858-3.6931.

$155

Week of 8/3/14

8/21/14

National Dairy Market

Estimated Receipts: 685 Supply and demand are light to moderate. Compared to Fridays close: barrows and gilts are 2.00 lower. Base carcass meat price: 85.00-86.00. Sows: (cash prices) 2.00 to 4.00 lower. 300-500 lbs. 56.0061.00, over 500 lbs. 62.00-65.00.

Week of 8/10/14

e’s Company

dairy & fed cattle

9/2/14

Week of 8/24/14

155-170 lbs 137.50-152.50. election 2 20-30 lbs 210.000-215.00. Selection 3 30-40 lbs s 150.00-190.00.

Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

240.13 236.28 229.11 ** 215.84

253.98 210

227 244 261 278 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale

295

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

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185

203

221

239

257

275

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

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Originally, Brian relied on embryo transfer to build a top-notch genetic base for his herd. His donor cow was a flush mate to the 1999 Simmental National Junior Champion. “We still have some of those embryo transfer cows around. That is what we call the foundation herd,” Brian explained. The Wilsons started with a solid genetic foundation and continue to fine-tune their cattle program. For years, Brian has served as the farm’s AI tech. In order to help achieve positive results, Brian feeds his cattle supplements. “If someone lived next door and I could tell them one thing that would help with a cow’s cycle and reproduction it would be to feed their cattle a good, quality mineral,” Brian explained. Though it is “definitely going to be an investment;” Brian says, it will pay off with increased breeding ease and milk production. Fifteen year-old Audrey Wilson takes the lead with the families’ show cattle. Audrey’s hard work and dedication has earned her several herdsman awards. “Looking from an uncle’s standpoint, I am so proud of her, she is in the trenches doing the work and it is nice to see other people recognize that,” said Brian. Audrey relishes being a part of the family farm and business. “I just love growing up with all them and being able to carry on the tradition of raising cattle,” said Audrey Wilson.

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Most of the Wilsons’ customers are cattlemen looking for replacements or herd bulls. Though the Wilsons sell most of their cattle through private treaty, this fall they are embarking on another way to promote their cattle. “We want to have a long-term market for our cattle. That is why we are starting a production sale,” Brian said. The sale will be held annually the third Saturday in October at Chappell’s sale arena in Strafford, Mo. “We want to provide a fall sale for people in southwest Missouri. We just want to put out a good quality product for folks,” said Brian. Wilson Simmentals, Breezin B Simmentals and Kanoy Farms are joining together to put on the Route 66 SimGenetics sale. Brian admits organizing a sale in this day and age takes far more planning than in the past. “The marketing is different than it used to be,” explained Brian. In addition to traditional marketing strategies, these farmers are getting out their information through Facebook, Twitter and a website. Even though the Wilsons are utilizing new marketing strategies, there is no mistaking the heart of their farms will always be rooted in tradition. There is an air of excitement when the Wilsons talk about their cattle, but when they talk about each other, the depth of their family bonds outshines everything else. “I am very blessed with the family I have,” concluded Brian. SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

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Hankins Farms is a family affair. Don and Though they achieve win after win each show season, the Hankins are humble Karen’s son, Jason, and his family, operate a about their success and strive to improve Charolais fitting service and help manage the genetics of their herds. Don and Kar- Hankins Farms. Jason says his wife, Pam, and their daughters, Emma and Jessi, en Hankins manage Hankins are in the barns every day, helping Farms in Willard, Mo. Hanhim take care of the cattle and comkins Farms runs 165 complete all the chores. “It would be mercial cows, 25 purebred very hard to get everything done Charolais and 10 purebred without their help,” said Jason Braunviehs, on 650 acres. Hankins. Don and Karen’s Don’s been around cattle for as daughter, Laura Gaddy, and long as he can remember. His dad Willard, Mo. her family, also pitch in with spent 40 years as an order buyer at Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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the operations at Hankins Farms. Laura’s family focuses on the Braunvieh cattle. The Hankins use embryo transfer to boost their herd’s genetics. They have three Braunvieh donor cows and three Charolais donor cows. “Each time you flush you can use a different bull, that way we can have different sires in the same year,” explained Don. The Hankins use Charolais cross cows from their commercial herd as recipient cows. “We just use our own cows because we know they milk and can raise calves,” Don said. The Hankins also use AI to hone the genetics of their herd. Jason does all the AI work on the farm. The Hankins use 10 to 12 cleanup bulls, carefully selecting certain cleanup bulls for different sets of cows. Don attributes part of the family’s show ring success to one Braunvieh heifer he purchased in 2003. That heifer went on to be a national champion and accumulate more show points than any other Braunvieh to date. The Hankins still use her offspring, and their offspring to achieve big wins in the show ring. The Hankins say they appreciate Braunvieh cattle for the marble and pounds Braunvieh add to meat. The Hankins also admire Braunvieh cattle’s maternal qualities. “According to the Meat and Animal Research Center in Nebraska, they have proven that Braunvieh are the number one producer for milk ability,” stated Don. Don said there is no magic formula to his family’s success. “Just trying to use the SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

proper genetics, feeding and care, which is what everyone is trying to do, but you just have to keep at it,” explained Don. For the Hankins crew that means following the same routine for their show strings seven days a week. “They get caught every morning, get baths and get fed at the same time every day,” said Don. This routine benefits the show animals because on the road the cattle will eat and drink better since they are used to doing so at the same time every day. The Hankins also keep a close eye on their show cattle, tailoring their feed daily to maximize results. In addition, they weigh their cattle often. “You don’t want to get them too fat. The American public doesn’t want too much fat, but they want lean beef,” explained Don. Hankins Farms sells most of their cattle through their own or national sales. In October, Hankins Farms will host its second annual Fall Colors online sale. Don says buyers responded very well to the online sale last year so the family decided to do it again this year. “It is the new wave of how everyone is going, especially in Charolais,” said Don. The Hankins family also markets their cattle through their website. Though this in one competitive cattle family, they are not competitive with each other. Don feels fortunate to pass on a love for cattle to his children and grandchildren. “Farming is in their genes, which I think is good,” Don said with a smile. Serving More Than 34,000 Readers Across Southwest Missouri

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15 percent federal marginal tax bracket. In 2013, with the bumper crop, their tax bracket was 25 percent. From 2010-2012, the couple’s total tax income tax would have been roughly $6,630. For 2013, that number jumped to approximately $16,857. If the couple’s tax preparer correctly carries out Adam Wolfe, CPA income averaging on the 2013 tax return, then income from 2013 s any farmer knows, farm profits can greatly vary can be slotted into each of the previous years – taking advantage of from one year to the next. Crop yields, drought conthe remaining room under the 15 percent brackets each year, rather ditions, and feed prices are among the reasons that than being taxed under the 25 percent bracket. This is done only a booming year can be followed immediately by a on the 2013 tax return, without amendments to prior years. meager one, and with those swings in profit, large For 2010, 2011 and 2012, there is roughly $22,500 of income that Adam Wolfe, CPA variations in tax from year to year can be a common issue faced could still be taxed at 15 percent before any would be taxed at 25 is the Partner & Tax by farmers. For exactly that reason, our tax code contains a provipercent. By moving $67,500 ($22,500 x 3 years) of income into Director of Bobby sion, created solely for farmers, called income averaging. 15 percent tax brackets available in those years, under this very Medlin, CPA and works Income averaging is a complex topic, but it’s important that simplified scenario, income averaging saves the taxpayers $2,727. in the firm’s Lake Ozark farmers not be scared away by the complexity. A working knowlThe important thing to realize from this article is certainly not how to branch. Adam has edge of this provision can lead to huge tax savings – so we’ll touch calculate tax in a given year, but to recognize that when farm income worked at the firm’s on the basics that will allow you and your tax preparer to take rises sharply, an opportunity likely exists to take advantage of this imporLake Ozark branch advantage of those saving opportunities. tant provision. By working closely with a tax professional who is familiar since 2010. The best way to explain income averaging is with a very simpliwith farm taxation, you can ensure that this opportunity is not missed, fied example. Fred and Mary are grain farmers. In 2013, the couple and you can keep significant sums of money in your own pocket. had a bumper crop and their taxable income was $100,000. In each of the three Talk to your tax professional about income averaging, and ask if it has been useful years prior, crops had been average at best, and their taxable income was $50,000 to you in the last three years. If it has been missed, it’s not too late to amend tax in 2010, 2011 and 2012. At $50,000 of taxable income, Fred and Mary were in the returns for potential refunds.

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A look at how Russia’s ban on U.S. imports will impact the U.S. ag industry production, so the lost sales would only back 1.4 percent of proOn Aug 6, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev duction into the domestic or other foreign markets. Ever since announced a one-year ban on imports of numerous exports to the region surged during the last days of the Soviet farm products from the U.S., Canada, the E.U., Norway and Union, American poultry has been a favorite political target of Australia. The ban was in overt response to Western financial sancthe Kremlin; there was a temporary ban in 2002, and in 2010 tions imposed on Moscow for providing support to insurgents in Russia eventually slashed the U.S. quota from 700,000 metric Ukraine. According to Russian customs data, last year’s imports from tons to under 300,000 MT. Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of the affected countries of the items involved – beef, pork, poultry, fish, The $400 million in Market Information and Economics Matt King told Ozarks Farm fruit, vegetables, cheese, milk and other dairy products – amounted to lost poultry sales & Neighbor, “We’ve seen this about three times in the past five $9 billion, $441 million of which came from the United States. represents 7 peryears, where Russia’s either had anti-dumping or different things Nearly all of that was poultry; two years ago, Russia barred U.S. like that where they’ve banned U.S. products, primarily poultry beef because the U.S. government wouldn’t issue certificates cent of all U.S. poulproducts, from entering their markets. Producers here haven’t reguaranteeing the meat would contain no trace of ractopamine, try exports, but the ally felt a huge impact from that, as of yet.” the muscle-partitioning agent sold by Elanco Animal Health as industry shrugged; Upon announcing the bans, Russia immediately began solidifyPaylean. Most beef and pork importing nations have established exports in turn, are ing its relationships with South American farm suppliers. But the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for ractopamine, but Russia, U.S. will simply sell more meat in the markets from which South China and the E.U. have a zero-tolerance policy. just 20 percent of America is diverting supplies to Russia. Explains King, “Very Despite a similar ban, U.S. pork sales to Russia had been reU.S. chicken prolikely you’re going to see Brazil going in there, selling at a higher covering. In their Aug 11 Hog Outlook, University of Missouri duction, so the lost price into that market just because they’re not accepting U.S. economists Dr. Ron Plain and Dr. Scott Brown noted, “Pork exsales would only and they’ll have to buy Brazilian product. We’ll likely have some ports to Russia accounted for 5.4 percent of total U.S. pork exAsian markets where the U.S. may pick up some market share, ports during May and June 2014, after being virtually zero from back 1.4 percent of and likely see very little impact to our poultry industry here.” March 2013 through April 2014 due to concerns over ractopaproduction into the When it slowed poultry purchases from the U.S. in 2010, Rusmine.” But U.S. pork sellers hardly missed the Russian business; domestic or other sia said it was mounting a drive toward self sufficiency, but King Plain and Brown pointed out, “For each of the first six months of foreign markets. said, “I don’t know how much further they can go in that direc2014, pork exports have exceeded the year ago level. Year to date tion. While they are trying to increase their production in-counexport levels are 7.4 percent above 2013, an incredible feat given try, we’ve seen a lot of business from the United States because product price increases during the first half of the year.” Overall U.S. beef exports have also been running above year ago levels and set a record for they’re buying genetics from us here. So while we’re not exporting the birds, (broiler breeding stock company) Cobb-Vantress and others have carved out a pretty signifithe first half of the year at $3.27 billion, according to USDA data. The $400 million in lost poultry sales represents 7 percent of all U.S. poultry ex- cant market share in those types of markets.” ports, but the industry shrugged; exports, in turn, are just 20 percent of U.S. chicken

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There are several factors to consider when selecting replacement heifers Anecdotal evidence suggests at least some cow/calf producers are taking advantage of better grass and record calf prices to hold back heifers; when selecting which animals to retain, there are a number of steps they can take that will improve longevity of their herds. One of those, according to Dr. Patrick Davis, University of Missouri livestock specialist at the Cedar County office in Stockton, is to select heifers that were born earlier in the calving season. Davis told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor research from the University of Nebraska finds those animals are in turn more likely to conceive earlier in their first breeding season. Those early conceptions can lead to a more successful herd; data from the USDA Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska, and from South Dakota beef herds, suggest heifers calving within the first 21 days of their first calving season have increased longevity, and wean more pounds of calf over their first six calving seasons when compared to their later calving counterparts. Davis added, “Another criterion that should be used is pelvic examinations, which allow the producer to identify heifers that do not have a sound reproductive tract or that have a small pelvic area that could lead to calving difficulties.” The exams should be conducted 30 to 60 days prior to the breeding season. If heifers are found to have an unsound reproductive tract or small pelvic area, they should be culled from the replacement pool. Dr. Robert Wells, livestock consultant with the Samuel R. Noble Foundation in Ardmore, Okla., told OFN when picking out an animal from your own herd, don’t gravitate to the largest female in the weaned calf crop. “If

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you do that, then you’re selecting for a larger framed female, and over time that’s going to increase the mature cow size in your herd,” he said. Should you seek out smaller heifers? “That fully depends upon the size of your herd as it is. If you’re happy with the size that your cows are, then stay with a female that is going to be very similar, and look at the cow that she came out of. If that cow is representative of what you like in your herd, then use her.” Some producers select replacements based on sire EPDs; Wells said they should look for the highest possible number for maternal calving ease. “Look for birth weights to an extent, but your maternal calving ease will cover most of that,” he said. Other favorable traits include hip heights, scrotal circumference, and milk – but, Wells cautioned, “We have enough milk built into most of our cow herds now that we don’t need to be pushing the extremes. Moderation is the place where we need to be on milk.” In some cases, producers are truly replacing cows, even if those cows had been efficiently producing calves. Look to the future; Wells said if a cow is older than 9 or 10, you should check the inside of her mouth around fall weaning time, and ensure she still has a good set of teeth to handle the dry forage that’s ahead. Ranchers may be hesitant to rebuild because they’re not sure the drought has been broken, but Wells said the economics may be worth it. He noted, “I had one cooperator here recently who sold a culled female, and she brought $1,575. He paid $1,150 for her four years ago, so there may be opportunities right now for a producer to sell an older culled cow for more than they paid for her. Still, we recognize that she’s not going to pay for the complete cost of her replacement.” SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

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Farm Fly Control By Klaire Howerton

4 ways to keep flies at bay Farmers and ranchers are not strangers to battling flies. The hot, humid months of summer promise to bring winged pests that can aggravate and even injure livestock. Having a good pest management system in place and controlling the flies is critical to the summer well-being of farm animals. Reducing the number of blood feeding flies can keep performance levels high, lead to better weight gain in growing animals, and healthier performance in calves. Eldon Cole, Livestock Specialist at the University of Missouri Extension, advises to “watch for fly problems on newborns.” Treating fly infestations on newborns right away ensures better performance down the road. Horn flies are one of the more common blood feeding pests; they are the small flies that are present on the back, sides and underbelly of animals. If you notice large amounts of these flies, it is time to take action. “Normally, growing cattle gain an extra 1.5 pounds per week when horn flies are controlled below the 200 flies per animal threshold,” said Dr. Justin Talley, the Extension Livestock Entomologist at Oklahoma State University. Horn flies are not the only troublesome pests on a farm or ranch – stable flies, face flies and ticks can all lead to stressed animals, and can carry pathogens like pinkeye. Luckily for the farmer, there are means of controlling these pests. Cattle Rubs: Also referred to as a ‘back rubber’ or ‘fly wipe,’ a cattle rub is one of the most effective ways to control horn fly populations on cattle. A cattle rub is a long, sausage shaped roll of material that is soaked with a fly repellent solution and hung in a pasture at a level that cattle can rub on it, transferring the repellent solution to their skin. Cattle naturally seek places to scratch, making the rub very effective at controlling flies. Dr. Talley suggests implementing a “forced use system” with cattle rubs – this means placing the rub somewhere that each animal goes underneath it evSEPTEMBER 8, 2014

ery day. Putting the rub near water access can achieve this. Insecticide Treated Ear Tags: Ear tags that have been treated with an insecticide are a good option for controlling both horn flies and face flies. These tags can be placed in one or both ears on cattle. While this is a fairly low maintenance option for fly control, the treated ear tags do need to be replaced periodically when the insecticide wears off. Certain treated ear tags can also be used on sheep. Sprays, Drenches and Powders: Livestock can also be treated for flies using a variety of sprays, drenches and powders. Horses, for example, can be treated with a spray containing pyrethroids, or even natural essential oils such as citronella and eucalyptus. Ivermectin is often used as an effective pour-on drench in cattle; cattle can also be sprayed with the farmer’s choice of fly spray using a hand sprayer, or a sprayer that attaches to an ATV. Insecticide powders can be a good option as well – many powders are safe to use on cattle, horses and swine. VetGun: The VetGun paintball system from SmartVet is a new and innovative way to make treating flies as low stress for livestock as possible. The VetGun system uses a modified paintball gun with a CO2 cartridge that fires a small, soft gel capsule called a VetCap. The VetCap is filled with liquid parasiticides. When a VetCap is fired from the VetGun, the capsule bursts upon hitting the animal, coating them with the solution. This system is designed for minimal fear or discomfort to the animal. When a positive reinforcement (like range cubes or grain) is provided during the application process, animals learn to associate being hit by a capsule with good things. VetGuns and VetCaps can be used with beef cattle, dairy cows and even bison with great success. With a little research, and some preventative methods, you can keep your animals protected from flies all year long.

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The Right Plane of Nutrition By Gary Digiuseppe

Tips for understanding the nutrition requirements of replacement females Many producers have been see her body condition score in at least encouraged by high cattle pric- a 6 at calving, and preferably a 5 1/2 or es and better grass to replen- greater at rebreed time.” To achieve that, ensure replacement ish their breeding herds. But they need to keep in mind that the replace- females have some of the better pasture available to them; ment heifer needs to winter pasture, both have a higher plane Hay intake should be annuals and perenof nutrition availnials, will typically able to her than 1.75 to 2 percent of be of a higher nutridoes the older cow. body weight when tional value. If their “One of the hardest the heifer is fed grain needs can’t be met calves to breed for at 1 percent of her solely through pasis that second calf,” ture, supplemental body weight. If hay Dr. Robert Wells, feed will be needed livestock consultant intake is lower than – but not too much. with the Samuel R. the recommended “A couple pounds of Noble Foundation level, then hay qualadditional feed per in Ardmore, Okla., ity is likely poor. day may be all that it told Ozarks Farm & takes to keep her on Neighbor, “and typically what we see is that first calf female a positive plane of nutrition,” Wells said. is not in a high enough condition to “One of the old rules of thumb that peosupport all of the bodily functions of ple used to use was to feed replacements a maintenance, growth, lactation, and lot of corn. My philosophy is we can use then finally reproduction. So we want to corn if it is economical, but you want to

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Calcium % of Diet

Phosphorus % of Diet

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TDN % of Diet

Crude Protein % of Diet

Calcium % of Diet

Phosphorus % of Diet

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farm help stay less than 5 pounds per head per day in that scenario.” Dr. Patrick Davis, University of Missouri livestock specialist at the Cedar County office in Stockton, forwarded charts (Table 1 & Table 2) prepared for articles written by Georgia Cooperative Extension researchers. He told OFN, “A heifer has similar nutritional requirements to a lactating cow. However, based on the two tables, pregnant, non-lactating mature cows have lower protein requirement than developing heifers.” Table 1 shows that as Average Daily Gain increases on the developing heifers, the level of Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) in the diet increases to a higher level than those of both lactating and non-lactating pregnant cows. “An obvious difference between mature cows and heifers is body size, which is a major determinant of feed intake,” Davis noted. “Therefore, feed intake is higher for mature non-lactating pregnant and lactating cows than for developing heifers.” The calcium/phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio requirement for all three classes is 2:1; however, Davis said the first calf cow has the highest nutrient requirement, since she is lactating, trying to repair her reproductive tract/breed back, and continuing to grow. The Georgia researchers recommended hay be tested for nutrient content prior

to feeding to ensure supplementation is adequate. They said, “Hay intake should be 1.75 to 2 percent of body weight when the heifer is fed grain at 1 percent of her body weight. If hay intake is lower than the recommended level, then hay quality is likely poor.” In addition to the winter annuals for spring born heifers, they noted, “Fall-born heifers are weaned in the spring and will spend a portion of the development period on summer forages.” They said heifers will usually gain about 1 pound per day grazing bermudagrass, but this can vary considerably with variety, forage availability and time of year. And Wells stressed the importance of the heifers making their target weights. He said, “At breeding time we want those females to be about 65 percent of mature weight, and then at calving we want them to be about 85 percent of mature weight, or heavier. We just don’t want that female being bred too small because, one, the likelihood of her getting bred is lower, and then number two she’s going to have a lot of room to have to catch up so that she’s big enough to calve unassisted, and then to be able to supply enough milk for that calf – and get rebred for that second calf.”

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Continued from Previous Page October 2014 4 P Bar S Ranch Annual Production Sale – Sand Springs, Okla. – 918-346-2437 4 Journagan Ranch Fall Production Sale – Springfield, Mo. – 417-948-2669 5 KiamichiLink Angus Ranch Female Sale – Finley, Okla. – 580-298-5150 6 Express Ranches Fall Bull Sale – Yukon, Okla. – 800-664-3977 6 Jac’s Ranch Annual Angus Female Sale – at the Ranch, Bentonville, Ark. – 479-366-1759 11 R&R Marketing Company 1st-Ever Online Embryo Sale – www.RRMarketplace.com 11 Judd Ranch 24th Annual Cow Power Female Sale – Pomona, Kan. – 785-566-8371 11 Ozark & Heart of America Beefmaster Sale – Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla. – 918-456-1199 11 Heartland Genetics Blend Sale – Perryville, Mo. – 573-517-2999 12 Heart of Missouri Limousin Assn. Sale – Laclede County Livestock Pavilion, Lebanon, Mo. – 417-588-9083 13 Hankins Farms Fall Colors Online Sale – HF Show barn, Springfield, Mo. – 417-830-5378 13 Parker Angus Ranch – Waurika, Okla. – 580-228-3251 17-18 American Dexter Assoc. 2014 Show & Sale – Webster County Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Mo. – 417-818-1495 18 Route 66 Sim Genetics Bull & Female Sale – Chappell’s Sales Arena, Strafford, Mo. – 417-236-3899 • 417-239-5012 18 Circle A Angus Ranch Fall Production Sale – Iberia, Mo. – 1-800-247-2532 18 Heart of the Ozark Angus Assn. Fall Sale – West Plains, Mo. – 417-872-5570 18 Seedstock Plus Fall Gelbvieh Balancer Bull Sale – Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, Mo. – 877-486-1160 18 Blackjack Angus & Guest Female Sale – Seminole, Okla. – 402-382-7678 18 Midwest Beef Alliance Bull & Female Sale – Marshall Junction, Mo. – 660-895-5008 19 Magness Land & Cattle Fall Female Sale – at the Ranch, Miami, Okla. – 402-350-3447 19 Weiker Angus Ranch – Fayette, Mo. – 660-248-3765 19 Byergo Angus Farm – Savannah, Mo. – 816-261-7132 23 Kirkes Black Angus Ranch Production Sale – Talihina, Okla. – 918-465-7830 24 Spur Ranch Angus Bull & Female Sale – at the Ranch, Vinita, Okla. – 918-244-2113 25 Flying H Genetics Grown on Grass Bull Sale – at the farm, Lowry City, Mo. – 417-309-0062 25 Aschermann Charolais 19th Edition Bull Sale – at the Ranch, Carthage, Mo. – 417-358-7879 25 Mead Farms Fall Bull & Female Sale – Versailles, Mo. – 573-216-0210 25 East Central Angus Assoc. Fall Sale – Cuba, Mo. – 314-393-2885 25 Gerloff Farms Bull Fest – at the farm, Bland, Mo. – 573-437-3751 26 Edwards Limousin Online Sale – Higginsville, Mo. – 816-726-1919 26-27 Dismukes Ranch Spring Born Heifer Bid-off Sale – at the ranch, Checotah, Okla. – 916-995-3549 27 Southwest Missouri PT Bull Sale – Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. – 417-345-8330 27 Reynolds Herefords Annual Production Sale – at the farm, Huntsville, Mo. – 660-277-3679 29 Fink Beef Genetics Annual Angus & Charolais Bull Sale – Randolph, Kan. – 785-293-5106 31 GENETRUST Brangus Sale @ Chimney Rock Cattle Company – Concord, Ark. – 870-834-1976 31 36th National Charolais Sale – American Royal Wagstaff Sale Center – 785-672-3195 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

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