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Age: 14 Hometown: Mayflower, Ark. Parents: Kimberly and Ronnie Koch

What is your involvement in agriculture?

“My family and I own a farm, as well as black Angus cows. I also show animals in 4-H, so in addition to cows, we own other animals as well. Pigs, goats, you name it.”

What is your favorite part about being involved in agriculture/living on a farm? “To me, growing up on a farm is not only fun, but it teaches you a lot of life skills. Not everyone has the opportunity to learn how to feed and take care of animals at a young age.”

What are your future plans? “I’m not sure where I am going to college yet, but I hope to have a career in music. Even while I am pursuing my career in college, I plan to stay very involved in agriculture. I am sure I will always be a huge part in the family farm, too.” Photo by Jordan Robertson

What’s the best advice about agriculture you have re- ceived from adults?

“It is both my 4-H and FFA leaders’ philosophy to have compassion for others. For example, we feed our animals at a certain time each day. It’s the same way for people. Putting other’s needs before your own is very important.”

What advice would you give to other young people who want to be involved in agriculture?

“I would say agriculture gives you an aspect of not only where your food comes from, but a sense of responsibility as well. You’ll learn more in agriculture class than you would think possible. If you are thinking about joining, go for it.”

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By Chad Pittillo A s an ag lender, I’ve had the honor of partnering with hardworking farmers for the last 23 years, signing off on farm loans and providing consultative financial advice to keep our nation’s farms strong. It’s from this vantage point that I encourage farmers to maximize their financial relationships by digging deeper with their bankers and accountants.

You’ll accelerate your loan process and put your accountant miles ahead by scheduling periodic, three-way conversations to discuss goals. Your banker and accountant can help you develop a personalized roadmap to meet your objectives, especially when you come with numbers in hand. Here’s what you’ll need to make the most of those conversations:

A thought-out budget: Your banker and accountant will be best equipped to help you if you’ve thought through your budget in advance of a meeting. Budgets eliminate guesswork by helping you identify your most profitable choices and curb losses, providing a firm foundation to stand on when it comes to future planning. Key numbers: Be prepared to talk specifics when it comes to your breakeven and/or profit positions, crop sales, fixed and variable costs, purchasing incentives and rebates on inputs like seed, chemical and fertilizer. Any labor costs – including employees (seasonal and full-time) and family expenses – are also a good idea to have on hand. And while you’re updating your banker and accountant on these essential numbers, don’t miss the opportunity to discuss larger financial trends that might affect your farm.

Relevant documents: Records of yield history and acres planted are key to obtain the personalized financial advice you’re after. Not to mention, these documents are also important when working with crop insurance and the Farm Service Agency. Next, be sure to bring contracts for crop rental agreements, terms and cash/cropshare. Crop inventory documents should also cover any plans for sales, stored inventory, booking contracts and delivery points. Equipment information: Any equipment list you have that reflects recent purchases, trades and sales would be of interest for your banker and accountant. Equipment leases are also helpful, as these reveal a lot about depreciation and your tax implications. Be ready to discuss depreciation on your farm’s assets to put yourself ahead when it comes to financial statements and tax discussions. Exit plan: A hallmark of responsible business ownership, a succession plan helps set up your family and farm for continued success after your retirement. These plans are a special comfort for families and safeguard for farms that suffer the unexpected loss of their business leader, whether temporarily through an accident or illness or permanently through death. An exit plan should be discussed years before retirement, so it’s never too soon to start. Chad Pittillo is Simmons Bank’s lending manager for Pine Bluff, Ark.

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A vaccination protocol, proper nutrition and reducing stress will keep animals healthier By Klaire Howerton Healthy herds and flocks are vital to a successful farming operation. Healthy animals perform better, live longer and increase a farm’s bottom line. One way to raise healthy animals is by boosting the herd or flock’s immunity to diseases.

Vaccinations To increase immunity, it pays for a producer to take a look at their vaccination program. Newborn animals receive immunity from the colostrum they receive from their mothers, but as they age that immunity wears off and must be boosted in other ways to prevent costly loss of animals to fatal diseases.

“Vaccines are cheap insurance for higher farm and ranch profits,” Dr. David Fernandez, with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. “The price of a single animal – calf, lamb or kid – lost to a preventable disease will pay for the vaccination program for an entire herd or flock in most cases.”

Consulting with a veterinarian can help producers determine what diseases their herd could be at risk for and establish a vaccination protocol that will be most effective for their livestock.

To make the most of vaccinations and the disease immunity they provide, producers need to ensure proper storage, handling and administration of vaccines. Improper management can render vaccines useless, which will not protect the herd or flock. According to the Noble Research Institute in Oklahoma, most vaccines need to be stored refrigerated or at room temperature. Vaccines must be kept cool and out of the sun while in use because UV light can cause some to become ineffective. Use a small ice chest at the chute. If using vaccines that are shipped freeze-dried, reconstitute only enough to be used in about 30 minutes. Throw away reconstituted vaccine not used within one hour of mixing.

Cleanliness of equipment is also a vital component of vaccine management. Equipment contamination by dirt, bacteria or chemicals are among the most common causes of vaccine failure.

Change needles as often, at least after every 15 head. Always use a fresh needle to draw additional vaccine into the syringe. When setting the syringe down between each vaccination, use a clean, empty tray as a container. It’s also important to label reusable syringes to ensure the use of the same product in them. Throw disposable syringes away.

Clean equipment with hot water only, because residues from detergents or alcohol can contaminate vaccines. Boiling in water equipment is the best way to disinfect it.

To further keep up herd and flock immunity, producers should quarantine any new animals for two to three weeks and ensure that they have received the same vaccinations as the rest of the farm residents. Nutrition and Stress Reduction Vaccinations are not the only way to boost immunity and keep animals healthy. Feed and environment are pieces of the puzzle, too. Andy McCorkill, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, encouraged producers to look at the “big picture.”

“We have long known proper nutrition and stress reduction strategies for our grazing animals is one of the first lines of defense we have against disease outbreak,” he said. “A more holistic and intense approach to management where forage resources and animal nutrition are considered along with the use of a disciplined preventative health program might unlock the key to reduced illness and added profit potential.”

Working with a livestock nutritionist, conducting a forage analysis and implementing rotational grazing, paired with a herd health plan developed with the aid of a trusted veterinarian, all benefit livestock when it comes to increasing immunity.

What farm finance advice would you offer to other producers?

“As a banker as well as a cattleman, I know you need to watch your debt and manage it in addition to having as little as possible.”

Cas Sally Rogers County, Okla.

“The secret to handling farm finance is to think big but start small, making sure not to overspend.”

Blake Stevens Muskogee County, Okla.

“Be sure to start moderately, especially if you’re trying to finance a farm.”

Lloyd Keck Washington County, Ark.

“It’s important to consider all options, even nontraditional ones, and to take advantage of as many programs as possible.”

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28 Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com FEBRUARY 10, 2020 farmhelp Energy Needs to Battle the Cold Pregnant and lactating cows have different needs in the winter months By Klarie Howerton

Cattle are often pregnant or lactating this time of year, which means their energy requirements are different than during warmer months.

Energy is a vital macronutrient that is responsible for an animal’s health, maintenance and productivity; the amount of this macronutrient in livestock feedstuffs is derived from total digestible nutrients (TDN) found in fat and carbohydrates. “Cattle get the majority of energy in the diet from carbohydrates, primarily fiber,” according to University of Missouri Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Extension Specialist Dr. Eric Bailey.

Making effective management and nutritional choices that ensure cows’ energy requirements are met can ease some of the woes of wintertime on the farm. Evaluate Condition: Dr. Shan Gadberry, ruminant nutrition specialist with the University of Arkansas Extension, encourages producers to evaluate cattles condition to make appropriate feed purchases. “A cow’s energy need is influenced by her size, pregnancy, milk production and her environment,” he said. “This time of year, ranchers may wonder if they need to feed extra for cold weather. We have to step back and assess before going and purchasing a lot of extra feed. First, are the cows in good body condition and have a good winter hair coat? These are insulating factors that makes the cow more tolerant of lower temperatures.” Keep Hay Out: Keeping quality hay available helps cows meet their energy requirements and can reduce the need for supplemental feed.

“When temperatures drop, cows compensate by eating more so it is important they can eat as much as they want.” A forage test will help producers determine the quality of their hay and can assist them in making effective decisions if they purchase supplemental feed by making sure what they buy meets their cattle’s needs.

Check the Weather: While straight “cold” is not always a problem for cows, cold temperatures combined with other weather factors can cause the herd to need some extra calories.

“Is the air temperature cold or is there a lot of wind and precipitation too? The combination of these three is what really forces cows into a negative energy balance. If all three are true and the adverse conditions are expected to linger, then ranchers should provide some additional supplemental feed,” Gadberry said. He went on to explain that oftentimes it isn’t practical to fully compensate for the difference while inclement weather is occurring, so what many will do is to continue to feed the extra amount after the weather has improved to try and keep cows in good shape after unfavorable conditions have occurred. Long bouts of cold, wet and windy weather can result in thinner cows come spring, so in those situations, continued extra calories are important.

Other Considerations: “In addition to providing some extra calories when cold and wet weather develops, some additional things to do is try to have a wind break for the cows and move hay feeding areas to prevent deep mud. When cows have to work through more than 6 inches of mud depth to get to hay, consumption can drop,” Gadberry said.

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Keeping calves healthy is a cornerstone of farm management practices.

Calves have their own set of needs when it comes to managing their health, and while producers should always inquire with their veterinarian about the best practices for their farm, there are a few common things that can be implemented with the majority of calf crops.

Set Them Up for Success Calves stand a much better chance of having a productive career they are born into an environment that sets them up for success.

Calves might not have access to a weather-tight barn filled with fluffy cedar shavings, but they do benefit from windbreaks and shelters.

The Noble Research Institute advises producers to plan to calve in the driest, most protected area possible to reduce stress on both the dam and her newborn. Calves can stand a lot of cold if they are dry and out of the wind.

Calves need to be kept as dry as possible. Mud-free areas to rest in outdoors and clean bedding, if indoors, creates a healthy environment.

Adequate space where calves are not at risk from being stepped on by adult cattle or too crowded with other calves will keep stress levels low. Evaluating the area where calves will be born and reared to identify improvements prior to

calving can go a long way towards comfortable, healthy youngsters.

Illness and Disease Prevention Scours is a common problem for many cow/calf producers and can be costly – fortunately, there are preventative strategies. “Calf scours is almost entirely a manmade problem brought on by having the herd closely confined at calving time. Developing a rotation to allow manure to dry down and kill bacteria is a good starting place,” Andy McCorkill, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, advised. He recommended the “Sandhill’s Shuffle method” to help with overcrowding and scours prevention.

“If you continually have scours issues, it might take the addition of a scours vaccination program to aide in getting some colostral immunity passed on to the newborn calf to keep it healthy,” he said.

Other vaccinations producers might consider (always consult with a veterinarian for the most effective protocols) are blackleg and viral respiratory vaccines. Deworming is also strongly recommended beginning around 4 to 8 weeks of age. For deworming to be the most effective, consider pairing this protocol with a rotation of some kind to reduce the amount of parasites calves are exposed to.

Keep Dams Healthy Dams in good condition will raise healthier calves. Keeping cows well fed prior to and after calving, giving precalving vaccinations to transfer immunity via colostrum and administering both internal and external parasite preventatives on a regular schedule will go a long way towards calf health and herd health in general.

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