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From the pasture to the show ring, the Tunstill family selects genetics that will prosper in any situation

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Spring Ag and Urban Fest: Join Ozarks Farm & Neighbor for the second annual Spring Ag and Urban Fest on April 4-6, 2014, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds sponsored by Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and KOLR 10. The three-day event will showcase livestock, farming equipment, tractors, trailers, balers, hunting and fishing equipment and much more. The event will also feature free educational seminars. There is no cost to attend the Spring Ag and Urban Fest and parking is free. Show hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The vendor directory will be included in our March 31 issue, so watch your mailboxes for a complete list of show vendors!

Arkansas Cattle Numbers Up 4 Percent: The number of cattle nationwide declined to 87.7 million head in January, the smallest number since 1951, but Arkansas is continuing to buck the trend, with the January count up 4 percent from the year-earlier count to 1.66 million head, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Arkansas beef cow numbers increased from 851,000 head in 2013 to 882,000 in 2014.

Local Farmers Awarded Trip to Daytona 500: Jeff Marley of Elkins, Ark., and Kris Webb of Farmington, Ark., attended this year’s Daytona 500, NASCAR’s premiere racing event as guests of Williams Tractor, Inc., and New Holland. Jeff and Kris joined more than 50 other farmers and ranchers at the race.

Farm Transition Workshops: A series of one-day workshops will take place throughout Oklahoma this spring for family farmers and ranchers interested in learning about the components of a successful farm transition. Managing Farm Transitions: Connecting Landowners, Farmers and Families will involve four single-day workshops in Oklahoma scheduled for March 24 in Chickasha, March 31 in Claremore, April 7 in Woodward and April 14 in Ardmore. The cost for attendees is $25 for a family of four and includes lunch, refreshments and two farm transition workbooks. To register or for more information contact Kareta Casey at 405-744-9836.

Oklahoma Attorney General to Investigate Fundraising of HSUS: HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), is endorsing Oklahoma Attorney General Scott’s Pruitt’s plan to inquire about potential misrepresentations made by the Humane Society of United States (HSUS) in soliciting donations from Oklahomans.

Pruitt said he is concerned that many Oklahomans believe their donations are going to benefit local organizations, when in fact they are being distributed outside the state.

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JUST A THOUGHT

3 Jerry Crownover – A man’s secret

4 Dusty Richards – Inside the brain of a western writer

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5 Lynzee Glass - FFA & the Farm Bill MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 From work to home, George Hubbard

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James and Neta Faddis find a balance with a registered and commercial herd

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Marchant Hills Arena is a family business that brings Arkansas families together

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Eye on Agribusiness features RSM Farm Supply, LLC

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Marty Cooper incorporates cost-saving techniques on his farm

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Gary Townsend selects Brangus for hybrid vigor

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After 50 years, raising Angus is still top priority for the Tunstill family

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Town and Country features Jim Bob Hendrickson

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There are many advantages to raising Longhorns according to Derrick and Simonnee Butler

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Youth in Agriculture spotlights Darren Friend

FARM HELP 25 A guide to understanding EPDs 26 Tips for preparing your sale catalog 29 Add value to your herd by selecting the right traits

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Bob and Kelli remind me a lot of my Jerry Crownover is wife and me some 30 years ago. They a farmer and former both have good jobs in town, two young sons, professor of Agriculture a small acreage with some cattle, and dreams of Education at Missouri being full-time farmers – someday.

State University. He is a Bob called me from the machinery dealernative of Baxter County, ship last week. “I’m kickin’ the tires on a new Arkansas, and an tractor,” he began. “Boy, they sure are proud of author and professional them, aren’t they?” speaker. To contact Jerry, I tried to console him by agreeing that, yes, all go to ozarksfn.com and farm equipment just keeps going up in price and click on ‘Contact Us.’ they make high-priced cattle seem relatively cheap by comparison. “I thought your tractor was still in pretty good shape.”

“It is,” Bob admitted, “but I’ve been absolutely miserable feeding hay with it this winter.”

“Yeah, those open-deck tractors may be cheaper when you buy them, but a cab with all the creature-comforts sure is nice on those frigid mornings as well as those sultry afternoons.”

I quickly remembered the many times I had nearly been frostbitten; the sweltering days that had brought me so close to crippling dehydration and all, on an old, basic tractor with which I started my farming career. “I take it you’re looking at one with a cab?”

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any of you know I write western fiction novels and short Western novelist Dusty stories about the western world Richards and his wife of the 1800s. For me it’s a job Pat live on Beaver Lake come true, I’ve read westerns in northwest Arkansas. and historical books about those times all my To contact Dusty, go to life. I grew up at the Saturday matinees watchozarksfn.com and click on ing Roy, Gene and Hopalong and I guess my ‘Contact Us.’ head danced with idea of things to write about.

One idea that I had this week in my small brain was a short yarn and how to turn it into a saleable short story. The story is set pre-civil war and occurred in Texas.

One centers around two Texas Rangers who are accompanying two friends and their dying Indian guide on a very distasteful job. The two lawmen had recently tracked down some rustlers aided by that tracker who found the trail of the horse thieves, led them to their camp where the three had a shootout with the outlaws. The tracker, Joe, was badly shot in the deal and all feared he’d die when they returned his wounded body to his wife. The man was a very good tracker and they needed him.

He belonged to the tribe that at one time was cannibalistic. His wife and the shaman who were treating him were convinced if he didn’t get some human meat to eat that he would die. So they were on their way in this bad cold spell to help two of his tribesmen dig up the frozen remains of the rustlers for a portion to feed the dying scout.

Now these two rangers were fighting internally on this quest, this idea of digging up a cadaver and cooking part of it for medicine. Still they wanted Joe to have every chance to survive, but a Christian up bringing had them torn between loyalty and what was right in their world. You can imagine how they felt riding into the blue face of a bad northern wind in the ill clad clothes they wore and a flapping blanket for more protection from the chill. That was problem one churning in my cavernous brain. If I ever finish it I will tell you where you can read about it.

At the same time I also talked to a man I know who is diarist. He keeps a daily diary of his life. It was written in his code and in short hand, and everything that happened that day was in there. Short things like, “talked to JD about the plan. Don’t think it will work. Need more ideas to convince him.” Perhaps with even less words.

As a writer, I treasure historical diaries of folks that lived in the 1800s. They are wonderful records of daily problems in people’s lives that were not recorded in any other place at the time. A man on a trail drive to Kansas wrote in his diary a story about a young cowboy bitten in his bedroll at night by a rabid skunk. The boy’s deathbed scene was horrible and they drew straws to pick the man who would end his suffering. He never said who got the shortest straw, but talked about the silence afterwards when they buried the lad under the prairie sod. How his mother could never put flowers on his grave. How the cattle’s split hooves would hide the depression and knock aside their crude cross that marked it.

They are tough stories that mark our ancestor’s lives. Glad I live today, where my heat pump roars and the fireplace too in all this arctic cold. Believe me spring isn’t too far away. May God bless you and your family as well as the United States, Dusty Richards

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s I sit here and write this it’s National FFA week. FFA members across the nation are celebrating and promoting an organization Lynzee Glass graduated that will impact their lives forever. from Missouri State As an FFA member, I looked forward to FFA University with a week each year. Our chapter, like many others, degree in Agricultural kicked off each FFA week by attending a local Communications in 2008. church as a chapter wearing our blue corduroy She grew up on a family jackets. The week was filled with such events has farm in Dallas County, Mo. a businessmen’s breakfast, hillbilly day, tractor To contact Lynzee call day, Food for America activities and much more.

1-866-532-1960 or email FFA week took a lot of planning and someeditor@ozarksfn.com. times required a lot of extra hours spent in the ag building but it was all worth it in the end. One of my personal favorite activities of the week was the Food for America program. Food for America gave our members the opportunity to teach elementary students where their food comes from. Many times we would have hands-on demonstrations and bring farm animals to school, plus there was food to enjoy. I really loved educating others about the importance of agriculture and still do today.

Speaking of the importance of agriculture… Finally, after a year and a half of uncertainty for farmers, the House and the Senate have reached a compromise and the President has signed into law the Agriculture Act of 2014, known as the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. The 900 plus-page document is a little intimidating and hard to comprehend if you ask me, but after a lot of research I think I have a pretty good handle on what is and is not included in the new Farm Bill.

As many of you know, this is the first time since 2012 that we’ve have a fiveyear comprehensive Farm Bill. In a nutshell, the 2014 Farm Bill will not only save taxpayers $23 billion dollars, but it is said to provide new opportunities and job creation; expand markets for ag products at home and overseas; strengthen conservation efforts; create new opportunities for local and regional food systems; provide

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One of the biggest policy changes in the new Farm Bill is the end of direct payment subsides. Instead of a subsidy program, the 2014 Farm bill will take on a risk management approach that provides support for farmers only when they are hit with natural disasters or market volatility.

The bill will strengthen crop insurance.

Another cost cutting measure is the consolidation of farm programs. The 2014 Farm Bill consolidates or eliminates nearly 100 programs. The idea behind consolidation was to eliminate duplication in many programs. This includes direct payments to farmers.

Many dairy farmers have been eagerly awaiting the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. The new bill repeals outdated and ineffective dairy programs. The main feature is the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program. The Margin Protection Program will provide dairy producers, if they choose to be involved with the program, with indemnity payments when actual dairy margins are be-

low the margin coverage levels the producer chooses on an annual basis. The new program is to be in place no later than September 1, 2014.

Other things included in the Farm Bill is the strengthening of programs that focus on fruits, vegetables and organic crops.

The bill supports organic research funding, data collection and assists farmers transitioning into organic agriculture. The bill will also strengthen support for farmers markets and local food enterprises.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack stated, “While no legislation is perfect, this bill is a strong investment in American agriculture and supports the continued global leadership of our farmers and ranchers.”

If you’re anything like me, this is a lot to take in and understand. In efforts of helping our readers understand how the 2014 Farm Bill will impact Ozarks’ farmers we will reach out to local experts and run an in depth article on the subject in our March 31, 2014 issue.

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Life is Simple Continued from Page 3 with a cab, AC, heat and a stereo system is a necessity.”

“Okay, I’m going to tell you how to sell your wife on this new investment, but this is just between us men. Understood?” Bob agreed.

I began, “I, too, had felt the need to trade up to a larger tractor back in the day. I secretly wanted a cab tractor, but I was fearful that Judy would think it was too extravagant, especially when I was trying to make my farming operation pay for itself, so I devised a plan. I found a good used tractor with an open deck and told her that I thought the deal was good, but that I was worried that the deck wasn’t quite big enough to safely strap on the car seat for my oldest son to ride along. As expected, she totally flipped-out and told me there was

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no way that was happening. However, I calmed her down, assuring her that I had grown up riding on a tractor with my own father and that it was just something farm kids did. Then, I went for the equivalent of Olympic gold by adding that I had only fallen off dad’s tractor twice, with neither injury being that serious. Judy immediately informed me that I was absolutely not buying a cabless tractor and said that if I needed a tractor, it would have to have a cab or I could just forget it.”

I then spoke more firmly to Bob, “As sweet a woman as your wife is, she doesn’t give a rat’s hind-end whether you sweat 10 gallons of perspiration or it freezes into 3-foot icicles, as long as her babies are safe. You got it?”

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By Diana Dickinson

Traits from parents to progeny measured as a package deal according to George Hubbard The Limousin breed ranks as one the the third largest breeds in the United States and is found in 70 countries. The crossbreeding of Limousin and Angus, aka Lim-Flex, has proven to be a valuable breeding resource both at home and work for George Hubbard of Miami, Okla. For the past 16 years it has been a hobby and employment for the Southern Division Magness Land and Cattle manager. The business is owned by Gary Magness and headquartered in Platteville, Colo., with a companion operation in Miami. “This is a 24/7 operation. It is great that I live nearby because there is always something to do every day of the week. Even a day off is a work day since the cattle still have to be fed,” said George.

George also manages a small operation at home, which also includes sheep.

Three of his children Grant, Shelby and Carter contribute their time as part of their 4-H and FFA programs. Grant serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Junior Association of the Oklahoma Limousin Breeders Association and acts as an ambassador for the Limousin breed.

George and his wife, Suzanne, serve as Junior Advisors for the Junior Association. The advisory position oversees the

“With agriculture, you just don’t see as many kids get involved anymore.

You have to love to do it because you cannot get rich doing it,” said George Hubbard.

younger participants by educating and advising them while they make their own decisions.

Further west of Oklahoma are more of the ranch’s Limousin. In Platteville, Colo. around 800-900 cows spend their time there. Some will calve in the spring while the others in Oklahoma calve in the fall. “It helps splitting the calving up between the two locations, otherwise we

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would be calving all the time. We base the calving off of the better calving environments.” They synchronize the reproduction from the first of September to the 15th of November in two different groups.

Once they are synchronized then they will AI or ET (Embryo Transfer) them and later turn the bulls out.

They use both their Miami, Okla. own bull semen and outside genetics that are unique.

They will wean about 200 calves this spring.

They do their own haying in Colorado but in Miami, they custom hire. “It is cheaper once you figure out how many hours it takes for us to do it versus what it cost to hire someone with their own equipment and crew.” It takes about two to three of the 520 grazing acres per cow, which mostly consists of Bermuda grass.

Supplemental grains are used for the cow/calves and hay is used in the winter.

The supplement is a custom-mix of corn and protein. The cattle are not finished but rather their 18-month-old and yearling bulls are sold during their Annual Bull Sale. Their cow sale is in October during their Annual Production Sale. Their female heifers are used for their junior program to show in various events. Grant won the Reserve Champion heifer at the 2013 Tulsa State Fair and is in his first year of FFA. Once Magness Land and Cattle recognized the commercial need, they believed commercial producers needed more information on the breed such as feeding, carcass history, management in health and nutrition, marketing options and breeding history. “The Lim-Flex breed adds muscle, calving ease and adds pounds. The best of both breeds is what we get,” said George.

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By Terry Ropp

The Charolais and Gelbvieh herds that James and Neta Faddis raise each have their own benefits James and Neta Faddis met 48 years ago at a local church and had their first date at James’ brother’s wedding. Now they are the proud parents of three children who were all Prairie Grove FFA Presidents and who have given them nine grandchildren they

On top of raising cattle and chickens James and Neta Faddis are actively involved with the Northwest Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association.

since she was 18 and purchased her own in Prairie Grove in the early ‘80s.

James was raised with cattle and dairy, and wanted to raise cattle but knew he didn’t want to do dairy and be that tied down. Consequently in 1979, the couple sold their first homestead and bought a

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larger farm to support a cattle herd. They now have two different farms in Prairie Grove with a combined 180 acres as well thoroughly enjoy. Both wanted to live as another 55 acres they rent. The rentin the country and so they purchased a ed acreage includes a little 15-acre calf small place in the early ‘70s near Prairie pasture used especially during weaning.

The couple raises two herds, one that Grove, Ark. Because they wanted Neta to be able to stay home with the chil- is mostly Charolais and serviced by registered bulls and another that dren, they had one chicken is black and red Gelbvieh. house to provide suppleJames said, “There’s not mental income in addition Prairie Grove, Ark. much difference in profit beto what James earned worktween the two herds because ing for the Prairie Grove black sells for a little higher Telephone Company where but the Charolais weigh more.” he still works today. Neta The Charolais bulls produce solid has worked in a flower shop

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meet your neighbors colored calves, which sell well while to the board, and when the president the Gelbvieh calve easily and are gen- stepped down because of health issues, tler with the mothers allowing James to Neta was elected president. Neta said, work with the newborns undisturbed. “The Association is important and numThe Faddis couple doesn’t want calves bers matter because we provide detailed born in January and February and pull information about the cattle industry the bulls off the herds. The calves re- to politicians about proposed laws and ceive IBR vaccinations as well as black- policies. The larger our member base the leg vaccinations in spring and fall while more influence we have.” Numbers were the cows and bulls receive additional up last year, which Neta believes was due vaccinations for lepto and pinkeye. in large part to personal phone calls made James said, “I think the market will be to current and prospective members. good for the next Other aspects several years beof the Associacause numbers are tions’ purpose down as a result of is to offer colthe drought when lege scholarships people either and to promote downsized their the cattle inherds or got out of dustry through the business encalf scrambles tirely. We downwhere winners sized from 80 to get to keep, raise 50 and plan to and show their continue to build new calves and the herd until we through helping reach 80 again.” sponsor educaExcept for tional trips for drought times, - James Faddis, Charolais & students to large James and Neta Gelbvieh breeder ranches even rarely buy hay, outside of the baling 600 bales area. Another in a year and planting 28 acres of wheat annual activity is called Farm Friends annually. They prefer fertilizing with which is held at the Pauline Whitachicken litter but, because it’s not al- ker Center. Second-grade students from ways available, will use commercial fer- all over the county come to the event tilizer when necessary. They spray once where producers supply baby animals, a year with their biggest weed problems which the children can pet, hold and being cocklebur and thistle. Neta said, feed. Brown beans and cornbread are a “James spends a lot of time pulling this- traditional part of the event. The only tles because you can’t seem to get rid of moneymaking activity for the Associathem unless you do that.” tion is selling food at the Washington An important sideline for Neta is County Fair. maintaining 20 chickens for eggs.

James has worked for the Prairie Grove Though she admits you can buy eggs Telephone Company for over 47 years cheaper at the store then she can pro- and is looking forward to retirement. duce them, she really loves the chickens James laughed, “Not only will I be able and provides eggs for friends and family. to catch up on mending some fences, She originally had White Leghorns but but I might even get to bale hay during lost them to opossums and a bobcat. Un- daylight hours.” deterred, she purchased Black Sex Link in Gentry and Brentwood, Ark., as well as from the Prairie Grove FFA. James and Neta began attending meetings of the Northwest Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association. Neta was elected

“There’s not much difference in profit between the two herds because black sells for a little higher but the Charolais weigh more.”

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Hope and Prayer

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Marchant Hills Arena is a place for families, friendship and great food

The Marchants have been a long-standing family in the Elm Springs, Ark., area. In fact, Darel Marchant was born and raised in the area. When Darel and Bettie Marchant noticed the rise in gas prices and the increasing difficulty to operate their trucking business they were forced to make a decision. After selling out their 25 trucks, Darel and Bettie decided to build an indoor arena.

Darel and Bettie began construction on the arena in 1996. It was constructed on 37 acres just north of Elm Springs located in Benton County. Some of the land was inherited from Darel’s family and the couple purchased the rest. “Our first year was in 1997 and I remember thinking, if we build it they will come.

It was built on hope and a lot of prayer,” stated Bettie. The arena is 150 x 250 feet which is about 37,000 square foot. The arena also includes seating and a fullservice kitchen.

The pair decided to build the arena because their children were on the rodeo circuit at the time. The pair had visited many arenas at the time and were re-

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ally disappointed with the design. When Darel and Bettie designed their arena they wanted a place that the kids could be out of the weather and parents could keep an eye on them. “A lot of the arenas we saw were completely outdoors. Kids would have to wait outside until their turn in all kinds of weather. We wanted to keep the kids safe and warm while rodeoing. My biggest fear is someone getting seriously hurt,” mentioned Bettie.

Marchant Hills Arena has an alleyway that serves as a waiting area indoors.

The arena hosts a wide variety of events. “We are here five nights a week and the events will run well into the night,” stated Bettie. During the winter, the schedule is varied. Tuesdays are set for barrel racing. Wednesday is slated for team roping and Thursday is a private team roping practice. Jackpots are usually on Fridays. The summer consists of some horse shows including gaited and western pleasure. The arena has also hosted several benefit rodeos and ropings. Some of the events are held in conjunction with riding associations such as the National Barrel Horse Association.

All horses entering the grounds are required to have a negative Coggins test.

The arena has experienced great success in northwest Arkansas partially due to the fact that they are the only indoor arena of that size in the area. The rest of their success is because they keep the arena family oriented and safe. “We do not allow alcohol in the arena. People tend to get dumb when they drink and we don’t want any accidents on our watch. We have a lot of young kids here that are learning to ride. We want it to be a fun experience for them,” stated Bettie. They have also started including ‘Cowboy Church’ when they have events on Sundays.

The arena, now in its 17th year, is also a family business. Darel and Bettie’s children and grandchildren can be seen helping out around the arena. “It takes a lot of hard work including working the dirt in the arena and cleaning. Our grandchildren even help out by dragging the arena, wrapping cattle, re-setting barrels and announcing the order. The work never ends,” added Bettie. The cost of operation is high. It takes around

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Darel and Bettie Marchant $20,000 just to pay taxes and insurance not including bills and repairs. There is also the cost of keeping cattle. A set of steers are rented each year to be available for ropings.

Bettie who is obviously the heart of the operation also puts a lot of importance on customer service. She can be seen running the kitchen, announcing the order, and registering people for competition. “The best part of this business is meeting a lot of good people. We have made a ton of friendships. I have gotten to watch kids grow up and now I get to watch their kids grow up,” stated Bettie.

“We would like to make some improvements to the arena, but we are uncertain what the future holds. I have been told for years by the highway department that a new highway will be coming through here. They have bought up a lot of land around us. We want to keep operating as long as possible. So we will keep the dirt right, the food good, and pray a lot,” concluded Bettie.

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on the land in the early 1920s when he was only 4 years old when family moved from a nearby site on the other side of Wister Lake.

Marty’s grandfather started the cattle operation with Herefords because they were fat and popular at the time. Later a sale barn owner convinced his grandfather to buy Santa Gertrudis bulls to de-

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velop a red cross with a white mottling head thereby taking advantage of hybrid vigor. Later Marty’s father bought an Angus bull which changed the cross to a black and white faced animal that also eliminated the need to pull calves since the Angus bull was smaller. In the 1980s Marty further developed the cross because the Angus influence also eliminat-

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ed teat and pinkeye issues. Then in 2001 Marty decided to raise an additional herd of registered Angus to sell as breeding stock. That venture has become successful enough that Marty does not need to advertise and sells solely off the farm with a demand for more animals than he can currently produce.

The herds now consist of 26 commercial mommas and 18 registered Angus mommas bred by two registered Wister, Okla. Angus bulls whose number will soon increase to three when a young bull MARCH 10, 2014

meet your neighbors calf matures. The herd is down from a combined high of 90 mommas in 2007 as a result of the drought and an aging group of mommas brought about by his children being too attached to sell animals they personally raised. Only 12-year-old Cody is left at home now, and he has switched from showing cattle to showing pigs. Marty’s goal is to begin increasing his herd size again using his own heifers as part of the process.

Marty’s biggest challenge is overhead.

Consequently he castrates his own bull calves within a day. Marty laughed and explained, “Grandpa always said that as long as you have two in your hand you know you got them.” Marty’s supplements with minerals and is switching to BovaZyme enzyme tubs to help keep costs down.

Another cost-saving maneuver is raising all of his own hay, which is made up of natural grasses such as Dallas and Sage as well as by Bermuda and a little Fescue.

Marty has a unique stretch of land with 66 inches of topsoil constantly replenished by the receding floodwaters from Mountain Creek and Caston Creek, both of which run through his land.

A number of years ago, Marty decided to quit fertilizing and determine what not fertilizing did to the quality of his hay. He tested and discovered that he continued to grow hay with 18 percent protein because of the silt deposits and therefore no longer fertilizes. Cattle are rarely turned into hay ground because Marty believes they tromp the grass and rough up the field. He also believes that baling is the best possible way to keep land clear even in more marginal areas.

In addition to his cost-saving measures, Marty supports the ranch and his family through a 14-year career with the local highway department.

Marty participates in the 10-year Poteau River Valley Watershed Program run by the U.S. Conservation Department. This involves purposely keeping brush and some areas uncleared in order to provide wildlife habitat and limiting cattle access to the creeks on a rotational basis. He also has bat boxes to help control mosquitoes. Marty said, “The program is basically good management that I would do anyway.” Marty’s MARCH 10, 2014

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In addition to the cattle and pigs, the ranch also has horses and a goat. Marty shook his head and explained, “The goat came from the sale barn and maybe

thinks it’s a cow. It’ll only stays with one herd and breaks up the big hay bales so the cattle have easier access to the hay.”

Marty maintains that his son, Cody, is a critical part of the ranch. Cody gets involved as soon as he comes home from school with chores including haying,

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Their story begins over 30 years ago with a “duke’s mixture” of cattle as Gary laughingly called them. From Charolais to Santa Gertrudis, Gary and Marilyn have moved through many breeds trying Gary and Marilyn developed personal to find that one breed that fits both their relationships with most of the producers ranch resources and the needs of the that ultimately bought their bulls. That commercial cattlemen they have built relationship building created the founlasting relationships with. “We have dation to the private treaty marketing program they use today. good longevity in our cows.

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meet your neighbors other breeds on bulls. One of this place that the more interlook like hipesting points is pos out in the an ultrasound ponds.” Gary to determine believed the backfat and Brangus breed ribeye area in got the best the bulls. The traits from the collected data cross breeding, is then sent in “Heat tolerto the Brangus ance, carcass association for traits and ina more com“It definitely costs more to do this sect tolerance, plete look at (ultrasound), but we have better pinkeye and information for the cattleman looking at the bulls the our bulls,” said Gary Townsend. mastitis probTo w n s e n d ’ s lems are gone.” market.

“It The Townsends have a spring and fall definitely costs more to do this (ultracalving program geared around 75 days sound), but we have better information of watching their Brangus cows drop the for the cattleman looking at our bulls,” calves with ease, “We don’t pull calves, Gary commented. yet we have 70, 80 and 90 pound calves.

“With what it costs to be in agriculture, But the cows can handle it. Super mom- I’m concerned about the youth involvemas.” Those calves are raised on summer ment. We had $50 when we married. She perennials and winter annuals with free took care of the operation while I was choice hay as needed. With over 500 gone pipelining. I don’t know how young plus acres of Tifton 44 hay fields, the folks are going to get in if their family cattle should have plenty. doesn’t have something to give them,” At weaning, the bulls are pulled and sent commented Gary. “We’re trying to do the on to be grown out and seasoned for their best we can to build and hopefully hand job. “We grow our bulls out at Rose Bud this over to our family,” the Townsends Feeders. Keith Cagle has been down there stated. With both of their boys Chad and for over 13 years and can really grow out Thad and grandchildren around, Maribulls,” states Gary. “Those bulls are worked lyn wants it to be a family business, “Our every day from horseback. It really makes grandchildren are involved in 4-H and a difference in their personality.” The bulls love helping us on the ranch. We want to are raised on a forage-based program from pass this business along to them. We also the Townsend ranch going through their want them to know this is where their feed out program, “We use a silage-based food comes from.” ration so the bulls won’t melt down when When asked to sum up their operation, a cattleman gets it home.” Gary credits the Gary did not hesitate to give his opinion, forage-based ration to keeping the bulls “The bottom line is I don’t mind buying sound when they hit the ground at their a high-dollar bull to make a difference new home, “We like the feed efficiency, for a commercial cattleman to drop good 3.5 to 4 pound average daily gain on the birth weight calves and wean a calf that feed out. We try to grow them out slow makes him money at the barn. We try where a cattleman can turn him out and to keep as good of genetics as anybody he won’t melt down. A forage-based pro- in the country.” With Brangus herd sire gram will grow them out slower, but they names such as Sleep Easy, Integrity 742, go out there and really work.” With bull Real Deal and Jethro, the Townsends sales into Texas and Louisiana and over seem to be keeping up with those words. to the Seminole Nation in Florida, the Townsend bulls have a wide range of territory to prove they really work.

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Darrell and Sheri married in 1991 and moved to 40 acres that had always been is a freshman at Oklahoma State Uniin Darrell’s family. What once was “rock versity. Darrell grinned and said, “My piles and cedar trees” is now beautiful daughter went to college on me and I pasture and supplemented by another lost my right-hand man.” Nonetheless 200 leased acres providing a home for Katy comes home every other weekend to help out, and spring break their breeding stock ranch, will consist of working cattle White River Cattle Comat home. pany. The ranch currently Fayetteville, Ark. The Tunstill herd is bred consists of 40 registered through AI and ET with the Angus momma cows and 10 breeding season starting after Simmental mommas.

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In the Country: “My wife, PJ and daughters, Jamie and Abby, have shown Limousin cattle for over 19 years. Our oldest daughter, Jamie, got us started in this. So, we started small and stayed small. We did not have a lot of money or influence. We had to learn about breeding and showmanship, with the great help from other people and our Limousin family. We wanted to focus on representing the breed through showmanship and did quite well doing that. We chose this breed because they are good doers.

What makes this breed unique are the people. You develop friendships while showing.

My wife PJ said, ‘You help them heal if they lose a competition and share in the joy if they win.’ We use to spend 5-6 hours a day when we were showing, now it is down to 5-6 hours a week. Both kids are young adults now. Our oldest daughter, Jamie and her husband, Joseph McKellar, live in Texas with their two children and work on their family ranch breeding Black Angus. Abby is in college and judges in livestock competitions.”

Making it Work Now: “We went from showing to breeding. We currently have 18 embryo calves that will go to auction this year.

If we do not sell all of them, they will most likely be replacement herd. We have Lim-Flex butcher beef for our own purposes and the other show cattle have become pets. Our daughter has named them all; they will walk right up to you. We had three calves born in November which barely made the mark. We prefer fall calving but also do spring calving. These cattle are just good practical cattle with virtually no issues that other farmers have.

Although I am on the board of the North American Limousin Foundation and a member of the Oklahoma Limousin Breeders, it is not about me. I am one of them. It helps when you have fantastic people to work with.”

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17

market sale

steers 550-600 LBS.

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

***

slaughter

185.00 185.00 *** Week of 2/2/14

210.67 *** ***

90.00-119.00

*** *** *** * ***

95.00-121.00 * 82.00-110.00 † 8 92.00-114.00 * 101.50-114.00 † 100.50-118.00 † 95.00-128.00 † 100.00-116.00 * 95.00-122.50 †

184.00 *** ***

30

***

50

195.00

70

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Mktg.

80.00-119.00 †

90

slaughter

182.41

dairy cattle

100.50-124.00 † 109.00-116.50 † 91.00-118.00 † 100.00-123.00 *

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.

Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stockyard - West Plains Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction

*

*

None Reported †

Farmer’s Livestock - Springdale Farmers & Ranchers - Vinita Ft. Smith Livestock I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mo-Ark - Exeter North Arkansas Livestock - Green Forest

110

cows

130

150

(Week of 2/23/14 to 3/1/14)

189.91 195.00

68.00-104.00 † 6 55.00-106.50 †

Arkansas Cattle Auction, LLC Ash Flat Livestock Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Cleburne County Livestock Auction Clinton Livestock Auction

* 185.99 192.24 *

196.10 202.04 194.13 194.47 182.00

65.00-105.00 * 69.00-99.00 † 66.00-104.00 * 6 70.00-100.50 †

Farmer’s Livestock Farmers & Ranchers - Vinita

75.00-109.50 * 50.00-101.00 † 82.00-102.00 *

Ft. Smith Livestock I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mo-Ark - Exeter North Arkansas Livestockk

74.00-102.00 † 7 68.00-97.50 † 73.00-112.00 † 75.00-106.00 * 55.00-104.00 † 5

Markets

83.00-112.50 † 82.00-99.00 † 72.00-113.00 †

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.

Ouachita Livestock Auction - Ola Ozarks Regional Stockyard - West Plainss Stilwell Livestock Auction Tulsa Livestock Auction

200.83 191.02 190.00 191.35 187.51 197.42

† 7 75.00-109.50

County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction

198.47

20

40

60

85.00-107.00 *

3/2/14

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 146.00-152.50; wtd. avg. price 150.30.

Heifers: 145.00-152.50; wtd. avg. price 150.44.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 238.00-242.00; wtd. avg. price 240.03.

Heifers: 228.00-241.00; wtd. avg. price 239.73.

94.00-123.00 *

90.00-97.00 †

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

100.00-116.00 †

County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock Auction

***

Week of 2/9/14

beef

† 8 82.00-122.00 90.00-117.00 †

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

***

Week of 2/16/14

bulls

(Week of 2/23/14 to 3/1/14)

2/25/14

Receipts: 514 Springer heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1625.00-1810.00, ind 1900.00, Approved 1400.00-1625.00, Crossbreds 1225.00-1425.00, Jerseys 1200.00-1450.000, Medium 1040.00-1200.00, Crossbreds 1050.00-1150.00, Jerseys 1060.001150.00, Common 900.00-1200.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1625.00-1810.00, Approved 1325.00-1575.00, Crossbreds 1290.00-1400.00, ind Jersey 1425.00, Medium 950.00-1300.00, Crossbreds 1050.001225.00, Jerseys 950.00-1000.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme ind 1450.00, Approved 1275.00-1325.00.

Open Heifers: Approved/Supreme mixed pkg 685 lbs 960.00, pkg 814 lbs 1100.00, Approved 255-285 lbs 390.00-420.00, 300-360 lbs 460.00-480.00, 350 lbs Crossbreds 460.00, 345-360 lbs Jerseys 420.00-440.00, 435-500 lbs Crossbreds 590.00-690.00, 535-545 lbs 730.00-780.00, 650-670 lbs 900.00-910.00, pkg 934 lbs 1190.00, Medium/Approved mixed 575-600 lbs 660.00-750.00, Medium 700-715 lbs 650.00-690.00.

Replacement Cows: Fresh: Approved 1310.00-1650.00, ind Jersey 1100.00, Medium couple 1150.00-1175.00.

Springer Cows: Medium 1300.00-1425.00, couple Crossbreds 950.00-1050.00, ind Jersey 1085.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers ind small 240.00, Holstein bulls 160.00-220.00, small 105.00-130.00, Crossbred bulls 150.00-250.00, small 55.00-120.00, Jersey bulls 40.00-50.00.

205.43

* 209.76 194.50 195.51

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

Week of 2/23/14

193.30 209.02 194.49 196.69 202.45 189.51 193.49 196.11 208.65 194.26

160

173 186 199 212 225 * No price reported in weight break **USDA Failed To Report *** No Sale - Weather

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

18 18

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

2/13/14

Receipts: 389 Springer heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1400.00-1700.00, Indiv Jersey 1350.00, Indiv Crossbred 1360.00; Approved 1200.001375.00, Crossbreds 1100.00-1250.00; Medium 1000.00-1100.00, Common Pair 775.00- 910.00.

Heifers bred four to six months: Supreme Indiv Crossbred 1400.00; Approved Pair 1075.00, Indiv Crossbred 1175.00; Medium Few 850.00-900.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme Indiv 1475.00, Approved Indiv 1050.00, Indiv Crossbred 1040.00; Medium Crossbreds 875.00-975.00.

Open heifers: Approved and Medium: 200-300 lbs 250.00-280.00, Pair Jerseys 280.00-370.00, Crossbreds 235.00-290.00, 300-400 lbs 350.00- 450.00, Indiv Crossbred 420.00, 400-500 lbs 600.00- 610.00, Other weights were scarce.

Fresh and open milking cows: Supreme Indiv 1600.00, Approved 1250.00-1410.00, Medium 1000.00-1200.00, Common 600.00-800.00.

Bred and Springer cows: Approved Few Crossbreds 1200.00-1280.00, Medium Pair Jerseys 1000.00.

Baby calves: Holstein heifers Pair 160.00-185.00, Holstein bulls 130.00-200.00; Jersey heifers 80.00125.00; Crossbred heifers 210.00-340.00, small 105.00-185.00, Crossbred bulls 120.00-190.00, Beef cross bulls 200.00-400.00.

sheep &

goats

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

2/27/14

Receipts: 274 Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 hair 50-60 lbs 190.00-230.00; 60-70 lbs 186.00-217.50; 70-80 lbs 162.50-205.00; 80-90 lbs 192.50-200.00; 90-100 lbs 155.00-182.50; 100-122 lbs 130.00-170.00.

Feeder/Stocker Lambs: Medium 2 hair 40-50 lbs 185.00-225.00.

Ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 hair 65-160 lbs 60.0072.50; 131-172 lbs 55.00-77.50.

Bucks: hair 120-180 lbs 62.50-70.00.

Replacement classes: Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 95-135 lbs 70.0090.00; 160-171 lbs 105.00-115.00.

Goats: Slaughter C 250.00-285.00; 901-2 60-70 lbs 240.0 225.00-255.00; 7050-60 lbs 180.00-24 Does/Nannies: Sele 130.00. Selection 3 Billies: Selection 1 Selection 2 70-110 180 lbs 7000-100.00 Stocker/Feeder Kids 201.00; 30-40 lbs 200 215.00. Selection 3 2 lbs 170.00-185.00; 4

Koshkonong, Mo. • Ore

Receipts: 81 Slaughter Classes: Goats: Kids: Select 2 45-60 lbs 245.00; 45-60 lbs 200.00.

Feeder Kid: Selecti Slaughter Does/Na Selection 3 80.00. y Slaughter Bucks: S grade 110.00. Aged Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: C and under 150.00-1

Highlandville, Mo. • CR

Receipts: 228 Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: C 115-155 lbs 90.00-1 80-90 lbs 155.00-17 Stocker/Feeder: Me 125.00-160.00; 50-6 Slaughter Ewes: Ut 218 lbs 60.00-77.50 and Utility 1-2 122Hair Bucks: 95-135 bucks 100.00-275.0 Goats: Slaughter Classes: 257.50-265.00; 60-7 1-2 70-80 lbs 225.00 Selection 2 50-60 lb

73.00-113.00 †

80

100

120

stocker & feeder

140

194.28 196.15

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards

Ark. Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy 2/25/14

Ash Flat Livestock

Cattlemen’s Livestock*

2/28/14

Benton Co. - Siloam Springs 2/27/14

Clinton Livestock Auction* 2/24/14

County Line Sale Ratcliff 2/26/14

Decatur Livestock*

2/26/14

Cleburne Co. - Heber Springs 2/24/14

756

502

667

1077

347

790

200

St-3 Lower

St-10 Higher

Uneven

St-20 Higher

St-2 Lower

3-7 Higher

220.00-250.00 200.00-232.50 180.00-217.50 170.00-183.00 160.00-170.00

----------------155.00

228.00-253.00 212.00-230.00 191.00-213.00 169.00-198.50 -----

210.00-249.00 190.00-235.00 180.00-220.00 175.00-192.00 160.00-177.00

215.00-240.00 200.00-230.00 191.00-205.00 170.00 -----

----185.00-205.00 172.50-195.00 163.00-182.50 -----

----212.50-220.00 -------------

227.00-237.00 203.00-228.00 182.50-211.00 168.00-186.00 -----

200.00-239.00 180.00-225.00 170.00-210.00 165.00-182.00 150.00-172.00

195.00-237.50 185.00-210.00 162.00-185.00 160.00-170.00 153.00-160.00

----195.00-205.00 ----153.00-165.00 -----

193.00-216.00 184.00-208.00 165.00-189.00 164.00-177.00 140.00-161.00

180.00-209.00 165.00-215.00 160.00-199.00 165.00-194.00 145.00-164.00

pr

2/25/14

Farmer’s & Ranchers Vinita, Okla.* 2/26/14

Farmers Livestock Springdale 2/28/14

867

727

402

St-7 Higher

2-4 Higher

2-5 Higher

Uneven

185.00-240.00 177.00-227.00 170.00-215.00 155.00-188.00 150.00-173.50

215.00-240.00 205.00-227.00 195.00-207.50 185.50-195.00 160.00-165.00

210.00-256.00 210.00-235.50 190.00-219.00 184.00-194.00 163.00-177.00

223.00-259.00 210.00-223.00 192.00-210.00 174.00-192.00 163.00-174.00

228.00-229.00 207.00-225.00 190.00-207.00 183.00-186.00 163.00

210 210 190 175 159

--------174.00-197.00 158.00-172.00 155.00-160.00

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

----195.00-202.50 --------135.00-157.00

205.00-247.00 205.00-233.00 185.00-215.00 162.00-175.00 155.00-165.00

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

218.00-222.00 200.00-218.00 188.00-204.00 169.00-187.00 145.00

181 173 150

195.00-215.00 185.00-208.00 180.00-185.00 160.00-163.00 -----

190.00-216.00 177.00-204.00 168.00-188.00 155.00-174.00 144.00-159.00

185.00-212.50 180.00-195.00 172.50-185.00 157.00-170.00 135.00-140.00

200.00-221.00 198.00-207.00 160.00-204.00 155.00-164.00 150.00-161.00

200.00-209.00 197.00-200.00 185.00-197.00 156.00-185.00 142.00-156.00

196.00-208.00 187.00-209.00 165.00-187.00 154.00-163.00 148.00-150.00

190 178 158 157 150

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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MARCH 10, 2014

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ket sales reports

oats 2/27/14

0-60 lbs .50; 70-80 lbs .00; 90-100 lbs 70.00. air 40-50 lbs

160 lbs 60.00-

.

5-135 lbs 70.00-

Koshkonong, Mo. • Oregon Co. Goat & Sheep

Receipts: 81 Slaughter Classes: Goats: Kids: Selection 1 45-60 lbs 260.00. Selection 2 45-60 lbs 245.00; 61-80 lbs 200.00. Selection 3 45-60 lbs 200.00.

Feeder Kid: Selection 1-2 20-44 lbs 80.00.

Slaughter Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 100.00.

Selection 3 80.00. yearling does any grade 100.00.

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1-2 110.00. yearling any grade 110.00. Aged wethers 100 lbs and over 90.00.

Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 hair 80 lbs and under 150.00-170.00; over 80 lbs 130.00.

Highlandville, Mo. • CRS Sale’s Co.

2/20/14

Receipts: 228 Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 traditional 115-155 lbs 90.00-137.50. hair 50-70 lbs 172.50-200.00; 80-90 lbs 155.00-175.00; 90-100 lbs 140.00-155.00.

Stocker/Feeder: Medium and Large 1-2 hair 30-50 lbs 125.00-160.00; 50-60 lbs 90.00-147.50.

Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 wooled 154218 lbs 60.00-77.50, hair 60-80 lbs 60.00-112.50. Cull and Utility 1-2 122-170 lbs 35.00-40.00.

Hair Bucks: 95-135 lbs 62.50-75.00 cwt; with horned bucks 100.00-275.00 per head.

Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1 50-60 lbs 257.50-265.00; 60-70 lbs 250.00-265.00. Selection 1-2 70-80 lbs 225.00-270.00; 80-90 lbs 180.00-192.50.

Selection 2 50-60 lbs 210.00-255.00. Selection 3 50-

feeder

Farmers Livestock Springdale 2/28/14

Ft. Smith Livestock

727

402

2-5 Higher

Soft Wheat

Corn

14.33

14.42

6.54

6.59

12

4

Blyt

14.33

14.17

6.52 6.54

6.12

14.21

4.91

4.96

le na hevil Hele

5.14

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Elain

4.91

eola

Osc

Ft. Smith Livestock I-40 Joplin Regional Mo-Ark North Arkansas

4.78

usta

Aug

Pine

Bluf

f

*** 160.68 ***

* 172.92

1400.00-1800.00 *

***

1150.00-1650.00 †

1800

pairs

2300

***

2800

*** 173.94 166.75 170.48 172.47 156.89 172.93 170.37 165.79 172.00

177.48

None Reported † 825.00-1265.00 † 1200.00-1850.00 † 785.00-1900.00 * 1310.00-2400.00 †

1000

180.81 170.66 178.00

1400.00-2250.00 † 1710.00 † 1175.00-3000.00 † 1700.00-2100.00 * 1525.00-1935.00 †

2000

3000

4000

5000

174.20 173.97 175.01 174.87 180.68 171.98 172.53 179.24

Joplin Regional Stockyards 2/24/14

Mo-Ark Exeter, Mo.*

2/24/14

I-40 Livestock Ozark 2/27/14

OKC West - El Reno, Okla.

2/26/14

Ouachita Livestock Ola, Ark. 2/28/14

Ozarks Regional West Plains 2/25/14

Stilwell Livestock*

3/1/14

N. Ark. Livestock Green Forest 2/26/14

2/26/14

Tulsa Livestock Auction.

2/24/14

654

565

6067

-----

952

7882

280

4188

1406

2285

Uneven

Uneven

St-6 Higher

St-2 Higher

-----

Uneven

Uneven

Uneven

Uneven

Steady

2-8 Higher

223.00-259.00 210.00-223.00 192.00-210.00 174.00-192.00 163.00-174.00

228.00-229.00 207.00-225.00 190.00-207.00 183.00-186.00 163.00

210.00-245.00 210.00-233.00 190.00-220.00 175.00-192.50 159.00-170.00

211.00-237.50 203.00-225.50 194.00-206.00 170.00-192.00 168.00-174.00

227.50-236.00 210.00-237.00 190.00-226.00 175.00-197.00 163.00-181.00

210.00-241.00 195.00-233.00 185.00-218.00 168.00-192.00 161.00-174.00

227.50-238.00 210.00-231.00 190.00-215.00 186.00-195.00 -----

245.00-290.00 218.00-239.00 185.00-228.00 175.00-195.00 162.00-176.00

212.00-249.00 202.00-232.00 192.00-210.00 170.00-185.50 161.00-168.00

225.00-245.00 205.00-230.00 188.00-224.00 173.00-195.00 160.00-176.00

215.00-252.50 200.00-233.00 190.00-215.00 170.00-196.00 155.00-170.00

225.00-247.00 222.00-235.00 207.00-227.50 175.00-185.50 161.00-167.50

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

218.00-222.00 200.00-218.00 188.00-204.00 169.00-187.00 145.00

--------181.00-187.00 173.00-177.00 150.00-156.00

----190.00-198.00 184.00-188.00 164.00-172.00 160.00-164.00

225.00-235.00 212.50-225.00 188.00-200.00 166.00-179.00 -----

200.00-225.00 188.00-220.00 179.00-212.00 160.00-173.00 146.00-163.00

----190.00-229.00 174.00-207.00 161.00-183.00 146.00-157.50

----206.00-222.00 218.00-228.00 159.00 -----

----194.00-206.00 183.00 164.00-175.50 -----

----207.00-217.00 193.00-202.50 161.00-173.00 145.00-150.00

200.00-245.00 190.00-225.00 175.00-200.00 165.00-180.00 140.00-160.00

228.00-235.00 211.00-215.00 188.00-219.50 167.00-188.00 160.00-168.00

200.00-209.00 197.00-200.00 185.00-197.00 156.00-185.00 142.00-156.00

196.00-208.00 187.00-209.00 165.00-187.00 154.00-163.00 148.00-150.00

190.00-230.00 178.00-195.00 158.00-182.00 157.00-167.50 150.00-155.00

199.00-225.00 186.00-209.00 179.00-188.00 160.00-173.00 135.00-149.00

210.00-222.00 195.00-220.00 165.00-197.00 156.50-176.00 152.00-169.00

193.00-225.00 189.00-217.00 166.00-192.00 168.00-173.00 -----

200.00-219.00 183.00-210.00 166.00-187.00 159.00-172.50 150.00-156.00

216.00-252.00 182.00-216.50 178.00-206.00 163.00-179.00 153.00-169.75

190.00-249.00 185.00-200.00 164.00-177.00 155.00-168.00 145.00-152.00

195.00-220.00 187.50-202.50 180.00-192.00 160.00-168.00 154.00-159.00

205.00-235.00 190.00-215.00 170.00-188.00 160.00-170.00 145.00-160.00

200.00-222.00 190.50-203.00 182.00-196.50 168.00-175.00 158.00-165.00

MARCH 10, 2014

*** ***

1125.00-1900.00 † 89.50-104.00 † Prices reported per cwt. † 850.00-1875.00

1300

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

0

***

***

(Week of 2/23 to 3/1/14)

Markets

177.85 ***

1000.00-1875.00† 1075.00-1640.00 † 1000.00-2000.00 † 750.00-1560.00 * 835.00-1760.00 †

None Reported † Arkansas Cattle Auction, LLC - Searcy Ash Flat Livestock 1375.00-1685.00 † None Reported † Benton County Sale Barn - Siloam Springs Cattlemen’s Livestockk 1275.00-1975.00 * 1125.00-2300.00 † Cleburne County Clinton Livestock 1380.00-2210.00 * None Reported † County Line Sale - Ratcliff Decatur Livestock 1350.00-2250.00 * 1250.00-1740.00 † Farmer’s Livestock Farmers & Ranchers - Vinita 1800.00-2400.00 *

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1000.00-1850.00 * 900.00-1480.00 † 1100.00-1800.00 *

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800.00-1525.00 † 1000.00-1600.00 †

Ft. Smith Livestock I-40 Livestock - Ozark Joplin Regional Stockyards Mo-Ark North Arkansas

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Cheese: 40 lb. blocks closed at $2.2225 with a weekly average of $2.2060 (+.0791).

Fluid Milk: Milk production throughout the U.S. is steady to higher with overall favorable weather conditions outside of the cold temperatures in the Upper Midwest. Milk supplies are becoming more available in several regions, with the exception of Utah and Idaho, where demand is outpacing current supplies.

Bottling sales are sluggish as interest is moderate to light. Balancing plants are running heavy in many regions. Processing plant operators are producing additional amounts of condensed skim with most offers at discounted prices. Class II demand is mostly moderate.

Ice cream makers are slowly ramping up production rates.

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cows

Week of 2/9/14

250.00-280.00, 235.00-290.00, ossbred 420.00, ights were scarce. eme Indiv 0, Medium 800.00.

Few Crossbreds eys 1000.00.

60.00-185.00, heifers 80.000.00, small 00-190.00, Beef

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70 lbs 210.00-240.00.

Doe/Nannies: Selection 1-2 82-135 lbs 90.00-112.50.

Selection 3 70-110 lbs 50.00-112.50.

Billies: Selection 2 few 75-160 lbs 100.00-125.00.

Replacement Nannies: Selection 1-2 85-125 lbs 92.50-145.00; young nannies 67-70 lbs 200.00 cwt.

Pairs: Selection 2 125.00-165.00 per pair.

Feeder/Stocker Kids: Selection 2 20-40 lbs 125.00150.00; 40-50 lbs 150.00-200.00.

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months: sey 1350.00, 1200.000; Medium 5.00- 910.00. upreme Indiv 075.00, Indiv 0.00-900.00.

Supreme Indiv ndiv Crossbred 0-975.00.

Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1 50-60 lbs 250.00-285.00; 90-100 lbs 145.00-150.00. Selection 1-2 60-70 lbs 240.00-295.00. Selection 2 50-60 lbs 225.00-255.00; 70-80 lbs 210.00-220.00. Selection 3 50-60 lbs 180.00-245.00.

Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 50-147 lbs 70.00130.00. Selection 3 65-135 lbs 55.00-97.50.

Billies: Selection 1 95-210 lbs 90.00-115.00.

Selection 2 70-110 lbs 73.00-90.00. Selection 3 110180 lbs 7000-100.00.

Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 2 20-30 lbs 200.00201.00; 30-40 lbs 200.00-235.00; 40-50 lbs 180.00215.00. Selection 3 20-30 lbs 150.00-152.50; 30-40 lbs 170.00-185.00; 40-50 125.00-285.00.

heifers 550-600 LBS.

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182.07 182.57

* 182.76 160.65 178.31 165.00

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USDA Reported * Independently Reported

176.51 165.49 180.79 177.21 170.72 175.43 170.49 182.87 185.69

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The hardy nature of Longhorns prove profitable for Derrick and Simonnee Butler Farmers’ livestock herds change as their lives change. This is what’s happening to Derrick and Simonnee Butler who lease 60 acres in Bentonville, Ark., and run some cattle on Simonnee’s fathers land. One defining factor in the nature of their cattle operation is rodeoing. The couple first met in 2003 when Derrick judged some rodeos that Simonnee competed in. The couple’s paths

When the couple married, Derrick and other members of Simonnee’s family decided to have a jackpot team roping competition at Marchant Hills Arena in Elm Springs, Ark. The roping venture began with the family partners buying 50 head of roping Longhorns in Purdy, Mo. However, because the venture proved to be too time-consuming, the family split the herd and discontinued the jackpot.

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Simonnee’s father had the Longhorn bull, which he let Simonnee and Derrick use for breeding as the couple began crossed again three years later when both building up their Longhorn herd.

Derrick said, “Longhorns are perfect for were competing in another rodeo.

Both had different backgrounds. For us. They thrive on land with roughage Derrick that background was horses forage. Our land supports 32 Longhorns while Simonnee’s family raised beef but could probably support only half cattle. In 2009, Derrick’s dedication to as many beef cattle.” Simonnee added, roping resulted in traveling 45,000 miles “They are really hardy and require deworming only once a year and and winning the title of no vaccinations.” Because Team Roping Rookie of the Bentonville, Ark. of their hardiness and natuYear for the Arkansas Cowral drought resistance, the boys Association. Derrick Butlers’ Longhorn herd mangrinned and said, “I still rope aged the recent drought without three to four times a week complication. During the drought but would do it even more if a pond went dry, but the Butlers Simonnee would let me.”

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had sufficient water from a well to keep trol and two years later purchased a mini the herd healthy and strong. The couple jack and two jennies. Simonnee also also bought another group of roping thinks they are cute and is looking forheifers which included one Watusi. ward to having a new mini baby. SimonThree years ago the couple decided to nee said, “I’ve seen zero coyotes or dogs change up the genetics in their Longhorn since we’ve had them. The funny part is herd by using two half-brother Angus the mini’s are more aggressive with predbulls belonging to Siators than the full-size monnee’s father because “Longhorns donkeys and really do the Longhorn herd was all the work.” Because are perfect now used to produce all of the donkeys were cross beef calves instead for us. They young when purchased of roping stock. The thrive on land and grew up with the purpose of the genetic with roughage herd, herd loyalty is not change was to produce an issue. forage.” solid colored calves, The Butlers care for - Derrick Butler, their land by using hopefully black, which the couple believes sells Longhorn breeder Grazon P+D for weed for twice as much per control and a liquid ferpound at the sale barn tilizer instead of chickthen pure Longhorns. They sell their en litter because chicken litter is hard to calves when they reach 400 pounds. get. The advantage of both products is The most recent addition to the Butler they penetrate instantly and are totally cattle operation has been the purchase safe for immediate grazing by the cattle. of 23 commercial Angus heifers. The Both Derrick and Simonnee have heifers were purchased at 425 pounds off-the-farm jobs. Derrick does, “whatand will be soon sold to local farmers ever will make a dollar.” That includes at 600 pounds for a profit of $.50 per spreading gravel, brush hogging, and, pound. This herd is supported with a full most importantly, custom haying as well vaccine protocol in addition to deworm- as selling and delivering hay. Last year ing. Derrick said, “This is a worthwhile Derrick baled 3,000 round bales and and profitable part of our operation, one 4,000 square bales, some of which came that we will continue in the future.” from his own land. Simonnee, on the Coyotes and dogs were a problem, es- other hand, works in the family operpecially since the couple does not live ated store Nelson Hardware & Supplies on their acreage. Four years ago they in Cave Springs. got a full-sized jenny for predator con-

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meet your neighbors History in the Making Continued from Page 16 Thanksgiving. Darrell explained, “ET allows for maximum use of a prime breeding cow. Under normal breeding, she might produce 10 calves, but by harvesting her eggs the production rate can be as much as 20 times greater.” Cows and heifers that are ready to calve are kept behind the house so they can easily be checked with a spotlight. Once the calves are born, they are still nearby for close observation but moved to an adjacent pasture. Darrell said, “Attention to detail is critical, but my cattle work for me. I don’t work for them.”

Darrell believes that his Simmental cattle are an important part of their operation because the Angus/Simmental cross provides hybrid vigor, another important section of the breeding market.

According to Darrell, these cattle meet the needs of some commercial cattlemen, especially those in the Oklahoma Panhandle with Brahman influenced herds, seeking to expand their genetics whether in the form of a replacement heifer or a breeding bull. He finds both the heifers and bulls sell well. As part of the process, he takes the Simmental bulls to the Connors State College test farm in Oklahoma for a 112-day test and then sells them at that test farm after his own spring sale the weekend before.

The Tunstills are one of six local Angus breeders called the Tradition Group who hold an annual spring sale at Rocking Chair Ranch in Tontitown, Ark., which this year will be held in April. Advertis-

ing is through repeat business, print media and email blasts. The Tunstills are starting to look into the possibility of online sales for show heifers using both video and photography.

The Simmental part of the Tunstill herd evolved when Katy started showing because they wanted her to be able to compete with more than one breed.

Katy’s bedroom is crowded floor to ceiling with trophies, belt buckles and ribbons. She said, “I’ve been blessed in my show career, but my favorite memory is winning the State Fair steer competition in 2010 because that had been my goal ever since I started showing.”

All of the cattle are in Katy’s name.

This not only allows her to compete in the bred-and-owned category, but also increases business publicity at all of the shows since those competitions are an important part of the marketing strategy.

In support of this philosophy, the Tunstills built a cool room for show heifers to promote hair growth and showing potential. Sheri said, “In the summer, the show cattle are really anxious to get in there.

The darkness is calming and does as much good for the cattle as the coolness.”

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Darren Friend Parents: Stacy and Stephen Greb Age: 17 Hometown: Ratcliff, Ark. FFA Chapter: Countyline FFA FFA Advisor: Ron Koch What is your favorite aspect of agriculture?

“I really like the animals best because they’re close to human beings and make good friends. Unlike people, however, they don’t talk back. I remember when I was little and saw them just after they were born, I was amazed at how small they were and how they would run away when you tried to get near. Last year was my first year showing, which was really fun. I got into it because my brother was showing and I came with him to the shows and wanted to be part of it. My stepdad runs a hobby farm with Hampshire cross and Hampshire and Yorkshire hogs, which my brother and I help take care of.”

Who is the most influential person in your life?

“My mom and my stepdad, Stephen, are the most influential because they have taught me right from wrong especially in terms of drugs and always being polite. Being polite means you make friends instead of enemies.”

What is your favorite possession?

“Actually I love my professional bull riding hat because it’s like a part of my body. Where I go, it goes. I also like my two Quarter Horses and Tennessee Walking horse. I like riding them around our place, which is one of my favorite things to do. Living in the country, you don’t really get to see your friends all that much but being able to ride and do what you want when you want more than makes up for it.”

Favorite ag memeory: “I really enjoyed showing my two pigs at Ozark last year because I got to share my country life and my pigs with my friends. I won first and second in premium sales in two different classes.”

Future plans: “I plan on starting out in the military and becoming a game warden or a law enforcement officer when I get out. The most important part is that I want to own my own hobby farm with cattle, pigs and horses.”

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What you need to understand about a bull’s EPDs the next time you buy “Improvement of next year’s calf crop is dependent upon the breeding decisions producers make,” said Bryan Richard Kutz, instructor and youth specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas. “Herd sire selection should be a thought provoking and profit driven decision process. Males account for approximately 90 percent of the gene pool, contributing more to the genetic makeup of a herd in one breeding season than a cow contributes in her lifetime. Selecting genetically superior sires is the fastest approach to herd improvement and ultimately bottom line profitability.

An EPD is an Expected Progeny Difference. “It is a prediction of the animal’s genetic value as a parent. In the long run it is wiser to make breeding decisions based on EPDs rather than the bull’s own weaning weight or other measurements,” said Jared Decker, assistant professor of beef genetics extension and computational genomics with the Department of Animal Science at the University of Missouri. “The EPD uses more information to make predictions and accounts for environmental differences between herds and groups of animals. Genomic-enhanced EPDs do a better job of identifying differences between young animals and reduce the amount of risk a bull buyer is taking.”

“This does not predict actual performance of future progeny but rather the difference in average expected performance between potential sires or dams,” Kutz said.

“For example, consider two different sires’ weaning weight EPD. Bull A has a WW of 35 and Bull B has a WW of 44. You should expect progeny from sire B to weigh 9 pounds more on average than progeny from sire A.”

• Breed Average EPD: The breed average for a given trait is not necessarily zero. EPDs may increase or decrease over time compared to the base year.

• Accuracy: This is a value that suggests more or less confidence in the EPD. The more information that is collected on that particular animal the more reliable the EPD becomes.

• Hybrid Vigor and Breed Complementarity: Generating hybrid vigor is one of the most important reasons for crossbreeding. Hybrid vigor is the performance a producer will gain by crossing animals of unrelated populations.

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“The biggest issue is that horses can get into anything and get cut, so we make sure our horses are up on their tetanus shots.”

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Breed complementarity refers to the production of a more desirable offspring by crossing breeds that are genetically different from each other but have complimentary attributes.

• Heritability: Reproductive traits typically are very lowly heritable. Most of the variation in reproductive performance is due to the environment and is hard to make changes in one generation. However, carcass traits are very highly inherited and producers can improve product merit very easily.

• Percentile Rank: This is a measure of where that animal ranks in its breed. The 50th percentile is average. Animals in the top 5th percentile are superior to 95 percent of the animals in the breed.

• Economic Index: An economic index combines estimates from multiple EPDs with the trait’s economic importance to report a single index to use in selection decisions.

“Economic selection indexes really simplify the decision making process,” Decker said. “Instead of considering dozens of EPD values simultaneously, a producer can focus on one value, the economic index, when ranking animals.”

“An EPD is only one tool a producer can use to make purchasing decisions,” Kutz said. “A producer should also use visual appraisal as a means for sire selection. Structural correctness evaluated as a means of herdsire longevity is extremely important and a trait that is not reported as an EPD.” Producers should also do everything possible to make sure the bull they are buying is fertile, Decker said. “One way to test the bull’s fertility is through a breeding soundness exam. The veterinarian will also examine the bull for problems with his structure and reproductive organs.

The scrotal circumference (SC) EPD is another way to evaluate fertility. The larger the scrotum, the more high-quality sperm the bull will be able to produce.”

For more information, producers should seek their breed association’s sire summaries with EPD definitions, genetic trends and the breeds’ average EPDs.

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Creating sale catalogs require long-range planning and a good relationship with a designer As spring bull sale season be- ing touches on the layout. Ample time gins, sale catalogs are on the must also be allowed for customers to minds of many breeders and receive and study the catalog.

Black describes the catalog as a shopcommercial cattlemen. From a proping tool for potential duction standpoint it takes customers. The sooner many hours and huge comyou send out the catalog mitment to put together a the more time the cusquality sale catalog. tomer will have to examBrenda Black owns The – Get an early ine it.

Word’s Out, an agriculstart “The more time they ture communications have to evaluate, the company in Deepwa- – Gather all information & more likely they will ter, Mo. She has been make a concerted effort involved in design and pictures to purchase that lot,” graphics for 28 years Black said. “They have and advises producers to – Consider your audience the information and start early and establish a timeline for the catalog’s – Allow customers data. You are equipping the customer to make a production. plenty of time to good decision and they Black expects clients to evaluate your appreciate that.” start working on the sale Jim and Linda Reed of catalog from four to six catalog Midwest Cattle Service months prior to the sale in Green Ridge, Mo., date. Keeping in mind that it takes time to contact the design- have seen a lot of changes in the 35 plus er, work on the photography, gather de- years they have been designing sale catascriptions and data, and put the polish- logs. In the beginning Linda set type on

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Along with pictures, footnotes and pedigree information, Jim Reed points out that the client must decide how they want the cattle presented, by sire groups or age groups, etc.

Most of the Reed’s clients send in registration papers for the animals that are to be listed in the sale catalog with footnotes written out. Linda takes that information and places it into the catalog layout along with the pictures that are provided.

Quality photos that are a true representation of the cattle are very important.

Carson Horn, Director of Communications for the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, says producers must think about the staging for pictures.

In the winter, that might entail planning around bad weather. The producer should consider scheduling as far back as possible to make sure the cattle are looking their best and stand out.

To keep the design process moving forward Black said all individuals involved need to keep up good communications.

She describes the relationship between client and designer as a partnership.

As a designer, Horn believes it’s easiest if all the information is provided at one time. This helps the designer become more organized.

“If you are waiting on information or have multiple copies of updated information that can get confusing,” Horn said.

Providing a digital copy of the catalog can be great but don’t underestimate the value of printed material. “This day in age you are going to have a varied audience,” Black said.

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It’s important to provide information in a user-friendly format said Black.

“The more traditional customers may prefer a printed and mailed catalog. But to appeal to the new and younger market a digital version can be of value.”

A sale day survey is a great way to determine how customers want to receive their information according to Black.

Ask if customers want a printed copy of the sale catalog or digital? Or do customers visit your website for information?

“You need to know what your customers want,” Black said. “If you don’t hit the target, you could be throwing your money away.”

Set yourself apart Jim Reed explained that one way to achieve notice is by sending out a consistent message year after year. He speaks of one client who has been with them for 22 years. Each year they use the same logo and color scheme for their catalogs and advertising.

“My feeling is that it gives the operation an identity,” Reed said.

Number one priority for Horn is a quality product. He said that usually sets the tone for the sale. He also likes to see a letter in the front of the catalog from the owner welcoming people to the sale.

“Seeing that they have an active role and want to see the sale do well. People like to know who they are doing business with,” Horn said. “That’s something really eye-catching.”

Doing things right and taking the time to create a quality catalog can be the beginning of a successful sale.

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Focus on the right traits to add value to your calves One of the most important traits for cattle in a cow/calf operation is the rate of average daily gain – and its importance is borne out in the efforts that have been made to boost it.

“It’s unbelievable how much improvement has been made over the years on average daily gain,” Dr. Hayden Brown, professor of animal science at the University of Arkansas, told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor. “Here in Arkansas, back in the early days when they first began to evaluate average daily gain, you’d see calves gaining 1.5-1.7 lbs/day. Now, most of these calves are gaining well above that.” The trait is particularly important in the Natural State, because most of the calves in Arkansas are marketed at weaning for further development by a lot of producers; many of them go to wheat pastures in Oklahoma and then to the feedyard.

Brown said other valuable traits are the genetics that affect long bone growth and degree of muscling possessed by the calf, because frame size and muscling are part of the grading system. Some of the breeds, he said, have an EPD (expected progeny difference) for long bone growth. But he said producers aren’t rewarded as much as they should be for delivering calves with favorable traits. “To the extent that the grading system reflects those, then they get paid for it, but to have identified a set of calves on the farm that has the potential to have (a high) average daily gain, we haven’t developed to that extent yet,” he said. Buyers go to the source of the calves and use how they graded as the basis of their evaluation for purchase, and not genetic information.

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ing a bigger role in EPDs themselves.

The Association receives DNA data on registered Angus cattle from two commercial companies and incorporates them into its “High Density 50K” test, which gives producers as much information on untested breeding animals as if they already had 10-30 calves on the ground. “It’s helping to take some of the ‘surprise’ factor out,” she said.

Amen said producers who retain ownership in their calves are likely to take an interest in performance EPDs like yearling weights and feed efficiency. Angus producers can also get an idea of the animal’s performance potential with a single number via the Association’s “$B” index (Beef Value), which takes into account a number of post-weaning characteristics.

Amen cautioned against producers letting the record cattle prices this past winter influence their selection of desirable traits. “Breeders need to have goals for their operation, and what they want to accomplish,” she said. “A smart producer will not change those just based on the current winds of the situation.

The time it takes to bring up a new generation in the cattle business is so long that you really need to know what you want to accomplish, set your breeding goals and stick with it.” She did note that with the record prices have come all time highs in quality grade premiums for Prime and upper two-thirds Choice cattle. “I think people are starting to pay a bit more attention to that particular piece than perhaps they have in history,” she said.

“Since most of the selection pressure in cattle is placed on the male side because the male can produce so many more offspring, the EPD has worked extremely well in terms of managing the genetics in most breeding programs,” said Brown.

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Is it time to have your horse’s teeth floated?

An adult male horse has 40 teeth. There are 24 molars or grinders, 12 incisors or biters, and 4 canine or tushes. A mature mare usually has 36 teeth; she will probably not have tushes.

“Horses’ teeth will continue to erupt, or grow, throughout life and therefore are subject to developing sharp points and uneven wear that predispose to other dental abnormalities,” said Dr. Nat T. Messer IV, professor of equine medicine and surgery, Diplomate, ABVP (Certified Equine Practice).

Therefore, it is sometimes necessary to “float” their teeth. Floating is a relative-

ly simple operation and is done without much restraint on most horses, depending on the type of equipment that is used. For example, if motorized dental equipment is used (most floating is done this way nowadays) most horses require significant sedation and restraint.

The teeth erosion process leads to sharp edges on the upper and lower cheek teeth in the horse said Dr. Nancy Jack, director of the D. E. King Equine Program at the University of Arkansas.

“An experienced equine dental practitioner will want to look at the overall

health of the horse’s mouth; including, whether wolfe teeth should be extracted, or caps removed,” Jack said.

Whether or not your horses’ teeth will need to be floated can be determined by a veterinarian. “Signs of discomfort or dysfunction include dropping grain while eating, drooling excessively, eating very slowly which may appear as a decreased appetite,” Jack said.

Messer added that they may have unexplained loss of weight, nasal discharge, abnormal swelling of either the upper or lower jaw, or foul smelling breath.”

According to Messer, a horse should have their mouth examined at least once per year, more or less frequently depending on the condition of the horse’s mouth.

“This is part of a routine annual exam that would include updating a Coggins test, vaccinating for diseases endemic in the area, conduction a fecal float for parasite control, as well as an overall wellness exam,” Jack said. “If you start the mouth examination process very shortly

after birth for a few days, it becomes a non-dramatic, lower stress process.”

Preventative measures for healthy teeth should include routine examinations and correction of any abnormalities and to minimize feeding feeds with high sugar/carbohydrate content, Messer added.

“Dental problems are best addressed as part of a total preventative health care program under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian,” Messer said.

“In most states, as well as in most other states, equine dentistry is considered to be the practice of veterinary medicine; therefore it is against the law for anyone other than a licensed veterinarian to perform dental procedures on horses unless it is a veterinary technician working for and under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.”

For more information about your horses’ dental health, contact your local veterinarian or equine specialist.

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Joining your breed’s association means more than paying annual dues “Associations provide access to a host of resources and tools that are available nowhere else,” said Josh Worthington, general manager of the Missouri Angus Association. “Information is king in the beef industry and a good breed association will make readily available, through multiple outlets, information and data that can aid producers in making better and more profitable decisions for their operation.”

According to Worthington, many associations at the state and national level provide an array of activities and events; from social functions to educational seminars and tours. “Many associations also host sales for their members to participate in and activities for junior members as well.”

Monty Larman, president of the Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association said, “Joining a breed association, on a state or national level, enhances your network and allows you to connect and communicate with fellow breeders at numerous events that the associations sponsor each year.

Our members share ideas, get/give advice, keep informed of new information and data, and often mentor new members to help you learn the ropes. But joining is only part of the equation, you must be an active participant in the association to see the most benefit.”

As well as the documented pedigrees, performance and genetic evaluations, various associations will support breeders with professional and knowledgeable field staff to assist in herd evaluation, promotion and advertising needs for their program.

While available resources vary among breeds; many associations have excellent websites with a tremendous amount of information available to beginning breeders as well as breeders who have been in business for years.

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“I would strongly encourage breeders to spend some time searching their respective breed’s website and becoming familiar with the enormous amount of information available right at their fingertips,” Worthington said. “The Angus breed offers online registration and transfers, weekly EPD updates, online coverage of many of the industries leading conferences and seminars as well as access to the largest database in the world with sortable information to make breeding decisions.

“A breed association, whether at the state or national level is only as good as the services that it provides to its membership,” Worthington said. “The true merit of any organization is that it improves the lives and businesses of its membership by providing its members with access to tools and resources that allow them to be more successful, more efficient and ultimately more profitable.

Producers should be active members in their associations and always express their beliefs and concerns through their membership vote in order to ensure that their voice is always heard at the state and national level.”

“The key to enhancing your success through membership in an association is to be an active contributor, and not a passive observer,” Larman said. “This could be through serving on committees, participating in member programs, or just attending functions and building professional connections with other like-minded breeders. It has been my experience that the Gelbvieh Associations across the nation all have one thing in common, friendly, knowledgeable and experienced people that are passionate about the Gelbvieh breed and enthusiastic about the future of the cattle industry.”

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He also recommended that the prodown,” he said. “If you think about what you’re doing, move smaller groups of ducer acclimate the cattle to him, and cattle through the working facilities at to his working system. “All too often, a a time and take your time doing it, you producer will feed the cows using a feed

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He offered an interesting recommendation from other handling experts.

“What they suggest is that if you have a loading box and an alleyway running out of that box, you push the cattle towards the back of the pen,” he said. “Once you have them towards the back of the pen, you release that pressure, and those animals will start filing down that alleyway.

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Dr. Craig Payne, University of Missouri Extension veterinarian, said while it’s easy to put a dollar value on the cost of an injury to an animal during handling, it’s more difficult to assess the cost of stress. “We know that stress on an animal impacts their immune system and their ability to fight off infectious diseases,” he told OFN, “so during a stressful loading or processing event, we know that after processing or at their destination they’re less likely to respond to vaccines, and more likely to get sick.”

In fact, he recently heard about research that indicates some of the bacteria that cause respiratory disease have receptors on their cell walls for stress hormones in animals, putting the pathogens “on alert” that there may be an opportunity to infect the animal.

Payne said stress can be reduced by ensuring facilities are set up in a way that makes the animals easier to handle.

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March 2014 11 Equine Infectious Anemia Verifier Certification Program – 6 p.m. – Baxter Co. Services Building, Mountain Home, Ark. – 870-425-2335 11 Pope Co. Master Gardener Informational Reception – 5:30 p.m. – Pope Co. Extension Office, Russellville, Ark. – 479-968-7098 11 Boone Co. Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – North Arkansas District Fairgrounds, Harrison, Ark. – 870-741-6168 13 River Valley Beef Cattle Conference – Conway Co. Fairgrounds, Morrilton, Ark. – 501-354-9618 13 Poultry Waste Management Education I9 Class – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Le Flore Co. Extension Center, Poteau, Okla. – 918-647-8231 13 Faulkner Co. Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 6 p.m. – Tommy Lewis Conference Room, Faulkner Co. Natural Resource Center, Conway, Ark. – 501-329-8344 13-14 Arkansas Women In Agriculture Conference – Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, North Little Rock, Ark. – 479-206-3634 14 Free Point Remove Watershed Area Workshop – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – UACCM, Morrilton, Ark. – 501-671-2160 15 Seed Swap – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Pioneer Village, Searcy, Ark. – 501-268-5394 17 Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop – 3:30 p.m. – Marshall High School, Marshall, Ark. – 870-448-3981

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