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Studying the economics of his herd, Steve Stewart incorporates crossbreeding to reduce the cost of inputs

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Bull Clinic Reveals Problems: The bull breeding soundness days held in March at four veterinary clinics in southwest Missouri found 13.5 percent of the bulls were unsatisfactory as potential breeders. There were 170 bulls examined ranging in age from 11 months to 10 years. The 13.5 percent fail or defer rate compares to the longtime average rate of 10.7 percent. Contact your veterinary clinic to schedule a date to have your bulls tested.

Hay Production Tour: A “Hay in the Ozarks” tour is scheduled near Taneyville, Mo., on April 17, 2014. The Taney County Extension Center and Branson Bank are partnering to offer the program and tour starting at 4:30 p.m. located at Joe Smith Farms near Taneyville. The program will focus on the costs of making hay, making quality hay, hayfield improvement, hay barn feasibility and construction, getting a handle on hay losses and making haylage. Dinner will begin after the tour at Taneyville Schools. Contact the Taney County Extension Center to register and for more information at 417-546-4431.

Early Registration for FSA Programs: Farmers and rancher who plan to participate in FSA programs are encouraged by the FSA to register in advance. Enrollment for the disaster programs authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, including the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) will begin by April 15, 2014. For more information contact your local FSA County Office.

Farmers Market of the Ozarks Celebrate TwoYear Anniversary: Farmers Market of the Ozarks (FMO) opened in April 2012 to more than 6,000 customers from across the region. Over the last two years the market has grown to more than 100 vendors from within 150-mile radius of Springfield, Mo., and serving 10,000 customers weekly. FMO was named the Number 15 Farmers Market in the Country in 2013.

Search for Missouri Century Farms Continues: If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1914, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. Applicants certified as owners of a 2014 Missouri Century Farm will be recognized by the MU Extension center in the county where the farm is located. For application forms and information, call MU Extension Publications at 1-800-292-0969.

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JUST A THOUGHT

3 Jerry Crownover – Welcome to

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 By attending grazing school Gerrit

Voshel was able to improve his grazing 8 A new 4-H Club offers opportunities for

youth in Lawrence and Barry counties Cole has been a friend and 10 Eldon mentor to Ozarks farmers for 50 years on Agribusiness features 12 Eye Gordon’s Feed and Pet Stewart reaps many benefits from 13 Steve non-traditional genetics Genetics maintains excellent 15 RLB genetics through the use of AI and ET 16 Town and Country features Brian Sutherland Daniel reflects on market changes 26 Jack Youth in Agriculture spotlights 28 Micah Kuenzle

FARM HEALTH 17 Robert Mabary recovers from a tragic

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18 A look at how Affordable Health Care affects family farms

19 Here’s what you need to know about rural youth and concussions 22 5 diet changes that make a big difference

23 Is your home increasing your chances of falling?

24 Guard against skin damage

FARM HELP 31 Pros and cons of value-added programs 32 Renovating pastures? What you should

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Administrative Eric Tietze, Vice-President Operations Kathy Myers, Marketing Manager Sandra Coffman, Accounting Advertising Kathy Myers, Display & Production Sales Melissa Fuller, Classified Sales Circulation Stan Coffman, Circulation Editorial Lynzee Glass, Managing Editor Jerry Crownover, Columnist Frank Farmer, Editorial Page Editor Emeritus Production Melissa Fuller, Production

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or many years, those of us involved in farming and ranching revhave onwobeen rC yrvery reJ yB concerned about the so-called ‘urban encroachment’ into agricultural comJerry Crownover farms munities. Farmers who live in close in Lawrence County. He proximity to large population centers are the is a former professor of most threatened, but those of us who reside in Agriculture Education at historically rural areas are not immune to the Missouri State University, phenomenon, as more and more people escape and is an author and the city in search of that slice of idyllic life they professional speaker. think we have.

To contact Jerry, go to Just last week, I visited with a lady who had ozarksfn.com and click grown up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and on ‘Contact Us.’ lived there her entire life before retiring to a small town here in the Ozarks. She related the following story as an illustration to the conflicts that can arise as a new population enters the countryside.

A middle-aged couple had spent every weekend, for years, searching for a perfect place in the country to build their dream home. They both agreed that they had finally found their Eden, nestled in the middle of Wisconsin dairy country where classic old farmhouses and milk barns, complete with silos and painted fences, were spaced out every couple of miles. Even though the location would require about two hours of drive-time each day for the husband to retain his high-paying job in the city, he was willing to make that sacrifice to escape the congestion, crime and cost of living they had endured until their children were raised. The only problem was – the little corner of heaven they had located – did not have a ‘For Sale’ sign.

Convinced that this was the only place for them to build a home, they cautiously approached the landowner, who lived one mile down the narrow, paved road. They

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About the Cover Robert Brooks embraces the change in genetic technology on his farm. Read more on page 15.

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ecently, I had the opportunity to attend a conference titled “Cultivating Conversations” hosted at the Missouri State University Darr Lynzee Glass graduated School of Agriculture. This confrom Missouri State ference was the first in a series of conferences University with a hosted in conjunction with Northwest Missouri degree in Agricultural State University and University of Central MisCommunications in 2008. souri. Each conference will have a different foShe grew up on a family cus under the Cultivating Conversations theme. farm in Dallas County, Mo. Personally, I think this is a great idea. We need To contact Lynzee call to be well versed and educated on the complex 1-866-532-1960 or email topics that present themselves in agriculture. editor@ozarksfn.com.

The first conference was focused on Understanding Genetically Modified Organisms.

I am sure you are well aware of the controversy of GMOs. As farmers and as consumers we should be educated and ready to answer questions.

In college GMOs were a frequent topic in lectures among the ag school, so I am familiar with them. Note, I said familiar and not an expert. I understand the benefits of GMOs in producing a more profitable crop with higher yields.

However, it is easy to see why consumers are confused and reluctant to purchase food made from GMOs. An agronomist, animal scientist and biologist, who have done extensive research on the subject, gave the presentations. It is easy for them to use terms that the general public may not understand. Of course consumers are going to be hesitant when purchasing a product that they don’t understand the science behind.

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Keepin’ it Country Continued from Previous Page It is no wonder consumers are suspicious.

I do my best to check labels at the store for natural, wholesome ingredients. I am always a little suspicious when ingredients I am not familiar with show up in my food.

So, I get consumer concerns on GMOs. So what do we do to educate consumers? That’s the difficult part, I will admit and I am not sure anyone has the answer. I do know that factual, easy to understand information must be available to the public.

During the presentations Dr. Jeff Thornsberry, associate professor of biology, mentioned that there is a lot of consumer confusion. He explained that this state of confusion is brought on by

contradictions of “scientific” findings, perception that science is for sale, the weight of the scientific establishment and political biases that influence interpretation. But most of all, there is a flood of misinformation available.

Do yourselves and the industry a favor and become educated on GMOs but be sure to check your sources to ensure they are a credible, non-bias source. I am challenging myself to learn more about it and will do my best to educate others.

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Life Is Simple Continued from Page 3 introduced themselves and asked him if he would be interested in selling off a few acres in a wooded area on the corner of his property. The middle-aged dairy farmer was cordial, but uninterested in parting with even a few acres of his beloved farm. But, when the city couple offered him close to five times what the land was worth, he decided that he could probably get along without those 10 acres and use the windfall to pay down a good portion of his debt load.

Before he agreed to their offer, however, he wanted to have a very serious talk with the soon-to-be neighbors.

Over the kitchen table, the farmer explained that he and all his neighbors were dairymen and that they had all been dairymen for several generations.

He proceeded to educate the newcomers by telling them that there would, oftentimes, be odors that they were not used to smelling; that during crop, hay and silage harvesting, there would be noises that they weren’t used to hearing; these noises could go on through most of the night and that with great frequency, they would find their road slowed to traffic as the entire width would be blocked by large and slow-moving tractors and implements.

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The nice city couple assured him that, not only would they never complain, but those were many of the charming attributes that made them want to live there. The deal was done.

Two years passed. The newcomers built an elegant home, complete with tens of thousands of dollars spent on lavish landscaping, and they fit in as nicely as any non-farmers could amongst a community of farmers. However, a problem arose. The abundant wildlife, which the non-farmers had at first, cherished, were now demolishing their shrubs, ornamentals and fruit trees.

At wits end, the lady of the new home approached the farmer. “I know I said I’d never complain,” she apologetically stated, “but is there any way I could ask you to please move the ‘DEER CROSSING’ sign a little farther down the road?

The deer are eating up every sprig and shrub I’ve planted.”

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Gerrit and Karen Voshel adjust to raising their Katahdin sheep and Quarter Horses in the Ozarks Quarter Horses, Katahdin sheep and border collies greet visitors to the Rowdy Mountain Farm of Gerrit and Karen Voshel just outside Buffalo, Mo. Along with their 16-year-old

my addiction,” one he has passed on to his daughter.

“Catherine has shown horses in the past and I’m trying to talk her into showing sheep with me,” Karen added.

Retired from CenturyLink telephone company and their union leadership, Gerrit and Karen, a retired teacher, have followed fascinating paths to the Ozarks

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daughter, Catherine, a sophomore at Buf- including training bird dogs on gaited falo High School, they are celebrating the horses, SCUBA diving and internationsecond anniversary of their move to the al travel. “Now we are involved with the animals,” Gerrit continued.

Ozarks from Colorado.

“We started with eight sheep and “We have eight horses, are now up to 30 and would like to 30 sheep, and a total of 11 take that to a total of 75 or so. We dogs, which includes eight are not in any hurry because we Border Collies and a Great are about quality first, breeding Pyrenees that stays with the and keeping the best ewes. sheep all the time. We have 60 We got a good ram last year to 70 acres here,” Gerrit stated.

Buffalo, Mo. out of Sedalia, Mo., and “It’s big enough for us.” He hapwe’ve come through our pily admitted that “horses are APRIL 14, 2014

second year of lambing. We’ve certainly learned a lot through our experience.”

Karen smiled. “We have good mentors and they are really pleased with our progress. They’ve even brought others out here to show our place as an example of a good start-up operation.

“We were advised to sign up for a Federal grant for small and new farmers that would help pay for fencing and watering systems and that has allowed us to get five years’ worth of work done in two years,” she added.

“We actually got the sheep to help train the dogs and now they help us move sheep from one pasture to another,” Gerrit continued. “We chose Katahdins because of their high tolerance to parasites and they are good mothers, often having twins or triplets. We add a grain-based feed supplement to their hay before breeding and take them off of it after weaning. The ideal lambing weight is around 10 pounds and we’ve been told a lot of folks are happy with 7 pounders.

We’ve seen 12, 13 and 14 pound lambs which involves pulling lambs which is hard on everybody, the mothers, the lambs and the owners.

“The Conservation Department’s grazing school was also a place where I learned so much. I thought I knew a lot about how to manage grazing from life in Colorado, but they shared so much about ways to run water, pumps and raising and managing good pasture.”

And even with all of their activities at home, the Voshels are taking the time to share their expertise with the next generation. They’ve started the Rowdy Wranglers 4-H Club that works with horses. “The people with Horses of Hope, the therapeutic riding center in Buffalo, have been a great help, providing horses for our kids who don’t have any. On June 14, our Rowdy Wranglers are hosting a benefit for the Horses of Hope program so that’s a great way for our kids to give back a little.”

Gerrit concluded. “Here, we’ve found good people, good land and good neighbors.”

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The newly formed Screeching Eagles 4-H Club offers youth in Pierce City and Purdy, Mo., new experiences For nearly a decade Barry County was home to just one 4-H club; however that recently changed when concerned parent Nathan Witt, a Purdy, Mo., area resident got in touch with Newton County’s 4-H Youth Development Specialist Jeremy Elliott-Engel. “There had been a long

Screeching Eagles 4-H Club members at a recent meeting along with guest speakers Clifton Holla-Wells (back left) and Aaron Sweaney (back right).

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desire to make it manifest. “Since I’ve been on the Extension Council getting more 4-H clubs has been a priority of ours,” said Nathan Witt, “In a county like Barry, the highest ag sales and receipts in the state, and we only have one 4-H club so we needed to change that.”

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er chock full of information of what it takes to lead a club got the ball rolling for Nathan. “He told me what needed to be done and gave me a big binder of 4-H club leader duties and I did a little running club up to about 10 years ago, reading on that,” he said. “Then I talked but the members had aged out so they to David Mareth the ag teacher here at decided to disband, leaving just one club Purdy. He was just as helpful as anybody as far as motivating me and explainin the county,” recalled Jering what to do and what not to do.” emy. “Nathan and I started The motivation Nathan retalking a few years ago and ceived put his mind into overhe wanted to get his kids indrive to look at lessons learned volved in 4-H.” from the previously failed Not only did Nathan have a clubs and not repeat the personal reason to assemble a Purdy, Mo. same mistakes. He decided new 4-H club in Purdy, he was rather than just having the also driven by the Extension’s Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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meet your neighbors Eagles of Purdy in the group Nathan would invite the Eagles of Pierce City to join forces to create the Screeching Eagles 4-H Club. It was an easy step as he explained, “Our kids go to school at Pierce City’s St. Mary’s Elementary and so a lot of these kids are from that school so we have that draw. Then we’ve got families that go to school here in Purdy so we had that to draw from as well.”

Pierce City parent and 4-H project leader Darlene Parrigon saw the wisdom and benefits in combining the two towns under one club. She noted, “The towns are very small and the kids are so active in so many activities it’s hard to prioritize which activities are important to them. By combining different areas or different cities it ensured there was enough participation and so their projects can be more diverse.”

Combining the two small communities not only brought in a new crop of 4-H’ers but parents willing to contribute to the newly formed club. “Back in December we asked for volunteers for different tasks and everyone’s been really great in stepping up to the plate and volunteering, plus giving great suggestions,” commended Nathan. “We’ve got the kids doing two project demonstrations each meeting so we should be done with that by May. The kids are really rockin’ and rollin’ with that. I think we’ve got a really good thing going.”

The 4-H club has become a way for parents to gain a greater connection with their children and no one knows that better than a very busy parent like the Purdy School District’s superintendent Dr. Steve Chancellor. “My son’s in kin-

dergarten so we were looking for something for him to be involved with, meet new people and a reason to come home at least one night a week and do something with him,” he said.

Attending the meetings the fledgling 4-H Club has had, Steve has seen how the club benefits the kids at school as well. “Looking at what was happening in the meeting. It’s really about the opportunity to get out and do something, and build that confidence to have something to be successful in. That way when they do come into school they don’t have that confidence barrier to overcome in the classroom.”

Unlike the previous club that just faded away, Nathan plans to keep the Screeching Eagles alive and well for many years to come. In order to make that a reality he plans on challenging the kids with high visibility projects at events such as the Purdy Festival, Pierce City’s Howdy Neighbor Days and Jolly Mill that will keep the kids and the communities interested. “As for community service we’re going to start planning for it next month and see what kind of projects we would like to do and get our name out there,” said Nathan.

With the young group that comprises the Screeching Eagles Club there is a good life span for the club noted Nathan, but he wants the club to go beyond that and into the decades to come. Nathan concluded, “I think with the connections we have with the schools and churches with all the kids in the area plus constantly advertising what we’re doing with all the papers, people will always know we’re here and taking new members.”

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Eldon Cole: A 50-year legacy of improving southwest Missouri agriculture It is indeed a rare thing to witness someone celebrating 50 years of service within a company or government agency; however Eldon Cole (pictured left), MU’s county program director and livestock specialist attached to the Lawrence County Extension Office has logged in a half century supporting agricultural producers of many disciplines. Many say there is no such thing as coincidence and for Eldon it has been a series of happy circumstances of being in the right place at the right time.

Knowing he only wanted to follow a calling in the realm of farming Eldon enrolled in the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture pursuing degrees in animal husbandry. While closing in on graduation an MU career advisor became aware of Eldon’s interest in cattle and beef cattle performance testing pointing Eldon to the extension service as a career option. Eldon noted, “He said they had positions there called a ‘Livestock Specialist’ position and that I would probably end up doing that.”

From his start in February 1964 with the Extension, Eldon spent the next four years working with the diverse responsibilities he had as a Balanced Farm Agent in Saline County.

Eldon finally got the chance he had been hoping for when a livestock specialist position opened in June 1968 at the Lawrence County Extension of-

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fice. Since that time he has been a major player in southwest Missouri assisting farmers through the ever-changing face and science of agriculture.

During his 50 years of service Eldon has seen changes in the face of agriculture with his office in the middle of the action. Advocating objective performance analysis of livestock via weighing, measuring and grading their cattle Eldon created programs like the Show-Me Select Heifer and tested bull sales programs.

“They are the two programs I’m happiest about on how we’ve pulled them together. All of those are in the area of beef cattle improvement,” he said.

“We were fortunate enough to be one of the early counties, along with other counties here in southwest Missouri and some in the northeastern part of the state, who were the testing grounds for the program.”

Agriculture is a profession where there is always something new to learn. By keeping an ear open to the needs of the farmers he served and a finger on the pulse of the industry through the various associations Eldon has helped to present the latest in agriculture’s best practices through hands-on educational experiences. “Farmers still like to go out to the field and see things versus just sitting in a classroom and listening to someone talk,” explained Eldon. “They like the showand-tell. That’s been the one approach that I’ve had is to get them out on farms.”

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ozarks roots aid in getting southwest Missouri known as an area of quality of beef cattle that would rank right up there with other parts of the country that are more famous for their cattle.”

He added, “One thing I hope we’ve had an influence on is using objective data to evaluate their cattle rather

than going out and subjectively saying ‘Boy they look like they are doing good.

That’s sure a nice looking animal.’ I’m a numbers person and I’d want to have those numbers to support what we want them to do. Are they the right kind? Do they have quality grade? Do they have the right yield grade? By putting them

to the test and getting those numbers they can help to be sure everything is going in the right direction. That would be my hope that we’ve had some significant impact in getting better productivity and higher quality. The bottom line is putting more money in the producer’s back pocket.”

Eldon has pooled his resources and those of some of the agricultural associations to keep costs down and the program alive. He said, “If there’s something that would involve an audience of producers, those associations sometimes help out with funding the event. That helps to get around having to charge.”

He has been there in times of crisis helping farmers keep their operations going like in the 1980s when Missouri farmers were facing financial collapse.

“Thinking back to the ‘80s when the financial challenge of the farmers hit and the tough times back then we were involved in helping farmers through those times and figuring out how they were going to hang on,” he recalled.

More recently, when a wave of cattle rustling hit Lawrence and surrounding counties in 2013 Eldon was instrumental in bringing law enforcement and cattlemen together to combat the problem. He aided in instituting periodic meetings with both sides and worked with the media to increase public awareness. In the spring of that year with the help of Jackie Moore, of Joplin Regional Stockyards, and other cattlemen he organized branding demonstrations to use the practice as a theft deterrent.

Eldon hopes to leave a legacy for southwest Missouri to be a more competitive force in the marketplace and one that has aided cattlemen to get a better return on their investment. He said, “For me I think it has been improving the quality of beef in southwest Missouri.

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Bob said, “Gordon’s is a family-owned small chain of stores. Since I’ve worked with them, I’ve found out that they really do care about their customers. I care about my customers, and whatever I can do to help them I will do.”

Products: They are a Purina dealer. Bob stated, “We carry all kinds of large animal Purina feeds, and the small animal; dog and cat. We carry a lot of exotic foods.”

They also carry shavings, bedding, wood pellets, water softener pellets and fencing supplies. He said, “We have a little bit of everything and if we don’t have it, I’ll do my best to get it for you.” He added, “We have so many products it’s hard to mention them all. We do a large volume in bird seeds. We’re expanding on our wildlife section. During the fall season, I bring in hunting blinds and feeders.”

Special Events: They have several special events at the store. They held a horse owner workshop last month. They also had Chick Days. April 12th was Customer Appreciation Day. Bob said, “In the fall I’ll have the Bow Shoot, which is a charity shoot.” This year the charity is going to be Cross Trail Outfitters (CTO). He said, “It’s a nationwide charity. They help handicapped, disabled, less fortunate children be able to hunt, fish and camp. They do a lot of good work.”

Location: “I’m right on Highway 60. Everybody passes me going to and from Springfield,” the manager smiled.

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weeks they had it ate down to where it looked like somebody lived here again. I thought that was pretty good.”

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An older man that Steve had partbought an Angus bull and put it with nered with on some commercial cattle the Gelbviehs.”

Steve said, “We moved off the farm told him that he made a lot more money and had to sell the goats.” He kept his off of small cattle than he ever had big cattle somewhere else. His dad hadn’t cattle. Steve said his words were, “Think had cattle in years, so the farm was “re- about what it costs to keep a large frame animal in good shape.” ally grown up.”

Steve filed that away in the back of his He wanted something that would eat mind, and said, “That’s what I got to brush like a goat and beseeing in the Highland and Highcame interested in Scottish land/Angus crosses.”

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said, “I had a herd of about 25 Highland/ Angus on one side of my grandpa’s farm and on the other side I had a herd of about 25 Angus and Gelbvieh and their crosses. That winter I noticed that I was feeding two to three bales to the Angus/ Gelbvieh crosses and I was feeding one bale to the Highlands and their crosses.”

Steve commented, “Grandpa always used to say, ‘It’s not what you make; it’s what you save.’ I thought that was a good example right there.”

That year didn’t prove to be a good one and he needed to sell some cattle. He chose to sell the Angus/Gelbvieh herd.

It seems many cattlemen still don’t understand the Scottish Highland breed.

Steve explained, “It’s fun to laugh at them, but people can’t get past the making fun of them to look at what they can really do. This is sort of why I did my test deal.”

Steve believes that “crossbreeding is where the Highland people are missing a market. For first calf heifers, you can put a Highland bull on them and their first calf will be small. You don’t have to worry so much about when the bull gets in to them.” He added, “I’ve always been able to get more out of a small ‘live’ calf than a big ‘dead’ calf.”

He has never weighed one of his calves, but estimates the birth weight to be around 40 pounds. Steve said, “45 pounds on a crossbred. They’ll be a little bit bigger, but not much.”

His calves are about six months old when he sells them, and weigh around 400 to 450 pounds. He mainly sells live animals off the farm, but said, “A lot of people who raise Highlands sell the beef to health food stores.” He uses the Internet to sell his cattle. Many are sold to people who have small tracts of land and want to run some animals on it. Steve stated, “They work well for that.”

The greatest benefit of using a Highland bull with commercial cattle is economics. Steve explained, “They don’t eat as much. Crossing them, they grow better than the Highlands and are just an economical breed to raise. You have a lot less input cost to them. That’s what I like about them.”

Although he has sold all his Angus, Steve said he was very pleased with the Highland/Angus cross.

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When I crossed Highlands to the Angus it didn’t matter what color the mothers were, the calves came out black. Right now it seems like anything that’s black brings more money.” He added, ‘You don’t have a horn problem with them.

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and tears into the farm. The bulk of the work is due to their purebred Gelbvieh operation. The Brooks family runs up to 65 head of registered and commercial cattle. Though Robert grew up milking Holstein cows and showing Simmental cattle, the focus of the family farm now rests on quality Gelbviehs. “I can’t Robert Brooks started fertilizing and adding lime to his pastures to produce better hayfields.

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that hill with his Shetland pony.” That say enough good about the breed. They “hill” is part of a 400-acre farm between have held true to their roots. They are a Rogersville and Fordland, Mo. Robert maternal breed and have done well for and his family pieced together the farm us here. They seem to really fit our manas generations of the family passed down agement strategy,” said Robert. the property. “My grandparents bought Robert works in partnership with his all this and they worked it. There is a father Richard Brooks. Aside from allot of blood, sweat and tears in these ways having a useful piece of fatherly acres. And I just want to advice, Richard brings years of cattle carry on that heritage and knowledge and know-how to the have something that I can team. Richard started to AI cattle pass down to my kids too,” in the 1960s and learned how reflected Robert. to conduct successful embryo Robert, his wife Angie, and transfers in the 1980s. RichFordland, Mo. daughters, 12-year-old Avery ard handles all the AI and and 10-year-old Katie, also — Continued on Page 25 pour their share of blood, sweat APRIL 14, 2014

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In the Country: Brian grew up on his family’s farm in Fair Grove, Mo. Now Brian and his wife Kelly, are raising their daughters, Lexie and Lindy, near the same area where Brian spent his childhood. Brian runs a herd of Angus-based commercial and registered cattle. “I try to run whatever will make money,” said Brian. He sells his calves shortly after weaning, usually when the calves are 7 to 8 months old. Brian uses Angus bulls to breed all his cows. Brian’s chores continue even after completing all the tasks related to the farm. For more than a decade, Brian has raised, trained and boarded English Pointers. He trains the bird dogs to hunt quail; a pastime he grew to love as he hunted alongside his dad as a kid. For many years, Brian dedicated as much or more time to the hunting dogs as he did to the cattle. But when the drought hit Texas several years ago, the quail population dwindled dramatically, drying up Brian’s business of guided quail hunts in Texas. Brian continues to train and board English Pointers but his numbers have decreased. Still no matter what comes his way, Brian takes it all in stride, giving thanks for his blessings in town and in the country.

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By Laura L. Valenti

After losing his right hand and forearm in a baler accident Robert Mabary prepares to receive a prosthetic Robert Mabary of Dallas County considers himself a blessed man, which may sound strange for a someone who lost his right hand and much of his forearm and yet, he has chosen to look at his situation from a truly positive point of view.

Robert has worked for Dallas County MFA for almost 13 years and was their mill operation supervisor before his accident. He is also a hobby farmer, as he calls it, with a small cow-calf operation and has done custom hay jobs after work. On October 11, 2012, he was doing a second cutting, late in the year, when he did something he had done many times before.

“It was a dry year and I was doing a second cutting. Short grass is particularly hard to bale with a round baler,” he explained exactly how his injury happened, on a recent sunny spring day, now that he is back at work at the MFA store. “The baler had picked up a stick and I reached in as I had so many times to pull it out, only this time, the baler grabbed my glove. It was a bad decision on my part. I should have shut down the equipment to get that stick out. And once caught, I couldn’t get my hand out to shut the machine down. I was probably stuck there, something between 20 and 40 minutes. I’m not really sure. I know I was doing a lot of praying.”

Despite his horrific situation, Robert, a long time foster and adoptive father, was still thinking of others. “I called and called and then I heard the school bus going by. I quit calling then, because I didn’t want one of the school kids to be who found me. A man who lives near the hayfield, said later, he heard something but wasn’t quite sure what. He said he knew something was wrong and once the school bus went by, he figured it out – he was hearing me, hollering.

“It’s amazing, when you are in something like that, how your senses are heightened. I could hear him running and breathing so hard and then I was praying, God, don’t let him have a heart attack coming to help me. I know this has affected both our lives, but in good ways.”

Because his hand was stuck in the machinery for such a long time, the heat generated by the rollers actually did more damage than the initial injury. “It cauterized the area,” Robert continued, “which helped with the bleeding but the heat did the most damage to the muscles underneath. They tried from October until December 17 to save my hand, but by then, it became clear that it was not going to work. The decision was made then to amputate.”

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lost muscle tone. At first, I could hardly pick up anything and with foster care, trying to pick up a child, for instance, that was hard. At the prosthetic clinic, they told me 90 percent of these amputations involve the right hand because that is the hand people tend to grab something with. I also learned that 20 percent of farming accidents and most of these types of incidents in general involve electrical power lines. I’d never thought before of how dangerous it is to be a power line worker. They also told me that many of the prosthetics fail because people expect the new arm to be a replacement for what they lost.

“The technicians there said ‘if you will think of it as a tool to help you, at this point, you will have a greater chance of success with a prosthetic. Don’t think of it as a replacement for what you lost because that’s not really what it is.’ Many fail because basically the person is not willing to accept the situation as it is.”

Robert has just recently returned to his job at MFA. “My family and I have received so much support from work, our church, our neighbors, the whole community. People took care of my livestock, feeding them hay on these cold days. They came and got my equipment put up after the accident, so many different things. That support has meant so much to me and my family. I have never been a quitter and now, I just have to modify the way I do things. My boys, ages 10, 11, and 13 help me all the time and keep an eye on me. No matter what comes along next, my way of looking at it is, I can try. My wife, Paula, says it scares her to death that I’ll still try anything, no matter what. She forces me into moderation every now and then,” he laughed, “but she is also so much of my support.”

Robert Mabary has an excellent platform to provide a cautionary tale to other farmers, at his work site every day. “A lot of the new equipment has safety features that include an instant shut off in case of getting something like a hand caught but a lot of us out here are still using older equipment that doesn’t have those safety features. My advice is take that extra time to shut off the machinery. Believe me, not doing so to save a little time, it’s not worth it.”

Robert hopes to eventually return to his former position at MFA as mill operation supervisor.

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than 50 full-time equivalent employees and are not subject to the employer mandate. The requirement to provide insurance to employees applies only to businesses with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees.

The employer mandate becomes effective January 1, 2015, with enforcement of any penalties delayed until 2016. Whether a farm business is subject to this mandate and its potential penalties depends upon how many full-time persons the farm business employs. Special rules exist that must be used to calculate the number of fulltime employees. The actual full-time employees and the FTEs are added together to determine whether at least the 50 fulltime employees exist that are necessary to subject the farming business to the mandate and possible penalties.

A special rule exists for seasonal workers. Generally, if the only reason a farming business exceeds 50 employees is because of the work of seasonal workers, the farming business will not be considered an applicable large employer as long as the full-time employee count was more than 50 for more than 120 days of the year. For farmers or farming families owning more than one business, the businesses are aggregated for purposes of counting employees.

The employer mandate rules do not require a large farming business to offer health coverage to full time employees however, there are penalties.

The SHOP marketplace is designed for small employers with fewer than 50 employees. SHOP may provide insurance plans affordable to farm employers.

Currently, SHOP pricing information is available through insurance brokers.

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By Amanda Erichsen

Rural youth and their families should be aware of the dangers associated with concussions “In rural communities, falls/ jumps are the primary cause of mild traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, for youth ages 14 and younger,” said Maureen Cunningham, CFRE and executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. “This rate is 64 percent of the 97 mild traumatic brain injuries that required emergency care or hospitalization in 2011. Being struck by or against an object is 10 percent of mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in rural communities, along with motor vehicle traffic crashes causing another 10 percent of mild TBI in rural communities.”

Cunningham added, that for youth ages 15 to 24, being struck by or against an object jumps to 44 percent of the mild traumatic brain injuries that require emergency care or hospitalization.

“A simple definition of a concussion is a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that interrupts the normal operation of the brain,” Cunningham said. “Notice that the impact does not have to be to the head, it can be to the body causing the head to move rapidly with the brain bouncing around inside the skull – and causing the change in the operation of the brain.”

“Most people associate concussions with athletics or sporting events, but due to the nature of the work, farm and ranch youth are at risk,” said Karen Funkenbusch, instructor of Agricultural Systems Management, rural safety and health specialist for the University of Missouri Extension, and director of the Missouri AgrAbility Program. “Slips, trips, and falls are common hazard that can cause a concussion. Additional risk factors include equine activities, working with livestock, working with heavy APRIL 14, 2014

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“The signs and symptoms of a concussion, which is a mild traumatic brain injury, can affect one or more area of functioning such as: cognitive functioning, physical abilities, perceptions and psychological/emotional,” Cunningham said.

The signs most often associated with concussions are headache and nausea.

The youth may also experience balance and vision issues, run slower or not steady, or report blurry or double vision.

“The key to identifying a potential concussion is a change in the person,” Cunningham said. “For example, the change in sleep patterns or personality, the youth appearing to walk or run unsteady, or the youth taking longer, than normal, to respond to a question or request.”

“Youth are at greater risk of sustaining a concussion and can take longer to fully return to normal activities, but prevention is the same,” Cunningham said.

“There should always be caution such as wearing a helmet when riding an ATV or riding a horse for work or recreation,” Cunningham added.

Most individuals will fully recover from a concussion. “However, once you have one concussion you are at greater risk of sustaining an additional concussion,” Cunningham said. “With each concussion, the risk increases. Symptoms are often worse and last longer with each concussion.”

Most concussions occur without a loss of consciousness.

Cunningham concluded, “It is essential to know that every fall, bump, collision or injury does not result in a concussion or a more severe brain injury.”

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19

slaughter

market sales reports

bulls

(Week of 3/30/14 to 4/5/14) Buffalo Livestock Market

107.00-129.00 † 99.00-133.00

Joplin Regional Stockyards

110.00-119.00*

Lebanon Livestock Auction Mo-Ark - Exeter

111.00-133.00 * 85.00-126.50 †

MO-KAN Livestock Market

96.00-132.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards - West Plains

9 94.00-119.00

South Central Regional Stockyards

60

dairy

†

100.00-134.50 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

80

100

slaughter

120

140

cows

75.00-117.50 † 70.00-108.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyardss

75.00-121.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

85.00-122.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

75.00-108.00 *

Lebanon Livestock Auction Mo-Ark - Exeter

81.00-112.00 *

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

84.00-111.50 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyard

72.00-115.00 † 7 70.00-105.00 †

South Central Regional

77.00-115.50 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

30

50

70

90

cow/calf

110

130

pairs

Markets

150

(Week of 3/30/14 to 4/5/14) Buffalo Livestock Market

None Reported *

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava None Reported † None Reported †

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

1350.00-2225.00 †

Joplin Regional

None Reported

Kingsville Livestock Auction Lebanon Livestock Auction

None Reported † 900.00-2525.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

None Reported 1350.00-2025.00 †

Springfield Livestock

1000

2000

3000

replacement

4000

cows

5000 Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

(Week of 3/30/14 to 4/5/14) Buffalo Livestock Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

1375.00-1600.00 † 1400.00-1735.00 †

Holsteins, Lg. 3

1000.00-2100.00 †

Joplin Regional

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

None Reported †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported *

Lebanon Livestock Auction Mo-Ark - Exeter

1050.00-1800.00 *

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

None Reported †

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

875.00-2000.00 †

Ozarks Regional South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield

18 20

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

1010.00-1700.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction

None Reported

†

910.00-1800.00 †

800

1300

1800

Ava Douglas County† 4/3/14

†

2300

2800

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

4/3/14

Receipts: 1388 Sheep Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 wooled few non-traditional 50-70 lbs 175.00-210.00; 80-100lbs 120.00-135.00; traditional 100-165 lbs 100.00145.00. Hair 40-60 lbs 185.00-200.00; 60-70 lbs 155.00-180.00; 70-80 lbs 145.00-170.00; 70-80 lbs 110.00-145.00.

Feeder/Stocker Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 wooled 30-50 lbs 200.00-220.00; hair 30-40 lbs 150.00-220.00; 40-60 lbs 140.00-170.00.

Ewes: Utility and Good 1-2 hair 66-130 lbs 35.0067.50.

Bucks: any grade wooled 70-180 lbs 51.00-55.00; hair 65-150 lbs 60.00-125.00.

Replacement Sheep: Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 wooled ewe lambs 130-162 lbs 41.00-45.00; hair 84-98 lbs 50.00-53.00.

Goats Slaughter Classes: Kids Selection: 1 40-50 lbs 250.00-290.00; 50-60 lbs 250.00-285.00. Selection 2 40-50 lbs 215.00-250.00; 50-60 lbs 205.00-250.00; 60-70 lbs 180.00-220.00; 70-80 lbs 165.00-205.00; 80-90 lbs 160.00-175.00. Selection 3 40-50 lbs 175.00-200.00; 50-60 lbs 175.00-190.00; 60-70 lbs 160.00-225.00.

Does/Nannies: Selection 1 95-130 lbs 100.00120.00. Selection 2 80-150 lbs 75.00-105.00. Selection 3 50-95 lbs 60.00-110.00.

Billies: Selection 1-2 95-130 lbs 97.50-130.00. Selection 2-3 Aged weathers 91-165 lbs 115.00-170.00.

Selection 3 80-150 lbs 90.00-120.00.

Replacement Nannies: Selection 1 160.00-210.00 per head. Selection 2 85-115 lbs 75.00-130.00 cwt.

Selection 3 Dairy 75-115 lbs 95.00-145.00 cwt.

Pairs: Selection 1-2 55.00-75.00 per head. Selection 3 35.00-90.00 per head.

Billies: Selection 1 80-190 lbs 135.00-195.00 cwt.

Stocker/Feeder Kids: Selection 2 20-30 lbs 215.00295.00; 30-40 lbs 200.00-250.00. Selection 3 20-30 lbs 150.00-200.00; 30-40 lbs 155.00-190.00; 40-50 lbs 145.00-150.00.

800.00-24000.00 *

Ozarks Reg.

goats

Diamond, Mo. • TS Whites Sheep & Goat Sale

†

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

300

sheep &

None Reported *

Mo-Ark

0

3/25/14

Receipts: 667 Springer heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 1980.00-2110.00, ind Registered 2225.00, Approved 1700.00-1925.00, Medium 1300.001650.00, Crossbreds 1025.00-1350.00.

Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1785.00-1890.00, Approved 1355.00-1750.00, Crossbreds 1500.00-1725.00, ind Jersey 1660.00, Medium 1300.00-1560.00, Crossbreds 1000.001400.00, Jerseys 1135.00-1235.00.

Heifers bred one to three months: Supreme ind Registered 1600.00, Approved 1360.00-1560.00, Medium 1050.00-1275.00.

Open Heifers: Approved 145-200 lbs 370.00-390.00, 245-300 lbs 520.00-570.00, pkg 355 lbs 660.00, 445500 lbs 750.00-790.00, 500-575 lbs 760.00-860.00, few Jersey 535 lbs 900.00, 600-675 lbs 840.00-950.00, Jersey 615-635 lbs 900.00-910.00, 700-800 lbs 910.001140.00; Medium/Approved mixed 440-465 lbs 610.00-640.00, 525-560 lbs 650.00-720.00.

Replacement Cows: Fresh: Supreme 2100.00-2175.00, Approved 1500.00-1950.00, ind Registered 2025.00, Medium 1210.00-1425.00, Crossbred 1050.00-1175.00, Jersey 975.00-1175.00, Common 975.00-1075.00.

Springer Cows: Medium Crossbred 975.00-150.00, Jersey 1050.00-1210.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers small 210.00-260.00, Crossbred heifers 250.00-300.00; Holstein bulls 200.00-260.00, small ind 180.00; Crossbred bulls 190.00-260.00; Jersey bulls 120.00-150.00.

74.00-112.00 *

Douglas County Livestock

cattle

Springfield, Mo. • Springfield Livestock Mktg.

160

(Week of 3/30/14 to 4/5/14) Buffalo Livestock Market

4/7/14

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 148.00-154.00; wtd. avg. price 150.97.

Heifers: 148.00-152.00; wtd. avg. price 150.36.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 239.00-242.00; wtd. avg. price 240.04.

Heifers: 238.00-242.00; wtd. avg. price 239.94.

†

104.00-128.50 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

88.00-125.00 †

Interstate Regional Stockyards

40

beef

103.50-125.00 *

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

Koshkonong, Mo. • Oregon Co. Goat & Sheep

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 4/5/14

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market

Cuba Interstate Regional† 4/1/14

3/25/14

Receipts: 657 Supply and demand were moderate. The supply included 37 percent slaughter and feeder lambs; 13 percent slaughter ewes and bucks; 5 percent replacement ewes; 28 percent kid goats; 10 percent slaughter nannies and billies; 7 percent replacement nannies and pairs. All prices per hundred weight unless noted otherwise.

Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice 2-3 60-70 lbs 177.50185.00; 70-80 lbs 130.00-179.00; 80-100 lbs 101.00141.00.

Feeder/Stocker Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 2060 lbs 177.50-190.00; hair 30-40 lbs 155.00-175.00; 40-50 lbs 150.00-195.00; 50-60 lbs 177.50-190.00.

Ewes: Utility and Good 2-3 hair 85-150 lbs 40.0082.50, 129-200 lbs 35.00-70.00.

Bucks: 150-180 lbs 44.00-52.50.

Replacement classes: Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 80-175 lbs 31.0066.00.

Bucks: hair 200-255 lbs 40.00-50.00.

Goats: Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1 40-50 lbs 220.00-255.00; 50-60 lbs 204.00-255.00; 60-70 lbs 235.00-250.00; Selection 2 40-50 lbs 165.00-195.00; 50-60 lbs 165.00-185.00; 60-80 lbs 200.00-210.00.

stocker & feeder Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 4/3/14

3/29/14

Receipts: 170 Slaughter Classes: Goats: Kids: Selection 1 45-60 lbs 250.00; 61-80 lbs 210.00. Selection 2 45-60 lbs 235.00; 61-80 lbs 200.00. Selection 3 45-60 lbs 190.00.

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

Slaughter Does/Nannies: Selection 1-2 90.00.

Selection 3 75.00. yearling does any grade 90.00.

Slaughter Bucks: Selection 1-2 100.00. yearling any grade 100.00.

Sheep: Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 hair 80 lbs and under 150.00-170.00; over 80 lbs 140.00. Good and Choice 1-3 90.00.

Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 35.00-40.00.

Slaughter Rams: aged 40.00.

Exeter Mo-Ark Livestock* 4/5/14

prices

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 3/31/14

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Kingsville Livestock Auction† 4/1/14

Lebanon Livestock Auction* 4/3/14

980

1302

1046

1169

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6368

2211

809

St-10 Higher

St-3 Lower

St-22 Higher

Uneven

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St-4 Higher

St-5 Lower

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225.00-240.00 210.00-234.50 210.00-223.00 185.00-198.00 -----

230.00-260.00 205.00-244.50 195.00-219.00 170.00-212.00 165.00-177.00

236.00-270.00 231.00-248.00 207.00-222.00 206.00-216.00 182.00

229.00-243.50 220.00-240.00 204.50-220.00 186.00-205.50 169.50

215.00-265.00 210.00-252.00 197.00-223.00 188.00-203.00 -----

235.00-257.50 218.00-246.00 195.00-228.00 182.50-212.00 170.00-184.00

226.00-231.00 224.00-242.00 206.50-243.00 201.25-209.75 163.25-189.00

225.00-265.00 210.00-242.00 195.00-220.00 180.00-211.00 170.00-187.00

----144.00-151.00 148.00 ---------

142.00-157.00 ----122.00 133.50-138.00 131.00-133.50

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155.00-174.00 ------------132.00

154.00-165.00 140.00-153.00 131.00-132.00 131.50 -----

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168.00-180.00 150.00-177.00 143.00-155.00 137.00-143.00 143.00

204.00-216.00 195.00-217.00 183.00-202.50 ----157.00

200.00-228.50 188.00-204.00 160.00-195.00 160.00-173.00 150.00

234.00-254.00 212.00-242.00 187.00-205.00 173.00-179.50 -----

209.50-238.50 195.00-225.50 178.50-202.50 166.00-167.25 -----

215.00-242.00 195.00-208.00 185.00-200.00 166.00-188.00 155.00-159.00

210.00-240.00 192.00-222.50 183.00-210.00 168.00-188.00 154.50-164.00

209.50-223.00 198.00-215.50 193.00-207.00 178.50-182.50 157.00-174.85

205.00-232.00 192.00-212.00 174.00-203.00 160.00-183.00 150.00-165.00

USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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APRIL 14, 2014

reports

$157.50

ere moderate. The supply aughter and feeder lambs; wes and bucks; 5 percent percent kid goats; 10 percent billies; 7 percent replacers. All prices per hundred herwise.

ice 2-3 60-70 lbs 177.5000-179.00; 80-100 lbs 101.00-

: Medium and Large 1-2 20hair 30-40 lbs 155.00-175.00; 0; 50-60 lbs 177.50-190.00. d 2-3 hair 85-150 lbs 40.0000-70.00.

00-52.50.

CHEESE: 40# blocks closed at $2.3500. The weekly average for blocks was $2.3855 (-.0305).

Fluid Milk: Milk production varies throughout the states as weather conditions, temperatures, and culling rates factor into output volumes. Some dairies are considering expansions as feed costs move lower and milk prices move higher.

Warmer temperatures have increased cow comfort levels in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as well as Utah and Idaho.

Fluid demand is seasonally low. Bottling sales are expected to increase as students complete spring breaks. Cream supplies are somewhat heavier than in recent weeks with completion of most holiday production schedules. F.O.B. contract transactions account for the majority of cream sales. Class II interests are beginning to pull on cream supplies. Condensed skim use varies depending on manufacturers’ production focus.

hog markets

Mo. Weekly Weaner & Feeder Pig

4/4/14

bs 40.00-50.00.

Receipts: 5,377 Compared to last week, weaner pig sales mostly steady. No feeder pigs sales reported. Supply moderate to heavy and demand moderate to good. (Prices Per Head.)

ds: Selection 1 40-50 lbs bs 204.00-255.00; 60-70 lbs on 2 40-50 lbs 165.00-195.00; 0; 60-80 lbs 200.00-210.00.

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights, FOB the farm 0% negotiated, 3,640 head, 10 lbs., 36.00-45.00, weighted average 42.18.

Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights, Delivered 100%

rge 1-2 80-175 lbs 31.00-

rices

s

†

Kingsville Livestock Auction† 4/1/14

Lebanon Livestock Auction* 4/3/14

Springfield Livestock Marketing† 4/2/14

Vienna South Central† 4/2/14

West Plains Ozarks Regional† 4/1/14

2211

809

1933

1049

2553

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Steady

Uneven

226.00-231.00 224.00-242.00 206.50-243.00 201.25-209.75 163.25-189.00

225.00-265.00 210.00-242.00 195.00-220.00 180.00-211.00 170.00-187.00

231.00-246.00 220.00-242.00 201.00-223.00 178.00-211.00 177.50-183.00

238.50-249.50 210.00-237.00 204.00-221.00 167.00-218.50 167.00-178.00

237.50-257.50 220.00-247.00 202.00-225.00 185.00-208.00 163.00-180.00

168.00-180.00 150.00-177.00 143.00-155.00 137.00-143.00 143.00

151.00 142.00-143.00 142.00-146.00 132.00 125.00-128.00

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----130.00 144.00-150.50 136.50 112.00-116.00

209.50-223.00 198.00-215.50 193.00-207.00 178.50-182.50 157.00-174.85

205.00-232.00 192.00-212.00 174.00-203.00 160.00-183.00 150.00-165.00

208.00-229.00 200.00-224.50 175.00-205.50 170.00-177.00 153.00-171.00

206.00-260.00 196.00-216.00 186.00-205.50 170.00-175.00 160.00-173.25

208.00-225.00 200.00-222.50 185.00-201.00 173.00-185.00 157.00-169.00

APRIL 14, 2014

Estimated Receipts: 535 Supply and demand are light to moderate.

Compared to Monday’s close: barrows and gilts are steady to 1.00 lower.

Base carcass meat price 117.00-118.00 Sows: (cash prices) steady to 8.00 higher. 300-500 lbs. 86.0097.00, over 500 lbs. 92.00-100.00.

hay & grain markets

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

Markets

Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180): 150.00-200.00.

Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170): 120.00-175.00.

Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150): 100.00-125.00.

Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 75.00-100.00.

Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay: 40.00-65.00.

Fair quality Mixed Grass hay: 25.00-35.00 per large round bale.

Fair to Good quality Bromegrass: 50.00-70.00.

Wheat straw: 3.00-5.00 per small square bale.

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8.89

8.95

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Cuba Vienna

181.42

212.62 208.75 209.58 212.12

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203.31

188.22

209.28

187.85

215.70

193.27

211.92 206.63 216.50 211.63

184.35 182.12 193.75 184.92

202.79

189.37

209.15

189.45 183.34

208.58 213.40

180.62

219.71 *** 210.78 203.24

188.98 ** 196.31 183.49 191.90

214.93 200.18

193.01 212.33

183.00

208.26

187.00

209.42 210.11 212.10 212.31

178.50 189.42 197.62 188.72

211.89

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190.32

210.31

5.06 180

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

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Joplin West Plains

179.68

222.98

* Price per cwt

14.74

Joplin West Plains

216.91

Week Ended 4/4/14 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

18.0 14.93

Cuba Vienna

201.58

avg. grain prices 15.5

Butler Springfield

4/4/14

March may have a reputation for lion-weather, but April is already roaring too. Temperatures have varied greatly across the state, but severe weather has already had an impact with more to come. Some cattlemen, who raise only enough hay for themselves, have gotten closer to the bottom of the stack as grass has been slow to develop. A few warm, sunny days will likely get pastures back on pace with producers expectations. A small amount of corn is rumored to be in the ground, and the next run of dry days will likely see a great many acres planted. Hay demand is light to moderate, supply is moderate to heavy and the prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ or for current listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. a nd per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs).

Soybeans

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Ava Kingsville

Week of 3/9/14

3/25/14

4/4/14

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 3/16/14

ock Market

National Dairy Market

$100.00

Week of 3/23/14

y and Good 1-3 35.00-40.00.

40.00.

Interior Missouri Direct Hogs

$128.75

Week of 3/30/14

dairy & fed cattle

ice and Prime 2-3 hair 80 lbs 00; over 80 lbs 140.00. Good

negotiated, 1,737 head, 10 lbs., 82.00-90.00, weighted average 86.60.

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes, FOB 100% negotiated, no sales reported.

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Myth 1: Being healthy is all about restriction.

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Myth 4: There is a secret to weight loss.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every three adults aged 65 and older fall each year. It’s the number one cause of injury, hospital visits due to trauma, and death from an injury among people age 65 and older. In 2010, 2.3 million nonfatal fall injuries among older adults were treated in emergency departments and more than 662,000 of these patients were hospitalized. Additionally, it’s estimated that more than 40 percent of people hospitalized from hip fractures do not return home and are not capable of living independently again.

There are many different factors that can increase the risk of falling. These include: • Past falls • Hazards in the home • Problems walking • Balance problems • Weakness • Improper footwear • Chronic diseases • Multiple medications • Poor vision • Depression • Memory problems • Behaviors like rushing “The majority of injuries from falls we see in the family practice setting include hip pain, back pain and shoulder pain,” said Beth Knox, nurse practitioner at CoxHealth Family Medicine. “Family members should identify individuals with weakness, a history of fractures, APRIL 14, 2014

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Prevent falls by taking a close look at your home, inside out. Ensure all walking paths through the living space, including porches are clear. This may mean moving furniture and piles of clutter such as shoes and books. Confirm all handrails and railings along walkways are sturdy. Remove throw rugs or use a non-slip backing. Use a non-slip rubber mat or self-stick strips on the floor of the tub or shower. Install grab bars inside the tub and next to the toilet. Consider placing items used most often on lower shelves.

Some lifestyle changes may aide in the prevention of falls. Exercising regularly can make you stronger and improve balance coordination and mobility skills.

Your family physician can also conduct a risk assessment for falling. During your doctor visits, ask about your specific fall risks. Some health factors that can contribute to falls are osteoporosis, being over age 80, changes in balance and walking patterns, changes in vision and sensation, and taking multiple medications. Have your doctor look over the medicines you take. Some medicines, even over the counter, can cause dizziness. In addition, have your vision checked at least once a year.

When moving, take your time. Change positions slowly, especially when standing up. If you’re unsteady, use a cane or walker to assist. When using a cane, keep it away from your feet to avoid tripping. Furthermore, shoes with rubber or nonskid soles that have low heels can aide in stability.

By providing a little attention to your surroundings inside and outside and making a few lifestyle changes, you can help lower your risk of falling.

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Farmers and their families should be aware of the danger of skin damage caused from too much sun exposure It’s been a long winter, which means most families want nothing more than to get out of the house and soak up the summer sun.

Before doing so, it’s important to review sun exposure risks and safety tips.

Sun exposure can significantly increase your risk of skin damage. This sunburn damage is caused specifically by ultraviolet light rays, which are both present indoors (via tanning beds) and outdoors.

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three to five hours after prolonged UV exposure. Notable symptoms include redness, pain and heat to the skin. More severe skin damage can include severe pain, swelling and blisters. Sunburns can be treated by using aloe vera, taking mild over the counter pain relief medicine, using cool packs and avoiding being in the sun until the burn has healed.

It is important to note that the risk of getting a sunburn increases if you have pale skin, or take medications that can cause sensitivity to sun.

While the occasional sunburn may fade away, the long term effects can be very serious: prolonged sun exposure and frequent sunburns can increase the risk of skin cancer. It is important to be able to recognize any signs of skin cancer and report them to your healthcare provider immediately. Some of these notable signs can also be referred to as the ABC’s of skin cancer. Use this list to help you and your family members identify skin cancer signs: A is for “asymmetry.” If you have a lesion or mole on your skin, imagine cutting it in half. Would it look different (asymmetrical) on both sides? Or would it look the same (symmetrical)? If both sides would look different, or they wouldn’t mirror each other, contact your healthcare provider.

B is for the “border” of a lesion.

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Other signs of skin cancer to look for include watching for skin that is pink, red, swollen, peeling, lesions that are bleeding, lesions that look like a sore, or lesions that are crusty. If you notice any of these signs, check with your healthcare provider promptly.

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Continued from Page 15 embryo transfer work for the farm. Robert said he is fortunate to have his dad as his partner. “He’s the best,” said Robert.

Together, Robert and Richard manage their Gelbvieh herd under their farm name, RLB Genetics. Their focus falls squarely on top-notch genetics. The Brooks family currently uses three purebred Gelbvieh females as donor cows in their embryo transfer program. The donor cows are flushed to either a purebred Gelbvieh bull, or a Black or Red Angus bull. Robert appreciates the growth and muscling of the purebred Gelbvieh calves, but he finds he also really likes the Balancer calves. “I am kind of a purest, but some Gelbvieh tend to be a little heavier-throated than some breeds. And the Angus kind of refine them out and give them eye appeal and showiness,” said Robert.

In order to keep excellent genetics, Robert and Richard AI their heifers and momma cows to the leading bulls in the industry. Robert watches to see which bulls and their offspring command the highest prices in the sale ring and then researches to see if that bull will work well with their program. Though they pay close attention to EPDs, the numbers are only part of the breeding puzzle.

“As technology advances, there are ways we can test these cattle now that wasn’t available previously, but I think there is a fine line there in how you use that because while there is a science to breeding cattle, there is just as much of an art to it as anything,” said Robert.

Robert said it is not always the momma cows with the highest EPDs that thrive on his farm. “We have found through the years that you can actually get better performance by moderating things rather than shooting for the highest growth and milk. And sometimes those animals with the more average EPDs actually will out-perform the other cattle because they are genetically predisposed to performing on the pasture type that we have here,” explained Robert.

Over the next few years, RLB Genetics plans to reduce the size of their cow herd, in order to concentrate solely on elite genetics. They plan to do more line breeding, zeroing in on specific characteristics with the goal of building homozygosity. For the Brooks’ farm, the motto is quality not quantity. “You are going to have the same amount of feed going into these things one way or another.

My philosophy is, I’d rather be selling a $3,000 calf out of a cow than a $600 to $800 calf at market. It makes more sense financially,” explained Robert.

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Plus, he serves as board president for the Fordland school district. How does he manage it all? “The farm is my sanity,” Robert explained. And it brings him joy knowing he will pass that gift to the next generation.

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He has been known as the Racin’ Reverend and the pastor with the unforgettable name but in recent years, Reverend Jack Daniel has ‘come home’ to El Dorado Springs, Mo., to his roots as a farmer and to once again pastor the local First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) after a near 30-year leave of absence. Even so, so-called retirement for Jack Daniel does not include slowing down.

“It is, without a doubt, one of the best times in our lives,” Jack observed recently while taking a quick tour of one of the tracts of land he farms with the oldest of his three sons, Shannon, Jack Daniel keeps a Shayne and Chad. cautious eye on grain Jack and his wife, Raand cattle prices when nae, a retired teacher, making important live nearby as does his decisions on his farm. oldest son, Shannon, Photo by Laura L. Valenti who is also a pilot and low me a semi-retirement situation, in a mechanic to both cars and planes.

Together, in Cedar County, they own which I spent four days preaching there 230 acres, rent another 150, have haying and three days farming here, so I was the rights on an additional 35 as well as access farming preacher. Here, it’s the reverse to 100 more acres through other family – I’m working three days a week as a pasmembers. Chad lives in nearby El Dorado tor and farming four days, so now I’m the Springs and Shayne is an award winning preaching farmer.”

Jack and family have 40 beef cows drama teacher in Lee’s Summit, Mo. “I served as the pastor here in El Do- and 24 calves which they raise and sell through local sale barns. Their farmrado Springs in the 1980s ing activities also include 200 acres and then went on to in corn, wheat and soybeans and other churches in Bolianother 130 acres in hay. var, at Lake of the Ozarks, “I grew up on a farm,” Jack and Mt. Vernon, Mo. After explained his enthusiastic 11 years at the Mt. Vernon Christian Church, I deliber- El Dorad o Springs Mo. outlook on the current state of the cattle market for the ately took a pay cut and then small farmer, “and I can’t they were kind enough to al-

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meet your neighbors think of another time when the grain really practice the Golden Rule, treating market has been good, the market for others the way you want to be treated.” beef has been this high and the interest In past summers, between racing gigs, on loans this low for farmers. Because of Jack has also worked as a church camp the Texas drought over the last couple counselor and this summer he and some of years and the extreme cold up north, other church professionals and para-prothe number of cattle in this country is fessionals are once again, spearheading an at an all-time low, and area-wide church camp that means we’re going event for youth of all to see the cattle market ages, from kindergarten continue to climb in through high school to the near future. be held near Pomme de “Back in 2000, a Terre lake.

500-pound calf brought Today, Jack is also $650 and now one happy to be back in sells for $1,000. A 3 to the corn fields and cow 5-year-old cow brought fields, working with $650 back then and Shannon, keeping now sells for $1,800 to It is expensive to get started, their tractors running. $2,000. It is expensive which it’s always been, but “I have four tractors to get started, which I’d say it’s a great time for and Shannon has eight it’s always been, but I’d those who are wanting to and we just bought this say it’s a great time for get into farming to do so. combine over here…” those who are wanting – Jack Daniel He stopped to take a to get into farming to Cedar County Cattleman quick cell phone call do so.” from someone interOnce also known as the Racin’ Rever- ested in purchasing one of the machines end, Jack was well-known in the 1990s they have up for sale. as a race car driver on local tracks, win“I always worked as a pastor,” Jack conning four season championships on dirt cluded, “in part, because I needed the and asphalt in Bolivar, Lebanon and employment but now I do it just because Monett, Mo. “I did two weddings and I love it. I love farming, too but I would two memorial services at the track,” he miss the ministry if I was not able to remembered with a smile. “I loved the do that. Now to be back here with my speed and the challenge of it, of course, sons, grandchildren and great-grandsons but it also gave me an opportunity to nearby – it’s the best of all of it. I really meet people and rub elbows with folks feel blessed.” where pastors aren’t normally seen much. Regardless, my goal was to get in and win, just like anyone in competition, but to do it in such a way as to

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lexibility. If there is one thing I’ve learned living the agricultural life, it is that flexibility is a must. The best laid plans can, and will, go out the window in a heartbeat, whether it’s the cows getJessica Bailey is a Credit ting out, a freak ice storm, weeks without rain Analyst in the Agricultural after weeks of downpours, or even political tenLoan Division at Arvest sions half a world away affecting our commodity Bank in Neosho, Mo. To markets here at home. Flexibility and agriculture contact Jessica, go to go hand in hand. ozarksfn.com and click A recent example would be the propane crisis a on ‘Contact Us.’ few weeks ago. Prices in our area more than doubled almost overnight, brought on by a perfect storm of industry hits. For many, the timing couldn’t have been worse. As we were hit with the coldest spell of weather year-to-date, many poultry and swine producers had no choice if they were to keep their livestock alive, putting a huge financial strain on their operations.

Another example this past year is the outbreak of PEDv in the swine industry. The results have been devastating not only financially but physically and emotionally as the virus as an almost 100 percent mortality in young pigs once it hits a farm. The loss of production for even a cycle or two can burden an operation with expenses running even higher and no income coming in to compensate.

If we keep them in the loop, our bankers will know how to react when a crisis comes our way and help us put a loan in place so we can keep on keeping on.

The last example is ongoing – weather. For several years now one portion or another of our country has been hit by severe drought while other by devastating floods. Even in “normal” years, our production is affected by weather changes – summer showers during hay season, wet fields at harvest time, high winds (or tornados) flattening fields in springtime. Not only does weather affect the production, it affects the price, driving prices of commodities up or down as supply and demand take their toll.

So how do we cope when it’s out of our hands, without throwing in the towel or losing our shirts? Flexibility. For those affected by the propane crisis, perhaps it meant refusing a flock until prices went down, dipping into emergency funds or even approaching their integrator for assistance. Swine producers have become extra vigilant in biosecurity measures, some making changes to their buildings and day-to-day operations, and some allowing PEDv to run its course through their herd in order to build antibodies and protect future piglets from the disease. And when it comes to weather, we put in place risk management measures to protect our livelihoods – crop and livestock insurance, price protection measures, emergency operating lines. And in all of these, we have to maintain a good working relationship with our bankers. If we keep them in the loop, our bankers will know how to react when a crisis comes our way and help us put a plan in place so that we can keep on keeping on. We in agriculture pray for the good, endure the bad and continue through it all. It is a lifestyle and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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ecent weather conditions have raised several health problems for cattle producers. One of the most dramatic changes has been an increase in mastitis cases on dairy farms. Mastitis can be devastating to the economic well-being of a dairy operation, and Dr. Mike Bloss, DVM, owns successful treatment and control measures are and operates Countryside needed to ensure financial stability, especially in Animal Clinic with his the current economic environment. wife, Kristen Bloss, DVM, Mastitis occurs when the cow’s natural dein Aurora, Mo. To contact fenses are compromised and bacteria enter the Mike, go to ozarksfn.com teat end causing infection in the quarter. This and clink on ‘Contact Us.’ results in severe swelling and inflammation of the affected quarter, and production of abnormal milk due to a dramatic increase in white blood cells in the mammary gland to combat the invading bacteria. There are multiple types of bacterial pathogens that can cause mastitis, but they can generally be placed into two groups, contagious and environmental pathogens.

Contagious pathogens are spread from cow to cow via milking procedures. These bacteria reside on the skin of the cow and are carried from one cow to the next on milking machines, cloths used for cleaning and the milker’s hands. Environmental pathogens are picked up when the cow comes in contact with a dirty environment combined with a teat end that is compromised by injury. A damaged teat end allows the bacteria entrance into the udder, leading to infection.

Regardless of the cause, mastitis is first and foremost a disease of management. There are many things the dairyman can do to decrease the incidence of mastitis in a herd.

The first thing to consider is hygiene in the milk barn. Make sure udders and teats are clean prior to attaching milking machines. This generally is done with cloths or paper towels. You should use an individual towel on each cow; going from one cow to the next is one of the primary ways of transmitting contagious bacteria from one cow to another. Water may or may not be used. Water should not be sprayed on the udder; the dripping water seeps into liner cups during milking, increasing the chance of bacteria being sucked into the teat end during milking. Visually examine teats while cleaning; this is a great time to note injured teats, swollen quarters or other abnormalities of the udder. During milking, try to reduce the amount of liner slippage on teats. This causes the distinctive “squawk” we all hear in the parlor. This slippage actually causes a reverse suction into the teat that can carry bacteria into the udder. Over time, slippage can cause damage to teat ends, making them prime candidates for environmental infections. Making sure liners are replaced on a scheduled basis will help ensure good contact with the teat and less slippage.

In regards to environmental mastitis, the word is CLEAN. If cows are housed in free stalls, the stalls must be cleaned daily to reduce manure and urine contamination of udders. Bedding must be dry; bacteria thrive in moisture and the goal should be to make the environment as uncomfortable for bacterial growth as possible. For cows on pasture, make sure cows have adequate acreage, and limit access to ponds.

If you notice areas where cows congregate and create lots of mud, look at ways to decrease this crowding. Where cows are housed in loafing sheds, make sure bedding is kept clean and dry.

Involve your veterinarian when an outbreak occurs; they can help determine the primary cause of your mastitis problem, and make recommendations for treatment.

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A look at the benefits of value-added programs But it can be a struggle to maintain producer enrollment in these programs, as Producers have many opportunities to participate in programs that add value to their cattle. What keeps many of them from participating Eldon Cole has seen first hand. The University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist is also Southwest Region coordinator for the Missouri Show-Me Select Reis what it costs to add that value.

“Whenever it becomes time to sell those calves, you need to look at what facilities placement Heifer Program. Cole told OFN the program was initiated by Extension you have, what inputs it’s going to take to be able to capture those dollars, and then State Veterinarian Dr. David Patterson, who brought the concept with him from his previous post in Kentucky, and now stands alone as an indepenmake that decision,” Gant Mourer, beef value enhancement specialdent non-profit corporation. Requirements include preg checking, ist at Oklahoma State University, told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor. But “That value of gain vaccinations and certain physical guidelines. even at the recent record high prices, Mourer said the programs pay through a preAnd it pays, according to Cole. “Going back to when it got its off. “If you have a big insurance policy, you have a higher premium,” conditioning, valuestart in 1996,” he said, “we’ve almost always showed that compared he said. “It’s kind of the same thing in the cattle market right now. added program has to a conventionally marketed bred heifer, the Show-Me heifers exThat value of gain through a pre-conditioning, value-added program been well above a cel in price averages.” But producers are not knocking down the has been well above a dollar (per cwt), and some of the most valu- dollar (per cwt), and doors to get into the program. “We have a nice, continuous numable gains that we’ve ever had in the history of the beef industry.” some of the most ber of people that stay with the program; we have a number of folks The programs go by names like VAC 45, VAC 45+ or VAC Pre- valuable gains that who come in, maybe stay with it a year or two, and then they bow Con; a third party verifies you’ve followed the necessary vaccination we’ve ever had in the out. So, it’s not quite attractive to everyone,” he said and handling steps, and issues a certificate. That documentation will history of the beef Why? Cole said some producers think it’s not enough compensalikely allow you to collect a premium at an auction tailored for ani- industry.” tion for their time and effort; while the top end of the heifers sell mals that meet those parameters, but what if you bring your cattle – Grant Mourer, OSU beef value elsewhere? Mourer said, “You have to have a quality product, and enhancement specialist extremely well, others might not bring an attractive enough premium. But the biggest issue may be the requirements; for instance, you have to manage your product and your business properly and then repeat, year after year after year. So if you do that and use even your local live- a veterinarian has to visit the farm three times between weaning and marketing. “A stock market, you build a reputation over time, not even being involved in a program.” lot of folks feel that is a roadblock to profitability,” Cole said. There is also paperOne program that’s not providing much of a premium any more, though, is the age work involved that sometimes hasn’t been filled out to the program’s requirements. and source verification for Japan. In February 2013, Japan raised the minimum age In addition, Cole pointed out, “Most of the people in the program are pretty new for cattle that don’t have to be tested for BSE from the previous 21 months to 30; to selling breeding stock. They are feeder cattle producers; they’re used to raising beef sales to Japan have doubled as a result, but Mourer conceded, “Those premiums that calf up to weaning age and maybe a little bit beyond that, and selling it on the have switched more to the health management, and even the non-hormone treated market as a feeder animal with no questions asked.” The heifers are also guaranteed type cattle.” Still, he said age and source verification is an indication of how well the for one month after the sale, another new concept for a cow/calf operator. But, he producer managed the calves, and he believes someday it will be a requirement. “It added, “That kind of goes with the value-added concept. You’re going to add some may not be five years from now; it may not be 20 years from now, (but) we’re going value, but it won’t come free; you’re going to have to expend some of your resources, to have some sort of country of origin labeling system in place, and we will have to time, talents and feed.” have that age and source verification – as I see it, anyway.”

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Which variety of fescue to use depends on several factors according to Dirk Philipp, assistant professor and extension specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas.

• Production strategies – what is the end product? (calves, backgrounded steers, replacement heifers, grass-fed or even grass-finished beef; • Soil conditions and how long it might take to correct nutrient and pH imbalances before planting • Pasture layout and paddock sizes; can cattle be rotationally stocked? (this is important especially for novel-endophyte tall fescue varieties, as these are not as insensitive to “abuse” as the “toxic” fescue Kentucky 31); and • Financial situation of producers; investment of converting large areas to a new forage is costly.

“For many, past experience plays a large part in their forage planting decisions, and if K-31 has worked for them in the past and they are happy with the results, then perhaps that is what they should go back with,” said Nathan Witt, resource conservationist with Missouri’s U.S. Department of Agricultural Natural Resource Conservation Service. “For those that have the opportunity to renovate a field and are looking to make improvements to their cattle weight gains, I would strongly encourage the establishment of a novel endophyte variety.”

It is also important for producers to calculate the profit potential when considering renovation costs. “It is imperative that a spray-smother crop- spray-plant, method be used when establishing improved fescue varieties,” Witt said. “This can be an expensive proposition up front, as well as time consuming, which is why the longterm benefits must be calculated.”

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Producers should realize that the endophyte has a symbiotic relationship with fescue, Witt added. “They depend on each other for survival. If the endophyte is removed from the fescue plant, it simply loses the hardy growth and persistent characteristics that the endophyte provides.”

Fescue toxicosis is caused by the small fungus that grows between the cells of the plant and produces ergot-like alkaloids that negatively affect animal performance. “Certainly the most costly effect is the lack of weight gain in grazing animals (university studies have shown a reduced gain by more than 50 percent), but reproductive problems have also been common such as a thick placenta or aborted fetuses,” Witt said. “Also, we have all noticed those cows that, at the onset of pleasant spring weather, will be standing in the pond up to their shoulders when they should be grazing. This is the effect of the elevation of body temperature that the endophyte causes, while at the same time restricting blood flow to the extremities. The result is lameness in the back feet, such as fescue foot, and the loss of the tail switch. Fescue toxicosis is not just reserved for cattle either. Horses, goats and sheep, can be equally or even more sensitive to the negative effects of the endophyte. Hardened placentas, poor conception rates and reduced milk production are common.”

“In general, the old Kentucky-31 appears to be less sensitive to overgrazing, continuous stocking, and perhaps drought than endophyte-free or novel endophyte (NE) fescues,” Philipp said.

“Much of it depends on grazing management, and NE varieties leave less room for incorrect grazing management and fertility management.”

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Creating the Right Mix

By Pete Bradshaw

Mixed species grazing can offer an alternative to non-invasive weed control In years past agricultural producers had only current market prices and the elements to contend with when making decisions on managing pastures and application of herbicides to control invading weeds.

However a savvier public and ever increasing regulation plus costs of herbicides are making producers rethink their practices. Factoring in smaller ruminants like sheep and/or goats with your operations may be a non-invasive, organic solution.

There is no magic formula or one-size fits all solution that covers every possible pasture condition and weed infestation problem; however by weighing pasture issues and factoring the feeding habits of sheep and goats a solution can present itself.

Sheep prefer forbs, which includes many of the weeds producers are battling, over grasses that cattle enjoy. Goats on the other hand are live bushwhackers as they not only ingest weeds, but include browse such as brush and pest trees in their idea of a good meal. Both of these small ruminants will feed on plants such as leafy spurge that are toxic to cattle, but good forage for sheep and goats.

Implementing either sheep or goats or both can be done via comingling them with cattle. When using rotational grazing as a tool for pasture management, the smaller ruminants can be brought into a paddock after cattle have been rotated out to clean up the pasture.

These smaller animals may also be put to pasture in places that are either difficult for cattle to graze or too difficult to apply herbicides. This includes riparian areas using carefully controlled grazing by sheep and goats to knock down potential weed sources and maintain a healthy level of vegetation growth.

Environmentally speaking, the use of mixed species grazing in combination with rotational grazing there is the platform of better vegetation management leading to less erosion and the pasture land possess an improved water infiltration property. A lessened dependence on herbicide application means less worries of the possible contamination of ground water and run-off into waterways.

Livestock benefit from having forage that is higher quality and better utilization of the range of forage available which equates to dollars saved in pur-

chasing feeds and dollars gained in better gains in beef and dairy production. A producer who has smaller ruminants intermixed has another viable liquid asset.

Shorter birth to market times of sheep and goats is can help bridge the income gap that can come from cattle.

Keeping sheep and goats in the pasture may require additional or upgraded fencing.

Sheep and goats are susceptible to types of parasites from grazing that cattle are not. One way to overcome this is selecting breeds that have proven themselves more resilient to this problem such as using Katahdin sheep which have a very great resistance to parasites.

The parasite problem also diminishes over time as the pastures are maintained with smaller ruminants with a little patience and prevention medicine.

Looking at the big picture and down the road both economically and environmentally a properly managed grazing program with mixed species can benefit the producer in the long run.

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A number of factors go into determining what the stocking rate should be on a given cattle operation.

According to Dr. Tom Troxel, associate head-animal science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, the number one factor is what kind of livestock you’re going to graze – stockers versus cows, or what types of cows. “Also, how productive those cattle are,” Troxel told Ozarks Farm & Neighbor. “If they’re 1,100-pound cows with average milking ability, you can graze more of those on any given piece of land than you can graze 1,400-pound cows with superior milking ability, because those two cows require different amounts of dry matter intake.”

Another thing that affects how many cattle can be put on a piece of land is how much forage that land can produce.

“Is it a native forage?” Troxel asked. “Is it a deep soil pasture? How well can it retain moisture? Is it a pasture that is conducive to fertilizer, or is it a rough pasture where you can’t fertilize it at all?

Can you implement modern production practices to improve the condition of the pasture, or is it mostly a native range kind of country where you can’t do much of that at all?”

A third issue is the ability to install a rotational grazing system on the land; this would allow for a higher stocking rate.

Troxel cautioned that grazing the land at the maximum stocking rate can put the farm at risk. “If there’s any change in the weather like a delay of rain, the grass growth will impact you more quickly,” he said. Under those circumstances a producer may be forced to immediately sell off some stock, whereas if the land is more conservatively stocked the producer’s herd can graze its way through a short dry period.

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ers, according to Eldon Cole, southwest region livestock specialist for University of Missouri Extension. “There is the cash flow thought, that you’ve got to get more numbers out there and get more cash coming in.,” Cole told OFN. “There’s also that mystique about, ‘Boy, it would be nice to have 100 cows.’

Maybe your land is only accommodating to 75 or 80; yet, you feel just a little more ‘in the cattle business’ and feel like you’re doing something smart if you do have that magical number.”

Still, many producers reduced their herds over the last couple of years – due both to the drought, and to attractive prices for culled cows and bulls – and Cole said it’s brought many of them down to a more realistic stocking rate.

“Now, I think we can make some cautious increases in our livestock numbers and not hurt the forage that we have out there,” he said. “I think that the good managers are in a position now to put into practice some things,” like management intensive grazing.

But Cole said ranchers who are not as strong on management ability need to avoid returning to an overstocked position, and should watch their cows. “We don’t want these cows to start being too thin,” he said. “We don’t want the bulls to get thin and, if you’ve got young cattle that you’re growing in a stocker program, you’d like for them to be gaining an acceptable amount of weight.” Periodic weighing of animals can help keep track of whether something is inhibiting their performance; the producer also needs to have an idea of how many pastures the cattle will be run on. He said, “If we don’t have at least five or six pastures to rotate cattle among, you’re probably not going to see quite the grazing acceptance that you might otherwise.”

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Maximizing spring green up without destroying summer pasture Producers who have a warmand cool-season forage base should pay attention to the transition between spring and summer seasons. “Excessive cool-season grasses in late spring can delay the emergence of warm-season grasses,” said Jeremy Huff, state grazing lands specialist for Arkansas’ U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Consider grazing cool-season grasses more closely in late spring to open up the plant canopy and help promote the release of warm-season forages. Also, maintaining rotational grazing activities will allow more available forage in possible drought susceptible periods.”

According to Nathan Witt, resource conservationist with Missouri’s U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, producers should ensure proper fertility is applied to their pastures. “Once fertility requirements have been met, maximization of growth boils down to grazing management,” he added. “Don’t be in a rush to turn livestock out to graze at the first sight of grass. Allow time for the plant to develop adequate leaf area prior to grazing so as not to weaken the root system as the plant is breaking dormancy.”

Witt said that with the Ozarks fescue fields, the biggest challenge occurs with the rapid flush of growth we experience through late April and May. “Producers need to focus on preventing the plant from entering into the reproductive stage, which when reached, reduces forage quality,” he added. “Proper grazing management using adequate stocking rates and paddock rotations will help to alleviate this problem.”

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forage growth and quality decline substantially,” Witt said. “Keeping those fields from setting seed heads in the spring should somewhat help with quality. For this reason I recommend all grazers to try and incorporate at least 25 percent of their grazing acres into a warm-season grass. In the months when our cool-season grasses and legumes are fading in quality and production, warmseason grasses, such as Bermuda, Caucasian Bluestem, and Crabgrass, can fill the summer slump with high-quality forage. That’s not to say that these grasses won’t get over mature if left un-harvested. The same challenges of preventing the plant from entering into the reproductive state still apply, with adequate stocking rates, paddock rotations, and hay harvest, being the key.”

“Cool-season grasses are generally a reliable source of high-quality nutrients to meet the nutrient demands of livestock,” Huff said. “However, as the forages rapidly mature, the cell contents in the plants become less digestible and the forage is considered lower quality. Producers who utilize a grazing system can better control the forage growth stages during the spring to optimize grazing quality.”

If anything, Huff suggested that producers take advantage of pasture rest and increased harvest efficiency that rotational grazing provides to your operation.

Producers should attend a grazing workshop/field day to learn more about grazing management practices. There are several opportunities for producers to learn and apply successful concepts on their own operation. Producers may go to their local NRCS or Conservation District office to receive more information. Additionally, they can contact their local agricultural extension specialist.

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See website for lawn & garden and beautiful furnishings & appliances!

We Carry a Full Line of Late Model Equipment!

Specializing In: Tractors Round Balers • Disc Bines

1-877-907-3000 www.diamond-s-auction.com

2-Cylinder Plus Tractor Salvage

4 miles SW of Conway on Y to WW, 1 1/2 miles, follow signs

417-589-DEER • 417-589-2634

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Serving More Than 34,000 Readers Across Southwest Missouri

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• Helps prevent calf scours • Uses essential oils which have been shown to improve animal performance grazing fescue pastures • Uses Ricochet™ technology to improve colostrum quality and production, stimulates the animal’s immune response • Uses Rain-Off® technology to reduce weather damage to exposed product

Ricochet™ technology available in mineral and cube form available at MFA locations!

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Ash Grove - 417-751-2433

Buffalo - 417-345-2121

Golden City - 417-537-4711

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El Dorado Springs - 417-876-2422

Lebanon - 417-532-3174

Ozark - 417-581-3523

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Bolivar - 417-326-5231

Fair Grove - 1-877-345-2125

Lowry City - 417-644-2218

Springfield - 417-869-5459

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Bronaugh - 417-922-3216

Freistatt - 417-235-3331

Marshfield - 417-468-2115

Stockton - 417-276-5111

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Urbana - 417-993-4622 Walker - 417-465-2523 Weaubleau - 417-428-3336

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