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BEEF MONTH • FARM HEALTH & INSURANCE

Feeding The Local Beef Economy MAY 2, 2022 • 36 PAGES

VOLUME 24, NUMBER 12 • WWW.OZARKSFN.COM

Crescent M Farms and the Hartley family added a feeding facility to finish their own cattle

Doing What Works

Aaron and Teresa Johnson go from a dairy operation to feeder cattle

On-The-Farm Safety Concerns Hazards producers may overlook

Providing Opportunity Missouri Prime Beef Packers spearheads a Missouri-born, grown, finished and processed beef program

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Cole passes: Eldon Cole, a University of Missouri livestock field specialists, passed away on April 17.

He was 81. Cole, of Mount Vernon, served extension and agriculture community for nearly 58 years, the longest-serving faculty member of extension.

Cole began with extension 1964 as a Saline County “balanced farming” agent – a term referring to an advisor of all agricultural aspects. Cole transitioned to roles as a farm management agent, livestock agent, county program director and livestock field specialist. He had been in Mount Vernon since 1968 and focused on livestock production, including forages, insects, weather and marketing.

Scholarship winners announced: Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe has announced youth selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors to be awarded scholarships by the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture (YIA) committee. Jadyn Lower of Humansville, was selected to receive a $2,500 supreme scholarships offered by the Missouri State Fair Foundation. Youth from the Ozarks who received $1,500 scholarships include Mason Brown, of Lamar, and Maylen Lawson, of Butler.

Beef Days event set: Missouri Beef Days event is set for May 1622 in Bolivar, Mo. According to a press release from the event sponsor Show-Me Beef, the celebration will include a parade, rodeo, concert, farm tours, industry expo, school lunches and special speakers, including well-known animal science professor Temple Grandin.

Additional information, including full calendar, event tickets and other sponsorship information, is available at www.missouribeefdays.com, by emailing info@missouribeefdays.com, or by contacting the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce at 417-326-4118.

Ban on herbicides lifted: The ban on Enlist-brand herbicides in Barton, Bates, Cedar, St. Clair and Vernon counties has been lifted after a previous restriction by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in January was reversed. Enlist herbicides, which are usually used on corn, soybeans and cotton, are strictly weed control, used to prevent weeds from growing in farmers’ fields. The ban was initially enacted in counties where the threatened American burying beetle resides, out of fear it would harm the insect.

Kirk honored: Paul Kirk of Taney County, Mo., was honored with a 2021 Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award by the 4-H Center for Youth Development in March. Paul was one of 60 volunteers recognized statewide for commitment and leadership to the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development program. Paul has served as the Taney County 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator for almost 10 years.

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JUST A THOUGHT 3 Jerry Crownover – 4

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Julie Turner-Crawford – The importance of beef

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Wilmoth Ranch takes their beef 8 10 12

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Keeping things the same

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from birth to plate

Packer gives Missouri beef producers an opportunity Lawrence County, Mo., structure has its own history Eye on Agribusiness highlights Dairy Lane Feeds Town & Country features Vincent Boggs Aaron and Teresa Johnson find what works for their farm Crescent M Farms helps feed the local beef economy Youth in Agriculture spotlights Kaden Roberts

FARM HEALTH 15 Keeping disease transmission

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from livestock to humans at bay Is it time to think about joint replacement?

17 Beware of tick-borne diseases 20 Visiting the doctor made easy FARM HELP 27 Planning for retirement 28 29 30 31

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Keeping the farm safe Increasing gains Older bulls need a BSE too The benefits of selective breeding

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f someone were to ask my wife to describe me usrevonworC yrreJ yB ing just one word, she would most likely use the word… boring. I prefer the word – consistent. I don’t like change, or surprises or things out of Jerry Crownover farms place or any disruption in a schedule, even if that in Lawrence County. He schedule only occurs in my mind. is a former professor of To illustrate my consistency (or boredom), I have Agriculture Education at worn the same brand and style of blue jeans for 45 Missouri State University, years. Only the waist size has changed. Anyone who and is an author and has known me for more than a decade knows that I professional speaker. drive only one kind of truck, one kind of tractor, and To contact Jerry, go to vote one way on Election Day. ozarksfn.com and click I have been with my only wife for 38 years, and if she on ‘Contact Us.’ ever leaves me (due to boredom, no doubt) I’d finish out my years as a single man, for it would just be too much of a change for me to break in a new one.

I chronicle all of my obsessive/compulsive behavior in order to explain my frustration with the United States Postal Service and their recent change of procedure. It seems that the movement of mail from the hometown of my youth to my present address will now take a 300-mile detour through Kansas City, causing certain items to arrive at my home later. Please refer to paragraph number 1.

For the past 60 some years, ever since I learned to read, I have received my weekly, hometown newspaper every Thursday. Through blizzards, tornadoes, floods, ice storms and wars, I could always count on sitting down on Thursday evening and reading The Ozark County Times. Even though I haven’t lived there in 50 years, and have no living relatives left in the county, I derive great pleasure from keeping up with the people with whom I grew up – every Thursday.

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Crescent M Farms and the Hartley family have added finishing facilities to their cattle operation. See more on page 24.

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hy is the beef industry important in the Ozarks? Because it’s pretty much the bread and butter, or the brisket and steak, of our rural communities.

Every year, more than 90 million head of cattle are raised on more than 800,000 cattle operations, leading to the production of around 27 million pounds of beef, according to the USDA. The agency also calls cattle production “the most important agricultural industry in the United States.” Cattle production accounts for about 17 percent (the most significant share) and $392 million of total cash receipts for agricultural commodities.

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From Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association • 1 pound lean ground beef • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 jar (26 to 30 ounces) spaghetti sauce • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese • 1/4 C Parmesan cheese • 1 egg, slightly beaten • 10 uncooked lasagna noodles • 1 1/2 C shredded mozzarella cheese Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings; season with salt. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and red pepper.

Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg in medium bowl. Spread 2 C beef sauce in bottom of 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Top with four noodles, arranged lengthwise in single layer; place fifth noodle crosswise at end of dish, breaking noodle to fit. Press noodles lightly into sauce. Spread all the ricotta mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with 1 C mozzarella cheese; top with 1 1/2 C beef sauce. Top with remaining noodles in single layer; press into sauce. Top with remaining beef sauce. Bake for 45 minutes or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Let stand 15 minutes.

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Replacement Heifers

Continued from Previous Page • Missouri is third in the nation, right behind Texas and Oklahoma, in the number of beef cows.

• U.S. farmers and ranchers produce 18 percent of the world’s beef with only 8 percent of the world’s cattle.

• The U.S. ranked fourth in the world for the amount of beef eaten per capita, at 79.3 pounds, in 2016. On average, Americans average 112 pounds of beef per year.

• Beef is one of the most important dietary sources of iron. You’d have to eat three cups of raw spinach to get the same amount of iron in one 3-ounce serving of beef. It’s also a source of other nutrients, including protein, B vitamins, zinc, selenium, niacin, phosphorus, riboflavin and choline.

• 70 percent of food service operators say steak on the menu increases traffic.

Not bad for a bunch of cattle.

When it comes to cattle, the thought generally goes to beef, and there is nothing better on the grill than a hamburger or steak.

Dietary preferences aside, there are many by-products of beef that folks use daily, products many might not think about having a connection to the cattle industry.

Beef2Live.com says 99 percent of a harvested beef animal will be used for meat and other products, including adhesives, fertilizer, steel ball bearings, shaving cream, biodegradable detergents, tires, tennis racket strings and other sporting equipment. A single cowhide can produce 144 baseballs,

12 basketballs, 18 volleyball or soccer balls, or 12 baseball gloves.

It puzzles me how an industry that generates billions of dollars for the nation’s economy can is branded as bad, but that’s what some of our counterparts think. I don’t think they realize how much their daily lives include the cattle industry.

Cattle production is blamed for increased methane gas levels, which has been scientifically proven to be false. Still, some folks just can’t let it go. UC Davis’ Frank Mitloehner, a professor and air quality specialist, has stated that cows and other ruminants account for just 4 percent of all greenhouse gases produced in the United States. Beef cattle are responsible for just 2 percent of direct emissions. Transportation and electricity account for nearly 60 percent of greenhouse emissions. We always knew the air was cleaner in the country, and this data only proves it.

Cattle are all-natural lawn mowers and don’t require a battery, oil or gas like motorized mowers. They also leave a little natural fertilizer along the way to help regenerate the grasses and other forages they consume.

Finally, cattle have the ultimate superpower – converting grass and grain into beef. Not bad for a bunch of cattle.

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REPLACEMENT HEIFER SALE

May 20, 2022 • 7 P.M. Joplin Regional Stockyards I-44 East of Carthage at Exit 22

250VideoCrossbred & Purebred Heifers Preview and Sale may be viewed at www.joplinstockyards.com

On-line bidding and approval must be arranged in advance along with bank approval.

• To create an account go to www.joplinstockyards.com.

Click on Live Auction, then register and fill out banking information. At least 2 days prior to sale.

• Any questions and/or approval call 417-548-2333 and ask for Dustin, Misti, or Clay.

Breeds & Crosses Include: Herefords, Angus, Gelbvieh, Red Angus, Balancer, Simmental and SimAngus.

About 40% are black, 30% are black whiteface and 30% are red.

Many are Synchronized & AI Bred • A few Tier Two and Show-Me-Plus heifers are in the offering.

Program Requirements ï Heifers have met minimum standards for reproductive soundness, pelvic size, body condition and weight and are free of blemishes. ï Heifers bred to bulls meeting strict calving ease or birth weight EPD requirements. ï A strict immunization program has been followed including official Brucellosis calfhood vaccination. Heifers are tested and found negative for PI BVD. ï Heifers will calve from late August to November 30 and were preg checked within 30 days of the sale.

2022 CONSIGNORS INCLUDE: Aspen Ridge, LLC, Carthage Mast Farms, Lamar David & Danise Cummings, J & J Farms, Sarcoxie Meadowlyn Farms, Cassville Sarcoxie Robert Miller, Aurora Rector Farms, Rogersville Ronnie & Debbie Choate, John Wheeler, Marionville Fire Sweep Simmentals, Verona Pleasant Hope Kathy Wheeler, Marionville Nolan Kleiboeker Farm LLC, Hunter Lane Cattle Co., Kunkel Farms, Neosho Wentworth Pierce City For Information Contact: Eldon Cole 417-466-3102 or colee@missouri.edu For more information, please visit: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/show-me-select-replacement-heifer-program Sponsored by: Missouri “Show-Me-Select” Replacement Heifers, Inc., Division of Animal Sciences, Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association in cooperation with University of Missouri Extension, College of Veterinary Medicine, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Department of Agriculture.

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Life Is Simple

There is hardly a week that goes by that the obituary page doesn’t describe someone I knew. If I turn to the birth announcements, I, more often than not, know the child’s grandparents or great-grandparents. When I read the court records, the family names still ring with a familiarity of my younger days. If there are pictures accompanying a story, I can usually identify the place without reading the caption, and I’ve been able to do that every Thursday.

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I guess I’ll just have to adapt to change and deal with the fact that I may have to read the deaths, births, court cases, and fascinating pictures from my hometown not every Thursday like I have my entire lifetime, but sometimes on a Friday. Last week, it arrived on a Saturday… a SATURDAY!

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Full Circle at Wilmoth Ranch

By Kaynie Kinnie-Hout

The Wilmoth family not only raises cattle, but also offers their beef to customers at their businesses

The picturesque Wilmoth Ranch is years ago to begin using genomic testing located where the Plains meet the to choose which heifers to retain as reMissouri Ozarks, in Mount Vernon, placement cows. Time and time again the Mo. The WR was built by Greg and Brent Angus rose to the top, both maternally Wilmoth, sons of Dwight and Helen Wilm- and on carcass merit.

Registered Angus sires are used in their oth and is managed by Jeremy McBride.

The pristine 6,000-acre ranch is home to breeding and selection program. All 1,500 commercial and 500 registered Angus calves born at WR are Age-Source Verified through Angus Link. cow/calf pairs.

“It all came full circle when we began Over the decades, the Wilmoths have grown and diversified their business mod- feeding out and harvesting our own cattle el in Southwest Missouri. They currently for our beef program,” Kathy Wilmoth, own five Hot Spot C-Stores located in Greg’s wife, said. “Getting that carcass Mount Vernon, Greenfield, Nevada and data back showed that we definitely made Stockton, Mo. They also own the TA the right choice with Angus. They continTruck Stops in Mount Vernon and Straf- ually grade above the other breeds.”

All the packaged beef that carries the ford and are currently building a brand new TA Truck Stop to modernize and WR brand is born, raised and fed at the expand on their flagship Mount Vernon ranch in Lawrence County, Mo. All of the WR Beef sold is graded USDA location, slated to open in late 2022.

Greg started in the cattle business with Prime or Choice. A portion of the meat Beefmasters in the early 1980s. While he goes to the Show Me Beef program. developed as a top Beefmaster breeder, Greg then buys back tenderloins, rib he quickly discovered that the market eyes and other boxed primal cuts. The boxed beef is then transported from for feeder steers and heifers Missouri Prime Packers in Pleaswasn’t with eared cattle. ant Hope, to Chet and Bill’s in Most of the Beefmaster cows Marshfield to be cut and packwere sold, and the change aged to their specifications. was made to black-hided cattle The WR-labeled beef is then including Angus, Brangus and Mount stored at their warehouse SimAngus bulls. Today the bull Vernon, Mo. where it is distributed for battery is 100-percent Angus. sale at the Hot Spot conveThe decision was made 10

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Greg and Brent Wilmoth offer beef from their Wilmoth Ranch at their truck stop and convenience stores.

nience stores and the TA Truck Stop in Strafford, Mo. A burger ordered at The Café or one of the Hot Spot C-Stores, it’s 100-percent WR beef, family-owned and operated.

“If we have 50 roasts and we only need 20, we grind the rest into the hamburger,” Greg explained.

Also on the menu is New York strip, rib eye, fillet, sirloin, brisket, French dip sandwiches, burnt ends and steak fajitas.

The WR utilizes rotational grazing through 40-acre paddocks. The cattle are grass-fed and finished on corn silage and corn, all grown locally or at the ranch.

They also grow all of their own hay.

They utilize both spring and fall breeding.

Their focus is continuous improvement with the goal of raising cattle that offer superior maternal and carcass merit, fertility, uniformity and performance.

Through extensive embryonic transfer using both homegrown and purchased embryos, they have about 150 (ET) babies a year, to develop their own turn-

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out bulls. The calves are weaned at seven months, vaccinated at 3 months and receive their booster at 6 months. They also sell a few select registered Angus bulls on their website.

During the height of the COVID virus, Greg and Kathy had real concerns about how they would process their beef and get it to the public. In early 2021, Missouri Prime Beef Packers opened Pleasant Hope, Mo. On the first run, Greg took 14 head for processing. That meat sold in their stores in just three days. Today, they take 40 head at a time.

The Wilmoths are building a brand proprietary to their locations.

“We are currently working on our online store which will enable us to ship all over the U.S.,” Greg explained. “I have had a lot of requests to ship our beef to both the East and West coast.”

“This started out as just a hobby,” Greg said.

The Wilmoth’s plans for the future is to continue building the ranch for their children and grandchildren.

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Providing Opportunity

By Julie Turner-Crawford

Missouri Prime Beef Packers spearheads a Missouri-born, grown, finished and processed beef program The Ozarks has a reputation for being cattle country. Thousands of acres of for the Show Me Beef program, allowing some producers to finish their cattle for pastureland, an abundance of forages and a generally favorable climate make the area the first time.

“Those Prime and Choice cattle are what our partners are asking for,” Jay exideal for cattle. However, cattle born on operations in the Ozarks generally don’t stay in plained, adding that cattle must be on feed for at least 150 days. “Some of our the Ozarks. Instead, calves are sent to out-of-state feedyards and packers.

When Missouri Prime Beef Packers came to Pleasant Hope, Mo., that tend began farmers produce those cookie-cutter calves we look for.

“We give producers the opportunity to really see what their cattle can do. We aren’t to change. With the promise of processing as many as 500 head a day and the promotion of a Missouri-born, raised, finished and processed beef program, work looking for grass-fed cattle. We’re looking for good, fat cattle.”

Missouri Prime and Show Me Beef has quality-specific requirements, such as ribeye began on a defunct hog processing facility.

In early 2021, Missouri Prime opened the renovated facility and has met or ex- area, carcass weight, marbling and age, but are not breed-specific. All breeds, except dairy ceeded production goals. It has also launched Show Me Beef into 1,700 retailers in breeds, are a part of the Show Me Beef program.

“It Show Me Beef, so it’s a brand choice, not a breed,” Jay said.

Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

After harvest, Missouri Prime team members break down a beef carcass into primals.

“This is a shift in the mindset,” Hyrum Egbert, Missouri Prime CEO, said. “Typ“That’s the chuck, rounds, rib and loin,” Hyrum explained. “Workers will then start ically, this is an industry that is very segmented. You have the cow/calf producer, the feeder, the plant, then the down-the-road processing. We are bringing that breaking it down that subprimal. We aren’t going to cut steaks; it will be a whole ribeye.

Then we will put it in a Show Me box and send that out to SGC Foodservice, our parttogether.” ner, and to Price Cutter. They will cut it and put it out in the case.”

Working directly with producers, Missouri Prime, which employs about Missouri Prime works with about 100 farmers and ranchers through the Show 350 people, sources grain-finished, Prime- and Choice-grade cattle from Me Beef program.

Missouri producers for the Show Me Beef Program.

“That might be a guy who has 40 cows,” Jay said. “Some might buy Mis“We are one of the largest cow states in the nation, and there are a lot of Pleasant souri-born and raised cattle, then finish them. The guy who wants to finish good genetics here, but it’s just trying to get them to stay here,” Jay Holmes, Hope, Mo. out 10 to 15 head has an outlet now for those Prime and Choice animals.” vice president of procurement, said. “There hasn’t been a reason to stay “We are in the infancy stages of the program,” Hyrum said of Show here before. To go those directions, you have to have a full pot. Here, you Me Beef. “These relationships that Jay and Clay (Barnhouse, director can have a pot load or a gooseneck.” of procurement) are building with farmers and ranchers are long-term.

Jay works with producers to determine which calves will make the grade

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meet your neighbors Whatever it takes, we want to get to that point with them.”

Hyrum estimated that 85 percent of the cattle processed at Missouri Prime are from herds in Missouri and carry the Show Me Beef label. Cattle not making Prime or Choice at harvest are sold to other distributors and are not part of the Show Me Beef Program.

“We want consumers to go to the store and see the brand and for our producers to say, ‘Hey, I fed cattle for that program.’ They own it at the end of the day,” Jay said, adding that beef from the Pleasant Hope plant reaches beyond the Ozarks. “We get into Kansas City, St. Louis, and people are calling from out-of-state because they like the story. There are not many of us out there doing it locally and within the state. We are doing something here that the other guys can’t do. They don’t have a packing house in Missouri, and they don’t want to tell the story of their beef. We’re telling the story of the Missouri cattleman. I think the sky is the limit for us.”

“It’s a true farm-to-fork story,” Hyman added.

“We want to be the farmer’s friend and their partner,” Clay added.

In addition to finished cattle, Missouri Prime also processes mature cows.

“About 90 percent of those cows are from Southwest Missouri,” Clay explained, adding that they prefer groups instead of one or two animals like the finished cattle.

“We look for a good fleshing cow, no downer cows.”

“We aren’t going to be the dumping ground for downers, cancer-eyed cows, thin cows,” Jay said. “We aren’t going to be those guys.”

Hyrum explained while Show Me Beef provides top-quality beef, there remains a need for commodity beef.

“That is going to go into ground beef and trimmings,” Hyrum said. “What we are trying to do is extrapolate that value. Instead of everything going to the trim bucket, we can separate things that can go into food service outlets, like the tenderloin and ribeye; there’s a lot of use for those cuts. We’re reassessing what we can recatch in value. There is still a lot going into ground beef, but we are doing some changes here.”

He added other beef items not commonly consumed in the U.S., such as livers, hearts and tongues, are exported to countries with a growing appetite for beef.

“A lot of what we need to do is optimize the carcass, getting the most value out of that animal,” Hyrum said. “In the past, we haven’t had such a connected global economy, but we have that now. One of the things we have now are these drop credits have never been as good are they are now. By having a very connected organization with partners across the globe, we can add that value while still giving the locals here in Missouri the products they want.”

Having a local packer is the cattle industry’s future, Hyrum said.

“We want to provide that new business model,” he said. “Consumers want to see these things, but until this point, it’s been really, really hard for the farmer to be able to have a voice to the consumer. We want to provide that voice or help arrange the meeting. We want to be that fully-integrated supply chain solution. The industry goes in the ebbs and flows, but what if we all work together and find a way that we can not only get along but have the greatest supply chain that is good all the time? Our owners are very visionary when it comes to that and know what the next generation should look like, and it’s working together, not against each other.”

“It goes back to the name, NextGen,” Jay said. “We want to be the change.”

Missouri Primes is one of only three packers in the U.S., following a similar business model and the only one in Missouri.

“This area is special,” Hyrum said of the Ozarks and Pleasant Hope. “There are great genetics here, and there are lots of good cattle here. We all know this was a pork plant before this, so opportunity knocked. Also, our owner (Derek Thompson) lives within three hours of here, and I don’t think we can be any happier. It’s a great community that supports us, and we support it. We want to grow here and be here for the long haul. I think we have a very bright future here because of the relationships we are building. It’s the relationships with the communities, the farmers and the ranchers; that’s where we make the difference.”

In addition to Show Me Missouri Beef, Missouri Prime Beef also processes beef for Grass Valley Beef and Flint Hills Beef.

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The Story of a Courthouse

By Neoma Foreman

The current structure on the Mount Vernon, Mo., square replaced two previous buildings The historic courthouse located on the Courthouse Square in Mount Vernon, Mo., was built in 1900. It is a rectangular, 2 1/2-story Romanesque Revival stile limestone building which measures 101-feet-by-81-feet and 2 inches. It features a central clock and bell tower upon which a statue of Lady Justice stands.

Lawrence County was organized Feb. 14, 1845, and named after Capt. James Lawrence of the Chesapeake in War of 1812. Lawrence was a naval officer from the War of 1812 and immortalized for his battle cry, “Don’t give up the ship!”

The present courthouse is not the first. The first was a frame, two-story, 18-by-30foot building. It was built in 1846. The county appropriated $400 to build it, but later added $200. Final costs being about $700. Matlock and Sanford contracted the building. By 1854 or 1855, the building was no longer being used as a court-

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house and investors moved it to the north side of the square. Over the years, the old building housed millinery, carpentry, blacksmithing and wagon repair shops.

Later, it became apartments, but was razed between 1916 and 1918.

A contract for the second courthouse was awarded in 1853. It served Lawrence County for more than 40 years, but was gutted by fire in 1900. This courthouse was originally planned as a two-story structure; however, a local lodge made an agreement with the county and a third story was added. The new building had a stone foundation, sills and lintels measured 50 by 60 feet. Stephen M. Walcott of Newton County, completed the courthouse for about $7,000 in May 1855.

A new tin roof was put on in 1869-70. The cornice was painted and landscaping done. In 1893, the commission reported the building unsafe.

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On June 1, 1900, Lawrence County held an election for a new courthouse and it passed. The county authorized a $50,000 indebtedness to build a new courthouse. When the proposition passed, the townspeople were so happy, they built a temporary stand in the park and had the band play, “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.”

A plan drawn by George McDonald was selected by the court. The contract was first let in July 1900 to J. D. Armstrong for $48,875. However, he forfeited the bond and T. A. Miller of Aurora, Mo., received the contract for the 84-by-104-by-82-foot-tall, stone building on Nov. 28, 1900.

The biblical inscription on the stone, “Be sure your sins will find you out,” is from Numbers 32:23. A year after construction began the building was complete.

Lawrence County, Missouri is a Class 3 County operating under a three-member County Commission. Most county offices are located in the Historic Courthouse at 1 E. Courthouse Square and the Lawrence County Justice Center at 240 N. Main St. in Mount Vernon.

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History: The Carnes family started Dairy Lane Feeds after disbanding their n Location: dairy herd in 2015.

Richland, Mo. “We were selling mineral and quit milkn Owners: ing, but we had the commodity barn,” W.T. and Tori Carnes, W.T. said. “We had people ask if we would mix them some feed, and it has gone from with son Adam Carnes there. Now we are custom blending mineral and mixing feed.”

Dairy Lane Feeds added bulk feed and delivery to their business in 2018.

Products: Bulk and bagged feed and mineral supplements are the main products for Dairy Lane Feeds.

“We have some of our own rations that we work with some nutritionists to develop,” W.T. said. “We will custom mix what people want, and then our own. On our bagged feeds, it is mostly our feeds. We also have our own custom-blended minerals and our VitaFerm and Ralco lines.”

W.T. said they offer feed and mineral for cattle, sheep, goats, hogs and horses.

“Our 12 percent commodity feed for calves is pretty popular right now because of the cost,” he said. “We also mix our own poultry lines; a layer, chick starter and a pullet grower. They are pretty popular this time of year, with people starting their own chicks.

If someone wants something, we will put it together for them.”

Preferred Livestock tubs are also available.

In addition to feed and minerals, Dairy Lane Feeds offers animal health products, livestock vaccines and dewormers, ear tags, powdered colostrum, baling twine, plants, show feeds, pet foods, and many other items.

“That’s an area that just keeps growing,” W.T. said. “Each year, we try to expand into something a little different, something more for customers. Right now, we are about to burst at the seams. We try to carry things you need on the farm, things I would use myself.”

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“I was brought up around cattle but got away from it for most of my life. We run about 50 head now. We started by raising baby calves and kept them to be mommas. I wouldn’t suggest that to anyone; just go buy your mommas,” Vincent said with a laugh. “I’m just now up and running good because of the way we started. We’ve picked up a few head along the way, and I’ve had calves on the ground for three years.”

Boggs Farms began with an Angus bull and a herd of commercial black and Hereford females. Last year, Vincent switched to a LimFlex bull and is pleased with the results.

“The LimFlex seems to be gentler than what I had with the Angus,” Vincent said. “He is just a really good bull, and I haven’t had any problems, and I haven’t pulled a calf since. I just got my first set of calves from my own heifers this year and they are heifers out of that LimFlex.”

Four years ago, the Boggses had the opportunity to purchase 100 acres in Rogersville, Mo. Vincent attended an NRCS grazing school and was able to construct a managed grazing system on his farm, and installed a well and five waterers. They are now trying to tap into the farm-to-fork beef market.

Future plans: Vincent said he is torn between two passions.

“The older I get, the more I have become interested in people’s lives,” he said. “Farming and cattle take a lot of time, and the Lord is pulling me more to ministry. It’s a crazy place to be because it has always been a dream to raise cattle. If I had just a day left, what would I want to spend it doing? I’d want to spend it pouring into people. I really don’t know where I’m headed.”

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MAY 2, 2022

FARM HEALTH & INSURANCE

By Cheryl Kepes

Preventing livestock-tohuman disease transmission Working with livestock can be rewarding, exhausting, frustrating and exciting all at the same time. Life as a farmer comes with many successes and challenges. One aspect of farming some producers may overlook is the possibility of getting sick from their livestock.

There are illnesses producers can contract from their animals. The transmission of diseases from livestock to humans is rare. Nonetheless, there are management practices producers should keep in mind when working with animals in order to stay healthy.

Brucellosis

Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that can spread from animals to people. Most commonly producers contract Brucellosis while they are assisting with the delivery of a calf because they are working with fluids and tissues. “Brucellosis not only can affect cattle, but it can affect sheep and goat species, swine species and our canine species,” Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM and epidemiologist with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, explained.

Cattle producers can vaccinate calves less than 12 months of age for Brucellosis.

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human transmission is low. However, taking the proper precautions when working with animals will ensure producers stay healthy. Wearing gloves and thorough hand washing will help minimize the risk of contracting Brucellosis.

West Nile Virus

The West Nile virus can be found in horses. In equine cases, a mosquito serves as the vector of the virus. The mosquito acts as a carrier that can transmit the virus to humans as well. Horses can be vaccinated against West Nile virus. In addition, producers can take preventative measures by applying insect repellent and implementing other mosquito control measures.

Salmonellosis

This illness is contracted indirectly from livestock. Humans can pick up Salmonellosis from eggs and baby chicks that are not handled properly. “It is important to make sure the outside of the egg is thoroughly cleaned, and the egg is cooked to temperature. It is also important to wash hands thoroughly after handling baby chicks,” Reinkemeyer explained.

Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium is an infection that is spread by fecal oral transmission. Cryptosporidium most commonly occurs in calves and young livestock that have scours or diarrhea. In these cases, producers get feces on their hands and inadvertently consume fecal material. People who are infected with Cryptosporidium exhibit symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea.

The best way for producers to keep from getting this illness is to wear gloves while working with livestock and wash their hands thoroughly when finished.

Zoonotic Influenza

Avian Influenza, Swine Influenza, Equine Influenza, and Canine Influenza are all illnesses that producers can catch from their animals. “Any Influenza A virus has the potential to infect humans,” Reinkemeyer stated. “Anytime people are working around animals known to have influenza, it is good to have proper PPE (personal protective equipment).” Experts recommend wearing a mask and gloves.

“The best prevention is to thoroughly wash your hands after handling livestock. When assisting with livestock births, always wear gloves or sleeves to prevent exposure to the reproductive – Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM tissues and fluids.”

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Rabies

The concern surrounding rabies is not regarding livestock, but in relation to bats, skunks, raccoons, and other animals. “It is something that we want to keep in mind that this is a disease that can be transmitted from animals found on many farms,” Reinkemeyer said.

The wild animals carrying rabies can infect livestock and humans.

Prevention Measures

Following solid, sanitary protocols protects producers from many of these diseases. “The best prevention is to thoroughly wash your hands after handling livestock,” Reinkemeyer said.

“When assisting with livestock births, always wear gloves or sleeves to prevent exposure to the reproductive tissues and fluids.”

When processing meat, make sure it is done under sanitary conditions. Any fecal material that gets into the meat could cause E.coli or Salmonella infections. During processing, wear gloves and proper PPE. Vaccination serves as a viable option as prevention for some of the diseases.

Disease transmission from livestock to humans is uncommon. But at the same time, it’s important for producers to take preventative measures to protect themselves.

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Talking with an orthopedic surgeon will help patients decide when the time is right Farmers value independence. It’s one of the benefits of the job. But it’s hard to stay healthy and active with a bad hip, shoulder or knee.

“You can’t afford to let joint pain hold you back on the farm,” said Lake Regional Orthopedic Surgeon Jeffrey Mutchler, D.O. “The good news is, you don’t have to grin and bear it. Total joint replacement is a safe, effective treatment that renews confidence and restores independence.”

Like any big decision, you’ll want to get all the facts first, Dr. Mutchler added.

“It is major surgery, and you want to learn as much as possible to ensure you are ready,” he said. “Talking with an orthopedic surgeon will help you know if it’s the right time for you.”

Here are five signs it’s time to have that talk.

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Pain is ruling your life. When joint pain makes it hard to sleep or forces you to change your daily routine, that’s a sign your current coping tactics aren’t enough.

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You’ve already tried other treatments. “Nonsurgical treatments, such as physical therapy and injections, might bring enough relief to make surgery unnecessary, or at least delay it,” Dr. Mutchler said. “But if you’ve tried other treatments and they no longer work, or you’re starting to deal with unwanted side effects, it makes sense to look at surgery.”

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You are losing independence.

It’s one thing to give up a once-in-awhile game of basketball. It’s another to find yourself unable to climb into a truck or put on socks. Joint replacement is important for getting people back to their normal daily activities.

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You are ready to take on surgery and recovery. You must commit to follow through on doctor’s orders for exercise and rehabilitation. “Joint replacement is not an instant fix,” Dr. Mutchler said. “Success depends on you putting in the time and effort to get strong.” Committing to the full process is so important that Lake Regional offers Total Joint Camp, a two-hour class that walks through the process, from start to full function. Loved ones are welcome to attend and absorb as much information as possible.

Your orthopedic surgeon will review your medical history to ensure no health problem rules out surgery. You also might be encouraged to make some lifestyle changes – for example, quitting smoking – to be as healthy as possible for the procedure and recovery.

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You feel it’s time. Maybe you’ve heard that you have to be a certain age to be a candidate for joint replacement. Although age is a consideration, it’s no longer the deciding factor for most people. Instead, the focus is on symptoms and quality of life. Are you missing activities you enjoy? Are you feeling down because you can’t do what you want and need to do? Are you ready to commit to recovery? “Your orthopedic surgeon will help you weigh any age consideration with the potential gains in quality of life,” Dr. Mutchler said.

“You will know if the time is right.”

Anita Harrison is the assistant manager for lake Regional Public Relations. She can be reached at 573-302-2770 or by email at aharrison@lakeregional.com

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Tick-Borne Illnesses on the Rise From CoxHealth

Tick bites can cause a life-threatening food allergy Imagine grilling steaks for dinner and suffering from hives by bedtime.

Ticks are already thick this year, and health experts want you to know more about a potentially life-threatening food allergy called alpha-gal syndrome that can be caused from a tick bite.

According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, Lone Star ticks can cause a person to have an allergic reaction to a carbohydrate molecule called galactose-alpha-1, 3 galactose.

An easy way to say that is that the tick bite can cause an allergy to red meat such as beef, pork, lamb, venison and rabbit.

Anyone bitten by the tick, especially multiple times, becomes “sensitized” where the immune system produces antibodies against alpha-gal, so allergic reactions can occur not only when re-exposed to mammalian meat, but also future bites.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe reactions from an itchy rash or hives to difficulty breathing and swelling of the lips or tongue that can require immediate emergency care.

Unlike other reactions from typical food allergies, like peanuts or shellfish, which occur within minutes, alpha-gal allergy is delayed within three to eight hours after an exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

MAY 2, 2022

CoxHealth nurse Jana Watkins lives on a farm and knows a thing or two about how much of a nuisance ticks can be – she’s even suffered from tick illnesses herself. She says since there is no cure for alpha-gal allergies, prevention is key.

“Use a good spray before outdoor activities,” she says. “And if you are bitten, use clean, fine-tipped tweezers to grab the tick as close to your skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady and even pressure.”

Watkins said a common mistake people make when removing ticks is twisting them off your skin.

“That can leave part of the tick embedded in your skin,” she explains. “You want to get that entire sucker out of there!”

She also says don’t forget to clean the bite area and wash your hands with either rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Other prevention strategies include wearing long sleeves and pants when camping or hiking. Watkins reminds you to always check for ticks when you return from an outdoor activity.

“Immediately wash all of the clothes you were wearing in hot water,” she says.

“Check your hair, your scalp and have someone help look on your back and other hard to see areas. I want you to have a very fun – but safe – spring and summer. Nothing can ruin that fun like a tiny little tick.”

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17

slaughter

cows

beef

(Week of 4/24/22 to 4/30/22) Buffalo Livestock Market

60.00-91.50*

Douglas County Livestock

50.00-83.00 †

Four State Stockyards

Interstate Regional

45.00-95.00

Kingsville Livestock Auction

62.00-97.00 † 50.00-92.00*

MO-KAN Livestock

42.50-93.00 †

Ozarks Regg

28.00-105.00 †

South Central Regional

42.00-94.50 †

Wright County Livestock Auction

10

sheep &

48.00-89.00 †

Springfield Livestock

30

60.00-99.00*

50

70

slaughter

90

110

bulls

130

90.00-118.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

94.00-110.00 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

90.00-121.00*

Interstate Regional Stockyards

90.00-124.00

Joplin Regional Stockyards

90.00-120.00 †

Mid Missouri Stock

70.00-114.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

94.00-120.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

81.00-135.00 †

South Central Regional

78.00-108.50 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

90.00-120.50 †

Wright County Livestock Auction

40

†

87.00-122.50 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

60

85.00-117.00*

80

100

replacement

cows 120

140

160

Prices reported per cwt

(Week of 4/24/22 to 4/30/22) Buffalo Livestock Market

800.00-1100.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

None Reported †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

950.00-1320.00*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

960.00-1175.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

930.00-1450.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

235.00-1200.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock Market Wright County Livestock Auction

200

850.00-1375.00 † 525.00-1210.00 † 850.00-1300.00*

700

pairs 1200

cow/calf

1700

2200

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

(Week of 4/24/22 to 4/30/22) Buffalo Livestock Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

900.00-1275.00*

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

None Reported

Joplin Regional Stockyards

None Reported † 1100.00-1535.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

None Reported †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

1200.00-1650.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

None Reported †

Ozarks Reg

675.00-1600.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

1600.00

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Wright County Livestock Auction

18 18

†

1080.00-1450.00*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

700

Receipts: 965 Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded steady.

Slaughter ewes also traded steady. Not enough replacement sheep for a market comparison. In the goat portion of the sale feeder kid goats traded 10.00-25.00 higher with slaughter kid goats trading 25.00-60.00 higher. Not enough volume of other classes of goats to quote a trend.

Supply was moderate to heavy with good demand. Supply included: 78% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (1% Wooled & Shorn, 88% Hair Breeds, 10% Hair Ewes, 0% Hair Bucks); 4% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (30% Hair Ewes, 70% Families); 6% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 11% Slaughter Goats (69% Kids, 22% Nannies/Does, 4% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wether Kids); 1% Replacement Goats (100% Families).

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 340.00.

Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 200.00.

Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 350.00430.00.

Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 250.00-352.50.

Hair Breeds - Good 1-2 (per cwt): 265.00-280.00.

Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 145.00-155.00.

Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per head): 155.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per head): 125.00-160.00.

Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2 (per cwt): 85.00-100.00.

Hair Bucks - 1-2 (per cwt): 100.00.

Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2 (per head): 245.00290.00.

Families - Small and Medium 1-2 w/<20 lbs lamb (per family): 210.00-290.00.

Families - Small and Medium 1-2 w/20-40 lbs lamb (per family): 435.00.

Feeder Goats:

700.00-785.00 †

Ozarks Regional

200

4/23/22

1050.00-1425.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction

0

goats

Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat

(Week of 4/24/22 to 4/30/22) Buffalo Livestock Auction

4/25/22

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 140.00-147.00; wtd. avg. price 144.14.

Heifers: 140.00-147.00 ; wtd. avg. price 143.49.

Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 225.00-232.00 ; wtd. avg. price 230.24.

Heifers: 231.00-231.00 ; wtd. avg. price 231.00.

†

32.50-93.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

cattle

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

51.00-94.00*

Joplin Regional

market sales reports

1200

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

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

†

None Reported † 1350.00-1850.00*

1700

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

2200

2700

300-400 lbs.

400-500 lbs.

500-600 lbs.

600-700 lbs.

700-800 lbs.

Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 450.00.

Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 275.00-350.00.

Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 170.00.

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 370.00-450.00.

Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 350.00.

Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 155.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 150.00-220.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 180.00-200.00.

Wether Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 415.00.

Replacement Goats: Families - Selection 1-2 w/<20 lbs kid (per family): 180.00420.00.

Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

National Sheep Summary

4/7/22

Receipts: 789 Compared to the sale last month slaughter lambs traded 10.00-18.00 lower. Slaughter ewes traded steady.

In the goat portion of the sale, feeder kid goats traded 15.00-50.00 higher. Slaughter kid goats traded 30.0040.00 higher. Slaughter nannies traded steady. Internet purchasing was very active. Supply was moderate with very good demand. Supply included: 56% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (11% Wooled & Shorn, 70% Hair Breeds, 9% Ewes, 10% Hair Ewes); 18% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 27% Slaughter Goats (27% Kids, 54% Nannies/ Does, 16% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers, 2% Wether Kids).

Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 275.00-330.00.

Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3 (per cwt): 285.00357.50.

Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3 (per cwt): 255.00-265.00.

Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 185.00.

Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 87.50-125.00.

Hair Ewes - Good 2-3 (per cwt): 140.00-225.00.

Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3 (per cwt): 85.00155.00.

Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 360.00-520.00.

Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 260.00-365.00.

Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 245.00.

Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1 (per cwt): 340.00-440.00.

Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 240.00-335.00.

Kids - Selection 3 (per cwt): 205.00-230.00.

Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 145.00-360.00.

Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2 (per cwt): 165.00-275.00.

Wethers - Selection 3 (per cwt): 220.00.

Wether Kids - Selection 2 (per cwt): 305.00.

stocker & feeder Four State Stockyards*

4/22/22

Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly 10.00-20.00 higher, except traditional lambs at Sioux Falls 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were mostly firm to 10.00 higher. Feeder lambs were not well tested. At San Angelo, TX 6,854 head sold in a one day sale. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 3,945 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 105-165 lbs 185.00-205.00.

New Holland, PA: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 292.00370.00; 150-160 lbs 237.00-290.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 287.50305.00; 155 lbs 252.50.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 130-140 lbs 225.00235.00.

Kalona, IA: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 285.00-319.00.

Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 120-125 lbs 150.00-175.00; 150-160 lbs 135.00-150.00.

Missouri: wooled and shorn no test.

Equity Coop: no sales.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 312.00-347.00; 60-70 lbs 298.00348.00, few 354.00; 70-80 lbs 292.00-346.00; 80-90 lbs 280.00-322.00, few 334.00; 90-110 lbs 290.00-318.00. wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 310.00-336.00; 60-70 lbs 300.00-326.00; 70-80 lbs 286.00-324.00; 90-110 lbs 280.00-295.00.

New Holland: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 375.00-420.00, few 440.00-480.00; 50-60 lbs 350.00-405.00, few 425.00440.00; 60-70 lbs 340.00-387.00, few 417.00-475.00; 70-80 lbs 345.00-385.00, few 400.00; 80-90 lbs 327.00-370.00, few 390.00-395.00; 90-100 lbs 335.00-375.00. hair 40-50 lbs 380.00-405.00; 50-60 lbs 350.00-405.00, few 410.00-440.00; 60-70 lbs 335.00-365.00; 70-80 lbs 335.00-380.00; 80-90 lbs 320.00-340.00; 90-100 lbs 300.00-340.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 295.00-305.00; 8090 lbs 280.00-315.00; 90-100 lbs 295.00-300.00, few 320.00. hair 80-90 lbs 290.00-310.00; 90-100 lbs 277.50302.50.

Kalona: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 370.00-430.00; 50-60 lbs 345.00-415.00; 60-70 lbs 320.00-370.00; 70-80 lbs 270.00325.00; 80-90 lbs 250.00-320.00; 90-100 lbs 285.00-320.00. hair 40-50 lbs 370.00-410.00; 50-60 lbs 377.50-385.00; 60-70 lbs 325.00-342.50; 96 lbs 225.00.

prices

Nation

Recei Early traded ate off Receip Volum Total (Form All Ea All Fe

Daily D

Barrow (inclu Nation On a N weight Nation Weste Weste

Ava Douglas County† 4/21/22

Buffalo Livestock Auction* 4/23/22

Butler Mo-Kan Livestock† 4/21/22

Cuba Interstate Regional† 4/19/22

544

1,246

713

987

1,773

4,088

2,365

1,462

1,295

2-13 Higher

St-2 Lower

St-6 Higher

St-3 Higher

St-3 Higher

St-3 Higher

St-5 Higher

3-6 Higher

3-7 Higher

215.00-222.00 202.50-220.00 185.00-205.00 166.00-184.00 150.00-155.50

198.00-221.00 196.00-208.00 171.00-194.00 152.00-174.00 140.00-154.00

205.00-226.00 185.50-209.00 174.00-196.00 175.00 159.50

213.00-231.00 193.00-207.50 181.50-196.50 165.00-185.00 144.00-160.00

185.00-214.00 180.00-214.00 179.00-206.00 166.00-183.50 150.00-165.00

215.00-227.00 202.00-217.00 185.00-201.00 174.00-184.00 157.00-175.50

203.00-226.50 199.00-218.00 167.75-202.00 165.50-185.00 154.50-175.00

205.00-235.00 190.00-231.00 178.00-209.00 157.00-186.00 152.00-170.00

216.00-232.00 190.00-224.00 169.00-195.00 161.00-180.50 150.00-165.00

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175.00-192.00 160.00-181.00 150.00-170.00 137.00-155.00 127.00-137.00

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160.00-204.00 160.00-206.00 148.00-181.00 140.00-175.00 127.00-150.00

--------177.00 162.00 -----

----192.50-199.00 134.50-180.50 150.00 -----

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220.00-225.00 186.00-220.00 171.00-183.00 158.00-168.50 153.00

175.00-182.50 162.50-178.00 151.00-164.00 146.00-154.00 143.00-146.00

150.00-189.00 150.00-178.00 147.00-161.00 140.00-146.00 120.00-137.00

164.00-180.50 158.00-173.50 148.00-168.75 164.75 136.00-145.25

176.00-180.00 162.50-180.00 146.00-179.00 146.00-155.00 136.50-142.00

160.00-180.00 150.00-177.00 150.00-171.50 145.50-163.50 137.00-144.75

175.00-191.00 163.00-181.00 158.00-170.00 152.00-163.00 144.00-155.00

182.00-195.00 161.00-185.00 147.50-174.00 143.50-170.00 140.50-159.00

170.00-190.00 156.00-184.00 150.00-173.00 144.00-164.00 138.00-150.00

173.00-187.50 164.00-179.50 155.50-173.00 154.00-161.00 136.50-145.50

4/19/22

Joplin Regional Stockyards† 4/18/22

South 260.00 lbs 26 lbs 27 Billin 90-100 224.00 Misso Slaugh San A (fleshy 132.00 Utility New H (fleshy 1 no t Ft. Co (fleshy 1 no t South 2-3 (fle (thin) Kalon (fleshy 100.00

Kingsville Mid Springfield Livestock Missouri Livestock Auction† Stockyards* Marketing† 4/19/22 4/21/22 4/20/22

✝ USDA Reported * Independently Reported

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Daily Direct Hog Report

4/25/22

Barrows and Gilts Purchased Swine (including Packer Sold) National Head Count: 2,417 On a National basis, compared to the previous day’s weighted average (LM_HG200): Not Reported.

National Price Range: 95.00-110.00.

Western Cornbelt Wtd Avg Price: 104.54.

Western Cornbelt 5 Day Rolling Avg: 108.03.

Kingsville Mid Springfield Livestock Missouri Livestock Auction† Stockyards* Marketing† 4/19/22 4/21/22 4/20/22

Vienna South Central† 4/20/22

West Plains Wright Ozarks County Regional† Livestock* 4/19/22 4/20/22

2,365

1,462

1,295

983

1,992

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St-5 Higher

3-6 Higher

3-7 Higher

Uneven

St-6 Higher

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203.00-226.50 199.00-218.00 167.75-202.00 165.50-185.00 154.50-175.00

205.00-235.00 190.00-231.00 178.00-209.00 157.00-186.00 152.00-170.00

216.00-232.00 190.00-224.00 169.00-195.00 161.00-180.50 150.00-165.00

198.00-212.00 188.50-205.00 167.00-198.75 172.00-181.50 146.25-156.00

205.00-217.50 200.00-226.00 185.00-209.00 176.00-194.50 160.00-172.00

180.00-223.00 180.00-217.00 170.00-209.00 160.00-191.00 150.00-165.00

182.00-195.00 161.00-185.00 147.50-174.00 143.50-170.00 140.50-159.00

--------------------170.00-190.00 156.00-184.00 150.00-173.00 144.00-164.00 138.00-150.00

MAY 2, 2022

220.00-225.00 186.00-220.00 171.00-183.00 158.00-168.50 153.00 173.00-187.50 164.00-179.50 155.50-173.00 154.00-161.00 136.50-145.50

--------------------179.00-194.00 167.00-189.00 148.00-169.50 143.50-147.00 138.00

203.00 175.00-182.50 165.00-169.00 --------170.00-173.00 157.00-178.00 154.00-166.00 146.00-162.00 138.00

--------------------160.00-182.00 155.00-179.00 140.00-169.00 135.00-159.00 130.00-142.00

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Butler Springfield

Cuba Vienna

Joplin West Plains

heifers 550-600 LBS. Ava Kingsville

Butler Springfield

194.50

200.67 180.91 186.46

146.00 152.95 171.59 165.97 158.99

180.40

154.00

159.38

185.81

149.76

192.00 *

196.00 193.85 208.80 184.01 181.47

150.00 166.27 158.67 150.01

158.31

185.37

158.37

188.32

156.51

185.00 *

182.28 185.43 191.67 193.13 *

158.02 161.78 160.22 *

183.90

159.58 163.14

191.48

avg. grain prices Soybeans

Week Ended 4/22/22 Corn Sorghum*

Soft Wheat

* Price per cwt

24 17.71

16.89

17.52

17.12

16 12 8 4 0

10.94

8.32 8.11

7.49

(Sorghum)

Joplin West Plains

155.43

188.62 198.02

Cuba Vienna

4/22/22

Field work continues to be limited, following this week’s rains.

A little fertilizer was spread before the ground got too soggy, but farmers in most areas will have to wait for the sun. Hay fields and pastures are growing well, although some below average temperatures are keeping them from really taking off. Hay business is slowing down and is about concluded for this feeding season. A current concern for producers is what new crop prices might be, given the sharp rise in input costs and the extremely high grain prices. The supply of hay is moderate, demand is light to moderate and prices are mostly steady.

Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 200.00250.00.

Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 8.00-12.00.

Alfalfa - Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 160.00200.00.

Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 120.00-160.00.

Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 5.00-9.00.

Alfalfa - Fair (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 100.00-125.00.

Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 6.00-8.00.

Mixed Grass - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 80.00-140.00.

Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 60.00100.00.

Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.006.00.

Mixed Grass - Fair (Ask/Per Bale): Large Round: 25.00-55.00.

Straw: Wheat (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.00-6.00.

20 ----192.50-199.00 134.50-180.50 150.00 -----

steers 550-600 LBS.

Week of 3/27/22

hay & grain markets

Mo. Weekly Hay Summary

$100

Week of 4/3/22

Receipts This Week: 73,276 Early weaned pigs traded 4.00 lower while feeder pigs traded 2.50 lower. Demand was light on light to moderate offerings. Trade activity was slow to moderate.

Receipts were 47% formula .

Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Not Reported Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 54,611 head, wtd. avg. 55.32.

All Feeder Pigs: 18,665 head, wtd. avg. 102.57.

Cheese: Barrels closed at $2.3700 and 40# blocks at $2.3925.

The weekly average for barrels is $2.3785 (-0.0103) and blocks, $2.3695 (+0.0339).

Fluid Milk/Cream: Milk production trends are increasing in most areas around the country. The exception is in the Southwest, namely Arizona, where warm spring weather is keeping milk output down year over year. Class I demand reports are mixed throughout the country. Firm interests in the Northeast are being offset by slowdowns in the South.

A number of contacts say Class I demand is unchanged.

Cheesemakers are clearing discounted loads of spot milk in the Midwest, ranging from $2.50 to $1.50 under Class. Condensed skim availability remains similar, but hauling/processing continues to burden milk handlers and plant managers nationwide. F.O.B. cream multiples are 1.32-1.38 in the East, 1.22-1.28 in the Midwest, and 1.00-1.30 in the West.

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $3.4649 - $3.5480.

$138

Week of 4/10/22

prices

4/22/22

4/18/22

8.20

16.67

191.26

10.59 7.90

187.86 190.65 183.90 175.25

152.62 157.27 162.63 155.72 156.86 151.53

189.37

8.22 8.11

(Sorghum)

156.09

176.89 Week of 4/17/22

oled and shorn 40-50 lbs 370.00-430.00; 50-60 15.00; 60-70 lbs 320.00-370.00; 70-80 lbs 270.000 lbs 250.00-320.00; 90-100 lbs 285.00-320.00. s 370.00-410.00; 50-60 lbs 377.50-385.00; 60-70 42.50; 96 lbs 225.00.

hog markets

National Direct Delivered Feeder Pig Report

dairy & fed cattle

National Dairy Market

$176

Week of 3/27/22

wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 285.00-319.00. : wooled and shorn 120-125 lbs 150.00-175.00; 135.00-150.00. ooled and shorn no test. : no sales. mbs: Choice and Prime 1-2: hair 40-60 lbs 312.00-347.00; 60-70 lbs 298.00354.00; 70-80 lbs 292.00-346.00; 80-90 lbs 0, few 334.00; 90-110 lbs 290.00-318.00. wooled 0-60 lbs 310.00-336.00; 60-70 lbs 300.00-326.00; 6.00-324.00; 90-110 lbs 280.00-295.00. d: wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 375.00-420.00, 80.00; 50-60 lbs 350.00-405.00, few 425.000 lbs 340.00-387.00, few 417.00-475.00; 70-80 85.00, few 400.00; 80-90 lbs 327.00-370.00, few 0; 90-100 lbs 335.00-375.00. hair 40-50 lbs 0; 50-60 lbs 350.00-405.00, few 410.00-440.00; 5.00-365.00; 70-80 lbs 335.00-380.00; 80-90 lbs 0; 90-100 lbs 300.00-340.00. wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 295.00-305.00; 800-315.00; 90-100 lbs 295.00-300.00, few 320.00. s 290.00-310.00; 90-100 lbs 277.50-

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 67 lbs 220.00; 78 lbs 260.00; 81 lbs 270.00; 90-100 lbs 275.00-285.00. hair 50-60 lbs 265.00-275.00; 69 lbs 265.00; 70-80 lbs 255.00-270.00; 90 lbs 275.00.

Billings: wooled and shorn 79 lbs 230.00, 80 lbs 180.00, 90-100 lbs 180.00-192.50; new crop 74 lbs 279.00, 112 lbs 224.00.

Missouri: no test.

Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 90.00-102.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 110.00-142.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 132.00-165.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 110.00-152.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 108.00-124.00; Cull 1 80.00-102.00.

New Holland: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 110.00-180.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 70.00-125.00; Cull 1 no test.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 150.00-170.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 140.00-185.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 110.00-140.00; Cull 1 no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 60.00-100.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 100.00-115.00, hair 105.00-145.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 71.00-105.00; Cull 1 65.00-70.00.

Kalona: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 80.00-92.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 102.50-125.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 100.00-117.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test.

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o last week slaughter lambs sold mostly higher, except traditional lambs at Sioux Falls her. Slaughter ewes were mostly firm to 10.00 er lambs were not well tested. At San Angelo, ad sold in a one day sale. No sales in Equity Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and not tested. 3,945 lamb carcasses traded with to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred T) unless specified. mbs: Choice and Prime 2-3 wooled and shorn 105-165 lbs 185.00-205.00. d, PA: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 292.00160 lbs 237.00-290.00.

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Aaron and Teresa Johnson go from a dairy operation to feeder cattle After decades in the dairy industry, Aaron and Teresa Johnson decided in 1993 that it was time to make a change, but they still wanted to remain in the cattle industry. Taking advantage of the facilities they had in place for the dairy cows, they began a feeder operation.

ATS Farms, named for Aaron, Teresa, and their daughters Shayna and Shyann, now has close to 1,000 head of contracted and owned cattle on feed.

“My land isn’t set up for a cow/calf operation,” Aaron explained. “We don’t have much pasture ground. Our farm is river bottom, so we are a little different than anyone else around here because we can grow a lot of feed, but we don’t have the pasture.”

Because they don’t produce their own calves, the Johnsons seek out cattle from reputable Missouri farms for their finishing operation.

“I like to buy my calves between 750 and 900 pounds,” Aaron explained. “I buy my cattle from someone who has some history behind them and background. I don’t try to put together calves; I’ve done that in the past, and it doesn’t work.”

He buys calves only from reputable producers who can verify birth dates, health and origin.

“I want the track record of those calves,” Aaron said. “I want to know if they had their shots, the last time they were wormed, and anything they might need.

That way, we have the whole history of the calves.”

“He’s very picky about the quality of the cattle we bring in,” Teresa said.

The Johnsons typically purchase 200 to 300 head at a time and feed them until they reach 1,500 to 1,600 pounds. Thirty to 45 finished animals are sent Missouri Prime Beef Packers at a time.

“It would be fantastic to do a load every month, but with our pens and barn, it’s not realistic,” Aaron said.

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Aaron and Teresa Johnson utilize facilities once used to house and feed dairy cattle for their cattle feeding operation.

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Previously, the Johnsons purchased cat“They out gain a straight Angus two to tle at about 550 to 600 pounds, feeding one,” he said, adding he prefers steers them until they hit the 850- to 900-pound over heifers. “We feed pretty hard, too. mark.

It’s like milking; you can starve the milk “We were leaving a lot of money on the out of your cow or feed the milk out of table,” Aaron said. “That 750 to 850 mark her. The calves will only perform how is the easiest time to have the cattle. Back you make them perform.” then, we bought Draxxin by the case.

Calves finished at the farm are housed Now, it’s the exact opposite; I don’t even in a large pen pack barn, about 147-feet know where the bottle of Draxxin even is. wide and147-feet long.

There are 255 head that have been here “They are all on concrete,” Aaron said. since October, others that came in Janu- “There is zero runoff because we clean ary, and there’s not one single calf that the feed alleys every day and haul that has had a shot, and we have manure down to the cropland. With had zero death loss. Those fertilizer prices, that’s a plus. The fats we are getting ready to cattle lay on cornstalks, and those sell will likely make us more also get spread back onto the Pleasant money than any cattle we have fields.”

Hope, Mo. ever had on this farm.”

The use of manure on cropBrangus and crossbreeds are land, he added, is a critical the Johnsons’ preference for component of healthy, fertheir feeder cattle. tile soil.

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“We ran a soil test in front of the planter a couple of years ago,” he recalled.

“With no fertilizer, we have 110 pounds of nitrogen per acre for the corn, all from cow manure. We grew up hauling manure every day. My dad and grandpa never unhooked the manure spreader from the tractor it was on.”

Bedding, which is also produced on the farm, is only cleaned from the barn once a year, but additional stocks are added as needed.

“I wouldn’t feed calves outside again,” Aaron said. “The health of the cattle is much better. When we have that wet, cold, drizzling rain, and it’s 32 degrees, the cattle are inside smiling. In the summer, it’s 20 degrees cooler in the barn than outside. We built the barn in 1993, and people had the concept that confining cattle was hard on them. When we run cattle out to clean the feed alley, it takes two to three people to get them out, and then when you get the alley clean, you just have to open the gate and jump on the fence; they fly back in there. You can open a gate, and they won’t walk out.”

The Johnsons grow the corn and silage fed to cattle at ATS Farm.

“I mainly feed corn and distillers,” Aaron said, adding that cattle also receive about 1.5 percent Feedlot Balancer vitamin and mineral in their ration, with each calf receiving 30 to 50 pounds per day. “We plant a little over 1,000 acres of corn, milo and beans, and some of that is custom and crop shared. For us, it’s huge to be able to grow our feed because it fits our niche. Is it right for everyone? No, but it works for us.”

Feeding cattle instead of grazing may seem more expensive, but it is the best option for Aaron and Teresa’s operation.

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meet your neighbors to feed; it isn’t. For the return on your investment, nothing replaces corn. Where’s that line at? I can’t answer that, but the nutritionist has backed the corn off on my growing calves but increased the distillers.

Our corn silage is also pretty hot because we were chopping 180-bushel corn. If we had just fescue hay, it would be a big difference.”

ATS Farms is part of the Missouri Prime Show Me Beef program, which the Johnsons believe adds value to their cattle and offered consumers a locally-produced product.

“Our picture is at Price Cutters and so is our meat,” Aaron said with a smile. “Missouri beef is at places like the Metropolitan Grill and others; it’s nice to know that.”

Aaron and Teresa admitted they were skeptical about Missouri Prime before it came to Pleasant Hope, but they are proud to be partners with the packer.

“They contacted me about a year before them ever coming around,” Aaron said. “I wanted something that would be here for the long hall. There were a lot of people in and out of (the facility) before they came in. Missouri Prime is here to stay. There used to be this mindset that you couldn’t feed cattle in Southwest Missouri. Well, that’s not true. There’s more corn grown down here that there used to be, too, and you have the demand.”

Additionally, ATS Farms houses cattle, short-term, for Missouri Prime Beef Packers, which is only a couple of miles away from their Pleasant Hope, Mo., farm.

Aaron is the fourth generation of his family on his farm and feels there needs to be more to keep the agriculture industry moving forward in the area.

“We have to get something sustained for the next generation,” Aaron said, adding that Missouri Prime and NextGen Beef Company, which owns Missouri Prime, have similar goals. “Missouri Prime has given this part of the country a huge opportunity and another avenue, not just for fat cattle, but they kill cows too. It’s amazing the money that has been taken out of here for years.”

“Promoting Missouri beef is keeping our product and money here,” Teresa said.

“People want to support local, and this has afforded us this opportunity.”

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Crescent M Farms and the Hartley family added a feeding facility to finish their own cattle Photo by Amanda Bradley

Mason Hartley and his family ogy to track their feed intake and then are in the business of beef at at they can see how good their calves perCrescent M Farms. With their farm form on feed, and then they can go over and feed lot in Fair Grove, Mo., Cresthere [to Missouri Prime Beef] to get all cent M Farms has supplied approxitheir carcass data back to see how good mately 250 beef to Missouri Prime Beef their calves are too,” he said.

Packers in Pleasant Hope, Mo., since “A big part of our feed lot is all inlast summer. door. The indoor holds 400 head inFor Mason, his journey into cattle side,” Mason said, adding that the farming all started with a calf when indoor space is something that makes he was just 8 years old. Mason’s their operation unique compared to great-great-grandfather, Bill Hartley, other feedlots. gifted him a Red Angus cross calf, As for health practices, their cattle and this set Mason’s path into moundergo routine vaccinations, and tion. Throughout his school career, the farm currently only uses natural Mason bought and sold cows, joined cover for breeding. Their focus is on FFA, and after graduating from Fair creating an optimal finish, and so a lot Grove High School in 2009, and creof thought goes into the animals’ diet. ated a partnership with his parents in During the wintertime, the cattle is Crescent M Farms. fed hay and supplemented with corn, The feedlot and farm are operated silage, and minerals. In the spring, the on 260 acres in Greene County. Mafarm tries to utilize rotational grazing son and his wife Kelsy Hartley are as much as possible. Rotational grazjoint owners with Mason’s parents, ing allows the cattle to move to a new Miles and Tina Hartley. Crescent paddock each day, grazing grass down M Farms is a big operation that reto a certain height, then moving them quires a lot of work and help; it’s been to a new paddock while the previous around 31 years and in that time it one regrows. Custom feeding is a spehas grown significantly. cialty of theirs to acquire the desired Originally, the farm began as a results. Their quality nutrition praccow/calf operation, raising calves tices lead to a beef finish weight of to be weaned and sold. Now, howaround 1,400 pounds. ever, the farm raises both their own These results are what have procattle from calf to harvest and other ducers coming back to Crescent Mason Hartley, his wife Kelsy, and parents Miles and Tina Hartley, are producers’ calves as well. Crescent M M Farms.

The Hartleys send their owners of Crescent M Farms near Fair Grove, Mo. The farm began as a Farms is part of the Show Me Beef finished beef to the Show Me Beef cow/calf operation, but has expanded into finishing calves as part of the operation which is a network of famoperation, which uses the local inShow Me Beef Program. ily farms and ranches whose goal is dependent meat processing facility quality beef for consumers.

Missouri Prime Beef Packers. Mason Today, Crescent M Farms deals said the packing operation has been with mostly commercial Angus-based cattle. Angus cattle tends to have tremendously beneficial to the local and state economy. a good reputation with marbling, improving flavor in the finished “All feed prices have just skyrocketed,” Mason said. Crescent M Farms produces product, reasoning as to why the breed is used by many commercial some of their own feed, but a lot of their corn comes from Northern Missouri, farmers. “We run about 300 momma cows,” Mason said. In the next couwhile some of their other commodities are sourced from surrounding states. ple of years, they’d like to expand the feedlot operation to 1,500 to 2,000 With the increased prices cutting into their profit, having the local packer nearhead. “That’s definitely doable because of the packer in Pleasant Hope,” by is valuable for both the farm and Missouri consumers and producers alike. he added.

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Kaden once visited a pig farm in Illinois where a farmer had hundreds of pigs. It’s inspired him to want to do the same. It’s about pursing what he knows and following the money. Kaden also has college plans at either Kansas State for an agricultural program or Alabama for sports, but he’s still in the decision-making process.

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“Always check your surroundings and for those around you.” His good pal Joe and his Uncle Robbie tell him this.

Awards: Some recent showing awards Kaden has earned are: Reserve Grand Champion Hampshire Boar at Missouri State Fair; Second overall Hampshire Barrow in the Missouri Youth Show Pig Circuit with this pig named Grandpa; and Reserve FFA Champion Yorkshire Gilt at Missouri Fair with his pig named Elenore.

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Beefing Up Rate of Gain

Increasing pounds on calves Improving the rate of gain in calves requires a balanced approach. Before taking any action, first look to determine if the calves are getting the basic building blocks to put on pounds.

“Increasing performance on growing calves depends on the protein and energy supplied through their diet, the macro and trace minerals available, and the efficiency of the calf,” Paul Beck, Ph.D., livestock specialist with Oklahoma State University, said.

Adding Inputs: Beck adds if producers are providing sufficient protein and energy to calves, it can be inefficient and expensive to add more through supplementation. For example, research indicates providing additional energy supplementation can come at the cost of 9 to 10 pounds of feed per pound of added gain, or more.

However, livestock specialists state if nutrients are limiting growth, supplementation can be efficient and cost effective. According to Beck, research conducted at the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Eastern Research Station analyzed the rate of gain of calves fed 2.7 pounds of dried distillers grain cubes every day throughout the summer. The calves, which were grazing Bermudagrass pastures, increased gains of .5 pounds a

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day, but they required 5.4 pounds of supplement per added pound of grain.

Beck states in a similar trial in Arkansas, feeding 2.5 pounds per day of the distillers grain cubes increased gains during the late summer by 0.94 pounds (which is the difference of 1.26 pounds for unsupplemented calves and 2.2 pounds for supplemented calves). This study revealed it required only 2.7 pounds of supplement per pound of added gain.

In the Arkansas trial, some other calves were fed a free-choice molasses lick tub either all summer or only during the late summer. “Using the self-fed supplement increased gains during the late summer by 0.2 pounds per day, but the cost per pound of added gains was over $8.00 per pound,” Beck explained. “For supplementation to be cost effective the right supplement must be fed at the right price.”

Creep feeding: Producers may want to consider several factors before deciding whether creep feeding makes sense for their operation. According to livestock specialists, when adequate grass and milk are available for calves, many times it requires 9 to 10 pounds of creep per pound of added gain.

However, a scaled down approach may produce more benefits. “A limit fed creep supplement fed at 2 to 3 pounds per day has been shown to increase gains by 0.5 to 0.7 pounds per day, when fed during the

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late summer and provides additional protein and energy to the calf,” Beck added.

Providing Minerals: The right amount of minerals can help give calves an added boost in weight and overall health.

“Research in Oklahoma and Arkansas showed that gains of calves grazing wheat pasture were increased by 0.2 to 0.5 pounds per day when they were provided a free-choice complete mineral compared with only a white salt block,” Beck shared.

Implanting calves: Numerous research trials reveal implanting calves with a growth stimulant will improve their rate of gain. Implants can be an economically feasible practice for many producers.

“Implants function by increasing muscle growth and reducing fat deposition, decreasing physiological maturity and thereby increasing growth potential and efficiency of nutrient utilization,” Beck said.

According to Beck, implanting calves at 3 to 4 months of age increases calf weaning weights by an average of 25 pounds at 6 to 7 months of age. This outcome means for each dollar producers invest; they receive a return of $25.00 to $30.00.

In addition, research indicates implanting stocker calves increases average daily gain by 0.3 to 0.4 pounds per day increasing sales weight by 40 to 60 pounds.

Implanting calves is a viable option for many producers. “Implanting increases

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gains and is a safe way to economically increase production and reduce the economic and environmental costs of production,” Beck stated.

Livestock specialists state implanting steers, regardless of age, increases weight with no reduction in performance. Females receiving a single implant at 3 to 4 months of age will have an increased weaning weight, with no detrimental effects on later reproduction. However, implanting a heifer at birth or administering a second implant postweaning may have detrimental affects on her reproduction.

Ionophores: Ionophores are another option for producers looking to increase their calves’ rate of gain. Ionophores are feed additives used to increase feed efficiency and weight gain. “Ionophores work by increasing the efficiency of digestion and metabolism in the rumen, reducing the carbon footprint of livestock production,” Beck explained.

Watching Costs: Regardless of what avenue producers decide to take they should be mindful of the expense associated with adding gain to growing calves. Implants and ionophores may be the most cost effective. “Supplementation programs must be investigated to ensure they are providing the right supplements and are at the right cost for the expected improvement in performance,” Beck added.

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By Cheryl Kepes

Hazards producers may overlook Life on the farm poises hazardous situations daily. Fortunately, producers typically go through the day with no issues.

However, there are some safety precautions to implement that may not always be at the forefront of a farmer’s mind.

— SUN SAFETY —

Producers may forget the importance of applying sunscreen before working outside. The sun can cause serious damage and lead to skin problems. Prevention is key to combating the impact of the sun.

So, slather up!

CAUTION AROUND — EQUIPMENT —

The Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft is the device that transfers power between tractors and implements. Use caution around PTOs, avoid wearing loose clothing around PTO drives and pay extra attention when working around the PTOs on the back of a tractor.

As hay season approaches use caution when operating balers and hay equipment. Follow the safety procedures outlined in the equipment manuals. This is a good practice for any product or equipment used on the farm. Be familiar with the labels and safety manuals of products and equipment, especially any new products or equipment that’s unfamiliar.

In addition, while baling hay there is an increased risk of fire. Having some means of fire suppression quickly at hand when in the hayfield is a good safety precaution to take.

Experts recommend keeping a fire extinguisher or water in the tractor while working.

— LOCK IT UP —

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— USE PPE —

When utilizing and applying different products such as fertilizers or herbicides wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) indicated on the product label. Following the recommendations on the product will help to keep producers safe.

— PROTECT EARS —

Many times, farmers overlook the importance of protecting their hearing. A lot of the machinery and tools used on farms generate excessive noise. “It doesn’t take a lot of exposure to those things to have hearing loss later in life,” Brad Runsick, Baxter County, Ark., extension agent, said.

MAKE WHEREABOUTS — KNOWN —

Before heading out to work around the farm, let someone know your plans. “Notify someone what you are doing for the day and where you are going to be,” Runsick said. “Something as simple as that may make a difference so someone can find you if you get hurt.”

— AVOID RISING WATER —

Experts warn community members of the dangers of rising waters on roadways during flash flooding events. The same caution can be applied to farms. When heavy rains flood creeks running through pastures, avoid the swollen waterways.

“There are places that you can cross certain times of the year on the farm that you shouldn’t try to cross other times of the year, because of the potential to have your vehicle or side-by-side swept away with you in it,” Runsick said.

Every day on the farm brings new and sometimes surprising obstacles. Keeping these general reminders in mind, should help producers have a safe and productive spring.

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Many producers managing cow/ calf operations rely on herd sires to do their part to keep the operation growing. Older bulls that have established themselves as capable to cover cows may get a pass on important evaluations prior to breeding season. But livestock specialists say choosing to utilize a mature bull without a bull breeding soundness exam (BSE) can be a mistake.

BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAM No matter their age or track record any bull used to cover cows needs a BSE conducted by a veterinarian. Livestock experts recommend bulls undergo a BSE before every breeding season. “The reason for this is bulls could come up with injuries, sickness or have issues with their reproductive tract at any time that could influence their ability to breed cows,” Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist, said.

In addition, a thorough BSE will determine if a bull is physically and reproductively sound to breed cows. “By replacing those bulls that have structural and reproductive soundness issues, this will improve cattle producers’ chances of optimum cattle operation performance and profitability,” Davis added.

ADDITIONAL EVALUATION All bulls, especially older bulls, should be evaluated for body condition and foot score prior to breeding season. Davis recommends bulls go into breeding season with a body condition score of a six. In addition, bulls need to have a good foot score for angle and claw set.

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stock specialists say producers should utilize that time to optimize the bull’s overall health. “Giving booster vaccinations and treating for internal and external parasites at BSE time ensures bulls are healthy and do not pass disease or parasite issues onto the cattle operation,” Davis said.

FERTILITY WITH AGE As a bull ages, if he is healthy, then his fertility should remain strong. “If a bull passes a BSE he is physically and reproductively sound enough to breed cows regardless of age and cattle producers should see optimum pregnancy rates as long as they are using the proper bull to cow ratio,” Davis explained.

Determining the proper bull to cow ratio depends on the age of the bull. Livestock specialists recommend using the following rule of thumb; bulls 12 to 30 months old can service about as many cows as the bulls’ age in months. For example, an 18-month-old bull can service 18 cows.

However, when the bull is older than 30 months, typically a 1 to 30 ratio of bull to cows is optimum.

GETTING RESULTS Livestock specialists say getting a BSE for bulls is one the best ways for producers to ensure their operation has an optimum cow pregnancy rate and calf crop percentage. Cows calving is critical for profit potential in cow/calf beef operations.

Livestock specialists encourage producers to take the proper steps to ensure their bulls are healthy, fertile and structurally sound. What a travesty it would be to turn out a tried-and-true bull, only to find out months later he was not capable of breeding cows. An extensive BSE is the best way to avoid any pitfalls.

MAY 2, 2022

AI Brings Benefits to Livestock Production

By Faith Mills

The use of AI and ET allows producers access to a vast network of genetics Artificial insemination (AI) in livestock provides many benefits to producers and the agriculture industry through lower breeding costs and genetic diversity.

AI and embryo transfer are ways of providing production benefits to a livestock production operation. AI, specifically, is a popular way of breeding livestock through directly inserting sperm in a straw into the female of the species.

The use of AI has become more popular over the years and now provides many benefits. AI can be used to strengthen the genetic diversity of a herd. It allows the producer to have access to genetics from all over the world and access sires that may strengthen bloodlines. Many producers would likely be unable to afford to purchase the top sires, but AI allows them access to high-quality stock.

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farm help kansas. “The ability to use so many different genetic lines with the use of AI allows you to diversify your herd greatly.”

According to Kutz, AI is more cost effective than natural reproduction for many producers. An owner can purchase straws for his or her herd instead of purchasing a male animal to act as a sire. Purchasing straws can be a money-saver for smaller breeders who cannot justify buying a male for breeding. “[AI can save money] because the average bull is going to cost $3,500 to $5,000, and the average straw of semen is $25 to $50,” said Kutz.

AI is commonly used among a number of species and breeding situations. Swine and cattle are both very common species for AI, and the swine industry leads the pack.

“The swine industry uses AI the most,” said Kutz. “It is really simple. You can get fresh semen shipped to you the next day after collection. You don’t have to freeze swine semen. Keeping boars around can be dangerous and rather inconvenient.”

While AI has many benefits, it also has a couple of downfalls. There is no guarantee that a female will become pregnant every time with AI, but there are methods to increase chances of conception. AI is also takes more time than traditional breeding.

“It takes up more of your time. You have to set up the females with controlled internal drug release devises, hormone injections checking heat and then the time it takes for the actual AI process,” said Kutz. “It is not difficult, just more time consuming relative to just turning in the bull with the cows.”

The decision to incorporate AI into an operation is different for each individual.

It can be used to improve marketing strategies and structure. According to Kutz, most will be able to make a decision based on their needs and makeup. Producers can contact veterinarians, animal genetic specialists, reproductive service companies or AI certified individuals if they are interested in taking the next step in AI.

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Osceola, Mo. – 417-646-2419 May 2022 3 Managing Rising Production Costs Workshop – 4-8:30 p.m. – West Plains, Mo. – Cost: $25 – for more information or to register call 417-256-2391 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/87k 3 Private Pesticide Applicator Training – 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Online via Zoom – to register call 417-745-6767 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/bqg 5 2501 Table Talk, East Central Region – information gathered will be used to provide future classes, resources and educational opportunities for farmers and ranchers – 6-8 p.m. – Cost: Free – Phelps County Courthouse Multipurpose Room, Rolla, Mo. – for more information contact Sarah at 573-458-6260 or havenss@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/5ox 5 QuickBooks Basics – 10-11 a.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: Free – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/95s 7 Ozark Gateway Master Gardener Plant Sale – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Crosslines, 320 South School Avenue, Joplin, Mo. – 417-358-2158 9-13 Bull Breeding Soundness Exam Clinic – Cedar Creek Veterinary Clinic, Stockton, Mo. – 417-476-3060 for appointment – 417-276-3313 for questions 10 Morning in the Garden Gardening Series – Succulent Propagation – 10 a.m.

– Taney County MU Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, 122 Felkins Avenue, Forsyth, Mo. – No registration required – for more information call 417-546-4431 or email taneyco@missouri.edu 10 Scouting Alfalfa for Summer Insect Problems – 7-8 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Cost: Free – register by May 8 – for more information contact Patricia at 417-448-2560 or MillerPD@missouri.edu – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/ntl 10-11 2022 Grazing School – Hartville, Mo. – contact Carol at 417-741-6195 ext. 3

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May 2022 2 7th Annual Gardiner Angus Ranch “Meating Demand” Bull Sale – at the ranch, Ashland, Kan. – 620-635-2156 4 Kusel Limousin Ranch Golden Opportunity Sale – Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, Mo. – 256-962-0256 or 580-759-6038 6 SEMO Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale – SEMO Livestock Sales LLC, Fruitland, Mo. – 660-281-5518 7 17th Annual Great American Pie Sale – The Exchange at Wall Street Cattle Co., Lebanon, Mo. – 402-350-3447 or 320-287-0751 7 23rd Annual Sale of Excellence – O.D. Butler Texas A&M Beef Research Center, College Station, Tx. – 979-693-1301 7 Arkansas Bred Lamb Natural State Goat Bid Board Sale – Washington County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville, Ark. – 479-422-6895 7 Mead Angus Farms Female Production Sale – Mead Sale Headquarters, Versailles, Mo. – 573-216-0210 or 573-721-5512 13 Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale – Farmington Regional Stockyards, Farmington, Mo. – 573-756-4539 14 Byergo Angus Sale – Savannah, Mo. – 734-260-8635 14 Central States BBA Mid America Futurity & Sale – Locust Grove, Okla. – 254-541-4643

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QuickBooks for Farmers – 6-8:30 p.m. – Cost: $50 per person or $75 for farm couple (must be from the same operation) – Maries County Courtroom, 3rd Floor, 211 4th Street, Vienna, Mo. – to register call 573-438-2671 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/au9 12 Home Food Preservation, Sweet Spreads – 6-8 p.m. – Cost: $20 – Community Center, 110 W. Main Street, Fairview, Mo. – to register call 417-455-9500 or visit go.ozarksfn.com/wj2 12-6/11 Master Gardener Training Morgan County – Cost: $200 – 100 E. Newton Street, Versailles, Mo. – for more information visit www.muextension.missouri.edu/mg – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/5o8 14 Farm, Family & Me Conference – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – MU Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Farm, 64399 Greenley Place, Novelty, Mo. – register by May 9 – call 660-397-2179 or visit muext.us/FFMnovelty22 16-17 Serv Safe Food Protection Management – 8 a.m.-noon – Cost: $125 – Phelps County Extension Center, Rolla, Mo. – for questions call 573-458-6256 – to register visit go.ozarksfn.com/rd2 16-21 Inaugural Missouri Beef Days – Bolivar, Mo. – for more information visit www.missouribeefdays.com or email info@missouribeefdays.com or contact Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce at 417-326-4118 18 Garden Tool Maintenance Garden Program – 10 a.m. – Kimberling Area Library Community Room, 45 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City, Mo. – No registration required – for more information visit mgozarks.org 19 Wheat Tour – 9-10:30 a.m. – Cost: Free – MU Variety Trial Plots, 10th Ln, Lamar, Mo. – to RSVP call 417-682-3579 21 Free Waste Pesticide Collection Event – 8 a.m.-noon – MFA Agri Services, 1363 Sainte Genevieve Ave., Farmington, Mo. – for more information visit go.ozarksfn.com/5lj 21 Home Food Pressure Canning – 10 a.m.-noon – Cost: $25 – Salem Community Center at the Armory Kitchen, 1200 W. Rolla Street, Salem, Mo. – for questions call 573-458-6260 – register online at go.ozarksfn.com/jd9 23 Barn Quilt Class – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Cost: $45 – Hickory County Extension Meeting Room, Hermitage, Mo. – to register call 417-745-6767 11,18

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June 2022 4 Appalachian Classic Sale – Knoxville, Tenn. – 979-693-1301 4 Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale – F&T Livestock Market, Palmyra, Mo. – 573-985-3911 11 Wallen Prairie Ranch Beefmaster Production Sale – Lockwood, Mo. – 417-808-0296

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