Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper

A Typical Farm Kid

Noah Schiltz doesn’t let his battle against a genetic condition stop him from doing what he loves Noah Schiltz is your typical farm kid. He mucks out livestock pens, feeds…

Breeding for the Show Ring

Jackson Show Goats caters to clients seeking high-quality show animals Small ruminant production is growing in popularity in the Ozarks as smaller farms crop up, making them the perfect livestock…

Piloting Change

Huntsville, Ark., farm is working with Tyson on new, efficient systems in the poultry industry Nothing is more constant than change, especially in the poultry industry. The newest innovation comes…

Living the Dream

Melissa Melton says it took 30 years to fulfill her childhood wish of owning a farm Melissa Melton considers herself a natural, simple person, so she wanted the name of…

Piloting Change

Terry RoppMay 13, 2019No Comment2019-05-07T15:22:22+00:00

Huntsville, Ark., farm is working with Tyson on new, efficient systems in the poultry industry Nothing is more constant than change, especially in the poultry industry. The newest innovation comes from Israel with an updated design for breeding houses. Bryan…

Living the Dream

Veronica Hicks May 13, 2019 No Comment2019-05-08T09:47:31+00:00

Melissa Melton says it took 30 years to fulfill her childhood wish of owning a farm Melissa Melton considers herself a natural, simple person, so she wanted the name of her farm to reflect her personality. At Melton Farm, she…

Building a Business

Terry Ropp May 7, 2019 No Comment2019-05-07T15:45:49+00:00

The Wilchmans literally began their operation at the roots Billy Wilchman of Atkins, Ark., is a nurse practitioner and his wife Charlotte is a respiratory therapist. The couple work enough to keep their licenses valid but devote most of their…

Missouri Neighbors

A Typical Farm Kid

Katrina HineMay 22, 2019No Comment2019-05-22T16:07:23+00:00

Noah Schiltz doesn’t let his battle against a genetic condition stop him from doing what he loves Noah Schiltz is your typical farm kid. He mucks out livestock pens, feeds and doctors livestock, and shows his animals in the Barton…

Breeding for the Show Ring

Julie Turner-Crawford May 22, 2019 No Comment2019-05-22T16:09:17+00:00

Jackson Show Goats caters to clients seeking high-quality show animals Small ruminant production is growing in popularity in the Ozarks as smaller farms crop up, making them the perfect livestock operation for those just starting in agriculture. “There’s more money…

Selling Down to Build Up

Brenda Brinkley May 6, 2019 No Comment2019-05-01T15:18:01+00:00

Joey Davis hopes to quickly increase his Gelbvieh and Balancer herd with the introduction of an embryo transfer program. Joey Davis reduced his herd size at 16 Tons Cattle Company to bring in higher quality genetics Joey Davis grew up…

Farm Help

Keep Your Skin Safe

Dr. Mitch Bartley D.O.May 22, 2019No Comment2019-05-22T16:17:12+00:00

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the Farmers and other professionals who spend a lot of time in the sun are prone to skin damage. You might take pride in that “farmer’s tan,” but it increases…

Hire a Guy or DIY?

Klaire Howerton May 13, 2019 No Comment2019-05-07T15:57:17+00:00

When working on a construction project, farmers and ranchers should consider the time and money needed Every producer has a construction project of some kind in the works, whether it is still just a dream or idea, or whether it’s…

Tips for Better Fences

Klaire Howerton May 13, 2019 No Comment2019-05-07T16:00:14+00:00

Producers are encouraged to have a plan before driving posts While there are always lots of projects on a farm, building new fence is one that pops up on many producer’s spring project lists. Before jumping right in and pounding…

Sunny or Sour Disposition?

Klaire Howerton May 13, 2019 No Comment2019-05-07T16:02:07+00:00

Study shows that nervous cattle have reduced conception rates compared to those that are calm Most producers will agree that they prefer cattle that are predictable, even tempered and relatively calm. While no cow has a sunny disposition all the…

Editorial / Opinions

A walk down memory lane

Julie Turner-CrawfordMay 13, 2019No Comment2019-05-07T15:12:48+00:00

Members of my family gathered recently to clear out a few things that have been in storage since my grandma passed. As we combed through plastic tub after plastic tub, we realized a couple of things. First, June was a…

Real meat, please

Jerry Crownover May 13, 2019 No Comment2019-05-07T15:06:51+00:00

I’m used to getting some strange phone texts from my wife, but last week’s message took the cake, when she asked, “What is blue john milk?” She had overheard her friend, Rex, use the term and even though she had…

On the hunt

Jody Harris May 13, 2019 No Comment2019-05-07T15:09:39+00:00

This year has been declared one of adventure for our family. As much as farm life can seem like a daily adventure, we are committed to getting out and trying some new things as a family. Easter weekend, we hosted…

Ag-Visors

Beef Up Profitability

Kevin StithMay 13, 2019No Comment2019-05-07T15:51:23+00:00

As producers, we like to use Beef Month to promote the taste and health advantages of beef over our competitor proteins (poultry and pork). You’re likely to see ads on billboards, radio spots, ads in print media, and possibly a…

Beef Up Profitability

Kevin Stith May 6, 2019 No Comment2019-05-01T15:39:54+00:00

The Udder Side

Dr. Tim O'Neill April 22, 2019 No Comment2019-04-17T11:49:32+00:00

Spring calving has been going on, and with new calves we also have some calf scours. This can be a very devastating disease and can, and does, kill calves. There are multiple causes for scours. We can have everything from…

Enhancing Creditworthiness

Ken Knies April 1, 2019 No Comment2019-03-27T13:54:31+00:00

Credit can be a wonderful tool. It can improve one’s livelihood or it can become the proverbial albatross that constantly weighs us down. I’d suggest that we use caution when thinking about OPM, or Other People’s Money. While borrowed funds…

Ozarks Roots

A Street with a History

Ben SmithMay 13, 2019No Comment2019-05-08T09:48:01+00:00

Dickson Street: An entertaining street with a long history in Fayetteville, Ark. If you have been around Fayetteville or in Northwest Arkansas for even 10 minutes, you have probably heard of the town’s entertainment district. The West Dickson Street Commercial…

Money Does Grow on Trees

Megan Richner May 6, 2019 No Comment2019-05-01T15:00:53+00:00

Ty Bewley said Poor Boy Tree Services started by “accident” 30 years ago Ty Bewley describes himself as the “C child,” one whose parents did not go to college, financially support him or provide him with a career path. A…

The Heart of a Community

Veronica Hicks April 22, 2019 No Comment2019-04-17T11:18:37+00:00

The White County, Ark., Courthouse is the oldest courthouse still used as seat of government in the state White County’s Historical Courthouse located in the heart of downtown Searcy, Ark., a college town with a population of 23,768 people. The…