Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper

An Unusual Breed

Vernon Jones invested in a herd of White Herefords in the 1970s Every farmer is unique in their own special way. That is especially true of Vernon Jones and the…

Hooked on Red Polls

R & D Farm appreciates the traits of the Red Poll breed The farm landscape in Illinois is a little different than in the Ozarks, but it was in the…

A Passion for Angus and Family

Charles and Phyllis Todd began their cattle operation 50 years ago It’s a wonder Charles and Phyllis Todd, owners of Edgewood Acres Registered Angus, ever made it past their first…

Riding, Rescues and Love

Horses and mules find new homes and hope through Reasons Ranch If you love animals, particularly horses, Reasons Rescue Ranch north of Sparta, Mo., in Christian County is a good…

Good Influences

Terry RoppAugust 5, 2019No Comment2019-07-31T14:00:46+00:00

James Larson appreciates the size, structure and carcass quality of Limousin cattle Though James Larson was raised as a town kid by his mom Fern after his father died when James was only 6, his life took an important turn…

Feeding the Loop

Kathy Parker July 31, 2019 No Comment2019-07-31T14:30:59+00:00

Oklahoma cowboy creates hand-made gear for his fellow wranglers “My truck ain’t much to look at, but my bits are mighty fine.” A line from a Western song describes how working cowboys feel about the gear they use. Tracie Morrison…

Forging a New Path

Jordan Robertson July 31, 2019 No Comment2019-07-31T13:54:34+00:00

Couple begins marketing their farm-raised meat directly to customers Broad pastures ripe with cattle are a nostalgic memory for Cody and Sarah Lewis of Greenbrier, Ark. Both grew up on family farms, but when they married in 2004, the couple…

Missouri Neighbors

An Unusual Breed

Brenda BrinkleyAugust 19, 2019No Comment2019-08-15T14:39:25+00:00

Vernon Jones invested in a herd of White Herefords in the 1970s Every farmer is unique in their own special way. That is especially true of Vernon Jones and the breed of cattle he raises – White Herefords. At the…

Hooked on Red Polls

Julie Turner-Crawford August 19, 2019 No Comment2019-08-15T14:28:20+00:00

R & D Farm appreciates the traits of the Red Poll breed The farm landscape in Illinois is a little different than in the Ozarks, but it was in the Land of Lincoln where Ron Lake found his love for…

A Passion for Angus and Family

Cheryl Kepes August 15, 2019 No Comment2019-08-15T14:20:27+00:00

Charles and Phyllis Todd began their cattle operation 50 years ago It’s a wonder Charles and Phyllis Todd, owners of Edgewood Acres Registered Angus, ever made it past their first date. Charles, a dairy farmer and Hereford producer, and Phyllis,…

Farm Help

Planning Ahead

Klaire HowertonAugust 19, 2019No Comment2019-08-15T14:53:16+00:00

Good pasture management practices in favorable weather can minimize problems in the future This year’s wet summer has been a drastic change from last summer’s drought. While heavier than normal rainfall has made putting up hay rather difficult, it has…

Post Flooding Water Problems

Klaire Howerton August 19, 2019 No Comment2019-08-15T15:00:52+00:00

Water sources can become contaminated after prolonged flooding issues Flooding creates many problems for farmers and homeowners, one of which is water quality. Flooding can cause bacteria and contaminants to enter wells and water supplies and render them unsafe to…

Using Ammonia to your Advantage

Klaire Howerton August 19, 2019 No Comment2019-08-15T14:55:56+00:00

Ammonia can be added to low-quality hay to improve digestibility and palatability With the extremely wet summer in the Ozarks, coupled with some residual effects of the 2018 drought, many producers had no choice but to cut and bale lower-quality…

Guidelines for Grazing Johnsongrass

Klaire Howerton August 19, 2019 No Comment2019-08-15T14:58:06+00:00

Johnsongrass can be both beneficial and deadly As producers in the Ozarks saw last year, Johnsongrass can be a rather prolific forage in times of drought or summer heat. While livestock seem to enjoy it, grazing Johnsongrass requires careful management…

Editorial / Opinions

Farming is a waiting game

Julie Turner-CrawfordAugust 19, 2019No Comment2019-08-15T14:03:59+00:00

As I have written previously, I’m not much of a gardener, but each year I try my hand at growing something. Some years are good; others, not so much. My “garden” consists of old mineral tubs and a couple of…

Burnin’ daylight

Jerry Crownover August 19, 2019 No Comment2019-08-15T13:55:46+00:00

One of the things I admired most about my father was his unmatched work ethic, and it never wavered in all of his 84 years, until the ravages of cancer confined him to his bed for the last couple of…

The importance of small farms

Julie Turner-Crawford August 5, 2019 No Comment2019-07-31T13:38:26+00:00

Farms come in all sizes. Farmers can have 2 acres or 20,000, and each plays a role in our industry. When I make contact with producers for Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, they might say their operation is “too small” for…

Ag-Visors

Parasite Problems

Dr. Mike BlossAugust 19, 2019No Comment2019-08-15T14:48:39+00:00

With the increase in rainfall and the lush pastures, I have noted a dramatic increase in parasitism in both cattle and small ruminants. As a veterinarian, I am often asked, “What is the best way to treat for worms?” While…

It’s About Time…

Ken Knies August 5, 2019 No Comment2019-07-31T14:41:16+00:00

There are many important elements to us personally, individually and as members of the human society. To me, no one element or concept is more important than time. “Sweet childish days that were as long as twenty days are now”…

It’s About Time…

Ken Knies July 29, 2019 No Comment2019-07-25T09:41:52+00:00

Women on the Farm

Kathy Daily July 15, 2019 No Comment2019-07-11T08:35:36+00:00

According to the new federal census, female producers increased by 27 percent from 2012 to 2017. Female producers now make up 30 percent of all U. S. farm operators. Why the increase? The average age of the U. S. farmer…

Ozarks Roots

Watching Over Waynesville, Mo.

Juanita McLellanAugust 19, 2019No Comment2019-08-15T14:19:44+00:00

Croaker was commissioned by the city in an effort to brighten things up If you are driving in Missouri on Historic Route 66, down the steep hill which leads to Waynesville, Mo., look to your left. You will see him,…

The Battle of Cabin Creek

Kathy Parker August 5, 2019 No Comment2019-07-31T14:14:44+00:00

The Civil War battle site is where an Indian general left his mark on history The Cabin Creek Battle site in Craig County, Okla., is where an Indian general made the biggest supply capture of the Civil War, anywhere from…

A Hands-On Approach to History

Juanita McLellan July 29, 2019 No Comment2019-07-25T09:19:16+00:00

Bolivar’s North Ward Museum features displays donated by community members An authentic log cabin from 1867, a 23-foot stuffed boa constrictor, a wanted poster for Jesse James and memorabilia from President Harry S. Truman. These are just some of the…