Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper

Small Acreage, Big Rewards

Ven and Amanda Dhandapani draw on their diverse agriculture roots to start their own family farm When you are the daughter of a cowboy raised on the King Ranch, the…

Hatching in the Heartland

Alan Nieder began his own hatchery in 1997 after spending his entire life around the industry Alan Nieder received his first taste of the poultry business when he was just…

Generations of Experience

The Hughes family focuses their production on quality Angus genetics and beef The Hughes family operates their black Angus cattle farm, located in St. James, Mo., with three generations of…

The Science of Beef Production

Ozark Beef markets grass-fed meats to their growing customer base When a former ag professor, a former practicing veterinarian turned consultant, and a young ag lawyer come together to produce…

The Science of Beef Production

Terry RoppMarch 11, 2019No Comment2019-03-06T11:37:13+00:00

Ozark Beef markets grass-fed meats to their growing customer base When a former ag professor, a former practicing veterinarian turned consultant, and a young ag lawyer come together to produce grass-fed beef, the result is a science driven operation that…

Building a Wagyu Market

Terry Ropp March 11, 2019 No Comment2019-03-06T11:28:30+00:00

Earl and Annette Rowe promote the benefits of Wagyu genetics Try to imagine going to Las Vegas and hitting a jackpot for $100,000. Next is a celebration trip to an elite restaurant serving a 6-ounce Wagyu steak for $400. Then…

Continuing On

Terry Ropp March 11, 2019 No Comment2019-03-06T11:23:57+00:00

Bill Hamm continues to raise Polled Herefords despite the loss of his partner and wife Sarah Sarah Hamm was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2017. She lost an unbelievably hard fight after more than two years, plus rounds of…

Missouri Neighbors

Small Acreage, Big Rewards

Cheryl KepesMarch 20, 2019No Comment2019-03-20T11:00:59+00:00

Ven and Amanda Dhandapani draw on their diverse agriculture roots to start their own family farm When you are the daughter of a cowboy raised on the King Ranch, the birthplace of American ranching, farming flows through your veins. Though…

Hatching in the Heartland

Julie Turner-Crawford March 20, 2019 No Comment2019-03-20T10:56:03+00:00

Alan Nieder began his own hatchery in 1997 after spending his entire life around the industry Alan Nieder received his first taste of the poultry business when he was just a boy. “I started selling eggs to a hatchery when…

Generations of Experience

Juanita McLellan March 20, 2019 No Comment2019-03-20T10:52:57+00:00

The Hughes family focuses their production on quality Angus genetics and beef The Hughes family operates their black Angus cattle farm, located in St. James, Mo., with three generations of experience. “I love to fool with cows. I have all…

Farm Help

Protecting Your Flock

Klaire HowertonMarch 20, 2019No Comment2019-03-20T11:03:47+00:00

Poultry producers must take special precautions to protect their birds from predators Every livestock species comes with its own set of challenges, but poultry certainly seem to one of the most vulnerable to predators. Most farmers can relate to having…

Connecting With Customers

Katie Gardner March 11, 2019 No Comment2019-03-06T12:02:11+00:00

Producers can benefit from implementing a plan to promote the story of their products Madelaine Giebler, a University of Arkansas agricultural communications student, has turned her passion for sharing the importance of agriculture into her job on her family’s dairy…

First-Calf Heifer Challenges

Julie Turner-Crawford March 11, 2019 No Comment2019-03-06T11:48:00+00:00

Providing younger mothers with the right nutrition is key to rebreeding success Getting first-calf heifers rebred can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. University of Missouri Extension Livestock Field Specialist Randall Weidmier said first-calf heifers are still maturing when…

Udderly Serious About Colostrum

Katelyn Reynolds March 11, 2019 No Comment2019-03-06T12:04:59+00:00

All livestock need to have Colostrum shortly after birth for the passing of antibodies For the first month after birth, a newborn animal depends on the antibodies from the mother’s colostrum to prevent diseases. Colostrum has the first nutrients that…

Editorial / Opinions

Following dreams

Julie Turner-CrawfordMarch 11, 2019No Comment2019-03-06T11:07:12+00:00

If there is a pitfall to working at Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, it’s seeing so many farming operations I would love to undertake. From Ayrshires to Milking Shorthorns, from Angus to Watusis, from Berkshires to Red Waddles, Dorpers to Shrops,…

“Spring” calving

Jerry Crownover March 11, 2019 No Comment2019-03-06T11:00:51+00:00

Calving out a bunch of heifers is always a challenge, but this year has been more demanding than usual with all of them having been artificially inseminated and synchronized to give birth on specific dates (none of them calved on…

True to the blue and gold

Jody Harris March 11, 2019 No Comment2019-03-06T11:04:20+00:00

I have thoroughly enjoyed the 10-days of farming photo challenge happening on social media the past few weeks. If you don’t know about it, it’s a challenge between friends to post 10-days of photos from their own working farm and ranch.…

Ag-Visors

Building Risk Coverage

Chet E. Caldwell and Mickey MaceMarch 11, 2019No Comment2019-03-06T11:46:12+00:00

The warm weather of spring sets off many thoughts regarding winter repairs or updates to jobs that were not finished as winter set in, even remodeling and new construction projects. When planning these projects, insurance is not factored in unless…

A Lifeline for Farmers

Kirby Williams March 4, 2019 No Comment2019-02-27T13:40:32+00:00

Government programs working with local, preferred lenders can help producers get on their feet The Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes direct and guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans to family-size farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit through conventional…

Offering extra feed is worth the money in winter

Dr. Tim O'Neill February 18, 2019 No Comment2019-02-13T11:45:51+00:00

Winter is here and everyone is feeding hay. Every thought of how to utilize use your hay supply and supplements in the best way possible? That would be to know your cows body condition score and freed them appropriately. This…

Common Mistakes

Dr. Mike Bloss February 11, 2019 No Comment2019-02-08T14:35:48+00:00

Spring calving season is just around the corner. This also means calving problems and the need to intervene and assist in the delivery of the calf. Here are several mistakes made before, during and after calving. 1. Generally pasture is…

Ozarks Roots

Teaching a Lost Art

Katrina HineMarch 11, 2019No Comment2019-03-06T11:15:41+00:00

Alice Weger teaches all those who wish to learn at Alice’s Canning Club Alice Weger was born in Pryor, Okla., on a farm in the days when people put up their own food, knew their neighbors and had a sense…

Feeding the Spirit of a Community

Malia Mount March 4, 2019 No Comment2019-02-27T13:20:20+00:00

The history of Appleton City, Mo. Something has happened at the grocery store in Appleton City, Mo., that has the whole town buzzing – and it’s not the price of milk. It all started, when Appleton City Food Fair co-owner…

Museum Makes History Available For All

Terry Ropp February 18, 2019 No Comment2019-02-13T11:04:27+00:00

The Lowell Historical Museum features a wide variety of displays and local items Each museum has a unique history. The Lowell Historical Museum began as a collection of photographs and photographic displays. However, people soon began donating historical objects ranging…