Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper

Teaching the Next Generation

The dairy program at C of O has been a part of Hard Work U’s curriculum since it began Since the dawn of creation and mankind’s first steps in the…

Keeping the Tradition

Appalossa horses and beef cattle have roamed the family farm for generations James and Chantil Richards, and their family carry on the tradition of breeding Appaloosa horses began with Chantil’s…

Cow Heaven

Families partner to build a raw milk dairy with plans to expand their herd and product line At the tender age of 3, Sarah Kuhlman knew what she wanted to…

Room to Grow at Fellwock Dairy

The Mark and Johna Fellwock family keeps the dairy tradition alive at their Monett, Mo., farm June is National Dairy Month, time to enjoy all the great products and also,…

Focusing on the Farm

Terry RoppJune 3, 2019No Comment2019-05-29T14:18:36+00:00

Ryan Callison says the size of his Dorper herd fits his goals Emerson had Walden Pond, and Ryan Callison has 20 picturesque and partially shaded acres in Gore, Okla., surrounding a beautiful pond which provides water for Muscovy ducks, Dorper…

Growing Patience

Terry Ropp June 3, 2019 No Comment2019-05-29T14:37:35+00:00

Retired U of A educators work to improve their in dairy goats and beef cattle Eric Wailes and Michael Holloman live in a Faye Jones-style house just over the city line of Fayetteville, Ark., on the road to Elkins. The…

Productive Goats, Rare Birds

Terry Ropp May 29, 2019 No Comment2019-05-29T14:42:28+00:00

Tom and Lydia Cassilly raise Dorking chickens and Alpine dairy goats Everyone’s entrance into agriculture is unique. For Tom and Lydia Cassilly of Jasper, Ark., this is especially true. Lydia pursued a degree in equine studies while Tom graduated with…

Missouri Neighbors

Teaching the Next Generation

Katrina HineJune 17, 2019No Comment2019-06-12T11:17:58+00:00

The dairy program at C of O has been a part of Hard Work U’s curriculum since it began Since the dawn of creation and mankind’s first steps in the garden, agriculture has been the foundational force behind providing sustenance,…

Keeping the Tradition

Juanita McLellan June 17, 2019 No Comment2019-06-12T10:42:57+00:00

Appalossa horses and beef cattle have roamed the family farm for generations James and Chantil Richards, and their family carry on the tradition of breeding Appaloosa horses began with Chantil’s parents, Clifford and Connie Farrell, at the family farm in…

Cow Heaven

Julie Turner-Crawford June 17, 2019 No Comment2019-06-12T11:27:09+00:00

Families partner to build a raw milk dairy with plans to expand their herd and product line At the tender age of 3, Sarah Kuhlman knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. She wanted to be a…

Farm Help

A1 vs A2

Klaire HowertonJune 17, 2019No Comment2019-06-12T11:41:02+00:00

What’s the difference between the proteins in milk? In today’s dairy industry, some consumers are beginning to ask what the difference is between A1 milk and A2 milk. Ozarks Farm and Neighbor looked at the differences and what dairy producers…

Reducing Stress in the Dairy Herd

Klaire Howerton June 17, 2019 No Comment2019-06-12T11:43:51+00:00

Low-stressed cows means better producing cows Most producers know stressed animals do not perform well, and this leads to lost time, resources and profits. Working to keep dairy herds as stress free as possible will keep cows fertile and happy,…

Boosting Milk Quality

Klaire Howerton June 12, 2019 No Comment2019-06-12T11:38:49+00:00

Lowering SCC and proper sanitation can improve the overall quality of milk Producing a quality product is of the utmost importance when it comes to agricultural products, and dairy is no exception. Proper preparation and sanitation practices are crucial to…

Keep Your Skin Safe

Dr. Mitch Bartley D.O. June 3, 2019 No Comment2019-05-29T14:55:02+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…

Editorial / Opinions

The trouble with bananas

Jerry CrownoverJune 17, 2019No Comment2019-06-12T10:29:52+00:00

Problems, like bananas, always come in bunches and last week I harvested a particularly large batch of them. As has been the case for the past several weeks, I went to bed with the TV weatherman warning us of impending…

The continued battle

Julie Turner-Crawford June 17, 2019 No Comment2019-06-12T10:35:00+00:00

Just in time for National Dairy Month, an animal-rights organization has pounced on the dairy industry. Mainstream and social media is ablaze with the story of the Animal Recovery Mission’s “undercover investigation” of the mistreatment of calves at the Fair…

Still writing after 25 years

Jerry Crownover June 3, 2019 No Comment2019-05-29T13:50:37+00:00

Since I have now completed 25 years of writing this column, this month is a bit of a milestone for me. Growing up, if you would have asked any of my peers what they thought I would be when (or,…

Ag-Visors

Relying on Your Lender

Jessica AllanJune 17, 2019No Comment2019-06-12T11:36:09+00:00

What a spring so far! As a rancher, I will not complain about the rain. But, there are many of us trying to figure how to fit water skis onto planting equipment and harvest hay out of lakes. As another…

Blanket Insurance

Chet E. Caldwell and Mickey Mace June 3, 2019 No Comment2019-05-29T14:51:43+00:00

Some mistakenly feel over secure with the term, “blanket insurance.” There are both advantages and disadvantages to this form of coverage option. Blanket insurance is simply the ability to cover, as one amount of insurance: one or more types of…

Blanket Insurance

Chet E. Caldwell and Mickey Mace May 27, 2019 No Comment2019-05-23T15:21:03+00:00

Beef Up Profitability

Kevin Stith May 13, 2019 No 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…

Ozarks Roots

150 Years of History in One Place

Laura L. ValentiJune 17, 2019No Comment2019-06-12T10:54:13+00:00

The Stagecoach Museum has served as a field hospital during the Civil War and a hotel/restaurant More than 150 years ago, William Walton McDonald built two 16-foot by 16-foot log cabins connected by what’s known as a dogtrot area or…

Fighting, Preserving, Conserving

Terry Ropp June 3, 2019 No Comment2019-05-29T14:26:21+00:00

Pea Ridge National Military Park is made up of 4,300 acres This story begins when Kerry Jones’ grandfather brought his seventh generation Arkansan and 5-year-old grandson to the Pea Ridge National Military Park in Garfield, Ark. Young Kerry was awestruck…

A Czar of Missouri History

Laura L. Valenti May 27, 2019 No Comment2019-05-23T14:03:32+00:00

Ozarks native shares a unique look at Missouri through lectures and writings With 19 books to his credit, Ross Malone is one of Missouri’s finest historians. Not just a writer, he also delights in sharing the state’s rich, varied and…