Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper

Rising to the Challenge

Joplin Regional Stockyards has a long history in Southwest Missouri Operations today for the Joplin Regional Stockyards during uncertain times are emblematic of the challenging times faced in another national…

Fresh Cattle Weekly

Mo-Kan Livestock owner Jim Hertzog in his commitment to local producers Buyers can be found in the seats or bidding online on fresh cattle every Thursday at Mo-Kan Livestock Market…

Building from the Start

Ouida Crossey has managed her family’s cattle operation since 1980 Lester and Ouida Crossey of Searcy, Ark., started in the cattle business after they married in 1980. Ouida managed their…

From Preacher’s Daughter to Farmer

Donna Pennington has been the primary operator of Pennington Farm in Bee Branch, Ark. It’s not unusual a farm wife has a town job, while the husband runs the farm.…

Arkansas Neighbors

Building from the Start

Terry RoppJuly 27, 2020No Comment2020-07-21T16:03:52-05:00

Ouida Crossey has managed her family’s cattle operation since 1980 Lester and Ouida Crossey of Searcy, Ark., started in the cattle business after they married in 1980. Ouida managed their ranch, Flying C Ranch, and it grew to 170 acres,…

From Preacher’s Daughter to Farmer

Terry Ropp July 22, 2020 No Comment2020-07-21T15:40:54-05:00

Donna Pennington has been the primary operator of Pennington Farm in Bee Branch, Ark. It’s not unusual a farm wife has a town job, while the husband runs the farm. In the case of the Pennington, those rolls were reversed. …

A Double Life

Jordan Robertson July 22, 2020 No Comment2020-07-21T15:48:43-05:00

Leigh Ann Brents, pictured with her children Kolton and Audie, and her husband Strap, has brought her students to her farm via online classes. Teacher Leigh Ann Brents splits her time between the classroom and her family farm Leigh Ann…

Missouri Neighbors

Rising to the Challenge

Katrina HineAugust 6, 2020No Comment2020-08-06T15:40:29-05:00

Fresh Cattle Weekly

Megan Richner August 6, 2020 No Comment2020-08-06T15:23:16-05:00

Mo-Kan Livestock owner Jim Hertzog in his commitment to local producers Buyers can be found in the seats or bidding online on fresh cattle every Thursday at Mo-Kan Livestock Market Inc., located north of Butler, Mo. Mo-Kan was started by…

Farming with the Family

Rachel Harper July 20, 2020 No Comment2020-07-15T15:57:01-05:00

Jennifer Thogmartin, pictured with her children Mack and Katie, has taught agriculture for 15 years. She and her family also have cow/calf operation, and sell their own beef cuts. Agriculture has always been a part of Jennifer Thogmartin’s way of life…

Farm Help

Increasing Value at the Sale

Klaire HowertonAugust 6, 2020No Comment2020-08-06T16:10:44-05:00

Selling quality cattle at the right time has benefits Many producers in the Ozarks sell their cattle through livestock auctions. This can be a good marketing strategy depending on the individual operation, especially if a producer does their research, implements…

What FICO Score Changes Mean to You

Jim Caniglia August 6, 2020 No Comment2020-08-06T15:49:46-05:00

The changes do not mean an instant drop in your credit score Much has been made recently about upcoming changes to the FICO models or “scores” that are scheduled to go into effect this summer and how they will impact…

Johnsongrass Woes

Klaire Howerton July 27, 2020 No Comment2020-07-21T16:17:08-05:00

As the heat of summer soars and rain deminishes, producers should be mindful of prussic acid In the heat of summer, Johnsongrass can pose some health risks to cattle and other livestock. Hot and dry conditions have the potential to…

Warts in Cattle

Klaire Howerton July 27, 2020 No Comment2020-07-21T16:20:55-05:00

The virus is contagious and should be treated While skin health issues in cattle are not the most pleasant subject to think about, it pays for producers to be vigilant and aware in the event that something like a case…

Editorial / Opinions

Fibs and “phantom” pain

Jerry CrownoverJuly 27, 2020No Comment2020-07-21T15:30:58-05:00

From the time I was born, my parents continually stressed the importance of telling the truth. As it is with any child, I sometimes told a lie in order to avoid taking the responsibility for doing something wrong. When I…

Letting kids do their things

Jody Harris July 27, 2020 No Comment2020-07-21T15:33:39-05:00

I have figured out the secret to getting my kids out on the horses more often. Threaten to sell the horses. It worked like a charm. Recently, we let the kids each have a friend over to play and spend…

Female pioneers in agriculture

Julie Turner-Crawford July 27, 2020 No Comment2020-07-21T15:35:50-05:00

In this issue of Ozarks Farm & Neighbor, you’ll see it’s all about the ladies. I guess you could say it’s an issue about farm girl/woman power. Statistics show since 1970, the number of female-lead farms has more than tripled,…

Ag-Visors

The Next Generation

Lora PhelpsJuly 27, 2020No Comment2020-07-21T16:15:11-05:00

Many farm families hope to pass their farming operation to family. But like everything else, creating a plan to pass your farm to the next generation requires time and commitment. The problem is, where do you start? 1. Start with…

The Next Generation

Lora Phelps July 20, 2020 No Comment2020-07-15T16:46:14-05:00

Who Would Have Thought?

Erin Harvey July 6, 2020 No Comment2020-07-01T11:29:01-05:00

Who would have thought? It doesn’t seem like too long ago I was writing my article urging you to get those “first of the year” financial things done and gear up for a great ; Our economy was off to…

Who Would Have Thought?

Erin Harvey June 29, 2020 No Comment2020-06-24T10:47:51-05:00

Ozarks Roots

In the Family Since 1917

Terry RoppJuly 27, 2020No Comment2020-07-21T15:56:41-05:00

Collier Drug Stores continues to serve customers with pride Some families can point to an earlier ancestor as being the founder of the local legacy. For the Collier family of the Collier Drug Stores, that ancestor was M. M. Collier…

Remonstrant of the Good Ol’ Days

Laura L. Valenti July 20, 2020 No Comment2020-07-15T16:04:49-05:00

The Sunset Drive In has entertained moviegoers since 1951 When Larry Marks went to work as a teenager at the Sunset Drive In movie theater in Aurora, Mo., in 1965, he never imagined he would still be there, now as…

Old-School History

Terry Ropp July 6, 2020 No Comment2020-07-01T11:05:18-05:00

Boone County, Ark., museum is home to some very unique collections Taking a trip sometimes requires choosing between a big city attraction or a less urban location with the unfamiliar museums. One often overlooked category of museums is county museums…