Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper

Building a Legacy

Couple configures a small farming operation around two species Terry and Marylou Anderson operate the LT Livestock Farm on 10 acres in Louisburg, Mo. Terry is from Kalispell, Mont., and…

Branganmere Cattle Company has incorporated Gelbvieh genetics in their registered herd Aaron and Regina Pennington own and operate a farm in Webster County, near Marshfield, Mo. Regina’s grandfather was Bob…

Focusing on Genetics and Production

The Kostik family are working to improve the quality of their diversified dairy goat herd When visitors reach the top of the drive at Ark of Angels Dairy Goats in…

Branching Out

Penny Acres incorporates Katahdin sheep into their small operation Jay and Kaitlyn Osborne, of Willard, Mo., have long had a passion for farm life and sustainable agriculture. While living inside…

Arkansas Neighbors

Armed for Farming

Larry BurchfieldApril 9, 2018No Comment2018-04-04T11:25:07+00:00

Margo Hale works to provide assistance in sustainable agriculture One has only to visit with Margo Hale a short time before realizing she is totally focused on one mission, to promote sustainable agriculture. Margo is the Southeast Regional Director for…

A Recycled Resource

Katrina Hine April 9, 2018 No Comment2018-04-04T11:38:54+00:00

Poor’s Poultry Services works within a 400-miles radius of Cameron, Okla. Not many people can say they have been in a particular industry “pretty much their whole life” but Shannon Poor of Cameron, Okla., and owner of Poor’s Poultry Services…

Managing Profit Margins

Terry Ropp April 4, 2018 No Comment2018-04-04T10:50:37+00:00

Jim Milum says developing good heifers that deliver healthy calves is key Though families of six generations in a region are uncommon, fewer still can trace their heritage back to the earliest settlers, often with name variations occurring through the…

Missouri Neighbors

Building a Legacy

Deborah NewApril 23, 2018No Comment2018-04-18T10:40:35+00:00

Couple configures a small farming operation around two species Terry and Marylou Anderson operate the LT Livestock Farm on 10 acres in Louisburg, Mo. Terry is from Kalispell, Mont., and Marylou is from Cheyenne, Wyo. Marylou was raised on an…

Developing a Better Herd

Brenda Brinkley April 23, 2018 No Comment2018-04-18T10:44:52+00:00

Focusing on Genetics and Production

Klaire Howerton April 23, 2018 No Comment2018-04-18T10:19:37+00:00

The Kostik family are working to improve the quality of their diversified dairy goat herd When visitors reach the top of the drive at Ark of Angels Dairy Goats in Greenfield, Mo., they are first greeted by Kristin, Angelica and…

Farm Help

Building From the Ground Up

Eric NeherApril 23, 2018No Comment2018-04-18T11:22:58+00:00

Current and future wants and needs should be addressed before breaking ground on a facility With so many options of barns out there for the many different types of livestock it is important to know what kind of facilities are…

Small Ruminant Nutrition

Kristyn Richner April 23, 2018 No Comment2018-04-18T11:12:55+00:00

Sheep and goats have different nutritional needs Sheep and goats can both be classified as small ruminants. Livestock classified as a ruminant must have adequate roughage in their diet to ensure the rumen continues to function properly. Roughage is defined…

Are All Fences the Same?

Eric Neher April 23, 2018 No Comment2018-04-18T11:27:25+00:00

When containing livestock, producers have options but there must be visual and physical barriers When it comes to fencing, it’s very important to determine what will work best for the species of livestock the operation has, or what it plans…

Raising a Champion

Brooke Clanton April 23, 2018 No Comment2018-04-18T11:20:35+00:00

Ensure good health by knowing your animal and remaining alert Show animal health is important during the year to produce a winner in the end. In the midst of show season, keeping the animal healthy is every good showman’s priority.…

Editorial / Opinions

Keeping it real

Julie Turner-CrawfordApril 23, 2018No Comment2018-04-18T10:12:56+00:00

Some of you might remember your mom or grandma picking up ice milk instead of ice cream at the store. It was supposed to be “healthier.” It was like they were trying to con us into thinking ice milk was…

The hazards of life on the farm

Jerry Crownover April 23, 2018 No Comment2018-04-18T10:08:48+00:00

Farming has always been one of the most hazardous occupations that exists. Machinery accidents and animal mishaps make the news, but, over time, everyday wear and tear also takes an unbelievable toll on the body of the average farmer. Two…

The story of post-turtles

Jerry Crownover April 9, 2018 No Comment2018-04-04T10:58:47+00:00

We’ve all witnessed it at one time or another – probably way too often. You’re at a meeting, conference, or other type of gathering where the person in charge asks if anyone has any comments or questions. Then, one person…

Ag-Visors

Communication is Key

Kathy DailyApril 23, 2018No Comment2018-04-18T11:03:33+00:00

Most farmers and ranchers pride themselves on always paying their debts on time. Making late payments is not something most people take lightly. When you are forced to make your payment late, there is more at stake than just your…

Lending Differences

Jessica Allan April 9, 2018 No Comment2018-04-04T11:50:04+00:00

Recently, I had the privilege to judge high school agricultural students in the prepared speech contest at Crowder College’s Aggie Day. These students are passionate about their industries and are agriculture’s future. But, there was one matter that I, as…

The New Tax Law and the Livestock Industry

John Alan Cohan April 2, 2018 No Comment2018-03-28T10:38:54+00:00

The new tax law signed by President Trump, called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), has several provisions beneficial to owners and breeders in the horse and livestock industries. I will discuss some of the highlights. New Deduction for…

Lending Differences

Jessica Allan April 2, 2018 No Comment2018-03-28T10:33:44+00:00

Ozarks Roots

Joe Keltner: A Lifetime in Agriculture

Cheryl KepesApril 18, 2018No Comment2018-04-18T10:27:59+00:00

Suburban America has surrounded Joe Keltner’s family farm in southwest Missouri. “They built there and then they built back over here and then built on this side,” Joe Keltner said as he pointed in all directions around his home. Rows…

Serving Farmers and Animals since the 1950s

Terry Ropp April 9, 2018 No Comment2018-04-04T11:29:03+00:00

Siloam Springs Veterinary Clinic has grown to three locations with seven full-time veterinarians The old saying that nothing is more constant than change holds true everywhere, including Northwest Arkansas and veterinary medicine. In Northwest Arkansas, population is booming at the…

Still Standing Tall

Neoma Foreman April 2, 2018 No Comment2018-03-28T10:09:13+00:00

For more than a century, the current Vernon County, Mo., courthouse has been a focal point for the community “The courthouse – the emblem and personification of a free and independent government and people. The Temple of Justice where doors…