Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper

Advancing Technology

Young entrepreneur Parker Bass develops a sensor to help prevent fires in equipment A warm summer day got a little hotter near Rogersville, Mo., a couple of years ago when…

Growing More than Mums

Abby Meyer of Seneca, Mo., says her experience with FFA helped her start her own business On the corner of Spring and Washington – according to Abby Meyer, that is…

Raising Longhorns

Fred and Cheryl Bryant established Elah Valley Longhorns six years ago Fred and Cheryl Bryant raise registered Texas Longhorn cattle on their farm near Rogersville, Mo., in Greene County. The…

The Fame of Hawleywoods

After more than three decades, mules are still a way of life for Loyd Hawley “I’ve ridden horses since I was 2 or 3 years old, and I always wanted…

The Fame of Hawleywoods

Sarah BarmallJanuary 7, 2019No Comment2019-01-02T16:02:57+00:00

After more than three decades, mules are still a way of life for Loyd Hawley “I’ve ridden horses since I was 2 or 3 years old, and I always wanted a team of mules to work, so I bought a…

Destined to Continue

Terry Ropp January 2, 2019 No Comment2019-01-02T15:37:18+00:00

The James brothers manage the operations of the farm established by their grandfather Jack James will be 91 in January. When he was 24 or 25, he lived up the road when some nearby land came for sale. He purchased…

A Firm Foundation

Terry Ropp January 2, 2019 No Comment2019-01-02T15:31:47+00:00

Rees purchased his first acreage from the estate of his late grandmother Rees is a young father whose agricultural life is based upon a firm foundation in the past, a strong work ethic combined with simultaneously seeing both the trees…

Missouri Neighbors

Advancing Technology

Julie Turner-CrawfordJanuary 16, 2019No Comment2019-01-16T14:50:53+00:00

Young entrepreneur Parker Bass develops a sensor to help prevent fires in equipment A warm summer day got a little hotter near Rogersville, Mo., a couple of years ago when a baler caught fire at the Bass family’s farm. Luckily,…

Growing More than Mums

Madelaine Giebler January 16, 2019 No Comment2019-01-16T14:32:41+00:00

Abby Meyer of Seneca, Mo., says her experience with FFA helped her start her own business On the corner of Spring and Washington – according to Abby Meyer, that is where people know they can find her every fall in…

Raising Longhorns

Brenda Brinkley January 16, 2019 No Comment2019-01-16T14:09:40+00:00

Fred and Cheryl Bryant established Elah Valley Longhorns six years ago Fred and Cheryl Bryant raise registered Texas Longhorn cattle on their farm near Rogersville, Mo., in Greene County. The farm is Elah Valley Longhorns. “We wanted to name it…

Farm Help

Give Pastures Some TLC

Klaire HowertonJanuary 16, 2019No Comment2019-01-16T15:24:42+00:00

Frost seeding can help boost spring forage production The 2018 drought took its toll on pastures all around the Ozarks – thankfully, the rains did come back, but many farms were left with pastures in need of a little TLC.…

Wintertime Herd Maintenance

Grace Vehige January 16, 2019 No Comment2019-01-16T15:22:34+00:00

The importance of feeding vitamin and mineral supplements to your cattle herd In the winter months, cattle producers across the United States work on herd maintenance. For many, this means providing cattle the right vitamin and mineral supplements to avoid…

What’s on the Horizon?

Klaire Howerton January 16, 2019 No Comment2019-01-16T15:35:34+00:00

New technology expected to have a great impact on animal agriculture In today’s day and age, new technology seems to appear around every turn. Luckily for those in the agriculture industry of livestock production, some of that new tech and…

Wintertime Herd Maintenance

Grace Vehige January 7, 2019 No Comment2019-01-02T16:26:05+00:00

The importance of feeding vitamin and mineral supplements to your cattle herd As the winter months approach, cattle producers across the United States prepare for herd maintenance, and for many, this means providing cattle the right vitamin and mineral supplements…

Editorial / Opinions

Don’t judge a book by the cover

Jerry CrownoverJanuary 7, 2019No Comment2019-01-02T15:14:05+00:00

I had written several hundred dollars-worth of checks by the time I was 12 years old and probably a few thousand dollars more before I could legally drive. But, before you start thinking that I was some rich kid with his…

Chaos at the Harris home

Jody Harris January 7, 2019 No Comment2019-01-02T15:16:54+00:00

It’s the first day of winter vacation and our household is filled with the hubbub of getting ready to celebrate Christmas. Our children are all mature enough to help out with baking, shopping and wrapping. Some of them are better…

Here’s a New Year and hard work ahead

Julie Turner-Crawford January 7, 2019 No Comment2019-01-02T15:20:17+00:00

Welcome to 2019! Looking back at 2018, I can’t help but think of all the highs and lows of the year. Among the highlights for me in 2018 were seeing my family grow, having yet another year on this earth,…

Ag-Visors

Success and Hard Work

Kathy DailyJanuary 7, 2019No Comment2019-01-02T16:12:04+00:00

You probably grew up with your parents telling you, “In order to be successful, you must work hard.” I know that was what my dad told me every time I tried to get out of doing my chores. Hard work…

Beginning Farmer and Lending Opportunities

Jessica Allan December 17, 2018 No Comment2018-12-12T11:47:33+00:00

For the past few years, a regular discussion topic in the agricultural community has been the hurdles facing the next generation of farmers. The industry has a high barrier for entry when considering the cost of land, crop input, equipment…

Beginning Farmer and Lending Opportunities

Jessica Allan December 10, 2018 No Comment2018-12-06T16:08:55+00:00

The Future is Yours

Kathy Daily November 26, 2018 No Comment2018-11-20T12:10:37+00:00

The future is yours for the taking. If you are like me, you have heard this statement before, but what does it really mean? Everyone has a different definition or interpretation of this statement and most definitions are probably correct…

Ozarks Roots

Main Street USA

Terry RoppJanuary 7, 2019No Comment2019-01-02T15:50:29+00:00

Prairie Grove, Ark., revitalizes its historic past through a state preservation foundation In the 1820s Prairie Grove, Ark., was open land with clearing first begun by Tom Wagnon, who later traded his land with Rev. Andrew Buchanan for another suitable…

A Cowboy Christmas

Terry Ropp December 12, 2018 No Comment2018-12-12T11:21:29+00:00

Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, opens its gates to a variety of events Christmas is a time of the year when families search for new, child-friendly experiences. One excellent place to visit is Dog Iron Ranch in…

Deep Roots in McDonald County, Mo.

Katrina Hine December 10, 2018 No Comment2018-12-06T15:42:18+00:00

Kenny Underwood is known for his family’s long history in the area, and his baking skills that benefit others Kenny Underwood’s roots run deep into the history of McDonald County, Mo. In fact, he can boast that 12 of his…