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The Calling of a Young Farmer
Not every agricultural career is in the field, feedlot or feed store. Some, such as Bodie Carter’s current planned career, can take place in a , now 19 and attending…
Made for the Freezer
Leland and Nan Lloyd own a beautiful small ranch in Ozark, driveway to their Lily Bird Ranch is lined with large oak trees and healthy cream colored cattle gathered around…
Arkansas 4-H President finds his niche
It took a while, but Arkansas State 4-H President Travis Clark finally found his niche – , who lives with his family on acres in the White County, Ark., town…
Starting Off Small
An old African proverb states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That is even truer today when interest and knowledge are so diverse. Dover (Ark.) High School senior,…
Cheering on the Bulls
Kyle Kilgore is a rising star in the rodeo stock contractor world – and he’s only member of FFA at Coweta High School in Coweta, Okla., Kyle admits to doing…
Laminitis: Key Causes
For horse owners, laminitis or founder can be tragic. “Many of these horses are eventually euthanized due to the chronic pain and the permanent deformity of their hooves” Dr. Heidi…
Controlling Weeds in the Fall
Fall weed control can contribute to better pasture growth next year; it depends, though, on which weeds, and how many of them, are growing in your pasture.“Some perennial broadleaf weeds…
Cattlemen Helping Cattlemen
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) was established in 1953 by regional cattlemen’s organizations to assist producers on a statewide level. The OCA’s purpose today is to advocate for producers at…
Safety First
Raising kids on the farm is many people’s idea of the American dream. Folks love to hear about children showing sheep and cows at 4-H fairs, and seeing photos of…
Managing Manure
You can get all the nutrient performance on your pastures from manure that get from commercial fertilizer; in fact, you may even get a little bit ’s according to Tim…