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Aurora MFA
Location: Aurora, Mo. Manager: Jason Hyder History: “This is actually the 101st year for the MFA in Aurora,” manager Jason Hyder explained. “It was established here in 1920. Then, like…
Genetic Code and Zip Code
Bryant Vaught believes genetics and understanding of forages are keys for success As a young cattle producer, raising beef from the pasture to the rail, and doing so in a…
We can all be ag teachers
My soon-to-be-rookie-ag-teacher niece and I had a few minutes to hang out before a meeting we both attended recently, and I asked her how her classes were going. My typically…
Animal Health SOPs
Assessing risk factors and creating standards for health can help producers achieve efficiency and consistency Raising healthy animals is the goal for livestock producers. But how can producers achieve a…
Preparing for the Cold
Save time in the bitter cold by prepping now for Old Man Winter’s arrival As cold weather approaches, producers can save themselves a headache down the road by making some…
Reducing Production Costs
Ag business expert says cattle producers should start by evaluating their herd Heading into winter, working to lower production costs is a wise choice for cattle producers around the Ozarks.…
Tracking Profits
Why should producers track income and expenses? Profit tracking is imperative to the success of a producer’s operation. Tracking the numbers can feel like a Herculean task but trying a…
Reducing costs
Lower production costs mean more profit A common question among agricultural producers is, “How can I reduce my costs without sacrificing my production?” While there is not a cookie cutter…
Proud to be from a farm
I recently caught an old sitcom where one of the main charters was “outed” in a newspaper article. A highly-successful lawyer, the character was outed for growing up on a farm,…
Proud to be from a farm
I recently caught an old sitcom where one of the main charters was “outed” in a newspaper article. A highly-successful lawyer, the character was outed for growing up on a farm,…