Doug Thomas is providing local dairy farmers with customer service tailored to their needs
WALNUT GROVE, MO. - The only constant is change. This aphorism may be somewhat trite, but it’s true – and it most certainly applies to the dairy industry. For the past 23 years, Doug Thomas has served as the manager of dairy sales at the Springfield...
Lane Pruitt keeps things simple at Mid-State Stockyard—raising cattle the practical way and mentoring the next generation along the way.
DAMASCUS, ARK. - At Pruitt’s Mid-State Stockyard in Damascus, Arkansas, where hundreds of cattle pass through each Monday, success isn’t about shortcuts or high-tech solutions. For Lane Pruitt, it’s about working smart, managing cattle with care, and investing in the...
Being adaptable is the key in this business
GROVE, OKLA. - In 2020, while the rest of the world was battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick Simmons was investing in the future of agriculture. In March of that year, Simmons and his business partner, Curtis Larmon, bid on Delaware County Stockyards – right on the steps of the County Courthouse, according...
The Garrett family is using their background and knowledge to provide quality hay to livestock producers
GOLDEN CITY, MO. - No matter how modernized farms and ranches become, there is one job that never seems to disappear. Baling hay has been standard practice from the very beginning.
Jordan Garrett is one of those who grew up baling hay. His father, Bill,...
The Boer Goat Whisperer from Rogersville, Missouri
ROGERSVILLE, MO. - Situated on 36 acres of wooded and open farmland between Springfield and Rogersville, Missouri, Judy specializes in spotted and colored Boer does and bucks. Her goats are sold off the farm as breeding stock to folks across the nation.
Judy’s start in goats came about as with so many goat owners:...
Hometown: Rolla, Mo.
County: Phelps
In Town: Charlotte is one of those exceptional individuals who have thoroughly combined both her professional life and her agriculture pursuits over the years. She served with the US Forest Service from 1990 to 2015 as a Public Affairs Director for Mark Twain Forest.
“This is a natural resource agency so that means a lot of time...
Hometown: Marshfield, Mo.
County: Webster
Parents: Jake and Lisa Dill
Siblings: Jackson Dill
FFA Chapter: Marshfield FFA
Advisor: Justin Cron and Tanner Koenig
What is your involvement in agriculture? I have grown up on a small cow/calf operation and I started showing cattle at the age of 3. My uncle, Brent Boyce, and my brother Jackson had been showing so I grew up watching them. We...
Owner: Jace Polodna
Location: Bolivar, Missouri/Polk County
History: Jace Polodna began his fencing and skid steer business in 2009 when he was still in college where he studied agronomy. “It really began as a side hustle,” Jace laughed, “and it just developed from there into delivering a good product at a good price. I’ve worked with positions within MFA and have...
A Foray Through the Farmhouse and Rock House where the “Little House” Books were Written
MANSFIELD, MO. - The popular Little House on the Prairie television series, based on the books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, aired from 1974 to 1983. The real-life experiences of Laura and her family, surviving the harsh winter climate of the Midwest, years prior to...
Hometown: Nowata, Okla.
County: Nowata
Parents: Derek and Tenae Dick
Siblings: Travis and Cambree Dick
FFA Chapter: Oklahoma Union FFA
Advisor: Blake Collier
What is your involvement in agriculture? I have always been involved in agriculture since I was young. I started showing Mini Hereford steers in 2014 when I was 5 years old, and now I show Shorthorn cattle. I focus heavily on breeding...
Location: Conway, Mo.
County: Webster
Owners: Josh Arl & Josh Bohannon
History of the Business: “We are both cattle farmers and we have also always grown and processed poultry, beef and pork for our family. We saw a need and decided if we could be competitive, we should sell it to the public and have easy delivery options.”
What are the products and...
Farmers are turning to holistic planned grazing to restore soil health and boost biodiversity.
Heifer Ranch, a farm in Perryville, Arkansas, uses a regenerative agriculture...
How social media impacts local cattle farms
The Mashie family has been homesteading for more than 40 years. With the growing popularity of homesteading, fueled...
Steps to build a strong business plan
A robust business plan provides a comprehensive view of your operation, from its foundational mission to its long-term...
Statistics on the dangers of off-road vehicles are a startling reminder regarding their safety and usage around the farm
Off road vehicles are a convenient...
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