Hoot O’Farrell has found a breed of cattle that suits his lifestyle
MONTROSE, MO. - At almost 70 years of age, Hoot O’Farrell is living his best life. Most days you can catch the Kansas City native riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle or on his ranch.
“I was an iron worker in my working life before I retired,” said O’Farrell. “I’ve been...
Emma Findahl of Wild Rose Horseshoeing turned her love of horses into a growing business
WEST FORK, ARK. - It’s not uncommon for young girls to go through a “horse phase.”
This phase manifests in myriad forms. Sometimes, it’s My Little Pony memorabilia; other times, it’s horseback riding lessons. Most of the time, though, this brief yet intense interest in the...
Moses Farms is passing down business and life lessons to their kids
TALALA, OKLA. - When Rebecca Brooks-Moses and her husband, Mark, first started their farm, it was strictly a row crop agricultural operation. Of their 210-acre spread, 110 acres have been used to grow crops such as soybeans, barley, oats, corn and Sudan grass.
Originally, the Moses’ had no aspirations...
Putting ethics first with a desire to help people
NEOSHO, MO. - Shayna Nenneman, 37, grew up in the world of agriculture. A student of 4-H and FFA, she was raised showing pigs, horses, and dogs.
“My family has always had livestock as a hobby,” Nenneman said.
Unsurprisingly, this experience led her down the path of animal healthcare. She began working at...
2025 Missouri Commercial Angus Producer of the Year
EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO. - Adam and Angela Arnold run a cow-calf operation in Cedar and Vernon Counties. They also run a busy household with 4 children: Gracie (17), Trooper (15), Copan (6), and Kipton (4). Gracie, Copan, and Kipton have a variety of lesser-known genetic disorders that require a great deal...
A Sweet Treat and Step Back in Time along the Historic Route 66
Charles Duboise’s Family has owned the Dairy King in Commerce, Oklahoma for over 44 years. His parents, Kenneth and Treva Duboise, purchased the business September 1, 1980. The original building was opened in January 1927 as a Marathon Gas Station. The original owners sold it to another...
Hometown: Cleora, Okla.
County: Delaware
Parents: Joseph and Amy Weaver
Siblings: Bryan and Kyle Weaver
FFA Chapter: Ketchum FFA
Advisor: Amanda Jones
What is your involvement in agriculture? When I joined FFA my freshmen year I started by competing in public speaking and cattle grading. I later did multiple CDE’s; Vet Science, Employment Skills and Agriculture Sales. I also wanted to get into livestock so...
Hometown: Fairland, Okla.
County: Ottawa
Family members: Wife, Lindsay; Children, Alexa, McKenna, Grant and Elijah
In Town: I work as the Senior Sales Director for Walmart and Sam’s Club at The Bluebird Group, helping brands get their products onto store shelves and into shoppers’ carts. While my career is in retail, our family has grown passionate about ranching and the lifestyle that comes...
Location: Pryor, Okla.
Owners: Lisa and Heath Rickman
History: Little Buster Toys was founded in 2008 in Southwest Missouri, with the idea that kids want realistic farm toys. The founders of Little Buster Toys got busy designing the most realistic and durable toys in the marketplace that replicate the true agriculture lifestyle.
On May 31, 2017, Heath and Lisa Rickman had the...
Hometown: Sarcoxie
County: Lawrence
Parents: Minnie Roberts
4-H Club: Avilla 4-H
Club Leader: Sarah Wallace-Calvin
What is your involvement in agriculture?
My family runs a cow/calf operation and I’m involved in tasks like feeding and caring for the cattle and helping with general farm maintenance. I’ve learned a lot about animal care and the hard work that goes into raising...
Hometown: Hartville, Missouri
County: Wright County
Family: Husband, Justin Hughes; sons, Cooper, age 15 and Kale, age 12; sister, Kristin Williams
In Town: “I’ve always loved flowers and gardens. My sister, Kristin Williams and I grew up playing in our granny’s garden and I guess you could say, our shop, our interest in running The Flower Village grew out of that.”
Lauren and Kristin do...
Sale day success through youth involvement
Involving youth in production sales can expose younger generations to agriculture as well as ease producer stress through assistance...
Miniature Herefords gain popularity as breeders strengthen marketing strategies
Miniature Herefords are quickly gaining popularity among small-acreage farmers and show enthusiasts. Marketing this niche breed,...
Selecting the best crossbreeding system
Crossbred calves often outperform their purebred counterparts through what is known as hybrid vigor, or heterosis.
“Hybrid vigor is the improved...
Producers prepare to manage face flies in cattle as warmer weather approaches
While face fly numbers among cattle in the Ozarks are not usually extreme...
Many patients who incorporate chiropractic care into their wellness routine report not only faster relief from current symptoms but fewer recurring infections over time!
With...
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