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Raising 5 Farm

How this Brown Swiss Milk is Making a Big Splash in the Dairy World COLLINSVILLE, OKLA. - Jones and Bridgette Smith own a Brown Swiss Dairy Farm, named Raising 5 Farm, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. The Smith’s have owned the farm for around seven years. Jones grew up on this four-generation farm and when his father passed away, he assumed the...

Big on Beefmasters

Alex Magee says great cattle and great people made this breed the right choice for his ranch PORTER, OKLA. - Alex Magee along with his wife Brittania and kids own an 80-acre ranch, Oklahoma Beefmasters, located in Porter, Ok. in rural Wagoner County. You could almost say Alex Magee was raised to be a Beefmaster cattleman. From an early age in...

Ever-Evolving Lifestyle

Dee Sisson uses his knowledge on the ranch to fit the real world needs of the cattle industry CHECOTAH, OKLA. - Sisson Ranch is the epitome of using the gained knowledge of the land and conforming it to fit the real-world needs of the cattle industry. Arnold “Dee” Sisson and his wife Vicki along with their 3 kids have been...

A Passion for Agriculture

Josh and Erin Mareth enjoy helping the youth learn new things and create new experiences NEVADA, MO. - Josh Mareth grew up as the oldest of four kids on a small farm in rural Bates County. His family had a 50 head cow-calf operation and Josh’s dad as well as several uncles were Ag teachers throughout southwest Missouri. I guess...

Rapp Premium Genetics

Putting the customer first is the business motto of Rapp Premium Genetics ROCKVILLE, MO. - Chris and Reba Rapp already had a history in the cattle business before venturing off into the world of breeding. Both come from families that raised and sold registered Hereford and Angus cows. But it wasn’t until after they got married in 2014 that they looked...

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Haden Richardson

Hometown: Mayflower Ark. Parents: Brenda and Scotty Richardson Siblings: Austin Richardson FFA Chapter: Mayflower FFA Chapter Advisor: Morgan Seymore What is your involvement in agriculture? My family did not grow up on a farm or know much about agriculture, but when I was younger, I sure loved animals, specifically pigs. I couldn’t tell you what initially sparked this interest, but I knew I wanted one of...

Erin Johnson

Hometown: Elkins, Ark. In Town: Erin Johnson had been a stay at home mom for twenty-three years. She and her husband have six children aged 24, 22, 18, 14, 8 and 6. Now that the kids are growing up and leaving the nest, she thought about what she wanted to do in the future. Erin owns and run Six Arrows...

Triple C Tractor Repair

Owner: Travis Clapp Location: Miami, Okla.  History: Triple C Tractor Repair sits on a 6th generation farm. Travis grew up on the farm before going to the Marine Corps to be a helicopter mechanic. Since his return home he has been working in the shop helping local farmers with upkeep of their machines.  Products: Services offered include but are not limited to...

Lone Star Community Center

The Lone Star Community Building is located off Highway 45 near Hindsville, Ark. and it was constructed as a school in 1903. The same family that built it continues to maintain it for generations. HINDSVILLE, ARK. - Jeremy Merriman of Hindsville is a fifth-generation caretaker of one of the most well-known structures off Highway 45 in Madison County. The Lone...

Aiyanna Edmonds

Hometown: Rogersville, Mo. Parents: LaBreea Coon Siblings: Kyler Edmonds, Makayla Edmonds, Elijah Coon FFA Chapter: Logan-Rogersville FFA Chapter Advisor: Mrs. Smith and Mr. Holt What is your involvement in agriculture? My family breeds Arabian horses so I work at my family farm feeding horses and cleaning stalls. I also show and ride cutting horses with my family and friends, so I spend a lot...

Dana Smith

Hometown: El Dorado Springs, Mo. County: Vernon Family members: Husband, Robert. Adult Kids Levi and Hannah In Town: I am a group leader at 3M manufacturing in Nevada, Mo. My department makes car wraps and printable films that companies use for advertising. In the Country: Our family runs a commercial cow/calf operation on 320 acres. Our cows are Red and Black Angus based that...

The importance of biosecurity to avoid cross-species contamination

HPAI threats prompt dairy farmers to boost biosecurity Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has continued to spread, requiring dairy farmers to strengthen their biosecurity practices in...

Phone apps simplify livestock management

Chicken Sheet mobile application for farm management Time efficiency in managing livestock and poultry operations is crucial for everyday operators by encouraging them to turn...

Discovering the benefits of beef tallow 

Demand for beef tallow skyrockets Farmers can raise profit margins by joining the increasingly popular beef tallow trend.  An item that used to be a wasted...

Improving ventilation in poultry houses

Ensuring proper ventilation Technology innovations have changed the way poultry farmers are now ensuring proper ventilation in their poultry houses.  Improper ventilation can cause many problems...

Maintaining Cattle Nutrition for Spring Breeding

Having your cattle ready for spring breeding One of the major issues many face upon the arrival of spring is maintaining adequate nutrition levels in...

Are Your Bulls Ready for Breeding?

Getting a BSE for your bulls before turnout During the breeding season, determining if your bulls will be satisfactory for your herd’s gene pool should...