Eidson Tire and Auto
Location: Urbana, Mo.
Owners: Phillip and Callie Eidson (pictured)
History: Eidson Tire and Auto opened its doors in Urbana, Mo., in mid-March. The initial business plan,...
Diamond L Tack and Feed
Owner: Berry Lord
Location: Fair Play, Mo.
History: Berry Loyd started buying, selling and trading tack when he was 12 years old.
“In the Appleton City, (Mo.)...
McCarthy Drilling
Location: Halfway, Mo.
Owner: Jeremy and Kali McCarthy
History: Jeremy McCarthy is the owner of McCarthy Drilling, which has been a family affair for many years.
“I...
Long Farms and Excavation
Owners: Nicholas Long and Paul Long
Location: Weaubleau, Mo.
History: Nicholas Long is a row crop farmer in St. Clair County, Mo., and has always had...
Carcass Removal
Location: Fair Grove, Mo.
Owner: Tom Phillips
History:When the former Halfway Packing facility in Halfway, Mo., closed, the removal of deceased animals was left up to...
Roberts Custom Processing
Location: Urbana, Mo.
Owners: Adam and Becca Roberts
History: Adam Roberts grew up in the livestock industry. His family ran feeder cattle, in addition to operating...
Irongate Berry Farm
Owners: Mark and Kim Newell
Location: Eldridge, Mo.
History and Products: Nestled along a dirt road in rural Laclede County, Mo., outside Eldridge, Irongate Berry Farm...
Whatcha Need
Owner: Stacy Allen
Family: Husband, Curt; and sons Chase and Cole Allen.
Location: Halfway, Mo.
History: After the summer drought of 2018, Stacy Allen found herself in...
Highway H Highland Cattle Ranch
Owners: Bill and Kathy Bolch
Location: Stoutland, Mo.
History: Bill and Kathy Bolch have been in the Highland cattle business for the last several years, and...
Missouri Livestock Supplements
Owner: Michael Watkins
Location: Brighton, Mo.
Family: Wife, LaTeresa; daughters, Kaitlin Goodman, Mattie Watkins and Laramie Watkins
History: Michael Watkins, purchased Missouri Livestock Supplements in 2018 from...
