Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper – written for, by & about farmers

It doesn’t take Terry Davis long to answer the question, “What is unique about your farm?” He immediately answers, “We do 100 percent artificial breeding. We don’t even use a bull. Mainly what we sell are virgin bulls, breeding and show heifers.”

Jim Bray tries to get back to the old days with his herd of Charolais cattle just south of Greenwood, Ark.

The Sugg family has a long history in Carroll County, arriving in the 1800s. The Hereford breed arrived when Jeff Sugg’s grandfather first introduced them onto their farm near Berryville, Ark., in the 1950s. Since then, Herefords have been their cattle of choice. The family has seen the breed improve over the years and by using good breeding and genetics, they continue to improve their herd.

Folks, there is a reason we use implants in our cattle. We want to provide the best product possible.

Mother Nature has spoken to us in many ways during the year – at the moment she is reminding us what it is like to be in a drought.

Forest products are one of the biggest industries in the Ozarks region, and private landowners have plenty of opportunity to participate. In Arkansas alone, 58 percent of the 18.78 million acres of forestland is in private hands; far from being depleted, the states afforested area – already 56 percent of the land base – has increased by 6.5 percent since 1988.