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

During these long summer days one of the dilemmas facing area farmers is heat stressed cattle. Robert Seay, Agriculture Extension Agent with the University of Arkansas, offered a few suggestions for farmers whose cattle are exposed to problems caused by heat stress. Seay said, "Heat stress can affect the milk cattle produce and the function of their bodies. If  the herd is heat stressed their consumption drops and there is no way to maintain a good body gauge."

For Arkansas farmers and ranchers, there is a significant emotional and financial tie to the land upon which they operate.  One of the most concerning issues that many farmers and ranchers may face is when a boundary line on a piece of property that they are buying or selling is not where they thought it was or when the fence line does not match the legal description.

After months of anticipation, delivery of the newborn calves is over.  Now we have our calves on the ground and we are wanting them to thrive.  But we all can look forward to the next season, and a little education goes a long way when it comes to live, healthy calves. Most of us have heard that they (the calf) must have colostrum (mother’s first milk).

Name: Amy LeMarr
Parents: Beth and Billy LeMarr
School: Searcy County School District (Leslie, Ark.)
4-H Group: Leslie Clovers

Name: Dr. Delilah Easom

Wiley Sprayer Manufacturing County, Inc.