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On the Cover
Belmoral Control Jezebel (EX-95) strikes a pose on this year’s Annual cover as Grand Champion of the 2024 California State Holstein Show. She is owned by Frank & Diane Borba! Congratulations.
President’s Message
By Curtis VandenBerge
When I was asked to be the next president of California Holstein Association I was excited to lead our association into the future. I have always admired the junior and youth participation that goes on inside our association. Cultivating these young minds to support the industry in the future is always a wonderful task to hold. This past February we brought our State Holstein Convention to Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp California. The place was buzzing with activity from the annual staples of Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy to the new contests that included making a grilled cheese sandwich and presenting it to a panel of judges. The winter landscape hit just perfect. There was snow falling from the sky and ice skating for anybody who was brave enough to try. Watching some California kids play in the snow for the first time was enjoyable. Evening activities included having our annual state sale on Friday night with a respectable average of $4230 on 48 lots. The High selling lot was Lot 11 for $13,900, an IVF Session from No-Limit Pazzle Angel. Consigned by Durrer Dairy and MB Luckylady Farm then purchased by Genosource. Saturday had many events going on including a presentation and question session by Jonathan and Alicia Lamb about everything they are doing at Oakfield Corners Dairy. Saturday evening was time for our senior banquet at which time we presented all the junior awards from the weekend. The 2024 Doug Maddox Senior Breeder award was
presented to Richard Denier for efforts he has made to promote some of the leading single name cows of the breed. The 2024 AJ Quist Young Breeder of the Year was presented to Louie and Stephanie Borba for all their accomplishments. Next year we look forward to Redwood Empire Holstein Club hosting the State Convention followed by Merced Club in 2026.
State Holstein show was held a little bit earlier this year in Tulare California. We were blessed with wet weather during this event as well. The show went off perfectly with many youth involved alongside our senior showmen. Aaron Eaton did a great job sorting through all the animals and picking Balmoral Control Jezebel showed by Frank and Diane Borba as his Grand Champion. Next years show will head back north and details will be set at our planning conference on October 26.
As we look forward the remaining events in 2024 I would like to congratulate all the juniors who will be heading to the National Convention in Utah representing California. Hold your heads high and be proud of who you are and what you represent.
This fall we will be launching our very first On Farm Challenge. This will be a great way for breeders to get their very best cows looked at and compared to other herds around the State. The classes will be broken down by lactation and a judge will arrive at your dairy where the cows work and perform everyday. Details are still in progress but start thinking now about who you think might be in your group to present.
I would like to recognize two very important people to our organization. First being Anthony Souza. Anthony was the previous president before myself completing his second term as president. We cannot thank him enough for the time he has and continues to put into California Holstein. Second being Kate Texeira. Kate handles all of the little details that need to get done to make sure our events happen. There are plenty of times I call her about a detail that I forgot only to find out that she has already taken care of it. Whenever you see her at a Holstein function be sure to give her the appreciation that she deserves.
Tony Cabral, GALT 1st term ends 2025 209-744-6932 ynot1949@yahoo.com
John Cunningham PENNGROVE 2nd term ends 2025 707-974-8700 haysource@aol.com
Frank Gambonini PETALUMA 2nd term ends 2025 707-338-0220 gamlakedairy@gmail.com
Tony Garcia, Jr. MODESTO 1st term ends 2027 209-818-9696 garcia_dairy_tony@hotmail.com
Ken Melvold FRESNO 1st term ends 2025 559-906-1714 cmelvold@yahoo.com
Donavan Miguel HILMAR 1st term ends 2026 209-534-9135 dmiguel@semex.com
Terianne Silveira CHOWCHILLA 1st term ends 2025 559-967-3921 silveira.dairy@yahoo.com
Graisson Schmidt TOMALES 2nd term ends 2025 608-797-2855 grairosecattle@gmail.com
Jason Vieira ESCALON 1st term ends 2027 209-678-3227 jmvieira25@yahoo.com
Office Manager
Kate Teixeira, P.O. Box 507, Keyes, CA 95328 805-801-0463 californiaholstein@yahoo.com
Our industry in California is always changing. From the volatility of prices and profitability to the members who keep us a active association. I would like to reassure every member of California Holstein Association that we are here for the long haul. The fun activities and social gatherings are only a bonus to the incredible cattle that we breed and take care of everyday. California Holstein cows will continue to be recognized world wide as a important part of the Holstein breed and our breeders are the reason we are who we are. Keep up the good work and taking care of Gods blessings.
Curtis VandenBerge
LtoR: Tony Cabral, Jason Vieira, Donavan Miguel, Tony Garcia Jr., Robert Teixeira, Curtis VandenBerge, Terianne Silveira, Bill Genasci, Frank Gambonini, Graisson Schmidt,
National Director’s Message
By Bill Genasci
The dairy industry has been pretty rough on everyone this year, and I have been trying to think of all the ways it has positively affected my life. I’m sure many of you will recognize these, and many will be able to add more.
First, it provided a great way to raise a family. My children had responsibilities, and we had expectations. They grew up with a good work ethic, knew how to take directions, respected their elders, and understood that teamwork helped make the job both easier and quicker. These lessons served them well as they matured. They have each found a career that they enjoy, a wife that they love, and have given us 12 terrific grandchildren.
It has allowed me to make friends all over our country. The immediate bond we have over the Holstein cow leads us to find many other ways that we connect. Being able to congratulate them when things are going well, support them when things aren’t, help them when it’s needed, and comfort them when things are overwhelming are blessings we have both given and received. This industry has provided many great friends to share our life with, and we are grateful.
The dairy industry has presented many opportunities to grow as an individual. The good times (our 100th anniversary sale), the bad times
(when 430 cows died of botulism) which turned into good times when friends In the industry and others donated cattle to help get us back on our feet. Managing employees has been both a joy and a train wreck. Every situation taught us a lesson.
The positives outweighed the negatives, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. For us the Registered Holstein cow opened up other opportunities to travel and meet people in allied industries. It also provided extra income when we had surplus cattle to sell.
With some feed products declining in price, milk prices appear to be getting better, prices for excess cattle holding very well I hope the industry will turn around and become profitable again for everyone. In the meantime embrace the good memories, and God Bless You All.
If you have any questions or comments I can be reached at (209) 7657111 or genace1@aol.com.
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Beyond our traditional programs and services, Holstein Association USA continues to build upon more recent additions to Holstein Association USA’s portfolio that provide unique opportunities for our members. For example, the Holstein Marketplace Sires program continues to grow. We were happy to welcome three new bulls to the Holstein Marketplace Sires program this spring. The recent additions include 712HO01030 Coldsprings Jitters-PP-ET, bred and owned by Coldsprings Farms of New Windsor, Maryland; 712HO01028 Townlinceacre Lariat-ET, bred and owned by Townline Acres Holsteins in Birnamwood, Wisconsin, and 712HO01029 Arizona Kevin-ET, bred and owned by Arizona Dairy Company in Gila Bend, Arizona.
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AgirTech Analytics (ATA) is another example of a tool dairy farmers can use to bolster their profit potential. Based in our backdoor in Visalia, California, ATA continues to provide many benefits to Holstein Association USA members. AgriTech Analytics is a DHIA certified Dairy Records Processing center. A division of Holstein Association USA, ATA offers same day turnaround on data received from DHIA service
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ATA has a wide selection of reports and interfaces with several of the most popular herd management software systems. Having a direct line to the Brattleboro office, ATA works in conjunction with your Holstein Association to resolve issues that may arise with your dairy production records and understands why that data is important. To switch to Agritech Analytics, simply tell your DHIA field service provider or Holstein Association USA Regional Sales Representative you’d like to transfer, and ATA will reach out you to help set up your preferences.
We continue to be proud of our Junior Holstein Association members and their many accomplishments. From the showring to the dairy bowl room, to the farm and everywhere in between, Junior members demonstrate a bright future for the dairy industry. The National Junior Holstein Association and Holstein Foundation offer a variety of opportunities for Junior members to make new friends, learn new things, and hone their skillset in many areas.
The 2024 National Holstein Convention will provide the perfect environment for Junior Holstein members to gather, make new friends, compete in contests, stretch themselves, and have fun. A special congratulations to California’s very own Lauren Silveira who is being recognized as a National Young Distinguished Junior Member at this year’s convention. Best of luck to all the other California Juniors competing in Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy, and other competitions at Convention!
Joey Airoso of Pixley, Calif., was presented the 81st Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States during the 56th World Dairy Expo. Airoso certainly has all the attributes of previous Klussendorf winners with the qualities of character, sportsmanship, ability, and endeavor.
The award is given in memory of Arthur B. Klussendorf, considered an outstanding showman of his time and a model for all those who have followed him. This year’s selection was made by members of the Klussendorf Memorial Association, formed in 1937, at its annual meeting held earlier this week in Madison, Wis. Airoso received the silver trophy designed by Tiffany Jewelers of New York City.
Airoso is a fourth-generation dairyman who manages one of the nation’s largest Registered Holstein herds. He is the managing partner for the family farm that milks an outstanding group of 2,600 cows and farms 1,600 hundred acres of alfalfa, corn, and wheat in California’s Central Valley. As nominators Stuart Row, Gilbert Texiera, and Ken Melvold and past Klussendorf winners shared, “One would be hard-pressed to find a more popular person showing cattle with his engaging personality and willingness to help anyone in need at a show.”
For nearly 60 years, this Pixley, Calif., native has shown cattle throughout the West Coast and has made several trips east to World Dairy Expo. His accomplishments include showing numerous All-California winners, a number of Western National Champions, and several All-American nominations over the last four decades. An accomplished showman, Airoso has been acknowledged by his peers by being awarded the
coveted Al Hay Award at the Western National Show and was named the California State Fair Livestock Man of the Year in 2017.
Airoso has judged numerous shows throughout the United Stated including the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Holstein Show, the largest Holstein show in North America.
A tremendous supporter of youth, Airoso was an instrumental servant leader who stepped up to create a win after the Western Livestock Show was canceled in 2012 due to lack of funding from the State of California. Not wanting to see this event go away, Airoso and other members of the South Joaquin Holstein Association came through to breathe life into the Western Classic Dairy Show. Now held annually in Tulare, California, the event has become the largest junior dairy cattle show in California and attracts over 300 head exhibited by 200 juniors ages five to 21.
The Klussendorf Award was developed to recognize those who exemplify a person with great character, sportsmanship, and dedication to dairy cattle shows. Joey Airoso certainly has all these attributes, and that is why he was selected as the 81st Klussendorf winner.
From the Office Manager
Welcome readers of the 2024 California Holstein Association Holstein News annual magazine! The first half of the year has certainly ticked away being full of activities, farming, family and cows!
Our organization kicked off 2024 with State Convention on the edge of Yosemite National Park, which proved to be a beautiful and ideal venue. The sale was well attended and supported by consignors and buyers, and youth participation continues to rise. A rainy State Show was a success for all- with great quality and numbers. The expanded Youth Challenge Contest included more juniors who enjoyed friendly competition with the best young dairy showmen around. Other spring dairy sales in the state evidenced the passion for genetics and type and value being placed on cattle with a bright future.
A huge thank you to all of the members & volunteers who assisted with these events, and gave their time and efforts in support of our club. Thank you also to our allied industry sponsors for their continued support.
The following pages showcase the excellence and diversity of Holstein genetics in our state, and the people behind the far-reaching success of our local Holstein industry. It is my pleasure to be involved in this organization and to be part of this ‘Holstein Family’. The key to what makes our industry and association special is the people involved. Their passion, family values, hard work and camaraderie exist no matter where you travel. Because of the black and white cow, we have all been fortunate enough to make friendships near and far. It is with these invaluable relationships that we enjoy the Holstein business.
The California Holstein Association’s goal continues to be to advertise and promote our members’ Registered Holsteins to enthusiasts locally, around the country and internationally. We aim to help members capitalize on the consistent added value Registered Holsteins provide in this always evolving industry. With this in mind, services are available to aid in advertising for sales and events- we invite you to inquire further.
The future of our club is bright- as the California Junior Holstein Club encourages youth and develops skills for them to become leaders in the
Holstein and agriculture fields. The programs we offer help shape these enthusiastic young people into confident, articulate ambassadors for the dairy community. From the responsibilities of raising show animals, to knowledge and competitiveness gained in dairy bowl and dairy jeopardy, poise in public speaking and networking at events, our junior members have the confidence and talent to go far in whatever they pursue. As this magazine gets printed, 14 juniors will be travelling to compete and represent CA at the National Convention in Utah! In mid-July a large group will be learning and having fun at Cow Camp hosted graciously by Fresno State faculty & students.
This magazine is available online year round on our website www. caholstein.com and distributed throughout the year nationwide. Additional copies are available from the office upon request if you have an opportunity to share our publication with visitors. Thank you to the team at Cowsmopolitan as publishers and designers of this year’s premium magazine.
I invite each of you to take part in our various activities in the upcoming months, and I look forward to working with you all alongside our Board of Directors. We are especially excited to debut the ‘On Farm Challenge’ this fall and spotlight outstanding Holsteins in their home environments. Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions about our Association, or would like to get involved. Follow the California Holstein Association on Facebook, Instagram and the club website to stay current on events and news, and in turn, feel free to share your Holstein news with us as well!
Best wishes for the year ahead,
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
At the 2024 California Holstein Convention banquet, newly elected President, Curtis Vanden Berge, presented the Distinguished Service Award to Anthony Souza. The following are excerpts from his speech:
“Today I am here to talk about something bigger, and that is service. The definition of service is the action of helping or doing work for someone. Service usually is rewarded by compensation. Voluntary service can a lot of times go unrecognized. Tonight, the very first Distinguished Service Award will be presented by the California Holstein Association Board of Directors. To clarify the value of this award I would like to state a few of the details.
· The Distinguished service award will not be an annual award.
· The award does not have a link to any of the breeder awards that we currently present nor does it diminish the value and recognition that those awards carry.
· The presentation and election of a recipient of this award will be decided on by the current sitting board members.
The gentleman that will be receiving this award tonight is someone we all know very well. This man is always available to volunteer and help. Even volunteering for a position as president that he had already
served and termed out of. You will often see him at junior events volunteering his time at Western Classic show, our state Holstein show, Tulare Fair and even somehow finding time to coach high school and club water polo teams all while being a loving husband and father while working a full time job and also helping his father run their family dairy farm. I know it sounds tiring just talking about everything he does. If you have not been able to figure out our recipient yet, Anthony Souza will you please come forward.
Anthony, I know this award does not even begin to do justice to everything you have done. However please accept this as a token of our appreciation for your time you have given us.
Kate Teixeira
Curtis Vanden Berge presents Anthony Souza the first California Holstein Distinguished Service Award.
Doug Maddox Memorial Senior Breeder of the Year
It’s only fitting that the Doug Maddox Memorial Senior Breeder Award Winner, Richard Denier, quotes Doug when asked about the philosophy of his breeding program. “Doug always said that ‘like begets like’ and that simple statement shaped everything we did when we got back involved with registered cows about ten years ago,” says Richard.
Richard grew up on the Cal-Denier family dairy located in Galt. He credits his involvement with cattle judging and leadership programs in FFA as a choice that changed and guided his life. After graduating from Cal Poly, Richard dedicated 27 years to World Wide Sires, where he served as an Area Director of Marketing from 1974-1986. He was the first salesman hired by Willard Clark, founder of World Wide Sires. Richard helped the company evolve into the largest exporter of livestock semen in the world, doing business in 55 countries. He served as general manager until 2001, when he retired to return to farming with his brother Fred. He also got involved in the real estate business, which still demand much of his time, along with many philanthropic responsibilities.
on the sale, but more importantly, realized there was potential in buying proven cows, flushing them and marketing the offspring. “Instead of paying $1,400 an embryo, I thought it would be better to buy the factory. I’ve got 900 heifers out here to use as recipients,” notes Richard.
And so, Richard dove back into the purebred Holstein business. One of his first purchases was Micheret Alexandra Sid EX-94. “She was a great cow and made beautiful heifers. After that, I just determined that I had to buy some of the best cows in the breed from some of the best cow families,” says Richard. “You know, there have been a lot better breeders than me that have won this award - people that spent decades and a lifetime developing a herd. I haven’t had that much time, only the last ten years really, but I’ve been fortunate to own and breed from some very special cows.”
The Cal-Denier family dairy milks about 900 cows and has about 600 head of young stock. Currently, the herd averages 29,800M with a 4.2%F. Richard is the first to credit success at the dairy to his brother Fred, as well as manager Joe Lopez. “I’ve got really good people at the dairy. They’ve been with me a long time. It boils down to having good people and people you can trust,” says Richard.
The dairy consisted of mainly commercial Holsteins in the early 2000s, but that all changed one morning when Richard was driving home from the farm and came across the notice of the Butlerview Dispersal in 2016. “I told my wife, Kathy, I think I’m going to fly to Chicago tomorrow morning and go take a look,” he remembers. He bought three heifers
Past Senior Breeder Award Winners
1958 Chris Rasmussen
1959 E.E. Freeman
1960 Frank L. Pellissiar
1961 Earl & Marguarite Graham
1962 Hubert Kidd
1963 Frank & Adelia Hopkins
1964 Mark L. Borrer
1965 Max Herzog
1966 Frank S. Corda
1967 Wesley N. Sawyer
1968 James Reed
1969 Joe Trindade, Jr.
1970 Leo Hedegard
1971 Harold Schmidt
1972 Wallace Lindskoog
1973 Walter D. Ranney
1974 Henry Sterk
1975 Alvin Quist
1976 Hugh D. Good
1977 Harmon B. Toone
1978 Robert Selkirk
1979 Roy Boone
1980 Allen Johnson
1981 Frank Muthner
1982 Tom A. Nunes, Jr.
1983 Amelio Curti
1984 Kip Herzog
1985 Doug Maddox
1986 Joe Duarte
1987 Wilbur E. Gomes
1988 John Wackerman
1989 Anton Betschart
1990 Marvin Nunes
That list includes many of the ‘one-name’ cows in the business: Oakfield Delta Missy, Rosedale Lucky-Rose-Red, Walnutlawn McCutchen Summer, Budjon Solomon Apache, Siemers Doc Hanan 28286, Walk-Era Dundee Annelise, Budjon-JK Emilys Adair, R-E-W Happy Go Lucky, to name just a few.
Richard also credits Tony Cabral as being a big help in the return to registered cattle and the breeding of the herd. Several years ago, while attending the European Championship Show in Colmar, France, Richard was introduced to Tim Abbott. “I always say that was the most expensive day in my life,” Richard laughs. “Tim has been a great adviser on some of the best cows to buy and has helped shepherd some of those deals to fruition.”
Many of the special cows are boarded at Budjon Farms in Wisconsin, where they make the embryos that are then shipped to California to be implanted in the heifers at Cal-Denier Dairy.
Animals bred by Richard have done very well in the showring. This culminated in 2023 when Cal-Denier-I DL Alexus-ET was named the Unanimous All-American Winter Calf and All-Canadian Winter Calf. He acknowledges that anytime someone succeeds with a Denier-bred animal, it’s a big thrill and a fulfillment of a dream.
“I’ve had some big advantages,” explains Richard. “One was my wife, Kathy, who let me do whatever I wanted and spend as much money as I wanted on these cows. My brother Fred at the dairy and looking after the offspring of those special cows. We’re trying to build a truly elite herd, and I’m happy with our progress. At the end of the day, I still love being around cows.”
1991 Tom Sawyer
1992 Paul Rollin
1993 Emilio & Alvin Groppetti
1994 Frank Santos
1995 Dan Ranney
1996 Joe Airosa
1997 Paulo Bro Holsteins
1998 George & Mimi Nunes
1999 Bill & Giovanna Zinn
2000 Louis Aufdemaur
2001 Art & Connie Avrit
2002 Ed & Bettie Bracco
2003 Bernard & Frieda Souza
2004 Gilbert & Linda Teixeira
2005 Bill & Libby Clark
2006 Leo & Louie Durrer
2007 Hank & Carolyn Van Exel
2008 Ed, Bill & Jim Genasci
2009 Jack Lerch & Larry Gerber
2010 Dennis & Kirsten Areias
2011 George & Dora McClelland
2012 Joey Airosa
2014 Ron Pietersma
2015 Frank & Carol Borba
2016 Pat & Steve Maddox
2017 Dino & Dante Migliazzo
2018 Mike & Denise Mulas
2019 Ken Melvold
2020 Duane & Dale Matheron
2021 Dwayne & Irene Nelson
2022 Patrick Amaranthe
2023 Frank & Diane Borba
Pat & Steve Maddox presented Richard Denier and his family the 2024 Doug Maddox Memorial Senior Breeder Award.
Cal-Denier-I DL Alexus-ET was named All-American & All-Canadian Winter Calf for Velthuis Farms, Ltd., of Ontario. She was bred by Richard and sold in the Budjon Futures Sale in March 2023.
AJ Quist Memorial Young Breeder of the Year
Louie Borba is the 2024 AJ Quist Memorial Young Breeder of the Year.
Sometimes people meet at just the right time in life. Such is the case with the AJ Quist Memorial Younger Breeder Award Winners, Louie & Stephanie Borba. Though they grew up in the same ‘neighborhood’, and though Louie knew Stephanie’s dad and brother, the two never met until 2007 through friends while enjoying an outing at Pismo Beach.
Louie grew up on his family’s Lumar Dairy Farms, which was established by his parents, Luis and Maria, after they emigrated to the US from the Azores in 1969. They came with nothing and through hard work and careful use of their money, they built what is today an 1800-cow dairy in Turlock. Though primarily a commercial Holstein herd for many years, they’ve used AI sires for over 35 years, and always emphasized breeding the very best commercial cow possible.
After high school, Louie, the only son and a first-generation American, started to take the reins of the family dairy as herdsman, and ten years later, took over full control of the day to day operation at Lumar Dairy. Under his direction, they started registering some of their better Holsteins. Today, they genomic test all of their heifers, and register anything that comes back with higher results.
Louie invested in a few higher genomic individuals as well, and mates and develops that many in that high genomic herd with his L-D-F prefix. A number of that group of 100120 head are owned in partnership with MB-Lucky Lady Farms.
Speaking of MBLucky Lady Farms, that’s the home herd of Stephanie Borba, daughter of Frank and Diane Borba. The herd is wellknown for breeding high-type Holsteins, Stephanie spent
time in the show ring growing up. She went off to university, where she attained a degree in Nutrition, and spent time working for the county with the WIC program before returning home to the dairy.
MB-Lucky Lady Farms has a 1000-cow milking herd, and Stephanie and Louie also oversee the show cows owned by Diane that are housed in California. A recent success story for the family are the popular sires in AI: MB-Lucky Lady Bullseye and MB-Lucky Lady Eye Candy, both high-type Lambda sons of Ladyrose Caught Your Eye EX-94, a three-time All-American co-bred by Diane.
As mentioned earlier, though Louie knew Stephanie’s dad, Frank, his whole life as Frank always chopped the corn at Lumar Dairy, Louie and Stephanie by chance didn’t meet until 2007. They were married in 2011 and now have twin girls, Charlotte & Amelia, who are 12-yearsold; and a son, Lou, who is nine.
Past Junior Breeder Award Winners
1957 Melvin George
1957 Alvin Quist
1958 Maurice & Lindsey Ketscher
1959 Wackerman Brothers
1960 Bill & Libby Clark
1961 Norman & Freda Lucas
1962 Louis Aufdermaur, Jr.
1963 Bernard Souza, Jr.
1964 Doug Maddoz
1965 Tom Nunes
1966 Art Avrit
1967 Tom Sawyer
1968 Paul Rollin
1969 Kip Herzog
1970 Louis Calcagno
1971 George Nunes
1972 Stanley Gomes
1973 Andy Hurtgen
1974 Mike Martin
1975 Vic Gouveia, Jr.
1976 Tony Bos
1977 Gilbert Teixeira
1978 Dino Ortega
1979 Joe Viera
1980 Dan Ranney
1981 Louie Jr. & Leo Durrer
1982 Ralph Grossi
1983 Bill Genasci
1984 James Quist
1985 John Honnette
1986 Frank Borba
1987 George McClelland
1988 Hank Van Exel
1989 Ken & Kathy Elliot
1990 Leo Langerwerf
1991 Dennis Areias
Louie was already managing Lumar Dairy, and in 2015, they took over the daily management of the MB-Lucky Lady herd. Their days are busy and their hands are full managing both commercial herds, the genomic herd, and the show herd, but Louie says they wouldn’t trade it for anything, and they’re happy to be bringing up their kids in contact with the dairies.
Louie is optimistic about the future of dairying in California, and has pretty straightforward goals. “We want to continue the legacy of success for our families that was established by both sets of our parents. We couldn’t have asked for better parentsthey have all been so supportive of us and our decisions,” he says.
They want to keep improving and dialing up the breeding programs at both dairies, and create the opportunity to pass the farms on to the next generation if any one or all of the kids decide to continue the family legacy in dairying!
1992 Leroy Rocha
1993 Chris Hellwinkel
1994 George & Kelly Morasci
1995 Dino Migliazzo
1996 Joey Airosa
1997 Patrick Maddox
1998 Mike Mulas
1999 Joey Fernandes
2000 Chris & Agnes Sawyer
2001 Donald Rollin
2002 Tony DeMello
2003 Tony Borba
2004 Bill & Jennifer Silva
2005 Chris & Ellen Durrer
2006 Tara Davis
2007 Ryan Matheron
2008 Jon & Tami Tollenaar
2009 Robert Teixeira
2010 Lucas Deniz
2011 Jana McClelland
2012 Natalie Silva
2013 Matthew & Lauren Evangelo
2014 Stephen Mast
2015 Lindsey Nunes
2016 Manuel Silveira III
2017 Adam & Lacey Van Exel
2018 Aaron Matheron
2019 Mike Santos
2020 Vincent Migliazzo
2021 Curtis Vanden Berge
2022 Dominic Agresti-Assali
2023 Johnny Machado
Right, Johnny & Maggie Machado, present Louie & Stephanie Borba and their children, Charlotte, Amelia & Lou, the AJ Quist Memorial Young Breeder Award at the 2024 California State Holstein Show.
Miss Jagger Debbie-ET (VG-87) is a daughter of All-American Oakfield GC Darby-ET (EX-95) and was the Reserve All-California Winter Senior 2-Year-Old in 2024. Along with the commercial herds, Louie and Stephanie are also in charge of the care of the show herd.
59 TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA STATE HOLSTEIN SHOW
April 4-5, 2024 | Tulare, CA | Judge Aaron Eaton, NY
1986 Willomonte East Star Margarita; Willomonte Holsteins
1985 Marcrest Tempo Avalon; George Nunes
1984 Cal-Chris Tony Mavis; Cal Chris Holsteins
1983 CBS Petes Tracy-ET; CBS Holsteins
1982 Marcrest Elevation Avon; George Nunes
1981 Exranco Kirk Thelma; Excelsior Farms
1980 Marcrest Comet Priority; George Nunes
1979 Aufdermauer Tippy Dawn; Joe Macedo Jr.
1978 Gen-Ace Astro Valentine; Genasci Holsteins
1977 Cal-Clark Merry Monitor; Cal-Clark Dairy
1976 Buena-Oaks Fond; Joe Macedo Jr.
California Holstein Futurity #51 will show at the 2025 State Show
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California Holstein Futurity #52
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CALIFORNIA STATE RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN SHOW
April 4-5, 2024 | Tulare, CA | Judge Aaron Eaton, NY
April 3, 2024 | Tulare, CA | Showmanship Judge Nicole Schirm, OR | Fitting Judge Kyle Natzke, CA
Intermediate Division
NOVICE
1. Makenna Mello
2. Hettie McIsaac
JUNIOR
1. Hannah Mello
INTERMEDIATE
1. Lauren Silveira
2. Hayden McIsaac
3. Hunter McIsaac
SENIOR
1. Heather Hodges
Senior Division
Brock Jarrett Toledo California
Fitting & Showing Award
The winner of the 2024 Brock Jarrett Toledo California Fitting & Showing Award is Isaac Folts, who placed first in the senior divison of showmanship held at the California State Holstein Show.
Isaac is the 18-year-old son of Josh & Ginny Folts of North Collins, NY, and is a member of the New York and California Holstein Associations. He recently graduated high school and will be attending Cornell University in the fall studying Dairy Science.
His family milks 120 cows through 2 Lely robots. He recently renovated a barn to house 50 elite show cattle, including 12 cows. After college, he plans to return home to the family farm, applying what he learns from college, internships and the people he mees in the industry to advance the farm and continue its success. “I plan to focus on all aspects of the farm and lead the farm into the future of the industry.”
1. Kate Kasbergen
2. Makenna Mello
3. Kaleb Greeson
4. Grace Murray 5. Alexis Teixeira
1. Ryen Abbott
2. Kamryn Kasbergen
3. Hansen Parreira
4. Hannah Mello 5. Rylin Matheron
1. Lauren Silveira
2. Kestin Martin
4. Gino Wilson 5. Kaylee Greeson
1. Issac Folts
2. Jon Chapman 3. Josie Beoshanz
4. Heather Hodges 5. Teresa Sousa
CALIFORNIA DAIRY YOUTH CHALLENGE
The 2nd Annual Youth Challenge was held during the CA State Holstein Show and Spring Jersey Show! Designed to recognize young dairy enthusiasts in their work with showing cattle, encourage participation and promote friendly competition, while improving skills and knowledge. This contest was open to all youth ages 9-21 and consisted of three equally weighted portions:
· A Dairy Judging Contest of 4 classes utilizing the tremendous quality cattle on the grounds for the show tested juniors’ type analysis skills
· A written exam covering practical husbandry knowledge and questions sourced from the Holstein Foundation workbook series
· Showmanship placing
New in 2024, an interview portion was added. Youth met with an industry professional at their cattle to present and describe their project. The fitting contest was revamped to a “bring your own calf’ format to allow more diverse participation. This was an optional part of the Youth Challenge. These positive changes were sparked by Junior club discussion and leadership on the officer team.
PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Stephen & Patrick Maddox
Holstein and R&W Shows Top 3 Placings
Holstein Winter Calf
1. (B&O) DJKK Party At Mollys, Kinley Martin Holstein Fall Calf
1. Butlerview Dlam Tink-ET, Kestin Martin Holstein Summer Yearling
1. (B&O) DJKK Jordys Marmalade-Red, Kestin Martin
2. Ocean-View Step It Up, Valley Jem Genetics
R&W Summer Yearling
1. (B&O) DJKK Jordys Marmalade-Red, Kestin Martin Holstein Spring Yearling
1. (B&O) DJKK Warriors Poppy-Red, Kestin Martin
R&W Spring Yearling
1. (B&O) DJKK Warriors Poppy-Red, Kestin Martin
Holstein Junior Best Three Females
1. Kestin Martin
Holstein Senior 3-Year-Old
1. (BU, B&O) Ruann War Apple-1017-Red, Stephen & Patrick Maddox
2. Ruann Doorman Jean-D-ETN, Stephen & Patrick Maddox
R&W Senior 3-Year-Old
1. (BU, B&O) Ruann War Apple-1017-Red, Stephen & Patrick Maddox
Holstein 5-Year-Old
2. (B&O) Ruann Doc Jean-92084-ET, Stephen & Patrick Maddox
HOLSTEIN: HM Intermediate Champion
RUANN DOORMAN JEAN-D-ETN
Stephen & Patrick Maddox
Holstein Aged Cow
1. (B&O) Ruann Jordy Shar-80698-Red, Stephen & Patrick Maddox
R&W Aged Cow
1. (B&O) Ruann Jordy Shar-80698-Red, Stephen & Patrick Maddox
Holstein Production Cow
1. (BU, B&O) Ruann J-Trinket-74957-ET, Stephen & Patrick Maddox
Holstein Senior Best Three Females
1. Stephen & Patrick Maddox
R&W: Reserve Senior Champion
RUANN JORDY SHAR-80698-RED
Stephen & Patrick Maddox
R&W: Res. Junior Champion (Open & Junior Shows)
HOLSTEIN: HM Junior Champion (Open Show)
DJKK WARRIORS POPPY-RED
Kestin Martin
Junior Presidents’ Message
Hello my name is Jon Chapman and I am happy to be serving as your 2024-25 California Junior Holstein Association Co-President along with Lauren Silveira. I am 18 years old and a 10th generation dairy farmer from Turlock. I am currently dual enrolled at Merced College and Modesto Junior College. My involvement with the Holstein cow has provided many opportunities. I have learned responsibility, hard work, determination, and compassion through taking care of our animals. As a member of the California Junior Holstein Association for the past 9 years I have expanded my leadership capabilities, knowledge in dairy bowl, improved study & research skills, and practiced public speaking. In attending Holstein association events, I have had the chance to meet and build friendships with other youth, as well as interact with industry professionals and Holstein breeders. Showing cattle has allowed me to be an ambassador for production agriculture in communicating with the public and educating consumers. I continually strive to build my herd and develop high end genetics.
I would like to personally extend an invitation to all of our current (and prospective!) CA Junior Holstein members to participate in the various activities offered throughout the year. There are many ways to get involved and have fun. I encourage you to try out something new, bring a friend, and make some new connections! You can recruit new members from your local community, 4-H and FFA.
• Summer Cow Camp gives attendees the chance to learn about the dairy industry through classroom and hands-on instruction. We’re excited to have Fresno State hosting July 16-18.
• The annual Junior Planning Conference happens in November and serves as an opportunity to discuss and develop future activities in addition to enjoying games and camaraderie.
• State Convention offers a wide variety of contests and workshops. Please check out the pages in this issue featuring 2024 results to get a glimpse of what is available. Involvement on the state level can earn you the chance to compete at the National Holstein Convention contests.
The State Holstein Show is held in April and showcases youth exhibitors. The Youth Challenge Contest was established in 2022 and now offers five components- showmanship, knowledge exam, judging contest, and new this year- the interview and fitting contests. The 2024 State Junior Show had 68 exhibitors.
Junior Holstein Show Contest is a state version of ‘All-Americans’ recognizing animals shown successfully throughout the year. Please reach out to one of us, a CJHA officer from your area, or one of the Junior Advisors to inquire about programs and learn more! Our officer team is looking forward to engaging with membership more on social media platforms in the coming year. A new Instagram page has been developed this spring- @cajrholsteinassociation
PS- Best of luck to our members who are representing CA at the National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah!
Cow Camp is an annual summer event open to all interested youth ages 9-20. Attendees get to experience hands-on learning activities, over nights in a college dorm & fun with other dairy loving kids! We cover a variety of topics to explore the industry, encourage team building skills, and build friendships. CJHA is thankful for the collaboration with Cal Poly & Fresno State Dairy Science programs!
WESTERN CLASSIC JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW
Tulare, CA | March 8-10, 2024 | Judge Laurie Winkleman, WI | 320 Total Animals Shown // 200 Participants from 5 states
Registered Holstein Champions
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN GRAND CHAMPION
Intermediate & Grand Champion: Air-Osa Hancock 28770 (Hancock), 1st senior 3-year-old, Philip & Ruby Airoso, Tipton, CA
Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: T&R Azevedo Moovin 13390 (Moovin), 1st 4-year-old, Madilyn Parson, Hilmar, CA
Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion: Den-K Rager Tori 1334-TW (Rager), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA
LtoR: Alexis Teixeira, Hettie McIsaac, Leila Miguel LtoR: Emma Mast, Caroline Vieira, Julietta Champi, Emma Mast
Junior
1. Caroline Vieira; 2. Emma Miguel; 3. Emma Mast; 4. Julietta Champi
Intermediate
1. Chloe Chapman; 2. Fernando Valadao
LtoR: Chloe Chapman, Fernando Valadao
Senior
1. Heather Hodges
1. Kestin Martin
Junior Novice
1. Kinley Martin 1. Alexis Teixeira
Junior
1. Kinley Martin & Ruby Airoso; 2. Manuel Morris; 3. Kylie Vieira
Randi Mull
1. Nathan Blagg; 2. Lauren Silveira
Junior
1. Gianna Rebeiro; 2. Eric Fiorini
Novice
1. Olivia Blagg; 2. Alexis Teixeira
CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
BORBA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
WORLD WIDE SIRES SCHOLARSHIP
BILL ROWLEY MEMORIAL
Logan Silveira, Heather Hodges
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Logan Silveira, Heather Hodges
FOUNDERS’ SCHOLARSHIP
EARL GRAHAM MEMORIAL
Trevor Hath
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP
Mull
DAIRY BOWL SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP
CORTNEY
Jon Chapman
Mykel Mull, Matthew Pacheco, Trevor Hath, Ryan Hath
Jon Chapman, Ryan Hath
MILLI ROLLIN MEMORIAL
Teresa Sousa
MERCED COUNTY HOLSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP
Makenna Vlot
PREMIER
Mykel
Heather Hodges, Mykel Mull
BREEDER OF THE FUTURE AWARD WINNERS
BREEDER OF THE FUTURE BOY
Fourteen year old Kestin Martin of Tulare, CA, is the 2024 Breeder of the Future Boy. Matthew has been a member of the South San Joaquin County Holstein Association for the last 9 years.
Kestin began showing at the Western Dairy Classic at just 5-years-old, and even when he heifer got spooked and drug him across the ring, he didn’t let go, and has had a firm hold on his showing career since then!
He owns 12 Registered Holsteins, of which he has bred 7 of them. In 2023, Air-Osa Abblely 31861-Red was Nominated Junior All-American R&W Winter Yearling. She was also named All-California R&W Winter Yearling and was Junior Champion of the Junior R&W and Holstein State Shows.
Additionally in 2023, DJKK Dream Molly was named the Champion Bred & Owned heifer of the Western Spring National Junior Holstein Show and was Reserve Junior Champion. She was also the Junior All-California Spring Yearling for Kestin.
Kestin has participated in local, state and national showmanship contests for the last several years with tremendous success. In 2023, he was the Champion Intermediate FFA Showman at the Tulare County Fair, Reserve Intermediate Showman at the Western Spring National Show, California State Show and Western Classic. In 2021, he participated at the World Dairy Expo Showmanship Contest, placing 8th in the junior division. He attended in 2022 as well, placing 5th overall in the junior division.
Beyond the show ring, Matthew is also an accomplished Dairy Judge. Most recently, he was the 2nd high FFA individual at the 2024 Western Classic Judging Contest. He was also the 4-H (reasons) High Individual at the 2023 Western Classic Judging Contest. Combining his dairy judging, dairy knowledge and showmanship skills, he placed 2nd at the California Dairy Youth Challenge in 2023.
Kestin also participates in multiple other extra-curricular activities such as Math Super Bowl Team, swimming, water polo, and is an accomplished student in the classroom.
“ I am very passionate about breeding high quality show heifers that can compete at national levels and go on to be solid foundation cows for my herd,” Kestin said in his application. “One thing I enjoy most is getting to speak with industry role models about bloodlines and successful show cattle sires that I can use to improve my herd.”
YOUNG BREEDER OF THE FUTURE GIRL
This year’s Breeder of the Future Girl is 11-year-old Emma Miguel of Hilmar, CA. She has been a member of the Hilmar Colony 4-H Club for three years.
She is also an active member of the California Junior Holstein Association, participating in dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy and the speech contest. She was on the 2nd place Novice Dairy Bowl team in 2023 and 2024, and was 3rd high individual in the written exam in 2024. Emma also enjoys speaking about her dairy project, and has had success in the public speaking arena. She was the winning Novice participant in 2023 and placed 2nd at the 2024 Junior Convention.
She owns seven registered Holsteins and enjoys working with her project animals. Even though her parents sold their dairy, they have continued to purchase cattle for Emma and her siblings to continue showing. In 2023, she had 4-H Grand Champion Holstein at the Stanislaus County Fair. Emma has also participated at the Western Classic Dairy Show, California State Holstein Show, Merced Fair, Los Banos Fair, and Western Dairy Showcase. Emma has participated in showmanship at many of these events, with her highest placing to date of 2nd.
She is very involved in her 4-H group, helping at the milk barn during the Merced Fair. She has participated in the pizza fundraiser and helps put flags up around Hilmar during 4th of July.
Beyond her dairy projects, she participated in cooking in 4-H. She also maintained a 4.00 GPA during the 2022-2023 school year. She has been a Queen for OLM + Gustine Pentecost Fiesta and a Sidemaid for Atwater Fiesta. She is active in her church as well.
2023 National Convention Results
Kylie Konyn: National DJM Finalist & George Miller Scholarship recipient
Doreen Dyt: NHWSO scholarship recipient
Mykel Mull & Kiara Konyn: YDJM Finalists
Victoria Paolini: 1st Senior Jeopardy
1st Digital Scrapbook: Prepared by Heather Hodges & Mykel Mull
2nd State Banner: Emma van loben Sels
California Junior Holstein Show Contest
This contest was started 5 years ago by the Holstein Association Board of Directors, in an effort to recognize and encourage junior members in their work with show project animals. Preparing, growing and training cattle is a year-round commitment! Congratulations to the winners, AND to all of the youth who are putting in the work on a regular basis to keep their Holsteins looking and doing their best.
1 - SUMMER CALF WINNER
1. Silver-Elite Bail Me Out, Logan & Lauren Silveira
1. Ms Giltex Alt Pansy-Red, Jon & Chloe Chapman, Alexis & Nichole Teixeira 5 - SUMMER YEARLING WINNER
1. Silver-Elite Wr Ruby-Red ET, Logan & Lauren Silveira
DJKK Dream Molly, Kestin Martin
RJ-Tex-Kat Doorman Kami, Chloe Chapman
9 - MILKING YEARLING WINNER
1. RJ-Tex-Kat Doorman Kami, Chloe Chapman
10 - SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD WINNER
1. Air-Osa Hnck Divine 40582, Philip Airoso
Royal-Cut Avlh Josie-Red, Logan & Lauren Silveira
Avalan Joy-Red, Logan & Lauren Silveira
Sponsored by the California Holstein Association to encourage youth with their project animals. Our goal is to recognize these young exhibitors and their hard work and dedication to Holstein genetics! Contest is open to all California Junior Holstein Association members exhibiting Registered Holstein in CA at their respective county fairs or local shows. Open to ages 7-21 as of January 1. Criteria for judging is a non-professional side profile picture of animal with exhibitor, and an entry form listing show placings. Winners are selected by an impartial panel of trained judges. Contact Kate Teixeira with any questions: 805-801-0463, californiaholstein@yahoo.com.
· Herd owner must be a member of both their national and state associations, and enrolled in the Deluxe or Premier TriStar options and Herd Classification programs.
· Must have a minimum of twenty 87% RHA and higher cows in the milking herd with CTPIs. No minimum requirement for number of young stock.
Herd Name Years CTPI
Rio Blanco Dairy 3 2723
D & V Dairy 3 2715
Silveira Dairy 5 2711
Hilmar Holsteins, Inc. 32 2672
Curtis Ryan Vanden Berge 9 2646
Leroy Ornellas 4 2639
Vierra Dairy LLC 1 2632
Robert J. LaSalle 28 2614
Big De Farms LP 7 2607
Terra Linda Dairy 13 2606 Edwin &
Regional Elite Performer
Complete at least three lactations in a herd participating in Holstein Association USA’s TriStar program, completing the most recent lactation in the previous calendar year
· 87% RHA or higher · Classified VG-85 or higher
AGRESTI EXPRESSO REANNA-ET
Double D Holsteins
AGRESTI DOORMAN WISDOM Double D Holsteins
AGRESTI DUKE A RHIANNA-ET
AGRESTI DUKE A RHYANNIE-ET
AGRESTI FORTUNE NALANY-ET
AGRESTI HEADLINER DOLL
AGRESTI JEDI S REANNA-ET
AGRESTI MONTEREY RITA
Double D Holsteins
Double D Holsteins
Double D Holsteins
Double D Holsteins
Double D Holsteins
Double D Holsteins
AIR-OSA MARKLEY 23227 Joe Airoso
AIR-OSA MATTERS 23150 Joe Airoso
D-ZIMZIM HELIX 4236-ET
EXELS DANTE LORIS 22609
EXELS GREGARIOUS KACY 21921
EXELS MIDNIGHT SALONI 19774
EXELS UNION KAREN 21770
Terra Linda Dairy
Henry P. & Carolyn Van Exel
Henry P. & Carolyn Van Exel
Henry P. & Carolyn Van Exel
Henry P. & Carolyn Van Exel
H-VOS SUPERSHOT ADRIE-ET Terra Linda Dairy
National Elite Performer
Complete at least three lactations in a herd participating in Holstein Association USA’s TriStar program, completing the most recent lactation in the previous calendar year
· 87% RHA or higher · Classified VG-85 or higher
AGRESTI DUKE A REANNIE-ET
AGRESTI MERIDIAN HERA
AGRESTI SILVER DYMOND
Double D Holsteins
Double D Holsteins
Double D Holsteins
EXELS LINEMAN LAKE 21274 Henry P. & Carolyn Van Exel
TERRA-LINDA KINGBOY 3558
TERRA-LINDA KINGBOY 3840
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
2442
2430
LINDA-TERRA HEADLINER 1780
LINDA-TERRA TATUM 3181
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
LORITA APPRENTICE GEM-RED Durrer Dairy
LORITA HASHTAG LOCKET-ET Durrer Dairy
LORITA HOTLINE LEAH Durrer Dairy
LORITA UPTOWN PAULINE Durrer Dairy
MS TERRA-LINDA HELX 4087-ET
PEAK MABEL AMULET 60620-ET
TERRA-LINDA DELCO 5221
TERRA-LINDA GUN 4086
TERRA-LINDA JEDI 124-ET
TERRA-LINDA JEDI 5095
TERRA-LINDA JETT 4242
TERRA-LINDA MNTROSS 4949-TW
TERRA-LINDA MODESTY 5517
TERRA-LINDA RUBICON 4975
TERRA-LINDA RUBICON 5027
TERRA-LINDA RUBICON 5120
TERRA-LINDA SPARK 4761
TERRA-LINDA YODER 3577
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Terra Linda Dairy
Progressive Breeders Registry
Herd owner must be a member of both their national and state associations, and enrolled in the Deluxe or Premier TriStar options and Herd Classification programs.
· Percent BAA for Herd Classification must be in the top 25% of herds classified during the 18-month time period just prior to March 1 of the current calendar year.
· Must have a minimum of twenty 87% RHA and higher cows in the milking herd, of which at least 75% bear the herd owner’s prefix.
Gold Medal Dam Recognition
· A cow and at least three of her daughters must have been classified.
· The cow herself must be milking in a herd participating in TriStarSM service option. TriStar published records are used in the evaluation.
· Equal emphasis is placed on production and type. In addition, there is equal emphasis on progeny and dam performance.
- Dam’s age adjusted final score
- Dam’s average 2X 305 day ME production records
- Average of daughters’ age adjusted scores
- Average of daughters’ ME production records.
· Separate cutoffs are determined by birth year of the dam. ME production will only be calculated on actual records of 270 days in length or greater for the cow and her progeny.
If the cow, herself, does not qualify on a mature equivalent basis, she may qualify on either one of the following lifetime credits:
- 200,000 pounds of milk, or
- 7,200 pounds of fat, or
- 6,400 pounds of protein
· Automatic evaluation is done twice a year for all cows 87% RHA or higher that were born in the past 25 years. The GMD award is permanent recognition.
Name
AGRESTI DOORMAN DIAMOND-ET 2007 Double D Holsteins
AGRESTI SUPERSIRE AVRIL-ET 198 Double D Holsteins
AGRESTI SUPERSIRE REANNA-ET 2185 Double D Holsteins
AIR-OSA BAYONET 21530
AIR-OSA-EXEL SHM ELANA18265 2054
AIR-OSA FREMONT 15041
JER-LENE GILLESPY KARA
LINDA-TERRA MCCUTCHEN 2995 2237 Terra Linda Dairy
NELSONS COMPLEX LANDY 1700 Nelson Farms
POLY MAYFIELD BEAUTY
Dam of Merit Recognition
In order to be recognized as a Dam of Merit (DOM), a cow must have a GTPI® or CTPI exceeding year of birth cutoff and at least three offspring with a PTA for production and type; the GTPI or CTPI must be calculated using a required classification score.
Name CTPI Owner
HILMAR-D IMAX 14077-ET 2784 Dale Matheron
MS TRAMILDA DELTA JAZZ-ET 2598 Terra Linda Dairy
NO-FLA BLLY SHADOW 56012-ET 2961 Vierra Dairy LLC
NO-FLA DREW-ET 2568 Big De Farms LP
CALIFORNIA STATE HOLSTEIN ON-FARM CHALLENGE
Showcase your herd favorites as you see them every day!
Week of October 20-25, 2024
Judge: Bill Stolzfus, Buhl, Idaho
HOW THE ON-FARM
CHALLENGE WORKS:
Official judge will come to your farm at an arranged time and evaluate the cows that are entered. Snapshots will be taken of animals presented to use in the awards and in case the judge needs a refresher while compiling placings. After visiting all farms and seeing all entries the judge will then select winners from each age class, as well as Champions.
A fun, low stress way to show off your favorite cows!
In an effort to recognize cows that have not competed in the show ring, no animals that have shown on the state or national level within the past 2 years can be entered. This includes CA State Show, CA State Fair, Western Classic, Western Showcase, Western Spring National, World Dairy Expo.
Non refundable entry fee $25/head. Deadline October 1.
Payable by Venmo QR on entry forms, or paper check to CA Holstein PO Box 507 Keyes, CA 95328. Exhibitor is limited to 3 head per class, with no more than 24 total entries. Contact the CA Holstein office for a paper entry form, or use Googleform QR below.
• No bagging: present cows with no more than 12 hours milk
• Cows must be held separated
• Entries must be registered in the Holstein USA herdbook; exhibitor must have registration paper
• Owners must be California Holstein Association members
• Cows must have lived in California since calving this lactation.
QUESTIONS? Reach out to chairpeople Ken Melvold 559-906-1714 or Stephen Mast 209-613-8872
Placings, reasons, and awards will be given out at the Annual Planning Conference Saturday, October 26 at Durrer Barn in Modesto
A tremendous crowd gathered at the Tenaya Lodge in Fishcamp, CA on the evening of February 2, 2024 for the California State Holstein Sale. Held in conjunction with the 2024 California State Holstein Convention, the sale featured a fabulous group of type & genomic lots. By the time auctioneer Ryan Krohlow brought down the gavel for the last time, 48 lots unofficially averaged $4230.
High selling lot was Lot 11 for $13,900, an IVF Session x No-Limit Pazzle Angel (+2912G +4.40T, #1 PTAT Pazzle) x GP82 +3.61T Jagger from EX-92 Atlee. She was consigned by Durrer Dairy and MB Luckylady Farm.
Second high selling lot was Lot 3 for $10,500 – IVF Session x Ruann Holysmo Anna-33446-ET (+3160G +1171NM) x +2933G Caviar from deep Ruann pedigree with records up to 43,000M! The IVF session was consigned by Maddox Dairy.
High selling live lot was Lot 8 at $6500 - Terra-Linda Samson 12373-ET, 11/23 AltaSamson +3116G +1856M +186CFP +1172NM +1.70T x +3004G Fantismo x VG-87 Dazzle x EX-90 Renegade x EX90 Frazzled x VG-87 x Dias&Dias Mogul
The Private Reserve Sale was held February 17 in Tipton, CA, and was co-hosted by the Airoso and Van Exel families. The sale unofficially average $4012 on 129 lots.
Topping the sale at $32,500 was Lot 9, LarsAcres Hayk Flavia-ET, +3189G +1160NM +1.85T. She is a 5/23 Hayk x A2A2 +2980G Expectant x VG-85 Big Dollars x 11 more VG/ EX dams from the Markwell BStar E Raven-ET (3E-95 GMD DOM) family. She was consigned by Larson Acres, Inc., WI, and purchased by GenoSource, IA.
Selling for $15,800 was Lot 1, Budjon-Airosa Hnko Bailey, a Haniko fall calf from 2023 AllAmerican Blexys Chief Bloody Mary-ET (VG88 EX-MS 2Y). Next dam is World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn (3E-97). She was consigned by Budjon Farms and Joey & Laurie Airoso and purchased by Vierra Dairy Farm, Triple-T Holsteins and Dominic Agresti-Assali.
ADDITIONAL HIGH SELLERS:
30 – $12,000 – Lith Jordy Snappy-Red-ET, A2A2 senior 2-year-old fresh in October x Milksource Defiant Snap-ET, maternal sister to Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET (EX-97).
Consignor: E, K, R, & A Jenson, ID
Buyer: Philip & Ruby Airoso, CA
SALES IN REVIEW
3027 EX-90 2E DOM.
She was consigned by Terra Linda Dairy and purchased by Curtis VandenBerge.
Hats off to sale cochairmen Curtis VandenBerge and Donovan Miguel on an outstanding sale and assembling a fabulous sale crew:
Pedigrees, Kevin
Jorgensen; Sale staff Tony Cabral, Matt Evangelo, Anthony Souza, Ken Melvold, Graisson Schmidt, Tony Garcia Jr., Ryan Matheron and Robert Teixeira. Aaron Ray Tompkins was also on site taking online bids with Cowbuyer.
ADDITIONAL HIGH SELLERS:
Lot 1 - $9000 – IVF Session x Terra-Linda Overdo 1604-ET (+3180G +184 CFP +1205NM +1.63T) x GP-82 Gameday from the Sully Shottle May (EX-91 2E DOM) family Consignor: Terra Linda Dairy
Lot 4 - $8500 – IVF Session x V-B Lionel Andrea 8980
Lot 17 - $7250 – 1st Choice of 10 females pregnancies due 9/24 by Hanans, Thunder Storm, Delta-Lamda, Phoenix or Alligator x Duckett Doorman Fushia EX-93 x Harvue Roy Frosty EX-97
Consignor: Johnny Machado
Lot 12 - $5900 – Cal-Denier-I Dreamboat-ET, 4/23 Pearce (+2947G +1570NM +3.39T) x Siemers Doc Hanan 28286-ET EX-92 GMD x Monterey Hanan VG-85 x 2E-94 GMD DOM Hanker Consignor: NDIRA, Inc.
Lot 26 - $5750 – 6/23 Bullseye x S-S-I Jacoby Bad Habit (EX90) x S-S-I Doc Have Not 8784-ET (EX-95 DOM)
Moment Marisa-ET (VG-88 2Y), Nom. All-American Milking Yearling ‘22 x EX-94 Delta Missy x 6 more VG/EX dams from Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy (2E-95).
Consignor: Henry Grossi, CA
Buyer: NDIRA, Vierra Dairy and Hank & Carolyn Van Exel, CA
14 – $10,250 – IVF sessions x Ruann Lionel Betsy-32423-ET, +3183G +2404M +1231NM +1.24T x GP-82 Alphabet then 17 of 18 more VG/EX dams back to the Holtex herd!
Consignor: Steve & Patrick Maddox, CA
x Fleury Tatoo Tifanny-ET (EX-94 95-MS), HM All-Canadian Senior 2-Year-Old ‘21 x VG-88 Windhammer x Pineland Goldwyn Tidbit (EX-91-CAN), All-Canadian Senior 3-Year-Old ‘11 x 11 more VG/EX dams.
Consignor: Butlerview Farm, IL
Buyer: Kestin Martin, CA
44 – $8500 – Exels Skikc Buenos Aires-ET, junior 2-year-old Sidekick due in April from Ms Exels Goldwyn Beauty-ET (2E93), full sister to 2X All-American Ms Beautys Black Velvet-ET (2E-96) x All-American Ms Exels Dundee Beauty (3E-95 DOM).
Consignor: Exel Dairy, CA
Buyer: Henry Grossi and Hank & Carolyn Van Exel, CA
The Amplify 2024 Sale was held March 2 with a tremendous average of $6150 on 122 lots! The sale was hosted by Vierra Dairy Farms in Hilmar, CA! Chris Hill served as auctioneer while Norma Nabholz read pedigrees.
Topping the sale at $20,600 was Holstein Lot B, 1st Choice Pazzle or Tatoo from Unanimous All-American Senior 3-YearOld Glenirvine Unix Sally EX-94. Sally was also Reserve Grand Champion at RAWF ’23 and named All-Canadian. The choice was consigned by Milk Source, Fisher, Letter & Sabo, Kaukauna, WI, and purchased by Liddleholme Holsteins, Argyle, NY.
Top live selling lot at $20,000 was Agresti Dream Laurie EX-94, the 2022 All-California 4-Year-Old. She is a Dream x EX-91 Montross from the Laurie Sheik family! Lot 1 was consigned by Hank & Carolyn Van Exel, Dominic Agresti-Assali and Manuel Botelho, and purchased by the Dream Laurie Syndicate, Hilmar, CA.
ADDITIONAL HIGH SELLERS:
H A – $17,750 – 1st Choice Master x Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET EX-97, Reserve All-American Aged Cow ‘23 & World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion 2022
H36 – $14,400 – Hilrose Rompen Aubrey-Red, 9/23 Rompen x VG-86 2Y Movió x EX-90 Altitude x Hilrose Advent Anna-Red EX-95 4E GMD x 9 more EX dams
Consignor: Hilrose Dairy LLC, Sherwood, WI
Buyer: Logan & Lauren Silveira, Chowchilla, CA
Consignor: Schnapsberg Holsteins, Norwood, MN
Buyer: Jared & Jason Pareo, Adelyn Ford and Aria Pechal, Veguita, NM
H15 – $12,600 – Air-Osa-Exel Lberty36146-ET, 9/23 Sidekick x All-American & All-Canadian Fraeland Chief Liberty EX-94 x EX-92-6E Stanley Cup x 11 more VG/EX dams back to Idee Lustre EX-95 3E
Consignor: Joseph Airoso & Hank Van Exel, Tipton, CA
Buyer: Carter, Presley & Noelle Santos, Tulare, CA
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Remembering Friends
LOUIS RICHARD CALCAGNO
Louis Richard Calcagno passed away peacefully in his home overlooking the beautiful Elkhorn Slough on August 31st, 2023. His wife and childhood sweetheart of 67 years, Carol, was by his side and holding his hand as he left this world to be in Heaven with his parents, his brother John, and his sister Bella.
Louis, known as “Lou” to most, was born on his ranch in Moss Landing in the upstairs of the family home on June 30, 1936, to his Genovese immigrant parents, Peter and Clara Calcagno. Lou’s father, Peter Calcagno, came to the USA on a boat from Italy in 1917 with his Uncle Nick Delfino. In 1926, his father and Uncle purchased a farm in Moss Landing and began their vegetable farming business, which would eventually become Moon Glow Dairy. Lou always had a passion for animals. While attending Salinas High School, Lou was an active member of Future Farmers of America, showing dairy cattle at local fairs, a member of the livestock judging team and was President of the Salinas FFA Chapter. Carol Lanini, later to be Lou’s wife was an active member of the Hartnell 4-H Club and showed Southdown sheep at local fairs. Together with their love for animals and each other, they developed an inseparable bond. After graduating from Salinas High School, Lou, along with his first cow, Rosemary, attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he majored in Dairy Manufacturing and worked in the Cal Poly Creamery. Lou was also President of the Cal Poly Dairy Club. While writing this obituary, Carol said that Lou still has Rosemary’s #28 neck chain number in his top desk drawer! While at Cal Poly, Lou missed Carol so much, that he came home and married her and then immediately brought her to the “Cow Palace Dairy Show” in San Francisco for their honeymoon because he had been chosen at Cal Poly to be in charge of the Dairy Department at the Cow Palace. Quite a Honeymoon for two animal lovers! Upon leaving Cal Poly, Lou and Carol came home to Moss Landing with 15 cows in tow and started their dream dairy business and family.
Even as a young man, Lou was passionate about politics and the conservation of farmland and water. He won first place in a National FFA Public Speaking Contest while at Salinas High School with his speech on “Conservation of Water in the Western States”. By the 1990’s, Lou had become a national dairy industry leader and was President of the National Dairy Promotion Board. Lou’s success as a political figure in the dairy industry led to his appointment, by Governor Pete Wilson, to the California Coastal Commission. When Lou ran for Monterey County Supervisor in the late 1990’s, he planned on only serving a single term, but he was passionate about so many key issues, he decided to run for re-election again, and in the end served four terms. Lou never pursued the position for financial gain. He truly loved the land and was passionate about protecting Monterey County for future generations.
During his political career, Lou was proudest of the work he did bringing Castro Plaza and the Andy Ausonio Library to Castroville, the opening of Pajaro Park, his roles in the Monterey County Ag Land Trust, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation and AgKnowledge and FocusAg, where he and Carol and their family annually hosted busloads of future county leaders for an inspirational talk about the importance of agriculture and a tasty barbecue. He led the changes at Natividad Medical Center that narrowly avoided its closure; and, he was instrumental in the County’s acquisition of the Capital One facility in south Salinas that provided much needed space for the Elections Department, Records Storage and the Resource Management Agency while freeing space for the District Attorney, the Public Defender and other departments
at the County Government Center. As a board member at TAMC, he led the charge for the Prunedale Improvement Project as well as the Salinas Road Interchange Project, which is considered one of the most beautiful highway projects in the state. As a board member of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, Lou also prided himself on his work on the Salinas Valley Water Project and the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project, which has kept thousands of acres of farmland in production in North County. When all is said and done Lou said that he wants to be remembered simply as someone who “cared for the community and the people who lived there and for agriculture and the agricultural heritage of the Salinas Valley.”
Lou is survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart of 67 years, Carol, his son Louie and wife Carolynn, his daughter Debbie Soares, his 3 grandchildren Adam Soares and Colleen, Lauren Singh and Raj and Jennifer Calcagno. Also his 3 great-grandchildren; Bradley, Audra and Sienna Soares and his step grandchildren, Tony Dahl and Tammy Dahl Mayes. Also his long time herdsman at the dairy, Manuel Zavala, who has been by his side for 29 years, and in the final months of his life was always there for him no matter what the circumstances. He loved you Manuel!
Donations may be made to the Lou Calcagno Memorial Scholarship Fund at Agri-Culture, 141 Monte Vista Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 (Make checks payable to Agri-Culture), or to Palma School, in memory of Lou Calcagno, 919 Iverson Street, Salinas, CA 93901. (Makes checks payable to Palma School).
DANIEL CASALE
Daniel Casale Sr., was born on 12/15/38, in Springfield NJ. He grew up in Bartley, NJ, where they milked 35 cows and farmed. He graduated from Roxbury High School in 1956
In 1958, he began dating Lois Wolfe, whom he had met through 4-H in 1952. They married in 1960, living near the family farm, where children Karen and Daniel Jr. were born.
In 1967 the Casale Family moved to Waterford, CA. where their third child, Dona was born. In California, Dan worked with his brother Sal breeding cattle, then went to work for Carnation Genetics handling bulls.
In 1970 Dan went to work for Harvey Matson, working on the dairy and farming. Later, Dan & Lois bought the custom farming business and farmed for local dairies. In the mid 1980’s Dan would also co-found RX Seeds. In 1971 the family moved to Denair, where their fourth child Mary was born. In 1978, daughter Karen got the family back into dairying, becoming Ranora Jerseys. The family enjoyed great success showing and breeding cows.
Dan had coached Little League and church basketball teams. He was a 4-H leader and served on various boards & committees. He was a member of the Waterford Community Baptist Church. In later years Dan became involved in collecting and restoring antique tractors, and participating in local parades.
Dan passed peacefully at his home on October 10th, 2023, from health complications. He was preceded by his parents Rocco & Angela, siblings Sal, Betty & Anthony Casale. He is survived by his wife
Lois, children Karen, Dan Jr. (Dawn), Dona (Jason) and Mary (Matt), 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
LOUIS ARNOLD DURRER JR.
Louis Arnold Durrer Jr. (77) passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2024. Born April 29, 1946 to Louis Sr. and Marguerite in Modesto, CA. Louie was born into a hard-working dairy family and his childhood was centered around hard work. His parents started their family dairy on Jennings Road before moving to Westley, and finally settling in west Modesto.
In Louie’s younger years he participated in Schwingfest’s throughout the West coast. He graduated from Modesto High School in 1964 and then attended Modesto Junior College. After junior college he attended Chico State before deciding to work at Mt. Rose Ski Resort, Incline Village. In 1971 he earned a B.S. degree in Dairy Science from Fresno State, and took a position at Federal Intermediate Credit Bank in Berkley, Ca. Soon after he joined the family partnership. Louie met his future wife, Lisa Colzani, while attending Fresno State, and they married in 1973.
Louie spent over 60 years as a dairyman, and during that time he served on many boards and associations including: Western United Dairyman; San Joaquin Valley Dairyman; and oversaw the merger of California Dairies Inc. After leaving the dairy business in 2007, he joined the sales team at TDR for a short period before ending his career as the general manager at Westside Hulling Association in Westley, CA and was incredibly proud of his ability to pivot later in life. In 2022, Louie retired to focus his attention on his health, family, and newly planted cherry orchard.
Louie was a devoted Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Mentor. He enjoyed supporting the community by serving as a tee-ball coach for Hart-Ransom, dairy leader for Wood Colony 4-H, and president of the San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club. He had a passion for supporting the youth in the community and teaching leadership skills.
Louie was a devoted Catholic and a proud member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He loved spending time with his family, going on trips with his wife Lisa, discussing the sports line, being the first to share local breaking events, and frequenting his beloved barn. In March 2023 Louie and his wife Lisa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
He is survived by his wife Lisa, sons Erik (Erika) and John (Chantel); grandchildren Neil, Louis, Sophie and Sienna. Also, he survived by his twin brother Leo (Cheryle) many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Louie was preceded in death by his brother Joseph, and parents Louie and Marguerite Durrer.
EDWIN JOHN GENASCI
Edwin John Genasci went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2023, ten days shy of his 78th birthday. Born on November 14, 1945 to John and Thelma Genasci, Edwin embraced a life dedicated to dairy farming, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle Oscar. He was a partner in the family farm with his cousins Bill and Jim at the Genasci Brother’s Dairy for over 60 years.
A Fresno State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in dairy & agricultural studies, Edwin was awarded as an “Outstanding Dairy Student.” His active university years included leadership roles in the Fresno State Dairy judging team and Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture Fraternity, where he served as Chapter President. Edwin’s life extended beyond the farm, as he engaged in various leadership roles in
organizations like Future Farmers of America, Modesto Junior College, 4-H, Brown Swiss Association, Ag One, Holstein Association, and the Stanislaus County Swiss Club, among many more. His dedication also took him to Italy with World Wide Sires, promoting the Brown Swiss Breed and reconnecting with his Swiss-Italian relatives. Hobbies included fast pitch softball and showing cattle.
Despite his many awards and titles, the proudest title he held was that of “Papa Moo,’ which his grandchildren endearingly called him. Papa Moo loved his grandchildren dearly and found great joy in watching them participate in their various sports activities. Edwin faithfully attended church and enjoyed attending the men’s bible study.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 50 years, Della, and their daughters Dena Genasci, Andrea Glass (Chad), and Erica Jones (Paul). He had four grandchildren, Hunter and Ashley Glass, and Charlie and Lukas Jones. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Parker (Eldon). He was preceded in death by his parents John Genasci and Thelma (Martella), stepfather Louie Coelho, and his sister Janet Shafer (Ronnie).
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Dale Commons for their expert loving care of dad. We would also like to express our gratitude to the staff at Community Hospice Alexander Cohen Hospice House for making dad’s passing so peaceful.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be sent to either of the following: AG One Foundation c/o Fresno State, 2910 E. Barstow Ave., M/S/ of 115, Fresno, CA 93740 Stanislaus County Swiss Club.
WILLIAM HUGH LUPO
William Hugh Lupo, originally from Wesson, Mississippi, passed away in Fresno, California on July 4, 2023. Born on August 7, 1925, William was one of twelve children born to Otha Draton Lupo and Julia McManus Lupo.
During World War II, William was drafted into the U.S. Navy where he served as a radio operator in the Pacific theater of operation. After the war, he continued his education at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California.
In his professional life, William worked at the National Holstein Association as a classifier. Later, he started his own dairy consulting business, serving dairymen in California and Nevada.
William’s passing is a loss to all who knew him.
DENISE MCISAAC
Denise Clare (Klapperich) McIsaac passed away peacefully at her care home in Novato, California on June 27, 2023, with her beloved husband by her side. Denise was born in San Francisco, California, on December 8, 1946, to Harry and Eleanor Klapperich.
Denise lived in Ukiah until the age of 12, and then her family moved to Clausing Court in Novato, where she graduated from Novato High School in 1964. At Novato High, she met Neil McIsaac, Jr, whom she married in 1968. They were married for 55 years.
Denise moved with Neil and their two young children, Deanna and Neil III, to a dairy in Tomales in 1973. There she helped Neil with the dairy business, running to town for parts and caring for their children. She became the Tomales 4-H dairy leader and spent many summers on the local fair circuit with her children, and many other kids – roaming the barns in her purple bathrobe. She also worked part-time decorating cookies with a close friend for their San Francisco bakery.
She was involved in the Tomales Elementary School and Tomales High School PTA organizations and was always present at all her children’s
athletics and academic ventures – Neil often joked that she got to go back to high school along with her children.
After her children graduated from Tomales High School, Denise took a part-time job working for Moreda’s Sporting Goods in Petaluma. She enjoyed her time in retail and would strike up a conversation with anyone. She also spent many years on camping trips with her Camp Runamuck group, where a good time was had by all.
In her later years, Denise enjoyed her gambling trips to Tahoe and was a lifelong fan of the SF Giants and 49ers.
Denise is survived by her husband, Neil Jr., her daughter Deanna (Dan) Jensen, her son Neil (Jessica) McIsaac III, and grandchildren Harrison, Hayden, Hunter, Hettie McIsaac and Kyra and Ryan Jensen, as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Eleanor Klapperich, along with her brother, Donald Klapperich.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Denise’s name to Hospice of Petaluma, a local Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice.
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