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MOON VALLEY by Shannon Kleiboeker

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got to watch the kids play ball last night” was one of the first phrases used by Chuck Gettle when describing the impact robot milkers have had for the Gettle family. Producers are all familiar with the long hours and twice a day commitment it takes to milk cows. Whether you do it yourself or hire outside help, it takes time or money. So, when Ryan Gettle decided he wanted a future in the dairy industry and began raising his own children, it was no question to him that robot milkers were the way to go.

Moon Valley Dairy is located on the bluffs in Pleasant Hope, MO. Ryan Gettle manages the dairy as the 4th generation in his family’s operation. His wife Debby is currently attending college and will graduate with her teaching degree next year. She plays a large role in their family dynamic raising their four children, Mason, 7, Mylee, 3, Maddison, 5 and Marshall, 6 months. Ryan’s parents, Chuck and Diane managed the dairy until 2009 when they decided to step out of the business. Although they have stepped back, they still find themselves drawn to helping out as often as they can. Diane loves to raise and care for the calves at her house and she is also the secretary of the Missouri Jersey Association. Chuck also helps out a lot and enjoys showing and adding new cows to the herd. Brandon, Ryan’s brother often helps out on other areas of the farm, even with his off the farm job.

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After spending some time off the farm as a welder, Ryan decided that he wanted to return to the farm. He began by managing and milking the cattle in the milk barn he grew up in. It was about a year ago that the family picked a new location for the main part of the dairy and installed two Lely robot milkers and a pack barn to accommodate them. Not only does the farm consist of a dairy operation, but they also manage a large number of hogs and beef cattle. They attribute robot milkers as a large reason to why they are able to diversify so much. The dairy currently consists of 120 milking head. It consists of mainly registered Jerseys, but they also milk some Holsteins as well. The cattle are divided into two groups in a pack barn, with a Lely robot milker for each side. Each robot can efficiently milk about 60 head of cattle. The pack barn is bedded with sawdust, and the cattle are fed a TMR down a middle alley. The cattle have brushes that they visit quite frequently, alleviating any irritating itches. The Gettles grow their own silage and alfalfa. They also do all their own AI work and pregnancy checking. Having the robots

has allowed for more time to be spent working the cattle and keeping up with required tasks outside of milking. The time following the installation of the robots was the most labor-intensive part Ryan describes. For about the first month, someone had to be at the barn almost 24-7. Training the cattle was definitely an immediate challenge, but as soon as they got the hang of it, the robots started to really pay off for them. Now, most days, someone needs to come twice a day to check on things. Cows freely enter the robot at their own discretion. On average, each cow visits the milker 3.2 times a day. Even though cattle seem to visit more frequently at “normal milk times,” the robot sees cows all day long. The robot only sits not milking about 17 percent of the time. A cow’s very first visit to the robot takes about two minutes for calibration. The robot calibrates and learns the teat placement for the individual cow to make each of her next visits easier. The cows are equipped with a numbered band and reader around their neck. The band allows the robot to identify each individual cow and track number of visits, amount of milk produced, teat placement, identify treated cows and amount of feed needed. Ryan determines how much feed is given based on milk production and can easily be adjusted to meet each cow’s individual needs. This feature has allowed the family to manage their feed efficiency. When a cow enters the robot, it reads her neckband and dispenses a designated feed amount. The robot then washes each teat separately with rotating brushes. Using lasers to find the teats, the milker then places a unit on each teat separately. It measures the flow of milk from each individual quarter, removing them when the flow slows below the desired level. Milking each quarter separately helps to prevent problems with overmilking. Once

completely milked, teat dip is then sprayed onto the teats and the cow is released back into the pack barn. If a cow is treated, it automatically catches her milk into a separate dump bucket location. As with any dairy operation, sanitation is an important aspect that should be taken into consideration. The robot brushes are automatically given a quick rinse after each cow. A complete wash cycle is completed three times a day to ensure that everything is staying adequately clean. Not only does the robot milk the cows but the records it keeps are extensive. All data collected is accessible on the machine itself, as well as sent to a computer where all the records can be accessed. It tracks milk production for each visit, feed amounts, a cow’s behavior (number of visits). This data has allowed for many other improvements in overall cattle health. It has proven to give them increased conception rates, by identifying the animals that are in heat through their activity. Ryan uses this data to AI the cattle and says the robot is “almost always right in identifying the cows that are in heat.” In addition, it allows them to catch mastitis sooner and treat them sooner, which of course is always a plus. Cows seem perfectly comfortable with the setup. “The Jerseys fit very nicely into the

robots,” Ryan describes. He does find that large Holsteins have a harder time comfortably fitting. Old cows love the robot and do not hesitate to visit after their first year. Ryan describes the excitement he sees from them when they get put back into the herd after calving. They remember year to year exactly what they need to do. Young cows can take up to 2 weeks to adjust. Most adjust very easily, but some just never find comfort in it. They have to cull or find new homes for some of the new freshened heifers when they just can’t get comfortable within the two weeks. Outside of comfort, udder depth has been another reason they have had to cull. The robot does have difficulty milking cattle with extremely deep low hanging udders, as it just cannot get under them. The robots operate 24-7. Since someone may not always be right at the farm, the robot sends out a call to Ryan’s cell phone to alert him if there is a problem. Different levels of problems may occur, and Ryan has his set to alert him only of critical problems. He laughs that one downside is the critical calls in the middle of the night. Luckily, they only happen about once a month, and he has found that keeping up with routine maintenance aids in the avoidance of these calls. Right now, one thing Ryan would change is the feeding system. They now have options for a feeder that allows for commodity feeds to funnel through easier. With the current system they have, these types of feeds can clog, so they need to be watchful of what feed they send through the system. But, the biggest problem they have had with the robots thus far, traces back to mice. Mice chewing on wires and cords have been the only major headache they have had to combat. Waiting for a trained repairman can take some time due to the distance they are from the dairy. This time lost can cause a back-up of cows ready to be milked, but it is a minor imposition compared to the larger picture. Things quickly catch back up to normal once pieces are repaired. Robot milkers seem like a dream come true, but one thing that always seems to turn people away is the upfront investment. When asked if they pay for themselves Ryan says, “Absolutely. I feel like it pays for itself. The

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cows milk better, there is less labor, and we have increased feed efficiency.” It all adds up to him. He has seen an increase in about 15lbs/day per cow which he credits to the robots as well as the pack barn that was built with them. When the summer heat hit, they experienced no drop in their milk production like many other farms in southern Missouri. The cows stayed comfortable in their open pack barn and continued to milk as normal. It is easy to see the Gettle family has a passion for the industry and enjoy giving back. They host FFA judging groups and provided cattle this year for the state FFA dairy judging contest. Schools have begun to frequent their farm, especially since the robots have been installed. They like to share their story and show off some of the new technologies the dairy industry has to offer. They look forward to continuing this and educating young minds on their operation and the dairy industry as a whole. Ryan believes robots are the only hope for small family farms, alleviating the stress of extra hours and allowing for more family time as well as increasing milk production and improving the overall efficiency of the operation. He does miss the old way of doing things from time to time, the hands-on time with the cows, but those feelings don’t last long and he has decided he wouldn’t go back to the way they used to do things.

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Mary Cowherd Cowherd Holsteins Mary Jeanette Cowherd was born on the frigid morning of January 22, 1930, to Waldo and Ruth (Robbins) Eden in Monett, MO. She departed this life at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO on March 27, 2021. She attended Purdy schools, where after being accelerated past 2nd grade, she was Valedictorian of her class of 1947 at the age of 17. After high school she worked for Dr. O.J. Brandt in Monett. She married Ernest E. Cowherd on May 2, 1948 at Purdy, MO. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2014. They devoted their lives to farming and together built one of the nation’s top Registered Holstein herds.

Education was particularly important to Mary and she made sure that her children actively participated in 4-H, sports, FFA, music, debate and speech. Her sons are graduates of the University of Missouri and her daughter graduated from the University of Arkansas. This resulted in seven professionals that included an Agri-businessman, four attorneys, a commercial banker and school superintendent. She was an avid fan of the Missouri Tigers, the Cassville Wildcats and an ardent Republican.

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MISSOURI COW CaMP 4-H Dairy Cow Camp Educates Youth to Become Future Dairy Leaders, Teaches Life Skills “America’s Future is Still in the Barn” was the theme for the 2021 Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp, held for the third year at Lawrence County Youth Fair Grounds in Freistatt. According to Karla Deaver, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, the change from an overnight camp to a day camp due to COVID19 restrictions didn’t hurt attendance. “We had interest from multiple states again this year. Families were interested in resuming their normal summer activities, and our camp filled to capacity. We had thirty-three campers from two states, Missouri and Arkansas,” said Deaver. “The camp draws attention to the importance of farming and its important role in Missouri’s economy. It provides youth a “handson” opportunity to care for dairy animals and learn about many aspects of dairy production while learning life-skills at the same time,” Deaver said. “This year, we had the added component of working with heifers consigned to the Missouri Holstein Association Tag Sale, which gave us an opportunity to add workshops related to reading pedigrees, different types of auctions, and the various ways cattle are sold.” Campers work in pairs under the direction of adults and take part in workshops to learn about judging dairy animals, dairy management, animal care ethics and showmanship. Older teens serve as group leaders and counselors for the younger 4-H members. Persons working in the dairy industry visited with campers about careers in the dairy industry as well. In addition to educational workshops on dairy heifer deworming, showmanship, dairy cattle judging and quiz bowl, campers participated in sessions enabling them to be certified in Show Me Quality Assurance. The activities, designed as a series of learning stations, help 4-H’ers develop both personal and project skills. Stations included an animal health tool identification, how to give proper injections, heifer deworming and more. A highlight of the 2021 camp included a session with Shannon Kleiboeker, Jenna Wilson and Jodi Wright, the three people behind

the reimagined “Pulsator” dairy magazine. They discussed careers related to the dairy industry that may sometimes be overlooked, and discussed the various skills behind this kind of publication. A judging contest and showmanship competition provide the culmination for the camp. In the dairy judging contest, first place junior was Harper VanZyverden of Niangua. Second was Kody Clark of Seymour and third was Gracie Kenney of Miller. In the senior division, first was Addison Tharp of Republic, second was Sammi Justice of Clever and third was Case Melzer of Harrisonville. In the showmanship competition, winning the junior division was Mahlon Stine of Ozark and second was Harper VanZyverden of Niangua. In the intermediate division, first was Roland Neptune of Arkansas and second was Max Rost of Marshfield. In the senior division, first was Addison Tharp of Republic and second was Sammi Justice of Clever. A number of other awards were handed out, including a rookie award to Max Rost of Marshfield. Best group was awarded to the “orange” group of Emma Coleman, Allie Kenney, Gracie Kenney and Harper VanZyverden. Most Initiative award was given to Case Melzer. Most engaged camper award was given to Cleo Neptune. Leadership recognition was awarded to Micah Hufman and Sammi Justice. Outstanding senior camper was Addison Tharp. 4-H Dairy Cow Camp is a cooperative program between University of Missouri Extension and a number of industry sponsors. They include: Wrightvale Holsteins, Dairy Farmers of America, Southwest Dairy Farmers, MFA, Inc., Missouri Holstein Association, Missouri Holstein Junior Association, Missouri Jersey Cattle Association, Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association, Land O’Lakes/Purina, Sancrest Specialized Transport, Main Street Feeds, Mac’s Vet Supply, Race Brothers, D Bar J Livestock LLC, Perrydale Farms, Jeanne Whip of Republic, John Underwood, Ozark Mountain Creamery, Midwest Dairy Association, Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Ray and Margaret Schooley, Andrus Dairy, FCS Financial and the Missouri 4-H Foundation. For more information about cow camp, contact Karla Deaver at the Lawrence County Extension Center in Mt. Vernon, (417) 466-3102, or your local county extension center.

MISSOURI TAG SALE Our first Heifer Tag sale is in the books!

This was a learning experience for everyone involved and we appreciate everyone's patience as we worked through the process. We want to thank our consignors for providing some high quality calves for this sale. We had six colored breeds included in the sale as well with a total of 16 lots. The Cow Camp kids did a great job getting all the consignments broke to lead and clipped in time for videos even though we had a drenching 6" of rain in just a few short hours. They mustered on and got things done! I appreciate everyone coming together to make the three events a total success: Cow Camp, the Tag Sale and the Heifer Show. It truly was a group effort to benefit our dairy industry and youth. The high seller was Lot 5 a Red Warrior September Calf going back to Lavender Ruby Redrose consigned by Nathaniel Graber, LaRussell, MO and purchased for $2700 by Sammi Justice, Clever, MO. Second high was the Ayrshire consignment by Free Beer going back to Res. Jr All American Flaperbe consigned by Jessica Gatton-Dixon of Conway. Lot 1 was purchased by Teagan Hardy, Smithville, MO for $2550. Another Red Warrior October 2020 calf going back to Golden-Oaks Cupid-Red, consigned by Wrightvale farm and purchased by Whitney Yerina, Conway for $1500. The sale concluded with a total of 16 lots cataloged. 13 lots sold for an average of $1,383.

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Who Will Breed the Next Great Herd and Where Will the Genetics Come From? That’s what’s on my mind these days. As the gene pool keeps getting smaller, the choices are more limited than ever. It doesn’t matter which breed of dairy cattle we look at. Some of you remember when different bloodlines could be found in different regions and they were unique to that area. While herds were less uniform in those days, at least they had standout qualities or characteristics that made them unique. So now, we have reached herd uniformity nationwide, or even worldwide. Perhaps too uniform. Animals that are too closely related and do not have enough stamina in some cases. Calves are less hardy and more difficult to raise. Fertility is also affected at times.

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-So where do we go from here? -Will the next great herd come from a computer mating program that uses linear data only? Not likely. The current generation of master breeders are looking for ways to advance genetic improvement. Some are using their own bulls with good success. Others are using Danish genetics for higher milk solids and outcross bloodlines or genetics from Australia and New Zealand. And, it is not just investing in semen, in some cases they are buying into cow families from abroad to make breed improvements. The master breeders of the future will follow their own path. They always have. But in the meantime, the breed associations and the CDCB need to revise or reformulate the data to allow for the introduction of some older genetics to bring back the stamina and vigor missing from our herds today.

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Spring Calf 1. Cobie Kleiboeker, Mi-Wil KR Lucky Charm, Jer. 2. Luke Crates, Hearts Desire Toby Keith Solo, Guern. 3. Kyson Clark, SLJ Casino March Hare, Jer. 4. Lily Bluel, Blue Roots Doc Fait 3, Hol. 5. Hadley VanZyverden, VZ Craze Chance 5050, Jer. 6. Nathaniel Hudson, MarGold Benji Lydia, Guern. 7. Abby Goletz, GI Bipond Panzer Liberty, MS. 8. Adeline Dickerson, Wittspride Tories Tamara, BS.

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Fall Yearling

Fall Calf 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Phillip Couch, Ratliff Rockstar Bandi-ET, Jer. Sammi Justice, Graber Warrior Chili-RED-ET, Hol. Maelee Clark, Esperanza Vihanna, Jer. Harper VanZyverden, Woodruffs Mr Swagger Sway, Jer. Whitney Yerina, Shatto Warrior Chelvi-RED, Hol. Savanna Semrad, Sweet Dreams Fizz Shakira, Jer. Diesel Dixon, Stil-Dreamn B-King Queen-Cookie, Ayr. Teagan Hardy, Stil-Dreamn FreeBeerbe, Ayr. Cooper Presley, Thunder-Ridge Roddy 863, Hol. Charlie Dickerson, JX VZ Prop Joe Cloud 5045, Jer. Ada Bluel, Maple-Pass Keper Winter, Hol. Reagan Voskamp, Voskamp Now You See Sunshine, MS. Roland Neptune, Arise Sultan Poet, Jer. Libby Shaver, By-Jenn Big Shot Polly, Ayr. Emily Wilke, Karing PTO Wendy, Hol.

Summer Yearling 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Blake Wright, Wrightvale Doorman Revolver, Hol. Sammi Justice, S&K-Vale Warrior Raisen, Hol. Savanna Semrad, Sweet Dreams Kingston Serena, Jer. Harper VanZyverden, VZ Tequila Honey BooBoo, Jer. Addison Tharp, Requests DasieMae, Jer. Libby Shaver, By-Jenn Duke Lightning-RED, Hol. Reagan Voskamp, VF Shadow Naomi, Jer. Diesel Dixon, Stil-Dreamn Reagan Crown-Cookie, Ayr. Emily Lazzara, Wil-Lou Genesis Ednay 2015, MS. Nathaniel Hudson, MarGold Benji Shasta, Guern.

1. Whitney Yerina, Dix-Lee Flynn Lupine, Guern. 2. Raylee Couch, Ratliff VIP Peppermint, Jer. 3. Ellery Couch, Ratliff Fizz Brillance-ET, Jer. 4. Addison Tharp, Verbatim Betty O, Jer. 5. Nathaniel Hudson, MarGold Benji Claire, Guern. 6. Jude Neptune, Red Dirt Andreas Cass, Jer. 1. Blake Wright, Borderview 659 Avalanche-ET, Hol. 2. Maelee Clark, SLJ Andreas Kass, Jer. 3. Savanna Semrad, Burrus Denver Pringle, Hol. 4. Whitney Yerina, Dix-Lee Flynn Fairy, Guern. 5. Molly Archer, Knapp Bose Aftermath, BS. 1. Colton Kleiboeker, Mi-Wil Cheers to Cherry-RED, Hol. 2. Treasure Clark, SLJ Casino Fern, Jer. 3. Diesel Dixon, Stil-Dreamn Flynn Viper, Guern. 4. Nathaniel Hudson, MarGold Troubadour Nancy, Guern. 5. Cleo Neptune, Gibralter Kade Monet, BS. 6. Addison Tharp, Ivanka of Elmview, Jer. 7. Cleo Neptune, Gibralter Silver Lulu, BS. 8. Roland Neptune, Ayrise Reagan Dixie, Ayr

Unfresh 2 Year Old 1.

Nathaniel Hudson, MarGold Benji Lanette, Guern.

PeeWee Showmanship

Junior Showmanship

Diesel Dixon Cobie Kleiboeker Hadley VanZyverden Lincoln Dame Kason Wilson Luke Cates Jude Neptune Aubrey Cates Phillip Couch

Intermediate Showmanship

1. Ellery Couch 2. Harper VanZyverden 3. Lily Bluel 1. Savannah Semrad 2. Emily Lazzara 3. Molly Archer

Senior Showmanship 1. Whitney Yerina 2. Libby Shaver

Junior Champion Phillip Couch Ratliff Rockstar Blake Wright Bandi-ET Wrightvale Doorman Revolver Fall Heifer Calf, Jer Summer Yearling, Hol

Reserve Junior Champion

HM Junior Champion Sammi Justice S&K Vale Warrior Raisen Summer Yearling, Hol

thank you sponsors Archer Dairy Trent and Stephanie Miller Voskamp Farms Robert and Janice Perry Bobby and Renee Bruffey

Alan and Bridgette Neptune D Bar J Livestock Co DFA, Inc George Graham Family

Wantland Farm Dr. Barry and Kay Stevens Fallenleaf Farm Lawrence County Youth Fair

The Pulsator Magazine Ted and Pam Probert Marshfield Veterinary Clinic VanZyverden Dairy Farms

Groves-Vu Dairy Larklund Farms DeeAnn Dighero Hawk Pond Jerseys the Pulsator 15 Rich and Theresa Townsend

missouri holstein JUNIORS

S R O S I R N U O I J N K U C J U L K D C O U O L G D O GO

to everyone that donated items for concession stand or the silent auction. These funds help to send our members to National Convention as well as fund the awards we present throughout the year. We could not do this without your support and appreciate every bit of it! Thanks again, Shannon and Katie

Good Luck to juniors competing at National Holstein Convention in Lancaster, Pennsylvania June 20-24! Blake Wright-Speech Sophie Geppert-Speech Sammi Justice-Speech Amanda Brooks-Dairy Jeopardy

missouri holstein HOLSTEIN FUTURITY

The 3-Year-Old Holstein Futurity will be held in conjunction with the Missouri State Fair Open Show, Friday, Aug 20, 2021 The Futurity is a program where year old calves are entered and compete. When the animal reaches 3-Years to win a portion of the entry money. This is a fun and enjoyable show where adults and juniors both compete. . Entries are due every Feb. 1. You can find more information at missouriholstein.com

Join our very own Karla Deaver as she takes readers on a trip to a Dairy Farm! For quite some time, I have wanted to write a children’s book teaching children about agriculture and their food. It has been on my bucket list for years. I am happy to say that our first children’s book is now a reality! Introducing “The Fabulous, Fantastic Field Trip to the Dairy Farm,” written by Karla Deaver and illustrated by Vicki Bean. I didn’t know Vicki when we started this process together a year and a half ago, but thanks to Amy Jo Estes, I found not only an illustrator, but a great friend. This is the first book in a series of ‘field trip to the farm’ books. It has been a tremendous learning experience!

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To order your copy contact Karla Deaver at Phone: (417) 316-0191 Email: deaverk@missouri.edu

Dairy Hall of Honors Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors recognizes five dairy leaders COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors announces their 2020 award winners. Due to the COVID-19 virus, the honorees will be honored in 2022. www.missouridairyhallofhonors.com Darrell Pidgeon, owner of Pidgeon Cattle Company in Parker, Colorado received a Meritorious Service award for his long history of being a cattle merchandiser, judge and showman for over 60 years. Darrell worked for the best herds: J.C. Penney, McDonald Farms, even riding in boxcars with the show cattle to state fairs and national shows and exported cattle to several countries including Japan, Mexico, Canada and Eastern Europe.

Bob Braswell, who passed away in 2000, will receive the Pioneer Dairy Leader Award for his contributions to the dairy industry. Bob owned Braswell Sales Service in Ozark. He managed cattle sales in four states: Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. He and his wife Idonna worked side by side with auctioneers Gary Estes and Richard Melton. Bob also established the Ozarks Dairyland Sale series in Mt. Vernon each spring and fall where dairy producers could consign animals for auction.

Schoen Farms of Oak Ridge will receive the Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award. This third-generation dairy has earned recognition for high production and herd BAA scores. Their farm is truly a family affair. Started by Marvin and LaFern, children John, Cathy and their families continue to expand the facilities to aid in the efficiency and profitability of the farm for future generations to come.

Eric Seifert, a Field Representative with Dairy Farmers of America also received a Meritorious Service Award. He resides in Boonville, MO. Eric has served dairy farmers for almost 40 years. His career began with Mid America Dairymen in 1981 and with the merger served as a field representative for Dairy Farmers of America. Eric was a valuable resource for numerous dairy farmers in the state. He was also active in the Missouri Dairy Fieldman and Sanitarians group, serving as president and past president.

Joe Horner of Columbia is the recipient of the Dairy Leadership Award. Joe is an MU Extension Specialist in Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri. He previously served as the Executive Secretary for the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors. Joe has been a fixture for over 30 years as an extension educator in the areas of dairy farm management and economics.

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Robthom Camana Roony 5-Year-Old, 5th Open

Roper, Reagan Voskamp and Taylor Whitehead

Stoney Point Andreas Trinity Winter Yearling, 2nd and HM Junior Champion Jr Show, 2nd Open

Robthom Jett Atwood Aged Cow, 2nd Open

Holsteins Daniel Yorton

Reagan and Roper Voskamp

Curtis and Ann Day

VF Shadow Crystal Fall Heifer Calf, 10th Jr Show, 12th Open

Tri-Day Ballerina-RED 5-Year-Old Cow, 4th Open

Yortons Martini Winter Heifer Calf, 3rd Jr Show, 3rd Open

Taylor Whitehead

Whitehead-RA Doorman Allstar Winter Yearling, 1st Jr Show and Junior Champion, 1st and Reserve Junior Champion Open

Treasure and Maelee Clark

Paulinn Dback Mauve 2004 Winter Heifer Calf, 10th Jr Show, 10th Open

Lila Wantland

Wrightvale Doorman Revolver Summer Yearling, 11th Jr Show, 7th Open

Monique Turner

Tri-Day Frito Summer Yearling, 12th Jr Show, 20th Open

Borderview 659 Avalance-ET Winter Yearling, 8th Jr Show, 9th Open

Aaron Albrecht

Wrightvale Pretty Lucky-TW Sr 2-Year-Old, 1st Jr Show, 10th Open

Ms St-ylish Applecrisp Drmer Sr 3-Year-Old, 8th Open

Golden-Oaks AV Target-ET Sr 2-Year-Old , 5th Jr Show, 15th Open

Siemers Tquila 34538-RED-ET, Winter Heifer Calf, 11th Open

Woodruffs Mr Swagger Sway Fall Heifer Calf, 2nd Jr Show, 1st and HM Jr Champion Open

Amelia Ling/ Lexie Angelo

Harper VanZyverden

Whitney Yernina

Raylee and Ellery Couch

VZ Tequila Honey Boo Boo Summer Yearling, 6th Jr Show, 3rd Open

Robthom Evony Boost Winter Heifer Calf, 7th Jr Show, 9th Open

Ratliff Rockstar Bandi-ET Fall Heifer Calf, 6th Jr Show, 9th Open

Hill-Haven Apple Chili-Red, Aged Cow, 1st Jr Show, 3rd Open

SLJ Colton Gucci Sr 2-Year-Old Cow, 6th Jr Show

Royalty Ridge Fire Fiancee Aged Cow, 1st Jr Show and Reserve Sr Champion, 3rd Open

Jerseys Harper, Hadley Vansyverden, and Lila Wantland

Robthom Exandria Tatoo-TW Fall Heifer Calf, 9th Jr Show, 11th Open

Maelee and Treasure Clark

Grant Dohle and Addison Goldenberg

Stro-Lane Bradnick Leaguer Aged Cow, 4th Open

Faith, Amelia, Aaron Ling

Esperanza Vhianna Fall Heifer Calf, 6th Open

Bama Treasures TT of Starstruck 4-Year-Old Cow, 4th Open

Jo-Costa Lady Sansa-RED-ET Sr 3-Year-Old, 7th Open

Robthom Bubbles Soloman 4-Year-Old , 5th Jr Show, 9th Open

Treasure, Maelee and Kyson Clark

Starstruck Show Cattle

Juliette Albrecht

Faith Ling

Kilgus Fireman Aria Unfresh Junior 2-Year-Old, 1st Place Jr Show and Open SLJ Andreas Kass Winter Yearling, 5th Jr Show, 3rd Open

Oak-Ridge-K Calva Sunshine Summer Yearling Heifer, 14th Open

Blake Wright

Maelee and Treasure Clark and Peterson Dairy

Grant Dohle and Hailey Bowen Trump Peanut Polly of Starstruck Fall Yearling, 3rd Jr Show

Caleb Peterson

PD Hammer Mesmerize Fall Yearling, 1st Place PD Roman Corvette Spring Yearling, 5th Open

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Meet Your Judge

Photo Contest Winners

Hannah Young is a California native and a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Communications and a Master’s in International Agriculture. She has a passion for agriculture and loves communicating with farmers in her current role as a marketing coordinator. She has experience behind the camera by taking classes throughout her undergraduate coursework, and with her freelance photography venture. Hannah is also no stranger to the dairy industry – playing an active role in the California Junior Holstein Association and as a member of the Oklahoma State University Dairy Judging team. Hannah was happy to be asked to serve as a judge for this year’s photo contest, and congratulates all of this year’s winners!

Thank you to all of those who sent in photos for the Pulsator’s first photo contest. We also would like to thank Hannah Young for judging our contest.

Congratulations Winners!

{On the cover of the Pulsator we have our first place 18 and over winner, Ryan Bilyeu.} Camera 18&Under 1st- Farm cat (Cobie Kleiboeker) 2nd-Holstein calf (Cobie Kleiboeker) 3rd- Cows grazing (Cobie Kleiboeker) Cell Phone 18&Older 1st- Fresh to the World (Ryan Bilyeu) 2nd-Mowing wheat (Scott Wilson) 3rd-Kimber with guernsey (Scott Wilson) 4th-Raylee Writing (Karla Deaver) 5th-Larry’s Rainbow (Larry Wright)

1st Place Camera: 18 & Under Cobie Kleiboeker-Wentworth, MO

Cell Phone 18&Under_ 1st-Sunset on barn (Diesel Dixon) 2nd-IH tractor (Roper Voskamp) 3rd-John Deere tractor (Diesel Dixon)

2nd Place Cell Phone: 18 & Over Scott Wilson-Miller, MO

1st Place Cell Phone: 18 & Under Diesel Dixon-Conway, MO

5th Place Cell Phone: 18 & Over Larry Wright-Verona, MO

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4th Place Cell Phone: 18 & Over Karla Deaver- Stotts City, MO

2nd Place Cell Phone: 18 & Under Roper Voskamp-Republic, MO

MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS 2021 Name

Address

City, State Zip

Phone

Juniors

Out of State Members *Bench, Callie & Lane Crawley, Tim & Nikki Useful Farm Products, D. Strouse

5971 Terrapin Creek Rd 13585 Crawley Rd PO Box 4350

Harrison, AR 72601 (870)622-6634 amberbench@gmail.com Gravette, AR 72736 (479)524-2893 tlcrawley@centurytel.net Homosassa Springs, FL 34447 (888)771-3276 usefulfarm@gmail.com

*Callie & Lane Bench

Northeast Central District Borman, Harlan & Judy Brandt, Alfred Clayton , Anthony Denbigh, John England, Derek Estes, Amy Jo Geppert, Kate Hackmann, Mike Huber, Loren Kilmer, Phillip Leinbach, Michael & Catherine *Ley, David Martin, Ammon Martin, Elmer & Elizabeth Martin, LaRon Martin, Wilson Musser, Anthony Oberholtzer, Clifford Oberholtzer, Lamar Oberholtzer, Lynnford Parsons, Roy & Daisy Penn, James & Julie Purina Animal Center Steevens, Barry University of Missouri Vedder, Clifton & Tracy Weaver, Anthony Zerr, Raymond

4704 Co Rd 240 269 Swan Creek Lane 3405 W. Truman Blvd, Suite 101 9617 W. Hwy 40 61416 State Hwy TT 2217 Estes Rd 4728 Co Rd 240 10220 Hwy D 49836 Dairy Avenue 39130 Rocky Branch Rd 17344 Brookside Lane 2462 Four Mile Rd 14983 County Road 558 19292 State Route C 15796 County Road 904 17132 State Route CC 29893 State Route P 28829 State Route A 28927 State Route A 28927 State Route A 19475 W 180th St 52390 State Hwy 6 100 Danforth Dr. 5020 Hwy PP 9601 W Hwy 40 2920 Herding School Rd 14141 State Route D 8759 Co. Rd. 151

Kingdom City, MO 65262 Linn, MO 65051 Jefferson City, MO 65109 Columbia, MO 65202 Edina, MO 63537 Rosebud, MO 63091 Kingdom City, MO 65262 Marthasville, MO 63357 Baring, MO 63531 Latham, MO 65050 Barnett, MO 65011 Washington, MO 63090 Memphis, MO 63555 Memphis, MO 63555 Memphis, MO 63555 Memphis, MO 63555 Arbela, MO 63432 Rutledge, MO 63563 Rutledge, MO 63563 Rutledge, MO 63563 Eagleville, MO 64442 Edina, MO 63537 Gray Summitt, MO 63039 Columbia, MO 65202 Columbia, MO 65202 New Haven, MO 63068 Memphis, MO 63555 Williamsburg, MO 63388

Langford, Misty Northwest MO State University

28205 360 Street 800 University Ave

Barnard, MO 64423 Maryville, MO 64468

(573)220-3577 (573)897-2120 (573)659-8560 (573)999-5047 (660)397-4101 (573)338-4559 (573)808-5607 (314)422-9723 (660)341-1308 (660)458-6859 (573)378-4575 (636)239-2767 (660)216-6750 (660)341-2530 (660)988-7331 (660)216-3558 (660)341-4643 (660)216-6184 (660)341-3532 (660)341-2160 (314)602-1050 (660)342-0250 (636)742-6179 (573)474-8058 (573)445-4009 (573)680-9155 (660)216-1553 (573)254-3568

judyborman@gmail.com brandtdairy@gmail.com tony@claytonagri-mktg.com denbighj@missouri.edu der-e-land@hotmail.com amyjo.estes@gmail.com ksgeppert@gmail.com mwhackmann@landolakes.com lnmhuber@marktwain.net williamley@charter.net amridgeorganics@gmail.com

*Samuel

*Sophia

*David Ley

laron7331@gmail.com clholsteins@gmail.com oberledge@gmail.com rodapar@grm.net jpenn@cbofe.com *Nathan, Nora dasegelhorst@landolakes.com; cjoslin@landolakes.com steevensb@missouri.edu denbighj@missouri.edu clifvedder@gmail.com *Michael, Brady Maria anthonyweaver289@gmail.com

Northwest District (816)244-0423 mistylangford@hotmail.com (660)562-1155 jhusz@nwmissouri.edu

*Sarah, Emalee

South Central District Andrus Dairy Best, Richard & Shirley Brooks, Carol Brooks, Charles & Susan Buff, Heinz Buff, Sandra Coats, James & Novalee Durst, Becky Durst, Crissy Durst, Gus Durst, Tom Eilenstine, Loren & Michelle

Rt 61 Box 86A 6340 Lilly Rd 8569 Gourley Rd. 8613 Gourley Rd. RR 1, Box 422 RR 1, Box 422 10901 Lone Pine Rd. 7600 Hwy. M 7126 Hwy M 7126 Hwy M 7600 Hwy. M 811 E. 16th St.

Cabool , MO 65689 Houston, MO 65483 Mountain Grove, MO 65711 Mountain Grove, MO 65711 Ava, MO 65608 Ava, MO 65608 Mountain Grove, MO 65711 Huggins, MO 65484 Huggins, MO 65484 Huggins, MO 65484 Huggins, MO 65484 Mountain Grove, MO 65711

(417)962-3200 (417)967-2465 (417)926-3258 (417)259-3634 (417)683-4978 (417)683-4978 (417)926-4753 (417)926-3301 (417)217-2143 (636)297-1079 (417)926-3301 (417)926-2679

randrus@mg.k12.mo.us bsunrise@centurytel.net

*Teagan & Corbin Hardy

susbrooks98@gmail.com adrianbuff90@gmail.com adrianbuff90@gmail.com

*Amanda, Rebekah *Kathrin

crissydurst@gmail.com goosecola@gmail.com Mramaeker@gmail.com *Denotes Junior Member

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MEMBERSHIP 2021 Name

Address

City, State Zip

Phone

Juniors

South Central District, Continued Heppard, Candy McClellan, Audrey McClellan, Joe Probert, Ted & Pam Scrivner, Tommy & Andrea

747 Goldfinch Rd 3595 Co Rd 5360 3595 Co Rd 5360 3845 Hwy AB Rt. 1 Box 425

Marsfield, MO 65706 Willow Springs, MO 65793 Willow Springs, MO 65793 Mansfield, MO 65704 Ava, MO 65608

(417)260-0439 (417)252-7100 (417)252-1626 (417)924-8574 (417)543-0725

Shaver, Ron & DyAnna Smith, Dalton Summitt Genetics - Don Ely Wittorff, Ed

5105 Tharpe School Road 12300 County Rd 5300 2896 Morton Rd Rt 1 Box 351-B

Norwood, MO 65717 Rolla, MO 65401 Hartville, MO 65667 Ava, MO 65608

(417)746-4342 (573)247-1864 (417)830-7530 (417)683-6135

candyld@yahoo,com *Jase, Lane sylmc45@gmail.com jmcclellan@centurytel.net *Katelyn, Hope probertt@missouri.edu scrivnerfamilyfarm@gmail.com *Kylie, Zach, Jacob, Kelly, Casey shaverside@hotmail.com docsmith1998@yahoo.com dreamj333@gmail.com edwit1@yahoo.com

Southeast District Hemmann, David & Cathy Lohmann Farms LLC Morrison (Schoen), Melinda Schoen, Corvin Schoen, John Strieker, Cliff Walther, Josh & Tricia

500 Alfalfa Lane 1342 PCR 330 373 Goldfinch Ln. 8797 State Hwy CC 447 Co. Rd. 519 1310 Cherokee 1913 St. Hwy FF

Jackson, MO 63755 Perryville, MO 63775 Perryville, MO 63775 Jackson, MO 63755 Oak Ridge, MO 63769 Jackson, MO 63755 Jackson, MO 63755

Bilyeu, Ryan Bluel, Neal & Reagan Boyd Brothers Calvin, Marilyn College of the Ozarks Davidson, Lance Day , David Deaver, Ken & Karla DeLong, Ron & Patty *Dixon, Diesel Ewing, T. Jason Ewing, Tim Foster, Richard & Sandra Graber, Nathaniel & Rose Groves, Brad & Gail Groves, Lonnie Groves, Taylor Groves, Todd & Sheila Hanafin, John Hostetler, Nelson & Rose Jones, Tommy & Shauna Kleiboeker, Shannon Ling, Eric Ling, Monica Luttrell, Jeanne Luttrell, Kristin Manes, Knial (Allen) & Jennie Maples, Scott & Leah Martin, David & Alana Martin Prarie Farms McLean, Frank & Julie

2897 W. Jackson 7884 Lawrence 2200 1556 E. 490th Rd 9899 Lawrence 1107 PO Box 17 1811 N. Bristol Ave. 4394 S 60th Rd 5472 Lawrence 2100 1094 Elm Springs Rd 19287 Hwy J 135 Ledgestone Dr. 505 Chipmunk Ave 19749 County Road 121 3095 Lawrence 2090 2937 State Hwy 413 3394 State Hwy 413 2937 State Hwy 413 143 Barnett Rd 260 Remington Rd 2380 E 368th Rd 14188 W. Farm Rd 174 17077 Lawrence 1030 4236 E Farm Rd 116 4538 E. Farm Rd 116 1958 S Farm Rd 87 1958 S Farm Rd 87 928 S. Fremont Ave 4400 St Hwy M 25593 CR 11 11644 CR 350 7666 W. Farm Rd 156

Ozark, MO 65721 Monett, MO 65708 Bolivar, MO 65613 Mt Vernon, MO 65712 Point Lookout, MO 65726 Springfield, MO 65802 Bolivar, MO 65613 Stotts City, MO 65756 Marionville, MO 65705 Conway, MO 65632 Rogersville, MO 65742 Rogersville, MO 65742 Weaubleau, MO 65774 LaRussell, MO 64848 Billings, MO 65610 Billings, MO 65610 Billings, MO 65610 Billings, MO 65610 Clever, MO 65631 Louisburg, MO 65685 Republic, MO 65738 Wentworth, MO 64873 Springfield, MO 65802 Springfield, MO 65802 Springfield, MO 65802 Springfield, MO 65802 Springfield, MO 65804 Clever, MO 65631 Humansville, MO 65674 Humansville, MO 65674 Republic, MO 65738

(573)579-5855 (573)517-1566 (573)986-8095 (573)986-8041 (573)934-3548 (573)243-1969 (573)275-0304

gotmilkh@hotmail.com lohmannfarms_3@hotmail.com morrison802@gmail.com corvin43@yahoo.com schoenfarms1@hughes.net cstrieker_kaba@yahoo.com tjwalther2016@yahoo.com

*Ella, Kelby

Southwest District

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(417)838-1093 (417)772-4231 (417)777-1775 (417)461-3410 (417)838-1093 (417)224-1902 (715)205-0931 (417)316-0191 (417)224-3535 (417)844-7217 (417)689-2016 (417)818-6455 (417)327-5357 (417)437-5850 (417)880-7012 (417)844-1726 (417)655-0448 (417)224-1427 (417)880-2604 (417)327-7001 (417)772-2911 (417)737-2876 (417)880-9939 (417)880-8646 (417)773-5372 (417)773-5372 (417)862-6189 (417)848-2998 (417)399-8691 (417)428-3457 (417)861-1402

rbilyeu@cofo.edu bluelrj@missouri.edu

*Ada & Lily

calvindairy@centurytel.net rbilyeu@cofo.edu lankatdav82@att.net masteradeen2000@yahoo.com *Danel & Lucy deaverk@missouri.edu *Raylee, Ellery & Phillip Couch stildreamndairy@hotmail.com uwinggen@aol.com uwingholsteins@aol.com fostercattlefarms@gmail.com nrg@privategarden.org GrovesView@gmail.com tgihpower@mail.com grovestodd169@gmail.com shanafin@yahoo.com

*Diesel Dixon *Paxton & Ethan *Kiera *Grant, Bailey *Samantha “Sammi” Justice

firefamily1283@gmail.com shannonkleiboeker@hotmail.com eric.robthom@gmail.com monica.robthom@gmail.com luttrelljeanne@gmail.com jjjjm33@aol.com scottmaples2998@gmail.com office@martinprairiefarms.com martinpfarms@hotmail.com julidarlen@aol.com

*Roper Voskamp *Colton, Coby *Faith, Amelia, Aaron *Monique Turner

*Jessilyn

MEMBERS 2021 Name

Address

City, State Zip

Phone

Juniors

Southwest District, Continued Miller, Trent Monger, Mike Morgan, Rich Needham, Paul & Melinda Parrigon, Leslie Perry, Robert & Janice Purdom, Larry & Alice Robthom Farm Schooley, Ray Short, Greg Smithson, Holland - Purina Staiger, John & Jane Staiger (Pirtle), Janine Stehle, Richard & Joanne *Stine, Mahlon Stuber, Ted & Charity Swartzentruber, Amos *Tharp, Addison Thomas, Doug & Judy Underwood, Dr. John Voskamp, Roger & Betty Voskamp Brothers Wantland, Jeff & LeeAnn Wantland, Katie (Wantland) Melander, Ellie & Ricky Whitehill (Groves), Brittany Wilke, Karl Wilson, Mike & Tina Wilson, Scott & Jenna Wright, Lora Wright, Larry & Jodi *Yerina, Whitney

326 West Main 16877 Hwy A 6849 E. Morgan Ln 1666 E. 405th Rd. 7267 Lawrence 2140 7770 W. Farm Rd. 156 10786 Farm Rd 1075 4612 E. Farm Rd. 116 470 Forest Dr. 11368 W. County Line Rd 4466 E. Pearson Meadow Dr. 2344 Staiger Rd 411 E. Purdy St. 41210 US Hwy 160 1102 S. 9th St. 2533 St. Hwy F 5919 Lawrence 1195 3271 S. Farm Rd 29 11167 W State Hwy BB 942 S. Jefferson #1 15658 Lawrence 1100 10059 Lawrence 2150 1491 Macedonia Rd 1491 Macedonia Rd 1491 Macedonia Rd 555 Barnett Rd 7482 Lawrence 2150 10628 Iris Rd 4604 Lawrence 1040 11449 Lawrence 2220 11449 Lawrence 2220 15823 Merchant Dr

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In Short Supply by Shannon Kleiboeker

s hay and crop season gets into full swing, producers may not be happy buying some of the major supplies needed to have a successful result. Crop protection products are in short supply for the time being and if you can find them, prices may be much higher this year. Things such as herbicides, net wrap, silage covers, and bale film are going to be difficult to come by, especially as old stock runs out. Those that have not already purchased their supply may need to expect higher prices when they go to obtain these types of items. Ryan Stockton of Stockton Family Seed, who distributes many of these products claims the Midwest is faring better in supply than other parts of the country, for now, but to expect several dealers to have issues getting stock, or having higher prices. There are delays in ordering products, increased demands and it all results in rising prices. But why is all this happening? Stockton describes the shortage as a “perfect storm.” Multiple reasons have all contributed to the lack of supply and the rising prices. “We are finding all the holes in our supply chain this year, and it is logistically a mess,” Ryan explains. The problem has not been immediately noticed, as many distributors prebook and receive materials at normal prices. This has allowed them to continue to sell stock at lower prices. But when that stock runs out, the replacement products are harder to get and cost quite a bit more. Producers should expect delays and higher prices, as many distributers do not want to be left sitting on expensive product, and won’t just buy to keep on hand. Using bale film as an example, Stockton describes already seeing a 23% increase in his cost to replace stock, and it may even go up from there. Overall, there is just an extreme strain on the supply chain, not only with agricultural products, but economy wide. A large amount of agriculture products are made in China. There are rumors of shipping containers sitting empty not bringing goods to the states. If you can get them to our country, there is a struggle to find trucks to haul and distribute where needed. Finding people to work and move products is becoming a large issue. Disasters at the supply plants may not be the root of the problem, but they do not help with the backlog of supplies. A few manufacturing plants that have suffered setbacks, UPL, a plant in India, produces fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and many other agribusiness chemicals. This plant suffered a fire in February of 2021. Poly-America, a polyethylene company, suffered a massive fire in August of 2020. The big February freeze in Texas also may play a role in the backup of supplies. The freeze caused backups and temporary shutdowns of various plants across the area, right when production needed to be at its highest, preparing for the spring hay season. The supply chain is filled with massive holes right now, Stockton explains. Raw materials are being hoarded, people are not wanting

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to work, it is just a mess. “The guys who can get raw materials can’t get people to work, the guys who can get things made can’t get products moved.” It is a circling issue that we are seeing economy wide and not just in the agriculture industry. With the rumors of supplies being hard to find, people have been stocking up on items and hoarding them, making several products harder and harder to find. In addition to the supply chain issues, another cause to look at includes new farm land. There are 20 million new acres that will be planted in Bayer’s soybeans. These soybeans can be applied with Liberty, which is the most common post emergent product on the market. So, product is needed for all these new acres, more stock will need to be produced. With all the problems in the chain, this is just not happening yet. “Custom applicators are already struggling to find this commonly used herbicide,” Stockton says. It is truly a whirlwind of reasons that have affected our crop protection product supplies. But it is all basic supply and demand when it comes down to it. Our nation’s supply is not keeping up with our demand, and that in turn causes the rising prices. At this point in time the only thing to do is wait and hope that as the supply catches up with the demand. Once that happens prices can return to normal and producers may once again find the supplies they need. Some distributers have a positive outlook and hope by the end of the season or next year, producers will once again be looking at normal supply and pricing.

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