Illinois Holstein Herald & Midwest Holsteins - Fall 2022

Illinois Holstein Herald

2022 Dairy Tech Tour - Beer’s Robo Holsteins

Dairy farmers from around the state received an inside look at an automated milking system during this year’s Dairy Tech Tour organized by the Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and the University of Illinois Extension.

Beer’s Robo Holsteins Dairy Farm near Mascoutah in St. Clair County, this year’s host, opened its doors and provided live viewings of cows utilizing its four Lely A3 Next robotic milkers. Nearly 100 people attended the event.

“These tours provide an excellent opportunity for Illinois dairy farmers and industry representatives to get a look at the latest and greatest dairy technology and management,” said Tasha Bunting, IMPA manager and Illinois Farm Bureau associate director of commodity and livestock programs. “The best part is participants can really talk with dairy farmers who have implemented these systems and learn from one another.”

The Beer dairy farm, established in 1966, is operated by Marvin Beer, his wife, Maria, and their two sons Marvin Dean and Mark Beer, daughter-in-law, Sara, and grandchildren Wyatt, Avery and Luke. The family is believed to be one of the rst in Illinois to construct a new facility for the sole purpose of robotic milking back in 2011.

“It was stressful. There was not a lot of information about robots at that time,” Mark Beer said during the tour. “When you rst look at robots, it seems complicated. But, the longer you’re around them, the simpler it gets.”

Beer said it takes about a week to 10 days to train the cows to use the robotic milkers on their own. The cows receive feed pellets as an incentive to step into the robotic milker, but only on a limited basis to avoid overdoing it.

The energy pellets are part of a partially mixed ration. Beer said it is vital to have a good nutritionist when using a robotic milking system.

“It got to the point we would taste the feed pellet ourselves. If it didn’t taste good to us, we wouldn’t use it for the cows,” Mark said. “It tastes like cereal. It really does.”

On average, each cow walks through one of the four robotic milking stalls ve times per day, with an average of 3.5 milkings and 1.5 refusals by the system. The Beers aims for average milkings above three per day.

“I don’t worry about cow numbers as much as production per cow,” Mark said.

The system has certainly improved milk output on the farm, with a current 90-plus pound tank average, up from 75 pounds, along with averages of 3.9% fat and 3% protein. The Beers sell all their milk to Prairie Farms Dairy.

“We’ve had our best success when we let the cows have as much access as possible,” Mark said. “But, there is a limit to how many times a day a cow can go through. You’ve got to nd the balance.”

Each cow wears a transponder with a pedometer so the system tracks rumination minutes, the cow’s temperature, its steps and if it’s in heat.

“The amount of data is tremendous,” said Mark, who said they breed about 90% of their cows based on the electronic readings.

The rst commercial automated milking system was installed in 1992 and there are currently about 35,000 units worldwide, Hoard’s Dairyman reported. Duane Ripperda, of Arentsen Farm Sales and Service in Albers, who specializes in Lely robotic milking systems, estimates about 4-5% of dairy farms in the Midwest currently utilize robotic milkers.

“Lely has had double-digit growth every year. It tells me more robots are in the Midwest,” Ripperda said on the tour. “But, there’s a lot of room for growth.”

The elder Marvin Beer said he would not go back to a traditional milking system after implementing the robotic milkers on his farm.

The ush barn the Beers constructed in 2011 for the system also includes automatic sprinklers and fans to maximize cow comfort.

“You still need to be there to manage, but it’s just a di erent way of like,” Marvin said of an automated system. “Everything in this complex was designed to make the cows happy and comfortable.”

The Beers previously milked about 100 cows but now milk between 200 and 220 in their new facility.

In research news at Dairy Tech Tour, Derek Nolan, U of I Extension Dairy specialist, said a survey of dairy farmers is underway in the state to capture more information on herd breeding decisions.

“We’re creating a benchmark program on how reproduction programs compare on farms,” Nolan said. “We’re trying to help dairy farmers make more informed decisions.”

U of I research is also focusing on improved dairy nutrition and diets, maximizing milk components and corn silage strategies with inoculants, according to Phil Cardoso, U of I associate professor of animal sciences.

photos and article provided by Illinois Milk Producers Association

by Daniel Grant

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Greetings!

It’s been a long, hot, dry summer here in Western Illinois. Congratulations to the juniors who represented Illinois at the National Holstein Convention. Great job!

Congratulations also to all the participants at the Illinois State Show. Especially to the winners. And a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped. Special thanks to the cochairman, Boyd and Dale (a great practice run)! Thanks also to those for helping me celebrate my birthday. Also thanks to the breeders and corporate sponsors.

Congratulations to all the exhibitors at the Illionis State Fair. B-J-Grove had a really good day!

Thanks to the Rupperts and Hilgendorfs for hosting the State Picnic. It showed a lot of preparation and hard work. It was a beautiful day and a lot of good cattle were on exhibit. Many attended and enjoyed the good food and fellowship.

Committee meetings will be held on January 5th and 6th, 2023 at Bloomington.

Have a safe harvest!

Most don’t like change, including me, but change makes us think outside the box. And outside the box, there are new opportunities.

Herb Schmiedeskamp

DUTCHESS DOMAIN

Hi everyone!

I hope everyone had an amazing summer and a great start to fall! I have been serving as the Dutchess for a little over two months now and it has been full of fun!

After being crowned before the Junior Show at State Show, I passed out ribbons and awards both days. I had a blast getting the know the Little Miss Holstein, Ava and the other contestants. It was an honor to see the best Holsteins Illinois has to o er. I then passed out ribbons and awards at the Illinois State Fair Junior and Open show. During the junior show I was able to meet the Illinois County Fair Queen, and promote the dairy industry. I explained how the show works, and how we prepare our animals for the ring. I also worked at the dairy building at the State Fair, and shared my knowledge of the dairy industry with many fairgoers.

Recently, I went to the State Holstein Picnic at R-Homestead Holsteins where I saw a cow with a 99-point rump! What an incredible experience. I would like to thanks R-Homestead for hosting a wonderful event, and giving us the opportunity to visit this great farm and family.

I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to pass out ribbons and awards at the International Junior Holstein Show! While this will be a di erent experience than I am used to on the colored shavings, I couldn’t be more excited to see the best junior owned cows in the world and meet their dedicated owners.

I want to thank each and every Illinois Holstein Association member for giving me the chance to be the Dutchess. I have had so fun promoting the dairy industry and encouraging exhibitors of our beautiful bovines. I look forward to more opportunities to promote the industry that makes us who we are.

Shana Lueking

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O cers

2328 N. 1700th St., Camp Point, IL 62320;

Vice-President

Herb Schmiedeskamp

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Aaron Heinzmann

17645 Coles Creek Rd., Carlyle, IL 62231; 618/781-7994; aaronheinzmann@gmail.com

Treasurer Carol Jones

116 W 10th St., Gridley, IL 61744; 815/848-1500; skipcarolj@gmail.com

Secretary Sarah Lenkaitis

6N707 Corron Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175; 920/517-1942; ilholsteinsecretary@gmail.com

Executive Members

Sarah Butler

Heart of Illinois

35821 E 900 N Rd., Arrowsmith, IL 61722; 309/824-8621; butlers1014@gmail.com

John Erbsen

10974 Benson Rd., Lanark, IL 61046; 815/275-4990; johnerbsen@aeroinc.net

Brian Olbrich

1318 IL Rte 23, Harvard, IL 60033; 815/482-7426; holbricholsteins@gmail.com

Jerry Smith

9808 Farm School Rd., Davis, IL

Past President

Meridian Rd.,

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Irwindale Holsteins Page 7 K-J Holsteins Page 6 Kaco-Vu Page 6 Koester Dairy Page 6 Laeschway Dairy Page 7 Lenkaitis Holsteins Page 6 Luck-E Holsteins Page 6 Lucky-King Holsteins Page 6 Lyonden Farm Page 7 Mackinson Dairy Farm Page 6

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Mitchell, Winnebago 815/585-2785

Wendling, Altamont 217/240-6196

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Heart of Illinois

Tri-County

Clinton

Clinton

Clanton, Mulberry Grove 618/322-3523

Dorsey, Greenville 618/292-9105

Weas Cash, Paloma 217/491-1286

Erbsen, Lanark 815/275-4990

Smith, Davis 815/865-5683

Sarah Lenkaitis, St. Charles 920/517-1942

Directors - Term Expires 2024

Probst, Wheeler 217/925-5459

Carol Jones, Gridley815/848-1500

Meier, Beecher 708/946-6417

Directors - Term Expires 2025

Heinzmann, Carlyle 618/781-7994

Reed, Vandalia 217/254-5397

Clinton.........................................................................Brett Richter, Highland618/223-3351

Heart of Illinois

McHenry-Lake

McHenry-Lake

Mississippi Valley

Northwest

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Butler, Arrowsmith309/824-8621

David Shanks, Garden Prairie 815/790-8406

Brian Olbrich, Harvard 815/482-7426

Schluter, Red Bud 217/898-5707

Junior O cers

Sloan, Davis 815/222-3372

Bremmer, Pearl City 815/541-7100

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Will-Can-Do Holsteins Page 7

Winter Dairy Farm Page 7

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OBITUARY

Bev Tucker

Beverly Jo “Bev” Tucker, 87, of Brighton passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Cedarhurst in Bethalto. She was born April 15, 1934, to William and Frances W. Roettgers, the youngest of 4 siblings: Bill, Lloyd and Shirley, all of whom predeceased her. Bev and Allen E. Tucker married November 18, 1951, in Collinsville and we’re blessed with 3 daughters: Debra Tucker, Kathi T. Young and Janet T. Fulk. Kathi and Janet survive. Bev has 3 grandchildren, Sam Tucker, Ryan Kraushaar and Amanda Kohlman. An abundance of nieces and nephews are left to share her stories. Bev is also survived by a beloved sister-in-law, Thelma Burress.

In addition to volunteering at Alton Memorial Memorial Hospital for longer than 20 years, Bev was an avid reader. Bev and Allen worked on the local and state levels of the Holstein association and Furturity, holding various positions within the organizations.

BREEDER NEWSSTATE FAIR RESULTS

2022 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award Winners

The 2022 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) program was held August 20, 2022 at the Illinois State Fair. Twenty 4-H dairy project members from across Illinois took part in the event. The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development, career development, and personal growth through increased knowledge of the dairy industry. This three-phase competition emphasizes the youth’s knowledge of the dairy industry. The “top three” overall participants were awarded with a $1,000 scholarship. The $3,000 in scholarships is sponsored by Prairie Farms Dairy and awarded to: Drew Lueking, Centralia, IL (Clinton County), Justin Irwin, Belvidere, IL (Boone County) and Alaina Dinderman, Orangeville, IL (Stephenson County).

Individual plaques, sponsored by Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association and Illinois State Fair, were awarded to the “top 3” in each phase and the “top 3” overall winners.

The rst phase was a dairy management test relating to dairy nutrition, herd health, reproduction, milk marketing, and other dairy related information. Top three contestants for this phase were: Justin Irwin, Belvidere, IL (Boone County), Drew Lueking, Centralia, IL (Clinton County) and Alaina Dinderman Orangeville, IL (Stephenson County).

The second phase was a three station skill-a-thon on various aspects of the dairy industry. Contestants had to identify dairy feeds, identify dairy records information, and identify dairy equipment. The top three contestants in the skill-a-thon were: Ben Bremmer, Pearl City, IL (Stephenson County), Drew Lueking, Centralia, IL (Clinton County) and August Michels, Claremont, IL (Richland County).

The third phase of the Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest was a judging contest. The judging phase consisted of animal selection by placing four classes of dairy cows and two classes of heifers. The top three contestants for this phase were: Drew Lueking, Centralia, IL (Clinton County), Ben Bremmer, Pearl City, IL (Stephenson County) and Ethan Bremmer, Pearl City, IL (Stephenson County).

National Junior Holstein Convention Results

Junior Recognition

The “top 3” individuals received a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Prairie Farms Dairy. Pictured (L to R): Drew Lueking, Centralia, IL (Clinton County), Alaina Dinderman, Orangeville, IL (Stephenson County) and Alaina Dinderman, Orangeville, IL (Stephenson County)

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Payton Erbsen, Lanark

Recipient

Illinois Holstein Juniors at the National Holstein Convention in SD

National Dairy Shrine Iager Scholarship - Rosalee Zehr, Graymont

FFA nalist AgriScience Animal Systems - Delana Erbsen, Lanark

FFA nalist Dairy Placement - Nevin Erbsen, Lanark

Illinois State Fair Junior Holstein Show Junior Champions Addison Raber & Rosalee Zehr with Judge Brian Kelroy

Lucas Moser Genetic Manager (517) 242-6458

Ventura Farm Manager (847) 526-6644

Dairy cattle judging is strong at the University of Minnesota, so strong that its teams have placed 1st overall in 9 of the 18 contests across the past 6 contests held at the All-American Dairy Show (Harrisburg, PA), the North American International Livestock Exposition (Louisville, KY), and World Dairy Expo (Madison, WI).

Also, the University of Minnesota has placed 1st or 2nd overall in 22 of the 36 contests across the past 12 held at these 3 locations. No other university comes close to this incredible record of success. In 2021, the University of Minnesota was 1st overall in both the Vernon County (Viroqua, WI) and the NAILE (Louisville, KY) collegiate contests.

If you want a career in the dairy industry, consider the University of Minnesota. In addition to participating in our highly successful dairy judging and dairy challenge programs, you can join the Gopher Dairy Club, whose student members gain experience and industry contacts through many activities such as an all-expense-paid 10-day senior trip to California in January. Both inside and outside the classroom, our dairy professors make teaching and working with students their top priority.

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 475 Plainview, MN 55964

OFFICERS

Randy Gross, President

605-864-1422 | 1771 130th Ave., Lake Benton, MN 56149

Kris Gruenes, Vice President 320-493-9704 · 17565 CTY RD 43, Richmond, MN 56368

DIRECTORS

Rebecca Groos: 320-290-9555 · 8082 County Rd 6 SW Howard Lake, MN 55349

Luke Olson: 320-583-9339 · 15479 County Rd 9 Hutchinson, MN 55350

Eric Houdek: 507-459-0103 · 12858 Malay Rd., Caledonia, MN 55921

Lucas Plamann: 320-583-1784 · 2213 Lake Hook Rd. Hutchinson, MN 55350

Darrel Rennich: 605-695-3676 · 46679 204th St., Bruce, SD 57220

Tracy Schaefer: 320-360-5188 | 251 6th Street Apt #1 Lafayette, MN 56054

Christopher Schulze: 507-820-0452 · 1963 150th Ave, Holland, MN 56139

Ashley Swenson: 507-241-0544 · 45711 380th St., Nicollet, MN 56074

Eric Sonnek: 320-266-1510 · 15439 150th Ave., Foreston, MN 56330

Nathan Donnay: 218-234-3716 · 6245 120th Street, Glencoe, MN 55336

Trevor Ekkel: 507-215-7521 · 633 130th Avenue, Pipestone, MN 56164

NATIONAL DIRECTORS

Spencer Hackett: 320-393-3056 | 17011 Aspen Rd. NE, Rice, MN 56367

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA REGIONAL REP

Dennis Devore: 319-270-5038

STAFF

Amanda Bedtke, Business Manager: 320-259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com

OFFICERS

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Holstein Picnic

Korian

Brian, Pierce and Koral Harbaugh of Korian Holsteins

Iowa Holstein Princess Brynlee Volker

Justin Helgerson & David GibbsDriven Embryo Services LLC

2022 Clayton County Little Miss Squirt Kayla Hunt

JUNIORS

Congratulations to Missouri Holstein Junior Members!

We had a very talented and determined group of youth attend National Holstein convention this year in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

This is the best showing a Missouri dairy bowl team has had in many years! All of the team members answered questions and they advanced through several rounds. The contest helped to show them the information that they need to study for next year and gave them the confidence to continue! Well done!

Junior Delegation Junior Advisory CommiteeScholarship Recipient

Speeches

Distinguished Junior Junior Chairman

Dairy BowlDairy Jeopardy

Blake Wright – Area 4 representative (left); Miriam Cook-MI, Abby StoltzfusPA , Lora Wright, MO, JAC Chairman and At-Large Representative, Brianna MeyerWI, Ryan Allen-MD

Blake Wright Distinguished Junior Member Finalist

Blake Wright received $3500 for National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization

Sophie Geppert Young Distinguished Junior Member Semi-Finalist

Sophie Geppert Intermediate Speech, ‘Beef on Dairy’

Sammi Justice 2nd Place Intermediate Speech, ‘Mood Music’

Sophie Geppert 3rd Place Digital Scrapbook

Cobie Kleiboeker 1st Place Banner

Junior Dairy Bowl Team Case Melzer (Captain), John Mann, Colton Kleiboeker, Sophie Geppert Coach Shannon Kleiboeker

Amanda Brooks Participated in Dairy Jeopardy

Junior delegation from Missouri attending the 2022 National Holstein Convention, in South Dakota

Lora Wright chairman of the JAC and moderated the Jeopardy contest

SUGAR-CREEK DENVER FINALE +2533 GTPI

2E-91 EE+EV 6-06

5-08 305 43,110 2.9 1264 3.1 1331

Life to date: 182,090 3.0 5483 3.2 5768 Currently milking 112 pounds per day.

SIRED BY DENVER, her dam is an EX McCutchen EX-MS with 212,190 3.7%F 7776F 3.2%P 6815P. Next dam VG-87 by Armitage with 113,600 4.4%F 5014F 3.4%P 3842P. The next 6 dams are EX or VG with GMD and DOM, trace back to Juror Faith.

Finale has daughters by Charl, Finesse +2806 GTPI and Fudge +2706 GTPI

SUGAR-C GRANITE FIREFLY-ET +2664 GTPI VG-88 EEEE+ 4-09 3-03 354 30,890 4.7 1450 3.5 1091 SIRED BY GRANITE, her dam is Finale, above.

From Firefly’s Challenger daughter with +2654 GTPI: 712H1015 SUGAR-C CAPTIVATING FABIO +2874G Check him out in the Holstein Marketplace from Holstein USA. Semen is available.

SUGAR-C EINSTEIN SHAWNA-ET +2769 GTPI

EX-90 at 3Y EEEVE

2-10 278 27,820 5.1 1497 3.6 1023

SIRED BY EINSTEIN, her dam is a VG-86 31,750 5.0%F 1582F 3.6%P 1145P. Next dam EX-90 EX-MS with 152,360 4.9%F 7416F 3.5%P 5274P sired by PETY. The next five dams are EX or VG and they go back to the Eroys.

Her two Captivating daughters are Silver +2895 GTPI and Serene +2782 GTPI.

Rick and Marleen Adams N5633 Hwy O, Elkhorn, WI 53121 | Phone: 262-728-0702 Cell: 262-374-0793 | Email: marleenkayadams@gmail.com RHA: 640 cows, 31,800 4.2 1338 3.3 1050 BAA: 106.9 2017 Herd of Excellence | 2x PBR and 9x PGH awards

GOLDEN-OAKS

got cows?

At Olmar Farms we have cows, heifers, calves and bulls to fit your breeding program. We are currently flushing three exciting cows!

If you are looking for that special cow or calf to upgrade your herd, we are ready to help you find the right fit.

OLMAR DELTA LAMBDA DAISI

VG 88 2 YEAR OLD

2-01 365d 31,865 3.8% 1208 3.4% 1094

Fresh mid-summer with twins, Daisi took off and peaked over 165 on 2x milking. She traces back to Olmar Elevation Dazzling Star 4E 94, Grand Champion MN State Fair. Twelve of the nearest 13 dams are all scored EX or VG with many high producing cows.

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EYE, MN 56085

220-0730

OLMAR YODER BABY ANN 2E 92

5-03 365 32,498 3.9% 1281 3.2% 1026

Baby Ann is an 8th generation EX or VG granddaughter of Olmar Lynch Baby Bumble 2E 93. Baby Bumble’s line continues to shine in both the show ring and the genetic arena. Baby Ann and her Dragon daughter will both be flushed soon.

OLMAR DRAGON BABY SHANN

VG 88 EX MAM

1-11 365 34,296 4.0% 1383 3.2% 1144

Baby Shann has the Baby Bumble stamp. She is a high producing, beautiful young cow with the signature width from end to end and tremendous balance of dairy strength.

PBR HERD 51 YEARS · PGH HERD 26 YEARS · BAA 110.0

PHOTOS BY CYBIL FISHER

Scholarship.

2022 Illinois State Holstein Picnic at R-Homestead

R-Homestead Holsteins began in 1955 with the purchase of an open heifer as a 4-H project for the eldest son of Orlo and Beulah Ruppert, David. Before this time, the dairy consisted of a herd of Milking Shorthorn cows. Beulah’s family had a herd of Holstein cows and she herself had shown Holsteins as a youth.

With this background and the encouragement of Beulah’s brother Earl “Hubcap” Moeller, their journey with the beloved Black and White cows began. From the beginning, developing a herd of mostly homebred cattle with a “balance of type and production” has been the goal for the farm and this motto has remained for three generations.

The farm last hosted the Illinois State Holstein Picnic in 1979. That year, the herd boasted a BAA of 104.4, through a dedicated breeding philosophy, this has increased to its current level of 109.7. Currently, they have 11 EX, 42 VG, 16 GP and 2 G for the entire classi ed herd. Their highest classi ed cow at this time is R-Homestead AS Charlotte-ET EX-94, with a 99 point rump, which is their highest ever. The rolling herd average in ‘79 was an impressive 18,000 lbs. milk with a 3.8% butterfat. Current rolling herd average is 22,000 lbs. milk with a 4.0% butterfat and 3.2% protein. The cows are not pushed hard for milk; longevity and components are the greater focus.

R-Homestead is truly a family a air as all labor is provided by family with no outside employees. Dave and Lenore have four children, all of whom were active showing and helping on the farm growing up, and still are active today. Tonya and her husband Lloyd Garrelts live four miles from the farm at Lenore’s childhood home and ll in whenever Marc and Lora may be away. Lance and his wife Amy, and their three kids, Shae, Paige and Chase live in Heyworth and have a small herd of Holsteins that are primarily housed at R-Homestead with a few show calves at their home. They use the pre x R-Way and have garnered several Illinois State Fair winners over the years, having the Junior Champion of the Junior Show in 2021. Jenè and her husband Nathan Clementz have ve girls, Noelle, Brenley, Kenna, Hadley and Maebry. The older girls are all active showing and are a big help whenever extra hands are needed on the farm. Lora and Marc Hilgendorf made the move to Nokomis in the spring of 2007 and so became the fth generation to milk cows at the original Ruppert family farm. Their three children, Landon, Kaylee and Logan are an essential part of the farm’s day to day operations helping with calf chores and anything else asked of them.

Thank you for hosting this year’s Illinois State Holstein Picnic!

LarryKleinerhasbeen involvedinthedairy industry in a variety of ways for a long, long, time earning a variety of nicknames in the process. Many of you may know him as Kooz. He earned the name in high school. He was a talented basketball player himself, and a popular pro basketball player for the Boston Celtics in the late 50’s and early 60’s was Bob Cousy – hence the name.

In the late 60’s, the style for young men was long hair and whisker. Larry, along with Scott Bunyard, helped show cattle on the summer fair circuit. They earned the nicknames Wooly Bugger #1 and Wooly Bugger #2. No one remembers which was #1 and which was #2.

Larryattendedcollege for two years, and then settled with his wife, Sharon on the family dairy farm in Greenville. He farmed with his Dad, Lester under the Clovervale pre x. In 1979, Larry purchased a dairy farm with a rotary parlor – the “new” technology of the day – in the Fillmore Bingham area. They lived and dairy farmed there for 20+ years.

Larry served on the Board of Directors of Prairie State Select Sires in its formative years. During that time, Lee Oltmanns remembers that he acquired the nickname “iron jaw.” If you don’t know the details, you’ll have to ask Lee.

LarryhasservedinvariouscapacitiesintheIllinoisHolstein

Association – working with the shows, the sales and helping to plan numerous state conventions to name a few. He has worked sales including the Clinton County Classic, Illinois State Sale and PDCA Calf Sale. There, he shares his talents as expert pedigree man using his knowledge of deep pedigrees on cow families. And many times, he

Larry

has moved up in the ranks to auctioneer.

In the late 1990’s, he milked cows and served as a National Holstein Association Representative covering the Midwest. After demonstrating his positive attitude towards the Holstein industry, he had been involved with for so many years, a new nickname arose – Warm and Fuzzy. It was quickly shortened to Fuzzy.

His son, Shad along with wife, Liz and their three children Ella, Lila and Silas live in the old homestead where Larry grew up. His Dad, Lester also grew up there, so it’s been in the family for a long time. They recently restored the 100-yearold barn on the property. His second son, Cody along with wife, Robin and their three children Clayton, Taylor and Rynn live just outside of Marine. To the grandkids, Larry is known as Popo. They enjoy fun family time on Greenville Lake where they own some property.

As the airport manager at the Greenville airport, Ron Debatin describes Larry’s duties as: 1) unlock the door, 2) turn on the light, 3) make co ee, 4) answer the phone, 5) sell fuel, if needed, 6) unplug the co ee pot, 7) turn o the light and 8) lock the door. It might involve a little more that that!

Many of you may not know Larry is also known locally as the “Beaver Creek Balladeer” due to his talents as the long time Sunday night DJ on the Greenville radio station – a job he just retired from about a year ago.

Larry still enjoys owning animals in partnerships, merchandizing internationallyandrecentlysellingananimalintheNational Convention Sale. He is truly a multi-talented, dedicated family man, who has served the dairy industry well.

Congratulations Larry!

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FROM THE MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

e summer of 2022 has proven to be an incredibly busy one for the Minnesota Holstein Association! Our membership kicked o our calendar of summer activities with the Minnesota State Holstein Show, held June 13-18, 2022, in Perham, Minnesota. Callum McKinven sorted 138 head in the open show and Derrek Kamphuis placed 108 head in the junior show. e Minnesota Red & White State Show and a tting and showmanship clinic from Katie Coyne also took place during the week.

Shortly a er the conclusion of our state show, years of planning came to fruition as the MHA hosted the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

e convention featured host day farm tours to several of our MHA members’ farms, the rst ever Data and

Innovations Summit, a video format for the National Sale and so much more!

e week would not have been possible without the support of our many MHA members who volunteered hours of time before and during the convention, and our incredibly generous sponsors. Midwest companies operating in all sectors of the dairy industry came together to support our event, and our membership could not be more grateful for their contributions.

e Midwest Fall National took place on August 31 during the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota, where MHA members took home champion honors across the board. We look forward to seeing all of you soon at World Dairy Expo in Madison!

SUMMER SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

MINNESOTA STATE HOLSTEIN SHOW

Grand Champion & Senior Champion: Wirtland Atwood Rya | Maple Leaf Farm and Raylore Farm Reserve Grand Champion & Reserve Senior Champion: Sunkist Airlif Lexus Livley | Sunkist Acres Intermediate Champion: Budjon-Vail Crush Seashell | Jake Tiede and Jared Ripp Reserve Intermediate Champion: Andrew Warrior Ecstacy | Roger & Mary Swart Junior Champion: Liddleholme Daphne | Jerome Stransky Reserve Junior Champion: Coyne-McGarr Luster Lacy-TW | Superstition Cattle Company

MINNESOTA JUNIOR STATE HOLSTEIN SHOW

Grand Champion, Sr. Champion, Champion Bred & Owned, Best Udder: Gracres Solomon Ivanka | Ethan & Mason Grams Reserve Grand Champion & Reserve Senior Champion: Nik-K Defiant Phoenix | Kamrie Mauer & Bentley Brasch

HM Grand Champion & Intermediate Champion: Stranshome Blake Sparky | Jerome Stransky Reserve Intermediate Champion: Sunkist Ammo Merceded-Red | Ashley & Andy Gruenes Junior Champion: Betley Unstop London-Red-ET | Brea, Ava & Bryson Kie er Reserve Junior Champion: Ms Tang Alligator Akita-ET | Brea, Ava & Bryson Kie er

MIDWEST FALL NATIONAL

Grand Champion & Senior Champion: Liddleholme Diamnd Lust-ET | Sierra Swanson and Rachel Coyne Reserve Grand Champion, Intermediate Champion, Champion Bred & Owned: Macland Emilio Button | Scott Culbertson and James McFarland HM Grand Champion & Reserve Intermediate Champion: Ziems Tatoo Erica-ET | Blackjack, T Dickerhoof and G & M Schmidt Reserve Senior Champion: Sunkist Airlif Lexus Livley | Benjamin Donnay Junior Champion: Duckett Doc Bree | Blackjack Holsteins and T & L Cattle Ltd Reserve Junior Champion: Sunkist-Edonk War Blackout | Benjamin & Nicholas Donnay & Eric Wachtendonk

The Minnesota Ho tein Association sincerely ap eciates your support.

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ILLINOIS

OPEN SHOW

Grand & Intermediate Champion: Belmoral Apple Crisp Nediva, Jim Butler, Chebanse Res. Grand & Senior Champion: Le-O-La Arvis Lauralee, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Res. Senior Champion: Dinas D Delora-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

Res. Intermediate Champion: Apple-Pts Cranapple-Red-ET, Travis & Megan Schafer & Colganados Genetics, Lanark

Junior Champion: Merrillea UN Cabernet-Red, Carter, Schluter & Thorman, Greenville Res. Junior Champion: Luck-E Moovin A-Moon-ET, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

Total Performance Award: Luck-E Awesome Adventure, Blake Engel, Hampshire

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

Spring Heifer Calf (19)

1.Holbric Doorman Asteroid, Kasey Clanton & Mackenzie Krausz, Mulberry Grove

2.Luck-E Apex-P Kween-Red, Hope Sophia Engel, Hampshire

3.R-Homestead Artist Bandit, Logan Hilgendorf, Nokomis

4.Lakeshore Banana Pudding-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont

5. Carters-Corner Thunder Rain, Tyler Carter, Greenville

Winter Heifer Calf (16)

1.B-J-Grove TS Lucky Charm, Kyle Clanton, Mulberry Grove

2.Blu -Ridge Warrior Diva, Kelly & Kendall O’Connor, Arrowsmith

3.Trent Valley Tstorm Dime, Kylie, Cole & Colin Saatho , Manteno

4.Golden-Oaks Amelia-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

5.Erbacres Cherrylicious, Payton Erbsen, Lanark Fall Heifer Calf (17)

1.Luck-E Moovin A-Moon-ET, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

2.Vertdor Destiny Maldives, Jim Butler, Chebanse

3.Playtoys De ant Candy, Austin Featherston, Greenville

4.RBR-FRM AN Appalacian-Red, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley

5.RBR-FRM Kenosha Aspen, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley

Summer Yearling Heifer (12)

1.Lakeshore Master Extasy-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont

2.Ocean View Zandra in White, Ella Spiniolas, Harvard

3.Flower-Brook Genobly-Red-ET, Tyler Carter, Dylan Reed & Tim Natzke, Greenville

4.Mead-Manor Warrior Ads-Red, Sarah Fitzgerald, Belvidere

5.ZBW-JLP Mrand Joyous P-Red-ET, Matt & Joseph Engel, Hampshire Spring Yearling Heifer (13)

1.Merrillea UN Cabernet-Red, Carter, Schluter & Thorman, Greenville

2.R-Homestead Hezekiah Mulan, Noelle Clementz, Nokomis

3.Miss Warrior Atlas, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith

4.Erbacres Libertys Spirit, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

5.Lakeshore Moovin Emalee, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont

Winter Yearling Heifer (9)

1.Indies-View Gigi Denver, Jayse Pudwill, Dakota

2.Ms Awesome Riley, Tyler Carter & Dylan Reed, Greenville

3.Opsal Anlyst Adrenaline-Red, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley

4.Hass-Acres Hancock Day-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

5.Blu -Ridge King 7-Up, Kelly & Kendall O’Connor, Arrowsmith Fall Yearling Heifer (5)

1.Borderview Doorman Ice-ET, Ella, Owen & Ethan Gunderson & Finn & Max Faulkner, Shannon

2.Oak eld Moovin Rocky-ET, Blake Engel, Hampshire

3.Brook-Corner D Burgundy-ET, Brett Woker, Greenville

4.Kingsway Denver Dublin, Kylie & Cole Saatho , Manteno

5.Hilrose Redlight Ada-Red-ET, Shana & Drew Lueking & Briley & Denver Lenkaitis, Centralia Junior Best Three Females (2)

1.Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

2. Lakeshore Holsteins, Tremont 2-Year-Old Futurity (11)

1.B-J-Grove Door Beehive-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 2.Ms Koll-Kreek Bbee Dreaming, Mackenzie Krausz, New Baden

3.Erbacres Unstopabull Fancy, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

4.Irwindale Unstopabull Mindy, Todd Irwin, Beason 5.Erbacres Dback Latieva, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

Summer Junior 2-Year-Old Cow (6)

1.Erbacres Unstopabull Fancy, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

2.Luck-E Admiral Kapricorn, Joseph Engel, Hampshire

3.Luck-E Moovin A ection-ET, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

4.Erbacres Sidekick Cesha, Payton Erbsen, Lanark

5.Carters-Corner Lace-Red-ET, Dylan Reed, Vandalia Junior 2-Year-Old Cow (12)

1.Apple-Pts Cranapple-Red-ET, Travis & Megan Schafer & Colganados Genetics, Lanark

2.Carters-Corner Unx Precious, Tyler Carter, Greenville

3.B-J-Grove Door Beehive-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

4.Golden-Oaks Master Leddy-ET, Jim Butler, Chebanse

5.Luck-E Altitude AirSpace, Matt Engel, Hampshire

Senior 2-Year-Old Cow (8)

1.Mc-Country Denver Ingrid, Tyler Carter, Greenville

2.Kevetta Slomon Baby NewYear, Sarah Fitzgerald, Belvidere

3.Ms Koll-Kreek Bbee Dreaming, Mackenzie Krausz, New Baden

4.Lynnvue Advance 1996, Drew & Shana Lueking, Centralia

5.Erbacres Dback Latieva, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

Junior 3-Year-Old Cow (8)

1.Luck-E DeltaLamba Kallie, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

2.ClarkValley Unstopable-Red, Tyler Carter, Greenville

3.Erbacres Crush Caroline, Delana Erbsen, Lanark

4.Luck-E Doc Azoozoo-ET, Matt Engel, Hampshire

5.BHHD Claim To Fame-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

Senior 3-Year-Old Cow (7)

1.Belmoral Apple Crisp Nediva, Jim Butler, Chebanse

2.Nehls-Valley Sidekick Rome, Lila Sloan, Davis

3.Blu -Ridge Solo Bodacious, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith

4.Mil-R-Mor Goldwyn Raisin-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

5.Net-A-Way Salvtr Marsha-Red, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

4-Year-Old (9)

1.Dinas D Delora-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

2.Luck-E Doc Azacaboom-ET, Matt Engel, Hampshire

3.Go-Make Dempsey Grace, Tyler Carter, Dylan Reed & Brett Richter, Greenville

4.Stosh Doc Mia, Jayse Pudwill, Dakota

5.Blu -Ridge Demp Brittie, Kelly & Kendall O’Connor, Arrowsmith 5-Year-Old Futurity (3)

1.Le-O-La Sabre Charlotte-ET, Aubrey Kalmer, New Baden

2.Erbacres G W Atwood Cherri, Payton Erbsen, Lanark

3.Blu -Ridge Sid Jasmine, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith

5-Year-Old (11)

1.Le-O-La Arvis Lauralee, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

2.Luck-E Ammo Artillery-ET, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

3.Lakeshore Solomon Emore, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont

4.Lakeshore Sid Banana-ET, Taylor Powell, Tremont

5.Luck-E Avlnch Klassy-Red-ET, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire Aged Cow (7)

1.Luck-E Awesome Adventure-ET, Blake Engel, Hampshire

2.Luck-E Awesome Aaka-ET, Matt Engel, Hampshire

3.Butlerview BK Akira-ET, Rachel Busker, Ridott

4.Blu -Ridge Brdy Dorothy-Et, Jackie Jansen, Arrowsmith

5.Luck-E Altitude Kumiko, Shock-N-Yall Holsteins, Hampshire 150,000 Lb. Cow (2)

1.E-Lap Aftershock Diane, Joseph Engel, Hampshire

2.Meier Meadows Aftersh Mindy, Rachel Busker, Ridott

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BOARD MEETING

June 6, 2022 Gridley, IL

The June 6, 2022 meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors was called to order at 1pm by President Herb Schmiedeskamp with 10 board members and 3 guests present.

Secretary Sarah Lenkaitis took roll and handed out copies of the minutes of the February 2022 Board of Directors meeting. Jerry Smith moved to approve the minutes, Brian Olbrich seconded, and the motion carried.

Treasurer Carol Jones handed out copies of the Financial Report. Beth Weas Cash made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Jim Schluter seconded, and the motion carried.

Stephanie Hammerly provided the Editor’s Report. A summer E-Herald and postcard will be sent this month with information regarding Illinois Championship Show. Brian Olbrich moved to accept the Editor’s Report, Carol Jones seconded, and the motion carried.

Sarah Lenkaitis read an email update from Holstein USA. Holstein Representative Tim Ewing is currently on medical leave. Any members needing assistance can contact Chris Lyons at 920-723-2406 or clyons@ holstein.com or Steve Peterson at 218-849-2238 or speterson@holstein. com.

Sarah Lenkaitis also read an email update from Dr. Derek Nolan. He announced that the IMPA and Illinois Dairy Extension Tech Tour will take place on July 14th and Beer Dairy Farm in Mascoutah, IL. More information on the tour will be available online soon.

Junior Advisor, Tricia Zehr provided the Youth Report. New junior advisors will be Carl Erbsen, Steve Kollmann and Jackie Jansen. New junior o cers elected at Spring Thing are President, Lila Sloan; Vice President, Ben Bremmer; Treasurer, Nevin Erbsen; Secretary, Magen Busker and Reporter, Alana Dinderman. The Cheateau has been reserved for the 2023 Spring Thing being held February 24-26, 2023.

The Junior Association is busy working on plans for National Holstein Convention. There will be sixteen junior contest participants and four adults (two dairy bowl coaches, two junior advisors) traveling to the convention. There have been challenges nding large passenger vans and minimizing the number of vehicles needed. The Board of Directors reviewed and discussed the budget provided by the Junior Association. They were requesting $4,000 in addition to matching $2,200 raised from their fundraisers for a total of $6,200.

Dam & Daughter (3)

1.Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

2.Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

3.Kaleb Strine, West Salem

Senior Best 3 Females (3)

1.Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

2.Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

3. Lakeshore Holsteins, Tremont

Produce of Dam (2)

1.Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

2.Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

Exhibitor’s Herd (1)

1.Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire

llinois Holstein Association

At the January 2022 Committee meeting, the following was discussed and approved with the Youth Committee Report – “The juniors are looking to raise $2,200 from their fundraisers and are requesting the association to match, if additional funds are needed.” Therefore, Aaron Mitchell made a motion to match the $2,200 plus provide an additional $1,000 to help cover National Convention expenses. Beth Weas Cash seconded, and the motion carried.

After further discussion regarding Junior Association budget for the year and National Convention expenses, Jerry Smith made a motion to provide an additional $1,000 to the Junior Association with all funds to be withdrawn from the Enhancement Fund. Jim Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion passed. Per the two motions made, seconded and passed, the total funds provided to the Junior Association are $4,200. Following convention, Herb Schmiedeskamp will reach out to current Dairy Bowl Coaches Mat Faulkner, John Mitchell and Tricia Zehr regarding evaluation and continuing to serve as coaches.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business.

NEW BUSINESS

Brian Olbrich reported the Futures Sale held in conjunction with the 2022 State Convention made a modest pro t of $159.50. A host club for the 2023 State Convention is still being nalized.

Herb Schmiedeskamp provided a report on the PDCA Calf Sale and Jackpot Show Report. The 30 Holsteins sold averaged $1,878 – which was up slightly from 2021. There were 20 animals that participated in the jackpot show. The winner was Le-O-La Jordy Addi-Red-ET exhibited by Austin Featherston.

Sarah Lenkaitis distributed show boxes for the district shows being held. They are Northwest on June 17, Gateway on June 25, E ngham on June 25 and Mississippi Valley on July 28.

Illinois Championship Show Co-Chairman Dale Drendel provided details on the upcoming show. It will be held July 5-8 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Corporate sponsorship letters were sent out, and breeder sponsorship letters will be mailed this week. The show schedule, entry forms and rules are available on the website. There will not be any hay, straw or shavings available for purchase at the show.

Junior Champion - Carter, Schluter & Thorman Reserve Junior Champion - Hope Elizabeth Engel HM Junior Champion - Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell

Grand Champion - Jim Butler Reserve Grand Champion - Golden Oaks Farm

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Luck-E Holsteins

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The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, June 25 – Early Entry Deadline

Monday, July 4 – Move-in for tack ONLY after 2pm (no cattle)

Tuesday, July 5 – Cattle may arrive after 8am Wednesday, July 6 – All animals must be checked in by 2pm; Illinois Holstein Dutchess & Little Miss Holstein Contests begin at 6:30pm

Thursday, July 7 – 2022 Illinois Holstein Dutchess & Little Miss Holstein Crowning 8:30am followed by Illinois Championship Junior Holstein Show & Showmanship – Judge: Josh Fairbanks

Friday, July 8 – Illinois Championship Holstein Show & Futurity 8:30am – Judge: Eddie Bue

2022 Membership Renewal forms were mailed in January. As of June 1, there are 148 Junior and 312 Senior members. Email reminders will be sent to lapsed members. Sarah Lenkaitis also distributed current and lapsed member lists to board members for their clubs. As a reminder, memberships received by August 1 will be used to calculate club rebates.

BOARD MEETING

September 11, 2022 · Nokomis, IL

The Board of Directors of the Illinois Holstein Association met September 11, 2022 at R-Homestead Holsteins in Nokomis in conjunction with the fall picnic. President Herb Schmiedeskamp called the meeting to order at 1:45pm with fteen board members and four guests present.

Carol Jones presented the Treasurer’s Report. Richard Meier moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report, Dylan Reed seconded, and the motion carried.

Secretary Sarah Lenkaitis distributed copies of the minutes from the June Board of Directors meeting. Aaron Heinzmann moved to approve the minutes, Beth Weas Cash seconded, and the motion carried.

Editor Stephanie Hammerly provided the Editor’s Report. She reminded the board materials for the Fall issue of Midwest Holsteins is September 15. The issue will have a circulation of approximately 5,000 in seven di erent states. It will also be available at the Wisconsin Holstein Association booth at World Dairy Expo. This is the rst time commercial advertisers will be allowed in the center section of the magazine. Brett Richter made a motion to approve the Editor’s Report. Jackie Jansen seconded, and the motion carried.

Steve Peterson provided the Holstein USA update. Holstein Representative Tim Ewing is currently on medical leave. At this time, any members needing assistance can contact Chris Lyons (covering Northern Illinois) at 920-723-2406 or clyons@holstein.com or Steve Peterson (covering Southern Illinois) at 218-849-2238 or speterson@holstein. com. A longer-term decision on coverage for the state should come in October.

Junior Advisors Jackie Jansen and Steve Kollmann provided an update on the Junior Association. The juniors had a successful State Show with 106 head exhibited and judged by Josh Fairbanks. Shana Leuking was named Illinois Holstein Dutchess, and Ava Jansen was named Little Miss Holstein. At National Holstein Convention, Payton Erbsen was a National DJM nalist, the Junior Dairy Bowl Team placed second, and Kyle Ainger placed second in the Junior Division of Dairy Jeopardy. For 2023, Junior Advisors are as follows: 1-year term remaining Steve Kollmann, 2-year term remaining Christie O’Connor and 3-year term remaining Jackie Jansen.

There was no Extension Report provided.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business.

The 2022 National Holstein Convention will be held June 30 to July 1 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Delegates for Illinois are John Erbsen, Brian Olbrich, Kevin Wendling and Aaron Heinzmann.

The next board meeting will be held in conjunction with the State Holstein Picnic. Date and location are to be determined.

Jim Schluter moved to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Smith seconded, and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 2pm.

Respectfully submitted, Sarah Lenkaitis, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS

The 2022 Illinois Championship Show was held July 7-8 at the Lincoln Fairgrounds. There were 161 entries in the open show judged by Eddie Bue, which is up slightly from previous years. On behalf of Boyd Schaufelberger and himself, Dale Drendel thanked all of the volunteers and donors that helped make the show a success. The show made a modest pro t of $200. Following discussion, Dale Drendel made a motion to take the pro t and send a gift to Steve Irwin for his set-up and clean-

up e orts at State Show. John Erbsen seconded, and the motion passed. Currently, there is not a contract for the 2023 Illinois Championship Show. Herb Schmiedeskamp will be working with the Interstate Center and Lincoln Fairgrounds on potential dates and rates. A nal decision will be made at either an Executive Committee Meeting in December or the January Committee Meetings. In addition, Futurity Chair, Angi Litow reported there were eleven 2-year-olds and three 5-year-olds shown in the 2022 Futurity. She will be reaching out to members this winter regarding signing up calves for the 57th Futurity in 2024.

Aaron Heinzmann provided a brief report on the 2022 National Holstein Convention. He mentioned one interesting resolution passed during the delegate meeting was from Wisconsin. It asked the National Holstein Association to get involved in the 2023 Farm Bill negotiations regarding inclusion of a standardized national quota plan.

Carol Jones distributed rebate checks to clubs with a board member present. The remainder will be mailed to club treasurers. The breakdown of club rebate checks are as follows:

2023 membership renewal forms will be mailed in December.

The 2023 Illinois Holstein State Convention will be held in Northeast Illinois. The date and location are to be determined. Board members discussed whether the convention should include a Futures Sale. It was decided to pass on having a Futures Sale this year. However, the longerterm future of the State Sale and Futures Sale will be discussed at the January Committee Meetings.

Tentatively, the board discussed holding the January Committee Meetings Friday, January 6. Potential locations discussed included the Holiday Inn or Chateau in Bloomington.

Lucas Clanton moved to adjourn the meeting. Brett Richter seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 2:15pm.

Respectfully submitted, Sarah Lenkaitis, Secretary

ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR SHOW

3.RBR-FRM Jacoby Krown, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley

Res. Grand & Res. Sr. Champion: Luck-E Awesome Adventure, Blake Engel, Hampshire

Intermediate Champion: Nehls-Valley Sidekick Rome, Lila Sloan, Davis Res. Int. & Champion Bred & Owned: B-J-Grove Door Beehive-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

Junior Champion: Mead-Manor Warrior Ads-Red, Sarah Fitzgerald, Belvidere

Res. Junior Champion & Junior Champion Bred & Owned: Erbacres Cherrylicious, Payton Erbsen, Lanark

Spring Heifer Calf (14)

1.Luck-E Apex-P Kween-Red, Hope Sophia Engel, Hampshire

2.Luck-E Happen Auxillary, Hailey Engel, Hampshire

3.Holbric Doorman Asteroid, Kasey Clanton & Mackenzie Krausz, Mulberry Grove

4.R-Homestead Artist Bandit, Logan Hilgendorf, Nokomis

5.Koll-Kreek Unix Luxury, Kasey Clanton & Aubrey Kalmer, Mulberry Grove

Winter Heifer Calf (14)

1.Erbacres Cherrylicious, Payton Erbsen, Lanark

2.B-J-Grove TS Lucky Charm, Kyle Clanton, Mulberry Grove

3.Ocean View Shez So Sassy, Ella Spiniolas, Harvard

4.Trent Valley Tstorm Dime, Kylie, Cole & Colin Saatho , Manteno

5.Stosh Radio Fantasy, Jayse Pudwill

Fall Heifer Calf (13)

1.RBR-FRM Kenosha Aspen, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley

2.Luck-E Moovin A-Moon-ET, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

3.Schluter Lilly Rose-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud

4.Luck-E Mirand-P A-Light P-ET, Blake Engel, Hampshire

5. RBR-FRM AN Appalachian-Red, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley

Summer Yearling Heifer (10)

1.Mead-Manor Warrior Ads-Red, Sarah Fitzgerald, Belvidere

2.Klinedell Doorman Maya-ET, Kylie, Cole & Colin Saatho , Manteno

3.Erbacres Unstopabull, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

4.Lakeshore Master Extasy-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont

5.B-J-Grove Skick Meep Meep, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

Spring Yearling Heifer (7)

1.Erbacres Libertys Spirit, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

2. Ms Sidekick Sara, Kylie & Cole Saatho , Manteno

3.Net-A-Way Hancock Mahi, Samantha Heinzmann, Carlyle

4.Hilrose Moovin Angel-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud

5.Ms Stolhaven JN Abby-Red-ET, Nevin Erbsen, Lanark

Winter Yearling Heifer (6)

1.Opsal Anlyst Adrenaline-Red, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley

2.BlackNCherry Moovin Cuite Pie-ET, Sarah Fitzgerald, Belvidere

3.Blu -Ridge King 7-Up, Kelly & Kendall O’Connor, Arrowsmith

4.Heinz-Hope Moovin Regal-Red, Samantha Heinzmann, Carlyle

5.Indies-View Gigi Denver, Jayse Pudwill, Dakota Fall Yearling Heifer (4)

1.Oak eld Moovin Rocky-ET, Blake Engel, Hampshire

2.Kingsway Denver Dublin, Kylie & Cole Saatho , Manteno

3.Borderview Doorman Ice-ET, Ella, Owen & Ethan Gunderson & Finn & Max Faulkner, Shannon

4.Hilrose Redlight Ada-Red-ET, Shana & Drew Lueking & Briley & Denver Lenkaitis, Centralia

Summer Junior 2-Year-Old (4)

1.Luck-E Moovin A ection-ET, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

2.Erbacres Sidekick Cesha, Payton Erbsen, Lanark

3.R-Homestead Denver Dixie, Landon Hilgendorf, Nokomis

4.Erbacres Unstopabull Fancy, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark Junior 2-Year-Old (7)

1.B-J-Grove Door Beehive-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

2.Koll-Kreek S-Kick Gummybear, Kasey Clanton & Mackenzie Krausz, Mulberry Grove

4. DL-Van Jordy Alice-Red, Kaleb Strine, West Salem

5.Blu -Ridge Undenied Bell, Kelly O’Connor, Arrowsmith

Senior 2-Year-Old (5)

1.Kevetta Slomon Baby NewYear, Sarah Fitzgerald, Belvidere

2.Ms Koll-Kreek Bbee Dreaming, Mackenzie Krausz, New Baden

3. ZMP Sweet Ps Tatoo Dusk-TW, Zach Paul, Worden

4.Erbacres Dback Latieva, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

5.Lynnvue Advance 1996, Drew & Shana Lueking, Centralia

Junior 3-Year-Old (2)

1.Luck-E DeltaLamba Kallie, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

2.Erbacres Crush Caroline, Delana Erbsen, Lanark

Senior 3-Year-Old (4)

1.Nehls-Valley Sidekick Rome, Lila Sloan, Davis

2.Mil-R-Mor Goldwyn Raisin-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

3.Net-A-Way Salvtr Marsha-Red, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

4.Hi-View-Corners Expresso, Magen Busker, Ridott

4-Year-Old (4)

1.Lakeshore Doorman Eclipse-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont

2.Stosh Doc Mia, Jayse Pudwill, Dakota

3.Meier-Meadows Ammo Darlita, Magen Busker, Ridott

4.Golden-Oaks Trinity-Red-ET, Kaleb Strine, West Salem

5-Year-Old (6)

1.Ziems Beemer Fantastic, Jaymeson Pudwill, Dakota

2.Kerndt Denise Dip-Red-ET, Hope Elizabeth Engel, Hampshire

3. Lakeshore Sid Banana-ET, Taylor Powell, Tremont

4.Erbacres G W Atwood Cherri, Payton Erbsen, Lanark

5.L-Maples Baird Birdie, Kasey & Kyle Clanton, Mulberry Grove Aged Cow (4)

1.Luck-E Awesome Adventure-ET, Blake Engel, Hampshire

2.Butlerview BK Akira-ET, Rachel Busker, Ridott

3.Ratli App4 Whitney-Red-ET, Kaleb Strine, West Salem

4.Brite-Side Montery Rosie, Abigail Busker, Ridott 150,000 Lb. Cow (1)

Illinois Holstein

1.Meier Meadows Aftersh Mindy, Rachel Busker, Ridott

Grand & Senior Champion: Meier Meadows Aftersh Mindy, Rachel Busker, Ridott

Intermediate Champion - Lila Sloan Res. Int. & Champion B&O - Kasey Clanton

Junior Champion - Sarah Fitzgerald Reserve Junior Champion - Payton Erbsen HM Junior Champion - Blake Engel

Senior & Grand Champion - Rachel Busker Res. Senior & Res. Grand Champion - Blake Engel