Illinois
Holstein Herald
Winter 2021/2022
Illinois Holstein Herald
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ILLINI
FuturesSALE SAVE THE DATE!
R-HOMESTEAD JACBY DOODLE-ET VG-87-2Y Nom. Jr. All-American Summer Jr. 2 ‘21 All-Wisconsin Summer Jr. 2-Yr-Old ‘21 Jr. All-Wisconsin Summer Jr. 2-Yr-Old ‘21 Res. Int. Champion & HM Grand Champion WI Summer Championship Jr. Holstein Show ‘21
Friday, February 11 2022 Illini Futures Sale during Illinois Senior Holstein Convention Effingham, Illinois & ONLINE at:
LORDALE TATOO MALIA VG-89-2Y MAX Nominated Jr. All-American Sr. 2-Yr-Old ‘21 Int. Champion Grand Nat’l Jr. Show ‘21 HM Int. Champion Int’l Jr. Show WDE ‘21
Consigned by Lordale Farms Purchased by Clanton & Ruffcorn at ‘19 Futures Sale
Consigned by Landon Hilgendorf/R-Homestead Purchased by Jerry Smith at ‘20 Futures Sale Now owned by Ashley Carns
Interested in consigning? Contact Brian Olbrich, Sale Chair 815.482.7426
2022 ILLINOIS SENIOR HOLSTEIN CONVENTION ROUNDTABLE have been blessed to be involved as partners in KHW Regiment Apple-Red EX-96 and have been responsible for raising the majority of her progeny, as well as promoting and marketing them since 2007.
including the construction of a new rotary milking parlor. Clint is dedicated to the longterm success of his family farm and the dairy industry at large. He resides near their farm with his wife and two daughters.
John Erbsen - Erbacres & Select Sires John Erbsen of Lanark, Illinois has worked for MidAmerica SelectSires for 34 years as their dairy program specialist in Illinois and southwest Iowa. He has also been operating Erbsen Photography for 29 years specializing in livestock photography. Along with his son Connor, Erbsen is involved in Erbacres Holsteins where they milk 45 cows. Erbacres has received the Premier Breeder banner numerous times at the Illinois Championship Holstein Show and had the Reserve Grand Champion cow in 2021 and 2016. Erbsen, along with his partners, bred Erbacres Damion EX-96, a former #1 PTA Type sire for the breed. In 2018, he had honor of breeding the Intermediate Champion of World Dairy Expo with Erbacres Snapple Shakira and most recently she was crowned the Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2021 and is classified EX-97. John and Connor Page 2
Clint Harre - Wilra Farms
Nick Sarbacker - CattleClub.com
Clint Harre is an owner/operator of Wilra Dairy and Grain in Nashville, Illinois. After graduating with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2009 with his bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences, Clint joined his father and other family members at their multi-generational family dairy and grain farm. While in college, Clint was a member of both the Kaskaskia College and University of Illinois dairy judging teams. He competed across the country and placed first at the North American International Livestock Dairy Judging contest in 2008. After many years of diligent research, Wilra Dairy and Grain is in the final stages of completing a dairy expansion project,
Nick Sarbacker is from Whitewater, Wisconsin. Nick is the creator of the online livestock marketing website CattleClub.com. The mission of CattleClub.com is to provide cattle owners with a platform to market, promote, and sell their genetics through an online marketplace built specifically for livestock genetic sales and promotion. The website not only provides a platform for online auctions, but also an online shop fully-featured with interactive pedigrees, genetic information, photos, and video to help breeders sell all types of genetics. Nick and his family also have developed a small herd called Heritage Holsteins and own and operate Agnew Farms where they grow corn and soybeans. Winter 2021/2022
Il inois Senior Holstein Convention Registration February 10-12, 2022
Hosted by the Effingham Holstein Club
Holiday Inn at Thelma Keller Convention Center · 1301 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL Illinois Junior Holstein Association will be holding a silent auction during the event
Schedule of Events
Thursday, February 10 6:00 p.m. Illinois Holstein Association Executive Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Registration Open 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Evening Hospitality sponsored by Select Sires/Gary Brummer Friday, February 11 Special Guest: Corey Geiger, Holstein Association USA President 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Open 7:00 a.m. Breakfast (2 tickets included with room reservations) 9:00 a.m. Illinois Holstein Association Annual Meeting Mens Program - Genetics & Marketing Roundtable Discussion (following Annual Meeting) John Erbsen - Erbacres & Select Sires; Clint Harre - Wilra Farms; Nick Sarbacker - CattleClub.com Moderator: Derek Nolan - University of Illinois Lunch included sponsored by Country Financial/Brad Meinhart & Prairie Farms Dairy 10:30 a.m. Ladies Craft Program (optional) Stang Arts $30 program fee * must RSVP with convention registration Lunch included sponsored by JW Nutrition Shopping at your leisure available following lunch 2:30 p.m. Illini Futures Sale hosted by CattleClub.com 5:00 p.m. Hospitality sponsored by Select Sires/Gary Brummer 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cash Bar 7:00 p.m. Convention Banquet featuring a local comedian Illinois Holstein of the Year, Distinguished Service, Junior Breeder and Senior Breeder Awards Evening Hospitality (following Convention Banquet) Saturday, February 12 7:00 a.m. Breakfast (2 tickets included with room reservations) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2022 ILLINOIS SENIOR HOLSTEIN CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM Holiday Inn at Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1301 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL Rooms are $139+tax (includes 2 breakfast tickets) if reserved by January 15th For reservations call: (217) 540-7777 ext 600, mention IHA for reduced rate
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Friday Banquet $30 $40 ____________ Saturday Breakfast included with room reservations ____________ Total Enclosed ____________ Early Registration Deadline is January 15th, 2022 Make Checks Payable to: Effingham Holstein Club Mail Registration Forms to: Jim & Karen Schumacher, 8 Cty Rd 50 N, Teutopolis, IL 62467 Questions? Contact Convention Registration Chair: Jim Schumacher at (217) 821-4052 Illinois Holstein Herald
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ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Officers
Directors - Term Expires 2022
President.................................................................................................................. Steve Irwin 9400 Meridian Rd., Beason, IL 62512; 217/871-7738; samirwin66@gmail.com Vice-President................................................................................ Herb Schmiedeskamp 2328 N. 1700th St., Camp Point, IL 62320; 217/242-3920; sunhi7777@yahoo.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
Clinton .................................................................. Aaron Heinzmann, Carlyle Clinton .............................................................................Dylan Reed, Vandalia Effingham ............................................................ Kevin Wendling, Altamont Heart of Illinois .....................................................Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith McHenry-Lake ............................................. David Shanks, Garden Prairie McHenry-Lake .......................................................... Brian Olbrich, Harvard Mississippi Valley ....................................................... Jim Schluter, Red Bud Southern ...................................................... Norbert Hasheider, Okawville
Executive Members
618/781-7994 217/254-5397 217/240-6196 309/824-8621 815/790-8406 815/482-7426 217/898-5707 618/243-6312
Directors - Term Expires 2023
John Erbsen ............................................................................................................. Northwest 10974 Benson Rd., Lanark, IL 61046; 815/275-4990; johnerbsen@aeroinc.net Aaron Heinzmann..........................................................................................................Clinton 17645 Coles Creek Rd., Carlyle, IL 62231; 618/781-7994; aaronheinzmann@gmail.com Jerry Smith ................................................................................................................ Northwest 9808 Farm School Rd., Davis, IL 61019; 815/865-5683; clearfield53@hotmail.com Kevin Wendling.........................................................................................................Effingham 13500 N. 400th St., Altamont, IL 62411; 217/240-6196; kjholsteins@altamont.net Past President - Ed Smith............................................................................ McHenry-Lake 43386 N. Scott St., Antioch, IL 60002; 847/372-0602; ed.pat@att.net
Public Relations Coordinator Stephanie Hammerly PO Box 813, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · 608/732-2757 · briardesigns@gmail.com
Boone-Winnebago ........................................... Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago Gateway .....................................................Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove Gateway ................................................................... Leon Dorsey, Greenville Mississippi Valley .............................Herb Schmiedeskamp, Camp Point Mississippi Valley ..................................................Beth Weas-Cash, Paloma Northwest ....................................................................... John Erbsen, Lanark Northwest ............................................................................Jerry Smith, Davis Tri-County .............................................................................. Ray Hess, Genoa
815/585-2785 618/322-3523 618/292-9105 217/242-3920 217/491-1286 815/275-4990 815/865-5683 815/751-3301
Directors - Term Expires 2024 Effingham ...................................................................... Toby Probst, Wheeler 217/925-5459 Heart of Illinois .............................................................. Carol Jones, Gridley 815/848-1500 Tri-County ..................................................................Richard Meier, Beecher 708/946-6417
Junior Officers
Holstein Association USA Field Representative
Boone-Winnebago ................................................Allyson Aves, Belvidere 815/312-7835 Northwest ................................................................................Lila Sloan, Davis 815/222-3372
Tim Ewing 417/818-6455 (MILK) · tewing@holstein.com
ADVERTISERS B-J-Grove BLM Fall Dairy Bluff-Ridge Bri-Mel Acres Char-La-Don Carter’s Corner Cash, Beth Weas Clearfield Farm Cross-Wake Dairy Dair-E-Land Holsteins DoDel Holsteins Edler Farm Flat-Net Dairy Glendell H. Farms, Ltd.
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Golden Oaks Farm Heinz-Hope Farm Holbric Holsteins Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Illini Futures Sale Irwindale Holsteins K-J Holsteins Kaco-Vu Koester Dairy Laeschway Dairy Lenkaitis Holsteins Luck-E Holsteins Lucky-King Holsteins Lyonden Farm
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FEATURES Awards & Recognitions......................................................................................... 8,9 Calendar..........................................................................................................................5 District News.............................................................................................................. 10 Dutchess Domain........................................................................................................5 From the President.....................................................................................................5 Futurity......................................................................................................................... 10 Illinois Senior Holstein Convention.................................................................. 2,3
2022 STATE MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS All current members have been mailed a membership renewal form for 2022. Make sure to complete and return by April 1. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Lenkaitis at ilholsteinsecretary@gmail.com or text/call 920-517-1942. Page 4
Mackinson Dairy Farm Macomber Farm Meier Meadows Mil-R-Mor Mitchell’s Holsteins O-Bee Holsteins Oertel Farms, Inc. Pleasantland Farm Probstland Dairy R-Homestead Farm Raber Farms Ravendale Farm Red Carpet Holsteins Rolling Lawns Farms
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Schaufine Farms Page 7 Schluter Holsteins Page 7 Select Sires Page 12 Shanks, Philip Page 7 Sunshine Genetics Page 5 Thorman Dairy Farm Page 7 Von-View Dairy Farm Page 7 Wild Genetics/Triple-Hil Sires Page 5 Will-Can-Do Holsteins Page 7 Winter Dairy Farm Page 7 Zehrview Holsteins Page 7
ON THE COVER Featured on the cover of this issue are some of the dairy juding teams that represented Illinois in 2021. The Illinois 4-H World Dairy Expo Team (top), the National Champion FFA Dairy Judging Team from Eastland High School in Lanark (middle), and the Illini Dairy Judging Team from University of Illinois. Judging results are included on page 9 of this issue. Be sure to watch for the Spring issue for more exciting results and team member profiles from the Kaskaskia College Dairy Judging Team!
Volume 83, Number 4
Winter 2021/2022
Illinois Holstein Herald is published four times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter) by the Illinois Holstein Association. Subscriptions for members are included as part of the annual membership dues; $20 per year for non-members. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Illinois Holstein Herald, Stephanie Hammerly, PO Box 813, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. This issue of the Illinois Holstein Herald was sent to the printer January 5, 2022
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CALENDAR 2/10 Spring Herald & Midwest Holsteins Deadline 2/10-12 Illinois Senior Holstein Convention, Effingham 2/11 Illini Futures Sale, Effingham & www.CattleClub.com 2/25-27 Illinois Junior Spring Thing, Gridley *tentative* 3/26 Clinton County Classic Sale, Highland 4/9 Illinois PDCA Calf Sale, Pontiac *additional event information available at: www.illinoisholsteins.com
DUTCHESS DOMAIN Hello Illinois Holstein Association! I have had an exciting fall serving as Dutchess! After being crowned, one of the events I was most excited to hopefully get to attend was World Dairy Expo. I was asked to pass out awards during showmanship, and I was able to pass out awards during the Junior Holstein Show after I was done showing, which I would again like to thank Paula Bovre for the opportunity to do so. It was an amazing experience to get to stand on the colored shavings as Dutchess and to be able to be in the champion photos. I also enjoyed meeting and talking with both the Wisconsin Holstein Princess, Zoe, and Princess Alternate, Emily, during the shows. I was also honored to be asked to hand out awards during the junior and open Holstein shows in Louisville. Recently, my grandpa has been looking at old Illinois Holstein Spotlight magazines. It is easy to say that a lot has changed since the 60s and 70s. Personally, I have enjoyed looking over the class winners from the state shows that are pictured (cows, heifers, and bulls!). While the cows and heifers were valued at the time, they could not compete in today’s showring. In some of the magazines, they even had an article that was specifically noted to be read by women only which I found comical. I hope everyone stays warm this winter and had a delightful holiday season with family. A big congratulations to anyone who received an All-American nomination as well!
FROM THE PRESIDENT Come on down to Effingham for our Illinois Holstein Convention on Friday February 11th. The Effingham club is putting together a fantastic convention. These conventions are ALWAYS fun!! Congratulations to team Erbacres and especially John Erbsen on breeding the SUPREME CHAMPION at Madison, as well as the Canadian National show!!!! The rest of us have only accomplished this in our dreams! And how about our Illinois Junior members? In case you haven’t noticed, several of them have brought home the hardware this fall! Delana Erbsen, Nevin Erbsen and Ella Gunderson were members of the 1st place team at the National FFA Dairy Judging contest this fall. Nevin graciously let his cousin Delana win the contest, and he stood 2nd. Very courteous of you Nevin! Zach Paul and Rosalee Zehr were awarded the prestigious FFA American Farmer degree at the national convention. Well done guys! Payton Erbsen was honored as the recipient of the Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Award at World Dairy Expo. WOW – nobody saw THAT coming! I mean – way to go Payton!! And it should really come as no surprise to hear that Kaskaskia College won their division of the dairy judging contest at World Dairy Expo – it’s just what they do with Aaron Heinzmann at the helm. Team members Rosalee Zehr, Addie Raber, Zach Paul and Chloe Hass absolutely dominated!! My apologies to anyone that I may have missed. We really do have a great group of junior members, with more waiting in the wings to garner their own successes. As I finish writing this column, a huge smile comes over my face – because it is the last dad-gum article that I have to write! My time as President is drawing to a close. It has truly been an honor and a privilege to serve in this capacity. Hopefully I didn’t screw it up beyond repair. Oh, I will still be around – kinda like that annoying relative at Thanksgiving. And you know what they say….. if you don’t know who that annoying relative is…. then it’s probably you!!
Steve Irwin
Check out this issue and watch for the Spring issue for special features on the Junior recognitions mentioned!
Wild Genetics
Regards,
Lila Sloan
Kris Wild 608-214-3259 Illinois Holstein Herald
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BREEDER ADS
Andy & Tyler Carter 211 IL Route 127 Greenville, IL 62246 618-664-1825 (Andy) • 618-267-1825 (Tyler) Email: tcarter908@yahoo.com
Lucas Moser Genetic Manager (517) 242-6458 Tony Ventura Farm Manager (847) 526-6644 P.O. Box 37, Wauconda, IL 60084 www.goldenoaksfarm.com
Nelson & Bonnie Heinzmann 618.226.3578 Aaron, Jenn, Lane, Brady & Samantha 618.781.7994
1099 E. Angle Road Dakota, IL 61018 815.821.3789 Dan 815.821.3344 Kyle 815.563.4511 Home Dan & Amber, Lance & Cynthia, Kyle and Brent
The Lenkaitis Family 6N411 Corron Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 lenkaitis.holsteins@gmail.com - www.lenkaitisholsteins.com
The Lueking Family 23505 College Rd. Centralia, IL 62801
Doug, Sheila, Shana & Drew 618-322-1186 Don & Marcella 608-495-2238
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6447 Fitzgerald Rd. Rockford, IL 61102 lyondenk@comcast.net Kevin & Palma Lyons (815)979-2370 Brian & Lori (815)962-0001 Chris & Shalene (920)563-1082 Dan & Kelly (260)359-1780
Jim & Marvin Schluter Red Bud, IL Marvin - 217.714.1373 Jim - 217.898.5707 schluter33@me.com Illinois Holstein Herald
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FALL SHOW and JUDGING CONTEST HIGHLIGHTS World Dairy Expo The International Junior Holstein Show was held on September 28, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin and was judged by Brandon Ferry. The International Red & White Show was held September 30-October 1, 2021 and was judged by Pierre Boulet. The International Holstein Show was held October 1-2, 2021 and Mike Berry was the judge. Listed below are the IL Holstein breeders that did well. Congratulations! Fall Heifer Calf - Junior 5. Wildpfaffs Denver Lizzy-ET, Lila Sloan Fall Yearling Heifer - Junior 4. Kimball-Way Blake Sandy-ET, Suton Paulson Summer Junior 2-Year-Old Cow - Junior 3. B-J-Grove Unix Cherokee, Kasey Clanton Senior 2-Year-Old Cow - Junior 2. Lordale Tatoo Malia, Kasey Clanton, Ellie Albert & Dexter Ruffcorn 4. Holbric Jordy Ant-ET, Peyton, Elena & Bria Olbrich Junior 3-Year-Old Cow - Junior 2. Holbric Avalnche Crystle-ET, Peyton, Elena & Bria Olbrich Aged Cow - Junior 4. Holbric Spa Ashlie, Peyton, Elena & Bria Olbrich R&W Summer Yearling Heifer 4JR BHHD Symbolic-Red-ET, McIssac & Price R&W Spring Yearling Heifer 2. Apple-Pts Cranapple-Red-ET, Megan OppermanSchafer & Apple Partners (1st B&O) R&W Winter Yearling Heifer 1. Thorman Altitude Sadie-Red, Jordan Thorman (1st B&O) R&W Fall Yearling Heifer 5. Golden-Oaks Arrelli-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm (1st B&O) R&W Junior Best Three Females 2. Apple Partners R&W Premier Breeder of Heifer Show Apple Partners R&W Junior 2-Year-Old Cow 3. Clarkvalley Unstopable-Red, Tyler Carter 5. BHHD Claim To Fame-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm R&W Senior 2-Year-Old Cow 5.3JR Holbric Ammo Chills-Red, Peyton, Elena & Bria Olbrich R&W Junior 3-Year-Old Cow 2. Milksource Renaissance-Red, Golden Oaks Farm R&W Senior 3-Year-Old Cow 4. Star-KY-Blue Adelaid-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm 3JR Apple-Pts Abrianna-Red-ET, Nevin Erbsen (1st B&O) R&W Reserve Intermediate Champion Milksource Renaissance-Red, Golden Oaks Farm R&W 5-Year-Old Cow 5. Uber-Haven Dfint Chrome-Red, Tyler Carter & Brett Richter R&W Aged Cow 2JR Holbric Spa Chisel-Red, Peyton, Elena & Bria Olbrich R&W Senior Best Three Females 3. Holbric Holsteins R&W Premier Breeder Apple Partners Spring Heifer Calf 2. Windy Knoll View Pesky, Jim Butler Spring Yearling Heifer 2. Cornercrest Artist Meteor, Jim Butler & Pat Conroy Winter Yearling Heifer 4. Ms Laces Upgrade Lacie-ET, Jim Butler Page 8
Yearling Heifer in Milk 1. Rosemary Unix Goldie, Jim Butler Summer Junior-2-Year-Old Cow 2. Esperanza CC Thunderstruck, Jim Butler 4. B-J-Grove Unix Cherokee, Kasey Clanton (1st B&O) Senior 2-Year-Old Cow 2. Ms Crushabull Carolina-ET, Golden Oaks Farm Junior 3-Year-Old Cow 3. McGarr-Farms Solomon Zara, Jim Butler
NAILE
The Mid-East Fall Red & White Junior Show was held November 5-6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky and Chris Hill was the judge. The Grand National Junior Holstein Show was held on November 6, 2021 and was judged by Jeff Brown. The Mid-East Red & White Show was held November 7, 2021 and Matt Hawbaker was the judge. The Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show was held November 9, 2021 and was judged by Chris Lahmers. Congratulations to the IL Holstein breeders that did well! Placings are listed below. R&W Summer Heifer Calf - Junior 1. Schluter Aspire-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter R&W Spring Heifer Calf - Junior 2. Hilrose Moovin Angel-Red, Olivia Schluter 4. Zehrview Army Jewel-Red, Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr R&W Winter Heifer Calf - Junior 1. Schluter Unstp Tulip-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter R&W Fall Heifer Calf - Junior 1. OCD AV Lionesse-Red, Olivia Schluter 5. Heatherstone Persephoni-Red, Wyatt Zehr R&W Summer Yearling Heifer - Junior 2. BHHD Symbolic-Red-ET, McIssac & Price R&W Spring Yearling Heifer - Junior 4. DL-Van Jordy Alice-Red, Kaleb Strine 5. Wendy-Oaks Crimsonrose-Red, Gage Wendling R&W Fall Yearling Heifer - Junior 1. Dymentholm AV Ember-Red, Olivia Schluter R&W Yearling in Milk - Junior 1. McWilliams Un Real-Red, McIssac & Price 2. Golden-Oaks AV Apple-Red-ET, Addison & Jacob Raber 4. Schluter Un Ambrosia, Kaleb Strine R&W Junior 3-Year-Old Cow - Junior 3. Golden-Oaks Minnie-Red, Kaleb Strine 5. Playtoys Abso Minnie-Red-ET, Robby Koebele R&W HM Intermediate Champion McWilliams Un Real-Red, McIssac & Price Summer Heifer Calf - Junior 4. B-J-Grove Doorman Bee Sting, Kasey Clanton 5. B-J-Grove Skick Meep Meep, Kasey Clanton Spring Yearling Heifer - Junior 5. RBR-FRM Jacoby Krown, Addison & Jacob Raber Winter Yearling Heifer - Junior 1. Zehrview Rainy Rilene, Rosalee Zehr Milking Yearling - Junior 1. B-J-Grove G-Chip Sillypuddy, Kasey Clanton Summer Junior 2-Year-Old Cow - Junior 1. B-J-Grove Unix Cherokee, Kasey Clanton 2. Opsal Ammo Caleesi, Shana & Drew Lueking 4. RBR-FRM Jacoby Amarillo, Addison & Jacob Raber Junior 2-Year-Old Cow - Junior 2. Limonchello Awesome Lola, Kasey & Kyle Clanton 3. Lakeshore Tatoo Elixir-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell Senior 2-Year-Old Cow - Junior 1. Lordale Tatoo Malia, Kasey Clanton, Ellie Albert & Dexter Ruffcorn
Junior 3-Year-Old Cow - Junior 2. Lakeshore Doorman EC, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell Intermediate Champion - Junior Lordale Tatoo Malia, Kasey Clanton, Ellie Albert & Dexter Ruffcorn Res. Intermediate Champion - Junior B-J-Grove Unix Cherokee, Kasey Clanton HM Intermediate Champion - Junior Opsal Ammo Caleesi, Shana & Drew Lueking 4-Year-Old Cow - Junior 4. Ms ZMP McCutchen Daisy, Zachary Paul Champion Bred & Owned - Junior B-J-Grove Unix Cherokee, Kasey Clanton Summer Heifer Calf 4. B-J-Grove Doorman Bee Still, Kasey Clanton 5. B-J-Grove Skick Meep Meep, Kasey Clanton Winter Heifer Calf 1. Budweisers Dnvr Brooklyn-ET, Jim Butler 4. Ms Zehrview Tattoo Crystal, Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr & Evan Young Fall Heifer Calf 3. Wildpfaffs Denver Lizzy-ET, Lila Sloan Spring Yearling Heifer 4. RBR-FRM Jacoby Krown, Addison & Jacob Raber Winter Yearling Heifer 1. Ms Laces Upgrade Lacie-ET, Jim Butler Junior Champion Budweisers Dnvr Brooklyn-ET, Jim Butler HM Junior Champion Ms Laces Upgrade Lacie-ET, Jim Butler Milking Yearling Heifer 4. B-J-Grove G-Chip Sillypuddy, Kasey Clanton Summer Junior 2-Year-Old Cow 1. B-J-Grove Unix Cherokee, Kasey Clanton 3. Ms Raptor Kryptonite, Jim Butler Junior 2-Year-Old Cow 4. Lakeshore Tatoo Elixir-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell Senior 2-Year-Old Cow 1. Lordale Tatoo Malia, Kasey Clanton, Ellie Albert & Dexter Ruffcorn 4. How-We-Roll KngDc Connie-ET, Jody Nus, Garret Schmidt & Becky Korth 4-Year-Old Cow 3. Apple-Pts Amita-ET, Golden Oaks Farm Best Three Females 2. B-J-Grove R&W Summer Heifer Calf 4. Schluter Aspire-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter R&W Fall Heifer Calf 4. Miley Unstopbul Galaria-Red, Dylan Reed R&W Summer Yearling Heifer 1. BHHD Symbolic-Red-ET, McIssac & Price R&W Spring Yearling Heifer 5. Wendy-Oaks Crimsonridge, Gage Wendling R&W Winter Yearling Heifer 3. Ms Unstop Jane-Red, Dennis Bressner & Don Mulderink R&W Fall Yearling Heifer 1. Dymentholm AV Ember-Red, Olivia Schluter R&W Junior Champion BHHD Symbolic-Red-ET, McIssac & Price R&W Milking Yearling Heifer 1. McWilliams Un Real-Red, McIssac & Price 5. Golden-Oaks Ave Apple-Red, Addison & Jacob Raber R&W Summer Junior 2-Year-Old Cow 5. Ms RCH Alt Alabama-Red-ET, Dennis Bressner & Don Mulderink R&W Junior 2-Year-Old Cow 1. Ms Jordy Jade-Red-ET, Dennis Bressner & Don Mulderink R&W Junior 3-Year-Old Cow 4. Playtoys Abso Minnie-Red, Robby Koebele Winter 2021/2022
R&W Senior 3-Year-Old Cow 2. Star-KY-Blue Adelaid-Red, Golden Oaks Farm 3. Ms Entourage Adele-Red-ET, Dennis Bressner & Don Mulderink 4. Bressners Def Faith-Red, Dennis Bressner & Don Mulderink R&W Senior Best Three Females Dennis Bressner R&W Premier Breeder Golden Oaks Farm R&W Premier Exhibitor Dennis Bressner
Illini Dairy Judging: 3rd in Ayrshires 4th in Holsteins 5th in Red and Whites Ainsley - 7th Brown Swiss, 6th Holstein, 9th Milking Shorthorn Rachel - 4th Ayrshires, 6th Brown Swiss Justin - 9th Holsteins
Illinois FFA Dairy Judging Team Wins National Competition
Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl & Judging Contest Results
World Dairy Expo IL 4-H & U of I Judging Contest Results The National Champion FFA Dairy Judging Team hailed from Eastland High School in Lanark, Ill. Team members are pictured (L-R): Nevin Erbsen, Alyssa Miller, Ella Gunderson and Delana Erbsen.
Pictured (L-R): Illinois 4-H Awards – Wendy Erbsen, Delana Erbsen, Nevin Erbsen, Jacob Raber, Derek Nolan
The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team participated in the 2021 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest in Louisville, KY. Pictured (L-R): Magen Busker, Allyson Aves, Shana Lueking, Becky Meier
The Illinois 4-H dairy team earned honorable mention in the national dairy quiz bowl contest and were 10th overall in the NAILE dairy judging contest. Shana Lueking had the 8th highest test in quiz bowl and Magen Busker was 9th highest individual in the judging contest.
NAILE University of Illinois Judging Contest Results
Pictured (L-R): University of Illinois Awards – Derek Nolan, Ainsley Peterson, Rachel Scidmore, Justin Huff
Both teams placed 8th overall, with 3 total All Americans!! Delana Erbsen (4-H) 10th individually, Rachel Scidmore (Collegiate) - 14th individually, and Ainsley Peterson (Collegiate) - 4th individually. Ainsley was also the top individual in reasons! In total placings scores: Delana 9th Illinois 4-H Team 5th overall Ainsley 9th Rachel 7th The teams also did great in the individual breeds: Illinois 4-H: 2nd in Holsteins Delana - 7th Ayrshires and 4th in Holsteins Nevin - 9th in Holsteins
Illinois Holstein Herald
University of Illinois Dairy Judging Team at NAILE, Louisville, KY. Pictured (L-R): Justin Huff, Briley Lenkaitis, Rachel Scidmore, Ainsley Peterson, Kali Micheal
The Illini Dairy Judging team also had great success over the weekend. Briley Lenkaitis was 6th overall in reasons and 3rd overall individually! Ainsley Peterson was 4th in reasons and Justin Huff was 3rd. As a team they were second in reasons and 5th overall. They also were the top team in the Holstein breed!
A team of four high school students from Eastland FFA in Lanark, Illinois topped the National Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management competition at the 2021 National FFA Convention that took place in Indianapolis, Ind. October 27-30. The team consisted of Delana Erbsen, Nevin Erbsen, Alyssa Miller and Ella Gunderson. In order to compete in the national contest, the Eastland team first competed at and won the Illinois State FFA dairy judging competition in April. Following many hours of virtual and in-person practices and contests at farms and shows, the team then went on to represent the state at the national competition. There, the team competed against 37 other state teams and 148 individuals from across the nation, all tested on their ability to select and manage quality dairy cattle. The participants judged 6 classes of dairy cows and heifers and presented reasons for their placings. Also included in the competition were a general dairy knowledge exam and a herd record evaluation. The Eastland team now has the opportunity to travel to the 2022 International Dairy Judging Tour in Europe in June. Delana Erbsen, a senior at Eastland, led the team as the top placing individual overall in the national contest, winning the categories of Brown Swiss, Jersey, and oral reasons. She is the daughter of Kevin & Wendy Erbsen, Lanark, Ill. Team member Nevin Erbsen is a junior at Eastland, and is the son of Carl & Becky Erbsen, Lanark, Ill. He placed second overall in the contest. Alyssa Miller, a freshman at Highland Community College, is the daughter of Lyle & Codee Miller, Lanark, Ill. She placed within the top 30 percent of contest participants, earning a gold award. Ella Gunderson is a sophomore at Eastland High School and is the daughter of Rob & Kelli Gunderson, Shannon, Ill. Ella also placed within the top 30 percent of contest participants, earning a gold award. The team was coached by Wendy Erbsen, Rob Gunderson and Dan Koester, with support from Eastland FFA advisor Cindy Feltmeyer.
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DISTRICT NEWS NORTHWEST The Northwest Illinois Holstein Club met November 12th at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau in Freeport for their annual banquet. With roughly 70 members present the evening began with a delicious lasagna dinner catered by the Northwest Illinois Juniors. President Kyle Koester emceed the event and reviewed club business and events throughout 2021. Updates from the state were given by state board member Jerry Smith and a junior report was given by Illinois Holstein Dutchess Lila Sloan. Koester recognized the Eastland FFA dairy Judging team that was crowned National Champions at the recent National FFA convention. Team members included Delana Erbsen, Nevin Erbsen, Ella Gunderson, and Alyssa Miller and blew away the competition winning by 70 points. Delana placed first place individually with Nevin placing second. Ella and Alyssa also received gold recognition in the individual competition. The team now has the opportunity to compete in Scotland next summer. Team members that were present took the time to thank supporters and coaches that were present at the banquet. Koester also recognized and congratulated the Erbsen family for breeding this year’s World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET. The Northwest Illinois Holstein Club also crowned a new club dutchess. Magen Busker is eager to take on the role for 2022. She is looking forward to the opportunity to educate local youth about the dairy industry and looking forward to many club events
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in 2022. The club also held elections. Stacy Pudwill, newly elected to serve her first term joins Richard Mensendike and Kevin Erbsen who will both start their second terms on the board. Other board members include, Kyle Koester, Rob Gunderson, Darcy Ertmer, Brett Zimmerman, and Ellie Lenkaitis. At the end of the night the club presented their annual top breeder award. This year the honoree was Josh and Stacy Pudwill. Josh and Stacy along with their sons Jayse and Jaymeson operate under the Stosh prefix outside of Dakota. The Pudwill family has been milking for 5 years and is currently milking 30 registered Holstein and Jersey cows. The herd currently consists of 3 Excellent Holsteins, 3 Excellent Jerseys, and 18 Very Good Holstein cows with a BAA of 108.4. They are currently using bulls such as Unix, Hano, and Willows to complement their breeding philosophy that focuses heavily on milk production, type, and DPR. The Pudwill family is heavily competitive in the show ring, exhibiting at the local county fairs, district show, state show, and World Dairy Expo. The 2017 Sizzler is where the Pudwill family purchased Engleking Kuhncrest Maebell which is considered the foundation cow of their herd. Maebell’s daughter Stosh Undenied Mildred is quickly becoming a star in the herd. As a Junior 2 year old Mildred is scored 87 points and built quite a show resume in 2021. Mildred won the 2 yr old class at the Youth Dairy Classic in Manchester Iowa and the Winnebago County Fair. Mildred also was named Supreme Champion of the Junior Show and Reserve Grand of the Open
Holstein Show at Winnebago County Fair. She also walked the green shavings this year at the Mid-East National Fall Show in Louisville, Kentucky where she placed 7th. Another barn favorite is Ziems Beemer Fantastic EX-90. Fantastic has garnered show ring accolades in 2021 as well, winning Reserve Grand Champion at the Youth Dairy Classic in Manchester Iowa this past September along with Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show and Honorable Mention Grand of the Open Show at the Winnebago County Fair.
Northwest IL Young Breeder Award Recipients Pictured (L-R): Josh, Jaymeson, Jayce & Stacy Pudwill
To conclude the evening President Koester quizzed attendees with a round of trivia of naming famous holstein cows that had ties to Northern Illinois. Cows such as Shakira, Apple, Broker Mandy, Stormatic Hazel, Elton Jezebel, and Rudolph Missy were cows mentioned during the trivia. Submitted by Richard Mensendike
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