Iowa Holstein Herald March 2021
MARCH 2021 VOL. 82 NO. 1
Iowa Holstein Herald
Editor - Jenna Chapman • PO Box 262 • Fayette, IA 52142 Cell: 712-480-0741 iowaholsteins@gmail.com
www.iowaholsteins.org
The official publication of the IOWA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Carl Mensen, President 21958 Ungs Rd, Guttenberg, IA 52052 563-853-2402 • mensenholstein@gmail.com Dan Moon, Vice-President 19475 155th St, Monona, IA 52159 563-880-4562 • moondalefarm@neitel.net Jenna Chapman, Editor PO Box 262 Fayette, IA 52142 712-480-0741 • iowaholsteins@gmail.com Shellie Volker, Treasurer/Secretary 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 319-269-0318 • shelliev@ymail.com DISTRICT DIRECTORS Paul Stempfle • 536-920-9495 16707 100th St, Maynard, IA 50655 Doug Lyons • 563-419-0275 131 Military Rd, Castalia, IA 52133 Doug Brown • 563-880-6776 39284 Skip Level Rd • Colesburg, IA 52035 Dan Bolin • 319-278-4288 30707 180th St, Clarksville, IA 50619 Jim Vierhout • 712-439-2932 Box 563, Hull, IA 51239 Jeff Hammerand • 563-580-3908 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 Tom Holub • 319-213-4256 4638 Linn-Jones Rd, Monticello, IA 52310 DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Kevin Fossum • 563-568-7587 1267 Jeglum Rd, Waterville, IA 52170 Trent Henkes • 563-783-2479 18467 165th St, Luana, IA 52156 Mark Knudtson • 563-419-1489 313 Hwy 9 Waukon, IA 52172 Larry Landsgard • 563-783-2489 17518 Gunder Rd, Postville IA 52162 Heather Moore • 563-357-1611 22654 92nd St, Maquoketa, IA 52060 Tom Simon • 563-599-9183 10644 Cemetery Rd, Farley, IA 52046 Walt Wessel • 563-590-8162 28547 400th St, Greeley, IA 52040 HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION 1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Telephone: 802-254-4551 Toll Free Number: 800-952-5200 Fax: 802-254-8251 www.holsteinusa.com HOLSTEIN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Dennis Devore • 319-270-5038 Cedar Rapids, IA • ddevore@holstein.com Alan Graves • 712-574-6120 Hartley, IA • agraves@holstein.com
Contents
FYI..............................................................................................................................................5 Iowa Holstein Princess...............................................................................................................4 Junior News................................................................................................................................6 President’s Perspective..............................................................................................................4 Top BAA Herds...........................................................................................................................5
Calendar of Events
March 20 Executive Committee Meeting, Gus & Tony’s Townhouse Cafe, West Union 20 State Board Meeting, Gus & Tony’s Townhouse Cafe, West Union 20 Junior Holstein Meeting, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union 20 Iowa State Spring Sale, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union May 3 Advertising Deadline for the June Herald/Midwest Holsteins June 19-24 National Holstein Convention, Lancaster, PA July 18 District 8 Open & Junior Shows, Delaware County Fairgrounds, Manchester TBA District 4 Junior Show, Osceola Fairgrounds, Sibley August 3 Iowa Holstein Junior Show, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union 3 District 1 Junior Show, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union 4 District 1 Open Show, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union 4 Iowa Holstein Open Show, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union
On the Cover
Featured on the cover are the Iowa Holstein Association award winners who were recognized at the 2021 Iowa Holstein Convention on February 27 in Manchester. Upper Photo: Larry Landsgard is the recipent of the Master Breeders Award Middle Photo: Dan and Lynn Bolin were the recipients of the Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award. Bottom Photo: Tom and Shirley Simon - Tom received the Distinguished Service Award. The award articles are printed on page 28 & 29 in Midwest Holsteins. More convention highlights will be printed in the June issue.
Miscellaneous
Subscriptions: A copy of each issue of the Iowa Holstein Herald shall be sent to each adult member of the Iowa Holstein Association and that $8.00 of each adult member’s base rate annual dues of $25.00 shall be for a year’s subscription to the Herald. Junior members may subscribe to the Herald for $10. The subscription price is $10 for people not residing in Iowa. Postmasters: Please send address changes to Iowa Holstein Herald, 12686 U Ave., Sumner, IA 50674.
IOWA HOLSTEIN HERALD (USPS 024497) is published quarterly each year by the Iowa Holstein Association, 3422 140th St, Brooklyn, IA 52211-8612. The publication dates are March 1, June 1, October 1 and December 1. Periodical postage paid at Brooklyn, IA and additional offices. The deadline for submitting news and advertising copy is 30 days preceding publication date of issue. March 2021 Iowa Holstein Herald 3
President’s Perspective
Time flies when you’re having fun. A lot has happened these past two years since I was given the honor to serve as your president of the Iowa Holstein Association. It started with the postponing of the convention in Emmetsburg in 2019 due to a snow storm. In 2020 we had to cancel our live spring sale due to COVID-19 and had it online only instead, but because of COVID-19 we were given the opportunity to host the Midwest Fall National show. Now recently with Paula Smith resigning, we have Shellie Volker taking on the secretary and treasurer positions and Jenna Chapman taking over the position of Herald editor. Jenna will also be in charge of updating our Facebook page and our association’s webpage. If you have any information to share contact Jenna (she cannot share information she does not know). Some time ago, I was talking with a middle aged person who was bringing his son into the operation and he made a comment that I found interesting, “The dumbest thing you can say is, we do it this way because that is the way DAD did it.” A business will not succeed if it does not change over forty years, neither will a farmer nor will this association. We need to be willing to try new ideas and get the next generation involved. How we can do that is the question and the challenge. I am very grateful of those of you who do participate with committee meetings and other association functions. This year’s state sale will be March 20th. You can view the catalog through Cowbuyer and Dairy Agenda Today. Bidding can be done through Cowbuyer or live at West Union on Saturday March 20th, a complementary meal will be served. I would like to congratulate all of this year’s award winners. Most of the world doesn’t understand what it takes to produce the quality of animal or the milk she produces which feeds the world. We all must do the best job possible to promote a positive image to the rest of the public. Again, I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president and wish the next the best of luck. Thank You Carl Mensen
Thank You to Our 2021 Heifer Raffle Sponsors!
We would like to thank our 2021 Heifer Raffle Sponsors for their generous support! ST Genetics Trans Ova Innovative Ag Semex Syngenta Hubbard Feed Justin Helgerson Star Blends DCS (Pete Knipper) Remember to purchase your ticket for a chance of 4 heifers or a $2,000 cash prize or several other prizes. More information on the raffle is printed on page 24 in the Midwest Holsteins section, which has information on each of the heifers available. A special thank you to Adaway Dairy, Robin Krohlow and Brian & Koral Harbaugh, Loren Paper Estate and Schulte Bros Dairy Farm for offering a heifer from their herd. 4 March 2021 Iowa Holstein Herald
2020 Iowa Holstein Princess
Hello Everyone! This year has been a learning experience for everyone. I would have never envisioned a pandemic during my reign, however, I think that we can all learn something from the uncertainty of this year. Personally, I learned the power of resiliency. As the country shut down, we kept working to assure that everyone could have food to eat and our animals were taken care of. As circumstances got tougher, so did we. The resilience shown throughout 2020 was very admirable. As my reign comes to a close, I wanted to thank you all for allowing me to serve as your Iowa Holstein Princess. I cannot thank everyone enough for being so welcoming and eager to help me whenever I had questions. I’ve learned so much, made many friendships, and will remember the memories I’ve made for years to come. 2020 was a one-of-a-kind year, and I’m thankful to have been able to represent you all and this great breed throughout it. Signing off, Amber Engelken
2021 National Convention Delegates
The following have been elected as Iowa's delegates to the 136th Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting to be held June 19-24 in Lancaster, PA. Dan Moon • 563-880-4562 • moondalefarm@neitel.net Sheri Regan-Danhof • 563-380-5945 • sheri@regancrest.com Scott Courtney • 563-380-1318 • courtneysalesllc@gmail.com
Iowa State University
Dairy Science Student Profile
Name: Shelby Westhoff Hometown: Petersburg, Iowa High School: Beckman Catholic High School Class Size: 64 Farm Name: Westhoff Farms Major: Animal Science
Why did you decide to attend ISU? I chose to start my adventure at Iowa State University because of the opportunities they provide in networking, global connections, and hands-on education. What has been your most memorable college experience? Reflecting on my time at Iowa State, the most memorable experiences stem from my involvement in the Dairy Science Club. Spending time connecting with other students in the reading room, serving meals at Food at First, or attending the ADSA Conference have enhanced my college experience beyond academics. What has been your favorite course? My favorite course at Iowa State has been World Food Issues. This class pushed me to step into isnternational agriculture and work through developing solutions to fight world hunger and poverty. What are your future career goals? Upon graduation, I am seeking opportunities to serve as an advocate and educator for America’s Farmers. I want to be apart of closing the gap between consumers and producers and build up our agricultural industry.
Iowa State University Dairy Science Department
1221 Kildee Hall, ISU, Ames, IA 50011 515-294-2160 • www.ans.iastate.edu • answeb@iastate.edu
FYI
Top BAA Herds for 2020
The Iowa Holstein Association welcomes Jenna Chapman to our staff as the editor of the Iowa Holstein Herald. Chapman will take on the duties of publishing the Iowa Holstein Herald, create producer ads, write articles for the magazine as well as maintain our social media accounts and website to promote IHA’s programs. Originally from Ruthven, Iowa, Chapman comes from a dairy industry family. Jenna comes from a 4th generation dairy family stemming back to her great grandfather Ronald C. Chapman. Jenna grew up with her family raising Registered Holsteins. Chapman was active in 4-H, FFA and the Iowa Junior Holstein Association. She has been showing registered Holsteins since she was old enough to hold the halter. She attended Iowa State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture communications in May 2020. While at ISU, she was involved in numerous activities including serving as the Public Relations officer for the ISU Dairy Science Club and various committees within Sigma Alpha sorority. She also served as the CALS Representative for Farm Operations Club. Chapman also was involved in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Council. Jenna has had internships with Pro Cooperative, Trans Ova Genetics and Riverview, LLC. Jenna is currently working full-time with Fayette County Farm Bureau as an Outreach Coordinator. Her position includes working with young students in both Fayette and Clayton Counties for Ag in the Classroom. Outside of her career goals, Jenna enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is always up for an adventure! Traveling somewhere for country music, attending shows, playing slow-pitch softball or being on the water is high on the list too. Jenna can be reached by phone at 712-480-0741 or by email at iowaholsteins@gmail.com.Welcome Jenna!
District 1 President: Larry Landsgard Vice-President: Paul Stempfle Secretary: Kevin Fossum Treasurer: Dan Moon Show Chair: Paul Stempfle Junior Advisory: Kevin & Julie Fossum, Bill & Shellie Volker, Lance & Jonna Schutte State Directors: Doug Lyons, Paul Stempfle, Doug Brown District 2 President: Terry Eick Vice-President: Kevin Kueker Sec-Treas: Kelly Eick State Director: Dan Bolin
The following summary represents the highest classified herds in Iowa for 2020. This list includes all herds that were classified in the calendar year of 2020 with ten or more cows and a BAA% of 105.0 or above. If the herd was classified more than once during the year, the most recent classification was used. Name Classification Date Dan Moon 06/30/20 Ken & Ashley Kishman 06/30/20 Larry Dykstra 07/22/20 Trent Henkes 07/01/20 Leroy C. Eggink 07/22/20 Brian & Koral Harbaugh 07/18/20 Douglas James Lyons 11/12/20 Lands-Brook Farms 07/01/20 Melanie Junk 11/02/20 J & J Dairy Inc. 07/27/20 Glen Ohloff 11/13/20 Leslie Shirk High 11/05/20 G & J-Pol Farm 11/07/20 Marlin J. Bontrager 11/13/20 Andrew & Jennifer Hauser 11/11/20 Joe & Linda Zuercher 07/02/20 Martin Costello 07/29/20 Coonridge Holsteins 07/30/20 Kevin Knapp 07/17/20 Heather & Brandon Moore 11/12/20 Scottmore Holsteins 07/08/20 Richard & Elaine Pausma 07/21/20 Fobe-Acres 11/04/20 Jason Menne 11/12/20 Mark & Rhonda Hefel 11/14/20 Norman Voelker 07/31/20 Ted Domeyer 11/14/20 Jason Volker 11/05/20 Petey-Built Holsteins 07/31/20 Reuben Nolt 07/21/20 David & Rhonda Bahr 07/18/20
District Officers
District 4 President: Heather Luitjens Vice-President: Brad Korver Sec-Treas: Charlotte Rollefson Show Chair: Charlotte Rollefson State Director: Jim Vierhout District 5 President: Mark Ludwig Sec-Treas: Connie Ludwig District 6 President: Larry Madren Vice-President: Ron Finch Sec-Treas: Charles Sloniger
BAA 111.8 111.3 110.3 110.3 109.8 109.7 109.5 108.5 108.2 107.6 107.3 107.2 107.1 106.7 106.7 106.6 106.6 106.5 106.5 106.2 106.1 105.9 105.9 105.8 105.8 105.8 105.8 105.6 105.3 105.2 105.0
EX 21 7 23 16 19 8 12 4 4 12 2 4 3 6 1 1 3 5 0 3 3 1 2 2 0 1 1 9 1 1 2
VG GP G Total 21 3 0 45 4 4 0 15 28 10 0 61 31 6 0 53 22 12 0 53 29 8 0 45 27 10 0 49 21 8 0 33 33 17 0 54 48 40 4 104 23 15 1 43 20 17 0 41 19 19 0 41 15 24 2 47 9 13 1 24 12 12 2 27 23 27 0 53 55 49 5 114 4 10 1 15 18 23 0 44 64 70 0 137 37 61 0 99 12 16 2 32 43 54 6 105 7 6 2 17 13 29 2 45 11 12 3 27 21 50 15 95 10 15 2 28 17 25 5 48 13 32 7 54
District 8 President: Jeff Hammerand Vice-President: Tom Simon Sec-Treas: Bob & Rita Rahe Show Chair: Jeff Hammerand Junior Advisory: Shirley Simon, Kathy Demmer, Joanne Rauen State Directors: Tom Holub, Jeff Hammerand District 9 President: Dean Miller Vice-President: Jack Lang Sec-Treas: Paula Smith
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Index to Advertisers
Have you paid for your 2021 Iowa Holstein Association Membership?
Breeder Advertising Rates
This issue of the Herald was mailed to all 2020 adult Iowa Holstein Association members. However, you will not receive any further Heralds this year or be able to register animals at the reduced rate for being a state and national member until your payment is made. Just a reminder there is a $10 late fee assessed on memberships paid after March 1 since district rebates are calculated on district membership as of March 1. The rebates help districts fund their district shows and other activities. If you have not paid, please send your payment along with this form to the Iowa Holstein Association, 12686 U Ave., Sumner, IA 50674.
District 1 Holstein Association .........................7 Henkeseen Holsteins.......................................8 Select Sires MidAmerica .................................2 Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page Calling Card (1 year) Photos (each) Full Color
$100.00 60.00 45.00 35.00 $5.00 Available upon request
Miscellaneous
Herd Averages: Month/RHA or DHIR Lactation Average No records over 365 days & No M.E.'s Due to uncertainties in the mail, the Herald cannot assume responsibility for prior delivery of issue carrying advertising of sales scheduled for less than 21 days after our issue date. The Executive Committee and the editor have discretion on all material printed in the Herald. Any member not paying a Herald advertising bill within 120 days from the billing date will not participate in Association activities until such bill is paid.
For Sale ~ Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Cookbooks Cookbooks are available upon request. Cost is $10 plus for $4 shipping. Contact: Kathy Demmer rkleola@yousq.net 6222 Sundown Rd Peosta, Iowa 52068 563.542.2983 or 563.876.3120
Mensens HolsteIns Carl & Lisa
21958 Ungs Road Guttenberg, IA 52052 563-853-2402 Mensens lee PRecIse
mensenholstein@gmail.com
Katie Stoll Account Manager
Hubbard Feeds Ridley USA Inc. 119988 215th St. • Monticello, IA 52310 Cell: 641-858-6606 Email: katie.stoll@hubbardfeeds.com www.ridleyinc.com • www.hubbardfeeds.com 6 March 2021 Iowa Holstein Herald
Iowa Holstein Association 2021 Adult MeMbership Fees due FebruAry 1
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Iowa Holstein Association 2021 Junior MeMbership Fees due FebruAry 1
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Parent’s Name(s)________________________________________________________________ Junior Membership base Fee................................................................................................................................ $5.00 subscription to the iowa holstein herald (optional) ......................................................................................... $10.00 total Fees: _________ Send card & check to Iowa Holstein Association, 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
Home of Terrick Holsteins Terry & Kelly Eick 1105 Ivory Ave. • Plainfield, IA 50666 Phone: 319-275-4719 Fax: 319-275-4501 Email: terrick@butler-bremer.com
Scottmore
HOLSTEINS milk strong
live long
Mike & Kathleen Scott Family 12402 R Ave • Westgate, IA 50681 k64scott@gmail.com 563.920.4005 • 563.637.2386
Iowa Junior Holstein Association News IOWA JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Regan Demmer, President • 563-876-3120 • 6222 Sundown Rd, Peosta, IA 52068 Trenton Hammerand, Vice-President • 563-876-3783 • 23334 Kidder Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 Brooke Courtney, Secretary • 563-387-0035 • 2564 Pole Line Road, Ridgeway, IA 52165 Brylie Volker, Treasurer • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Henry Hamlett, Reporter • 5319-634-3383 • 4113 H Ave, Aurora, IA 50607 Brynlee Volker, Reporter • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Brenna Volker, Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Brielle Volker, Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Amanda Engelken, Digital Historian • 563-923-5375 • 2085 260th Ave, Earlville, IA 52041 Brylie Volker, Digital Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
JUNIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Jeff & Tammy Hammerand • 563-744-3611 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 • 24heavenlee@gmail.com
Public Speaking Contest For those of you who are interested in the Public Speaking Contest, please let Jeff Hammerand know by March 20. There are three age divisions: Junior (9-13), Intermediate (14-17), and Senior (18-21) all as of January 1, 2021. Rules for the contest are available online on the junior page under contests at www.holsteinusa.com. Contact Jeff Hammerand at 563-580-3908 or email 24heavenlee@ gmail.com for more details. National Cow Awards In an effort to recognize more youth, Holstein Association USA Production/Breeder awards are automatically calculated. Juniors are no longer required to submit entries for these awards. Information regarding the various cow awards can be found at www. holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/jr_award.html.
National Junior Membership Drive The National Junior Membership Drive has been a great success. The contest is continuing and we encourage everyone to sign up new national junior members. There are two categories: the state with the highest percentage of increase and the state with the highest increase in individual members. Membership increase will be determined by an initial count on January 1, 2021 and a final count on June 1, 2021. Membership applications can be downloaded at www.holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/membership.html. The fee for National Junior Membership is $20 and is a one-time fee for juniors from birth to age 21. For more information contact Kelli Dunklee at 1-800-952-5200, ext. 4124. Junior Holstein Spring Meeting & Lunch Stand Mark your calendars now to attend the next Iowa Junior Holstein meeting scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. March 20 in the Stephen’s Building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union. This is the same day as the State Holstein Sale. The Iowa Juniors will be helping serve the complimentary meal. Please bring wrapped bars or cookies for the complimentary meal. Also any help from juniors and their parents to run the lunch stand that day as well as to help with clothing sales would be greatly appreciated.
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Congratulations to the District 1 Holstein Breeder Award Winners Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award ~ Jamie Piggott Distinguished Service Award ~ Dr. Larry Moore
~ Save the Date ~
August 3 ~ State Junior Show and District 1 Junior Show August 3 ~ State Open Show and District 1 Open Show Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union Show Chair: Paul Stempfle
District 1 Holstein Association
Sending Our Best to the Iowa Spring Sale ~ You Pick the Breed!!
Henkeseen 4-10 Chelios Hallie EX-93 EX-MS 365 35959 3.9 1345 3.3 1171 Reserve All-Iowa 5 Yr Old, 2019 Chelios x EX-90 Outside x EX-90 Rudolph x EX-94 Hillary x EX-94 Marci Selling is her Silky Black Goldwyn Fall Calf!
Innisfail ST Stella 329 EXP EX-93-2E EX-MS 5-6 365 31458 3.6 1107 3.1 963 HM All-American 5 Yr Old, 2X Res. Grand Champion ISF & Res. Grand Champion Mid-West Spring Show She also has a son, Henkeseen CyRide, at ST Genetics. Selling is a Fancy Summer Yrlg Foster x VG-87 88MS Conrad Skye x ST Stella 329! Breeding Bulls and Cows for sale at all times!
Trent Henkes Family Trent: 563-880-1014 Matt: 563-880-8614
7/01/20 Classification 16 EX 31 VG 6 GP 110.3 %BAA
tlhenkes@neitel.net 18467 165th St, Luana, IA 52156
Iowa Spring Sale Heifer Raffle ch
$100 Ea
Lot 1 ~ RaffLe CaLf
~ Heifer Choices ~
Lot 2 ~ RaffLe CaLf
adaway Rozy 2693-et
Leawood SeLeCt RoSaLInd-et
adaway HeLIX 1775-et GP-83 VG-MS 2-01 3X 365 36,740 3.4 1266 3.0 1118 A special fall calf from the current #7 and former #1 Helix in the world. As one of the first daughters, she is over 2850 GTPI and over 700 NM$. She is also BB A2A2! Adaway Dairy
CReSCentMead RadIant RoSe-et eX-90 eeVeV 3-04 2X 326 23,680 3.4 806 2.8 654 A fancy, straight lined, open ribbed fall calf sired by Avant-Garde Unix Select from Leawood Windbrook Rosalyn EX-91-2E 92-MS x EX-93 Durham pictured above x EX-90 Goldwyn then backed by 14 more generations of EX. Robin Krohlow and Brian and Koral Harbaugh
Lot 3 ~ RaffLe CaLf
Lot 4 ~ RaffLe CaLf
Le-o-La JoRdy PoPPy-et
SCHULte BRoS CoLton GLenda-et
RoBIn-Hood PRetty In-Red eX-94-2e eX-MS 4-06 2X 365 30,160 4.3 1294 3.2 975 If you enjoy showing or just great cow families, you will love this RED Jordy spring yearling from one of the prettiest red cows in the breed, Robin-Hood Pretty In-Red. If not selected as the grand prize in the raffle, all proceeds from this calf will be donated to the Junior Holstein Association. Loren Paper Estate
BUdJon-VaIL Jade GIanna eX-94 7-04 2X 304 27,150 4.9 1342 3.6 891 Introducing the first colored breed animal to EVER sell in the Iowa Holstein Sale, Schulte Bros Colton Glenda-ET!! She is a fancy spring yearling out of Woodmohr Gentry Ginger EX-93 MAX who is due back this spring and looks incredible. Next dam is Budjon-Vail Jade Gianna EX-94, and then one of the most famous cows across all breeds, the one and only GRIFFEN!! Schulte Bros Dairy Farm
The heifers not selected as the Grand Prize will sell as the first lots sold in the Iowa Spring Sale.
Kaleb Kruse 563-880-7495
24 - Midwest Holsteins, Spring 2021
the raffle will be held at 10:45 am at the 2021 Iowa Spring Sale on March 20 in west Union. only 200 tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket. Proceeds to the Iowa Junior Holstein association & the Iowa Holstein association. For tickets, please contact Shellie Volker 319.269.0318 or Carl Mensen 563.329.0876
Iowa Spring Sale Fayette County Fairgrounds • West Union, Iowa • 11:00 AM • March 20, 2021
Miss Glen MaGnuM ex-93 5-8 2x 365 37462 4.0 1507 3.3 1226 Selling is a Unix bred heifer due in May to Duckett Crush Tatoo out of a Sid x EX-92 Goldwyn x Miss Glen Magnum EX-93 then back to Miss Mark Maui EX-95. Magnum was 2X All-Iowa 150,000 Lb Cow and along with her dam was All-Iowa Daughter-Dam. Brian & Koral Harbaugh
HenKeseen CHelios Hallie ex-93 ex-Ms 4-10 365 35959 3.9 1345 3.3 1171 Selling her silky black Goldwyn Fall Calf. Hallie was Res. All-Iowa 5 Yr Old in 2019. Chelios x EX-90 Outside x EX-90 Rudolph x EX-94 Hillary x EX-94 Marci. Henkeseen Holsteins
Pine-Tree 9839 fraz 7613-eT VG-87 Unlimited opportunity! Selling from Legacy’s full sister, is a fall calf that is sired by Helix. Great project opportunity backed by one of the most influential pedigrees going. Select Sires Inc.
innisfail sT sTella 329 exP ex-93-2e ex-Ms 5-6 2X 365 31458 3.6 1107 3.1 963 Selling is a fancy Milking Shorthorn summer yearling from a VG-87 Conrad, then Stella. Stella was Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Midwest Spring Show in 2018, 2X Res Grand Champion Iowa State Fair, and dam of Henkeseen CyRide at ST Genetics. Henkeseen Milking Shorthorns
Ge Gold Mine s lara 422 P VG-88 89Ms Max score Selling is a fancy summer yearling sired by Ironman-P from Gold Mine S Lara 422 P x EX-92-3E 92MS with records to 28,000 lbs x VG 87 Shale Laci with 208,030 lbs milk. This heifer is potentially Homozygous Polled! Nathan & Jody Nus
Prairie Moon T Gun louroses ex-90 Reserve All American Milking Yearling 2019 2nd Yearling Milk WDE 2019 Nominated All American Sr. 2 Yr Old 2020 Here is your chance at All-American heritage. Selling from Louroses are three embryos sired by Lambeau! From a family that stamps them with style generation after generation! Dan Sivesind Family
~ Other Sale Highlights & Info ~
• A fancy red and white winter yearling sired by Ammo P. Backed by 8 generations of VG or EX. • A group of high genomic heifers. • A November Genuine x Solution x Helix with 717 NM 1600 Milk 141 Fat & Protein +2877 GTPI. • A 2713 GTPI springing Doctor out of a Renown x 90 pt Watson due 5-25 to sexed Tropic. Online bidding through Cowbuyer will begin on Wednesday, March 17 with the live auctioneer bid off starting at 11 AM on Saturday, March 20. A complimentary pre-sale meal will be served from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Watch our Facebook page for more updates and info. Catalogs available online at www.iowaholsteins.com or contact: Shellie Volker 319-269-0318 or shelliev@ymail.com or Carl Mensen 563-329-0876 mensenholstein@gmail.com Bill rauen 563-607-0694 | Jim Vierhout 712-470-1202 scott Courtney 563-380-1318 | Kurt Wolf 563-543-2986 Jason steinlage 319-596-5663 | Joe Gibbs 563-543-0113 scott stempfle 563-608-0640 | Matt Henkes 563-880-8614 Carl Mensen 563-329-0876 | Jeremy schafer 651-380-2968
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Iowa Holstein Association Awards Distinguished Service Award
Master Breeder Award
At a young age Tom had a strong interest for farming and the Holstein cow. He was blessed with the opportunity to work side by side with, and learn from, one of the best - his dad, Joe Simon. Tom still remembers how excited he felt at a young age when his dad began purchasing registered Holsteins. Tom took an active role in the breeding and sire selection in the family’s steady climb toward a successful herd of registered Holsteins. In 1981 the farm achieved their first homebred Excellent cow. By the end of the decade, cows from Farnear Holsteins were recognized at the state and national level. Tom strives to provide a wide variety of genetics in their current breeding program. Farnear Holsteins has received Grand Champion and Premier Breeder at the state level along with several All-Iowa and Reserve All-Iowa honors throughout the years. This past year Farnear had the privilege of breeding their first 96 point cow as well as winning Grand Champion at 2 National shows. They have bred many popular bulls into A.I. including Delta, Delta Lamda, and Altitude-Red. Today, Tom and his brother Rick are co-owners of Farnear Holsteins. Tom has extended hospitality at Farnear for many state picnics, 4-H judging workouts and college judging teams. Farnear Holsteins has also hosted many visitors to the farm during Expo week as well as local and foreign visitors throughout the years. Tom has been very active in the local, district, state and national Holstein organizations. He was President and Vice-President of the Iowa Holstein Association as well as member of the Executive and standing committees and has served as a delegate to many National Holstein Conventions. He has assisted in organizing many District 8 Holstein and Iowa Holstein Conventions. In 2014, he was part of the planning committee for the National Holstein Convention that was held in Dubuque and co-chair of the National Sale Committee. Farnear Holsteins also hosted one of the farm tours. He was on the Dairy Foundation Board and served ten years on the Prairie State Select Sires Board. He is a former 4-H leader and stills serves on the Dubuque County 4-H Dairy Committee. It was an honor for Tom to receive the Iowa Holstein Hall of Fame Award in 2017. In his community, he is involved with St. Joseph Parish, Farley. He is the chair of the Cemetery board and a past member of the Parish Council and the Faith Formation board. He will be married to his wife Shirley 40 years in June. They have four sons, Jeremy and wife Kristin and daughters, Mila and Lucy, Matt and wife Kaci and sons, Bodie and Griffin and daughter Lettie, Mark, and Josh and wife Ashley. He enjoys visiting with family and friends who also share an interest in dairy cattle and above all spending time with his family. Tom likes bowling and watching/attending Iowa and ISU football and basketball games.
Larry and his late Father, Maurice formed a partnership in 1980 milking Registered Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns. He has been a member of the National Holstein Association for 48 years. Larry officially retired from milking last fall but still has some young stock. His last Holstein classification on July 1, 2020 resulted in 4 EX, 18 VG and 8 GP with a BAA of 108.5. Several cows have been successful in the show ring at local, district and national levels. His highest classified Holstein, Lands-Brook Allen Dora EX-95-3E, was 1st Aged Cow and Champion Bred and Owned at the Midwest Fall National Show. One of his greatest accomplishments would have to be breeding and developing, LandsBrook Christina EXP-ET EX-96-4E. Christina was named Grand Champion at the World Dairy Expo in 2013, 4X Reserve Grand at Expo and 6X All-American. Lands-Brook animals of both breeds have been consigned to local, state and national sales. Larry has successfully held numerous positions of leadership within county, district and state dairy associations. One of his greatest accomplishments was chairing the 2014 National Holstein Association’s Annual Convention. This involved planning meetings five years in advance, working with the City of Dubuque and the National Holstein Association Office in Vermont. The Dubuque Chamber of Commerce said that it was quite possibly the largest convention of this length to ever have been held in the city at that time. Larry has served the Iowa Holstein Association in almost every capacity including President, Vice-President, Board Member, Executive Committee, and Chairman of the Herald and Breed Improvement and Junior Advisory Committees, Ad Hoc Committees. He has been a National Convention delegate for several years and chaired the 2001 National Convention Souvenir Program Committee. He continues to hold leadership positions on the District and County Holstein Boards. He is very involved in his church, Marion Lutheran Church, and sings in his church choir, Clayton County Dairy Promotion in which he is a charter member, county DHI and has coached the Clayton County 4-H Dairy Judging teams. Larry also enjoys singing in the Luren Choir in Decorah. Larry was a recipient of the 2020 Ralph Keeling Award, the 2016 Distinguished Service Award, the 2006 Hall of Fame Award and the 1981 Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award. Many people enjoy Larry’s company as he has a wealth of Holstein cattle information, local history and dairy trivia. He livens up any conservation or road trip with his knowledge. He is a friend to everyone and seems to know people wherever he goes.
Tom Simon, Farley
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Larry Landsgard, Postville
Iowa Holstein Association Awards Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award Dan & Lynn Bolin, Clarksville
Dan Bolin has always loved registered cattle. His parents, Dave and Pam Bolin, often joke that they have a mixed (herd) marriage. Dave milked a Guernsey herd, Pam brought Holsteins to their herd, and they couldn’t resist a handful of Jersey’s during a memorable farm sale. No matter the breed, from a young age Dan was enthralled with cattle genetics. He couldn’t wait to get the next Redbook. During a memorable family vacation they visited Tim Abbott in Vermont. In those days Redbooks were only mailed out and Dan knew there would be a book waiting when they returned home. Much to his delight Tim had received a fax of the Top 100 list and gave Dan the list early! Dan poured over those numbers and bulls making notes and lists on the next long stretch of road. When it was time for a pit stop the doors of their station wagon flew open and out and away flew Dan’s precious papers. Seeing Niagara Falls that trip was memorable but the disappointment of losing the new proofs has been talked about ever since. In high school, Dan participated and did well in Dairy Quiz Bowl nationally, helping to re-energize the program in Iowa. In college he also participated in Dairy Judging. In 2006, he earned his Dairy Science Degree from Iowa State University. Lynn’s story is quite the opposite, growing up in the suburbs of Minneapolis, far from the farm. She met Dan while studying at Iowa State University and her mom knew she was in love when she came home and said “I think I could be a dairy farmer”. Dan and Lynn were married in 2006 and before returning to the farm in 2011 lived overseas for a couple years. When they returned to the farm after a family health scare, the barn was full of Guernsey, Jersey, and Holstein cows. In 2015 Dan and Lynn built a new freestall barn with robotic milking just over the creek from Dan’s 130 year old family farm near Clarksville, Iowa and branded it New Day Dairy. Five years later the barn is full of almost exclusively Registered Holsteins - the Guernsey & Jersey’s not quite able to intermingle in the new barn. Today the herd of 120 cows averages 83 pounds with Rita the Robot milking an average of 2.6x/day with 4.25%F and 3.22%P. Although Dan has purchased quality Registered Holstein heifers and cows from others, Dan is most proud of the homegrown breeding he has done creating great healthy productive dairy cows. Today Dan breeds for health and wellness, calving ease, high components, and robot characteristics. Dan is quick to use the best polled and sometimes red and white bulls (especially for the kids - Amara, 10, Vance,
2021 Iowa Heifer Raffle
1st Prize ~ Choice of Heifer or $2000 Cash 2nd Prize - $1500 Cash | 3rd Prize - $500 Cash & $500 Trans Ova Certificate 4th Prize - $250 ST Genetics Certificate & $250 Cash | 5th Prize - $500 Cash 6th Prize - $250 Semex Certificate & $250 Cash 7th Prize - $200 Envision Certificate & $200 Cash 8th Prize - $400 Cash | 9th Prize - $300 Cash | 10th Prize - $300 Cash The raffle will be held at 10:45 am prior to the start of the 2021 Iowa Spring Sale on March 20 in West Union. Only 200 tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket. For tickets, please contact Shellie Volker 319.269.0318 or shelliev@ymail.com.
7, and Judah, 3). His current favorite service sires are ExtraP, Redeye-P Red, Boeing-P Red, AltaHolladay-P, MauriceP RC, Helium Red and Whynot. As for Lynn she’s learned to tell a great cow from a very poor one but that’s her registered cow knowledge limit. She most enjoys telling visitors who come to #sleepwiththecows at the GuestBarn on their farm that every Holstein has a unique pattern (and personality). Visitors also enjoy the cows variety of “hair-styles” which are often removed at fairs when they might otherwise encounter cows. Find out more about their unique agri-tourism venture at www.newdaydairy.com.
Linda Pagel Scholarship
Brylie Volker is the daughter of Bill and Shellie Volker of Sumner. While in high school, she participated in golf, basketball and show choir, was a member of the Student Senate and was on the honor roll for all four years. Brylie was very active in FFA serving as Vice President and Treasurer of her chapter and helped coordinate chapter events such as petting zoos, field trips, teaching Waterloo 3rd graders about various farm animals and planned Meals for the Heartland. While in 4-H, she was President and Vice President of her club and participated in dairy judging and quiz bowl contests at the county and state levels. She was very active in the Iowa Holstein Association serving as Vice President, Treasurer, Reporter and Digital Historian. She was a member of the 2018 National Dairy Bowl Champion Team and has represented Iowa in several other contests at the National Convention through the years. Brylie also served as the 2018 Fayette County Dairy Princess and as the 2017 Iowa Brown Swiss Princess. Brylie has exhibited Brown Swiss and Holsteins at the county, district, state and national levels. She currently is a sophomore at Iowa State University majoring in Agricultural Business. However, next fall she plans to transfer to the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a finance major and accounting major. With this change in career path, my goal is to help farmers understand their financial standings and how to proceed into the future financially. Midwest Holsteins, Spring 2021 - 29
Looking Forward To 2021 Great-Heritage VG-87 @ 2-6
Conni-Red
2-2 340 25588 3.7 950 3.2 818 Inc Sire: Mr Apples Avatar-ET Dam: EX 91 Contender 6-8 23,030 3.7 857 2.8 655 Has a red Awesome 2-20 female and is due back 6-21 to Awesome.
Hawkeye-JK MC EX 91 @ 3-11
Artic Rain- ET
2-0 365 26,980 3.4 927 3.1 820 3-8 73 4328 4.5 421 2.7 250 Inc Sire: McCutchen Dam: EX 92 Defiant 2-4 1960 3.8 721 3.1 587 2nd: EX 93 3E Goldwyn 6-5 33290 4.5 1493 3.4 1134 Purchased at the Hawkeye Holsteins Endless Opporunities Sale. Owned with Jonathan Krogoman
February 3, 2021 Classfication: 18 EX 25 VG 11 GP New 94 Bradnick New 93 Goldchip New 92 Afterschock New 92 Dempsey
Leroy, Kolette, Sara & Jacob Eggink 1856 Silver Ave. • Sibley, IA 51249 Leory: 712-461-3643 • Jacob: 712-461-0368 ghholsteins@ymail.com
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