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Royalwood Farms Breeder Spotlight Ash Grove Dairy Breeder Spotlight 2018 Field Day Recap Midwest Fall National Highlights South Dakota State Fair Highlights 2018 District Show Results Recent First-Time Excellents Recent Very Good Two-Year Olds
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JUNE 2018| Volume 69 No. 4 | Editor: Chelsey Asche
DEPARTMENTS
President’s Column..........................................4 From the Office.................................................5 Junior Moos....................................................11 Obituaries..........................................10 Corporate Sponsors.......................................19
CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER
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5: Advertising Deadline for December Minnesota Holstein News Publication 17: Fall Harvest Sale, Hutchinson, Minn.
Kris Gruenes, Junior Activities Chair & Raffle Co-Chair 17565 County Road 43, Richmond, MN 56368 (320)-493-9704 | krisarn@meltel.net Tracy Schaefer, Sale Chair 65393 County Road 27, Fairfax, MN (320)-360-5188 | tracyschaefer@hotmail.com STAFF Amanda Bedtke, Business Manager (320)-259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com Chelsey Asche, Marketing Manager (507)-221-4070 | mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com NATIONAL DIRECTOR Mark Kerndt, 1318 W Main St, Waukon, IA 52172 (563)-568-0026 | mkerndt@gmail.com HOLSTEIN ASS’N-USA REGIONAL REPS OCTOBER 2018 Steve Peterson, (218)-631-1564 |Alan Graves, (712)574-6120 |Dennis Devore, (319)-270-5038
Royalwood Farms Breeder Spotlight..........6-7 Ash Grove Dairy Breeder Spotlight.........8-9 District Show Results...............................12-13 Midwest Fall National Candids...................14 Field Day Recap..............................................15 High-Scoring Two-Year Olds.......................16 First-Time Excellents....................................17
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South Dakota State Fair Highlights.....MW18 World Dairy Expo Honorees...............MW18 Midwest Fall National Highlights.......MW19
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American Foods Group.................................18 Carlson Wholesale.........................................10 Minnesota Holstein Classifieds....................17 Minnesota Milk Producers.............................2 Minnesota Select Sires..................................20
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Circle Drive Holsteins...................................8 Directory Of Services...................................40 Fall Harvest Raffle .......................................36 Fall Harvest Sale............................................37 Flower-Brook Registered Holsteins.............30 Gorentz Dairy.................................................31 Hollermann Family Dairy.............................39 Manannah Valley...........................................14 Sheeknoll Farms.............................................23 Sherdale Farms.................................................2 Twin Spruce Farm..........................................30 University Of Minnesota................................3 Judge Pat Conroy, Ind., selects a Minnesota-owned cow, Eastriver Goldwyn Deb 176-ET who was led by Matt Smith as the Grand Champion of the Midwest Fall National Holstein Show which took place on August 29, 2018 at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minn. Deb was also the first place Four-Year-Old Cow, Senior Champion and Best Udder of the show. She is owned by Andrew Stuewe and Corey Feltmann. At the 2018 Minnesota State Holstein Show in Jordan, Minn., Deb was the first place Four-Year-Old Cow, Senior Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Best Udder of the Show. During the 2017 show season she was the Reserve Grand Champion, first-place Senior Three-Year-Old Cow, and Intermediate Champion at the 2017 Midwest Fall National Holstein Show. For more Midwest Fall National Highlights check out page 14 of the Minnesota section and page 19 of the Midwest section of this publication.
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From the President- Andy Steinhagen Greetings! As most have heard we will be hosting the National Holstein Convention in 2022. We had solicited bids from several different hotels and convention centers and our executive committee has selected the bid from the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. We will be seeking volunteers for many different committees, so if you Andy Steinhagen have interest or special skills please call our office MHA Board President about where you would like to make a difference. It’s been a full and busy summer since our last issue, and I’d like to recap some of those events. We the MHA board would like to thank the Carver-Wright-Hennepin club for hosting a great state show. It was a nice facility and well-run event. We appreciate the efforts of the host club. We have two new employees who learned a lot about their new jobs and took this opportunity to meet many of our members. Congratulations to all those that participated and kudos to the winners. We also had staff at most of the district shows and would appreciate feedback on how we can effectively cover these without significant costs of mileage and hotels. Our Midwest Fall National show was a tremendous show with great participation numbers. Again congratulations to the winners. I would like to personally thank our field day hosts, Justin and Marea Malone and family for a wonderful chance to see another way that a family is carving out a living in the dairy business. Their unique operation was an amazing place to see. They are a grazing,
organic dairy with a hardworking passionate family. I really enjoyed the chance to meet them and appreciate them opening their farm to us. This is another event that wouldn’t be possible without help from others. I would like to thank Karen Gorentz, Dale Rupprecht and Steve Petersen for their help putting this together. Our staff and sale chairs are currently starting to pull pedigrees for our fall sale which will again be held in Hutchinson on November 17th . This sale will be challenging with the current economic climate, but I urge you to study the catalog and decide for yourself if you could benefit from culling on your bottom end to add some exciting new genetics. The sale is a huge undertaking for us and we are still proud to offer this as a sale for our members who need to market or purchase genetics. Along with fall sale, is one of the most exciting things we have going: our raffle. The raffle is a profitable, fun fundraiser that adds to our organization. Anyone who wants a chance to win one of four wonderful opportunities and other great prizes are welcome to call our office for info on who is selling tickets. You can learn more about the raffle from the ad on page 36 of the Midwest Holsteins section. I would like to wish everyone a safe and bountiful harvest and faith in our industry’s ability to rebound from these difficult prices. I would also like to wish our friends and members who will be exhibiting at World Dairy Expo best of luck. As always if you have questions or concerns please reach out to me by phone at 612-581-7513 or email Mnsteiny@yahoo.com -Andy Steinhagen
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he old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” sure holds true as we find ourselves heading into fall. Since the last June Midwest issue, this summer has been full of interesting activities for Holstein people. The Holstein USA Annual Meeting, hosted by the Michigan Association and held in Traverse, Mich., proved to be an enjoyable time for all attending. A full schedule of Junior contests and activities kept the younger members busy. Delegates were informed of Association updates, and everyone enjoyed the Michigan scenery and hospitality. Congratulations to all individuals and herds recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. Directors Pat Maddox from California and Paul Burh from Wisconsin were recognized for their six years of dedicated service to the Holstein industry as members of the Holstein USA board. Best Wishes go out to Paul on his recent success in the August primary election for the Wisconsin assembly. He now hopes for final victory in the November general election. Good Luck! Newly elected to the board were Bill Genasci from California and Robert Webb from Wisconsin. Incumbents John Marshman of New York and John Anderson of Idaho were reelected for a second three-year term. As the depressed dairy economy continues to haunt farmers, there is still good news to be found in the midst of Junior Holstein work. Junior and senior Junior members continue to promote the registered Holstein cow with pride and enthusiasm. Just 4
watch them and their work with their cattle at the county or state, district or national shows and one can find reason to trust in the future of the dairy industry. Our Midwest dairy family is very proud of their accomplishments and grateful for their leadership! Hopefully, many of you have watched the second edition of “Holstein America” aired on RFD TV. If you missed it, you can still watch it on the Holstein USA website. On the national level, registrations, transfers, and classifications are down from last year. However, there are positives to be found! Holstein Complete continues to offer financial savings, and field staff are always available for personal assistance. Agri-Tech Dairy Records Processing revenues are very positive, and the on-going IT project is nearing completion. This has been a major undertaking and will benefit both staff and association members. A final positive development has been to see the successful efforts made in demanding the correct labeling of milk and refusing to allow milk substitutes to gain a share of the market with their false advertising. As World Dairy Expo approaches, it is time to plan ahead in order to make time for this experience of outstanding Holsteins on Parade! Here’s hoping everyone has a safe and bountiful Harvest! Your Midwest Officers and Directors, -Boyd Schaufelberger, Corey Geiger, Mark Kerndt, Robert Webb, and Dale Drendel.
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all Greetings from the Minnesota Holstein staff! Since the last Minnesota Holstein News was published in June, we completed our first Minnesota State Holstein Show as staff. We would like to sincerely thank everyone for your patience with us as we learned the ins and outs of our roles throughout the week. Congratulations to all who exhibited and thank you to the Wright-CarverAmanda Bedtke MHA Business Manager Hennepin Holstein Club for hosting the event. We look forward to the 2019 State Show which will be hosted by the Meeker County Holstein Club in Litchfield, Minn., June 10-15, 2019 We have had a wonderful summer attending district shows and meeting Minnesota Holstein members from throughout the state. We would especially like to thank everyone for your patience as we became acquainted with the way each district show operates. We also want to wish Chelsey Asche MHA Marketing Manager all who plan to exhibit at World Dairy Expo the best of luck. A special congratulations goes out to our members Jeanette Sheehan for her recognition as Dairy Woman of the Year by World Dairy Expo and Randy and Jennifer Gross for their recognition as the Progressive Commercial Dairy Managers by the National Dairy Shrine. Just a few weeks ago the Minnesota Holstein Association hosted its annual Field Day at Justin and Marea Malone’s farm near Ottertail, Minn. Thank you to the Malone’s for your hospitality and so graciously opening your farm to our organization. It was a wonderful event that provided fellowship to our members before we begin a busy fall harvest season. Thank you to all of the members who helped make this
event a success. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet more new faces. We are busy preparing for the Minnesota Holstein Association Fall Harvest Sale which is scheduled for November 17, 2018 in Hutchinson, Minn., at the McLeod County Fairgrounds. Selectors are working hard to gather top-quality consignments. Please contact the MHA office at (320)-259-0637 if you are interested in consigning an animal to the sale. In addition to preparing for the sale, Chelsey will be busy preparing the December Minnesota Holstein News. The deadline to advertise in this issue is November 5, 2018. This is a great issue to include a holiday greeting or highlight your herd’s successes in the past year. In addition, December is a great time to start thinking about contracting for the 2019 publication season. You can receive a discount for advertising in multiple issues throughout the year. See our advertising rates below. Amanda will also be busy preparing for our 2018 membership drive, sending out corporate sponsor letters and club packets. Watch your mailbox for these items to arrive this winter. In addition, Amanda is accepting entries for the Golden Gopher Futurity. Watch for more details about the futurity in the December Minnesota Holstein News. As always, we would like to thank the corporate sponsors of the Minnesota Holstein Association. You can see a listing of our corporate sponsors on page 19. We also want to share a sincere thank you to all of the breeders, universities, clubs and businesses that chose to advertise in this publication. Your support makes this publication possible. We wish everyone a successful and safe harvest. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Amanda can be reached at minnesotaholstein@gmail.com or by phone at (320)-259-0637. Chelsey can be reached at mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com or by phone at (507)-221-4070. -Amanda and Chelsey
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Driven by Passion for Registered Holsteins, By Chelsey Asche, MN Holstein Marketing Manager
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ike most Minnesota Holstein Association members from throughout Minnesota and South Dakota, Doug and Gregg Ode of Royalwood Farms located near Brandon, S.D., focus on many details to ensure the success of their 350-cow Registered Holstein operation. While the Ode’s would likely be too humble to admit it, Royalwood Farms has a solid recipe for success as on a daily basis as they strive for quality herd management, maintain open communication between managers and employees, and focus on portraying a positive perception to urban neighbors. All of this attention to detail is driven by a strong passion for breeding Registered Holsteins.
Royalwood’s Evolution
The Odes’ operation started with Bob and Marlyn Ode in 1952. During its early history, the farm was a diverse operation (like many farms were at the time) including cattle, swine, poultry, and sheep. In the mid-sixties the operation become more focused by only raising dairy and swine. The dairy herd consisted of about 35 cows and the Odes farrow-to-finished about 2000-head of swine per year. After graduating from South Dakota State University in 1979 (Gregg) and 1983 (Doug), the brothers joined the operation full time. At that time, Doug and Gregg came up with the new “Royalwood” pre-fix for their Registered Holsteins which also serves as the farm name. Shortly after Doug and Gregg joined the operation, the Odes decided to get out of the farrow-to-finish business and specifically focus on dairy farming. Their current facilities were not set up to support more cows; however, an opportunity to rent a free-stall facility and parlor close by allowed the Odes to grow their dairy herd. “Utilizing the rented free-stall and parlor facility helped us learn about managing a free-stall operation and milking cows in a parlor,” Doug explained. “However, the free stall barn was about 100 yards away from the parlor, so we wanted to eventually have our own facility that didn’t have such a distance between the free-stalls and parlor.” In 2006, the Odes began construction of the facility that they milk in today. They built a four-row free stall barn attached to a double-eight parallel parlor. Over the years, small improvements have been made to maintain and improve the facility, for example, due to the suggestion of Gregg’s son Alex (who is also involved in the operation) wings were added to each side of the free stall barn to expand from a four-row to a six-row barn. “Before we began building, we visited several facilities,” Doug said. “One thing we noticed was that sometimes parlors can be extremely warm during the summer months. We designed our parlor to have open sides to give the parlor more natural ventilation. During the winter months we can crank up insulated curtains. It may be colder than some would like it in the winter, but it is worth it for the added ventilation in the summer.” Royalwood Dairy also raises about 200 acres of Alfalfa and 500 acres of corn to feed the dairy herd.
Routine and Communication are Crucial
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Brothers Doug (left) and Gregg (right) Ode manage Royalwood Dairy which is located near Brandon, S.D.
Gregg’s son Alex also owns about thirty cows and is involved on the farm as much as he can be while also working full-time in Brookings, S.D., at a dairy manufacturing facility. Doug and Gregg both noted that a key to their success of working together is that they each have a defined role and respect the other’s expertise in that role. Doug’s main focus is on managing the cow herd and making the reproduction and breeding decisions. Gregg focuses on the finances and business aspects of the operation. They work together on the other aspects of management. “We designate everyone to a certain job,” Gregg explained. “We strive for routine in everything we do and hope that almost everything is done at about the same time and in the same way each day. We have five employees who have been with us for several years. Our herdsman has great communication with us about the management of the cows and our employee that oversees the parlor is excellent at making sure all employees know the expectations in the parlor. Our two employees that are responsible for feeding the calves are always getting it done at the same time every day.” Doug also noted that he appreciates having Gregg’s outside opinion when it comes to making culling decisions. While they both have an appreciation for Registered Holsteins, Doug noted that Gregg will typically have a more objective opinion. “I tend to be more attached to the cows and certain cow families,” Doug said. “Gregg is good at looking at things from a business perspective and letting me know when it’s time to cull a certain cow I might be attached to.”
A Passion for Registered Holsteins
The Odes have always seen value in registering their herd. Doug noted that his enthusiasm for Registered Holsteins started at a young age from the influence of his father. He noted that his father was always passionate about Registered Holsteins and has always been a great mentor and supporter to Doug and Gregg. “I remember listening to my dad and a gentleman named Lowell Nelson talk about cattle,” Doug recalled. “I always remember Lowell stopping by the farm. To hear the knowledge he had about cows made me excited about breeding Registered Holsteins.” One memorable show heifer, Dak-Ode Royalwood Fairchild, who Doug showed as a senior heifer calf at the Sioux Empire fair also played a large role in building his enthusiasm for Registered Holsteins.
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Odes Focus on Details for Success “I remember the judge was Doug Fellers from Kansas,” Doug said. “He made Fairchild the Junior Champion in the open show. That didn’t hit very well in the barn since she was a 4-H calf. After the show, Doug came over and talked to me about the heifer and wanted to know more about her. That was a big thrill that made me excited about genetics.” Dak-Ode Royalwood Fairchild’s dam, Dak-Ode Royalwood Kate is also a memorable matriarch of the Royalwood herd. She was their first cow to score Excellent-90. Doug also recalled that Loren and Raymond Olson played a role in his enthusiasm for Registered Holsteins. “I would look forward to seeing Loren and Raymond at the Sioux Empire Farm show each year and still enjoy talking about Holsteins with Loren today,” Doug said. Today, Doug has certain cow families that he continues to focus on breeding type into. “You are always hoping that maybe you will hit a hot one,” Doug said. “We haven’t been showing our cows in recent years since our kids have grown up, but I still have an appreciation for an eye-catching cow. It’s still always in the back of my mind to strive for something that could score high and also be good to show.” As someone with an appreciation for successful cow families, Doug has enjoyed following the success of cows he has purchased in his herd that go back to well-known descendants. One example of such cows is Golden Oaks La Charlize who goes back to Golden-Oaks Champ Rae. “She is a Lauthority that made 38,000 pounds as a two-year old. I am excited about her Defiant daughter who made over 35,000 pounds of milk, 1169 of Fat and 1067 of Protein on her first lactation. Charlize also has a Monterey daughter that I bred to Mogul. I know Mogul works on that family because Kings-Ransom MG Cleavage EX-95 is a Mogul and she goes back to Champ Rae.” As an overall strategy for breeding a majority of the herd, about 85 percent of the heifers are bred to sexed semen from high-genomic young bulls. In the past year, they have also implemented a strategy of breeding the lower end of the herd to beef bulls due to the lower milk prices and added premium for selling a beef bull calf. “We mostly breed for a moderate-sized cow that is very functional with good feet and legs and a strong center support to the udder.” Doug said. “That is the kind of cow that really seems to thrive. You don’t really know they are there but they do a good job day in and day out.” Through this breeding strategy, among other management factors, Royalwood Farms broke a 31,000 pound rolling herd average for the first time last June. In addition, they have had individual cows in their herd earn recognition as National Production Leaders through Holstein USA. One of the cows who earned recognition as a National Production Leader was Royalwood Doberman 1551. After three lactations she has produced over 140,000 pounds of milk.
Proactive for the Future
Looking to the future for their operation, the Odes try to stay as informed as possible on what they need to do to be successful. “You need to stay on the cutting edge of technology and information,” Gregg said. “I try to pick out a few seminars during the Central Plains
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Pictured above is the Odes’ free-stall barn which was built in 2006. It was originally a four-row barn and was later expanded to a six-row barn.
Pictured above is the calf barn which the Odes retrofitted from a barn that they previously used for swine.
Royalwood Farms host a breakfast on the farm annually to educate their urban neighbors about dairy farming. The picture above is of some of the guests visiting their parlor.
Dairy Expo each year that I can take back what I have learned and use that knowledge to better the operation.” In addition, the Odes acknowledge that public perception of dairy will continue to play a role in the way they can farm in the future. With their proximity to Sioux Falls, the Odes have made it a priority to educate their urban neighbors about the operation. This past summer, they hosted their 11th Annual Breakfast on the Farm at Royalwood Farms. They put on this event through partnering with Ag United of South Dakota. “It is a lot of work, but it is important,” Doug said. “We had about 450 people attend our first year we hosted it. This past year we had around 1,600 people attend, and I would say for a majority of those people, this was their first time on a farm. We are trying to give them the opportunity to see what a dairy farm looks like and see our main goal is to produce a very high quality product that people can consume and eat.” 7
Grosses are Recognized For Progressive By Chelsey Asche, MN Holstein Marketing Manager
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ach year, the National Dairy Shrine presents an award called the Progressive Dairy Manager award. This honor recognizes dairy managers between the ages of 21 to 50 who have introduced and applied effective management and business practices that have helped to achieve a more profitable dairy business. In addition, the recipient of this award demonstrates leadership skills in the dairy industry. In 2018, Minnesota Holstein Association members, Randy and Jennifer Gross of Ash Grove Dairy, LLP near Lake, Benton, Minn., will be awarded this honor. “We are humbled to be on this list of award recipients which includes names of many people who I look up to and respect,” Randy said. Ash Grove Dairy, LLP., is a relatively young dairy as it was established in 2016. The facility includes a cross-ventilated free-stall barn and a double-20 parallel parlor. Currently, about 1,100 cattle are milked on the dairy with hopes of being able to expand in the future. Calves are housed in groups and fed with automatic calf feeders on the dairy until about 100 days of age. Randy is the operating manager and is in charge of all of the dayto-day management of the dairy. His wife, Jennifer, manages the dairy’s accounting and raises the calves. Randy and Jennifer have showed they are deserving of the Progressive Dairy Manager award through their diverse experiences in the dairy industry, a strong belief in registered Holsteins and an attitude of optimism to keep Ash Grove Dairy moving forward.
The Path to Ash Grove Dairy
Even though the dairy farm is a new construction, the name has history and personal significance to the Grosses. The name Ash Grove was the original name of Randy’s great-great grandfather’s homestead which was located near Madison, S.D. Randy and Jennifer’s path to managing their own dairy farm was not as simple as returning to a family farm. Dairying was a part of both Randy and Jennifer’s lives as they were growing up. Randy grew up in Washington state and was involved with showing cattle through the Junior Holstein Association and 4-H. Since his family did not have a dairy farm, his project animals were usually housed at other local dairy farms. Jennifer grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin; however, her parents sold the cows while she was in college at University of Wisconsin-Riverfalls. “If I look back 25 years ago, managing a dairy of this size was not on my radar,” Randy said. “My goal was to have more of the traditional 60 to 70 cows and have really good genetics. Then I worked in California for an AI company, and I saw what we would consider more commercial herds could still have really good cows. That opened my eyes. I realized you can have a lot of cows and still care about your genetics and the individual care of cows. That was my first ah-ha moment.” After working in California, Randy worked for a 500-cow registered herd in Wisconsin. Jennifer also worked for this herd as the calf manager. Randy and Jennifer moved to South Dakota in 2004 and helped to start-up and manage a 3,600 cow dairy near Elkton, S.D., for about 10 years. Then the opportunity fell into place that brought Randy and Jennifer to Ash Grove Dairy in 2016. The experiences they had built 8
Husband and wife Randy and Jennifer Gross work as a team to manage Ash Grove Dairy, LLP.
in the industry over the years helped make the process of starting a dairy farm from scratch go smoothly. “We were able to begin construction here in May of 2016 and started milking in December 2016,” Randy said. “I had seen and worked with other facilities over the years and was sure that I wanted a cross-ventilated barn. In my experience, a cross-ventilated barn provides a nice environment for the cows year round.” Randy and Jennifer had been through the experience of starting up a commercial dairy farm as they were involved in the start-up of the previous dairy they managed. Therefore, they knew what a huge undertaking this process would be. “The first two or three months are overwhelming. You have so many calves per day and we bought cows from all types of facilities. So, all of the cows needed to be trained for the parlor,” Randy said. “It is long days to get cows milked and fed. Once you get through those first few months, things calm down and you can start to put procedures in place and have more normalcy.” One key that helped in the start-up process of Ash Grove Dairy was that Randy and Jennifer had a great relationship with many of the employees at the previous dairy they managed. They were fortunate to have several of those employees follow them to this dairy. “It was nice to have employees that you could trust and that you didn’t have to spend time training at the same time,” Randy explained. In addition, Randy pointed out that knowing what to expect with a start-up also allowed them to be better equipped for the start-up process.” “We were able to go into it eyes-wide-open knowing what was involved. The first time we were involved in a start-up, we intellectually knew what we were getting into, but we hadn’t been through it,” Randy said. “This time we knew what we were getting into and the sheer volume of work.” While the dust has settled and the dairy is beginning to find normalcy, they still have milestones and “firsts” ahead. One such milestone is to begin milking cows that were born at Ash Grove Dairy. “Our first cow that was born here is due on September 27th,” Randy said. “We are excited about that.”
Developing a Genetic Strategy Dairy genetics has always been something that Randy is enthusiastic about. From a young age, he enjoyed visiting with his
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Management of Ash Grove Dairy father and grandfather about Holstein cattle breeding. And today his parents, Randy E. and Susan Gross are partners in the dairy. Together, Randy and his father, along with Dale Kranz of Kranzdale Sales, worked diligently to put together a quality group of registered cattle that provide Ash Grove Dairy a strong genetic base. “As followers of traditional pedigrees, we have a number of descendants from cow families that I am looking forward to working with,” Randy explained. “We have a couple of branches out of Tri-Day Ashlyn-ET. Another cow goes back to Skagvale Country Elie Gay. We also have four Goldwyns that go back to Ocean-View Lindy Sheen. Those are a few examples. At this point, I really enjoy working with the Lindy Sheen family the most.” Randy noted that while it would be nice to be able to have some elite genetics to market, the main goal in identifying these cow families is to develop strong genetics in the commercial herd. All of his cattle including the cows with special pedigrees are housed within the commercial dairy. “In this environment, where the cows are in a pen of 150 or 160 cows, the good ones really rise to the top,” Randy said. “The elite cows don’t receive special treatment.” Randy and Jennifer are also excited about developing 4-H calves for their sons Emerson & Nolan who are 10 and 5 years old respectively. “Emerson started to show in 4-H last year,” Jennifer said. “He was pretty excited to win showmanship at achievement days.” Ash Grove Dairy uses a combination of proven and genomic sires when breeding the commercial herd. Randy noted that he has began to intentionally select for A2A2 sires. “Consumers are already buying into A2A2 and demanding it,” Randy said. “Our milk goes for cheese and there is no A2A2 cheese, yet. However, in the future there may be. I am not necessarily gaining anything by breeding for A2A2 now, but it is more of an insurance to have a head start if someday there would be premiums for A2A2.”
Randy is pictured in the cross-ventilated barn at Ash Grove Dairy. Randy selected this type of facility because of the ideal environment it provides cows year-round.
Jennifer is pictured in one of the group calf pens at Ash Grove Dairy. She is in charge of all of the calf raising and has had success with automatic calf feeders.
Holstein Association Provides Value
Randy noted that breeding a commercial dairy herd and a registered dairy herd are not always mutually exclusive. However, he believes that his Registered Holsteins often rise above the cows that do not have as much identification behind them. “I used to have a code set up in Dairy Comp at the previous dairy to show that the registered cows usually performed better in production, days open and various other parameters.” It is this belief in Registered Holsteins that has kept Randy and Jennifer involved in the Minnesota Holstein Association. “The value in the association comes from registering cows and having the information needed to breed a more profitable cow,” Randy said. “Beyond that, the state sales offer marketing opportunities and also the opportunity for young people to be involved. My interest in Holsteins stems from becoming a junior member as early as I could back in Washington. I have been involved in a state Holstein Association ever since.” Furthermore, it is that love for the Holstein cow that keeps the Grosses going during more difficult times in the industry. “Times are tough in the industry,” Randy said. “You do the best you can with what you have and ride it out. But we love what we do.”
An aerial view of Ash Grove Dairy which is located near Lake Benton, Minn.
Randy & Jennifer’s son Emerson washes his first 4-H heifer.
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OBITUARY DWAIN DENNIS DINSE, age 57 of Owatonna died on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester from complications of heart surgery. Born on September 5, 1960 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Dennis and Darlene (Hagen) Dinse. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Meriden where he was baptized and confirmed. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1979 and received his degree in Farm Business Management from South Central College. Dwain married Jayne Hamilton on June 9, 1984 in Tracy, Minnesota. Dwain spent over 38 years working in the dairy industry. He was employed with Alta Genetics as an Elite Account Manager working with large dairies in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. He loved the relationships and friendships he established with them and the opportunity to share his knowledge to improve genetics of the breed. His clients were more than customers, they were his friends. Dwain was recognized with many prestigious sales awards throughout his career. Dwain and Jayne owned and operated NuDimension Dairy, an all registered high genomic Holstein herd. For many years, they have been recognized by the county and state DHI Associations and Bongards’ Cream-
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ery for their low somatic cell/high milk quality. They hosted fifteen international agricultural trainees from Central and South America, who became a part of their family. He is survived by his wife, Jayne of Owatonna; daughter, Juliana (Paul) Sammon of Owatonna; and granddaughters, Georgia Ann and Pauliana Rae. He is also survived by his father, Dennis Dinse of Owatonna; siblings, Dawn (Ted) Stadler of Medford, DeAnn (Jim) Larson of Waseca, and Darel (Kim) Dinse of Ellendale; brother-in-law, Steve Wigham of Austin; nieces, Dominique, Chelsey and Taylor; and nephews, Tyler, Garrett, Dylan, Brandon, and Nathan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene; sister, Denise Wigham; and his grandparents. Dwain will be deeply missed by his family, many friends, clients, and colleagues. Blessed be his memory. Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 3-8 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Meriden and continued on Thursday, one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Meriden. Burial followed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Meriden. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
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Midwest Holsteins Fall 2018
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2018 Iowa Holstein Show
Total Head Shown: 233 ~ August 9 ~ Des Moines, Iowa ~ Judge: Pat Conroy Grand Champion, Senior Champion, Best Udder of the Show - Robin Hood Pretty In-Red, Le-O-La Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion, Reserve Senior Champion & Top Bred & Owned of the Show - Moondale Tam, Moondale Farm Honorable Mention Grand Champion & Intermediate Champion - Lyons-DL Mses Shortcake-Red, Lyons Holsteins Reserve Intermediate Champion - Kishholm Chanta, Kishholm Holsteins Junior Champion - Midas-Touch DM Chinker-ET, Stempfle Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion - Arthurcreek Kingboy Chill, Nathan Arthur Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor of the Show - Kishholm Holsteins
Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor of the Heifer Show - Shawn & Levi Banowetz Iowa Dairy Princess Rachel Grober, Iowa Holstein Princess Amanda Engelken, Rick Demmer, Kyle Demmer with the Grand & Senior Champion and Best Udder of the Show Robin Hood Pretty In-Red, Dan Moon with the Reserve Grand & Reserve Senior Champion & Top Bred & Owned Moondale Tam, Alternate Iowa Holstein Princess Cynthia Hamlett. Photo by Randy Blodgett Spring Heifer Calf (18) 1 – Banowetz Crush Skylite, Shawn & Levi Banowetz 2 – Indies-View GW Lorelei Ammo, Garrett Schmidt 3 – Hawkeye Sanchez Elly May, Hawkeye Holsteins 4 – Gibbs Dman Big Smile-ET, Gibbs Holsteins 5 – Cloverhill DL Valley-Red-ET, Clover Hill Farms 6 – Eagle-View Doorman Buggy, EagleView Dairy 7 – CloverhillDG Add Arika-ET, Clover Hill Farms 8 – Le-O-La Doorman Faith-TW-ET, Le-O-La Holsteins 9 – Lyons-DL Aws Grape Soda-Red, Lyons Holsteins 10 – Cloverhill DL Voodoo-Red-ET, Clover Hill Farms Winter Heifer Calf (33) 1 – Le-O-La Crush Finley-ET, Le-O-La Holsteins 2 – Ms KCCK Avalanche Alyssa-ET, KCCK Genetics 3 – Farnear Jordy Mia-ET, Farnear Holsteins 4 – J-Volker Solomon 1324, Lyonsview Dairy Farm 5 – Great-Heritage Conni-Red, Jacob Eggink 6 – Mount Elm Awesome, Hot Tamale, Pagel Sunlight Acres 7 – Stempfle Kingboy 2253, Stempfle Holsteins 8 – Gibbs GD Fresno, Gibbs Holsteins 9 – CloverhillDG Defiant Adele-ET, Clover Hill Farms 10 – Arthurcreek Gold Chip Cori, Nathan Arthur Fall Heifer Calf (25) 1 – Arthurcreek Kingboy Chill, Nathan Arthur 2 – Le-O-La Doorman Marissa-ET, Le-O-La Holsteins 3 – Henkeseen Solomon Midnight, 10 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018
Henkeseen Holsteins 4 – Milksource Doorman Ziggi-ET, Shawn & Banowetz 5 – Arthuracres Avalanche Autumn, Arthuracres 6 – Banowetz Solomon Shandy-TW, Shawn & Levi Banowetz 7 – Lida-Acres Ainsley Roe-ET, TNT Cattle 8 – Nabholz Atwood Limerick, Arthuracres 9 – J-Volker Gold Chip 1308, Lyonsview Dairy Farm 10 – Courtlane Gold Chip Marley, Courtlane Holsteins Summer Yearling (11) 1 – Crest-View-Acres Hlx Brooke, Courtlane Holsteins 2 – Arthurcreek H Octane Cosmic, Nathan Arthur 3 – Cloverhill Lotus Lena, Clover Hill Farms 4 – Cost Airlift Arkansas, Cost Farms 5 – Henkeseen Av Blue Moon, Henkeseen Holsteins 6 – Stempfle Doorman Gale-ET, Stempfle Holsteins 7 – Kishholm Money Maker, Kishholm Holsteins 8 – Cloverhill Lotus Atlantis, Ice Cream Acres 9 – J-Volker Rose Atw, Jason Volker 10 – Red-E-J Doorsopen 312, Red-E-J Holsteins Spring Yearling (18) 1 – Ms Nabholz Legend Anna-ET, Nabholz Farms 2 – Bo-Ann RMU Peach-Red-ET, Bo-Ann Holsteins 3 – Milksource Gldchp Regina-ET, Shawn & Levi Banowetz 4 – Courtlane Kingboy Demi, Courtlane Holsteins 5 – Arthurcreek Atwd Charlotte, Nathan Arthur, Cale Baker & Jake Kuhens 6 – Hawkeye-JK Drman Poker Face-ET, Hawkeye Holsteins
7 – Hawkeye-JK MC Artic Rain, Hawkeye Holsteins 8 – Cloverhill Df London-Red-ET, Clover Hill Farms 9 – Farnear Milli Mystique, Farnear Holsteins 10 – Erbacres Solomon Natalia-ET, Pagel Sunlight Acres Winter Yearling (13) 1 – Midas-Touch DM Chinker-ET, Stempfle Holsteins 2 – Banowetz Sid Moola, Shawn & Levi Banowetz 3 – Lyons-DL Red Velvet-Red, Lyons Holsteins 4 – Budjon-Vail JP Shonda-ET, Steinridge Jerseys 5 – Banowetz Attic April, Shawn & Levi Banowetz 6 – Gibbs Action Candy-Red, BAJ Farms 7 – DL-Lyonsview Butterscotch, Lyonsview Dairy Farm 8 – Cloverhill Solomon Tsunami, Clover Hill Holsteins 9 – Linderidge McCtchn Lily 1347, Linderidge Holsteins 10 – Apple-PTS Almorah-ET, Courtlane Holsteins Fall Yearling (11) 1 – Rosedale Defying Gravity, Shawn & Levi Banowetz 2 – Heritage Star Lily, Z-Breeze Holsteins 3 – Henkeseen Meridian Demi, Henkeseen Holsteins 4 – TJR Awesome Art-Red-ET, H&H Farms 5 – Hanson Hilltop Lnc Fullmoon, Hanson Hilltop Farms 6 – Cloverhill Demp Auckland-ET, Clover Hill Farms 7 – Stempfle Kingboy 2013, Stempfle Holsteins 8 – Linderidge McCtchn Cass 1343, Linderidge Holsteins 9 – Cost Airlift Tailspin, Cost Farms 10 – Kris-Del D-Back Faith-Red, Kris-Del Farms Junior Best Three Females (9) 1 – Le-O-La Holsteins 2 – Cost Farms 3 – Henkeseen Holsteins
4 – Lyons Holsteins 5 – Shawn & Levi Banowetz 6 – KCCK Genetics 7 – Courtlane Holsteins 8 – Nathan Arthur 9 – Stempfle Holsteins Fall Yearling In Milk (8) 1 – Kishholm Chanta (BU, B&O), Kishholm Holsteins 2 – Flower-Brook Coral-Red-ET, KCCK Holsteins 3 – Kishholm Contempt, Kishholm Holsteins 4 – Volker-Hovden Sid 1222, Jake Kuhens, Nathan Arthur & Cale Baker 5 – Milksource Av Tagline-ET, Clover Hill Farms 6 – Hawkeye Avalanche Emmy-ET, Hawkeye Holsteins 7 – Farnear Duke 2268-ET, Farnear Holsteins 8 – Dusty-Hollow TopGun Erin, Dusty-Hollow Holsteins Junior Two Year Old Cow (10) 1 – Oakfield Dback Dreamy (BU), Jake Kuhens, Nathan Arthur & Cale Baker 2 – Kishholm Golden Chance (B&O), Kishholm Holsteins 3 – Nando Mogul Lee, Eldo Pries 4 – Banowetz Aftshock Penelope, Shawn & Levi Banowetz 5 – Red-E-J Monterey 281-ET, Red-E-J Holsteins 6 – Quietcove Doorman Fiji-ET, Stempfle Holsteins 7 – Nu-Wave Apple Jack Allie, Z-Breeze Holsteins 8 – Arthurcreek Sid Yosemite, Jake Kuhens, Nathan Arthur & Cale Baker 9 – Linderidge Kingboy Dice 1324, Linderidge Holsteins 10 – Dusty-Hollow Brd Caitlin, Dusty-Hollow Holsteins Senior Two Year Old Cow (16) 1 – Nic-K Doorman Purple Passion-ET (BU), Hawkeye Holsteins 2 – Ridgedale Reign-Red, Eric Lang 3 – Regancrest D Bombshell (B&O), Regancrest 4 – Stempfle Dorman Glimmer, Stempfle Holsteins 5 – Farnear Alice America-ET, Farnear Holsteins
6 – Crestlea Chippy Chirp Ashlinn, Eric Lang 7 – Biercrest Chelios Elsie, Biercrest Holsteins 8 – Maroch High Octane Boreale, Heavens Elite 9 – Lyons-DL Grape Wine-Red, Lyons Holsteins 10 – J-Volker Atwood 1144, Jake Kuhens, Nathan Arthur & Cale Baker Junior Three Year Old Cow (20) 1 – Quality-Ridge Maggy P-Red, Jake Kuhens, Nathan Arthur & Cale Baker 2 – Henkeseen GW ATW Twitter-ET, Garrett Schmidt & Matt Henkes 3 – Scottmore Gold Mint Chip (BU, B&O), Scottmore Holsteins 4 – Courtlane Gold Chip Denise, Courtlane Holsteins 5 – Biercrest Chelios Tanysha, Biercrest Holsteins 6 – Le-O-La Charm-ET, Le-O-La Holsteins 7 – Regancrest-MH Brigham Amber, Regancrest 8 – Eagle-View Gold Chip Mersace, Eagle-View Dairy 9 –Miss Artic Rush, Hawkeye Holsteins 10 – Regancrest Bluesky, Regancrest Senior Three Year Old Cow (13) 1 – Lyons-DL Mses Shortcake-Red (BU, B&O), Lyons Holsteins 2 – Sunview Racer Hugo, Regancrest 3 – Beckholm Goldwyn Liza, Jason Volker & Jared Barnes 4 – Henkeseen Daine MC Diamond, Henkeseen Holsteins 5 – Le-O-La Atwood Lyndi-ET, Le-O-La Holsteins 6 – Le-O-La Atwood Leanne-ET, Le-O-La Holsteins 7 – Blondin Sid Jeanne-ETS, Buddenberg Farms 8 – Regancrest Goldust Blacky, Regancrest 9 – Olmar Gold Chip Bella Trina, Hawkeye Holsteins 10 – Biercrest Dreams Mallory, Biercrest Holsteins Four Year Old Cow (9) 1 – Robin-Hood Pretty In-Red (BU), Le-O-La Holsteins 2 – Moondale-AAA-SF Carefull, Moondale Farm
150,000-Pound Cow (7) 1 – Ouriver Goldwyn Blitz, Jake Kuhens, Nathan Arthur & Cale Baker 2 – Regancrest-GV Frd Bali-ET (BU), Regancrest 3 – Regancrest Dorcy Ilana-ET (B&O), Regancrest 4 – Farnear Atwood Milli-ET, Farnear Holsteins 5 – Moondale Kelli, Moondale Farm 6 – Mayerlane Durham Cherish, Dusty-Hollow Holsteins 7 – Farnear Sharp Of Adeen-ET, Farnear Holsteins Best Three Females (9) 1 – Le-O-La Holsteins 2 – Kishholm Holsteins 3 – Henkeseen Holsteins 4 – Lyons Holsteins 5 – Regancrest 6 – Moondale Farm
3 – Beckholm Gold Latona, Jake Kuhens, Nathan Arthur & Cale Baker 4 – Henkeseen White Zinfandel (B&O), Henkeseen Holsteins 5 – Moondale Atwood Lila, Moondale Farm 6 – Lichty Acres Htry Fire-Red, Eric Lang 7 – Biercrest Allthat Jana, Biercrest Holsteins 8 – B-My-Dande Goldstar B-1614, High-View Holsteins 9 – Stempfle Chelios Ginger, Stempfle Holsteins Five Year Old Cow (10) 1 – Kishholm Cinderella (BU, B&O), Kishholm Holsteins 2 – Farnear TBR Aria Adler-ET, Farnear Holsteins 3 – Banberg Braxton Saltine, Shawn & Levi Banowetz 4 – Bonivista Cyclone Moon, Dusty-Hollow Holsteins 5 – Farnear Free M-ET, Farnear Holsteins 6 – Danhof M Angelic-ET, Regancrest 7 – Donnanview Goldwyn Eye Candy, Jason Volker & Mark Sollien 8 – Kishholm Celina, Kishholm Holsteins 9 – Ms Red-E-J Mogul Kauai-ET, Red-E-J Holsteins 10 – Hawkeye Colt-P Erin-Red, Hawkeye Holsteins Aged Cow (11) 1 – Moondale Tam (BU, B&O), Moondale Farm 2 – Farnear-TBR Atwood Piece-ET, Le-O-La Holsteins 3 – Miss Arizona-ET, Hawkeye Holsteins 4 – Kishholm Collett, Kishholm Holsteins 5 – Lyons-DL Chger Twizzler-Red, Lyons Holsteins 6 –Kishholm Chance, Kishholm Holsteins 7 – Cowpens Esperanza Estel, Eric Lang 8 – Moondale Fever Piper, Moondale Farm 9 – Lin-Ro Aftershock Robbie, Stempfle Holsteins 10 – Cloverhillfm Sec Lochte-Red, Clover Hill Farms
7 – Farnear Holsteins 8 – Scottmore Holsteins 9 – Stempfle Holsteins Produce of Dam (7) 1 – Le-O-La Holsteins 2 – Jake Kuhens, Nathan Arthur & Cale Baker 3 – Lyons Holsteins 4 – Le-O-La Holsteins & Stempfle Holsteins 5 – Stempfle Holsteins 6 – Kishholm Holsteins 7 – KCCK Genetics Daughter-Dam (2) 1 – Kishholm Holsteins 2 – Courtlane Holsteins
Alternate Iowa Holstein Princess Cynthia Hamlett, Michael Lyons with the Intermediate Champion Lyons-DL Mses Shortcake-Red, Ken Kishman with the Reserve Intermediate Champion Kishholm Chanta, Judge Pat Conroy, and Iowa Holstein Princess Amanda Engelken
Iowa Holstein Princess Amanda Engelken, Shawn Banowetz, Alternate Iowa Holstein Princess Cynthia Hamlett. Shawn & Levi Banowetz were the Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor of
Kishholm Holsteins was the Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor of the Show.
the Heifer Show.
Iowa Holstein Princess Amanda Engelken, Scott Stempfle with the Junior Champion Female Midas-Touch DM Chinker-ET, Brylie Volker with the Reserve Junior Champion Female Arthurcreek Kingboy Chill, Nathan Arthur, Judge Pat Conroy, Alternate Iowa Holstein Princess Cynthia Hamlett.
Henkeseen Holsteins receiving the Iowa Holstein Show Herdsmanship Award from Jane & Larry Madren, sponsored by Madren Holsteins.
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Pioneer Dairy Club of UW-Platteville
Saturday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m. Open House - Friday, October 19th from 5-9 p.m. Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, WI
ZIEMS-EF DUNDEE EBONY-ET EX-92 2E
GREENLEA ADVENT LETA-RED EX-94
MS DELICIOUS APPLE-RED-ET EX-94 2E
MS ATWOOD ADRENALINE EX-93
5-04 2x 363 22,440 4.6 1038 3.3 736 Res. Grand Champion, WI Dist. 6 Show ’13 Res. All-New York Sr. 2-Year-Old ’11
3-08 2x 365 32,760 3.5 1153 3.4 1098 Res. All-American R&W 4-Year-Old ’11 Res. All-American R&W Jr. 2-Year-Old ’09
7-02 2x 365 46,510 4.0 1844 3.1 1424 Res. All-American R&W Aged Cow ’14 Res. All-American R&W 125,000 lb. Cow ’15
2-09 2x 305 25,300 4.2 1052 3.6 899 HM All-American & All-Canadian Milking Yearling ’13
A fancy Jacoby spring calf - a potential 8th generation EX Elegance sells!
Her two stand-out granddaughters by Diamondback sell, you don’t want to miss out!
Selling a Yoder winter calf whose third dam is Delicious Apple. Think of all the opportunities with this Yoder from the Apples!
It’s never too early to start thinking about next year! A stylish Sid Jr. 2-Year-Old prospect bred to Awesome-Red and from the Shoremar S Alicia family.
Dalton Hahn
Andrew Hetke
MEYERLYN BEEM N COKE
STEFFENHAGEN LTSDEAL CHROME
Selling is this potential fourth generation VG or EX Beemer - bred to the hot type sire Undenied. Don’t miss this chance to add her to your show string!
8th Winter Calf, NAILE ’17
GLENN-ANN TITANIC PENNEY EX-91 2E GMD
Selling is a spring calf maternal sister by Crush who will be a stand-out in your show string!
Kale & Kaden Meyer
Kelsi Steffenhagen
Tim Ziemba
Melissa Sprecher
MEYERLYN DANDSON PREVAIL Res. Junior Champion, Sauk County Fair
This fancy Defiant fall calf sells! She’s got the look to get you the head of the class and to the center of the ring as she was already Reserve Junior Champion at the Sauk County Fair. Kale & Kaden Meyer
9-03 2x 365 40,300 3.7 1485 3.2 1301
Penney’s great-granddaughter by Uno is bred to sexed Scotch. Due shortly after the sale & ready to put milk in your tank from a great cow family at Glenn-Ann. Glenn-Ann Holsteins
RANDOM LUCK RAY HELEN EX-93
R HART EXPLORER 905 EX-90
Res. Grand Champion, Intl. Jersey Show ’12 Reserve Grand Champion, Royal ’14
All-American Fall Calf ’13 4th Sr. 2-Year-Old, SW National Show ’15
Selling is a June calf by Casino from the same family as Helen. This family does not miss!
Selling her just fresh second calf Seaman who is already VG-88 EX-MS at 2Y and looks to be a 10th generation VG/EX. She’s an end stall kind of cow!
Dan Wonders
Cindy Wiker
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• CASS-CREEK ADDICTION AINSLEY - A fancy polled winter calf by Addiction P was third junior at the District 8 Show this summer. She’s already 54.5 inches and looking to make a big push for next spring. Cassy & Paul Grulke • SHOW-N-STYLE BEDROCK RAINE - A strong Integral summer yearling for next year! Her dam should easily go VG and goes back to the Queen of the Breed, Roxy EX-97. Ron Mikulice • GLENN-ANN SOLOMON TENLEY - A potential sixth generation VG or EX Solomon Junior 2-Year-Old sells due right after the sale to sexed Bloomfield. Glenn-Ann Holsteins • HAHNCREST DB STARSTRUCK-ET - A Diamondback fall calf from an EX-94 Goldwyn, EX-93 2E GMD Leader, then EX-96 3E GMD DOM Blackrose. Dalton Hahn • SETHS TANBARK CHAMPION - A Tanbark junior 3-Year-Old due in November to Bosephus. Dams: EX-91 Supreme x EX-90 x EX-90 x 2E-93 All-American Junior 3-Year-Old x 4 more generations of EX. She was 4th Summer Yearling at NAILE and her daughter was Junior Champion at the Iowa State Show. Kelsi Steffenhagen
Offering quality consignments since 1982!
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Greenlea Ad Ace-Red EX-92 Reserve All-American Red & White Fall Yearling 2013 ~ Sexed Altitude-Red IVF embryos available & will be flushed Dam: Yursden Kite Caramac-Red EX-92 1st 4-Year-Old & Grand Champion, International R&W Show 2006
Selling a 1st choice Jordy-Red from 10 August 30th IVF sexed transfers by Ace!
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3 of Ace’s 5 daughters: • Golden-Oaks All That As-Red - Res. Junior Champion at Midwest Spring R&W Show 2016; Nom. AA R&W • Golden-Oaks Arabella-Red - 2nd Fall Yearling, Midwest Spring R&W Show 2018 • Mik-Nels A Caramac-Red - Res. Junior All-WI Winter Calf 2018; 1st at WI State Fair. Look for her in the Bella-View string at WDE!
Also selling this fall! Ziems-EF Dundee Ebony-ET 2E-92
Ziems-LKH Damion Muddy 2E-92
Res. All-NY Senior 2-Yr-Old 2011 Res. Grand Champion, WI Dist. 6 2013
2nd Aged Cow, WI Dist. 6 2016 Dam: Ziems-LKH Outside Ms Mudd 3E 3rd Dam: East-Cupcake Muddy Water 4E-95
Dam: Budjon-JK Gibson Enchant 2E-92 2nd Dam; Krull Broker Elegance 3E-96
To the Pioneer Dairy Classic - Ebony’s fancy 3/18 Jacoby
To the Morrisville Autumn Review - Muddy’s +3.07T Avalanche daughter!
Tim, Leah, Claire & Luke Ziemba 1397 Hillside Road Cambridge, WI 53523 315-730-3312 tziemba@hotmail.com
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Manannah Happenings 5 Generations of EX
(left to right) Manannah-Valley Dia EX-90 EX-MS Manannah-Valley May EX-90-2E Manannah-Valley Dia Dia EX-93-2E EX-MS Manannah-Valley R Brenda EX-92-2E EX-MS Manannah-Valley Kai-RC EX-90 EX-MS
Watch for potential 6th generation EX and other family members May 3 & 4 at the #PolledPlace & Bouquet of Breeds Sale at Manannah-Valley Farm!
To the Minnesota State Sale on November 17
Join Us May 3 & 4 Tag Sale - Food - Fun Celebrate 40 years of Manannah-Valley and 5 years of #PolledPlace!
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May 3 & 4, 2019 | Manannah-Valley | Eden Valley, MN
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Bernie & Aggie Schmitz aebrs@hutchtel.net | (320) 221-1869 John & Julie Schmitz 58253 360th St, Eden Valley, MN 55329 jjjjjs@meltel.net | (320) 420-2432 www.fb.me/ManannahValley
Ladd P due in October from Manannah Mistress EX-90 (sired by Atwood) consigned by Bernie & Aggie Schmitz Mysticalview Roxie-RC sells! She’s a Bradnick 3-yr-old due in October consigned by Lance & Jolene Nelson
95 head sell Large selection of Red & Whites Numerous recently fresh young cows
Ms Bru-Lee Hnvr Effect-Red EX-90 EEVVE 3-01 2x 305 31,160 3.4 1049 3.1 981 This Special Effect daughter sells and is a 7th generation EX that is just fresh and looks great! She sells with her dam and her daughter sired by Let’s Deal that will sell fresh.
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2018 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR HOLSTEIN SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
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he 2018 South Dakota State Fair Junior and Open Holstein Reserve Junior Champion honors were given to the first place at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, S.D., was held on Spring Yearling, Royaldale Lucky Lily (Sender) exhibited by Friday, August 31, 2018. The official judge for the show was Ju- Royaldale Farm. lie Hemp of Beaverville, Ill. She placed 71 heifers and 32 cows The Intermediate Champion of the junior show was Ms Alfor a total of 103 head. Shar OK Alley Cat (Kaliber), the first place Senior Two-YearOf the 71 heifers that were shown in the morning Judge Old Cow, exhibited by Al-Shar Holsteins. Reserve IntermediHemp selected the first place Winter Yearling, Al-Shar Sids Gin- ate Champion was the first place Junior Two-Year-Old Cow ger Ale-ET (Solomon), exhibited by Al-Shar Holsteins as the Ju- of the junior show (3rd place in open show), Bonnie Elms FS nior Champion of the show. Reserve Junior Champion honors Airlift Fran (Airlift), exhibited by Bonnie Elm Farm. were given to the first place Summer Yearling, Darise Doorman Senior Champion of the junior show was presented to AlGoldrush (Doorman) exhibited by Bethany Rennich. Shar SDG Ms Erin-ET (Hero), first place Five-Year-Old, exThe Intermediate Champion of the show was Vanderham WB hibited by Al-Shar Holsteins. Reserve Senior Champion went Dylynnzee-2-ET (Windbrook), the first place Junior Three-Year- to the first place Four-Year-Old cow Wils-Gold Ready 2 RollOld Cow, exhibited by Vanderham Dairy. Reserve Intermediate Red (Ladd-P-Red) exhibited by Bethany Rennich. Champion was the first place Junior Two-Year-Old Cow, VanderAl-Shar SDG Ms Erin was named the Grand Champion and ham Def Sonata-Red, exhibited by Vanderham Dairy. Best Udder of the junior show. Reserve Grand Champion of Senior Champion was presented to Al-Shar SDG Ms Erin-ET the junior show was presented to Wls-Gold Ready 2 Roll-Red. (Hero), first place Five-Year-Old, exhibited by Al-Shar Hol- Bonnie Elms FS Airlift Fran, exhibited by Bonnie Elm Farm was steins. Reserve Senior Champion went to the first place Four- awarded the Best Bred and Owned of the junior show. Year-Old Cow Wils-Gold Ready 2 Roll-Red (Ladd-P-Red) exhibited by Bethany Rennich. Al-Shar SDG Ms Erin was named the Grand Champion and Best Udder of the open show. Reserve Grand Champion of the open show was presented to Wls-Gold Ready 2 Roll-Red. Judge Hemp selected the first place Winter Yearling, Al-Shar Sids Ginger Ale-ET (Solomon), exhibited by Al-Shar Holsteins as the Ju- Jordan Zoellner poses with Grand Champion of the South Dakota State Fair Parker Zoellner poses with Junior Champion of the South Dakota State Fair Open Show, Al-Shar SDG Ms Erin exhibited by Al-Shar Holsteins. Open Show, Al-Shar Sids Ginger Ale-ET exhibited by Al-Shar Holsteins. nior Champion of the junior show.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MINNESOTA MEMBERS BEING RECOGNIZED AT WORLD DAIRY EXPO!
he Minnesota Holstein Association would like to congratulate the members from our state association who will be recognized at World Dairy Expo in 2018. Back in March we found out that our state’s own Jeannette Sheehan, of Sheeknoll Farms, Rochester, Minn. will be recognized as the Dairy Woman of the Year by World Dairy Expo. Jeanette and other honorees were nominated and selected by their peers for their contributions and excellence in the dairy industry and their community. She will officially be presented with this award at World Dairy Expo’s Dinner with the Stars, October 3, 2018, in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Banquet tickets are available by contacting the WDE office at 608-224-6455 or wde@wdexpo.com.
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The National Dairy Shrine will recognize Randy & Jennifer Gross, Ash Grove Dairy, Lake Benton, Minn., as the Progressive Commercial Dairy Managers. This award is designed to recognize outstanding dairy managers early in their careers and to encourage others to pursue a dairy production career. They will be presented with their award at the Annual National Dairy Shrine Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 4 in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. For more information on the banquet, visit https://www. dairyshrine.org/. You can read a breeder spotlight about Randy and Jennifer on pages 8 to 9 of this issue of the Minnesota Holstein News.
2018 MIDWEST FALL NATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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(L to R) Honorable Mention Grand Champion of Open Show: Lida-Acres Wood Scarlett (Wood) exhibited by Gregory Johnson; Reserve Grand Champion and Champion Bred and Owned of Open Show: Lida-Acres Wood Andrea exhibited by Dana Johnson; Grand Champion and Best Udder of Open Show: Eastriver Goldwyn Deb 176 exhibited by Andy Stuewe and Corey Feltmann.
(L to R) Honorable Mention Grand Champion of Junior Show: JK-Stranshome Defiant Sassy exhibited by Stransky & Kietzman; Reserve Grand Champion of Junior Show: Ms Stadview Atwood Felicia exhibited by Dillon Gratz; Grand Champion of Junior Show Liddleholm Y H G Rae-ET exhibited by Arnold, Ashley, & Andrew Gruenes.
(L to R) Honorable Mention Junior Champion of Open Show: Intrigue Hypnotic Storm exhibited by Cory and Kendalyn Schmidt ; Reserve Junior Champion of Open Show: Pfaffsway Defiant Jen A (Defiant), exhibited by Kole & Beau Trapp, Olivia Pfaff and Fred Ullom; Junior Champion of Open Show: . Ocean-View Heaven Sent-ET (Corvette), exhibited by Ocean View Genetics.
(L to R) Honorable Mention Junior Champion of Junior Show: Sunkist Mario Kiara, exhibited by Benjamin Donnay; Reserve Junior Champion of Junior Show: Intrigue Hypnotic Storm exhibited by Cory and Kendalyn Schmidt; Junior Champion of Junior Show: Pfaffsway Defiant Jen A, exhibited by Kole & Beau Trapp, Olivia Pfaff and Fred Ullom.
he 2018 Midwest Fall National Show was held in conjunction with the Minnesota State Fair Open Show on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. The official judge for the show was Pat Conroy of Ind., Judge Conroy placed 109 heifers and 76 cows for a total of 185 head. Of the 109 heifers that were shown in the morning, Judge Conroy selected the first place Spring Calf, Ocean-View Heaven Sent-ET (Corvette), exhibited by Ocean View Genetics (Wis.) as the Junior Champion of the show. Reserve Junior Champion honors were given to the first place Winter Calf, Pfaffsway Defiant Jen A (Defiant), exhibited by Kole & Beau Trapp, Olivia Pfaff and Fred Ullom (Wis.). Honorable Mention Junior Champion went to the second place Winter Calf, Intrigue Hypnotic Storm (Hypnotic) exhibited by Cory and Kendalyn Schmidt (Minn.). The Intermediate Champion of the show was Lida-Acres Wood Andrea (Wood) the first place Senior Two-Year-Old cow, exhibited by Dana Johnson (Minn.). Reserve Intermediate Champion was the first place Senior Three-Year-Old Cow, Corlane Seaver Misty (Seaver), exhibited by Frank & Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba (Calif.). The first place Junior Two-Year-Old cow, Ju-Lar Doorman Penny (Doorman) exhibited by Lindahl Farms (Minn.) was named Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion. Senior, Grand Champion and Best Udder honors were presented to Eastriver Goldwyn Deb 176, first place Four-Year-Old, exhibited by Andy Stuewe and Corey Feltmann (Minn.). Reserve Senior Champion and Honorable Mention Grand Champion went to the second place Four-Year-Old cow Lida-Acres Wood Scarlett (Wood) exhibited by Gregory Johnson (Minn.). Reserve Grand Champion went to Lida Acres Wood Andrea. The Honorable Mention Senior Champion was awarded to the first place Aged Cow, Liddleholm-Y H G Rae-ET (Goldwyn) exhibited by Arnold, Ashley, & Andrew Gruenes (Minn.). A step out junior show was also held. For Junior Champion of the junior show judge Conroy selected the first place junior exhibitor Winter Calf, Pfaffsway Defiant Jen A (Defiant), exhibited by Kole & Beau Trapp, Oliva Pfaff and Fred Ullom (Wis.) and for Reserve the second place junior exhibitor Winter Calf, Intrigue Hypnotic Storm (Hypnotic) exhibited by Cory and Kendalyn Schmidt (Minn.). The first place junior exhibitor Fall Calf, Sunkist Mario Kiara (Mario), exhibited by Benjamin Donnay (Minn.) was named Honorable Mention Junior Champion. Senior and Grand Champion of the Midwest Fall National Junior Show was awarded to the first place junior exhibitor Aged Cow, Liddleholm-Y H G Rae-ET exhibited by Arnold, Ashley, & Andrew Gruenes (Minn.). Reserve Senior and Grand Champion honors were awarded to the first place junior exhibitor Five-YearOld Cow, Ms Stadview Atwood Felicia, exhibited by Dillon Gratz (Minn.). JK-Stranshome Defiant Sassy (Defiant), the third place Senior Two-Year-Old Cow exhibited by Stransky & Kietzman (Minn.) was named the Honorable Mention Senior and Grand Champion. Thank you to all exhibitors for participating in the show, to all sponsors for sponsoring the awards and to all volunteers for helping the show run smoothly. We hope to see you all again next year! MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018-19
Backed by Excellent Breeding
MIL-R-MOR KARL 91HO5860
VG-86 @ 2-04 aAa 315426 Reg 144218501 6 EX-97 Cows in Pedigree 8 Generations Average EX-92 with 170,684M 3.7%F 4 GMD, 4 4E, 1 3E, 1 2E Sire: Ms Atlees Sht Aftershock-ET EX-92 Dam: Mil-R-Mor Lee Karamia VG-85-3Y VG-MS 2-11 350D 31,456M 4.2% 1317F 3.0% 952P
2nd Dam: Mil-R-Mor Gold Kara EX-93-2E EX-MS 7-04 365D 35,890M 3.8% 1346F 2.6% 941P
Semen Available - Contact
Dick Mellinger 877.530.2687 Stohlhaven Genetics 717.672.1838 Kris Wild 608.214.3259
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MIDWEST HOLSTEINS
photo Farmgirl Photography
Looking forward to visiting with old friends and new ones at World Dairy Expo. You can find Synergy Anaheim Magnolia-ET (pictured above right) in Barn 1, Aisle 1 south.
“Breeding cows you love to milk” Synergy Alchemy Loophole-Red EX-92 (pictured above left), Magnolia and the two listed below from our own “Pirate” family exemplify our breeding goals (rankings from the latest Top 25 GTPI Cows in the US): #15 - Synergy Delta Plymouth-ET GP-83, Delta x Tango x Planet, +2800G +903NM$ +2.44T; has a Tarrino daughter at +2852G; owned by Synergy Farm LLC #20 - Synergy Rubicon Perfect-ET GP-84, Rubicon x Numero Uno x Alan, +2790G +898NM$ +1.98T; has 23 offspring over +2800G with multiple sons at Semex; owned with Fustead Holsteins
Look for our consignment to the International Opportunity Sale, October 4 Jook Zipit-P 17582-ET, +2822G • had 17 #1 embryos on her last flush & is currently on an IVF program MIDWEST HOLSTEINS
Jay, Heather, Mason, Carter & Evan Jauquet W2285 County Rd. S, Pulaski, WI 54162 Jay cell: 920-639-6408 RHA: 373 cows 32,246M 1310F 1052P
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2018 Illinois Championship Little Miss Holstein Contest
L-R: Abigail Busker, Brenley Clementz, Kelly O’Connor, 2017 Little Miss Holstein Rachel Busker, 2018 Little Miss Holstein Noelle Clementz, Ashlynn Schultz, Peyton Olbrich and Bria Olbrich
Illinois Holstein Dutchess Contest
L-R: Heart of Illinois Dutchess Addison Raber, 2017 Illinois Holstein Dutchess Morgan Olbrich, 2018 Illinois Holstein Dutchess Ellie Lenkaitis and Northwest Dutchess Emily Sheehan
Grand Champions of the Junior Show Grand Champion (right) Erbacres Statue of Liberty-ET (by Goldwyn) Reserve Grand Champion (left) Erbacres Atwood Sophie Both owned by Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark
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Holstein Show Highlights Making Holstein History with a new class for Summer Jr. 2-Yr-Olds
The Illinois Holstein Association was pleased to present the inaugural class of Summer Jr. 2-Yr-Olds! Thought to be the first in the nation, this class was started to showcase young cows born after June 1, 2016 as the industry is moving towards calving at a younger age. Some of these are even Fall Yearlings in Milk! A beautiful turnout of 11 young individuals were placed by Judge Mandi Bue at the 2018 Illinois Holstein Championship Show in Bloomington on July 20. 1.
Luck-E Avalanche Aka-Red-ET Matt Engel, Hampshire 2. Lehoux Doorman Relative Dylan Reed, Vandalia 3. Oakfield Jacoby Disney-ET Noelle Clementz, Nokomis 4. Erbacres Justice of Liberty Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 5. Irwindale Gold Chip Mojo Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason 6. Golden-Oaks Loredo-Red-ET Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 7. Luck-E Avalanche Astroid-ET Matt Engel, Hampshire 8. Luck-E Avalanche Avoom-ET Matt Engel, Hampshire 9. Golden-Oaks Legend-Red-ET Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 10. Steffes Dback Irish Luck Darcy Steffes, Elizabeth 11. Andara Malone Confetti-Red Andy & Sarah Lenkaitis, St. Charles
2018 Illinois Holstein Championship Show Dedication L-R: Illinois Holstein President Ed Smith, Kathy Miller, Madeline Schultz, Kaye Miller, Bob Miller, Emily Sheehan and Kaylen Miller
The 2018 Illinois Holstein Championship Show was dedicated to Bob and Kaye Miller. As young entrepreneurs, the couple began Mil-R-Mor Farm in northern Illinois more than six decades ago. Valuing a close-knit community, they eagerly committed themselves to supporting others in the Illinois Holstein industry and contributing to the state show. One of their favorite competitions is the bred and owned championship. Not only did Bob and Kaye win this award in 1983, 1984, and 1987, they have also donated roses for bred & owned class winners for decades. Supporting youth has always been important to them. Whether serving in the ring or sponsoring awards, Bob and Kaye have been ever present to champion the next generations of Holstein enthusiasts at the state show. Together, Bob and Kaye bred over 200 excellent cows and numerous state and national production leaders. They developed C Glenridge Citation Roxy EX-97 into one of the greatest brood cows of all time and her descendants can be found in every corner of the globe. From pioneering embryo transfer in the 1970s to judging Holsteins in Australia in the 2010s, Bob and Kaye have been world-recognized leaders. They remain humble and appreciative of all the opportunities Holsteins have given them. One of their greatest joys is being part of a wonderful family that values the farm legacy they built. We thank them for all their contributions to the dairy industry and the Holstein breed, and most of all, for enriching our lives with their friendship. Congratulations! MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018 - 25
MARATHON COUNTY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS
Thank you to all who supported our cheese curd stand this summer!
Family-Affair Mogul Chica GP-82
Family-Affair SKB Jav Jingl GP-83
Marathon County Holstein Breeders’ Awards Banquest - Thursday, October 25
Housed at New-Day Dairy W/D Strack, Athens, WI • 715-257-7376
Behling Family Dairy
Ded-Dit Holsteins
Animals housed at Fustead Holsteins
Doug Dittmar TRAVIS & BROOKE BEHLING R238 Lovers Lane, Athens, WI 54411 • 715-210-5138
6006 - 3 Birch Street Schofield, WI 54476 715-571-0843
Gary Stankowski Owner Home: 3860 Sugar Bush Rd. Mosinee, WI 54455 (715) 693-3197 Farm: 543 Hwy. S Mosinee, WI 54455 (715) 693-0799
Mike & Linda King Kevin & June King
Visitors welcome by appointment
Dal-Ski Toystory Pnutbutter EX-92 7-03 365 39,272M 1449F 1074P
Stetzerlann Toystory Bonnie EX-92 2E EX-95MS ~ 7 calves at 10-00 Proud to be named Premier Breeder & Exhibitor of the 2018 District 4 Show
Don, Jenna, Malayna, Kendra & Kase Fahey Merrill, WI 715-537-0820 jennafahey23@gmail.com 26 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018
DAL-SKI HOLSTEINS David & Paulette Lemanski
Devin, Alex & Danielle 715-352-3382 dpadski@gmail.com 3475 Cardinal Lane, Marathon, WI 54448 Visitors Welcome
MARATHON COUNTY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS
4 daughers of Har-Dale-Acres-JP-Pride-ET
Fred, Lynne & Matt Harder
Mike, Barb, Madison & Abigail Borchardt W4370 Wien Drive, Edgar, WI 54426 715-352-2448
Call Milkyhill Cattle Sales for rates. Contact ED mielke 715-574-2931
By the numbers... New-Day Achiever Glorious
A Grass-Based dairy farm with Strong Cow Families Sam & Jenn Zimmermann Mason, Adelle, Neah & Garrison E2259 County Rd. Q, Ringle, WI 54471 Cell: 715-218-8619
New-Day Nightsky Mesmerize
Registered Holstein and Brown Swiss calves available now through the end of the year. Clark County Junior Champion Brown Swiss 2017 sold off the farm at only 2 weeks old!
Jebstarr - Family Farm
Jim & Deb Ploeckelman & Family 5930 Silver Leaf Rd., Athens, WI 54411 715.257.9060 Joey - 715.297.5974
New-Day Denver Enero VG-85 at 2Y
Robert, Kena, Tanner, Emanuel & Evan Strack Athens, WI | 715-680-1668 | rstrack@hotmail.com RHA: 108 cows 31,203M 1113F 964P BAA:105.2% MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018 - 27
MARATHON COUNTY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS
Congratulations and job well done by these kids at the Wisconsin Valley Fair: Makenna Dombeck (our granddaughter) and the neighbor kids, Alexa Chaney and Kelsey Davis.
June Classification Update • 1 new EX • 5 multiple E’s • 18 new VGs Looking for project calves for next year? Give us a call!
NOR-WAY-PETE FARMS, INC.
View-Home Jo Amanda-ET VG-85 VG-MS at 2-07 +2726G +2148M +99F +71P (by JoSuper) 2-04 2x 365 34,722 3.9 1369 3.2 1123 2nd Dam: View-Home Mcc Alabama-ET GP-82 VG-MS 2-11 3x 305 26,210 4.1 1086 3.1 816 3rd Dam: Pine-Tree 2149Robst 4846 VG-87 2Y DOM 2-04 2x 365 32,000 4.7 1519 3.4 1098 - dam to Monterey, Powerball-P, Missouri & Cashflow
1751 Cherry Drive, Eland, WI 54427 8/18 RHA: 3x 29,764 3.85 1146 2.98 886 Chad & Andy Peterson, owners 715-302-0482 Visitors Always Welcome!
Floyd & Lloyd Baumann
Now classified EX 3E! Owned by: Thomas & Florine Bunkelman Brooke, Brent & Brodie
HEADED TO WORLD DAIRY EXPO! For the Red & White Show:
Tomkins Golotus Electra-Red Tomkins Cancun Mia-Red For the Black & White Show:
Ms Castleholm Pep Alma
Mission-Bell Baxter Diandra EX-90 3E
For the Jersey Show:
Her dams: EX-93 2E Boss Iron, EX-93 2E Outside, EX-92 4E Broker, EX-91 2E Astro Jet, EX-92 3E Jetstar and EX-94 6E Milu
Lundcrest Kenosha Whack 1892
~ fresh in February with a Diamondback heifer ~ Last test: 130 lbs. with 3.8% fat
- shown by Madison Borchardt, owned with Tomkins Farm LLC & Becky Adams F4680 Walnut Rd., Edgar, WI 54426 Ph.: 715-581-6460 E-mail: tomkinsfarm@yahoo.com 28 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018
HOLSTEINS Hank, Shannon, Gabe & Jonah Boschma Athens, WI 715-205-7303
MARATHON COUNTY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS
Cows we have purchased at the Barron County Sale:
Coming soon from Alta Genetics!
• Ursa-Grass Epic Ester-ET - now EX-91
• Nova-TMJ Delta EttaMae VG-85
• Coppertop Supersire Dandi GP-84
Thank you to the consignors and breeders of these quality cows! Check out our consignments with deep pedigrees for this year’s sale and we’ll see you in Barron on November 3rd!
John & Tineke Boschma H4370 Townline Rd., Colby, WI 54421 PH: 715-223-0534 Fax: 715-223-1114 E-Mail: bossideholsteins@hotmail.com RHA: 55 cows 24,000M 1014F 788P BAA: 107.8%
Samway Gldn Drms Suka-TW VG-85 at 2-04 1-11 305 19,495 3.7 754 3.3 654 Suka has a Solomon summer yearling and freshened in September with a Diamondback heifer calf. Her twin sister, Samway Gldn Drms Suki-TW, also scored VG-85 as a 2-year-old is owned by Tyler Giddings. Good luck to Samantha and Justin at World Dairy Expo!
Wayne, Samantha & Justin Giese
11HO12352 Fustead AltaGomaz-ET
FUSTEAD HOLSTEINS
L-L-M-Dairy SS Peru EX-90 3-07 365 29,062 4.4 1298 3.2 962 Peru is now EX and is out of Procky. She has two full sisters, one EX and one VG-88. She has given us many daughters two Kingboys are EX-91 3Y and VG-88 3Y. Many exciting 2-year-olds we look forward to working with. Leon & Lyle Matthiae 231056 Hwy. Q Ringle, WI 54471 715-297-8485 Leon 715-297-8483 Lyle www.llmdairy.com Visitors always welcome MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018 - 29
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32nd Annual WHA Futurity Twelve bovine beauties graced the shavings at the Wisconsin State Fair Park on Saturday, August 11 to compete for first place in the 32nd Annual Wisconsin Holstein Futurity. Judging this prestigious event was Ryan Weigel of Platteville, Wis. In this non-traditional show, the animals are entered three years prior to the show and only the best of the entries compete for the title of Futurity Champion. This year the title was captured by Dorsland Twinkle P-Red-ET, owned by Emma, Sara, Wyatt and Claire Dorshorst and shown by Emma Dorshorst of Marshfield, Wis. The Dorshorst family received $1,500 from our generous sponsor, Compeer Financial. Twinkle was also first place bred & owned sponsored by Lirr Farm and first place junior sponsored by Ma-Brown Holsteins and Jerseys. Following in second was Heatherstone Brighton owned by Heatherstone Enterprises Inc. and shown by Chelsea Holschbach of 1st Place & 1st Junior - front, left to right: WHA Princess Allie Breunig Baraboo, Wis. The Holschbach’s won $750 from International and Princess Attendant Brooke Trustem. Back: Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Protein Sires. Brighton was also named Best Udder of the show Riley, Tim Baumgartner representing Compeer Financial, Fairest of the which was sponsored by NorthStar Cooperative and East Central Fairs Isabella Haen, Emma Dorshorst holding Dorsland Twinkle P-RedSelect Sires. ET, Claire, Sara and Wyatt Dorshorst, Judge Ryan Weigel and Third place was sponsored by Agropur and the $500 prize went National R&W Queen Hannah Nelson. to Milgene Just A Game-ET, owned by Hildebrandt Family Farm of Hustisford, Wis. Other special awards handed out went to: Carley Krull, Lake Mills, and Krull Hvezda Heavenly-Red for first Junior Bred and Owned sponsored by Lirr Farm; Milgene Jazz It Up-Red-ET owned by Mar-Linda-K Holsteins, Johnson Creek, received Top Milk Production and Top Fat & Protein Production awards sponsored by Brian Greenman, Rural Mutual Insurance Agent. Even though the bovine beauties are truly looking their best, the exhibitors are dressed to impress. These exhibitors gave up their white pants and boots for a night of ball gowns and tuxedos to compete for best dressed awards. Brett Hildebrandt of Hustisford received the Best Dressed Male award and $75 from Indianhead Holsteins. The Best Dressed Female went to Ariona Hildebrandt of Hustisford along with $75 sponsored by Scenic-Edge Holsteins. The Best Dressed Junior went to Jessica Telfer of Fort Atkinson along with $75 sponsored by the Barron County Junior Holsteins. 2nd Place - front: WHA Princess Allie Breunig and Princess Attendant The night was led by the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies, Brooke Trustem. Back: Mike Holschbach, Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley, Kristin Olson and Tim Natzke, who introduced distinguished Chelsea Holschbach holding Heatherstone Brighton, Fairest of the Fairs guests and the futurity entries. The special guests included Isabella Haen and Judge Ryan Weigel. Wisconsin Holstein Princess Allie Breunig; Wisconsin Holstein Princess Attendant Brooke Trustem; Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley; Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs Isabella Haen; National Red and White Queen Hannah Nelson; Dane County Holstein Royalty Ashlyn Sarbacker and Ava Endres; Tim Baumgartner representing Compeer Financial; and David Hitner and Olivia Vande Hey from Agropur. The 32nd Wisconsin Holstein Association Futurity would not be possible without our generous sponsors. The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) would like to thank the major Futurity sponsors, Compeer Financial, International Protein Sires, Agropur, and Brian Greenman, Rural Mutual Insurance Agent, for helping to without their generous help. make this show a success. In addition, WHA would also like to The Wisconsin Holstein Association hopes you will join us next thank the committee members for all that they do to make the show run smoothly. The association could not have such a successful event year as we celebrate the Wisconsin All-Breeds Futurity in August 2019! 32 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018
2018 Futurity Final Placings 1st Place - Sponsored by Compeer Financial - $1,500 Dorsland Twinkle P-Red-ET Sire: Morningview Mcc Kingboy-ET Owner: Emma, Sara, Wyatt & Claire Dorshorst, Marshfield Exhibitor: Emma Dorshorst Best Bred & Owned sponsored by Robert & Randy Nigh, Lirr Farms 1st Junior sponsored by Ma-Brown Holsteins and Jerseys 2nd Place - Sponsored by International Protein Sires - $750 Heatherstone Brighton Sire: Maple-Downs-I G W Atwood-ET Owner: Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc., Baraboo Exhibitor: Chelsea Holschbach Best Udder of Show sponsored by East Central Select Sires & NorthStar Cooperative 3rd Place - Sponsored by Agropur - $500 Milgene Just A Game-ET Sire: Mr Apples Armani-ET Owner: Hildebrandt Family Farms, LLC, Hustisford Exhibitor: Brett Hildebrandt Best Dressed Adult Male sponsored by Indianhead Holsteins 4th Place - Milgene Jazz It Up-Red-ET Sire: Mr Apples Armani-ET Owner: Mar-Linda-K Holsteins, Johnson Creek Exhibitor: Nicole Wright Top Milk Production and Top Fat & Protein Production sponsored by Brian Greenman, Rural Mutual Insurance Agent
3rd Place & Best Dressed Male - front, left to right: WHA Princess Allie Breunig and Princess Attendant Brooke Trustem. Back: David Hitner and Olivia Vande Hey representing Agropur, Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley, Brett Hildebrandt holding Milgene Just A Game-ET, Fairest of the Fairs Isabella Haen and Judge Ryan Weigel.
5th Place - Krull Hvezda Heavenly-Red Sire: Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda-ET Owner & Exhibitor: Carley Krull, Lake Mills 1st Junior Bred & Owned sponsored by Robert & Randy Nigh, Lirr Farms 6th Place - Hi-Low Carson Shannon-Red Sire: MD-Valleyvue Carson-Red-ET Owner & Exhibitor: Jessica Telfer, Fort Atkinson Best Dressed Junior sponsored by Barron County Junior Holstein Association 7th Place - Milgene Just For Laughs-ET Sire: Mr Apples Armani-ET Owner: Hildebrandt Family Farms, LLC, Hustisford Exhibitor: Tracy Brandel 8th Place - Stormy-Ridge Foremost Edna Sire: Quality Sid Foremost Owner: Carley Krull, Lake Mills Exhibitor: Cassy Krull 9th Place - Wils-Gold Bwire Action-Red Sire: Hylite Barbwire-Red-ET Owner: Cathryn & Christopher Gunst, Pine River Exhibitor: Cathryn Gunst
Best Dressed Junior: Jessica Telfer
Best Dressed Female: Ariona Hildebrandt
10th Place - Milgene Just For Fun-ET Sire: Mr Apples Armani-ET Owner: Hildebrandt Family Farms, LLC, Hustisford Exhibitor: Ariona Hildebrandt Best Dressed Adult Female sponsored by Scenic-Edge Holsteins 11th Place - BBM Sympatico CA Angel-ET Sire: Dymentholm S Sympatico Owner: Mar-Linda-K Holsteins, Johnson Creek Exhibitor: Kayla Wright 12th Place - I-Rainbow Lehman Haley Sire: Walhowden Boliver Lehman-ET Owner: Rainbow Dairy LLC, Richland Center Exhibitor: Heather Cornell MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018 - 33
Tombeth Shottle Enhance-ET EX-94 3E
Tombeth Linjet Elouise-ET EX-93 2E
7-02 2x 305 28,216 1148 830
4-02 2x 305 26,346 1060 782
3rd 150,000 lb. Cow, Wisconsin Championship Show All-Wisconsin Produce of Dam Reserve Grand Champion, District 3 Show
Reserve All-Wisconsin 6-Year-Old & Older Champion Bred & Owned & HM Senior Champion, Wisconsin Championship Show All-Wisconsin Produce of Dam Grand Champion, District 3 Show Their Dams: Tombeth Durham Ellen EX-94 4E x Tombeth Jolt Erin EX-94 4E DOM
Tombeth Ettakaw 1st Fall Yearling (group 1), WI Junior State Fair Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Heifer, WI Junior State Fair Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer, WI Junior State Fair Junior All-Wisconsin Fall Yearling Junior Champion, District 3 Show Brokaw x Tombeth Boxer Etta VG-88 x Tombeth Allen Etta VG-89 x Tombeth Jolt Erin EX-94 4E DOM
It takes a great crew to make these memories happen both at the show and back at the farm. Thank you to all who had a part. Special thank you to Jason and Bailee, without them it would never happen. Inquiries welcome!
Tombeth Farms Tom & Elizabeth Kearns Family
Gays Mills, WI | Tom: 608-306-2537 | Jason: 608-306-2201 | E-mail: tombethfarms@gmail.com 34 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018
Four of a Kind....
Irwindale Atwood
Mickey EX-92
3-02 365d 36,430M 4.4% 1593F 1st 4-Yr-Old & Res. Grand Champion IL State Fair Jr. Show 2nd 4-Yr-Old IL State Fair 2018
Irwindale Sid
Merry VG-87-2Y
2-03 365d 27,529M 3.9% 1083F 2nd Sr. 3-Yr-Old IL State Fair 2018
Irwindale Gold Chip
Mojo VG-85-2Y
Jr. All-Illinois Summer Jr. 2-Yr-Old & Res. Int. Champion 2018
Irwindale Bradnick L-R: Mickey, Merry, Mojo, Raven - these 4 cows were 3rd Dairy Herd at IL State Fair and 3rd Sr. Best 3 (without Mojo)
Raven VG-85-2Y
2nd Jr. 2-Yr-Old IL State Fair 2018 3rd 2-Yr-Old Illinois Championship Futurity 2018
Irwindale Holsteins
2274 1800th St. Beason, IL 62512 John 217.871.3337 Steve 217.871.7738 RHA 26,323M 4.0% 1051F BAA: 110.4% 13 Time PBR Herd
Irwindale Leduc Macy EX-95-4E
Wildvale Complete Herd Dispersal Friday, November 16, 2018 10:30 a.m. 210 Head Sell
Cows and heifers are sired by: Aftershock, Crush, Shot, Jonah, Diamondback, California, Cupid, Jordy & Avatar Service sires are: Delta, Denver, Pep-Red, Aftershock, Jonah, Uno & Lynch
This herd has been aAa mated for the last 10 years - Numerous cows sell with records over 40,000M & 1500F RHA 28,218M 1018F 878P
Wildvale Holsteins
Kris & Theresa Wild 12838 N Hulbert Road, Winslow, IL 61089 608.214.3259 MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Fall 2018 - 35
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OCD Braxton Charlee-ET EX-90 Dams: VG-88 Goldwyn x 3E-94 Primetime (Nom. AA Jr. 3-Yr-Old ’06) x EX-90 Rudolph x EX-94 3E Juror
Reserve Grand Champion, MW National Spring Show ’18 Reserve Grand Champion, WI Junior State Fair ’18 Grand Champion, WI Junior Championship Show ’18
Cybil Fisher Fresh & ready to go as a Junior 2!
Petitclerc Solomon Tropic-ET
Petitclerc Atwood Spoutnik
Dams: EX-92 Windbrook x EX-91 Goldwyn x EX-92 Durham x EX-92 Rudolph x EX-92 2E Blackstar
Dams: VG-85 Goldwyn (All-Canadian Senior Calf ) x VG-88 Jasper x EX 2E Triumphant
Junior Champion of the Junior Show, NE Spring National Show ’18 Junior Champion of the Junior Show, MW Spring National Show ’18 Junior Champion of the Junior Show, WI District 4 Show ’18
Reserve Junior Champion, New York Spring Carrousel ’17 Reserve Junior Champion of the Junior Show, MW Spring National Show ’17 Junior Champion of the Junior Show, WI District 4 Show ’17 All-WI & Junior All-WI Summer Yearling ’17
Following a successful spring and summer, we’re ready to hit the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo!
Marcus, Nikki, Morgan, Noah, Brooklyn, Kennedy & Brynley 3398 Draper Rd., Dorchester, WI 54425 Marcus 715-613-2385 • Nikki 715-379-6861 MIDWEST HOLSTEINS
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Minnesota’s Directory of Services Dairyland Supply Phone: (605) 467-0812 centralvalleydairy@yahoo.com www.dairyandfarmsupply.com
Kory Bigalk D.V.M. 50 2nd Ave NW, Plainview, MN 55964 diamond.k.genetics@gmail.com
Specializing in TMR Mixers and Manure Handling Equipment www.dairylandsupply.com
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Hubbard Feeds Mankato: (800) 247-0730 Alexandria: (800) 892-8570 Worthington: (800) 533-5240 www.hubbardfeeds.com
Joel Sloan Analyzer
Sire the Need®
Animal Analysis Associates
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Mobile: 507.951.8663 sloan.j@hotmail.com 40713 State Highway 44 Mabel, MN 55954 www.aAaWeeks.com
JUNIOR HOLSTEIN MOOS MJHA REMINDERS: Don’t forget to apply for the Distinguished Junior Member and Young Distinguished Junior Member Awards! Applications can be found at https://mnholstein. com/juniors/scholarships/. The Distinguished Junior Member Award (DJM) recognizes 17-21 year olds who have excelled in preparing for their life’s work, while contributing to their local and state Holstein activities. The deadline to hand in an application to the MHA office is January 20th, 2019. Last year, Haely and Kayla Leiding were Minnesota’s Distinguished Junior Members. They were both named National Semi-Finalists and Kayla was named a National Finalist. Similar to the DJM contest, the Young Distinguished Junior Member Award (YDJM) recognizes 9-16 year olds for their accomplishments working with Holsteins, achievements and leadership in Holstein activities, as well as school and community involvement. The top individuals are honored at National Holstein Convention. The deadline to hand in an application to the MHA office is January 20th, 2019. Last year, McKenzie Swanson was Minnesota’s Young Distinguished Junior Member.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: • March 22-24, 2019: Junior All-Breeds
Convention, Days Inn Hutchinson, MN • January 20, 2019: YDJM and DJM applications due • February 15, 2019: MJHA Scholarship applications due • June 10-15, 2019: Minnesota Holstein and Junior Holstein Association State Show, Litchfield, MN
MINNESOTA JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION 2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS • President: Katie Thompson • Vice-President: Katherine Gathje • Secretary: Shelby Kuechle • Treasurer: Matthias Annexstad • Reporter: Lauren Libbesmeier • Historian: Ben Donnay • All-Breeds Liaison: Chandler Kurth • Director: Leif Annexstad • Director: Cory Schmidt • Director: Jacob Pehrson OCTOBER 2018
Dairy Showcase Recognizes Top 25 Youth St. Paul, Minn. – The top 25 4-H dairy project members from across Minnesota were recognized for their dedication to their cows, clubs and communities. More than $50,000 was contributed by donors and awarded to youth at the 10th Annual Minnesota 4-H Dairy Showcase held Sunday, August 26th, at the Minnesota State Fair. The top 25 dairy project members are (in order 1 – 25): Name & Award
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Parents
Sponsor
1st
Emily Benrud - $4000
Goodhue
Roger and Michelle
Dairy Products Inc.
2nd
Megan Ratka - $3500
Stearns
Kathy
Gopher Dairy Club, UofM
3rd
Ella Bauer - $3000
Dodge
Tony and Paula
Compeer Financial Services
4th
Isaac Rott- $2500
Olmsted
Bruce and Melissa
Midwest Dairy Assoc., Big Gain
5th
Catherine Thompson - $2000
Olmsted
Donny and Holly
Foremost Farms USA, Crystal Farms
6th
Kallie Frericks - $1800
Stearns
Steven and Tamara
Diamond K Genetics, MN Farm Bureau Foundation
7th
Matthias Annexstad - $1700
Nicollet
Rolf and Jean
Cargill, Johnan Holstiens, John & Nancy Bierbaum
8th
Mikayla Erf - $1600
Washington
David and Kathy
Larry Rosenfeld Memorial, Riverview
9th
Tess Hokanson - $1520
Goodhue
Brian and Diane
ADM, AgCountry Farm Credit Services
10th
Madelyn Wehe - $1500
Goodhue
Mark and Amy
MN DHIA, MN Select Sires Co-op Inc.
11th
Tyler Ratka -$1300
Stearns
Kevin and Kathy
Vita Plus, Fillmore Co. 4-H
12th
Shelby Swanson - $1300
McLeod
Kari
MN Farmers Union, Schultz Milk Hauling Inc.
13th
Evelyn Scheffler - $1300
Goodhue
Tony and Maizie
Tech Mix, Dana Allen-Tully & Jim Tully
14th
Owen Scheffler - $1300
Goodhue
Tony and Maizie
AMPI, Form-A-Feed
15th
Jacob Hornberg - $1300
Winona
Ronald and Renee
Hubbard Feeds, Central MN Credit Union
16th
Taylor Fester - $1200
Meeker
Duane and Codey
Classic Mix Partners, MN Brown Swiss Assoc.
17th
Brenna Connelly - $1200
Olmsted
Craig and Heather
Kwik Trip, MN Corn Growers Assoc., Wolf Creek Dairy
18th
Katherine Gathje - $1200
Meeker
Scott and Denise
Agropur, Caledonia Haulers, Bongards’ Creameries
19th
Rachel Visser - $1200
McLeod
Barry and Shannon
CoBank, K5 Ranch, Udder Tech
20th
Kelsey Erf - $1200
Washington
David and Kathy
Trans Ova Genetics, Rice Co. 4-H, Rice Co. ADA
21st
Clara Thompson- $1100
Olmsted
Donny and Holly
Sysco MN, MN Holstein Assoc., IBA Dairy Supplies
22nd Blaize Dankers - $1100
Olmsted
Annette
Loren & Laura Olson & Family, MN Jr. Holstein Assoc.,MN Purebred Dairy Cattle Assoc.
23rd
Lacey Nelson - $1100
Steele
Merton and Trudy
ABS Global, Tandem Products/Tenderfoot Div., Munson Lakes Nutrition
24th
Kendra Waldenberger - $1100
Houston
Kenneth and Heidi
Genex, Cow Collector’s MOO-seum, MN Beef Council, Mower Co. ADA
25th
Hailey Frericks- $1100
Stearns
Steven and Tamara
Semex, Empty Pockets Holsteins, Bio-Vet, Midwest Embryo Transfer Service
Minnesota State Fair 4-H dairy cattle exhibitors who receive a purple or blue ribbon in their respective class are eligible to participate. Youth also complete an online leadership portfolio and earn points based on his or her project leadership, dairy-related activities and community involvement. Bonus points are given to individuals receiving champion and reserve champion honors. A committee of judges selects the top 25 based on a scorecard format. To date, the event has awarded more than $360,000 to deserving Minnesota 4-H youth. The Rising Star program will annually honor UP TO 10 youth who have completed 6th through 8th grades with an award of $500 to encourage younger 4-H members to participate in the 4-H dairy showcase. This year’s Rising Star honoree is Adhyn Schell of Winona County. The Minnesota 4-H Dairy Showcase is a joint effort between the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association and the Minnesota 4-H Dairy Project Development Committee. 11
2018 District Show Results DISTRICT I
On July 25th, 2018 the District 1 Holstein Show was held in Rochester, Minn., at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds where Ryan Krohlow was the judge. Junior Champion went to Petitclerc Doorman Satina-ET exhibited by Jacob Hornberg. Reserve Junior Champion went to Wilvue-ND Byway Ember exhibited by Ben Donnay. Intermediate Champion went to Sheeknoll Beemer 2577-ET exhibited by the Sheehan Family. Reserve Intermediate Champion went to Gar-Lin Shot 14052 exhibited by Gar-Lin Dairy. Senior Champion went to Shir-Man Damion Gleam exhibited by Shir-Man Holsteins. Reserve Senior Champion went to Dunks Shout Raspberry 693 exhibited by Duncanson Holsteins. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor was awarded to Sheeknoll Farms.
DISTRICT II
The District 2 Holstein show was held Saturday, August 18th, 2017 in Owatonna, Minn., at the Steele County Fairgrounds. Tyler Otte was the judge for the day. Junior Champion went to the first place Winter Calf, Heatherstone Go For Gold-ET exhibited by Schmity Holsteins and Reserve Junior Champion went to the second place Winter Calf, MS Stranshome Gold FavorET exhibited by Joseph, Zach, Jerome, and Darian Stransky. Honorable Mention Junior Champion was awarded to the first place summer yearling, Strans-Jen-D Thunder-RedET exhibited by J, Z, J, & D Stransky and A & G Varo. Intermediate Champion went to the first place Junior Three-Year-Old, Jerland SH Goldwyn Gin-ET exhibited by Joseph, Zach, Jerome, and Darian Stransky and Reserve Intermediate Champion went to the first place Senior Two-Year Old, Stranshome B Afinity-Red-ET exhibited by J,Z,J & D Stransky. MS St-Jacob Dempsey Again exhibited by Joseph, Zach, Jerome, and Darian Stransky was named the Honorable mention Intermediate Champion. Senior Champion went to the first place Aged Cow, B-Lor-K Goldchip 820 exhibited by Schmity Holsteins. Reserve Senior Champion was awarded to the first place Dry 3 & 4 year old cow, Schmity Mack 979ET exhibited by Schmity Holsteins. Grand Champion was awarded to Jerland SH Goldwyn Gin-ET exhibited by Joseph, Zach, Jerome, and Darian Stransky. Reserve Grand Champion was awarded to Stranshome B Afinity-Red-ET exhibited by J,Z,J & D Stransky. Honorable Mention 12
Grand Champion was awarded to B-Lor-KGoldchip 820 exhibited by Schmity Holsteins.
DISTRICT IV
The District 4 Holstein Show was held on August 6th, 2018 in Pipestone, Minn., at the Pipestone County Fairground. Tom Foss was the judge for the day. Judge Foss placed 62 heifers and 28 cows for a total of 90 head. The day started off with a group of 14 novice youth and their parents in the ring. The future is bright for dairy in the Southwest corner of the state. Junior Champion went to Mat-Ar-Dor Diamondback Chloe exhibited by Jacob & Aiden Timmer and Reserve Junior Champion went to Mat-Ar-Dor Beemer Kinsley exhibited by Jacob & Aiden Timmer. Honorable mention was awarded to Mat-ArDor Airlift Ricky exhibited by Jacob & Aiden Timmer and Andrew Zylstra. Intermediate Champion was awarded to Elm-Lane Ceo Cheyenna exhibited by ElmLane Holsteins and Reserve Intermediate Champion was awarded to Flower-Brook Heztry Greta exhibited by Jacob & Aiden Timmer & Andrew Zylstra. Honorable Mention was awarded to Rollingriver Cindy exhibited by Newalta Dairy. Senior Champion went to Klein-Brook Valley-Ernie exhibited by Chris Schulze and Reserve Senior Champion went to Harmony Corners K-Trace exhibited by Jacob & Aiden Timmer & Andrew Zylstra. Judge Foss named Elm-Lane Ceo Cheyenna exhibited by Elm-Lane Holsteins as his Grand Champion and Klein-Brook Valley-Ernie exhibited by Chris Schulze as the Reserve Grand Champion. Premier Breeder of the show was awarded to Mat-Ar-Dor Holsteins and Premier Exhibitor was awarded to Newalta Dairy.
(L to R) District I Grand Champion, Best Udder & Top Bred & Owned: Wake-Up Aftershock Raine-ET exhibited by Aaron Houdek and Reserve Grand Champion: Gar-Lin Table 14725 exhibited by Gar-Lin Farms.
(L to R) District IV Grand Champion Grand Champion Elm-Lane Ceo Cheyenna exhibited by Elm-Lane Holsteins and Reserve Grand Champion Klein-Brook Valley-Ernie exhibited by Chris Schulze, Judge Tom Foss.
(L to R) District V Reserve Overall Champion: Huseys Atwood Justice exhibited by Belter Farms; Overall Champion: Jergens Damion Mongo exhibited by Howe Holsteins.
DISTRICT V
The District 5 Holstein Show was held on August 4th, 2018 in Arlington, Minn., at the Sibley County Fairgrounds. David Hanson was the judge for the day. Junior Champion went to the first place Fall Calf, Bujon-Crave Summerfest-ET exhibited by Chandler Bening & Trevor Tuman. Reserve Junior Champion went to (L to R) District XI Grand Champion and Best Udder: Mahoney Atwood the first place Winter Calf, Stro-lane Solomon Adeline exhibited by Mahoney Holsteins and Reserve Grand ChamAudo exhibited by Stro-lane Dairy. pion: Mahoney Doorman Heavenly, exhibited by Mahoney Holsteins. Intermediate Champion went to the first place Senior Three-Year Old, Huseys Senior Champion went to the first Atwood Justice exhibited by Belter Farms. Reserve Intermediate Champion went to place Aged Cow, Jergens Damion Mongo the first place Four-Year Old, SFI Atwood exhibited by Howe Holsteins. Judge Hanson awarded Grand Champion Galena-ET exhibited by Schauer Farms.
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Complete Class Results are Online at: https://mnholstein.com/category/shows/ to the Senior Champion, Jergens Damion Mongo exhibited by Howe Holsteins. Reserve Grand Champion was awarded to the Intermediate Champion, Huseys Atwood Justice exhibited by Belter Farms. Premier Breeder was awarded Schauer Farms and Premier Exhibitor went to Howe Holsteins.
DISTRICT VI
On July 3rd, 2018 the District 6 Holstein Show was held at the Cannon Valley Fairgrounds. Tom Foss was the judge for the day. Junior Champion was awarded to the first place Fall Yearling Mahoney Defiant Rihanna-ET exhibited by Mahoney Holsteins. Reserve Junior Champion was awarded to the first place Spring Calf, Lone-Oak-Acres S Taylor-ET exhibited by Lone-Oak Acres. Honorable Mention Junior Champion went to the first place Winter Calf, Lone-Oak-Acres S. Edina-ET exhibited by Taylor Jerde. Senior, Grand Champion, Top Bred & Owned and Best Udder went to Mahoney Atwood Adeline exhibited by Mahoney Holsteins. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion went to Mahoney Doorman Heavenly, exhibited by Mahoney Holsteins. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor was awarded to Square Deal Dairy.
DISTRICT VII
The District 7 Holstein Show was held on July 14th, 2018 in Anoka, Minn., at the Anoka County Fairgrounds. Barry Visser was the judge for the day. Junior Champion went to Willows-Edge Def Malia exhibited by Sarah Beck and Reserve Junior Champion went to KEST Unix 1787 exhibited by Maya Owens. Senior Champion went to Ju-Lar Atwood Cyclone, exhibited by Ethan Lindahl and Reserve Senior Champion went to Ju-Lar Aftshock Billie-Jean exhibited by Maddie Lindahl. Honorable Mention Senior Champion was awarded to Boxelder-Bend Palermo Zelda exhibited by Boxelder-Bend. Ju-Lar Doorman Penny exhibited by Alexa Lindahl was named the Intermediate Champion and Boxelder-Bend SachoRC exhibited by Boxelder-Bend received Reserve Intermediate Champion honors. Judge Visser named Ju-Lar Atwood Cyclone exhibited by Ethan Lindahl as his Grand Champion, Best Udder, and Best Bred and Owned and Ju-Lar Doorman Penny exhibited by Alexa Lindahl as his Reserve Grand Champion. Grand Champion Milk Production was awarded to Boxelder-Bend Wilrock Y772R exhibited by Boxelder-Bend. Boxelder-Bend was named the Premier
Exhibitor and Ju-Lar Farms was named Premier Breeder. Top Junior Girl Exhibitor was awarded to Alexa Lindahl and Top Junior Boy Exhibitor was awarded to Carter Herbst.
DISTRICT VIII
The District 8 Holstein show was held on August 4th, 2018 at the Stearns County Fairgrounds in Sauk Centre, Minn., where Nate Donnay was the judge. Junior Champion went to T-Spruce Hztry 11648-Red-ET exhibited by Ashley, Arnie & Andy Gruenes. Reserve Junior Champion went to Schillview-Q Princess Leia-Red exhibited by Michael & Karen Schiller & Karla Smeija. Senior and Overall Champion went to Melarry Mack Koala-ET exhibited by Melarry Farms. Reserve Senior and Overall Champion went to Quad-R Doorman Marceline exhibited by Quentin Scott & Jacob Schaefer. Honorable Mention Senior and Overall Champion went to Maus-Ann Gold Chip Milly-ET exhibited by Ashley Maus. Judge Donnay also named MausAnn Gold Chip Milly-ET the Best Udder of the Show. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor went to Maus Ann Farms and Reserve Champion Premier Breeder and Exhibitor went to Melarry Farms.
(L to R) Judge Barry Visser and District VII Reserve Grand Champion: Ju-Lar Doorman Penny exhibited by Alexa Lindahl and Grand Champion: Ju-Lar Atwood Cyclone exhibited by Ethan Lindahl.
(L to R) Judge Nate Donnay and District VII Grand Champion: Melarry Mack Koala-ET exhibited by Melarry Farms and Reserve Senior Champion: Quad-R Doorman Marceline exhibited by Quentin Scott & Jacob Schaefer.
DISTRICT X
The District 10 Holstein Show was held on August 4th, 2018 in Bagley, Minn. Eric Houdek was the judge for the day. Judge Houdek placed 21 heifers and 21 cows for a total of 42 head. Junior Champion went to the first place Summer Yearling, Heatherstone Dream Big-Red exhibited by Curtis, Evelyn, & Agnes Griffin and Reserve Junior Champion went to the second place Summer Yearling, Lida-Acres Solomon Taylor exhibited by Dana Johnson. Intermediate Champion was awarded to the first place Senior Two-Year Old, KaraKesh-RK Solstis-Red-ET exhibited by Ryan Griffin and Reserve Intermediate Champion was awarded to the first place Senior ThreeYear Old, Holbric Spa Jolly-Red exhibited by Curtis, Evelyn & Agnes Griffin. Houdek awarded the second place Senior Three-Year Old, Rollers Tango Dolly exhibited by Red Root Holsteins with Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion. Senior Champion went to the first place Aged Cow, Timbrcreek-D Atwood Tomo exhibited by Jeremy T Mursu and Reserve
(L to R) District X Honorable Mention Overall: Kara-Kesh-RK SolstisRed-ET exhibited by Ryan Griffin and Reserve Grand Champion: Lida-Acres Ambition Fiona exhibited by Seth Rupprecht and Grand Champion: Timbrcreek-D Atwood Tomo exhibited by Jeremy T. Mursu.
Senior Champion went to the second place Aged Cow, Lida-Acres Ambition Fiona exhibited by Seth Rupprecht. Judge Houdek awarded Honorable Mention to the first place Five-Year Old, Lone-Oak Gold Chip Sophia exhibited by Tanner Rohner. Judge Houdek named Timbrcreek-D Atwood Tomo exhibited by Jeremy T Mursu as his Grand Champion and Best Udder. He named Lida-Acres Ambition Fiona exhibited by Seth Rupprecht as the Reserve Grand Champion. Kara-Kesh-RK SolstisRed-ET exhibited by Ryan Griffin was recognized as Honorable Mention Grand Champion and earned the Top Bred and Owned honor. Premier Breeder of the show was awarded to Kera-Kesh Holsteins and Premier Exhibitor was awarded to Sherdale Farms. 13
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Malones hosted 2018 MHA Field Day The 2018 Minnesota Holstein Association Field Day was held on September 8th at Justin and Marea Malone’s dairy farm near Ottertail, MN. About 75 Minnesota Holstein Association members visited the Malone’s operation. They milk about 250 cows and utilize a rotational grazing system. In addition, they also have a show barn that allows their eight children to work with 4-H animals throughout the year. Everyone enjoyed a free meal, fellowship with other dairy producers and some great door prizes. Another highlight of the event was a judging contest. The Malones put together a class of Fall Calves and a class of Senior ThreeYear-Old Cows for guests to judge. Board members Matt Timmer and Tracy Schaefer served as the official judges for the day. Each class was followed with a discussion of the class where friendly conversation was held between those who were or were not in Justin and Marea are pictured in their free-stall barn with their two youngest children, Brynne and Bowen. agreement with the official placings. Prizes were awarded in three divisions: men, women and juniors. Tieing for first place with score. Chelsey Asche was second place. Jan Albrecht, Janice perfect scores in the men’s division were Jake Oyster, Adam Huwe and Sara Johnson tied for third place. In the junior Johnson, Jeremy Mursu, and Todd Pollema. In the women’s division, Olivia Johnson earned first place, Madilyn Johnson division, Marissa Roden earned first place with a perfect followed in second, and James Minten took third.
A group of juniors enjoyed a spot on top of the fence and looking out at the Malone’s heifer yard and pasture.
Justin shared the pedigree and production information about each of the Senior Three-Year-Old cows.
Matt Timmer explained the official placing of the Fall Heifer Calf class to the group.
Tracy Schaefer explains the official placing of the Senior Three-Year Old class to the group.
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a’s High-Scoring Two-Year Olds (May to August) Minnesot Courtesy of Holstein USA are the Very Good Two-Year Olds from May to August 2018.
DAGGETT-BROOK T FIDDLE-ET-85 Robert J. & Jeannette M. Sheehan ESPERANZA-CC SID LIBERTY-85 Peyton & Tanner Morrison ESPERANZA-CC TESS-86 Peyton & Tanner Morrison GIL-GAR CASUAL VERI P-RED-85 Henry & Brent Stelling GIL-GAR MODESTY CORA-ET-85 Stelling Farms, Inc. GIL-GAR PUBICON SPETZL-85 Henry G. Stelling & Stelling Farms, Inc. GIL-GAR RUBICON MIMI-85 Stelling Farms, Inc. HENDEL MONTEREY BRIE 4462-85 Hendel Farms HENDEL MONTEREY SHEA 4364-85 Hendel Farms HENDEL-VATLAND JEDI 4438-ET-86 Hendel Farms HOESE DOORMAN JAZZIE-86 Peyton & Tanner Morrison JOHNAN DEFIANT CALISTA-RED-86 Jim & Janet Kappers JZM GOLD DREAMS SALLIE-TW-87 Peyton & Tanner Morrison MACLAND AWE JULIET-RED-ET-85 Scott Culbertson & James McFarland MACLAND GOLD CHIP STAR-87 Scott Culbertson & James McFarland MS MACLAND DOORMN BUTTON-ET-86 Scott Culbertson & James McFarland
MS NORKVAL GLDCHP MERCI-85 REDALEN ALL FOR IT JAZZ-86 Michael Redalen Peyton & Tanner Morrison NIBBE 1STCLASS BARB-85 REDALEN CHROME DIAMOND-85 Michael Redalen Paul Nibbe NORKVAL MAGGSIE OF WILLOLEA-86 REDALEN GD ALASKA-85 Michael Redalen Peyton & Tanner Morrison REDALEN TALBOT LANAI-85 OAK-RIDGE-K ASHK ADELLE-ET-85 Jim & Janet Kappers Michael Redalen REDALEN WONKA TAIOPI-85 OAK-RIDGE-K AWESOME TYME-85 Jim & Janet Kappers Michael Redalen OAK-RIDGE-K DEFIANT MARGE-86 ROYAL LYNN GH CHASE FOR GOLD-86 Ryan Kappers Scott R. Culbertson & T & L Cattle Ltd OAK-RIDGE-K SID TRIUMPH-87 SHEEKNOLL BEEMER 2596-ET-88 Sheeknoll Farms Jim & Janet Kappers SHEEKNOLL KINGBOY 2601-85 PEAK MILLY PBALL 60169-ET-85 Jerome F. Sheehan Four-Cal Genetics PETITCLERC DOORMAN SATINA-ET-85 SHEEKNOLL OLYMPIAN 2598-85 Jacob Hornberg Jerome F. Sheehan PINE-SHELTER ALTA RBICON-ET-85 SHEEKNOLL PIRANHA 2128-RED-85 James A. Sheehan Richard K. Alberts SHEEKNOLL SOLOMON 2633-86 PINE-SHELTER CALLY CRUSH-85 Andrew R. Sheehan Pine-Shelter Farms SHERONA-HILL JD APRICOT-ET-86 PINE-SHELTER CASSIA ATWD-ET-85 Esperanza Cattle Co. Molly Rebecca Alberts SHIR-MAN ABSOLUTE MOCHA-RED-85 PINE-SHELTER CHAQUAMME UNO-85 Haely & Kayla Leiding Molly Rebecca Alberts SHIR-MAN CAL MALLORY-RED-85 PINE-SHELTER CORONA MERRICK-85 Haely & Kayla Leiding Pine-Shelter Farms SHIR-MAN DOORMAN JUBILEE-85 PINE-SHELTER CRISSY CAPTAIN-85 Haely & Kayla Leiding Molly Rebecca Alberts RAYON D’OR DOORMAN ALEXANE-ET-86 SHIR-MAN EMBASSY ICICLE-86 Chandler & Calvin Bening Haely & Kayla Leiding
SOLUM 1691 CIDER-ET-85 Solum Holsteins SPEEK-NJ MONTERE CALIPSO-ET-85 Maple Leaf Farm T&S-HILLTOP ALLTHAT 907-86 Todd & Sue Hendrickson T&S-HILLTOP DELTA 951-85 Amanda Gillespie T&S-HILLTOP FORK 916-85 Todd & Sue Hendrickson T&S-HILLTOP PETRONE 958-85 Todd & Sue Hendrickson TOP-GUN POWERBALL UHAUL-85 Tyler Lehnertz VATLAND KINGBOY MIA 4452-ET-85 Josh Vatland VATLAND MOGUL MILLY 4406-ET-85 Josh Vatland WAKE-UP CORVETTE AVA-85 Eric, Andy & Aaron Houdek WILLOWS-EDGE ACME MONTANA-85 Kevin Schafer WILLOWS-EDGE G C LORILEE-85 Kevin Schafer WIRTLAND EMERALD 3941-85 Maple Leaf Farm WIRTLAND IMPRESSION 4065-85 Maple Leaf Farm WIRTLAND OCEAN PP ROSIE-85 Maple Leaf Farm WIRTLAND SAMMY TAHOE-85 Maple Leaf Farm
s ’ a t o k a D h t u o S High-Scoring Two-Year Olds (May to August) Courtesy of Holstein USA are the Very Good Two-Year Olds from May to August 2018.
BUTLERVIEW ARCH COVI-ET-86 Generation Next Farms, Inc.
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BUTLERVIEW ARCH CAZ-ET-85 Generation Next Farms, Inc.
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a’s First-Time Excellents (May to August) Minnesot Courtesy of Holstein USA are First-Time Excellents from May to August 2018
CASTLEHOLM EXPLD ASHTON-ET- 92 Peyton & Tanner Morrison
HENDEL-VATLAND MALA 3935- 90 Hendel Farms
OAK-RIDGE-K AWOOD TORI-ET- 90 Jim & Janet Kappers
SHIR-MAN CHELIOS ALISHA- 90 Haely & Kayla Leiding
CHARTROISE ATWOOD POLLY-ET- 90 Sanne DeBruijn
MACLAND BRADNICK JULIET- 90 Scott Culbertson & James McFarland
OAK-RIDGE-K SHOTTLE CHARM- 90 Kevin Schafer
SHIR-MAN MAGNETISM CHARISMA- 90 Haely & Kayla Leiding
CRAZY-DAISY GOLDEN HOUSTON- 90 Greg & Wendi Piller
MACLAND JULE PAT- 90 Scott Culbertson & James McFarland
PETITCLERC ATWOOD ARIZONA-ET- 90 Eric Houdek & Dane Thompson
TOP-GUN TRUMP RINGER- 90 Tyler Lehnertz
DIRT-ROAD LTHIUM ZOE 407-ET- 90 Staci A Sexton
MACLAND TANGO 345- 90 James W. McFarland
PINE-SHELTER CHAI SHERAC-ET- 90 Andrew, Cassandra & Jacob Hornberg
TRAILSIDE DOVER 3295- 90 Trail Side Holsteins
DUNCANSON CHAPTER 697- 90 Duncanson Holstein
MINNIGAN-HILLS AMIRA-RED- 90 Isabel Allen
PINE-SHELTER KIA CHANCE- 90 Pine-Shelter Farms
TRAILSIDE SHAMROCK 3531- 90 Trail Side Holsteins
DUNCANSON SIDNEY 230- 90 Duncanson Holstein
MISS MACLAND MCC JULIET-ET- 90 Scott Culbertson & James McFarland
REDALEN ARAGORN TATER- 90 Michael Redalen
TRAILSIDE VICTOR 3415- 91 Trail Side Holsteins
ERNLO DANI- 90 Daniel Solum
MISS REDBURST RAZOR-RED- 90 Jim & Janet Kappers
SHEEKNOLL ATWOOD 2562-ET- 90 Sheeknoll Farms
VATLAND KINGBOY MERCA 4217- 90 Josh Vatland
HENDEL DUNDEE PAIGE 3311- 91 Hendel Farms
MS MACLAND CARAMEL LATTE- 92 Scott R. Culbertson
SHEEKNOLL ATWOOD 2566-ET- 90 Sheeknoll Farms
WIRTLAND HILL 3177- 90 Maple Leaf Farm
HENDEL GRAFETI MIRA 3453-ET- 90 Hendel Farms
MS SUPREME LA BAMBI P-ET- 90 Staci A Sexton
SHIR-MAN ALEXANDER JEWEL- 90 Todd & Stacy Leiding
WIRTLAND PETRONE 3298- 90 Maple Leaf Farm
HENDEL SHOTTLE JESSIE 3362- 90 Hendel Farms
NIVEK REESE SUZIE- 90 Kevin Schafer
SHIR-MAN ARES LATOYA- 90 Haely & Kayla Leiding
Advertise in the Minnesota Holstein Classifieds! The Minnesota Holstein Classifieds is a service for affordable ad space that we provide our members. The cost is $20 for a 150-word ad that will be displayed on this website page for one month. Ads must be advertising or looking for Registered Holsteins. You will be invoiced once your ad is placed on the website. We will also periodically share the ads placed on this page on the Minnesota Holstein Association Facebook page to help your ad reach the more than 2,000 followers that “Like” Minnesota Holstein Association on Facebook.
To submit an ad, visit: https://mnholstein.com/submit-an-ad/ To view classified ads, visit: https://mnholstein.com/mn-holstein-classifieds/ OCTOBER 2018
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MHA’S DEDICATED CORPORATE SPONSORS GRAND SUPREME CHAMPION MINNESOTA SELECT SIRES CO-OP, INC. SUPREME CHAMPION TRIPLE A PUMPING WESTWAY FEED PRODUCTS GRAND CHAMPION CENTRAL VALLEY DAIRY SUPPLY LLC. CENTRAL MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DAIRYLAND SUPPLY INC DIAMOND K GENETICS FIRST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION HUBBARD FEEDS/RIDLEY USA MIDWEST EMBRYO TRANSFER CHAMPION AG PARTNERS ALBERT LEA SEEDHOUSE BONGARD’S CREAMERIES CHOSEN VALLEY VET CLINIC CITIZENS STATE BANK NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA FAMO FEEDS FORESIGHT BANK GLENCOE CO-OP ASSOCIATION KEEP EM WALKIN HOOF CARE INC KREOFSKY BUILDING SUPPLIES LANO EQUIPMENT OF NORWOOD MINNESOTA MILK PRODUCERS NORTHERN VALLEY DAIRY PRODUCTION MED CTR. HONORABLE MENTION ARNZEN CONSTRUCTION/ ST. ROSA LUMBER INC CARLSON WHOLESALE INC. TOM MORRIS LTD./CATTLE CONNECTION
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MHA Corporate Sponsorship Program The Minnesota Holstein Association (MHA) was organized in 1910 for the purpose of improving and promoting the Holstein breed of dairy cattle. The MHA consists of 700 members and is open to all people interested in the dairy industry. The mission of the Minnesota Holstein Association is, "To enhance the lives and profitability of all dairy producers and enthusiasts by providing opportunities for education, marketing, recognition and socialization." As dedicated supporters of local registered Holstein dairy farmers, businesses have the opportunity to join and support the Minnesota Holstein Association through our Corporate Sponsor Program. This program has five levels of sponsorship: Grand Supreme Champion, Supreme Champion, Grand Champion and Honorable Mention. Each level includes recognition as a dedicated sponsor of the Minnesota Holstein Association. As a corporate sponsor for our association, businesses help the Minnesota Holstein Association provide opportunities for dairy producers across the state. If you and your business are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or if you do business with a company you feel would benefit from becoming a corporate sponsor please visit the Minnesota Holstein website and print off a corporate sponsorship program agreement and flyer. Once completed the agreement and payment can be sent to the MHA office. A percentage of the sponsorship is given back to the local clubs along with their rebates in May. If you have questions or would like to know more about the program, please contact a MHA board member or the MHA office. Your assistance in helping our organization grow is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!
LONGTIME CORPORATE SPONSORS A Special Thank You to our long time Corporate Sponsors. The following businesses have been MHA Corporate Sponsors since the program began in 2007. The Minnesota Holstein Association greatly appreciates your continued support.
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