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2012 Missouri Dairy Forum and Trade Show Sponsored by Missouri Dairy Association, Missouri Holstein Association, Missouri Brown Swiss Association, Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association, Missouri Jersey Cattle Club, Missouri Dairy Growth Council, and the Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Association
Thursday January 26, 2012
University Plaza Hotel, Springfield
11:30 a.m. Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) Annual Meeting and Board Meeting (Kansas A) Luncheon sponsored by Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and Missouri Soybean Program
Friday January 27, 2012
8:00 a.m. 8:30 9:25 9:30 10:10 10:50 11:30 Noon 1:30 2:10 2:15 3:15 4:15 4:15 5:00 5:30 7:00
Coffee, Milk & Pastries, sponsored by MFA, Kraft Springfield, Southwest Dairy Farmers and Waikato Milking Systems (Colorado/Illinois) Registration and visit exhibitors (Colorado/Illinois) Call to order--Larry Purdom, Missouri Dairy Association (MDA)President (Colorado/Illinois) “Controlling Flies on the Dairy”-Dennis Meyer, Sales Consultant, Central Life Sciences, sponsored by Central Life Sciences “The Basics of Mineral Nutrition”-Geoff Zanton, Ruminant Nutrition Research & Development Manager, Novus International, sponsored by Novus International “Integration of Synchronization Programs and Estrous Detection”-Dr. Todd R. Bilby, Associate Professor, Extension Dairy Specialist, Texas A&M System, Stephenville, Texas, sponsored by Merck Animal Health Break and visit with exhibitors Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, Missouri Agribusiness Association and Purina (Kansas/ Oklahoma) Guest speaker: “A Practical Look at Feeds and Feeding for Optimal Rumen Performance”-Gene Goenner, Regional Sales Representative for Minnesota, Alltech, sponsored by Alltech) “Dairy in the 2012 Farm Bill”—Randy Mooney, Chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation, Washington, DC (Colorado/Illinois) MDA 27th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Association Annual Meeting (Bull Shoals) Refreshment Break sponsored by Turner’s Special Supply and F&H Food Equipment Company (Colorado/Illinois) MDA 27th Annual Meeting adjourns--visit with exhibitors Missouri Holstein Association (MHA) Committee Meetings Juniors (Executive Board Room); 100th Anniversary (Arkansas A; Sale and Show (Arkansas B; Finance & Resolutions (Taneycomo);Futurity (Arkansas C) Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association (MGBA) Committee Meetings (Kansas A) Youth Activity (meet in hotel lobby) MGBA Board Meeting (Kansas A)
Saturday January 28, 2012
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Coffee, milk and pastries (sponsored by FCS Financial, S&L Sales LLC and Southwest Dairy Farmers (Colorado/Illinois) 2012 National Holstein Convention Committee Meetings (Colorado/Illinois) Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (Kansas A) (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) Missouri Holstein Princess/Little Miss Interviews (Table Rock) Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting (Lake of the Ozarks) MHA Annual Meeting Convenes (Colorado/Illinois) Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Board Meeting (Poolside Suite 122) Missouri Holstein Association All-Missouri, Junior Awards, Scholarships & Crowning of Holstein Princess & Little Miss (Kansas/Oklahoma) Luncheon sponsored by Association of Electric Cooperatives and Missouri Soybean Association & Missouri Holstein Fun Auction (Kansas/Oklahoma) Trade Show Closes MHA Annual Meeting reconvenes (Colorado/Illinois) Missouri Holstein Junior Association (Kansas A)
Health Care Practices: Planning and observation are key This Tip is brought to you by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association and the Beef Checkoff.
Here are some tips from the Dairy Beef Quality Assurance manual to help prevent disease and keep your calves healthy. First, design a herd health plan with your veterinarian and/or nutritionist. These experts can help you determine your calves’ risk level for infectious, metabolic and toxic diseases and develop effective management programs. Observation is a critical component for identifying health issues early and is the key to effective treatment. You and your employees should be able to recognize common health problems and know how to properly use animal health products and other control measures. Health problems often occur due to lack of prevention. The most important tool you have is your trained eye. Often illnesses don’t happen overnight. Walk through the barn. Make the calves move. Watch how they walk. Listen. Movement can produce a cough, and if it’s there look for: n Reluctance to go to the bunk n Body Condition Score/ appearance n Lameness n Crusted muzzle n Sunken eyes n Nasal discharge n Rough, dry coat n Diarrhea n Coughing, sneezing n Drooped head and ears n Arched back nss Straining to urinate Knowing what you have on the farm helps your veterinarian make targeted recommendations and, ultimately, keeps your calves healthy and performing.
Missouri Dairy Forum Speaker Bios Dennis Meyer is a Sales Consultant for Central Life Sciences and resides with his wife in Syracuse, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BS in Animal Science. He has an extensive background in marketing and sales after stints with The Upjohn Company, Veterinary Division Sales; Holmes Serum Company, National Sales Manager; Adams Veterinary Research, VP Marketing & Sales; and Merial, Sales Development Representative. Geoff Zanton was raised on a dairy and crop farm in south-central Wisconsin. He received a B.S. degree in Dairy Science in 2002 from University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2008, he received his PhD in Dairy and Animal Science with a minor in Statistics from Penn State University. Geoff is currently the Ruminant Nutrition Research Manager with Novus International, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Todd Bilby grew up on a small farm in Northwest MO. In 1999, he received his B.S. from Oklahoma State University in Animal Sciences, and went on to receive his M.S. in reproductive physiology in Animal Sciences from the University of Arkansas. In 2005, Dr. Bilby received his PhD from the University of Florida focusing on nutraceutical and pharmaceutical approaches to improve fertility by reducing embryo loss. After graduation, Dr. Bilby worked for Monsanto Dairy Business in the central valley of California. In 2007, he joined the faculty at The University of Arizona as an Assistant Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist where he worked in both extension and research. Dr. Bilby recently joined Texas A&M AgriLIFE Research and Extension as an Associate Professor and Dairy Extension Specialist. His current research program focuses on economically viable strategies to improve fertility in dairy cattle. Gene Goenner joined Alltech in April 2011 and is the Regional Sales Representative for Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota at Waseca with degrees in Diversified Livestock Production and Swine Production. He has extensive nutrition background in dairy and beef from his previous position as a Dairy and Beef Nutritionist at Central Wisconsin Cooperative in Stratford, Wisconsin for the last 10 years. He was also the Owner/Manager of Goenner Farms, a dairy and swine crop farm in Minnesota, northwest of the Twin Cities for 14 years. He is in the process of moving back to Minnesota with his wife and two children. Randy Mooney was elected Chairman of the Board of Dairy Farmers of America, the nation’s leading dairy farmer-owned milk marketing cooperative and food company, in 2010. Mooney serves on a number of boards, including National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), where he currently serves as chairman of the board. NMPF’s charge is to provide a forum through which dairy farmers and their cooperatives can formulate policy on national issues that affect milk production and marketing within the United States. He also is a member of the board of directors for the Missouri State Milk Board; Hiland Dairy board of directors; the Southern Marketing Agency and the Dairy Cooperative Marketing Agency. He is currently serving his second term on the Fluid Milk Processor board of directors (MilkPEP Board). He is the only dairy farmer to ever serve on this board. PAGE 3
Draft Minutes
Missouri Dairy Association 26th Annual Meeting
University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Missouri January 28, 2011 President Larry Purdom called the 26th annual meeting of the Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) to order at 2:20 p.m. in the Oklahoma/Illinois rooms of the University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Missouri. The 25th annual meeting minutes of January 29, 2010 were presented. The minutes were approved as written. Executive Director Dave Drennan presented the annual financial report and audit which showed a total income of $153,930.00, total expenses of $158,772.00 for a negative balance of $4,842.00, and a total liabilities and net worth of $140,740.00 as of December 31, 2010. It was moved and seconded to approve the treasurer’s report and the annual audit. Motion carried. Larry Purdom gave his president’s report and Dave Drennan gave his Executive Director’s report. Ray Schooley presented information on the National Dairy Shrine in Wisconsin. There being no old business, the meeting turned to new business. Larry Schmidt presented the nominating committee report of District 2, Kevin Frankenbach; District 4, Kenny Lenz; District 6, David Hutsell and District 8, Lloyd Gunter. It was moved and seconded to accept the nominating committee’s report by acclamation. Motion carried. The following MDA members were present and served as voting delegates during the Policy Development Session: District 1: Dallas Cornelius, Easton and Richard Groves, Skidmore; MDA Director Larry Schmidt, Laredo District 2: Charlie Voelker, Perryville and Robert Landgraf, Jackson; MDA Director Kevin Frankenbach, Hannibal District 3: Chris Heins, Higginsville and Paul Freund, Concordia District 4: John Denbigh, Columbia and Alfred Brandt, Linn; MDA Director Kenny Lenz District 5: Gary Jones, Stockton and John Samek, Bolivar District 6: Adam Bennett, Norwood and Wesley Lebahn, Mansfield; MDA Director David Hutsell District 7: Marilyn Calvin, Mount Vernon and Charles Fletcher, Purdy; MDA Director Larry Purdom, Purdy District 8: Jams Penn, Point Lookout and Wayne Whitehead, Conway; MDA Director Lloyd Gunter, Conway At Large: Darrell Melton, Mountain Grove; MDA Director David Melton, Mountain Grove At Large: Mark Freeman, Cabool and Norris Sloan, Mountain Grove A total of 26 voting delegates were seated. The delegate body reviewed the current resolutions starting with State Issues. Moved and seconded to move “support increasing minimum milk solids to current California standards” to Federal Issues: Operations and Marketing. Motion carried. Moved and seconded a new resolution to “support the one tenth sales tax for Missouri parks and soils”. Motion carried. Moved and seconded a new resolution to “support efforts to make voter passed referendum actions be of no negative budget impact to local or state budgets. If such actions have an impact then the referendum shall include language detailing funding details which shall also be passed by a vote of the people”. Motion carried. Federal Issues: Operations and Marketing: Moved and seconded to strike lines 70 and 71 and replace with “support the concept of eliminating the current Dairy Product Price Support Program and Milk Income Loss Contract Program and using the available funds to create an actuarially sound and fiscally responsible national margin insurance program”. Motion carried. PAGE 4
Moved and seconded to strike lines 73-75 and replace with “support a tiered, step down lowering, of the somatic cell count regulatory limit for Grade A milk from 750,000 cells to 400,000 cells”. Motion carried. Moved and seconded to amend line 78 with “support the Federal Milk Marketing Order Program reform and tightening pooling regulations”. Motion carried. Moved and seconded to replace lines 81-83 with “support reducing or eliminating the make allowance on all dairy products that receive a make allowance”. Motion carried. Federal Issues: Pubic Policy and Government Relations: Moved and seconded to amend line 124 with “support voluntary national animal traceability”. Motion carried. Moved and seconded a new resolution to “support the efforts of all groups in establishing additional nuclear energy in Missouri”. Motion carried. Commendations: Moved and seconded to amend line 153 with “commend Gary Aggus and Rich Crawford for their service and leadership to the Missouri dairy industry and other boards”. Motion carried. Moved and seconded to approve the 2011 resolutions as presented. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
WELCOME! We are so glad you could join us for this event! The Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) would like to take this opportunity to remind you that MDA sponsored events are not and must not be viewed as an opportunity for those in attendance to illegally advance their respective companies’ competitive interests. Remember that those here that are your “friends” may also be your “competitors” in the eyes of the law. Careless or poorly worded conversations may signal wrongful conduct so please exercise extra caution and diligence by following these guidelines: Don’t discuss with your actual or potential competitors pricing, price changes, price differentials, markups, discounts, allowance, credit terms, or related financial issues, or data that bear on price (e.g., costs, production capacity, inventories, sales). Don’t discuss with your actual or potential competitors changes production, capacity or inventories. Don’t discuss with your actual or potential competitors plans regarding production, distribution or marketing of particular products, including proposed territories or customers. PAGE 5
2011 MDA RESOLUTIONS (ratified 1/28/11)
1. Mission Statement: The Missouri Dairy Association, an organization of dairy producers, is 2.committed to promote, protect and enhance the Missouri dairy industry by working to insure the 3. profitability of dairy producers. State Issues 4. Oppose regulations on volatile organic compounds, dust, noise, odor on ag operations in Missouri. 1/26/07 5. Support voluntary country or state of origin labeling on fresh meat, dairy and other agricultural products. 2/07/03 6. Support the Missouri Unfair Milk Practices Act in its present form. 10/21/98 7. Support the regulation of agriculture being limited to state jurisdiction and we 8. do not believe local jurisdiction, such as county commissioners and county 9. health ordinances, should be allowed to regulate agriculture. 10/22/97 10.Continue to oppose any regulations, environmental or health, that are more strict than 11.Federal regulations and educate County Commissioners. 1/25/08 12.Oppose any legislation or ballot issue that restricts or diminishes livestock 13.production in the state of Missouri, and support new initiatives concerning 14.livestock security and Bio and Eco-terrorism, to: 15.Strengthen the penalties for anyone involved in livestock theft and terrorist activities 16.affecting the agricultural industry. 17.Provide increased coordination of local, state, and federal officials 18.to more effectively monitor and respond to these threats. 19.Give producers increased protections against false and derogatory 20.statements or ballot issues that would damage or endanger a 21.producer’s livelihood, product, property, or diminishes livestock 22.production practices. 1/25/08 23. Support incentives for new and existing dairy producers in the Missouri 24.Department of Economic Development’s programs. 2/25/00 25. Oppose efforts to increase property taxes on agricultural land in Missouri. 1/29/10 26. Solicit political support for economic development assistance for dairy in 27. Missouri. 9/17/00 MDA Board 28. Support all Agriculture related initiatives (crop or livestock) that will result 29. in economic development in Missouri be eligible for state tax credit 30. programs. 2/07/03 31.Support and join “The Coalition to Preserve the Missouri River”. 6/15/00 MDA Board 32.Request DNR to develop a general permit which would cover small milk 33.processing operations in Missouri. 3/23/00 MDA Board 34.Enhance the management knowledge of dairy farmers by focusing on new and 35.innovative production practices and technologies. 2/25/00 36.Support management education opportunities at dairy meetings. 2/25/00 37.Support purpose and activities of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council, to formulate 38 an action plan to build the dairy industry in Missouri, 39.utilize a broad coalition of stakeholders, provide the resources to implement 40.the plan, and gain the authority to proceed. 2/6/04 41.Support the concept of establishing a service to help match beginning 42.farmers with retiring farmers to continue the family farm business. 2/23/01 43.Support the one tenth sales tax for Missouri parks and 44.soils 1/28/11 PAGE 6
45.The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture 46.Program is providing valuable information for agriculture and the 47.Missouri dairy industry. We recommend increased funding and 48.support of this valuable program. 1/27/06 49. Support the Missouri REC position on annexation. 1/28/05 50.Support establishing standards for acceptable levels of stray voltage. 2/01/02 51.Support policy which improves Missouri’s competitive advantage in 52.retaining and attracting agriculture and ag-related businesses and enhances 53.Missouri’s position in the global marketplace. 2/01/02 54. Support retaining positions for state and regional dairy Extension specialists. 55. Support joining the new coalition of Missouri farm groups. 1/29/10
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56.Support state environmental rules and regulations must be based on sound 57.scientific evidence and not put into effect without a cost-benefit, economic58.impact study. The burden of proof shall be on the governmental entity 59.promulgating the rule or regulation to prove the rule or regulation is 60.necessary to prevent specific circumstances or conditions causing harm to 61.human health or the environment. 2/01/02 62.Support MASBDA issuance of tax credits for individuals pursuing value 63.added agriculture opportunities and we feel livestock conversion of grain 64. to milk and other food products should be regarded as value-added for funding. 1/27/06 65.Support the development of animal disease research facilities and diagnostic 66.biosecurity level III capabilities to help protect our livestock and support 67.the efforts to increase diagnostic and animal disease research for the 68.protection of our livestock. 2/07/03 69. Support General Revenue funding of the state’s Johnes program. 1/26/07 69a. Support Missouri’s current statues on the sale of raw milk and encourage the Missouri State Milk Board to inspect facilities of producers who sell raw milk. 1/29/10 69b. Support efforts to make voter passed referendum actions be of no negative budget impact to local or state budgets. If such actions have an impact then the referendum shall include language detailing funding details which shall also be passed by a vote of the people. 1/28/11 Federal Issues: Operations and Marketing 70. Support the concept of eliminating the current Dairy Product Price Support Program 71. and Milk Income Loss Contract Program and using the available funds to create an 72. actuarially sound and fiscally responsible national margin insurance program. 1/28/11 73.We support a tiered, step down lowering, 74.of the somatic cell count regulatory limit for Grade A milk from 750,000 cells to 75.400,000 cells. 1/28/11 76.Encourage dairy farmer support of the Beef Checkoff Program. 2/25/00 77.Support labeling of reconstituted Class I milk. 2/1/02 78.Support the Federal Milk Marketing Order Program reform and tightening 79.pooling regulations. 1/28/11 80. Oppose voluntary participation in the sharing of higher use pool funds. 1/28/05 PAGE 7
81.Support reducing or eliminating the make allowance on all dairy products 82.that receive a make allowance. 1/28/11 83. Support increasing minimum milk solids to current California standards. 1/28/11 84.Oppose the labeling of soy-based beverages as “milk”. 2/25/00 85.Oppose the use of imported dried milk proteins in cheese production. 2/1/02 86.Support stronger regulations regarding performance standards of pooled 87.plants. 2/1/02 88. Open 89.Any supply management program to be considered should include participation by all dairy farmers. 1/29/10 90.Actively oppose any change by USDA for the purchase prices of butter, 91.nonfat dry milk, and cheese under the Milk Price Support Program if the 92.change results in lowering producer income. 2/01/02 93.Encourage USDA to aggressively find new markets for the inventories of 94. dairy products. 1/26/07 95.Support the maximum utilization of the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). 1/26/07 96.Oppose supply management programs that would hinder the ability of 97.existing dairies to expand or new dairies to be constructed. 2/01/02 98.Support modifications to the current Federal Milk Marketing Order structure and the formulas and price classes used to compute milk prices to better reflect current market conditions. 1/29/10 99. Support changing the Federal Order System to pay on components for 5, 6 and 7. 1/25/08 100.Support the current dairy checkoff program and oppose a mandatory 101.referendum. 2/07/03 102.Oppose the introduction of raw milk from Canada into the U.S. 2/07/03 103.Support correcting the “loop hole” in the U.S. tariff schedule for trade in 104.certain articles classified as milk protein concentrates (MPCs) and casein 105.products. 2/07/03 106.Oppose a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand that allows more New Zealand 107.dairy products to be imported into the U.S. 1/28/05 107a. Support dairy trade with Cuba, Columbia, Panama and South Korea. 1/30/09 Federal Issues: Public Policy and Government Relations 108..Support tax laws that provide: fair and equitable treatment to farmers; 109.inheritance taxes which allow farmers to pass their business to family 110.members; protection to farmers on the necessary tangible components of a 111.dairy operation; enhanced capital gains treatment on family farm assets; for 112.farmers to use income averaging; and, a permanent 10% Investment Tax 113.Credit (ITC) targeted to equipment and livestock. 8/19/99 114.Support voluntary Johnes eradication with federal funding. 2/23/01 115.Oppose any attempt to eliminate any part of the current funding in 116.the Farm Bill for Johnes eradication. 1/27/06 117.Support an increase in funding for Johnes Diseases. 1/27/06 118.Favor an accelerated national eradication program for brucellosis. We 119.support a research program to develop a better vaccine for both cattle and 120.calves. We oppose reducing available funds from the state or national PAGE 8
121.eradication programs. We commend the Missouri Department of 122.Agriculture for its efforts in obtaining a Class free brucellosis rating for 123.Missouri.. We encourage producers to voluntarily vaccinate. 1/27/06 124.Support voluntary national animal traceability. 1/28/11 125.Support the Electoral College process of electing our U.S. president and vice-president. 2/23/01 126. Oppose the EPA greenhouse tax proposal on all livestock. 1/30/09 127.Support increased funding for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program 128.(EQIP) part of the Farm Bill and maintain at least 60% of the funding in 129.Missouri for the livestock industry. 2/07/03 130.We are concerned over the loss of approved modern technologies for dairy production and therefore feel 131.that dairymen should be compensated for this loss. 1/25/08 132.Oppose deceptive marketing and promotion and/or label claims pertaining to dairy and other food 133.products, without scientific proof and testing, implying superiority when compared to other products not bearing such claims. 1/25/08 134.Support strict enforcement of the federal Packers and Stockyards Act. 135.Furthermore, we oppose any further restrictions on livestock marketing in 136.Missouri that could adversely impact marketing options for livestock producers. 137.Support Congressional authority on the CO2 decision and other environmental issues. 1/29/10 138. We appreciate the dairy producers who have participated to date in the Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program. Their efforts to produce a safe, wholesome, product at reasonable profit levels are to be commended. We support 100% participation in the CWT working program. 1/30/09 139. Support clean burning coal and nuclear plants. 1/26/07 139a. Support the efforts of all groups in establishing additional nuclear energy in Missouri. 1/28/11 140.Support the Vision and Mission of the American Farmers for the Advancement and Conservation of Technology (AFACT). 1/25/08 141. Oppose Cap and Trade legislation that would drive dairy production costs up now and in the future. 1/29/10 142.Support legislation to clarify that livestock production was not intended to be included in CERCLA or EPCA. 1/27/06 143. Oppose the removal of the word “navigable” from the Clean Water Restoration Act SB 787. 1/29/10 144.Support legislation that would indemnify dairy producers with aflatoxin in their milk 145.if it is not marketable. 1/27/06 146. While we feel milk is safe and nutritious, we oppose marketing of milk from cloned cows and thus the necessity of using 147. promotion funds to combat consumer resistance to dairy products associated with 148. milk from cloned dairy cattle. 1/30/09 149. Encourage the processors to be more aggressive in the introduction of milk vending machines and single 150. serve enhanced containers. 1/26/07 151. Support the exclusion of dairy in the Southeast Asia Free Trade Agreement which would allow unrestricted imports of dairy products from New Zealand. 1/29/10 152. Support the review of IRS tax exempt status of non profit groups who do lobbying.
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Commendations 153.Commend Gary Aggus and Rich Crawford for their service and leadership to the 154.Missouri dairy industry and other boards. 1/28/11
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Thank You to These 2012 Missouri Dairy Forum Sponsors:
Alltech—Speaker support Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives—Saturday luncheon Case-Luby Equipment Services and Potter Equipment Company - Program printing Central Life Sciences—Speaker support FCS Financial—Saturday morning break and Program Printing F&H Food Equipment Company—Friday afternoon break Hiland Dairy Foods Company—Friday luncheon Kraft, Springfield - Friday morning break Merck Animal Health - Speaker support MFA, Inc.—Friday morning break Missouri Corn Growers Association—Signage Missouri Department of Conservation—Program printing Missouri Soybean Association—Saturday luncheon Mycogen Seeds—Program printing Novus International - Speaker support Purina—Friday luncheon S&L Sales LLC—Saturday morning break Southwest Dairy Farmers - Milk for morning breaks Turner’s Special Supply—Friday afternoon break Waikato Milking Systems—Friday morning break, Program printing
2012 Missouri Dairy Forum Exhibitors: ABS Global Bobcat of Springfield Case-Luby Equipment Services & Potter Equipment Company Central Life Sciences Charm Sciences Commercial Agriculture Program FSA/NRCS Gallagher Hiland Dairy Foods Company IBA Innovacyn Jerden Dairy Company KABA/Select Sires MASBDA MAESTRO Program Merck Animal Health Missouri Beef Council Missouri Corn Growers Association PAGE 10
Midwest Dairy Association Missouri Dairy Association Missouri Dairy Growth Council Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri Holstein Association MQT Lab Services Pfizer PowerFlex Fence Southwest Dairy Farmers Soy Best S&H Farm Supply S&L Sales LLC Thicker Pastures USDA/Missouri Ag Statistics VES Environmental Solutions Vigortone Westway Ag Z Tags North America
2012 Missouri Dairy Profit Seminars Sponsored by Missouri Dairy Association, the Commercial Agriculture Program and University of Missouri Extension
February 13-17, 2012 9:30 a.m. Registration and visit exhibitors Coffee, milk and pastries 10:00 a.m. Welcome 10:05 a.m. “Alfalfa Production—New Tips & Technologies”—Tim Schnakenberg (Sedalia and Springfield), Extension Agronomy Specialist, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO and Rob Kallenbach, Extension State Forage Specialist, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 10:45 a.m. Keith Schwinke, Sponsored by Alltech 11:30 a.m. “Your Vote Counts(?)”--Dave Drennan, Missouri Dairy Association, Chesterfield, MO Noon Lunch and visit with exhibitors (*Bring along a sample of your TMR and UMC will do a free particle sort evaluation.) 1:15 p.m. “Twenty One Days to Increased Profits—Frequent Milking You Can Use”—Matt Waldron, Dairy Nutrition and Health, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri. 1:45 p.m. “Gold Standards for Raising Heifers”--Dr. Scott Poock, Dairy Veterinarian, University of Missouri, Commercial Agriculture Program, Columbia, MO 2:15 p.m. “Feed Efficiency and You”—Dr. Rich Goings, Dairy Specialist, Vigortone (Sedalia, Springfield and Mt. Grove) and Dr. Allan Chestnut, Dairy Specialist, Vigortone 3:00 p.m. Adjourn Registration fee is $20.00 payable at each location. Lunch reservations are needed. Call the Extension office listed below TODAY for lunch reservations.
Locations:
Monday, February 13, Pork Palace, State Fair Grounds, Sedalia
Meal Reservations
Extension Office, 660/827-0591
Tuesday, February 14, Springfield Livestock Marketing Center,
Tony Rickard at 417/847-3161
Wednesday, February 15, MSU State Fruit Research Center, Mountain Grove
Ted Probert at 417/741-6134
Thursday, February 16, Hagie’s Nineteen, 618 North Washington, Union
Ken Bolte at 636/583-5141
Friday, February 17, Cape Girardeau County Extension Office, Jackson
Extension Office, 684 W. Jackson Trail 573/243-3581
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: This is the official notice to all members of the Missouri Holstein Association that the annual membership meeting will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012, at The University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, MO, beginning at 11:00 AM, with President Al Brandt presiding.
National Holstein Convention June 27 – 30 – Springfield, Missouri
Delegates Becky Durst & Kate Geppert
OFFICIAL NOTICE Annual Membership Meeting & Convention Missouri Holstein Association January 27 – 28, 2012 University Plaza Hotel & Conv. Center, Springfield, MO
2011 DISTRICT OFFICERS Northeast Central: Crystal Rademacher, president; Roy Parsons, vp; Judy Borman, sec./treas.; Eric Adkins, director. Northwest: Dallas Cornelius, president; Dan Hegeman, vice-president; Debby Cornelius, sec./treas.; Kirby Hanson, director. Southwest: Mike Wilson, president; Stacy Dohle, vice-president; Mary Ling, sec./treas.; Matt Day, director. South Central: Joe McClellan, president; Susan Brooks, vice-president; Michelle Ramaeker, sec./treas.; Justin Nelson, director. Southeast: John Schoen, president; Melinda (Schoen) Morrison, v.p.; Cliff Strieker, sec./treas.; Marvin Schoen, director. West Central: Jay Moreland, president; Matt Moreland, vice-president; Marilyn Moreland, sec./treas.; Ed Steele, director. 2011 COMMITTEES Juniors: Janice Perry, chm.; Marvin Schoen, Mike Nelson, Sylvia McClellan, Jeff Wantland, Gail Groves, Suzanne Lenz, Heather Moreland Sale: Dean Dohle, chm; Eric Ling, Ed Steele, Shirley Best, Matt Day Show: Mike Wilson, chm; John Denbigh, Nancy Hamner, Justin Nelson, Justin Hicks Futurity: Becky Durst, chm; Dustin Luttrell, Jessica Gatton-Dixon, Eric Ling Finance: James Penn, chm; Roy Parsons Nominating: Barry Steevens, Chair; Dallas Cornelius, Kate Geppert 100th Anniversary: John Underwood, chmn; Ed & SueAnn Steele, Marilyn Moreland, Marianna Thomson, Kate Geppert, Cliff Streiker National Convention Executive Committee: Barry Steevens, chmn; Kate Geppert, Jodi Wright, Janice Perry, Tony Whitehead, Roy Parsons, Ed & Sue Ann Steele, Fritz Hegeman, Eric Ling 2012 NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES: Banquet: Marilyn Moreland & Pam Probert co-chairs; Kay Steevens, Karla Grimm, Clejo King, DyAnna Shaver and Jeanette King Dariy Bar: Stacy Dohle & Al Brandt co-chairs; Finance: Rex Ricketts & Jerry King co-chairs; Noel Boyd, Karla Deaver, Nancy Hamner, Mary Ling, Nikki Whitehead Hospitality: Kate Geppert & Sherri Peters co-chairs; Harlan/Judy Borman; Chris/Suzanne Lenz; Sonja Brandt; Cathy Hemmann; Betty Voskamp, Lynn/Paula Morgan Host Day: Brad Groves & Shirley Best co-chairs; Rick King, Becky Durst, Sandy Thornhill, Ken Deaver, James Pen, Kevin Phillips, Lance Davidson, Janine Staiger, Ray Schooley, Ron Shaver, Justin Nelson Juniors: Robert & Janice Perry chair; Nathan/Jess Miller, Sheila Groves, Karla Deaver, Crystal Rademacher, Susan Brooks, Mike Nelson, Kim Wilson, Jeanne Luttrell Non-Delegate: Patty DeLong & Betty Voskamp co-chairs Pre-Convention: Roy/Daisy Parsons, Fritz Hegeman co-chairs; Dallas Cornelius, Mike Hackman, Matt & David Day, John Denbigh, Jay Moreland, Richard/Ann Lenz Publicity: Mary Angelo & Jodi Wright co-chairs Registration: Jodi Wright & Mark Witherspoon co-chairs: Nancy Kunkel, Kate Geppert, SueAnn Steele Sale: Larry Wright chair: Tony Whitehead, Eric Ling, Michelle Ramaeker, John Miller, Ed Steele Transportation: Ted Probert & Tony Rickard co-chairs PAGE 14
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES For the Years Ended November 30, 2011 and 2010 2011 INCOME 2012 Convention Auction Field Day History Book Interest Income Junior Activities Know What You Buy Sale Sho-Me Futurity and Fall Sale Sho-Me Futurity Sho-Me Fall Sale Membership Dues Spring Show Spring Calf Sale Web Page Advertising
$13,164 2,682 400 3745 1,037 6,754 0 142,256 2,600 139,656
Total Income EXPENSES Accounting Administrative and general 100th Anniversary Depreciation Expense District Membership reimbursement Field Day Junior activities Junior member dues Junior Advisor Stipend Management Fees 2012 National Convention Printing Scholarships, awards, and gifts Awards and gifts Jr. Awards Judging Team sponsorship Princess Scholarship Spring Classic Scholarship Cow Camp Sho-Me Futurity and Fall Sale Sho-Me Futurity Sho-Me Fall Sale Spring Show Spring Calf Sale Subscriptions (Mid-States) Travel and Office Expense Travel Office & Phone Postage Web Site
$0 1,318 4,370 1,724 2,687 200 1,700 1,700 0
8,073 2,455 0 500
8,547 1,690 6,950 600
$181,066
$29,786
225 264 346 127 29 268 2,476 218 1,000 $8,200 7,573 499 1,324
225 326 149 127 214 2,778 6,993 226 1,000 $8,200 2,131 201 2,386
209 65 500 250 0 300
986 75 500 125 400 300 146,167
3,350 142,817
3,065 2,750 315
2,630 0 1,445 3,014 1,807 826 381
Total Expenses Change in net assets
2,853 6,533 1,226 3,779 2,714 901 164
810
1,155
176,615
43,567
4,451
Net assets, begging of year Net assets, end of year
2010
(13,781)
108,158 $
112,609
121,939 $
108,158 PAGE 15
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION For the Years Ended November 30, 2011 and 2010 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS
Cash Cash - Juniors Certificates of deposit Certificates of deposit - Juniors I Bonds - Juniors Total Current Assets
2011
2010
$25,474 5,001 72,868 1,184 7,210 111,737
$12,592 955 85,740 1,172 6,905 107,364
190 100 290
0 0 0
PREPAID ASSETS
Secretary Bond - '11 & '12 MDA - Dues 2012 Total Prepaid Assets
FIXED ASSETS
Equipment (Junior Camera) Fully Depreciated in 2010 Equipment (Junior Food Grill) Equipment (Junior Computer) Equipment (Adult Computer) Less: Accumulated depreciation Total Fixed Assets Total Assets
0 199 400 886 (903) 582 $112,609
650 199 400 886 (1,341) 794 $108,158
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES
Prepaid Membership
NET ASSETS
Total Liabilities Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$0 0 112,609
$0 0 108,158
$112,609
$108,158
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION SHOW-ME FALL SALE SUPPORTING STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES For the Years Ended November 30, 2011 and 2008 2011
2008
$20,606 119,050
$31,406 198,600
139,656
230,006
2,317 3,628 119,050 341 1,474 7,391 1,157 2,541 969 3,949
2,121 3,865 198,600 315 1,991 6,546 469 2,651 1,433 5,473
Total expenses
142,817
223,464
Change in net assets
($3,161)
$6,542
INCOME
Commissions Cattle Total Income
EXPENSES
Advertising Catalog Consignments Facilities and insurance Feed and Bedding Fitting Crew Postage Sale Crew Sale Day Expenses Selections
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MISSOURI JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES ~ SUPPORTING STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES For the Years Ended November 30, 2011 and 2010 INCOME I Bond Interest CD Interest Fundraisers Alluminum Cans Raffle Calf Donated Calf Food Booth Hoodies Junior Dues Other Donations: Silent Auction Cash Donations
2011
0 1785 1259 982 60 1515 618
Total Income EXPENSES Activities National Convention Fundraising Expenses Food Booth Office supplies and postage Jr. Advisor Stipend Awards & Gifts Princess Jr & Res All-MO Other Awards & Gifts Printing 4-H Dairy Cow Camp Depreciation Expense (Computer, Buzzers, Camera, Grill)
115
443 602 261
2010
$305 $12 4,086
218 2,133
27 0 1094 551 60 547 0
$119 $61 1,732
228 547
6,754
2,687
156 714 115
74 3,371 300
0 0 1,306
0 100 85
300
321 565 507
467 1,000 1,393
73 100 215
Total Expenses
2,476
6,993
Change in net assets
4,278
(4,306)
9,320
13,626
$13,598
$9,320
Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year
MISSOURI JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION JUNIOR ACTIVITIES - NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION
Supporting Statements Of Activities For the Years Ended November 30, 2011 and 2010 INCOME Award Money Convention Fees Total Income EXPENSES Contests Gifts Lodging Registration Fee Travel Extra Activities Total Expenses Change in net assets
2011
2010 0 $0
0 $0
$0
$0
0 114 0 600 0 0
206 322 179 1,755 909 0
714
3,371
($714)
($3,371)
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MISSOURI JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION JUNIOR ACTIVITIES STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION November 30, 2011 and 2010 ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS Cash Certificates of Deposit I-Bonds Total Current Assets
2011 $5,001 1,184 7,210
$955 1,172 6,905
13,395
9,032
0
0
0
0
PREPAID ASSETS Prepaid assets Total Prepaid Assets FIXED ASSETS Equipment - computer Less: Accumulated depreciation Equipment - Camera (Done in 2010), Grill Less: Accumulated depreciation Total Fixed Assets Total Assets
LIABILITIES Total Liabilities
2010
400 (228) 199 (168)
400 (171) 849 (790)
203
288
$13,598
$9,320
$0
$0
13,598
9,320
$13,598
$9,320
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS Total Liabilities and net assets
MISSOURI JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION JUNIOR ACTIVITIES - FOOD BOOTH
Supporting Statements of Activities ~ For the Years Ended November 30, 2011 and 2010
2011 INCOME Spring Show food booth State Sale food booth Other food booth's
2010
$554 428 0
$551 0 0
Total Income
982
551
EXPENSES Spring Show State Sale (No sale in 2010) Other food booth's
115 0 0
300 0 0
Total Expenses
115
300
$867
$251
Change in net assets
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2011 ALL-MISSOURI and JUNIOR ALL-MISSOURI AWARDS
Spring Heifer Calf AM Mik-Nels Domino Ciara RAM Ram-Elle Resolute Paisley JAM Mik-Nels Domino Ciara RJAM J-Lean Dub Dalyla-Red
Steven Nelson Micehelle Ramaeker Steven Nelson Kristin Luttrell
Winter Heifer Calf AM Hack Talent MS Daisy Rae-ET RAM Groves-Vu S-M Scarletta-ET JAM Groves-Vu S-M Scarletta-ET RJAM Mik-Nels Domino Jipsy
Nora Hackman Taylor & Kiera Groves Taylor & Kiera Groves Steven Nelson
Fall Heifer Calf AM Mik-Nels Linjet Atley RAM LC-MLG Debonair Tiara-Red JAM Mik-Nels Linjet Atley RJAM LC-MLG Debonair Tiara-Red
Steven Nelson Grant & Bailey Groves Steven Nelson Grant & Bailey Groves
Summer Yearling Heifer AM M-M-T-Ley Chrysler Dotti RAM Whitehead 1stClass Bordeaux JAM M-M-T-Ley Chrysler Dotti RJAM Whitehead 1stClass Bordeaux
Thomas Ley B,L,T Whitehead Thomas Ley B,L,T Whitehead
Spring Yearling Heifer AM Tri-Day Meralda-ET RAM Lenzway Rhapsody Roxana-ET JAM Lenzway Rhapsody Roxana-ET RJAM Miss-Long-Green Abbey-Red
Curtis, Ann & David Day Manuella Bedoya Manuella Bedoya Grant & Bailey Groves
Winter Yearling Heifer AM Ms Golden-Dream Riplee RAM Mik-Nels Domino Dimples JAM Mik-Nels Domino Dimples RJAM Lenzway Amore Allie-ET
Tara Kocher & Jeff Conrad Aged Cow Steven Nelson AM Steven Nelson RAM Manuela Bedoya JAM
Fall Yearling Heifer AM Ram-Elle Durchan Jaylo-ET RAM MD-Delight Sancz Allison-ET JAM MD-Delight Sancz Allison-ET RJAM Lenzway Amore Anastasia-ET
Michelle Ramaeker K. Farmer / B. Whitehead K. Farmer / B. Whitehead Manuela Bedoya
Junior Best 3 Females AM Mik-Nels RAM McLean Farm Dry Aged Cow AM Mik-Nels Durham Doodle RAM Lucky-7 Fired Claire JAM Mik-Nels Durham Doodle
Steven Nelson Charlotte Jackson Steven Nelson
Dry 3 & 4 Year-Old Cow AM U-MO Jordan Talula RAM MS Hack SS Ella Rae-Red-ET JAM PRF Mailing Morty 177
University of Missouri Nora Hackamann Brandon Nold
Junior 2 Year-Old Cow AM Whitehead Pronto ATM RAM McClellan Advent Angel JAM McClellan Advent Angel RJAM Hack Talent Elbertha Ra-Red
B,L,T Whitehead Audrey McClellan Audrey McClellan Nora Hackmann
Senior 2 Year-Old Cow AM Swan Creek Roy Aggie RAM Highlane Dundee Kiara-ET JAM Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy RJAM Charland Poriat Justine
Brandt Dairy Matthew Brown Lora Wright Austin Moreland
Junior 3 Year-Old Cow AM BKB Jasper America-ET RAM Cowtown Durham Suzzette JAM JL-Kel–Land Robin-Red
T. Kocher / J. Conrad Janice Ling Ellie Wantland
Senior 3 Year-Old Cow AM Ram-Elle Turbo Venus RAM U-MO Advent Penny-Red JAM Mik-Nels Advent Ella JAM McClellan Bo Reese
Michelle Ramaeker University of Missouri Steven Nelson Audrey McClellan
4 Year-Old Cow AM Robthom Magnola Zenith RAM Ms Golden-Dream Advt Reina JAM J-Lean Zenith Spring
Janice Ling T. Kocher / J. Conrad Kristin Luttrell
5 Year-Old Cow AM Radine Goldwyn Model-ET RAM Viethsons Outside Sheryl JAM Viethsons Outside Sheryl RJAM Charland Tribute Moon RJAM Mik-Nels Gibson Marcy
Borman Farm K,E,L Wantland K,E,L Wantland Blake Moreland Steven Nelson
Robthom Miz Morty Klassens Stormatic Val Klassens Stormatic Val
125,000 lb. Cow Class AM Robthom Jiana Outside-ET RAM Golden-Dream Linjet Jordon
Eric Ling Bailee Whitehead Bailee Whitehead Janice Ling Tara Kocher
Produce-Of-Dam AM Bar-Lee SME Marker Amore-ET Manuela Bedoya RAM Radine Goldwyn Model-ET U-MO / Brandt Daughter-Dam AM Durham Doodle / Domino Dimples Steven Nelson RAM Goldwyn Model / Sanchez Miracle Borman / Brandt Best 3 Females AM Robthom Farm RAM Toecky Farm Dairy Herd AM
Robthom Farm
Breeders Herd AM Robthom Farm RAM Tri Day / Aragorn
2010 Cow of the Year: Robthom Carolina Boss, Robthom Farm, Springfield PAGE 19
st
1 Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place 6th Place 7th Place 8th Place, Prod Winner 9th Place & 1st Jr. 10th Place & 2nd Jr. 11th Place 12th Place 13th Place & 3rd Jr.
2011 Sho-Me Holstein Futurity ~ 3-Yr Olds
Ram-Elle Turbo Venus EX-90 Robthom Raphe Moscow VG-87 Toecky Derek Shannon VG-85 Robthom Lilah Lou VG-86 Toecky Final Tamale GP-84 Robthom Ravi Pontiac GP-81 U-Wing SS Deuce Tram VG-88 U-Wing Roy Taryn VG-85 J-Lean Killer Kameo J-Lean Killer Jamie Der-E-Land Bolton Princess VG-85 Robthom Graceful Toystory VG-85 J-Lean Killer Dream
Michelle Ramaeker, Mtn. Grove Marianna Thomson, Springfield Candy Durst, Huggins Kelsey Ling, Springfield Tom Durst, Huggins Janice Ling, Springfield Tim & Jason Ewing, Springfield Tim & Jason Ewing, Springfield Dustin Luttrell, Republic Dustin Luttrell, Republic England Farm, Edina Janice Ling, Springfield Kristin Luttrell, Republic
National Junior Holstein Convention Awards 2011
Junior Dairy Bowl Team 2011: Captain Jacob Peters, Holt, Austin Moreland, Harrisonville, Steven Nelson, Grovespring, Lauren Whitehead, Conway. Coach Sheri Peters 2011 Sportsmanship Winners in Dairy Bowl Junior Division to Missouri Team National Folding Display Contest 2011: Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs- Benefits of Polled Holsteins; Taylor Groves, Billings-Leading Ladies Of Holstein History- 9th place; Rosie Lenz, Prairie Home- The Real Story of Dairy Cow Welfare-7th place National Junior Jeopardy Contest 2011: Taylor Groves, Billings and Blake Wright, Clever National Intermediate Jeopardy Contest 2011: Jake Lenz, Prairie Home and Bailee Whitehead, Conway National Banner Contest 2011: Taylor & Kiera Groves, Billings National Digital Scrapbook Contest 2011: Lora Wright, Clever – 3rd Place Prepared Public Speaking 2011: Jr. Division: Lora Wright, Clever - Order Up: Heifer or Bull, 3rd place and Karlin Peters, Holt - Psycowlogy, 1st place. Penny Wars: Missouri – 2nd Place
Missouri State Junior Awards 2011
Missouri Holstein Princess 2011: Brittany Groves, Billings Missouri Holstein Little Miss 2011: Kiera Groves, Billings Spring Classic Scholarship 2011: None Awarded Kay Bacon Memorial Award (10th): Steven Nelson, Mik-Nels Domino Dimples Jr Grand Champ 4-H/FFA State Fair Mark Highfill Memorial Award (8th): Lauren Whitehead, Whitehead Pronto ATM Sr Grand Champ 4-H/FFA State Fair
2011 Progressive Breeders Registry Awards Borman Farm Brandt Dairy Groves-View Dairy Robthom Farm
Years Qualified 15 2 2 56
% Homebred 82.8 75.4 87.1 91.5
BAA 107.7 105.2 107.9 108.1
Milk 34,506 30,833 34,250 30,050
Fat 1316 1219 1272 1065
2011 Progressive Genetics Awards Borman Farm Groves-View Dairy
Years Qualified 15 10
Average CTPI 1606 1588
2011 Membership Report
Northeast District Northwest District South Central District Southeast District Southwest District West Central District TOTAL PAGE 20
2011 35 8 39 7 96 23 208
2010 45 12 43 6 93 26 225
2009 42 13 45 6 92 24 222
2008 42 14 50 7 99 27 239
2007 44 11 47 6 88 24 220
Protein 1026 919 1037 883
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Missouri Holstein Association: Saturday, January 29, 2011, Springfield, MO
President, Fritz Hegeman calls the meeting to order at 2:00pm. Approximately 60 members & guests present. Fritz recognizes and thanks Holstein CEO, John Meyer, for his attendance at our annual meeting and Region 7 meeting. Al B. moves, Brad G. 2nd to accept 2010 minutes. Motion passes. Jodi Wright reviewed financial statements. Approved as presented. DISTRICT, STATE & NATIONAL REPORTS Field Representative: Callie Unruh gave the field representative report and Region 7 meeting report day before. Recognized John Meyer, and Kate Geppert nearing end of term on Board of Directors. Thanked her for her work on the board. Northwest: Dallas Cornelius reported on district show with Andrew County fair and their district meeting. Southwest: Stacy Dohle reported 49 head at district show. Gary Estes judge, Robthom had Grand. 2011 dates are June 6-8. Thanked Groves for hosting a great 2010 Field Day. West Central: .Jay Moreland reported district show held at Butler had great attendance. Invited others to come to open show. South Central: Joe McClellan reported that they had a great district show where the juniors outnumbered the adults. Southeast: Cliff Streiker announced that Marvin Schoen had a new great granddaughter. Schoens show at Cape Fair and they are building a transition barn. There are plenty of good things that the SE has to offer dairymen. Northeast Central: Eric Adkins reported the district show was held with Spring Show. Alfred Brandt hosted the summer picnic. State Fair: Kate G. reports dates Aug 17-21;Judges not named. Jr show premiums not all used last year. The computer will calculate premiums based on number showed to utilize all jr premiums. Waiving the rule regarding one animal in a class for jr show premiums. Commissioner, Steve Leiker raised money for dairy premiums for Jr Sale of Champions for Dairy. Ethics – they are cleaning up the rules to make things clearer. Dairy Hall: Awards given February 11th, Columbia. Awards are as follows: Dairy Leader- James Coats, Leader in Dairy Cooperative functions; Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder- Ron Shaver, Norwood; Meritorious Service-Steve Davis, Servant to milk producers and processors; Pioneer Leader – Torsten Arthur (T.A.) Burgeson, Distinguished dairy cattle breeder & David Pozniak, Prominent dairy processing elader. The remodeling project will be paid in full this year. National Director: Kate Geppert announces her term is expiring and she has enjoyed it and encourages people to run. University Extension: Ted Probert reported Barry is no longer on the faculty. Three dairy extension specialist left in MO: Ted, Tony Rickard, Stacy Hamilton. Dairy Profit seminars Feb 14 – 17. Filling Barry’s position – not a lot of hope it will be filled soon, but the possibility is still there. They do a lot with pasture based climate and clientele. Extension has a pasture based dairy course online. There are 9 taking it now. This is a pilot project. Dairy Shrine: Ray Schooley spoke on behalf of the National Dairy Shrine. Encouraged everyone who isn’t a member to pay $50 lifetime member fee that funds scholarships for young people. Also need to nominate more people from MO for awards. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Spring Show: John D. reported show date of Saturday, April 2nd. Clinton County March 26 & Southern National April 7. There will be NO calf sale this year. Arrive after 6pm on March 31 and the show will be at 10AM, April 2. Asked if Jodi could put together a sponsorship form with different amounts: 35, 50, 75, 100 (free ad). Any animal purchased at Clinton County sale will be able to enter at regular entry with no late fee. MU can’t offer straw this year at show. No fitting service offered this year. Entry deadline March 19th. Show: Mike Wilson reported to utilize state fair photographer again. A nice service. Announced Southern National dates and judges. Going to try the AllMO point system one more year. This is a probation year. District secretaries are responsible for getting correct information into Jodi. State Fair=20; Spring Show=15; District show=10. Recommends that MHA buy Premier breeder & exhibitor banners for state fair. Fair charges 14.75 each. The state fair exhibitor meal by Derek Page was well received this year. If MHA could chip in some money that would be greatly appreciated. Ethics – MHA feels it is important for breeders to be included in any policies that the state fair sets on ethics. Breeders need to be represented. It was asked if All-MO could be announced in the fall instead of spring to help with breeder advertising. Recommended having an independent person tabulate the All-MO points to alleviate some of Jodi’s responsibilities. A member stated that drinking at the shows is unnecessary, especially in the ring while showing with so many juniors present. Sale: Dean Dohle announced there would be NO Spring Calf Sale or Know What You Buy sale this year. Tabling for now until possibly after National Convention. Fall Sale – Dean is going to work with National Sale managers Burton & Associates on the state sale. Larry Kleiner pedigrees, Dallas, Bobby, Gary, Kenneth Hall also helping. Sale date September 17 (might be on Harrisburg a little). Catalog 80 lots to sell 65-70. Encourages members to send their finest and make people want to bid! Preparing for a National Convention sale. Futurity: Becky Durst reported on 2010 Futurity show. Also announced entries for 2011, 2012, 2013. Proposed revising rules to have entry date now set at February 1st with no late entry or late fee. Starting in 2012. 100th Anniversary Book: John Underwood reported the book project is in its 3rd year. Max length will be 500 pages. Have 300 pictures and hope to get 1500 total. Hired person to do layout. Holstein World has agreed to help provide pictures. Book will be a soft cover and pre-order price is $35. Convention price will be $40-$45. Have a lot of herd biographies that need to be turned in. Please submit them as soon as possible to hold your space in the book. You can make updates up until printing deadline. Looks like deadline will be a year from now. Missing lots of GMD & 200K lb cows. John has a great committee and Marilyn Moreland has gone above and beyond getting herd biographies National Conv: Barry announces we are 510 days away from hosting the National Convention June 25-30, 2012. Each committee gave a report: 1. Finance - The committee has nearly finalized the determination of key figures in each company to send letters to. Funding letters focusing on National companies. Letters will be sent out in a couple weeks. Goal is 150K. Committee in need of contacts with local Springfield companies. 2. Banquet/President's Reception - An Evening banquet of Prime Rib is planned with Jim Spain as the MC. The evening entertainment is not yet planned. 3. Dairy Bar - All of the product has been donated by Hiland and Prairie Farms. Discussed layout and happy with how things are going. 4. Host Day & Golf/Fishing Tournament - Two adult tours: A) Robthom, Groves, College of the Ozarks, Showboat Branson Bell, Return B) Fantastic Caverns, Bass Pro, Robthom, Showboat Branson Bell. Junior Host Day: Silver Dollar City PAGE 21
5.
Publicity - Working on souvenir booklet. Establishing ad rates that are reasonable for MO members that will also include linking and breeder website to be linked to National Convention website. Determining best way to get video footage of farms this summer to prepare virtual tour of MO dairies to be played at convention. 6. Juniors - Tuesday - possible jr mixer; Wednesday - Dance/mixer at hotel; Thursday - Host day Silver Dollar City; Friday - Dance at Fantastic Caverns; Saturday Baseball game. 7. Transportation - working with Fisk for transportation. Budgeting high due to unknown gas prices. Members concerned about Fisk not wanting to travel at all on farm driveways. Committee going to look into that. Going to be a large expense. 8. Hospitality - Members of Missouri will wear Gold shirts to be easily recognized by participants. Family night they are pursuing going off-site to Fantastic Caverns. Working on welcoming at the airport and hotel. Will try to get coupons from local establishments. Working on the Jr T-shirts; Backpacks for Juniors; and Bags for adults. 9. Registration - will focus efforts next year. 10. Pre-Convention Tour - 2 tours on Wednesday: A) Farm tour to South Central dairies B) Float/Fly-Fishing tour on Lake Taneycomo. Discussed show at OEF & allow producers to bring cattle to be viewed. Continue to investigate show on Saturday afternoon between business meeting & banquet. Lots of discussion: - Are MO cattle competing against the sale? – Or will they see a nice herd and want to purchase your sale consignment? – Committee wants to get input and it might not work in. – Don’t spread ourselves too think that week, there will be a lot for all of us to do. – Take some professional photos and spend some in advertising in publications and souvenir booklet and bring people to your farm as they travel in. – Each committee has a job and let’s do it to the best of our ability. – Need to have a display herd. 11. Non-Delegate Activity - Branson Landing and ride on Branson Scenic Railroad 12. Sale – Opened bids for 4 sales companies and one that presented in person. Looked at money and workability of people. Burton & Associates chosen unanimously. Going to concentrate efforts in MO to get consignments. Not every member will have an animal in the sale. Want a topnotch average. Advertise your herd, so people can plan to stop on their way. Reserved OEF Fairgrounds and selected sales manager: Burton & Associates. Juniors: Bailee Whitehead gave Jr report. Most of the activities will remain the same. The Jr summer activity will be held in conjunction with Field Day. Large group working towards attending National convention in VA. They plan on keeping same fundraising activities and adding calf raffle. Took off Showmanship award from the Jr. All-MO list. New officers: President, Bailee Whitehead; Vice-Pres, Brittany Groves; Sec, Katie Wantland; Co-Reporters, Karlin Peters, Lora Wright, Steven Nelson, Colton Rademacher: Historian: Lora Wright. Princess contest to be held again next year. OLD BUSINESS: Paul Selken Award: Exec. Committee will look into to determine if to be presented to all breeds or just Holstein. NEW BUSINESS: Field Day: Paul Heins, Stated had Dennis Meyer to help with the lunch. Seemed more interested in helping with fundraising. 100th Book: Pre-order your book for $35. All-MO: Larry Wright moves we go back to a 1 day show State Fair, Sedalia. Doug Thomas 2nd. Discussion: Points help district show numbers out – not true, numbers haven’t changed in last year. Want published as soon after state fair as possible. Jodi won’t commit to having completed by time state fair is over. SueAnn Steele offered to calculate points. Yes: 5 No – 15 Motion fails. SueAnn in charge of points. Resolutions: Jay Moreland read 2010 resolutions. Brad G. moves to accept. Marilyn M. seconded. Passes. Announcements: Announced awards by National Holstein Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder award due Feb. 28. Nominating Committee: Proposed Pres - Al Brandt; VP- Eric Ling; Sec- Jodi Wright, DAL – Jay Moreland. Mike Hackmann moves nominations cease and vote by acclamation. Roy 2nd. Passes. Awards and meal: Adult & Jr. All-MO awards given: Holstein Princess, Brittany Groves; Holstein Miss, Kiera Groves; Cow of the Year: Robthom Carolina Boss, Robthom-Janice Ling, Springfield. Fritz thanks everyone for coming. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Jodi Wright
2011 Missouri Holstein Budget
INCOME Membership $8,500 Interest 1,500 Fall Sale 198,000 Futurity 2,000 Field Day 2,000 Spring Show 1,500 Spring Calf Sale 0 Web Page Advertising 1,000 Know What You Buy Sale 0 Convention Auction 1,500 Total $216,000
EXPENSES Management & Jr. Advisor Travel & Office Accounting, Postage, Admin. Mid-States Subscriptions Scholarships, awards, gifts Fall Sale and Futurity Field Day Spring Show & Calf Sale History Book Website
Total
NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION
June 27-30, 2012 SPRINGFIELD, MO
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$9,200 4,600 1,175 1,200 2,625 190,500 1,500 3,000 1,000 1,200 $216,000
2010 RESOLUTIONS MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting, Saturday, January 29, 2010 Springfield, MO
The committee met and recommends following resolutions for your consideration at the 95th annual convention of the Missouri Holstein Association. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere appreciation to the MDA and Dave Drennan for their work and organization of the 2011 Missouri Dairy Forum with special thanks to each and every member who has volunteered their talent and time for the success of the past years activities. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association express thanks to each and every member who has volunteered their talent and time for the success of the past years activities. Be it resolved: That Sue Ann Steele, Mid-States News editor; Kate Geppert, associate editor, and Jodi Wright, secretary treasurer be commended for their hard work and diligent efforts. Be it resolved: That the Missouri Holstein Association expresses thanks to Todd & Brad Groves, Groves-View Dairy for hosting the 2010 Field Day. Whereas the Missouri Holstein Association is sincerely interested and considers itself a vital part of the dairy industry in the State of Missouri, be it resolved that the members individually and the corporate associations pledge to support and offer its leadership to the following: 1. Mark Witherspoon and Mid-South Dairy Records 2. Dave Drennan and Missouri Dairy Association 3. Missouri State Dept. of Agriculture, under the direction of Jon Hagler and his staff ,including the animal health department, the director of the Missouri State Fair, and especially Kate Geppert. 4. The University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources: Rex Ricketts and the Commercial Ag Program, and the entire dairy extension specialist, especially Dr. Barry Steevens. The Midwest Dairy Association and the National Dairy Board with special commendation to Mike Kruger and Stacy Dohle. Be it resolved: That the Missouri Holstein Association support and encourage Dr. Barry Steevens as he chairs the 2012 National Holstein Convention. 5. The 4-H and FFA youth organizations through their educational and leadership building experiences. 6. Be it further resolved that our Association continue to underwrite and support and encourage participation in the district shows, fall sale, futurity and the spring show. 7. A special thanks to Robthom Farm for hosting Cow Camp for the juniors, understanding that the future of our organization, breed and industry is dependent on the interest, training and leadership development of our youth. Be it resolved that our association continue to support and encourage the Missouri Junior Association for the excellent job they are doing. Congratulations to the juniors who competed at the 2010 National Convention: Dairy Bow: Jacob Peters, Austin Moreland, Steven Nelson, Jake Lenz; Folding Display: Rosie Lenz, Kristin Luttrell, Blake Moreland: Jeopardy: Bailee Whitehead 2nd Place: Scrapbook: Brittany Groves; Public Speaking: Bailee Whitehead, Karlin Peters 4th Place, Lora Wright; Banner: Taylor & Kiera Groves, 2nd Place. Special thanks are given to Hannah Hegeman for serving as our Holstein Princess and Lora Wright as Holstein Miss. 8. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Robert and Janice Perry on their outstanding job as junior committee leaders, and all those who helped them. 9. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Becky Durst for chairing the Futurity. 10. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association express special thanks to this years officers, for their many hours of work and dedication to the cause of Registered Holsteins in the State of Missouri. Fritz Hegeman, president; Al Brandt, vicepresident; Eric Ling, Director-at-large; Jodi Wright, Secretary Manager. 11. Whereas, the MO Holstein Association believes food safety, animal health and security are animal agriculture issues that cross state lines and affect the entire country; therefore, be it resolved that the MO Holstein Association supports collaborative efforts of industry, state, and federal animal health officials to develop an identification system for livestock. We strongly encourage MO to join forces with evolving programs that are national in scope and oppose development of individual state identification initiatives. 12. Be it resolved: The MO Holstein Association commends Sara Parker Pauley, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, for his cooperation and common sense approach to dairy farming and the environment in the State of Missouri. 13. Be it resolved: The MO Holstein Association express its sincere sympathy to all the families who have lost loved during the past years. 14. Be it resolved: The MO Holstein Association commends Kate Geppert for her work and dedication in the role on the National board of directors of the Holstein Association. The association also supports the Dairy Price Stabilization plan proposed by Holstein USA. 15. Finally, be it resolved that in recognition that the education of present & future generations of producers is vital to the growth and well being of the dairy industry in Missouri. The Missouri Holstein Assoc. urges the University of Missouri administration to fund and staff the positions being vacated through retirement. Respectfully submitted Jay Moreland, chairman, Roy & Daisy Parsons
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FCS Financial is introducing Focused. Customized. Solutions.™, a new approach to service that brings the right resources to you. It’s the loans, financial services and local expertise you trust, all designed with your specific needs in mind. Your financial needs and your neighbor’s needs aren’t the same. So why should your service be? We match you with a team of experts and financial options that fit your type of operation. We don’t think you should have to bend over backwards to get the financial support you deserve. That’s our job. We are Focused on your success in order to provide service, loans and financing Customized to your needs. And, in the end, to deliver Solutions that help you grow for years to come. Visit us at myfcsfinancial.com, call 1-800444-3276 or stop by any FCS Financial office for Focused. Customized. Solutions.™
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