Mid-States Holstein News
December 2009
Season’s Greetings to All Our Friends and Families
A BREEZE will be Blowing This Spring Durham & Talent Choices Sell this Spring
RF OUTSIDE BREEZE 2E-94 5-03 365 2x 37,705 4.3 1627 3.3 1240 4-02 334 2x 31,920 4.7 1488 3.5 1113 Nominated All-Western Canada 5-Year Old 2008 BREEZE is a granddaughter of Tony Beauty! BREEZE is being flushed to Goldwyn.
BREEZE’s Show Winning Talent Daughter. Full Sister to Talent Choice Selling! RAINYRIDGE TALENT BARBARA VG-89 3-04 365 2x 34,465 3.6 127 3.3 1133 5th Jr. 3-Yr Old International Holstein Show, ‘08 5th Jr. 3-Yr Old Royal Winter Fair, 2008 Nominated All-American Jr. 3-Yr Old 2008 Nominated All-Canadian Jr. 3-Yr Old 2008 Reserve All-Western Jr. 3-Yr Old 2008 HM Grand Champion, Calgary Spring Show ‘09 Int. Champ & Res Grand All-Western Show ‘08
1st Choice Durham from 7 pregnancies due March 2010 sells in Oklahoma 1st Choice Talent from 13 embyros just implanted for September 2010 calves sells in the 2010 March Madness Sale
Mason Dairy Farm Todd, Gia, Lexi & Cassie Mason Mark Woodis, Farm Manager Kingfisher, Oklahoma
ph: 405-408-8941
Mid-States Holstein News
DEC 2009
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Inside: Arkansas State Fair Resutls All-Oklahoma Show & Tulsa State Fair Oklahoma State Fair Missouri Cow of the Year Nominees
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Sue Ann Steele, Editor Rte. 4, Box 676 Butler, MO 64730 660.679.3495 Fax: 660.679.3495 Email: holstein@netection.net Kate Geppert, Managing Editor 5803 Redwing Drive Columbia, MO 65202 573.814.3148 or 573.808.5607 Fax: 573.814.3148 Email: dkgeppert@mchsi.com ARKANSAS: President: Neil Hall, Clinton; VicePresident: Brian Hall, Bee Branch; Secretary/ Treasurer: Shelly Quattlebaum, P.O. Box 337, Grady, Ar; BOARD MEMBERS: Doug Herbaugh, Dr. Wayne Kellogg, Jodie Pennington, James Smith, Mike Quattlebaum, Randy Spears, Brian Weisenfels KANSAS: President: Roy Buessing; Vice-President: David Rottinghaus; Past President: David Whitehill; Secretary: Kerri Ebert, 4210 Wam-Teau Drive, Wamego, DIRECTORS: Vernon Dewerff, Eugene George, Dale Klassen, Carol Keen, Rob Leach, Joe Schmitz, David Siemens, Doug Unruh, Kevin Winter MISSOURI: President: Fritz Hegeman, Cosby ; Vice-President: Alfred Brandt, Linn; Secretary/ Treasurer: Jodi Wright, Clever; Director-at-large: Eric Ling, Springfield, DIRECTORS: Eric Adkins, Shirley Best, Dallas Cornelius, Matt Day, Stacey Dohle, Steve Echelmeier, Moe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Justin Nelson, Neal Nold, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele NEW MEXICO: President: Andy Vaz, Roswell; Vice-President; Buster Goff; Secretary/Treasurer: Wendy Zens, 190 Dairy Rd, Willard OKLAHOMA: President: Todd Mason, Kingfisher;, 1st Vice President: Tom Meyer, Okarche Secretary/ Treasurer: Angie Meyer, Rte. 4, Box 82, Okarche; DIRECTORS: Fred Chitwood, Norman Bayless, Steve Pope, David Jones, Brad Chapman TEXAS: President, Gerard Hoekman, Windthorst; Vice-President, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, B ellevue; DIRECTORS: John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, Gerrit Kerssies, Bradly Veitenheimer, Chad Steinberger, DeeDee Stoker The MID-STATES HOLSTEIN NEWS (ISSN 08842809) is published 4 times yearly - March, June, September, and December - by the Holstein Associations of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Periodical postage paid at Butler, MO 64730 and at additional mailing offices. Subscription rate, $5.00, included in each state membership fee. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MID-STATES HOLSTEIN NEWS, Kate Geppert, 5803 Redwing Dr, Columbia, MO 65202. PAGE 2 - MSHN, December 2009
World Dairy Expo Success
World Dairy Expo was the place to be in the early Fall, and the Mid-States region had a strong showing. The Intermediate Champion of the Red & White Show was Ms Radiance Adv Rae-Red-ET. She is owned by Joseph Osinga and John Koster. Bonnie Elms Julie was the 2nd place 125,000 lb cow for Todd Mason, Kingfisher, OK. Also placing at Expo, was Wil-Wen-Brook Alleg Taffy, the 5th place Fall Yearling for Carol & Kalli Keen, Baldwin City, KS. Other familiar cows in the region were successful. Gatton Wilton Bri-ET, owned by Jade Jensen & Ryan Gatton of Conway was Res. Grand Champion of the Ayrshire Show; Mar-Kat Jake Elsie owned by Tyler, Paige & Justin Chupp and Dakota Zapalac was 1st Guernsey 4-Yr Old; Poor-Richs Rbns Aspn-Red-ET, owned by David Rottinghaus, Seneca, KS, was 2nd 5-Yr Old in the Red & White Show. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION: The Mid-States Holstein News, publication number 08842809 is published 4 times per year. Sue Ann Steele, Rte 4, Box 676, Butler, MO 64730, Editor; Kate Geppert, 5803 Redwing Dr., Columbia, MO 65202, Managing Editor. Owner: Holstein Associations of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico & Texas. The average paid/other circulation: 1889. Average total free distribution, 46. Total distribution average 1935. Total average distribution 1978, includes office use, leftovers and spoiled.
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Our Shining Star Gone, But Not Forgotten
VOSKAMP MR PROTEIN MARSHA EX-90 EX-93-MS September 1, 1996 - October 25, 2009 Lifetime: 172,944M 6340F 5032P MARSHA has 4 daughters in our herd. Best Bred & Owned, Ozark Empire Jr Show 2000 & 2005 Grand Champion, Ozark Empire Show (open) 2001 Res. Grand Champion, Ozark Empire Jr Show 2001 Res. All-Missouri 4-Year Old 2001 Res. Jr. All-Missouri 4-Year Old 2001 Jr All-Missouri 5-Year Old 2002 Jr. All-Missouri Dry Aged Cow 2003
Roger & Betty
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Voskamp Farms Calvin, Lacey & Eliddia 417-235-9241
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15658 Lawrence 1100 - Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 voskampfarms@mo-net.com MSHN, December 2009 - PAGE 3
As 2009 draws to a close, it is a time to reflect on the state of Holstein USA. Members should be grateful for the leadership of John Meyer and his staff in Brattleboro. Results shared at the recent November board meeting show Holstein Association USA with a positive cash flow for 2009. The Association field staff has worked hard to maintain and increase program participation, while everyone has been tightening their belt and reducing expenses. Many programs and services will fall short of their projected 2009 goals, but in today’s dairy economy the 2009 numbers are very acceptable. For example, the final projections for 2009 registrations is below 2008 numbers, but the 2009 numbers will still be better than the five years previous to 2008. The Association delved into new territory in 2009 – milk marketing - with the Dairy Price Stabilization Plan. Holstein staff and the board have spent many hours working to create a feasible plan to submit to Congress. It has drawn favorable opinions and endorsements for dairy groups throughout the country. This fall, AMPI became the first dairy cooperative to endorse the plan. Even as the milk price slowly rebounds, work will continue with Congress. In other 2009 Holstein objectives, an Official Holstein International Pedigree will be available in January. This pedigree will show information in kilograms and crude protein. On the membership contest front, the march to 1000 new members is underway. Through Oct. 31, there have been 541 new Holstein members. The contest continues through May 1, 2010. Holstein USA committees have also spent a busy fall and had many recommendations for the Board to consider. A National Judges List and a Qualified Judges List were recommended by the show committee and approved by the board of directors. The judges lists are available on the Holstein Association USA website. The eleven 2010 National Holstein Shows are expected to select their judges from the National Judges List and the eleven Holstein Association sanctioned Junior Shows must select their judges from either the National or Qualified Judges List. Other shows are encouraged to select judges from these lists Judges who want to be considered for inclusion on the Holstein judges lists in the future should contact Peter Cole at Holstein Association USA for an application. The genetic advancement committee offered several suggestions which met board approval. They encouraged the Association to bundle the genetic tests together. That test could include genomics, parentage, recessives, etc. With the 2010 January proof run, the top 100 TPI list will not have any shading and will include expected inbreeding. Also when monthly genomic testing is available from USDA, Holstein will offer this service for females. After reviewing some 30,000 prefixes, the Board chose to retire only two prefixes; Baker Farm and Alta-Dena. I will bring my list of the prefixes that were considered from the Mid-States region to the regional meeting in February. Those prefixes not retired will become eligible for selection April 1. After reviewing the prefixes in our area, one of the most unusual was U-Broke-Us! The regional meeting in Kansas will be your opportunity to discuss programs and policies with the Association. In addition, it will be a great time to visit with your Holstein friends throughout the region. Even though it has been a challenging 2009, we are taught in the Bible that in all things give thanks. Sometimes it is hard, but remember we are a blessed people. Enjoy this holiday season and here’s to 2010! Merry Christmas, Kate Geppert Congratulations to Bill and Pat Bugg of Hennessey, Oklahoma. The Buggs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August. What an inspiration to us all! PAGE 4 - MSHN, December 2009
From the Field...
As 2009 draws to a close, we look back on a year that has been very difficult for the dairy industry. Tough economic times and unstable milk prices make it more important than ever to get the most from your Registered Holsteins. It’s easy to get behind on your registrations, but when you consider the economics, it becomes clear that getting your calves registered early pays off in the long run. Now may be the time to review the various ways you can save time and money on your Registered Holsteins. First, a State and National membership saves a substantial amount on your registration fees compared to non-member rates. Also, getting calves registered under three months of age gets you the best rate, only $8. Rates quickly increase as the calves get older. If finding time to sketch or take pictures of your calves is holding up the registration process for you, consider the Tag ID program. Two Holstein ID Tags can be used in place of photos or sketches to register your calf. The tags can seamlessly integrate into your existing herd management system, and can even have customized information printed on them, if you choose. In addition to the time saved with Tag ID, there is also a $1 discount on each registration (for calves less than 6 months of age) that is submitted using Tag ID and EASY. Holstein COMPLETE is yet another way to save money on many of Holstein’s core products and services. Holstein COMPLETE combines those products into one flat fee, which allows the convenience of knowing exactly what you will spend on Holstein Association USA programs for the year. In addition, if you are behind on registrations, Holstein COMPLETE allows you to catch up at reduced registry rates. Enrollment is offered on an annual basis, and may be paid all at once or with a monthly payment plan. Included in Holstein COMPLETE are: • One National membership • Registration of heifers less than three months of age • PDF Internet Pedigrees • TriStar Premier • Choice of Sire Summaries or RedBook Plus/ MultiMate • One Area Classification (Classic, Standard or Limited) • Regular registration fee reduced by $6 for heifers 3-11 months of age • $25 price cap on registration fees for females over 12 months of age (saving at least $10/head) Enrollment is based on the number of Registered cows in the milking herd. There is a $100 herd fee, plus a per cow assessment. If you are interested in Tag ID, Holstein Complete, or need assistance or more information about any Holstein Association USA program, please feel free to contact myself, Jenny Elliott, or Customer Service. We’d be happy to help. Happy Holidays, Darin Johnson
2010 Clinton County Classic March 20, 2010 - Carlyle, Illinois Consignments are being accepted, contact: Mike Netemeyer 618-292-8180 Lester Huels 618-594-3328 Jason Oertel 618-830-4855 Larry Kleiner 217-827-3468
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014HO04929 014HO05021 014HO03738 014HO04099 014HO03597 014HO04026 014HO04635 202HO00127 014HO05006 202HO00246
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014HO03217 014HO04110 014HO03913 014HO04368 014HO05095 014HO05058 014HO04766 014HO05085 014HO04924 210HO00107
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©2009 Accelerated Genetics. Source: 8/09 HA/USDA Genomic. IB/MACE-USA. Photo: Robinson
Contact your area Accelerated Genetics representative to learn more!
MSHN, September 2009 PAGE 5
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All-Oklahoma Show & Tulsa State Fair Oct. 3, 2009 Tulsa, Oklahoma Spring Heifer Calf 1. Coblentz Laurin Madeline, Kaylynn Million, Tahlequah; 2. M-6 Laramee Bobbi Sue, Kristen Meyer, Okarche; KKel O-Man Freda, Kaitlyni Kelley, Tahlequah Winter Heifer Calf 1. Hardee-Rock Adv Roz-Red, Kristen Meyer, Okarche Fall Heifer Calf 1. J-Hanna 1024 1109, Tori Fox, Chouteau; 2. Z-Green Jasper Nip-ET, Chupp Farm, Inola; 3. Moroville Pronto Ava-ET, Hattie Standridge, Sulphur Summer Yearling 1. Appleglen Albert Sab, Kaitlyni Kelley, Tahlequah; 2. Rodash-Step Durham Rhoda, Eric Hill, Fayetteville, AR Spring Yearling 1. Bar-Lee Tribute Annie, Chupp Farm, Inola; 2. Lindale Talent Katie, Conner Hill, Fayetteville, AR; 3. M-6 Cyclone 1230, Lauren Meyer, Okarche Winter Yearling 1. M-6 Damion Bai, Kristen Meyer, Okarche Jr. Champion Bar-Lee Tribute Annie Res. Jr. Champion Hardee-Rock Adv Roz-Red Jr. Best Three Females 1. Lauren Meyer, Okarche Jr. 2-Yr Old 1. J-Hanna 1078, Kaitlyni Kelley, Tahlequah; 2. Blackmeg Copper Sambo, Jennifer Roberts, Haskell Sr. 2-Yr Old 1. J-Hanna Outside 1054-ET, Johnny Hanna, Rose 3-Yr Old 1. B&R Dundee Rosa 3141, Hattie Standridge, Sulphur; 2. Ms MDF Foy 2209, Lauren Meyer, Okarche 4-Yr Old 1. Jon-Boys Zenith Penelope, Morrisland Dairy, Ninnekah; 2. Copperhead Sep Storm Tink, Josh Meyer, Okarche 5-Yr Old 1. Morrisland Eland Randi, Morrisland Dairy, Ninnekah Aged Cow 1. Musicmeadow Durham Bliss-ET, Kristen Meyer, Okarche Dry Cow 1. J-Hanna Emory Niki, Johnny Hanna, Rose Sr. & Grand Champion Jon-Boys Zenith Penelope Res. Sr. & Grand Champion Musicmeadow Durham Bliss-ET Res. Supreme Champion Jon-Boys Zenith Penelope Best Three Females 1. Johnny Hanna, Rose; 2. Lauren Meyer, Okarche Produce of Dam Lauren Meyer, Okarche PAGE - 6, MSHN, December 2009
Daughter/Dam 1. Johnny Hanna, Rose; 2. Lauren Meyer, Okarche Exhibitors Herd 1. Lauren Meyer, Okarche Premier Breeder Lauren Meyer Premier Exhibitor Lauren Meyer Kansas State Fair Sept.14, 2009 Judge: Dean Dohle Spring Heifer Calf 1., LinCrestDun BumbleBee-ET, Taylor Leach, Linwood; 2.ROP Advent MindyRed-ET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnet Winter Heifer Calf (8) 1.,O-KOP Decker Shana, Diane Ossenkop, NE; 2., Sumac Valley Russ Merry, Dwight Rokey, Sabetha. Fall Heifer Calf (7) 1.Miss-Long-Green TD Kendra, Brittnay George, Baldwin City; 2. Savage-Leigh Lydon Lexia-ET, DeVon Benfer, Concordia Summer Yearling (2) 1. Rokeyroad Fortune Dorma, Dwight Rokey, Sabetha; 2. Bay-Ell Damion Addie, Vernon DeWerff, Ellinwood Junior Yearling (5) 1. Poor-Richs Fortune Acclaim, Roy Buessing, Buessing; 2. Miss-Long-Green Abby, Brittnay George, Baldwin City Winter Yearling (6) 1. O-KOP Roy Scharissa, Diane Ossenkop, NE; 2.Rokeyroad Redliner EmilyET, Dwight Rokey, Sabetha Fall Yearling (4) 1. Lin-Crest Dundee Beauty, Rob Leach, Linwood,; 2.C-Cove Allegiance Bonsai Casey George, Baldwin City Junior Champion O-KOP Roy Scharissa Reserve Junior Champion Lin-Crest Dundee Beauty Junior 3 Best (4) 1. O-KOP Holsteins; 2. Rokeyroad Holsteins Dry 3 or 4 Year Old Cow (3) 1.Bayless Astro Adeen, Vernon DeWerff, Ellinwood; 2.Poor-Richs Redman AlexRed, Seneca
Dry Aged Cow 1. Miss-Long-Green Brass Fiska, Brittnay George, Baldwin CIty Junior 2 Year Old Cow (3) 1.Rokeyroad Stormatic Kitty-ET, Dwight Rokey, Sabetha; 2.Fran-Do Advent 917Red, Chad Mueller, Tampa Senior 2 Year Old Cow (6) 1. Miss-Long-Green LHRO Madge, Brittnay George, Baldwin CIty, 2. Plain-O Sept. Storm Kasey-ET, David Rottinghaus,Seneca Junior 3 Year Old Cow (4) 1.Miss-Long-Green Izabela-ET, Casey George, Baldwin City; 2.Valentine Norman Fancy-ET, Rob Leach, Linwood Senior 3 Year Old Cow (9) 1. Linmax Man Rokchok, Colton Buessing, Axtell; 2., Miss-Long-Green AlarmET, Casey George, Baldwin Ctiy Intermediate Champ Miss-Long-Green LHRO Madge Res. Intermediate Champ Miss-Long-Green Izabela-ET 4 Year Old Cow ( 1.RG-Mueller Terrason 829, Darren Mueller, Tampa; 2. Morrill-R Savy 2215ET, Dwight Rokey, Sabetha; 5 Year Old Cow (2) 1. Poor-Richs Rubens Aspen-Red-ET, David Rottinghaus, Seneca; 2. DELE Morty Lana, Darren Mueller, Tampa Aged Cow (5) 1.Rokey-Rubens Trista-ET, Dwight Rokey, Sabetha; 2. S-M-E Durham Starlet-ET, Casey George, Baldwin City Grand and Senior Champ Poor-Richs Rubens Aspen-Red-ET Res. Grand & Senior Champ RG-Mueller Terrason 829 Produce of Dam (2) 1. George Dairy Cattle; 2.Roy Buessing Daughter-Dam (2) 1. Rokeyroad Holsteins; 2. Ell-Bar Best 3 Females (4) 1. George Dairy Cattle; 2. Rokeyroad Holsteins; 3. Mueller Dairy; 4. Ell-Bar Dairy Herd (4) 1. George Dairy Cattle; 2. Rokeyroad Holsteins Herdsmanship 1. Vernon DeWerff
2012 National Holstein Convention
Missouri will host the 2012 National Holstein Convention in Springfield. Plans are underway and THEY NEED YOUR HELP! A logo and slogan contest is underway. Entries are due by Jan. 23 to Jodi Wright. The logos and slogans will be displayed and will be voted on by everyone at the 2010 Missouri Dairy Forum. The following committees are being planned: Finance, Banquet, Dairy Bar, Host Day, Golf Tourney (or other activity), Junior Convention, Transportation, Sale, Hospitality, Registration, Pre-Convention Tour, and Non-Delegate Activity If interested, contact: Barry Steevens, Chairman Jodi Wright, MO Secretary,
573-882-3459 417-743-2921
4986 Long Y Conway, MO 65632 (417) 589-2227 whiteheaddairy@windstream.net
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Arkansas State Fair October 11, 2009 Judge-Dale Chupp Spring Heifer Calf 1. Ms. Prairie-Sun Lar Martha, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 2. Crawleys-Vvf Captain 1481, Brittany Crawley, Gravette. Winter Heifer Calf 1. Musicmeadow Misty Lou, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 2. Crawleys-Vvf Moscow 1431, Jessica Crawley, Gravette; 3. Rockwin Marker Pencil, Rockwin Dairy, Clinton Fall Heifer Calf 1. Varley, Jacob Rheingans, Benton; 2. J & S Destiny Diane-ET, Cody Hall, Clinton; 3. Woods-Valley KJat Kathkove, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock Summer Yearling 1. Rockwin Fortune Gloria, Rockwin Dairy, Clinton; 2. Bayless Forbidden Bay, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock Spring Yearling 1. Ath-Mor Amateur Lazar, Abby Kurz, Lonoke Winter Yearling 1. Bayless Hi Metro Rose, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 2. Mar-Sel Astro Megan-ET, Rockwin Dairy, Clinton; 3. AthMor Instant Kradle, Danielle Kurz, Lonoke Fall Yearling 1. Best-Sunrise Mac Doll, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 2. Rockwin Finest Lydia, Rockwin Dairy, Clinton; 3. Hooters Apollo Fury, Katie Kurz, Lonoke Junior Champion Ms Prairie-Sun Lar Martha Reserve Junior Champion Bayless Hi Metro Rose Junior 2 Year Old 1. Har-Dee Advent Ivy-ET, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock Senior 2 Year Old 1. Bricky-Creek Roy Dream, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock Junior 3 Year Old 1. Billinda Roy Bailey-ET, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 2. Rockwin Morty Kristy, Rockwin Dairy, Clinton; 3. Holbric Claretta S Juliet, Rockwin Dairy, Clinton Senior 3 Year Old 1. Eastsude Kite Martina, Rockwin Dairy, Clinton; 2. Creekrun Dundee Ashley, Jennifer Smith, Lonoke 5 & 6 Year OId 1. Roblee Leader Pidge Pinto, Rockwin Dairy, Clinton Dry Cow 1. Billinda Blitz 1605, Will Smith, Lonoke Senior & Grand Champion Billinda Roy Bailey-ET Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Roblee Leader Pidge Pinto Dairy Herd 1. Rockwin Dairy, Clinton Best 3 Females 1. Rockwin Dairy, Clinton Daughter-Dam 1. Rockwin Dairy, Clinton; 2. Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 3. Jacob Rheingans, Benton Exhibitor’s Herd 1. Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 2. Rockwin Dairy, Clinton Premier Exhibitor Tencleve Farms Premier Breeder Rockwin Farms
Delegates to the 2010 National Holstein Convention, Bloomington, MN Arkansas: Susan Fisher Kansas: Roy Buessing & David Rottinghaus Missouri: Barry Steevens & Janice Perry Oklahoma: Brent Pierce Texas: Leo Hoff, Jr
PAGE 8 - MSHN, December 2009
2009 Missouri Holstein Futurity Oct. 17, 2009 Marshfield, Missouri Judges: Mike Wilson & Ken Deaver
1st place & Overall Production Winner: Golden Dream Eye Jilly-ET, Phil & Nancy Hamner, Willow Springs 2nd place: Toecky Maurice Syriana, Candy Durst, Huggins 3rd place: Gatton Outside Macy, Jessica Gatton-Dixon, Conway 4th place: Golden Dream Integ Juniper, Phil & Nancy Hamner, Willow Springs 5th place: Gatton Rampage Hazel, Jessica Gatton-Dixon, Conway 6th place & 1st Junior: J-Lean Sel Easy, Kristin Luttrell, Springfield 7th place: J-Lean Sel I Ayre-Red, Dustin Luttrell, Springfield 8th place: J-Lean Sir Iva, Dustin Luttrell, Springfield
In Memory - Emily Schenk Emily Beth Schenk of Chickasha, OK passed away September 25, 2009. She was born February 24, 1988, the daughter of Jeff Schenk and Susan Harrison Schenk. Miss Schenk was an organ donor in accordance with her wishes. Miss Schenk attended Pioneer School, where she was the 8th grade Homecoming Queen and a member of National Honor Society. She continued her education at Chickasha High School, graduating in May 2006. She was active in FFA, qualifying for the State Greenhand Quiz Contest and was involved in showing dairy cattle with her brother and cousins. Through the years at Pioneer and Chickasha she participated in what became her greatest love, basketball. Miss Schenk also played AAU basketball during the off seasons. She was awarded the Outstanding Camper Award at the Oklahoma State Basketball Camp. Miss Schenk was known as the ultimate player, a team player who bonded not only with the players on her team, but those on the opposing teams as well. In addition to basketball, she had a passion for the Texas Longhorns, especially the women’s basketball program, and shared a love for the Boston Red Sox with her family. At the time of her death, Miss Schenk was attending Oklahoma City Community College where she was preparing to further her studies to earn a post graduate pharmacy degree. She was employed as a Senior Pharmacy Technician with Walgreen’s in Edmond, OK. Miss Schenk is survived by her father, Jeff, her mother Susan Woolver and stepfather Jeremy Woolver, brother Justin and sister-in-law Jacqulin Schenk; stepsister Brianna Woolver; grandparents Don and Beth Ann Schenk; Becky and Dave Harrison; Gaileen and Frankie Harrison and Ellen and Dave Heller; great grandparents Helen Gunn and Bea North; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends and family. Services were held on September 29, 2009 in Chickasha with burial following.
Oklahoma State Fair Oct. 9, 2009 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Spring Heifer Calf 1. Ms Prairie Sun Lar Martha, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock, AR; 2. Dustin-Kirk Advent Lea 1457, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX; 3. Kowcastle Laramie Toxa 1448, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX Winter Heifer Calf 1. Random-Lack J Beauty, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX; 2. Hardee-Rock Adv Roz-Red, Kristen Meyer, Okarche Fall Heifer Calf 1. Woods-Valley Kat Kath Kove, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock, AR Summer Yearling 1. Bayless Forbidden Bay, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; AR Spring Yearling 1. Plain-O Dundee Tara 2-ET, Todd
Mason, Kingfisher; 2. Vosberg Miami Sandy-Red, Wilma VanderLaan, Frederick; 3. M-6 Cyclone 1230, Lauren Meyer, Okarche Fall Yearling 1. Arethusa Anticipation Heidi, KowCastle Holsteins, Hico, TX Jr. Champion Plain-O Dundee Tara 2-ET Res. Jr. Champion Arethusa Anticipation Heidi 2-Yr Old 1. Zendi Talent Zora-ET, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico; 2. Regancrest-BH Tazeen-ET, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX; 3. Bricky-Creek Roy Dreams, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock, AR 3-Yr Old 1. Sooner Morty Dot, Todd Mason, Kingfisher, OK; 2. Billinda Roy Bailey-ET, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 3. Golden-
Dew Blitz Riyal, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX 4-Yr Old 1. Jon-Boys Zenith Penelope, Morrisland Dairy, Ninnekah; 2. Kimala Bailman Lindsey, Todd Mason, Kingfisher, OK; 3. Copperhead Sep Storm Tink, Josh Meyer, Okarche 5-Yr Old 1. Smithex Jackson Laura, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX; 2. Musicmeadow Durham Bliss-ET, Kristen Meyer, Okarche; 3. Morrisland Eland Randi, Morrisland Dairy, Ninnekah Sr. & Grand Champion Smithex Jackson Laura Res. Sr. & Grand Champion Jon-Boys Zenith Penelope Exhibitors Herd Kristen Meyer, Okarche
It’s Not Just Luck - She Earns It! GBM SSTORM LUCKIE-ET EX-90@3Y *RC
3rd Sr. 3-Yr Old, Grand National Jr Show 2009 A September Storm from the Durham Annabell family, her next 6 dams are EX-91 Linjet; EX-93 DOM Charles, 3E-94; 2E-92 DOM 2E-91 DOM, 2E-90. LUCKIE calved in May with twin bulls and struggled with her health. This Fall, she has come back strong and looks awesome! LUCKIE has 2 Deboniar-Red pregnancies due in Feb. LUCKIE has Destry transfers and has been bred back to Destry. LUCKIE’s Yearling Daughters: Ms Flat-Net Durham Saloni-ET *RC, born 12/1/08 Ms Flat-Net Damion Lucy-ET, born 1/18/09
LUCKIE’s Beautiful Red Advent Daughter
MS FLAT-NET ADVN RADINE-ET-RED born 12/7/07 She has 4 Big Apple pregnancies due in December and 2 due in March. She has 6 Debonair-Red pregnancies due in the Spring. Embryos are available. Due in March to Lion King.
She looks great!
Tim Borman Kingdom City, Missouri 573.826.0903 tborman20@gmail.com
Flat-Net Dairy
Mike Netemeyer Carlyle, Illinois 618.594.3190 mdnet@tincans.net
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We Rolled the Dice and Won! In 1999, we decided to flush Robthom Rhyolite as a virgin heifer. This Formation from the Robthom Ivory Mark family was backed by 10 generations of Very Good or Excellent dams. After scoring VG-85 VG-MS as a 2-Yr Old, we unfortunately lost Rhyolite. Rolling the dice and flushing her proved to be the smart decision. The results from that Mtoto flush were Rashida EX-90 and Ratana 3E-91 GMD. DOM Convincer Raja 2E-91 completed the family. Rashida and Ratana both put bulls in stud.
RASHIDA Our Cow of the Year Nominee 12th Generation VG or EX! GROVES-VU MTOTO RASHIDA-ET EX-90 DOM 6-03 365 2X 38,230 3.7 1423 3.0 1152 4-01 365 2X 36,420 4.1 1503 3.0 1100 Lft: 2074d 163,120 4.0 6596 3.3 5307
RASHIDA’s Fabulous Toystory Daughters!
GROVES-VU TOYSTORY RONA-ET VG-85 VG-MS@2--06 PTA +2020M +75F +641NM$ +3.0PL CTPI +2048 1-11 365 2X 30,450 4.1 1252 3.2 976 RONA has 7 Jammer pregnancies and is contracted to ABS for a Jammer son. RONA has 2 Alexander pregnacies. There is contract interest on the calves. RONA is contracted to Super and due in June.
GROVES-VU TOYSTORY RIXI-ET VG-85 VG-MS@2-05 PTA +1582M +61F +561NM$ +3.1PL CTPI +1964M 2-01 363 2X 28,959 4.2 1226 3.3 958 Inc
RASHIDA’s Son AT ABS 29H13659 GROVES-VU TOYSTORY RHODAMINE-ET GTPI +1718G RASHIDA’s Yearling Dtrs by Zenith GROVES-VU ZENITH RALEIGH-ET PTPI +1721 GROVES-VU ZENITH RAINE-ET PTPI +1721 RASIDA’s Yearilng Dtr by Mac GROVES-VU MAC RAINA-ET PTPI +1826
Brad 417-880-7012 Todd 417-224-1427 Lonnie 417-744-2017 PAGE 10 -MSHN, December 2009
It’s Not Always Just Black and White! The PERFECT Family
GROVES-VIEW BT PATRICIA 2E-91 5-00 338 2X 34,357 4.4 1521 3.3 1145 6-00 244 2X 25,875 4.3 1116 3.5 904 Inc PATRICIA’S DTR: GROVES-VIEW TD PEACH VG-88 3-08 332 2X 26,019 4.4 1151 3.4 890 Grand Champ & Res. Supreme Champion, Ozark Empire Fair
PATRICIA’s Maternal Sisters: GROVES-VIEW VANCE PEPSI VG-88 4-05 305 2X 21,898 5.1 1122 3.8 834 Due June 8, 2010 to Savage Leigh Tex PEPSI’s Dtr: GROVES-VIEW TX DIET PEPSI VG-89 EX-92-MS 2-03 305 2X 18,448 4.4 814 3.6 673 Intermediate Champ, Ozark Empire Jr Show Due Jan. 20, 2010 to Zeus GROVES-VIEW JENNER PEPPER VG-86 2-04 150 2X 10,164 4.1 414 3.2 324 Inc ME: 23,905 GROVES-VIEW TX PIXIE-ET VG-86 2-02 312 2X 16,604 4.6 746 3.2 514 ME: 20,469 Due Nov. 25, 2009 to Vigor
Other Pride & Joys
TOP ACRES EXPRESS TATTLE VG-86 2-04 102 2X 6,110 4.6 280 3.3 200 Inc ME: 22,563 Due June 21, 2010 to Wonderment GROVES-VIEW TD JELLY EX-90 3-09 262 2X 23,308 4.7 1085 3.2 750 Inc Brown Swiss Classification: 4 new EX; 16 VG, 2 G+; None Lower! SUN-MADE TAGB ST BRINDLE-ET VG-87 2-01 212 2X 14,221 3.9 554 3.1 443 Inc ME: 25,475 Due May 11, 2010 to Parker
Holstein Classification Highlights
Groves-Vu Mtoto Ratana-ET 3E-91@9-02 Groves-Vu Derry Empress 2E-91@6-02 Groves-Vu Caspian Etta 2E-90@6-04 Groves-Vu Goldwyn Delight EX-90 EX-92-MS@3-09 Dixie-Lee-Jons Morty Aurene EX-90 EX-92-MS@4-00 Groves-Vu Outside Kelly VG-88 VG-MS@4-00 Groves-Vu Roy Discover-ET VG-88 VG-MS@5-00 Ms Bayless Champ Frisbee-ET VG-88 VG-MS@5-10 Groves-Vu Goldwyn Barb-ET VG-87 VG-MS@3-08 Groves-Vu Freelance Roxy-ET VG-87 VG-MS@4-08 White-Light Morty Kiss-ET VG-87 VG-MS@5-01 Groves-Vu Shottle Angel-ET VG-88 VG-MS@4-01 Groves-Vu Modest Apricot-ET VG-87 VG-MS@3-07 Groves-Vu Modest Awesome-ET VG-85 VG-MS @3-09 Groves-Vu Modest Adeen-ET VG-85 VG-MS @3-09 Best-Sunrise Mr Sam Sweetie VG-86 VG-MS@2-08 Groves-Vu Fin Ladyluck-ET VG-86 VG-MS@4-11 Groves-Vu Blitz Estelle VG-86 VG-MS@3-10 Groves-Vu Morty Fairfax VG-85 VG-MS@3-04 Groves-Vu Bambam Diana VG-85 VG-MS@2-07
No
92
Ew3
MOHRFIELD RM SIZZLE 3E-92 7-05 339 2X 26,460 4.0 1052 3.1 832 Lft: 1783d 121,090 3.9 4707 3.1 3810
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Young Adults Making Their Mark
It’s sad to admit, but we are all growing older! The kid’s who were so thrilled with their first calf yesterday, are now working on their own careers. We catch up with Ryan Bodenhausen, Ross Chitwood, Jenny Elliott, and Sarah Jackson Hill and see what they are doing. Tell us about yourself. Bodenhausen: I grew up in Northeast Kansas on our small family farm, BodeAcres Holsteins. In 2005 our herd was sold which forced me to look for other ways to stay involved in the dairy industry. I attended Kansas State University and graduated in May 2008 with a degree in Animal Science. I am currently employed by the Holstein Assoc. as a classifier. I was recently married and my wife, Kayla and I reside near the home farm in rural Northeast Kansas. I continue to stay involved in registered Holsteins though my work and ownership of cattle. Chitwood: Though I grew up on my family’s dairy farm in Sulphur, Oklahoma, I’ve now made my home in Houston, Texas. In 2002, after high school, I left the farm and headed to New York City where I studied vocal performance at The Juilliard School. After receiving my bachelor’s degree there, I came to Houston in pursuit of my master’s degree, also in vocal performance. I completed that program in 2008, and have been performing in Houston since then. I’m twenty-five years old, and somehow manage to support myself through my singing alone! Elliott: I was raised on 200-head cow registered herd in Stephenville, TX. I graduated Cum Laude from Tarleton State University in December 2008 with a B.S. in Agricultural Services and Development and a focus in Agricultural Communications. I am now employed by Holstein Association USA, Inc. as a Regional Representative and cover the area of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Hall: I’m Sarah (Jackson) Hill, formerly of New Cambria, Mo. I’m sure many of you know my mom, Betty, and my two younger sisters, Charlotte and Nancy. I’m a December 2008 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, with a degree in Agricultural Journalism and a minor in Animal Science. In January 2009, I started as the 4-H Military Educator for the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service in Cheyenne, Wyo. In August 2009, I married Braeton Hill of Collbran, Co. We currently live in Cheyenne, as Braeton is getting his Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition at the University of Wyoming. How were you involved with the Junior Holstein Association. Bodenhausen: I was very active in junior Holstein events and even served as president of the Kansas Junior Association Attending conventions and competing in quiz bowl competitions also became yearly activities. Chitwood: My family had the honor of representing Oklahoma at several National Holstein Conventions. Those were PAGE 12 - MSHN, December 2009
always a great time, and provided the opportunity to meet up with other farm kids from across the country. Oklahoma didn’t have a really active Junior Holstein Association at the time, so I didn’t do much there other than show cows. We did, however, always manage to have a fantastic time doing so. It was always so great to see the same families at Holstein functions. I still feel like we all share a common bond because of the nature of our up-bringing. Elliott: At the age of nine I began showing at judging. In both events I was able to compete at local, state and national levels. I was a member of the state and national junior associations and was able to hold offices of secretary and vice president of the Texas Junior Holstein Association. Being a junior member of Holstein Association USA, Inc. allowed me to exhibit my registered animals at shows like Fort Worth Stock Show, Spring Southern National and World Dairy Expo. Hall: I was very active in both the state and national Junior Associations when I was in high school and college. On the state level, I held the offices of Secretary, Vice President, and President. I also served as the 2005 Missouri Holstein Princess, which was a fantastic opportunity for me to represent the Holstein Association. On the national level, I attended three National Holstein Conventions: Omaha, Neb., Portland, Maine, and Sioux Falls, S.D. At those conventions, I competed in dairy quiz bowl, public speaking, and dairy jeopardy. I really enjoyed going to the conventions and meeting other young people who were as excited about the dairy industry as I was. I’m still friends with people that I met there, and keep in touch with them often. I also received a National Holstein Women’s Scholarship. How did your involvement in the dairy industry influence your life? Bodenhausen: The dairy industry has allowed to me have a lot of great experiences. I have been able to travel and interact with a lot of different people. Chitwood: When I was very young I remember my grandfather saying to me, in response to my complaining about my chores on the farm, “You need to learn to work now, so when you grow up you’ll know how to appreciate hard work.” That was always a theme growing up on the farm. However, I think what I took away from that was that I needed to find a job where I didn’t feel like I was working at all! Of course I appreciate hard work, and do my fair share. It’s just that singing never feels like work to me. I’m always surprised when I get paid to do what I love, what I have a passion for. Seeing my dad (Fred Chitwood) work with the cows while I was growing up had a huge influence on me. Sure dairy farming is a tough life to lead, but I could always tell that he was passionate about the work itself, that he loved those cows, and that there was nothing else he would rather be doing. I’m just glad I found the same thing for me.
Elliott: Well I didn’t know back then, but knowing what I do know growing up on a dairy farm impacted me more than I ever could have imagined. Daily chores may not have been a favorite pastime, but it allowed me to create a need to be responsible and work hard day in and out. Creating those ethics yesterday help make me successful today. Hall: My involvement in the dairy industry influenced my life tremendously. It helped me identify goals for myself, gave me a great work ethic, and also gave me a unique perspective on how to look at life. When I was growing up, we always had copies of Hoard’s Dairyman magazine lying around. When I applied for the National Holstein Women’s scholarship, I was stumped about what my career goal was. My mom asked me, if I could work for any publication in the agriculture industry, which one would it be and why. I immediately answered that Hoard’s Dairyman would, of course, be the ultimate place to work, for me. From them on, I had a goal to work for: to get a summer internship with Hoard’s Dairyman magazine. I did get that internship, and that experience shaped my entire college career, and gave me valuable experience that prepared me to write for any agriculture publication in the country. Through that internship, I met John Meyer, the CEO of Holstein Association USA. Growing up in the dairy industry, you learn how to work hard and play hard. That lesson has served me well in my current position. Working as a 4-H educator, I have to work many nights and weekends. My experience in the dairy industry prepared me to work whenever is required of me, and to maintain a positive attitude while doing so. What was your biggest thrill when you were a Holstein Junior member? Bodenhausen: My biggest trill as a junior came from showing. I enjoyed the competition and anticipation of show day. Showing also allowed to me meet and converse with friends with a common interest, cows! Chitwood: Seeing both of my brother’s win the State Holstein Show was a big thrill for me. I have to admit that I was not the best in the show ring. In fact, I’m fairly certain that I could make a prize cow look like something that should have been culled six months ago. It definitely wasn’t my strength, but I loved the cows, and I loved seeing my family’s cows do well in competitions like that. It was a tremendous source of pride for me, and for my family. Elliott: Competing at the World Dairy Expo was always an exciting experience for me, but my biggest thrill was winning Grand Champion and Reserve-Grand Champion at the San Antonio Livestock Expo. In winning Grand I also received a $6000 scholarship that contributed to my full-ride at Tarleton. Hall: While I was a Holstein Junior, my biggest thrill was serving as Missouri Holstein Princess. It was such an honor to represent the industry that is so near and dear to my heart, and to tell the story of how milk and dairy products are
produced, and the hard work it takes to make those things happen. I spread that message to anyone who would listen, and it was a fantastic experience for me! When you were 10 years old, what did you want to be? Bodenhausen: I always wanted to be a dairy farmer. Chitwood: A singer. I did my first show as a nine year old. I played Wilbur in a production of E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. I still remember my first line. “Life in the barn is very good--night and day, winter and summer, spring and fall, the sameness of sheep, the love of spiders, the smell of manure and hay, and the glory of everything!” From that moment on, I’ve wanted to be nothing but a singer. It’s been 16 years and I’m still going! Elliott: May sound crazy…but a storm chaser! I believe this dream rooted from the movie Twister. I even made my mom pull over on the side of I-20 one day after seeing a group of storm chasers. I was so excited about seeing them in real life but as you could guess, we didn’t stay long before my mom persuaded me it would be in our best interest to head for safety in fear of a tornado. I can safely say that career is no longer a dream of mine! Hall: When I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to be a writer. At that point, I wanted to be a creative writer, and write books. When I was 16, I was selected to attend the Missouri AgriBusiness Academy, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. During that experience, we toured Osborn & Barr, an agriculture advertising firm in St. Louis. It was a turning point for me—I realized that I could actually combine my two passions, writing and agriculture. From then on, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. That focus really helped me in college—when my friends were trying to choose a major, I was already pursuing freelance opportunities and gaining valuable writing experience. How have you prepared for a career? Bodenhausen: It has been a lifetime of preparation. There are many things that contributed to my career success. The main thing would be dairy judging. Judging forces you to make a decision then defend it as well as building confident verbal communication. Chitwood: Most people don’t understand what goes in to the making of a singer. I’ve been in voice lessons for 16 years and have literally studied with some of the greatest teachers on the planet. I am so blessed to have the education that I do. Most of my time in school was given to opera and classical art songs. I spent years perfecting my French, German, Italian, and Russian diction; rehearsed countless hours for countless concerts, operas, musicals, and recitals; studied the history of music and how it’s composed; learned to act and dance; and studied every aspect of how the voice physically works. There’s a lot that goes into even the simplest performance, building a career out of it requires constant effort and a tireless commitment to the art of singing.
Elliott: Besides being taught good work ethics on the dairy, I took several classes in college that better prepared me for the business side of the real world. During my last semester of college I underwent a 12-week internship that allowed me to get out in the field and apply hands-on skills. I learned more in those 12-weeks that can apply to what I do with Holstein than what I learned the other three years in college. Hall: You never know where life is going to lead you. When I began college, I had no idea that I would be engaged to be married upon graduating. Sometimes, life hands you opportunities and you have to make hard choices. Turning down four different job offers with national agriculture publications was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, and I have wondered how things might have been different if I had accepted any of those positions. In order for Braeton and I to have a better future, we decided that he should get his Master’s, and when he graduated, we would move wherever I wanted to get a job in ag journalism. I was and still am prepared to step into an agriculture publication, hopefully in the dairy industry, through internships and writing freelance for publications during college. When the timing is right, I’ll be completely ready to return to my chosen career field. That being said, I settled for my second choice career as a 4-H educator. While it’s a different field than I went to college for, I was still prepared for a career in this area. My experiences in 4-H, FFA, and the Juniors all helped me prepare to work with youth and inspire their passions. Who has had the biggest impact on your life? Bodenhausen: I would have to say that my father, Mike has had the greatest influence. He instilled a great interest and admiration for good cattle at an early age. Chitwood: It may sound cliché, but without a doubt, my parents have had the biggest impact on my life. I’ve had some fantastic teachers who have provided excellent motivation, but nothing could replace the never-ending love and encouragement of my parents. They raised my brothers and me to always follow our hearts desires, and they made sure that every door was open to us that could possibly be opened. They did not push us in a negative way, but rather allowed us to explore things on our own, then guide us down the paths best suited for our interests. My brothers and I have each chosen seemingly glamorous career paths. My youngest brother is a baseball player, and my middle brother aspires to be the President of The United States! What’s unique about our situation is that each of us is working in our chosen field not for the glory that typically comes from such careers, but for the love of the work that we are so blessed to do. That’s something that our parents instilled in us. It didn’t just happen. I am so grateful for them. Elliott: My parents. Whether it’s advice I need or directions when I’m lost, they are always there to help me out. They raised
Top: Ryan Bodenhausen Right: Ross Chitwood Below: Jenny Elliott Right: Sarah Hill
me in a way that taught me right from wrong and good from bad; and those are the types of morals stay with one for the rest of their life. Hall: It may be cliché, but my mom has had the biggest impact on my life. From a young age, she taught me to take advantage of every opportunity, to work hard for my goals and dreams, and to look for the good in every situation. I owe a lot of who I am to her, and if I can someday be half the daughter, sister, mother, and friend that she is, I will consider myself successful. What are your long term goals? Bodenhausen: This really is still up in the air at this time. At some point I plan to return to the family farm. However, when I starting looking for a career path I planned to become a sire analyst and that is still an option. Chitwood: I’ve worked a lot in stage productions; musicals, recitals, and opera, but my real interest lies in recorded music. I just completed my first Christmas album, which is serving as a fundraiser for my first “real” album that I’ll be sending out to record companies and artist representatives. I would love to have a career where I was in charge of the music that I sang, and was able to have the freedom to do it in my own way. The truth is, I’m happy singing anything. When asked what I like to sing, my response is generally, “Whatever they’ll let me!” I’d still like to do work in classical music and musical theatre, but I’m definitely making a conscious effort to move my singing more in a popular/ jazz direction. Elliott: I have really enjoyed my first year with Holstein so I plan to continue working as a rep with them. Also one day I would like to have a family and I hope they will have the opportunities that I did to be involved in the dairy industry. Hall: Long term, my goals are to get a job with a national dairy publication or organization after Braeton finishes his Master’s degree. We are also saving money to purchase some land, and we plan to have a farm, where our kids can grow up as we did—with a love of the land, a heart for animals, and an unmatched work ethic.
Roundtable from page 13
What advice would you give to current Juniors? Bodenhausen: My advice to juniors would be to be flexible. Life is going to happen and your plans will change so make the best of the hand you are dealt. Take advantage of every opportunity and make the best of it. Work experience and internships are important to employers. Chitwood: Listen to your heart. Never let ANYONE tell you that there’s something you can’t do. Everything is possible if you’re willing to work for it. Know that some things do not provide instant gratification, and don’t give up. Elliott: Get involved! Not only am I thankful for the responsibility various extracurricular activities taught me, but it also was a way to separate myself from others on my resume when finding a job. When you’re involved in an array of things you will obtain various skills and an abundance of knowledge that will help you be successful in the future. Hall: The advice I would give to current Juniors is to not be afraid to make sacrifices for your dreams. Just a few years ago, I never would have guessed that I would be living in Wyoming and working as a 4-H educator right out of college, but making this choice has allowed a personal dream to come true—marrying the love of my life, a choice I don’t regret at all. Don’t be afraid to make the tough choices, because when you look back at your life, you’ll be more disappointed with the things you didn’t do than with what you did. Visit Ross’s website www.rosschitwood.com to purchase copies of his new Christmas Album, Season Bright. It includes many Christmas favorites, including The Christmas Song, O Holy NIght,and White Christmas! For more information, call: 580.618.2222.
Wedding Bells Are Ringing!
Ryan Bodenhausen and Kayla Auen were married Oct. 10, 2009 in Lancaster, KS. The couple was married in the same church as Ryan’s parents and grandparents. Ryan, the son of Mike and Linda Bodenhausen, Muscotah, KS, is a 2008 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Animal Science and Industry. Ryan was a member of the KSU Dairy Judging team in 2007 and finished 11th overall at WDE. Currently employed by Holstein Association USA as a classifier. Ryan is a second generation classifier following in his father Mike’s footsteps. Kayla, the daughter of Jeff and Rainey Auen, Casper, WY, is a summer 2009 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Animal Science and Industry. Kayla came to KSU via Casper Junior College in Casper, WY. She was a member of the 2008 Reserve National Champion Livestock team at KSU. The couple plan to reside close to the home farm in Muscotah, KS where they plan to continue to build their livestock herd of Reg Holsteins, Reg Angus, and Reg Simmintals. Sarah Jackson and Braeton Hill were married on August 8, 2009, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Braeton and Sarah met through 4-H in high school, and now live in Cheyenne, Wyo. Sarah is working as a 4-H educator and Braeton is pursuing his Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition from the University of Wyoming. Sarah is the daughter of Nancy Jackson, New Cambria, MO. Calvin Voskamp of Mt. Vernon, MO and Lacey Goodwin of Bruner were married June 13, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistatt, MO. Calvin is the son of Roger and Betty Voskamp, Lacey is the daughter of Lloyd Goodwin and Glenda Jost. Calvin is an active member of the Voskamp dairy farm and Lacey works at Everest College in Springfield MO. Lacey’s daughter Eliddia is also a welcome addition to the Voskamp family. PAGE 14 - MSHN, December 2009
2009 PBR Winners
Best Sunrise Dairy, Houston, MO 14 yrs 107.0 BAA 25,896M 938F Borman Farm, Kingdom City, MO 13 yrs 107.8 BAA 33,496M 1274F Robthom Farm, Springfield, MO 54 yrs 109.2 BAA 28,026M 1017F
756P 993P 844P
2009 Progressive Genetic Winners James Albers, Dalhart, TX 17 yrs 1457 PTPI Donald Deters, Baileyville, KS 1 yr 1439 PTPI James & Novalee Coats, Mountain Grove, MO 7 yrs 1433 PTPI Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO 8 yrs 1497 PTPI Longview Animal Nutrition Center, Union, MO 1 yr 1435 PTPI Robthom Farm, Springfield, MO 18 yrs 1432 PTPI Michael Schreiber, Windthorst, TX 3 yrs 1458 PTPI Jerry Vieth, Windthorst, TX 18 yrs 1477 PTPI Jacob Wiersma, Dublin, TX 3 yrs 1473 PTPI
Haedge Honored for Basketball Prowess
The Tarleton Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2009 were honored with a luncheon on Hall of Fame Weekend on Oct. 10, 2009. Former letterwinners Stanley Haedge, Barry Knott and Gina Markin-Calkins as well as former baseball coach Jack Allen were honored for their success while playing and/or coaching for Tarleton. Haedge played for the men’s basketball team from 1960-64, Knott played men’s basketball from 1993-95, Markin-Calkins played volleyball from 1988-91 and Allen coached the Texan baseball program from 1990-2002. Haedge was a four-year starter for the Tarleton men’s basketball team from 1960-64. Haedge served as a co-captain for three years and was awarded the Co-Most Valuable Player award after his senior season. He was also named MVP of the Cow-Town Tournament in 1964 and he was named the Outstanding Physical Education major. In 1964, Haedge scored 44 points in a single game to set a Tarleton record, and he is still Tarleton’s 10th all-time leading scorer. The quartet joined 124 other Tarleton Athletics Hall of Fame members included in the school’s most prestigious athletic group.
2010 Holstein Association Regional Meeting 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon - Friday, February 19, 2010 Best Western Airport Inn & Conference Center Wichita, Kansas Come hear about the state of the Association and visit with other dairy friends. All Delegates should attend. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Best Western Airport Inn at a rate of $72.99. Reservations must by made by Feb. 5. Best Western Airport Inn, 316.942.5600
2010 Missouri Dairy Forum
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 The Resort at Port Arrowhead, Lake Ozark Friday January 29, 2010 Coffee, Milk & Pastries Registration and visit exhibitors Call to order--Larry Purdom, Missouri Dairy Association President “Animal Agriculture Emergency Planning and Response”--Amber Wilson, Senior Trainer, SES, Inc., Merriam, Kansas, sponsored by SES, Inc. “How to Best Utilize Our Resources in Raising Replacement Heifers” --Lewis Anderson, National Sales Manager & Calf Management Consultant, Calf-Tel by Hample Corporation, Germantown, Wisconsin and President of the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association, sponsored by Calf-Tel Break visit with exhibitors Luncheon MDA 25th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Association Annual Meeting Refreshments Missouri Holstein Association committee meetings MDA 25th Annual Meeting adjourns--visit with exhibitors Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association committee meetings Youth Activity Room Missouri Holstein Association Board Meeting MGBA Board Meeting
8:00 a.m. 8:30 9:25 9:30 10:10 11:30 Noon 2:10 p.m. 2:15 3:15 4:30 4:30 5:00 5:00 6:00 7:00
7:30 a.m. 8:00 9:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 11:15 12:00 12:30 p.m. 1:30
Saturday January 30, 2010 Continental Breakfast & visit exhibitors Missouri Holstein Association Annual Meeting Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) Missouri Junior Holstein Association Annual Meeting & Princess/Little Miss Interviews Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Board Meeting Missouri Holstein Association Junior Awards Fun auction with items provided by Missouri Holstein Districts Luncheon and Crowning of Holstein Princess & Little Miss Trade Show Closes Missouri Holstein Association Annual Meeting Resumes
Lunch will be provided Friday and Saturday, but reservatoins are required. RSVP to Dave Drennan, atl dairystl@aol.com, or 636/519-9300 or Jodi Wright, 417-840-3203. A block of rooms have been reserved at The Resort at Port Arrowhead with a room rate of $69. Reservations need to be made by Jan. 1. If reserving online, use code: MDF10
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Juniors - Jot it Down... JAC Will Change Election Process, Add More Members & Other Junior Holstein Changes The Holstein Association Board approved several recommendations for the Junior program. These changes were suggested by the Junior Advisory Committee at their September meeting. Most of these changes will be implemented for 2010. One of the biggest changes will come in the formation of the youth JAC program and how they are elected. Beginning in 2010, the entire country will elect all JAC representatives. The youth will be elected using a delegate system. States with 1 to 99 members will receive 1 delegate, 100-199 members receive 2 delegates, 200 to 399 members receive 3 delegates, 400 to 999 receive 4 delegates and 1,000 members and over receive 5 delegates. There will be two youth At-large positions added. One will be added in 2010, the other in 2011. The Junior ownership rule was clarified. Animals must be registered in the name of the Junior member, or a partnership of Junior members, throughout the year exhibiting in order to qualify for Junior recognition. The transfer application must be received at Holstein USA office by June 1 for heifers (spring calves through milking fall yearling) and January 1 for cows (Jr. 2 yr old through 125,000 lb cows). The following will disqualify an animal from Junior recognition: Transferring an animal out of a Junior’s name after the deadline or adding any adult or junior members as owners after the deadline. Also if a lessee becomes the owner of the animal anytime during the year exhibiting, they will qualify for junior recognition. For the folding display contest, states will be allowed to choose how they wish to divide their allotted number of contestants among the three age divisions. A video portion will be added to the 2011 DJM contest which will be completed by only the semi-finalists. The video will focus on dairy advocacy and two personal questions.
2009 International Holstein Jr Show Madison, Wisconsin 5th place Summer Yearling Kow Castle Dundee Snowy, London Jones, Hico, TX 5th place Jr. 2-Yr Old Rokeyroad Strmatic Kitty, Leigha Rokey, Seneca, KS 5th place Sr. 2-Yr Old Hoek-Tex Marker 4869-ET, Meagan Hoekman, Dublin, TX 5th place 5-Yr Old: Hoek-Tex Derry 4506-ET Abbi Goldenberg & Case Hoekman, McGregor, TX
OSU Wins Guernsey Breed at Expo
The Oklahoma State Dairy Judging Team was the high overall team for the Guernsey breed at the Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest in September at the World Dairy Expo. The team finished 9th overall and Leslie German earned All-American honors placing 13th. Team members included Leslie German, Megan Meyer, Betty Thompson and Kim Wilson. The team is coached by David Jones.
2009 Grand National Junior Show Louisville, Kentucky 4th place Fall Calf Ms Juddale Advent Reba-ET, Bailee Whitehead & Mckenzie Spears, MO & AR 5th place Spring Yearling Goldfawn Lou Annabelle, Taylor German, Cusing, OK 4th place Fall Yearling Whitehead Aspen Niki, Bailee Whitehead, Conway, MO 3rd place Sr. 3-Yr Old: GBM SStorm Luckie-ET
2009 Tulsa State Fair 2009 Oklahoma State Fair Grand & Senior Champion: 1st 5-Year Old: Musicmeadow Durham Bliss-ET Kristen Meyer, Okarche, OK Res. Senior & Res. Grand Champion 2nd 4-Yr Old: Copperhead Sep Strm Tink Josh Meyer, Okarche, OK Junior Champion: 1st Winter Yrlg, Hardee-Rock Adv Roz-Red Kristen Meyer, Okarche, OK Res. Junior Champion: 1st Spring Yrlg, Hall-of-Fame Laurin Leona Shannon VaderLaan, Frederick, OK
Grand & Senior Champion: 1st 5-Year Old: Musicmeadow Durham Bliss-ET Kristen Meyer, Okarche, OK Res. Senior & Res. Grand Champion 2nd 4-Yr Old: Copperhead Sep Strm Tink Josh Meyer, Okarche, OK Junior Champion: 1st Spring Yrlg: Bar-Lee Tribute Annie Tyler Chupp, Inola, OK Res. Junior Champion: 1st Winter Yrlg, Hardee-Rock Adv Roz-Red Kristen Meyer, Okarche, OK
Missouri Junior Award & Princess Applications Due
Future Junior
Congratulations to Josh and Amber Highfill of Pleasant Hope, Missouri on the birth of their son, Easton on October 16, 2009.
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Applications for the Missouri Holstein Princess and Junior Miss, Missouri Distinguished Junior Member Award, and the Spring Classic Scholarship applications are due Dec. 14 For more information, contact Janice Perry, 417-861-5958
M-6 Dairy Farm LLC Tom & Angie Meyer Megan, Lauren, Joshua & Kristen Okarche, Oklahoma 405-263-4920
Ed & Sue Ann Steele Rt. 4, Box 676 ph: 660-679-4477
Jerry & Jeanette King Rick & Kim King Rt. 4, Box 744 Rt. 4, Box 681 ph: 660-679-4669 ph: 660-679-6354
MORELAND FARMS
Jay & Mike Moreland Harrisonville, Missouri - 816-884-4598
BUGG’S DAIRY FARM ‘You’re always welcome at the Bugg House’
Bill & Pat Bugg Route 1, Box 44 Hennessey, OK 73742 405-853-2726
Brett Morris
405-222-2678
Ninnekah, Oklahoma
ROTTINGHAUS HOLSTEIN FARM Seneca, Kansas
David: 785-336-1543
Walt: 785-336-2681
For Sale:
Embryos — Bulls — Heifers Check out our web site: www.rottinghausholsteins.com
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Breeding Age Bulls for Sale Lonnie 417-744-2017 Todd 417-258-2384 Brad 417-744-2085
Do-Be Holstein Farm
CHAMP SALES Real Estate & Dairy Cattle
Darrell & Doug Robertson 501 West 3rd, Lamar, Missouri 64759
Route 1, Box 26 Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018 Don, Alan & Jeff Schenk 405-224-4537
Darrell: 417-682-2628
cell: 417-682-8665
Doug: 417-682-5962
cell: 417-682-4892
Email: ddr3292@sbcglobal.net
Charan Farms Charles, Brian & Adrian Weisenfels and Family 8817 N State Hwy 393 Scranton, AR - 479-938-2237 Springing Heifers for sale at all times!
173 County Line Rd - Clinton, Arkansas 72031 501-745-7577 (office) 501-940-9711 (mobile)
KABA-Select Sires For all your Select Sires needs in Missouri, contact: Dan Busch, Warrenton, MO
573-289-2058
Matt Drake, Freeman, MO
816-738-1825
Melissa Kron, Columbia, MO
502-905-1250
Kevin Phillips, Nixa, MO
417-725-0127
Holland Smithson, Springfield, MO 417-861-3868 Cliff Strieker, Jackson, MO PAGE 18 - MSHN, December 2009
573-243-1969
INDEX of ADVERTISERS
DATES TO REMEMBER
Accelerated Genetics . .................................................5 Best-Sunrise Dairy.................................................... 20 Borman Farm ......................................................... IBC Borman & Netemeyer...................................................9 Buggs Dairy Farm . ................................................... 18 Champsales . ............................................................ 18 Charan Farms ............................................................9 Do-Be Holsteins . ...................................................... 17 Groves-View Farm................................................12-13 Groves-View Farm ................................................... 18 KABA-Select Sires . ................................................... 18 Klassen Dairy ........................................................... 18 M-6 Dairy.................................................................. 17 Mason Dairy Farm.......................................................1 Missouri Dairy Forum................................................ 15 Moreland Farms ....................................................... 17 Morrisland Holsteins.................................................. 17 Robthom Farm........................................................ IFC Rockwin Dairy .......................................................... 18 Select Sires............................................................... BC Smith, Ed.................................................................. 18 Steele & King Farms ................................................. 17 Strickler Holsteins .................................................... 17 Voskamp Dairy............................................................3 Whitehead Dairy ................................................... 7, 17
January 19, 2010
Fort Worth, Texas
SW Regional. Holstein Show
January 29
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Missouri Dairy Forum
January 30
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Missouri Holstein Meeting
Feb. 19
Wichita, Kansas
Holstein USA Regional Mtg
Feb. 20
Wichita, Kansas
Kansas Holstein Meeting
March 18
Hutchinson, Kansas
Kansas State Sale
March 18-19
Hutchinson, Kansas
All-Kansas Show
March 20
Carlyle, Illinois
Clinton County Classic
March 25-26
Columbia, Missouri
Missouri Spring Show
April 6-10
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Southern Spring National
June 27-29
Bloomington, Minnesota
National Holstein Convention
Celebrate the Season With Those You Love!
2010 Southern Spring National April 6-10, 2010 - Stillwater, Ok April 8 - Southern Spring National Junior Show April 9 - Oklahoma State Sale April 10 - Southern Spring National Show (Holstein & Jersey alternate classes) Show Entries due March 1, 2010. Contact David Jones, 405-880-5194 for entry information Consignments are being accepted for Oklahoma State Sale. Contact Bob Griggs, 405-880-2213 or Todd Mason, 405-408-8941
Make Hotel reservations early. Rooms are at a premium this year. Some hotels are already full! Stillwater Plaza 405-377-7010 Hampton Inn 405-743-1306 Days Inn 405-743-2570 Quality Inn 405-372-0800 Fairfield Inn 405-372-6300 Motel 6 405-624-0433
Jones Elected to Dairy Shrine
At the 60th annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Corey Geiger, associate editor of Hoard’s Dairyman, Fort Atkinson, Wis., was elected president of the organization. This year, four new directors were elected to the board. They included Coleen Jones, Craigsville, Va.; David Jones, Stillwater, Okla.; David Pierson, Lake City, Minn.; and Bob Rowe, DVM., Verona, Wis. Also receiving recognition was Bernie Heisner, Columbus, Ohio who won the 4-E Award. The 4-E Award was established to periodically honor people who have made special contributions to National Dairy Shrine.
Select Sires Honors Salemen
Select Sires’ has announced the winners of its prestigious awards. The President’s Club recognizes employees who excel in sales and service. Earning this elite recognition are John Lee, Scotland, TX; Alan Miller, Meade, KS; and Stuart Schooley, Clovis, N.M. The Super Achiever Award is given to Select Sires employees who annually increase market penetration in their assigned areas and expand the services they offer to their existing customers. Trey Buras, Portales, N.M; Cesar Mendoza, Clovis, N.M., and Alan Miller, Meade, KS earned the title of 2008 Super Achievers. Mike Pachta, Riley, KS , Casey Payne, Melrose, N.M. and Stuart Schooley, Clovis, N.M., were named 2009 Super Achievers.
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ALEAH - Our Cow of the Year Nominee BEST-SUNRISE DURHAM ALEAH 3E-93 EX-MS All-Missouri Jr. 2-Yr Old, 2003 6-06 365 2X 29,303 3.5 1009 8-01 365 2X 31,563 Lft: 173,657M Sired by Durham, from a VG-88 Juror with 29,714. Her 2nd Dam was a VG-88 Jed with over 30,000M ALEAH’s daughters: Best-Sunrise Outside Alex 2E-91 Best-Sunrise Sargent Althew VG-88
ALEAH was chosen as our All-Time favorite Brood cow at the 2009 Field Day! pictured in July at the Field Day
In Loving Memory of ALEAH March 21, 2000 - November 16, 2009 On November 16th we lost ALEAH. She will be remembered as a Brood Cow with Type and Production. ALEAH was owned by Michael & Hope Best
Thank you to everyone who has purchased cattle from us this year. We hope they develop for you. We hope 2010 brings us all better milk and cattle prices.
PBR - 14 years
BAA: 107
We have Registered bulls for sale! Give us a call! Visitors are always welcome!
Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace and good will towards men. Luke 2:14
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Richard & Shirley, Michael & Hope Best 417-967-2465 * 6340 Lilly Rd, Houston, MO 65483 Fax: 417-967-5615 www.holstein.com email: bsunrise@centurytel.net
A Cold Frosty Glass For All
Our Nomination for Missouri Cow of the Year! RADINE BLITZ PEPPY-ET G+83 CTPI +1740 3-09 365 2X 40,295 4.9 1600 3.0 1158 1-11 365 2X 36,443 3.5 1298 2.9 1057 3rd Missouri Milk, Jr. 2-Yr Old 5-04 296 2X 44,697 3.8 1597 2.5 1137 Inc Lft in 3 lactations: 139,099M
In her current lactation, PEPPY has produced over 84,136 glasses of milk! In Pal’s state record lactation, she produced over 91,239 glasses of milk (Based on 8 oz glass)
Daughters of PEPPY:
RADINE DURHAM PAL G+83 CTPI +1803 3-01 365 2X 48,471 3.1530 2.8 1387 1st Missouri Milk, Jr. 3-Yr Old 2-01 353 2X 31,950 1311 945
RADINE ZENITH PEPPER Fresh at 2-01, 2 of first 3 tests over 90 lbs.
Full Sisters to PEPPY
RADINE BLITZ PRESTO-ET VG-87
4-05 305 2X 35,670 4.1 1447 3.0 1087 Owned by Brock Vonderheide, Stewardson, IL
RADINE BLITZ PANDORA-ET Fresh in September and milking 104 on last test. Owned by University of Missouri, Columbia
PEPPY is a Blitz daughter of Panther! RADINE CORKY PANTHER 3E-92 GMD DOM
6-09 365 2X 34,440 4.6 1597 3.2 1112 Lft: 163,020 4.5 7287 3.4 5583
New October Classification Scores! Radine Manna Magna 2E-90 DOM GMD Robin-Hood Musicmeadow Ruby EX-91 EX-MS Radine Durham Dart EX-90 @4-1 Radine Mich Mesa VG-86 @ 3-09 Radine Jolt Hacinda VG-85 @3-1 Golden-Dew Damion Rand VG-85 @3-1 Radine Goldwyn Promise VG-85 @3-0
3-08 359 2x 40,577 3.7 1507 3.2 1282 5-00 305 2x 31,473 4.1 1282 2.9 916 Inc 2-11 342 2x 35,287 4.0 1397 3.1 1084 3-03 232 2x 23,602 4.3 1007 3.1 779 Inc 1-11 365 2x 31,689 3.5 1119 3.0 962 2-00 365 2x 30,409 4.2 1285 3.2 992 2-03 305 2x 24,109 3.9 948 3.2 779 Inc
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 PBR - 13 yrs Progressive Genetics - 13 yrs RHA: 26,498M 1030F 822P BAA: 107
BORMAN FARM 4704 County Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262
Harlan & Judy, 573-642-2767 bormanfarm@ktis.net Tim & Kelly, 573-592-7466 tborman20@gmail.com Kate & Sophia, 573-814-3148 dkgeppert@mchsi.com