June 2012 Mid-States Holstein News

June 2012

Mid-States Holstein News Welcome to Missouri!

2012 National Convention Sale Elite Consignments From the World’s Best Cow Families!

Thursday, June 28 - Futures Sale | Friday, June 29 - Live Sale | Springfield, MO

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GrovES-vu ShaMroCk MaCi-ET Born: 11/11/2011 GTPI +2339 +793 NM$ +7.3PL +2.98T 4/12 This beautiful Shamrock from Fly-Higher Mac Mycca-ET VG-87 2054 +GTPI sells! 3rd dam is Hendel Durham Mitzi (EX-90 GMD-DOM) Groves ~ Billings, MO

Budjon rEdMarkEr dESirE *rC Excellent-96-3E Desire’s just fresh 2-Year-Old daughter, BudjonVail Slam Dunk-ET (by Advent) sells.

Slam dunk was fresh on March 18, 2012 and gave 76 pounds on her first test!

Kocher & Conrad ~ Willow Springs, MO

WindSor-Manor Z orChid-ET Very Good-86 VG-MS DOM 3-00 2x 365 29,190 3.9 1132 3.5 1021 From 4E-95 GMD DOM Rudolph Zip with 203,770 LT! Orchid’s 3/10 Big Time GTPI+2252 sells due in October carrying a male Mogul.

Route 66 Syndicate ~ Clever, MO

kErndTWaY PoLd PLanET-ET Good Plus-82 2Y Her Polled and Red Carrier +2028 GTPI Colt-P-Red daughter sells. She is a maternal sister to the #11 Polled bull, Kerndtway Eliminator P. Ed Weaver ~ El Dorado Springs, MO

BEST-SunriSE inTEGr LEE-ET Excellent 2E-92 8-10 2x 365 31,560 96 3.5 1114 3.0 950 With 193,250 LT! Her 10/11 Alexander granddaughter sells from a VG-86 Outside.

Best-Sunrise ~ Houston, MO

radinE GoLdWYn ModEL-ET Excellent-91 EX-MS 4-08 2x 365 35,610 102 4.6 1635 3.5 1246 Her beautiful 8/10 Sanches sells due in September to Braxton. Next dam is Manna 2E-90 GMD DOM. Borman ~ Kingdom City, MO

MS SavaGE-LEiGh ParTY-ET Very Good-89 EX-MS 1st Sr. 3-Year-Old & Int. Champion Mideast Spring National 2010 and 3rd Sr. 3-Year-Old NY Spring Show 2010. She’s a Goldwyn out of a VG 42,060 Gibson, next dam is Paradise 2E-96. 1st choice of 5 Alexander pregs sell due 11/12.

Wright ~ Clever, MO

MS GoLdEn-drEaM advT rEina EX-90 Reserve All-MO Junior 2-Year-Old 2009 Reserve All-MO 4-Year-Old 2011 Dam: MS Greenlea Astro Rosy-ET 2E EX-90 2nd Dam: Garstlyn Encore Rip EX-95-2E Reina’s 7/11 Atwood daughter sells!

Kocher & Conrad ~ Willow Springs, MO

Sale Managed By:

GrovES-vu MaC LiPPY Excellent-91 EX-MS 3Y 2-07 2x 344 28,490 4.8 1375 3.5 1001 Lippy sells along with her 1st choice female, sire TBA. Her dam is EX-91, 2nd dam 4E-94 GMD DOM Lotus. Watch for her, a big time 4-Year-Old! Groves ~ Billings, MO

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Mid-States Holstein News

Inside: Southern National Results Missouri Spring Show Results All-Texas Show Results

June 2012 VOLUME 146

Published:

June 1 September 1 December 1 March 1

Sue Ann Steele, Editor Rte. 4, Box 676 Butler, MO 64730 660.679.3495 Email: holstein1995@gmail.com 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: Bruce Tencelve, Little Rock; Vice-President: Susan Fisher, Beebe; Secretary/ Treasurer: Jim Griffin, 15542 Logan Cave Rd, Siloam Springs, AR; BOARD MEMBERS: Doug Herbaugh, Dr. Wayne Kellogg, Jodie Pennington, James Smith, Mike Quattlebaum, Randy Spears, Brian Weisenfels KANSAS: President: Robbie Leach; Vice-President: Dwight Rokey; Past President: David Rottinghaus; Secretary: Kerri Ebert, 4210 Wam-Teau Drive, Wamego, DIRECTORS: Devon Benfer, Darren Benfer, Ryan Bodenhausen, Harry Clubine, Eugene George, Kevin Fast , Dale Klassen, Carol Keen, Doug Unruh, Kevin Winter MISSOURI: President: Alfred Brandt, Linn ; VicePresident: Eric Ling, Springfield, Linn; Secretary/ Treasurer: Jodi Wright, Clever; Director-at-large: Jay Moreleand, Harrisonville, DIRECTORS: Eric Adkins, Dallas Cornelius, Matt Day, Stacey Dohle, Kirby Hanson, Joe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Justin Nelson, Crystal Radamacher, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele NEW MEXICO: President: Andy Vaz, Roswell; VicePresident; 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, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Vice-President: Leo Hoff, Jr, Windthorst, Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, ­Bellevue; DIRECTORS: Randy Carpenter, Richie Heida, Gerard Hoekman, John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, Bradly Veitenheimer, Chad Steinberger 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.

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On the cover After years of planning, Missouri is ready to roll out the welcome mat for Holstein enthusiasts as they host the 2012 National Holstein Convention in Springfield June 27-30. There will be plenty of opportunity to see top herds and outstanding sale cattle, visit with friends, enjoy some of Branson’s best, and see some of the beautiful Ozark scenery.

The cover photo was taken near the Piney Creek Wilderness area near Shell Knob, Missouri looking over Table Rock Lake.

Julie Brown, former executive secretary of the Missouri Holstein Association, took this picture as she was exploring land that had originally belonged to her father’s family.

The September Mid-States will feature a full re-cap of all the Convention activities as Missouri asks you to ‘Get Your Kicks on Route 66!’

The book, 100 Years of Missouri Holsteins, has been completed and is ready for you to enjoy. This book details Missouri highlights and features biographies of countless Missouri dairies, both past and present. The book will be available for purchase at the Holstein Convention in Springfield or you can order yours by contacting info@holsteinconvention2012.com Also available is, Sires of Distinction, M.F.A Artificial Breeding Association and it’s Impact on the Nation. This book details on of the first A.I. organizations in the country.

Contact John Underwood, montvic_246@hotmail.com to order.

Regional Representatives: Jenny Elliott Iley Charlie Schiller 1404 Westwood Court 2060 E Harvest Ct, Apt 21 Stephenville, TX 76401 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 254-485-8629 320-493-4082 jiley@holstein.com cschiller@holstein.com Nat’l Holstein Director Roy Buessing 1083 29th Road Axtell, Kansas 66403 785-736-2766

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Mid-States Subscriptions are available. It’s $5 for those in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. For those outside the region, it’s $10. Contact Kate Geppert for more information.

The DAT Breakfast Club Debuting at the 2012 National Convention in Springfield, Missouri and providing an opportunity for industry members to gather in the early morning and discuss the issues of the day.

WHEN: 6:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. June 28 - 30th, Thursday, Friday & Saturday WHERE: Garden Area, Parking Garage housing the sale cattle which is adjacent to the Juanita Hammons Performing Art Center.

It’s only 1 block from the Convention Headquarters, University Plaza Hotel WHAT: Coffee, donuts, milk and juice ... And the best place to visit in Springfield.

Come and join the fun, learn the news of the day and voice your opinion on the topics that won’t ever make the convention floor!

The Breakfast Club will be available live online and will be recorded for viewing later if preferred.

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From the Field ...

Summertime!!! Baseball games, days at the lake, family vacations….oh, and did I mention longer working days with higher temperatures?! Ready or not the heat is coming! With heat and milk production not making a very good team, I encourage you to allow Holstein Association, USA to work as an advisor for your operation. My motto, “work smarter, not harder!”

Whether you have a herd of 24 cows or a herd of 24,000 cows Holstein has a number of programs and services to help your operation reach its goals!

We have many exciting new additions to our already premier programs and services for 2012, including: Holstein COMPLETE Extended Option 1: • Combine COMPLETE with DHI records processing at AgriTech Analytics • ATA processing fees with be discounted by $0.02/cow/ test day Savings will then be applied as a credit at Holstein for your COMPLETE cost!

Holstein COMPLETE Extended Option 2: • Combine Option 1 (COMPLETE + ATA records processing) with Holstein’s brand new herd management software, Dairy Rhythms • Software and tech support is included for $25/month (this saves $10/month plus the $300 installation fee is waived!)

Start-Up Incentive: • Each start-up will include an automatic ancestry search for each cow family • A $6 credit will be applied towards your Holstein account for every new start-up animal registered!

Basic ID Incentive: • Make a 3 year commitment to use Holstein’s Allflex ear tags and to Basic ID all heifers for only $1 each and Holstein will pay for the lactating cows to be Basic Identified!

Genomic Testing: • NEW 9K SNP Test for the same low cost of $43!

• COMPLETE herds will now receive multiple tests discounts! The 15th-50th test ordered will yield a 3% credit towards COMPLETE, while the 51st and beyond test will yield a 7% credit towards COMPLETE!

Growing up on a dairy-farm I understand the importance on making sure your herd is always moving in the direction of better genetics and continuing to add value, all while saving money. Allow your Regional Representative to create a plan for you with options to further your business with Holstein Association, USA and add to the quality herd you’ve built through many generations of hard work.

Go Texas Rangers!!!

Jenny Iley

New Use For Recylcled Show Pants!

Vernon and Marian DeWerff (also known as Ell Bar Holstein Farm) of Ellinwood, Kansas were given this homemade throw using their grandchildren’s show pants. It was made by daughter-in-law Kathy DeWerff for their 59th wedding anniversary in November. Much of the seams of the show pants had to be ripped apart in order to get the squares the desired size. Four of the grandchildren listed showed in various shows throughout their 4-H career and the other seven are the remaining grandchildren. If you look closely, you might still see light ‘soiled spots’ which bring fond memories.

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National Director Notes ...

I have been asked several times why the Holstein Association has not endorsed the proposed Dairy Data Alliance. I will do my best to explain why we have taken the stance we have and where we are going.

First of all why are we at where we are now? The biggest thing driving all of this is the fact that the current genomic testing agreement expires next year. The AI organizations have had exclusive control of who tests the bulls of the breed.

When the current agreement expires everyone would in effect be able to genomically test their own bulls and then market them in the way they feel they can get fair market value for them. Obviously this had been a contentious issue with some parties involved with the proposed alliance.

What has been proposed? The proposed DDA -which consists of the Breed Associations, NAAB, DHIA, and Allied Industry-would have total control of all information both phenotypic and genomic that has been collected and paid for by farmers to date and in the future. There are concerns that dairymen may not be able to access some of this information or may have to pay for it again to see the results. There has also been a push to get our genomic evaluations out of the hands of the USDA and controlled by the DDA. The current genetic evaluations done by the USDA are unbiased and are recognized as the gold standard of evaluations in the world.

The DDA to this point has no money, no employees, no office, no assets, and no set in stone way of being funded. No one has said who or how the genetic evaluations would be done. How much would genomic services cost us? Would they be available for both male and female animals?

At this point in time with all of these unanswered questions still up in the air we have not felt comfortable giving away all that you dairymen have spent years putting together.

We as a board have had many hours of discussion and always the reaction is the same and that is to protect the interests of the dairy farmers.

If you have any questions feel free to call. See you at convention.

Roy Buessing

Oklahoma State Sale

A 2nd choice Gold Chip female from RF Outside Breeze topped the 2012 Oklahoma State Sale at $10,400. Consigned by Todd Mason, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, she was the choice of Alan Dykshorn, Ireton, Iowa. A fresh Advent Jr. 2-Yr Old, Elk-Lik Ariel Aftermath, from Nate Goldenberg, McGregor, Texas was the 2nd high selling animal at $4,850. She was purchased

by Brett Morris and Nate Goldenberg, Ninnekah, Oklahoma.

Goldfawn Chicago Maddi, a fancy Dec. 2011 calf from the Miss Special family consigned by Nate Goldenberg was the selection of Jim and Janet Kappers, Spring Valley, Minnesota at $4,700.

At $4,500, Dallas Burton, Abilene, Kansas selected Galestone Bobbisox-Red-ET, a VG Jet-Red daughter consigned by Kevin Holton, Tonganoxie, Kansas. The Res. Intermediate Champion of the Southern National Junior Show, Rokeyroad Sanchez Ripple consigned by Benton Rokey of Sabetha, Kansas sold for $4,350 to Rich Heida, Hereford, Texas.

The 86 lots averaged $2503.31. The sale was managed by the Oklahoma Holstein Association and Dykshorn Sales Service. Before the sale, a lunch was sponsored by Southwest Dairy Farmers.

Rockwin Complete Dispersal

The Rockwin Farm Complete Dispersal was held March 15, 2012 in Clinton, Arkansas. Topping the sale at $4000 was St. Jacob Dundee Ashlyn-ET, a November 2010 daughter of Tri-Day Ashlyn-ET 2E-96. She was purchased by Christopher Dublin of Kentucky. Dublin also selected the 2nd high selling animal, Budjon-JK Mac Emsley-ET, a VG Mac from the Elegance family at $3200. Also from the Ashlyn family, CSRevue Million Anita-ET, a fresh 2-Year old sold for $3100 to Nathaniel Garber of Missouri. Cattle were sold to 11 different states for Rockwin Farm owners, Kenneth and Wade Hall.

Building Our Herd With Proven Genetics Pala 3E-94 DOM Family

Bellwood Linda 2E-92 GMD DOM Family

Windy-Knoll-View Posey-ET EX-90 4-06 305 2x 27,890 3.7 1040 3.2 884 Her VG-85 James daughter has been flushed to GW Atwood with 2 pregnancies due Sept. 27.

Ms RockHome Baxter Lucky-ET VG-87 2-01 365 2x 23,760 4.5 1069 3.0 711 Her Million daughter (GTPI +1925 +467NM) just calved in April with a Bookem bull calf. She looks great!

Tony Rae 3E-96 GMD DOM Family

Rock-Home Destry Lois-ET due in Sept to Debonair-Red

Blackrose 3E-96 GMD DOM Family

Ms Lavender Gldwyn Renee-ET, Aug ‘11 Goldwyn from a VG Skychief sister to Redrose-Red 2E-96

Factr Milly-Red VG-88 Family

Miss-Long-Green Mystic-Red, a sweet Jr. 2 due in September to gender selected Dusk

Star Sassy 3E-96 DOM Family

Melwood Betsy EX-91 GMD DOM Family Rockwin Dundee Betsy-TW and Rockwin Dundee Beth-TW July Yearlings from an EX-92 Winchester

Miss-Long-Green Mystic-Red, a fancy Jr. 2 due in September to gender selected Dusk

Bliss EX-91 Family

Ms Rock-Home Laurin Bliss, a Winter Yearling from an EX Titanic. 10 EX or VG Dams!

Durastar EX-91 Family

Rock-Home Goldwyn Darci-ET, with 3 Excellent dams, is due in October to Bradnick

Ban-View Annie Family

Miss-Long-Green Iris, a fancy fresh Denison from an EX-92 show-winning Durham.

Valiant Bess EX-91 GMD DOM Family

Rockwin Al Dellia, Aug ‘11 Shot Al from VG Dundee Rockwin Elmo Dorie, fall yearling from a VG Dundee 11 Generations VG or EX!

Raylore Family

Rockwin Braxton Apple, a fancy Fall Heifer from EX-90 Advent. Next 8 dams are VG or EX!

It has been enjoyable to work with these outstanding animals and we can’t wait to see how they continue to develop.

A-Lone Elm Holsteins David, James & Adam Lenz

Bunceton, Missouri

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Southern Spring National

April 14, 2012 Stillwater, Oklahoma Judge: Paul Trapp Winter Heifer (12) 1. Milksource So-Red-ET, Brittnay George, Baldwin City, KS; 2. Floch Farms Shottle Chiquita, Dustin Kirkpatrick, Godley, TX; 3. Hydeaway A Tashli 84-Red, Austin Hyde, LaMesa, NM; 4. Vt-Pond-View Adeen-ET, Janice Ling, Springfield, MO. Fall Heifer (19) 1. Rokey-Benfer R Cutie-Red-ET, Rokey & Benfer, Seneca, KS; 2. RSC-CH Cont Maia-Red, RSC-CH Holsteins, IA; 3. Aragon Rhubarb-TW, David Day, Bolivar, MO; 4. Jons-HBD Calculate Index-ET, Holton & Leach, Linwood, KS. Summer Yearling (15) 1. Erbacres Dempsey Erika, Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL; 2. Kow-Castle Sanchez Jamila, Kline Jones, Hico, TX; 3.

Miss-Long-Green Patience, Leach & Maxey, Linwood, KS; 4. Robthom Bellini Braxton, Kelsey Ling, Springfield, MO. Spring Yearling (14) 1. Tower-Ridge Final Cut Jane, TowerRidge Holsteins & Hanten, IA; 2. RSC-CH Dusk Raven, RSC-CH Holsteins, IA; 3. MW-D Alexander Lori-ET, Milky Way Dairy, Hereford, TX; 4. Kulp-Dale Conte RubyRed-ET, Dustin Kirkpatrick, Godley, TX. Winter Yearling (10) 1. Lyn-Vale Picolo Fantasy-Red, Milky Way Dairy, Hereford, TX; 2. LW SS Deuce Sue 112, Dakota Zapalac, LaGrange, TX; 3. Hack Talent Ms Daisy Rae-ET, Nora Hackmann, Marthasville; 4. Biercrest Aspen Lizzie, Zach & Ally Bierschenk, IA. Fall Yearling (7) 1. RCH-CH Jasper Desire-ET, RSCCH Holsteins, IA; 2. Biercrest Atwood Fiona, Zach & Ally Bierschenk, IA; 3.

Ka-Da Sensation Sue 69, Kaylie Zapalac, LaGrange, TX; 4. Ms Destry SamanthaET, Wilma VanderLaan, Frederick, OK. Junior Champion Erbacres Dempsey Erika Res. Junior Champion Rokey-Benfer R Cutie-Red Jr. Best Bred & Owned 1. Rokeyroad Holsteins, Sabetha, KS; 2. Bierschenk, IA; 3. Robthom Farm, Springfield Dry 3 & 4-Yr Old (2) 1. Ms Juddale Advent Reba-ET, Kristen Meyer, Okarche, OK; 2. Smithex Morty 2594, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK Dry Aged Cow (3) 1. Smithson Lucifer Revlon, Mason Dairy Farm; 2. Briston Linjet Skylar-ET, Goldfawn Farm, McGregor, TX; 3. Tencleve Zenith Satin, Tencleve Farm, Little Rock, AR Jr. 2-Yr Old (2) 1. Elk-Lick Ariel Aftermath, Morrisland & Goldfawn, Ninnekah, OK; 2. FNA That’s A Rack, Reanna Ready, Agra, OK Sr. 2-Yr Old (10) 1. Goldfawn Deb Annie-Red-ET, Gold-

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Southern Spring National Grand Champion Tex-Stein Durham Tierney

Southern Spring National Res. Grand Champion Kow-Castle Talent 1247

Southern Spring National Intermediate Champ Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne

Southern Spring National Jr. Champion Erbacres Dempsey Erika

fawn Farm, McGregor, TX; 2. Rokeyroad Sanchez Ripple, Milky Way Dairy, Hereford, TX; 3. Royalty Dundee Cerana, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK; 4. Bar-Lee Jasper Kali, Koster & Philips, Comanche, TX. Jr. 3-Yr Old (3) 1. Rokeyroad Shottle Restore, Dwight & Anita Rokey, Sabetha, KS; 2. Rokeyroad Laramie Kali-ET, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TX; 3. Klassens Armstead Mitzi-ET, Klassen Dairy, Hillsboro, KS. Sr. 3-Yr Old (8) 1. Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; 2. KowCastle Kam 1398-Red-ET, Mason & Bayless, Kingfisher, OK; 3. ErnestAnthony Bellini-ET, Zach & Ally Bierschenk, IA; 4. Kingsmill Aspen Price-ET, Tencleve & Mason, Little Rock, AR. Intermediate Champion Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne Res. Intermediate Champion Goldfawn Deb Annie-Red-ET 4-Yr Old (9) 1. M-W-D Genuine Tyler 8053, Milky Way Dairy, Hereford, TX; 2. Luck-E Mr B Trix, Aaron Klassen, Hillsboro, KS; 3. M-W-D Norski Mackanzie 9136, Milky Way Dairy, Hereford, TX; 4. JMK Milkman 8448, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TX. 5-Yr Old (10) 1. Tex-Stein Durham Tierney, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; 2. KowCastle Talent 1247, London Jones, Hico, TX; 3. Ms Hack SS Ella RaeRed-ET, Nora Hackmann, Marthasville, MO; 4. Beatyview Buckeye AniyaET, Rokey & Schmitt, Sabetha, KS.

Bob Griggs presents Stanley Haedge with the John Cooper Award.

Aged Cow (5) 1. R&L Astronomical Annie, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK; 2. TriDay Scherazade, David Day, Bolivar, MO; 3. Robthom Miz Morty, Eric Ling, Springfield, MO; 4. Holbric Genius Laurel-ET, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TX. 125,000 lb Cow (1) 1. Robthom Amarilo Ramses, Janice Ling, Springfield, MO. Senior & Grand Champion Tex-Stein Durham Tierney Res. Senior & Grand Champion Kow-Castle Talent 1247 Best Bred & Owned Tex-Stein Durham Tierney Best Three Females 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield, MO; 2.

Rokeyroad Holsteins, Sabetha, KS Premier Breeder Rokeyroad Holsteins Premier Exhibitor Rokeyroad Holsteins Breeders Trifecta Rokeyroad Holsteins & Robthom Farms John Cooper Award Stanley Haedge Open Herdsman Award Van der Laan Family

All-Texas Holstein Show

March 24, 2012 Judge: Kevin Jorgensen Winter Heifer Calf 1. Hoff-Hill Million Precious, Nicole Hoff Fall Heifer Calf 1. Budjon-JK Sid Erabella, Alyson Philips, Lingleville; 2.Hoff-Hill Shot Boss Rosie, Nicole Hoff, Windthorst Summer Heifer 1. Kow-Castle Sanchez Jamila, KowCastle Holsteins, Hico; 2. Tex-Stein Alan Sydney, Gavin Steinberger Spring Yearling 1. Mil-R-Mor Goldwyn Sunfire-ET, London Jones, Hico; 2. 2. AK-Philips Sanchez Ady, Alyson Philips, Lingleville Winter Yearling 1. Ms Annas Fortune Alex, Jeff Koster, Comanche; 2. LW SS Deuce Sue 112, Dakota Zapalac, LaGrange Fall Yearling 1. Tex-Stein Pontiac Grace, Garrett Steinberger, Windthorst; 2. Ka-Da Sensation Sue 69, Kaylie Zapalac, LaGrange Summer Yearling 1. Goldfawn Rock Selma-Red, Adam Hoff, Windthorst; 2. Hoff-Hill Colby Trisha, Jacob Meurer Junior Champion Mil-R-Mor Goldwyn Sunfire-ET Res. Jr Champion Tex-Stein Pontiac Grace Jr. Best Three Females 1. Tex-Stein Holsteins, Windthorst; 2.

Hoff-Hill Holsteins, Windthorst

Futurity 1. Hoff-Hill Marion Regan, Adam Hoff, Windthorst; 2. Play-Ball Lgtning LogicET, Kline Jones, Hico Jr. 2-Yr Old 1. Hoff-Hill Atlantic Glow, Adam Hoff, Windthorst; 2. Tex-Stein Moscow Chrystolite, Tex-Stein, Windthorst Sr. 2-Yr Old 1.Bar-Lee Jasper Kali, Jeff Koster & Alyson Philips, Comanche; 2. Hoff-Hill Marion Regan, Adam Hoff, Windthorst Jr. 3-Yr Old 1.Rokeyroad Laramie Kali, Jeff Koster, Comanche; 2. Tex-Stein Roy Sara, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst Sr. 3-Yr Old 1. Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst; 2. Hoff-Hill Dur Brett Minnie, Adam Hoff, Windthorst Intermediate Champion Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne Res. Intermediate Champion Hoff-Hill Dur Brett Minnie 4-Yr Old 1. Tex-Stein Moscow Tamia, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst; 2. J-M-K Milkman 8448, Jeff Koster, Comanche 5-Yr Old 1. Tex-Stein Durham Tierney, Gage Steinberger; 2. Kow-Castle Talent 1247, London Jones, Hico Aged Cow 1. Holbric Genius Laurel, Jeff Koster, Comanche; 2. Tex-Stein Roy Samaria, Gage Steinberger

Tex-Stein Durham Tierney

125,000 lb Cow 1. LJS Roys Pod Pam, Adam Hoff Senior & Grand Champion Tex-Stein Durham Tierney Res. Senior Champion Tex-Stein Moscow Tamia Res. Grand Champion Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne Best Bred & Owned Tex-Stein Durham Tierney Sr Best Three Females 1. Tex-Stein Holsteins, Windthorst Dairy Herd 1. Tex-Stein Holsteins, Windthorst Dam/Daugher 1. Samaria & Tierney, Tex-Stein Holsteins, Windthorst Premier Breeder Tex-Stein Holsteins Premier Exhibitor Tex-Stein Holsteins

Who Do You Like? We Love These Everyone asks, ‘Who do you like the best Sanchez, Million or Alexander? I have good daughters of all three but I think Glens are consistently better.’

Radine Glen Manny

VG-85@2y 2-02 154 2x 11,669 4.4 514 3.1 356 Inc Sired by Glen-Valley BW Captain, Manny has a 12/11 Sid daughter. Her dam is a VG-87 Durham from a 2E-91 Integrity.

Alfred, Sonya & Sam Brandt

Linn, Missouri

Samuel Brandt

Sam will turn 1 in July. He is with a Glen heifer who’s granddam is Swan-Creek Bellwood Italy G+82, only the third cow to ever go over 300,000 lifetime in Missouri.

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Spring Show Success From Across the Region

The June roundtable focuses on some of the spring show winners from across the region. Included in the roundtable are John Denbigh of the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; Stanley Headge, London & Kline Jones of Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX; Dwight Rokey, Sabetha, KS; Chad Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; Bailee Whitehead, Conway, MO; and Kelsey Ling Zydenbos.

Describe your show winning animal.

Denbigh: Our Junior Champion heifer is a stylish September 2011 Windy-KnollView Pronto daughter from a VG-85 Durham with over 100,000 lifetime.

Haedge: She is a five year old Talent daughter scored EX91 with an excellent mammary. Not the biggest cow but very correct in all traits.

Rokey: Rokey Benfer Rman Cutie-ET is a fall calf. She is a Redman out of an EX Starfire then EX92 Caramac.

Steinberger: Tierney is a home bred Excellent Durham from a home bred Excellent Roy. She’s tall, long, and angular.

Whitehead: Whitehead Astro Coco is the VG-85, senior 2 year old, Astronomical daughter from Whitehead Outside Chanel. Although she is projected to complete a 25,000 pound 305 record, her overwhelming strength makes it challenging to keep her in a show ring ready state.

Zydenbos: Lilah is a Lou that goes back to the Eldor Saber Pansy family. She’s a bit on the smaller side for a show cow, but the perfect size for profitability. She has a lot of dairy strength and a great udder.

Her dam, Robthom Lilac Morty was also a good show cow and I won a lot of Junior shows with her when I was younger. We actually just flushed her dam to Integrity and Hero and flushed Lilah to Braxton.

I’m sad to see Lilah leave the farm in our tag sale this summer, but I’m also excited to see what her daughters will go on to achieve.

What is her previous show success?

Denbigh: The Missouri Spring Show is the first time she was shown.

Haedge: She was Honorable Mention Grand at Fort Worth show 2012.

Rokey: We had just shown her once at the Southern National where she placed 1st in the fall calf class then went on to be Reserve Jr. champion.

Steinberger: Tierney has done quite well. She was Grand Champion at the Ft. Worth open and Jr. show this year as well as Grand at the Texas Black and White show, and the San Antonio Jr. Show Whitehead: Although she was not my favorite as a heifer, Dad saw the potential for a good cow in her and soon Coco was second place fall calf at the 2010 Southern Spring National Jr. Show and second place fall yearling at the 2011 MO Spring Jr. Show.

Zydenbos: She was Intermediate Champion at both the Fort Worth Stockshow and the Southern Spring National in 2011.

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What do you like most about your show winner.

Denbigh: When making the original selection, the first thing we noticed was she was three inches taller than the other calves in the pen. That is always a good place to start. Also, we noticed the dairyness in the front end. The final decision was we liked the correctness of the foot and leg.

Haedge: She is a cow that is easy to get ready for show day. Milk her out square and wait for show time. Excellent mammary – lots of rib and good feet and legs.

Rokey: Cutie has an extreme openness to her rib with strength to go with her dairyness, great width through her rump, walking out on a nice set of feet and legs.

Steinberger: Tierney is one of those cows that is very easy to get ready. We just need to get her to the show a few days early, keep feed in front of her, milk the udder square, and put as many hours of milk in her as you want. We’ve never had too much milk in her. Her best trait to me is her angularity. She is long, tall, runs uphill, and has an awesome rump angle and rump width, while being very dairy.

Whitehead: While Coco has the eye appealing traits that carry her through the show ring, I most admire her strength and functionality.

When cows aren’t in the show pack, they need to be efficient in our barn.

Zydenbos: I love the family she comes from, her dam, sisters... All of them are just phenomenal cows that may not always place top at shows, but you love having them in the herd and working with them. Last year Lilah broke her hock so I was extremely happy to see her do so well and not let the injury hold her back.

What show do you enjoy the most?

Denbigh: We only attend the Spring Show and the State Fair. We enjoy both.

The Spring Show is close to home, so if our students are interested it’s a good place for them to get involved. With the State Fair, we typically take more Guernsey’s and are more selective with our Holsteins.

Haedge: The southern national show.

Kline Jones: My favorite show to attend each year is the Fort Worth Livestock Show. Although it is a week of hard work and spending money, I love to be in the barns with the animals. I enjoy competing in the dairy judging contest there and watching the highly competitive open show.

London Jones: I like the San Antonio Stock Show; this is the place where I won the ten thousand dollar scholarship. The junior show is tough because everyone wants to win the scholarship. They have great facilities and even help you unload your tack.

Rokey: I enjoy going to all shows and seeing all the great cattle. I would have to say that the hospitality and sponsors at the Southern National are second to none.

Zydenbos: Southern National and Expo are always a lot of fun. My favorite though has to be the MO state fair because it’s one I’ve gone to every year, and it almost feels like a reunion.

Steinberger: Our show string attends 3 what you would call “big shows” each year and those are Ft. Worth, Texas State Show, and the Southern National. We enjoy all of these shows, but I personally enjoy taking my family to San Antonio and Houston each year. Usually it’s just Stacey, I and the 4 boys. We take a small string and make a family trip out of it.

I let the kids do all of the work and we have a blast.

Whitehead: I usually exhibit at ten shows, give or take, and they all bring something different to the table. I love that Stillwater is a competitive but relaxed show, close to home. No show can compete with the cows, sites, and overall atmosphere of a week at the World Dairy Expo. However, just weeks after WDE, Louisville is the perfect chance to excel in the show ring, and see the cows and exhibitors you probably won’t see until the spring shows begin the next year.

What is the biggest challenge you face to show cattle.

Denbigh: Probably like most people, the cost and finding the time to show.

Haedge: Continuously producing animals that can compete.

Kline Jones: The biggest challenge I face showing cattle is controlling a 1,500 pound female with an udder filled with milk, and a forceful attitude in the show ring. I’m not always strong enough to handle and present the more aggressive and nervous cows. I do my best, but sometimes I feel that it affects the outcome of the class placing.

Rokey: When you know there is cheating or someone trying to get the best of another can be very discouraging.

Steinberger: Just finding time to get away from the dairy and all of the things that need to be done at home.

Whitehead: Success in not the result of a week at a show, it is the reward for going above and beyond every day, at home. The greatest challenge in showing cattle is finding time to dedicate to the show animals every day, no matter what.

Zydenbos: I think it’s a similar issue for a lot of dairymen, but mainly it’s just finding the time. My husband and I run a 500 cow dairy; I’m a full time student and a full time employee at a local farm store. As much as I want to go to every show, it’s simply not a possibility.

Why do you enjoy showing cattle?

Denbigh: As a student at College of the Ozarks, showing was my first interaction with Holstein breeders around the state.

We hope that showing gives our interested students the same opportunity.

Secondly, I feel it gives some visibility for the University of Missouri and we want to make that a positive experience.

Haedge: It is not necessarily showing the

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cattle but being around people at shows who have the same interest with most of the people and helping with the juniors and their families.

London Jones: It is fun to go and see how my animals compare to others. I also like the social aspect of showing. I have met new friends and we keep in touch via texting and face book. We are always ready to see each other at the next show.

Kline Jones: I enjoy showing cattle because it is very competitive. I love listening to the judge give reasons for his placing, presenting my project to the best of my abilities, and exiting the ring knowing that I did my best.

Rokey: I just simply enjoy working with cattle. And seeing other breeders and there stock to see how I can improve in my breeding program.

Steinberger: It’s something to do that involves the business we’re in. I’ve never been to a show where I didn’t learn something new, or meet a new friend. And as long as the kids enjoy going to the show, we’ll keep going.

Whitehead: For me, showing is a way to test our farms breeding and management skills against others in the industry.

However, it is the people, memories, and connections that are made in the barns and show ring that make showing the most enjoyable.

Zydenbos: I love it because it’s something that my family has always done and they instilled such a passion for it in me when I was younger. I remember my summers by what cow I showed that year. I know I’ll always be a part of it and I look forward to teaching my future kids the same things my mother taught me.

Who’s your favorite animal you have shown?

Denbigh: The cow that has gone on to have the most success is a Pasen Marsh Jr. 2-Year Old we showed in 2008. She was sold shortly after the State Fair and went on to be EX-93 and even made a trip to the World Dairy Expo.

Haedge: Desthaven Skyfame Jenna.

She was one of the few animals we have shown that did well as a heifer and then better as a cow.

London Jones: Desthaven Skyfame Jenna—as a 94 point cow Jenna won many times in the show ring. I was able to win a $10,000 college scholarship with her. She paraded around the ring nice and slow like she knew she was the best!

Rokey: . Rokeyroad Rubens Trista –ET EX-94. Rokeyroad Advent Sunday–ET EX-92. They are my favorites because they are both home bred, they both showed well as heifers and I have had the privilege to work with them and see them develop and show well as older cows.

They had great personalities and knew when it was there turn to hit the ring.

Steinberger: I would have to say Tierney is right there at the top of the list. How many people can say they had their cow out 4 times this year and she was Grand all four times.

Whitehead: In recent years, Indies-View Lulu Jasper has opened countless doors for me within the Holstein industry. However, Klassens Stormatic Val will always hold a special spot as my favorite show animal. Val is the one to blame for giving me the love for the show ring that now drives me in every Holstein endeavor.

Zydenbos: I would have to say Robthom Matana Gibson. When she was born it was unbelievably cold out so we built her a pen in the milk barn, and she was unnaturally friendly from being around people constantly, you had to pet her when you walked by. She was also the first cow of mine that went to Expo, and she did well in the junior show.

What is your breeding philosophy?

Denbigh: We have always tried to breed for udder traits and feet and legs. Over the year, I feel we have made positive strides in that direction. Milk production will be a breeding criteria as well.

Improvements we need to be looking in the future are strength of front end and depth of rib.

Haedge: We breed mainly for type and feed production.

Rokey: To breed FUNCTIONAL cows that are fun to milk and look at. We strive to make full pedigrees, not getting caught up in any one issue.

Steinberger: We breed for type, udders, and feet and legs. I’ve dabbled with a few genomic bulls but mostly use proven sires. When I use a genomic bull, I really pay close attention to cow families.

Bobby Griggs has been mating our cows and heifers for about 15 years with the Select Sires SMS program and I am sold on SMS. Coba / Select Sires has been a true asset to our show success.

Whitehead: When mating cows, we look to balance dairy with strength, sounds legs and udder that can with stand

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Missouri Spring Show Intermediate Champ Holstein Miss Audrey Wantland, Judge Bruce Tencleve, Whitehead Astro Coco, Bailee Whitehead, Holstein Princess Brittany Groves

many lactations. We breed 75% for type and 25% for production. Under correct management, a sound cow can milk to meet the accepted standard in any herd.

Zydenbos: For Craig and I, we are primarily focused on breeding the most efficient cow for the way we farm. Strong udders that are easy to milk from the 1st to the 10th lactation, smaller cows so MSHN, June 2012 - PAGE 9

Missouri Spring Show

March 31, 2012 Columbia, Missouri Judge: Bruce Tencleve Winter Calf 1. VT-Pond-View Adeen-ET, Janice Ling, Springfield Fall Calf 1. U-MO Pronto Amelia, University of Missouri, Columbia; 2. Golden-Dew Sanchez Rebel, Bob Griggs, Seminole, OK; 3.

Radine Sanchez Monique, Borman Farm, Kingdom City Summer Yearling 1. Robthom Bellini Braxton, Kelsey Ling, Springfield; 2. Robthom Easter Blizzard, Janice Ling, Springfield; 3. Whitehead Sanchez Charger, Bailee, Lauren & Taylor Whitehead, Conway Spring Yearling 1. Mik-Nels Domino Ciara, Steven Nelson, Grovespring Winter Yearling 1. Hack Talent Ms Daisy Rae-ET, Nora Hackmann, Marthasville; 2. St. Jacob Aftrshck Amelia, Steven Nelson, Grovespring; 3. Lin-Max-JM Pronto Noel, Lora Wright, Clever Fall Yearling 1. Robthom Rae Excellency, Janice Ling, Springfield; 2. HBD-Jons Braxton InkaET, Blake Wright, Clever; 3. Whitehead Advent Nikkimouse, Lauren Whitehead, Conway Junior Champion U-Mo Pronto Amelia Res. Jr Champion Mik-Nels Domino Ciara

Jr. Best Three 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield Dry 3 & 4-Yr Old 1. U-MO Spirte Camden, University of Missouri, Columbia Jr. 2-Yr Old 1. Rosalie of Fieldstone, Eric Ling, Springfield; 2. U-Mo Anthony Kendal, University of Missouri, Columbia Sr. 2-Yr Old 1. Whitehead Astro Coco, Bailee, Lauren & Taylor Whitehead; 2. Robthom Neon Alexander, Janice Ling, Springfield; 3.

U-Mo Millino Tazu, University of Missouri, Columbia Intermediate Champion Whitehead Astro Coco Res. Intermediate Champion Robthom Neon Alexander 4-Yr Old 1. Robthom Lilah Lou, Kelsey Ling, Springfield; 2. Coldsprings Stormat 2911-ET, Grant Dohle, Halfway; 3.

Radine Damion Margie, Univ. of MO, Columbia 5-Yr Old 1. Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red, Nora Hackmann, Marthasville; 2. Robthom Rachel Kiel, Janice Ling, Springfield; 3. SwanCreek Mr Sam Giselle, Alfred Brandt Aged Cow 1. Robthom Miz Morty, Janice Ling, Springfield; 2. Mik-Nels Lheros Joett, Steven Nelson, Grovespring 125,000 lb Cow 1. Robthom Amarilo Ramses, Janice Ling, Springfield Senior & Grand Champion Robthom Lilah Lou

Roundtable Continued from Page 9 more feed goes to milk production and less is needed for body maintenance. We’re focused on breeding a cow that will work for us, rather than us trying to work for her.

Will genomics have an impact on breeding show winners?

Denbigh: At this time, genomics are having no impact.

Haedge: The answer is still out on genomics, but I feel gradually it will have an impact on show type. In the past our good show animals have not necessarily come from our best cows.

Rokey: Tough question. You can have high type come back on their genomics but that does not mean they will be a show animal. Maybe over the next number of years when they continue to learn more and get more accurate on the snippets, we’ll see it having an impact.

Steinberger: Possibly, but I think breeding show winners is more a result of bull selection and mating that cow to the correct bull.

Oh, and a lot of luck too.

Whitehead: No, genomics will not affect show winners. The only effect that genomics and genomic breeding will have on the show ring is that the judge will be able to make a larger second pull.

Zydenbos: Yes. Not in the immediate future but it will eventually.

Genomics will prove to be effective in time just like 60 years ago dairymen believed that AI was going to wreck the industry. The biggest thing genomics will cause in the near future will be an increase in young bulls.

Many of sire of today’s show winners are not the top bulls according to the TPI list. Will time come when the TPI leaders will sire show winners?

Denbigh: Probably not. It’s such an accomplishment to have a big time show winner. You should find a bull that works for your operation.

Haedge: No I do not. Show cows are related to high type bulls.

Total productive index bulls are related to all traits. How many of you have seen an Oman daughter in the show ring?

Rokey: ? I think so. If the Holstein breed (association) is trying to improve the “cow” then I think the TPI bull list and the show bull list will definitely move closer together. In my book, you have to have production and type to make a FUNCTINAL cow that can last in the freestall and in the ring. If it doesn’t come PAGE 10 - MSHN, June 2012

Res Grand: Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red and Grand Champ: Robthom Lilah Lou

Jr Champ: U-Mo Pronto Amelia, Res. Jr Champ: Mik-Nels Domino Ciara, Hon. Ment: Golden-Dew Sanchez Rebel

Res. Senior & Grand Champion Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red Dam/Offspring 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield Best Three Females 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. University of Missouri, Columbia Breeders Herd 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. University of Missouri, Columbia

closer or if it moves further apart we are only ruining the breed.

Steinberger: No, I don’t think the top TPI bulls will ever consistently sire show winners. TPI is not intended to make the show kind. TPI has is place in our industry and is a useful tool.

Whitehead: No, not on a regular basis, but there will be an occasional outlier. However, you are comparing Apples and oranges. (Oman,that was a bad analogy.) Bulls, such as Braxton, have the greatest chance of excelling in type and TPI because they are a cross between elite pedigrees and high type cows with high TPI bulls.

Zydenbos: Yeah, we’ve seen it happen for the last 30 some odd years.. Integrity, Valiant, Elevation, Chief Mark, Blackstar, Durham and Goldwyn have all been both top TPI and top show bulls. I think it’ll go in phases where the top TPI bulls aren’t deemed “showy” enough and times when they will be. Lou isn’t considered a top show bull, but I’ve had amazing luck with the way Lilah and her full sister Lola have turned out.

Kansas State University Spring Success

Kansas State Animal Science Class 396 placed 4th in the 2012 Hoard’s Dairyman Dairy Judging Contest. This year’s college division consisted of 72 teams with more than 700 individuals.

Class members were Maggie Seiler, Andrea Steenbock, Darren Mueller, Amanda Strickler, Bryce Joonas, Kyle Jacobs, Amber Tinsley, Katie Berglund, and Gina Callari.

The KSU Dairy Challenge Team finished 2nd in the 11th annual event held in Roanoak, VA. There were 32 universities from the US and Canada participating in the event. Team members included Austin Pacey, John White, Katie Wootteen and Kotie Wootteen. They were coached by Mike Brouk. This is a capstone team event allowing students to apply their collective knowledge of dairy production to all aspects of a dairy operation. The teams were divided into groups groups of 8 and competed against each other in the evaluation of a single farm. Those in KSU’s group included University of Illinois, North Carolina State, Michigan State, Ohio State, Western Kentucky, Purdue University, and Iowa State.

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John Edd Shirley

John Edd Shirley, 69, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky passed away, April 23 at his home on the Shirley farm.

He was born on the farm in Sand Lick, Kentucky on January 26, 1943 to W. R. (Rad) and Lucille (Martin) Shirley. John Shirley’s life was a life well lived. He married his high school friend, Lula Cross on August 4th 1962 and they began their journey together which lasted 50 years. Everything he did he did with passion and enthusiasm. His love of God was the cornerstone on which he based his life.

Immediately following high school he enrolled at Western Kentucky University. After three semesters he joined the Air Force where he worked in intelligence. After serving 4 years in the Air Force he returned to Western Kentucky University where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science. He later received a PhD. from Michigan State University. He went on to teach at Eastern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University and then Kansas State University where he taught for 20 years. After retiring from KSU, John and Lu returned to the family farm in Tompkinsville. He was an active member of the community and was a Deacon at The First Baptist Church in Tompkinsville. He was a member of Moody Lodge in Ray City, GA, a National Honorary Member of FFA, National Dairy Science Association and the National Cattleman’s Association.

He was a strong Christian, loving husband, father and brother, a true friend, a motivator of people, a wonderful storyteller and eternal optimist. He was a man of great integrity and a man who was comfortable in his own skin. His successes include three children and seven grandchildren that love him, a marriage that is still a love affair, a career path that he enjoyed and was successful in and people all over the world that call him friend.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Mary Ann Shirley and Betty Jane Lyons, one brother George Frank Shirley and his brother in law, Ronnie Rush.

Survivors include his wife Lu Shirley; daughter Johnna, her husband John Nunneley and their three children Bert, Lucille and David; daughter Rebekah, her husband George Grantham and their three children Gabriel, William and Grace; and son Jeffrey Edd Shirley, wife Lacie and their daughter AereAna. His siblings, Jim Shirley (Carolyn), Betsy Rush, Frances Butler (Wayne) and James Kelly (Elizabeth). He is also survived by many other family members, students, and friends whose life he enriched.

Funeral services were April 27, 2012. Memorial contributions can be made to either Monroe County FFA, White Cemetery, or the First Baptist Church of Tompkinsville.

Dr. Clifford Burton

Clifford Henry Burton, 91, died April 19, 2012 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. A memorial service was held in Stillwater with a private family interment.

Clifford was born on June 21, 1920 in Chattanooga, Oklahoma to Henry and Cora Burton.

He attended Oklahoma A&M, and graduated with his Doctorate. He went on to work as an OSU Extension Dairy Specialist.

Clifford married Thelma Kenyon on June 14, 1941 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of NARFE, Golden Kiwanis Club, and the Farm House fraternity.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Burton, of Stillwater, OK; son, William Burton, of Tulsa, OK; son, Robert Burton, of Stillwater, OK; daughter, Carol Walton, of Cherry Hill, NJ; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the First Presbyterian Church, 524 S. Duncan St., Stillwater, OK 74074, or Judith Karman Hospice, P.O. Box 818, Stillwater, OK 74076.

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Dr. David Gage Smokler

A man of integrity and honor, David Gage Smokler passed away April 6, 2012, with a life fully lived and remarkable legacy at the age of 85. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

A gentle, kind man, who never met a stranger, David found joy and beauty in all things simple. He was born in Dallas, Texas, December 17, 1926, to Louis Harold Smokler and Pansy Myra Gage. After graduating from Texas A&M as the University’s youngest veterinarian at age 19 and returning from his service in the U.S. Army, David married Rosemary Self. Over their 62 years of marriage, he adored his three daughters: Patricia Lewis, Janet King, and Susan Graves. He was blessed with five grandchildren: Kara and Jared King, Alicia Lewis, and Heather and Dave Graves. David enjoyed the company and conversations he shared with “the chosen” sons-in-law: Ron Lewis, Chad King, and James Graves.

As a third generation dairyman with Holtex Farm, David (Doc) Smokler mentored many generations of dairymen and farmers. As a premier dairyman, he was a pioneer in artificial breeding starting in the 1940s. He was respected nationally and internationally in the Holstein community. He served as President of the Texas Holstein Association and the Holstein Association USA and led the industry in genetic breeding and dairy management.

When asked how he was--he often replied “nearly perfect.”

David always said few people had the fun of working their lifetime at something they truly enjoyed. He was fortunate to have found a career in which he was able to combine his passion for nature, the outdoors and animals.

A private, family celebration of his life was held. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers a memorial donation to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com or 3740 Cartwright Rd., PMB 262, Missouri City, Texas 77459.

Smokler & The Holtex Legacy

The Holtex name is synonymous with Holstein cattle in Texas and throughout the country.

W.F. Gage founded the Holtex Farm in 1918. He ordered the house and barn from the Sears and Roebuck catalog. They were shipped via train and assembled on the site. In the 1940’s Louis Smokler operated Holtex Farm. He started North Texas Artificial Breeding Farm and was an all-breed cattle judge.

Soon after Dr. David Smokler took over the reins at Holtex.

It was during this time that the ‘Bootpeg’ family established itself as one of the premier bloodlines in the country. Holtex Elevation Bootpeg 3E-90 GMD DOM was a third generation Excellent. She had 8 Excellent daughters, 28 Very Good daughters, 6 Gold Medal Dam daughters and 23 Dam of Merit daughters. In addition, she had 14 Excellent and Very Good sons. In addition a great, great granddaughter, Prices Melwood Betsy EX-91 GMD DOM became the #1 TPI cow of the breed.

In addition to developing a outstanding herd, Dr. Smokler volunteered his time and talent to both the Texas Holstein Association and the Holstein Association USA. He dedication to improving Registered Holsteins with integrity and grace will be remembered by all.

At the Holtex Dispersal in 2000, Dr. Smokler wrote, “Few people have the fun of working their lifetime at something one really enjoys. The anticipation and the thrill of watching the next generation of Holstein cattle and Holstein enthusiasts develop is exciting. The Holstein business is one in which your competitors are your friends. There is great pleasure and satisfaction in having other breeders use Holtex genetics with success. The Holstein business has been good for our family with many friendships, with the breeding of good bulls and cows, and financial success. Our family wishes this for all of you.’

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Potential 16th Generation Excellent

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Dam: Castleholm Goldwyn Renee EX-91 2-08 3x 365 29,977 4.3 1296 3.1 929 3-10 ME 34,040 4.8%F 3.1%P Granddam: Astrahoe R Lorenzo Rachel EX-90 3-02 3x 365 42,470 3.9 1670 3.1 1329 Goes back to Audrey Posch EX-93 GMD

Todd Mason Route 4, Box 197 • Kingfisher, OK 73750

405-408-8941 masondairy@pldi.net MSHN, June 2012 - PAGE 19

Wedding Bells Ring Across the Region

Kim Wilson and Brandon Grewe were married April 21 at the Downstream Casino Resort, Quapaw, OK. Parents are Mike & Tina Wilson of Neosho, MO and Roy & Gina Grewe of Cumberland, WI. They reside on Brandon’s family farm in Cumberland, raise Holsteins and Guernseys. Kim is a DHI Technician.

Kelsey Ling and Craig Zydenbos were married April 28 in Springfield, MO. Kelsey is the daughter of Janice and the late Alton Ling of Springfield.

Craig, originally from New Zealand, moved to southern Missouri to work with Grassland Consultants. They now reside in Sarcoxie and milk 500 Jerseys.

Michelle Ramaeker and Loren Eilenstine were married May 5 in Mountain Grove, MO. The reception was held at the farm of the bride’s parents. Michelle is the daughter of James and Carolyn Ramaeker of Mountain Grove and Loren is the son of Dennis Eilenstine of Garnett, KS and Kathy Eilenstine of Norwood, MO. Loren is a crane operator for Transocean and Michelle works full time on the farm. She also is a dealer for Priority IAC and Taurus Service. The couple operate Ram-Elle Holsteins and Jerseys.

Joshua Whitehill and Haley Watts were married May 19 in Winfield, KS at the same church his parents were married 33 years ago.

Joshua is the son of David and Yvone Whitehill of Latham. Haley is the daughter of John and Natalie Watts of Paola. Haley teaches 4th grade at Central Elementary School and Joshua is a 4th generation of the LaPar Dairy in Latham. They will honeymoon in Alaska in June.

Convention is Here!

The 2012 National Holstein convention will soon be here! The Missouri Holstein Association has been busy planning and hopes to “show you” a great time.

The Missouri Holstein Breeders extend an invitation to you to stop in and visit the outstanding dairy farms across the state as you travel to or from Springfield. Farms and locations can be found on the front page of the convention website. http://holsteinconvention2012.com/ Activities kick off at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield with youth contests and a preconvention tours to southcentral Missouri and the Branson area. Wednesday evening we will have a fun filled ‘Family Night’ at Hammons Field, home of the Springfield Cardinals which is located next door to the convention center. Host day on Thursday will take us to several nearby farms where we will view excellent cattle, along with stops at world famous Bass Pro and PFI Outfitters. Capping the evening will be a wonderful dinner with entertainment aboard the Branson Bell Showboat on Table Rock Lake and the Convention Futures Sale. The traditional highlight of the National Convention, the National Sale will be held in air conditioning at the nearby Juanita K Performing Arts Center.

Exciting activities are planned for the youth including a day at Silver dollar city and a Friday evening dance in Fantastic Caverns. The Junior Banquet will recognize all the winners from the week’s competitions and will feature Miss Oklahoma, the 1st Runner-Up in the Miss America pageant.

The dairy bar will be open all four days of the convention.

The convention concludes with an adult banquet Saturday evening while the youth are attending a Springfield Cardinal’s baseball game.

U-MO Holstein Spring Success

U-MO Pronto Amelia 1st Fall Calf & Junior Champion, MO Spring & Northeast Central Spring Show Dam: U-MO Durham Amber VG-85 6-04 365 2x 29,460 3.4 1001 3.3 966 Lft: 134,834

Foremost Dairy Research and Teaching Center

9601 W Hwy 40, Columbia, MO 65201 573.445.4009 Farm manager: John Denbigh denbighj@missouri.edu Research Specialist: Eric Adkins PAGE 20 - MSHN, June 2012

Radine Damion Margie-ET VG-85@3-yr 2-01 365 2x 20,690 4.1 856 3.5 726 3-08 181 2x 14,828 3.5 514 3.0 451 Inc 3rd 4-Yr Old, 2012 MO Spring Show Margie has a fresh Planet dtr and a November Krusader dtr. She is being flushed to Sanchez.

Check out Margie’s dam Model in the Borman ad.

Stop by and visit as you travel through Missouri on your way to the Holstein Convention!

• College of the Ozarks • Agriculture Department • Point Lookout, Missouri • • College of the Ozarks • Agriculture Department • Point Lookout, Missouri •

• RHA 20,327 lbs Fat 3.6 Protein 3.0 • 60 cow dairy - Free Stall Barn & Grazing • Holstein - Jersey - Guernsey • RHA 20,327 lbs Fat 3.6 Protein 3.0 • 60 cow dairy - Free Stall Barn & Grazing • Holstein - Jersey - Guernsey

Welcome Welcome to to Missouri Missouri for for the the National National Holstein Holstein Convention!

Convention!

“We “We invite invite you you to to stop stop by by and and see see our our herd herd and and campus!” campus!”

Our Our Vision Vision is: is:

• To develop citizens of Christ like • To develop citizens of Christ like character who are well educated, character who are well educated, hardworking, and patriotic. hardworking, and patriotic.

• Providing the opportunity to graduate • Providing the opportunity to graduate college debt-free through the College college debt-free through the College of the Ozarks work-study program. of the Ozarks work-study program.

Majors: Majors:

• Agribusiness • Agribusiness • Animal Science • Animal Science • Agronomy • Agronomy • Agriculture Education • Agriculture Education • Conservation & Wildlife Managnement • Conservation & Wildlife Managnement • Dairy Science • Dairy Science • Pre-Veterinary Medicine • Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Education plus Experience.....Setting the trend!

Education plus Experience.....Setting the trend!

James Penn James Penn Dairy Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Assistant Professor of Agriculture Assistant Professor of Agriculture

jpenn@cofo.edu jpenn@cofo.edu (417) 690-3353 (417) 690-3353 www.cofo.edu www.cofo.edu

Bringing Home the Banners

Rokeyroad Adv Sunday-Red-ET EX-92 3-04 327 2x 27,766 4.0 1013 3.2 894 Advent X EX-92 Rubens X Ex-94 Morrill-Red Marker Scarlet-Red

Rokeyroad Shottle Restore VG-87 1-11 293 2x 22,283 4.6 1034 3.5 778 1st Jr. 3-Yr Old, Southern Spring National Shottle X VG Best X EX-92 Rudolph Debra X EX-92 Luke Rapture X EX-95 Blackstar Raven

Beatyview Buckeye Aniya EX-93 3-03 330 2x 25,113 4.0 1109 3.2 799 Buckeye X EX-92 Talent X EX-96 Ashlyn Owned with Tim Schmitt

Greenlea Starf Cara EX-90 2-05 365 2x 25,181 3.8 935 3.2 801 Starfire X EX-92 Yursden Kite Caramac-Red Her Redman dtr was Res. Jr. Champion at the 2012 Southern Spring National

These 4 cows helped us earn the Premier Breeder, Premier Exhibitor & Breeders Trifecta banners at the 2012 Southern Spring National.

We have sold several daughters of these cows and are pleased with the happy reports from the satisfied buyers.

All 4 will be on an extensive flush program in 2012. Inquiries are welcome.

Dwight & Anita Rokey

2021 T Road, Sabetha, Kansas 66531 785-284-2669 cell: 785-285-0142 darokey@rokeyroad.com

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Juniors - Jot it Down...

Junior All-Texas Show

Fort Worth, Texas Junior Champion: Tex-Stein Pontiac Grace, 1st Fall Yearling, Garrett Steinberger Res. Jr. Champion: Ka-Da Sensation Sue 69, 2nd Fall Yearling, Kaylie Zapalac Intermediate Champion: Hoff-Hill Dur Brett Minnie, 1st Sr. 3-Yr Old, Adam Hoff Res. Int. Champion: Rokeyroad Laramie Kali, 1st Jr. 3-Yr Old, Jeff Koster Sr. Champion: J-M-K Milkman 8448, 1st 4-Yr Old, Jeff Koster Res. Sr. Champion: Hoff-Hill HHI Bos Peyton-TW, 1st 5-Yr Old, Nicole Hoff Grand Champion: Hoff-Hill Dur Brett Minnie Res. Grand Champion: J-M-K Milkman 8448 Junior Showmanship: Kaylie Zapalac Senior Showmanship: Jeff Koster

A great group of Texas Juniors at the All-Texas Show.

Missouri Spring Jr Show Champions

Junior Champion: Mik-Nels Domino Ciara, 1st Spring Yearling, Steven Nelson, Grovespring Res. Jr Champion: Hack Talent Ms Daisy Rae-ET, 1st Winter Yearling, Nora Hackmann, Marthasville Intermediate Champion: Whitehead Astro Coco, 1st Sr. 2-Yr Old, Bailee, Lauren & Taylor Whitehead, Conway Sr. Champion: Mik-Nels Lheros Joett, 1st Aged Cow, Steven Nelson, Grovespring Res. Sr. Champion: Kow-Castle Lheros 1351, 1st 4-Year Old, Farmer & Whitehead, Conway Grand Champion: Whitehead Astro Coco Res. Grand Champion: Mik-Nels Lheros Joett Junior Showmanship: Blake Wright Intermediate Showmanship: Steven Nelson Senior Showmanship: Nora Hackmann

Future Juniors

Kevin and Kalli Ehrhardt of Baldwin, Maryland welcomed daughter Bristol Lynn Elizabeth Ehrhardt on March 31, 2012. Proud grandparents are Houston and Carol Keen of Baldwin City, KS and Elaine Ehrhardt of Maryland PAGE 24 - MSHN, June 2012

Southern Spring National Junior Show

Junior Champions

Judy Collinsworth Award

2012 Southern Spring National Jr Show Grand Champions

Junior Champion: Lyn-Vale Picolo Fantasy-Red, Justin & Renae Heida, Hereford, TX Res. Jr Champion: Macland Zsa Zsa Gabor, Anna & Emma Culbertson, Pine Island, MN Jr Best Bred & Owned: Macland Zsa Zsa Gabor, Anna & Emma Culbertson, Pine Island, MN Intermediate Champion: Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst, TX Res. Intermediate Champion: Rokeyroad Sanchez Ripple, Benton Rokey, Sabetha, KS Sr. Champion: Kow-Castle Talent 1247, London Jones, Hico, TX Res. Sr. Champion: M-W-D Genuine Tyler 8053, Justni & Renae Heida, Hereford, TX Grand Champion: Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst, TX Res. Grand Champion: Kow-Castle Talent 1247, London Jones, Hico, TX Best Bred & Owned: M-6 Integrity Pixie, Kristen Meyer, Okarche, OK Junior Showmanship: Kaylie Zapalac, Texas Intermediate Showmanship: Tucker Peterson, Missouri Senior Showmanship: Katrina Watson, Oklahoma Judy Collinsworth Award: Wilma Van der Laan

Nelson Top in Judging

Steven Nelson, Grovespring, Missouri placed 1st Individual in the Missouri FFA Dairy Judging Contest in April. Nelson just completed his Freshman year at Marshfield.

He is the son of Mike Nelson.

Van de Laan’s FFA Success

The Van der Laan sisters took top honors at the Oklahoma State FFA Convention in May. Wilma, left, was awarded the Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Award. Liza, right, was honored with the Dairy Production Award. The girls are the daughters of Pieter and Anita Van der Laan of Frederick, Oklahoma.

2012 Arkansas Membership Directory John Beeman 22438 Harper Ln, Gentry, AR 72734, 479-736-2485 cbeeman4@centurytel.net Monica Colbert 17243 Hwy 412, Alpena, AR 72611 870-437-2448 Crawley’s Valley View Farms LLC 13585 Crawley Road, Gravette, AR 72736 479-291-4552 tlcrawley@centurytel.net Fisher Dairy 232 Ridge Road, Beebe, AR 72012 501-412-5973 milkcow7@yahoo.com Fulacre Dairy Farm Inc 17243 Hwy 412, Alpena, AR 72611 870-437-2448 David Fultz 17243 Hwy 412, Alpena, AR 72611 870-437-2448 Green Acres Dairy 260 Hwy 25N, Greenbrier, AR 72059 501-679-2406 greenacresdairy@hughes.net Jim Griffin 15542 Logan Cave Road, Siloam Springs, AR 772761 479-736-2574 ozarkacres@earthlink.net Kenneth Hall 173 County Line Road, Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7577 Neil Hall 194 Ed Bryant Road, Clinton, AR 72031 501-893-9917 Jerry Hall 739 Oak Tree Road, Damascus, AR 72039 501-335-7443 Wade Hall 962 Austin Road Clinton, AR 72031 501-454-7806 Marvin Helms 939 Helms Road, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 870-246-5462

Doug Herbaugh 11124 Keller Road, Centerton, AR 72719 479-633-1607 Dr. Wayne Kellogg 709 Maria, Springdale, AR 479-756-6965 Jimmy Looper 4430 Nickletown Road, Greenwood, AR 72936 479-996-4401 Ham Moon 183 White Road, Rose Bud, AR 72137 501-556-5027

Bob Spears 13360 Rheas Mill Road, Farmington, AR 72730 479-267-3913 nspears@cox.net Rick Strain 3000 Rose Bud Road, Quitman, AR 72131 501-556-3000 sradairy@windstream.net Jim Summerfield 24954 Hunters Road, Gravette, AR 72736 479-291-4683 appleglen3@aol.com

Doyne Potts 890 Leonard Street, Batesville, AR 72503 870-793-2776

Brandt Tencleve 6251 E State Hwy 197, Scranton, AR 72863 479-774-1124 brandttencleve@yahoo.com

Juanda Prelle 24916 Hunters Road, Gravette, AR 72736 479-291-4532 ld.fowler@yahoo.com

Bruce Tencleve 13008 Cherry Laurel, Little Rock, AR 72211 501-312-0787 bruce.tencleve@arft.com

Lance Pruitt 450 Happy Road, Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7742 kimala@artelco.com

Tim Tencleve 5218 E. State Hwy 197 Scranton, AR 72863

April Quattlebaum PO Box 337, Grady, AR 71644 870-850-8800 qcrestholstein@yahoo.com Mike Quattlebaum PO Box 337, Grady, AR 71644 870-850-8800 qcrestholstein@yahoo.com Shelly Quattlebaum PO Box 337, Grady, AR 71644 870-850-8800 qcrestholstein@yahoo.com

Adrian Weisenfels 8961 N State Hwy 393, Scranton, AR 72863 479-938-7190 Brian Weisenfels 8817 N. State Hwy 393, Scranton, AR 72863 479-938-2237 bweisenfels@yahoo.com Charles Weisenfels 8817 N. State Hwy 393, Scranton, AR 72863 479-938-2237

Bill Smith 4791 Tippitt Road, Carlisle, AR 72024 870-854-3157 billinda@ipa.net James A. Smith 4735 Tippitt Road, Carlisle, AR 72024 501-743-1205 msmith1615@earthlink.com Randy Spears 19194 West Hwy 16, Fayetteville, AR 72704 479-841-7390

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2012 Kansas Membership Directory Perry A. Beachy 4406 W Red Rock Road, Hutchinson, KS 67501 620-662-8531 Darren Benfer 1032 4th Road, Longford, KS 67458 785-388-2063 dgbenfer@eaglecom.net Devon Benfer 1891 N 180th, Concordia, KS 66901 785-243-4766

Mike Bodenhausen 2545 294th Road, Muscotah, KS 66058-2283 785-872-3185 mbodie1@hotmail.com Ryan Bodenhausen 7828 286th Road, Effingham, KS 66023 785-872-3197 Phineas D. Borntrager 23444 NW Indiana Road, Welda, KS 66091 785-448-2728 Alford-Bray Dairy Mike & Sherrien Bray 967 E 1500 Road, Lawrence, KS 66046 785-843-5595 Brent Buessing 2130 E Road, Baileyville, KS 66404 785-336-2496 buessing4@hotmail.com Buessing Dairy Roger & Roy Buessing 1083 29th Road, Axtell, KS 66403 785-736-2766 pabs@bluevalley.net Vernice Buessing 335 US Hwy 36, Baileyville, KS 66404 785-336-6500 vbuessing@yahoo.com R & R Dairy Russ & Margie Bunnel 16118 SW Maryland Road, Welda, KS 66091 785-448-2465 bunnelfamily@terraworld.net Nick-Hol Farm Kenneth Burgess PO Box 225, Nickerson, KS 67561 620-422-3802 nick-ayr-hol@hotmail.com PAGE 26 - MSHN, June 2012

Dallas Burton PO Box 7, 5001 SE, Dupont, Berryton, KS 66409 785-379-9774 dallasburton@msn.com Ed Call 2121 Meadowlark Road, Apt. 229 Manhattan, KS 66502-7503 John Carlin 1208 Wyndham Heights Dr., Manhattan, KS 66503 Carmichael Farms Rex Carmichael 9542 N 135 St W, Sedgwick, KS 67135-9649 Harry Clubine 1780 N. Dakota Road Iola, KS 66749 620-365-3524

Coe Dairy Farm Kyle Coe 1127 286th Road, Soldier, KS 66540 785-834-5147 Delmar Conner 1240 17th Road, Lyons, KS 67554 Andrew Deters 3038 Ridge Road, Vermillion, KS 66544 785-382-6884 Matt Deters 2251 D Road, Baileyville, KS 66404 785-336-2661 Vernon & Marion DeWerff RR 2 Box 142, Ellinwood, KS 67526 Wayne DeWerff 218 SE 100 Avenue, Ellinwood, KS 67526 620-564-3644 Seth DeWerff 218 SE 100 Avenue, Ellinwood,, KS 67526 Dick Dunham 2412 Rogers Blvd, Manhattan, KS 66502 Kalli Ehrhardt 2730 Baldwin Mill Road Baldwin, MD 21013 785-760-3450 Keith Engle 1541 Flag Road, Abilene, KS 67410

Anthony Enneking 972 80th Road Centralia, KS 66415 785-336-1090 mcnkey_poo_09@yahoo.com

Doug & Lois Enneking 2808 N Road, Bern, KS 66408 785-336-2315 David & Ilene Enneking 972 80th Road, Centralia, KS 66415 Thomas Enneking 972 80th Road Centralia, KS 66415 785-336-1090 ennekingtj11@gmail.com Lauren Enns RR 3 Box 20, Hillsboro, KS 67063 Caleb Ernzen 21761 Millwood Road Easton, KS 66020 913-683-8648

Brian Fast 18419 West Dutch Avenue, Moundridge, KS 67107 620-543-2668

Al Funk 14629 206th Street, Nortonville, KS 66060 913-886-7161 alinda@embarqmail.com Eugene George 918 E 1500 Road, Baldwin City, KS 66006 785-843-9466 bcle06@sbcglobal.net Nemaha Valley Holstein Farm Douglas Gudenkauf 2204 J Road, Seneca, KS 66538 785-336-3214 Do-Have Farm Donald Haverkamp 1827 US 75 Hwy, Fairview, KS 66425 785-467-8177 Mervin Headings 2401 West Mills Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501 620-662-6286 Melvin Heiman Farms, Inc Melvin Heiman 423 132nd Road, Baileyville, KS 66404 785-336-6538

Robert Fast Dairy Robert Fast 17901 West Dutch Avenue, Moundridge, KS 67107 620-345-8483

Heinen Acres, Inc. Melvin Heinen 1403 120th Road, Seneca, KS 66538 785-336-3020

Kevin Fast 16334 West Dutch Avenue, Moundridge, KS 67107

Wayne Hermesch 1353 136th Road, Seneca, KS 66538

Doug Fellers Plum Street, Hays, KS 67601

Holton Brothers Dairy, LLC Kevin Holton 20720 Kansas Avenue, Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-369-3115 HBDHLFPNT@aol.com

Kurtis Forsberg 2444 E Mentor Road, Assaria, KS 67416

Foster Dairy Gary & Lynda Foster 1037 Hwy 39, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Daniel Friedrich 431 N Lincoln, Erie, KS 66733 620-244-5103 Kevin Friess 209 S 5th Conway Springs, KS 67031 620-456-2989 FreissK@yahoo.com

CAJ Dairy Farms Jesse & Joel Houk 16733 K-16 Hwy, Oskaloosa, KS 66066 785-863-2318/2431/2913 cajdairy@yahoo.com Brian Kaufman 1789 Buckskin Road, Moundridge, KS 67107-7487 620-345-6409 Warren Kaufman 661 18th Avenue, McPherson, KS 67460 620-345-8510 wjkaufman82@hotmail.com

Carol Keen 765 E 1375 Road, Lawrence, KS 66046 785-843-7068 ckeen@kumc.edu Klassen, Inc. Dale Klassen 922 E 240th, Hillsboro, KS 67063-3390 620-947-3383 kdklassen@dtnspeed.net Four Streams Dairy, Inc. Tim Klipp 2962 26th Road, Hanover, KS 66945 785-337-2541 tjklipp@diodecom.net K Bar S Farms Gene Knackstedt 675 Chisolm Road, Inman, KS 67546 620-585-6778 K Bar S Farms Kendall Knackstedt 730 Chisholm Road, Inman, KS 67546 620-585-6563 KBLT@LRmutual.com Lincrest Farm Rob Leach PO Box 117, Linwood, KS 66052 785-691-8015

Lin-Lea Farms, Inc. William Leavitt 6238 Powell Road, Mound City, KS 66056 913-795-2878 wleavitt@kanza.net

Lawrence Mayer 98325 S. Gypsum Valley Rd, Gypsum, KS 67448 Charles McKee 31646 N Road, Wetmore, KS 66550 785-866-2631 cakeemac@yahoo.com

Bernard Meng 612 Paul Street, Troy, KS 66087

Norman Meng 1517 210th Road, Troy, KS 66087 785-985-3779 Chuck Mueller 15126 W US 50, Halstead, KS 67056 316-835-2401 chu.ruth-mue@juno.com Donald Mueller PO Box 62, Tampa, KS 67483-0062 785-965-7153 mueller@tctelco.net Ronald Mueller 202 W 2nd, Tampa, KS 67483 785-965-2652 Laverne Myers 1089 Eden Road, Abilene, KS 67410 785-949-2454 David Myers 1089 Eden Road, Abilene, KS 67410 785-479-2285

Lehman Farms, LLC Brent Lehman 5309 Meridian Road, Newton, KS 67114 620-327-2119

Nisly Dairy Farm Elmer Nisly 3711 S Herren Road, Hutchinson, KS 67501 620-664-5304

Lehman Farms, LLC Byron Lehman 5308 Meridian Road, Newton, KS 67114 620-327-2158

Vinra Dairy Farm Melvin H. Nisly 5307 S Dean Road, Hutchinson, KS 67501 620-567-2305

Arnold Lohmeyer 1221 Second Road, Palmer, KS 66962

Keith Olson 278 S 1000 Road, Alta Vista, KS 66834-9407 785-499-6862

Robert Lowe 3717 Wattles Road, Prescott, KS 66767 913-471-4603 Silver Creek Dairy, Inc Charles Magathan 67013 170 Road, Cedar Point, KS 66843 620-274-4240 silvercreek@fhrd.net

Gary & Diane Ossenkop 15252 East A Street, Lincoln, NE 68520 402-488-5514 Jim & Ethan Pauly 22601 W 71st Street S, Viola, KS 67149 620-545-7586

Phillips Family Dairy George Phillips 21763 W4 Road, Holton, KS 66436-8456 785-935-2310

Cynthia Siemens 9911 SW 36th, Halstead, KS 67056 316-835-2897 cindy_siemens@cargill.com

Frank Pretz 35105 Moonlight Road, Osawatomie, KS 66064

George Pretz 33961 Cedar Niles Road, Paola, KS 66071 913-294-9122 pretz007@hotmail.com

David Siemens 524 Santa Fe, Halstead, KS 67056 316-835-2270

Jon Pretz 3000 Tuttle Creek Blvd #539 Manhattan, KS 66502 913-731-3333 jonpretz@gmail.com

Sterk Dairy Kent Sterk 470 E 130th, Newton, KS 67114 620-367-2643

Ben Robinson 21182 Millwood Road Easton, KS 66020 913-306-2430 Ben.Holly@dishmail.net

Timberview Farms Clinton, Curtis, and John Strahm 1732 208th Road, Bern, KS 66408

Rokeyroad Holsteins Dwight Rokey 2021 F Road, Sabetha, KS 66534 785-284-2669 Jerry Rottinghaus 1005 Castle, Seneca, KS 66538 Walter Rottinghaus 1055 168th Road, Seneca, KS 66538

Rottinghaus Holstein Farm David Rottinghaus 2161 L Road, Seneca, KS 66538 785-336-3993 Don Rottinghaus 13004 Balentine, Overland Park, KS 66213 913-685-4879 Joe Schmitz 2912 Limestone Road, Axtell, KS 66403 785-736-2226 schmitz@bluevalley.net Richard Scoby 1702 Graceland Drive, Sabetha, KS 66534 785-284-3512

Robert Seiler 13501 W 85th N, Valley Center, KS 67147 316-796-0173 Dee Ann Shuck 4727 Georgia Terrace, Ottawa, KS 66067 lendee@kitusa.com

Dennis Simon 4961 S Maize Road, Clearwater, KS 67026 785-255-4526

Strickler Dairy Steve Strickler PO Box 365, Iola, KS 66749 620-365-2009 Prairie Sun Holsteins Doug Unruh 6917 N Oliver Road, Walton, KS 67151 620-837-4985 Hendrika Vos 506 EF Road, Cedar Point, KS 66843 620-274-4230 LaPar Dairy David Whitehill 2307 281st Road, Latham, KS 67072 620-394-2286 Josh Whitehill 2307 281th Road, Latham, KS 67072 Dan & Kelly Wiebe 12434 Meadowlark, Whitewater, KS 67154 316-799-2170 keriel6@hotmail.com

Kevin Winter 2364 Hwy K 15, Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-947-3429 WW Associates Jeff Woods 222 North Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705

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2012 Missouri Membership Directory Northeast Central District

Eric Adkins 7403 W. Country Hill Rd A, Columbia, MO 65202 573-819-8585 adkinse@missouri.edu *Will

Harlan & Judy Borman 4704 County Road 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262 573-642-2767 judyborman@gmail.com

Tim & Kelly Borman 2649 State Rd FF, Kingdom City, MO 65262 573-826-0903 tborman20@gmail.com *Brady Alfred Brandt 269 Swan Creek Lane, Linn, MO 65051 573-897-2120 abrandt@osageconnect.net *Kelsey, Lindsey, & Samuel David Buckman PO Box 917, Moberly, MO 65270 630-240-5419 david.buckman@geagroup.com

John & Beverly Denbigh 9617 W. Hwy 40, Columbia, MO 65202 573-445-1275 denbighj@missouri.edu

Derek England RR1 Box 101, Edina, MO 63537 660-397-4101 der-e-land@hotmail.com *Tom, Dan, John Tim Ewing 7797 State Road 113, Lodi, WI 53555 417-818-6455 uwingholsteins@aol.com

Kate Geppert 5803 Redwing Drive, Columbia, MO 65202 573-814-3148 dkgeppert@mchsi.com *Sophie Mike Hackmann 10220 Hwy D, Marthasville, MO 63357 636-433-2494 *Nora, Joseph Paul & Cindy Heins 9788 Highway T, Higginsville, MO 64037 660-584-7862 pcheins@msn.com Larry Hoelscher 5410 Wardsville Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-645-4646 larry.hoelscher@kofc.org

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Loren Huber Rt 1, Box 1-H, Baring, MO 63531 660-892-1308

Charlotte Jackson Montague 210 Mona St., New Cambria, MO 63558 660-226-5663 moolady3@hotmail.com *Nancy Wayne Kleekamp 6099 Evergreen Lane, Villa Ridge, MO 63089 636-742-4981

Michael Leinbach 17344 Brookside Lane, Barnett, MO 65011 573-378-4575

Bruce Lenz 22480 Gilbreath Rd, Prairie Home, MO 65068 660-427-5386

Chris Lenz 21335 Reavis Woods Rd, Prairie Home, MO 65068 660-427-5482 cjmslenz@gmail.com *Jake, Rosie David & James Lenz 16039 Lone Grove, Bunceton, MO 65237 660-427-5476 delenz@iland.net Richard & Ann Lenz 625 Sonya Dr, Boonville, MO 65233 660-537-0181

Kenny, Kevin, Randy Lenz Timberline Dairy 8300 Blanck Rd, Boonville, MO 65233 660-838-6421 malenz@iland.net

* Meagan & Thomas Ley 4095 Kopp Lane, Washington, MO 63090 636-390-3704

* Alicia & David Ley 2462 Four Mile Rd, Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2767 williamley@charter.net

LongView Animal Nutrition Center 100 Danforth Dr., Gray Summitt, MO 63039 636-742-6151 cjoslin@landolakes.com

Clinton Martin Rt 2, Box 135, Memphis, MO 63555 660-216-4104 cjmdairy@nemr.net

Dennis Martin RR3, Box 78, Memphis, MO 63555 660-216-0048 oaktop@nemr.net Wilson Martin RR2 Box 165-2, Memphis, MO 63555 660-216-3558

Missouri Dairy Association 1954 Sumter Ridge Ct, Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-519-9300 dairystl@aol.com

Anthony Musser Rt 1, Box 134, Mt. Sterling, IA 52573 660-341-4643

Lynnford Oberholtzer Rt. 1, Box 3, Rutledge, MO 63563 660-883-5610

Roy & Daisy Parsons 229 Purina Drive, Gray Summitt, MO 63039 636-742-6673 rodapar@netzero.net

Crystal Rademacher 1484 Hwy Y, Owensville, MO 65066 573-437-6565 crystal7@fidnet.com *Colton, Mackenzie, Harm Keith Schwinke 1019 El Dorado Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-619-4523 kschwinke@alltech.com

Barry Steevens 134 ASRC; UMC Dairy Extension, Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-3459 steevensb@missouri.edu Brian Ter Haar 4623 Co Rd 304, Fulton, MO 65251 573-592-0401 bterhaar@ktis.net University of Missouri 9601 W Hwy 40, Columbia, MO 65202 573-445-4009 denbighj@missouri.edu

Weber Dairy Farm, Inc. 8678 Weber Dairy Farm Rd.,Dittmer, MO 63023 636-285-4518

Ray Zerr 8759 Co. Rd. 151, Williamsburg, MO 63388 573-254-3568

Charles & Leland Zimmerman RR1, Box 103, Arbela, MO 63432 660-216-7581

Northwest District

Dallas & Debby Cornelius 2700 NE St. Rt. Z, Easton, MO 64443 816-667-5692 dcornelius@bbwi.net

Hardy Farms 12170 June Dr., Browning, MO 64630 660-244-3542 pahardy@grm.net *Colton, Tawnya, Laura, Derrek Fritz & Jennifer Hegeman 18833 Cty Rd 294, Cosby, MO 64436 816-662-2303 jfhegeman@bbwi.net *Phillip, Lillie Northwest MO State University James Husz 113 Volk Bldg - 800 University Dr., Maryville, MO 64468 660-562-1155 jhusz@nwmissouri.edu Neal & Tracy Nold 11319 SW Patton, Clarksdale, MO 64430 816-724-1893

Larry & Carolyn Schmidt 216 Hwy JJ, Laredo, MO 64652 660-286-2781 mooocows@grundyec.net

South-Central District

Don & RaMona Andrus Rt 1 Box 86A, Cabool , MO 65689 417-962-3200 randrus@mg.k12.mo.us *Brandon Andrus, Teagan & Corbin Hardy Mark & Jeannette Argall Route 1, Box 33, Noble, MO 65715 417-265-3770 mkjalyn@gmail.com Michael & Hope Best 1631 Indian Creek Rd., Houston, MO 65483 417-967-4085

Richard & Shirley Best 6340 Lilly Rd, Houston, MO 65483 417-967-2465 bsunrise@centurytel.net Tony & Debbie Bieller 19383 Cockrell Rd, Yukon, MO 65589-1011 417-932-1118 tonydebbieller@yahoo.com

Carol Brooks 8569 Gourley Rd., Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-3258

Charles & Susan Brooks 8613 Gourley Rd., Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-7407 sbrooks13@lycos.com *Charles II, Amanda Darriel & Debra Brooks 24728 Upton Dr., Richland, MO 65556 417-532-9769 4brooksdairy@centurylink.net Heinz & Vroni Buff RR 1, Box 422, Ava, MO 65608 417-683-4978 hvbuff@hughes.net *Sandra, Kathrin Dan & Sally Burd 9329 Hwy 38, Graff, MO 65660 417-668-1007 sallyburd@yahoo.com *John James & Novalee Coats 10901 Lone Pine Rd., Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-4753

Tom & Karen Coats 9902 Willow Rd, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-5028 klcoats5@gmail.com *Whitney Candy Durst 7126 Hwy M, Huggins, MO 65484 417-260-0439 candyld@yahoo.com Chrissy Durst 7126 Hwy M, Huggins, MO 65484 417-217-2143 candyld@yahoo.com

Gus Durst 7600 Hwy. M, Huggins, MO 65484 417-926-3301

Tom & Becky Durst 7600 Hwy. M, Huggins, MO 65484 417-926-3301 Michelle Ramaeker Eilenstine 840 Hwy AD, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-2679 Mramaeker@yahoo.com

Phillip & Nancy Hamner 905 Potters Rd, Willow Springs, MO 65793 417-962-5941 golden96dream@hotmail.com *Trenton & Peyton Harker 12400 Valley View Rd, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-259-0323 tharker@mg.k12.mo.us

Donald Hodges HCR 69 Box 47, Oldfield, MO 65720 417-683-3437 pedigree@fidnet.com

Tara Kocher 905 Potters Rd, Willow Springs, MO 65793 417-962-5941 goldendream96@hotmail.com Wesley Lebahn 2423 Clouse Rd, Mansfield, MO 65704 417-924-2044 wpleb5@getgoin.net *Jordan James Little 9928 Co. Rd. 3460, Mountain View, MO 65548 417-934-6908 jakebluegreen@yahoo.ca

Joe & Sylvia McClellan 3577 Co Rd 5360, Willow Springs, MO 65793 417-469-4279 jmcclellan@centurytel.net *Audrey, Katelyn, Hope Travis & Sheryl McGowan Rt 2 Box 437, Norwood, MO 65717 417-746-4151 tnsdairy@centurylink.net *Ty, Emma, Max Cody Nelson PO Box 69, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-9521 *Hunter Justin Nelson PO Box 69, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-9521

Michael Nelson 9015 Orchard Rd., Grovespring, MO 65662 417-531-0830 vicki097@centurytel.net *Steven Michael & Gail Newton 4048 Newton Pass Rd, Mansfield, MO 65704 417-741-6671 minewton@wildblue.net

Ted & Pam Probert 3845 Hwy AB, Mansfield, MO 65704 417-924-8574 probertt@missouri.edu

Denver & Patrice (Fast) Reese Rt 1, Box 86A, Cabool , MO 65689 417-259-2630 patrice181@live.missouristate.edu

Jodie Schmidt 12300 County Rd 5300, Rolla, MO 65401 573-247-1864 docsmith@embarqmail.com *Dalton Smith

Tommy & Andrea Scrivner Rt. 1Â Box 425, Ava, MO 65608 417-683-6684 scrivnerfamily@centurytel.net *Kylie, Zach, Jacob Ron & DyAnna Shaver 5048 Fox Hollow Rd., Norwood, MO 65717 417-746-4342 shaverside@hotmail.com

Sheldon Shaver 5048 Fox Hollow Rd., Norwood, MO 65717 417-746-4342 shaverside@hotmail.com

Leland & Sandy Thornhill 8101 Thornhill Dr., Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-4015 leland015@centurytel.net

Tim Thornhill 8101 Thornhill Dr, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-4015

Patty Thornhill Pena 8101 Thornhill Dr, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-4015

Ed Wittorff Rt 1 Box 351-B, Ava, MO 65608 417-683-9187 edwit1@yahoo.com Southeast District David & Cathy Hemmann 11797 US Hwy 61, Jackson, MO 63755 573-859-7213 gotmilkh@showmenet.com *Emma Lohmann Farms LLC 1342 PCR 330, Perryville, MO 63775 573-824-5826 lohmannfarms@hughes.net Melinda (Schoen) Morrison 373 Goldfinch Lane, Perryville, MO 63775 573-986-8095 lennie_33@hotmail.com

John & Teri Schoen 447 Co. Rd. 519, Oak Ridge, MO 63769 573-833-6417 schoenfarms@hughes.net *Corvin Marvin Schoen 339 Co. Rd. 519, Oak Ridge, MO 63769 573-833-6939

Matthew Schoen 447 Co. Rd. 519, Oak Ridge, MO 63769 573-833-6417

Cliff Strieker 1310 Cherokee, Jackson, MO 63755 573-243-1969 cstrieker_kaba@yahoo.com

Southwest District

Ryan & Mary Angelo 10957 N. Farm Rd. 235, Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-880-5732 angeloholsteins@yahoo.com *Mikala, Lexi, Hunter * Randy Arnold 4965 S. Ridgecrest, Brookline Station, MO 65619 417-894-5082 *Manuela Bedoya 13147 Lawrence 2103, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 417-466-2210 greg_lenz@hotmail.com Boyd Brothers 1851 Hwy KK, Bolivar, MO 65613 417-777-1775

Breezie Gardner 428 S. Republic St, Billings, MO 65610 417-689-7827 gabriannagardner07@yahoo.com

Marilyn Calvin 9899 Lawrence1107, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 417-461-3410 calvindairy@centurytel.net *Bryce & Lani Ogle College of the Ozarks PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 417-334-6411 ext 3353 jpenn@cofo.edu Bob & Geraldine Cook 950 Box School Loop, Seymour, MO 65746 417-935-4446

Greg & Jacque Cook 1342 Box School Loop, Seymour, MO 65746 417-935-4022 rgcook@centurytel.net

Ernest & Mary Cowherd 6923 FR 2115, Purdy, MO 65734 417-442-3369 ecowherd@leru.net Jeff & Jerry Cruise 656 Cave Spring Rd, Rogersville, MO 65742 417-859-4889 jeff@illicoinc.com *Haley, Kelly, Lindsey, Jason

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Lance Davidson 7353 E. Farm Rd 84, Strafford, MO 65757 417-736-2574 lankatdav82@att.net

David Day 4394 S 60th Rd, Bolivar, MO 65613 715-205-0931 masteradeen2000@yahoo.com

Matt & Dawn Day 379 Starvey Creek Rd, Conway, MO 65632 717-658-4515 triday32001@yahoo.com

Ken & Karla Deaver 5472 Lawrence 2100 Stotts City, MO 65756 417-285-4402 deaverk@missouri.edu

Ron & Patty DeLong 1094 Elm Springs Rd, Marionville, MO 65705 417-258-7550

Dean & Stacy Dohle 1936 E. 515th Rd, Halfway, MO 65663 417-267-5168 sdohle@midwestdairy.com

Earl Dotson 24462 Lawrence 2160, Marionville, MO 65705 417-861-2189 sundotnic@aol.com Jule & Judy Dotson 15573 Lawrence 1230, Marionville, MO 65705 417-689-2187 judydotson@hughes.net

Ron & Beverly Ely 229 Munson Hill Drive, Marshfield, MO 65742 417-859-0347 ronaldely@hotmail.com

Richard Ewing 4878 State Hwy PP, Fordland, MO 65652 417-830-8045

T. Jason Ewing 4784 State Hwy PP, Fordland, MO 65652 417-689-2016 uwinggen@aol.com

*Cameron Farmer 4960 E Shelby Rd, Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-773-1926 Richard & Sandra Foster Rt 1 Box 70, Weaubleau, MO 65774 417-327-5357

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Jessica Gatton-Dixon 19220 Hwy J, Conway, MO 65632 417-844-7217 stilldreamndairy@hotmail.com Goldfawn Farm 2714 Val Verde Rd, McGregor, TX 76657 254-965-2109

Nathaniel Graber 3095 Lawrence 2090, LaRussell, MO 64848 417-246-5749

James, Karla & Ashley Grimm 16512 Lawrence 1210, Aurora, MO 65605 417-258-7761 karlagrimm61@yahoo.com

Brad & Gail Groves 2937 State Hwy 413, Billings, MO 65610 417-744-2085 GrovesView@gmail.com *Taylor, Kiera Lonnie Groves 3394 State Hwy 413, Billings, MO 65610 417-744-2017

Todd & Sheila Groves 143 Barnett Rd, Billings, MO 65610 417-258-2384 groveskaye@gmail.com *Brittany, Grant, Bailey Scott & Kimberly Hillis 1556 Staiger Rd, Billings, MO 65610 417-695-2149

* Haley Hines PO Box 253, Point Lookout, MO 65726 417-818-0298

Nelson Hostetler 2380 E 368th Rd, Louisburg, MO 65685 417-327-7001

Clejo King 3898 Mt. Carmel Rd., Clever, MO 65631 417-743-2147 jokiland2@aol.com Dallas Kirby 9052 N. Kirby Ln, Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-759-7447

Matthew Kirby 9052 N. Kirby Ln, Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-759-7447

Stanley & Debbie Kirby 9052 N. Kirby Ln, Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-759-7447 debbie_kirby@sbcglobal.net

Eric & Mary Ling 5268 East Pacific St, Springfield, MO 65802 417-880-9939 eric.robthom@gmail.com *Faith Janice Ling 4612 E. Farm Rd. 116, Springfield, MO 65802 417-880-7754 janice.robthom@gmail.com

Kelsey Ling Zydenbos 10725 County Rd 10, Sarcoxie, MO 64862 417-207-0797 kelsey.robthom@gmail.com

Monica Ling 4538 E. Farm Rd 116, Springfield, MO 65802 417-880-8646 monica.robthom@gmail.com *Monique Turner Jeanne Luttrell 1958 S. Farm Rd 87, Springfield, MO 65802 417-732-1554 luttrellmark@sbcglobal.net *Dustin, Kristin Scott & Leah Maples 4400 St Hwy M, Clever, MO 65631 417-369-3333 leahmaples@centurytel.net *Kyle & Nick Frank McLean 7666 W. Farm Rd 156, Republic, MO 65738 417-861-1402 mclean7666@aol.com *Jessilyn Ruth McLean 8029 W. Farm Rd 156, Republic, MO 65738 417-732-2430

Allen Miller 7368 Lawrence 1010, LaRussell, MO 64848 417-437-5825

John & Dawna Miller 600 W. Main, Walnut Grove, MO 65770 417-788-2645 *Trent, Grace Mike Monger 16877 Hwy A, Phillipsburg, MO 65722 417-589-2077

Rich Morgan 6849 E. Morgan Ln, Joplin, MO 64804 417-781-4391

Paul & Melinda Needham 1666 E. 405th Rd., Bolivar, MO 65613 417-326-5838

*Josh Nichols 4965 S. Ridgecrest, Brookline Station, MO 65619 417-894-5082

Derek Page 10375 Lawrence 2092, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 417-466-5052 page-crest@att.blackberry.net Leslie Parrigon 7267 Lawrence 2140, Stotts City, MO 65756 417-285-6315

James & Michelle Patterson 9390 N. Farm Rd. 225, Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-759-2297 dairy.girl@hotmail.com *Nathan, Wyatt Robert & Janice Perry 7770 W. Farm Rd. 156, Republic, MO 65738 417-861-5958 perrydale@tahighspeed.com Kevin Phillips 2042 High Ridge Rd., Nixa, MO 65714 417-343-6157

Steve & Doug Probert 511 S 3rd, Jasper, MO 64755 417-394-2057 probertcr120@hotmail.com

Larry & Alice Purdom 10786 Farm Rd 1075, Purdy, MO 65734 417-442-3846

Autumn Roller 10786 Farm Rd 1075, Purdy, MO 65734 417-442-3846

Ray Schooley 470 Forest Dr., Marshfield, MO 65706 417-859-2594 rayschooley@centurytel.net

Elizabeth Wright Short 2338 Farm Rd 1090, Monett, MO 65708 417-235-7681 shortstories@sbcglobal.net

Gene & Ann Staiger 1574 Staiger Rd, Billings, MO 65610 417-744-2272

Janine Staiger 411 E. Purdy St., Billings, MO 65610 417-744-4318 holsteinstaiger@aol.com

John & Jane Staiger 2344 Staiger Rd, Billings, MO 65610 417-258-7292 the6js@mowisp.net Richard & Joanne Stehle 41210 US Hwy 160, Theodosia, MO 65761 417-785-4426 vj.stehle@gmail.com

Ted & Charity Stuber 2533 St. Hwy F, Niangua, MO 65713 417-473-6813

Amos Swartzentruber 5919 Lawrence 1195, Miller, MO 65707 417-461-5088

Dannie & Brenda Thomas 989 Pierce Rd, Billings, MO 65610 417-744-4463 thomasdairyx3@netzero.net *Chase Doug Thomas 1040 E. Farm Rd 54, Springfield, MO 65803 417-840-9316 dbarjlivestock@yahoo.com Dirk & Lexie Thompson 304 Berkley Blvd, Baraboo, WI 53913 417-425-0303 lexie.thompson@wi.usda.gov

Marianna Thomson 4803 E. Farm Rd 116, Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-0629 robthom77@yahoo.com Mark Thomson 4803 E. Farm Rd 116, Springfield, MO 65802 417-839-9798 robthomholstein@gmail.com

Dr. John Underwood 521 South Ave, Sparta, MO 65753 417-278-2308 montvic_246@hotmail.com Roger & Betty Voskamp 15658 Lawrence 1100, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 417-235-3092 VoskampFarms@gmail.com Voskamp Brothers 10059 Lawrence 2150, Â Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 417-235-9241 cvos05@yahoo.com Jeff Wantland 1491 Macedonia Rd, Niangua, MO 65713 417-872-6124 katiew635@gmail.com *Katie, Ellie, Lila

Ed Weaver 4076 S. 925 Road, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 417-521-7957

Tony & Nikki Whitehead 4986 Long Hwy Y, Conway, MO 65632 417-838-3613 whiteheaddairy@windstream.net *Bailee, Lauren, Taylor Wayne Whitehead 6161 State Hwy Y, Conway, MO 65632 417-589-6114 wjwhfarm@msn.com

Karl Wilke 7482 Lawrence 2150, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 417-669-4859

Kim Wilson Grewe 1004 19th Ave, Cumberland, WI 54829 417-850-0382

Mike & Tina Wilson 10628 Iris Rd, Neosho, MO 64850 417-451-7236 miwilfarms@yahoo.com

Scott Wilson 10628 Iris Rd, Neosho, MO 64850 417-451-7236

Shannon Wilson - Kleiboeker 17077 Lawrence 1030, Wentworth, MO 64873 417-737-2876 shannonkleiboeker@hotmail.com

Rhonda Purdom Windes PO Box 12, Washburn, MO 65772 417-826-5028

George & Betty Wright 316 State Hwy N, Clever, MO 65631 417-743-2715

Larry & Jodi Wright 3259 Jasmine Rd, Clever, MO 65631 417-743-2921 jwright@missouriholstein.com *Lora, Blake Mark Wright 2070 Steeplechase Ct, Nixa, MO 65714 417-725-7898

Fred & Diane Zell 465 Zell Rd, Billings, MO 65610 417-744-2055 fdzell@aol.com

West Central District Roger Bennett 312 SW 5th Street, Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-699-0070 rc.bennett@yahoo.com

Crystal Chamberlin 24501 Hi Lonesome Rd, Cole Camp, MO 65325 660-668-3987 chilltop@iland.net Mark & Gwen Chamberlin 24501 Hi Lonesome Rd, Cole Camp, MO 65325 660-668-3987 chilltop@iland.net Leslie Moreland Culpepper 28918 Hala Lane, Harrisonville, MO 64701 816-806-5382

Betty Davis 12232 Davis Rd, LaMonte, MO 65337 660-347-5397

Melody Moreland Dickerson 20382 Hwy EE, Lucerne, MO 64655 660-748-5366 moremel@rocketmail.com *Adeline, Gretchen, Charlie Margie Gerken 2802 Wing Ave., Sedalia, MO 65301 660-827-7581

Justin Hicks 1237 Fox Rd. Apt. 6, Marryville, MO 64468 816-258-2087 chevelle1969camaro454__@msn. com Jerry & Jeanette King Rt. 4, Box 774, Butler, MO 64730 660-679-4669 jkingxrep@yahoo.com

Rick King Rt 3, Box 139, Butler, MO 64730 660-200-5315 rking@adrianbank.com

Neil & Lorraine Longan 24920 Oakgrove Lane, Sedalia, MO 65301 660-620-5562 *Blake

Jay & Brenda Moreland 21601 E 227th St., Harrisonville, MO 64701 816-884-3697 moremom4@gmail.com

Jayme Moreland 828 Pin Oak Dr, Harrisonville, MO 64701 816-804-3264

Marilyn Moreland 21101 E 225th St., Harrisonville, MO 64701 816-380-4504 moremarilyn@socket.net

Matt & Becky Moreland 21600 S. Ore Rd, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-258-1797 msmmfb@gmail.com

Mike & Heather Moreland 20901 E 225th St., Harrisonville, MO 64701 816-887-2286 morelandm1@gmail.com *Austin & Blake Raymond & Lynn Morgan Rt. 3, Box 185, Butler, MO 64730 660-679-5808 lypaul56@hotmail.com

O-Rich Dairy 30288 Pacific School Rd, Mora, MO 65345 660-668-4583 ordairy@gmail.com Sherri Moreland Peters 18515 Briar Lane, Holt, MO 64048 816-635-3727 smorepeters@gmail.com *Jacob, Karlin Ed & Sue Ann Steele Rt. 4, Box 676, Butler, MO 64730 660-679-4477 holstein1955@gmail.com

*Emily Wesley Rt 4, Box 680, Butler, MO 64730 660-200-7277 theresa.shine72@gmail.com

Tom & Sandra McMullin 25659 Bothwell Park Rd, Sedalia, MO 65301 660-826-3297 tsmac@iland.net Kelly Moreland Melzer 22215 S. Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701 816-289-3589 *Case, Molly, David

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2012 Oklahoma Membership Directory B&R Farms Rte. 2, Box 106, Sulphur, OK 73086 580-622-3874

Do-Be Holstein Farms Rte. 1, Box 26, Chickasha, OK 73018 405-224-4537

Charles Baker Rte 1, Box 103, Cheyenne, OK 73628 580-928-2876

James Edwards Rte. 3, Box 216, Cushing, OK 74023

Norman Bayless Rte. 1, Box 56, Gage, OK 73843 580-334-5289

J.A. Fergueson 10085 Lake West Rd, Boswell, OK 74727 580-566-2611

Ronnie Joe Beard 903 N Maple Rd, Calumet, OK 73014 405-262-3179

J.G. Fergueson.

10062 Lake West Rd, Boswell, OK 74727 580-566-2586

Greg Bedford 58300 E 200 Rd, Fairland, OK 74343 918-676-3534

Tonya Garner P.O. Box 552, Hulbert, OK 74441

Walter Bloom (COBA/SS) P.O. Box 144, Tuttle, OK 73089 405-381-2951 Don Borneman 17455 SW 89, Union City, OK 73090 405-381-2951 Ray Borneman 960 S Manning, Union City, OK 73090 405-483-5501 Anthony, Gene & Lee Ann Bowman 41401 E 53rd, Glencoe, OK 74032 405-326-8702 Brad Brainard Rte. 2, Box 345, Enid, OK 73703 580-855-2619 Paul & Kay Brown 2185 Co. St. 2880, Chickasha, OK 73018 405-222-4947 Bill & Pat Bugg Rte. 1, Box 44, Hennessey, OK 73742 405-853-2726 James Carlisle HC 66, Box 126, Foss, OK 73647 580-592-4796 Donny & Sherry Chapman 8619 E 116, Perkins,OK 74059 918-372-4338 Abe & Trish Cobb Rte. 3, Box 110, Perkins,OK 74059 918-374-2723 Coblentz Farm 4153 N 435, Pryor, OK 74361 918-825-2058 Stan Covey Rte. 1, Box 560, Rose, OK 74364 918-479-8501 PAGE 32 - MSHN, June 2012

Leslie German 15808 E 80th, Cushing, OK 74023 Gilman-Able Dairy 10101 S 698 Rd, Wyandotte, OK 74370 918-666-3454 Nate Goldenberg 2714 Val Verde Road McGregor, TX 76657 817-848-9125 Bobby Griggs 610 Morningside Dr., Seminole, OK 74868 405-382-3338 Bill & Shirley Grooms Rte. 1, Box 108, Westville, OK 74965 918-723-5154 Jim Grooms Rte. 1, Box 156, Westville, OK 74965 918-723-5154 Johnny & Carol Hanna 5601 S 446 Rd, Rose, OK 74364 918-479-5715 Chandra Hawks 2027 N 2750 Road Hennessey, OK 73742 Nancy Kunkel Rte. 1, Box 189A, Deleware, OK 74027 918-467-3532 Wade Helm Rte. 2, Box 170-D, Chandler, OK 74834 405-258-0331 Arnold & Roselle Herrmann Rte.2, Box 1260, Chandler, OK 74834 405-258-1710 Karl & Paul Hurst 7609 E Elm, El Reno, OK 73036 405-262-7860

Bryon Jantz Rte. 2, Box 45, Meno, OK 73760 580-776-2651

Bryan & Reanna Reedy 740712 S 3450 Road Agra, OK 74824

Gary Johnson Rte. 3, Box 90, Madill, OK 73446 580-776-2651

Dr. Curtis Richardson Rte. 4, Box 484, Stillwater, OK 77075

Steve & Renee Jones 875 Co. Rd 150, Rush Springs, OK 73082 580-476-3844

Kevin & Mason Rickner 870151 D 3460 Road Chandler, OK 74854

Kaitlyn Kelley 18870 East 680 Rd Tahleguan, OK 74464

John Seavey 12043 NS 3580, Seminole, OK 74863 405-382-2724

Steve Koelsch 5500 E 550 Locust Grove, OK 74352 918-479-3745

Jeff Schenk Rte. 1, Box 28-A, Chickasha, OK 73018 405-222-0363

Mason Dairy Farm Rte. 4, Box 197, Kingfisher, OK 73750 405-375-3553

Randy Sherrill Rte. 1, Box 170, Arnett, OK 73832 580-885-7390

Tom & Angie Meyer Rte. 4, Box 82, Okarche, OK 73762 405-463-4920 Josh Minor Route 2, Box 120 Cheyenne, OK 73628 Moore Dairy 16661 W 240, Washington, OK 73093 405-344-7278 Brett Morris P.O. Box 182, Ninnekah, OK 73067 405-222-2678

Eddie Smith Rte. 2, Box 66, Arnett, OK 73832 RB & Ann Stephens 14314 320th St., Blanchard, OK 73010 405-485-2364 Randy Stricklin Rte. 1, Box 248, Prague, OK 74864 405-567-2587 Curt Stutzman Rte. 2, Box 571, Adair, OK 74330 918-825-4787 Brad Unrau 3649 N 435, Pryor, OK 74361 918-825-4484

Oklahoma State University, 103 Animal Sci Dept., Stillwater, OK 77075 405-372-8272

Anita, Eric & Wilma Van der Laan 21349 CR EW 181, Frederick, OK 580-335-2269

OSI Agri-Services, S-2 Dairy P.O. Box 1999, McAlester, OK 74502 918-423-4700 ext 230

Shannon VadeerLaan 21360 CR EW 181 Fredrick, OK 73542

Owen, Justin 23737 24th St, Purcell, OK 73080 Perry, Steve Rte. 1, Box 174, Sweetwater, OK 73666 580-476-2346 Billy Pierce Rte. 1, Box 118, Marlow, OK 73055 580-476-3308 Steve & Sandy Pope Rte. 1, Box 66, Loyal, OK 73756 405-729-4662 Richard & Jayden Prichett PO Box 292, Rose, OK 74364

Wegener Dairy Farm 743 CR 1150, Minco, OK 73059 405-352-5129 Erich Wehrenberg 10175 N 2760 Road Loyal, OK 73756 Barbara & Bryon Yeoman Rte. 1, Box 103, Dover, OK 73734 405-828-4338 Robert & Cathy Yeoman Rte. 1, Box 103, Dover, OK 73734 405-828-7128 J Scott Young Rte. 1, Box 195, Binger, OK 73009 405-656-2413

2012 Texas Membership Directory Frans Beukeboom 1021 PR 1369 Dublin, Texas 76446

Scott Holloway 6081 FM 1758 Bowie, Texas 76230

Joe D. Brand 1123 Denrock Ave, Dalhart, TX 79022 806-244-2108

Kainer Dairy 3000 West Sedan, Weimer, Texas 78962 979-263-5330

Morgan Cavitt 977 CR 150, Stephenville, TX 76401 254-968-2311

Dustin Kirkpatrick P.O. Box 734 Godley, TX 76044 817-309-2408

Ted Conrady 1159 C Bar Rd, Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6742 John & Steve Denton Den-Tex Dairy 626 W Denton Rd, Axtell, TX 76624 254-822-1852 Jennifer Elliott Iley 1404 Westwood Court Stephenville, Texas 76457 254-485-8629 Stanley Haedge Kow-Castle Holsteins 1265 CR 540, Hico, TX 76457 254-965-2109 Richie Heida Milky-Way Dairy 5515 FM 1057 Hereford, Texas 79045 Gerard Hoekman 693 Hwy 591 Dublin, TX 76446 325-667-7902

John Koster JMK Holsteins 11000 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX 76442 254-879-2650 Elwyn Liggett 519 Liggett Rd Bellevue, TX 76228 940-928-2380 Jacob Meurer 2079 FM 2581 Windthorst, TX 76379 James & Lindsay Mitchell PO Box 141 Scotland, TX 76379 Joseph Osinga Overside Holsteins 136 CR 231 Hico, TX 76457 254-965-2318

Lawrence Schroeder P.O. Box 115, Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6765 Chad Steinberger Tex-Stein Dairy P.O. Box 68, Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6288 Robert Steinberger Tex-Stein Dairy P.O. Box 56, Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6288 Roel & DeeDee Stoker 9543 FM 913 Stephenville, Texas 76401 Bradley Veitenheimer Vei-Tex Holsteins 363 Frances Dr, Windthorst, TX 76389 940-631-2500 Jerry Vieth 655 Munchrath Rd, Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6374 Scott Vieth 357 Berend Rd, Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6804 Henry (Pete) Whitefield 2691 CR 286 Stephenville, Texas 76401

Overstreet Dairy 3364 FM 392 Chilicothe, Texas 79225

Frank Wolf 18504 FM 172 Scotland, Texas 76379

JoAnn Hoff 12141 W FM 174 Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6430

Kevin Phillips P.O. Box 22 Lingleville, TX 76461 254-485-9999

Dakota & Kaylie Zapalac 8228 Abbotts Grove School Rd, LaGrange, TX 78945 979-561-8502

Leo Hoff, Jr. Hoff-Hill Holsteins P.O. Box 185 Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6482

Mike Schreiber Skeet-Bottom Dairy 1120 Schreiber Rd, Windthorst, TX 76389 940-423-6973

Henry & Betty Zapalac 9132 Abbotts Grove School Rd, Schulenberg, TX 78956 979-561-8788

Norman Hoff COBA/Select Sires PO Box 1739 Van, TX 75790 903-595-3781

Riley & Dustin Schreiber 11467 FM 1954, Wichita Fall, TX 76310

Henry Zapalac, Jr. 311 August St., Schulenberg, TX 78956 940-423-6404 Karen Zijlstra 6849 CR 132 Godley. Texas 76044

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2012 New Mexico Membership Directory John Breedyk 7150 Vineyard, Dexter, NM 88230-9637 505-734-6729

Tim & Austin Hyde 3040 Rio Hondo-9, LaMesa, NM 88044 575-526-6951

Glenell Loper 6510 McNutt Rd, Santa Teresa, NM 88008 575-874-3156

Buster Goff 11015 North Goff Place, Hobbs, NM 88240 505-392-3745

Heath Haedge 14225 SM 2303, Stephenville, TX 76401 817-449-9346

Jordan & Beverly Pareo.

1433 Hwy 304, Veguita, NM 87062 505-864-8103

Jason Goff 11015 North Goff Place, Hobbs, NM 88240 505-390-7489

Ron Jones 52 Carlos Martinez Rd, Vequita, NM 87062 505-864-0607

Kimberly Pravda 190 BO 37, Willard, NM 87063 505-384-0713

George Knight, Jr., 626 E Crockett Rd, Lovington, NM 88260 505-396-0581

Albin Smith 506 State Road 467, Clovis, NM 88101 505-760-9649

Doug & Irene Handley 1201 NM 202, Texico, NM 88135 575-683-0001 Douglas B. Handley.

1461 CR 6, Clovis, NM 88101 575-683-5398

2012 World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours Since 2001, World Dairy Expo’s Virtual Farm Tours have allowed producers to visit a variety of dairies from around the U.S. without leaving the Madison.

The free tours will be presented daily, October 2 - 6 in the Mendota 1 meeting room in the Exhibition Hall. The managers will present a half-hour pictorial overview of their operation. The presentations will be available for viewing on World Dairy Expo’s website after the show. American Jersey Cattle Association, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Lely USA, Pioneer, PortaCheck, Inc., Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc., Semex and Stewart-Peterson, Inc. are sponsors of the 2012 Virtual Farm Tours.

Tuesday, October 2, 2:00 p.m.

VanEss Dairy LLC, Sanborn, IA 3,800 Milking/Optimizing Nutrition During the last 60 years, VanEss dairy has seen numerous changes; moving from Washington to Idaho, and then again from Idaho to Iowa in 2008. With each move, the dairy expanded. It is now home to 3,800 cows with a rolling herd average of 28,000 pounds. The farm has a relatively small land base of 260 tillable acres. Working closely with their nutritionist to maximize ration energy, they develop a fresh cow ration for the cows 25 days in milk or less and a second ration for all other lactating cows.

Wednesday, October 3, Noon Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL 720 Milking/Environmt’l Stewardship Golden Oaks Farm successfully utilizes a variety of technologies in order to be good stewards in a growing urban area while promoting the dairy industry. The farm was started in 1948 by the Crown Family of Chicago. Since then, the farm has grown to a 720 cow herd with a rolling herd average of 27,965 pounds.

Located just 45 minutes from Chicago, Golden Oaks goes above and beyond to partner with their urban neighbors.

They host an annual picnic for several thousand Crown friends and employees.

In recent years, Golden Oaks recently PAGE 34 - MSHN, June 2012

established Midwest Organic Recycling, a composting site that mixes farm and compost waste, turning it into compost.

This vibrant business helps to provide the community with a positive perception of dairy farming and its practices.

Wednesday, October 3, 2:00 p.m.

Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, OR 1,011 Milking / Genomic Testing and Mating Decisions In 1995, Martin Dairy LLC moved with 80 Holsteins to Oregon growing to 400 cows--half Holsteins and half Jerseys.

Within four years, the herd was entirely Jersey. Today Martin Dairy ranks third for herd average Jersey Performance Index™, has placed multiple bulls in A.I., and is home to 47 of the top 500 genomically evaluated Jersey females.

Thursday, October 4, Noon United Pride Dairy LLC, Phillips, WI 1,800 Milking/ Financial Managem’t Nearly 15 years ago, the Pesko and Jasurda families combined their neighboring dairies. United Pride Dairy is now home to 1,800 cows that are milked in a 60-cow rotary parlor and have a rolling herd average of 29,218 pounds. They use a disciplined approach to hedging feed and marketing milk, which has protected their assets and helped them deal with fluctuating milk and feed prices.

Thursday October 4, 2:00 p.m.

Shamrock Farms, Stanfield, AZ 10,600 Milking/Unique Marketing Shamrock Farms is one of the largest dairies in the Southwest. Since its beginnings in 1922, Shamrock had grown to become an industry leader in marketing new and innovative products. The dairy is home to two different herds. The first is a 10,000 cow conventional herd with a rolling herd average of 24,000 pounds and the second is a 600 cow organic dairy. Shamrock Farms processes and markets its own dairy products under Shamrock Dairy, a nationwide dairy products company. Shamrock is also the official milk provider for more than 20,000 SUBWAY® restaurants.

Friday, October 5, Noon Dockendorf Dairy, Watkins, MN 130 Milking/Automation In the summer of 2011 Steve and Lori Dockendorf moved their cows into a cross-ventilation barn complete with waterbeds and robotic milkers. Currently, the 130 cow herd, with a rolling herd average of 25,000 pounds, is milked by two robots. The cows are milked an average of three times a day.

They also have an automatic feed pusher that pushes up feed on an hourly basis, all day long.

Friday, October 5, 2:00 p.m.

McCarty Dairy, Rexford, KS 7,200 Milking/Expansion Like many other farm families, the McCarty’s wanted to expand their dairy for the next generation. Originally from Pennsylvania, the McCarty’s faced a challenge of a limited land base available. So, 13 years ago, the family moved its then 150 cow operation to Kansas.

Today, McCarty Dairy is divided among three different dairy sites that are home to a 7,200 cow herd and also a 3500 head heifer facility. Recently, the dairy signed an exclusive contract to supply their milk to Dannon. They have completed the construction of an on-farm processing facility that will enable them to supply Dannon with condensed skim milk and pasteurized cream.

Saturday, October 6, Noon Dellar Dairy, Harrisville, MI 235 Milking/Milk Quality Milk quality is a top priority for of Dellar Dairy. The 235 cow herd has a rolling herd average of 30,000 with a somatic cell count of just 43,000. To achieve these high marks, the Dellars have adopted strict management and milk procedures. Every milker is required to attend Michigan Milk Producer Association’s Milking Training School, a day-long course that focuses on the fundamentals of udder prep, udder health and milk let down. There are protocols for almost every aspect of the operation.

In addition to a low somatic cell count, the dairy has less than a one percent incident of metabolic issues.

Brett Morris

405-222-2678

Ninnekah, Oklahoma

Ed & Sue Ann Steele Rt. 4, Box 676 ph: 660-679-4477

Jerry & Jeanette King Rt. 4, Box 744 ph: 660-679-4669

Rick King Rt. 4, Box 139 ph: 660-200-5315

ROTTINGHAUS HOLSTEIN FARM Seneca, Kansas

MORELAND FARMS

Jay & Mike Moreland Harrisonville, Missouri - 816-884-4598

David: 785-336-1543

Walt: 785-336-2681

For Sale:

Embryos — Bulls — Heifers Check out our web site: www.rottinghausholsteins.com

M-6 Dairy Farm LLC Tom & Angie Meyer Megan, Lauren, Joshua & Kristen Okarche, Oklahoma 405-263-4920

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

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DATES TO REMEMBER June 15-16

June 26-30

July 30

Aug. 16-18

Aug. 17

Sept. 10

Sept. 28

Oct.2-6

Oct. 14

Oct. 19

Bentonville, Arkansas 4-State Dairy Days Springfield, Missouri National Holstein Convention Springfield, Missouri Ozark Empire Fair Open Show Salina, Kansas Kansas All-Breeds Jr Show Sedalia, Missouri Missouri State Fair Open Show Hutchinson, Kansas Kansas State Fair Holstein Show Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa State Fair Madison, Wisconsin World Dairy Expo Little Rock, Arkansas Arkansas State Fair Best-Sunrise Complete Dispesal Houston, MO

Roy Buessing

Region 7 Holstein Director 1083 29th Rd, Axtell Ks. 66403 785.736.2766 cell:785.799.4514 pabs@bluevalley.net

INDEX of ADVERTISERS

A-Lone Elm Dairy........................................................5 ABS Global................................................................ 13 Accelerated Genetics ................................................. 15 Best-Sunrise.............................................................. 16 Borman Farm ......................................................... IBC Buessing, Roy............................................................ 36 Buggs Dairy Farm ..................................................... 35 Burton Sales................................................................1 DairyAgendaToday.......................................................3 College of the Ozarks................................................. 22 Groves-View Farm ................................................... 36 Hoff-Hill Holsteins..................................................... 14 Klassen Dairy ........................................................... 36 Kow-Castle Holsteins................................................. 11 M-6 Dairy............................................................ 11, 35 Mason Dairy Farm..................................................... 19 Moreland Farms ....................................................... 35 Morrisland Holsteins.................................................. 35 Parsons & Hackmann................................................ 21 Ram-Elle Holsteins.................................................... 14 Robthom Farm........................................................ IFC Rockwin Dairy .......................................................... 36 Rokeyroad Holsteins.................................................. 23 Select Sires............................................................... BC Select Sires MidAmerica ............................................ 36 Swan-Creek Dairy........................................................7 Steele & King Farms ................................................. 35 Strickler Holsteins .................................................... 35 Tex-Stein Dairy......................................................... 18i University of Missouri................................................ 20 Whitehead Dairy ................................................ 17, 35

Save the date: Best-Sunrise Dispersal Oct. 19

Breeding Age Bulls for Sale Todd 417-880-7012 Brad 417-224-1427

Select Sires Mid-America For all your Select Sires needs in Missouri, contact:

173 County Line Rd - Clinton, Arkansas 72031 501-745-7577 (office) 501-940-9711 (mobile) PAGE 36 - MSHN, June 2012

Dan Busch, Warrenton, MO

573-289-2058

Matt Drake, Freeman, MO

816-738-1825

Kevin Phillips, Nixa, MO

417-725-0127

Cliff Strieker, Jackson, MO

573-243-1969

Our Roots Run Deep The Radine prefix was reserved by Judy’s parents, Raymond and Geraldine Atkinson, as they began breeding Reg Holsteins on the family’s central MO farm in the early 1940’s. Sophie Geppert is the 4th generation family member to own Reg Holsteins

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Radine Magna

Manna 2E-90

3-10 359 2x 40,570 3.7 1505 3.2 1281 The ‘M’ family traces back to the 1950’s and one of Judy’s first 4-H calves. Manna has 2 more Goldwyn dtrs to calve.

Radine Goldwyn

Model-ET EX-91

4-08 365 2x 35,609 4.6 1179 3.3 1633 All-Missouri 5-Yr Old 2011

Maurine

-ET , Radine Sanchez daughter due in September to gender selected Braxton

Model’s

Sells in the 2012 National Convention Sale!

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Radine Durham

Dart 2E-93

4-00 308 2x 30,741 4.7 1459 3.1 956 Her 2nd Dam is an EX-91 GMD DOM Jolt that traces back to a 2E-93 GMD DOM Elevation.

PBR - 15 yrs Progressive Genetics - 15 yrs

Radine Sanchez

Daria

BAA: 107.4

BORMAN FARM 4704 County Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262

Dora VG-85@2-3

2-00 223 2x 18,563 4.1 767 3.0 552 Inc Her 9/11 Sid daughter, continues the family!

Harlan & Judy, 573-642-2767 judyborman@gmail.com Tim & Kelly, 573-826-0803 tborman20@gmail.com Kate & Sophia, 573-814-3148 dkgeppert@mchsi.com