December 2012
Mid-States Holstein News
She’s Still Got It!
Our Cow of the Year U-MO Durham Patty 3E-92 7-05 365 2x 27,282 3.4 924 2.9 814 Lft: 141,532M 5, 145F
Patty has done it all! In 2008, she was Grand Champion of the Northeast District Show. She earned her 3E this past September and has proven to be a successful flush cow. This year she has been flushed to Gold Chip and Sanchez, with her first Sanchez daughter born in November. An ultrasound heifer Gold Chip is due to be born in March. Patty is due to Gold Chip in January also. Patty is still looking great and going strong!
Other Highlights at Mizzou Classification Highlights
U-MO Jordan Talula 2E-91
Radine Hi Metro D’Lise 2E-90
U-MO Spirte Camden VG-89@3-4
U-MO Cadel Miriam VG-85@2y
U-MO Limelight Karissa VG-85@2y
U-MO Sanchez Triston VG-85@2y
U-MO Pronto Amelia
1st Fall Calf & Jr Champion, MO Spring Show 2012 1st Fall Calf & Jr Champion, NE District Show 2012 1st Fall Calf Missouri State Fair 2012
University of Missouri
Foremost Dairy Research and Teaching Center 9601 W Hwy 40, Columbia, MO 65201 573.445.4009 email: denbighj@missouri.edu
Farm Manager John Denbigh
Research Specialist Eric Adkins
Mid-States Holstein News
Inside: Kansas State Fair Results Missouri Cow of the Year Nominees
December 2012 VOLUME 148
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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. PERIODICAL POSTAL CODE:355240 PAGE 2 - MSHN, December 2012
On the cover Everyone would like to find a present like this under their tree this Christmas season. Jayden Pritchett of Rose, Oklahoma has had quite a year with her calf Redcarpet KB Brx Target-ET. In the Spring, she was purchased at the 2012 Oklahoma State Sale from John Erbsen, Lanark, IL. They have been a familiar sight in the showring capturing Junior Champion honors at the 4-State Dairy Show, Bentonville, AR; Sooner State Dairy Show; and the Oklahoma State Fair. She was Reserve Junior Champion at the Missouri State Fair and won her class and was named All-Oklahoma at the Tulsa State Fair. They capped the year at the Mid-East Fall National, where she was 5th Winter Heifer in the open show. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION: The Mid-States Holstein News, publication number 0884-2809 is published 4 times per year. Sue Ann Steele, Rte 4, Box 676, Butler, MO 64730, Editor; Kate Geppert, 5803 Redwing Dr., Columbia, MO 65202, Managing Editor. Owner: Holstein Associations of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico & Texas. The average paid/ other circulation: 1796. Average total free distribution, 27. Total distribution average 1824, includes office use, leftovers and spoiled. 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 Tim Ewing Roy Buessing 4784 St. Hwy PP 1083 29th Road Fordland, MO 65652 Axtell, Kansas 66403 417-818-6455 785-736-2766 tewing@holstein.com pab@bluevalley.net
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Look What Santa brought! Breeze’s Talent & Durham Heifers Were Born Dec. 5!
Barbara's gets a new full sister!
RF Outside Breeze-ET 2E-95 5-03 365 3x 37,705 4.3 1627 3.3 1240 Lft: 1844 160,109 4.6 7323 3.4 5364 Grand Champion, Southern Spring National 2011 Just implanted 6 Acme; 6 Goldwyn & 10 Atwood embryos for September 2013 calves. There are Goldwyn and Atwood embryos available.
Rainyridge Talent Barbara EX-95 3-04 365 2x 34,465 3.6 1277 3.3 1133 All-American 5-Yr Old 2010 All-Canadian 5-Yr Old 2010 Nom. All-American & All-Canadian Jr. 3-Yr Old
December Classification Highlights Ms Bayless Talent Allison-ET EX-93 Best-Sunrise Mac Doll EX-92 EX-94-MS (Tencleve Farms) J-Car Marshall Dart EX-92 Luck-E Mr B Trix EX-92@3y EX-94-MS Smithson Lucifer Revlon EX-92 Tencleve Zenith Satin 2E-92 (Tencleve Farms) Ban-View Avent Darcy-ET EX-91 EX-95-MS Bayless Goldwyn Bell-ET EX-91 MDF Advent 2751 EX-91 MDF Fortune 2470 EX-91 MDF Metro 2034 EX-91 MDF Mich 2505 EX-91 EX-93-MS MDF Roy 2060 EX-91 Rosatres Flet EX-91
Premier-S Ramp Tiffy-Red-ET 2E-91 Bayless Laurin 3-ET EX-90 Char-Land Emory Saturn EX-90 Hoek-Tex Durham 10-ET EX-90 Ms Bayless Durham Angela-ET EX-90 MDF Damion 2448 EX-90 MDF Fortune 2640 EX-90 MDF Marav 9768-TW EX-90 MDF Pontiac 2745 EX-90 MDF Roy 2430 EX-90 Ten-Hall Debonair Bay EX-90 Kingsgold Shottle Win-Win-ET VG-87@2y EX-MS Royalty Dundee Cerana VG-88@2y Al-Shar-SDG Shauntel-ET VG-86@2y (Tencleve Farms) Rokeyroad Atwood Elise-ET VG-85@2y
Mason Dairy Farm Todd Mason
ph: 405-408-8941 masondairy@pldi.net Kingfisher, Oklahoma
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From the Field ...
Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Field I hope everyone has been enjoying the mild fall weather we’ve been experiencing. I’m sure winter will show itself soon enough, but I fondly remember my Grandma Hazel saying, “be happy for every nice day because it’s one more day closer to spring.” She always kept a great perspective about life on the farm. As we’re all very aware these days, making a living on the farm is challenging, especially in the dairy industry. As you look for financial corners to cut to stay within your available budget, I encourage you to not lose the value you have already invested in your herd by putting off registrations. You can take advantage of the best value by registering calves prior to 90 days of age and you can save an additional one dollar per animal by using the Easy ID program. If you need any help with registry work, or if you have any questions on how to save money with other Holstein Association programs and services, don’t hesitate to contact Jenny, Charlie, or myself. We’re always happy to help out or answer your questions. With some relevance to our financial challenges in the farming community, I recently saw a story on social media about a wealthy man who took his son to see how poor people lived. They spent a couple of days and nights on a farm of what would be considered a poor family. Upon returning home, the man asked his son if he had a good time and the boy said he did. The father asked his son if he had seen how poor people lived and again the boy acknowledged that he did. The man then asked his son what he had learned from their trip. The boy replied, “I saw that we have one dog and they have four. We have a pool that reaches halfway across our garden and they have a creek with no end. We have fancy lanterns hanging in our garden and they have the stars in the sky at night. We have a large yard and they have fields that reach farther than we can see. We have servants and they serve others. We buy our food and they raise theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us and they have neighbors and friends who protect each other.” The father was stunned after hearing his son’s answer and before he could speak, the boy added, “Thanks Dad, for showing me how poor we are.” It really is all about one’s perspective, isn’t it? In this holiday season, let’s remember to be thankful every day for what we do have instead of worrying about what we don’t, and be sure to remember the real reason we celebrate this time of year. Wishing everyone a great holiday and a prosperous 2013, Tim Best wishes to Marianna Thomson, Springfield, Missouri as she continues to recover after a prolonged hospital stay. We hope her recovery continues and she will soon be able to return home.
128th National Holstein Convention Delegates July 10-11, 2013 * Indianapolis, Indiana Arkansas James Alan Smith, Carlisle Kansas Rob Leach, Linwood Dwight Rokey, Sabetha Missouri Alfred Brandt, Linn Jodi Wright, Clever Oklahoma Todd Mason, Kingfisher Texas Leo Hoff, Jr., Windthorst
There was no delegate nominated or elected from New Mexico. PAGE 4 - MSHN, December 2012
National Director Notes ...
As we look forward to the new year it is time to reflect on what we’ve been through these last 12 months. As we’ve enjoyed some record milk prices we have also endured some of the roughest times financially because of the all time high feed prices and one of the most widespread and worst droughts on record. We have seen some of our best friends exit the dairy industry and everyone keeps hoping they can hold on until time allows adjustments in the market place to help out dairy farmers financially. So what’s been happening Board wise. As we just concluded our fall board meeting we are pleased to inform the members that the Association is within 1% of the proposed budget which is quite an accomplishment and come year in we will be very close to turning a profit again this year. Our regional member meetings are also scheduled for this winter. These are excellent opportunities to see what is going on in the Association. The winter meetings are published in the Holstein Pulse and a schedule is also available on the Holstein USA website. The Judges lists have also been updated and are posted on the website. We have received very positive feedback from the Judges Conferences and look forward to where this is taking our show credibility into the future. In closing I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Don’t forget the reason that we celebrate the Christmas season. Go CATS!! Merry Christmas Roy
2013 Holstein Judges List Available
The 2013 Holstein Association USA National and Qualified Judges Lists are now posted online at www.holsteinusa.com. The two lists are comprised of individuals from across North America with a significant amount of judging experience, who have also attended a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference in the past three years and applied to be on a list. To view the 2013 lists, click on “National Shows” from the main menu, then “National Show Judges Lists.” All individuals on the lists are approved by the Holstein Association USA board of directors each fall. All National Holstein Shows are required to choose their judge from the National Judges List, and nationally-sanctioned Junior Holstein Show judges and National Holstein Show associate judges must be selected from either the National or Qualified lists. State and regional-level shows are also encouraged to utilize the National and Qualified Judges lists when selecting judges for their shows. Anyone currently on the list, or planning to apply in the future, must have attended and received a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference within a three-year period to be eligible. Two conferences are being held in 2013, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, on April 18, and in Merced, California, on April 24. The conferences will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and are open to anyone 22 years of age or older. Registration is required and can be done on the Holstein Association USA web site with a credit card. Pre-registration is $50, and closes two weeks before the conference; the Wisconsin conference closes April 4, and the California conference closes April 10. Late registrants and walk-ups will be accepted for a $100 registration fee. View details and register for the conferences online at www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges_preregister.html. Tentative plans have been made for future conferences, including 2014 in Ohio, and 2015 in Utah.
Pedigree Analysis of Show Winners
Holstein Association USA now has the annual Pedigree Analysis of 2012 National Holstein Show Winners available at www. holsteinusa.com. Holstein females included in the dataset were those that placed in the top three in their respective age class at a National Holstein Show in 2012. This year, that included 217 heifers and 273 cows. For the third consectutive year, Braedale Goldwyn is the leading sire of class winners siring 23 heifers and 55 cows. His son, Maple-Downs-I G W Atwood comes in second place siring 29. The leading Maternal Grandsire list has a tie at top between Goldwyn and Regancrest Elton Durham.
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In Sympathy
Dalina Winter Dalina K. Winter, 40, of Willow Street, PA, and formerly of Hillsboro, KS, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Hospice and Community Care Center in Lancaster, PA, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of Jean L. Unruh Winter of Hillsboro and the late Warren C. Winter. She was an elementary school teacher at New Danville Mennonite School in Lancaster and Rosslyn Christian Academy in Nairobi, Kenya. Dalina was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Lancaster. She was an avid fan of the Kansas State Wildcats. In addition to her mother, Dalina is survived by her brother Kevin Winter of Hillsboro and her sister Krista Winter of Carthage, MO; her cousin Heather, wife of Brian Miller, and their children Mackenzie, Jansen and Hollyn of Lancaster, and her uncle and aunt Norman and Gloria Winter of Hillsboro. A Memorial Service was held Nov. 10 at The New Danville Campus of Lancaster Mennonite School, Lancaster, PA with private Interment in Kansas. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, “For Work in Kenya,” PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500. Ester Unruh Esther Peters Unruh, 88, died Oct. 14, 2012. She married Allen Unruh Nov. 28, 1947. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: children, Yvonne Coulter, Charlotte Kreider, Douglas Unruh and Suone Graber; seven grandchildren, Erica Coulter, Kristin Kreider, Rustin Coulter, Elyse Butcher, Katherine Unruh, Andrew Unruh and Callie Unruh; brother-inlaw, Albert D. Friesen; sister-in-law, Eunice Esau. A Memorial service was held Oct. 17 at the Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton.
Best-Sunrise Complete Dispersal
Over 30 years in the Registered Holstein business came to a conclusion on October 19, 2012 with the Best-Sunrise Dairy Dispersal. The herd of Richard and Shirley Best, Houston, Missouri built on strong cow families and solid genetics was well known throughout the Midwest. Topping the sale at $3100 was Best-Sunrise Brax Dahlia-ET. This 10/11 Braxton from a 4E-91 Malachite was purchased by Michelle Hasheider, Okawville, IL. The sale was managed by Burton & Associates. During the sale Robert Yeoman who in the ring helping with the sale was kicked by a bred heifer. Robert is making a good recovery after breaking a bone in his ankle. We all hope he is up and running soon.
Holstein USA Region 7 Meeting 10 am - 3 pm, January 23, 2013 Hotel Ruidoso, Ruidoso, New Mexico Holstein USA Board and Staff will give an update on Holstein activities. National leaders will discuss increasing added value of Holsteins Lunch provided; RSVP by January 9 to Kelli Dunklee, 1-800-952-5200 ext 4124 Hotel room block available, for reservations call: 575-257-2007 PAGE 6 - MSHN, December 2012
State Fair of Texas Class Winners
Spring Heifer Calf Hoff-Hill Durham Jeanie, Adam Hoff Winter Heifer Calf Siemers Wndbrk Fearthis 1-ET, Kenton Carpenter Fall Heifer Calf Hoff-Hill Shot Boss Rosie, Adam Hoff Summer Yearling Ms Sandy-C GV Palmero Rae, Kenton Carpenter Winter Yearling Sandy-C Sanchez Rosi, Kenton Carpenter 1st Fall Yearling Hoff-Hill Dusk Mayley, Adam Hoff Junior Champion Siemers Wndbrk Fearthis 1-ET Res. Junior Champion Hoff-Hill Dusk Mayley Junior Best 3 Females Adam Hoff Junior 2-Yr Old Hoff-Hill Atlantic Glow, Adam Hoff Senior 2-Yr Old Hoff-Hill Marion Reagan, Adam Hoff Junior 3-Yr Old Miss Eland Divine-ET, Tyler Terry Senior 3-Yr Old Hoff-Hill Toystory Gigi, Adam Hoff 4-Year Old Hoff-Hill Toystory Babycake, Adam Hoff 5-Year Old Hoff-Hill Hi Bos Peyton-TW, Adam Hoff Aged Cow HBD Tomas 273, John Kettler Grand Champion Hoff-Hill Hi Bos Peyton-TW Res. Grand Champion Hoff-Hill Toystory Gigi Best 3 Females Adam Hoff Premier Breeder Adam Hoff Premier Exhibitor Adam Hoff
Congratulations to these YDLI Class 8 members who are from our region. Brad Groves, Billings, Missouri Brad Pacey, Cimarron, Kansas Kerry Wiebe, Whitewater, Kansas
They will join other dairy leaders from across the country in Albuquerque in February. YDLI is a two-year dairy leadership program sponsored by the Holstein Foundation.
KSU Dairy Judging Success 92nd Annual World Dairy Expo National Collegiate Judging Contest
Kansas State University was among 19 teams who competed Oct. 1 in Madison, Wisconsin. Team members were Maggie Seiler, Darren Mueller, Amanda Strickler, and Kyle Jacobs. The team was coached by Jon Pretz. The team finished:16th Pictured: Amanda Strickler, Maggie Seiler, High Team Overall; 10th Kyle Jacobs, and Darren Mueller High Team Reasons Overall; 5th High Team Brown Swiss; 5th High Team Guernsey; 6th High Team Ayrshire. For individual honors Amanda Strickler – 5th in Brown Swiss; Maggie Seiler – 21st in Ayrshire, 12th in Guernsey; Darren Mueller – 18th in Ayrshire, 15th in Guernsey; and Kyle Jacobs – 17th in Guernsey.
2012 North American International Livestock Exposition Dairy Judging Contest
The K-State Dairy Judging Team competed Nov. 2 at the North American International Livestock Exposition Dairy Judging Contest held in Louisville, KY and was 10th Overall. The team also placed 8th in Reasons, 2nd in Brown Swiss, 5th in Guernsey, 10th in Holstein, and 11th in Jersey. Maggie Seiler was the 9th High Individual Overall, 12th High Individual Reasons, 2nd High Individual Brown Swiss, 12th High Individual Guernsey, and 19th High Individual Holsteins. Darren Mueller was 11th High Individual in Guernsey and 25th High Individual in Jersey. Amanda Strickler was 26th High Individual in Brown Swiss.
2013 Heart of America Dairy Expo January 24-26, 2013
Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center• Springfield, MO Note the new location
Schedule of Events
Thursday, January 24, 2013
7:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Early Bird Seminar “Ways to Reduce Risk for Dairy Farmers”—Dr. Scott Brown, Columbia, Missouri, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri. Find out more about buying feed, selling milk and using futures to lock in a profit.
Friday, January 25, 2013
8:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in 9:25 a.m. Opening General Session
“Heifer Mastitis—Economics, Prevention, Treatment”—Rick Short, Romance, Arkansas, sponsored by Central Life Sciences Although the U.S. Dairy Industry has had a major focus on mastitis in the milking herd, what about the focus on developing heifers? The future of the herd is the place to start on controlling mastitis. “Market Outlook—What’s in the Cards for Dairy?”—Dr. Scott Brown Scott will cover the factors affecting grain prices and milk prices in 2013. Noon Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods, MO Agribusiness Assn., Purina Animal Nutrition
Afternoon General Session
1:30 pm Sessions reconvene “Top Producer Panel”—find out how some of Missouri’s leading dairy farmers, representing rotational grazing, confinement feeding and a combination of both, coped with the drought and their plans for 2013. “Dairy Policy: Where Do We Go From Here?”—Dana Brooks, Washington, DC, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, National Milk Producers Federation. Whether a new Farm Bill has passed or not, Dana will discuss what’s next for dairy farmers to worry about in Washington. 3:00 p.m. Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Annual Meeting 3:15 p.m. Missouri Dairy Association 28th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session 5:00 p.m. President’s Ice Cream Social in Trade Show 5:30 p.m. Missouri Holstein Committee Meetings 5:00 p.m. Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association (MGBA) Committee Meetings 6:00 p.m. Missouri Junior Holstein Association Social at Poolside, light supper provided 7:00 p.m. MGBA Board Meeting
Saturday, January 26, 2013
7:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in, Trade Show Open 9:00 a.m. Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) 9:00 a.m. Missouri Holstein Association Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. Missouri Holstein Princess/Little Miss Interviews 10:00 a.m. Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting 10:00 a.m. Missouri Holstein Association (MHA) Annual Meeting 10:00 a.m. Missouri Junior Holstein Association Annual Meeting 10:30 am Midwest Milking Shorthorn Annual Meeting 11:00 a.m Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Board Meeting Noon Trade Show closes Luncheon, sponsored by Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives MHA All-Missouri, Junior Awards, Scholarships & Crowning of Holstein Princess & Little Miss MHA Annual Meeting will reconvene following luncheon if necessary PAGE 8 - MSHN, December 2012
2013 Heart of America Dairy Expo January 24-26, 2013 • Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center• Springfield, MO Registration is free for dairy farmers and their families but we do require meal reservations for planning purposes for the Friday and Saturday luncheons. Allied industry registration is $40.00 for the Expo (includes both luncheons, breaks and handouts). Exhibitors and sponsors get two free registrations. Primary Registrant: ________________________________________________________________________ Farm/Business: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: __________________ Zip: ______________ Phone: _________________Fax: ________________Email: ______________________________ Additional Attendees: ____________________________________________________________________
Dairy Farmer and family members:
Number of free lunch reservations for Friday, January 25: ___ Number of free lunch reservations for Saturday, January 26: ___ Number of Allied Industry Registrants @ $40 ___ Number of Allied Industry lunch reservations for Friday, January 25: ___ Number of Allied Industry lunch reservations for Saturday, January 26: ___ TOTAL: $___________ Please make payment to: MDA and send to Heart of America Dairy Expo, 1954 Sumter Ridge Court, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Refund Policy: If you register and are unable to attend, a full refund, less $15 processing fee, will be granted if cancellation is received prior to January 18, 2013. No refunds after January 18, 2013. Mail, Email or Fax registration form to: Heart of America Dairy Expo at 1954 Sumter Ridge Court, Chesterfield, MO 63017, email dairystl@aol.com, FAX 636/519-1403 **Dairy farmers may also call in reservations to Dave at 636/519-9300 and leave their name(s), phone number and number of luncheon reservations for each day.
Sponsors
Hotel Headquarters: Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center 2546 North Glenstone, Springfield, MO Room reservations can be made by calling the Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center directly at 417.866.5253 or 888-532-4338. A room block is available under the Heart of America Dairy Expo with a room rate of $69/night. The hotel is located just off I-44 on Glenstone.
The rooms around the indoor pool have been reserved for attendees of the Dairy Expo. If interested in one of those rooms, make sure to indicate when making reservations.
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What Does the Dairy Industry Have to Look Forward to in 2013?
2012 has been a rough year for dairy farmers throughout our region. The severe drought and high feed prices have forced many to make tough decisions, including whether to stay in the industry. This issue of the roundtable looks to 2013 and what may impact dairy for the upcoming year. Roundtable contributors are Roy Buessing, Axtell, KS; Nate Goldenberg, McGregor, TX; David Jones, Yale, OK; Roy Parsons, Gray Summit, MO; Larry Purdom, Purdy, MO; and Bob Seiler, Valley Center, KS. All men are actively involved in the dairy industry. In addition, Buessing serves on the Holstein USA Board of Directors; Goldenberg is national sales manager for SoyBest; Jones is the Dairy Herd Manager for Oklahoma State University; Parsons works for Longview Animal Nutrition Center; Purdom is president of the Missouri Dairy Association; and Seiler is past president of the Kansas Dairy Association. What is the biggest issue facing the dairy industry in 2013? Buessing: The biggest issue facing dairymen right now is feed. With the drought feed supplies are short and what feed is available is very expensive. Goldenberg: It’s a two-fold problem high feed price and cheap milk price. Jones: Feed costs, the drought and over supply of milk. Parsons: Dairying is a high investment long term business. I believe the major issue is the nation’s economy; we don’t have a clear picture when or how it will improve. Therefore milk prices, commodity, and input costs for dairying will remain very volatile and make it hard to make long term plans. Purdom: Lack of a new Farm Bill including the Dairy Security Act. Dairy has no safety net now with the expiration of the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC). Seiler: Continuing poor margins for producers without a safety net (no MILC payments). High prices for feed will cripple our industry if we don’t get better milk prices What can be done to address that issue? Buessing: Pray for rain! We have to be diligent with how we handle our feed supplies and do everything we can to stretch supplies as far as we can. Goldenberg: We need to get down to around 8.9 million cows. We need to get rid of about 400,000 cows or more before the milk supply will correct itself. Jones: With the feed costs and the drought, there is not much we can do, but supply management could help the oversupply. We need to recommend that supply management be adopted. We can’t rely on the Farm Bill to fix everything. This must be also done within the co-ops. A possible form of supply management would at a certain production level, pay producers not to produce. There would have to be enough of an incentive for lower production to get PAGE 10 - MSHN, December 2012
Roy Buessing
Roy Parsons
participation though. Parsons: Stay in touch with Government issues. Be conservative, but don’t be afraid to capitalize on opportunities: lock in milk prices and contract inputs, think out of the box. Purdom: The new Farm Bill passed the US Senate but not the US House of Representatives. We need to support the Senate version with the Dairy Security Act. Seiler: Rain, Rain, and More rain. Unfortunately milk prices seem to be retreating which will not help the poor returns we have had in 2012. In order to have cheaper feed we are going to have to break this drought. How has 2012 impacted the dairy industry in your state? Buessing: We have seen several dairies exit the industry. It has also had a big impact on the local businesses who supply the dairymen as there is less money to be spent. Goldenberg: It’s been decimating. We have guys here who inherited the farm, are well-established in business and well-capitalized and they are broke today. There have been too many short notice big dispersals. I think we have lost 30% of our dairies. Jones: It has been pretty devastating, combining the high feed costs with the 2nd year in of a row of drought. Parsons: Not wanting to go thru another time like 2009 with breakeven or losses dairying many smaller commercial dairymen sold out in Missouri. This was primarily due to the heat, drought, and unavailability of hay and high price of feed stuffs. Purdom: Well 2011 was already impacting Missouri with high grain prices and low milk prices. The drought of 2011 also impacted SW Missouri. We had a very severe drought in 2012 which increased our feed prices even more. It really put the dairy farmers in a bad position as milk prices moved up so did feed prices including hay. Lack of hay was a bigger issue in 2012. This makes it even more important that we have the feed margin insurance part of the Dairy Security Act. Seiler: Kansas has suffered from pretty severe drought for the last 2 and 1/2 years. We have lost numerous producers (5 percent) this year but have still gained in overall production in our state. We continue as dairy farmers to sacrifice our equity in order to stay in this business. I
Larry Purdom
Nate Goldenberg
guess that is why people think we might be crazy to enjoy this industry. Hopefully our bankers are willing to sacrifice our equity too. If the weather in 2013 turns out to be a year similar to 2012, what impact will that have? Buessing: Feed supplies will be very tight and extremely expensive. I think we could see a lot of dairymen be fed up from with fighting the system and exit the industry. Goldenberg: We will lose 50% of the dairies in the southwest. 2012 was not as bad as 2011 here. If we have another year like 2011 with no rain, it will wipe us out. So far it has been 55 days without rain and it is really hurting the green chop. Jones: It will put the final nail in the coffin for a lot of people. Many have struggled for as long as they can. In 1975, there were over 3000 dairies in Oklahoma. By 1995, the number was down to 1200. Now we have less than 200 dairies left. Parsons: If the weather is the same, it will have the same impact as 2012. More Missouri dairymen will sell out. Purdom: Without some disaster aid, it would be impossible to stay in the dairy business. Or we need some legislation that would have a feed assistance program like the crop insurance program for row crop farmers. Seiler: We really don’t need another year like the last two but I suppose we will continue to make hard decisions to keep our dairies in business like figuring out new ways to cheapen our rations or having the kids wear those shoes another year. Dairymen are an enterprising group and seem to come up with ways to solve the impossible. I have seen many strange things done with rations to cheapen them up without losing production. Who would think you could feed 5 lbs. of straw and get the same milk or candy instead of corn. We will get r’ done. How soon will there be a new Farm Bill? What impact might a new Farm Bill have on the industry? Buessing: The Farm Bill?! No one knows. Right now it is a fine example of politics at its best. The deadline is the 1st of the year. We have 2 political parties who are more interested in voting along party lines then they are about getting things done. It has been said that the lack of a new Farm Bill could bring extreme price volatility to the market. $30+ milk has been thrown out there. Obviously
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that would be a wonderful paycheck but how long would it take before we would price the consumer out of the market. Goldenberg: I think there will be a Farm Bill by late spring, maybe April or May. Unfortunately the only thing close to passing that dealt with dairy was National Milk’s plan and that is off the table. If it’s not there, there won’t be much for dairy, definitely not a safety net. Jones: I think there will be a new Farm Bill by March or April. I don’t think it will have much impact on dairy. It will help some since it should include some sort of supply management. Parsons: I think the Farm bill will get a temporary extension because congress will not be able to agree. Longer term there will be some changes but not a lot of major ones. Members of congress and the president will have to give and take on issues in order to come to an agreement. Purdom: There is always hope for a new Farm Bill in the lame duck session of Congress. Unfortunately the MILC program expired at the end of September which leaves dairy farmers high and “dry”. It is likely we may not get a Farm Bill passed until 2013 which might leave fewer base line dollars available for dairy because of more budget cuts.
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Seiler: At this point I don’t think it matters. Washington doesn’t seem to have a clue how important a stable and reasonably priced food supply is for this country. The best I think we could do is an extension of the current bill for another year. I think if they pass something before the first of the year it will be a cobbled up mess. I really think the MILC payment is helpful to our farm and is one thing that helps us be competitive with the larger dairies. Large dairies have a lot of advantages that we can’t enjoy because of our size and everyone knows that the milk needs to be produced closer to the consumers because of the high cost of freight from the west. Rank in order of importance to you: milk price, feed price, price of replacements, possible added income. Buessing: 1. Milk price 2. Feed price 3. Crop income 4. Price of replacements Goldenberg: To me personally, replacement heifers because that’s what I supply. For the dairies here everything hinges on the price of milk to be profitable. I don’t believe feed will be getting cheaper anytime soon. Here to cash flow with the price of feed and for capital improvements, we need $24 milk. Jones: Right now, I’d rank them: 1. Feed price; 2. Milk price; 3. Replacements; 4. Other income Parsons: 1. feed price, is easiest to deal with and has a major impact on profitability, 2. milk price 3. Genetics- depends whether you are in the genetics or milk business, 4. Commercial heifer replacement prices go up and down based on milk and feed prices. Purdom: 1. Feed prices; 2. Milk price; 3. Replacement heifers Half or more of our milk check goes for feed so that’s why feed
costs are number one with me. Others may disagree with me depending on where you live and dairy in Missouri Seiler: 1. milk price 2 feed price 3. Crop sales 4 price of replacements What is the best piece of advice you have been given about the dairy industry? Buessing: Be diligent about the small things. Over time these add up to a lot. From cleanliness, timeliness, patience, diligence, everything we do affects something. The harder we try to do what is right and to the best of our ability the better off in the long run we will be. Goldenberg: If you don’t grow your own feed, you won’t survive. We have dairies in the panhandle that have purchased irrigated ground in Kansas in order to be able to grow their own feed for their dairies. Jones: You have to be in it for the long haul and you have to love it as an industry. There will always be trends, the difference right now is that trends used to go in 18 month cycles, not it seems like they are 4-5 years. Parsons: From my experience and advice of others: My advice would be a combination of two things. In order to prosper and be happy you must have a passion for what you do, but to make a living at what you do, you must treat it as a business and make sound business decisions. Purdom: Be the best manager you can be. When milk prices are good you better hold a little money back for times when we have higher feed prices. My advice is for dairy farmers to unify and support legislation with a safety net for dairy farmers. Seiler: If you take care of your cows they will take care of you.
2013 Southern Spring National Exposition April 9-13, 2013 Payne County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, OK April 10 Cattle in Place April 11 Southern Spring National Holstein Junior Show Southern National Junior Jersey Show Showmanship Contest Junior Social April 12 Oklahoma State Sale Steak Dinner April 13 Southern Spring National Holstein Show Southern National Jersey Show Entry Information Available February 1. MSHN, December 2012 - PAGE 11
Missouri 4H Judging Success
Missouri 4-H was one of only four teams to win a breed division at the 2012 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held October 1, 2012 in Madison, WI. The team won the Brown Swiss breed for the third time in recent years, placing them in the top five of states for repeated winners in the breed. The team of Brittany Groves, Billings, Tricia Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau and Bryce Romine, Cuba won the Brown Swiss breed with a total of 413 points out of a possible 450. Groves, daughter of Todd and Sheila Groves of Billings, was 5th high individual in Brown Swiss and 13th in Guernseys, placing 34th overall. Romine, son of Cynthia and Gary Romine of Cuba, was 9th high individual in Brown Swiss. Kirchdoerfer, daughter of Eddie and Amy Kirchdoerfer of Cape Girardeau, had her best performance in Holstein and Jerseys. The team achieved individual best scores in oral reasons, one of their goals going into the contest. Judging success continued at the North American International Livestock Expo where Missouri 4-H was the high team in placings in the contest held Nov. 4, 2012 in Louisville, KY. The team finished 5th overall in the 22 team field. The team of Steven Nelson, Tucker Peterson and Bailee Whitehead averaged 47.4 out of 50 possible points over 10 classes. “The team was very consis-
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The Missouri 4-H judging team with their awards at the National contest in Madison, WI. Pictured are Coaches Ted Probert and Karla Deaver. Team members; Tricia Kirchdoerfer, Brittany Groves, and Bryce Romine.
The 4-H judging team that represented Missouri at the North American Livestock Expo in Louisville, KY. Pictured are Tucker Peterson, Bailee Whitehead, and Steven Nelson.
tent both in their placings and with each other,” said Coach Karla Deaver. “Only 4 points separated the three in placings. The lowest score any team member had on a class was 42 points. Our focus will now be on adding some polish to oral reasons the next 10 months in preparation for the National Contest next October.” The team was 3rd in Ayrshires, 6th in Brown Swiss and Holsteins, 8th in Guernseys and Jerseys, and 10th in Oral Reasons in the contest where teams placed 10 classes and gave three sets of reasons. Nelson, son of Mike Nelson of Grovespring, was 8th high individual overall in the contest. He was 9th in Holsteins, 19th in Ayrshires, 20th in Brown Swiss, 16th in Jerseys and 18th in Oral Reasons. Pe-
terson, son of Janet Peterson of Mountain Grove, finished 17th overall and was 9th in Ayrshires and 20th in Guernseys. Whitehead, daugther of Tony and Nikki Whitehead of Conway, was 7th in Brown Swiss and 21st in Guernseys, finishing 24th overall. The teams are supported by Monsanto Company, FCS Financial, the Missouri Holstein Association and the Missouri Dairy Association in partnership with the Missouri 4-H Foundation, and thanks all their sponsors for their support. The team is coached by Ted Probert, Univ. of MO Dairy Specialist, and Karla Deaver, Univ. of MO Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist headquartered in Wright and Lawrence Counties respectively.
2012 Kansas State Fair
Judge: Molly Sloan, Colombus, WI Hutchinson, KS * September 10, 2012 Spring Heifer Calf (7) 1. Miss-Long-Green S Raven-ET, Brittany George; 2. Lin-Crest Rosemary-Red-ET, Taylor Leach; Four-Streams Braxton BREET, Trevor Klipp, Hanover, KS (4-H. Winter Heifer Calf (5) 1. Rokeyroad Mitey Saturn, Dwight Rokey; 2. MS-Wide-Open L Fearless-ET, Dwight Rokey; 3. RB-Key-BK Atwood Aster, Spencer Fast Fall Heifer Calf (8) 1.Lin-Crest-HBD Braxton Faye, Taylor Leach; 2. DELE Allen Shatori-ET, Roy Buessing; 3. Prairie-Sun Guthrie Rejoice, Doug Unruh, Walton. Summer Yearling Heifer (5) 1. Rokeyroad Braxton Jolly, Dwight Rokey; 2. O-Kop Avalanche Sidney, Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS; 3. Lin-Max Sanchez Fantastic, Rob Leach, Linwood, KS; Spring Yearling Heifer (5) 1. Lin-Max Destry Too Cute, Erin Leach, Linwood, KS; 2. Rokeyroad Moman Escence-ET, Dwight Rokey; 3. Prairie-Sun Sanchez Royalty, Doug Unruh Winter Yearling Heifer (4) 1. Rokeyroad Benfer Jaspr Candy-ET, Dwight Rokey; 2. Rock-Home Rosa-RedET, Darren Mueller; 3. Woods-Valley Spirte Ciara, Roy Buessing Fall Yearling Heifer (3) 1. Paulinn Sanchez MO804, Maggie Seiler; 2. Paulin Shanchez Starburst 800, Jill Seiler, Valley Center, KS; 3. Vienna, Vernon DeWerff
Junior Champion Rokeyroad Braxton Jolly Reserve Junior Champion Lin-Crest HBD Braxton Faye Junior Best Three (5) 1. Dwight Rokey; 2. Brittany George; 3. Maggie Seiler Dry Cow – Any Age (1) 1. Ell-Bar Dundee Victory, Vernon DeWerff Jr 2 Yr Old Cow (7) 1.Rokeyroad Sydney Satin-ET, Dwight Rokey; 2. Greenlea-RL Cassy-Red-ET, Dwight Rokey; 3. Lin-Max Sanchez Remember Me, Taylor Leach Sr 2 Yr Old Cow (6) 1. Po-Lin-Max Dir Angie-Red-ET, Morgan Cavitt, Stephenville, TX; 2. Miss-LongGreen Ariana, Spencer Fast; 3. Miss-LongGreen Mary Beth, Spencer Fast. Jr 3 Yr Old Cow (5) 1.ROP Advent Morgan-Red-ET, Ratliff, Ossenkop, Pretz, Garnett, KS; 2. Rokeyroad Shottle Restore, Dwight Rokey; 3. Klassens Armstead Mitzi, Roy Buessing Sr 3 Yr Old Cow (5) 1. Plain-O Champion Emily-ET, David Rottinghaus; 2. AJ-Schmitz Bolton Persia, Tracy Schmitz, Axtell, KS; 3. Fran-Do Advent Red Emmi 600, Chad Mueller. Intermediate Champion ROP Advent Morgan Red-ET Reserve Intermediate Champion Po-Lin-MaxDir Angie-Red-ET 4-Yr Old Cow (3) 1. Paulinn Baxt Mazie 529-Red, Maggie Seiler; 2. Macland Lauren Satin, Jill Seiler; 3. Rokeyroad Promate Dollie, Spencer Fast
2012 Missouri Holstein Futurity
2012 Futurity winners from left to right, Kevin Phillips, Select Sires Mid-America sponsor; C-of-O Laurin Ann; J-Lean Sam Casey; Wrightvale JL Aspen Jewelry, Judge Doug Thomas, Princess Brittany Groves
The 2012 Missouri Holstein Futurity was held Oct. 13, 2012 at Robthom Farms, Springfield, Missouri. Judging the eligible 3-Yr olds was Doug Thomas of Springfield. The overall winner was Wrightvale JL Aspen Jewelry, owned by Larry and Jodi Wright, Clever. The production award went to Toecky Audacity Anna-Rae owned by Becky Durst, Huggins. Kristin Luttrell, Springfield was the highest placing Junior with J-Lean Sam Casey. Nomi-
Production Winner Toecky Audacity Anna-Rae from left to right Princess Brittany Groves, Candy Durst, Chrissy Durst, Judge Doug Thomas
nations for the 2015 Futurity are due Feb. 1, 2013 along with the $25 entry fee. 2012 MO Holstein 3-Yr Old Futurity 1.Wrightvale JL Apsen Jewelry, Larry & Jodi Wright, Clever; 2. J-Lean Sam Casey, Kristin Luttrell, Springfield; 3. Cof-O Laurin Ann, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout; 4. Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy, Lora Wright, Clever; 5. Toecky Audacity Anna-Rae, Becky Durst, Huggins
5-Yr Old Cow (5) 1. Beautyview Buckeye Aniya-ET, Dwight Rokey; 2. Rokeyroad AVT Sunday-Red-ET, Dwight Rokey; 3. Paulinn Dundee Skittles 395, Maggie Seiler. Aged Cow 1. Miss-Long-Green Alarm-ET, Brittany George; 2. AJ-Schmitz Allen PerfumeET, Tracy Schmitz; 3. Ell-Bar Ivan JoJo, Vernon DeWerff 100,000 lb Cow 1. Poor-Richs Astr Pheasant-ET, Roy Buessing Grand Champion ROP Advent Morgan Red-ET Res. Grand Champion and Senior Champion Beautyview Buckeye Aniya-ET Reserve Senior Champion Miss-Long-Green Alarm-ET Produce of Dam (3) 1. Dwight Rokey; 2. Maggie Seiler; 3. Jill Seiler Daughter-Dam (3) 1. Joseph Schmitz; 2. Brittany George; 3. Doug Unruh Best 3 Females (6) 1. Dwight Rokey; 2. Maggie Seiler; 3. Joseph Schmitz Dairy Herd (2) 1. Dwight Rokey; 2. Maggie Seiler Premier Breeder Dwight Rokey, Sabetha, KS Preimer Exhibitor Dwight Rokey, Sabetha, KS Herdsman Award Vernon Dewerff
Mid-East Fall National Show
Nov. 5, 2012 - Louisville, Kentucky Top placings from the Mid-States region. 5th Spring Calf: B Aces Hi Braxton Ryder, Aces-Hi Cattle, Amarillo, Texas 5th Winter Calf: Red Carpet KB Brx Target-ET, Jayden Pritchett, Rose, Oklahoma 3rd Sr. 2-Yr Old: U-Wing Destry Tatum, Jason Ewing, Springfield,Missouri 1st Sr. 3-Yr Old: Precious Dundee Bacardi, Precious Holstein & Jerseys, St. Louis, Missouri 3rd Sr. 3-Yr Old: Robthom Linzee Baxter, Robthom Farms, Springfield, Missouri 3rd 5-Yr Old: Ms Savage-Leigh Party-ET, Larry & Jodi Wright, Clever, Missouri 2nd 125,000 lb Cow: Robthom Carolina Boss-ET, Robthom Farms, Springfield 1st Best Three Females: Robthom Farms, Springfield, MO Premier Breeder: Robthom Farms, Springfield, Missouri
Mid-East Fall Nat’l R&W Show
Int. Champion & Res. Grand Champion ROP Advent Morgan Red-ET, Ratliff, Ossenkop & Pretz, Garnett, KS 1st Sr. 2-Yr Old: Po-Lin-Max Dir AngieRed-ET, Morgan Cavitt, Stephenville, TX 2nd Jr. 3-Yr Old: Probert D Babette-Red, Kate Probert Smith, Watertown, WI MSHN, December 2012 - PAGE 13
Juniors - Jot it Down... 2012 Missouri Futurity Junior Winner J-Lean Sam Casey Kristin Luttrell, Springfield,Missouri
Kansas 4-H Dairy Judging Team The Kansas Dairy Judging team competed at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Madison, WI. Member of the team were Caleb Steenbock, Longford, Jill Seiter, Valley Center, Taylor Leach, Linwood and Megan Leavitt, Mound Center. The team finished 19th overall.
New DJM Applications Available
The 2012 Missouri Futurity director’s chair award was sponsored by ABS Global.
State Fair of Texas Junior Show
Grand & Sr. Champion: Hoff-Hill Hi Bos Peyton-TW 1st Aged Cow, Adam Hoff, Windthorst Res. Grand & Res. Sr. Champ: Hoff-Hill Marion Reagan 1st Sr. 2-Yr Old, Adam Hoff, Windthorst Junior Champion: Siemers Wndbrk Pearthis-1-ET 1st Winter Calf, Kenton Carpenter, Earth Res. Jr Champion: Sandy-C SS Deuce Siri 1st Summer Yrlg, Kenton Carpenter, Earth Sr. Showmanship: Chanda Neal Jr. Showmanship: Kody Dasprowicz Youth Herd: Bellevue FFA Congratulations to Steven Nelson, Grovespring, Missouri on his 1st place Spring Yearling, Mik-Nels Domino Ciara at the Grand National Junior Show held Nov. 3, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Missouri State Fair Scholarship Available
Applications for Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarships are now available online at www.mostatefair. com/youth-in-agriculture for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2013. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013. “Being offered are one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/ Sydenstricker Angus Genetics, thirty $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Youth in Agriculture committee and six $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation,” said Youth in Agriculture Committee Chairman Wayne Yokley. “We appreciate the support from the companies and individuals whose contributions make these scholarships possible,” he said. To be eligible, scholarship applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited Missouri college or university, with the ambition to acquire a degree in agriculture. Applicants must also be high school seniors and active members of 4-H or FFA. While the applicants must have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair, applicants cannot have sold livestock in any past Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions Auction. The Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of the Missouri State Fair Foundation and Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions. A portion of each animal’s sale price is allocated to the program. PAGE 14 - MSHN, December 2012
Holstein Association USA’s 2013 Distinguished Junior Member and Young Distinguished Junior Member applications are now available at www.holsteinusa.com/juniors. Entry materials must be postmarked by March 1, 2013, to be eligible. Following recommendations from the Junior Advisory Committee, applications for both the DJM and YDJM contests have been significantly revamped. Many sections were combined or shortened, reducing the total entry length.
NHWSO Scholarship Application Available
The directors of the National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization would like all Junior Holstein members to be aware of some changes made in their scholarship application process. The application has been adjusted to make it more quantitative to give the applicants a better opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and show their goals and plans. It is a fillable form available NOW online from the NHWSO website (http://www.nhwso.com). The scholarship application is due February 1, 2013. This is because applications are encouraged from all Junior members who fit the requirements (not just those attending the National Convention). The applications will be pre-screened to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the interview process. Notification of a request for an interview will hopefully be early enough for the Juniors to make plans to attend. An additional requirement is the inclusion of a 2-3 minute video presentation. It is the sincere hope of the NHWSO membership to include more young people in this scholarship process and to be more mindful of the economics of attending a convention. Contact Scholarship Chairman, Alicia Lamb at JLLACC@ rochester.rr.com or 585-993-8026 if you have questions.
Select Sires Mid-America Scholarship
Select Sires Mid-America provides a scholarship to high school seniors in its member area which includes Missouri. Applications are due Feb. 28, 2013. Contact the Select Sires Mid-America office in Louisville at 1-800-489-1868.
Accelerated Genetics Scholarship
Accelerated Genetics will award four - $500 scholarships to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture and two $1,000 scholarship to students currently enrolled in a short course, vocational technical or four-year university. To apply for the youth scholarship, download the form at www. accelgen.com/Scholarships.aspx, or call 1.800.451.9275 The college scholarship can be completed online at www.ffa. organd click on Scholarships 2013.
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405-222-2678
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ROTTINGHAUS HOLSTEIN FARM Seneca, Kansas
MORELAND FARMS
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INDEX of ADVERTISERS
Accelerated Genetics ...................................................5 Borman Farm ......................................................... IBC Buessing, Roy............................................................ 16 Buggs Dairy Farm ..................................................... 15 Groves-View Farm ............................................... 7, 16 Heart of America Dairy Expo.....................................8-9 Klassen Dairy ........................................................... 16 M-6 Dairy.................................................................. 15 Make It Happen Designs............................................ 12 Mason Dairy Farm.......................................................3 Moreland Farms ....................................................... 15 Morrisland Holsteins.................................................. 15 Robthom Farm........................................................ IFC Rockwin Dairy .......................................................... 16 Select Sires............................................................... BC Select Sires MidAmerica ............................................ 16 Steele & King Farms ................................................. 15 Strickler Holsteins .................................................... 15 University of Missouri..................................................1 Whitehead Dairy ...................................................... 15
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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 16 - MSHN, December 2012
Dan Busch, Warrenton, MO
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Matt Drake, Freeman, MO
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Kevin Phillips, Nixa, MO
417-725-0127
Cliff Strieker, Jackson, MO
573-243-1969
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Belle's Daughter Radine DK Blitz Bee VG-85
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4-11 365 2x 36,040 3.7 1343 3.0 1097 Lft: 1256d 103,690 3.7 3878 3.0 3122 Jolt X EX-90 Durham with 159,760 lft; VG-86 Chesapeake X 2E-91 Royalty
5-10 365 2x 42,930 4.6 1910 2.7 1162 3-03 365 2x 42,336 3.5 1490 2.7 1165 4-08 365 2x 39,784 4.3 1700 2.7 1103 Lft: 162,881M 6441F 4536P Due Jan. 27 to Glen with an ultrasound heifer
Bee's Daughter
Radine Damion Bouquet VG-88@4y 2-11 329 2x 31,921 3.5 1127 2.9 918 1-11 307 2x 23,405 3.9 916 30 693 4-00 264 2x 23,434 4.6 1075 2.8 648 Inc Due February 25 to Dempsey Possible new Excellent in April!
Bouquet's Daughter Radine Mich Blue Bonnet VG-86 @2y
1-11 280 2x 17,669 4.1 725 3.0 538 Inc Due April 25 to D’Mello Bonnet’s March Braxton daughter, Berry, is one of the best in our entire 2012 heifer crop.
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