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Mid-States Holstein News MARCH 2015 VOLUME 157
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Sue Ann Steele, Editor 3673 NW St Rte 52 Butler, MO 64730 660-200-5214 Email: holstein1995@gmail.com Kate Geppert, Managing Editor 5803 Redwing Drive Columbia, MO 65202 573.814.3148 or 573.808.5607 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: James Smith, Doug Herbaugh, Randy Spears, Mike Quattlebaum 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: Eric Ling, Springfield ; VicePresident: Jay Moreleand, Harrisonville,; Secretary/ Treasurer: Michelle Eilenstine, Mountain Grove; Director-at-large: Brad Grove, Billings, DIRECTORS: Eric Adkins, Dallas Cornelius, Kirby Hanson, Joe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Justin Nelson, Roy Parsons, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele, Mike Wilson, Larry Wright NEBRASKA: President: Eric Villebro; Vice-President Adam Engelman; Secretary/Treasurer: Diane Ossenkop, 15252 E A Street, Lincoln, NE, DIRECTORS: Jim Hammj, Brandon Esau, Dean Engelman, Kevin Marotz, Erin Marotz, Joyce Racicky, Steve Wolfe, Greg Racicky, Dennis Traeger, 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: LeeAnn Bowman 341401 E 5300 Rd, Glencoe; DIRECTORS: Norman Bayless, Cody Mitchell, Brett Morris, Jeff Schenk TEXAS: President, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Vice-President: Leo Hoff, Jr, Windthorst, Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, Bellevue; DIRECTORS: Randy Carpenter, Gerard Hoekman, John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, Lindsay Mitchell, 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. ICAL POSTAL CODE:355240 PAGE 2 - MSHN, March 2015
Inside: Fort Worth Show Results Southern Spring National Info Oklahoma State Sale
On the cover February is finally over which means March and Spring will soon be here! The snow, ice and cold weather of February has made everyone (including the cattle!) long for green grass. With March, the spring show seasons kick into full gear. The AllTexas Show and the Missouri Spring Show will set the stage for one of the favorite events in our area - the Southern Spring National in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The photos on the cover are showcases the some of the outstanding cattle that were presented. This year’s event will be April 6-11. New this year is a Jersey sale, the Spring Fashion of Starstruck featuring Ratliff jerseys. The Oklahoma State Sale again promises to have an outstanding lineup of cows, bred heifers and show calves. Who will go through the ring on Friday and then walk across the shavings on Saturday to the top of the class? We will have to just wait and see! Our sympathy to Steve & Sandy Pope family of Loyal, OK on the passing of his father. Congratulations to Mike Hackmann, Roy Parsons and Smithcrest Holsteins on Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red-ET 2E-94 being named the HHM All-Ameican R&W Aged Cow 2014. Regional Representatives: Jenny Elliott Iley Darin Johnson 1404 Westwood Court 1640 Kirkwood Dr, Apt P56 Stephenville, TX 76401 Fort Collins, CO 80525 254-485-8629 970-481-1144 jiley@holstein.com djohnson@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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Southwest Regional Holstein Show
Jan. 19, 2015 Fort Worth, Texas Judge: Mike Stiles, VA Fall Heifer Calf (4) 1. Tex-Stein McCutch Makila, Gavin Steinberger, Windthost, TX; 2. Hoff-Hill Brokaw Melanie, Nicole Hoff, Windthorst, TX; 3. Shantine Durable Sweet Tea, Shannon Vanderlaan, Frederick, OK Summer Heifer (6) 1. Sandy-C Defiant Dotty, Jacy Carpenter, Earth, TX; 2. Kow-Castle Hill Casino, KowCastle Holsteins, Hico, TX; 3. Sandy-C Sid Fear Me, Kenton & Jeff Carpenter, Hico, TX Spring Yearling (7) 1. MDF GW Atwood Barbie, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK; 2. Tex-Stein McCutch Dymond, Gavin Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; 3. MDF Atwood Bree-ET, KowCastle Holsteins, Hico, TX. Winter Yearling (7) 1. Hoff-Hill Atwood Sassy, Adam Hoff, Windthorst, TX; 2. MDF Atwood Noelle, Bruce & Stephanie Hays, Garden Plains, KS; 3. Wedgwood M Yorik Patsy, KowCastle Holsteins, Hico, TX. Fall Yearling (7) 1.Craigcrest SC Abby, Alyson Philips, Stephenville, TX; 2. Sandy-C Bradnick Bree, Kenton Carpenter, Earth, TX; 3. JMK Rainy 2551, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TX Summer Yearling (7) 1. Luncrest Atwd Missu 1543-ET, Esmae Velsen, Hico, TX; 2. KHW Hero Antics-ET, Zapalac & Kainer, Schulenburg, TX; 3. Erbacres HP Delight-ET, Landry Vieth, Windthorst, TX
Unfresh Jr. 2-Yr Old (6) 1. Cranholme Goldchip Tetris, Makayla Osinga, Hico, TX; 2. Claquato-RH Elf-ET, Elf Syndicate, Amarillo, TX; 3. Miss Fortune Margo-ET, Kenton Carpenter. Junior Champion Craigcrest SC Abby Res. Jr. Champion Cranholme Gold Chip Tetris Jr. Best Three 1. Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK; 2.Hoff-Hill Holsteins, Windthorst, TX; 3. Shannon Vanderlaan, Frederick, OK Sr. 2-Yr Old (7) 1. Milk Source Comet Alison, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX; Raspye, Makayla Osinga, Hico, TX; 3. Sipka Destry ShebaET, Kenton Carpenter, Earth, TX. Jr. 3-Yr Old (6) 1. Miss Blackys Bikini, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TX; 2. Miss Triple-T ENT Lexus, Mason & Tencleve, Kingfisher, OK; 3. Harmony-Corners Margarita, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX Sr. 3-Yr Old (7) 1. Tex-Stein Atwood Maeghan, Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; 2. Craigcrest Amazement, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TX; 3. Sooner Observer Bernice, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Intermediate Champion Miss Blackys Bikini Res. Intermediate Champion Tex-Stein Atwood Maeghan 4-Yr Old (7) 1.Ms Rockledge Snchez Jazz-ET, Jeff Koster, Comanche; 2. Craigcrest Seaven Heidi, Esmae Velsen, Hico, TX; 3. TexStein Pontiac Grace, Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX
Grand Champion Ms Rockledge Snchez Jazz-ET 5-Yr Old (7) 1. Miss-Long-Green Mary Kay, Matt Day, Springfield, MO; 2. Miss-Long-Green Cassidy-Red, Hall & Almedia, Cushing, OK; 3. MDF Zenith 3017, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK Aged Cow (3) 1. Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne, Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; 2. Tex-Stein Master Leasia, Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; 3. Coldsprings Stormat 2911, Mason & Tencleve, Kingfisher, OK Sr. & Grand Champion Ms Rockledge Snchez Jazz-ET Res. Sr. & Grand Champion Miss-Long-Green Mary Kay Produce of Dam 1. Shannon Vanderlaan, Frederick, OK Breeders Herd 1. Tex-Stein Dairy, Windthorst, TX; 2. HoffHill Holsteins, Windthorst, TX Premier Exhibitor 1. Tex-Stein Dairy, Windthorst, TX Premier Breeder Tex-Stein Dairy, Windthorst, TX
San Antonio Stock Show
Feb. 15, 2015 San Antonio, Texas Judge: Dean Dohle Junior Champion 1st Unfresh 2-Yr Old: KHW Hero Antics-ET, Henry Zapalac, Schulenburg, TX Res. Jr. Champion 1st Wtr Yrlg: Ka-Da Shot 3106, Henry Zapalac, Schulenburg, TX Grand Champion 1st Sr. 3-Yr Old: Zap-Tex Ernie Uelise 660, Henry Zapalac, Schulenburg, TX Res. Grand Champion 1st 5-Yr Old: Royal-Ridge Sanchez Amelia, 4M Farm
2015 All-Texas Show March 14 Judge: Mark Reuth Abilene, Texas
HIGHS!
January 21, 2015 Classification 3 New Excellents: Schoen Duplicate Janzey EX-90 Sids Harry Kind EX-90 Winter-Lea Moscow Bonnie EX-90 14 New Very Goods including Schoen Calvary 2018 VG-85@2-4
It was a GREAT day for our herd!
2015 Missouri Spring Show March 19-21 Show 10:00 March 21 Columbia, Missouri
Sorrows
On January 24 we lost our wonderful Grandma and calf feeder.
Lafern Schoen 1934-2015
Ecclesiastics 3:1-7 There is a time and a season for every activity under heaven; a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to harvest, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
John Schoen & Marvin Schoen Families
Oak Ridge, Missouri ph: 573.934.3548 schoenfarms@hughes.net MSHN, March 2015 - PAGE 3
From the Field 2014 was a very rewarding year for those involved in agriculture. It proved to be an exciting year for Holstein USA, as well. Given that many state Holstein associations are currently holding their annual meetings, some of you may have already heard of the successes experienced by Holstein USA last year. For those that have not yet had their annual meeting, or were not able to attend, I’ll point out some of the highlights. The interest in U.S. Registered Holsteins continues to grow. In 2014, the Association registered 373,056 animals. This is an increase of 12,876 animals, or 4 percent, over last year. This registration total is the highest in over 20 years. It’s also a 27 percent increase from 10 years ago, a testament to the true value of the Holstein breed. In addition to the 373,056 animals that were registered, breeders identified 248,688 Holsteins through the Basic ID program. That is a total of 621,744 head that were identified by Holstein USA in 2014, representing a 50 percent increase from 10 years earlier, an all-time record! Member participation in Holstein COMPLETE remains strong. Enrollment in 2014 totaled 296,206 cows in 1,851 herds. Both were improvements over the previous year. Another highlight of 2014 was the introduction of ENLIGHT at the National Convention in Dubuque, IA. ENLIGHT is the result of the collaboration between Holstein USA and Zoetis. It is an online management tool that is designed to help dairy producers manage their herd’s genetics, in particular, genomic test results. ENLIGHT provides Holstein breeders with cutting edge technology to find more value in their investments in Holstein genetics and genomic testing. I strongly recommend that any herd that is genomic testing, to enroll in ENLIGHT. If you have any questions, or need help with any Holstein Association programs, contact your Holstein Association Regional Representative. We’re here to help you get the most from your Holstein investment. Darin
New Holstein Mobile App Available
Holstein Association USA has just launched a mobile app—a new way for you to use a mobile device to access Holstein information on the Web. Getting information from HAUSA with your cellphone or tablet is now much more user-friendly. To access the mobile site, point the Internet browser on your mobile device to services.holsteinusa.com. You’ll get a menu with several options that include: • Animal Search: Animal Search displays the same information as the traditional HAUSA Animal Search, optimized for performance on mobile devices. Results display quickly and columns are easy to sort. • Popular Lists: The lists of High-Scoring Two-Year-Olds, First Time Excellents, Holsteins scored 95 or higher in the last twelve months, and Highest Registry Activity Bulls all available. • Family Tree: Access Family Tree search results by clicking on an animal’s registration number from the Animal Search results page or Family Tree in the menu, or search for an animal by registration number or NAAB code. • Pedigree: Order pedigrees for animals from a variety of places within the mobile app, including directly from the Animal Search and Family Tree results. • Inbreeding Calculator: View mating results for up to ten different sires and pedigree inbreeding values for each mating. You can also find genomic inbreeding values, if both the female and males are genomic tested. • Bull Lists: Frequently accessed bull lists as well as the High Ranking Sire Report, Top 100 TPI Bulls, and Top 50 Sire lists for several traits can be easily accessed through the site. Visit services.holsteinusa.com from your smartphone or tablet today, and take advantage of some of HAUSA’s most frequently used services. PAGE 4 - MSHN March 2015
Hopefully by the time you read this it will be sunny and 75 instead of snowy and 5. Spring training has started so we can start to anticipate a Royals repeat of 2014. Spring also means it’s time to start the 2015 show and sale season. The Southern National Show and Oklahoma state sale are two great places to promote and show off your breeding programs. With all the activities going on there is something for everyone to get involved in. The Junior Show and other junior activities at Stillwater are super opportunities to get our youth involved. As time goes by our kids consistently bring up things that happened at a particular show and always look forward to seeing friends they have made at each place we have been. 2014 was a great year for HAUSA. We had a record number of registrations last year and have started the year off strong once more. Record milk prices have obviously helped but we are seeing a sharp increase not only in registrations but also Basic ID which sometimes is the first step to doing business with new customers. Producers are also seeing the value of having traceability with ID’d animals and all the information available on the custom tags that HAUSA can produce. Thanks for all your input and support and see you in Stillwater. Roy
Bodenhausen Joins Holstein
Mike Bodenhausen, Muscotah, Kansas has rejoined Holstein USA as a Holstein classifier. Mike’s duties are primarily to classify dairy cows throughout the United Stated. He will classify cows for both the Area classification program and the SET (Sire Evaluation for Type) program. He will also be able to answer any questions herd owners may have about classification. Mike and his family were prominent Holstein members in Kansas with their Bode-Acres herd. Recently Mike has served as the Executive Director for the Kansas Dairy Association.
Iley Welcomes ‘Little Field Rep’
Congratulations to Jenny and Clayton Iley of Stephenville, Texas on the birth of Maybree Pearl born February 18. Jenny serves at the Holstein Field Representativie for the southwest, including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Proud grandparents are Stanley and Brenda Haedge of Hico, Texas. At 7 lbs 13 oz and 21 inches long, Maybree is definitely the littlest member of the Holstein team!
High Genomic Mogul Tops MO State Sale
U-Mo Mogul Pastel *RC topped the 2015 Missouri Holstein Convention Sale January 23 in Springfield,Missouri. The #2 overall GTPI red carrier heifer in the breed was purchased by Oakfield Corners, Oakfield, New York for $25,500. She was the consignment of the University of Missouri, Columbia. The 2nd high selling animal followed in the genomic path. Consigned by Wilson Martin, Memphis, a 1st choice Blake female from high genomic type cow, Playball Flatto W Brook-ET was the choice of Lyn Burkholder, Lebanon, PA at $6,800. A 1st choice Armani from 15 generation Excellent Castleholm Goldwyn Renee was the third high seller at $4,200. Consigned by Todd Mason, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, the choice was purchased by Castleholm Holsteins, Mondodi, Wisconsin. The overall sale averaged was $3,913.54. In addition, two units of Goldwyn semen sold for $1,200 each. The sale was sponsored by the Missouri Holstein Association.
Elsie Bayless Elsie Louise (Fritzler) Bayless was born March 5, 1923, to Adam and Lydia (Steinle) Fritzler at Shattuck, Oklahoma. Elsie passed away December 13, 2014, at the Shattuck Nursing Center at the age of 91. She grew up on the family farm southwest of Shattuck, Oklahoma and attended Victory Grade School. Her freshman year she attended the Higgins High School and then went to Shattuck High School and graduated with the class of 1941. After graduating high school, she attended the Hills Business University in Oklahoma City and got an Associate’s Degree in Business in 1942. Elsie married the love of her life, Glenn Bayless on February 20, 1945 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, southwest of Shattuck, Oklahoma. To this union three boys were born; Gary Glenn, Kendall Ray, and Norman Leslie. They lived on the farm northeast of Arnett until poor health required them to move to the Shattuck Nursing Center in December, 2004. As a child at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Elsie made her decision for Christ and was baptized. She was a faithful member of the Arnett First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir, and helped with the nursery-cradle roll. In addition to helping on the family farm, Elsie worked as a clerk typist for Farm Security Administration. She was a member of the Home Demonstration and NW China Painters. Elsie enjoyed oil, watercolor, and China painting, sewing, quilting, cooking, and watching her grandchildren’s sports activities. They were all very special to her. During high school, she loved to play the clarinet in the high school band. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glenn Bayless and a great granddaughter, Isabela Sant’Anna. Elsie is survived by sons, Gary Bayless and wife Dixie, Kendall Bayless and wife Sue, and Norman Bayless all of Arnett, OK; 8 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Dec. 17, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Arnett with burial at the DeBolt cemetery.
Thomas Brooks Thomas Charles Brooks, son of the late Freeman Clark and Margaret Helen (Fueglein) Brooks, was born on March 22, 1948 in Binghamton, New York and passed away February 20, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. He was 66. Tom was raised in Binghamton, New York and graduated from Susquehanna Valley High School in 1966. He received his Associates Degree in Applied Science and Environmental Health Technology from Broome Technical Community College in 1969. Tom was united in marriage to Carol Evans on September 1, 1973 at the Honesdale Assembly of God in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. One son was born to this union, Charles Brooks. Following college, Tom worked for 25 years as a milk inspector in Pennsylvania and New York. In 1994, Tom and Carol moved to Mountain Grove, Missouri and Tom continued as a Dairy Farmer until he passed away. Tom always enjoyed model railroading with his grandson, and would attend train shows together as often as they could. Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by one brother: Edward J. Brooks. He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Carol, of the home; his son: Charles Brooks and his wife, Susan, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; three grandchildren: Charles II, Amanda, and Rebekah, an aunt; two sisters-in-law; one nephew; one niece; great nephews, great nieces and a host of other family and friends. Memorial services were held Feb. 24 at the Christian Brethren Fellowship Church in Mountain Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International or to the Whetstone Christian Academy.
LaFern Schoen LaFern F. Schoen, 80, of Oak Ridge, Missouri, passed away January 24, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born September 21, 1934, in Shawneetown, Missouri, to Harry and Florence Kasten Ludwig. She and Marvin E. Schoen were married August 1, 1954, in Pocahontas. LaFern was a 1954 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She was baptized, confirmed, and was a lifetime active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. She served on various committees, but truly enjoyed the hospitality committee. She was very involved in the family dairy farm she and Marvin owned and operated near Oak Ridge. She always maintained a large vegetable and flower garden and was known to be a wonderful cook. She was a 47-year 4H Leader in Cape County and was active many years in the ministry of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services. Loving survivors include her husband of 60 years, Marvin of Oak Ridge; four children, John (Teri) Schoen of Oak Ridge, Cathy (David) Hemmann of Pocahontas, Teresa (Steve) Meier of Jackson, Martha (Bob) Ebbesmeyer of German Valley, Illinois; 11 grandchildren, Matthew and Corvin Schoen, Melinda Morrison, Katie Miesner, Kyle and Emma Hemmann, Adam, Ben, and Charlie Meier, Erin and Grant Ebbesmeyer; and six great-grandchildren, Ella Morrison, Kelby and Abby Schoen, Emelia Meier, Landon Miesner, and Madelyn Meier. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister. Funeral service were held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services, or the Cape County Extension Foundation.
Topped the Missouri State Convention Sale in January at $25,500. Pastel, the #2 genomic red carrier heifer of the breed, was consigned by the University of Missouri, Columbia.
News From the Northeast... U-MO Mogul Pastel
Choice Walnutlawn Blake female from Playball Flattop W Brook-ET This first choice calf due in September was the 2nd high selling animal at the Missouri State Convention Sale at $6,800. The choice was consigned by Wilson Martin, Memphis
NEMO (Northeast MO) Holstein Production Sale
Registered
Held Feb. 18 in Memphis, the 40 plus head of fresh young cows, bred & open heifers averaged $2737. High selling animal was Playball JL EPC Beauty, consigned by Tim Schmitt, Epworth, IA at $5,100. Marlin Bontrager, Kalona, IA, consigned the 2nd high animal Shema Gold Chip Africa at $3,900.
Northeast Central Missouri District James Penn, President Alfred Brandt, Vice-President Judy Borman, Secretary/Treasurer Eric Adkins, Director
MSHN, March 2015- PAGE 5
2015 Oklahoma State Sale
ad 12:00 Noon - Friday - April 10, 2015 - Stillwater, OK 90 He Sell! Young Cows - Bred Heifers - Show Calves - Embryos
Animals purchased are eligible to show in 2015 Southern Spring National Res. Grand Champion & Int. Champion of 2014 Southern National went through the sale!
KHW REGIMENT APPLE-RED 3E-96 All-American R&W Aged Cow 2011 Fancy Atwood Fall Calf sells - Erbsen Hero from EX Sister sells bred to Armani - Zapalac & Kainer
MDF SANCHEZ RACEY EX-91 Res. Grand, Southern Spring Nat’l 2014 From 2014’s sale topper are fresh Acme and yearling Declan dtrs - Longhorn
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE EX-92 3-11 365 2X 38,290 5.5 2091 3.1 1177 All-American Sr. 3-Yr Old 2005 Her Brokaw Jr. 2 & G+ Alexander grdtrs sell fresh - George & Woods
MORRISLAND DAMION DIANA 2E-95 Grand Champion - Fort Worth 2014 2X Grand All-Oklahoma Show Atlantic sells fresh in Dec. - Goldenberg
PAULINN BAXT MAZIE 529-RED 2E-91 3-08 365 3X 44,040 3.9 1727 2.7 1187 Her VG Contender-Red dtr sells just fresh, ready for 3-Yr old class - Seiler
KHW REGIMENT APPLE3-RED-ETN EX-94
ASTREHOE LJ ROSA REBEL-ET EX-92 7-05 365 2X 48,580 4.2 2021 2.8 1376 13 gen EX! Her Jr. 2 Gold Chip sells fresh in March - Coblentz
4-04 365 2X 38,930 4.1 1577 3.2 1251 Her VG-86 Shamrock grdtr sells fresh in January - Robinson & Ernzen
REGANCREST G BRIZELDA EX-90 DOM
KINGSMILL SANCHEZ TOSHA-ET EX-91
Sale sponsored by Oklahoma Holstein Association Todd Mason, president 405-408-8941 Catalogs available online at www.dairyagendatoday.com Sale broadcasted online at www.cowbuyer.com PAGE 6 MSHN, March 2015
Grand Champion, Internat’l R&W 2013 Destry or Adonis choice from her EX clone sister - Ratliff
2-02 365 3X 27,600 3.5 959 2.9 803 Res. Int Champion,KS State Fair 2014 Her Dempsey Winter calf sells - Hill
For more information, Bob Griggs, 405-880-2213 Gary Estes, 417-830-0051 Alan Dykshorn, 712-441-0686 For catalogs, contact: Bruce Tencleve, 501-519-3856
SCO-LO-COONS-GS WIND KAT-ET 1st Fall Calf, Southern Nat’l Jr 2014 1st Fall Calf, MO & AR State Fairs She sells ready for 2015! - Whitehead
WINROSS LP HEARTBEAT-RED-ET 1st Spr Yrlg, MD R&W Show 2014 Fancy Jr. 2 for 2015 due in June to Malone from Hazel family - Goldenberg
BG-HZ BRAXTON LEXI VG-88
1st Jr. 3-Yr Old, Southern Spr Nat’l 2014 Sells fresh in March- Zapalac & Griggs Show winning sister sells fresh - Chupp
KELLOGG-BAY JASPER 11-ET EX-92 3-06 365 2X 28,930 5.1 1488 3.3 959 Her VG-85 Braxton sells fresh - Groves
TRI-DAY ASHLYN 2E-96 GMD DOM 4-09 365 2x 43,090 4.8 2079 3.3 1422 All-American Sr. 3 & 4-Yr Old Atwood grdtr sells due in April - Deters
GREENLEA RUB MARLENE-RED-ET 3E-94 3-07 365 2x 35,390 4.0 1410 3.1 1108 Red Redburst from Advent grdtr -Esau
ROBTHOM LILAH LOU-ET EX-90 3-09 305 2X 31,282 3.3 1024 2.9 917 Int. Champ, Southern Spr Nat’l 2011 Wtr Yrlg Atwood sister sells - Robthom
ASTRAHOE STORMATIC RADIANT 2E-91 GMD 5-02 365 3X 49,840 4.2 2087 2.8 1343 VG Atwood grdtr sells fresh - Mason
ROKEYROAD SYDNEY SATIN-ET VG-87 3-03 347 3X 36,190 3.8 1362 3.2 1140 Fancy Braxton Jr. 2 dtr due in July and Summer Yrlg Atwood Grdtr sell - Rokey
Some of the Other Outstanding Animals Selling
VG-89 Sanchez bred to Corvette from VG Goldwyn - Marotz & Esau VG-87 Braxton from EX-90 Sept Storm - Renes VG-87 Damion from VG-86 Rampage - Wright VG-86 Atwood, 2014 All-MO Fall Yrlg - Univ.of MO VG-86 Sanchez fresh in Jan from VG-87 Dundee - Koster VG-86 Gold Chip from VG Blade - Wright EX-90 Million with 34,000M bred to Mogul - Geppert G+83 red Sholine Contender from EX Advent - Kirkpatrick G+83 Acme with 26,130M - Rottinghaus G+83 Fever from EX-92 & 2E-94 Dams - Benfer G+ Braxton from Rbns Aspen family - Buessing G+ Shot milking over 90 lbs - Hoekman G+ Atwood milking over 104 lbs - Steinberger G+ Guthrie from VG Colby & 3E Mtoto - Haedge Fresh Brokaw from Dellia family - Holton Fresh Gold Chip from VG Alexander - Ok. State University Spirte from VG Durham due in April - Krittenbrink G+ Braxton from VG Carson with 31,000M - College of Ozarks G+ Shameless bred to Supersire from Pala family - Schreiber Fresh McCutchen Jr 2 from VG-88 Baxter - Groves Fresh Triangle from VG Outside - Schmitz Fresh Gold Chip from 2E-91 Emerson grdam - Mason Nautilus fresh in March from 5 EX dams - Mason & Griggs
Braxton bred to Barbwire from Alarm 2E-93 - George Mayfield bred to Dempsey. Grdm VG-88 state leader - Hoff Sholine Contender bred to Malone from 2E-90 Rubens - Leach Bradnick bred to Atwood. Dams VG Gabor, 2E-91 Jordan - MU Show winning Guthrie bred to Corvette - Chupp Jammer due in May from VG Oman - Beukeboom Dusk bred to Armani from VG Aspen - Morris Red Absolute bred to Barbwire. VG Rubens grdam - Vaz Advent bred to Gold Chip from EX-91 Goldwyn - Bayless Show winning Jasper from VG-88 Braxton - Pritchett 9/13 Goldwyn from Adeen family - Woker 12/13 Windbrook from EX-91 Goldwyn - Whitehead 3/14 From VG-85 Jet-Red and Adeen family - Farmer & Clanton 6/14 Malone from VG Destry. She’s red! - Culbertson & McFarland 6/14 Atwood from VG-87 Big Apple & VG-89 Linjet - Ourway 9/14 Brokaw from VG-87 Roy & VG Outside - Benfer 9/14 Gabor from VG-87 Sanchez - Buffy family - Griggs & Schenk 9/14 Heztry from 14 generations VG or EX - Stuewe 9/14 Atwood from EX Jasper & Dellia family - Zoelzer 12/14 Red Armani from show winning family - Seiler 12/14 Aftershock from EX-91 Goldwyn - Esau 3/15 Absolute calf from 4E-94 Red-Marker - Hanna Atwood IVF Embryos from Breeze’s VG Destry - Mason Doorman IVF Embryos from EX-94 Zenith - Tencleve MSHN, March 2015- PAGE 7
Paul Kunkel, Former KABA/SS Manager Loses Battle to Cancer Paul Anthony Kunkel, 67, passed away on January 30, 2015, at his home with his family by his side. Paul was born in Covington, Kentucky, on February 1, 1947, to the Robert Kunkel and Catherine Broghammer Kunkel. He was raised with his five siblings on a farm in Northern Kentucky, and he graduated from Simon Kenton High School. Paul went on to graduate from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Animal Science, and the University of Missouri with an M.S. in Animal Nutrition. In addition, he served his country in the Kentucky National Guard. Paul and Nancy McLafferty were married in 1970 just before Paul began his master’s work in Missouri. When they returned to Kentucky, Paul and Nancy settled in Bedford where they raised their son, Brian, and daughter, Anne, on their farm. Paul loved working with beef cattle, while Nancy worked with quarter horses, and the two taught their children the value of hard work, and the importance caring for one another. Paul loved being with his children and grandchildren, and his family was a true source of pride for him. After a short tenure working for KABASelect Sires as a beef specialist and sales representative, Paul began work with
Select Sires, Incorporated in Columbus, Ohio in 1974. He served as a beef specialist and was in charge of marketing and public relations in the Beef Department. Paul and the late Roy Wallace worked tirelessly to improve beef genetics across the United States. In addition, Paul would travel the country to introduce and showcase some of the new beef breeds available. Paul left the Select Sires main office in 1991 to become the General Manager of the Kentucky Artificial Breeders Association (KABA) where he served until KABA and Cache Valley Select Sires merged in 2012 to create Select Sires MidAmerica. Upon the merger, Paul served as assistant manager pending his upcoming retirement in 2015. Paul strived to manage KABA in a way that was beneficial to the membership as well as employees. His hard work and personality helped mold the KABA Board of Directors into a cohesive, trusting group who worked well together. Paul’s commission based salary structure for his employees, rewarded performance and helped control expenses. In addition, in Missouri, the KABA sales staff was expanded from one representative and a distributor to a staff of five employees with defined territories. Paul’s passion for the beef industry led him to implement a full service beef synchronization program for KABA, making it possible for thousands of
beef animals to be serviced artificially each year. To further extend AI and synchronization, Paul worked with the University of Missouri establishing an internship program where students were trained in AI and then sent to Kentucky, Missouri and many western states to work with large herd synchronization programs. In addition, Paul had a great passion for his family and helping others. While serving as a Little League coach for his grandchildren, Paul took a great interest in improving the Trimble County Little League. He made sure that every child had the opportunity to play, providing gloves, bats and cleats to those in need. He served as president of the Trimble County Youth Baseball League from 2009 to 2013 and helped transform the youth baseball league into a sanctioned Little League. Paul is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Kunkel of the home; son Brian and wife Carolee of Bedford, KY; daughter Anne and husband Jason Pintler of Boise, ID; grandchildren, Brennan, Evanand Kinley Kunkel; two brothers and three sisters. Memorial services were held Feb. 6, 2015 at the St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Independence, Kentucky under the direction of the Ransdell Funeral Home of Bedford with burial in the church cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to The Arrow Fund of Prospect, Kentucky, No Kill Louisville, or the St. Cecilia Church Building Fund.
Take Your Pick in Oklahoma U-MO G W ATWOOD KARISTA VG-86 2014 All-Missouri Fall Yearling 2-00 102 2x 6,928 4.0 279 3.1 215 Inc Bred back and due Oct. 5 to Tiago A Show winning Senior 2 for 2015!
U-MO BRADNICK TAZU
Due May 8 to Atwood with ultrasound heifer. Dam is VG-85 Gabor ME’d over 29,977M Granddam is 2E-91 Jordan with records up to 29,450 and lifetime over 113,000.
U-MO G W ATWOOD KARA
4th Fall Calf, Missouri State Fair 2014 Due Oct. 7 to Defender (gender semen) Dam VG Mickey with over 25,440M
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Farm Manager: John Denbigh Research Specialist Eric Adkins Columbia Missouri 573.445.4009 email: denbighj@missouri.edu
Picture Perfect
Radiant
Babe
Breeze Selling in the 2015 Oklahoma State Sale MDF SANCHEZ 73 VG-86 2-01 365 3X 32,899 3.4 1104 3.2 1066 Due March 20 to Atwood Sanchez from VG-88 Zenith and 2E-94 GMD Juror 5 IVF ATWOOD EMBRYOS from MDF DESTRY Babe 92-ET VG-87 Fancy Destry daughter of RF Outside Breeze 2E-95 BAYLESS NAUTILUS 3622 Sells fresh March 1. Dam 2E-91 Goldwyn. Next 3 dams EX-90; 3E-93; 2E-90 MDF G W ATWOOD REPEL 61 VG-85 2-07 365 3X 31,760 3.3 1046 3.4 1067 Selling fresh Atwood Grandaughter of Astrahoe Stomatic
Radiant 2E-91 GMD
MDF Gold Chip 3074 Gold Chip Sr. 2 sells fresh Feb. 18. Grdam is 2E-91 with 244,000 lft
Mason Dairy Farm
BAA: 107.4 70 EX 220 VG 201 G+ Todd
Mason
ph: 405-408-8941
masondairy@pldi.net
Jason Ewing, herdmsan
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MORRISLAND DAMION DIANA 2E-95
Grand Champion, Southwest Regional Holstein Show at Fort Worth, 2014 All-Oklahoma 5-Yr Old 2013 All-Oklahoma 4-Yr Old 2012
Diana is being flushed to Atwood, Armani and Goldwyn. Watch for more information. We are excited for what the future holds!
Thanks to Todd Mason and Jason Ewing for the special care and attention they gave Diana this winter.
RED HoT
and Selling in Stillwater
Paulinn PSC MEME 919-RED VG-85, 2-01 365 30,562 4.1 1730 3.1 971 Sire: Patience Showline Contender Dam: Paulinn Baxt Mazie 529-RED EX-91 3-08 365 44,061 4.1 1730 2.9 1187
FRESH in February and
shows as a Senior 3 year old!
GrandDam: R&L Ambush Mocha EX-90 3-02 365 40,547 3.7 1510 3.1 1224
Smokin’ Hot Armani CHill Mojito 1302-Red-Tw Shows as a Winter Calf
Owned with Don and Chad Mueller
Seiler Dairy 13435 W 85th N Valley Center, KS 67147
Born: 12-4-2014 Dam: Chill Contndr Misty 876-RED VG-85, 2-3 325 25,400 4.1 1041 3.1 785
Bob: 316-644-2238 Maggie: 316-249-1207 seicows@gmail.com
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Dairymen Enjoy 2014 Prices and Look Towards the Future Dairymen across the country enjoyed a tremendous 2014 with high milk prices and more manageable grain prices. This issue we look at what was 2014 really like for dairymen in our region and how are they preparing for more years or riding the price rollercoaster. Featured are Derek England, Edina, MO; Jay Moreland, Harrisonville, MO; Brett Morris, Ninnekah, OK and Bob Seiler, Valley Center, KS. Describe your dairy. England: We milk 50 Holsteins, the majority of which are registered, on our first-generation 40 acre farm in Northeast Missouri. We also rent an additional 160 acres of cropland, and strive to grow most of our own feed, including corn silage, corn grain, and alfalfa. We are fortunate in this area to have several great options for custom harvest of forages. In addition, we use some soybeans in our crop rotation for cash grain sales. Cows are fed a TMR, but also have continual access to pasture. They can also utilize some sand-bedded free stalls during bad weather. We utilize timed reproductive protocols and AI breeding on most cattle followed by ultrasound diagnosis from our veterinarian. Moreland: We are a 4th generation dairy farm started by our grandfather, L.C. Moreland in 1939. We have been on the same farm since 1945. Our father, Charles Moreland operated the farm from the mid-1960’s to 1996 when my brother Mike and I formed a partnership and assumed operations. A few years ago Mike’s son Matt joined the farm. We have grown over the past 70 years from the original 12 cows and 200 acres to 140 cows and 2400+ acres. We are a conventional dairy milking in a double 4 bypass parlor; a TMR is feed in outdoor feed bunks and a 140 stall freestall barn with 80 stalls of lime and sawdust and 60 stalls with waterbed mattress. Four years ago we put up a new six bay commodity barn which sped up feed mixing and gives us a lot of options to purchase commodity feeds. We grow all our own corn silage, grain corn, grain sorghum, grass hay about ½ of our alfalfa needs, sometimes wheat, oat or Triticale silage and soybeans. Morris: We are a diversified family partnership with my father and me. We milk around 50 Registered Holsteins. In addition we have around 50 cow/calf beef pairs and a fertilizer company which sells and applies anhydrous ammonia. On our 700 acres we grow wheat, alfalfa and grasses. Seiler: Our family milks 150 Holsteins 3 times a day and houses them in a freestall confinement barn 15 miles northwest of Wichita. What was the average milk price in your area for 2014? England: Depending on components and premiums, milk prices in our area averaged $25-27 per cwt in 2014.
Moreland: Our mailbox average for 2014 was $25.48. Morris: The 2014 milk price was around $23-$24 per hundred weight. Seiler: Our price was $22.58 per hundred weight after hauling on 3.5 butterfat and 3.05 protein milk. What was the average price for springer heifers in your area in 2014? England: At the monthly dairy sale in Memphis, MO, springer heifers averaged approximately $1700 in 2014. Sale tops throughout the year were noted in the $2650-2900 range. Registered heifers generally sold at a premium. Moreland: We did not buy or sell any heifers in 2014 and with only three dairies in the county there was not much to go on. Morris: Springer heifers in our area were between $2000 - $2200. Seiler: The price in our area was about $2250. How much did the milk price improve from previous years to the 2014 price? England: On our farm, the 2014 price represented approximately a $4 per cwt improvement from 2013 and a $6 per cwt improvement from 2012. Moreland: The 2014 milk prices was about $4.00 over the 2013 price and double the 2009 average. Morris: The 2014 price was about $6-$7 higher than the 2013 price. Seiler: We have seen about a $5 increase from 2013 but also the decrease in feed costs was beneficial for our farm. How did the high milk prices impact your operation? England: The farm price we received for milk in 2014 more closely met the total actual cost of production than at any other time during our 20 year career of dairy farming. For us, this meant being able to make long-needed repairs and improvements without having to cut corners in other important areas of the operation. Definitely a novel concept for us! Moreland: It made us glad to be Dairy Farmers and we started looking at expansion and improvements again. Morris: We like each of our enterprises to make money on its own. In 2014, the dairy was able to pay for itself. Overall, last year was a really good year. The beef market and fertilizer markets were also very good. Seiler: The best impact was the change in attitude. It was great to lose some of the financial stress. It also gave us a chance to pay off some debt and improve some equipment. Are you still seeing a decline in dairies in your area? England: We are proud to be part of a vibrant community of dairy farm families here in Northeast Missouri, and have not experienced any significant decline in dairy farms. Many area farms have been resourceful in making improvements and
are working toward transitioning to the next generation. The only decline we are seeing is in local milk market processing capacity as fluid milk consumption decreases, transportation costs increase, and processors choose to locate their operations elsewhere. This is deterring an actual growth of local dairy farm numbers. Moreland: Cass County is pretty stable at three dairies for several years, but surrounding counties are still losing dairies. Morris: The decline in dairies in our area has leveled off. In county, Grady County, there were around 150-200 dairies in the 1980’s. Today we have five dairies left in addition to the Brahms Dairy Farm which milks over 10,000 cows. Seiler: We still have about 20 dairies in our county but seem to lose one or two a year. Have you made any changes or improvements this past year due to the high milk prices? England: We completed a renovation of our milking parlor in 2014, converting our 8-stanchion flat barn into a single-11 rapid exit parallel parlor. We actually started this project in 2013 to address the repair of our worn-out milking facility in a way that would allow us to physically be able to continue milking as we get older. High milk prices were not the reason for the project, but they did allow it to be completed with a minimal impact on our financial position. Moreland: Not yet, but we are working on plans for a new freestall barn and possible robotic milkers. Morris: Yes, we were able to do some improvements on the dairy. We built some new sheds, fences and corrals. Seiler: We mostly did some much needed maintenance. How are you positioned to handle volatile milk prices? England: Growing our own feed has helped us to survive some of the severe milk price crashes coupled with high commodity prices we have experienced in the last decade. My analysis of the MPP program for 2015 concluded that it offers little in the way of real help to address overall dairy farmer profitability, so I chose not to sign up. However, in the absence of the more favorable MILC program, I did elect to cover several of the worst projected price months of 2015 with LGM-dairy insurance. I have also taken a proactive approach to milk price volatility by becoming a member of Dairy Pricing Association. This dairy farmer-run organization utilizes 10 cent/ cwt membership dues to support the milk price by strategically purchasing dairy products when prices drop and removing them from the marketplace by donating them to humanitarian causes. Moreland: We signed up for margin insurance and are looking at contracting milk to page 14
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and more commodity contracting. Morris: Being diversified helps us greatly. If one operation is struggling, we hope the other ones can help handle the load. Seiler: We try to produce a lot of milk per cow as efficiently as possible. We raise all of our forages and corn, so we try to control the quality and price to try and stabilize our costs during times of low milk prices. What advice would you give to others to help handle price volatility? England: Growing one’s own feed only works to balance volatility if one has access to adequate land and favorable weather. Taxpayer-subsidized margin insurance may slightly soften the blow of the worst possible scenarios, but it will not allow dairy farmers to insure their total cost of production and achieve profitability. Farmers need to be aware of just how badly they will be bleeding before any payments would start—even at the most expensive coverage levels. Dairy farmers need only look in the mirror to find the solution to eliminating milk price crashes. An oversupply of milk in the amount of only a few percentage points can cause the price to drop by $8-10 per cwt as we are now witnessing. In the absence of responsible control of the supply of raw milk, dairy farmers must work together, standing ready to purchase and remove this small amount of excess milk at the back door of the processor, forcing wholesalers and retailers to bid up the price if they wish to receive product. The system to accomplish this while helping feed America’s hungry is
already in place with Dairy Pricing Association, it simply awaits widespread farmer participation. Moreland: Look into contracting milk and feed. Try to be efficient. Seiler: Know the costs of your inputs and improve your weak areas and what you do well -do it better. You also need to enjoy your family and life. Which makes a bigger difference to your operation? The milk price or the price of commodities? England: It depends if the weather allows us to grow a crop or not. If we can physically grow the feed, milk price is the main factor determining farm profitability. However, in the aftermath of the historic 2012 drought, it was necessary for us to purchase corn and supplements at all-time high price levels. Even with 2012 crop insurance proceeds and $21/cwt milk, 2013 was one of the toughest years for cash flow our operation has ever experienced. Moreland: In our dairy farm, milk price makes a big difference because we grow most of our feed needs and are always looking at different byproducts to use. Morris: The milk price. We grow our own forages and hay. We do not feed a TMR, but instead feed a complete feed in the barn. We try to contract our grain six months out. We believe being able to grow a high quality forage helps compensate the price of grain. Seiler: Milk price because it dictates how much we have to spend on feed and other variable costs and hopefully some profit.
What do you foresee the next 5 years to hold for the dairy industry? England: With the dairy industry’s increasing reliance on export markets, with boom or bust completely due to factors beyond our control, milk prices will only become more volatile. Processors were successful in limiting the upside to price volatility by lobbying for token margin insurance without any mechanism to control oversupply. Now they are lobbying for the elimination of Federal Orders, which would allow them to pay a lower price for domestic fluid milk, even if component values are high due to exports. This two-pronged approach will help them to prevent a repeat of 2014’s high prices in fluid markets. Unless America’s dairy farmers stand up for their interests and work together to address the issue of domestic disappearance by taking responsibility for removing surplus production, the future of US farm milk prices is not very rosy. It’s up to us to prevent our own extinction. Moreland: A continued decline in smaller dairies and the rest will get bigger. Morris: The global demand will drive the milk price. I wish we could have gotten some supply management language in the last farm bill, which would have helped. An increase of demand would help keep the milk price up also. Seiler: I hope that we stabilize the fluid demand for and continue to grow our markets for milk. We will then have good milk prices and an influx of new young talented dairyman who will continue to make our industry a joy to be involved with.
Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Recognizes Ling, Ludwig, Gunter & Feagan The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors recognized its 2014 award winners at its annual luncheon and awards program on February 6, 2015 in Columbia, MO. The Dairy Hall recognizes outstanding leadership in the Missouri dairy industry along with preserving the records and memorabilia of the industry. Honored for 2014 were Janice Ling, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder; Lloyd Gunter, Conway for Dairy Leadership; Dale Ludwig, Linn for Meritorious Service; and Wilbur Feagan, Springfield for Pioneer Dairy Leadership. Robthom Farm of Springfield has long been a respected name in the Holstein industry. Started by Robert Thomson, Sr in the 1920’s, the farm is now resting in the capable hands of granddaughter Janice Ling. During Janice’s tenure, the farm has continued its development of high type and production. Robthom Carolina Boss and Robthom Jiana Outside were recent stars of the Holstein show ring. Robthom Moscow, who joined the Select Sires lineup in the early 2000’s, became one of the most popular bulls in A.I., continuing the Robthom presence nationally. In 2008, Janice and the late Alton Ling, purchased a Jersey calf. She went on to be named Res. PAGE 14 MSHN, March 2015
Grand Champion Jersey at the Missouri State Fair and her daughter was named Grand Champion Jersey in 2014. In 2014, Janice and her family was recognized by Holstein USA as their Elite Dairy Cattle Breeder. Dale Ludwig, Linn, was raised on a dairy farm in southern Missouri and spent his childhood Holsteins and being involved in FFA and 4-H. After graduating from the University of Missouri, Ludwig spent time at Monsanto and Cargill before becoming the executive director of the Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. During his tenure, the Soybean Association saw tremendous growth within the state and even internationally. From 2008 -2012, Ludwig was chair of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council where he provided leadership supporting business planning grants through the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business. His leadership provided Missouri dairies access to financial analysis and help in planning their expansion efforts. Lloyd Gunter, Conway, has been a presence in the Missouri dairy industry since 1963. During his career, he has served as a board member for Dairy
Janice Ling
Dale Ludwig
Farmers of America (DFA) Southeast Council and currently serves as vice chair of the Missouri Dairy Association and secretary of the Ozark Division of the Midwest Dairy Association. He is also a director of the Missouri Brown Swiss Association and serves on the Agriculture Advisory Committee for U.S. Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler. Wilbur Feagan of Springfield was honored with the Pioneer Dairy Leader Award for his multiple contributions to the dairy industry of Missouri and national dairy-related organizations. Feagan and Paul Higley formed the F&H Food Equipment Company which became a world leader focusing on the safety and quality of food products. At the time of his death last year, Feagan was 100 years of age and still active in the dairy industry.
Juniors - Jot it Down... 2014 Res. Junior All-American Sr. 2-Year Old
Fort Worth Stock Show
Junior Champion 1st Spring Yearing: MDF Braxton Reba, Tom Kiuper, Hico Res. Jr Champion 1st Fall Yearling: Sandy-C Bradnick Bree, Kenton Carpenter, Earth Grand Champion 1st 4-Yr Old: Ms Rockledge Snchez Jazz-ET Jeff Koster, Comanche, TX Res. Grand Champion 1st 5-Yr Old; Miss-Long-Green Celene Makayla Osinga, Hico, TX Junior Fitting & Showmanship Carmen Kuiper, Hico, TX Senior Fitting & Showmanship Alyson Philips, Stephenville, TX
San Antonio Stock Show
LIN-MAX SANCHEZ AUSTIN VG-88 Owned by Taylor & Erin Leach and Cameron Maxey, Linwood, KS
Wantland Named MO Holstein Princess
Katie Wantland, Niangua, MO was named the 2015 Missouri Holstein Princess at the Missouri Holstein meeting in January. Katie, a Senior at Niangua High School and is the daughter of Jeff & Lee Ann Wantland. In addition, she was also awarded the Spring Classic Scholarship. 2015 Missouri Holstein Junior officers were elected at the annual meeting in January. There are from top to bottom: Vice PresidentDalton Smith; SecretaryJessica Crawley; ReporterBlake Wright; President-Lora Wright; Reporter-Brittany Crawley & Kylie Scrivner In addition, Bailey Groves, Billings was recognized as the Distinguished Jr Member in the Jr division. Photos by Jenna Wilson
Junior Champion 1st Spring Yearing: Tex-Stein McCutch Dymond, Gavin Steinberger, Windthorst, TX Res. Jr Champion 1st Fall Yearling: BG-HZ Atlantic Leezi 679, Blaine Zapalac, Schulenburg, TX Grand Champion 1st 4-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Pontiac Grace Gavin Steinberger, Windthorst, TX Res. Grand Champion 1st Aged Cow; Tex-Stein Master Leasia Gavin Steinberger, Windthorst, TX Junior Fitting & Showmanship Jacob Bingham, Johnson County 4H Senior Fitting & Showmanship Kyler Valenta, El Campo FFA
San Antonio Stockshow $10,000 Scholarships
Congratulations to the these Texas junior members for winning their respective breeds at the San Antonio Stock Show in February. In addition to the honor of Grand Champion, a $10,000 college scholarship is presented. The scholarship can only be used at a Texas college or university and is only available to Texas residents. 2015 Champions were: Brown Swiss: Cort Boehme, McLennan County 4H with Goldfawn Titm Ms America Holstein: Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX with TexStein Pontiac Grace Jersey: Anneka Marie Boer, Dalhart, TX with Yosemite Valentino Kokomo 25143-ET
Upcoming Activities
Future Juniors
The 2015 Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp will be held May 27 through May 29 at Robthom Farm in Springfield, MO. Applications for cow camp are due April 15.
Amelia James Ling has joined the Robthom family. Born Dec. 13, 2014 to Eric and Mary Ling of Springfield, MO. Amelia joins big sister Faith. Grandparents are Janice and the late Alton Ling of Springfield. Great Grandmother is Marianna Thomson of Springfield.
The 4-State Dairy Days will be June 12-14 in Bentonville, Arkansas. In addition to the all-breeds show, there will be quiz bowl contests, judging contests, showmanship. For more information, contact Steve Jones at sjones@uaex.edu. Holstein USA individual junior awards are due May 1. For more information, check out holsteinusa.com/juniors
Congratulations to Charles & Susan Brooks of Mountain Grove, MO on the birth of their daughter, Rebekah Helen born December 8, 2014. Rebecca joins Charlie and Amanda. Grandparents are Carol and the late Thomas Brooks.
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Brett Morris
405-222-2678
Ninnekah, Oklahoma
Ed & Sue Ann Steele 3673 NW State Rd 52 ph: 660-679-4477
Jeanette King 430 NW Rt K ph: 660-679-4669
Rick King 3188 NW Co Rd 5001 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
Strickler Holstein Farm, LLC The Strickler Family PO Box 365 - Iola, Kansas 66748 620.365.2009
BUGG’S DAIRY FARM ‘You’re always welcome at the Bugg House’
Bill & Pat Bugg 8254 N 2810 Road Hennessey, OK 73742 405-853-2726
Tony - 417.838.3613 Wayne - 417.840.1526 Bailee - 417.268.7693
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DATES TO REMEMBER March 14 March 19 March 21 March 28 April 7-11 May 27-29 June 12-14 June 23-26
Abilene, Texas All-Texas Holstein Show Rose, Oklahoma Carnes Dairy Dispersal, Chupps Auction Service Columbia, MO Missouri Spring Show Clinton County Classic Carlyle, Illinois Southern Spring National Expo Stillwater,Oklahoma Springfield, Missouri Missouri Cow Camp Bentonville, Arkansas 4-States Dairy Days St.Charles, Illinois Holstein USA National Convention
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
Borman Farm ......................................................... IBC Buessing, Roy............................................................ 20 Buggs Dairy Farm ..................................................... 19 Groves-View Farm ................................................... 20 Hackmann & Parsons................................................ 12 M-6 Dairy.................................................................. 19 Martin Prairie Farms................................................. 20 Mason Dairy Farm.......................................................9 Moreland Farms ....................................................... 19 Morrisland Holsteins............................................ 10, 20 Northeast Central District............................................5 Oklahoma State Sale................................................6-7 Robthom Farm........................................................ IFC Rockwin Dairy .......................................................... 20 Schoen Farms..............................................................3 Seiler Dairy Farms..................................................... 11 Select Sires............................................................... BC Select Sires MidAmerica ............................................ 20 Steele & King Farms ................................................. 19 Strickler Holsteins .................................................... 19 University of Missouri..................................................8 Whitehead Dairy ...................................................... 19
CARNES Dairy Dispersal
9 am Thursday, March 19 - Rose, OK 650 Head Holsteins & Jersey’s
Milking Equipment, including 2000 & 3000 gallon Mueller milk tanks Chupp Auction, 918-630-0495
m a rt i n p r a i r i e fa r m s I n c o r p o r at e d
David Martin & Cody Meyer
For Sale
Breeding Age Bulls for Sale Todd 417-880-7012 Brad 417-224-1427
Registered Breeding Bulls, AI Sired & Quality Springer Heifers Contact: Cody Meyer: 573.259.6558 Humansville, Missouri
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 20 - MSHN, March 2015
Dan Busch, Warrenton, MO
573-289-2058
Kent Daniels, Neosho, MO
417-725-0127
Matt Drake, Freeman, MO
816-738-1825
Cliff Strieker, Jackson, MO
573-243-1969
Add This Daisy to Your Herd
Selling April 10 in Oklahoma! Radine Million Daisy EX-90 3-00 365 2x 34,170 3.5 1199 2.9 1007 Fresh again in November and milking 134 lbs. Bred Feb. 17 to Mogul. Dam is VG-86 Lauren with 34,890M and lft: 100,890.
Daisy’s 2E-93 Grdam!
RADINE DURHAM DART 2E-93 2-11 342 2x 35,300 4.0 139 3.1 1084 6-03 322 2x 30,480 4.8 1475 3.0 900 Lft: 1975d 172,060 4.5 7761 3.1 5277
Also Selling in Oklahoma Radine Dempsey HALO
Sells fresh in March. A Big, Fancy Sr. 2! Dam: Radine Glen Hope-ET ET EX-90 3-01 321 2x 30,930 4.4 1354 3.1 951 Grdam: Radine Durham Hosanna VG-85@2-yr 2-01 304 2x 23,440 4.2 982 3.1 737 3rd Dam: Radine Blitz Halo EX-90 3-09 365 2x 38,380 4.1 1571 3.2 1238 Traces back to the To-Mar Wayne Hay family!
BORMAN FARM 4704 County Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262
Harlan & Judy, 573-642-2767 judyborman@gmail.com Tim & Kelly, 573-826-0803 tborman20@gmail.com Kate & Sophia, 573-808-5607 dkgeppert@mchsi.com