Vol. 47, No. 4 - 2016 THE MISSOURI HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION
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Jodi Wright-Sec. ♦ 11449 Lawrence 2220 Verona, MO 65769 ♦ Phone (417)743-2921 ♦ Website: www.missouriholstein.com
FALL AND WINTER HAPPENINGS
September 30
MO Dairy Revitalization Program Begins (Scholarships only)
October 4 - 8 October 6 October 10 October 12 October 16 October 19 October 19 October 23
World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI National Dairy Shrine Annual Meeting Late entry deadline for NAILE Pack Barn Field Day, Southeast MO. Call Reagan Arkansas State Fair Holstein Show, Little Rock, AR NEMO Dairy Production Sale, Memphis Extra late entry deadline for NAILE Texas State Fair Holstein Show, Dallas, TX
November 1 November 4 - 7 November 10 November 10 November 14 November 14-16
Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Nominations Due Grand Nat’l Jr Show & Mideast Fall National, Louisville, KY Mid-States Deadline - December Issue & Cow of the Year Nominations Application Deadline for Dairy Revitalization Scholarship Program through MASBDA Women In Dairy, Mt.Vernon SW Center “Topic to be determined” & Lunch Missouri Holstein District Meetings (watch for information from your individual district)
December 12 December 12 December 12 December 16
Junior Award Deadline - Postmarked to Shannon Kleiboeker Ad deadline for Pulsator Women In Dairy, Mt. Grove Fruit Station “Topic to be determined” & Lunch MPP 2017 Extended Sign up deadline
2017 January 16 January 20 January 20 - 21 January 19 - 21 February 1 April 3 - 8
Southwest Regional Holstein Show, Ft. Worth, TX Missouri State Convention Sale Missouri Holstein Association Annual Meeting, Springfield, MO Heart of America Dairy Expo, Springfield MO 2018 Missouri 3-Year-Old Futurity Entries Due Southern Spring National, Stillwater, OK
REMINDER: Don’t throw Ribbons away this Show Season!
The juniors are still collecting ribbons and need your help! They are making a Ribbon Quilt and need old / unwanted ribbons (straight or rosette). So look around at the shows this summer and collect any unwanted ribbons and turn them in to Shannon Kleiboeker or Gail Groves. Gail Groves 2937 State Hwy 413, Billings, MO 65610
Junior News - IT’S AWARD TIME!! Application Deadline: December 12, 2016 Missouri Junior Holstein Association offers several opportunities for young members to get involved, receive awards and gain scholarships towards college. Please take the time to look through them and take advantage of what we have to offer. All applications are to be postmarked by December 12, 2016 and sent to Shannon Kleiboeker. Further instructions and requirements can be found on the applications for each award. Applications will be available on the Missouri Holstein Website, or contact Shannon for a paper or emailed copy. Missouri Holstein Princess - Represent & assist MO Holstein at events & a spokesperson for the breed & organization. Requirements: Available for girls ages 16-21 as of January 1, 2017; Assist with the following: Missouri Holstein Field Day, Missouri State Fair (Junior and Open Shows), At least 3 District Shows, & State Holstein Convention How to Apply: Application is available on MO Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for paper copy. Interview, which will be conducted during the State Holstein Convention in January. Prizes: Crown, Sash, Flowers and $500 Scholarship to college of your choice Missouri Holstein Miss - Assist the Princess at various Missouri Holstein events. Requirements: Available for girls ages 8-15 as of January 1, 2017; Assist with the following: Assist with your district show, Assist with any other shows/events possible How to Apply: Application is available on MO Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for paper copy. Interview, which will be conducted during the State Holstein Convention in January. Prizes: Crown, Sash and Flowers Distinguished Junior Member - Senior Division - The Distinguished Junior Member Award recognizes MO Holstein Youth for their accomplishments working with Holsteins, achievements & leadership in Holstein activities, as well as school and community involvement. The state winner of the Distinguished Junior Member award can apply for the national level, where youth are recognized at the Nat’l Holstein Convention for their achievements. Requirements: Missouri Junior Holstein Member in good standing ages 17-21 as of January 1, 2016 How to Apply: Complete a short entry book as described on application. Book should contain youth’s involvement with the Missouri Holstein Association as well as work and accomplishments with the Holstein Breed. Application is available on Missouri Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for a paper copy. Award presented at State Holstein Convention. Prizes: $100 cash award OR $200 toward National Convention expenses if competing in a Nat. Convention Contest in 2016. Distinguished Junior Member - Junior Division - The Distinguished Junior Member Award recognizes Missouri Holstein Youth for their accomplishments working with Holsteins, achievements and leadership in Holstein activities, as well as school and community involvement. The state winner of the Distinguished Junior Member award can apply for the national level, where youth are recognized at the Nat’l Holstein Convention for their achievements. Requirements: Missouri Junior Holstein Member in good standing ages 9-16 as of January 1, 2016 How to Apply: Complete a short entry book as described on application. Book should contain youth’s involvement with the Missouri Holstein Association as well as work and accomplishments with the Holstein Breed. Application is available on Missouri Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for a paper copy. Award presented at State Holstein Convention. Prizes: $100 cash award OR $200 toward National Convention expenses if competing in a Nat. Convention Contest in 2016 Ozark Spring Classic Scholarship Requirements: Missouri Junior Holstein Member in High School or College How to Apply: Application is available on Missouri Holstein website or contact Shannon Kleiboeker for a paper copy. Prizes: Scholarship in the amount of $400
Junior Donation 50 / 50 Raffle
The Juniors hosted a 50/50 raffle at State Fair. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for the Missouri Holstein juniors. The jrs. received 1/2 of the pot $242; and was drawn during the Junior Supreme Champion. Winner, Tommy Scrivner, Ava won $242.
Thank you again for supporting our Juniors!
~ STATE DISTRICT MEETINGS ~
It’s that time of year again. Be sure to watch for information from your district secretary for time & location details. Mark your calendar below with the date. This is a great time of fellowship & to receive district, state, junior, and national information. Please try to attend!
SC Dist: Monday, Nov. 14 - Noon SE Dist: Monday, Nov. 14 - Evening NE Central Dist: Tuesday, Nov. 15 - Noon WC Dist.: Tuesday, Nov. 15 - Evening SW Dist: Wednesday, Nov. 16 - Noon
Attending: Tim Ewing, Shannon Kleiboeker, Jay Moreland & Jodi Wright
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2016 Missouri Cow of the Year
Time to nominate cows for the 2016 award! Rules for nomination below. This is open to any adult or junior member! 1. Animal has to be bred & owned by nominator 2. 87% or higher RHA 3. Animal to be alive January 1st of year nominated 4. Animal must be nominated in any one of the four issues of Mid-States Holstein News. The animal may be nominated w/ or w/out photos but advertisement must indicate nomination for Cow of the Year.
December Mid-States Deadline: Nov 10
5. Must be a milking age female 6. Ballots will be in the Pulsator after the December edition of the Mid-States Hol. News. 7. Winner presented at State Convention 8. Each paid adult or junior member (age 9 & up by Jan. 1st the year of nominations) allowed to vote.
Nominate the animal at your farm that is your Cow of the Year!
MISSOURI DAIRY HALL OF HONORS NOMINATIONS DUE! Nominations are Due October 30, 2016. For more information contact Joe Horner 573.882.9339 hornerj@missouri.edu or check out MHA website at missouriholstein.com. Nominations accepted for:
1. Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder 2. Dairy Leadership Award 3. Meritorious Service Award 4. Pioneer Dairy Leader
Get ready for the Missouri State Convention Sale! This sale is an opportunity to purchase a limited amount of high quality select cattle. Offerings will include limited live lots along with embryos and picks of flushes. Consignments for this sale are NOW being accepted! Call a member of the sale staff below if you have an animal or choice to be considered. Jason Ewing Nelson Hostetler Mike Wilson Brad Groves Larry Wright Tim Ewing, Holstein USA
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Missouri Dairy Revitalization - FUNDING UPDATE
This legislation establishes two new programs in support of Missouri’s dairy industry, the Premium Assistance Program and Dairy Scholars Program, administered by the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA). PART 1: Reimbursement for MPP Premiums: FUNDING UPDATE: Due to state budget constraints the Governor withheld ALL funding on the Margin Protection Program reimbursements. There will not be ANY funding for premium payments in the near future. PART 2: Dairy Scholarship/Intern Program: The Missouri Dairy Scholars program only received 1/2 funding from the Governor. Now providing up to 40 scholarships of $5,000 each ($200,000) for students pursuing two or four year agriculture degrees. An eligible student must be a U.S. citizen and a Missouri resident who has graduated from a Missouri high school with at least a 2.5 GPA. Eligible students must sign an agreement to work in the agriculture industry in Missouri at least two years for every year they receive the scholarship, among other provisions. The program also requires that students who receive a scholarship complete a dairy-related internship. • Scholarship program begins September 30, 2016 • Application deadline is November 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. • Eligible approved student applicants may receive a $5,000 scholarship • Up to 40 scholarships may be awarded • On September 30th the application and guidelines will be available at the following link: http://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/ • Placement Certification Form: http://www.missouriholstein.com/MODairyInternshipPlacement.pdf PART 3: University of Missouri: This portion of the bill also received NO funding. For more information, please contact MASBDA at (573) 751-2129 or email masbda@mda.mo.gov
~ 2016 MO 3-Year-Old Futurity ~
This year the committee moved the futurity show to the State Fair. Eligible entries showed during the open show prior to the 3-yr-old classes. The total head originally entered in 2014 was 119 head with a total pot of $2975. There were also three junior members who entered originally. On August 19 a total of 8 head competed for their portion of the winnings. The top 3 open winners receiving either an embroidered chair or semen certificate from Select Sires Mid-America and the Junior winner receiving an embroidered chair from ABS. Production and feet and leg awards were also presented within the class. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated. Be sure to look in the December Pulsator for the 2018 3-Yr-Old Futurity entry form! 1st Place: Robthom Airdrie Dempsey VG86 Janice Ling 2nd & 1st Jr & 2nd Prod.: C-of-O Gold Chip 1373 VG86 Blake Wright 3rd & Feet & Leg Award: Robthom Timea Hero EX92 Mark Thomson 2 : C-of-O Gold Chip 1373 & 1 : Robthom Airdrie Dempsey 1st Production: U-MO Gold Chip Passion-ET GP84 Univ of MO 3rd Production: Toecky Alexander Terry VG86 Becky Durst nd
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THANK YOU to our Show Sponsors!
FOOT & LEG WINNER Sponsored by John Underwood Robthom Timea Hero, Owned by Mark Thomson
FUTURITY WINNERS
3rd Robthom Timea Hero; 2nd: C-of-O Gold Chip 1373 & 1st: Robthom Airdrie Dempsey; Princess& Miss: Audrey & Katelyn McClellan, Judge Brian Behnke
Lineup of a great class 3rd - 8th place.
PRODUCTION WINNERS
MO Miss, Katelyn McClellan, 3rd Toecky Alexander Terry; 2nd: C-of-O Gold Chip 1373 & 1st: U-MO Gold Chip Passion; Princess Audrey McClellan, Judge Brian Behnke