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Features

8 | The Dream, Drive & Distance Perseverence fuels Success

10 | Sprouting from Old Roots

On the Cover:

Krause Dairy Looks to the Future

of every breed. Phillip and Keith Topp of

Topp-View Farms is home to quality cattle Botkins, Ohio, helped coordinate this photo session with some of their top cows. Featuring Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Holstein, Jersey, Guernsey, Brown Swiss and missing, because she was chasing Phillip, the Red & White.

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Success born from Perseverance Story by Cheri Oechsle

I

Story by Cheri Oechsle t’s a name that embodies integrity and

edge of the lake. “My Grandfather Vail was quite a

Salem. Younger eventually went to work for

success in the business world. It is a

visionary,” Peter stated. “He had three barns each

Mr. Crystal of Hanover Hill where the famed

name synonymous in the dairy indus-

about two miles apart and milked 150-160 cows.

cow man flourished and excelled. Peter helped

try with champions like Griffin, Cameron, Blexy,

He raised no heifers, he went to the cattle dealer

Younger for several years.

Blanche and more. And, in the state of New York,

and bought or traded beef for springers. In 1925,

In 1959, while still in college, Peter married

it is a founding family with generations of vision-

he built a nine-hole golf course, put tent plat-

his childhood sweetheart, Lyn. “I met my wife at

ary ideas.

forms up around the lake and then built around

Peach Lake during a summer visit. I think we were

The dairy industry is quite familiar with the

85 cottages that people from the city would come

10. Her father worked in Yonkers. We’ll be mar-

name Peter Vail, but possibly only a few know the

buy the cottages and pay us rent for the land they

ried 59 years this June,” Peter said proudly.

story of the man’s deep dairy roots or his chal-

sat on. There were little streets, waterlines, bath

After graduating in 1960 from Cornell, he

lenges through the years building a successful

houses, picnic areas and Pavilions, all behind my

applied for an area representative job with the

agriculture business.

grandfather’s house,” he said. “The summer busi-

Holstein Association ,and when he didn’t get it

“It has been an inspiration watching Peter

ness employed most of the grandkids. During the

went home, with his wife, to help milk 80 cows

Vail develop his interests from a small dairy herd

weekends the land was packed with people from

in one of the three barns with his father. “At that

into various agricultural enterprises. He always

the Bronx.”

time, we carried all the milk up the stairs into the

kept a sweet tooth for quality dairy cattle….and

In 1954, as the direction of the country

milk house and put it through a filter, then put

as they say, ‘It now shows,’' said Wayne Sliker,

changed, the rentals and summer cottages went

the cans in the cold-water cement tanks. The cans

Modern Associates.

by the wayside, and in the mid-60s a new co-op

were later hauled out to the local dairy in Wilton,

DAIRY ROOTS

bought the cottages and a large portion of the Vail

Connecticut.” A short while later, a dairy farmer

farmland was sold around that time too.

in Carmel wanted to get out of milking. Peter and

Peter Vail’s roots run deep in the New York dairy landscape. His family settled in the North

Peter’s strong attachment to dairy that devel-

his wife Lyn purchased the herd of half Holsteins

Salem area on the southeast end of Peach Lake,

oped from the roots of his family continued as, at

and half Brown Swiss and all the equipment. They

not far out of New York City, in the 1700s. In

the age of 16, he began helping David Younger

purchased a farm approximately 60 miles north

the 1900s they had a commercial dairy farm that

at the state fair in 1955. Younger, a horseman

of his father and began milking on their own. “I

shipped milk to Brewster Dairy and in the 1900s

from Nebraska, was originally employed by Mr.

was 21 in 1961 and milking my own herd of cows

they had summer cottages for city folks on their

Dreyfus, the music publisher who lived in North

and by 1964 I was broke!” he exclaimed. Cashing

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ive - The Distance

in stock purchased by an aunt for him when he was young, he paid off his debts, sold the farm and he and Lyn and the growing family moved to Amenia, New York.

Story by Cheri Oechsle

DEVELOPING THE ENTREPENUER Peter took a job working for a machinery dealer and feed company. A fertilizer company, Hubbard-Hall expanded and built a fertilizer blend plant just down the street from where he was working. Peter went to work for them in 1965. Through a series of events, mergers, being in the right place at the right time and just good fortune, by 1968 Peter was a regional manager over 12 fertilizer plants for what became Agrico by 1977. As consolidation of the businesses began and plants were closed, work became challenging. On January 12, 1979, over dinner in South Charleston, he teamed up with the partners of Carolina-Eastern and Carolina Eastern-Vail was born. With personal investments and a loan, they began purchasing closed plants, starting in Niverville, New York. They purchased and hauled equipment in from other closed plants and by April 10, 1979 they began shipping fertilizer.

Now, with eight locations, Carolina Eastern-Vail Inc., better known to the agricultural community as CaroVail Fertilizer, has been dedicated to servicing the farm community of New York and New England for almost 40 years. They believe their success is directly linked to the success of their farmers. Since its inception, CaroVail has grown from a simple field spreading business to providing a full range of service offerings including field

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Pictured on the left-hand page is partner Tom Cull and Blexy, Supreme Champion of the 2017 World Dairy Expo. Pictured at top is the Grand Champion winner's photo from the 2014 Central National Show. Grand Champion Swiss was Eloc Wagor Kandid - now 3E-95 with Tim Perretti on the halter. Ken Main and Peter stand to the left of Kandid. The top photo on this page is the Reserve Grand Champion of the 2017 World Dairy Expo Ayrshire show,, Baer-Ayr Burdette Ray with Kelli Cull on the halter. Peter is pictured to the left with partner Mike Hellenbrand. Show photos by Purebred Publishing.

The middle photo is Peter at age 11 with his 4-H project. Bottom photo is Peter and his wife Lyn during their 50th wedding celebration with family (L-R) Megan and Peter Vail Jr., Kate and Michael Vail; Susan and Jimmy Boretti, Lauren and Rick Boretti Summer 2018 | 9

Success continued from pg. 9 maintenance, crop protection products, and state-

United States now. Ken does a great job of breed-

of-the-art field mapping and soil analysis services.

ing and mating cattle,” Peter said. Since Peggy 2,

Beyond providing custom application, fertilizer,

they’ve had multiple World Dairy Expo cham-

crop protection, and seed to the agricultural

pion cows including Dublin-Hills Treats, Cutting

community, CaroVail also has active specialty

Edge P Gretchen, Old Mill JP Grace, and Eloc

divisions. CaroVail offers organic products and

Wagor Kandid, also the first cow of the breed

supports a strong Turf and Ornamental Division,

to score EX-95; and the 2017 Reserve Grand

which specializes in providing custom products

Champion Cutting Edge Thunder Faye. They are

for athletic fields, golf courses, parks/public

milking 70 head at Elite Dairy with a rolling herd

greenways, and the custom lawn care business.

average over 21,000M. Ken makes the day to day

CaroVail’s support of these specialty divisions

decisions, but he says, “Peter is the best partner

spans across their market footprint — from west-

anyone can have. He is understanding, I try to

ern New York through New England. Peter’s son,

keep him abreast of everything. He graduated

Peter Jr., is now the President of Carolina-Eastern

from Cornell and was on the judging team and

Vail.

he knows a good one from a bad one. It just works Throughout this time of movement, raising a

family and developing a successful fertilizer busi-

In 2005, Peter purchased the Jersey, Llolyn

ness, Peter’s love of dairy cattle and the industry

Jude Griffen at the Field of Dreams sale, through

did not die. As success grew and Peter Jr. became

Norm Nabholz over the phone. “I told Norm,

more involved with the business, Peter decided it

I’d buy her, but I had no where to put a cow like

was time to get back into dairy cows.

that and he said he knew of a young couple that

RETURNING BACK TO HIS ROOTS

could do it. Tom and Kelli Cull of Budjon were

In the 1990s, with sidekick Henry Beneke,

just getting started. So, I bought her. A few weeks

they bought seven head in the Piedmont Sale. “I

later I went out to see her and I remember driv-

had the opportunity to buy Veronica (Huronia

ing up the driveway and there was Griffen and

Centurion Veronica) around that time too and

Elegance (Krull Broker Elegance EX-96) in the

was the contending bidder on her up to $82,000

same pasture. It was just beautiful!” And that was

but really didn’t have the means to care for her,”

the beginning of a strong and lasting partnership.

laughed Peter.

Griffen went on to score EX-95 and win multiple

Another dairy partnership began in 2002.

“Ken Main and I had known each other for years

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really well.”

national championships under the care of Tom and Kelli and their Budjon crew.

and bought our first cow, which was Peggy 2 and

“Peter is a cool partner to have,” says Kelli.

we built a barn in Copake, New York. We’ve

“He trusts us 110%. He is in business to cash flow,

only been breeding Swiss since 2002, 2003 but

but he loves the cows. He comes out a few times

there are a lot of Cutting Edge genetics across the

a year and it’s all about the cows and the people.

He is as emotionally invested as we are. There is a

responded that they had tried that, and although

“With high level cattle in all dairy breeds,

lot of respect and trust there between us. It’s really

they do have some high-index type animals,

Peter has been a great asset to the purebred indus-

so much more than just a partnership,” she said.

genomics wasn’t a fit for him. “The genomic mar-

try with big-time winners in all breeds and more

Tom, Kelli and Peter are best known under

ket tends to be controlled by too few people and

that are sure to come. What is also to be appreci-

the Budjon-Vail prefix. Jerseys aren’t their only

it is difficult for folks to get involved and make

ated is Peter’s willingness to sell from the top end

partnership as Peter is part owner of several

money. You get a group of four or five and only

to help promote each breed…a rare quality among

championship Holsteins including the 2017

one is high-genomics then you have the balance

successful showmen and breeders!” said Sliker.

World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion and

to deal with. It just wasn’t the fit for me,” he said.

“The registered industry needs to get its act

All-American and All-Canadian Rosiers Blexy

As Kelli stated, Peter does believe in not only

together,” said Peter. “Right now, the empha-

Goldwyn-ET 2E-96, along with the Abbotts, Van

buying good cows but selling good ones as well. In

sis should be components, but in Holstein and

Exel and Woodmansees. He was also an owner

2006, Peter and partner Henry Beneke held the

Jerseys, those breeds are not having as good a

with the Culls, Abbotts and Woodmansees on

Oblong Valley Celebration Sale where they dis-

year in the proper perspective as other high com-

Robrook Goldyn Cameron EX-95, a multiple

persed the Jerseys. Topping that sale was Extreme

ponent breeds. Our recent Brown Swiss sale had

All-American and All-Canadian and champion

Electra who sold just fresh that April for $40,000.

solid prices. The sale averaged $500 more than a

of the 2013 Royal Winter Fair.

Peter and partner Ken Main have hosted numer-

year ago and our personal sales were $200 more.

Peter has a great eye for cattle, as evidenced

ous sales in both New York and Wisconsin ,selling

To me, that is indicative of the component breeds.

by his many purchases that result in champions in

quality Cutting Edge genetics throughout the

Also, the industry needs to work more coop-

multiple breeds. He has stood in the winner’s circle

country and globe. Their most recent Elite Spring

eratively. There needs to be more efficiency with

with the Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn,

Selections, which they hosted, averaged 3,761

dollars and work and it needs to happen quickly.

Eichlers MD Blanche-ET and Reserve Grand

with animals going to 17 states and Canada.

It is going to be more difficult for breeds to con-

Champion Ayrshire, Bear Ayr Burdette Ray, both

Within the last several years, Budjon Farm and

tinue to go in separate ways. There needs to be

owned with Mike and Linda Hellenbrand, as well

partners, along with Peak Genetics have hosted

more creative marketing and ideas for promotion.

as Guernseys with Hellebrands, Morey Miller and

the Define Your Destiny sales in Wisconsin

For instance, the Brown Swiss need promoted

Dan Basse.

selling top genetics and show type Holsteins

more for fat and protein,” stated Peter

“I like animals with deep pedigrees and pro-

and Jerseys. The 2018 edition averaged $7,563

Peter Vail has certainly seen a lot of rise and

duction. There needs to be the ability to market

with the high seller a Jersey owned by Budjon

fall within his own life as well as the dairy indus-

calves from what we invest in. But I depend a lot

and the Vails at $89,000. Billings Impression of

try in his 70 plus years. But his keen eye, business

on partners and the best people I know to ana-

Booboo-ET EX-91 was the ABA All-American

sense, integrity and passion have established him

lyze cattle and help make that decision to buy.

Junior 2-Year-Old in 2017. The second-high seller

as one of the most profitable and successful dairy-

Especially the top-notch ones,” said Peter. When

was Lingle Gold Freaky Girl-ET an EX-92 All-

men in the United States. It will be interesting to

asked if genomics plays into his decisions, he

American that sold fresh in April for $50,000.

see who his next champion is…..

Pictured on the left-hand page is partner Ken Main and Peter receiving one of many Premier Breeder and Exhibitor banners at World Dairy Expo. The second photo is Cornell graduate Kate Vail with her family, completing four generations of Cornell graduates beginning with her great grandparents in 1937, Peter in 1960, Peter Jr. in 1986 and Kate, 2017. The next two photos are sale photos from the National Brown Swiss Convention in 2015 and the recent Define Your Destiny Sale at Budjon this past May. The Bulletin cover photo is Eloc Wagor Kandid, the breed's first 95-point cow, purchased and developed by Ken Main and Peter. The top photo on this page is the 2017 Grand Champion of the Milking Shorthorn Show, Eichlers MD Blanche ET with Peter and partner Mike Hellenbrand.

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Story by Taylor Leach for Purebred Publishing

From Old Roots a New Beginning W

ith a wedding to plan in June and a mixed herd of

20 animals during their time in Illinois and stayed active in the American

registered Milking Shorthorns, Holsteins and cross-

Milking Shorthorn Society (AMSS) and the American Milking Shorthorn

breds to maintain year-round, Mikayla Krause of

Junior Society (AMSJS) where she served as an officer.

Krause Dairy LLC, is no stranger to juggling a variety of roles on and off the

After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Mikayla took some

farm. This Minnesota native, now Texan, has had a unique journey within

time to venture outside of the United States and live in Australia for 10

the Milking Shorthorn breed and plans to continue developing her herd

months where she worked on the second-largest dairy in the country. She fell

alongside her parents, Curtis and Louanne, and soon-to-be husband, Jarrett

in love with Australia while staying there for the AMSJS Exchange program

Russell.

and decided to return eight months later after her initial five-week trip.

Born in Eagle Bend, Minnesota, Mikayla could always be found

“I worked as a milker and calf-feeder while I was there and usually put

working with her father at Krause Farms, where they milked 200 Milking

in 16-hour days,” Mikayla said. “I knew I would probably return to milking

Shorthorn and Holstein cows. Her family, who originally traveled from

cows in the future, so I wanted to take some time and explore outside of

Germany to North Dakota before settling in Eagle Bend, has always been

the U.S.”

involved in agriculture. As a fifth-generation dairy farmer, Mikayla knew early on that her heart would always remain in the dairy industry.

Setting aside two months of her trip, Mikayla explored the Australian countryside before returning to the U.S. to pursue her real passion: farming.

In 2005, Curtis made the decision to sell the farm and move to Illinois,

The Krause family made the decision to return to their dairy roots in

where they raised a variety of cash crops for several years. It was not until the

2013 and moved to a large dairy operation in Como, Texas. The dairy, which

National Milking Shorthorn Convention hosted in Illinois, when Mikayla

had not been used for four years, had to be completely renovated before

made the decision to purchase a Milking Shorthorn cow and dive back

cattle could move in. As the family began milking, they encountered more

into the dairy industry. Along with her family, Mikayla kept a small herd of

projects such as putting in new fence and water lines, but eventually reached

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"We have figured everything up and have found that the Milking Shorthorns cost us the same and make us the same when you take into account the higher fat and health traits and they also breed back faster,” said Krause.

a point where the projects began to slow down.

“Everything broke right off the bat!” Mikayla said. “There finally came a point about eight months into milking when I said to my dad ‘Hey, I haven’t had a $2,000 project this week!’ and he was proud to say that he didn’t either!”

Despite the challenges of refurbishing an old dairy and making it their own, it was worth their hard work. Watching her grandfather, who has since passed, show so much joy in visiting the new operation was one of Mikayla’s favorite memories.

With the Krause family finally settled into their new facility, they have had time to fine-tune the efficiency of the operation. The herd is currently made up of 370 cows, with one-third consisting of Milking Shorthorns, one-third Holsteins and one-third Milking Shorthorn x Holstein crossbreds. The mixed herd offers a unique combination of high components from the Milking Shorthorns while also providing large production numbers from the Holsteins. Using crossbreds allows the Krauses to combine the best of both breeds specifically for milk production. The cows are milked twice a day in a double-12 rapid release parallel parlor. The rolling herd average of all is 18,455M 3.8%F and 3.2%P. The Holsteins average 20,249M 3.7%F 3.2%P, the Milking Shorthorns average 15,568M with 3.9%F and 3.2%P while the crossbreds

Pictured at top are the bovine beauties at Krause Dairy. The left-hand photo is Mikayla with fiance Jarrett Russell. The photo at the bottom this page shows Mikayla moving calves in the calf cart. Photos submitted.

average 18,663M 4.0%F 3.3%P. “We have figured everything up and have found that the Milking Shorthorns cost us the same and make us the same when you take into

Continued on page 16

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Pictured enjoying the late afternoon Texas sun are the Milking Shorthorns and Holsteins of Krause Dairy. Photos submitted.

Roots continued from pg. 15

Continuing to use Holstein young sire

was another highlight of their recent show season.

genomic bulls has allowed the family to improve

Currently, the Krauses own the number one PPR

account the higher fat and health traits. They

their reliability rate over the years. Seeing the

cow in the breed, Ecuafarm Adventure Ida EXP

breed back faster,” Mikayla said. The farm is one

numbers on paper transform into quality cattle

EX-90 with a PPR of +151. Her dam was pur-

of the top DHIA Milking Shorthorn herds in

has proved to be successful for their Holstein

chased in calf in the Ecua Farm dispersal along

Texas.

herd.

with herdmate Ecuafarm Adventure Theresa

Taking the time to evaluate and set goals

While genomics is still on the horizon for the

EXP, number seven on the PPR list at +125. They

in cow comfort and cost efficiency has helped

Milking Shorthorn breed, the Krause family has

also have bred the second and third ranked cows

improve the herd over the years, along with a

already begun testing some of their animals and

in the genetic expansion list.

strong focus on genetics. Currently the Holstein

looks forward to discovering their genetic poten-

Despite the current challenges of the indus-

herd uses young sire genomic bulls to improve

tial. Circle A B Lucky Strike, Kuszmar SR Slider

try, Mikayla has a cautious outlook. “We have

highly transmittable traits such as sire conception

EXP, Kuszmar Othello Yoman and North Stars

held off on buying equipment and are very careful

rate (SCR) and daughter pregnancy rate (DPR).

Famous Patriot EXP are just some of the Milking

with our living expense,” she says when discuss-

Three that they are currently using are Fusteada

Shorthorn bulls used to help improve their next

ing the low milk prices. “We have stepped up our

Tango Lylas-ET, Hurtgenlea YDR Outsiders-ET

generation of animals. All are plus on Productive

management on the dairy in all aspects. Projects

and Woodcrest SSI MNT Bowen-ET, all Super

Life and from deep-pedigreed cow families.

are on hold, such as the new calf barn we are wait-

Samplers.

“Power is what we want,” Mikayla said, “but

ing on. We are always looking at our ration with

During her time working at Genex for a sum-

I’m not so concerned with height. We already

the nutritionist trying to make it better and more

mer internship, Mikayla learned more about the

have that with the cattle now. Instead, we want to

cost effective. We bought some very nice Milking

benefits of using genomics and has incorporated

focus on correct, well-balanced and high produc-

Shorthorn springers at a good price to try and

that knowledge into her herd.

tion animals, and I think these bulls have a good

keep our seasonality pricing where it needs to be

combination of the three.”

as they are docking us in the southeast region for

“After studying about genomics in college, I knew it would be a reliable tool – it has about a

Though the family tends to focus more on

seasonality at the current time. We also pray that

60%-80% reliability rate,” Mikayla said. “Working

the production and longevity of their herd, they

the low milk prices don’t last too much longer

at Genex helped me understand how to use the

have had their fair share of achievements breed-

and that we get rain soon because our location in

genomics even more, so I wasn’t afraid to take the

ing quality type cattle. The Krauses won Premier

Texas is on the verge of a drought, and we don’t

risk. The science of genomics takes a more accu-

exhibitor at the 2018 Fort Worth Stock Show and

normally have that problem here.”

rate approach to the genetic potential of the bulls

had the 2017 National Champion Bull, Krauses

Despite having a wedding to plan, chal-

which provides that increased reliability versus

Cody Secretariat-P, at the North American

lenges of the industry and circumstances beyond

the parent averages combined that tend to lend

International Livestock Exposition in Louisville,

her control, and a large herd to manage, Mikayla

themselves to 'let’s average them together and

Kentucky. An All-American nomination with

still finds time to help serve both her local and

hope the bull can do this.'”

Krauses Money Nicole 465 as a Yearling In Milk

Milking Shorthorn communities. Working as

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Nicole

Secretariat-P*

Ida

a volunteer coach for the local 4-H and FFA

youth, she is certain that the potential in Milking

family affair farm is sure to continue its success in

chapters has allowed Mikayla to share some of

Shorthorns lies in the hands of today’s juniors.

the future and remain true to their dairy farming

her experience with youth. She also serves as an

Compared to other breed organizations, she feels

roots.

AMSS board member where she currently serves

the “family atmosphere” of AMSS is what sets

“I love working alongside my parents farm-

on the Executive and Breed Outlook commit-

them apart. With the milk market in a slump,

ing again,” Mikayla said. “Every family has their

tees, and is a co-advisor on the Junior committee.

Mikayla believes that dairy farmers may be more

moments, but it is a team effort and we are able to

Using her experience of traveling, she additionally

inclined to look into adding colored breeds, such

make ours work.”

is the chair of the International Committee.

as Milking Shorthorns, into their operation to

During her time as an AMSS Director,

improve components.

Mikayla has watched the Milking Shorthorn

With so many different roles on and off the

breed develop and is excited to see what the

farm, Mikayla is thankful to have her parents and

future holds. Having a strong interest in the

Jarrett at her side to help whenever needed. This

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The

Carnation Milk Farm VISIT THE STATE ULTURE OF , 1952 OR OF AGRIC -DECEMBER THE DIRECT MILK FARMS INGTON AND AT CARNATION NOR OF WASH d Daisy Madcap, IN HER STALL THE GOVER Carnation Homestea page 3) RECORD COW re, S. N. Omdahl, on. (See story, of Agricultu of Washingt THE NEW WORLD of the State State Director NUMBER 1 left to right: B. Langlie, Governor From e i'\rthur and Honorabl Henry Duve,

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VOLUME XXXIV

Home of Contented, and World Record Cows

Story by Ann Marie Magnochi for Purebred Publishing Carnation Milk Farm ~ 2017

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he accomplishments of the Carnation herd have been well documented and have seldom, if ever been equaled. Their production records are matched by the successes Carnation cattle saw in the show ring. Crisscrossing the United States for decades, Carnation stock accumulated multiple championship honors and All-American titles. Before their dispersal in 2004, Carnation bred an astonishing 64 Gold Medal Sires, 48 Gold Medal Dams, and 82 Dams of Merit.

An early adopter of technology, Carnation embraced artificial insemination in its infancy stages which led to the founding of Carnation Farms Breeding

Service. In 1965 Carnation Genetics was formed, and after several successful years, it was sold and became Landmark Genetics, and later what we now know as Alta Genetics.

When embryo transfer technology became available, Carnation was once

Arguably one of the most famous cows of her day, Prospect broke the

again at the forefront. They were one of the first to endorse the technology

World Production Record in 1920. Cranking out a whopping 37,381 pounds

and implement it on a large scale. Diamond-S Eve Corry made breed history

of milk and 1,448 pounds of butter in 365 days, “Sweetheart Possum”, as she

with over one hundred registered offspring resulting from embryo transfers.

was fondly referred as, averaged over 100 pounds of milk daily for the lacta-

Before the show ring, the technology and the breeding service, however,

tion. Prospect made her world’s record at the age of six years old; at nine years

Carnation put its self on the map through their elite-producing animals.

When Carnation Farms was founded in 1910, only one cow in the world had produced over 30,000 pounds of milk in a year. By 1935, 178 cows had

of age she made another record of 35,550 pounds of milk, becoming the first cow ever to twice produce over 35,000 pounds of milk, and the first cow in the United States to twice produce over 1,400 pounds of butter.

produced more than 30,000 pounds of milk in a year, and 18% of them were

Sired by King Segis 10th out of Beauty Pietertje Clothilde, Prospect had

developed at Carnation Farms. Of those 33 cows, seven were daughters of the

four offspring. All were sold, but two of her sons were used in the Carnation

first cow to produce over 37,000 pounds of milk in a year – Segis Pietertje

herd for a short time, siring seven daughters with records from 30,000 to

Prospect.

36,859 pounds of milk.

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Prospect garnered attention from celebrities, politicians and news media for her accomplishments. A larger-than-life-sized statue in her likeness still stands today atop a seven-foot monument outside the farm office.

Until 1934, the only cow who had approached Prospect’s record production was an own granddaughter of the record-holder, sired by her son, Carnation Segis Prospect. Carnation Prospect Veeman made a record of 36,859 pounds of milk in 365 days. In 1935, Prospect and Veeman were the only two cows that had averaged over 100 pounds of milk in a 365-day lactation.

In 1936, sixteen years following Prospect’s record-breaking accomplishment, another Carnation cow found herself in the national spotlight. In 365 days, Carnation Ormsby Butter King produced 38,606 pounds of milk and 1,402 pounds of butterfat, setting world records for both milk and butterfat production. A Matador Segis Ormsby daughter

JACKIE COOPER SAYS

"I crown yo u Carnation Ormsby Butte r Ki ng, All 'Time Champi o n o f the World." E. H. Stuart, President of Carnation Co., !ook_s on.

out of a daughter of Matador Segis Walker, Butter King had seven calves by the time she made her world record, including two sets of twins.

In 1942, Carl Gockerell, the man who had milked Prospect and Butter King to national honors, found himself again nestled beside the udder of a world champion. This time it was Carnation Ormsby Madcap Fayne, the first cow to produce more than 40,000 pounds of milk in a single lactation, and the paternal sister of Butter King. 41,943 pounds of milk in 365 days got the job done this time. She fell short of breaking the world butterfat record by just 10 pounds. Fayne was also the first cow to twice finish lactations with greater than 37,500 pounds of milk in a year.

Through 1942, Carnation had developed 84 cows with over 1,000 pounds of butterfat in a year, or one out of every five of all the 1,000pound butterfat cows of all breeds in the United States. By the same date, Carnation had also developed 60 cows with over 30,000 pounds of milk in a year, or one-third of all 30,000-pound cows in the country.

The heyday of Carnation production continued into 1953 when a star of the Carnation show herd set a new World Record for butterfat production. Carnation Homestead Daisy Madcap produced 1,511 pounds of butterfat from 36,414 pounds of milk in 365 days.

Once again, the media came calling and Daisy Madcap was a household name with newspaper mentions and features in Carnation Milk advertisements.

Daisy was bred to be a great producer. Behind her are three direct generations of 1,000-pound dams. Her sire, Governor of Carnation, was well known for siring great butterfat producers, and her dam,

Continued on page 29

The photo at top is of Daisy Madcap in her box stall in the test barn with state dignitaries after she set her record. Washington State Director of Agriculture, S. N. Omdahl, Daisy Madcap, Henry Duve, Washington State Governor, Arthur B Langlie.

Middle photo: Carnation Ormsby Madcap Fayne

Bottom: The unveiling photo of the Prospect statue is in 1982. It was erected to honor her world record and still stands outside the farm's office today. Numerous dignitaries and community members were on site for the unveiling, including the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland.

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Summer 2018 | 25

social media scoop Hashtags to Follow! #Hashtags in the social media world are something that can bring together thousands, even millions of posts, just by using the same words or phrases with the # in front of them. People involved in the dairy and agriculture industry are utilizing #Hashtags on all social media platforms to bring together videos and pictures that showcase what the dairy industry is really about. #DairyDanceOff The #DairyDanceOff movement was started by Katie Dotterer-Pyle of Maryland and Jessica Peters of Pennsylvania. They’re both dairy farmers, and wanted to find a way to bring a little joy back into the dairy industry and show the world how awesome dairy farmers are.

Dairy farmers from across the world have joined in on the movement and made videos to show off their dance moves and animals over various social media platforms. The Wright sisters of New York made a video to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” that has gained over 10 million views so far! Another video from April Green and her daughters in Maine dancing to “Footloose” has over 260,000 views! If you haven’t already, take some time out of your day to watch a few of these videos.

They’ll be sure to bring a smile to your face and remind you that we’re all in this together.

Bloggers/People to Follow!

Carrie Chestnut Mess, aka Dairy Carrie Dairy Carrie is one of the most recognizable names for the dairy industry on social media right now. Her Facebook page has over 52,000 likes and features posts from her blog and her take on other hot topics.

Carrie didn’t grow up on a farm, but now lives on a dairy in Wisconsin with her husband and soon to be two kids. She is able to relate to those consumers who aren’t familiar with farm life, and also to the moms trying to run a dairy and take care of their kids at the same time! Dairy Carrie is honest and tackles tough issues that others may not want to talk about.

The Cow Chronicler, Rebecca Shaw Rebecca Shaw is a part of the dairy marketing team for Cargill, a coach for various youth dairy programs in her local county, and makes it a priority to write on her own time! She uses her marketing experience and witty sense of humor to run her personal blog and Facebook page, The Cow Chronicler. With this blog, she has started a weekly news post called “I’ve Got Moos For You” to touch on popular events/ people that have impacted the dairy and agriculture industry. The Cow Chronicler strives to inform you while keeping it short, funny and to the point.

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By Emily Shaw

answer a few questions for those of you who may want to follow or start your own blog. (Carrie was a little pre-occupied with the pending birth of her baby...Congratulations Carrie Chestnut Mess!)

What made you decide to become an advocate for the dairy industry through social media?

Katie- I've always enjoyed sharing my dairy farming life with others as many find it intriguing. The biggest motivator though, for me, was realizing the ignorance of the American population; the lack of any type of agricultural connection and the overwhelming amount of misinformation that people were getting from anywhere/anyone BUT an actual farmer.

Jessica- Honestly, dairy farming can be rough, and I felt like my life was lacking something. My dad and I were in the parlor milking one day commiserating over how little people understood what we do, how we do it, and why we do it, and I’ve always had a way with words. I agonized over the decision for almost a year before I decided to start a farm Facebook page. The rest, as they say, is history. I think everyone has a unique way of telling their story, me in particular. I’ve made some pretty awesome friends and shared some cool stories and experiences with people thanks to social media!

Rebecca- I needed a way to give back to the dairy industry. I don’t have a farm or tourism business that allows me to easily invite people to see dairy in real life. However, I’ve built a decent following online, so it’s easiest for me to utilize this platform.

Why is social media an important tool for promoting the dairy industry/products?

Katie- Social media is where your current and biggest buying sector is! It's common sense. I hear farmers complain all the time about the lack of T.V. commercials. Millennials don't watch TV anymore! We're too impatient for that. We want it now, and don't want to have to listen to commercials, which is why we stream our entertainment; think Netflix, Amazon Fire TV, Hulu, etc. We don't listen to the radio, we stream customized stations from Pandora, Spotify, Amazon, etc. We don't read newspapers anymore. We're getting our information from our smartphones, from social media!

Farmers complain about consumer demand in the U.S., yet some aren't doing anything about it! People want to hear from the source! We tell consumers that we can't and we don't farm like our grandparents did 50 years ago, so why are we still marketing our products like they did? Why are we still so dependent on milk cooperatives/processors and checkoff to do this? Who do you think a consumer is going to believe more? A person who works for the aforementioned organizations or the person who actually is "in the trenches" (figuratively and literally) every day? Farmers have the most credibility. You don't even have to leave your farm to promote/market milk! We can do everything from our smartphone! Welcome to 2018! No excuses.

The reach on social media is infinite. What better marketing tool is there

that reaches millions of people? It also gives people the opportunity to actu-

an explanation; engage with activists/hateful vegans – you will never

ally connect and engage with you. I use #AskFarmersNotGoogle on a lot of

change their mind; put other farmers/farm practices down; post every-

my posts and people are starting to listen. I get several questions through

thing through a personal account, chances are you’re preaching to the

my Facebook and Instagram accounts weekly about various things we

choir; be afraid to ban and delete hateful people/comments

do: cow/calf separation, antibiotics, bull calves, etc. I'm glad they're asking me, and not Google. Google doesn't do what we do every day.

Jessica- If done correctly, you can reach so many people while spending little to no money. It definitely takes time and thought, but

Jessica- I’m definitely no expert and totally still learning. But some tips that have helped me are DON’T get angry/emotional (this one can be hard!). If it’s a comment that elicits and emotional response, walk away from it and think before you hit send.

it can be whatever you want it to be. It doesn’t need to be professional,

DON’T lie. Even if the truth doesn’t look good - always tell it. People

polished, or rehearsed. It can literally just be you, and that’s the discon-

get that we’re dealing with living animals that sometimes die. If you

nect we’re missing with our consumers. They don’t know us - that’s what

only share the good and pretend it’s always glitter and rainbows you

social media can help us fix.

can’t build trust with your audience. Share the bad too, but do so in a

Rebecca- It’s not going away. The platforms and outlets may change, but I only see the concept of social media and communication online getting more popular… and I see it happening really, really fast.

What are your dos and don’ts on social media?

controlled way.

DO be yourself. Connect with them. Share some personal info.

Maybe not your social security number, but something small like how ridiculously excited you were to go see the newest Avengers movie.

Katie- Do: Post at least once a week. Scrutinize your photos/videos

MAKE IT FUN!! This is something I don’t think agriculture is doing

before you post. View your posts through a consumer’s eye before pub-

enough. Most people don’t care about us, they should, but they don’t.

lishing. Answer legitimate questions from people in a timely manner. Be

But if you make your posts entertaining, they’ll watch them and learn

supportive of other farmers on social media. Utilize the “banned words”

something.

sections on Facebook and Instagram (it will save you so much headache

Rebecca- Do:

and stress). Create business accounts: they have way more useful fea-

i.

Be consistent with your tone and personality.

tures and you’ll broaden your reach

ii.

Know who your key target audience is, and speak to them.

Don’t: Leave your followers hanging for weeks on end; use farm jar-

iii. Set your boundaries – what are you willing to respond to, and

gon: people will have no idea what TMR, or dry cow means without

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"Market Matters"

By Dan Basse

There is no doubt that US farmers are the best producers in the world.

Whether that is measured by the productivity of milk per cow, yield per acre, or the revenue generated per farm, the world lusts for the US food production system.

Yet, as much effort as we spend on raising our own productivity, it’s the sales decisions of our milk, crops and other ag goods that determines our profitability. USDA studies reflect that 67% of the variance in net farm revenue is based on marketing decisions - not our productive prowess. The purpose of this column (Market Matters) is to reflect on our dairy and feed markets to raise your awareness of margin opportunities.

By now, every dairy farmer knows that the US and world is awash in milk.

Record large US milk production, processing capacity constraints, and growing US cow numbers were expected to push class 3 milk prices below $13/cwt during the 2018 spring flush. Adding insult to financial injury was the fact that EU farmers were also producing record tonnages of milk, while still expanding their herds. Accordingly, dairy price forecasts were bearish amid the worry over excessive supply, and that once again, US milk would have to be dumped in areas where processing plants were at capacity. 2018 US milk production was up 1.8% while EU dairy farmers elevated their production by 4%.

What happened; US milk prices rallied! This shocked market participants that demand could outstrip record large US milk supplies. The unseasonal spring rally in US dairy pricing is offering the first “green shoots” of a recovery. There are still some ways to go before the US dairy industry will reach a level of sustained profitability, but years of low dairy product prices is finally starting to offer hope that the worst has passed. The downside price risk for US dairy milk and product values is becoming limited.

The 2018 spring dairy market was supported amid the growing export demand from China for US cheese. In the first 2 months of 2018, China increased its global imports of all dairy products by 20% as their own milk production has not kept pace with demand. 2017 Chinese milk production fell 1.6% in 2017, and has not recovered in early 2018.

It’s not only China’s growing demand for US cheese, other world importers are also stepping forward. US 2017 cheese exports surged to the best levels since 2013 amid growing Asian and Latin American demand. And all nation cheese export demand from the US has posted a further 6% gain in the 1st quarter of 2018. Strong export demand for US butterfat will underpin class 3 milk prices below $14/cwt into year end.

Noteworthy is that China did not include US dairy products in their list of retaliatory ag goods as trade tensions build. Asian demand for cheese is helping 2018 US dairy exports to exceed $4 billion dollars, the best levels in 4 years. Growing overseas demand for butter/cheese may lift Class 3 milk prices to $17/cwt for a 4th quarter high.

Let’s hope that the US/China trade tensions can be solved and that a trade war is averted through negotiation. A US/China trade war is a bearish risk to an otherwise, improving US dairy margin outlook into 2019. The Trump Administration can place $50 billion dollars of tariffs on Chinese goods as early as June. This is something to be closely monitored.

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The export market for US butterfat has becoming increasingly important in the pricing of milk with the fat portion contributing $2/cwt more to Class 3 prices than in prior years. This extra margin explains why cows that produce greater levels of butterfat are in demand. Butterfat is becoming the bullish salvo for the US dairy industry.

Finally, if record large US and EU non-fat powder milk supplies could ever decline, the stage would be set for a full-blown US dairy recovery. It’s the oversupply of powder that has capped Class 3 milk rallies at $16-17/cwt since 2015 as US stocks reach record proportions. US high and low heat powder prices just can’t seem to sustain a rally without reduced production.

It’s the demand for fat based dairy products which makes whey/powder a byproduct as China has not shown the same increasing appetite for US whole milk powder as it has for cheese.

US dairymen no longer seek to produce ever greater supplies of milk in a marketplace that is awash in supply. Dairymen understand that to profit, they need to produce what the market demands. Today that demand is squarely on greater amounts of butterfat. Annual US consumer consumption of fluid milk will drop to a record low in 2018, its dairy product demand that must enlarge to raise our profitability. For now, the US and world dairy markets appear to be rebalancing, some long awaited good news.

Carnation cont. from pg. 23 Carnation Daisy Madcap, was a 1,000-pound

perfected the concept. Sound genetics, superior

Check out the next issue of the Purebred Dairy

daughter of a 1,300-pound fat cow with three full

management, and quality feed, combined with a

Breeders' Magazine for more about Carnation

sisters, all four averaging over 1,240 pounds of fat

passion and dedication to improve and excel was

Farms and their tremendous impact on the show

in a lactation.

the combination that made Carnation arguably

circuit.

The notion of great-producing cattle is not

one the most well-known Holstein herds and

unique. Carnation did not invent something

some of the most sought-after genetics of the early

new or come up with a novel idea, they merely

and mid-20th century.

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Barrens View

gardner

Dan & Lori Baum

Looking Forward to a Bright Future with Ayrshires

Story by Cheri Oechsle

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verlooking the beautiful Barrens Valley and surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains, Barrens View Farm is home to Dan, Lori, Nathan and Rebekah Baumgardner. Purchased by Dan’s parents in 1975 and then by Dan and Lori in 1990, the Baumgardners have survived the critics and thrived.

“When we started out,” Lori said, “everyone told us, ‘you can’t make a decent living milking only 60 cows.’ Well, thanks to my hubby’s tremendous management and cow skills, and by the grace of God, we raised six kids on the income from 60 cows!”

Located on a hill, aptly named Big Dam Hill (there was once a dam on the creek below the farm) in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, the Baumgardners farm 200 acres of corn, hay, barley and triticale as well as operate a 160-ani-

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mal dairy. They milk a mixed herd of Ayrshires, Holsteins and Jerseys with a rolling herd average over 21,000M on 70 cows.

The farm is operated 100% by family. “Dan and Nathan do the lion's share of the farm work,” Lori stated.

“Rebekah helps in the evenings when she gets home from her job where she makes ice cream for Perrydell Farm in York, Pennsylvania. Nathan also works off the farm as an A.I. technician for Select Sire Power. Nathan is in charge of the feeding program here, and he makes almost all of the breeding decisions. Rebekah and Nate share the job of calf care. Rebekah is also the one who decides which cows and heifers will be a part of our show string. Dan does all the milking, with help from Nate or Rebekah, and calls the shots when it comes to crops. Me, I laughingly tell people

that I'm in charge of the Barrens View Farm Household Division. I haven't worked off the farm since we were married. We've never had employees. All the grunt work has been done by Dan, I and our kids. Nathan is currently making changes to the feeding program. We're now feeding a TMR to the herd.”

Two of their favorite Ayrshire cows that have served as foundation animals have been Sunrise-Ridge Farah EX-92 2E, bred by Todd Frescura, and S & M-Ayr Herman’s Marie EX-92 3E, bred by Mike Zook. Farah has a best record of 24,626M 873F 795P at 5-04 345D. A Galney-EPC Ripken Raven daughter from a 90-point dam, Farah has had four daughters, including an 85-point Yellow Briar Journeyman, an 83 and 88-point Burdette milking daughters with another Burdette yearling as well as several sons.

Marie is a Visserdale Herman out of an 84-point dam.

Marie is a multiple All-American honoree with 122,470M 4,620F 3,553P lifetime to date. She has a daughter by Burdette scored EX-91, a Mowry’s Modem Pyrennes with 18,360M at 2-05 and Mowry’s Poker Popo-ET daughter.

Sires they are using include Burdette and Rockstar pretty heavily Lori stated, and currently they are using Palmyra Berkely Reagan, Selwood Petition, Forever Schoon Predator, Blum Bottom Ryder and Deer Hill Buddy Francis. They also keep a clean-up bull that is a homebred Rockstar son.

The Baumgardners are genomic testing all of their heifers. The only cow they have tested is Marie. “The numbers came back pretty much confirming what we already knew

– she had type and lots of milk. We love genomic numbers, DHIA test day numbers, bull proof numbers, and the list goes on. You could say we're numbers junkies. But, as much as we love numbers, they really don't weigh heavy when it comes to making breeding decisions. Good old 'cow sense' is what dictates those choices,” Lori stated.

She went on, “Ayrshires have worked well in our herd along side the Holsteins and Jerseys. Our Ayrshires take no crap, they push up to the bunk just as aggressively as their herdmates.”

Nathan says that more of his AI customers are asking his thoughts about the Ayrshire breed. He's encouraged to see the production numbers rising, not only when reading bull proofs, but in the herd as well, but there's still room for improvement. “Nate hopes that the farm's recent change to feeding a TMR will result in more milk production, and so far it seems to be working; however, it's too early to declare it a total success, since we've only been feeding TMR for a couple months,” said Lori. “Dan and Nate both agree that they're not willing to sacrifice components in the drive to get better production.”

Dan sees a bright future for the Ayrshire cow, based on what he sees happening in the area. "At this year's Pennsylvania Farm Show, there were more Ayrshire entries than any other breed. Interest in our Pennsylvania Ayrshire Spring Sale and Show continues to grow; in another year of low milk prices, our sale did well and our show has grown Continued on page 34

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Industry Updates | Sales

ELITE SPRING SELECTIONS III

From Modern Associates

Pictured L to R with the high selling heifer at $25,000 are Pierre Boulet and Brian Garrison, sales force; Dr. Kenny Joe Manion, contender; Cole Mahlkuch, leadsman; Kaleb Kruse, Cowbuyer, handling internet bid for buyer, Glamourview of Maryland; Lee Barber, sale force. In the box: Wayne E. Sliker, sales manager, and Darrell Worden, auctioneer.

April 30 was an uplifting day for Brown Swiss at the Great Northern Sales Arena, Fond du Lac, WI. An active crowd saw 70 head average $3,761, going to 17 states from coast to coast, as well as Quebec. The event was sponsored by Elite Dairy, Ken Main & Peter Vail, Copake, NY and managed by Modern Associates, St. Paris, OH. High-selling individual at $25,000 was Top Acres J Whirl ET, a 3/17 Jongleur from Wizard "2E95", the 2017 Madison Grand Champion from Top Acres. This top-level show prospect created spirited bidding on the internet, phones and in the Arena. She is now the property of Glamourview, Walkersville, Maryland. Dr. Kenny Manion was final contender with three others in the bidding over $20,000.

The second-high individual was High Style Coffee, a fancy-uddered Carter from Jayson Garrett of St. Paris, OH selling for $11,000.

This big promising 4 year old was purchased by Manion and Ayars, Mechanicsburg, OH with Lee Barber representing Eric Lang, the contender, on the phone.

19TH OZARK JUBILEE GUERNSEY SALE

By Purebred Publishing The Ozark Jubilee Sale was held Saturday, May 19, 2018, locating back to the original site at the College of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri.

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Pictured L to R with the high-selling heifer at $5,300 is Keith Dixon, National Guernsey Princess Ellie Wantland; Whitney Yerina and Katie Dixon. Photo by Lindsey Cartwright.

Pictured are the Mowrys with the high seller with Landree Fraley on the halter. Buyers are Patrick Myers, Vaderlaans and Gene Hall. Adam Fraley, auctioneer and Greg Evans pedigrees in the box. Photo by Purebred Publishing.

The sale was a success, with cattle headed to 13

anticipated Senior-Three-Year-Old for the show

states from coast to coast, and 44 live females

seasons this year. Selling dry and due back late

averaging a respectable $1,980.

June she comes from two Very-Good dams.

The high seller of the event was a flashy March

Knocking off at $11,000 was Mowry's Bendig

calf purchased by Nate Goldenberg of McGregor,

Maggie, EX-90, the third-high seller. This solid

Texas. GR-Dix-Lee Method Krystal is sired by

red cow had an incredible rear udder and milking

Mar Ral Method-TW, a Director from Mar Ral

105 pounds. She hails from an incredible brood

Tiller Martha-ET EX-93. The next two dams are

cow family and directly from the great Soldier

both Very Good.. She sold for $5,300 and con-

Mia, EX-91 2E who was All-American as a Fall-

signed by Keith Dixon of Phillipsburg, Missouri.

Yearling-In-Milk in 2010.

The second-high seller was Stil Dreamn

The Mowry herd was an incredible accom-

Designer Boutique, consigned by Brett and Jessica

plishment of progressive, consistent and solid

Dixon of Conway, Missouri, and purchased by

breeding.

Mark Krstanovic of Fairfield, Pennsylvania for $3,800. The fancy, full-aged Fall Calf is sired by

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two dams are both Very Good.

The Ozark Jubilee Sale was managed by the Missouri GBA. Reg Kelly served as auctioneer while Blaine Crosser read pedigrees.

MOWRY AYRSHIRE DISPERSAL SALE

By Purebred Publishing An incredible sale, that will be remembered for a very long time, was held for the herd dispersal of Mowry Ayr on May 11, 2018, in Muncy, Pennsylvania at Fraley's Auction Farm Complex.

With 71 live lots the all-Ayrshire herd averaged of $2,774.

Three lots brought over ten thousand dollars.

Dropping the gavel down at the top sale price of $15,000 was Mowry's Burdette Summer, EX-92 2E who was Unanimous All-American in 2015 as a Four-Year-Old and Reserve All-American in 2017 as an Aged Cow. Summer has records to 33,300M and over 1,300Fand is backed by three Very-Good and Excellent dams. She sold due back this July to Reagan.

The second high-seller at $12,500 was Mowry's Homerun Gracie, VG-86. She is a much

Pictured is the sale crew, Budjon Farms and Peak Partners with the buyers of the two high-selling cows. Photo by Piperview Designs.

The Define Your Destiny sale, hosted by Budjon Farm and Peak Genetics in Lomira, Wisconsin, was an event of first-class caliber on May 19th. The 145 head sold averaged $7,545.

Buyers from 19 states across the U.S. and five Canadian provinces, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan and Italy captured ownership of the elite offerings. The sale was assisted by The Great Northern Cattle Connection and online bidding was available through Cowbuyer.com.

Topping the sale was the beautiful VG-89 Junior Three-Year-Old Jersey, Billings Impression of BooBoo-ET, consigned by Budjon Farms and Continued on page 36

Industry Updates

National Conventions

BROWN SWISS NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

The Brown Swiss Cattle

Breeders’

As-

sociation is happy to announce the hiring of Norman C. Magnussen as Executive Secretary.

Norman has had a lifetime affiliation with the Brown Swiss breed.

He grew up on the family-owned Norvic Farm in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. He has owned and operated Brown Swiss Sale Service since his father’s passing in 1976. Norman and his wife, Traci, reside in Lake Mills, WI. “I am looking forward to working with the Brown Swiss breeders and membership to continue promoting the Brown Swiss breed.

The Brown Swiss cow has many outstanding qualities to offer today’s dairy industry. By highlighting these positives, we as an association can push the breed forward in this everchanging dairy industry.”

MCGEHEE NAMED MERT SOWERBY INTERN FOR AMERICAN GUERNSEY ASSOC. The Sowerby

fourth Intern

Mert is

Cady McGehee from Okeechobee,

Florida.

She is a freshman at Kaskaskia College in Illinois and will be transferring to a four-year university to major in dairy science and business management. She grew up showing registered Guernsey and Holstein dairy cattle as well as Angus beef cattle. Growing up, Cady was actively involved in 4-H and FFA where she competed in many career development events including dairy judging and dairy bowl on the local, state and national levels. Upon graduation, she plans to attend graduate school for a PhD in bovine reproduction or immunology.

NATIONAL AYRSHIRE CONVENTION

seys. The evening is comprised of the Benefit

Branson, MO | June 26-30

Acution and Cow Pie Bingo. Saturday, June 30,

Activities include youth contests and board

is the annual meeting and the President’s Gala

meetings on Wednesday, June 27 followed by

Banquet. For more information visit usjersey-

the Youth Banquet that evening. On Thursday,

annualmeeting.com.

June 28, the youth head to Silver Dollar City Theme Park while the adults hold their annual meeting and awards luncheon. The evening is spent Riding the Ducks and at the Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Friday are Farm tours to Four J Farms & TriJ-Ayr, home of Jeff & Jay Jensen & Families. Then to Hillcrest farm, home of the Unnaschs with the day ending at Stil Dreamn Dairy (see ad page 19) for an evening of fun and fellowship. Saturday is the Grand National Ayrshire Sale at the College of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.usayrshire.com

NATIONAL GUERNSEY CONVENTION Dubuque, IA | June 26-30 The convention kicks off on Tuesday evening, June 26, with a Welcome Dinner hosted by Iowa members. Wednesday, June 27, is the junior interview day and a trip to Knapps Guernsey Farm. The evening is spent cruising on the Riverboat Cruise. Thursday, June 28 is farm tour day with stops at K-Valley Farm, Oak Knob Guernseys and AFH Holsteins & K Hagemans Guernseys. The Awards Banquet wraps up the evening. Committee meetings,

NATIONAL MILKING SHORTHORN

seminars, and Junior contests are on tap for

CONVENTION

Friday, June 29, along with the Youth Banquet

Wilmar, MN | June 27-30

and Fun Auction that evening. The annual

Activities include a farm tour to Meadow Star

meeting and National Guernsey Sale are held

Dairy on June 27 along with youth interviews.

Saturday, June 30. For more information visit

Thursday, June 28 is a tour of Corstar Farm,

www.usguernsey.com.

Cory and Kristin Salzl, and then onto Paulson Farms. That evening is the National Junior Heifer Show. Friday, June 29, is the awards breakfast, annual meeting and evening banquet for the adults. The Juniors spend the day at the lake. Saturday, June 30, will be the National Sale at the fairgrounds. For more information visit www.milkingshorthorn.com NATIONAL JERSEY CONVENTION Canton, OH | June 27-30 The Buckeye state hosts the convention for Jersey breeders with tours of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, McKinley Memorial, National First Ladies Library and Canton Classic Car Museum as well as a reception, awards banquet and youth mixer at the MAPS Air Museum on Wednesday, June 27. Thursday, June 28, will include tours of Ohio’s Amish Country, a tour of Leroy Miller’s Farm and a Reception, Dinner and National Heifer Sale at Scenic Valley Farms that afternoon and evening. The annual meeting of National All-Jersey Inc, and farm tours are slated for Friday, June 29 with trips to Cold Run Jerseys and Nature View Jer-

NATIONAL RED & WHITE CONVENTION St. Charles, IL | June 19-20 The National Board meeting is held on Tuesday, June 19, followed by a welcome meal and queen contest. Wednesday, June 20, starts off with farm tours to Luck-E Holsteins and Lenkaitis Holsteins followed by a banquet and the Annual Meeting. For more information visit www.redandwhitecattle.com.

NATIONAL BROWN SWISS CONVENTION Coralville, IA | June 27-30 Activities start with a Welcome Reception, Wednesday, June 27, in the evening. Farm tours are on tap for Thursday, June 28, with stops at Jo-Lane Dairy & Hilltop Acres Swiss or a number of local stops including Historic Amana Colonies, Dan & Debbie’s Creamery and Kinze Manufacturing. That evening is the Youth Awards Banquet. Friday, June 29, is the annual meeting, followed by the Awards Lunch and then the National Brown Swiss Sale. For more information visit www.brownswissusa.com

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Cover evenly with chili. Sprinkle cheese over chili.

Bake in 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for 15 minutes or until melted and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips.

Cheesy Party Potatoes Large baking pan - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2 pkgs. Hash Brown Potatoes 1 16 oz. tub of Sour Cream 1 family size can Cream of chicken 3 cup bag shredded Cheddar Cheese Salt/Pepper and seasoning to taste (may ad jalapeno for spice) Mix sour cream and cream of chicken in large mixing bowl with seasonings to taste, add jalapeno if wish. Add 2 cups of cheese.

Put frozen hash browns in large baking pan and pour cheese mixture over and mix together good. Sprinkle balance of shredded cheese on top before putting in oven.

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 45 minutes. Serves a large crowd.

Barrens View cont. from pg. 31 exponentially since its start two years ago.

I am really encouraged to see so much interest and enthusiasm from our Ayrshire youth!" said Dan. "Driven by low milk prices, dairy farmers are looking to trim input costs, and grass-based dairying seems to be getting more attention. Ayrshires have a reputation as great grazers, and West Virginia University is putting a lot of effort into the Ayrshire/grazing connection. Feed efficiency, components, and good health traits are where the Ayrshire cow really shines."

Just as Lori and Dan purchased the farm from Dan’s parents, they are thinking and beginning to work through the transition to the next generation. “I guess you could say we're in the process of transitioning to the next generation, although Dan isn't ready to retire yet,” Lori said.

“Right now, I wouldn't want to sell the farm to Nathan and Rebekah. There's no profit in the market, and as a parent, you feel like you'd be setting your kids up to fail. Since Nathan does quite a bit of work for us, and we can't afford to pay him a

wage, we've been transferring assets to him (cattle and machinery). Knowing that Rebekah hopes to do something with the retail end of dairying, we recently purchased a small tract of land that borders our farm and sits along the main road.

Nathan and his brother Justin purchased a small herd of 18 Angus cows a few months ago, to add a little diversity around here. We have a small flock of brown egg laying hens that provide a small amount of extra income, but mostly provide enjoyment for Dan. Dan's also been on the internet looking at all kinds of info about sheep. Rebekah wants to add some hogs to the mix-pretty soon we'll be like Old McDonald's Farm. E-IE-I-O!” Barrens View, like many dairies today, are looking towards the future, with some apprehension as well as vision and optimism. With utilizing the tools available to them, such as genomics, as well as diversifying, they will be providing excellent opportunities for themselves, as well as the next generation to succeed.

Conventions cont.from pg. 33

NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION

sula tour & Tall Ship Excursion, Sleeping Bear

is held that evening. Tuesday, July 3, wraps up

Acme, MI | June 29-July 3

Dunes tour, float the Platte River & Sleeping

with the Dairy Bowl Finals, National Junior

Activities kick off with a Junior Reception on

Bear Dunes or Farm tours to Ber-Sher Farms,

Forum and final annual meeting before the Ju-

Friday evening, June 29. Saturday, June 30, is

Hidden Hills Dairy, Bosscher Dairy and Yon-

nior Awards Luncheon and later that evening

Junior contest day with an optional Mackinac

kman Dairy. Monday, July 2, is the annual

an Adult banquet and Junior Sunset Farewell.

Island tour. Sunday, July 1, provides options

meeting with alternate tours of the Lighthouse

For more information visit www.michiganhol-

for several tours including Leelaneau Penin-

and Brys Estate or Lavender Farm and Cha-

stein.com.

sula & Catamaran Cruise, Leelanau Penin-

teau Chantal. The National Convention Sale

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Scoop cont. from pg. 27 at what point do you cut negative responders off? iv.

Have a short and long term plan for your posting. Ask yourself,

“What is my end goal? Why am I posting this?” v.

Be prepared to answer questions. Do you feel confident in the

content you’re posting? If not, do you have resources and contacts you can direct them to?

Looking to expand or build components?

Don’t: i.

Be inconsistent. You don’t have to be everything to anyone.

ii.

Be mean. It never works out in the long run.

iii. Get overly emotional while telling your story, which is a fine line. Remember, someone’s perception is their reality – don’t allow your emotion to mask the facts, science and research that you have defending your case.

Contact us for Guernsey cattle, embryos or semen.

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DYD Sale cont. from page 32

July 28 – CMSS Field Day & AGM, Port Perry, Ontario

Peter and Lyn Vail. The ABA All-American Jr.

July 29 – Ohio State Fair Red & White Show, Columbus, OH. Judge Ryan Krohlow

Two-Year-Old sold fresh in March for $89,000

July 31– Eastern PA Red & White Show, Troy, PA. Judge Aaron Eaton

to the BooBoo Syndicate of Lomira, Wisconsin.

Aug. 2 – Northern Tier Championship Show, New Milford, PA. Judge Pat Lundy

She is an Impression daughter backed by multiple

Aug. 3-4 – Wisconsin State Fair R&W Show, West Allis, WI

generations of Excellent dams.

Aug. 4 – Ohio State Fair Brown Swiss Show, Columbus, OH

Second-high seller of the day was the 92-point

Aug. 8 – Morrill Farm Milking Herd Dispersal, Alstead, New Hampshire. Sale

All-American Jr. Two-Year-Old, Lingle Gold

Freaky Girl-ET. The Goldwyn daughter sold

Aug. 9 – Iowa State Holstein Show, Des Moines, IA

fresh the first part of April for $50,000 and will

Aug. 11-12 – Wisconsin State Brown Swiss Show, West Allis, WI

be ready for the tanbark as a stylish Four-Year-Old

Aug. 17 – Illinois State Fair Holstein Show, Springfield, IL

for the new owners the Freaky Girl Syndicate. She

Aug. 17 – Missouri State Fair Brown Swiss Show

was consigned by Budjon Farms and Vails.

Aug. 17 – Kentucky State Fair R&W Junior Show, Louisville, KY. Judge Kevin Benter

The high selling Peak Genetic heifer was Peak

Mgrs: Northeast Kingdom Sales, Inc. & Raymond LeBlanc

Aug. 17-21 - Wisconsin Championship Show, Madison, WI

Pearl-ET. Oakfield Corners Dairy of Oakfield,

Aug. 18 – Kentucky State Fair Brown Swiss Show, Louisville, KY

New York purchased the +2835 GTPI heifer for

Aug. 19 – Kentucky State Fair R&W Open Show, Louisville, KY. Judge Brandon Ferry

$35,000. A Modesty out of a just fresh Brody, the

Aug. 20 – Wisconsin State Red & White Show, Madison, WI. Judge Brian Kelroy

November 2017 calf had a GLPI +3058 and a

Aug. 24-25 – Sunny-Valley Premiere

GEBV Prot$ of +2993.

Aug. 28 – Midwest Fall National R&W Show, St. Paul, MN. Judge Roger Turner Aug. 29 – Midwest Fall National Holstein Show, St. Paul, MN. Judge Pat Conroy

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Breed Associations AMERICAN GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION

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AMERICAN JERSEY ASSOCIATION

6486 East Main Street Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 614.861.3636 | www.usjersey.com

AMERICAN LINEBACK CATTLE REGISTRY

P.O. Box 118 Butler, MO 64730 816.738,4179 www.americanlinebacks.net

AMERICAN MILKING SHORTHORN SOCIETY

800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511 608.365.3332 www.milkingshorthorn.com

AYRSHIRE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd., Suite B Columbus, OH 43228 614.335.0020 | www.usayrshire.com

BROWN SWISS CATTLE BREEDERS’ ASSOCIAITON

800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511 608.365.4474 | www.brownswissusa.com

DUTCH BELTED CATTLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 815.689.2231 www.dutchbelted.com

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA

1 Holstein Place, PO Box 808, Brattleboro, VT 05302 800.952.5200 | www.holsteinusa.com

RED & WHITE DAIRY CATTLE ASSOCIATION

2317 International Lane Suite 219 Madison WI 53704 608.790.5595 | www.redandwhitecattle.com

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