Jersey Journal, November 2022

Jersey youth Erica Neal Stock, Newton, Wis., submitted this photo of her home herd— D&D Jerseys. The herd is owned by her parents, Donna Phillips and Dan Stock and her twin sister Emalee.

The REAP herd ranked fifth in the nation for milk and protein and seventh for fat produc tion in 2021 with a lacta tion average of 24,868 lbs. milk, 1,231 lbs. fat and 893 lbs. protein. In this issue are the results from the three regional fall Jersey shows—World Dairy Expo, Harrisburg, and Western National.

Company and Department Heads

Executive Secretary: Neal Smith, 614/322-4455

Treasurer: Vickie White, 614/322-4452

Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/402-5679

Information Technology: Philip Cleary, 614/322-4474

Director of Communications: Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451

Jersey Marketing Service: Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838

National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450

Research & Genetic Program Consultant: John Metzger, jmetzger@usjersey.com

AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives

Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679 (mobile); 614/322-4495 (fax); kpaul@usjersey. com. Illinois and Wisconsin.

Danielle Brown, 614/266-2419 (mobile); dbrown@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Sydney Endres, 614/313-5818 (mobile); sendres@ usjersey.com. Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227 (mobile); sholcomb@ usjersey.com Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Seth Israelsen, 614/216-9727 (mobile); sisraelsen@ usjersey.com. Advance Services Consultant; Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, western Texas and northern California.

Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838 (mobile); glavan@usjersey. com. Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862 (mobile); jrobinson@ usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, east Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Contact Kristin Paul for: Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington.

Type Traits Appraisal Team

Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, rmosser@ usjersey.com

Danielle Brown, above

Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com Mark Fisher, 209/765-7187; mfisher@usjersey.com

Dyon Helmuth, 614/264-0140; dhelmuth@usjersey.com

Scott Holcomb, above

Seth Israelsen, above

Greg Lavan, above

Andy Paulson, 614/296-4166; apaulson@usjersey.com.

American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors

Officers

President: Alan Chittenden, 84 Running Creek Rd., Schodack Landing, NY 12156-9603. Phone 518/3202893; alan.dutchhollow@gmail.com.

Vice President: Joel Albright, 1855 Olive Rd., Willard, OH 44890. Phone 419/512-1756; albrightjerseys@gmail. com. Fourth District. 2025.

Directors

Joel Albright, see officers. Fourth District. 2025.

Karen Bohnert, 1300 179th Street N, East Moline, IL 61244. Phone 563/320-2895; karenbohnert@hotmail. com. Sixth District. 2023.

Tyler Boyd, 19784 Patricia Lane, Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/585-7118; tyler.l.boyd@gmail.com. Twelfth District. 2025.

Rebecca Ferry, 193 Lagrange Rd., Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone 518/248-9294; dreamroadjersey@yahoo. com. Second District. 2023.

Ralph Frerichs, 3117 St. Hwy. 159., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-3012; frerichs@cvctx. com. Ninth District. 2024.

Garry Hansen, 13025 S. Mulino Rd., Mulino, OR 97042. Phone 503/805-4411; garryajca@gmail.com. Tenth District. 2025.

Jason Johnson, 154 Olde Canterbury Rd., Northwood, NH 03624. Phone 802/356-0908. jasamjohnson@gmail. com. First District. 2024.

Cornell Kasbergen, 21744 Road 152, Tulare, CA 93274. Phone 559/804-7393; ckasbergen@aol.com. Eleventh District. 2023.

John Maxwell, 10600 275th St., Donahue, IA 527469705. Phone 563/505-1652; maxwell@tourmyfarm.com. Eighth District. 2023.

Donna Phillips, 8506 Center Rd., Newton, WI 53063. Phone 920/374-1292; ddstock@lakefield.net. Seventh District. 2025.

Bradley Taylor, 106 County Road 5300, Booneville, MS 38829-9131. Phone 662/720-3598; taylorjerseyfarm@ gmail.com. Fifth District. 2024.

Joe Vanderfeltz, 898 SR 706, Lawton, PA 18828; Phone 570/934-2406; jvanfel2@gmail.com. Third District. 2024.

National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors

Officers

President: John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/531-2116; jkokoski@maplelinefarm. com.

Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/724-0067; hdfjersey@ gmail.com.

Directors

Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512. Phone 419/782-0012; jawscows@defnet.com. District 7. 2025

Jason Cast, 4011 A Street Rd., Beaver Crossing, NE 68313-9417. Phone 402/641-2255; jjcjerseys@gmail. com. District 1. 2023.

Alan Chittenden, ex officio, see AJCA officers. Garry Hansen, ex officio, see AJCA.

Rogelio “Roger” Herrera, 7114 Youngstown Rd., Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/485-0003; rogeliohs@yahoo.com. District 2. 2025.

James S. Huffard III, see officers. District 5. 2024.

John Kokoski, see officers. District 3. 2025.

John Marcoot, 526 Dudleyville Rd. Greenville, IL. 62246. Phone 618/322-7239; johnemarcoot@gmail.com. District 4. 2026.

Walter Owens, 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Phone 715/566-1910; owens.walter60@gmail.com. District 6. 2023.

Corey Lutz, 4399 Ritchie Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone 704/735-1222; piedmontjerseys@charter.net. District 8. 2026.

Bradley Taylor, ex officio, see AJCA.

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ABS Global 16

Accelerated Genetics 2

Ahlem Farms Partnership 40

Albright Jerseys LLC 9 American Jersey Cattle Association 7, 15, 45

Bachelor Farms 18

Beyond Blacksburg Embryo Sale 28

Biltmore Farms 21

Boks Jersey Farm 9

Brenhaven Jerseys 18 Brentwood Farm 12, 13

California Jerseys 40

Cantendo Acres ..................................... 9

Cedar Mountain Jerseys 37

Cinnamon Ridge Dairy 34

Circle S Jerseys 37

Clauss Dairy Farm 40

Clover Patch Dairy 9 Cold Run Jerseys LLC 9

Cowbella Creamery at Danforth Jersey Farm 11 Creek View Farm.................................. 26 Crescent Farm 37

D&D Jerseys 36

Den-Kel Jerseys 11

Dreamroad Jerseys LLC 11 Dutch Hollow Farm 21

Edn-Ru Jerseys 33

Fire-Lake Jerseys 40 Forest Glen Jerseys 3 Four Springs Jerseys 33

Goff Dairy 49

Grazeland Jerseys Ltd. 9

Heaven Scent Jerseys 11 Her-Man Jerseys 18 Highland Farms, Inc. 34 Hi-Land Farms 11 High Lawn Farm 37 Huffard Dairy Farms ............................. 21

Iowa Jerseys 21, 38 Irishtown Acres 33

JNB Farm 33 Jersey Journal 20, 24, 48 Jersey Marketing Service 12, 13 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch 40 Journal Shopping Center ..................... 50

K&R Jerseys 18 Kevetta Farms 11

Lady-Lane Farm 46 Lawtons Jersey Farm 11 Legendairy Farms 46 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm 30

Mapleline Farm 37 Marcoot Jersey Creamery 49 Martin Dairy LLC 52 Messmer Jersey Farm 28 Mills Jersey Farm LLC 28

National Jersey Jug Futurity 4 New England Jerseys 30, 37 New York Jerseys ........................... 11, 21 Nobledale Farm 23

Oat Hill Dairy 18 Ohio Jerseys 9 Oregon Jerseys 3, 52 Owens Farms Inc. 36

Pennsota Jerseys 18

Pennsylvania Jerseys 23, 26, 27 Pine Hill Jersey Farm LLC 9

Revolution Genetics 18

Richardson Family Farm 37 Riverside-F Farms 33 Rock Bottom Dairy ............................... 34

Select Sires, Inc. ............................ 50, 51

Silver Maple Farms 37

Silver Spring Farms 11 South-Mont Farm 33

Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc. 9 Spatz Cattle Company 28 Spring Valley Farm 28 Springdale Jerseys Inc 37 Spruce Row Jerseys 33

Steinhauers Jerseys............................. 36

Stoney Hollow Jerseys 22 Summit Farm 28 Sunbow Jerseys 28

Tauchen Harmony Valley Inc. 36

Taylor Jersey Farm Inc. 28

The Hilmar Cheese Story 43

U-Fashion Jerseys LLC 49

Vanderfeltz Jerseys 27

Waverly Farm 34

White Rock Jerseys 30

Wilsonview Dairy 46 Wisconsin Jerseys 36

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Type Appraisal Schedule

POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an applica tion 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/322-4457, or email lking@usjersey. com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf.

NOVEMBER—New Mexico and Texas; Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and eastern Nebraska; and New York.

DECEMBER—Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut; Kansas, Oklahoma, western Nebraska and eastern Colorado; Idaho and Utah; and southern California and Arizona.

Deadlines

DEC. 1 —Deadline to apply for the Fred Stout Experience on-farm and marketing internships. DEC. 1—Deadline to apply for Class VIII of Jersey Youth Academy

DEC. 31—National Jersey Jug Futurity payments due for 2025 entries.

JAN. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the February evaluation release.

JAN. 15—Nominations are due in the AJCA-NAJ office for Young Jersey Breeders, Master Breeder, Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service awards.

FEB. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the March evaluation release.

MAR. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the April evaluation release.

MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Achievement contest applications are due.

MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Production Contest entries due. Forms available from the USJersey website.

MAR. 1— Living Lifetime Production contest applications are due. Cows alive as of December 31, 2022, are eligible. Minimum DHIR production levels for nominating are 225,000 lbs. milk, 10,000 lbs fat, and 8,000 lbs. protein.

APR. 1—Ownership and transfer date for junior eligibility in spring national shows.

APR. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the May evaluation release.

APR. 20—Deadline for AJCA director petitions to be in the AJCA office.

APR. 24—Deadline for NAJ director petitions to be in the AJCA office.

MAY 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the June evaluation release.

JUNE 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the July evaluation release.

JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due.

JULY 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the August evaluation release.

AUG. 1—Ownership and transfer date for junior eligibility for fall shows.

Sales

DEC. 12-13—CELEBRATION OF BRENTWOOD FARMS, at the farm, Orland, Calif.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., auctioneer.

FEB. 13—BEYOND BLACKSBURG EMBRYO SALE, online at CowBuyer.com, presented by Vir

ginia Tech Dairy Judging Team. For more information contact beyond-blackburg-g@vt.edu

MAR. 4—DECADES OF DUPAT SALE, at Wick storm Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.; Triple-T and Heath, sale mgr.

MAR. 18—MASSACHUSETTS BLUE RIBBON ALL-BREEDS CALF SALE, Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield, Mass.; 11:00 a.m. (EDT).

JUNE 23—66 th NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, La Crosse, Wis.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.

Meetings and Expositions

JAN. 22-25—DAIRY FORUM 2023, Orlando, Fla. JAN. 30-FEB. 2—THE NATIONAL MASTITIS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.; more information available at www.nmconline.org.

FEB. 3-2 GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mount Pleasant, Mich.; for more information visit http://www.glrdc.org.

FEB. 6-10—WORLD AG EXPO, International Agri Center, Tulare, Calif.; for more information visit http:// www.worldagexpo.com.

FEB. 15-17—MIDWEST REGIONAL DAIRY CHAL LENGE, Dubuque, Iowa.

FEB. 23-25—WESTERN REGIONAL DAIRY CHAL LENGE, Madero, Calif.

FEB. 27-MAR. 2—WESTERN DAIRY MANAGE MENT CONFERENCE, Peppermill Resort, Reno, Nev.

MAR. 28-30—CENTRAL PLAINS DAIRY EXPO, Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. MAR. 30-APR. 1—NATIONAL DAIRY CHAL LENGE, Saratoga, N.Y.

APR. 10-12—TRI-STATE DAIRY NUTRITION CON FERENCE, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. APR. 11-13—DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER AS SOCIATION CONFERENCE, Mystic Lake Center, Prior Lake, Minn.

JUNE 21-24—AJCA-NAJ ANNUAL MEETINGS, LaCrosse, Wis.

JUNE 25-28—AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE AS SOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Ottawa, Ont.

JULY 9-14—JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY CLASS VIII, Columbus, Ohio.

Shows

JAN. 13—PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW JERSEY SHOW, Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. (EST).

JAN. 16—FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Fort Worth, Texas; 12:00 noon (CST); Ronnie Rider, Upton, Ky., judge.

JAN. 17—FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Fort Worth, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CST); Mike Moyers, Bridgeport, Texas, judge.

Standard

FEB. 19-20—FLORIDA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, (heifers, 19th at 9 a.m.; cows, 20th at 8:30 a.m.); Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Fla.

MAR. 1—HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO JERSEY SHOW, Houston, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CST): Danny Huddleston, Alba, Texas, judge.

APRIL 22—NORTHEAST ALL BREEDS SPRING SHOW, West Springfield, Mass.

OCT. 2—INTERNATIONAL DAIRY SHOW, Madison, Wis.; 4:00 p.m. heifers.

OCT. 3—INTERNATIONAL DAIRY SHOW, Madison, Wis.; 7:00 a.m. cows.

Quade and Emily (Chittenden) Kirk gave birth to their first child, a son, Jack son Alan Kirk, on November 8, 2022. He weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Alan and Donna Chittenden, Dutch Hollow Farm LLC, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Maternal great-grandparents are Paul and Melanie Chittenden, also of Dutch Hollow Farm.

Alan is the current president of the American Jersey Cattle Association and Paul is a past president. Emily won the Na tional Jersey Youth Achievement Contest in 2015 and was on the National Jersey Queen court in 2014. She and Quade both work at Dutch Hollow Farm.

Cora Lynn Allen graced this world on November 12, 2022. She is the first child for Tommy and Amanda Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Tommy operates All-Lynn Jerseys in Reedsburg with his grandparents, David and Karen Allen

The family also raises sheep, beef cattle and crops and operates a garage door busi ness. Amanda is a high school English teacher at Richland Center. Tommy serves as a director for the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association and attended Jersey Youth Academy in 2011.

Luka James Black-Venegas was born on November 17, 2022, to Steven and Lauren (Black) Venegas, Saluda, S.C. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Joel and Gail Black, former owners of Jo-Ren Farm, also of Saluda. Luka was welcomed home by big sister, Stella Rose, 20 months. Lauren is a member of the Jersey Jug Futurity committee.

Cari Wolfe Honored for Service

Jersey enthusiasts convened in person or via Zoom on November 15, 2022, at the Wigwam Event Center in Pickerington, Ohio, to celebrate Cari Wolfe and recognize 40 years of service to the national Jersey organizations.

Board members, staff and friends re called special times and highlights from working with Cari and enjoyed a meal and

A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members

Lorinda Barnes, Priest River, Idaho

Meganne E. Chapman, Cattaraugus, N.Y.

Kenneth Cummins, Mount Carroll, Ill.

Samantha J. Davis, Farmington, Maine

Roger Everett, Terra Bella, Calif.

Rebecca Garcia, Herald, Calif.

Kenna Kirsnis, New Glarus, Wis.

Jordan Martin, Greenwood, Wis.

Kayla Mesendike, Elizabeth, Ill.

Amanda Necaise, Poplarville, Miss.

Cheyenne Schubert, Arpin, Wis.

Christopher Sullivan, Elmira, Ore.

Jerry R. VanDaniker, Mercersburg, Pa.

Curtis Chlebeck Van Leur, Humboldt, S.D. Jessica A. Wolfe, Dunbar, Pa.

fellowship.

Cari thanked a slew of mentors who guided her over the years and summed her life with Jerseys.

“I remember just how excited I was to land my ‘dream job’ as an area representa tive for the AJCC. Jim Cavanaugh took a chance on a Jersey girl from New Jersey via Virginia Tech and NC State. Some 40 years later, I am even more enthusiastic about the prospects for the Jersey cow.”

Cari grew up on Jer-Nan Farm in Bridgewater, N.J., and earned an under graduate degree at Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in dairy cattle breeding from North Carolina State University. She

began her employment with the AJCC as a southeast area representative in January 1982. While working in this capacity, she met her husband, Larry Wolfe. The two relocated to work from the home office in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, in 1987. Cari was coordinator of Jersey Marketing Service and then named director of research and genetic program development in 1989. She officially retired in June.

Metzger Joins USJersey Staff

The USJersey organizations are pleased to welcome John Metzger to the Jersey team as research and genetic program development consultant, effective October 10, 2022.

Metzger will assume many of the re sponsibilities previously carried out by Cari Wolfe, who retired as director of research and genetics pro gram development in June. Among his responsibili ties are coordinat ing updates to the formula for Jersey Performance Index, directing updates to Jersey herd man agement programs, including JerseyMate, JerseyLink, Bulls Eye and Herdview, overseeing Jersey research, and serving as Jersey lead on the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding.

John’s vast experience in dairy cattle genetics will play an integral role as he helps to develop the profitability of the Jersey cow. He grew up on Summit Farm Inc., a Registered Jersey dairy in northwest Iowa. He received an undergraduate degree in dairy science from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in animal science, with a focus on dairy cattle breeding, from the University of Minnesota.

Among the guests on hand to celebrate Cari’s years of Jersey service were former AJCA board members, David Spahr, left, Bill Grammer, second left, and Jim Billman, right, and current NAJ board member Sam Bok, center. AJCA President Alan Chittenden and four generations of the Chittenden family also joined the festivities via Zoom.

For the past 22 years, he has been employed by Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, Iowa, where he will continue to serve as director of product development. He has also been a dairy sire analyst for the Northern Ohio Breeders Association in Tif fin, Ohio, and herd manager for Riverview Dairy in Morris, Minn.

Metzger

Out of the Ordinary? Time to Report.

While all cattle breeds have genetic defects, most are rare and inherited in a recessive manner so that the condition is seen only if a calf inherits the gene from both parents. Two gross physical deformities with lethal consequences in Jersey cattle have been documented and declared genetic abnormalities by the American Jersey Cattle Association: Limber Legs (LL) in 1972, and Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC) in 1975.

If this is news to you, there’s good reason. Both abnormalities were brought under control in the early to mid ’80s through a program of reporting affected animals, expert veterinary examination and pedigree documentation, followed by Board designation and labeling of carrier animals. About all most Jersey owners know today of Limber Legs and RVC is to note the “Designated Abnormality Carriers” list when it is published in Jersey Journal, or to occasionally find a bull with (LL) or (RVC) as part of his registration name on old registration certificates or pedigrees.

Why bring this up? Because unrecognized or ignored, abnormalities that prove to be genetic in origin can wreak havoc on a and devastate the finances of its owners, as most famously happened to North American Herefords because of dwarfism.

The lesson of “The Battle of Bull Runts,” is—any time, every time—an abnormal animal is born, or an abnormality develops in an animal—no matter what one suspects the cause to be—the only correct action to take is to report it to the breed association.

There are three important ingredients in controlling genetic abnormalities: reporting, labeling the carriers, and making this information available to the people making breeding decisions. Accordingly, the American Jersey Cattle Association adopted a comprehensive genetic abnormality policy in 1983. The key points are these:

• It is “the responsibility and obligation of each member of the Association and each breeder of Jersey cattle to report any known case of an abnormal Jersey animal.”

• The association maintains a recording system to monitor abnormalities in Jersey cattle and, based upon expert scientific advice, has defined procedures to determine if the source of an abnormality is genetic.

• It is “unethical practice to offer for sale an animal, male or female, an embryo or semen from an animal that has been designated a carrier of an undesirable genetic factor without first informing the prospective buyer of this fact.”

The Association’s policy regarding genetic abnormalities is built upon the foundation of fact and documentation and openness. It has served this breed well before, and will do so again if it ever becomes necessary, “but only to the degree that all cooperate in the acceptance and enforcement of this policy.”

Whether or not the AJCA’s abnormality program is effective depends almost entirely upon how complete the reporting is. The incidence of an abnormal condition— by definition—is low. It’s out of one’s experience. The possibilities for an affected animal to not be found, much less reported, are endless. If one of them died as a calf, or was killed by lightning, or was sent to slaughter because she didn’t settle to the pasture bull ... you see how easy it would be to miss an affected animal. Without being vigilant, and training one’s employees to be equally attentive, a costly, perhaps even lethal abnormality can be perpetuated at the expense of all.

The question always arises, “What do you report?” It’s simple. If it’s out of the ordinary in your experience, report it immediately to the Association. Genotyping is a powerful tool that let’s us confirm parentage and delve into the genome more closely. All it takes is a tissue sampling unit (TSU), a hair sample or blood sample of the affected calf. Get pictures and document the details by using the form on the USJersey web site at https://www.usjersey.com/Portals/0/AJCA/ 2_Docs/Genetic-Resources/AbnormalityReport-Form.pdf. Call the office. It doesn’t matter what you see. It matters that you report it, if it doesn’t look right to you or your veterinarian.

THE JERSEY by Bonnie L. Mohr, commissioned by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Copyright © American Jersey Cattle Association 2018 All Rights Reserved

JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY

Enhancing the Lives of the Next Generation

Bridge the gap is a common phrase used to motivate agriculturists to continue telling their stories to consumers and lawmakers. In May 2022, the Jersey Youth Academy enhancement program gave two distinguished Jersey youth an opportunity to bridge the agricultural knowledge gap with political leaders in Washington D.C.

In an experience organized and hosted by Charlie Garrison, president of the Garrison Group LLC, Miriam Cook, Pewamo, Mich., and Gracie Krahn, Albany, Ore., represented the Queen of Quality and dairy farms across America for two days in the nation’s capital.

These two young adults met multiple political leaders from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to learn about their efforts to prepare for the new Farm Bill due in 2023, including the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, potential changes to milk pricing in Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO), nutrition assistance, conservation programs and what is expected to be a focus on climate change—a first for the once-every-fiveyears agriculture policy legislation.

The duo was also able to meet Roger Cryan, chief economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation and visit with staff from the National Milk Producers Federation to learn more about their initiatives and the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program.

“Throughout all our meetings with the different individuals there was truly one overarching theme and that was they wanted to hear our personal farming story,” said Cook, senior at Purdue University. “While politics is a large world, it felt a little smaller those couple days, shifting my whole view due to those personal interactions.”

As for Gracie Krahn, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she left refueled with passion for the agriculture industry, specifically for America’s Jersey dairy farmers.

“After spending time in Washington D.C. with Mr. Garrison, my passion for agricultural advocacy increased 10-fold,” said Krahn. “I returned home with a

reinspired attitude to make a difference and to make a change, for the better. Whether at our Nation’s Capital, at the state legislature, or on a local level, I am inspired to bridge the gap between farmers and the law makers, and to be a voice for the dairy industry across the country.”

“A trip to Washington, D.C. to talk about dairy policy is an opportunity to put real-life experience on the farm to use in explaining the impacts various government programs have on dairy farm families and their operations,” said Garrison about having a face in Washington. “Gracie and Miriam made the most of that opportunity to learn about the policy process and to advocate for Jersey dairy farmers.”

“As I look to my future I now know that my background gives me the chance to be a strong, honest voice for the whole of agriculture,” summed Cook. “I plan to pursue a career where I can make a difference for farmers. I want to help be a part of the movement that helps keep farms profitable and sustainable for generations to come. Legislation may be where that work lies.”

How It All Began

Garrison first met Cook and Krahn

Cook and Krahn were welcomed at National Milk Producers Federation by staff, including another Jersey Youth Academy alumni, Theresa (Sweeney) Murphy. She is director of communications for the federation.

During their visit to Washington D.C., Cook and Krahn were able to meet with American Farm Bureau Chief Economist Roger Cryan to learn more about policies and issues affecting agriculture today.

As part of the Jersey Youth Academy Enhancement program, Miriam Cook, left, and Gracie Krahn, right, were selected to visit Washington D.C. to meet with political leaders in agriculture to discuss issues facing dairy producers today. The trip was organized by Charlie Garrison, president of The Garrison Group LLC, and lobbyist for National All-Jersey Inc.

Enhancing Young Lives

while speaking to Class VII of Jersey Youth Academy in July 2021. Little did the three know that less than one year later, they would be interacting once again as part of a new phase of Academy.

Robert and Pam Bignami of Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif., had an added bonus for Class VII. In 2020 at The All American Jersey Sale, the couple donated $60,000 from the proceeds of BW Graduate-ET to enhance the National Jersey Youth Devel opment programs of the AJCA. They set aside $40,000 to establish the Brentwood Farms Scholarship (beginning in 2022) and another $20,000 to enhance the experience Jersey Youth Academy classes. Their hope, to change the lives of some of the brightest youth in the dairy industry.

From Class VII, nine class members were selected by an anonymous committee for a part of the Jersey Youth Academy Enhance ment program. This trip was the first of six different programs selected.

In June four alumni attended the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., in Portland, Ore.,—Ali Bowman, Glencoe, Okla., Barry Nadon, West Brookfield, Mass., Addie Raber, Gridley, Ill., and Ga briella Rockwell, Scenery Hill, Pa.

While much time was spent with politicians and hearing the impact agriculture has on upcoming issues, Gracie and Miriam were able to also see some of the most historic places in D.C.

Tyler Seals, Tillamook, Ore., attended World Dairy Expo in October as part of the enhancement program.

Grace Stroud, Myerstown, Pa., will be attending International Dairy Week in Aus tralia in January 2023. Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, Vt., will be attending auctioneer school in the summer of 2023.

“Additionally, I cannot thank the donors enough that made it possible for this oppor tunity to become reality,” said Cook. “We are forever grateful for those that believe in young agriculturalists. It is supporters of these Jersey programs that encourage me to work to find a position where I can em

power and give back to youth of the future to ensure a bright future of our industry.”

Jersey Youth Academy is recognized by the International Revenue Service as a tax-exempt private educational foundation under section 501(c)(3). Contributions rep resent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support and can be made at any time by contacting the association office at 614/861-3636.

Class VIII of Jersey Youth Academy will be held in July 2023. The application period closes on December 1, 2022.

Story written by Kaila Tauchen, freelance writer for Jersey Journal

Sam Kieffer, vice president of American Farm Bureau Federation was among staff that met with Miriam Cook and Gracie Krahn during their trip to D.C. in May 2022.

International Jersey Show

• Oct. 3-4, 2022, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.

• Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge; Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis., associate judge

• 455-head shown

• Grand and Intermediate Champion female—Rivendale VIP Eloise, Vierra Dairy Farm, Hilmar, Calif.

• Reserve Grand and Senior Champion female—Stoney Point Impression Blenda, Vierra Dairy Farm

• Reserve Senior Champion female—River Valley Colton Juliette-ET, Vierra Dairy Farm

• Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Budjon-Vail Jordan C Shaneese-ET, Carly and Rebecca Shaw and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif.

• Junior Champion female—Rivendale Venue Colby Jack-ET, Trace Johnson and Sarah Fitzgerald, Poplar Grove, Ill.

• Reserve Junior Champion female—Stookeyholm Gentry Treasurer, Mallarie Stookey, Milford, Ind.

• Premier Breeder— Pacific Edge Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore.

• Premier Exhibitor—Vierra Dairy Farms

• Premier Breeder Heifer Show—Vierra Dairy Farms

• Premier Exhibitor Heifer Show—Glamourview-Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md.

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (35 shown)

1. MM-T Pockets Nuance Gloria-ET, Glamourview-Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md.

2. Milksource Annas Angel-ET, Velthuis Farms LTD, Osgoode, Ont.

3. Kash-In VIP Kayce-ET, Sophie Bollenbacher, Matt and Molly Sloan, Rodney Bollenbacher, Diane Borba, Scott Stanford and Mandy Sell, Watertown, Wis.

4. Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, Rodney Bollenbacher, Clancey Krahn, Mandy Sell, Matt and Molly Sloan, and Scott Stanford, Watertown, Wis.

5. Verona Malic Princess Sofia-ET, Peter Leach, Clarkvalley, and Heavenly Genetics, Woodville, Ont. Winter heifer calf (52 shown)

1. South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, David and Christy Packard, Boonsboro, Md.

2. Pleasant Nook Joel Divine-ET, Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Fishersville, Ont.

3. Vierra VIP Vertigo-ET, Triple-T, Mike Heath and Peter

Cipponeri, North Lewisburg, Ohio

4. Four-Hills Ferdinand Gaile-ET, Tim, Sharyn and Caitlyn Abbott, Chris and Jennifer Hill, Thurmont, Md.

5. Drentex Blackapple Gloria, Drentex and Winright Holsteins, Russell, Ont. Fall heifer calf (48 shown)

1. Rivendale Venue Colby Jack-ET (S: Pleasant Nook WR HG Venue, D: Chilli Premier Cinema-ET), Trace Johnson and Sarah Fitzgerald, Poplar Grove, Ill., jr. champ.

2. Stookeyholm Gentry Treasurer (S: Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET, D: Stookeyholm Andreas Tiara), Mallarie Stookey, Milford, Ind., res. jr. champ.

3. Leann-Acres Lolalala Caroline, Lookwell Farms, Austin Thomas and Susan, Eli and Isacca Horswill, Middlebury, Ind.

4. Vierra Carpe Diem-ET, Luke Alsleben, Glencoe, Minn..

5. Roc-N-Roll Everly, Glamourview-Iager and Walton Summer yearling heifer (37 shown)

1. Vierra Femme Fatale, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar,

Calif.

2. Big Guns Joyride Volvo, Glamourview-Iager and Walton

3. MM Joel Rowyn-ET, Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif.

4. South Mountain Rock Concert-ET, Glamourview-Iager and Walton

5. Milksource Joyride Mia, Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, Wis.

Spring yearling heifer (36 shown)

1. Roc-N-Roll Billiejean, Vierra Dairy Farms

2. Four-Hills Velocity Precious-ET, Emory Jo Bewley, Susquehanna, Pa.

3. Schulte Bros Colton Frankie-ET, Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, Iowa

4. Sterlings Joel Stellar, Ella Hlavaty, Lititz, Pa.

5. BK-Mor Joel Bicardi, Glamourview-Iager and Walton Winter yearling heifer (24 shown)

1. Galaxy Tequila Exuberance, Velthuis Farms LTD and Dan Hovden, East Garafraxa, Ont.

2. J-Kay Fizz Phoenix, Clark and Alisha Morgan, Urbana, Ohio

3. Schulte Bros Gentry Clarabelle-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa

4. Dashs Delusion, Matthew and Elizabeth Gunst, Hartford, Wis.

5. Whitdale Colton Ginny-ET, T&L Cattle Co., and Vierra Dairy Farm, Hilmar, Calif.

Fall yearling (7 shown)

1. Woodmohr Dallas Glitter, Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis.

2. Reich-Dale Gentry Strut, Glamourview-Iager and Walton

3. Woodmohr Gentle Bella, Woodmohr Jerseys

4. Beslea Strathburn Gen Exhale-ET, Beslea Farms LTD and Stratburn, Yarker, Ont.

5. SNT MB Kidrock Siracha, Stephanie Trowbridge, Sean Brown and Ana Mickkelson, Withee, Wis.

Milking yearling (27 shown)

1. Intense Video Shelby-ET, Delon Mortimer, Smithfield, Utah

2. Heaths Grandious Winnie, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, Escalon, Calif.

3. Borderview Andreas Connie-ET, Blaine Warburton and Isaac Folts, New Albany, Pa.

4. Woodmohr Redi, Woodmohr Jerseys

5. Views Choice Vanna-ET, Kyle McGuire, Kris Ackley and Rierdan Ryan, East Liberty, Ohio

Summer junior 2-year-old cow (17 shown)

1. Pacific-Edge VIP Escort, R&R Dairy, Tillmook, Ore.

2. DKG Applejack Kelsey, Clark Morgan and Grant Cope, Urbana, Ohio

3. Lookout She’s Got It, Lookout Jerseys, Frank and Diane Borba and Aleksa Goverdarica, Canton de Hatley, Que.

4. Pacfic-Edge Joel Karisma-ET, Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.

5. Maker Gentry Arielle, Maker Jerseys and Lorne Ella, Rockwood, Ont.

Junior 2-year-old cow (23 shown)

1. Pacific Edge Gentry Zelda {6}, Brent L. Rocha

2. SSF Casino Brie, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis.

3. Meri-Acres VIP Willow, Spatz Cattle Company, Harrisonburg, Va.

4. Schulte Bros Colt First Lady-ET, Crestbrooke and Lost-Elm and Cybil Fisher, Fond Du Lac., Wis

5. Four-Hills Joel Baracuda-ET, Glamourview-Iager and Walton

Senior 2-year-old cow (17 shown)

1. Arethusa Andreas Sunlight-ET, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif.

2. Sterlings Victorious Sunset, Natalie and Mia Berry, Sherwood, Ore.

3. Dream-Valley Kid Rock Tour, Michael Lamar Bosley, Glen Rock, Pa.

4. Charlyn Perennial Sangria, Charlyn Jerseys and Bryan Weldrick, Warwick Township, Ont.

5. Stadview Gentry Velocity, Bos Dairy LLC, Lovington, N.M.

Junior 3-year-old cow (27 shown)

1. Rivendale VIP Eloise (S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET, D: BVSF Joel Easter), Vierra Dairy Farms, int., and gr. champ.

2. Discoverys Jedi Empress-ET, Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis.

3. Paullyn Victorious Maya, River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing and Grace Sauder

4. Kevetta Colton Delilah, Vierra Dairy Farms

5. Pine Haven Victorious Margaret, River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing, and Grace Sauder

Senior 3-year-old cow (19 shown)

1. Budjon-Vail Jordan C Shaneese-ET (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET), Carly and Rebecca Shaw and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif., res. int. champ.

2. Kilgus Tequila Briana-ET, Jim and Janet Kappers, Spring Valley, Minn.

3. Pleasant Nook Picture Perfect-ET, Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, Ont.

4. J.P.L. Joel Adelia, Vierra Dairy Farms

5. Cowbell Viral Ringrooma-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustee, Garnett, Kan. 4-year-old cow (27 shown)

1. Morningmist Joel Iveena, Vierra Dairy Farms

2. SSF Andreas Camilla, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard

3. Homeridge T Annette, Budjon Farms, Peter Vail, John Cunningham, K. and L. Powers and Kylie and Dawson Nickels, Lomira, Wis.

4. Goff Andreas Mae-ET, Buster Goff and Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, Wis.

5. Summer Breeze Tequila Gayle, Vierra Dairy Farms 5-year-old cow (18 shown)

1. River-Valley Colton Juliette-ET (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Stoney Point Excitation Jamie), Vierra Dairy Farms, res. sr. champ.

2. Stoney Point Joel Bailey, Vierra Dairy Farms

3. Sugar Brook Bartender Bridgett, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Adam Fraley and Rodney Hetts, Boonsboro, Md.

4. Seacord Howacres Tesla, River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing and Grace Sauder

5. Day-Dream Premier Ruka, Glamourview-Iager and Walton Aged cow (13 shown)

1. Edgelea Tequila Sheraton, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms

2. Triple-T-Heath Getaway to Cancun-ET, Natalie and Mia Berry

3. J-Kay Excitation Fuzzy, Clark Morgan, Grant Cope and Cam Cope, Urbana, Ohio

4. Woodmohr Forever Faithful, Milk Source Genetics

5. LC Success Abilene, Taylor, Erin and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan.

Lifetime production cow (7 shown)

1. Stoney Point Impression Blenda (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Stoney Point Voltage Blast), Vierra Dairy Farms, sr. and res. champ.

2. Townside Tequila Response R-Twin, Juniper Farm, Gray, Maine

3. Pleasant Nook Vincent Cupcake, Pleasant Nook Jerseys

4. Kash-In Fearless Lady {4}, Kash-In Jerseys

5. Woodmohr Townside Re-Vive, Woodmohr Jerseys

Junior best three females (14 shown)

1. Schulte Bros., Watkins, Iowa

2. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md.

3. Clark Morgan and Grant Cope, Urbana, Ohio

4. Vierra Dairy Farms

5. Kash-In Jerseys

Senior best three females (7 shown)

1. John Mayer, Taneytown, Md.

2. Pleasant Nook Jerseys

3. Michael Heath and Spring Valley Farm, Westminster, Md.

4. Avonlea Genetics Inc., Brighton, Ont.

5. Discovery Genetics, Ellsworth, Wis.

Produce of dam (3 shown)

1. Pacific Edge, Tillamook, Ore.

2. Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis.

South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET 1st Winter heifer calf Intense Video Shelby-ET 1st Milking yearling

Edgelea Tequila Sheraton 1st Aged cow

Pacific Edge VIP Escort 1st Summer junior 2-yr.-old cow

International Junior Jersey Show

The International Junior Jersey Show was held on October 3, 2022, in Madison, Wis., Judge Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio, placed the 132 Registered Jerseys.

The first place four-year-old cow, Homeridge T Annette, exhibited by Kylie Nichols, Lomira, Wis., was named Grand Champion and went on to win Supreme Champion of the World Dairy Expo youth shows. The first place junior three-year-old, Four-Hills Guns N Roses, shown by Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., was named Reserve Grand Champion.

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (10 shown)

Freedom Lane Kid Rock Ginger-ET, Eli Arp, Norwalk, Ohio

Winter heifer calf (23 shown)

HC-Rader Gentry Sage-ET, Shelby M. Rader, Linesville, Pa.

Fall heifer calf (21 shown)

Rivendale Venue Colby Jack-ET (S: Pleasant Nook

WR HG Venue, D: Chilli Premier Cinema-ET), Sarah Fitzgerald, Poplar Grove, Ill., jr. champ.

Summer yearling heifer (13 shown)

Vierra Shotgun Rider-ET, Ava Hebgen, Deforest, Wis.

Spring yearling heifer (9 shown)

Four-Hills Velocity Precious (S: Arethusa Jade

Velocity-ET, D: Drentex Justice Pat), Emory Jo Bewley, Susquehanna, Pa., res. jr. champ.

Winter yearling heifer (10 shown)

Dashs Delusion, Elizabeth Gunst, Hartford, Wis.

Fall yearling heifer (2 shown)

SNT MB Kidrock Sriracha, Sean Brown, Stoughton, Wis.

Milking yearling (2 shown)

Schulte Bros Colton Cecilia-ET, Hope E, Engel, Hampshire, Ill.

Summer junior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown)

Meadowridge Rainman Astor, Tani Riebe, Cumberland, Wis.

Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown)

Pro-Hart Disco Maizey, Sarah Fitzgerald

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown)

Lawtons Gentry Flash, Isaac Folts , Newark Valley, N.Y.

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown)

Four-Hills Lola Guns N Roses (S: River Valley Lolalala-

4-yr.-old

ET, D: Four-Hills Velocity Gloriana), Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., int. and res. gr. champ.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown)

ZBW Masons Fizzy Cola (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Sugar & Spice MG Confession-ET), Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y., res. int. champ.

4-yr.-old cow (8 shown)

Homeridge T Annette (S: Tower Vue Tequila-ET, D: Homeridge P. Annette), Kylie Nichols, Lomira, Wis, sr. and gr. champ.

5-yr.-old cow (7 shown)

Rolling-Spring Premier Lucille-ET, Evan Jauquet, Pulaski, Wis.

Aged cow (3 shown)

LC Success Abilene, Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan.

Lifetime production cow (1 shown)

Four-Hills Velocity Gloriana (S: Arethusa Jade VelocityET, D: Four-Hills Impression Gigles-ET), Sarah Hill, Bristol, res. sr. champ.

Homeridge T Annette

1st

cow Grand and Supreme Champion

Four-Hills Velocity Precious 1st Spring yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion

Rivendale Venue Colby Jack-ET 1st Fall heifer calf Junior Champion

LC Success Abilene 1st Aged cow

Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show

• September 19, 2022, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa.

• Tyler Reynolds, Corfu, N.Y., judge

• 167-head shown

• Senior and Grand Champion female—Day-Dream Premier Ruka, Glamourview – Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md.

• Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion female—Avonlea Silver CF Verona-ET, Dale Pheasant, Martinsburg, Pa.

• Reserve Senior Champion female Hackline Iatola Fax 531, Dale Pheasant, Martinsburg, Pa.

• Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Kilgus Victorious Candy, Bo Pheasant, Martinsburg, Pa.

• Junior Champion female—SV Colton Hashtag-ET, Carly and Tyler Shaw, Fairplay, Md.

• Reserve Junior Champion female—South Mountain Rock Concert-ET, Glamourview–Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md.

• Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor— Hillacres Jerseys, Peach Bottom, Pa.

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (17 shown)

1. Underground Nuance Dixie-ET. Brooke Calkins, Rome, Pa.

2. BGKK Money Vine-ET, Sabrina Clark and Madison Fisher, Springville, Pa.

3. Highlife Metallica Glorious, Hailey Drescher, Preble, N.Y.

Winter heifer calf (18 shown)

1. Four-Hills Ferdinand Gaile-ET, Tim, Sharyn and Caitlyn Abbott, and Chris and Jen Hill Thurmont, Md.

2. Big Guns A Victory Lap-ET, Madison S. Fisher, Frostburg, Md.

3. Locust-Ayr Chocolatier Feliz, Ryan M. Haines, Taneytown, Md.

Fall heifer calf (21 shown)

1. SV Colton Hashtag-ET (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: SV Premier Halcyon), Carly and Tyler Shaw, Fairplay, Md., jr. champ.

2. Roc-N-Roll Everly, Glamourview–Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md.

3. Roc-N-Roll Surreal-ET, Kristy Ellsworth and Lauren Reed, Mount Morris, N.Y.

Summer yearling heifer (12 shown)

1. South Mountain Rock Concert-ET (S: Mr Kathies Kid

Rock, D: Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET), GlamourviewIager and Walton, res. jr. champ.

2. Spatz Bontino Foster, Claire Hlavaty, Lititz, Pa.

3. Tierneys Black Apple Lizanne, Logan Harbaugh and Cameron Ryan, Marion, Wis.

Spring yearling heifer (9 shown)

1. Sterlings Joel Stellar, Ella Hlavaty, Lititz, Pa.

2. BK-Mor Joel Bicardi, Glamourview–Iager and Walton

3. Windy Knoll View Cancan, Brinkley Cole Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.

Winter yearling heifer (3 shown)

1. Highlife Victorious Vesper, Jeffrey VanPatten, Preble, N.Y.

2. HayBail Kid Rock Packin A Punch, Bryan Bailey and Kaitlyn Bedient, Machias, N.Y.

Fall yearling heifer (3 shown)

1. Highlife Swag Dirty Dancer, Jeffrey VanPatten

2. Reich-Dale Victory Stroll, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa.

Milking yearling (3 shown)

1. Impression Misty-ET, Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.

2. WF Oliver Felicity-P, Mike and Patricia Stiles, Clear Brook, Va.

Summer junior 2-year-old cow (3 shown)

1. Kilgus Victorious Candy (S: River Valley Victorious-ET, D: Kilgus Homer Casha), Bo Pheasant, Martinsburg, Pa., res. int. champ.

2. Hillacres Lala Shleeping Beauty, Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.

Junior 2-year-old cow (5 shown)

1. Stars Gentry Sophie, Reese and Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.

2. WF Oliver Linguini-P, Regan L. Jackson, Clear Brook, Va.

3. GL & SC Texas Lydia, Landree Fraley and Dakota Fraley, Muncy, Pa.

Senior 2-year-old cow (4 shown)

1. WF Terpster Blessing, Reese and Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.

2. Hobby Hills Abigail, Glamourview–Iager and Walton

3. Rockwood Gentry Novelty, Thomas and Holly McCarty, Hughesville, Pa.

Junior 3-year-old cow (7 shown)

1. Avonlea Silver CF Verona-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Avonlea Velvets Vogue), Dale Pheasant, Martinsburg, Pa., int and res. gr. champ.

2. Rivendale Fizz Delcie-ET, RCD Jerseys, McDonald, Pa.

3. Rexlea Joel Emblem, Bo Pheasant Senior 3-year-old cow (4 shown)

1. SV Heaths Joel Jameela, Wayne and Allen Stiles and Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.

2. Reich-Dale Gunman Sirius-ET, Hayden Reichard

3. Virginia Colton Melina, Paul Stiles and Ben and Elizabeth Cashell, Clear Brook, Va. 4-year-old cow (12 shown)

1. Precious Joel Shotski, Precious Jerseys, Hastings, N.Y.

2. SVHeaths Colton July-ET, Wayne and Allen Stiles and Michael Heath

3. Cotton Spring Ginny, Brooke Vance, Mt. Pleasent, Pa. 5-year-old cow (7 shown)

1. Day-Dream Premier Ruka (S:Hawarden Implus Premier, D: Day-Dream HG Reva), Glamourview –Iager and Walton, sr. and gr. champ.

2. Reich-Dale Joel Spot On, Hayden Reichard

3. Labels Out Glamour Girl {5}, Brooke Calkins

Aged cow (6 shown)

1. Hackline Iatola Fax 531 (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Hackline Zik Fax 598), Dale Pheasant, Martinsburg, Pa., res. sr. champ.

2. Cowan Gunofasun Raindrop, Glamourview–Iager and Walton

3. Hillacres Getaway Nightstar, Thomas and Amanda Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.

Lifetime production cow (2 shown)

1. Woodsey-Dell Tbone Lila, Douglas Brooks and Julia Sprout, Hop Bottom, Pa.

Dam & daughter (3 shown)

1. Reich-Dale Jerseys

2. Douglas Brooks

Junior best three females (3 shown)

1. Jeffrey VanPatten, Preble, N.Y.

2. Madison Fisher, Frostburg, Md.

Senior best three females (6 shown)

1. Spring Valley

2. Waverly Farm

3. Reich-Dale

December 1 Deadline for Stout Experience Award

Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2023 Fred Stout Experience awards.

The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world.

Awards will be made for two paid internships, one with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and the other an on-farm, customized experience on a Jersey dairy operation. The awards, provided by a permanent endowment created by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout, will pay for housing, travel and related activities required by the cooperating employer up to the maximum amount of the scholarship award.

Applicants must have completed their high school education. To apply, visit http://bit.do/Stout-Experience to download the application. Interested applicants will answer a series of questions

stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. A one-page résumé listing previous work experience, education, activities and awards is also needed.

Two letters of support are required, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey™ cattle, excluding immediate family members; and the other from a teacher, mentor or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the USJersey office.

Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2022, and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. They can also be submitted by email to info@ usjersey.com

Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003); Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004); Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005); Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006); Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007); Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008); Brady Core, Kentucky (2009); Kim Wilson, Missouri, and Ivy Roberts, Florida (2010); Joseph Fjarlie, Wisconsin, and Amy Maxwell, Iowa (2011); Robert McGarry,

Vermont, and Lyman Rudgers, New York (2012); Meagan Bolen, Ohio, and Wyatt Smith, Minnesota (2013); Olivia Pearson, North Carolina, and Meagan Chittenden, New York (2014); Tyler French, South Carolina, and Gerret Boer, Texas (2015); Austin Woods, Wisconsin, and Laura Bell (2016); Tyler Kirchdoerfer, Missouri, and Blake Koehn, Oklahoma (2017); Amanda LoRusso, Connecticut (2018); Brennan Topp, Ohio, and Abigail Grimm, Minnesota (2019); Hannah Diehl, Pennsylvania (2020); Elizabeth Gross, Pennsylvania; Meghan Hettinga, Iowa (2021); Maria Joy Poock, Missouri; and Jayme Ozburn, Tennessee (2022).

Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Jersey Show

Mer-James Fizz Figgy Azalea was named Grand Champion for Trevor Bigelow, Willsboro, N.Y., at the Mid-Atlantic Junior Show on September 19, 2022. Labels Out Glamour Girl, shown by Brooke Calkins, Rome, Pa., was named Reserve Grand Champion. Mike Duckett, Rudolph, Wis., judged the 152 Registered Jerseys shown in Harrisburg, Pa.

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (19 shown)

Underground Nuance Dixie-ET, Brooke Calkins, Rome, Pa.

Winter heifer calf (22 shown)

Highlife Maestro Victoria Secret, Hailey Drescher, Preble, N.Y.

Fall heifer calf (25 shown)

Hillacres Hondo Pumpkin, Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.

Summer yearling heifer (16 shown)

WF Reckless Sassafras (S: Kash-In Reckless-ET, D: WF Applejack Sabra), Lilian Finke, London, Ohio, res. jr. champ.

Spring yearling heifer (9 shown)

Four-Hills Velocity Precious-ET (S: Arethusa Jade Velocity-ET, D: Drentex Justice Pat), Emory Jo Bewley, Susquehanna, Pa., jr. champ and sup. jr. champ.

Winter yearling heifer (7 shown)

Saybrook Primero Page, Emma Hutchison, Ridgely, Md.

Fall yearling heifer (2 shown)

Reich-Dale Victory Stroll, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa.

Milking yearling (2 shown)

Impression Misty-ET (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Ma Brown Vitality Raquette), Caroline Arrowsmith, res. int. champ.

Summer junior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown)

GL&SC Texas Lydia (S: Heartland Irwin Texas-ET,

Mar-Lou Colton Tinsel

1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow

GL&SC Showdown Lulu), Landree Fraley, Muncy, Pa., int. champ.

Junior 2-yr.-old cow (9 shown)

Emerald City Gentry Dash, Lane Riggleman, Jefferson, Md.

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown)

WF Terpster Blessing, Reese Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown) Woodmohr V Glorious-ET, Robert D. Nagel, Clymer, N.Y.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown)

Mar-Lou Colton Tinsel, Grace Hodge, Oxford, N.Y.

4-yr.-old cow (7 shown)

Mer-James Fizz Figgy Azalea (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Mer-James CS Fergylicious), Trevor Bigelow, Willsboro, N.Y., sr. and gr. champ.

5-yr.-old cow (3 shown)

Labels Out Glamour Girl {5} (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Gypsy Hill Vegas Glitter {4}), Brooke Calkins, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

Aged cow (5 shown)

Gypsy Hill Vegas Glitter {4}, Blaine Warburton, New Albany, Pa.

Lifetime production cow (2 shown) Woodsey-Dell TBone Lila, Julia Sprout, Hop Bottom, Pa.

Four-Hills Velocity Precious-ET 1st Spring yearling heifer Junior Champion

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Western National Jersey Show

• September 4, 2022, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.

• Ted DeMent, Kenny, Ill., judge

• 116-head shown

• Grand and Senior Champion female—Pacific Edge Colton Jazmin-ET, Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.

• Reserve Grand and Reserve Senior Champion female—Triple-T-Heath Getaway to Cancun-ET, Natalie and Mia Berry, Sherwood, Ore.

• Intermediate Champion female—Pacific Edge VIP Escort, R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.

• Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Pacific Edge Star Ambition-ET, Kara Hale and Sarah and Joe Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.

• Junior Champion female—Ratliff Kid Rock Rubies-ET, Pacific Edge and RocPit Genetics, Tillamook, Ore.

• Reserve Junior Champion female—Cowbell Colton Nut Hatch, Gracie and Clancey Krahn and MD Pride Jerseys, Albany, Ore.

• Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Pacific Edge, Tillamook, Ore.

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (8 shown)

1. Krahn Girls K-Rockin Sassy Girl, Gracie and Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.

2. Krahn Girls VIP Fine Wine, Gracie and Clancey Krahn

Winter heifer calf (11 shown)

1. MM Gentry Juniper-ET, R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.

2. Pacific Edge Gunman Bombshell-ET, Joey and Sara Rocha, Kara Hale, Brent Rocha, and Mike Podschadly, Tillamook, Ore.

Fall heifer calf (9 shown)

1. Claquato Gunman Cordial, Kinley Young, Chehalis, Wash.

2. Pacific Edge Velocity Mascarade, Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.

Summer yearling heifer (9 shown)

1. Starrock VIP Status, Gracie and Clancey Krahn and MD Pride Jerseys, Albany, Ore.

2. SV Joel Rosette-ET, Back to the Future Partners, Portland, Ore.

Spring yearling heifer (9 shown)

1. Ratliff Kid Rock Rubies-ET (S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock, D: River Valley Excitation Radiant-ET), Pacific Edge and Roc-Pit Genetic, Tillamook, Ore., jr. champ

2. Cowbell Colton Nut Hatch-ET (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Cowbell Councciller Nutcracker), Gracie and Clancey Krahn and MD Pride Jerseys, res. jr.champ.

Winter yearling heifer (6 shown)

1. Kash-In VIP Belle-ET, Lauryn Young and Bailie Shultz, Chehalis, Wash.

2. Krahn Girls Fizzy Nevada, Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.

Fall yearling heifer (5 shown)

1. Royalty Ridge Bushlea V Fire, Ryan and Freynie Lancaster and Bushlea Farms, Tillamook, Ore.

2. Lady Lane Roman Daphne {5}, Jackson Kent, Dallas, Ore.

Milking yearling (5 shown)

1. Intense Video Shelby-ET, Delon Mortimer, Smithfield, Utah

2. Vierras KidRock Sable-ET, Moretti Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.

Summer junior 2-year-old cow (6 shown)

1. Pacific Edge VIP Escort (S: River Valley Venus VIPET, D: Pacific Edge Governor Royal), R&R Dairy, int. champ.

2. Pacific Edge Joel Karisma-ET, Brent L. Rocha

Junior 2-year-old cow (6 shown)

1. Pacific Edge Gentry Zelda {6}, Brent L. Rocha

2. FLM Colton Fern, Frigot, Lancaster, and Mahovlic, Tillamook, Ore.

Senior 2-year-old cow (10 shown)

1. Pacific Edge VIP Riley {5}, Brent L. Rocha

2. Pacific Edge Joel Wrench {5}, Brent L. Rocha

Junior 3-year-old cow (6 shown)

1. Pacific Edge Star Ambition-ET (S: River Valley Ricki Rockstar, D: Ratliff Velocity A Star-ET), Kara Hale and Joe and Sarah Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., res. int. champ.

2. Pacific Edge Lo La La Lola {5}, Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.

Senior 3-year-old cow (5 shown)

1. Lone Pine Joyride Lingo, Brent Rocha and Mike Podshadly, Tillamook, Ore.

2. JX Mortimers Bellman Maryland {4}, Mortimer Jerseys, Smithfield, Utah 4-year-old cow (5 shown)

1. Pacific Edge Colton Jazmin-ET (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Laguna Hired Gun Joanne-ET), Brent L. Rocha, sr. and gr. champ.

2. Royalty Rridge Riversong Havanna, Freynie Lancaster and Anna Seaholm, Tillamook, Ore. 5-year-old cow (9 shown)

1. Elliots Fizz Charade-ET, Patrick Marvin Gourley,

Elliotts Fizz Charade-ET 1st 5-yr.-old cow

Intense Video Shelby-ET 1st Milking Yearling

Krahn Girls K-Rockin Sassy Girl 1st Spring heifer calf

Claquato Gunman Cordial 1st Fall heifer calf

Cowbell Colton Nut Hatch 2nd Spring yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion

Kash-In VIP Belle-ET

Winter yearling heifer

Pacific Edge VIP Escort 1st Summer Jr. 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion

Royalty Ridge Avery Cali

1st Lifetime production cow

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Iowa State Fair Jersey Show

• August 11, 2022, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines

• Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis., judge

• 84-head shown

• Gr. and Sr. Champ. female— Schulte Bros Enticing Tequila-ET, Mitch Schulte, Watkins

• Res. Gr. and Int. Champ. female Schulte Bros Colt First Lady-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte

• Res. Sr. Champ. female—Schulte Bros Flashy Lady, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte

• Res. Int. Champ. female—BambiKCCK Colton Evelyn, Carson and Ana Rauen and Cole and Carter Kruse, Dyersville

• Jr. Champ. female Schulte Bros Colton Frankie-ET, Kaleb, Cole, Carter Kruse, and Gene Henderson, Dyersville

• Res. Jr. Champ. female—Schulte Bros Andreas Fashionista-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte

• Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Schulte Bros.

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (8 shown)

1. Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, Bodie Simon

2. Schulte Bros Do the Griddy-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Winter heifer calf (11 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Andreas Fashionista-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady), Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, res. jr. champ.

2. CJL Victory Robbed Again, Cora, Jamie and Lindsey Gibbs, Rollingstone, Minn. Fall heifer calf (9 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Colton Cheerio-ET, Kaleb, Cole, Carter Kruse, and Gene Henderson, Dyersville

2. Knapps Engineer Kimber, Abbie Gahring, Homestead Summer yearling heifer (9 shown)

1. Miss Magical Espresso Bean, Cora, Jamie and Lindsey Gibbs

2. Shots Walk of Shame-ET, Kade William Meyer, West Union

Spring yearling heifer (9 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Colton Frankie-ET (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Pleasant Nook Foxy Lady), Kaleb, Cole, Carter Kruse, and Gene Henderson, jr. champ.

2. Gar Gen Gentleman Ellie, Brianna Lucey and Kevin Harbaugh, Guttenberg Winter yearling heifer (6 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Gentry Clarabelle-ET, Zach, Blake, and Mitch Schulte

2. Arthuracres Vallie Jamba Juice, Ethan Frederick and Arthur Acres, Oelwein Fall yearling heifer (5 shown)

1. LuckyRidge Fizz Tally, Brianna L. Lucey, Guttenberg

2. Koepke Sultan Faith, Luke and Cody Koepke, Denver Milking yearling (5 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Colton Fergalicious-ET, Kaleb, Cole, Carter Kruse, and Gene Henderson

2. Schulte Bros Colton Camilla-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte

Junior 2-year-old cow (6 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Colt First Lady-ET (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady), Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, int. and res. gr. champ.

2. Bambi-KCCK Colton Evelyn (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D:Bambi-KCCK Primero Eve), Carson and Ana Rauen and Cole and Carter Kruse, Dyersville, res. int. champ.

Senior 2-year-old cow (10 shown)

1. HBR Colton Martina {6}, Rachel Hefel, Epworth

2. Koepke Victorious Joy, Luke and Cody Koepke Junior 3-year-old cow (6 shown)

1. Miss GC Secret Service, Addison, Braxton and Easton Steinlage and Eric Lang, Brooklyn

2. Arthuracres VIP Noble V, Arthur Acres, Oelwein Senior 3-year-old cow (5 shown)

1. Kunde Adonis Gloss, Pal Ski and Steinridge Jerseys, Epworth

2. Marshlands Balin Candy, Marshland Dairy LLC and Grant, Grace, Hannah and Ellie Fremstad, Spencer, Wis.

4-year-old cow (5 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Enticing Tequila-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila, D: BBDN Furor Encina-ET), Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa, sr. and gr. champ.

2. Miss Tequila Shenanigans, Jason Steinlage and Dan Hovden, Lawler 5-year-old cow (9 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Tequila Gia-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte

2. JJS Surefire Kit Kat {6}, Courtney Schilling, New Vienna Aged cow (3 shown)

1. Schulte Bros Flashy Lady (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady), Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, res. sr. champ.

2. Holtz-View Fancy, Jeff, Mary and Lisa Holtz, Maquoketa

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Portland, Ore.

2. Flynns BE Fascination, Cross Frigot, Lancaster and Mahovlic, Tillamook, Ore.

Aged cow (3 shown)

1. Triple-T-Heath Getaway to Cancun-ET (S: Rapid Bay Getaway-ET, D: Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET), Natalie and Mia Berry, Sherwood, Ore., res. sr. and res. gr. champ

2. Macfarms Clark Rhoma, R&R Dairy Lifetime production cow (2 shown)

1. Royalty Ridge Avery Cali, Logan Tate Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. Dam and daughter (2 shown)

1. Payton Baldwin, Albany, OR Junior best three females (4 shown)

1. Krahn Girls, Albany, OR

2. Lady Lane Farm, Mulina, OR Senior best three females (4 shown)

1. Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

2. Royalty Ridge, Tillamook, OR

Starrock VIP Status

1st Summer yearling heifer

Western National Junior Jersey Show

The Western National Junior Jersey Show was held on September 4, 2022, in Salem, Ore. Judge Ted DeMent, Kenny, Ill., placed the 63 Registered Jerseys.

The first place aged cow, Triple-T-Heaths Getaway to Cancun-ET, exhibited by Mia Berry, Sherwood, Ore., was named Grand Champion. The second-place aged cow, Royalty Ridge Avery Cali, shown by Harper Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore., was named Reserve Grand Champion.

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (6 shown)

Krahn Girls K-Rockin Sassy Girl, Clancey Krahn, Albany Ore.

Winter heifer calf (8 shown)

Krahn Girls Ferdinand Felicity, Gracie Krahn, Albany, Ore.

Fall heifer calf (5 shown)

Claquato Gunman Cordial, Kinley Young, Chelhalis, Wash.

Summer yearling heifer (5 shown)

Starrock VIP Status, Gracie Krahn

Spring yearling heifer (6 shown)

Cowbell Colton Nut Hatch (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Cowbell Counciller Nutcracker), Gracie Krahn, jr. champ.

Winter yearling heifer (5 shown)

Kash-In VIP Belle-ET (S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET, D: Billings Impression Backstage-ET), Bailie Shultz, Chelhalis, Wash., res. jr. champ.

Fall yearling heifer (3 shown)

Royalty Ridge Bushlea V Fire, Logan Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore.

Milking yearling (3 shown)

Woodmohr Gen Victoria, Gracie Krahn

Summer junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown)

Borderview Andreas Cassi-ET, Kinley Young

Junior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown)

Claquato Casino Finger Puppet (S: Elliotts Regency Casino-ET, D: Claquato Fizz Favorite Finger), Lauryn Young, Chelhalis, Wash., int. champ.

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown)

Claquato Casino Fallon (S: Elliotts Regency Casino-ET, D: Claquato A Flirts Faithful), Lauryn Young, res. int.

champ.

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown)

Krahn Girls Colton Nutmeg, Gracie Krahn

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown)

Claquato Oliver French Fry, Payton Lynn Baldwin, Albany, Ore.

5-yr.-old cow (5 shown)

FLM Vaden Frenchy, Tatum Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore.

Aged cow (3 shown)

1. Triple-T-Heaths Getaway to Cancun-ET (S: Rapid Bay Getaway-ET, D: Elliotts Blackstone CharlotteET), Mia Berry, Sherwood, Ore., sr. and grand champ.

2. Royalty Ridge Avery Cali (S: Bancrest Lester Avery, D: Family Hill Iatola Calico-ET), Harper Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore., res. sr. and res. champ.

Royalty Ridge Avery Cali

2nd Aged cow Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion

Claquato Casino Finger Puppet 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion

Claquato Casino Fallon 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion

Cowbell Colton Nut Hatch 1st Spring yearling heifer Junior Champion

Kash-In VIP Belle-ET

1st Winter yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion

Krahn Girls K-Rockin Sassy Girl 1st Spring heifer calf

Krahn Girls Ferdinand Felicity 1st Winter heifer calf

Claquato Gunman Cordial 1st Fall heifer calf

Woodmohr Gen Victoria 1st Milking yearling

Claquato Oliver French Fry 1st Senior 3-yr.old cow

The Jersey Event Open Jersey Show

• August 20-21, 2022, Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Pa.

• Jeff Stephens, Troy, Ont., judge

• 199-head shown

• Grand and Intermediate Champion female—J.P.L Joel Adelia, Vierra Dairy Farm, Hilmar, Calif.

• Reserve Grand and Senior Champion female—Morningmist Joel Iveena, Vierra Dairy Farm

• Reserve Senior Champion female—Stoney Point Impression Blenda, Vierra Dairy Farm

• Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Rivendale VIP Eloise, Vierra Dairy Farm

• Junior Champion female—South Mountain Rock Concert-ET, GlamourviewIager and Walton, Boonsboro, Md.

• Reserve Junior Champion female—South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET, David and Charity Packard, Painted Post, N.Y.

• Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor Heifer Show— South Mountain Jerseys, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md.

• Premier Exhibitor—Vierra Dairy Farms

• Premier Breeder—Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Fisherville, Ont.

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (28 shown)

1. MM-T Pockets Nuance Gloria-ET, Glamourview-Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md.

2. Underground Nuance Dixie-ET, Brooke Calkins, Rome, Pa.

3. Dorado N Fancy, Wanda and Katarina Emerich, Mooers, N.Y.

Winter heifer calf (20 shown)

1. South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET (S: ST-LO NuanceET, D: Crossbrook HG Dixie-ET), David and Charity Packard, Painted Post, N.Y., res. jr. champ.

2. Pleasant Nook Joel Divine-ET, Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Fisherville, Ont.

3. Miss Gayles Grace-ET, Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg, Ohio

Fall heifer calf (29 shown)

1. Sheratons Andreas Shania-ET, Landree Fraley and Avery Fogal, Muncy, Pa.

2. Roc-N-Roll Everly, Glamourview-Iager and Walton

3. Do-N-Joy Joel Echo, Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard and Rodney Hetts, Boonsboro, Md.

Summer yearling heifer (22 shown)

1. South Mountain Rock Concert-ET (S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock, D: Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET), GlamourviewIager and Walton, jr. champ.

2. Vierra Femme Fatale, Vierra Dairy Farm, Hilmar, Calif.

3. Tierneys Black Apple Lizanne, Logan Harbaugh and Cameron Ryan, Marion, Wis.

Spring yearling heifer (9 shown)

1. BK-Mor Joel Bicardi, Glamourview-Iager and Walton

2. Sterlings Joel Stellar, Ella Hlavaty, Lititz, Pa.

3. Four-Hills Velocity Precious-ET, Emory Jo Bewley, Susquehanna, Pa.

Winter yearling heifer (5 shown)

1. Whitdale Colton Ginny-ET, T&L Cattle Company and Vierra Dairy Farm, Hilmar, Calif.

2. Klinedell Colton Java-ET, Klinedell Farms LLC, Myerstown, Pa.

3. Heaven Scent Jamaican Me Crazy {5}, Ryan Lawton and Elizabeth Sutton, Newark Valley, N.Y.

Fall yearling heifer (2 shown)

1. Dream-Valley Swag Sity, Michael Lamar Bosley, Glen Rock, Pa.

2. Reich-Dale Victory Stroll, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa.

Milking yearling (9 shown)

1. Drentex Velocity Glitterbug, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md.

2. Rivendale Joel Keep Her Secret-ET, David Jordan, and Mark and Will Iager , Chicago, Ill.

3. SV Bontino Halifax, Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md.

Summer junior 2-year-old cow (8 shown)

1. SVHeaths Kid Rock Jaden, Vierra Dairy Farm

2. Jasmari Gunman Lil Lacoste-ET, Marisa A. Reitnouer, Mohrsville, Pa.

3. Emerald City Gentry Dash, Lane Riggleman, Jefferson, Md. Junior 2-year-old cow (9)

1. Meri-Acres VIP Willow, Jamie Crawford and Peggy Bennett, Rome, Pa.

2. Pleasant Nook Chrome Flash Mob, Pleasant Nook Jerseys

3. Perennial Velocity Veil-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L.Packard Senior 2-year-old cow (5 shown)

1. Arethusa Gentry Chevelle-ET, RCD Jerseys, Ernie Kueffner and Terri Packard, Boonsboro, Md.

2. LR Matt Jolene, Easton and Josie Calhoun, Dobson, N.C.

3. Jasmari VIP Victory-ET, Marisa A. Reitnouer Junior 3-year-old cow (7 shown)

1. Rivendale VIP Eloise (S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET, D: BVSF Joel Easter), Vierra Dairy Farm, res. int. champ.

2. Rivendale Fizz Delcie-ET, RCD Jerseys, McDonald, Pa.

3. Pleasant Nook Viral Content, Pleasant Nook Jerseys Senior 3-year-old cow (11 shown)

1. J.P.L Joel Adelia (S: Guimo Joel-ET, D: J.P.L. Mantra Adele), Vierra Dairy Farm, int. and gr. champ.

River Valley Colton Juliette-ET 1st 5-yr.-old cow

2. Pleasant Nook Picture Perfect-ET, Pleasant Nook Jerseys

3. Spring View Joel Kinsley, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L.Packard 4-year-old cow (8 shown)

1. Morningmist Joel Iveena (S: Gumio Joel-ET, D: Moringmist Beautifull Iris 271), Vierra Dairy Farm, sr. champ. and res gr. champ.

2. SVHeaths Colton July-ET, Wayne and Allen Stiles and Michael Heath, Westminister, Md.

3. Pleasant Nook Gentry Manor, Pleasant Nook Jerseys 5-year-old cow (7 shown)

1. River Valley Colton Juliette-ET, Vierra Dairy Farm

South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET

1st Winter heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion

Stoney Point Impression Blenda

Senior Champion

Rivendale VIP Eloise

Arethusa Gentry Chevelle-ET 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow

Drentex Velocity Glitterbug 1st Milking yearling

Proposals Sought for Jersey Cattle and Product Research

The AJCC Research Foundation has is sued a request for research proposals to be funded in 2023 addressing significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers.

Current priorities for research funding are:

• Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components;

• Factors affecting management of Jersey calves;

• Factors affecting semen production of Jersey bulls;

• Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk;

• Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit;

• Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and/or enhancing product quality;

• Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys;

• New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and

• Feasibility of adding value and increasing consumer acceptance of Jersey-derived products through enhanced product quality and branding.

Application deadline is December 1, 2022. The Research Advisory Committee of the American Jersey Cattle Associa tion will evaluate the proposals, then for ward its recommendations to the AJCA Board of Directors, which will award funds at its meeting in March 2023.

Submissions are evaluated for (a) merit (e.g., potential to advance practi cal knowledge, creative approach to the problem); (b) competence (i.e., high probability of successful completion within the proposed time frame); and (c) relevance (e.g., problem derived from one of the areas of research priority).

Since 1988, the Foundation has award ed more than $900,000 in seed money for selected projects.

Detailed information about the Com petitive Grants Program can be found on the USJersey web site (permalink http:// bit.do/JerseyRFP) or requested from the American Jersey Cattle Association of fice at 614/861-3636.

Eastern States Exposition Jersey Show

• September 21, 2022, West Springfield, Mass.

• Michael Heath,Westminster, Md., judge

• 93 head shown

• Int. and Gr. Champ. female Four-Hills Lola Guns N Roses Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt.

• Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female BJ Texas Madrid, Megan and Sarah Hill

• Res. Sr. Champ. female—Strout GP Scarlet, James D. Strout, Cornville, Maine

• Res. Int. Champ. female—FourHills M Fancy Victory, Megan and Sarah Hill

• Jr. Champ. female—Four-Hills Joel Boujee Blue-ET, Megan and Sarah Hill

• Res. Jr. Champ. female—Happy Acres B-Apple Bloom, Mackenzie Schofield, Troy, Maine

Class Winners

Spring heifer calf (13 shown)

1. Jerzies Reckless Lovebug, Jerzie Newland, Sutton, Vt.

2. Vierra Misunderstood, John R. Miller, Pomfret, Conn.

Winter heifer calf (10 shown)

1. Mill Valley Joyful Swag, Toni and Taryn Jacque, Sunderland, Mass.

2. Dalady Luck Bontino Deb, Quinlan Davis, Delhi, N.Y. Fall heifer calf (12 shown)

1. Four-Hills Joel Boujee Blue-ET (S; Guimo Joe1-E, D: Four-Hills Response Brazil-ET), Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., jr. champ.

2. Happy Acres B-Apple Bloom (S: Rapid Bay Black Apple, D: Happy Acres Fizz Babe), Mackenzie Schofield, Troy, Maine, res. jr. champ.

Summer yearling heifer (15 shown)

1. Tierneys Reviresco Arya, Tierney Farms and Kathryn Bosley, Malone, N.Y.

2. Toll Gate Kid Rock Marigold, Kimberlie Davenport, Salem, Conn.

Spring yearling heifer (4 shown)

1. Johnsonacres Casino Betonit, Regan E. Johnson, Northwood, N.H.

2. Tierneys Downtown Peggy Sue, Katelyn and Madelyn Poitras, Brimfield, Mass.

Winter yearling heifer (3 shown)

1. SBF Jeronimo Andi, Regan E. Johnson

2. Tierneys Magician Angel, Tierney Farms and Kathryn Bosley

Fall yearling heifer (2 shown)

1. Tierneys Supercalifragelistic, Shania L. Rowland, Cambridge, N.Y.

Milking yearling (5 shown)

1. Tierneys Dirk Lulubelle, Tierney Farms and Kathryn Bosley

2. Strout Chrome Shimmer, James D. Strout Sr., Cornville, Maine

Summer junior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown)

1. Four-Hills Andreas Baby Girl-ET, Megan and Sarah Hill

2. Harkdale Reviresco Bonzo, Abagail Carson, Newbury, Vt.

Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown)

1. Whitdale Gentry Polly, Oliver H. Andrew, Eagle Bridge, N.Y.

2. Harkdale Chrome Flop-ET, Seth and Abby Carson, Newbury, Vt.

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown)

1. Four-Hills M Fancy Victory (S: River Valley VictoriousET, D: Stoney Point Tequila Felina), Megan and Sarah Hill, res. int. champ.

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown)

1. Four-Hills Lola Guns N Roses (S: River Valley Lolalala-

Happy Acres B-Apple Bloom 2nd Fall heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion

Tierneys Reviresco Arya 1st Summer yearling heifer

ET, D: Four-Hills Velocity Gloriana), Megan and Sarah Hill, int. and gr. champ.

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Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown)

1. RST Casino Audie, Kirbie C. Nichols, Lyndonville, Vt. 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown)

1. BJ Texas Madrid Megan and Sarah Hill

2. Strout GP Scarlet, James D. Strout 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown)

1. TNT Texas July, Megan Hill and Mason Ziemba, Bristol, Vt. Aged cow (2 shown)

1. Tierneys Incentive Luau (S:Hometown Incentive-ET, D: Tierneys Jude Lucetta), Tierney Farms and Kathryn Bosley, res. sr. champ.

Lifetime production cow (2 shown)

1. Four- Hills Velocity Gloriana (S: Arethusa Jade

Velocity-ET, Four-Hills Impression Gigles-ET), Megan and Sarah Hill, sr. champ. Junior best three females (5 shown)

Jennifer Bosley, Malone, N.Y.

Regan Johnson, Northwood, N.H.

Corrina Aldrich, Salem, N.Y. Senior best three females (3 shown)

Sarah Hill

Jennifer Bosley

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2. Stoney Point Joel Monica, John and Julie Meyer and Michael Heath, Taneytown, Md.

3. Willow Creek Joel Cherry, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L.Packard

Aged cow (6 shown)

1. SVHeaths Tequila Jolie, Vierra Dairy Farm

2. FVF Genominator Daffy, Spatz Cattle Company, Harrisburg, Va.

3. Hillacres Getaway Nightstar, Tom and Amanda Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.

Lifetime production cow (4 shown)

1. Stoney Point Impression Blenda (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Stoney Point Voltage Blast), Vierra Dairy Farm, res. sr. champ. 2. Pleasant Nook Vincent Cupcake, Pleasant Nook Jerseys 3. Woodsey-Dell Tbone Lila, Julia Sprout and Douglas Brooks, Hop Bottom, Pa. Junior best three females (5 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L.Packard

Pleasant Nook Jerseys

Kristy Ellsworth

Tierneys Dirk Lulubelle 1st Milking yearling

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY COMMENTS

President and Director Elections For 2023

Our organizations have two tremendous assets. First is the Jersey cow as a profitable producer with the longest productive life in the business today. Sec ondly is the reputation our organizations have. As I travel the country, I hear over and over, “Jersey has great programs. Jer sey has the best customer ser vice. We really enjoy working with the Jersey association.”

Building on these assets is the role of your elected leadership, the people who serve as Directors and Presidents of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Perhaps you, or a person you know, should become a candidate for one of these positions.

Governace Structure

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) are each governed by a Board of Directors. The AJCA Board consists of a President and 12 Directors. The responsibilities of the Board include establishing Association policies and programs, setting fees, authorizing expenditures, hiring the Executive Secretary and Treasurer, and being responsible for the overall well-being of the Association.

The active members of the Association elect the President and Directors. A member is considered active when he or she has registered or had transferred to his or her ownership a Jersey animal within the past two (2) years.

The NAJ Board is composed of 11 Directors. Five Directors are elected by the voting members in the District they represent, three Directors are appointed by the AJCA Board, and there are three exofficio Directors. The ex-officio Directors are the AJCA President and chairs of the AJCA Finance and Development committees. The President is elected from the Board by the Directors. The responsibilities of the NAJ Board are similar to the AJCA Board.

Qualifications

What are the qualifications, nomination and election procedures to be President or a Director? The AJCA Constitution states, “Each Director including the President shall be an active member of the Association who is actively engaged in ownership or management of a recognizable Jersey herd.” In addition, each Director must be a resident of the District from which elected. The NAJ Constitution states that Directors shall be “members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and who are producer or honorary members of National All-Jersey Inc. ...” The elected NAJ Directors must reside in the District they represent.

The following are other qualities and considerations for potential President and Director candidates.

Leadership. The Presidents and Directors are the elected leaders of the Jersey organizations.

Financial Responsibility. The AJCA Board of Directors manages an annual budget of about $3.6 million. The NAJ Board manages an annual operating budget of approximately $625,000 million and cattle sales of $5 million. Combined net assets of the USJersey organizations is approximately $5 million. The Boards determine the fees for their respective organizations’ services and how all funds will be used. All programs for the improvement and expansion of the breed depend upon the financial well-being of each organization. The Presidents and Directors should be good business and financial managers.

Time. The Presidents and Directors soon discover their responsibilities take more time than originally anticipated. The Boards have regular sessions in March, June, and November of each year. The Presidents and Directors will attend state and regional meetings and sales, and represent their organizations at other dairy functions. The Presidents and Directors must be willing to spend time reading and studying various materials and talking with fellow members and others in the dairy industry in order to make informed and intelligent decisions. They spend weeks—not days—on AJCA and NAJ business every year.

Responsiveness. The Presidents and Directors must be willing to listen to the

concerns of every breeder of Jersey cattle and producer of Jersey milk, then faithfully pass those concerns on to the Boards and management.

National Perspective. Even though a Director is nominated from a particular area or District of the country, they need to be mindful that actions must be made in the best interests of the entire Jersey membership, not just the interests of their particular District.

Professionalism. The Presidents and Directors must sort through the facts and fallacies in all arguments. Not all suggestions heard are in the best interest of the Jersey organizations. They must reach a decision, then be able to defend it. If they disagree with the majority vote of the Board, they must be able to abide by and support the decisions of the majority.

Loyalty. The Presidents and Directors are ambassadors for the Jersey breed. They need to present a positive image of the Jersey breed, the owners of Jersey cattle, and the organizations.

AJCA Nominations

A person meeting the constitutional qualifications can be nominated for either AJCA President or Director. Nominations for President must be made by petition signed by any 30 active members of the Association. Nominations for Director must be made by petition signed by 20 active members residing in the District for which the person seeks to serve as Director. Petitions can be obtained by writing or calling the Executive Secretary. The petitions must be received by the Executive Secretary no later than 65 days in advance of the Annual Meeting. The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 24. Therefore, nominating petitions for this year’s election for President or Director must be received by the Executive Secretary on or before April 20, 2023.

Terms and Voting. The President is elected for a one-year term at each Annual Meeting. There is no limit on the number of terms a President may serve. Four Directors are elected at each Annual Meeting for a term of three years. A Director can serve two consecutive terms. A former Director is then eligible to serve another term one year after completion of two consecutive terms.

Executive Secretary

If appointed or elected to fill an unexpired Director term, the person shall be eligible for election to serve two, three-year terms after service for the unexpired term is completed.

Voting for President and Directors is by ballot only. All active members of the AJCA, 50 days prior to the Annual Meeting, are eligible to vote. They receive a ballot by mail. The candidate for each position receiving the plurality of votes is elected.

Director Districts. The United States is divided into 12 Districts. The District boundaries are drawn in geographic regions to provide equal representation based on number of members and participation in AJCA programs. The 12 Districts are:

First District : Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Second District: New Jersey, New York

Third District: Pennsylvania

Fourth District: Ohio and West Virginia

Fifth District: Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Sixth District: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee

Seventh District: Wisconsin

Eighth District: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Ninth District: Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Tenth District: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Eleventh District: Arizona, California— all counties except Merced—Hawaii, Nevada, Utah

Twelfth District: California—Merced County

Directors to be elected by District are as follows:

2023 Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Eleventh Districts

2024 First, Third, Fifth, and Ninth Districts

2025 Fourth, Seventh, Tenth, and Twelfth Districts

2023

AJCA Elections

At the 2023 Annual Meeting, elections will be held for President and four Directors.

Current President Alan Chittenden’s oneyear term expires at the next Annual Meeting

and he is eligible to seek re-election.

The Directors and their current districts whose terms expire at the 2023 Annual Meeting are: Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y., Second District; Karen Bohnert, East Moline, Ill., Sixth District; John Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa, Eighth District; and Cornell Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif., Eleventh District.

Three d irectors (Ferry, Maxwell, and Kasbergen) are eligible to succeed themselves. They each have served one three-year term. Director Bohnert is not eligible to succeed herself having served two consecutive three-year terms.

The following summarizes the 2023 AJCA elections:

• Election for the President;

• Second District (current Director Ferry has served one three-year term and is eligible for re-election);

• Sixth District (current Director Bohnert has served two consecutive three-year terms and is not eligible for re-election);

• Eighth District, (current Director Maxwell has served one three-year term and is eligible for re-election).

• Eleventh District (current Director Kasbergen has served one three-year term and is eligible for re-election), and;

NAJ Director Nominations

A person meeting the constitutional qualifications can be nominated for one of the five elected NAJ Directors. Nominations for Director must be made by petition signed by 10 voting members residing in the District for which the person seeks to serve as Director. Petitions can be obtained

by writing or calling the Executive Secretary. The petitions must be received by the Executive Secretary no later than 60 days in advance of the Annual Meeting. The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, June 23. Therefore, nominating petitions for next year’s election for Director must be received by the Executive Secretary on or before April 24, 2023.

Terms and Voting. Directors are elected or appointed at the Annual Meeting for a term of four years. There are no term limits. Voting for the elected Directors is by ballot only. All eligible members of NAJ residing in the District for which a Director election is being held, 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting, are eligible to vote. They receive a ballot by mail. The candidate for each position receiving the plurality of votes is elected. The three Directors appointed by the AJCA Board are appointed for a term of four years. The ex-officio members’ terms on the NAJ Board coincide with their AJCA positions.

Director Districts. For the elected Director positions, the United States is divided into five Districts. The District boundaries are drawn in geographic regions based on revenue. District lines are drawn to keep all Districts with close to the same amount of revenue. The five Districts are:

District 1: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

District 2: California, Hawaii

District 3: Connecticut, Delaware,

Map of American Jersey Cattle Association Districts

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President and Director Elections

Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

District 4: Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin

District 5: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

2023 NAJ Elections

At the 2023 NAJ Annual Meeting, one Director, with a four-year term, will be elected. The elected Director whose term expires is Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, Neb., District 1. He is eligible to succeed himself.

Another Director, with a four-year term,

will be appointed. The appointed Director whose term expires is Walter Owens, Frederic, Wis., District 10 at large.

If you have questions regarding the election of the AJCA and NAJ Boards, please do not hesitate to contact me. We encourage all AJCA and NAJ active members to consider seeking these positions. The Jersey organizations have been blessed with outstanding leadership. For that tradition to continue, we need willing and qualified candidates to serve.

minimum production credits on DHIR test of 225,000 lbs. milk, 10,000 lbs. fat, and 8,000 lbs. protein.

To enter the contest, submit a DHI cow page with lifetime production credits for each animal nominated to Erick Metzger, Herd Services Manager at the AJCA office, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. Entries may also be faxed to his attention at 614/861-8040.

March 1 Deadline for Production Contests

Entries are due no later than March 1 for the Living Lifetime Production Contest and the National Jersey Youth Production Contest.

To be eligible for the Living Lifetime Production Contest, cows must be alive as of December 31, 2022, with either

Entries are also due March 1 for the National Jersey Youth Production Contest. Contestants between the ages of 9 and 19 on January 1, 2022, are eligible if they are the recorded owner of the cow on or before her freshening date. Registered Jerseys completting DHIR or DHIA records of 305-days or less between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, may be entered.

Call the Communications Department for entry forms at 614/322-4451. The form is also available from the USJersey website.

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$10,000 High Seller for Spotlight Selections Sale

Dairy producers could have approached Tax Day with anticipation for adding to their show strings rather than trepidation by attending the Spotlight Selections sale. Held at Generation Next Boarding in Dyersville, Iowa, the sale was a collective effort, coordinated by Alan Kruse of Generation Next and Ryan Krohlow of HammerTime, who made his auctioneering debut at the event. Dairy producers who couldn’t attend the sale in person, watched live and placed online bids through CowBuyer.com. Twenty-two lots of Registered Jerseys sold for an average of $5,745.45. Eight-one lots representing five dairy cattle breeds sold for an average of $6,686 to buyers from 14 states and Canada.

Sale Analysis

Number Avg. Price Total Value

2 Bred heifers $7,250.00 $14,500

7 Open yearlings 4,128.57 28,900

11 Heifer calves 6,381.82 70,200

2 Choice of calves 6,400.00 12,800

22 Lots $5,745.45 $126,400 Median price $5,550.00

Reserve National Grand Champion the following year. She topped the Wisconsin Jersey Futurity in 2018. She is sired by Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI -168, and made a top record of 21,380 lbs. milk, 1,174 lbs. fat and 754 lbs. protein at 4-3.

“Angel’s” grandam is a Very Good-86% daughter of Maack Dairy Eclipes-P-ET, GJPI -89. Her third dam is appraised Very Good-85%. Her fourth dam is Very Good84% and has an m.e. average of 19,077–896–629 on three lactations. The next four dams are also appraised Very Good.

“Angel” was consigned by John Vosters and James J. Ostrom of Milk Source Genetics LLC, Kaukauna, Wis.

A member of the “Veronica” cow family was the third high selling Jersey. Brianna Lucey and Kevin Harbaugh, Guttenberg, Iowa, purchased Vierra Crazy Little ThingET with a final bid of $9,000. The fall calf sired by Sunset Canyon Andreas, GJPI -191, is out of Arethusa Fizz Cabernet-ET. The Very Good-88% daughter of J-Kay Tequila Fizz, GJPI -190, was Honorable Mention Junior Champion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) in 2019. One of her maternal sisters, Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET, Excellent-95%, was Reserve Grand Champion of the International Jersey Show in 2017.

lbs. protein as a senior two-year-old. The next six dams are Very Good or Excellent in Canada.

“Little Thing” was consigned by Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif.

The Junior Champion at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair Junior Show, Stadview Elite Kid Rock Eva, was the fourth high selling Jersey at $8,000. She was purchased by David and Valerie Zubikowski of Port Jervis, N.Y., and consigned by Rachel, Kayla and Hannah Visser of Hutchinson, Minn. The September 2020 daughter of Mr Kathies Kid Rock, GJPI -155, sold due to Chilli Action Colton-ET, GJPI -71, in June.

Her dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Hawarden Impuls Premier, GJPI +16, with a two lactation m.e. average of 18,747–1,045–668. Her Excellent-93% grandam has a five lactation m.e. average of 21,353–936–753. Her Excellent-91% third dam has an m.e. average of 19,528–920–727 on six lactations. The next two dams are appraised Very Good-88% and Excellent-90%, respectively.

The partnership of Franchise Kind, Entourage LLC and Michael Heath, Ashville, Ohio, purchased the high seller, Miss Magical Jolene, for $10,000. The summer yearling sired by KCJF Hired Magician, GJPI -135, hails from a showwinning maternal line. Her dam, Smokin Hot Joel LePage, is an Excellent-92% daughter of Guimo Joel-ET, GJPI -114, who was Intermediate Champion of the All American Junior Jersey Show in 2020. Her maternal sister Smokin Hot Lightning Strikes, Excellent-94%, was Supreme Junior Champion of the junior show at the North American International Livestock Exposition in 2016.

Her grandam is an Excellent-90% daughter of SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, GJPI -92. The next seven dams are Very Good or Excellent.

She was consigned by Austin Nauman and Rick Heslinga, Marshfield, Wis.

The second high seller, Milksource Annas Angel-ET, was struck off for $9,800 to Generation Next and Down Home Farm, Stoughton, Wis. She has subsequently sold to Velthuis Farms Ltd. of Osgood, Ont.

The deep-pedigreed spring calf is sired by Milksource-FV Metallica, GJPI -65, and out of Krohlow Comerica Anna, Excellent-95%. “Anna” was Reserve All American Five-Year-Old in 2020 and

“Little Thing’s” grandam, Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET, Excellent-95%, was Grand Champion of the RAWF in 2010. She was All-Canadian as a senior threeyear-old in 2009 and as a four-year-old the following year.

The next dam is the world famous Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. At World Dairy Expo, “Veronica” has been named both Supreme Champion (2006) and Reserve Supreme Champion (2004). She was National Grand Champion in 2004 and has twice been named Supreme Champion of the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show. She was named Jersey Canada’s inaugural cow of the year in 2011 and won the 2015 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest. The breed matriarch has four records over 20,000 lbs. milk and made a best record of 22,610 lbs. milk, 1,142 lbs. fat and 928

Her sixth dam is Hollylane Rene Esmeralda, EX-93 4E (CAN), the former Canadian Butterfat Champion. She made a record of 31,837 lbs. milk, 1,356 lbs. fat and 1,213 lbs. protein at 6-7 and has lifetime credits of 171,941 lbs. milk, 9,178 lbs. fat and 6,634 lbs. protein. She was Reserve All-Canadian Senior Two-year-Old in 1995.

The next three dams are Excellent or Very Good in Canada as well.

Sales $7,000 and Over (Consignors in Parentheses)

Franchise Kind and Entourage LLC, Ashville, Ohio Miss Magical Jolene, heifer calf 9 mos $10,000 (Austin Nauman and Rick Heslinga, Marshfield, Wis.)

Generation Next and Down Home Farms, Stoughton, Wis.

Milksource Annas Angel-ET, heifer calf 1 mo 9,800 (James J. Ostrom and John Vosters, Kaukauna, Wis.) Kevin Harbaugh and Brianna Lucey, Guttenberg, Iowa

Vierra Crazy Little Thing-ET, heifer calf 7 mos 9,000 (Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif.)

David and Valerie Zubikowski, Port Jervis, N.Y. Stadview Elite Kid Rock Eva, bred heifer 19 mos. 8,000 (Rachel, Kayla and Hannah Visser, Hutchinson, Minn.)

Budjon-Vail Joel Apple Juice {5}-ET, heifer calf 7 mos. 7,000

Gina Crubel, Lancaster, Wis.

Avonlea Burntwood VIP Shania-ET, heifer calf 7 mos. 7,900 (Eli, Ethan and Isaac Staudinger, Reedsville, Wis.)

Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa

BJ Bontino Mia, open yearling 13 mos 7,400 (Brandon John Nehls, Hustisford, Wis.)

Sale Management: Generation Next Boarding and HammerTime Holsteins

Auctioneer: Ryan Krohlow

New England Breeders Host Summer

Sale

The New England Jersey Breeders Association held the Simmer Down for the Summer sale in conjunction with their annual meeting on July 16, 2022, in East Greenwich, R.I. In all, 34 lots of Registered Jerseys sold for an average of $1,398.53 and a gross of $47,550.

Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price Total Value

1 Cow, two years and over $1,725.00 $1,725

7 Bred heifers 1,300.00 9,100

7 Open yearlings 1,482.14 10,375

19 Heifer calves 1,386.84 26,350

34 Lots $1,398.53 $47,550

Median price $1,037.50

John Miller was the consignor of the second high seller as well. Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md., purchased Piedmont Patrick Juniper Jo-ET for $3,300. The nine-month-old “Patrick” daughter is out of V Juno Jo, EX 94-4E (CAN). Sired by Valleystream J I S Juno, GJPI -143, she was fifth senior three-year-old at the RAWF in 1995. She made 20,244 lbs. milk, 880 lbs. fat and 726 lbs. protein as a junior four-year-old and earned a silver production award from Jersey Canada in 2001. Her dam is EX 90 in Canada.

Bos Dairy LLC, Lovington, N.M., purchased Piedmont Nadine Sparkler-ET, for $5,900. The 10-month-old daughter of Gil-Bar Unique Sparkler, JPI -218, is out of the well-known show cow, Waymar Patrick Nadine, SUP-EX 97-6E (CAN).

In 1996, “Nadine” was Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo and Reserve Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF). The next two years, she was Grand Champion of the Central National Jersey Show. She captured Reserve Grand Champion laurels at the RAWF again in 2000. She was named All-Canadian in milking form four times. She earned a five-star brood cow award from Jersey Canada in 2011 and gold and silver production awards as well. She has five records over 20,000 lbs. milk and a top 365-day record of 28,476 lbs. milk, 1,375 lbs. fat and 1,009 lbs. protein at 10-11. She is sired by Nabdon Master Patrick 7R, JPI -180.

“Sparkler’s” grandam is VG 85 and earned a four-star brood cow award in 2011. She was consigned by John R. Miller, Pomfret, Conn.

Toni Jacque, Sunderland, Mass., was the sale chair and assisted by a staff that included Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., Peter Hawkes Jr., Alstead, N.H., Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt., Julie Jacque, Sunderland, Mass., Maggie LaPrise, Exeter, R.I., Scooter LaPrise, Exeter, R.I., Moira Poitras, Brimfield, Mass., Tom Sawyer, South Woodstock, Vt., and Zach Tarryk, Dayville, Conn. Jason Johnson, Norwood, N.H., read pedigrees.

Sales $1,525 and Over (Consignors in Parentheses)

Bos Dairy LLC, Lovington, N.M.

Piedmont Nadine Sparkler-ET, heifer calf 10 mos $5,900 (John Miller, Pomfret, Conn.)

Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md.

Piedmont Patrick Juniper Jo-ET, heifer calf 4 mos. 3,300 (John Miller)

Maci and Camryn Crothers and Jamie and Shelby Crawford, Rome, Pa.

Vierra Just Breathe-ET, open yearling 16 mos. 3,100 (David Zubikowski, Port Jervis, N.Y.)

Charlie Stuart, Gores Landing, Ont.

Dutch Hollow Caliban Cher, heifer calf 7 mos. 2,900 (Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y.)

Jonathan Pinkerton, Ethan Coutu andCarly Coon, Millerton, N.Y.

Arethusa Rev Lucy, bred heifer 21 mos 2,050 (Ethan Coutu, Millerton, N.Y.)

Logan Harbaugh and Cameron Ryan, Marion, Wis.

Tierneys Black Apple Lizanne, open yearling 13 mos. 2,000 (Tierney Farm Jerseys, Malone, N.Y.)

Taylor Buell, Dayville, Conn.

Winterplace Sweet Dreams, open yearling 16 mos 1,800 (John Miller)

Maggie Laprise and Sarah Hill, Exeter, R.I.

EMMAs Mr Vermont, cow 2 yrs 1,725 (EMMA Acres, Exeter, R.I.)

Medallion Jerseys, Fair Haven, Vt.

Billings Kid Rock Morgan, heifer calf 9 mos 1,625 (Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.)

SBF Miami Alex, open yearling 20 mos 1,525 (Spring Brook Foundation, Reading, Vt.)

Nicole Fletcher, Southampton, Mass.

Johnsonacres KR Glamour Girl, heifer calf 4 mos 1,525 (Regan Johnson, Northwood, N.H.)

Donna Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.

Amerada Casino Lulu, heifer calf 10 mos 1,525 (Nolan Koebke, Dudley, Mass.)

Sale Management: New England Jersey Breeders Association Auctioneer: Jack Lomeo

Piedmont Nadine Sparkler-ET was the high seller at $5,900. She was purchased by Bos Dairy LLC and consigned by John Miller. She is pictured with the sale staff.

High Genomics Bring a Premium at the Top of World Sale

A polled high genomic lot was the high seller at the Top of the World Sale at $18,500. The sale was held October 4, 2022, at the Alliant Energy Center in conjunction with World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. In all, 16 lots sold for an average of $3,481.25 and a gross of 55,700. The sale was managed by Jersey Marketing Service and broadcast live on CowBuyer.com. Thirteen buyers from six states made purchases.

Sale Analysis

Number Avg. Price Total Value

2 Cows, two years and over $1,900.00 $3,800

2 Bred heifers 2,100.00 4,200

8 Heifer calves 4,331.25 34,650

3 Rights to flush 3,666.67 11,000

1 Choice of calves 2,050.00 2,050

16 Lots $3,481.25 $55,700

Median price $2,300.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service

Auctioneer: Chris Hill

Vierra Dairy Farms and Semex Alliance, Guelph, Ont., placed the final bid on the high seller, JX Pine-Tree 12620 Stoney 2770 {4}-P-ET. The April 2022 heifer calf is sired by JX Spring Creek Marlo Stoney {3}-ET, GJPI +150. She has Genomic Predicted Transmitting Abilities (GPTAs) of +1,111M, +73F (+0.09%) and +46P (+0.02%). She is +1.75 for Health Trait Index (HTI) and +1.5 for Type. She ranks #61 among polled genotyped females with a GJPI of +153. Five of her maternal sisters also ranked on the top genetic lists on sale day.

Their dam, JX Roc-Bot Chief 12620 {4}-P, freshened with her first calf in late July and gave 74 lbs. milk, with tests of

5.6% fat and 3.6% protein on her test. She has a GPTA of +144. Their grandam, sired by Hillview Listowel-P, GJPI +137, has 18,770 lbs. milk, 812 lbs. fat and 730 lbs. protein at 2-9.

“Stoney 2770 {4}-P” was consigned by Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio.

Another genomic lot was the second high seller. Inguran LLC, DBA Sexing Technologies, Navasota, Texas, purchased JX Roc-Bot Tenpenny 14812 {6} for $5,700. The April 2022 heifer calf sired by Vierra Tenpenny-ET, GJPI +120, has GPTAs of +1,765M, +69f and +57P. She ranks among the top 1.5% for genetic merit with a GJPI of +145.

Her dam, JX Roc-Bot Chief 12664 {5}-Twin, ranks on the top lists for GJPI as well with an index of +120. She has a projected m.e. of 19,368–844–705 on her first lactation at 1-10. The next dam is a Very Good-81% daughter of Missiska Mackenzie-ET, GJPI +73, with a three lactation m.e. average of 20,585–1,018–823. The third dam, sired by CRF Legal Promise, GJPI +27, has 22,770 lbs. milk, 1,186 lbs. fat and 889 lbs. protein at 3-7.

The Very Good-82% fourth dam has 18,370 lbs. milk, 1,058 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein at 4-8.

“Tenpenny 14812 {6}” was consigned by Rock Bottom Dairy, Alvord, Iowa.

Two lots of IVF sessions sold for the third high price of $4,000 each. Ryan Junio, Tulare, Calif., purchased one of them, rights to the next IVF session of Pine-Tree 2271 Feder 2718-PP-ET. The September 2021, high-component daughter of TOG Federer 37562-P-ET, GJPI +117, has GPTAs of +7M, +41F (+0.19%) and +19P (+0.09%). She is +1.9 for Daughter Pregnancy Rate, +2.1 for Cow Conception Rate, and +1.8 for Heifer Conception Rate. She is +3.4 for HTI and +124 for GJPI.

Her dam, Pine-Tree 5057 Dalton 2271-PP-ET, is a Very Good-87% daughter of All Lynns Listowel Dalton-P-ET, GJPI +88, with an m.e. of 23,173–1,097–866 on her first lactation at 1-10. She has two sons in A.I.

Sexing Technologies purchased the second high seller, JX Roc-Bot Tenpenny 14812 {6}, for $5,700. She was consigned by Rock Bottom Dairy, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Danielle Brown, left. Also pictured are Jersey queens Konyn and Vos.

consigned by Matthew Steiner, who, in turn purchased the other $4,000-priced lot, rights to the next IVF session of Fire-Lake FF Bionic Blessing-ET. The Very Good-86% daughter of River Valley Buttons Bionic-ET, GJPI +98, has GPTAs of +709M, +32F and +25P. She is +3.37 for HTI and +2.1 for Type. She has a GJPI of +102 and a first-lactation projected m.e. of 22,032–1,069–770 at 2-1. She has five Very Good maternal sisters and 20 registered progeny, several ranked on the top lists for genetic merit.

Her dam, Ahlem Chekelo Blush 47526, Excellent-95%, has an m.e. average of 19,123–930–729 on three lactations. She was third senior two-year-old in the open show at the Western National Jersey Show in 2018 and repeated the feat in her class at the junior show a year later. Her grandam, Ahlem Mozart Blush 43318, Excellent-92%, has six lactations—half of them over 20,000 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 790 lbs. protein. The third dam is a Very Good-88% daughter of All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET, GJPI +11, with eight lactations and a top record of 25,640 lbs. milk, 1,237 lbs. fat and 978 lbs. protein at 7-10. The next five dams are Very Good or Excellent with top production.

The IVF session was consigned by Ed Jasurda, Phillips, Wis.

Sales $3,000 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses)

JX Pine-Tree 12620 Stoney 2770 {4}-P-ET was the high seller at $18,500. The six-monthold heifer calf was purchased by Vierra Dairy Farms and Semex Alliance, represented by Jonathan Merriam, second left, and consigned by Pine-Tree Dairy, represented by Ethan Steiner, left. Also pictured are 2021 National Jersey Queen Kylie Konyn, second right, and Wisconsin Jersey Queen Emma Vos.

Her Excellent-91% grandam, Ahlem Viabull Vanity 5057-P, has a best record of 4- 305 22,000 4.9% 1,074 3.8% 825 91DCR. Her Excellent-90% third dam has six lactations and a top record of 3-11 305 3x 21,300 4.6% 971 3.8% 815 95DCR. Her fourth dam, Ahlem Iatola Vanity 32859, Excellent-93%, has a five lactation m.e. average of 21,180–982–799. Three of the next four dams are Very Good with records over 20,000 lbs. milk.

Junio is guaranteed a minimum of eight #1 or #2 embryos. The IVF session was

Vierra Dairy Farms and Semex Alliance, Guelph, Ont.

JX Pine-Tree 12620 Stoney 2770 {4}-P-ET, heifer calf 6 mos. $18,500

(Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio)

Inguran LLC DBA Sexing Technologies, Navasota, Texas

JX Roc-Bot Tenpenny 14812 {6}, heifer calf 6 mos. 5,700 (Rock Bottom Dairy, Alvord, Iowa)

Right to IVF session with JX MM Thrasher Manhattan 13947 {5}-ET 3,000

(Matthew Steiner)

Ryan Junio, Tulare, Calif.

Right to IVF session with Pine-Tree 2271 Feder 2718-PPET 4,000

(Matthew Steiner)

Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio

Rights to IVF session with Fire-Lake FF Bionic Blessing-ET 4,000 (Ed Jasurda, Phillips, Wis.)

AJCA-NAJ Staff Phone Directory

Below is a guide to direct lines for each office staff member at the American Jersey Cattle Association office. These numbers are availabe to provide easier access for our customers. The primary office number is still 614/861-3636 to reach the receptionist. If you call after hours and would like to leave a message you may use the last four digits of the numbers below as an extension, or during hours ask for a department or specific staff person.

If you wish to use the direct line for an employee, the numbers are listed below. A complete list of staff can be found on the USJersey website at https:// www.usjersey.com/AJCA-NAJ-JMS/ StaffDirectory.aspx.

Administration

Neal Smith 614.322.4455

Blake Granzow 614.322.4472

Accounting

Vickie White 614.322.4452

Connie Hoy 614.322.4505

Communications

Kim Billman 614.322.4451

Tracie Hoying 614.322.4471

Haley N. Frazier 614.322.4473

Michele Ackerman 614.322.4470

Genetics and Research

John Metzger jmetzger@usjersey.com

Herd Services

Erick Metzger 614.322.4450

Lori King 614.322.4457

Elissa Monrad 614.322.4467

Lisa Boysel 614.322.4459

Kaitlyn Mattox 614.322.4460

Information Technology

Philip Cleary

614.322.4474

Larry Wolfe 614.322.4463

Daniel Jones 614.322.4464

Jersey Marketing Service

Greg Lavan 614.216.8838

National All-Jersey Inc.

jennie.seals@gmail.com

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Eric Walter Lang

Eric Walter Lang, Brooklyn, Iowa, 60, passed away on September 2, 2022.

The youngest of four children born to Maynard and Dorothy Lang, he was named Eric for his red hair and Walter in memory of his maternal great-grandfather, Walter Uhl. He grew up on the dairy farm where he lived his entire life. He graduated from BGM Community High School and Iowa State University with a degree in dairy science. In college, he sang with the Iowa State Singers, the school’s top choral group, and was a member of the dairy judging team.

Registered dairy cattle were his passion throughout life. He displayed an interest and aptitude for the business very early in life. While in junior high, he negotiated a loan from the farm’s bank to buy his own dairy cattle, which turned into a profit able venture. After college graduation, he returned home to farm with his father and brother, Craig, at Yarrabee Farms Inc.

Over the years, Lang sold breeding stock to 13 states and four foreign countries and judged dairy cattle in five states. In the last several years, he bought top dairy animals in partnership with other breeders. One year, he co-owned the grand champion cow in three breeds at the Iowa State Fair. Among the Jersey standouts is Avonlea BC Kept Secret, 2014 Reserve All American Junior Two-Year-Old, owned with Jason Steinlage.

A self-taught auctioneer, he cried regis tered livestock sales for 41 years and served as ring man and pedigree man as well. He was a self-taught author whose articles ap peared in the Holstein World and Hoard’s Dairyman. As well, he wrote a weekly article for the online Dairy Agenda Today called “On Cows and Markets.”

He met his future wife, Nicole, on Mike Mahaffey’s campaign for Congress in 1996, when she called him and asked for a donation and he delivered it in person. She drafted him to sing at several major politi cal events. He sang God Save the Queen at an event honoring Lady Margaret Thatcher in 1998 and The Star-Spangled Banner at a fundraiser during George W. Bush’s first visit to Iowa in 1999. He asked Nicole to marry him on WHO radio at the Iowa State Fair.

While Eric and Nicole lived a low-key personal life, he always added his own flair and style to his public eye, including his sales persona, writing, advertising for his cattle, promotional logos embroidered on his shirt and the hats he always wore.

He and Nicole were generous with

worthy causes. They annually gave several large scholarships to students enrolled in dairy science at Iowa State in honor of Iowa registered dairy cattle breeders. He was a major donor to World Dairy Expo and other regional dairy shows.

In addition to his wife of 24 years, Ni cole Schlinger, and his brother, Craig, he is survived by two other siblings, John and Christine (Turpin).

Shawn Lynn Bachelor

Shawn Lynn Bachelor, Orland, Ind., 44, passed away on September 30, 2022, from a farm accident.

He was born on November 22, 1977, in Coldwater, Mich., to Stephen and Lynda (Holden) Bachelor. He graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1996 and married Jaclyn Didier in Angola, Ind., in May 2000.

Shawn established Bachelor Livestock LLC in 2003 and owned and operated Bachelor Grain with his brother, Cory.

His entire life, Shawn was also active on the family farm, Bachelor Farms, which raised Registered Jerseys and was active in the show ring. The Bachelors exhibited two National Jersey Jug Futurity Winners and three Reserve Winners. They received both the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners at the All American Jersey Show in 1995. Shawn is the only man to place the National Jersey Jug Futurity as a consultant with his father in 2005.

Shawn’s family was his pride and joy, and he dearly loved them all. He also maintained a unique circle of close friends. He was a hard worker who had a passion for horses and basketball. He enjoyed roping with his sons and group of rodeo friends and built an arena on his own for the pleasure of all. This activity was only interrupted by basketball season, where he watched each game from the sidelines with arms crossed, ready to give his two cents worth of coaching.

In addition to his wife of 22 years, Jackie Bachelor of Orland, his mother, and brother, Cory (Stacy), he is survived by children, Layne Bachelor, a senior at Pur due University, Morgan Bachelor, a junior at Purdue, and Chase Bachelor, a senior at Prairie Heights High School; another brother, Curt (Jen) Bachelor of Angola; mother and father-in-law, Doug and Cheryl Johnson of Angola; brothers and sisters-inlaw, Jeff and Joann Parrot of Fort Wayne, Jeremy Didier of Columbia City, and Jon Alan Didier; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen “Steve” Bachelor, and grandpar ents, Max and June Bachelor and Keith and Lila Holden.

The family takes comfort in knowing that Shawn is with his father in heaven waiting for each ball game to start the season.

Memorial donations may be directed to Prairie Heights Boys Basketball, c/o Brent Byler, 245 S. 1150 E., LaGrange, IN 46761.

H. Ward Nielsen

H. Ward Nielsen, Weston, Idaho, 89, passed away on October 6, 2022.

He was born on June 21, 1933, in Mur ray, Utah, to Herman C. and Vera Ward Nielsen. The eldest of five children, he grew up in Salt Lake Valley with his sisters Ann, Ruth, Mary Jo, and late brother, Lee. He married his sweetheart, Nancy Pendle ton, on June 25, 1952, in Salt Lake Temple.

Nielsen had a love of cows from the onset. At the age of 14, he flew to eastern Canada, where he picked out a small herd of Registered Jerseys and traveled back to Utah with them by freight railway. Nearly every day for the next six decades, he milked his herd of Jersey cows.

The Nielsens moved their herd of Jerseys from Granger, Utah, to Linrose, Idaho, in 1967, and developed an excellent herd of cows named Hawarden Jerseys Inc. The REAP herd has a 2021 lactation average (m.e.) of 21,551 lbs. milk, 1,076 lbs. fat and 844 lbs. protein and a herd average JPI of +20. With the herd appraisal in May 2022, the herd includes 41 Excellents and 79 Very Goods and has an average final score of 86.4%.

Hawarden Jerseys sent several bulls to A.I., including Hawarden Impuls Premier, one of the breed’s early genomic standouts and the leading sire of Registered Jersey sons in 2012. His dam, Hawarden Jace Pix, was purchased by River Valley Farm and lived the rest of her days at the farm in Tremont, Ill.

Ward was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in multiple leadership callings, including bishop and stake president. He and Nancy worked in the Logan Temple as ordinance workers and sealers and volunteered with the church’s addiction recovery program.

Nielsen loved serving others. He sat on boards for the West Side School District and the Lewiston State Bank.

In addition to his wife and loving com panion of 70 years and three sisters, he is survived by 13 children, Kristine (Paul) Lingard, Rebecca (Lorin) Jones, Lynette (Robert) Neary, Eric (Rexanne) Nielsen, Natalie (Phillip) Abrams, Clark (Dixie) Nielsen, Aleta (Michael) Phillips, Ray (Tori) Nielsen, Teresa (Daniel) Lindhardt, Pamela (Richard) Roskelley, Wynn (Bon-

nie) Nielsen, Vance (Gina) Nielsen, and Tawnia (Lyle) Zilles. Additional survivors include 66 grandchildren, 129 greatgrandchildren and four more on the way; and a great-great-grandchild on the way.

Annette Kay Ostrom

Annette Kay Ostrom, DePere, Wis., 49, passed away on October 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born October 30, 1972, in She boygan Falls, Wis., a daughter to Gladys (Justinger) and the late Hans Palm. She attended Sheboygan Falls High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received a degree in agriculture in 1995. She and James J. Ostrom married on December 28, 2007. They settled in DePere, where they raised four children.

In both her professional and private lives, Annette cared deeply about people and paid attention—a wonderful combi nation that uplifted all who knew her. She understood that when it came to a person’s family, there were no “little things.” Re membering the children’s names of a friend or colleague were not enough. Annette knew their ages and life goals and thus built warm connections with everyone.

That incandescent compassion could not overshadow a fierce strength that was never more apparent than during her brave fight with cancer. She never lost her grace, fortitude, or faith.

Annette was a beloved figure in the Wis consin dairy industry, both as a long-time businessperson for Zoetis and member of the dairy cattle showing community. Just weeks before her passing, she was at the World Dairy Expo in Madison supporting family, friends, and her own highly suc cessful show-cow team.

She was a co-founder of Dairy Cares of Wisconsin, a non-profit organization that raised more than $2 million in support of Children’s Wisconsin (formerly Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin). In 2017, she and Jim received the Wisconsin Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award from Dairy Cares.

Ultimately, nothing brought Annette more joy than watching her family grow and develop into outstanding young adults. Carlie, Mac, Shelby, and Tristen were sources of pride, inspiration, and good humor. Above all, motherhood and family were her touchstones.

In addition to her husband, four children, and mother, she is survived by brothers Dean (Ruth Ann) Palm, Howards Grove, and Larry (Kathy) Palm, DePere; sister

Heidi (Tom) Haack, Sheboygan Falls; mother-in-law Mary Bahlke, Watertown; father-in-law Donald (Linda) Ostrom, Oconomowoc; brothers-in-law Glenn (Irina) Ostrom, Greenville, Craig (Heidi) Ostrom, Wauwatosa, and Lance (Laurel) Ostrom, Concord, Mass.; and sister-in-law Sue Ellen (Mark) Pernitz, New Glarus; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider mak ing a charitable gift to Dairy Cares of Wisconsin, N3569 Vanden Bosch Road, Freedom, WI 54130.

Nominations Open for 2023 National Jersey Awards

Nominations are sought for four awards to be presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in LaCrosse, Wis., June 21-24, 2023.

Any lifetime member of the AJCA can nominate qualified persons for these awards.

Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.

Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon as many living AJCA members and/ or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby have made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.

Award for Meritorious Service. The AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service is bestowed annually upon a living individual, who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry.

Young Jersey Breeder Award. These awards are bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition. Nominees must be active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and must be at least 28 years of age but not more than 40 years of age as of January 1 of the recognition year. Selection is based upon expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations.

All nomination materials must be postmarked or received electronically on or before Tuesday, January 15, 2023. Forms are available on the USJersey website. Contact Blake Granzow at bgranzow@ usjersey.com or by phone at 614.322.4472.