In this issue: Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: www.USJerseyJournal.com.
Volume 67 • No. 4 • April 2020 • ISSN: 0021-5953
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Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Managing Editor: Tracie Hoying Website Coordinator and Editorial Editor: Michele Ackerman Subscription Manager and Administrative Assistant: Hannah Meller Assistant Director of Communications: Kaila Tauchen
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Continuous Innovation Leads to Success
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AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting Registration AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting Schedule Continuous Innovation Leads to Success Jersey Breeders Gather to Plan All American Jersey Performance Index to be Updated for April Evaluations
27 Production Rankings by Herds 23 Summary of March AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
Jersey Breeders Gather to Plan All American
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Advertising Index
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COVER Sneaking a bit of some beautiful and tasty spring flowers is cover girl, Lyon Legal Tillie, Excellent-92%. She is a second generation excellent bred by Lyon Jerseys, Toledo, Iowa, and purchased by Katharine Knowlton, Gretchen Taylor and Nabholz Farm, West Union, Iowa. “Tillie” has since been a patient and wonderful youth project for juniors Dakota Brown, Deerfield, Wis., and Zachary and Abbigale Hauser, Clarkville, Iowa. In April we summarize the March AJCA, NAJ Board meetings, along with discussion held by the All American Planning committees. Turn to page 23 to start reading about topics the boards discussed. Photo courtesy of Pam Nunes, Westwynd Communications.
APRIL 2020
MEETINGS 41 North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association
34 Advertising Rates
SHORTS
14 Along the Jersey Road
31 An Open Letter of Thanks from National Milk Producers Federation for Coronavirus Respose
17 Editorial
10 Calendar 6
Field Service Staff
43 How a Junior Reserves a Prefix
45 In Memoriam
14 Jersey Herds Receive Top Quality Milk Awards
38 Jersey Jargon
43 Jersey Staff Phone Directoy 14 Owen Receives Award 40 Send Professional Photos to File with Jersey Journal 14 Severance Dairy Farm Wins Excellence Award
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46 Journal Shopping Center 14 New Members 10 Registration Fees 10 Type Appraisal Schedule
14 Washington Dairy Turns Liability into Profit Center
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Company and Department Heads Executive Secretary: Treasurer: Information Technology (interim): Director of Communications: Director of Field Services: Jersey Marketing Service: National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Research and Genetic Program Development:
Neal Smith, 614/322-4455 Vickie White, 614/322-4452 Larry Wolfe, 614/322-4463 Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 Kristin A. Paul, 209/402-5679 Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838 Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450 Cari W. Wolfe, 614/322-4453
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. Erica Davis, 614/361-9716 (mobile); edavis@usjersey. com. Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee, and Virginia. Sydney Endres, 614/313-5818 (mobile); sendres@ usjersey.com. Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227 (mobile); sholcomb@ usjersey.com Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Seth Israelsen, 614/216-9727 (mobile); sisraelsen@
usjersey.com. Advance Services Consultant; Idaho, Nevada and northern California. Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838 (mobile); glavan@usjersey. com. Michigan and Ohio. Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana and Kentucky. Flint Richards, 614/266-9921 (mobile); frichards@ usjersey.com. Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862 (mobile); jrobinson@ usjersey.com. Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, west Tennessee, and Texas. Emma Sills, 614/296-3621 (mobile); esills@usjersey. com. Arizona, California, New Mexico and west Texas. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 614/322-4483; bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Danielle Brown, above Sydney Endres, 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. Flint Richards, above Emma Sills, above Scott Stanford, 614/284-1478; sstanford@usjersey.com.
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: Jonathan Merriam, 12136 Riverview Rd., Hickman, CA 95323-9605. Phone 209/324-4983; ahlemfarms@aol.com Vice President: Alan Chittenden, 84 Running Creek Rd., Schodack Landing, NY 12156-9603. Phone 518/3202893; alan.dutchhollow@gmail.com. Directors Joel Albright, 1855 Olive Rd., Willard, OH 44890. Phone 419/512-1756; albrightjerseys@gmail.com. Fourth District. 2022. John Boer, 1914 Cheyenne Trail, Dalhart, TX 79022; Phone 806/884-8303; boer7274@aol.com. Ninth District. 2021. Karen Bohnert, 1300 179th Street N, East Moline, IL 61244. Phone 563/320-2895; karenbohnert@hotmail. com. Sixth District. 2020. Tyler Boyd, 19784 Patricia Lane, Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/585-7118; tyler.l.boyd@gmail.com. Twelfth District. 2022. Alan Chittenden, see officers. Second District. 2020.
Mark O. Gardner, 1055 Kittanning Ave., Dayton, PA 16222-4715. Phone 724/954-8193; shanmarjerseys@ gmail.com. Third District. 2021. Garry Hansen, 13025 S. Mulino Rd., Mulino, OR 97042. Phone 503/805-4411; garryajca@gmail.com. Tenth District. 2022. Edward Kirchdoerfer, 234 County Road 317, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Phone 573/450-2389; eakirch@ yahoo.com. Eighth District. 2020. Kelvin “Kelly” Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/332-2672; mossdairy@ gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2020. Donna Phillips, 8506 Center Rd., Newton, WI 53063. Phone 920/374-1292; ddstock@lakefield.net. Seventh District. 2022. Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608. Phone 603/499-3830. toms18438@yahoo. com. First District. 2021. Bradley Taylor, 106 County Road 5300, Booneville, MS 38829-9131. Phone 662/720-3598; taylorjerseyfarm@ wildblue.net. Fifth District. 2021.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035-9617. Phone 413/531-2116; jkokoski@ maplielinefarm.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/724-0067; hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Jason Cast, 4011 A Street Rd., Beaver Crossing, NE 68313-9417. Phone 402/641-2255; jjcjerseys@gmail. com. District 1. 2023. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053. Phone 605/941-3726; calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2021 Rogelio “Roger” Herrera, 7114 Youngstown Rd., Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/485-0003; rogeliohs@yahoo.com.
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District 2. 2021. James S. Huffard III, see officers. District 5. 2020. Edward Kirchdoerfer, ex officio, see AJCA. John Kokoski, see officers. District 3. 2021. John Marcoot, 526 Dudleyville Rd. Greenville, IL. 622469408. Phone 618/322-7239; johnemarcoot@gmail.com. District 4. 2022. Jonathan Merriam, ex officio, see AJCA officers. Walter Owens, 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Phone 715/566-1910; owens.walter60@gmail.com. District 6. 2023. Tom Sawyer, ex officio, see AJCA. Veronica Steer, 1060 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. Phone 731/693-8462; veronicasteer@hotmail. com. District 8. 2022.
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JERSEY JOURNAL
ABS Global..............................................16 Accelerated Genetics................................9 Ahlem Farms Partnership.......................26 Albright Jerseys.......................................42 American Jersey Cattle Association ..........................................................11, 46 Anyking Dairy..........................................25 Avi-Lanche Jerseys.................................48 Avon Road Jersey Farm.........................20 Bachelor Farms.......................................43 Billings Farm............................................31 Biltmore Farms........................................24 Boer Jerseys...........................................25 Boks Jersey Farm...................................42 Brenhaven Jerseys.................................40 California Jerseys....................................26 Cantendo Acres......................................42 Cedar Mountain Jerseys.........................36 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy............................38 Circle S Jerseys......................................36 Clauss Dairy Farm..................................26 Clover Patch Dairy..................................41 Cold Run Jerseys LLC............................42 Cowbella Creamery at Danforth Jersey Farm ..................................................44 Crescent Farm........................................36 D&D Jerseys...........................................24 D&E Jerseys...........................................48 DGM Jerseys..........................................44 Den-Kel Jerseys......................................44 Diamond K Jerseys.................................43 Dreamroad Jerseys LLC.........................44 Dutch Hollow Farm..................................22 Edn-Ru Jerseys.......................................40 Elmhurst Jerseys at the Q.......................15 Fire-Lake Jerseys....................................26 Forest Glen Jerseys..................................3 Four Springs Jerseys..............................40 Friendly Valley Farm................................44
Heinz Jerseys..........................................20 Her-Man Jerseys.....................................24 Highland Farms, Inc................................36 Highland Jersey Farm.............................42 Hi-Land Farms........................................44 High Lawn Farm......................................31 Hilmar Jerseys........................................26 Huffard Dairy Farms................................22 Iowa Jerseys.....................................30, 38 Irishtown Acres........................................40 JEMI Jerseys...........................................40 JNB Farm................................................40 Jersey Journal.............................21, 34, 39 Jersey Marketing Service.....22, 24, 34, 41 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch...................................26 Journal Shopping Center........................46 K&R Jerseys...........................................45 Kenny Farm.............................................40 Kevetta Farms.........................................43 Lawtons Jersey Farm..............................43 Legendairy Farms...................................43 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm............................37 Mapleline Farm.......................................36 Martin Dairy LLC.....................................43 Messmer Jersey Farm............................40 Mills Jersey Farm LLC............................43 Minnesota Jerseys..................................45 New England Jerseys.................31, 36, 37 New Generation Sale..............................26 New York Jerseys..............................22, 44 New York Next Generation Sale..............22 Nobledale Farm.......................................40 Normandell Farms..................................40 Northwinds Jerseys.................................36
Goff Dairy................................................35 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd............................42
Oakhaven Jerseys..................................42 Oat Hill Dairy...........................................45 Ohio Jerseys...........................................42 Ohio Spring Classic Sale........................24 Oregon Jerseys...................................3, 43 Owens Farms Inc....................................20
Heaven Scent Jerseys............................44
Pennsota Jerseys....................................45
The American Jersey Cattle Association promotes the use of authentic and unaltered photographic images of Jersey animals, and disapproves of the use of any photographic images that alter the body of the Jersey animal. The American Jersey Cattle Association therefore requests that all photographic images of Jersey animals submitted for publication in the Jersey Journal contain no alterations to the body of the animal. Despite its best efforts to ensure that only unaltered photographs of Jersey animals are used in this publication, the American Jersey Cattle Association cannot guarantee that every photographic image of a Jersey animal is authentic and unaltered.
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Pennsylvania Jerseys..............................40 Pine Hill Jersey Farm LLC......................42 Post Time at Ratliff’s III Sale.....................7 Queen-Acres Farm.................................42 RST Jerseys/Cohen Family....................37 Ratliff Jerseys............................................7 Revolution Genetics..................................2 Richardson Family Farm.........................36 Riverside-F Farms...................................40 Rock Bottom Dairy..................................30 STGenetics...............................................4 Scotch View Farms.................................44 Select Sires, Inc................................46, 47 Shan-Mar Jerseys...................................40 Shenandoah Jerseys..............................42 Silver Maple Farms.................................36 Silver Spring Farm..................................44 South-Mont Farm....................................40 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc...........................42 Spatz Cattle Company............................40 Spring Valley Farm..................................40 Springdale Jersey Farm..........................36 Spruce Row Jerseys...............................40 Steinhauers Jerseys...............................20 Stoney Hollow Jerseys............................40 Summit Farm...........................................38 Sun Valley Jerseys..................................43 Sunbow Jerseys......................................20 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc............................31 U-Fashion Jerseys LLC...........................42 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.................................40 Waverly Farm..........................................35 White Rock Jerseys................................36 Wilsonview Dairy.....................................43 Wisconsin Jerseys............................20, 24 Wisconsin State Jersey Sale..................34 This index is provided as an additional service. The Jersey Journal assumes no liability for errors or omissions. The Jersey Journal does not guarantee quality, delivery time, or availability of items ordered from commercial advertisers. Any advertisements for sales before the 20th of the month of the publication cannot be guaranteed.
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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 application 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. MAY—New Mexico and Texas; Arkansas and Missouri; Indiana and Illinois; Minnesota; Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. JUNE—Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut; Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. JULY—New York; Idaho and Utah; southern California, Arizona and Colorado. AUGUST—Michigan and Ohio; Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida and southern Georgia; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware. SEPTEMBER—Washington; northern California and Oregon; Pennsylvania and New Jersey; North Carolina and South Caronlina; Kentucky, Tennessee and northern Georgia. OCTOBER—California and Nevada. NOVEMBER—New Mexico and Texas; Wisconsin.
Deadlines
APR. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the May evaluation release. APR. 23—Deadline for AJCA director petitions to be
in the AJCA office. APR. 29—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. JUNE 30—Deadline for National Jersey Jug Futurity yearling and two-year-old fees. 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—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the September evaluation release. SEPT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the October evaluation release. SEPT. 20—National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2020 entries. SEPT. 20—Entries due for The All American Jersey Shows. Visit http://www.livestockexpo.org. OCT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the November evaluation release. OCT. 15—National Jersey Queen Deadline NOV. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the December evaluation release.
Sales APR. 18—STARS AT STADVIEW, FRANCHISE EDITION SALE, Crow River Winery, Hutchinson, Minn.; 1:00 p.m. (CDT); Stadview Jerseys, sale mgr.; APR. 27-MAY 2—NEW YORK STATE JERSEY SALE ON JERSEYBID.COM, sale opens on April 27 for bidding and lots close on May 2; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. MAY 3—DERBY SHOWCASE ALL BREED DAIRY SALE, Lakeview Park, Frankfort, Ky.; 2:00 p.m. (EDT); CANCELLED Louisville Jersey Parish, sale mgr.; for more information contact Jackie Branham, 502/545-0890. MAY 8-12—WISCONSIN STATE JERSEY SALE ON JERSEYBID.COM, sale opens on May 8 for bidding
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999
InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member
All Other Applications Member Non-Member
Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 $17.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 22.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 27.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00 37.00 Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00
Transfer Fees Effective July 1, 2014
Standard processing fee is $14.00 when transfer is received within 60 days of the date of sale of the animal to the new owner, and $17.00 when received after 60 days. $2.00 discounts from the standard fee will be applied to individual animal transfers processed via infoJersey.com and to group transfers submitted in batch electronic files: Excel spreadsheet, report downloaded from herd management software, or a field-delimited text file. Additional discounts may apply for herds enrolled in REAP, and for intraherd and intra-farm transfers. Refer to “Fees for Programs and Services” (www.usjersey.com/fees.pdf) and call Herd Services for more information. The Association’s Bylaws require the seller to pay the transfer fee. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
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and lots close on May 12; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. MAY 9—DEPEW JERSEYS DISPERSAL, Argyle, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m. (EDT); The Cattle Exchange, sale mgr. MAY 25—OHIO SPRING CLASSIC SALE, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 11:00 a.m. (EDT); Ohio Jersey Breeders Association and Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgrs.; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com JUNE 6—CLOVER PATCH CORNUCOPIA IV LATE SPRING EDITION SALE, Millersburg, Ohio; 11:00 a.m. (EDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. JUNE 6—SOUTH MOUNTAIN SPOTLIGHT, Shafer Park, Boonsboro, Md.; 2:00 p.m. (EDT). JUNE 13—POST TIME AT THE RATLIFF’S III, Ratliff Jerseys, Garnett, Kan.; Ron and Christy Ratliff, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. JUNE 27—63rd NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton Ore.; 6:00 p.m. (PDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. JULY 18—AVONLEA SUMMER SPLASH V, Avonlea Jerseys Brighton, Ont.; Avonlea Genetics, sale mgr. SEPT. 30—TOP OF THE WORLD SALE, Madison, Wis.; Jersey Marketing Sevice, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. NOV. 7—63rd POT O’ GOLD SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:00 p.m. (EST) Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. NOV. 8—68th ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST) Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com.
Meetings and Expositions JUNE 20-26— WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU CONGRESS PRE-TOUR, Que., Canada. JUNE 21-24—AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, West Palm Beach, Fla. JUNE 24-27—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Double Tree by Hilton, Portland, Ore. JUNE 26—62nd NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. ANNUAL MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, Ore.; 8:00 a.m. (PDT). JUNE 27—152nd AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, Ore.; 7:30 a.m. (PDT). JUNE 27-JULY 2—WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU CONGRESS MAIN TOUR AND ANNUAL MEETING, Ont., Canada. JULY 3-14—WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU CONGRESS POST-TOUR, Alb., Canada. JULY 11—NORTH CAROLINA FIELD DAY, Small Acres Dairy at Biltmore Farms, Fletcher, N.C. NOV. 21—OKLAHOMA JERSEY BREEDERS MEETING, Steer Inn Family Restaurant, Cushing, Okla.; 10:00 a.m. (CDT).
Shows APR. 24—CALIFORNIA SPRING JERSEY SHOW, Turlock, Calif. (continued to page 26)
JERSEY JOURNAL
Welcome Oregon Jersey breeders invite you to experience Portland, Ore., for the 2020 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National AllJersey, Inc., June 24-27. Meeting headquarters are the DoubleTree Hotel Portland (1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232). Public transportation from the airport to the hotel is available for a nominal fee. Purchase tickets and board the MAX Light Rail. Take the Red Line to the Lloyd Center stop. The hotel is across the street.
Portland Explore and learn more about the famous Tillamook dairy community, value-added businesses and tour the Portland area and other Oregon agriculture venues. Known for its rich culture, Portland has something to fancy anyone's interest. Streets full of food trucks, craft breweries, historic buildings, beautiful scenery and more are all available to you. There is something for everyone in Portland. Scenic parks and nature trails allow you to experience the region's wildlife and breath-taking views. The Oregon Coast is a mere 90 minutes from the city. Amazing views are plentiful on the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Attendees can also visit the local museums and other attractions, such as the zoo or amusement park. The city's MAX Light Rail extends from the metro area to downtown with its 97 stations and 60 miles of track connecting the city, airport and region. This is a great way to experience the city and really grasp its culture. Visit https://www.travelportland.com for more great information and travel ideas for the area.
Co-Chairs
Patrick Gourley pgourley@windermere.com
Jennie Seals jennie.seals@gmail.com
Schedule Wednesday, June 24 1:00 p.m. Registration Opens 6:00 p.m. Child care available for five and under 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception 6:00 p.m. Youth Pizza and Pool Party 7:00 p.m. Young Jersey Breeders Banquet Thursday, June 25 6:00-8:00 a.m. Registration Open 6:00-8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. Tour to Tillamook, Ore. 10:00 a.m. Tillamook Cheese Factory 11:45 a.m. Wilsonview Dairy 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Onsite Farm Exhibits Tillamook County Fairgrounds 3:00 p.m. Optional Tours: (1) The Beach at Oceanside or (2) Royalty Ridge Jerseys 5:30 p.m. Cal-Mart Dairy for dinner and AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction Friday, June 26 6:30-8:30 a.m. 6:30-8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Free Time 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open Breakfast Buffet 62nd National All-Jersey Inc. Annual Meeting Buses leave for Golf Tournament Discover Portland (on your own) Child care available for five and under Artisan cheese tasting and social AJCA Breeders’ Banquet
Saturday, June 27 6:00-7:30 a.m. Registration Open 6:00-7:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 7:30 a.m. 152nd Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association 11:00 a.m. Buses depart for Lady Lane Farm (includes lunch) 1:30 p.m. Individual buses leave for (1) winery tour and tasting or (2) return to hotel 1:30 p.m. Youth Event at Lady Lane Farm 4:00 p.m. Hotel bus leaves for Forest Glen Jerseys 5:00 p.m. National Heifer Sale Meal 6:00 p.m. National Heifer Sale at Forest Glen
Registration Online registration is preferred at usjerseyannualmeeting.com (credit card payments accepted). Registration can also be completed by mailing this form and payment to: Kim Lindow, P.O. Box 1064, McMinnville, OR 97128; Forms must be postmarked by May 22 to be eligible for Early Bird Rates. Make check payable to Oregon Jersey Cattle Association. Hotel Information Rooms can be reserved by calling 503/281-6111 and asking for the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings block. Standard rooms have one queen bed for $162/night. Premium rooms have two queen beds or a single king for $182/night. Must be made by May 22 for group rate. Parking is available onsite for $10/night. Early Bird Rates on or before May 22 Number Rate Total _____ Number Registering Adult $200 $ _____ _____ Number Registering Youth 100 $ _____ _____ Golf Outing 75 $ _____ Do you need clubs?
Yes
No
_____ Winery Tour and Tasting Total
30 $ _____ $ _____
Young Jersey Breeders Banquet, Jersey Breeders' Banquet and National Heifer Sale meal prices included in registration. Golf outing and winery tour are an additional cost.
Registration Form _______________________________________________________________
NAME(S) OF ADULT(S) _______________________________________________________ FARM NAME _______________________________________________________ NAMES, AGES AND TSHIRT SIZE NEEDED FOR CHILDREN _______________________________________________________ NAMES, AGES AND TSHIRT SIZE NEEDED FOR CHILDREN _______________________________________________________ NAMES, AGES AND TSHIRT SIZE NEEDED FOR CHILDREN _______________________________________________________ NAMES, AGES AND TSHIRT SIZE NEEDED FOR CHILDREN _______________________________________________________ If someone with disabilities will be attending, please describe special needs. _______________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ CITY STATE ZIP CODE _______________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER CELL PHONE NUMBER _______________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS
Rates after May 22 Number _____ Number Registering Adult _____ Number Registering Youth _____ Golf Outing Do you need clubs?
Yes
Rate Total $250 $ _____ 150 $ _____ 75 $ _____ No
_____ Winery Tour and Tasting Total
30 $ _____ $ _____
Young Jersey Breeders Banquet, Jersey Breeders' Banquet and National Heifer Sale meal prices included in registration. Golf outing and winery tour are an additional cost.
Ticket Requests
# Adults
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Child care for children five and under Youth Pizza and Pool Party ___ Young Jersey Breeders Banquet ___
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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Tour to Tillamook ___ ___ The Beach at Oceanside ___ ___ Royalty Ridge Jerseys ___ ___ AJCC Research Auction and Dinner ___ ___ FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Golf Outing ___ ___ Do you need clubs? Yes No Youth "In City Activity" ___ ___ Child care for children five and under ___ AJCA Jersey Breeders’ Banquet ___ ___ SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Lady Lane Farm Tour Winery Tour and Tasting Youth Event at Lady Lane Farm National Heifer Sale at Forest Glen Jerseys
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Karen Bohnert, East Moline, Ill., has officially been nominated for Director of the Sixth District of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Jonathan Merriam, Hickman, Calif., has officially been nominated for President of the American Jersey Cattle Association. ***************** Reese Jaymes Leverette was born on July 26, 2019, to Hunter and Allison (Massey) Leverette, Shelbyville, Tenn. He weighed 9 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 inches long. Allison was a member of Class V of Jersey Youth Academy.
Severance Dairy Farm Wins Dairy Excellence Award
Kyle and Heather Severance, Dickey, N.D., were presented the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence during the 2020 North Dakota Dairy Convention. Together with their five children, Kyle and Heather milk 60 cows, most of which are Jerseys. The family built their dairy barn in 2016. They also have stock cows and run a seed and agronomy business. The family is a member of Dairy Farmers of America and their milk is processed in Pollock and Hoven, S.D.
Owen Receives Award
Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors has presented Ron Owen, Republic, Mo., with the 2019 Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breed Award. Owen has been in the dairy industry his whole life. He grew up helping on his parents’ farm and later got his start with Jerseys when he won a heifer from the Springfield Kiwanis Club in 1956. He donated her first heifer calf back to the club to allow them to continue giving to others. This experience later inspired Owen to exhibit similar generosity. Owen and his wife, Sandra, began farming on their own in 1962. He championed the Jersey breed through the early use of A.I. and has always striven for excellence in breeding. Owen is passionate about dairy cattle showing. He has served as a judge for Page 14
A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members John Stephan Boone, Searcy, Ark. Meghan Coldwell, Salem, N.Y. Nicole Cowan, Nehalem, Ore. Jeff Elmhorst, Granton, Wis. David Fava, Bentleyville, Pa. Jennifer Gentner, Laingsburg, Mich. Kade Harris, Richmond, Utah Terry Henderrson, Shawnee, Wis. Tracie Johnson, Poplar Grove, Ill. Derrick Josi, Tillamook, Ore. Kaycee Josi, Tillamook, Ore. Ella Kauer, Delavan, Wis. Kevin Krejci, Ellsworth, Wis. Sara Larson, Alma Center, Wis. Matt Linehan, Hillsdale, N.Y. Jim McCaul, Rolla, Mo. Melisse C. Mossy, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Carly Olufs, Petaluma, Calif. Katelyn Packard, Manchester, Mich. Kevin Phillips, Douglass, Texas Erica Puskas, Somerset, N.J. Nathaniel Rassau, Enon Valley, Pa. Kevin Souza, Revillo, S.D. Chad Williamson, Cherryville, N.C.
many shows over the years and takes pride in helping the children better their skills. He also allows youth to exhibit his animals, similar to how he started with Jerseys. He gives them a calf to care for and show for two years and takes them back once they calve in exchange for new calves to take care of and invest in. After 60 years in the dairy business, Owen’s herd is the only Registered Jersey herd remaining in Greene County.
Jersey Herds Receive Top Milk Quality Awards
The National Mastitis Council (NMC) recognized 38 dairies for producing outstanding quality milk through NMC’s National Dairy Quality Awards program. Receiving Gold recognition were MilView Jerseys, Millersburg, Ohio; The Ohio State University-ATI, Wooster, Ohio; and Red Mountain Jerseys LLC, Bad Axe, Mich. Leroy Zimmerman, Carson City, Mich., received the Silver Award. Selection is based on milk quality indicators (SCC and SPC), as well as specific details about each operation such as milking routine, cow comfort, udder health monitoring programs, treatment and prevention programs and other management strategies.
Washington Dairy Turns Liability into Profit Center
First generation dairy farmer, Austin Allred, Royal City, Wash., did not grow up on a dairy farm, which he considers a business advantage. It was his commitment to sustainability that earned his farm, Royal Dairy, the 2018 Dairy Sustainability Award from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Allred grew up on a crop farm next door to Royal Dairy, which was previously owned by Nelson Faria, who later turned into his boss, then mentor and eventually partner. Allred purchased the dairy from Faria in 2010. Royal Dairy is 100% committed to having zero waste. The 6,000 cow herd is fed a diet made mostly from by-product feeds. Right now potatoes (specifically, McDonald’s French fries that are not up to specs), cantering which is sweet corn from the processor, grape pomace and mint silage can be seen in their ration. Allred also makes it a point to reuse the waste product that come from their cows. After looking for a solution to the farm’s water problem’s, he found one at the World Ag Expo in 2015. He was able to convinced BioFiltro to do a pilot project on his farm. It turns waste water into clean water for farm use and creates a by-product which has become a new revenue stream for Allred. The dairy’s manure and dirty water is put through a mechanical separator. The solids are composted and the liquid manure is sprinkled on top of the BioFiltro system. The water settles through worms, wood chips and then a layer of rocks. It then comes out the bottom as clean water that can be used to, flush freestalls or whatever they need to use it for. The nutrients are pulled out and they have worm castings they can sell as a compost soil amendment. “The different incredible digestive systems of the worms and the different bugs and biology that live within there to really clean your water,” he explains. “It’s a pretty incredible, but really simple, system.” For a more detailed article, visit https:// www.milkbusiness.com/article/how-onewashington-dairy-farmer-turned-a-liability-into-a-profit-center. JERSEY JOURNAL
Keeping the Jersey Business Moving Forward March 2020. The month life as we know it came to a screeching halt. New words were introduced—Social Distancing, Shelter at Home, Coronavirus. It is a challenging time for individuals and businesses as this pandemic races towards its peak in the U.S. Millions of people are learning to carry on their daily lives in new ways. Others are getting back to the basics of how they were raised. But for dairy farmers across the country, they are doing what they do each and every day—tending to their animals, making a living for their families, all while continuing to provide a quality food source for the world’s population. We know your essential business continues under nearly normal circumstances, while many others around you have had to adapt. That includes the working conditions of many of your service providers including the USJersey organizations. In the past several weeks we have seen spring dairy shows cancelled. Spring sales are cancelled, postponed, or moved to an online venue. Dairy conferences have been cancelled for the health and safety of all involved. On a larger scale, schools have moved to a home school system with classes online. Sports on the high school and college levels have been delayed indefinitely. All major league sports have also been postponed until this pandemic is in a controlled state. Daily life as we have become accustomed to has changed drastically. On March 23, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a “Stay at Home” order to the businesses and residences of the home state of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Due to this order, and many others like it across this great country, the USJersey office is now in a work-from-home strategy and providing only critical in-office services. In a message to the membership, Executive Secretary Neal Smith presented the following statement to our customers about continuing their daily business with the USJersey organizations. “Our priority is the safety of our staff and being responsible neighbors, while also maintaining essential business functions for our customers.”
While staff may not be at the physical office location, all are equipped with items to help them work from home. Staff will be limited in some areas, but these resources are available to aid you with your business during this time: 1. If you have an urgent need, please email staff first then try to call. Email will be the most effective way to track and record necessary work. Staff will be as responsive as possible during this time period. 2. Registrations and transfers should be completed either through online registration (https:// infojersey.usjersey.com) or emailed to herdservices@usjersey.com. Electronic business will not halt, however mailings of all types will be delayed until further notice. 3. JerseyTag orders can be placed easily by emailing eartags@usjersey.com. Our staff will get the information to our provider. 4. If you have accounting needs, please utilize the online bill payment option through infoJersey or email (accounting@usjersey.com) when possible. While we do not anticipate disruptions in financial processes, please be patient as we work through this changing situation. 5. If you have genomic testing needs, please visit the Genomic Testing Center (https://infojersey. usjersey.com/gtc/) and order your test kits to be emailed directly to you. 6. Remember a staff directory with individual emails and direct lines is available at https:// www.usjersey.com/AJCA-NAJ-JMS/StaffDirectory. aspx
Or please contact your area representative to help with anything you might need. Each has USJersey issued equipment and cell phones and is available to take your calls or emails.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these unprecedented times. Our goal is to still provide the best customer service possible to our members while also protecting the health and safety of our staff and their families.
THE JERSEY by Bonnie L. Mohr, commissioned by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Copyright © American Jersey Cattle Association 2018 All Rights Reserved
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BREEDER PROFILES
Continuous Innovation Leads to Success
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he world of commerce operates very current U.S. record holder for women’s byproduct of cheesemaking. differently today than it did even a discus, to workaday Americans looking for “When we started out, we were making decade ago. To be successful, businesses a tasty way to get their daily allotment of cheese from 55-60 cows and feeding whey need to continually innovate, keep a protein. to heifers and steers,” Amy noted. “That pulse on consumer needs and operate worked well for us initially and made in an environment of accountability. Curds and Whey for some really tasty Jersey beef for our Opportunities abound for those with a spirit M a r c o o t J e r s ey C r e a m e r y wa s customers.” of entrepreneurship, including those in the established 10 years ago as a means of But, with plans to double the milking dairy industry. bringing Amy and her sister, Beth, into string by 2017 and incorporate a pair of After developing a strong market for the Jersey dairy operated by their parents, robotic milkers, the Marcoots knew they cheese, Marcoot Jersey Creamery would have to make changes, so began of Greenville, Ill., has broadened researching how other cheesemakers its product line with a fresh whey used their whey. product, Extreme Ice. The tasty “We found that large cheeseblend of whey and frozen fruit is makers are financially able to recoup the go-to for post-training recovery costs to dehydrate whey and sell it by some of the world’s most elite as powder,” noted Amy. “Smaller athletes. Extreme Ice has also cheesemakers in densely populated helped the creamery reach its goal or creamery-dense areas, like Wisof utilizing every drop of valuable consin, have a ready market for their milk made by its herd of Registered whey.” Jersey cows. “Since neither of those applied C r e a m e r y p r e s i d e n t A my to us, we needed to create something Marcoot and her team capitalized on we could market ourselves, so began their relationship with major league John and Linda Marcoot, center, and their daughters, Amy, to experiment,” continued Amy. baseball teams in St. Louis, Mo., left, and Beth, operate Marcoot Jersey Creamery, an All-Jer- “Our first version of the product was and Arlington, Texas, to develop sey distributor, in Greenville, Ill. a healthy Italian ice of sorts that we Extreme Ice, an idea they had begun called Whey Ice. It was a mix of fresh tinkering with about four years ago. They John and Linda. The Marcoots started with whey and shaved frozen fruit in an 8 oz. worked with team chefs and nutritionists cheese, developing markets locally and container.” to fine-tune their prototype and became then across the Midwest. Their product “I brought it with me to one of my regular certified through the National Science line ranges from fresh cheese like curds meetings with the chef for the baseball team Federation last fall, a move that earns and Mozzarella to cave-aged Tomme and in St. Louis to get his take on it.” credibility in the lucrative sports world. Gouda. The creamery is an All-Jersey “He thought it could be very valuable to Extreme Ice is also finding fans outside producer and markets products using the the players if it had more protein and was major league baseball, from Olympic-level Queen of Quality label. Extreme Ice was especially excited about the cold, frozen athletes like Gia Lewis-Smallwood, the developed to better utilize fresh whey, a feature. Another request was to make the
container small, so players would consume products faster and bigger. Our commitment previous old-world spelling and established the product in a sitting, without waste.” to customers, concern for the environment Marcoot Jersey Farm. “I thought to myself: that’s an easy fix. and desire to make a premium product is Today the herd is 110 milking cows. I called our product-creating guru, Audie, what differentiates us.” They are fed a primarily grass-based diet on the way home and by the time I pulled and milked with a pair of Lely robots. Milk Cows Came First into the drive, she was well on her way to flows 30 feet in a pipeline from barn to Long before they made cheese, the reworking the prototype.” creamery, where it is pasteurized and used Marcoots were milking cows. Their story With a few more tweaks and a product to produce cheese and whey products. begins six generations before Amy and rename, Extreme Ice made its Generally, Amy runs creamery debut as a 5 oz. container of business and sales. John and Beth frozen fresh whey and crushed manage the cows while Linda fruit. It is now available in handles product quality control strawberry, strawberry-banana, and food safety. Audie Wall, who and mango flavors. has been with the team from the Though dairy has long been onset, heads manufacturing. The known for its protein, especially Marcoots also employ a staff of among athletes, this product takes 18 other people to operate the nutrient-dense a step further. dairy herd and creamery. It packs 20 grams of easily “Though many assume it was digestible protein with fastBeth’s and my idea to switch to acting carbs into a remarkably robots, it was actually Dad’s,” small container. Another bonus, commented Amy. “I initially it is a clean fuel, with no added balked because I f igured it sugars, artificial sweeteners, would be taking a job away from thickening agents, preservatives someone. That has not been or other additives. the case, however. We need as Though professional athletes many people to care for the cows were early adopters, demand “Environments like this [COVID-19] are not new to the today. They are just managed among other audiences soon farming community, which has been forced to pivot differently. followed. Extreme Ice is also on quickly in the face of disasters many times over the “We still need someone to the menu for college athletes and feed calves twice a day, move nursing home residents and is years. We will come through this because we always cows between paddocks, manage available to consumers in stores have.” Amy Marcoot their health and nutrition and across Missouri. Expanding handle the myriad of other tasks these markets is the next step on a dairy farm. The robots allow for Marcoot Jersey Creamery, us to spend time with family an effort that requires as much rather than standing on our feet trial and error as product feature twice a day in a parlor.” development. Facilities are set up to enhance “Two of our biggest marketing consumer learning about dairychallenges: how do we efficiently ing. Regular, scheduled tours make a frozen product available are offered Monday through at distance and where do we Saturday from April 1 through position it in the grocery store?” December 31. The tour includes noted Amy. “If we locate it in the a guided look of the milking ice cream isle, people looking parlor, calf barn and creamery for healthy foods won’t find. If and a sampling of several artisan we put it in the health food isle, cheeses. impulse ice cream shoppers For other visitors, a viewing won’t find it.” window in the creamery allows “Finding the niche will just them to watch as cheese is take time.” made and a “field to fork” video “I believe much of our success provides information about the at Marcoot Jersey Creamery has farm. Private tours are also offered to Beth, in 1840, when the “Markuts” sailed come from our ability to think out of the groups of 10 or more, structured to meet from Switzerland to New Orleans, traveled box with product development, our close the group’s specific needs. up the Mississippi River by steam ship to relationship with customers and our ability In addition to cheeses and Extreme Ice, southern Illinois, and settled in Greenville. to test products on a small scale.” customers can purchase a variety of other They changed the family name to the “Other companies can make dairy (continued to page 20) APRIL 2020
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goods at the on-farm store, including grassfed Jersey beef, hand-dipped ice cream and other local products. The farm store and online sales comprise about 10% of overall creamery sales. Food service accounts for about 60% of sales and retail stores comprise the balance. Long Term Commitment “In the aftermath of the coronavirus, life looks different for all of us and we are finding new ways to conduct business,” Amy remarked. “But environments like this are not new to the farming community, which has been forced to pivot quickly in the face of disasters many times over the years. We will come through this because we always have.” “We are confident there will always be a market for products that are made in a manner that is respectful to people, employees, animals and the land.” “When I walk the hallway of our creamery
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and see photos of seven generations of my family, I am proud to honor a tradition that was established by my family more than 150 years ago. Though our business looks differently than it did in 1840, we continue to be caretakers for a herd of Registered Jersey cows.” “When Beth and I set out for college, we didn’t plan to come back to the farm, but found our way back anyway. I guess this is just what we do.” “Our goal is to make a place for the eighth generation to continue the dairy tradition should they decide that is what they want to do. To make that happen, we need to continually innovate the way we do business.”
Marcoot Jersey Creamery started its business making artisan cheeses like this beautiful, delicious, cave-aged Alpine, then developed Extreme Ice to utilize fresh whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking. The Marcoots also make several varieties of fresh and farmstead cheeses at the creamery in Greenville, Ill.
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ORGANIZATION NEWS
Summary of March AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
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he winter meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Boards of Directors were held March 12-14, 2020, at the Embassy Suites–Airport, Columbus, Ohio. Actions taken are summarized.
Maltecca, C., (North Carolina State). Minimizing the accumulation of recent homozygosity as a strategy to ensure long term selection gains and preventing the accumulation of deleterious mutations in Jersey cattle, $9,000;
AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances Unaudited financial reports through December 31, 2019, were reviewed, showing: • AJCA revenues of $3,681,167 and expenditures of $3,760,494, for net loss from operations of ($79,327), before unrealized gains on investments of $212,490; • NAJ revenues of $933,516 and expenditures of $815,056, for net income from operations of $118,460 before unrealized gains on investments of $85,888; and • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $175,551 and expenditures of $304,378 for a net loss from operations of ($128,827). The 2019 investment summary and unaudited Research, Scholarship and Special Funds summary were approved. Market value of all investments at December 31 was $6,352,025. Financial statements through February 28, 2020, were approved, reporting net income for all companies of $130,927. Appropriated funds were approved by the AJCA and NAJ boards to continue financial support of genomic testing for the National Heifer Sale and Pot O’Gold Sales for 2020.
Jersey Performance Index2020 Updates to Jersey Performance IndexTM were approved, adding new Jersey health traits to the index and adjusting weights for previously included traits. The revised JPI2020 will be implemented with the April 2020 genetic evaluations along with a base change. (Editor’s note: See page 25 for details.) Reports in the Green Book will reflect the new Jersey health traits in complete reports on the Green Book website.
2020 Research Grants The AJCC Research Foundation received nine proposals for 2020 competitive grant awards. Four (4) projects were selected for funding, as follows: Adkins, P.R.F. and S.E. Poock, (University of Missouri). Prevalence of non-aureus staphylococcal species causing intramammary infections in Jersey herds, $8,000; Kirkpatrick, B., (University of WisconsinMadison). Improving Jersey reproduction by selection against deleterious structural variants. $10,043; Kononoff, P. and D. Morris, (University of Nebraska). Updating our knowledge and understanding of the maintenance energy requirements of Jersey cows, $8,000; APRIL 2020
Type Appraisal Program The report of the AJCA Type Advisory Committee, which met February 4-5, was approved. The committee received a comprehensive analysis of 2019 activity. A total of 112,337 final scores were assigned in 2019, with 89% of cows in their first and second lactations. Communications The new USJerseyJournal.com website was reviewed. In the first four months online the site has been viewed more than 14,000 times by over 6,000 different visitors. Cooperative Effort The AJCA will pursue a potential joint effort with AgriTech Analytics to capture production data from robotic/automatic milk recording systems with herds that are not on official DHI test. The All American Show & Sale Recommendations of The All American Show & Sale planning committees were reviewed and approved. (Editor’s note: Complete report begins page 32.) Recognitions The following awards will be made at the 2020 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings: • Master Breeder: Don and Desi Josi, Wilsonview Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.; • Distinguished Service Award: Clint Collins III, Sylacauga, Ala.; • Young Jersey Breeder Awards: Jason Chamberlain, Vale, Ore.; Julian and
Nicole Cowan, Nehalem, Ore.; Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis.; Walter Graves, Dundas, Ill.; and Derrick and Kaycee Josi, Tillamook, Ore.; • AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service: Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, Columbus, Ohio. All American Jersey Sale Commission for the All American Jersey Sale has been restructured. The tiered platform is as follows: for the first $1 to $10,000 the commission will be 20%; for sales over $10,001 to $25,000 commission will be 15%; and for sales more than $25,001 commission will be set at 10%.
National All-Jersey Inc. Directors of National All-Jersey Inc. received in-depth briefings about Federal Order activity, research, and a range of issues before Congress. Clinical trials in the A2 milk research project at Purdue University are nearly complete. Results of the study may be available by the June meeting. Unaudited financial statements for the year 2019 and also February 2020 were reviewed and approved. There were 936 Equity participants at the end of February. Gross value of animals, embryos and semen marketed by Jersey Marketing Service was $4,313,013 for 2019. Public auction sales accounted for 60% of sales; private treaty sales were at 40%. The spring sale calendar was reviewed through the 63rd National Heifer Sale on June 27 in Dayton, Ore. Annual Meetings The 152nd Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association will be held Saturday, June 27, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, Ore. The 62nd Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. will be held Friday morning, June 26. The AJCA Board of Directors will meet June 23 and 24 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Portland. The NAJ Board will meet at the same location on June 23. The nomination petition deadline is April 23 for the AJCA elections. A President and four Directors from the Second, Sixth, Eighth and Eleventh districts will be elected. Nomination petitions for NAJ Director #5 must be filed not later than April 29. Page 23
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Jersey Performance IndexTM To Be Updated For April Evaluations At its regular meeting March 14, 2020, the AJCA Board of Directors authorized updates to Jersey Performance IndexTM, adding new traits to the index and adjusting weights for previously included traits. The revised JPI 2020 will be implemented with the April 2020 genetic evaluations. Some rescaling and re-ranking is to be expected as the number of components has been increased, Jersey health traits have been added and new economic weights and standard deviations have been applied. JPI predicts the efficiency of production by expressing lifetime production of fat and protein per unit of feed consumed. Traits and their weights in JPI2020, with changes from the previous version noted in parentheses, are 27% PTA protein (-3%); 19% PTA fat (+4%); -3% Milk Density* (-5%); 19.4% Functional Trait Index (subsets are Jersey Udder IndexTM, Feet and Legs and Body); 14.5% Fertility (includes 9% Daughter Pregnancy Rate (+2%), 3.5% Cow Conception Rate (+1.5%) and 2% Heifer Conception Rate); 8% Survival (subsets includes 5% Productive Life (-1%) and 3% Livability (-1%)); 4.5% Somatic Cell Score (-1.5%); and six new Jersey Health Traits at 4.6% (Milk Fever 1.0%; Displaced Abomasum 1.0%; Ketosis 0.4%; Mastitis 1.9%; Metritis 0.2% and Retained Placenta 0.1.%). (Fig. 1) *Milk Density is calculated by subtracting the sum of PTA Protein and PTA Fat divided by .09 from PTA Milk. New Jersey Health Traits The April genetic evaluations will mark the release of six health traits that will help alleviate costly health conditions impacting Jerseys. The traits will help build resistance against displaced abomasum, milk fever, ketosis, mastitis, metritis and retained placenta. PTAs for each of the health traits will be the predicted daughter difference for resistance above or below the Jersey breed average. The larger the positive values, the more favorable the genetic resistance to the disorder. The genetic evaluations can
Fig. 1. Weights for components included in 2020 update of Jersey Performance IndexTM (JPITM).
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help identify individuals that transmit costly difference and help manage their use in breeding programs. The traits and their weightings are listed below. • Milk Fever or Hypocalcemia: (1.0%) Typically results after calving due to low total blood calcium levels. • Displaced abomasum: (1.0%) Enlargement of the abomasum with fluid and/or gas that caused its movement to the left or right of the abdominal cavity; the twisting blocks the digestive process and usually requires veterinary intervention. • Ketosis: (0.4%) Build-up of ketone bodies that typically occurs due to negative energy balance in early lactation. • Mastitis: (1.9%) Infectious disease that causes inflammation of the mammary gland; one of the most common and costly diseases of dairy cattle. • Metritis: (0.2%) Infection of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) after calving. • Retained placenta: (0.1%) Retention of fetal membranes more than 24 hours after calving. Improving Jersey’s Sustainability In 2017, CFP Milk (now Milk Density) and a significant penalty on body size through Body Weight Composite was added and applied the key principles of Jersey sustainability identified by researchers Jude Capper and Roger Cady in their 2012 study. Lower total body mass of the Jersey reduces maintenance costs per animal and the great nutrient density of Jersey milk dilutes maintenance resource requirements. Going forward, they concluded that the three primary drivers of dairy cow sustainability are production, milk nutrient density, and body size. Jerseys need to increase milk yield, maintain—or better improve—component levels, and maintain body size. This focus was retained for 2020, as well as focusing on the Lifetime Efficiency of the Jersey cow. Learn more about the Jersey Performance Index2020 update at Green Book Online (http://greenbook.usjersey.com).
Fig. 2. Weights for main categories included in 2020 update of Jersey Performance IndexTM (JPITM).
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JULY 10—WISCONSIN JERSEY STATE SHOW AND JERSEY FUTURITY, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. JULY 25-29—CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR, Sacramento, Calif. AUG. 14—IOWA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 9:00 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 16—INDIANA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind., 8:00 a.m. (EDT) AUG. 19—INDIANA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind., 8:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 14—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 15—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa.; 12:00 p.m. (EDT). SEPT. 29—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Heifers, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 3:00 p.m. (CDT); Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., judge; Kevin Doebriener, West Salem, Ohio, associate. SEPT. 30—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Cows, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m. (CDT); Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., judge; Kevin Doebriener, West Salem, Ohio, associate. NOV. 7—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST). NOV. 8—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:30 p.m. (EST). NOV. 9—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST).
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Updated Lists for Top Production Herds
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he Jersey Journal is rerunning lists of the top producing herds for 2019 after those from 2018 were inadvertently published with the annual production summary in the March 2020 issue. The error only applies to the herds listed in tables for the top 10 herds overall, top herds by herd size and herds above breed average by state. Information for the breed and individual herds reported in the article itself
is correct for the 2019 production year. The official 2019 lactation for the Jersey breed is 20,009 lbs. milk, 969 lbs. fat and 742 lbs. protein on a standardized mature equivalent (m.e.) basis. On a Cheddar cheese yield basis, average production is 2,520 lbs. The number of records included in the breed average for 2019 is 100,904. Actual breed average production is 17,528 lbs. milk, 854 lbs. fat, 649 lbs. protein and
2,207 lbs. cheese yield. The staff of the Jersey Journal apologizes for the error and any inconvenience this may have caused. For the complete story about Jersey production for 2019, read the March 2020 issue. Complete lists can be found online at www.USJerseyJournal.com. The top herds overall and by herd size are published on the following pages.
Top 10 Herds By Protein (M.E.)
Top 10 Herds By Milk (M.E.)
Top 10 Herds By Fat (M.E.)
Owner Records Protein Milk Fat 1. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 1,014 26,768 1,254 2. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 941 24,959 1,252 3. Joseph and Debra Brant Cuba City, Wis. 18 936 25,854 1,214 4. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 908 24,437 1,428 5. Hogan, David L. Tillamook, Ore. 2,052 888 23,293 1,132 6. Ahlem Foothill Farms Turlock, Calif. 2,163 873 24,149 1,149 7. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 865 23,267 1,243 8. Moore, Brian J. Mount Ulla, N.C. 38 865 23,168 1,081 9. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 860 23,058 1,095 10. North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. 50 857 23,450 1,058
Owner Records Milk Protein Fat 1. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 26,768 1,014 1,254 2. Joseph and Debra Brant Cuba City, Wis. 18 25,854 936 1,214 3. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 24,959 941 1,252 4. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 24,437 908 1,428 5. Ahlem Foothill Farms Turlock, Calif. 2,163 24,149 873 1,149 6. North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. 50 23,450 857 1,058 7. Ahlem, James Hilmar, Calif. 2,250 23,440 846 1,066 8. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 23,393 843 1,297 9. Hogan, David L. Tillamook, Ore. 2,052 23,293 888 1,132 10. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 23,267 865 1,243
Owner Records Fat Milk Protein 1. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 1,428 24,437 908 2. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 1,297 23,393 843 3. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 1,254 26,768 1,014 4. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 1,252 24,959 941 5. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 26 1,251 22,411 816 6. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 1,243 23,267 865 7. Moser, Pamela H. Middletown, Md. 19 1,217 20,225 734 8. Joseph and Debra Brant Cuba City, Wis. 18 1,214 25,854 936 9. Crosswind Jerseys Elkton, S.D. 831 1,180 20,759 792 10. Cantendo Acres-Grazeland Jerseys Wooster, Ohio 53 1,172 21,834 812
Top 10 Herds By Protein (Actual)
Top 10 Herds By Milk (Actual)
Top 10 Herds By Fat (Actual)
Owner Records Protein Milk Fat 1. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 899 23,710 1,119 2. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 842 22,389 1,136 3. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 804 21,576 1,026 4. Joseph and Debra Brant Cuba City, Wis. 18 801 21,877 1,043 5. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 798 21,495 1,260 6. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 791 22,621 1,218 7. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 789 21,278 1,142 8. Sand Creek Dairy LLC Hastings, Mich. 270 784 20,762 1,080 9. Colopy, Benjamin P. Perry, N.Y. 22 772 21,135 1,045 10. Fairbanks, Doug Anamosa, Iowa 54 767 20,737 1,129
Owner Records Milk Protein Fat 1. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 23,710 899 1,119 2. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 22,621 791 1,218 3. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 22,389 842 1,136 4. Joseph and Debra Brant Cuba City, Wis. 18 21,877 801 1,043 5. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 21,576 804 1,026 6. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 21,495 798 1,260 7. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 21,278 789 1,142 8. Colopy, Benjamin P. Perry, N.Y. 22 21,135 772 1,045 9. Lehr, Kylie Margaret Canastota, N.Y. 14 20,802 738 1,056 10. Sand Creek Dairy LLC Hastings, Mich. 270 20,762 784 1,080 Moore, Brian J. Mount Ulla, N.C. 38 20,762 757 954
Owner Records Fat Milk Protein 1. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 1,260 21,495 798 2. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 1,218 22,621 791 3. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 1,142 21,278 789 4. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 1,136 22,389 842 5. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 26 1,135 20,274 740 6. Fairbanks, Doug Anamosa, Iowa 54 1,129 20,737 767 7. Moser, Pamela H. Middletown, Md. 19 1,120 18,407 667 8. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 1,119 23,710 899 9. Crosswind Jerseys Elkton, S.D. 831 1,102 19,736 740 10. Courtney, Logan and Autumn Chouteau, Okla. 65 1,093 19,542 754
Production rankings by herd size for M.E. 750 or More Records By Protein (M.E.)
1. Hogan, David L. Tillamook, Ore. 2,052 888 23,293 1,132 2. Ahlem Foothill Farms Turlock, Calif. 2,163 873 24,149 1,149 3. Ahlem, James Hilmar, Calif. 2,250 846 23,440 1,066 4. Red Top Jerseys Hilmar, Calif. 4,124 842 22,616 1,040 5. Rancho Teresita Dairy Tulare, Calif. 1,836 815 21,283 1,061 6. Avila, Richard & Jennifer M. Dalhart, Texas 2,020 813 21,695 1,020 7. Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch Pixley, Calif. 3,854 804 21,216 1,032 8. Sunwest Jersey Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 1,301 802 22,086 1,027 9. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar, Calif. 2,404 793 21,419 1,038 10. Crosswind Jerseys Elkton, S.D. 831 792 20,759 1,180
APRIL 2020
750 or More Records By Milk (M.E.)
1. Ahlem Foothill Farms Turlock, Calif. 2,163 24,149 873 2. Ahlem, James Hilmar, Calif. 2,250 23,440 846 3. Hogan, David L Tillamook, Ore. 2,052 23,293 888 4. Red Top Jerseys Hilmar, Calif. 4,124 22,616 842 5. Sunwest Jersey Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 1,301 22,086 802 6. Avila, Richard & Jennifer M. Dalhart, Texas 2,020 21,695 813 7. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif. 2,404 21,419 793 8. C & S Livestock Hilmar, Calif. 2,065 21,306 777 9. Rancho Teresita Dairy Tulare, Calif. 1,836 21,283 815 10. Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch Pixley, Calif. 3,854 21,216 804
750 or More Records By Fat (M.E.)
1,149 1,066 1,132 1,040 1,027 1,020 1,038 962 1,061 1,032
1. Crosswind Jerseys Elkton, S.D. 831 1,180 20,759 2. Ahlem Foothill Farms Turlock, Calif. 2,163 1,149 24,149 3. Hogan, David L Tillamook, Ore. 2,052 1,132 23,293 4. Ahlem, James Hilmar, Calif. 2,250 1,066 23,440 5. Rancho Teresita Dairy Tulare, Calif. 1,836 1,061 21,283 6. Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook, Ore. 771 1,055 20,758 7. Red Top Jerseys Hilmar, Calif. 4,124 1,040 22,616 8. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar, Calif. 2,404 1,038 21,419 9. Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch Pixley, Calif. 3,854 1,032 21,216 10. Blount, Kevin & Ronda Turlock, Calif. 773 1,029 20,825
792 873 888 846 815 791 842 793 804 766
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300 - 749 Records By Protein (M.E.)
1. Vierra Dairy Farms 520 2. Faria Brothers Dairies 656 3. Borba, Frank and Carol 327 4. Liberty Jersey Farm 340 5. Jade Dairy 529 6. Owens Farms Inc. 645 7. Kozak, Alan 340 8. Van De Jerseys 318 9. Twin Star Dairy 316 10. Dias Family Dairy 353
Hilmar, Calif. 845 23,094 Dumas, Texas 829 22,176 Escalon, Calif. 821 21,785 Fallon, Nev. 805 21,679 Hilmar, Calif. 804 21,914 Frederic, Wis. 803 20,990 Millersburg, Ohio 767 19,907 Transfer, Pa. 766 20,347 Turlock, Calif. 765 20,626 Hilmar, Calif. 764 20,310
1,103 1,126 1,037 983 1,063 1,033 1,059 1,146 1,034 805
150 - 299 Records By Protein (M.E.)
1. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 1,014 26,768 1,254 2. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 908 24,437 1,428 3. Hoards Dairyman Farm Fort Atkinson, Wis. 155 854 21,852 1,078 4. Sand Creek Dairy LLC Hastings, Mich. 270 826 21,490 1,137 5. Steiner, Matthew Marshallville, Ohio 185 810 21,319 1,078 6. Clark, Ryan D. Tyrone, Pa. 224 806 20,789 1,065 7. Metcalf, Corey Milton, Wis. 244 777 21,069 1,075 8. Green Valley Dairy Kerman, Calif. 214 763 20,176 1,028 9. Summit Farm Inc. Lester, Iowa 271 760 20,914 999 10. Huffard Dairy Farms Crockett, Va. 233 756 20,461 971
80 - 149 Records By Protein (M.E.)
1. Martin, Brian L. Kutztown, Pa. 99 822 22,709 1,117 2. Vanderfeltz Jerseys Lawton, Pa. 136 820 21,024 1,048 3. Nature View Farms LLC Salem, Ohio 137 815 23,181 1,105 4. Mount Rock Jerseys LLC Newville, Pa. 105 810 22,177 1,106 5. Boer Jerseys Dalhart, Texas 86 782 21,426 1,030 6. Hawarden Jerseys Inc. Weston, Idaho 102 781 20,064 995 7. Oak Lane Jerseys Alexandria, S.D. 144 779 20,168 1,082 8. Kenny Jersey Farm LLC Enon Valley, Pa. 128 778 19,968 1,004 9. Rudgers, Lyman Attica, N.Y. 125 776 20,938 1,018 10. Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo, Calif. 102 774 22,962 1,038
40 - 79 Records By Protein (M.E.)
1. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 941 24,959 1,252 2. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 865 23,267 1,243 3. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 860 23,058 1,095 4. North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. 50 857 23,450 1,058 5. Sunray Dairy LLP Mindoro, Wis. 50 825 20,722 998 6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Blacksburg, Va. 42 824 22,866 1,051 7. Cantendo Acres-Grazeland Jerseys Wooster, Ohio 53 812 21,834 1,172 8. Pheasant, Dale Martinsburg, Pa. 49 807 21,935 1,009 9. Luttropp, Jason Berlin, Wis. 43 805 21,429 985 10. Richfield Farms Inc Greenwood, Del. 79 804 22,434 1,007
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300 - 749 More Records By Milk (M.E.)
1. Vierra Dairy Farms Hilmar, Calif. 520 23,094 845 2. Faria Brothers Dairies Dumas, Texas 656 22,176 829 3. Jade Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 529 21,914 804 4. Borba, Frank and Carol Escalon, Calif. 327 21,785 821 5. Liberty Jersey Farm Fallon, Nev. 340 21,679 805 6. Owens Farms Inc. Frederic, Wis. 645 20,990 803 7. Twin Star Dairy Turlock, Calif. 316 20,626 765 8. Van Exel, Hank and Carolyn Lodi, Calif. 459 20,545 756 9. Van De Jerseys Transfer, Pa. 318 20,347 766 10. Dias Family Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 353 20,310 764
1,103 1,126 1,063 1,037 983 1,033 1,034 1,016 1,146 805
150 - 299 Records By Milk (M.E.)
1. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 26,768 1,014 1,254 2. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 24,437 908 1,428 3. Hoards Dairyman Farm Fort Atkinson, Wis. 155 21,852 854 1,078 4. Sand Creek Dairy LLC Hastings, Mich. 270 21,490 826 1,137 5. Steiner, Matthew Marshallville, Ohio 185 21,319 810 1,078 6. Metcalf, Corey Milton, Wis. 244 21,069 777 1,075 7. Piedmont Jerseys Lincolnton, N.C. 218 20,934 720 915 8. Summit Farm Inc Lester, Iowa 271 20,914 760 999 9. Clark, Ryan D. Tyrone, Pa. 224 20,789 806 1,065 10. Huffard Dairy Farms Crockett, Va. 233 20,461 756 971
80 - 149 Records By Milk (M.E.)
1. Nature View Farms LLC Salem, Ohio 137 23,181 815 1,105 2. Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo, Calif. 102 22,962 774 1,038 3. Martin, Brian L. Kutztown, Pa. 99 22,709 822 1,117 4. Mount Rock Jerseys LLC Newville, Pa. 105 22,177 810 1,106 5. Kirchdoerfer, Joe Cape Girardeau, Mo. 91 22,039 758 902 6. Boer Jerseys Dalhart, Texas 86 21,426 782 1,030 7. Lehnertz, Travis Plainview, Minn. 100 21,385 765 1,033 8. Knapp, Kevin G. Larchwood, Iowa 101 21,301 767 1,028 9. Vanderfeltz Jerseys Lawton, Pa. 136 21,024 820 1,048 10. Rudgers, Lyman Attica, N.Y. 125 20,938 776 1,018
40 - 79 Records By Milk (M.E.)
1. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 24,959 941 1,252 2. North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. 50 23,450 857 1,058 3. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 23,267 865 1,243 4. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 23,058 860 1,095 5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Blacksburg, Va. 42 22,866 824 1,051 6. Richfield Farms Inc. Greenwood, Del. 79 22,434 804 1,007 7. Vandell Farms Inc. Sharon, Wis. 64 22,426 792 1,039 8. Lutz, Herby and Amanda Chester, S.C. 51 22,052 776 1,061 9. OSU Agric Technical Institute Wooster, Ohio 40 21,942 800 1,126 10. Pheasant, Dale Martinsburg, Pa. 49 21,935 807 1,009
300 - 749 More Records By Fat (M.E.)
1. Van De Jerseys 318 2. Faria Brothers Dairies 656 3. Vierra Dairy Farms 520 4. Jade Dairy 529 5. Kozak, Alan 340 Jenks, William H (Jim) 498 7. Borba, Frank & Carol 327 8. Twin Star Dairy 316 9. Owens Farms Inc 645 10. Katzman Bros. 329
Transfer, Pa. 1,146 20,347 Dumas, Texas 1,126 22,176 Hilmar, Calif. 1,103 23,094 Hilmar, Calif. 1,063 21,914 Millersburg, Ohio 1,059 19,907 Marathon, Wis. 1,059 18,797 Escalon, Calif. 1,037 21,785 Turlock, Calif. 1,034 20,626 Frederic, Wis. 1,033 20,990 Whitewater, Wis. 1,025 18,283
766 829 845 804 767 741 821 765 803 653
150 - 299 Records By Fat (M.E.)
1. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 1,428 24,437 908 2. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 1,254 26,768 1,014 3. Sand Creek Dairy LLC Hastings, Mich. 270 1,137 21,490 826 4. Hoards Dairyman Farm Fort Atkinson, Wis. 155 1,078 21,852 854 Steiner, Matthew Marshallville, Ohio 185 1,078 21,319 810 6. Metcalf, Corey Milton, Wis. 244 1,075 21,069 777 7. Clark, Ryan D. Tyrone, Pa. 224 1,065 20,789 806 8. Highland Farms Cornish, Maine 216 1,048 20,434 724 9. Kessenich Farms LLC De Forest, Wis. 295 1,043 19,493 725 10. Green Valley Dairy Kerman, Calif. 214 1,028 20,176 763
80 - 149 Records By Fat (M.E.)
1. Martin, Brian L. Kutztown, Pa. 99 1,117 22,709 822 2. Mount Rock Jerseys LLC Newville, Pa. 105 1,106 22,177 810 3. Nature View Farms LLC Salem, Ohio 137 1,105 23,181 815 4. Oak Lane Jerseys Alexandria, S.D. 144 1,082 20,168 779 5. Silver Maple Farms Inc. Albion, Maine 108 1,055 20,750 762 6. Vanderfeltz Jerseys Lawton, Pa. 136 1,048 21,024 820 Kokoski, John Hadley, Mass. 113 1,048 18,916 706 8. Strack -View Farms LLC Adell, Wis. 123 1,045 20,201 743 9. Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo, Calif. 102 1,038 22,962 774 Lucky Hill Farm Danville, Vt. 148 1,038 20,396 768
40 - 79 Records By Fat (M.E.)
1. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 1,252 24,959 941 2. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 1,243 23,267 865 3. Cantendo Acres-Grazeland Jerseys Wooster, Ohio 53 1,172 21,834 812 4. Troutman, Connie Mohrsville, Pa. 59 1,162 19,609 741 5. Courtney, Logan and Autumn Chouteau, Okla. 65 1,147 20,732 796 6. Fairbanks, Doug Anamosa, Iowa 54 1,133 20,454 771 7. Kimball, Keith R. Groveland, N.Y. 64 1,132 19,762 754 8. OSU Agric Technical Institute Wooster, Ohio 40 1,126 21,942 800 9. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 1,095 23,058 860 10. Spring Valley Farm Millersburg, Ohio 41 1,089 19,768 766
JERSEY JOURNAL
10 - 39 Records By Protein (M.E.)
1. Brant, Joseph and Debra Cuba City, Wis. 18 936 25,854 1,214 2. Moore, Brian J. Mount Ulla, N.C. 38 865 23,168 1,081 3. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 843 23,393 1,297 4. Ron & Christy Ratliff, Trustees Garnett, Kan. 29 817 21,662 1,160 5. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 26 816 22,411 1,251 6. Hanson, Kaitlin Decorah, Iowa 35 812 21,889 1,083 Bowman Dairy Inc. Julian, N.C. 23 812 21,396 1,140 8. Zollinger, Eric Sterling, Ohio 36 796 20,727 1,013 9. Colopy, Benjamin P Perry, N.Y. 22 791 21,173 1,077 10. Barlow, H H III Cave City, Ky. 15 788 21,988 1,004
10 - 39 Records By Milk (M.E.)
1. Brant, Joseph and Debra Cuba City, Wis. 18 25,854 936 1,214 2. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 23,393 843 1,297 3. Moore, Brian J. Mount Ulla, N.C. 38 23,168 865 1,081 4. BWC Weststeyn Dairy LP Linden, Calif. 30 22,625 784 971 5. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 26 22,411 816 1,251 6. Poole, Brian J. and Tracey A. Oriskany Fls, N.Y. 34 22,328 758 1,017 7. Barlow, H H III Cave City, Ky. 15 21,988 788 1,004 8. Hanson, Kaitlin Decorah, Iowa 35 21,889 812 1,083 9. Ron & Christy Ratliff, Trustees Garnett, Kan. 29 21,662 817 1,160 10. Myers, Philip H. Louisville, Ohio 32 21,551 777 1,039
10 - 39 Records By Fat (M.E.)
1. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 1,297 23,393 2. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 26 1,251 22,411 3. Moser, Pamela H Middletown, Md. 19 1,217 20,225 4. Brant, Joseph and Debra Cuba City, Wis. 18 1,214 25,854 5. Ron & Christy Ratliff, Trustees Garnett, Kan. 29 1,160 21,662 6. Harpster, Harold Boalsburg, Pa. 28 1,153 20,208 7. Bowman Dairy Inc. Julian, N.C. 23 1,140 21,396 8. Yetter, Scott L. Newark Valley, N.Y. 15 1,127 21,071 9. Kortus, Randy and Jana Lynden, Wash. 38 1,124 21,275 10. Fletcher, Daryl and Roxanne Tillamook, Ore. 25 1,103 21,452
843 816 734 936 817 776 812 737 755 784
Production rankings by herd size for actual records 750 or More Records By Protein (Actual)
1. Rancho Teresita Dairy 1,836 2. Crosswind Jerseys 831 3. Ahlem Foothill Farms 2,163 4. Hogan, David L. 2,052 5. C & S Livestock 2,065 6. Red Top Jerseys 4,124 7. Yosemite Jersey Dairy 1,484 8. Brentwood Farms 1,302 9. Ahlem, James 2,250 10. Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch 3,854
Tulare, Calif. 749 19,641 982 Elkton, S.D. 740 19,736 1,102 Turlock, Calif. 736 20,177 980 Tillamook, Ore. 722 18,961 925 Hilmar, Calif. 720 20,046 890 Hilmar, Calif. 706 18,803 882 Hilmar, Calif. 704 18,897 948 Orland, Calif. 696 18,393 874 Hilmar, Calif. 695 19,102 887 Pixley, Calif. 690 18,054 894
300 - 749 Records By Protein (Actual)
1. Faria Brothers Dairies Dumas, Texas 656 745 19,882 1,014 2. Borba, Frank and Carol Escalon, Calif. 327 733 19,375 936 3. Van Exel, Hank and Carolyn Lodi, Calif. 459 717 19,826 964 4. Liberty Jersey Farm Fallon, Nev. 340 702 18,721 864 Jenks, William H (Jim) Marathon, Wis. 498 702 18,118 1,005 6. Dutch Hollow Farm Schodack Landing, N.Y. 695 700 19,351 969 7. Albright Jerseys LLC Willard, Ohio 466 697 19,553 847 8. Knepper, Mark D. Hustontown, Pa. 324 694 18,928 883 Jade Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 529 694 18,803 922 Owens Farms Inc. Frederic, Wis. 645 694 18,043 899
150 - 299 Records By Protein (Actual)
1. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 899 23,710 1,119 2. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 798 21,495 1,260 3. Sand Creek Dairy LLC Hastings, Mich. 270 784 20,762 1,080 4. Steiner, Matthew Marshallville, Ohio 185 736 19,392 985 5. Clark, Ryan D. Tyrone, Pa. 224 734 19,238 972 6. Hoards Dairyman Farm Fort Atkinson, Wis. 155 721 18,680 913 7. Kessenich Farms LLC De Forest, Wis. 295 690 18,966 994 8. Metcalf, Corey Milton, Wis. 244 675 18,073 939 9. Gardner, Mark and Shannon Dayton, Pa. 251 670 17,814 877 10. Taylor Brothers Saint Albans, Maine 288 666 18,271 898
APRIL 2020
750 or More Records By Milk (Actual)
1. Ahlem Foothill Farms Turlock, Calif. 2,163 20,177 736 980 2. C & S Livestock Hilmar, Calif. 2,065 20,046 720 890 3. Crosswind Jerseys Elkton, S.D. 831 19,736 740 1,102 4. Rancho Teresita Dairy Tulare, Calif. 1,836 19,641 749 982 5. Ahlem, James Hilmar, Calif. 2,250 19,102 695 887 6. Hogan, David L. Tillamook, Ore. 2,052 18,961 722 925 7. Yosemite Jersey Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 1,484 18,897 704 948 8. Red Top Jerseys Hilmar, Calif. 4,124 18,803 706 882 9. Brentwood Farms Orland, Calif. 1,302 18,393 696 874 10. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar, Calif. 2,404 18,245 681 900
300 - 749 More Records By Milk (Actual)
1. Faria Brothers Dairies Dumas, Texas 656 19,882 745 1,014 2. Van Exel, Hank and Carolyn Lodi, Calif. 459 19,826 717 964 3. Albright Jerseys LLC Willard, Ohio 466 19,553 697 847 4. Borba, Frank and Carol Escalon, Calif. 327 19,375 733 936 5. Dutch Hollow Farm Schodack Landing, N.Y. 695 19,351 700 969 6. Knepper, Mark D Hustontown, Pa. 324 18,928 694 883 7. Jade Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 529 18,803 694 922 8. Liberty Jersey Farm Fallon, Nev. 340 18,721 702 864 9. Vierra Dairy Farms Hilmar, Calif. 520 18,564 688 912 10. Bohnert Jerseys East Moline, Ill. 445 18,135 674 933
150 - 299 Records By Milk (Actual)
1. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 23,710 899 1,119 2. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 21,495 798 1,260 3. Sand Creek Dairy LLC Hastings, Mich. 270 20,762 784 1,080 4. Steiner, Matthew Marshallville, Ohio 185 19,392 736 985 5. Clark, Ryan D. Tyrone, Pa. 224 19,238 734 972 6. Kessenich Farms LLC De Forest, Wis. 295 18,966 690 994 7. Hoards Dairyman Farm Fort Atkinson, Wis. 155 18,680 721 913 8. Taylor Brothers Saint Albans, Maine 288 18,271 666 898 9. Summit Farm Inc. Lester, Iowa 271 18,223 664 879 10. Evergreen Dairy Antigo, Wis. 227 18,119 660 907
750 or More Records By Fat (Actual)
1. Crosswind Jerseys Elkton, S.D. 831 1,102 19,736 2. Rancho Teresita Dairy Tulare, Calif. 1,836 982 19,641 3. Ahlem Foothill Farms Turlock, Calif. 2,163 980 20,177 4. Yosemite Jersey Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 1,484 948 18,897 5. Hogan, David L. Tillamook, Ore. 2,052 925 18,961 6. Kutz Dairy LLC Jefferson, Wis. 1,633 920 17,761 7. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar, Calif. 2,404 900 18,245 8. Blount, Kevin and Ronda Turlock, Calif. 773 897 17,900 9. Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook, Ore. 771 895 17,489 10. Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch Pixley, Calif. 3,854 894 18,054
740 749 736 704 722 646 681 664 668 690
300 - 749 More Records By Fat (Actual)
1. Faria Brothers Dairies Dumas, Texas 656 1,014 19,882 745 2. Jenks, William H (Jim) Marathon, Wis. 498 1,005 18,118 702 3. Van De Jerseys Transfer, Pa. 318 996 17,597 664 4. Dutch Hollow Farm Schodack Landing, N.Y. 695 969 19,351 700 5. Van Exel, Hank and Carolyn Lodi, Calif. 459 964 19,826 717 6. Borba, Frank and Carol Escalon, Calif. 327 936 19,375 733 7. Bohnert Jerseys East Moline, Ill. 445 933 18,135 674 8. Kozak, Alan Millersburg, Ohio 340 924 17,375 666 9. Jade Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 529 922 18,803 694 10. Katzman Bros. Whitewater, Wis. 329 916 16,565 581
150 - 299 Records By Fat (Actual)
1. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 243 1,260 21,495 2. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 185 1,119 23,710 3. Sand Creek Dairy LLC Hastings, Mich. 270 1,080 20,762 4. Kessenich Farms LLC De Forest, Wis. 295 994 18,966 5. Steiner, Matthew Marshallville, Ohio 185 985 19,392 6. Clark, Ryan D. Tyrone, Pa. 224 972 19,238 7. Metcalf, Corey Milton, Wis. 244 939 18,073 8. Highland Farms Cornish, Maine 216 921 17,842 9. Hoards Dairyman Farm Fort Atkinson, Wis. 155 913 18,680 10. Evergreen Dairy Antigo, Wis. 227 907 18,119
798 899 784 690 736 734 675 632 721 660
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80 - 149 Records By Protein (Actual)
1. Docheff Jerseys Mead, Colo. 97 731 19,752 2. Vanderfeltz Jerseys Lawton, Pa. 136 730 18,776 3. Rudgers, Lyman Attica, N.Y. 125 724 19,959 4. Mount Rock Jerseys LLC Newville, Pa. 105 720 19,881 5. Hawarden Jerseys Inc. Weston, Idaho 102 716 18,415 6. Bar Lee Jerseys LLC Willard, Ohio 95 698 19,946 7. Martin, Brian L. Kutztown, Pa. 99 696 19,232 8. Nature View Farms LLC Salem, Ohio 137 693 19,690 9. Bollenbacher, Max and Family Argos, Ind. 139 690 18,020 10. Kenny Jersey Farm LLC Enon Valley, Pa. 128 678 17,361
870 935 945 989 915 923 952 946 975 877
40 - 79 Records By Protein (Actual)
1. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 842 22,389 1,136 2. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 804 21,576 1,026 3. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 789 21,278 1,142 4. Fairbanks, Doug Anamosa, Iowa 54 767 20,737 1,129 5. Courtney, Logan and Autumn Chouteau, Okla. 65 754 19,542 1,093 6. OSU Agric Technical Institute, Wooster, Ohio 40 729 19,859 1,030 7. North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. 50 727 19,821 907 8. Pheasant, Dale Martinsburg, Pa. 49 723 19,631 898 9. Fiscalini Farms Modesto, Calif. 51 719 20,370 956 Cantendo Acres-Grazeland Jerseys, Wooster, Ohio 53 719 19,259 1,046
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1. Joseph and Debra Brant Cuba City, Wis. 18 801 21,877 1,043 2. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 791 22,621 1,218 3. Colopy, Benjamin P. Perry, N.Y. 22 772 21,135 1,045 4. Moore, Brian J. Mount Ulla, N.C. 38 757 20,762 954 5. Green, Susan M. Elsie, Mich. 32 745 20,569 906 6. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 26 740 20,274 1,135 7. Lehr, Kylie Margaret Canastota, N.Y. 14 738 20,802 1,056 8. Ron & Christy Ratliff, Trustees Garnett, Kan. 29 735 19,443 1,052 Lippert, Matt Pittsville, Wis. 31 735 18,822 1,008 10. Utah State University Logan, Utah 12 728 19,416 915
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1. Rudgers, Lyman Attica, N.Y. 125 19,959 724 945 2. Bar Lee Jerseys LLC Willard, Ohio 95 19,946 698 923 3. Mount Rock Jerseys LLC Newville, Pa. 105 19,881 720 989 4. Docheff Jerseys Mead, Colo. 97 19,752 731 870 5. Nature View Farms LLC Salem, Ohio 137 19,690 693 946 6. Kirchdoerfer, Joe Cape Girardeau, Mo. 91 19,497 671 805 7. Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo, Calif. 102 19,473 662 899 8. Martin, Brian L. Kutztown, Pa. 99 19,232 696 952 9. Vanderfeltz Jerseys Lawton, Pa. 136 18,776 730 935 10. Price Brothers Jerseys Statesville, N.C. 147 18,708 671 839
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1. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 22,389 842 1,136 2. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 21,576 804 1,026 3. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 21,278 789 1,142 4. Fairbanks, Doug Anamosa, Iowa 54 20,737 767 1,129 5. Fiscalini Farms Modesto, Calif. 51 20,370 719 956 6. Chaney Farms Bowling Green, Ky. 54 20,140 710 901 7. OSU Agric Technical Institute Wooster, Ohio 40 19,859 729 1,030 8. North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. 50 19,821 727 907 9. Pheasant, Dale Martinsburg, Pa. 49 19,631 723 898 10. Courtney, Logan and Autumn Chouteau, Okla. 65 19,542 754 1,093
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1. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 22,621 791 1,218 2. Joseph and Debra Brant Cuba City, Wis. 18 21,877 801 1,043 3. Colopy, Benjamin P. Perry, N.Y. 22 21,135 772 1,045 4. Lehr, Kylie Margaret Canastota, N.Y. 14 20,802 738 1,056 5. Moore, Brian J Mount Ulla, N.C. 38 20,762 757 954 6. Green, Susan M. Elsie, Mich. 32 20,569 745 906 7. Sukalski, Stephanie, Joseph and Kenric Le Roy, Minn. 26 20,447 712 995 8. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 26 20,274 740 1,135 9. Yetter, Scott L. Newark Valley, N.Y. 15 20,263 704 1,072 10. Poole, Brian J. and Tracey A. Oriskany Fls, N.Y. 34 20,143 684 917
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1. Mount Rock Jerseys LLC Newville, Pa. 105 989 19,881 2. Bollenbacher, Max and Family Argos, Ind. 139 975 18,020 3. Vanderhaak Dairy Lynden, Wash. 101 968 16,406 4. Martin, Brian L. Kutztown, Pa. 99 952 19,232 5. Nature View Farms LLC Salem, Ohio 137 946 19,690 6. Rudgers, Lyman Attica, N.Y. 125 945 19,959 7. Oak Lane Jerseys Alexandria, S.D. 144 940 17,301 8. Vanderfeltz Jerseys Lawton, Pa. 136 935 18,776 9. Mangun, Roy and Lisa Burbank, Ohio 93 924 18,433 10. Bar Lee Jerseys LLC Willard, Ohio 95 923 19,946 South-Mont Farm Canton, Pa. 96 923 17,538
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1. Den Kel Jerseys LLC Byron, N.Y. 69 1,142 21,278 789 2. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 61 1,136 22,389 842 3. Fairbanks, Doug Anamosa, Iowa 54 1,129 20,737 767 4. Courtney, Logan and Autumn Chouteau, Okla. 65 1,093 19,542 754 5. Cantendo Acres-Grazeland Jerseys Wooster, Ohio 53 1,046 19,259 719 6. OSU Agric Technical Institute Wooster, Ohio 40 1,030 19,859 729 7. Lawton, Merle Newark Valley, N.Y. 62 1,026 21,576 804 8. Anyking Dairy Centralia, Kan. 75 1,007 18,006 684 9. Trans-Ova Genetics Sioux Center, Iowa 61 992 17,715 672 10. Troutman, Connie Mohrsville, Pa. 59 991 16,588 625
10 - 39 Records By Fat (Actual)
1. True Farms Perry, N.Y. 12 1,218 22,621 2. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 26 1,135 20,274 3. Moser, Pamela H. Middletown, Md. 19 1,120 18,407 4. Yetter, Scott L. Newark Valley, N.Y. 15 1,072 20,263 5. Lehr, Kylie Margaret Canastota, N.Y. 14 1,056 20,802 6. Kortus, Randy and Jana Lynden, Wash. 38 1,055 19,854 7. Ron & Christy Ratliff, Trustees Garnett, Kan. 29 1,052 19,443 8. Colopy, Benjamin P. Perry, N.Y. 22 1,045 21,135 9. Joseph and Debra Brant Cuba City, Wis. 18 1,043 21,877 10. Harpster, Harold Boalsburg, Pa. 28 1,034 18,218
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An Open Letter of Thanks from National Milk Producers Federation for Coronavirus Response
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the largest organization of U.S. dairy farmers, commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its timely responses to the coronavirus crisis while outlining what agency actions could best aid dairy farmers as they brace for further public-health and market impacts of coronavirus in a recent press release. “Over the last five weeks, the [USDA’s] estimate of 2020 milk prices reflect a drop of about $2.85 billion at the farm level,” wrote NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern in the letter, sent to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “Further drops are possible as the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak spreads. The demand shock experienced by our entire economy is turning what initially looked to dairy farmers like the first decent year in the last five into one of potentially widespread economic devastation.” Dairy farmers—whose work as part of agriculture has been reaffirmed as critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security—expect to face price declines and unstable demand over the next several months, as joblessness rises, schools remain closed and farm and dairy processing operations face unprecedented logistical challenges. Congress and the Trump Administration have already helped by approving food purchases and offering flexibility in transportation rules. In its letter NMPF said it looks forward to working with the USDA in program implementation, trade
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facilitation and other areas, but said additional remedies will be needed, including: • Additional dairy product purchases, which will help Americans in need during what may be a period of very high demand at food banks; • Compensation for milk disposal, a real possibility as logistical challenges on the farm and at manufacturing plants may create severe disruptions; and • Re-opening signup for participation in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, the main safety net for dairy farmers, especially small and medium-sized producers. DMC participation declined in 2020 because of forecasts for higher prices that have been radically revised in light of coronavirus. “U.S. dairy farmers and their cooperatives will continue to be careful stewards of the naturally nutritious and wholesome product we harvest around the clock, 365 days a year. Like you, we understand the importance of steady production and steady consumption,” Mulhern said. “We hope to work with you on the priorities outlined above, as well as other issues that may arise as we collectively grapple with the consequences of this unique challenge.”
On March 27, NMPF offered this statement in regards to the signing of the CARES Act by President Trump: “We thank President Trump for quickly signing this measure into law. It will provide much-needed help to dairy producers, who are experiencing steep drops in milk and dairy-product prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the CARES Act now law, we look forward to working with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on several important initiatives, including the need for a significant purchase of multiple dairy products. These efforts will be important to address sales lost because of COVID-19, lift farm milk prices and send a critical signal to disrupted dairy markets. Government dairy-product purchases will provide our food banks with an important, nutritious and popular staple item that will help feed families in need.”
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THE ALL AMERICAN SHOW & SALE
Jersey Breeders Come Together to Plan All American
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midst the pandemic of Coronavirus, Sponsorship fees approved for 2020 were O’Gold Sale through JerseyBid.com. dedicated Jersey breeders gathered via implemented: show class sponsorships, Females. It was recommended to catalog conference lines and in person on Saturday, $250; banner-trophy sponsorships, $250; 75 live females, and offer no more than March 14, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio, to and other trophy sponsorships, $150. four embryo packages. Females must be plan the 68th edition of The All American Recognition levels for the event are: recorded with a minimum Generation Jersey Shows and Sales—the three days • Underwriters, $10,000 and over; Count 4 and also have a Breed Base of All Jerseys, All the Time scheduled for • Primary Sponsors, $5,000 to $9,999; Representation (BBR) of 100. Animals November 7, 8, and 9, 2020, in Louisville, • Chairman’s Circle, $1,000 to $4,999; should be parentage qualified. Heifers Ky. • Sustainers, $500 to $999; under six months of age will have the option Combined, the 2019 All of being sold by virtual video American shows were the largest format. exhibition of Jerseys in the Males. Two or three highworld. Total animals through the ranking genomic-tested ring were 386 in the open show young bulls will be offered and National Jersey Jug Futurity, for syndication, based on plus 215 head exhibited by 138 marketability. They must have youth in the junior show. The a minimum Generation Count Pot O’Gold Sale again offered a 5 with a BBR of 100 to be sold. strong group of 35 productionIf available, a bull that meets the bred heifers with an average of same requirements as females $2,190 followed by the highly will be offered in the live sale as successful All American Sale of a non-syndicated bull. 64 lots averaging $6,110.66. Members of the 2020 Executive Committee are (from left) Mark No animal may have a declared Fo r t y - t h r e e c o m m i t t e e Gardner, General Chair; Michael Hurst, Associate General Chair; Aaron carrier of Limber Legs (LL) members engaged in discussion Horst, Sale Chair; Joel Albright, Associate Sale Chair; John Lemmermen, or Rectovaginal Constriction at the Embassy Suites Columbus- Open Show Chair; Christine Sheesley Rozler, Open Show Associate (RVC) in its three-generation Chair; Tyler Boyd, Futurity Chair; Lynda Lehr, Junior Activities Chair; Airport or through conference Brittany Core, Associate Junior Activities Chair; and Jonathan Merriam, pedigree. Declared carriers of lines to the meeting rooms. past General Chair. BLAD, DUMPS, SMA, SDM Committee recommendations or Holstein haplotype 1, 3, 4 or • Patrons, $250 to $499; and were presented at the general session called 5 by genotype test will not be accepted. • Friends of the All American, to order by General Chair, Mark Gardner, Bulls selling must also be designated free contributions to $249. Dayton, Pa., then forwarded to the AJCA of Jersey Haplotype 1. Board of Directors for action. Health testing: Beginning with the 2020 Sale Committee North American International Livestock Executive Committee The All American Jersey Sale is Exposition, all animals entering the grounds Unaudited financial statements for scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at will be required to be tested for BVD-PI. 2019 showed a net loss of ($7,595) before 4:30 p.m. The pre-sale social will begin at The committee recommended unrealized gain on investments. The 2020 3:30 p.m., with pre-sale ceremonies at 4:00 anaplasmosis testing be dropped. Animals budget was approved, based on revenues of p.m. Pre-bidding would be allowed before eight-months-old and under do not need $142,975 and expenses of $142,950. both the All American Jersey Sale and Pot
The Sale Committee meeting, chaired by Aaron Horst (front right), included Joel Albright, associate chair; Eddie Kirchdoerfer, Donna Phillips, John Kokoski, Bradley Taylor, and Michael Hurst. Herby Lutz participated via the conference line.
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Participants in the Open Show Committee meeting were Delaine Smith, David Blankenship, John Boer, chair John Lemmermen, Tom Sawyer, Alta Mae Core and associate chair Christine Sheesley Rozler. On the conference line were David Jordan, Ted DeMent, Joey Pendleton and Amanda Stiles Lutz.
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Members of the Jersey Jug Futurity Committee in attendance were Tyler Boyd, chair; Karen Bohnert, Corrina Aldrich, Joyce Owens and Sarah Boer. Participating through the conference line were Gail Black, Lauren Black Venegas, Rachel White Conner, Garry Hansen, Amy Krahn and Sally Pozzi, associate chair.
to be tested for Bovine Leukosis, but will be announced as not being tested. Animals over eight months of age will still have the option of selling with the announcment of a positive test. Clarification was made on the shipping fever vaccination requirement, recommending an internasal injection. Sale commissions will be at the following rates: females and non-syndicated males, 20% for the first $10,000, then 15% on the amount from $10,001 to $30,000 and 10% on amounts over 30,001; and syndicated males at 33-1/3% for the first $50,000 and 15% at $50,001 and over. It was recommended to sell 30-35 heifers in the Pot O’Gold Sale, Saturday, November 7. The sale will move this year to the same location as the All American Jersey Sale in the West Hall. The sale will start no sooner than 4:00 p.m. (or 20 minutes after the junior show ends) on Saturday. Commission will be 25%, with 17% set aside for the production contest awards. Females must be a minimum Generation Count 4 with a BBR of 100 to be eligible for the sale, with all heifers genotyped and having official genomic evaluations by sale date. Open Show The All American Jersey Show is scheduled for Monday, November 9, with heifers showing at 7:30 a.m., followed by cow classes beginning at 11:30 a.m. Animals are eligible to be shown when recorded by the American Jersey Cattle Association in the Herd Register or with Generation Count 4 or greater, or by Jersey Canada with registry status of 93.75% and greater. The committee recommended a $5 increase to the entry fee. This goes handin-hand with last year’s $5 increase with the money coming back to help fund the All American Jersey Show. Entry fees will APRIL 2020
The Junior Activities Committee included (front row) Skylar Buell, Anneke Boer, Lynda Lehr, chair; Brittany Core, associate chair; Wanda Emerich and Jacob Leum; and (back row) Cal Graber, Walter Owens, and Kelly Moss. On the conference line were Josh Gordon, Gracie Krahn, Regina Pozzi and Renee McCauley.
now be aligned with the other breeds at $35 for the open show. It was recommended to continue to recognize the highest genomic JPI animal in each class with the animals competing against each other in a junior champion genomic JPI class and a senior champion genomic JPI class. The committee reviewed the best bred and owned rule and recommends updating the wording to read: when (1) the names of the Breeder and Recorded Owner are identical on the registration certificate, or (2) the recorded Owner is a member of the Breeder’s immediate family and herd unit, and has use of the Breeder’s prefix number. If a non-family member partner is added, breeder eligibility is null and void. This will be a lead out class only if necessary. A $25 fee will be enforced for AJCA staff to tattoo or re-tag an entry to meet AJCA identification requirements. National Jersey Jug Futurity “Roaring 20s” will be the theme for the 2020 show on Sunday, November 8, beginning at 1:30 p.m. following the selection of the Junior Show Supreme Champions at 12:00 noon. Procedures for handling Jersey Jug payments and/or owner requests for late payments were reviewed. The committee endorsed last year’s decision to allow owners that miss the December 31 deadline to submit nominations from January 1 to March 1 at $15 per entry. All other payments not received by the published deadlines will be refused and the animal(s) will be disqualified. The committee adopted the wording voted on in the open show committee for the best bred and owned rule to keep consistent across the shows. The Winner will compete for Intermediate Champion and earn first-place points for Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor.
The Reserve Winner qualifies for the Intermediate Champion class and will be credited with second-place points for Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor. However, the Reserve Winner is eligible to be shown in her class in the open show. If shown, points for Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor will be determined by her placing in the open show and she will not be eligible for Intermediate Champion unless she places first or second in the class. Cows placing third through sixth in the Futurity that do not show in the open show will be credited with the appropriate points for Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor. In all cases, Premier Exhibitor points are awarded to the Recorded Owner for the Futurity, even if ownership changes before the open show. There are 265 two-year-olds eligible to make the final payment for the 2020 Futurity. Payment is due in the AJCA office not later than September 20. A total of 719 animals were nominated for the 2022 Futurity. Junior Show & Activities The All American Junior Jersey Show will be held on Saturday, November 7, beginning with the cow classes at 7:30 a.m. The eligibility and ownership rules were discussed and approved for the junior show: Rule 1, Exhibitors. Exhibitors must be no younger than nine (9) and no older than 20 years of age as of January 1, 2020. U.S. residents must be members (junior or lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Rule 2, Entries. Animals are eligible when recorded by the American Jersey Cattle Association in the Herd Register or with Generation Count 4 or greater, or by Jersey Canada with registry status of 93.75% and greater. The exhibitor must be listed as Recorded (continued to page 35)
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Owner on the registration certificate, either (1) as the sole owner or (2) by his/her name in joint ownership. If the joint ownership includes more than one person meeting the eligibility requirements of Rule 1 (above), one of them must be declared as the exhibitor during check-in. Animals must be registered and/or transferred to meet one of the above ownership requirements on or before August 1, 2020. The date of registration and/or transfer is the Date Recorded printed on the registration certificate. Rule 3, Participation. Entries must be shown by the exhibitor, except by prior written approval from NAILE. Alternate leadspersons must (1) be associated with the Herd Unit and also eligible to show by age (Rule 1), or (2) if not, be the same age or younger than the exhibitor of the animal being shown. Requests for alternate leadsperson must be submitted for approval by the NAILE dairy show superintendent on forms provided by the AJCA not later than 12:00 noon the day before the show. No more than two (2) animals may be shown by one exhibitor in any one class. The exhibitor must lead the first entry and the second entry must be led by an NAILE approved alternate leadsperson. Adults are not allowed to show in any case. Rule 4, Breeder Status. In order to qualify for Premier Breeder points and Best Bred and Owned awards, the exhibitor declared at check-in must have his/her name recorded as a Breeder on the animal’s registration certificate. These awards will be made only to the individual exhibitor in the case of partnership animals. Entry forms for Premier Junior Breeder and Premier Junior Exhibitor will be distributed at check-in. Submit forms not later than 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the show to the Jersey show superintendent. The committee endorsed that staff look at the possibility of including juniorshown cows in the National Jersey Jug Futurity be included in breeder points for the Junior Show. The committee recommended actively pursuing fundraising options for the National Jersey Queen contest in 2020 to grow the fund. The committee endorsed that any female Junior or active Lifetime member between the ages of 16 and 22 as of January 1 of the contest year is eligible for the National Jersey Queen Contest. APRIL 2020
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New England Jerseys
Sponsor of the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeder’s Sale
President: AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: Moira Poitras, Mass. Brenda Snow 802/728-3920
Secretary: Darlene Pyle, Vt.
Springdale Jerseys Inc. The Whitcomb Family • sdfarm@fairpoint.net 205 Birches Rd., Waldo, Maine 04915 207/342-5446 Phone/Fax 207/342-5135 Walter • 207/722-3247 Nancy
Silver Maple Farms Inc.
The McKeen Family • Home of SMJ Jerseys 414 Hussey Rd., Albion, ME 04910 Barn: 207/437-5181 • Home 207/437-2554 E-mail: dennis.mckeen@gmail.com A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.
Mapleline Farm The John Kokoski Family
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CRESCENT FARM
Sheldon Sawyer, Sr. and Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr. Owners 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608-9715
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The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Environmental Stewardship (ES) program has been available since January 2017 to help the dairy industry estimate greenhouse gas emissions and energy use on the farm. The snapshot is based on assessments conducted by individual dairy farms that participate in the program. In keeping with a directive to update standards every three years, Version 2 was released in February 2020. Updates include new options for data entry and more detailed reports. Participation in the voluntary FARM ES is encouraged because it helps dairy farmers show consumers they are committed to the environment. As well, results can reveal opportunities for improvements that
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benefit both the planet and the bottom line. In this month’s Jersey Jargon, we’ll give an overall view of the program and highlight changes that were adopted in Version 2. If you need assistance completing the module, contact National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), which has been certified as a second-party evaluator for FARM.
Typically, GHG reporting guidance recommends re-running the base year of data if methodology updates will significantly impact results. In such cases, the crop emissions factors updates do change.
What are the Benefits? The FARM ES program was established as a long-term means of tracking The Basics and communicating the dairy industry’s The Environmental Stewardship efficiency story to consumers. Tools like module is one of four program silos of this enable the industry to report that one the FARM program administered by cow today produces as much milk as five the National Milk Producers Federation in 1944, reducing the carbon footprint of (NMPF). Other modules are Animal Care, a gallon of milk 63% over the past seven Antibiotics and Workforce Development. decades. The FARM program is open to all dairy In the immediacy, dairy producers are farmers, milk provided with processors and statistics that cooperatives, estimate their even if you do carbon footnot ship milk print for the to NMPF. four areas of Through a production– series of quesfeed productions in five tion, on-site categories— methane enproduction, teric (produced energy, feed, via the digescrops and mative process), nure manageon-site fuel ment—the use and onmodule assite manure sesses a farm’s management. carbon and These numbers energy footare compared prints. FARM to those of ES provides a similar-sized baseline from herds regionalwhich dairy ly and nationfarmers can ally. identify poten Energy use tial efficiency on the farm is gains and cost also estimated savings and by converttrack progress. ing gasoline, By participating in FARM ES, dairy producers receive statistics that show their carbon footprint in terms of pounds of carbon dioxide electricity, proVersion 2 The FARM equivalents per pound of fat protein corrected milk. Results are pane and other into areas of production: feed production, on-site enteric, on- forms of enerES program divided site fuel and on-site manure management. gy into British officially tranthermal units sitioned to Ver(MBTUs). This is then divided by pounds sion 2 in late February. An updated user’s of fat protein corrected milk (FPCM) to guide and online training are anticipated determine a farm’s footprint. As with proin the first quarter of the year. duction, these numbers are compared to a The three major changes include: new regional and national average. data options and questions; new crop For the Jersey breed, participation in emission factors that update baseline inFARM ES may yield even more statistics formation; and more detailed results, such that prove their cow is the world’s most efas the ability to see greenhouse gas (GHG) ficient, environmentally friendly bovine. results broken down by type of gas. For additional information, contact NAJ If previous data under the first version Assistant General Manager Drew Duncan of Farm ES represents a cooperator/processor baseline of greenhouse gas emissions, at 614/322-4462 or dduncan@usjersey. it is recommended to have FARM re-run com. Or, visit NMPF’s website at https:// the old data using Version 2 of the model. nationaldairyfarm.com/. JERSEY JOURNAL
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North Carolina Jersey Breeders Meet in Statesville
Members of the North Carolina Jersey Cattle Association met at the Agriculture Center in Statesville on January 20, 2020, for their annual meeting. Nancy Keith, dairy extension agent for Iredell County, was the guest speaker. Her motivational presentation entitled, “The Three Es: Energy, Effort and Enthusiasm,” stressed the importance of a positive attitude, especially in trying times. Keith reminded her audience that health is wealth and there is a boomerang effect from acts of kindness and good deeds, which frequently circle back to where they start. Keith closed her presentation with a quote from Jimmy Valvano, former basketball coach for North Carolina State University, “Three things [one must] do every day: laugh, think, be moved to tears.” An effective speaker, her audience experienced all three that morning as she spoke about family, friends and farm. Members also heard about national Jersey organization news from American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Director Bradley Taylor and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) Vice President James Huffard III. Erica Davis, the region’s AJCA-NAJ area representative, also spoke about Jersey sales and encouraged breeders to attend the upcoming AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Portland, Ore., this summer. In the business meeting, members received reports from the treasurer and secretary and elected new leaders. Officers re-elected to serve in 2020 included Corey Alan Lutz, Lincolnton, president; Major Bond, Hickory, vice president; Shirley LeForge, Union Grove, secretary; and Coy Reese, Taylorsville, treasurer. New directors elected to serve three-year terms were Bryant Chapman, Taylorsville, Dorman Loyd, Statesville, Wayne Lutz, Mocksville, James Pearson, Lincolnton, Coy Reese, and Dr. John C. Wilk, Raleigh. Members approved generous donations of $500 to the North Carolina Dairy Spring
Deerview Plus V-Coed {6}, owned by Bowman Dairy, earned the Myatt-Lutz Cup for the high m.e. protein record among all cows and the Biltmore Farms Cup for top milk production among cows three years and older. Wayne Lutz accepts the award on behalf of Bowman Dairy from Nancy Keith.
Nancy Keith presents awards to Corey Lutz for winning the state’s lifetime production contest for milk and fat. Piedmont Avery Lindsey won the awards with lifetime production of 246,992 lbs. milk and 10,154 lbs. fat in 12 lactations.
Weekend in March and $10,000 to the North Carolina Dairy Youth Foundation. Upcoming events include the quiz bowl and skill-a-thon for juniors, to be held at the Agriculture Center on May 9 and the NCJCA Field Day and North Carolina Pot O’Gold Sale on July 11 at Small Acres Dairy at Biltmore Farms in Fletcher. Corey Lutz also brought the group upto-speed on the dairy processing plant he and his family are building at Piedmont Jerseys. Plans are to be up-and-running in May or June, selling milk and ice cream to consumers at an on-farm store.
Brenbe Getaway Mocha, Excellent-91%. Jersey junior Macy Chapman, Taylorsville, won the 2020 North Carolina Pot O’Gold Production Contest with JX Moo Regency McKeya 1468 {5}-Twin. The Very Good-81% daughter of TJF Visionary, GJPI +126, produced a first lactation with a total dollar value of $6,459.29 to win the contest. Production for the 1-9 record is 23,235–977–834, with 2,721 lbs. cheese, on an m.e. basis. She was consigned to the 2017 North Carolina Pot O’Gold Sale by Brian J. Moore, Mount Ulla, and milked at Chapman Dairy in Taylorsville. Macy received a check in the amount of $1,318.75. Other juniors who received prize money as well were Arley Purser, Marshville, Isaac Chapman, Taylorsville, and Bryson Baldwin, Statesville. Deerview Plus V-Coed {6}, owned by
Awards Adults and juniors were recognized for achievements with Registered Jerseys. Haley Foster, Cleveland, won the Kenneth E. Myatt Senior Memorial Trophy for exhibiting the Grand Champion at the North Carolina State Junior Dairy Show,
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Macy Chapman won the 2020 North Carolina Pot O’Gold Production Contest with JX Moo Regency McKeya 1468 {5}-Twin. She received prize money of $1,318.75 and a trophy from Nancy Keith.
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record of 23,710 lbs. milk, 876 lbs. fat and 795 lbs. protein at 5-8. She calved for the last time in November 2018 at 14-7 and left the herd in early January 2019. She has five registered daughters.
The Randleigh Jersey herd at North Carolina State University in Raleigh was the state’s high milk and protein producer with a 2019 herd average of 20,728 lbs. milk, 933 lbs. fat and 755 lbs. protein on 60 cows. The dairy also led the way for most desirable calving interval, with an average calving interval of 11.7 months. Bowman Dairy Inc. was the leading fat producer, with a 2019 herd average of 20,481 lbs. milk, 1,027 lbs. fat and 744 lbs. protein on 97 cows. The 115-cow herd owned by Brian J. Moore, Mount Ulla, earned the prize for lowest age-at-first-calving, freshening first-calf heifers on average at 20 monthsof-age. Farside Farms, Alexander, topped its peers for low somatic cell count (SCC) with an average SCC of 159 on the 50-cow herd.
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North Carolina Meeting Bowman Dairy Inc. of Julian, won the Myatt-Lutz Cup for producing the high m.e. protein record among all cows and the Biltmore Farms Cup for top milk production among cows three years and older. The Very Good-87% daughter of Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold {5}, GJPI +74, produced a 3-9 record of 32,025–1,531–1,153 on an m.e. basis to earn both awards. NC White Rock 940 354 won the Ray Mayne Trophy for milk production among cows under three-years-of age. The Very Good-82% daughter of CDF Layne IvoryET, GJPI +149, is owned by White Rock Farms LLC of Marshville. She produced a record of 31,403 lbs. milk on an m.e. basis. Piedmont Avery Lindsey, owned by Corey Lutz, won the Sunbeam Farms Trophy for lifetime milk production for the second straight year and received the Howard Odum Trophy for lifetime fat production for the first time. An Excellent-93% daughter of Bancrest Lester Avery, GJPI -1, she produced 246,992 lbs. milk and 10,154 lbs. fat in a dozen lactations. She has an m.e. average over 20,000 lbs. milk and made a top
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AJCA Office 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 Sam Oswalt
614.322.4455 614.322.4472
Accounting Vickie White Megan Gibbons Connie Hoy
614.322.4452 614.322.4465 614.322.4800
Communications Kim Billman Kaila Tauchen Michele Ackerman Tracie Hoying Hannah Meller
614.322.4451 614.600.9022 614.322.4470 614.322.4471 614.322.4473
Genetics and Research Cari Wolfe 614.322.4453 Herd Services Lori King Stephanie Mack Lisa Boysel Jody Williams
614.322.4457 614.322.4458 614.322.4459 614.322.4461
Information Technology Larry Wolfe 614.322.4463 Philip Cleary 614.322.4474 Emmett Reisinger 614.322.4464 Jersey Marketing Service Greg Lavan 614.216.8838 Hannah Meller 614.322.4473 National All-Jersey Inc. Erick Metzger 614.322.4450 Drew Duncan 614.322.4462 For a list of the area representatives and their contact information, visit www.USJersey.com/AJCA-NAJ-JMS/ StaffDirectory.aspx
How a Junior Member Reserves a Prefix
Any junior that has a customer number can reserve a prefix. There is a $10 fee for the service. The only time there is no charge for a prefix is when a lifetime membership to the association is purchased. Juniors must be members of the American Jersey Cattle Association to be eligible for Production Awards, Youth Acheivement Contest, Pot O’Gold Contest, Scholarships and showing at The All American Junior Jersey Show. Junior memberships are free to youth between the ages of seven and 20. For more information on becoming a junior member or purchasing a lifetime membership, contact the Herd Services Department at 614/861-3636.
Mills Jersey Farm LLC The Newell Mills Family 4675 Sheckler Rd., Fallon, NV 89406 cmills1324@gmail.com • 775/217-5470
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In Memoriam Marcia F. Molesworth Marcia F. (Kepler) Molesworth, Middletown, Md., 63, passed away on February 16, 2020. She was born to the late William and Frances Kepler. Marcia retired from the National Institutes of Health as a computer specialist after 40-plus years of service. She belonged to many organizations and took leading roles in the Middletown Valley 4-H Dairy Club, Maryland Dairy Shrine, Maryland Jersey Cattle Club, Frederick County Dairy Advisory Committee and the Maryland Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, among others. She also was the 4-H dairy cattle superintendent at the Great Frederick Fair for many years. Marcia was a longtime member of the Harmony Community Lutheran Church, where she formerly sang in the choir. She lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures: being with friends and family, cooking amazing meals for others and helping anyone in need. She enjoyed time with her adored grandson, Connor, and anticipated meeting her new grandson, Emmett. Marcia is also survived by longtime partner, Wayne Stiles and the Stiles and Heath families, daughter Heather (Ben) Rudman; siblings Richard (Patti) Kepler and Brenda (Robert) Feazell; a grandson; two nieces, a nephew and a great niece. Memorials may be made to the Marcia Molesworth Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is being established, c/o Heather Rudman, or the Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland, which supports organ and tissue donation, at www.thellf.org. Gail Lloyd Berger Gail Lloyd Berger, Mount Vernon, Ohio, 84, passed away on February 22, 2020. He was born on July 8, 1935, at home to the late Kenneth and Reba (Chase) Berger. He graduated from Homer High School and served two years in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong farmer, milking Jersey cows with his father and brother, Robert, at Berger Jerseys until 2000. The Bergers were active exhibitors at the district show and other shows throughout Ohio. Gail was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association. After a career milking cows, he pursued a passion raising draft ponies at the behest of his APRIL 2020
niece. Though he loved his cows, ponies and hauling his Amish friends, he treasured his family most. His nieces and nephews were truly privileged to have him in their lives. In addition to his brother and niece, Carol (Stephanie) Crites, he is survived by a nephew, Brett, all of Mount Vernon, and special family friends, Matt and Nikki Swift of Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (Burrell), and sister-in-law, Bonnie J. (Ranck) Berger. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430, Newark, OH 43058-0430. Charles E. “Chuck” Myers Charles E. “Chuck” Myers, Troy, Ohio, 90, passed away on March 6, 2020, at the Hospice Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born to the late Ohmer C. and Mary Elizabeth (McCurdy) Myers on October 5, 1929, in Troy and graduated from Troy High School in 1949. A longtime dairy cattle breeder, Chuck raised Registered Jerseys for more than 75 years and was active with the dairy industry and show ring even longer. He bred other show winners at Myers Jersey Farm, including JIF Little Minnie, twotime Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and PH Jewel, Excellent-96%, Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo and Reserve National Grand Champion in 1999. Chuck was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and served on many All American committees, including the committee for an event near and dear to his heart, the National Jersey Jug Futurity. He exhibited cattle in the “Jug” for more than 40 years and was at the halter of the 1961 winner, Golden Etta Beauty. He was chosen as the third recipi-
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ent of the Max Gordon Memorial Award in 2005, an honor presented at the futurity to honor sportsmanship and integrity in the show ring and promotion of the Jersey cow. Chuck was a member of the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association for more than 50 years. He served the organization as director, was a member of the sale and show committees and received the Distinguished Service Award in 2005. He judged cattle at county fairs, district, state, national and international shows and was an active volunteer with 4-H. He also belonged to Cove Springs Grange, Concord Grange, Pamona Grange and Miami County Farm Bureau. He was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame in 1991 and received the Woodrow Nunamaker Memorial Trophy. Chuck is survived by son, Tom (Alice) Myers of Troy; three daughters, Tawni (Dan) Batdorf of Covington, Ohio, Tammie (Mike) Havenar of Piqua, Ohio, and Tina (David) Stradling of Troy; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Marie Catherine (Roeth) Myers, in 1994 and an infant brother. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Miami County.
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