Jersey Journal, October 2019

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: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.

Jersey Named 2019 Wisconsin Cow of 14 the Year

Volume 66 • No. 10 • October 2019 • ISSN: 0021-5953

Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Managing Editor: Tracie Hoying Website Coordinator and Editorial Editor: Michele Ackerman Communications Specialist: Jaclyn Krymowski Subscription Manager and Administrative Assistant: Hannah Meller Assistant Director of Communications: Kaila Tauchen

18 Capturing the Value with

61 REAP Herds Ranked by GJPI

Photography

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38 Equity Honor Roll 33 Equity Investors Honored for Continuous Support Capturing the Value with Photography Photo Courtesy of Hoard’s Dairyman

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59 AJCA Membership a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime 14 Jersey Named 2019 Wisconsin Cow of the Year 47 Nominations Open for 2020 USJersey Awards 48 Proposals Sought for Jersey Cattle and Product Research 28 Save the Dates for the 2019 All American 46 All California Junior Show 45 All California Open Show 48 Illinois State Fair Open Show

56 Search for National Jersey Queen Underway 56 Stout Experience Deadline is December 1

54 Indiana State Fair Jersey Show

New Jersey Journal Website Launch

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56 Iowa State Fair Junior Show 28 Iowa State Fair Open Show 54 Kansas All Breeds Junior Show 57 Land of Lincoln Jersey Show 53 Ohio State Fair Junior Show

Pam Nunes of Westwynd Communications captured the bond between a young man and his show heifer in the cover image for the October magazine.

Among other laurels, Dakota Brown, Deerfield, Wis., and Ourway Response Paris earned third place in the winter yearling class at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair among other laurels at local shows.

The October issue features a photography roundtable, beginning on page 18 and show results from several state fairs. This issue also thanks Jersey breeders for their contributions to Project Equity, established more than 40 years ago to promote equitable milk pricing in the marketplace.

OCTOBER 2019

50 Ohio State Fair Open Show 59 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show 59 Wisconsin State Fair Open Show 58 Vermont State Parish Junior Show 60 Vermont State Parish Show

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AJCA, NAJ Board Members

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Advertising Index

44 Advertising Rates 14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6

Field Service Staff

64 In Memoriam 53 Jersey Jargon 6

Jersey Journal Subscription Rates

65, 66 Journal Shopping Center 10 Registration Fees 51 Ohio Jersey Breeders Association

10 Type Appraisal Schedule

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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362 614.861.3636 phone 614.861.8040 fax

To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle.

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; 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. Idaho, 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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ABS Global................................................. 16 Accelerated Genetics................................... 9 Ahlem Farms Partnership...................... 4, 32 Albright Jerseys.......................................... 49 All American Jersey Sale..................... 30, 31 American Jersey Cattle Association ....................................................... 64, 65, 66 Anyking Dairy............................................. 57 Avi-Lanche Jerseys.................................... 68 Avon Road Jersey Farm............................ 57 Bachelor Farms.......................................... 51 Biltmore Farms........................................... 36 Boer Jerseys.............................................. 20 Boks Jersey Farm...................................... 49 Brenhaven Jerseys.................................... 57 California Jerseys .............................4, 7, 13, 32, 34, 35, 36, 60 Cantendo Acres......................................... 49 Cedar Mountain Jerseys............................ 58 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy............................... 45 Circle S Jerseys......................................... 58 City Slickers Farm LLC.............................. 11 Clauss Dairy Farm..................................... 60 Clover Patch Cornucopia III....................... 39 Clover Patch Dairy..................................... 49 Cold Run Jerseys LLC............................... 49 Cowbella Creamery at Danforth Jersey Farm ................................................................... 26 Crescent Farm........................................... 58 D&D Jerseys.............................................. 57 D&E Jerseys.............................................. 68 De Groot Dairy..................................... 34, 35 Den-Kel Jerseys......................................... 26 Diamond K Jerseys.................................... 46 Dreamroad Jerseys LLC............................ 26 Dutch Hollow Farm..................................... 15 Edan Jerseys............................................. 25 Edn-Ru Jerseys.......................................... 52 Fire-Lake Jerseys....................................... 60 Forest Glen Jerseys..................................... 3 Four Springs Jerseys................................. 52 Friendly Valley Farm................................... 26

Genex................................................... 43, 65 Goff Dairy................................................... 21 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd............................... 49 Heaven Scent Jerseys............................... 26 Heinz Jerseys............................................. 57 Her-Man Jerseys........................................ 57 Highland Farms, Inc................................... 58 Highland Jersey Farm................................ 49 Hi-Land Farms........................................... 26 High Lawn Farm......................................... 64 Hilmar Jerseys........................................... 60 Huffard Dairy Farms................................... 36 Iowa Jerseys.............................................. 45 Irishtown Acres........................................... 52 JEMI Jerseys.............................................. 52 JNB Farm................................................... 52 Jersey Journal.......................... 12, 64, 65, 66 Jersey Marketing Service........ 29, 30, 31, 39 Journal Shopping Center..................... 65, 66 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch........................................ 7 K&R Jerseys.............................................. 53 Kenny Farm................................................ 52 Kevetta Farms............................................ 26 Lady Lane Farm......................................... 37 Lawtons Jersey Farm................................. 26 Legendairy Farms...................................... 47 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm............................... 58 Mapleline Farm.......................................... 58 Martin Dairy LLC........................................ 46 MD-Pride Jerseys...................................... 55 Messmer Jersey Farm............................... 59 Michigan Jersey Breeders......................... 64 Mills Jersey Farm LLC............................... 37 Minnesota Jerseys..................................... 53 New England Jerseys................................ 58 New York Jerseys........................... 15, 25, 26 Nobledale Farm.......................................... 52 Normandell Farms..................................... 52 Northwinds Jerseys.................................... 58

Oakhaven Jerseys..................................... 49 Oat Hill Dairy.............................................. 53 Ohio Jerseys.............................................. 49 On the Go Jerseys..................................... 54 Oregon Jerseys.......................... 3, 37, 46, 47 Owens Farms Inc....................................... 57 Pennsota Jerseys....................................... 53 Pennsylvania Jerseys................................. 52 Pine Hill Jersey Farm LLC......................... 49 Pot O’Gold Sale......................................... 29 Queen-Acres Farm.................................... 58 Red Dirt Genetics....................................... 54 Red Top Jerseys......................................... 36 Revolution Genetics..................................... 2 Richardson Family Farm............................ 58 Riverside-F Farms...................................... 52 Rock Bottom Dairy..................................... 51 STGenetics................................................ 27 Scotch View Farms.................................... 26 Select Sires, Inc................................... 66, 67 Shan-Mar Jerseys...................................... 52 Shenandoah Jerseys................................. 26 Silver Maple Farms.................................... 58 Silver Spring Farm..................................... 26 South-Mont Farm....................................... 52 South Mountain Jerseys............................ 11 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc.............................. 49 Spatz Cattle Company............................... 52 Spring Valley Farm..................................... 48 Springdale Jersey Farm............................. 58 Spruce Row Jerseys.................................. 52 Steinhauers Jerseys.................................. 57 Stoney Hollow Jerseys............................... 52 Summit Farm.............................................. 45 Sun Valley Jerseys..................................... 46 Sunbow Jerseys........................................... 8 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc................................. 8 Trans Ova Genetics.................................... 23 U-Fashion Jerseys LLC.............................. 49 Valsgna Farms........................................... 13 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.................................... 52 Waverly Farm............................................. 37 Westergard Jerseys................................... 22 White Rock Jerseys................................... 58 Wickstrom Dairies LLC.............................. 13 Wilsonview Dairy........................................ 46 Wisconsin Jerseys..................................... 57 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc............................. 49

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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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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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.

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.

OCTOBER–California and Nevada.

NOVEMBER–New Mexico and western Texas; North Carolina; Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

DECEMBER–Southern California and Arizona; Idaho and Utah; New York; Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado.

Deadlines

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

OCT. 15—Applications due for National Jersey Queen contest.

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

DEC. 1—Deadline to apply for the Fred Stout Experience on-farm and marketing internships.

DEC. 31—National Jersey Jug Futurity payments due for 2021 entries.

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

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

FEB. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to

this date for the March evaluation release.

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

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

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

MAR. 1—Living Lifetime Production contest applications are due.

Sales

OCT. 2—TOP OF THE WORLD SALE, Madison, Wis.; 4:00 p.m. (CDT) Jersey Marketing Sevice, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; will be broadcast live on JerseyAuctionLive.com.

OCT. 4—DAIRYLAND PROTEIN SALE, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 11:00 a.m.

(CDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com.

OCT. 9—SUESS COMPLETE DISPERSAL, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 11:00 a.m. (CST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer.

OCT. 15—CEDAR ACRES PUBLIC AUCTION, Alleghenyville Area, Mohnton, Pa.; 9:30 a.m. (EDT); Tim Weaver Auction Service, LLC, sale mgr.

OCT. 19—OHIO FALL PRODUCTION SALE, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 11:00 a.m. (EDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com.

OCT. 26—CLOVER PATCH CORNUCOPIA III SALE, Millersburg, Ohio; 10:00 a.m. (EDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.

NOV. 9—62nd POT O’GOLD SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST) Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; will be broadcast live on JerseyAuctionLive.com.

NOV. 10—67th ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; will be broadcast live on JerseyAuctionLive.com.

JULY 18, 2020—AVONLEA SUMMER SPLASH V,

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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Avonlea Jerseys, Brighton, Ont.; Avonlea Genetics, sale mgr.

Meetings and Expositions OCT. 17-19—NORTHEAST REGIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Rochester, N.Y. NOV. 6-4—NDB/NMPF/UDIA JOINT ANNUAL MEETING, Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans, La. NOV. 13-14—DAIRY CATTLE REPRODUCTION COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, Pittsburg Marriott City Center, Pittsburg, Pa. NOV. 21-23—SOUTHERN REGIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Campbellsville, Ky. FEB. 12-14, 2020—MIDWEST REGIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, River Falls, Wis. FEB. 20-22, 2020—WESTERN REGIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Modesto, Calif.

MAR. 26-28, 2020—NATIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Green Bay, Wis. APR. 7-9, 2020—DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. JUNE 24-27, 2020—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Portland, Ore.

Shows OCT. 1—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Heifers, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 3:00 p.m.

(CST); Jack Lomeo, Jr., Sylvan Beach, N.Y., judge.

OCT. 2—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Cows, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m.

(CST); Jack Lomeo, Jr., Sylvan Beach, N.Y., judge.

OCT. 11—ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Alabama National Fairgrounds, Montgomery, Ala; 2:00 p.m. (CDT).

OCT. 12—SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT).

OCT. 12—ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR OPEN SHOW, Alabama National Fairgrounds, Montgomery, Ala; 9:00 a.m. (CDT); Neal Smith, Smyrna, Tenn., judge.

OCT. 12—STATE FAIR OF TEXAS JERSEY SHOW, heifers, State Fairgrounds of Texas, Dallas, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CDT).

OCT. 13—STATE FAIR OF TEXAS JERSEY SHOW, cows, State Fairgrounds of Texas, Dallas, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CDT).

OCT. 17—ARKANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Little Rock, Ark.; 12:00 p.m. (CDT).

OCT. 26—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C.; 1:00 p.m. (EDT).

OCT. 27—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT).

NOV. 9—CANADIAN NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Semex Ring of Excellence, Toronto, Ont.; 7:30 a.m.

(EST); Pierre Boule, Montmagny, Que., judge; Richard Landry, Ste Bridgitte des Saults, Que., associate.

NOV. 9—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m. (EST); Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky., judge; Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., consultant.

NOV. 10—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, KentuckyFair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m. (EST); Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge; Joe Price, Martinton, Ill., consultant.

NOV. 11—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge; Grant Cope, Salem, Ohio, consultant.

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John Robert Eyler was born on August 27, 2019, to Brian and Carrie (Hubbard) Eyler, Golden Valley, Minn. He weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by a big brother, Thomas Brian. Carrie grew up on Rolling Green Jerseys, Oakland, Minn., and was named second alternate in the National Jersey Queen contest in 2004.

Emmett Pierce Gaetz was born to Geoff and Amanda Gaetz, Lakewood, Colo., on September 15, 2019. He weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz. and was 18 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Dave Parkinson and Sara Gaetz, Sahuarita, Ariz. Dave is a former AJCA-NAJ Area Representative and received the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service in 2011. Sara is a former editor of the Jersey Journal.

Dr. Joey Brown and Erin Williams were married on August 17, 2019, in Zanesville, Ohio. Erin is the daughter of Kevin and Darlene Williams, Williams Jerseys, McConnelsville, Ohio. Her paternal grandparents are Carl and Marlene Williams, also of Williams Jerseys.

Her maternal grandparents are Jim and Janet VanBuskirk, JVB Red Hot Jerseys, Carleton, Mich.

Erin is the comThe Browns munications manager for the American Dairy Association MidEast. Joey is a veterinarian with Sugarcreek Veterinary Clinic in Sugarcreek, Ohio. The couple resides in Dover, Ohio.

David Louis Flanders and Courtney Beth Egelston were united in marriage at Winfrey Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas, on September 14, 2019.

She is the daughter of Dennis and Judy Egelston of Glen M e a d ow s Fa r m , Fultonville, N.Y. He is the son of Peter and Tina Flanders of Dallas. Courtney’s matron of honor was The Flanderses her sister, Laura Egelston Sullivan. Her brother, Clark Egelston, was a groomsman. Their twin Page 14

nieces, Natalie and Harper Egelston, were flower girls.

The couple resides in Dallas.

Sustainability and the Jersey herd at Cinnamon Ridge Dairy were the cover image and lead story for the September 2019 issue of Dairy Herd Management.

The article explains how herd owner John Maxwell has capitalized on the push for sustainability by focusing on three aspects of sustainability—environmental stewardship, social impact and economic viability.

Maxwell describes his journey in developing an agribusiness that has grown from John Deere farm tours in 1997 to a destination for 7,000-plus international and domestic visitors each year. Though the audience is large, Maxwell focuses on education and telling his story one-personat-a-time.

Cinnamon Ridge is a 230-cow Registered Jersey dairy in Donahue, Iowa, owned and operated by John and his brother, Edwin, daughters, Amy and Kara, and wife, Joan.

Several of the matriarchs at Paul-Lin Dairy LLC are the stars of Vermont Creamery’s campaign to promote their new line of cultured butter. Camera crews shot footage of the ladies in July for upcoming “Life is Butter in Vermont” commercials.

The Registered Jersey dairy is owned by Paul and Linda Stanley and their daughters, Ellen and Claire. The 30-cow herd is enrolled on REAP and markets milk to St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, a supplier to Vermont Creamery.

Vermont Creamery was founded in 1984 by Allison Hooper and Bob Reese

Anyone who has worked with cattle for any length of time can read between the lines of this photo, capturing action behind the scenes for video footage for a Vermont Creamery commercial. Jason Gonyeau is with Paul-Lin News Summit, Very Good-88%, and Linda Stanley is at the halter of Paul-Lin Vermeer Columbus, Very Good-83%.

Milk-N-More Tequila Naomi, Excellent-93%, has been named 2019 Wisconsin Cow of the Year.

in Websterville, Vt. It was acquired by Land O’Lakes in 2017 and is certified as a B Corporation, which aims to balance purpose and profit. Among the products it produces from St. Albans’ milk is crème fraiche, which won first place in the American Cheese Society contest in 2017.

Jersey Named 2019 Wisconsin Cow of the Year

Milk-N-More Tequila Naomi has been named the 2019 Wisconsin Cow of the Year by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The Excellent-93% seven-year-old bred and owned by Kaila and Colin Wussow will be recognized at a ceremony held during the International Jersey Show in Madison, Wis., on October 2.

The sister-brother duo operates Milkn-More Farms and Harvesting with their parents, Ron and Nicolle. The Wussows milk a mixed herd of 65 Jerseys and 39 Holsteins in Cecil, Wis. The Wussows knew “Naomi” was special, even as a youngster in the heifer pens.

Her style, balance and correctness were rewarded numerous times in the show ring.

She was named Reserve Junior All American Winter Calf in 2012 and then earned Reserve Junior All American laurels as a senior two-year-old in 2014. Three years later, she was tapped Grand Champion of the junior show at the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular and placed ninth in the fiveyear-old class at the All American Junior Jersey Show.

The daughter of Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET also puts her heart in the bulk tank, with a pair of records over 28,000 lbs. milk, 1,170 lbs. fat and 910 lbs. protein and lifetime credits of 115,010 lbs. milk, 5,068 lbs. fat and 3,796 lbs. protein in three lactations.

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Opportunity Is Abundant with New Websites “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

~Winston Churchill

The cup is always half full in the optimist’s eye. So when one sees that butter and cheese prices have climbed in recent weeks; milk prices continue to improve and feed prices have dropped slightly—one feels these are good indicators of positive movement in the dairy economy.

In an ever-evolving technological world, print media has also had its challenges. The adoption of technology to deliver news in a fast, more real-time fashion to the world has left many newspapers and magazines sitting behind or ending their long runs.

The Jersey Journal has always been blessed to have a loyal base of subscribers and advertisers. Each month still carries over 100 contract advertisers and subscription numbers have remained steady near the 2,100 mark. However, the past couple of years have taken a toll on the scope and reach of the print magazine. Staff knew change was needed to provide more real-time publishing and timely service for advertisers.

That time has now arrived. On September 27, the Jersey Journal launched a brand new website— www.USJerseyJournal.com. Redesigned.

Reliable. Ready to Report.

The new website will provide viewers a new experience with Jersey Journal. The site offers up-to-date editorial content including online-exclusive featured stories, blog posts and videos; a new “Youth Corner;” a section called “From the Field” highlighting breeders and our USJersey staff as they travel; guest editorials from around the globe; dairy industry news from our allied partners; and the new “Jersey Kitchen” with its dairy-rich recipes.

Advertising opportunities are endless

with the new site. Whether it is a Premium Banner ad that appears on every page throughout the site, or a Small Box ad that links back to your farm Facebook page or website. Do you have cattle to sell, or other dairy products you are looking to market? Then the classified advertising section might be just what you need. Did your herd fare well during a recent show that is posted? Place an ad on the show page to showcase those accomplishments.

The website is designed to complement the current Jersey Journal by being able to provide more editorial content than there is currently space available.

In 2020, a new online subscription platform will be unveiled giving readers even more bonus sections to enjoy available only in the online format. It will include guest contributors, more management-based articles and a continuous flow of breeder profiles.

Also new from the USJersey organization is TheAllAmerican.USJerseyJournal.com—home of the All American Jersey events. Built to showcase the Jersey breed’s biggest promotional weekend, the site gives the history of the events, allows readers to take a walk through time with picture parades of the past National Champions, Jersey Jug Futurity winners, National Junior Show Champions, as well as a pictorial of the All American and Reserve All American winners since the association revived the titles in 2006.

Viewers will also find links to the Premier Performance winners, past judges, queens courts and notes about the upcoming All American events November 9-11 in Louisville, Ky. During the show, the first and second place winners in each class of these shows will become the 2019 All American and Reserve All American honorees of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

Enjoy the new look of the Jersey Journal and All American Jersey events.

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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t is no secret the past few years have brought significant challenges for dairy cattle producers. With these challenges come budget re-evaluations and pennies to begin pinching. It is easy to cut certain amenities that seem to bring more expenses than revenue.

For some, this may include picturing and advertising their cattle.

As a resource for advertising, the Jersey Journal has felt the impact in reduced ads and a lower amount of professionally staged pictures being submitted by Jersey enthusiasts. In an age of cellphone photos, easy-to-use digital cameras, affordable editing software and free social media advertising, promotion has gone to whole new realm in recent years.

This roundtable highlights four professional dairy cattle photographers and one dairy producer as they communicate the value behind picturing cattle and how they got started. This is a diverse group: two women who paved the way for female dairy cattle photographers, a man who provides the uniqueness of full-service photography, and one woman who has worked to bring cattle pictures to the next level. All travel throughout North America to provide dairy cattle breeders with unique and valuable service.

Though every dairy has different goals and aspirations, all dairy cattle breeders can come to the agreement that having a picture of the ‘special’ animal in their life can bring abundant happiness. Even in an industry that is currently challenged, with that picture come countless memories, valuable marketing tools and the inspiration to keep breeding high-quality individuals.

Roundtable Participants Kathy DeBruin Hayes, New Glarus, Wis.: Owner of Agri Graphics Ltd (AGL), this dairy cattle photographer helped pave the way for women in her trade. She began working with the former owner of AGL, Danny Weaver, in December of 1972. She

Kathy DeBr uin Hayes owns Agri-Graphics Ltd., based in New Glarus, Wis. DeBruin began picturing cattle in 1972 with Danny Weaver and has helped many dairy cattle photographers get their start in the business.

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purchased the company from Weaver in 1990 and relocated it to New Glarus where her husband at the time and she operated a registered Holstein herd, which has since dispersed.

DeBruin grew up in Grayslake, Ill., where her family rented the RR Donnelly Farm. Neither of her parents were from a farm background. Both were city born and bred. Her father worked on the truck farms with horse teams on the south side of Chicago, which is where she believes his passion for agriculture and horses began.

Her dad rode bareback broncs, Brahma bulls and was a pick-up man in various rodeos until she and her six younger siblings were school age.

When DeBruin’s father’s rodeo days ended, he initially milked an experimental herd of Holsteins and Guernseys for the University of Illinois during a period of research to better the breeds. Eventually he started his own herd of grade Holsteins with a handful of registered Holsteins. As his children reached 4-H age, he purchased each a registered Brown Swiss from a former neighbor and Swiss breeder, Wm. Meyer of Walnut Creek Farms in Peotone, Ill. Thus began a lifetime love affair with the Brown Swiss breed for the DeBruin family. It did not take long for their family of seven kids to have the Brown Swiss herd take over and become Just So Farms. Their family was fortunate to breed and show several All Americans.

She has three adult children, Shannon, Megan and Connor, who all are working in the ag advertising/marketing field.

Frank Robinson, Lodi, Calif.: A true jack-of-all trades, this photographer grew up in Georgetown, Ont., as the fifth generation for his family’s 30-cow Jersey herd. His family’s herd name, Starcrest Jerseys, came to be as the family name was Stark and the farm located on the crest of a hill. After graduating high school, Robinson went back to the family farm.

Frank Robinson, Lodi, Calif., has been known as the ‘Bovine Beautician’ since before he began to picture cattle. He proves the name is very fitting for what he does as he often provides the full service of preparing cattle as well as picturing them. Frank has been picturing cattle for more than 30 years.

Patty Jones of southern Ontario, Canada has been in the dairy catte photography business for 46 years.

Throughout those years, she has started her own business, Canadian Livestock Photography, Inc., and pictured over 80,000 animals.

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Cybil Fisher (center holding the heifer) owns Cybil Fisher Photographic Services, LLC. Pictured above with her photography crew at an event, Cybil has two photographers hired to work for her in addition to herself, Jenny Thomas and Lea McCullough-Jordan (far right).

Steve and Theresa Rowley, Foxworth, Miss., own and operate their 500 cow dairy, Rowley’s Jerseys. A semi-seasonal grazing operation, the Rowleys use their professional photographs to market their animals and genetics with both present and future opportunities in mind.

He came up with the ‘Bovine Beautician’ business name after spending numerous years trimming feet and clipping cattle prior to beginning to picture. He has been picturing for over 30 years.

Robinson’s daughter and son-in-law are continuing the Starcrest name in Ontario with cows the trio own together.

Patty Jones, Southern Ontario, Canada: Jones grew up on a dairy farm in southern Quebec where she went through 4-H and developed a love for animals, in particular dairy. She is very grateful for the great work ethic her parents instilled in her at a young age. Jones still owns Holsteins and Jerseys with great partners under the Silvercap prefix.

She has been in the cattle photography business for 46 years and started her own business, Canadian Livestock Photography, Inc. Throughout that time, she has photographed over 80,000 animals and was humbled to be inducted in the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2017.

Cybil Fisher, Green Bay, Wis.: The founder and owner of Cybil Fisher Photographic Services, LLC, is a native of Green Bay, Wis. While she did not grow up on a dairy farm, Fisher has been involved in the industry since she was 14 years-old. Her grandmother had a small grade Holstein farm which is where she developed an early love for dairy cattle. The interest eventually led her to 4-H, FFA and helped foster her eventual involvement with ‘show cows.’ Fisher has been picturing dairy cattle professionally since 1996.

it and I decided I really wanted something in the ag field but didn’t want to start over. In those days, there wasn’t much available for women. We had a few professional photos made over the years and I was aware of the profession. It was the perfect combination of my art and agriculture interests.

Upon graduation in December of 1972, I went to Cary, Ill., armed with my photo portfolio from college and I had a long conversation with Danny Weaver. I persuaded him to take me on and teach me how to picture cows. I later learned he only expected me to last a couple months. This of course was a “man’s job.” Ironically it is now a field dominated by women.

Robinson: Throughout the years I had helped numerous photographers take pictures whether it was preparing the cattle for the pictures or traveling to help set them up on picture day. Years later, Stan Grosz asked me if I was interested in taking pictures. After a few months of thinking about it, I said that I would give it a try. He taught me the bare minimum about cameras and then I went off on my own learning by mistakes as I went. What made me survive, I believe, at those young learning years, was my knowledge of cows and the passion I had working with them.

I do remember helping Bruce Pickering come back to our home country and picture when I wasn’t even old enough to drive. He would tell stories of where he had been and the cows he had pictured. That may have been what started a little spark that would later ignite my interest in picturing when I got the chance years later. One place I remember him talking about was Cedarcrest and the great cows that were there. Years later, I was lucky enough to picture there a few times before the legendary herd sold out.

Jones: I have loved photography since I was very young. The idea of freezing a moment in time has always fascinated me. I went to college for photography and learned how to do product photography, portraits and whatever else.

I missed the rural life and wanted to get back to cows, Bob Miller of Mil-R-Mor Holsteins was visiting our farm and wanted to know what my future plans were. At the time, he was buying out Jim

Questions What inspired you to become a dairy cattle photographer?

DeBruin: I began as a zoology major at Loyola University in Chicago, intent on finding some non-ag profession. I transferred to UW-Madison as a sophomore majoring in art and zoology, when my family eventually purchased a farm in Monroe, Wis. I was a member of the UW Dairy Judging team (the only kid not in the ag school, although Dave Dickson insisted I take his dairy cattle judging class) and was also a charter member of the Badger Dairy Club. By this time, I had revisited my intent on a non-ag profession.

Although trained to be a medical illustrator, my heart wasn’t in

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Rose Livestock Photo and wanted to know if I might be interested in coming into the industry.

Fisher: I certainly never intended to be a cattle photographer. My plan was to be a large animal vet, but once I entered college and received an “AB” in several classes, that plan failed because I did not have the 4.0 GPA needed at the time. I was literally switching majors every semester, in an attempt to figure out what it was that I really wanted to do with my life. At the prompting of my college advisor, I took a semester off in order to consider my future.

It was at this time that I took a job working full-time for Agri-Graphics who I had been helping on photo-crew prior to this.

At that time, we were still working with film. Although my main job was to print black and white photos, I learned most of the aspects involved in the industry. This included developing film, creating proof rolls for the photographers, to slide production and large print framing. Eventually, this experience transitioned into my becoming a photographer with the company. I worked with them up until 2000 at which point I left to form my own company.

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Who were your mentors while getting into the business? What is some advice they may have given that still resonates with you today?

DeBruin: My mentor, of course, was Danny Weaver. He was the ultimate perfectionist and instilled that in all whom he taught. Our goal was always to make them look the very best we possibly could.

Another point that was also driven home was even though the animal you are picturing may not necessarily be a show winner or even attractive to you at all; it may be the very best they have and it may mark a particular milestone for that breeder and they deserve your very best effort. They have chosen to spend their hard-earned money with you and you should give them that consideration no matter your personal feelings.

Taking the time to initially explain why you are doing things a particular way usually yields better understanding and cooperation from a ‘green’ crew.

Robinson: I did not necessarily have a mentor. What drew me to the profession was working around people in the industry and hearing them talk about the cows they had seen and the people they met. If it was not for the friendships that I have made and my love of cows, I wouldn’t be in the business. When I go through the process of

breaking cows again and have a chance to learn their personalities, it brings me back to the days of milking every morning in the tie stall barn with my cows who all had their own personalities.

Jones: I trained with Bob Miller. He loved and understood dairy cows, I knew about conformation but he taught me so much more and how to respect the grand ladies of the breed – the cornerstones. He was my best mentor, if I made a mistake he would ask if I knew what happened and if I learned from it. Mistakes are the best teachers. He would not dwell on it.

He also instilled in me that I could not do the job by myself so get along with him.

When I was younger the intensity of the job of getting the “right shot” was overwhelming...it still is but with years comes experience and patience.

Fisher: When I was training with AgriGraphics, I spent time with each of their photographers - Kathy and Eileen DeBruin, Maggie Murphy, Judy Black, Julie DeLavergne and Craig Johnson. I learned a little something different from each and am grateful for those opportunities.

However, Julie was the one who got me thinking about what it meant to be a ‘real’ photographer. Not just someone with cattle knowledge who happened to know how to operate a camera. We were at the Ohio

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Holstein Convention and I was taking photos at the banquet. She came, looked over at my camera settings and asked me if I switched my ISO to 400, what should my fStop and camera speed be. I literally had no idea what she was asking. She told me, “It is one thing to take photos and another to be a photographer.” It really made me consider things.

Another individual that I have to mention is Patty Jones. I had known her for several years prior to my leaving Agri-Graphics.

She gave me invaluable assistance in the form of being a business owner and ‘forward thinking’ that I needed at the time.

Why do you feel it is important for dairy cattle breeders to have their animals professionally photographed?

DeBruin: It is simply human nature to respond better to a picture than the written word. Particularly with social media in rampant use today as a marketing tool, you need a photo to draw people in. Current photos are an invaluable tool. The use of genomics has led to such a rapidly changing atmosphere, breeders do want to know what they actually look like now, not just three generations back.

We have all seen just lately the value or damage images (not necessarily cow photos) incorrectly used can play in the industry. When scheduling a dispersal, having that advertising tool already in your hands is immeasurable, Robinson: The value of professional picturing of these special animals - whether they are bull mothers, donor dams, show cows or a favorite – represents your breeding program for everyone to see. Only a few people may see her in person and her genetics could be around for years to come, in your herd or in others. With that picture eyes worldwide can see that animal.

Numerous times I have been told, “I am glad we pictured that cow,” as something unforeseeable happened health or injurywise and they never looked the same. Even more often, I hear, “I wish we had pictured her,” as she was lost, or they have a lot of offspring and with a picture they would be more merchandisable.

I also believe a lot of breeders do want to see pictures of daughters of bulls they are using or maybe going to use.

Jones: I know and believe that capturing a moment in time with a cow, calf or bull is one of the great things about cattle portraiture. It still is one of the best tools for advertising cattle, semen or embryos for sales.

A lot of people take cellphone shots and they are another aspect. However, a pro will take the time to assess the whole animal and proceed to place her feet, top line, tail and OCTOBER 2019

head carriage for the best shot that day.

Angle shots are great also but should be used in conjunction with a side shot. The funny thing about angle shots is when they first came to be when a sire of daughters was putting on tremendous udders, but front-end strength was not as tremendous.

The angle shot helped disguise this lacking trait and can cover a multitude of sins.

When I view young sire daughters, I like to see the same pose in order to assess the commonality between daughters. If it is a random shot here and there, it is harder to asses a pattern.

I know you are probably saying the

genomics will look after it, I prefer to use my own eyes as a watchdog to see what genomics or a proof is indicating. The day you or I go blind is another story.

Fisher: I travel quite a bit. Inevitably, while doing so, I meet people from outside the dairy industry who ask about my career.

When I tell them that I am a dairy cattle photographer, they are usually baffled and have any number of questions. The most often asked one being, “Why would anyone want to photograph a cow?”

My response is always the same, “For advertising,” in some form or another. Per(continued to page 22)

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haps we are selling a particular animal in a sale, a daughter or family member. Either way it gives others who haven’t necessarily seen the animal in question an idea of how the individual looks.

We (me and the photographers who work for me—Jenny Thomas and Lea McCullough-Jordan) have always tried to be very sensitive to that fact. If you go back and look at the various cattle sales this year, animals with photos continue to sell better than others without them.

A good example is Cheryl Carlson from Wetumpka Jerseys in New York. She recently sold a daughter out of a cow she photographed this spring for $103,000 in June of this year. In addition, most foreign embryo buyers still want to see a professional photo before they purchase. I guess it just boils down to the farm in question and what the ‘goals’ of the operation are.

Do you focus on picturing cattle at shows or on a farm/commercial setting?

DeBruin: Although animals tend to be better prepared at a show and we all hire crews of our most professional helpers, I think my preference is picturing cattle on

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farm. There is not the time pressure that there is at shows. There has also been a trend in getting milking animals so overdone for the show ring, that by the time they get to us they are too miserable to stand correctly.

Robinson: I probably picture more cows that are registered but on commercial dairy environments. Picturing young bulls has increased a lot with genomics and less young sire daughters. I do a few state shows. I don’t really focus on any particular environment, but I am usually ready when the phone rings.

Jones: I tend to photo about 60/40 on farm to shows. Whenever a cow looks ‘her best’ regardless of a placing or classification makes for the great photo. Now with digital photography, it has become easier for the farmer as time is money.

The best use of time is guaranteeing we can photo on a specific day regardless of weather. I can use a flattering background that probably exists on the farm, but it is not feasible to move cows to it without it costing time. This also eliminates the harsh sun shadows also.

Everyone is very busy and over my career I have dedicated myself to making things run more smoothly, using people’s time wisely and getting the right shot. This shot

will usually last over many generations.

Fisher: I don’t think we necessarily focus on one “target” audience. We picture for whoever wants to photo, regardless of whether they are a large commercial dairy or a small family farm.

What can a dairy producer do in preparation of your arrival to make the process smoother and for the best possible picture outcome?

DeBruin: Exposure to the halter is of utmost importance. Be sure their feet are sound. If they can’t stand on a foot correctly, it’s impossible to flatter them.

Robinson: For the best possible results, first and foremost, after knowing the cow is in the right condition to photograph, is having her broke to lead if she is not. Tying her head high but at a comfortable height and then getting her comfortable with people around her.

It’s also important to have her washed and clipped. On picture day, having three to four people to help is ideal. Preferably these people will have some experience with picturing, but if not they’re people who are willing to do whatever needs to be done.

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Value of Photography from a Producer’s Viewpoint Steve Rowley, Foxworth, Miss.: Together with his wife, Theresa, the Mississippi dairy producer farms 1,000 acres and milks 500 cows in a semiseasonal grazing operation. They also operate a custom harvesting business in their area. The Rowley’s breeding goals are to create cows that produce quality milk in their hot and humid environment. Genetically, their cows need adequate strength and low somatic cell counts to work well in their operation

Why do you feel it important to have professional dairy cattle photographers picture your cattle?

Rowley: I am involved in the daily operations of my dairy, so I am unable to travel and visit other dairies or see other cattle. Also, from a sheer location standpoint, other breeders do not come view my herd.

I have purchased and bred some great cows and would like other breeders to see their phenotypic traits when it’s time to market their genetics. I take pride in my herd and I enjoy the pictures when the cow is no longer in the herd.

What made you decide to start picturing your cattle with a professional photographer? Was it initially because of show animals that performed well, potential bull mothers, or for other marketing purposes?

Rowley: The main purpose initially was to picture bull mothers to meet the needs of stud companies. However, I’ve learned that it’s best to think ahead while the photographer is in the area.

In this day in age, many bulls are coming from heifers or young cows so it’s smart to go ahead and get your higher numbered animals pictured so you’re ready for the day they have marketable offspring. You can’t build a pedigree of pictures without working on it regularly.

What do you to do prepare your cattle

for picturing to help get the best image possible?

Rowley: We try and time the photographer’s visit so cows look their best.

Because we calve heavily in September – December, most of our animals look their best in late winter or early spring. This allows us to put together a large group to picture all at once. We make a selective list and then work with the photographer for a couple days on haltering and clipping prior to photo day.

What added value do you see behind picturing your cattle?

Rowley: I can’t help but think there are others like me who still like to see pedigrees with cows pictured, as well as the dams of potential herd sires. I feel it’s still a good way to increase marketability or confidence in what breeders are using in their herds. I also believe when you market females with solid genomic numbers, these photos can help add confidence.

Would you encourage other producers to picture their cattle? If so, why?

Rowley: Yes, selfishly I want to see what is out there. There is a sense of pride in taking the extra steps to picture cattle.

But most importantly, it shows potential buyers of both females and semen what the cows in the family look like.

What has been the favorite photograph of an animal you’ve received back? What was the marketing behind her for (shows, A.I., replacement heifers)?

Rowley: Recently, Frank Robinson took a group photo for us of a few “Chrome” daughters. It contains fivesecond lactation “Chrome” daughters from a rear angle in a row. They are a mix of my own breeding program and cow families I’ve been fortunate enough to buy overtime. The picture is a great representation of my breeding program and exhibits the quality of “Chrome” and his daughters. We love him here!

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cows at higher stress levels and risking injury. I don’t really like when the cows are dirty and someone says, “Just Photoshop it,” rather than just taking the time of washing cows in the first place and then keeping them clean.

Jones: Scrutinize your animals to discover those who can return more income.

Around the three to six-month time frame in lactation is usually a good time to photo. To have the animals better prepared, animals should be clipped, washed and udders bagged for photo time.

It also is not a bad idea to have the animals halter broken and a few extra hands to help on the scheduled picture day.

Fisher: We always want the animals to be fully clipped (body, legs, head and udder) and thoroughly washed, which I understand can be a bit challenging depending on the time of year and the environment the animals live it. This allows perspective buyers to fully see the bone structure and conformation of an individual.

If we are going to picture a cow, she needs to be properly ‘bagged’ meaning that she is full of milk. Typically, this is around 12-15 hours of milk in her udder, obviously depending on her stage of lactation and how much she is milking.

Aside from that, the animal should be halter broke or at least have been tied with her head up (meaning tied with her head at least shoulder height) until she accepts that and no longer is fighting. This is both for her safety, as well as the safety of the crew that has to work with her the day of photos.

It is also important to have enough ‘help’ to assist with the setting up of the animal when we photo. Generally, we ask the farm to have four to six people available to assist with the picturing process. One individual has to hold the animal at the halter, two people to move each of the front legs into place, one person to make noise and get the animal’s attention and another to hold the tail and/or move rear legs.

What has been your favorite photo you’ve taken or memory that you’ve had throughout your time picturing cattle?

DeBruin: I’ve been at this so long, I don’t like to single out a particular cow.

We did multiple views of a Guernsey, Stockwell Farms Reward Hailey, the year she was Grand at Expo that were quite lovely. Random Luck KB Phoebe was one of my favorite Swiss pictures. Nothing was prettier than the ‘pond’ pictures at Expo on a pretty day. (continued to page 26)

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I do have a fond memory of picturing a nice cow for a junior that I didn’t know at Expo. His parents made a point of contacting me later all excited because they didn’t know the cow could look so good and ordered large framed reprints for the youngster for Christmas. Those warm fuzzy feelings are always a good ending to a sometimes difficult day.

Robinson: I don’t really have a favorite picture that I have taken, but I do remember taking a picture of Willow Creek Title Yola at a small country fair in Ontario. After I pictured her the hair stood up on the back of my head, as I knew it was pretty special.

What gets me the most excited now is going to dairies and breaking some of those cows that are just a number to a lot of dairymen. It is memorable to take the time to work with them and let them show their personalities. The ones that figure it out make it very memorable.

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tures. A large percentage of the cows I get to the boards and pass them on to someone whether I broke them or not. A lot of times there’s only one good chance so can’t risk them getting away or stirred up.

Jones: In some ways, I hope I haven’t taken my favorite shot. Others who come to mind are Idee Luster at the Royal, Hanoverhill Inspiration and Franken Monarch Rosel under the lights.

The most memorable was Glenamore Gold Prize who was Royal champion five times. She was extremely smart and would not stay on the boards. If we got a photo, it would usually take over an hour. Over the years, there have been multiple memorable times and farm people are the best.

Fisher: Gosh, this is the most difficult question so far! There are so many that stand out, but it won’t necessarily mean anything to those who weren’t there for it.

Picturing the great “Veronica” was always both a pleasure and a challenge. In so many ways, she exemplified the Jersey breed – beautiful and balanced, yet curious and strong-willed.

I think one of my favorite moments was after her show career was over and I was at Arethusa on a beautiful summer day. She was lying down under one of the many trees in her outdoor pasture. I snuck over the fence to have a look at her. My initial thoughts were to go up to her and scratch her head (surely she must know me by now... right?). Instead, I just took a picture of her peacefully laying there. It is one of my all-time favorite photos.

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18848 Printz Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713 301/582-2178 • shenjers@gmail.com

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Save The Dates for The 2019 All American The 67 All American Jersey Show & Sale returns November 9, 10 and 11 to the North American International Livestock Exposition at the Kentucky Exposition Center, adjacent to Louisville International Airport in Louisville, Ky. th

Saturday, November 9 7:30 a.m. The 67th All American Junior Jersey Show, Freedom Hall 4:00 p.m. 62nd Pot O’Gold Sale, presented by Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Solutions, Newmarket Hall 7:30 p.m. Junior Banquet, location to be announced Sunday, November 10 1:30 p.m. 66th National Jersey Jug Futurity, Freedom Hall 4:30 p.m. All American Jersey Sale, West Hall B (pre-sale social at 3:30 p.m.)

Monday, November 11 7:30 a.m. The 67th All American Jersey Show, Freedom Hall, (cows enter ring at 11:30 a.m.)

Visit the NAILE website at livestockexpo.org or call 502/595-3166 for complete premium list with show rules and entry forms.

The headquarters for the All American is the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport (502/637-2424). Information for making hotel reservations is available online at TheAllAmerican.USJersey.com web page.

Hotels nearby include the Holiday Inn Louisville Airport Fair/Expo (502/6374500) and the Red Roof Inn-Expo Airport (800/733-7663).

The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Jonathan Merriam, Hickman, Calif., is the General Chair for the 2019 events.

Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March.

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Iowa State Fair Jersey Show

August 8, 2019, Des Moines, Iowa Bob Hagenow, Poynette, Wis., judge 122-head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Stone-Front Maverick Vicky, David and Kaylee Koss and Jason Steinlage, Epworth Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Bambi-KCCK Impression Ella, Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville Intermediate Champion female—Arthuracres Tequila Maria-ET, Joe Gibbs, Gene Henderson and Rachel Hefel, Epworth Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Woodmohr Genty Ginger-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins Junior Champion female—Schulte Bros Showdown Glam, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte Reserve Junior Champion female—Schulte Bros Colton Fame-ET, Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Schulte Bros, Blairstown Class Winners

JJunior heifer calf (12 shown) 1. Bambi-KCCK Casino Spring-ET, Gene Henderson and Cole Kruse, Manchester 2. Arthuracres VIP Noble V, Arthur Acres, Oelwein 3. Koepke Remake Elsa, Luke and Cody Koepke, Denver Intermediate heifer calf (12 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Colton Fame-ET (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady), Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, res. jr. champ.

2. Sunrise Valley T Tilts, Grace Howe, Waukon 3. Schulte Bros Teq Fortune-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte and Madison Sickles, Watkins Senior heifer calf (12 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Showdown Glam (S: River Valley Spice Showdown, D: Schulte Bros Tequia Gia-ET), Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, jr. champ.

2. Meadowridge Bang Bang Stella, Roger Riebe and Emma and Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, Wis. 3. Hei-Bri Chrome Donna, Dry Hollow Dairy, Farley Summer yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Showdown Elise, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte and Dana Sickles, Watkins 2. Irish Hill Colton Razzie, Kalli Barber, De Witt 3. Miss Tequila Shananigans, Jason Steinlage and Dan Hovden, Lawler Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Arthuracres VIP Martina, Myron and Brad Arthur and Carter Stahlberg, Oelwein 2. Schulte Bros Showdown Fiona, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte and Brian Delgado, Watkins 3. Arthuracres Ringman Natty Lite, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Brian and Bradley Arthur, Oelwein Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Arthuracres Showdown Molly-ET, Brad Arthur, Sumner 2. Edgebrook Jax Nola, Jason Steinlage, Lawler 3. Rockin-K Colton Jollity {6}, Rockin-K Dairy and Daniel Kiefer, Cedar Falls Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Meadowridge Fizz Shyanne-ET, Michael Riebe and Alleah and Emma Anderson, Cumberland, Wis. 2. Schulte Bros Elite Tequila-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte and Brian Delgado Milking yearling (4 shown) 1. JBByers Getaway Jazzible-ET, Byers Dairy Farm, Milo 2. Schulte Bros Tequila Delight-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte 3. Milksource Velocity Malibu-ET, McCoy Kinslow, Smiths Grove, Ky. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Arthuracres Tequila Maria-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime

Tequila-ET, D: Edgebrook Stylemaster Merlot), Joe Gibbs, Gene Henderson and Rachel Hefel, Epworth, int. champ.

2. Schulte Bros Tequila Georgia-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte 3. Summetz Ladd Sharissa, Summit Farm Inc, Lester Senior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Meadowridge Fizz Sparkle-ET, Gene Henderson and Cole Kruse 2. Summetz Valson Thelma, Summit Farm Inc 3. Schoofs Juno Pixar, Doug and Sandy Schoof and Family, Primghar Junior 3-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Woodmohr Genty Ginger-ET (S: Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET, D: Budjon-Vail Jade Gianna-ET), Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, res. int. champ.

2. Schulte Bros Flashy Lady, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte 3. Klus-Grove Shoutout Capresha, Arthur Acres Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. SVHeaths HGun Corolla-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte 2. JX Avon Road Gus Sara {5}, Arthur Acres 3. Arthuracres Tequila Martha-ET, Myron and Brad Arthur and Carter Stahlberg 4-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Stone-Front Maverick Vicky (S: Golden Dream Critic Maverick-P, D: Stone-Front Eclipse Venus), David and Kaylee Koss and Jason Steinlage, Epworth, sr. and gr. champ.

2. Bambi-KCCK Impression Ella (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Bambi-KCCK Tequila Elise), Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

3. Holtz-View Hired Gun Nilla, Jeff, Mary and Lisa Holtz, Maquoketa 5-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Gov Lollipop, Mitch Schulte, Blairstown 2. Schoofs Impression Pollybelle, Doug and Sandy Schoof and Family 3. Iota Reagan Leila, Nicholas Costello, De Witt Aged cow (2 shown) 1. Sherona Tequila Visa, Jason Steinlage, Lawler Lifetime production (1 shown) 1. Cinnamon Ridge Samson Collie, Edwin A. Maxwell, Donahue Best three head (3 shown) 1. Schulte Bros, Blairstown 2. Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa Best four head (4 shown) 1. Schulte Bros 2. Holtz View Farms 3. Rockin-K Holsteins and Jerseys, Cedar Falls

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EQUITY IN MILK PRICING

Equity Investors Honored For Continuous Support In 2019, Equity Investors listed below marked their five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35-year anniversaries for support of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) through Project Equity. These NAJ members began their investment in the Equity Program in 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989 and 1984.

FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS Ken Vanfoeken Dairy, Hilmar, California Eric Evans, Buhl, Idaho Storm View Dairy, Shobonier, Illinois Woodsbrook Farms Inc., Goshen, Indiana Mike Oesch and Family, Middlebury, Indiana Jake and Rose Miller, Haven, Kansas Samuel L. Yoder, Hutchinson, Kansas Pam and Danny Moser, Middletown, Maryland Nathan Timothy Sines, Oakland, Maryland Eldred Farm, Blanchard, Michigan Rachel Ekkel, Fremont, Michigan Adam K. Hjelle, New London, Minnesota College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri Jeff Poplin, Wadesboro, North Carolina Corrina A. Aldrich, Salem, New York Scott L. Yetter, Newark Valley, New York Lyman Rudgers, Attica, New York Keswick Dairy LLC, King Ferry, New York Benjamin Gardner, Hillsdale, New York Christopher J. Premo, Constable, New York Grant Cope, Salem, Ohio Aaron Steiner, Burbank, Ohio Eric Grim, New London, Ohio Dale Shaum, Leetonia, Ohio Fir-Ridge Jerseys, Scio, Oregon Gary T. Oakes, Jackson Center, Pennsylvania Bart J. and Julie Nickerson, Corry, Pennsylvania Dan and Kim Hoppaugh, Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania Earnest Richard Beatty III, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Mike Brown, Coalville, Utah Elizabeth and Britney Hill, Bristol, Vermont Cole Hoyer, West Salem, Wisconsin Hayden W. Kyle, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Rainbow Dairy LLC, Richland Center, Wisconsin Frank and Mitchell Thompson, Spring Valley, Wisconsin OCTOBER 2019

NAJ congratulates these Equity investors who have reached anniversary years and thanks all NAJ members for their contribution to NAJ’s successful efforts to achieve more equitable milk pricing.

Hannah and Frederick Ullom, Bloomer, Wisconsin Russ Warmka, Fox Lake, Wisconsin Tim and Meredith Bowers, Bear Creek, Wisconsin Troy and Lindsey Nevil, Juda, Wisconsin Kuhns Springfield Jerseys, Wilson, Wisconsin Kyle and Sara Mathison, Cumberland, Wisconsin Brad Gayman, Auburndale, Wisconsin Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, Wisconsin Jenna and Jordan Olson, Edgerton, Wisconsin TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch, Pixley, California G & H Dairy, Escalon, California Melynda Naples, Durham, Connecticut Rock Bottom Dairy, Alvord, Iowa Mark and Susan Thomas, Middlebury, Indiana Style Crest Jersey Farm, Edmonton, Kentucky Michael Haines, Taneytown, Maryland Lowell Family Farm, Buckfield, Maine Jonathan and Karen Gorentz, Vergas, Minnesota Jessica M. Currie, Tully, New York Elizabeth Trombly, Chateaugay, New York Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Brewer Farms, Bangor, Pennsylvania Gypsy Hill Farm, Wyalusing, Pennsylvania David L. and Ann Louise Haldeman, Danville, Pennsylvania South-Mont Farm, Canton, Pennsylvania Edwin K. Laprise, Exeter, Rhode Island Vanderhorst Dairy, Dublin, Texas Delon Mortimer, Smithfield, Utah Oughta-Be Farm, Chelsea, Vermont Robert McGarry, Enosburg Falls, Vermont Kerry Gawalt, Hartland, Vermont Stanley Holy Jr., Buckley, Washington Marvin and Kris Amundson, Westby, Wisconsin Carrie Voigts, Platteville, Wisconsin

Brandon John Nehls, Hustisford, Wisconsin Ebert Enterprises LLC, Algoma, Wisconsin Becky L. Brown, Stitzer, Wisconsin Joseph and Debra Brant, Cuba City, Wisconsin UW-River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin FIFTEEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS Chuck and Mark Ahlem, Hilmar, California Renner Ranches, Fortuna, California Silveira Jerseys, Hilmar, California A & M Teixeira Dairy, Hilmar, California Kevin G. Knapp, Larchwood, Iowa Steve Boldt, Ottawa, Illinois Ronald E. Vaughan, Sheridan, Illinois James Eash, Middlebury, Indiana Ryan Michael Savage, Knoxville, Maryland Rich or Theresa Townsend, Elkland, Missouri Hays State Line Jerseys, Seneca, Missouri Michelle Delong and Ronald and Marc Delong, Marionville, Missouri Korff Dairy, Sarcoxie, Missouri Steve Rowley, Foxworth, Mississippi Brian J. Moore, Mount Ulla, North Carolina Thomas and Patricia Ewing, Hanoverton, Ohio Dairylain Farms, Vale, Oregon William L. and Barbara A. Cleveland, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania Owen Bewley, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Michael and Fannie Brougher, Bedford, Pennsylvania Gilmac Farms, Chapel Hill, Tennessee Joseph H. Allen, Panton, Vermont Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vermont Lisa Kaiman, Chester, Vermont Wayne and Elizabeth Doncaster, Irasburg, Vermont Keewaydin Farm, Stowe, Vermont (continued to page 37)

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Ron and Nicolle Wussow, Cecil, Wisconsin Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wisconsin Jeremiah and Sherry Hagen, Spencer, Wisconsin TWENTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS Evangelo Jerseys, Kingsburg, California Natalino and Charlene Silveira, Turlock, California John Kokoski, Hadley, Massachusetts High Lawn Farm, Lee, Massachusetts Phillip Suess and Family, Grand Meadow, Minnesota Taylor Jersey Farm Inc., Booneville, Mississippi Mark and Lisa Hansen, Machias, New York Gomes Jersey Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Oregon Stella L. and Alvin B. Vance Jr., Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania Upland Colony, Artesian, South Dakota Refuge Dairy, Kerens, Texas Derrick or Beverly Wright, Randolph, Vermont Willow-Wist Farm Inc., Sequim, Washington Andy or Tamera Kellogg, Viola, Wisconsin Shari Strickhouser, Elkhorn, Wisconsin TWENTY FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS Bachelor Farms, Angola, Indiana Howard King and Family, Fremont, Ohio Sun Valley Farm, Cloverdale, Oregon Garry Jay Hansen, Mulino, Oregon Fishtrap Dairy LLC, Lynden, Washington THIRTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS Ray and Ken Ropp, Normal, Illinois Albright Jerseys LLC, Willard, Ohio William R. Yoder, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania Amber Ettinger and Cameron Kenley, Will-Do Jerseys, Kinards, South Carolina THIRTY-FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS Bill Chapman, Taylorsville, North Carolina Ray Elmore, Statesville, North Carolina Mills Jersey Farm LLC, Fallon, Nevada

Mills Jersey Farm LLC The Newell Mills Family 4675 Sheckler Rd., Fallon, NV 89406 cmills1324@gmail.com • 775/217-5470

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NAJ EQUITY PROGRAM

Equity Honor Roll

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ince June 1976, when Project Equity was kicked off at the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, dairy producers have invested more than $15.6 million in the program through 2018 to establish an equitable pricing system for milk marketed in the U.S. Without doubt, it is one of the most successful programs in the history of the dairy industry. Through participation in REAP, direct contribution, or milk check assignment, thousands of dairy producers have contributed to Project Equity over the years. A special thank you is

extended to the 945 producers who participated in Project Equity from September 18, 2018, to September 17, 2019 (listed below).

If your name has been inadvertently omitted, please contact the staff of National All-Jersey Inc. so that an update may be published in a future issue of the Jersey Journal. For more information on contributing to Project Equity, contact National All-Jersey by calling 614/322-4450 or by emailing emetzger@usjersey.com.

Arizona Mountain Shadow Dairy, Litchfield Park

Melynda Naples, Durham Mikaela J. Schneider, Morris University of Connecticut, Storrs Westmeadow Farm, Granby

California A & M Teixeira Dairy, Hilmar AAA Jersey Dairy, Chowchilla Adams Family Dairy, Laton Chuck and Mark Ahlem, Hilmar Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar Ahlem Foothill Farms, Turlock Charles Ahlem, Hilmar James Ahlem, Hilmar Antelope Valley Ranch and Dairy, LLC, Williams Duarte and Mariana Azevedo, Ceres Brett A. Barlass, Hilmar Kevin and Ronda Blount, Turlock Brasil and Machado Dairy, Manteca John Brasil, Turlock Brentwood Farms, Orland BWC Weststeyn Dairy LP, Linden C & S Livestock, Hilmar Cal Poly Corporation, San Luis Obispo California Dairy Farms LLC, Oakdale California State University/Fresno, Fresno Canaan Jerseys, Lodi Antonio Cardoso, Winton Chateau Basque Jerseys, Ceres Correia Family Dairy, Gustine Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock Delta View Farms, Visalia Jake Deraadt, Lemoore Diamond J Dairy, Merced Dias Family Dairy, Hilmar Ryan and Amber Dias, Kingsburg Carlos Diaz, North Hollywood Evangelo Jerseys, Kingsburg Fanelli Dairy, Hilmar Fire-Lake Jerseys, Hilmar Fiscalini Farms, Modesto Four J Jerseys, Tipton G & H Dairy, Escalon Jose Luis Garcia, Denair Darren Ray Hansen, Ferndale Hilarides West, Visalia Robert Hilarides, Lindsay Richard and Marilyn Hughes, Bodega Ivy Star Dairy LLC, Los Banos Jerseyland Sires, Turlock Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch, Pixley Gurdial Johal, Turlock Ken Vanfoeken Dairy, Hilmar

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Kylie Konyn, Escondido L&L Pires, Modesto Lemos Jerseys, Waterford Live Oak Dairy, Hilmar Mark Vieira Dairy #2, Merced George Martin, Hilmar Jim Moreda, Valley Ford Morris Jersey Girls, Modesto Nyman Bros., Hilmar Paulo Bros., Hanford Postma Bros. Dairy, Modesto Regina Pozzi, Petaluma Ray and Susanne Quaresma, Manteca Jim Quist, Fresno Rancho Teresita Dairy, Tulare Regli Jerseys, Ferndale Renner Ranches, Fortuna Joey Rocha, Denair Rollin Valley Farms, Riverdale Seward Farms, Hilmar Silacci Dairy, Petaluma Hartley Silva, Modesto Deoclecio Silveira and Son, Los Banos Silveira Jerseys, Hilmar Natalino and Charlene Silveira, Turlock Germano Soares, Turlock Staas Farm Inc., Marysville Jason Starr, Tulare Sunwest Jersey Dairy, Hilmar The Dairy Inc., Five Points Tulare High School Farm, Tulare Twin Star Dairy, Turlock Michelle Upchurch, Tulare Casey, Chloe and Chase Vander Eyk, Tipton Jelle Vanderhark, Modesto Hank and Carolyn Van Exel, Lodi Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar Vernon Wickstrom, Hilmar Woodstock Dairy, Corning Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar Colorado Jonathan D. Bland, Cortez Docheff Jerseys, Longmont Daniel Duhalde, Windsor Wimo Farms, Berthoud Connecticut Arethusa Farm, Litchfield Suzanne R. Buell, Eastford Fish Family Farm, Bolton Elizabeth Gillman, Colchester Matthew Greenbacker, Durham Ledgebrook Farm, Canterbury

Delaware Laura Emerson, Middletown Gregg and Stephanie Knutsen, Harrington Richfield Farms Inc., Greenwood Florida Kelly Buchanan, Okeechobee Rex-Run Farm, Hawthorne Georgia Berry College, Mount Berry Dr. Edward L. Holton, Dawsonville Orville McClure, Rock Spring Jerry Swafford, Eatonton University of Georgia, Athens Idaho Crosswinds Farm, Bliss Eric Evans, Buhl Hawarden Jerseys Inc., Weston Dennis Lincoln, Parma Dale M. Mortimer, Rigby Illinois Harley J. Baugher, Barry Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline Steve Boldt, Ottawa Ken Borgmann, Dakota Clover Farms, Dundas Deerland Dairy, Freeport Ted DeMent, Kenney David E. Freeman, Greenville Donald Graybill, Freeport Robert Gunderson, Shannon Todd, Rene and Mason Kahl, Belvidere Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury Greta Koebel, Poplar Grove Marcoot Jersey Farm Inc., Greenville Roger E. Marcoot, Greenville River Valley Farm, Morton Ray and Ken Ropp, Normal Alonzo Shoaf, Mason Storm View Dairy, Shobonier Ronald E. Vaughan, Sheridan Indiana James Arnold, Poseyville Bachelor Farms, Angola Max Bollenbacher and Family, Argos James Eash, Middlebury

W. Phil Gordon, Gordon Farms, Syracuse Roger Hibschman, Syracuse Hoosier-View LLC, Hudson Ronnie Lee Mosser, Geneva Mike Oesch and Family, Middlebury Jesse and Chelsea Ramer, Elkhart Kevin Reichard, Plymouth Snider Farms and Families, New Paris Mark and Susan Thomas, Middlebury Woodsbrook Farms Inc., Goshen Iowa Myron Arthur, Oelwein Brian Bagge, Worthington Blake Bieber, Springville Cary and Jen Bierschenk, Van Horne Naomi Lynn Church, Cresco Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington, Leon Patty Dilly, Toledo Doug Fairbanks, Anamosa Nathan Franck, Newhall Patrick and Carlena Gallagher, Decorah Gauls Emerald Acres, Peosta Josh Godberson, George Kaitlin Hanson, Decorah Mark, Rhonda and Rachel Hefel, Epworth Keith Heitshusen, Luzerne Jason Hettinga, Orange City Hickory Hill Farms Inc., Hospers Kevin G. Knapp, Larchwood Loras and Julie Kruse and Family, Holy Cross David and Donna Kunde, Manchester John and Edwin Maxwell, Donahue Kyle Moon and Ashley Bushman, Calmar Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation, Calmar Rock Bottom Dairy, Alvord Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins Jon and Keya Sleister, McGregor Ronald J. Strottmann and Sons, Readlyn Summit Farm Inc., Lester Trans-Ova Genetics, Sioux Center (continued to page 40)

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Kansas Anyking Dairy, Centralia David L. Beachy, Hutchinson Jerry C. Beachy, Hutchinson Perry Beachy, Hutchinson Heim Dairy Farm, Easton Lin-Crest Farms, Linwood Jake and Rose Miller, Haven Roger C. Murphy, Udall Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett Whiteside Jersey Farm, Hutchinson Merle Yoder, Hutchinson Samuel L. Yoder, Hutchinson Kentucky H. H. Barlow III, Cave City Chaney Farms, Bowling Green Jeff and Alta Mae Core, Salvisa M.D. Crum, Fulton Four W Farm, Russellville KC Farm, Russell Springs Leroy Miller, Mayslick Michael S. Rider, Upton Style Crest Jersey Farm, Edmonton Louisiana Paul B. Alford, Kentwood Roger D. Camp Jr., Baton Rouge

Maine Brookridge Farm LLC, Lyman Douglas and Linda Hartkopf, Albion Highland Farms, Cornish Ruth Huettner, Monson Juniper Farm Inc., Gray Lowell Family Farm, Buckfield Alan Obrien, Windham Silver Maple Farms Inc., Albion Springdale Farm, Waldo Taylor Brothers, Saint Albans Maryland Ash-N-Bear Farm, Mount Airy Terry D. and Teresa R. Fawley, Jefferson Glamourview - Iager and Walton, Walkersville Michael Haines, Taneytown Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro P. Thomas Mason, Chestertown John Mayer, Taneytown Pam and Danny Moser, Middletown James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Union Bridge Ryan Michael Savage, Knoxville Saybrook Jerseys, Ridgely Jessica Sentelle, Jefferson Shenandoah Jerseys, Boonsboro Nathan Timothy Sines, Oakland Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster St. Brigids Farm, Kennedyville Massachusetts Appleton Farms, Ipswich Mary, Kirsten, Juliette and Annalise Cook, Hadley Nicole Fletcher, Southampton

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High Lawn Farm, Lee John Kokoski, Hadley Heather Richardson, Warren Peter B. Williams, Shelburne Falls

Stephanie, Joseph and Kenric Sukalski, Le Roy Aaron Willie Jr., Detroit Lakes Wold Dairy, Boyd

Michigan Thomas F. Atherton, Gaines Mary Costigan, Coopersville Rachel Ekkel, Fremont Eldred Farm, Blanchard Susan M. Green, Elsie Thomas and Renee McCauley, Lowell Roger A. and Paul R. Meyer, Byron Center Laurence J. or Sandra Place, Perry Preston Farms, Quincy Fred and Annette Prichard, Sears Pro-Hart Jerseys, Prescott Sand Creek Dairy LLC, Hastings Allison Schafer, Westphalia Shuler Farms, Baroda Thistle Dew Jerseys, Vassar Zeinstra Farms LLC, Shelbyville

Minnesota Mikel and Dan Brasch, Brownton Clifford A. Chapin, Cloquet Diamond S Farm, North Branch Ann, Charlie and Jay Dicke, Red Wing Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford Rod Eggink, Becker Esperanza Cattle Company, Peterson Dennis Feltmann and Family, Norwood Charles and Jeri Friedges, Elko Jake and Greg Golombeski, Morristown Jonathan and Karen Gorentz, Vergas Harmony Corners Jerseys, Glencoe Adam K. Hjelle, New London Tom and Lisa Hurley and Family, Grand Meadow Paul Johnson, La Crescent Tony Kohls, Arlington Travis Lehnertz, Plainview Mallery Jerseys Inc., Shafer Michels Bros Jerseys, Pelican Rapids Walter Dale Mill, Lewiston Nelson Farm, Dassel Brandon Novey, Kasson Zachary Novey, Courtland Howard F. Oelfke and Family, Hamburg Kim and Katie Olson, Atwater Katie Olson, Utica Tom Peterson, Sauk Centre Brian Polikowsky, Byron Prairie Harbour Jerseys, Glencoe Richard Reiman Family, Princeton Dale and Seth Rupprecht, Thief River Falls John Sauber, Lakeville Staci Sexton, Zumbro Falls Stadview Jerseys, Litchfield Phillip Suess and Family, Grand Meadow

Mississippi Shelby Beason, Philadelphia Paul W. Edwards, Newton Mike and Ellen Glynn, Columbia Larry Martin, Tylertown Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Neville P. and Roman Rials, Kokomo Steve Rowley, Foxworth Taylor Jersey Farm Inc., Booneville Missouri James E. Ball, Koshkonong James and Jana Brixey, Norwood College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout Michelle Delong, Ronald and Marc Delong, Marionville Dean and Stacy Dohle, Half Way Loren and Michele Eilenstine, Mountain Grove Jason and Sarah Giebler, Neosho Hays State Line Jerseys, Seneca Joe Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc., New Haven Korff Dairy, Sarcoxie Josh and Heather Lewis, Conway Janice Ling, Springfield Stacy D. Melton, Dadeville Moon Valley Farm Limited, Fair Grove Ronald L. Owen, Republic Caleb Peterson, Mtn Grove Ray and Margaret Schooley, Schooley Jerseys, Marshfield Sho-Me Jerseys, Billings Rich or Theresa Townsend, Elkland Josh Walther, Jackson Craig Zydenbos, Reeds Montana Frontier Dairy, Bozeman Mitchells Milehigh Ranch, Livingston Nebraska Branched Oak Farm, Raymond Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing Leah Estrela, Saint Libory Benjamin D. Gotschall, Raymond Libby Milroy, North Platte Nevada Liberty Jersey Farm, Fallon Mills Jersey Farm LLC, Fallon New Hampshire Jonathan Cate, Concord Rachel Cohen, Monroe Crescent Farm, Walpole Cara L. Decato, Cornish Flat Echo Farm Inc., Hinsdale Peter W. Hawkes, Alstead Lorren Joyce Farm, Center Barnstead

Scott and Heidi Mason, North Stratford Ai B. Metcalf, Piermont Benjamin R. White, North Haverhill Winsome Farm Organics, Piermont

New Jersey Emily Rose Sigle, Stockton Stonehedge Farm, Newton New York Corrina A. Aldrich, Salem Henry Beneke, Millerton Trevor Bigelow, Willsboro Brier Hill Farm LLC, East Syracuse Kelly Broughton-Hendrickson, Perry Cheryl A. Carlson, Tully Katie and Josh Carpenter, Attica Greg and David Chamberlain, Wyoming Dana Chamberlain, Wyoming Timothy J. Chapman, Cattaraugus William J. Cook, Aurora Edward R. Cossa, Walden Country Ayre Farm LLC, Dewittville Cowbell Acres, Canton Eric and/or Joel Craig, North Bangor Anthony B. Crothers, Pitcher Jessica M. Currie, Tully Roger and Elizabeth Czadzeck, Clyde Dar-View Farm, Delancey Matthew and Christine Davis, South Kortright Grayson Delaney, Greene Den-Kel Jerseys LLC, Byron Randy Depew, Argyle Dreamroad Jerseys LLC, Johnstown Margaret L. Dunbar, Worcester Jennifer Duncan, Delmar Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing James William Elliott Jr., New Kingston Kristy Ellsworth, Hilton Wanda and Jerry Emerich, Mooers Doug and Kathy Evans, Georgetown Shannon M. Finn, Jefferson Freedom Hill Farm, Otisville Benjamin Gardner, Hillsdale Jaclyn Gebo, Hartford Hugh and Tammy Gendron, Willet Gary and Sara Gibbs, Slate Hill Glen Meadows Farm, Fultonville Joyce Gray, New Kingston Mark and Lisa Hansen, Machias Lynn J. Harris, South Dayton Melissa Ann Hawkins, Newport Luke C. and Carol A. Heagy, Red Creek Francis Helm, Chateaugay Kevin and Annetta Herrington, Dansville High Meadows of Hoosick LLC, Hoosick Falls

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Tyler and Julia Hill, Angola Diesel and Katy Hitt, Adams Center W. Jason and Lori J. Hoyt, Fort Ann Hy-Light Farms LLC, Adams Center Keswick Dairy LLC, King Ferry Keith R. Kimball, Groveland David Kline, Owego Martin and Helene M. Kraham, Cooperstown Merle Lawton, Newark Valley Kylie Margaret Lehr, Canastota Brock Liddle, Argyle Matt Linehan, Hillsdale Lyndale Farm, Antwerp Mapleview Dairy LLC, Madrid William S. Moody, Hamden Gary and Debbie Moore, Greenwich Wesley S. Noble, Liverpool Jasmine Noteboom, Warwick Oomsdale Farm, Valatie Todd L. Palmatier, Hobart Parkview Jerseys, Lowville Theresa Phillips, Pattersonville Brian J. and Tracey A. Poole, Oriskany Falls Meghan Moody Potter, Hamden Christopher J. Premo, Constable Karen E. Lavack Rizza, Gouverneur Lyman Rudgers, Attica Kolby Sample, Ellenburg Ctr Scotch View Farms, Stamford Brian S. Seacord, Greenwich Silver Spring Farms, Syracuse Spruce Haven Farm LLC, Union Springs Jerald M. Stewart, Bath Renee and Kevin Streeter, Cortland Nathaniel and Amanda Stroud, Houghton Matthew M. Terry, Franklin J. Tierney, Tierney Farm, Malone Elizabeth Trombly, Chateaugay John F. Tucker, Skaneateles Scott O. Tuttle, Windham Peter Vail and Ken Beneke, Millerton William Vanvalkenburgh, Prattsville Kyle Witkowski, Hamburg Sharla Woodrow, Milford Scott L. Yetter, Newark Valley North Carolina Biltmore Farms, Fletcher Bowman Dairy Inc., Julian Bill Chapman, Taylorsville Michael R. Corn, Fletcher Jeff Cornwell, Shelby Deerview Jersey Farm, Mocksville Ray Elmore, Statesville Farside Farms, Alexander Keith S. Hockett, Randleman Holland Farms Olin LLC, Olin Kevin Eric Lutz, Lincolnton Brian J. Moore, Mount Ulla Neil Moye, Ayden Suzanne Nelson, Saxapahaw

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North Carolina State University, Raleigh Piedmont Jerseys, Lincolnton Jeff Poplin, Wadesboro Price Brothers Jerseys, Statesville Coy and Wanda Reese, Taylorsville White Rock Farms LLC, Marshville North Dakota Lane Kleingartner, Gackle Kristie R. Klusmann, New Salem Kyle Severance, Dickey Ohio Albright Jerseys LLC, Willard Dale Alan Anderson, New Philadelphia Bar Lee Jerseys LLC, Willard David and Ed Bay, Cumberland Samuel A. Bok, Defiance Donald H. Bolen Family, Fremont Greg Bourne, Ansonia Cantendo Acres-Grazeland Jerseys, Wooster John Christian Chupp, Sugarcreek Clear View Jerseys LLC, Orient Cold Run Jerseys LLC, Salem Grant Cope, Salem Craig Criddle, Warren Crown Hill Jerseys, Sterling Diley Jerseys, Canal Winchester Doughty Creek Farm, Millersburg Elmhurst Farm, Waynesville Thomas and Patricia Ewing, Hanoverton Grammer Jersey Farm LLC, Sebring Eric Grim, New London Jake Hein, Celina Herron Jersey Farms LLC, Salem Jacob W. Hershberger, Casstown Hilltop Farms Inc., Xenia J. William and Rachel Hodge, Norwich Mark and Sara Hoewischer and Family and Shelly Starkey and Family, Mechanicsburg John E. Huddleston, Paris JTL Farms, Sullivan Howard King and Family, Fremont Kleman Jersey Farm, Fort Jennings Alan Kozak, Millersburg Gregory Lavan, Gambier Roy and Lisa Mangun, Burbank Steven J. Meyer, Dalton Kari Michalovich, Lakeville Philip H. Myers, Louisville Nature View Farms LLC, Salem Oakhaven Jerseys, Galloway Ohio State University, Columbus OSU Agricultural Technical Institute, Wooster Pine Grove Farm, Sugarcreek Ringbyre Jerseys LLC, Kingsville Dale Shaum, Leetonia Shipley Jersey Farms, Newark Steven R. Shoemaker, Salem Neal Smith, Reynoldsburg Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay

Spring Valley Farm, Millersburg Nathan and Megan Steel, Dover Aaron Steiner, Burbank Matthew Steiner, Marshallville Eric Topp, Wapakoneta Ufashion Jerseys LLC, Leetonia Damion and Lincoln Wallace, East Rochester Vickie White, Canal Winchester Carl D. Williams Family, McConnelsville Dean F. Wolboldt, Holmesville Woodruff Jersey Farm, Urbana Woodside Jerseys, Belle Center Jeremy Yoder, Sugarcreek Myron W. Yoder, Baltic Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc., Yellow Springs Jessica A. Zimmerman, Wooster Eric Zollinger, Sterling Okahoma Abe Caldwell Cobb II, Perkins Community Jersey Farm, Gage Eugene Corley, Tuttle Logan and Autumn Courtney, Chouteau Steven B. Koehn, Meno Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Swan Dairy, Claremore Oregon Kelli Carstensen, Forest Grove Julian Cowan, Nehalem Dairylain Farms, Vale Diamond K Jerseys, Tillamook Fir-Ridge Jerseys, Scio Daryl and Roxanne Fletcher, Tillamook Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton Gomes Jersey Dairy LLC, Tillamook Gourley Family Dairy LLC, Scio Hale Valley Holsteins, Cloverdale Kara Hale, Cloverdale Garry Jay Hansen, Mulino David L. Hogan, Tillamook Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver Jersey Lane Farms LLC, Lebanon Ben and Amy Krahn, Albany Ryan and Freynie Lancaster, Tillamook Legendairy Farms, Beaver Chuck Lehman, Eugene Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook Fred and Linda Moretti, Tillamook Oregon State University, Corvallis Eric and Roy Peterson, Tillamook Sar-Ben Farms Inc., Saint Paul Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver Rylie Stokes, Vale Sun Valley Farm, Cloverdale Sunny Ridge Dairy, Tillamook Wilsonview Dairy, Tillamook Greg Woods, Beaver Pennsylvania Roger Alexander, Liberty Thomas and Amanda Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom Victoria L. and Michael S. Baker, Scottdale Earnest Richard Beatty III,

Mechanicsburg Owen Bewley, Susquehanna Michael Lamar Bosley, Glen Rock Evan Brant, Harrisonville Brewer Farms, Bangor Amy Brickner, Carlisle Douglas D. Brooks, Hop Bottom, Michael and Fannie Brougher, Bedford Justine and Claire Burdette, Mercersburg Aaron N. Burkholder, Fleetwood Duane Nolt Burkholder, Fleetwood Jack and Ella Chyle, Pleasant Mount Ryan D. Clark, Tyrone William L. and Barbara A. Cleveland, Wellsboro S. Scott and April D. Cooper, Delta Emma L. Cordell, Chambersburg Dillon A Cotter, Fairhope Christopher T. Curtis, Corry Brad Deeter, Cochranton Delaware Valley College, Doylestown Matthew L. and Alicia C. Derr, Linden Joe and Kristin Diehl, McVeytown Dunns Pride Holsteins, New Ringgold Sara R. Feidt, Millersburg Mark and Shannon Gardner, Dayton Dustin Gingerich, Shippensburg Natalie Grumbine, Bethel Gypsy Hill Farm, Wyalusing David L. and Ann Louise Haldeman, Danville Harold Harpster, Boalsburg Highmanor Farm, Berlin Dale E. Hindman, Brockway Jerry Hixson, Scottdale Martin Hoover, Mohnton Dan and Kim Hoppaugh, Columbia Cross Roads Irishtown Acres, Grove City Joeleebeth Farm, Bulger Jo-San Farm, Susquehanna Kenny Jersey Farm LLC, Enon Valley Abner and Arianna King, Lititz Lauren M. Kinkade, Guys Mills John Kline, Myerstown Mark D. Knepper, Hustontown Lapp Valley Dairy LLC, New Holland Thomas R. Lawrence, Nottingham Gary and Barbara Lentz, Lebanon Long Lost Jerseys, Troy Janet Ludwig, York Springs Brian L. Martin, Kutztown Thomas and Andrew McCarty, Hughesville James R. and Sherrie Mellott, Mercersburg Steven Craig Meyers, Saint Thomas Mill Ridge Jerseys, Jamestown Zach Morton, McConnellsbg Paul W. and Carolyn N. Moyer, (continued to page 42)

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NAJ EQUITY PROGRAM (continued from page 41)

Roaring Branch Ruth Ann Moyer, Doylestown Bart J. and Julie Nickerson, Corry Nobledale Farm, Gillett Normandell Farms, Liberty Gary T. Oakes, Jackson Center Glen and Beverly Peachey, East Waterford Heather Pease, Susquehanna Pennwood Farms, Berlin Philip Petersheim, Meyersdale Dale Pheasant, Martinsburg Vanessa Marie Philson, Mercer Taylor E. Pool, Robesonia R-Dream Farm LLC Corry Alexis Ream, Markleton Reich Spring Farm, Waynesboro Reich-Dale Jerseys, Chambersburg Craig A. Rhein, Pine Grove Rivendale Farm, Bulger Riverside-F Farms, Waymart Lisa A. Schucker, Troy Allison L. Shuey, Lebanon South-Mont Farm, Canton Spatz Cattle Company, Lititz Vance Spencer, Troy Spruce Row Farm Inc., Meadville Joseph E. Stitt, Belleville Benuel and Mary Stoltzfus, Honey Brook Daniel A. Stoltzfus, Gap David W. Stoltzfus, Christiana Donald and Jill Stonerook, Martinsburg Roy R. Thomas, Troy Erik Brian Traver, Monroe Twp Connie Troutman, Mohrsville Van De Jerseys, Transfer Stella L. and Alvin B. Vance Jr., Mount Pleasant Vanderfeltz Jerseys, Lawton Vista Grande Farms LLC, Fleetwood Scott M. Walton, Carlisle James and Barbara Warburton, New Albany Way-Har Farm, Bernville J. Craig and Susan E. Wicker, Centre Hall Wingert Farms, Alexandria Wooden Bridge Farm, Kutztown William R .Yoder, Meyersdale Andrew J. Younker, Fleetwood Rhode Island Edwin K. Laprise, Exeter South Carolina David L. Chaplin, Darlington Clemson University/Dairy Farm, Clemson Eastglen Farms, Laurens Amber Ettinger and Kenley Cameron, Kinards Herby and Amanda Lutz, Chester L. D. Peeler, Starr South Dakota Crosswind Jerseys, Elkton Graber Jersey Farms, Parker Kirby Krogstad, Baltic Oak Lane Jerseys, Alexandria

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Post Lane Dairy, Volga Andy, Ryan and Kellie Ripp, Dimock Upland Colony, Artesian Troy and Darin Zoellnor, Groton Tennessee Barham Jersey Farm, Calhoun Bellview Farm, Harold L. and Glen Bell, Dresden Joe C. Blankenship, Beech Bluff Boyd-Lee Jerseys, Parrottsville Clear Vu Farm, Harold L. or Buddy Bell, Dresden David and Beth Ertl Lascassas Gilmac Farms, Chapel Hill Hickory Grove Farms, Cleveland David A. and Angela L. Leach, Cottage Grove Paul Allen Moss, Cottage Grove Daniel Parks D.V.M., Morristown Sandy Hill Farm, Afton Sandi S. Snodgrass, Morristown Sunbow Jerseys, Cottage Grove Sunrise Dairy, Crossville Texas Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart Boer Jerseys, Dalhart Consolidated Dairy Management LLC, Hartley Faria Brothers Dairies, Dumas Frerichs Dairy Inc., La Grange Full Circle Jerseys, Dalhart Golden J Jerseys LLC, Dalhart High Noon Dairy, Hereford Jersey Gold Dairy LLC, Hartley Kris Koon, Emory Michael Langfus, Blue Ridge Lavon Farms, Emory Rector Jersey Farm, Dalhart Refuge Dairy, Kerens Laura C. Rucker, Point Sexing Technologies, Accounting Department, Navasota David A. Stiles and Family, San Antonio Texico Jerseys, Lubbock Vanderhorst Dairy, Dublin Utah Mike Brown, Coalville Dale Chugg, Ogden Joseph Gittins, Smithfield David McCleskey, Erda Delon Mortimer, Smithfield Triple Peaks Jerseys, Brigham City Utah State University, Logan Westergard Jerseys, Ogden Virginia Tammie Stiles Doran, Woodstock Hedgebrook Farm Yogurt Inc., Winchester Huffard Dairy Farms, Crockett Joseph A. Lineweaver, Blacksburg Mole Hill Dairy LLC, Dayton Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg Waverly Farm, Clear Brook

Vermont Joseph H. Allen, Panton Albert M. Bassett, Woodstock Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock Mark and Wendy Brouillette, Richford Seth and Bethany Carpenter, West Burke Bryan Chicoine, Charlotte Wayne and Elizabeth Doncaster, Irasburg Kerry Gawalt, Hartland Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro Bob and Kim Gray, Newbury Marcella Guillette, Newport Gary Hanna, Franklin Harkdale Farms, Newbury Elizabeth and Britney Hill, Bristol Lucy V. Howe, Tunbridge Lisa Kaiman, Chester Keewaydin Farm, Stowe Joanna Lidback, Barton Lucky Hill Farm, Danville MacBain Homestead, West Danville Robert McGarry, Enosburg Falls Molly Brook Farms, West Danville Oughta-Be Farm, Chelsea Paul-Lin Dairy LLC, East Fairfield Henry Pearl, Danville William H. Pearl, Barnet Poulin Farms, Newport Richardson Family Farm, Woodstock Caleb Pepper Smith, Danby Spring Brook Foundation, Reading Topnotch Jersey Farm, Morrisville Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company, South Woodstock White Rock Farm LLC, Randolph Center Brian and Patti Wilson, Shoreham Derrick or Beverly Wright, Randolph Washington Bruce H. or Liz Anderson, Onalaska Robert T. or Janet A. Baker, Enumclaw Claquato Farms Inc., Chehalis Paul Fantello, Enumclaw Fishtrap Dairy LLC, Lynden Gordon and Jackie Gilman, Port Orchard Stanley Holy Jr., Buckley Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden Travis Love and Melissa Leatherman, Kennewick Oxbow Dairy, Raymond Sherm Polinder, Lynden Leonard Spoelstra and Jon Spoelstra, Lynden Sundstrom Dairy, Lynden Vanderhaak Dairy, Lynden Tim Vanderhaak, Lynden Willow-Wist Farm Inc., Sequim Wisconsin David Allen, Reedsburg

Marvin and Kris Amundson, Westby Wayne and Lisa Artac, Greenwood Mark or Debbie Ashmore, Boscobel Grady Auer, New London Avon Road Jersey Farm Inc., Alma Center Bradlee D. Baird, Ferryville Derek Baker, Endeavor Barlass Jerseys LLC, Janesville Kyle B. Barlass, Janesville Frank Behling, Fox Lake Tim and Meredith Bowers, Bear Creek David L. Brandau, Wilton Jim Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson Craig Brandl, Milladore Joseph and Debra Brant, Cuba City Derek Breyer, Birnamwood James and Jennifer Briggs, Stratford Becky L. Brown, Stitzer Budjon Farms, Lomira Andy and Lyn Buttles, Lancaster Cora Carpenter, Darlington Gary E. and Julie Cooper Jr., Mount Calvary D & D Jerseys, Newton Lavern Davis, Wisconsin Dells Angela Davis-Brown, Dodgeville Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth Darren and Kaye Dosemagen, Portage Shannon Dwyer, Allenton Ebert Enterprises LLC, Algoma Ehlers Family Farm LLC, Theresa El-Na Farms LLC, Algoma Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi Evan Ensign, Dorchester Evergreen Dairy, Antigo Brandon Ferry, Hilbert John and Lorrine Fjarlie, Athens Jason and Heidi Fremstad, Westby Kris Garbrecht, Oconto Falls Ryan Gartman, Random Lake Brad Gayman, Auburndale Gil-Bar Farm, Janesville Bradley Griswold, Ixonia Opal Owens Haase, Somerset Jeremiah and Sherry Hagen, Spencer Martin E. Hall, Westby Scot B. Hammann, Barron Lynn and Sara Harbaugh, Marion Hass Acres LLC, Evansville Heartwood Farm, Cobb Nick Heineman, Shiocton Lloyd Heinz, Shawano Hillpoint Partners, Cross Plains Hoards Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson Cole Hoyer, West Salem Jason and Leah James, Mineral Point Jay Jauquet, Pulaski William H. (Jim) Jenks, Marathon Erin Jens, Sheboygan Falls Debra Jirschele and Duane Strehlow, Stratford (continued to page 44)

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NAJ EQUITY PROGRAM (continued from page 42)

Daniel and Cheryl Johnson, Evansville Evan G. Jones, Ridgeway Lance and Ryan Kamm, Baldwin William J. Karrels, Port Washington Katzman Bros., Whitewater Katherine E. Kearns, Gays Mills Andy or Tamera Kellogg, Viola Kessenich Farms LLC, De Forest Keystone Farm, New Glarus Steven and Amanda Killian, Blair Albert Knegendorf and Sons, Spring Valley Cassy Krull, Waterloo Kuhns Springfield Jerseys, Wilson Kutz Dairy LLC, Jefferson Hayden W. Kyle, Elkhorn Londa Lauber, Union Grove Vanna Leichtfuss, Two Rivers Ken Leuer, Oconto Tom and Donna Leum, Viroqua Linehan Jerseys, River Falls Matt Lippert, Pittsville Ryan and Hannah Loos, Spencer Jason Luttropp, Berlin Maple Hill Farm, Wausau Brandon Marks, Pound Marshland Dairy LLC, Spencer Kyle and Sara Mathison, Cumberland MD Pride Jerseys, Watertown

Corey Metcalf, Milton John Meyer, Darien Kristina Mikkelson, Stoughton Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna Nelson Miller, Argyle Stepfanie Mossner, Lancaster Brandon John Nehls, Hustisford Troy and Lindsey Nevil, Juda Kendra Newman, Star Prairie Charity Syverson Norton, Mineral Point Steven and Debbie Nuttleman, Bangor David and Kelly Oberreich, Plymouth Dan Obert, La Farge Jenna and Jordan Olson, Edgerton Inga Orth, Osseo Orthridge Farms, Lancaster Owens Farms Inc., Frederic Roger W. Owens, Frederic Wilfred H. Owens, Frederic Parsons Dairy Farm LLC, Antigo Mark Paulsen, Wisc Dells Larissa Pfaff, Alma Center Pine Prairie Jerseys, Viroqua Pleasant Mile, Sheboygan Falls Michelle Popp, Unity Rainbow Dairy LLC, Richland Center Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau

Nicholas Retzlaff, La Valle Matthew Robert, Chetek Mark Rueth, Oxford Chad Ryan, Fond Du Lac Anthony Schlimgen, Marshall Richard J. Schuessler, Antigo Charles and Judy Schuster, Juneau Gary Schwefel, Fond Du Lac Second Look Farm, Eden Charles Seyforth and Family, Mondovi William Seyller, Fond Du Lac Shawn and Steven Styer, Boyceville John W. Shimniok, Waunakee Matt and Travis Smith, Watertown Travis Smith and Matt and Kate Smith, Reedsburg Amanda C .Smith, Green Bay Sorensons Hillview Jersey Farm Inc., Pine River Spring Creek Farms, Hixton Steinhauers Jerseys, Mattoon Cassie and Jered Stillman, Vesper Strack-View Farms LLC, Adell Straussdale Holsteins LLC, Lake Mills Shari Strickhouser, Elkhorn Sulzer Farms LLC, Marathon Sunray Dairy LLP, Mindoro Frank and Mitchell Thompson,

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All California Open Jersey Show

July 22, 2019, Sacramento, Calif.

Sean Johnson, Glennville, Pa., judge 49-head shown Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—Exels Applejack Joker 3101, Madison Van Exel, Lodi Res. Sr. Res. Gr. Champ. female— Dupat Bonus 13525 {6}, Wickstrom Jersey Farms and Tony Garcia, Hilmar Int. Champ. female—Robin Hood Morning Glory, Aspen Silva, Modesto Res. Int. Champ. female— Paulo-Bro Tornado Tweedy 2169, California State University, Fresno Jr. Champ. female—Roggua Robindale Just One Look-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Res. Jr. Champ. female—Pires Tequila Brownie, Kestin Martin and Isabella Pires, Tulare Premier Breeder—Jax Souza, Hilmar Premier Exhibitor—Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar

Exels Applejack Joker 3101 Senior and Grand Champion 1st 4-yr.-old cow

Robin Hood Morning Glory Intermediate Champion 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow

Laton-View Chrome Winona 1st Milking yearling

Quaresma Topeka Girly 734 1st 5-yr.-old cow

Rodney Metzger Family

Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (3 shown) 1. Underground Siennas Sara-ET, Kylie Konyn and Camryn Crothers, Escondido 2. Underground Nacho Mamie Nakia-ET, Kiara Konyn and Camryn Crothers, Escondido Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Aspire Fizz For The Lady, Kylie Konyn, Escondido 2. Liddleridge Glamour-ET, Jack Pareira, Snelling Senior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Green Valley Diego 16731, Jaxon Davis, Chowchilla 2. Miss Metalica Felicity, Sophia, Savanah, Adalyn and Analyse Veenedaal and Wyatt Neff, Hanford Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Pires Tequila Brownie (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Homeridge Gunman Viv), Kestin Martin and Isabella Pires, Modesto, res. jr. champ.

2. Hard Core Casino Flashy, Finley Rosa, Hilmar Junior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Air America Lollipops Lily-ET, David Edwards, Hilmar 2. Pozzi Tequila Libby Luna, Regina and Steven Pozzi, Petaluma Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Roggua Robindale Just One Look-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Robindale Sultan Juanita), Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. 2. Ratliff Showdown Volcano-ET, M&B Dores, L&L Pires and Tony Garcia Jr., Hughson Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Milksource Gentry Mayhem-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 2. Budjon-Vail HP Showdown Monica-ET, Jason L. Edwards, Hilmar Milking yearling (1 shown) 1. Laton-View Chrome Winona, Finley Rosa Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Double G Tequila Sarah, Gabbie Gregorio, Acampo Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. MSExels Barfly 132, Xavier Silveira, Hilmar 2. Baptisa Tequila HG 36466, Colton Silveira, Hilmar Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Robin Hood Morning Glory (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Fire-Lake LM Teq Mustang Sally-ET), Aspen Silva, Modesto, int. champ.

2. Paulo-Bro Tornado Tweedy 2169 (S: Heartland Marvel Tornado-ET, D: Paulo-Bro Applejack Tweedy 1691), California State University, Fresno, res. int. champ.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Family Hill Tequila Night, Gabbie Gregorio 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Exels Applejack Joker 3101 (S: Steinhauers Iatola

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Green Valley Diego 16731 1st Senior heifer calf Applejack, D: Exels Resurection Jean 2452), Madison Van Exel, Lodi, sr. and gr. champ., best udder overall 2. Dupat Bonus 13525 {6} (S: Multi-Rose Plus Bonus {5}, D: Dupat Kwynn 1094), Wickstrom Jersey Farms and Tony Garcia, Hilmar, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Quaresma Topeka Girly 734, Billy Marchy, Ceres Aged cow (1 shown) 1. Yosemite Prtrn Avanti P23226, Jax Souza, Hilmar Produce of dam (1 shown) 1. Gabbie Gregorio Best three females (2 shown) 1. Regina Pozzi, Petaluma Dam and daughter (1 shown) 1. Gabbie Gregorio

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Robin Hood Morning Glory was named Grand and Reserve Supreme Champion for Aspen Silva, Modesto, at the All California Junior Jersey Show on July 22, 2019.

Quaresma Topeka Girl 734, shown by Billy Marchy, Ceres, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Sean Johnson, Glennville, Pa., judged the 35 Registered Jerseys shown in Sacramento, Calif.

Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (4 shown) Underground Siennas Sara-ET, Kylie Konyn, Escondido Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) Aspire Fizz For The Lady, Kylie Konyn Senior heifer calf (5 shown) Green Valley Diego 16731 (S: DP Chisel DiegoET, D: Gure Behia Vocation 7621 {6}), Jaxon Davis, Chowchilla, res. jr. champ.

Summer yearling heifer (5 shown) Pires Tequila Brownie (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Homeridge Gunman Viv), Isabella Pires, Tulare, jr. champ. and res. sup. jr. champ.

Junior yearling heifer (1 shown) Fire-Lake Andreas Trixie, Ashley Glass, Modesto Winter yearling heifer (3 shown) SVHeaths VIP Rio, Isabella Pires Senior yearling heifer (1 shown) Yosemite Brier Appjack 37361, Jax Souza, Hilmar Milking yearling (1 shown) Laton-View Chrome Winona (S: River Valley Cece Chrome-ET, D: Paulo-Bro Prem Asum 1570), Rosa Finley, Hilmar, res. int. champ., premier performance cow Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) MSExels Barfly 132, Xavier Silveria, Hilmar Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Robin Hood Morning Glory (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Fire-Lake LM Teq Mustang Sally-ET), Aspen Silva, Modesto, int., gr. and res. sup. champ., best udder overall 4-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Yosemite Ladd Pats T33124, Jax Souza 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Quaresma Topeka Girl 734 (S: Heartland Merchant Topeka-ET, D: Quaresma Valentino Girly 3976), Billy Marchy, Ceres, sr. and res. gr. champ.

2. Quaresma Jasper Sandy 745 (S: Lou-Ville Sultan Jasper, D: Quaresma Countryman Sandy 3655 {6}), Cole Marchy, Ceres, res. sr. champ.

Aged cow (1 shown) Yosemite Prtrn Avanti P23226, Jax Souza Best pair (2 shown) Rosa Finley

Robin Hood Morning Glory Intermediate, Grand and Reserve Supreme Champion 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow

Quaresma Topeka Girly 734 Senior and Reserve Grand Champion 1st 5-yr.-old cow

Laton-View Chrome Winona Reserve Intermediate Champion 1st Milking yearling

Quaresma Jasper Sandy 745 Reserve Senior Champion 2nd 5-yr.-old cow

MSExels Barfly 132 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow

Green Valley Diego 16731 Reserve Junior Champion 1st Senior heifer calf

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Nominations Open for 2020 National Jersey Awards Nominations are sought for four awards presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Portland, Ore., June 24-27, 2020.

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

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

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

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

Young Jersey Breeder Award. These awards are bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition.

Nominees must be active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and must be at least 28 years of age but not more than 40 years of age as of January 1 of the recognition year. Selection is based upon expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations.

All nomination materials must be postmarked or received electronically on or before Tuesday, January 15, 2020. Forms are available on the USJersey website.

Contact Sam Oswalt at soswalt@usjersey. com or by phone at 614.322.4472.

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Illinois State Fair Open Jersey Show

August 16, 2019, Springfield, Ill. Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock, Calif., judge 160-head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—K&M Tequila Galalee-ET, Kilgus Dairy/ Carla Kilgus, Fairbury Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—SV Impression HollyET, River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing and Grace Sauder, Tremont Intermediate Champion female—River Valley Excitation Radiant-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Blackview Valentino Fancy, River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing and Grace Sauder, Tremont Junior Champion female—Schulte Bros Colton Fury-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustee Reserve Junior Champion female—Kilgus Colton Ginger-ET, Kilgus Dairy/ Carla Kilgus, Fairbury Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury Premier Herdsman—Ron Vaughan, Sheridan Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (7 shown) 1. LC Barnabas Annie, Sophie and Erin Leach, Linwood, Kan. 2. High Knoll Dot Demi, Joshua, Matthew, Makayla and Craig Stephens and Kinsley, Savannah and Beau Beck, Paris 3. JX Bohnerts Lemonhead Stephon {6}, Tyler, Cassie and Jacob Bohnert, East Moline Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Colton Fury-ET (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady), Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan., jr. champ.

2. Kilgus Colton Laney-ET, Kilgus Dairy – Carla and Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury 3. Freemans Colton Sydney, David and Diana Freeman, Greenville Senior heifer calf (13 shown) 1. Kilgus Colton Ginger-ET (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: K&M Tequila Galalee-ET), Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, res. jr. champ.

2. Berry Robin Hood Sassy, Jazmin L. Wingert, Kent 3. Kilgus Fizz Ilia-ET, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus Summer yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Triple S Fizz Rizzo-ET, Samantha, Savannah and Sadie Ropp, Strawn 2. Maple Lawn Joel Jalane, Lane Schweigert, Tremont 3. Maple Lawn Shutout Shasta, Clayton and Lane Schweigert, Tremont Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Triple S Garrett Strawberita, Samantha, Savannah and Sadie Ropp 2. G&D Rockstar Galaxy, Jared Dickman, Lanark 3. Precious Joel Shotski, JT, Jay Fullingston, Hastings Winter yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Kilgus Tequila Darby, Kilgus Dairy – Carla and Kamber Kilgus 2. Dements Fizz Rosetta, Cheryl DeMent, Kenney 3. J-Dog Tequila Trisha, Jarrett Vanacker, Hampshire Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. DeMents Tequila Randi, Cheryl DeMent 2. DeMents Elvis Aspen, DeMents Jerseys, Kenney 3. Precious Colton Sangria, Jay Fullington, Hastings, N.Y. Milking yearling (1 shown) 1. Kilgus Valentino Jean, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus Junior 2-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Kilgus Vic Grand, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus

Blackview Valentino Fancy Reserve Intermediate Champion 2nd Senior 2-yr.-old

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2. DeMents Magic Genie Hazel, DeMents Jerseys 3. Ratliff Colton Vivi-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. River Valley Excitation Radiant-ET (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Cowbell Guapo Ricochet), Ron and Chrsity Ratliff, Trustees, int. champ.

2. Blackview Valentino Fancy (S: All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET, D: Blackview Fah-King Fantastic), River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing and Grace Sauder, Tremont, res. int. champ.

3. DeMents Irwin Emily, DeMents Jerseys Junior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Ratliff Colton Pearl, Ron and Chrsity Ratliff, Trustees 2. Kilgus JV Glow, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus 3. DeMents Ladd Eden, DeMents Jerseys Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Kilgus Dazzler Gina, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus 2. LC Success Abilene, Taylor, Erin and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan. 3. Bohnerts Barnabas Carmelo, Tyler, Cassie and Jacob Bohnert 4-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Stone-Front Maverick Vicky, David and Kaylee Koss and Jason Steinlage, Epworth, Iowa 2. Ratliff Indiana Cadence-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees 3. Kilgus Rambo Dancer, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus 5 and 6-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. K&M Tequila Galalee-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: K&M Centurion Gabby-ET), Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus, sr. and gr. champ.

2. SV Impression Holly-ET (S: Rock Ella ImpressionET, D: Pleasant Valley Prime Heather), River Valley Farm, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

3. Ratliff Impression Donner-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees Aged cow (5 shown) 1. Arethusa Tequila Vision, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustee 2. JL Vincent Sapphira, River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing and Grace Sauder 3. JX Kilgus Fire Liz {6}, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus Futurity (5 shown) 1. Kilgus Vic Grand, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus 2. Dements Magic Genie Hazel, DeMents Jerseys 3. Dements Irwin Emily, DeMents Jerseys Junior best three females (9 shown) 1. Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury 2. Ted DeMent, Kenney 3. Clayton Schweigert, Gridley Best three females (5 shown) 1. Ron and Christy Ratliff 2. Ted DeMent 3. Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline Breeders herd (4 shown) 1. Kilgus Dairy 2. Ted DeMent 3. Bohnert Jerseys

Proposals Sought for Jersey Cattle and Product Research The AJCC Research Foundation has issued a request for research proposals to be funded in 2020 addressing significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers.

Current priorities for research funding are: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; • Factors affecting management of Jersey calves; • Factors affecting semen production of Jersey bulls; • Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk; • Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit; • Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and/or enhancing product quality; • Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys; • New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and • Feasibility of adding value and increasing consumer acceptance of Jersey-derived products through enhanced product quality and branding.

Application deadline is December 1, 2019. The Research Advisory Committee of the American Jersey Cattle Association will evaluate the proposals, then forward its recommendations to the AJCA Board of Directors, which will award funds at its meeting in March 2020.

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

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

Detailed information about the Competitive Grants Program can be found on the USJersey web site (permalink http:// bit.do/JerseyRFP) or requested from Cari W. Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Programs Development, at 614/322-4453.

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Ohio State Fair Jersey Show

• August 2-3, 2019, Columbus, Ohio • Andrew VanderMuelen, Brighton, Ont., judge • 146-head shown • Intermediate and Grand Champion female—Fireman Indy, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville • Reserve Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion female—McGuires Colton Sofia, Kyle McGuire, West Liberty • Senior Champion female—Ma Brown Vitality Raquette, Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys, Canal Winchester • Reserve Senior Champion female—TJ Classic Premier Misty, TJ Classic Jerseys and Allison Francis, Ansonia • Junior Champion female—J-Kay Colton Fiona, James Morgan and Family and Grant Cope and Emma Agner, Urbana • Reserve Junior Champion female—DKG Colton Cookie, Blake Kenneth Greiwe, Quincy • Premier Breeder—Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys, Canal Winchester • Premier Exhibitor—Mill Valley Farms, Sidney • Herdsman Award—McGuire Family, West Liberty, and Triple T Holsteins, North Lewisburg

Fireman Indy Intermediate and Grand Champion 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow

Class Winners Junior heifer calf (8 shown) 1. Jodrey Impression Candy, Hubert Jodrey and Family, Winchester 2. Ledel Fizz Feather, Leon Hesler Family, Winchester 3. DKG Andreas Sweetie, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney Intermediate heifer calf (16 shown) 1. DKG Colton Cookie (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: DKG Comerica Donut), Blake Kenneth Greiwe, Quincy, res. jr. champ.

2. Stoney Point Maverick Kahlua, Kyle McGuire and Marc Bolen, West Liberty 3. Big Guns Andreas Vienna-ET, Lillian Finke, London Senior heifer calf (15 shown) 1. J-Kay Colton Fiona (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: J-Kay Virtuoso Felicity), James Morgan and Family and Grant Cope and Emma Agner, Urbana, jr. champ.

2. Ledel Tequila Onyx, Leon Hesler Family 3. Marhaven Citation Cora, Gwen Schindel and David Boyce, Springfield Summer yearling heifer (13 shown) 1. Rivendale Joel Dana, William D. and Meagan L. Grammer, Fremont 2. DKG Exclamation Patty, Jeromy, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe, Quincy 3. Stoney Point Andreas Isabella, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville Junior yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Impression Stormy, Landree and Dakota Fralee, Muncy, Pa. 2. Topp-View Spahrs Fizz Peony, Tristen and Tara Spahr and Keaton and Kinley Topp, Botkins 3. Casino Joy, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams Winter yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Cold Run Andreas Betty Blowtorch, Cold Run Jerseys LLC and William and Meagan Grammer, Fremont 2. Colton Grace, Williams Jerseys and Carson Walker, McConnelsville 3. Summer Breeze Tequila Gayle, Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg Senior yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. Magic Genie Vanna, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams 2. Maker Sheriff Pink, Philip Topp and Clark Morgan, Urbana 3. Avonlea Premier Upkeep, S&O Jerseys, Gwen and Grant Schindel, Springfield Milking yearling (1 shown) 1. Big Guns Andreas Victory-ET, Lillian Finke Futurity (4 shown) 1. Gentry Chiller, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams 2. DKG Virtuoso Dutches, Lane Randall Greiwe, Quincy 3. Grammar-Time Innovation Versace, William D. and Meagan L. Grammer Junior 2-yr.-old cow (17 shown) 1. Fireman Indy (S: Colton Flame Fireman, D: Reagan Impose), Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, int. and gr. champ., best bred and owned 2. McGuires Colton Sofia (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET,

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D: McGuires Verbatim Scarlet), Kyle McGuire, West Liberty, res. int. and res. gr. champ.

3. Dixies Andreas Diana-ET, Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys, Canal Winchester Senior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Campbell TB Verb Ryhanna-ET, Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys 2. Entourage Fireman Sofia-ET, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams 3. Cold Run Tequila Bam Bam, Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys Junior 3-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Classic Tequila Clarissa, John and Bonnie Ayars and Jay E. Pfeiffer, Mechanicsburg 2. DKG Motion Jolly, Blake Kenneth Greiwe 3. Willow Creek Hired Gun Viola, James Morgan and Family and Phil Rhoades and Grant Cope, Urbana Senior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. DKG Ritzs Relentless Sugar, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman 2. TJ/RV Getaway Vera 1587-ET, TJ Classic Jerseys and Allison Francis, Ansonia 3. J-Kay Applejack Felice-ET, Jim and Kay Morgan and Grant Cope, Urbana 4-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Ma Brown Vitality Raquette (S: Arethusa Vitality-ET, D: Ma Brown Jade River), Diley Jerseys and Williams Jerseys, sr. champ.

2. TJ Classic Premier Misty (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: TJ Classic Hired Gun Mona), TJ Classic Jerseys and Allison Francis 3. McGuires Excitation Sassygirl, Kyle McGuire 5-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. RRF Classic Tequila Dell, Allison, Lane and Callum Francis 2. J-Kay Excitation Fuzzy, Jim and Kay Morgan and Grant Cope 3. S&O Tequila Finale, Madelyn Topp, Wapakoneta Aged cow (3 shown) 1. Aragon Pat A Cake, Jim and Kay Morgan and Grant Cope 2. Topp-View Spahrs HG Passion, Tristen and Tara Spahr and Keaton and Kinley Topp Junior best three females (6 shown) 1. Mill Valley Farms, Sidney 2. Williams Jerseys, McConnelsville 3. Marhaven Jerseys, Alliance Best three females (4 shown) 1. McGuire Family, West Liberty 2. Mill Valley Farms 3. Williams Jerseys Exhibitor herd (6 shown) 1. Williams Jerseys 2. Mill Valley Farms 3. McGuire Family Dam and daughter (3 shown) 1. James Morgan, Urbana 2. TJ Classic Jerseys, Ansonia 3. Breezy-Knoll Farm, Salem Produce of dam (6 shown) 1. James Morgan 2. Mill Valley Farms 3. Mill Valley Farms

Ma Brown Vitality Raquette Senior Champion 1st 4-yr.-old cow

Campbell TB Verb Ryhanna-ET 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow

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Ohio Jersey Achievements Recognized

Ohio Jersey breeders were recognized for achievements at two events this year— the annual meeting of the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association (OJBA) and the club’s summer picnic. At the annual meeting, held at Der Dutchman restaurant in Plain City on February 2, members also tended to organization business and heard from industry guests. The picnic held at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs on June 23 was primarily social in nature.

Jake Jodrey of Winchester was presented with the Pioneer Service Award. He and his family operate Jodrey Jersey Farm.

Over the past five decades, he has bred and exhibited Registered Jerseys that have won top honors at the county and state levels.

Among the standouts are a pair of Junior Champions at the Ohio State Fair and a first place junior two-year-old, Jodrey Imperial June, at the show in 1989. Jake continues to be involved on the tanbark trail through his sons, Jerod and Casey, and a bevy of nieces and nephews.

Von Herron, Salem, received the Ohio Outstanding Boy Award. He and his family operate Nature View Farm, focusing on production and polled genetics in the breeding program.

He is active with 4-H dairy and beef projects. Each of the past six years, he has exhibited a Jersey beef steer at the fair to advance use of Jersey bull calves for beef.

The high school junior plays tenor and alto saxophone in the concert and marching bands and was captain of the junior varsity academic challenge team.

Gwen Schindel, West Liberty, was named Ohio Outstanding Girl. The ninth grader and her family own S&O Jerseys.

She exhibits at the district shows, the Ohio State Fair, the Spring Dairy Expo and the All American Junior Jersey Show, where she placed fifth in junior showmanship in 2018.

She is director-at-large and news reporter for the Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders Association (OJJBA). She is a percussionist in the concert and jazz bands and belongs to National Junior Honors Society and Power of the Pen. Hannah Hurst, Waynesville, was crowned as the 2019 Ohio Jersey Princess. She is secretary of the OJJBA and has served her 4-H club as historian and vice president. She exhibits cattle at county, state and national levels. She has received production and genetic awards for heifers and cows shown at the All American Junior Jersey Show.

Hannah is also very active in school and church youth groups and plays the violin.

Justin Lemmermen, Galloway, received the Diley Family Memorial Award.

Show Awards All-Ohio and Reserve All-Ohio awards were given at the annual meeting as well.

Mill Valley Farms of Sidney took home four All-Ohio and four Reserve All-Ohio certificates. Williams Jerseys, McConnelsville, received a pair of All-Ohio and four Reserve All-Ohio certificates.

Allison Francis, Ansonia, won two All-Ohio awards.

Other Jersey breeders to receive AllOhio awards were Grant Cope, Salem; Lydia Kaverman, South Charleston; LeDel Jerseys, Winchester; Morgan Jerseys, Urbana; Rhoades, Cope and Morgan, Urbana; Scott Family Jerseys, Malta; and Topp View Farms, Botkins.

Earning Reserve All-Ohio awards were Cold Run Jerseys LLC, Salem;

Lane Greiwe, Quincy; Oakhaven Jerseys, Galloway; Riehnolt Jerseys, TJ Classic Jerseys and Francis, Ansonia; Matthew Richards, Urbana; Richards and Morgan, Urbana; and S&O Jerseys.

Young Jersey exhibitors earned Junior All-Ohio and Reserve Junior All-Ohio certificates as well. Allison Francis led the way with three Junior All-Ohio awards and a Reserve Junior All-Ohio award.

Garrett Hageman, Sidney, received three Junior All-Ohio certificates as well. Gwen Schindel was awarded a pair of Junior All-Ohio certificates and a Reserve Junior All-Ohio honor.

Other juniors to earn Junior All-Ohio or Reserve Junior All-Ohio awards were Greg Cornish, North Fairfield; Blake Kenneth Greiwe, Quincy; Lane Greiwe; Grace Hageman, Sidney; Meredith Hageman, Sidney; Duncan Hesler, Winchester; McKenze Hoewischer, Mechanicsburg; Lydia Kaverman; Justin Lemmermen; Matthew Richards; Morgan Richards, Urbana; Drake Tompkins, Malta; Madelyn Topp, Wapakoneta; and Joelle M. Ziegler, Galloway.

Production Awards Cold Run Jerseys swept the contest for production, taking home each of the certificates for individual cow production and earning laurels as the state’s highproducing Jersey herd. The 2018 herd average was 23,236 lbs. milk, 1,377 lbs. fat and 867 lbs. protein on 300 cows. On an energy corrected milk (ECM) basis, production stands at 32,08 lbs. Cold Run Jerseys is the nation’s high fat-producing herd as well, on both an m.e. and actual basis.

Nine members of the milk string at Cold Run Jerseys received certificates for milk, fat, protein and ECM yield. Cold Run Dante Mia, Excellent-90%, was high firstlactation cow for milk and fat, with 26,733 lbs. milk and 1,375 lbs. fat at 1-10. Cold Run Plus Ferrari {6}, Very Good-86%, topped first-lactation cows for protein and ECM with 961 lbs. protein and 32,386 lbs.

ECM at 2-7.

Cold Run Cash Money, Very Good-85%, swept the division for cows in their third lactation, with 30,955 lbs. milk, 1,761 lbs. fat and 1,077 lbs. protein at 2-9. Her ECM production stands at 40,682 lbs.

Among cows in the third lactation, Cold Run Belvedere Marcella, Excellent-92%, was the high producer for milk, fat and ECM, with 32,732 lbs. milk, 2,215 lbs. fat and 47,214 lbs. ECM at 5-2. Arethusa HG Libby-ET, Excellent-91%, edged her peers for protein production with 1,337 lbs. at 5-3. (continued to page 52)

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Ohio Meetings (continued from page 51)

D&E Headline Eloise 22070, Excellent-93%, led the group of cows in their fourth lactation for milk, protein and ECM with 35,816 lbs. milk, 1,256 lbs. protein and 47,639 lbs. ECM at 3-11. Cold Run Surefire Charla-Twin, Excellent-92%, won the fat award with 2,083 lbs. fat at 3-8.

Among the oldest matriarchs, Cold Run Legal Charlotte, Excellent-90%, earned the top prize for milk and protein among cows in their fifth lactation or over. She produced 33,708 lbs. milk and 1,246 lbs. protein at 6-1. JX Cold Run Tex Diceon {4}, Excellent-90%, won laurels for fat and ECM with 2,482 lbs. fat and 49,490 lbs. ECM at 6-4.

Business Meeting Jersey breeders were brought up to Page 52

date on Jersey activities from Neal Smith, executive secretary for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., and Greg Lavan, manager for Jersey Marketing Service.

Scott Higgins, president and CEO of the American Dairy Association Mideast, spoke about promotion activities of the dairy check-off program. He also talked about the Ohio Dairy Producers Association, explaining how it works with the check-off program and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on issues that impact dairy producers.

Sherry Smith, president of the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, encouraged senior and junior Jersey breeders to become involved with the organization’s dairy youth incentive program. Grants of $100 are available to encourage participation in judging, showmanship and skillathon

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events. PDCA is looking for long-term donors and ways to get youth involved.

Dr. Maurice Eastridge, professor and dairy extension specialist with Ohio State University, brought the group up-to-date on student enrollment and changes at the university’s dairy farms. All three dairies are contemplating the addition of robots for milking.

Jersey breeders were elected to serve the OJBA at the meeting in February.

John Lemmermen, Galloway, was elected president and J Hodge, Norwich, will serve as vice president. Other breeders reelected to serve were Jim Bolen, Fremont, secretary/treasurer and Kathie Ashcraft, Orient, board secretary/treasurer.

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The dairy industry has long understood the value of milk fat and protein. New on the horizon are other milk components, including the phosphoproteins beta casein and kappa casein, now being studied to determine their impact on human health and dairy food processing.

Dairy producers have been able to genotype their cattle for beta casein for several years and are now able to test for kappa casein as well. Though there are more questions than answers at this point, research will certainly yield opportunities. Discoveries are guaranteed to impact dairy farmers through their breeding programs. And, because genetic selection is one route dairy producers use to potentially increase the milk check, many are looking for genomic information on milk proteins.

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has compiled this information from the August 2019 genetic evaluations in a report carried in the Jersey Genetic Summary, commonly called the Green Book. The list is not an official AJCA report, but rather, a single source of genotypes gathered through direct communication with marketing organizations or from their websites.

Jersey breeders can find the list for Active A.I., Foreign and Genomic Evaluated bulls at https://greenbook.usjersey.com/ MarketedBulls.aspx.

In this month’s Jersey Jargon, we’ll briefly explain what the list contains.

List Content The document is available in Excel and PDF formats. The following information for A-code, F-code and G-code bulls is included when it has been provided: registration name and number, NAAB code, beta casein A2, kappa casein and JPI. Beta casein is reported as A1A1, A1A2, A2B (a variant of A1A2) or A2A2. Kappa casein is reported as AA, AB, BB or BE. Of the 526 bulls that were included on the list, 82% have genotypes for beta casein A2 and 79% have genotypes for kappa casein. Of those with beta casein A2 genotypes, 63% are A2A2, 18% are A1A2 and the balance are A1A1 or A2B. Of those with kappa casein genotypes, 68% are BB, 11% are AB and the balance are AA or BE. Some Background Milk protein consists of about 78% casein, largely categorized as alpha-S1 OCTOBER 2019

casein, alpha S2 casein, beta casein and kappa casein. Beta casein is an important gene for milk yield and protein content.

Kappa casein is associated with protein percent and yield.

Beta casein is produced by the CSN2 gene. Fifteen genetic variants of CSN2 are known to cause changes of certain amino acids in the beta casein protein.

These variants are classified into one of two groups: A1 or A2. The A2 variant is positively associated with milk yield and protein content. For variants in the A1 group, the levels of bioactive peptide betacasomorphin 7 (BCM-7) produced from metabolism of beta-casein are severalfold higher. These higher levels of BCM-7 have been associated with negative health effects in humans.

In recent years, some dairy producers have thus focused on increasing the frequency of A2/A2 genes in their herds to capitalize on markets for A2 milk.

Jersey breeders can genotype their cattle for A2 through the AJCA as an add-on to purchase of the 9K uLD (ultra-low density), 45K LD (low density) or HD (high density) chips or as a stand-alone test bundled as A2, beta lactoglobulin, kappa casein and beta casein AB. For prices, visit infoJersey.com. Look under the “Services” tab and then the “Genomics” tab.

Jersey breeders can learn more about milk proteins and options for incorporating A2 in the breeding program by viewing a video (AJCA-NAJ A2 Milk Review) on the AJCA YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yx9otHl1xJg. Results from the A2 milk study cofunded by National All-Jersey Inc. and the A2 Milk Corporation are expected this fall. The goal of the double-blind study being conducted by Dr. Dennis Savaiano and his colleagues at Purdue University is to determine if A2 milk is beneficial for

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people known to be lactose intolerant. As well, it aims to determine if Jersey milk, which is high in A2 but not fully A2, delivers the same benefits as A2 milk.

Ohio State Fair Junior Jersey Show DKG Motion Jolly was named Grand Champion for Blake Greiwe, Quincy, at the Ohio State Fair Junior Jersey Show on August 1, 2019. Miss Premier Mangorita, shown by Colton Thomas, North Lewisburg, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Joe Nash, Albion, N.Y., judged the 88 Registered Jerseys shown in Columbus, Ohio.

Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (6 shown) DKG Andreas Sweetie, Garrett Hageman, Sidney Intermediate heifer calf (10 shown) Big Guns Andreas Vienna-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Big Guns Jamaica Vanilla), Lillian Finke, London, jr. champ.

Senior heifer calf (11 shown) Marhaven Citation Cora, Gwen Schindel, Springfield Summer yearling heifer (9 shown) DKG Exclamation Patty, Blake Greiwe, Quincy Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) Impression Stormy (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Polish Title Tess), Jade Laux, Fort Loramie, res. jr. champ.

Winter yearling heifer (9 shown) Jodrey Tequila Sadie, Jerzy Evans, Winchester Senior yearling heifer (8 shown) Avonlea Premier Upkeep, Gwen Schindel Milking yearling (1 shown) Big Guns Andreas Victory-ET, Lillian Finke Junior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) DKG Virtuoso Dutches, Lane Greiwe, Quincy Senior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) HLF Ladd Ginger, Rachel Anderson, New Philadelphia Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) DKG Motion Jolly (S: KCJF Mollys Ren Motion, D: DKG Grayson Tinkerbell), Blake Greiwe, sr. and gr. champ.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) DKG Ritzs Relentless Sugar, Lane Greiwe 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Miss Premier Mangorita (S:Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Edges Rita), Colton Thomas, North Lewisburg, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

5-yr.-old cow (3 shown) RRF Classic Tequila Dell, Allison Francis, Greenville Aged cow (2 shown) Topp-View Spahrs HG Passion, Kinley Topp, Botkins Senior showmanship (12 shown) Lane Greiwe Intermediate showmanship (10 shown) Grace Gunkleman, Abbeyville, Ohio Junior showmanship (7 shown) Allison Francis

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Indiana State Fair Jersey Show

August 14, 2019, Indianapolis, Ind. Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge 151-head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Bolle-Acres Novation Maple, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion female—Bachelors Sahara Shadow, Bachelor Farms and Cody, Jaycee, Layne, Morgan, Caylee, Chase and Cade Bachelor, Angola Reserve Senior Champion female—Motion Busty Of PRF, L.M., H.C. and D.R. Mosser and B. Forest and S. Garrett, Geneva Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Stookey Holm Colton Truffle, Mallarie and Jordan Stookey, Milford Junior Champion female—Rosewood Fizzy Kocktail, Rosewood Maplebranch and Caylee James, Middlebury Reserve Junior Champion female—Bolle-Acres Reviresco Sabrina, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, Argos Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Bolle-Acres, Argos

Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, sr. and gr. champ, best udder, best bred and owned over all 2. Gordons WV Tequila Blaze, Phil and Josh Gordon and James Eash, Syracuse 3. Bolle-Acres Colton Comet, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher 4-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Motion Busty of PRF (S: KCJF Mollys Ren Motion, D: Pleasant Ridge PA Bombshell), L.M., H.C. and D.R. Mosser and B. Forest and S. Garrett, Geneva, res. sr. champ., best udder 2. Maughlin Giller Eclipse, Landen Knapp, Epworth 3. TS Bakers Lushes, Casey Baker, Roanoke 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. H Ramer Hired Gun Mable, Jesse Ramer, Elkhart, best udder Aged cow (3 shown) 1. Rock Run Dansal Candy, Mark Thomas and Jeff Stookey, Middlebury, best udder 2. Page-Crest Counciller Karlie-ET, A.D., T.M., C.M., L.M., A.M., H.C. and R.L. Mosser Dairy herd (3 shown) 1. Bolle-Acres and Max Bollenbacher, Argos 2. Gordon Farms, Syracuse Breeder’s herd (3 shown) 1. Bolle-Acres and Max Bollenbacher 2. Gordon Farms Produce of dam (7 shown) 1. Casey and Macy Baker, Roanoke 2. Bolle-Acres and Max Bollenbacher 3. Ron Mosser and Family, Geneva

Class Winners Junior heifer calf (19 shown) 1. Maplebranch Andres Jessies Girl, Austin and Craig Thomas, Middlebury 2. Rivendale Fizz Diva-ET, Mike, Kristine, Noah, and Isaac Beam and Casey and Macy Baker, Peru 3. Geisler Colton Lillian, Carissa, Lindy and Elise Mercer and Ayden Condon and Haley Hufford, Delphi Intermediate heifer calf (18 shown) 1.

Rosewood Renegade Delish, Rosewood/ Maplebranch, New Paris 2. Millers Dominate Sage, Millers Jerseys and Rhea Miller, Osgood 3. Millers Verb Caroline, Millers Jerseys and Rhea Miller Senior heifer calf (19 shown) 1. Rosewood Fizzy Kocktail (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Rosewood On Time Klovey), Rosewood Maplebranch and Caylee James, Middlebury, jr. champ.

2. Prarieview Colton Mocha, Korey Oechsle and Hailey and Hayden Stookey, Milford 3. Maplebranch Jimbo Dandy, Austin and Craig Thomas Summer yearling heifer (9 shown) 1.

Rosewood Tequila Hangover, Rosewood Maplebranch and Caylee James 2. KCJF Resurrection Mystery, Miller Jerseys and Rhea Miller 3. Tierneys Andreas Ayla, Lane, Sophia, Ellie and Maddie Bollenbacher, Argos Junior yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. Bolle-Acres Reviresco Sabrina (S: Rapid Bay Reviresco-ET, D: Bolle-Acres Success Sabrina), Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, Argos, res. jr. champ.

2. GOJ Frivolous Impression, Phillip, Melissa, Patrick and Andrew Dowty, Goshen 3. Lake-Point Gunman Verbena, Catalina and Yazmine Tucker and Logan Goodrich Intermediate yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. Chestnut Hyll Suede Memphis, Lane, Sophia and Ellie Bollenbacher and B. Shilling and K. Reichard, Argos 2. SSF Boeheim Emma, Josh, Jenny, Katelyn, Abigail, William and Matthew Gordon, Warsaw

Bolle-Acres Novation Maple Senior and Grand Champion 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow

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3. ZJF Tequila Burnhilda-ET, Tessa, Avery, Cora and Eliza Everhart, Morristown Senior yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Elegant Tequila-ET, Phil W. Gordon/ Gordon Farms, Syracuse 2. Bakers Fashion Fancy, Millers Jerseys and Rhea Miller 3. Verbatim T Hazel, Lydia Piercefield and Messmer Jersey Farm, Martinsville Milking yearling (4 shown) 1. Goff Andreas 33073-ET, Peyton, Adyson and Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M., best udder 2. Bolle-Acres Fizz Pandora, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher 3. Pleasant Ridge Joel Viola, A.D., T.M., C.M., L.M., A.M., H.C. and R.L. Mosser, Geneva Junior 2-yr.-old cow (16 shown) 1. Bachelors Sahara Shadow (S: Bachelors Irwin Sahara, D: Bachelors Valentino Storm), Bachelor Farms and Cody, Jaycee, Layne, Morgan, Caylee, Chase and Cade Bachelor, Angola, int. and res. gr. champ., best udder 2. Stookey Holm Colton Truffle (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Stookeyholm ExcitationTaffy), Mallarie and Jordan Stookey, Milford, res. int. champ.

3. Bolle-Acres Fizz Starfire, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Million Etta of PRF, A.D., L.M., D.R., and H.C. Mosser, and M. Grote and G. Ford, Geneva, best udder 2. Goff Matt 31474, Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M. 3. Bolle-Acres M Geni Willie May, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Bolle-Acres Reviresco Tyra {4}, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, best udder 2. Gordons Tequila Ashley, Phil, Abigail, Matthew, Katelyn and William Gordon, Syracuse 3. Leann-Acres Impresstion Carly, Sheldon Thomas, Middlebury Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Bolle-Acres Novation Maple (S: BW Innovation, D: Bolle-Acres LJ Margo), Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane,

Kansas All Breeds Junior Show

Ro-Mac Marauder Sumi was named Grand Champion for Adison Henderson, Burden, at the Kansas All Breeds Junior Show on August 17, 2019. Ro-Mac Barnabas Mystic, shown by Melissa Henderson, Burden, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Nate Goldenberg, McGregor, Texas, judged the 45 Registered Jerseys shown in Salina, Kan. Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (3 shown) Shalo Fizz Vixen (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Ratliff Sambo Venessa-ET), Steven Shore, Ulysses, res. jr. champ.

Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) JX Ro-Mac LH Rosie {6}, Melissa Henderson, Coweta Senior heifer calf (5 shown) Ro-Mac Axel Candi, Ty Henderson, Coweta Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) Sun-E-View Fizz Dazzle, Colton Rupp, Ulysses Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) Shalo Victorious Vicki, Maya Tarbet, Ulysses Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) Diamond B Fizz Darlin (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Diamond B Tequilas Marice), Colton Rupp, jr. champ.

Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) Sun-E-View Wildcat Darlene, Brandon Jones, Ulysses Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Diamond B Patsy, Cheyenne Jantz, Ulysses Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Ro-Mac Marauder Sumi (S: IGL Magnum Marauder-ET, D: Ro-Mac Dividend Jane), Adison Henderson, Burden, sr. and gr. champ.

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Ro-Mac Barnabas Mystic (S: Jars of Clay Barnabas, D: Ro-Mac Cheers Blitz), Melissa Henderson, Burden, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Firstlady Abigail Powers, Rachel Featherstone, Manhattan 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Firstlady Julia Gardiner, Rachel Featherstone Aged cow (2 shown) Peter Dynamite of JCB, Brandon Jones

Bachelors Sahara Shadow Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow

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Search for 2019 National Jersey Queen Is Underway

The search for the 62nd National Jersey Queen is underway.

New rules have expanded opportunities for participation in the selection process which will take place November 9, 10, 11, 2019 during The All American Jersey Shows and Sales in Louisville, Ky. Any female member of the American Jersey Cattle Association (junior or Lifetime) between the ages of 16 and 22 as of January 1, 2019, may participate. Applications must be received in the AJCA office not later than October 15.

Participants will interview with a three-member judging panel on Friday evening, November 8. They will also be evaluated on Jersey-related activities and essay responses, proposed platform, general dairy and Jersey breed knowledge, and public speaking.

Over the next two days, they will assist with The All American Junior Jersey Show and the National Jersey Jug Futurity.

The 2019 National Jersey Queen will be announced at the national junior awards banquet held on Saturday evening, November 9. Two alternate queens will also be selected.

The new Queen will succeed current Queen, Abby Shaw of Oxford, Mass. Her year of service will begin with her introduction to open the National Jersey Jug Futurity on November 10. The Queen and court will assist with The All American Jersey Sale following the Futurity, then present the sashes as the Jersey All Americans of 2019 are selected on November 11 in The 67th All American Jersey Show.

The complete schedule of events, contest elements and judging scorecard, are found on the USJersey website (permalink http://bit.do/QueenApplication).

The 62nd National Jersey Queen will promote the Jersey breed and represent members of the American Jersey Cattle Association throughout the year at local, state and national events including the 2020 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Portland, Ore. Her activities are featured @USJerseyQueen on Facebook.

The Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund Scholarships provides $1,000 in scholarships for the Queen and alternates, plus financial support for the Queen’s travel after her selection.

For more information about participating in or supporting the National Jersey Queen development program, contact the AJCA Communications Department at 614/861-3636, or email info@usjersey. com with “National Jersey Queen” in the subject line.

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The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March.

September 20 is the deadline for open and junior show entries and also final 3-year-old nominations for the 2019 National Jersey Jug Futurity. For premium list with show rules and entry forms, visit livestockexpo.org or call 502/595-3166.

December 1 is Deadline for Stout Experience Award Applications

Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2020 Fred Stout Experience awards.

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

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

Applicants must have completed their high school education. To apply, submit a one-page résumé listing previous work experience, skills and other qualifications, plus a separate cover letter stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. The letter must also explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit in achieving future goals. A summary of involvement with and interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle is required. Specify which experience (marketing internship, on-farm internship) is preferred, or indicate if you are interested in both opportunities.

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

Applications and letters of support

must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2019 and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. They can also be submitted by email.

Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003); Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004); Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005); Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006); Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007); Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008); Brady Core, Kentucky (2009); Kim Wilson, Missouri and Ivy Roberts, Florida (2010); Joseph Fjarlie, Wisconsin and Amy Maxwell, Iowa (2011); Robert McGarry, Vermont and Lyman Rudgers, New York (2012); Meagan Bolen, Ohio and Wyatt Smith, Minnesota (2013); Olivia Pearson, North Carolina and Meagan Chittenden, York (2014); Tyler French, South Carolina and Gerret Boer, Texas (2015); Austin Woods, Wisconsin and Laura Bell (2016); Tyler Kirchdoerfer, Missouri and Blake Koehn, Oklahoma (2017); Amanda LoRusso, Connecticut (2018); Brennan Topp, Ohio and Abigail Grimm, Minnesota (2019).

Iowa State Fair Junior Jersey Show Meadowridge Fizz Sparkle-ET was named Grand Champion for Cole Kruse, Manchester, at the Iowa State Fair Junior Jersey Show on August 10, 2019.

Arthuracres Tequila Maria-ET, shown by Leighann Jecklin, Durango, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Bob Hagenow, Poynette, Wis., judged the 69 Registered Jerseys shown in Des Moines, Iowa.

Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (10 shown) Bambi-KCCK Casino Spring-ET, Cole Kruse, Manchester Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) Schulte Bros Colton Fame-ET (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady), Carter Kruse, res. jr. champ.

Senior heifer calf (7 shown) Koepke Colton Josey, Luke Koepke, Denver Summer yearling heifer (7 shown) Irish Hill Colton Razzie, Kalli Barber, De Witt Junior yearling heifer (9 shown) Arthuracres Ringman Natty Lite (S: River Valley Ric Ringman-ET, D: Arthuracres Vicar Natty Ice), Brock Morris, Oelwein Winter yearling heifer (5 shown) Hei-Bri Barricade Keesha-ET, Brendan Lovstuen, Decorah Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) Schulte Bros Elite Tequila-ET, Brian Delgado, Watkins Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Arthuracres Tequila Maria-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Edgebrook Stylemaster Merlot), Leighann Jecklin, Durango, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Meadowridge Fizz Sparkle-ET (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Meadowridge Jackknife Summer), Cole Kruse, sr. and gr. champ.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Arthuracres Venom Hazel-ET, Caden Kueker, Waverly 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Summetz Karbala Prudence, Kirk Moser, Lester Aged cow (6 shown) Schoofs Impression Pollybelle, Alec Schoof, Primghar

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Land of Lincoln Jersey Show • August 15, 2019, Springfield, Ill. • Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock, Calif., judge • 85-head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—K&M Tequila Galalee-ET, Kilgus Dairy/ Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Kilgus Rambo Dancer, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus • Int. Champ. female—Kilgus Vic Grand, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus • Res. Int. Champ. female—Kilgus JV Glow, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus • Jr. Champ. female—Kilgus Colton Ginger-ET, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Kilgus Colton Laney-ET, Kilgus Dairy – Carla Kilgus and Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. Class Winners

Senior heifer calf (10 shown) 1. Kilgus Colton Ginger-ET (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: K&M Tequila Galalee-ET), Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., jr. champ.

2. Kilgus Fizz Ilia-ET, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus Summer yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Triple S Fizz Rizzo-ET, Samantha, Savannah and Sadie Ropp, Strawn, Ill. 2. Maple Lawn Joel Jalane, Lane Schweigert Tremont, Ill. Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. G&D Rockstar Galaxy, Jared Dickman, Lanark, Ill. 2. Precious Joel Shotski, JT, Jay Fullington, Hastings, N.Y. Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Kilgus Tequila Darby, Kilgus Dairy – Carla Kilgus and Kamber Kilgus 2. DeMents Fizz Rosetta, Cheryl DeMent, Kenney, Ill. Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. DeMents Tequila Randi, Cheryl DeMent 2. DeMents Elvis Aspen, DeMents Jerseys, Kenney, Ill. Milking yearling (1 shown) 1. Kilgus Valentino Jean, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Kilgus Vic Grand (S: River Valley Victoria Ladd 1071ET, D: K&M Tequila Galalee-ET), Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus, int. champ.

2. DeMents Magic Genie Hazel, DeMents Jerseys Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. DeMents Irwin Emily, DeMents Jerseys 2. DeMents Metalica Nikita, DeMents Jerseys Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Kilgus JV Glow (S: River Valley Judges Verdict-ET, D: Kilgus Belvidere Giggles), Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus, res. int. champ.

2. DeMents Ladd Eden, DeMents Jerseys Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Kilgus Dazzler Gina, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus 2. Bohnerts Banabas Carmelo, Tyler, Cassie and Jacob Bohnert

4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Kilgus Rambo Dancer (S: Kilgus Fire Rambo, D: Kilgus Surefire Diana), Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

2. DeMents Grayson Jinglebell, DeMents Jerseys 5 and 6-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. K&M Tequila Galalee-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: K&M Centurion Gabby-ET), Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus, sr. and gr. champ.

2. Ayr-Time Applejack Villet, Leah Ropp, Normal, Ill. Aged cow (3 shown) 1. JX Kilgus Fire Liz {6}, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus 2. Century Acres Storm Riley, Brecken Vaughan, Sheridan, Ill. Junior best three females (8 shown) 1. Kilgus Dairy 2. Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill. Best three females (8 shown) 1. Kilgus Dairy 2. Ted DeMent Dam and daughter (6 shown) 1. Kilgus Dairy 2. Kilgus Dairy Breeders herd (4 shown) 1. Kilgus Dairy 2. Ted DeMent Dairy herd (4 shown) 1. Kilgus Dairy 2. Ted DeMent

Junior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. High Knoll Dot Demi, Joshua, Mathew, and Makayla Stephens and Kinsley and Savannah Craig and Beau Beck, Paris, Ill. 2. JX Bohnerts Lemonhead Stephon {6}, Tyler, Cassie and Jacob Bohnert, East Moline, Ill. Intermediate heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Kilgus Colton Laney-ET (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: JX Kilgus Fire Liz {6}), Kilgus Dairy – Carla Kilgus and Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., res. jr. champ.

2. Freemans Colton Sydney, David and Diana Freeman, Greenville, Ill.

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Vermont State Parish Junior Show

Four-Hills Velocity Gloriana was named Grand Champion for Megan Hill of Bristol at the Vermont State Parish Junior Show on August 10, 2019. Four-Hills Response Bahama-ET, also shown by Megan, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Jake Hushon, Quarryville, Pa., judged the 49 Registered Jerseys shown in Vergennes, Vt. Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (3 shown) Four-Hills Viral Burganne, Megan Hill, Bristol Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) Howacres C Viola ETV-ET (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Arethusa Mini Vee-ET), Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, jr. champ.

Senior heifer calf (4 shown) Four-Hills Irwin Glimmer-ET, Megan Hill Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) Rivendale Colton Jules, Megan Hill Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) Hass-Acres Rockstar Emoney (S: River Valley Ricki Rockstar, D: Lost-Elm Rendition Exquisite), Megan Hill, res. jr. champ.

Intermediate yearling heifer (1 shown) JX HMC Prop Joe Paisley {4}, Brailey Livingston, New Haven Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) Kay-Kowz Genominator Sofie, Kimberly Kayhart,

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Vergennes Junior 2-yr.-old cow (8 shown) Four-Hills Colton Burma 64745, Megan Hill Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Harkdale Fireman Marigold, Abagail Carson, Newbury Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Harkdale McAdam Crazy, Seth Carson, Newbury Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Four-Hills Velocity Gloriana (S: Arethusa Jade VelocityET, D: Four-Hills Impression Gigles-ET), Megan Hill, sr. and gr. champ.

4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Four-Hills Response Bahama-ET (S: Hollylane R Response-ET, D: DF Sultan Burganne), Megan Hill, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Billings Premier Musical, Virginia Patz, Shoreham Aged cow (2 shown) Dentex Justice Pat, Megan Hill Dry cow (1 shown) Opportunity Teabow Venus, Audrey Huston, Waltham

Queen-Acres Farm P.O. Box 88, Keymar, MD 21757 James & Sharon Osborn • 410/775-2420 Deborah C. Osborn • 410/775-0558 Email: littlebrowncows@hotmail.com

Judge Jake Hushon selected Howacres C Viola ETV-ET, exhibited by Keenan Thygesen, center, as Junior Champion.

Taking home Reserve Junior Champion honors was Megan Hill (left) with Hass-Acres Rockstar Emoney. Four-Hills Viral Burganne, also shown by Megan with Elizabeth Hill (right) on the halter, was named Honorable Mention Junior Champion of the Vermont State Junior Jersey Parish Show.

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Wisconsin State Fair Junior Jersey Show

Meadowridge Kasanova Sara was named Grand Champion for Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Jersey Show on August 2 and 3, 2019.

Miss Incentive Monique, shown by Hannah Nelson, Ellsworth, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky., judged the 67 Registered Jerseys shown in West Allis, Wis. Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (6 shown) Hass-Acres RS Adorable, Skylar Stanley-Hass, Evansville Res. champ. best bred and owned calf – DeervueAcres L.A., Sarah Henschel, 3rd in class Intermediate heifer calf (8 shown) Red-Hot Prima Donna, Dakota Brown, Deerfield, champ. best bred and owned calf, gr. champ. best bred and owned heifer Senior heifer calf (9 shown) 1. Meadowridge Bang Bang Stella (S: Lookout Tequila Bang Bang, D: Meadowridge Granite Spirit), Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, champ. calf 2. BJ Casino Paws (S: Elliotts Regency Casino-ET, D: BJ Verbatim Paris), Matthew Gunst, Hartford, res. champ. calf Summer yearling heifer (8 shown) Mead-Manor Colton Paprika, Sami Treml, Casco Junior yearling heifer (13 shown) JX Proud Heritage Balt Dreamer {6}, Emma Vos, Maribel Res. gr. champ best bred and owned heifer – JX Stolzman Casino Vivian {6}, Alison Stolzman, Richland Center, 9th in class Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) Townside Norman Kookie (S: Townside Fever NormanET, D: MJ Volcano Korina), Noah Bilz, res. champ. heifer Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) Townside Norman Georga (S: Townside Fever NormanET, D: Budjon-Vail Georgina-ET), Abigail Powers, Menomonie, gr. champ. heifer 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Miss Incentive Monique (S: Hometown Incentive-ET, D: Edgebrook Verb Lashea), Hannah Nelson, Ellsworth, res. gr. champ.

Res. gr. champ. best bred and owned – Stormdale Windstar Jo-Jo, Calli Storms, Muscoda, 3rd in class 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Charlyn Tequila Eclipse, Kylie Nickels, Watertown Gr. champ. best bred and owned – Adams Creek Maui Raina, Katherine Nuttleman, Bangor, 2nd in class 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Meadowridge Kasanova Sara (S: Avonlea Arcadia Kasanova-ET, D: Meadowridge Mac Spring), Alleah Anderson, gr. champ.

6-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Stone-Front Getaway Jody, Wyatt Storms, Muscoda

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Wisconsin State Fair Jersey Show

• August 10 and 11, 2019, West Allis, Wis. • Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge • 42-head shown • Int. and Gr. Champ. female— Ratliff Premier Deva-ET, Olivia and Sawyer Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson • Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female— Random Luck Hayleys Comet, Allison and Matthew Thompson, Darlington • Res. Sr. Champ. female— Brandenburg Verbatum Kunia Moon-ET, Olivia and Sawyer Brandenburg • Res. Int. Champ. female—OEHMy Valentino Patience, Rick Thompson, Darlington • Jr. Champ. female—Lost-Elm Tequila Margie, Jason Luttropp, Berlin • Res. Jr. Champ. female—BudjonVail Andreas Magnolia-ET, Erin and Sophie Leach and Anna Hahn and Crestbrooke, Fond Du Lac • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Ralph Uhe, Footville Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Budjon-Vail Andreas Magnolia-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Hillacres Morrae Maryland), Erin and Sophie Leach and Anna Hahn and Crestbrooke, Fond Du Lac, res. jr. champ.

2. Gone Haywire Coltons Confetti, Ana and Kristina Mikkelson, Stoughton Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Terra Rose VIP Godiva-ET, Keith and Marilyn Wagner, Pittsville 2. Rem Rock Casino My Mistress, Katie and Justin Brandel and Janelle Remington, Juneau Senior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Unique HP Elizabeth-ET, Hillpoint Partners and Lee Morey and Cameron and Dylan Ryan, Fond Du Lac 2. Rem Rock Casino Margaret, Janelle Remington and Justin Brandel, Juneau Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Lost-Elm Tequila Margie (S: Tower Vue Prime-ET, D: Lost-Elm Applejack Mona), Jason Luttropp, Berlin 2. Rem Rock Casino Miss Melanie-ET, Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Harvest Moon Fizz Blizzard, Ana and Kristina Mikkelson 2. Crestbrooke Im Awfully Naughty, Kristine Jerek and Wyatt Dannenberg, Bonduel Winter yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Entourage-LC Kalm Down-ET, Jacob, Logan and Madison Harbaugh, Marion 2. PM Ringman Pumpkin, Ralph F. Uhe and Family, Footville Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Townside Norman Fear Factor, Lauren Henningfield, Cross Plains 2. J.V.F. Bridon Vincent Mia, Mason, Hunter, Abby and Austin Foster, Juda Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1.

M-Signature Colton Tessa Marie, Lauren Henningfield, Cross Plains, best udder 2. J.V.F. Grand Prix Lacey, Mason, Hunter, Abby and Austin Foster Senior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Sherona Anabelle-ET, Ana and Kristina Mikkelson, best udder Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Ratliff Premier Deva-ET (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Arethusa Primetime Deja Vu-ET), Olivia and Sawyer Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson, int. and gr. champ., best udder 2. PM AJ Valiant, Ralph F. Uhe and Family

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. OEH-My Valentino Patience (S: All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET, D: Pennwood Hired Gun Polka Dot), Rick Thompson, Darlington, res. int. champ., best udder 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Random Luck Hayleys Comet (S: Arethusa Verbatim Response-Et, D: Random Luck R Hayley), Allison and Matthew Thompson, Darlington, sr. and res. gr. champ., best udder, production award 2. Brandenburg Verbatum Kunia Moon-ET (S: Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, D: Ratliff Minister KrystalET), Olivia and Sawyer Brandenburg, res. sr. champ.

Junior best three females (2 shown) 1. Ralph Uhe, Footville Best three females (1 shown) 1. Ralph Uhe Produce of dam (3 shown) 1. Ralph Uhe 2. Ashley Foster, Juda Dam and daughter (2 shown) 1. Ralph Uhe

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Vermont State Parish Show • • • • • • • •

August 10, 2019, Vergennes, Vt. Jake Hushon, Quarryville, Pa. judge 90-head shown Sr., Gr. and Sup. Champ. female— Four-Hills Velocity Gloriana, Megan Hill, Bristol Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Premier-View T Lila, Hannah Deome, Randolph Jr. Champ. female—Howacres C Viola ETV-ET, Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge Res. Jr. Champ. female—Edan Denmark Blue Fox-PP-ET, Corrina A. Aldrich, Salem, N.Y. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor— Megan Hill Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (8 shown) 1. Four-Hills Viral Burganne, Megan Hill, Bristol 2. Kevetta Oliver Variety-P-ET, Spice of Life Syndicate, Salem, N.Y. Intermediate heifer calf (14 shown) 1. Howacres C Viola ETV-ET (S: Chilli Action ColtonET, D: Arethusa Mini Vee-ET), Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, jr. champ.

2. Billings Fizz Milwaukee, Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock Senior heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Edan Denmark Blue Fox-PP-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Denmark-P-ET, D: Edan Oliver Foxtrot-PP), Corrina A. Aldrich, Salem, N.Y., res. jr. champ.

2. Four-Hills Irwin Glimmer-ET, Megan Hill Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Rivendale Colton Jules, Megan Hill 2. Medallion Easton Glimmer, Medallion Jerseys, Shoreham Junior yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. Hass-Acres Rockstar Emoney, Megan Hill 2. Harkdale Balin Punny, Abagail Carson, Newbury Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Medallion Easton Cecelia, Medallion Jerseys 2. DBW News Lida, John and Cassie Tiffany, Enosburg Falls Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Howvale Striker Humble, Lucy V. Howe, Tunbridge 2. Kay-Kowz Genominator Sofie, Kimberly Kayhart, Vergennes Junior 2-yr.-old cow (13 shown) 1. Four-Hills Colton Burma 64745, Megan Hill 2. Billings Colton Revolution, Billings Farm and Museum

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Four-Hills Velocity Gloriana, shown

by Megan Hill, was named Senior and Grand Champion by judge Jake Hushon at the Vermont State Parish Show. PremierView T Lila, exhibited by Hannah Deome, was Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion. Howacres C Viola ETV-ET, exhibited by Keenan Thygesen, was Junior Champion. Taking home Reserve Junior Champion honors was Corrina A. Aldrich, with Edan Denmark Blue Fox-PP-ET. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Harkdale Fireman Marigold, Abagail Carson 2. Four-Hills Genominator Cinnamon, Elizabeth and Megan Hill, Bristol Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Harkdale McAdam Crazy, Seth Carson, Newbury 2. Trev Lea Calentino Tsunami, Trevor Bigelow, Willsboro, N.Y. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Four-Hills Velocity Gloriana (S: Arethusa Jade Velocity-ET, D: Four-Hills Impression Gigles-ET), Megan Hill, sr., gr. and sup. champ.

2. Howvale Hired Gun Bravo, Lucy V. Howe 4-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Four-Hills Response Bahama-ET, Megan Hill 2. Four-Hills Impresion Galaxy 5597-ET, Megan Hill 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Premier-View T Lila (S: Heartland Mrchnt TorontoET, D: Leelas Justice Leona), Hannah Deome, Randolph, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

Aged cow (5 shown) 1. Dentex Justice Pat, Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol 2. Bryant Farm Academy Frenzi, Billings Farm and Museum Dry cow (1 shown) 1. Opportunity Teabow Venus, Virginia Patz, Shoreham Junior best three females (5 shown) 1. Harkdale Farm Inc., Newbury 2. Megan Hill Best three females (4 shown) 1. Megan Hill 2. Billings Farm and Museum Dam and daughter (4 shown) 1. Megan Hill 2. Howvale Farm, Tunbridge

Edan Denmark Blue Fox-PP-ET 1st Senior heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion

Judge Jake Hushon selected Howacres C Viola ETV-ET, exhibited by Keenan Thygesen, as Junior Champion. Taking home Reserve Junior Champion honors was Corrina A. Aldrich, with Edan Denmark Blue Fox-PP-ET. Billings Fizz Milwaukee, shown

by Billings Farm and Museum, with Matt Deome on the halter, was named Honorable Mention Junior Champion.

Megan Hill recieved both the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Awards. She is pictured with Ron Hill and Sarah Hill.

Richard Clauss and Family 21672 Bloss Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324

209/632-3333 claussjerz@yahoo.com

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

REAP Herds Ranked By GJPI Average, August 2019 The top 25% of U.S. Jersey herds ranked by average Jersey Performance IndexTM are listed below. This list includes qualifying herds with an average GJPI of +53 or greater. Listed next to the number of cows in the herd is the percent of the herd that has been genotyped and included in the average.

Herds must be enrolled in the AJCA REAP program to be included in the ranking and have at least 10 Registered Jerseys with JPIs. Cows with genomic evaluations are included in the average.

The average includes only Herd Register and Generation Count 4, 5 and 6 cows that have calved within the past 15 months with no termination code associated with the current lactation.

In the case of ties, the herd ranked higher for Predicted Transmitting Ability Protein (PTAP) is listed first. Any herds that remain tied are then listed in order of herd average for PTA Milk (PTAM).

There are 185 herds listed with an average JPI of +69. Moving

into the top spot this genetic run is Trans-Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, Iowa. The 283 head herd is 100% genotyped with an average GJPI of +110. Ranking second is Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore. The 964 cow herd is 98% genotyped and has an average GJPI of +99. David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis., claimed the third spot this genetic summary. The 84-cow herd has an average GJPI of +93 and is 100% genotyped.

Climbing into the top five herds is Alan Kozak, Millersburg, Ohio. The 429-cow herd has an average GJPI of +93 with 98% of the herd genotyped. Rounding out the top five is James Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif. The 3,098-cow herd has an average GJPI of +91 and is 82% genotyped.

There were 110,783 cows in 725 REAP herds summarized in the August 2019 genetic evaluations with an average GJPI of +64.

GPTA averages for the breed were +405M, +24F, +18P, +221 CM$, +212 NM$, +191 FM$ and +164 GM$.

HERD/OWNER ADDRESS COWS %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$ GM$ GJPI

HERD/OWNER ADDRESS COWS %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$ GM$ GJPI

TRANS-OVA GENETICS 283 100 268 36 MARTIN DAIRY LLC 964 98 626 38 ALLEN, DAVID

84 100 760 35 KOZAK, ALAN 429 98 519 34 AHLEM, JAMES 3,098 82 764 35

BERRY COLLEGE

35 100 640 35 RICHFIELD FARMS INC

89 67 625 33

SIOUX CENTER, IA 23 376 349 293 308 110 TILLAMOOK, OR 28 346 330 294 263 99 REEDSBURG, WI 30 323 311 286 234 93 MILLERSBURG, OH 26 318 300 261 250 93 HILMAR, CA 29 312 302 280 235 91

SEXING TECHNOLOGIES / ACCOUNTING DEPT NAVASOTA, TX 169 98 632 35 26 313 300 274 238 NYMAN BROS HILMAR, CA 1,040 0 748 34 28 306 297 278 232 HOGAN, DAVID L. TILLAMOOK, OR 2,301 33 683 47 31 325 308 270 233 D & D JERSEYS NEWTON, WI

95 93 670 37 30 307 291 256 214 RED TOP JERSEYS HILMAR, CA 3,883 24 699 37 28 300 288 262 224 AHLEM FARMS PARTNERSHIP HILMAR, CA 3,476 80 623 30 25 289 278 256 219 TAYLOR BROTHERS SAINT ALBANS, ME 426 94 931 35 31 295 289 278 209 PEARL, WILLIAM H. BARNET, VT

70 84 659 32 28 290 276 248 214 AHLEM FOOTHILL FARMS TURLOCK, CA 2,516 15 710 33 27 292 283 263 220 WICKSTROM JERSEY FARMS INC. HILMAR, CA 2,563 47 772 33 29 288 278 257 213

91 89 88 87 86 86 85 85 85 84

WILSONVIEW DAIRY 475 96 713 35 FOREST GLEN JERSEYS 1,837 55 661 34 ST BRIGIDS FARM

56 75 784 30 FOREST GLEN JERSEYS 287 41 630 34 UNITED PRIDE DAIRY, LLC

37 84 613 30

TILLAMOOK, OR 28 295 284 261 218 DAYTON, OR 28 289 276 248 220 KENNEDYVILLE, MD 27 288 281 266 218 DAYTON, OR 27 287 273 244 219 PHILLIPS, WI 23 281 271 251 211

NYMAN BROS. 219 0 742 31 WICKSTROM DAIRIES L.P. 3,247 60 718 31 LEHNERTZ, TRAVIS 125 87 653 31

HILMAR, CA 27 282 274 257 210 83 HILMAR, CA 26 287 280 265 207 83 PLAINVIEW, MN 26 288 277 255 206 83

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84 84 84 84 84

MOUNT BERRY, GA 26 282 270 247 210 83 GREENWOOD, DE 25 294 282 257 216 83

AVILA RICHARD & JENNIFER M. DALHART, TX 2,236 42 719 32 27 279 270 249 205 NYMAN BROS. HILMAR, CA 503 0 729 31 26 279 272 258 208 ROWLEY, STEVE FOXWORTH, MS 201 43 669 31 25 273 264 244 202 C & S LIVESTOCK HILMAR, CA 2,191 71 574 30 23 279 270 249 213 HEINZ, LLOYD SHAWANO, WI

73 100 427 32 22 285 269 234 212 SPRING CREEK FARMS

79 11 614 35 SUNWEST JERSEY DAIRY 1,380 69 607 31 LUCKY HILL FARM 172 95 441 32 SMITH, AMANDA C.

12 33 612 30 NYMAN BROS 421 0 710 33

HIXTON, WI 28 277 262 230 210 HILMAR, CA 23 277 268 249 206 DANVILLE, VT 23 279 263 230 198 GREEN BAY, WI 28 268 253 220 206 HILMAR, CA 26 274 267 251 201

ALBRIGHT JERSEYS LLC 443 20 603 26 SAND CREEK DAIRY LLC 322 85 560 34 LEGENDAIRY FARMS 386 33 425 36 ROCK BOTTOM DAIRY 492 17 413 34 SILVA, ERIC LEONARD 248 81 314 37

WILLARD, OH 24 263 252 231 207 HASTINGS, MI 24 281 270 246 205 BEAVER, OR 23 281 264 227 210 ALVORD, IA 23 283 266 229 205 BEAVER, OR 20 288 271 234 208

AHLEM, JAMES 508 77 727 31 DERAADT, JAKE

30 7 782 30 FOUR J JERSEYS 2,420 94 545 33 AHLEM FARMS PARTNERSHIP 3,244 65 554 26 GOMES JERSEY DAIRY, LLC 388 45 419 34

HILMAR, CA 26 270 263 249 204 LEMOORE, CA 25 264 259 251 223 TIPTON, CA 24 274 261 234 194 HILMAR, CA 22 260 251 233 197 TILLAMOOK, OR 22 281 265 229 209

81 81 81 81 81 80 80 80 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 78 78 78 78 78

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HERD/OWNER ADDRESS COWS %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$ GM$ GJPI

HERD/OWNER ADDRESS COWS %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$ GM$ GJPI

248 4 615 31 26 264 252 226 193 CROSSWIND JERSEYS ELKTON, SD 920 57 604 26 23 259 249 230 196 OAK LANE JERSEYS ALEXANDRIA, SD 164 38 582 29 23 265 255 235 198 CONSOLIDATED DAIRY MANAGEMENT, LLC HARTLEY, TX 3,530 2 583 28 22 261 253 237 197 MOLE HILL DAIRY LLC DAYTON, VA

58 67 535 28 22 269 259 237 206

ENDRES JAZZY JERSEYS LODI, WI 646 7 568 30 22 242 234 217 184 69 VANDELL FARMS INC SHARON, WI

75 28 618 25 21 232 226 215 169 69

TWIN STAR DAIRY TURLOCK, CA 347 78 493 32 22 274 263 238 200 STEINER, AARON BURBANK, OH

63 87 323 28 19 272 255 221 206 VAN DE JERSEYS TRANSFER, PA 380 38 326 28 18 261 246 214 205 DEN KEL JERSEYS LLC BYRON, NY

72 43 543 32 26 263 246 210 191 LEHR, KYLIE MARGARET CANASTOTA, NY

14 100 531 35 23 276 264 239 190 SILVER MAPLE FARMS INC ALBION, ME 128 88 547 27 22 259 250 230 190 YOSEMITE JERSEY DAIRY HILMAR, CA 2,026 60 532 27 21 255 247 229 192 STEINHAUERS JERSEYS MATTOON, WI 155 40 422 27 20 253 240 213 197 MOORE GARY & DEBBIE GREENWICH, NY

11 55 445 25 19 253 243 223 187 SUN VALLEY FARM CLOVERDALE, OR 532 36 440 33 23 263 247 213 189 BELLVIEW FARM /HAROLD L & GLEN BELL DRESDEN, TN

69 0 466 30 21 262 249 222 199 SPRING VALLEY FARM MILLERSBURG, OH

52 0 385 31 21 258 242 206 193 CANTENDO ACRES-GRAZELAND JERSEYS WOOSTER, OH

65 38 770 32 30 250 240 217 186 CLEVELAND WILLIAM L & BARBARA A WELLSBORO, PA

56 2 632 31 26 247 235 209 180 BILTMORE FARMS FLETCHER, NC 414 5 657 29 25 250 241 221 181 AHLEM FARMS PARTNERSHIP HILMAR, CA 1,981 56 559 26 22 245 236 217 182 BOHNERT JERSEYS EAST MOLINE, IL 531 30 477 29 21 249 238 214 184 BOYD-LEE JERSEYS PARROTTSVILLE, TN

62 16 483 34 24 257 243 211 186 RIALS NEVILLE P & ROMAN KOKOMO, MS 132 70 610 27 23 242 234 217 179 CHAMBERLAIN GREG & BENJAMIN WYOMING, NY 639 9 581 28 23 244 234 213 183 DIAS FAMILY DAIRY HILMAR, CA 268 2 572 29 SEXTON, STACI ZUMBRO FALLS, MN

15 67 325 31 RHEIN, CRAIG A PINE GROVE, PA 127 21 593 26 MARTIN, BRIAN L KUTZTOWN, PA 104 1 563 26 CHAMBERLAIN, DANA WYOMING, NY

74 18 536 26

77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 76 75 75 75 75 75 74 74 74 73 73 73 73 72 71 71 71

22 248 239 221 185 71 20 257 243 211 196 71 23 237 228 209 173 70 23 235 226 206 166 70 23 242 231 208 180 70

SAR-BEN FARMS INC SAINT PAUL, OR

86 0 546 28 22 244 234 213 183 STAAS FARM INC MARYSVILLE, CA 739 2 436 28 21 246 234 207 183 RANCHO TERESITA DAIRY TULARE, CA 2,024 91 422 26 19 241 230 207 176 GARDNER MARK & SHANNON DAYTON, PA 304 90 420 27 19 248 236 212 194 CARLSON, CHERYL A TULLY, NY

43 26 189 36 18 256 235 190 179

70 70 70 70 70

JER-Z-BOYZ RANCH PIXLEY, CA 5,159 11 291 33 17 259 244 213 198 70 RICHARDSON FAMILY FARM WOODSTOCK, VT

46 0 273 24 17 239 223 190 201 70 HICKORY HILL FARMS INC HOSPERS, IA

44 0 607 29 22 235 229 217 160 69

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KUTZ DAIRY LLC JEFFERSON, WI 1,879 3 416 27 19 239 227 203 188 FANELLI DAIRY HILMAR, CA 721 13 420 27 18 237 228 209 180 PETERSON ERIC & ROY TILLAMOOK, OR 269 3 292 27 18 239 223 190 191 KLINE, DAVID OWEGO, NY

67 42 280 27 18 236 220 186 165 MILLS JERSEY FARM LLC FALLON, NV 367 54 585 30 22 247 240 224 184 NORMANDELL FARMS LIBERTY, PA

54 30 524 28 22 234 222 197 166 ANYKING DAIRY CENTRALIA, KS

89 70 494 25 21 233 223 202 173 ZOLLINGER, ERIC STERLING, OH

37 22 476 23 21 229 218 194 180 WILTERDINK, DON SHEBOYGAN FLS, WI

60 2 341 37 20 256 240 205 177 HEAGY LUKE C & CAROL A RED CREEK, NY

76 3 408 28 19 236 225 201 193 STEINER, MATTHEW MARSHALLVILLE, OH 211 55 255 24 17 235 219 185 177 HUFFARD DAIRY FARMS CROCKETT, VA 345 25 713 26 26 230 222 206 155 OWENS FARMS INC FREDERIC, WI 736 46 477 26 21 229 218 194 174 RUDGERS, LYMAN ATTICA, NY 135 11 528 25 20 232 225 209 172 EVERGREEN DAIRY ANTIGO, WI 238 4 507 29 20 239 231 214 181 CARPENTER KATIE & JOSH ATTICA, NY

37 14 472 28 19 236 228 212 171 DUTCH HOLLOW FARM SCHODACK LANDING, NY 753 42 452 24 19 229 220 200 167 MAXWELL JOHN & EDWIN DONAHUE, IA 249 100 686 26 24 231 225 211 164 MASON SCOTT & HEIDI N STRATFORD, NH

86 7 424 29 20 231 218 192 179 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY/DAIRY FARM CLEMSON, SC

51 24 450 21 18 218 210 192 156 COOK, WILLIAM J AURORA, NY

36 100 372 26 18 237 225 200 160 CROWN HILL JERSEYS STERLING, OH

91 63 -17 27 11 237 218 177 168 JENKS, WILLIAM H (JIM) MARATHON, WI 492 1 572 28 23 228 220 202 160 DERR MATTHEW L AND ALICIA C LINDEN, PA

65 3 540 26 22 225 216 197 168 CLOVER FARMS DUNDAS, IL 1,493 21 607 23 21 223 218 208 168 DIAS RYAN & AMBER KINGSBURG, CA 198 29 507 26 21 230 221 202 164 CHATEAU BASQUE JERSEYS CERES, CA 828 20 512 25 20 220 212 196 159 GRABER JERSEY FARMS PARKER, SD

27 100 448 26 20 232 222 201 174 IRISHTOWN ACRES GROVE CITY, PA 429 1 401 25 19 225 213 187 172 KIRCHDOERFER, JOE CPE GIRARDEAU, MO 194 100 438 22 18 219 211 195 166 OSU AGRIC TECHNICAL INSTITUTE WOOSTER, OH

56 41 390 22 17 221 212 192 156 BRIXEY JAMES & JANA NORWOOD, MO

34 0 373 28 17 232 222 202 180 WRIGHT DERRICK OR BEVERLY RANDOLPH, VT

36 3 302 26 17 228 215 187 186 HUGHES RICHARD & MARILYN BODEGA, CA 195 5 83 26 12 227 211 176 196 MOLLY BROOK FARMS WEST DANVILLE, VT

58 45 589 27 23 222 213 194 160

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HERD/OWNER ADDRESS COWS %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$ GM$ GJPI

HERD/OWNER ADDRESS COWS %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$ GM$ GJPI

SUNNY RIDGE DAIRY TILLAMOOK, OR 116 42 423 30 20 232 220 193 169 BARLASS JERSEYS LLC JANESVILLE, WI 425 17 446 24 19 223 214 192 166 HETTINGA, JASON ORANGE CITY, IA 108 31 414 26 19 226 216 192 165 BAKER ROBERT T OR JANET A ENUMCLAW, WA 148 0 373 28 18 233 222 196 177 MOORE, BRIAN J MOUNT ULLA, NC

47 4 322 21 17 218 205 178 157

11 0 564 24 21 208 201 186 136 57 KLOPPE DAIRY FARM INC NEW HAVEN, MO 304 4 448 21 18 199 192 178 160 57 KATZMAN BROS. WHITEWATER, WI 338 17 408 23 16 197 190 176 147 57

KEEWAYDIN FARM STOWE, VT

70 1 361 33 21 229 213 179 169 KING HOWARD & FAMILY FREMONT, OH 125 18 516 20 20 212 205 190 160 YODER, MERLE HUTCHINSON, KS

88 24 423 24 18 216 207 188 160 CLEAR VU FARM/HAROLD L OR BUDDY BELL DRESDEN, TN

72 0 572 24 22 209 202 187 161 FISCALINI FARMS MODESTO, CA

64 83 601 19 20 212 208 199 160 TUTTLE, SCOTT O WINDHAM, NY

48 0 410 24 19 216 204 180 164 WINGERT FARMS ALEXANDRIA, PA

49 0 482 23 18 208 201 188 159 REFUGE DAIRY KERENS, TX 295 27 396 21 17 212 203 185 169 MASON, P THOMAS CHESTERTOWN, MD 371 13 393 22 17 217 208 189 159 BASSETT, ALBERT M WOODSTOCK, VT

72 1 365 25 17 216 206 184 175 BARHAM JERSEY FARM CALHOUN, TN 205 36 367 23 WOODS, GREG BEAVER, OR 195 2 262 26 FARSIDE FARMS ALEXANDER, NC

44 0 506 21 PEELER, L D STARR, SC

96 92 372 19 VIERRA DAIRY FARMS HILMAR, CA 831 46 356 23

64 64 64 64 64 63 63

57 57 56 56 56

63 62 62 62 62

STRACK -VIEW FARMS LLC RANDOM LAKE, WI 268 16 289 21 16 193 181 155 145 ZIMMERMAN, PAUL BRODHEAD, WI 156 87 273 21 13 197 188 169 136 LIBERTY JERSEY FARM FALLON, NV 231 11 626 21 19 184 183 182 138 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC

67 40 403 15 16 181 174 159 137 GRAY BOB & KIM NEWBURY, VT

16 0 319 18 16 183 172 149 126

56 56 55 55 55

62 62 62

16 214 205 186 161 62 15 219 206 179 171 62

SILVEIRA JERSEYS HILMAR, CA 135 1 381 18 15 183 176 161 133 PAULO BROS HANFORD, CA 445 22 258 16 13 181 172 153 135 GILLMAN, ELIZABETH COLCHESTER, CT

32 0 55 17 10 185 170 137 148 FRIEDGES CHARLES & JERI ELKO, MN

12 0 555 29 21 194 187 172 152 LAWTON, MERLE NEWARK VALLEY, NY

79 28 248 18 15 182 170 145 127

55 55 55 54 54

19 203 196 181 149 61 16 205 196 177 144 61 16 208 200 182 150 61

WHITESIDE JERSEY FARM HUTCHINSON, KS

78 3 259 24 15 221 208 181 186 PRICE BROTHERS JERSEYS STATESVILLE, NC 148 3 443 23 18 205 196 178 157 TRUTTMANN, DAN BLANCHARDVLLE, WI

70 40 341 24 16 212 203 182 161 HOGAN, DAVID L TILLAMOOK, OR

92 16 339 35 20 226 212 179 151 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH 142 59 479 23 18 198 192 179 143 SCOTCH VIEW FARMS STAMFORD, NY

90 17 398 19 17 198 188 168 150 KENNY JERSEY FARM LLC ENON VALLEY, PA 125 18 314 23 16 201 190 165 148 HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM FORT ATKINSON, WI 163 90 389 25 18 205 195 172 142 HIGHLAND FARMS CORNISH, ME 232 16 410 20 17 196 188 172 152 GLEN MEADOWS FARM FULTONVILLE, NY 272 5 353 23 17 203 192 170 151

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ORTHRIDGE FARMS LANCASTER, WI 246 39 163 20 13 188 175 147 136 KESSENICH FARMS LLC DE FOREST, WI 305 54 231 18 12 184 175 155 132 WHITE ROCK FARM, LLC RANDOLPH CENTER, VT 124 10 177 20 12 184 172 146 140 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LOGAN, UT

35 40 160 20 12 182 170 144 136 BRENTWOOD FARMS ORLAND, CA 1,272 21 235 17 11 182 176 163 149

54 54 54 54 54

60 59 59 59 59

KOEHN, STEVEN B MENO, OK

78 18 178 15 10 178 170 153 123 SHENANDOAH JERSEYS BOONSBORO, MD

93 9 535 21 18 185 182 174 138 HIGH LAWN FARM LEE, MA 124 30 394 18 16 176 169 155 135 ETTINGER AMBER & KENLEY CAMERON KINARDS, SC 161 7 403 17 15 178 173 163 131 PAUL-LIN DAIRY, LLC E FAIRFIELD, VT

29 28 370 19 15 176 169 153 142

54 53 53 53 53

58 58 58

YODER, SAMUEL L HUTCHINSON, KS

27 41 327 19 16 193 182 157 144 58 COOPER JR GARY E & JULIE MOUNT CALVARY, WI

30 0 258 20 15 197 184 155 128 58 WOLD DAIRY BOYD, MN

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BLOUNT KEVIN & RONDA TURLOCK, CA 735 1 337 22 14 198 190 174 155 HAWARDEN JERSEYS INC WESTON, ID 121 36 -87 22 10 202 181 135 152 BOK, SAMUEL A DEFIANCE, OH 229 6 490 23 20 196 188 171 137 DOCHEFF JERSEYS MEAD, CO

80 10 425 23 17 193 187 173 131 CHAPMAN, BILL TAYLORSVILLE, NC 180 9 369 17 16 187 179 160 139

SULZER FARMS, LLC MARATHON, WI

43 28 285 21 YOUNG, DARRYL HILLSDALE, WI 102 0 288 16 ALLEN, DAVID REEDSBURG, WI

18 100 257 15 RIVER VALLEY FARM MORTON, IL 136 94 98 17 VANDERHAAK DAIRY LYNDEN, WA

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In Memoriam Jane Mires Boyd Jane Mires Boyd, Cookeville, Tenn., 93, passed away at her home on September 5, 2019.

She was born in Baxter, Tenn., to the late Thomas Eddington and Hattie Pearl Maxwell Mires.

Jane was a member of Salem Methodist Church, an active member of the Farm Bureau Women and Home Demonstration Club for over 50 years, and a volunteer at the Putnam County Fair for over 60 years.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, and bread-baking.

Following her marriage to Dibrell Mills Boyd on September 29, 1951, they farmed together on his family’s dairy in the Bohannon community of Putnam County.

While farming with his mother, sister, and brothers, Dibrell began to transition the herd from grade to Registered Jerseys in 1933. Regularly achieving high rankings in state and national production contests, the herd reached a high-water mark in 1984 when it was recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Club as first for milk among herds with 10-29 cows and

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second in the nation with a lactation average of 17,078 lbs. milk. The fat average of 735 lbs. ranked fourth among similar-sized herds and 25th overall.

While Jane and Dibrell dispersed their herd in 1989, many of the bloodlines they developed continue today, especially in the herd of son David, who operates Boyd-Lee Jerseys with his wife, Deborah, and her mother, Juanita Lee, and their son, Tyler. Tyler was elected Director for the Twelfth District of the American Jersey Cattle Association in 2019 and is general manager of Jerseyland Sires.

In 2002, Boyd Jersey Farm was recognized for over 150 years of continuous agricultural use by the Tennessee Century Farm program.

Dibrell and Jane and their three children were active in the agricultural community, not just with Jersey cattle, which they showed at regional and national shows, but

also with Farm Bureau, Future Farmers of America, Putnam Farmers Co-Op, Tennessee Artificial Breeders Association (later part of Southeast Select Sires and, now, Premier Select Sires), Select Sires, Inc. They were also active with the Putnam County Soil Conservation District, which recognized them as master conservationists in 1974.

In addition to son and daughterin-law, David and Deborah Boyd of Parrottsville, Tenn., and grandson, Tyler, Jane is survived by daughter Carol Kelly of Oakdale; another son, Dr. George (Darla) Boyd of Cookeville; a brother, Charles Mires of Baxter, Tenn.; four other grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her hustabnd, Dibrell, on August 22, 2002, son-in-law, Phillip Kelly, Sr., and 15 siblings.

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