Jersey Journal, June 2018 by AJCA/NAJ/JMS

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.

Volume 65 • No. 6 • June 2018 • ISSN: 0021-5953

Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editor: Tracie Hoying Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html

Ratliffs Named Master Breeder

Administrative Assistant: Jessica Adamson

42 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting Registration

41 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting 19 Ohio Jersey Breeders Welcome You to the Buckeye State

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Schedule AJCA Distinguished Service David Endres AJCA Distinguished Service Chris Sorenson AJCA Master Breeder Ron and Christy Ratliff

Intern: Skylar Buell

AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service Dr. Ole M. Meland

28 Ohio Jersey Breeders Welcome You

46 Young Jersey Breeders Center Insert—2017 Annual Report

75 Central Kansas Jersey Sale 73 Kentucky National Sale 68 Florida State Fair Junior Show 78 Kentucky National Jersey Show 70 New York Spring Show 66 Ohio Spring Expo

Eligibility Rules for All American Junior Show Announced

60 Pennsylvania Jersey Breeders Association

68 Ohio Spring Expo Junior Show 76 Southern National Spring Show 79 Southern National Spring Junior Show

This issue recognizes the collective achievements of members in improving and promoting the Jersey breed over the past oneand-a-half centuries. It is a tribute to the members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and its predecessor the American Jersey Cattle Club. The men featured on the cover are the 43 presidents of the association and the 12 presidents of National All-Jersey Inc. that have served. For a complete list of the honor roll of leadership of the associations, please refer to the annual report found in the center of the magazine. Join us in Canton, Ohio, in late June as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the AJCA!

JUNE 2018

AJCA, NAJ Board Members

Advertising Index

56 Advertising Rates 58 Annual Meeting Speakers 14 Celebrate Cows in June 24 Eligibility Rules for the 2018 All American Junior Show 14 Jersey Youth Academy Receives Memorial Gift

14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6

Field Service Staff

80 In Memoriam 64 Jersey Jargon

58 July 1 is Deadline for AJCA Scholarships

14 Milk Magazine Features Jersey Breeders

81, 82 Journal Shopping Center

Jersey Journal Subscription Rates

14 Wisconsin’s Riley Crowned Alice in Dairyland

10 Registration Fees 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: Development: Information Technology (interim): Jersey Journal: 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 Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., 614/322-4456 Larry Wolfe, 614/322-4463 Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 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, 209/402-5679 (mobile); 608/754-3164 (office/fax); kpaul@usjersey.com. Illinois and Wisconsin. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 614/322-4481 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 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. 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. For assistance in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, or Oklahoma; contact Kristin Paul, Director of Field Services.

Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Danielle Brown, above Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com. Mark Fisher, 209/765-7187; mfisher@usjersey.com. Dyon Helmuth, 614/264-0140; dhelmuth@usjersey.com. Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227; sholcomb@usjersey.com.

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: Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/229-6030; csorenson000@centurytel.net. Vice President: Walter Owens, 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Phone 715/566-1910; wowens@centurytel. net; Seventh District. 2019. Directors John Boer, 1914 Cheyenne Trail, Dalhart, TX 79022; Phone 806/884-8303; boer7274@aol.com. Ninth District. 2018. Karen Bohnert, 1300 179th Street N, East Moline, IL 61244. Phone 563/320-2895; karenbohnert@hotmail. com. Sixth District. 2020. Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512. Phone 419/576-2018; jawscows@defnet.com. Fourth District. 2019. Alan Chittenden, 84 Running Creek Rd., Schodack Landing, NY 12156-9603. Phone 518/320-2893; dhjersey@ix.netcom.com. Second District. 2020. Mark O. Gardner, 1055 Kittanning Ave., Dayton, PA

16222-4715. Phone 724/954-8193; shanmarjerseys@ gmail.com. Third District. 2018. Edward Kirchdoerfer, 234 County Road 317, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Phone 573/450-2389; eakirch@ yahoo.com. Eighth District. 2020. Corey Lutz, 4399 Ritchie Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone 980/722-1356; piedmontjerseys@charter.net. Fifth District. 2018. Kelvin “Kelly” Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/332-2672; mossdairy@gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2020. Walter Owens, see officers. Seventh District. 2019. C.A. Russell, 22336 American Ave., Hilmar, CA 953249628. Phone 209/595-3948; carussell@prodigy.net. Twelfth District. 2019. Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608. Phone 603/499-3830. toms18438@yahoo. com. First District. 2018. Tom Seals, 37840 Upper Nestucca River Rd., Beaver, OR 97108. Phone 541/520-0298; jennie.seals@gmail. com. Tenth District. 2019.

National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 County Rd. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/220-1631; jazzy@merr.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/724-0067; hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/449-3693; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2019. Jason Cast, 4011 A Street Rd., Beaver Crossing, NE 68313-9417. Phone 402/641-2255; jjcjerseys@gmail. com. District 1. 2019. David Endres, see officers. District 4. 2018. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053.

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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. District 2. 2021. James S. Huffard III, see officers. District 5. 2020. Edward Kirchdoerfer, ex-officio, see AJCA. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/531-2116; jkokoski@maplielinefarm.com. District 3. 2021. Walter Owens, ex-officio, see AJCA Chris Sorenson, see AJCA officers. Veronica Steer, 1060 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. Phone 731/693-8462; veronicasteer@ hotmail.com. District 8. 2018.

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Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Senior Writer: Michele Ackerman Assistant Editor: Tracie Hoying Administrative Assistant: Jessica Adamson Intern: Skylar Buell

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JERSEY JOURNAL

ABS Global.................................................. 16 Accelerated Genetics.................................. 11 Ahlem Farms Partnership........................... 57 Albright Jerseys........................................... 30 Alta Genetics................................................. 4 American Embryo Transfer Association...... 69 American Jersey Cattle Association.......81, 82 Androgenics................................................ 62 Anyking Dairy................................................ 8 Avi-Lanche Jerseys..................................... 84 Avonlea/Arethusa Summer Splash....... 12, 13 Avon Road Jersey Farm............................. 50

Her-Man Jerseys......................................... 54 Highland Farms, Inc.................................... 62 Highland Jersey Farm................................. 40 Hi-Land Farms............................................ 52 High Lawn Farm.......................................... 26 Hilmar Jerseys............................................ 54 Holmes Farm............................................... 62 Huffard Dairy Farms.................................... 74 Hy-Capacity Jerseys................................... 80

Bachelor Farms........................................... 54 Bar Lee Jerseys LLC.................................. 39 Billings Farm & Museum............................. 43 Billman, Jim and Linda................................ 32 Biltmore Farms............................................ 74 Boer Jerseys............................................... 66 Boks Jersey Farm....................................... 32 Brenhaven Jerseys..................................... 51

JEMI Jerseys............................................... 72 JNB Farm.................................................... 72 JVB Red Hot Jerseys.................................. 24 Jersey Journal....................................... 67, 71 Jersey Marketing Service..................... 44, 45 Journal Shopping Center...................... 81, 82

California Jerseys..................7, 54, 57, 65, 79 Cantendo Acres.......................................... 40 Cedar Mountain Jerseys............................. 62 Churncraft................................................... 82 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy................................ 74 Circle S Jerseys.......................................... 62 Clauss Dairy Farm...................................... 54 Clover Patch Dairy...................................... 37 Cold Run Jerseys LLC................................ 35 Cowbella Creamery at Danforth Jersey Farm. .................................................................... 52 Crescent Farm............................................ 62 D&D Jerseys............................................... 50 D&E Jerseys............................................... 84 Den-Kel Jerseys.......................................... 52 Diamond K Jerseys..................................... 26 Diamond S Farm......................................... 64 Domino Farm.............................................. 52 Dreamroad Jerseys LLC............................. 52 Dutch Hollow Farm...................................... 15 Edn-Ru Jerseys........................................... 72 Endres Jazzy Jerseys................................. 65 Falls Pride Dairy.......................................... 52 Fire-Lake Jerseys........................................ 54 Forest Glen Jerseys...................................... 3 Four J Farm................................................. 65 Four Springs Jerseys.................................. 72 Friendly Valley Farm.................................... 52 Genex ......................................................... 59 Goff Dairy.................................................... 63 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd................................ 40 Grim Jerseys............................................... 34 Heaven Scent Jerseys................................ 52 Heinz Jerseys.............................................. 50

Iowa Jerseys................................... 24, 54, 74 Irishtown Acres............................................ 72

K&R Jerseys............................................... 64 Kenny Farm................................................. 72 Kevetta Farms............................................. 52 Lady-Lane Farm.......................................... 69 Lawtons Jersey Farm.................................. 52 Legendairy Farms....................................... 26 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm................................ 62 Lyon Jerseys............................................... 24 MD Pride Jerseys........................................ 50 Mapleline Farm........................................... 62 Martin Dairy LLC......................................... 61 Messmer Jersey Farm................................ 66 Michigan Jersey Breeders.......................... 78 Mills Jersey Farm LLC................................ 26 Minnesota Jerseys.......................... 64, 68, 77 National Heifer Sale.............................. 44, 45 Nettle Creek Jerseys................................... 72 New England Jerseys........................... 43, 62 New York Jerseys.................................. 15, 52 Nobledale Farm........................................... 72 Normandell Farms...................................... 72 Northwinds Jerseys..................................... 62 Oakhaven Jerseys...................................... 40 Oat Hill Dairy............................................... 64 Ohio Jerseys ..............27, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 48 Ohio State University.................................. 48 On the Go Jerseys...................................... 62 Oregon Jerseys........................... 3, 26, 61, 69 Owens Farms Inc........................................ 50 PBS Animal Health..................................... 36 Pennsota Jerseys........................................ 64 Pennsylvania Jerseys.................................. 72 Pine Hill Jersey Farm LLC.......................... 40 Pine Tree Dairy............................................ 27 Pine Valley Genetics................................... 49

Queen-Acres Farm..................................... 68 Rancho Teresita Dairy................................. 79 Ratliff Jerseys.............................................. 23 Rawn Jersey Farm...................................... 54 Red Dirt Genetics........................................ 62 Revolution Genetics...................................... 2 Richardson Family Farm............................. 62 Riggs and Stiles.......................................... 68 Riverside-F Farms....................................... 72 Rock Bottom Dairy...................................... 54 STGenetics................................................. 25 Scenic View Jerseys................................... 31 Schoene Kuh Dairy..................................... 68 Scotch View Farms..................................... 52 Select Sires, Inc................................ 9, 82, 83 Shan-Mar Jerseys....................................... 72 Shenandoah Jerseys.................................. 62 Silver Maple Farms..................................... 62 Silver Spring Farm...................................... 52 Smith Haven Dairy...................................... 64 Sorensons-Hillview Jersey Farm Inc........... 56 South-Mont Jerseys.................................... 72 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc............................... 40 Spatz Cattle Company................................ 72 Spring Valley Farm...................................... 66 Springdale Jersey Farm.............................. 62 Spruce Row Jerseys................................... 72 Steinhauers Jerseys................................... 50 Stoney Hollow Jerseys................................ 72 Sugar Brook Jerseys................................... 72 Summit Farm............................................... 24 Sun Valley Jerseys...................................... 26 Sunbow Jerseys.......................................... 55 Sunset Canyon Jerseys.............................. 26 TLJ Jerseys................................................. 77 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc................................ 54 Thistle Dew Jerseys.................................... 53 U-Fashion Jerseys LLC............................... 40 Vanderfeltz Jerseys..................................... 72 Waverly Farm.............................................. 53 White Rock Jerseys.................................... 62 Wickstrom Jersey Farm................................ 7 Wilsonview Dairy......................................... 26 Winterplace Jerseys.................................... 62 Wisconsin Jerseys.................... 49, 50, 56, 65 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc.............................. 40 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.

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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JERSEY JOURNAL

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. JUNE–Arkansas and Missouri; Indiana and Illinois; Washington, Oregon and northern California. JULY–Minnesota and North Dakota; Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska; Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Deadlines

JUNE 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the July evaluation release. JUNE 30—Deadline for National Jersey Jug Futurity yearling and two-year-old fees. JULY 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the August evaluation release. JULY 2—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due. AUG. 1—Deadline to register/transfer animals into name of a junior exhibitor for The All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the September evaluation release. SEPT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the October evaluation release. SEPT. 20—National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2018 entries. SEPT. 20—Entries due for The All American Jersey

Shows. Visit http://www.livestockexpo.org. OCT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the November evaluation release. OCT. 15—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 2020 entries.

Sales

JUNE 2—CAL POLY CLASSIC SALE, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; 11:00 a.m. (PDT); Cal Poly Dairy Science Club, sale mgr. JUNE 16—BUCKEYE PRODUCTION SALE, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 11:00 a.m. (EDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; will be broadcast live on JerseyAuctionLive.com. JUNE 28—61ST NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Scenic Valley Farm, West Salem, Ohio; 6:00 p.m. (EDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; will be broadcast live on JerseyAuctionLive.com, Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., auctioneer. JULY 14—ARETHUSA AVONLEA SUMMER SPLASH II, hosted by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.; 11:00 a.m. (EDT); Avonlea Genetics, sale mgr.; will be broadcast live on JerseyAuctionLive.com. JULY 14—NORTH CAROLINA POT O’GOLD SALE, hosted by White Rock Farms, Marshall, N.C.; North Carolina Jersey Breeders, sale mgr. SEPT. 10—SOUTHEAST JERSEY CLASSIC SALE, hosted by Her-Man Jerseys @ Sunny Day Farm, Chester, S.C.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. SEPT. 21—MID-ATLANTIC FALL JERSEY CLASSIC, hosted by Meadow View Farm, Pine Grove, Pa.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. OCT. 3—TOP OF THE WORLD JERSEY SALE, Madison, Wis.; 4:00 p.m. (CDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; will be broad-

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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cast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. OCT. 5—DAIRYLAND PROTEIN SALE, Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 11:00 a.m. (CDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. OCT. 20—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. NOV. 3—61ST POT O’GOLD SALE, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. NOV. 4—THE 66 TH ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE, West Exhibit Hall, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com.

Meetings and Expositions

JUNE 16—MARYLAND JERSEYS STATE FIELD DAY, Frederick County Fairgrounds, Frederick, Md. JUNE 24-27—AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Knoxville, Tenn. JUNE 27-30—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Embassy Suites Hotel, Canton, Ohio. JULY 14—NORTH CAROLINA FIELD DAY, hosted by White Rock Farms, Marshall, N.C.; RSVP to Shirley LeForge at slefor@aol.com. JULY 14—OHIO JERSEY BREEDERS SUMMER PICNIC, hosted by J and Rachel Hodge, Norwich, Ohio. JULY 15—MARYLAND JERSEYS SUMMER PICNIC, hosted by Richard and Patti Kepler, Woodsboro, Md. JULY 21—VERMONT AND NEW ENGLAND JERSEY PICNIC, hosted by Poulin Farms, Newport, Vt. JULY 22—NEW YORK JERSEY CATTLE CLUB PICNIC, hosted by Bethany Beiersdorf and family, Belfast, N.Y.; RSVP by July 15. OCT. 29-31—NDB/NMPF/UDIA JOINT ANNUAL MEETING, JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, Ariz.

Shows

JUNE 21—MIDWEST JERSEY JAMBOREE, Jordan, Minn.; Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis., judge. JULY 22—DELAWARE STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del.; 4:00 p.m. (EDT). JULY 25—DELAWARE STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del.; 6:00 p.m. (EDT). JULY 25—NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, North Dakota State Fair Center, Minot, N.D.; 10:30 a.m. (CDT). JULY 26—NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, North Dakota State Fair Center, Minot, N.D.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT); Andy Stuewe, Hamburg, Minn., judge. JULY 28—72ND ANNUAL NORTH DAKOTA STATE JERSEY SHOW, North Dakota State Fair Center, Minot, N.D.; 10:00 a.m. (CDT); Tom Foss, Cambridge, Minn., judge. AUG. 2—OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Nevin L’amoureaux, St. Louisville, Ohio, judge. AUG. 3—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, heifers; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge. AUG. 3-4—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 4—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, cows and futurity; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; (continued to page 67)

JERSEY JOURNAL

Josh Edwards and Lena Gourley, Lacomb, Ore., were married on December 2, 2017, at Ame’s Ranch in Turner, Ore. The daughter of Jack and Arlene Gourley, Gourley Family Dairy LLC, Scio, Ore., is a two-time member of the National Jersey Queen court. She is employed The Edwardses as a seed lot coordinator for Pennington Seed; he works for the Linn County Road Department. Case Walker Seals was born on March 6, 2018, to Jeff and Becky (Thomas) Seals, Tillamook, Ore. He weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz. and was 21 inches long. Jeff and his parents, AJCA Master Breeder Bearl “Smokey” and Joanne Seals, operate Sun Valley Farm in Cloverdale, Ore. Rose Marie Azevedo was born on April 21, 2018, to John and Nancy MorrisAzevedo, Hilmar, Calif. John is the owner of Revolution Genetics, Oakdale, Calif., the organization that helped to syndicate Sunset Canyon MaidRite-ET and Ahlem Bancroft Chicago 23929. Older brothers, Jack, 7, George, 4, and Henry, 2, are over the moon with their little sister. Big sister, Maria, 1, isn’t so sure about Rose moving in on her territory.

Milk Magazine Features Jersey Breeders

A pair of Jersey breeders were featured in the March 2018 edition of Farm Journal’s Milk magazine. Ryan Junio, Tulare, was highlighted for his stance on genomic testing. Junio and his family operate Four J Farm and Jerseys. The herd is enrolled on REAP and genotypes the entire herd. Junio says the benefits of genotyping far outweigh the cost. “From a commercial dairy standpoint, verifying parentage and knowing what to sell (as herd replacements) and what to not sell is more than worth the cost,” he commented. Another way he recoups the cost is by determining service sires for the 4,000-cow herd. “I take the bottom 25% of my herd Page 14

and breed those cows to beef to diversify my revenue,” he continued. The top 75% of the herd is bred to sexed semen. Junio was named California Young Jersey Breeder in 2017. Paul Rovey, Glendale, Ariz., was featured on the cover and in an article highlighting his long-time service to the dairy industry. Rovey sits on the board of United Dairy Industries Association and Arizona Milk Producers, chairs the U.S. Dairy Export Council and is a former board chair of Dairy Management Inc. He and his sons operate Ponderovy Dairy, an operation that started with Holsteins and today milks 2,000 Jerseys. Innovative practices include a new cheese-making venture, a herd of sheep for milk and meat and a herd of Watusi cattle.

Wisconsin’s Riley Crowned Alice in Dairyland

Jersey breeder Kaitlyn Riley, Gays Mills, Wis., has been named as the 2018 Alice in Dairyland. The daughter of Paulette and Jody Ray Riley graduated from the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison in 2017 with a degree in journalism. She worked for a radio station in Prairie du Chien and a television station in Eau Claire before returning to the family farm to manage calf and heifer care. She also writes freelance articles for Hoard’s Dairyman. Riley attended Jersey Youth Academy in 2013 and was named first alternate in the National Jersey Queen Contest in 2012. She held officer positions Riley with the Association of Women in Agriculture and the Badger Dairy Club and founded UW-Madison’s first agricultural radio talk show, AgChat. In early June, Riley will begin her yearlong work as a communications professional for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, traveling an estimated 40,000 miles to speak about the importance of agriculture to the state’s economy. Riley edged out five other finalists to earn the title. Among the other finalists

was Sydney Endres, Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi, Wis., an AJCA field staff intern, and Kristen Broege, Janesville, Wis., a senior at UW-Madison who interned at Gil-Bar Jerseys, also of Janesville.

Jersey Youth Academy Receives Memorial Gift A contribution for the Jersey Youth Academy endowment has been made by Jeffrey A. and Steven B. Holmes, Langdon, N.H., in memory of their father, Royal B. Holmes. Contributions to educational and research funds managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association are exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on contributing to these or other permanent funds, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456.

Celebrate Cows in June Since 1939, June has been celebrated in this country as the official “dairy month.” Whether it’s a thick slice of Cheddar on a juicy burger or a waffle cone stuffed with your favorite ice cream, there’s a product that’s sure to please your palette as you reach your daily allotment of dairy. Here are some fun facts to help you celebrate the cows in your life: • There are more than 300 varieties of cheese. Mozzarella overtook Cheddar as America’s favorite in 2006, thanks to sales of pizza and string cheese. • Domestic per capita consumption of cheese in 2016 was 38.5 lbs. It takes 300 lbs. of Jersey milk to meet this demand fon a Cheddar cheese basis. • The top-five cheese-producing states are Wisconsin, California, Idaho, New York and New Mexico. • Ice cream is in 87% of our freezers, with Americans consuming 48 pints on average every year. • California leads the nation in ice cream production, but the Empire State claims the nation’s first ice cream parlor, opened in the year of our country’s founding, 1776. • One in 10 people admit licking their ice cream bowl clean; one in five share their dessert with a pet. JERSEY JOURNAL

A Portrait for the 21st Century More impressively, it made the cover of the October In the spring of 1917, The American Jersey Cattle 17 “National Dairy Show Edition” of the Jersey Bulletin. Club secured the services of an up-and-coming New It was an early, if not the first full-color cover for that York City artist to paint “a representative Jersey” in oil resolutely black-and-white magazine, and at nearly on canvas for the purpose of printing 2,000 copies of the picture “to be sent to agricultural colleges and 7” by 5” in size, a sensation. Headlining the opininon page, the editor asked “Do You Like Her?” schools, so as to show the students the points of a good “We’re sorry we can’t tell you her name—but as dairy cow.” a matter of fact she has none. The wonderfully good A century later, the sixth portrait showing the looking Jersey on the front cover of this issue has never progression in Jersey type in the United States will lived. She is just the ideal of the minds and hearts be unveiled at the Presidents’ Reception and 150th of the officials of the American Jersey Cattle Club. Anniversary Celebration of the American Jersey Cattle Under their direction, the artist, Mr. Edwin Megargee, Association on Wednesday, June 27 at the museum painted for weeks to fittingly picture an ideal which of the Military Aviation Preservation Society in North should be the acme of Canton, Ohio. Artist Bonnie Mohr, A true likeness of the animal, that is also a work for art, will show perfection for the eyes taking direction from a many things that even the best photograph cannot portray— of all Jersey breeders the world over.” committee appointed color—depth—the coat—the eye—the quality—and yet the Megargee would by the President and painting follows faithfully the exact lines and modeling. go on to improve the headed up by director Edwin Megargee, 1919 conformation, breed Corey Lutz, chair of character and beauty the Breed Improvement of that first “representative cow” by painting over her, Committee, has brought to artistic life a Jersey cow resulting in the canvas dated 1925 that now hangs in for the 21st Century—a naturally beautiful cow, with the AJCA-NAJ conference room. On the same wall personality, dairy strength, productivity and udder are another canvas by Megargee (1954), the Howard capacity, correct in conformation from nose to tail. Coleman painting (1972), and Bonnie Mohr’s 1991 And in a first for artwork of this genre, this Jersey portrait. The side view of the 21st Century portrait will cow is portrayed not simply in the time-honored side view, but also from a three-quarter rear angle, and take its place on this wall after June 27, presenting the facing you head-on. The paintings capture as never updated vision of “the profitableness of the Jersey cow.” before progression over time in Jersey cattle breeding. Two events to launch the portraits are scheduled Fine art has long supported this organization’s for the upcoming Annual Meetings. A Meet the Artist mission “to improve and promote.” The Club’s scale signing event takes place Thursday, June 28 at Scenic of points for type showed “as far as printed words and Valley Farm, site of the 61st National Heifer Sale. The numbers can show it, what a Jersey cow should look limited edition fine art prints of the paintings will be available for purchase, and Bonnie will be there to like.” Photographs were fairly scarce and not widely published, the cows in them deficient in points. personally sign them for you. Then, on Friday evening, June 29, at the AJCC Employing a skilled artist was a more reliable method to depict an answer to the question, “What is the ideal Research Foundation Benefit Auction, a professionally type I should be breeding for?” framed canvas giclée of each painting—the same size The first painting by Edwin Megargee, whose as its original—will sell under the gavel of auctioneer reputation was established by providing true-to-life Chris Hill. Produced by the Artist Resource Group of animal illustrations for textbooks, was reproduced in Minneapolis under Bonnie Mohr’s watchful eye, these the 1917 Year Book with the caption, “IDEAL JERSEY will be the only same-size reproductions to ever be offered. Details will follow on USJersey.com. COW, Adopted by the A.J.C.C. to represent type.” JUNE 2018

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Chris Sorenson

hris Sorenson, Pine River, Lodi, Wis., is one of two individuals to receive the Distinguished Service Award of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) for 2018. The Distinguished Service Award is presented by the Board of Directors to as many living AJCA members and/ or members’ families, who, in their opinion, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. Some people are born to serve, seemingly destined for positions of leadership. Often, they don’t seek the spotlight, but, quietly and without fanfare, find themselves shepherding others. For Chris Sorenson, leadership responsibilities came early. In school, he was president of his high school body and the athletic club, as well as his FFA chapter and church youth group. As he grew, so did the scope of his responsibilities. The past six years, Sorenson has served as president of the AJCA. The five prior years, he represented the Tenth District on the AJCA board. This chapter in his life will close in June with the 150th Annual Meeting of the AJCA. Not since M. D. Munn retired as president of the American Jersey Cattle Club (AJCC) in 1926 has anyone served in this capacity as long. “Chris served very capably during a period that saw exponential growth of the Jersey breed, but also challenges in the recording of Registered Jersey pedigrees,” wrote Calvin Graber, Parker, S.D., who sat on the AJCA board from 1995-2002 and serves with Sorenson today as a member of the National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) board. “He has humbly served with intelligence and integrity, and his kind and gentle manner has inspired the members of both boards to do likewise.” “During his tenure as president, our association has waded through the Breed Base Representation/JX/Generation Count era. Chris provided the leadership needed to unify our industry during uncertain times.” When Sorenson was elected to the AJCA board in 2007, breeders were using traditional genetic evaluations to mate cows and blood typing to verify parentage. Two years into his term, genomic evaluations became Page 18

available and the world of cattle breeding changed dramatically. Opportunities for genetic advancement were largely positive. But DNA discoveries also carried challenges, including haplotypes for undesirable genetic factors and non-Jersey influence in pedigrees, namely from JX Oomsdale Gordo Goldie Gratitude {1}. To address the “JX Gratitude {1}” dilemma, Sorenson and other members of the board approved rules to expand recording of animals in the Genetic Recovery (GR) program, allowing those that met certain levels of Jersey genetic inheritance. But, like a thorn in one’s side, the issue of Jersey “purity” did not go away. It was further complicated by a new science—the ability to assess the commonality of an animal’s genome to the rest of a reference population through genotyping, now called Breed Base Representation (BBR). As well, growing demand for Jersey genetics put pressure on the AJCA to come up with a solution that provided more high-genomic young bulls for sampling. “Chris stepped forward to run and serve as president during a time when the Association needed solid leadership, honesty and integrity,” wrote Wes Snow, Brookfield, Vt., who served with Sorenson as an AJCA director for two terms beginning in 2009.

“His dedication to the breed as the stages of identification and BBR developed have been a force to unite breeders at a time when division easily could have occurred.” “His steady hand and support gave the board confidence to make some very difficult decisions with the best interests of the breed’s future and total membership in mind,” wrote Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., a fellow Distinguished Service Award recipient and former AJCA president and director. The board’s decision—to retire the GR and Jersey Expansion programs and replace them with the Generation Count pedigree recording system—was heavily debated, but ultimately implemented in May 2016 as a means of assessing the depth of known and recorded ancestry in Jersey pedigrees. BBR values, calculated by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, were first published on pedigrees the following month. The JX prefix was implemented on pedigrees beginning in February 2017. Sorenson was also at the helm of the AJCA when the service portion of domestic dairy cattle genetic evaluations was transitioned from USDA to the CDCB. Certainly, a contributing factor to Sorenson’s passion for Jersey service is his roots in the business. A third-generation Jersey breeder, he grew up on the farm established by his grandfather in 1929. Hillview Jersey Farm was incorporated in 1982 as a partnership between Chris and his father and two brothers. Today, the farm is operated by Chris and his wife of 42 years, Cheryl, and their son, Michael. Though Jerseys were on the farm from the onset, Chris was the driver in becoming involved in the breed and growing and developing the herd. Hillview Jersey Farm became widely recognized for highcomponent and polled genetics. Among the notables from the farm is Hillview Trader Babka, Excellent-92%, the second cow in breed history to produce more than a ton of butterfat in a single lactation, with 32,598 lbs. milk, 2,100 lbs. fat and 1,180 lbs. protein in 365. Another standout is Hillview Headline Keylime-P, Very Good-87%, the former #1 polled cow of the breed. She is the dam of Hillview Listowel-P, GJPI +165, the former #1 polled (continued to page 24)

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

David Endres

avid Endres, Lodi, Wis., is one of two individuals to receive the Distinguished Service Award of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) for 2018. The Distinguished Service Award is presented by the Board of Directors to as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in their opinion, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. The most effective leaders are those who lead by example and can speak your language because they have traveled a mile in your shoes. Such a leader is David Endres, a selfdescribed “recovering Holstein breeder” who discovered Jersey advantages first-hand, then transitioned his herd to Jerseys nearly three decades ago. Ever since, Endres has been teaching and preaching the goodness of the Jersey cow. Whether promoting the attributes of the cow herself or crusading for fair pricing for her milk, he has convinced countless dairy producers to buy into the Jersey business, making converts of nearly everyone who hears his story. As Endres calls to order the 60th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) in June, he will do so for the ninth and final time and go into the record books as the second longest-serving president in the milk marketing organization’s history. In all, Endres has served 16 years on the NAJ Board, volunteering thousands of hours of his time to meetings, conferences and phone calls and traveling countless miles with one purpose—the advancement of the Jersey breed. During his tenure as NAJ president, Endres has guided the organization through some of its most important contemporary work, including publication of the Capper/ Cady sustainability research in the January 2012 Journal of Dairy Science. The NAJfunded study opened the door for the Jersey breed to promote its efficiency advantage, based on a lower total environmental impact. NAJ worked with allies in the industry to prevent two dairy provisions that were inequitable to high component milk from being adopted in the final version of the 2012 Farm Bill. As well, NAJ continued JUNE 2018

its long-time mission to expand the adoption of multiple component pricing, first in the promulgation of the California Federal Order, and, currently in amending the Appalachian and Southeast Federal Orders. Other projects initiated during his tenure ensure his impact will continue beyond retirement, including research on A2 betacasein, the Value-Added 101 workshop and a series of webinars focused on the uniqueness of Jersey nutritional requirements. “Dave Endres is not one to waste time making decisions, or acting on them, so it was no surprise when he decided to switch from Holsteins (generic cows) to more efficient, profitable Jerseys,” wrote Marion Barlass, Barlass Jerseys, Janesville, Wis., who was appointed to represent District 4 on the NAJ Board when Endres became president in 2009. “Nor was it a surprise he did so with speed and clarity, knowing he had made the right decision for his young family.” Endres and his late wife, Patty, began milking Holsteins on a rented farm in 1986. They bought the farm in 1989 and their first Jersey the following year. They soon discovered breed advantages that were hard to price out, but valuable nevertheless—calving ease, higher conception rates, longevity, feet and leg stability, and personality.

Convinced Jerseys were the “gold mine” of the dairy industry, Endres began converting the herd from black and white to brown and was milking a fullyJersey, 60-cow herd by 1992. Today, he and his wife, Jeanne, and his sons, Vincent and Mitchell, and daughter, Sydney, operate Endres Jazzy Jerseys, an 850-cow Registered Jersey dairy. “Dave saw not only the value of the Jersey cow, but also the value of the programs offered by AJCA,” wrote Mike Wickstrom, Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Hilmar, Calif., who served with Endres on the NAJ board. “The Endres herd was enrolled in REAP at its inception and has continued nonstop through today.” Endres Jazzy Jerseys was chosen as the site for the second “Improving the Bottom Line” management discussion hosted by the AJCA in 2003, where Endres explained why he switched to Jerseys. The farm was also a tour stop during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, hosted by Wisconsin in 2011. More recent practices held up for others to emulate are the calf-rearing techniques and new facilities at Endres Jazzy Jerseys, designed specifically for raising Jerseys in the Midwest, featured in Progressive Dairyman and Hoard’s Dairyman and the annual conference tour of the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association in 2017. “As his story reveals, David Endres is not only in the dairy business, but in the business of people too,” noted Barlass. Loyal and dependable, he can be counted in on any project that will benefit others. For many years, the Endres family helped Wisconsin juniors operate a food stand at the Wisconsin State Sale to raise funds for youth programs. Today, the family sponsors the Patty Endres Memorial Scholarship for Wisconsin juniors and events at The All American on a regular basis. Endres Jazzy Jerseys supports sales managed by Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) through purchases as well as consignments, including heifers for the all-donation National Heifer Sales in 2005 and 2011, to fund the AJCC Research Foundation and Jersey Youth Academy, respectively. The Endres family opened the farm gate to consumers for Columbia County Moo Day in 2008. They bring cows to the local Pioneer Days and the Lodi Agricultural Fair (continued to page 26)

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AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

Dr. Ole M. Meland

r. Ole M. Meland, Ocala, Fla., has been named the recipient of the Award for Meritorious Service presented by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National AllJersey Inc. (NAJ). This award is given annually to a living individual(s) who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the national Jersey organizations, 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. Dr. Meland’s career in the A.I. industry has spanned more than three-and-ahalf decades, first at Tri-State Breeders/ Accelerated Genetics, and now in retirement as an ambassador for U.S. genetics abroad as a consultant for the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) and World Wide Sires. Though his day-to-day responsibilities at Tri-State Breeders/Accelerated Genetics made an impact on the dairy industry, it was his leadership roles with the NAAB and the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) that had the most far-reaching influence. During his tenure as CDCB chairman from 2010-2015, responsibility for the servicing of U.S. dairy cattle genetic evaluations was transitioned from USDA to the CDCB. Working from the ground up, Dr. Meland and his colleagues took on the vast undertaking, restructuring the CDCB, developing a new business plan and negotiating a non-funded cooperative agreement with Agriculture Research Service-USDA that provides for the release of official genetic evaluations three times a year and genomic evaluations monthly. Equipped with decades of experience, Meland had a vision for what could be accomplished for the dairy industry with a cooperative effort among allied industry partners. He and other forward-thinking leaders saw tremendous opportunity in USDA’s decision to relinquish the servicing of genetic evaluations, including a more comprehensive use of genomic information. Though more work, genomic evaluations offer an advantage for the U.S. dairy industry because of the sheer number of dairy animals that are being genotyped Page 20

here as opposed to other parts of the world. Through his guidance, the CDCB has taken measures to grow the amount and quality of information in the database, laying the foundation for future genetic gain. Dr. Meland’s interest in Jerseys came early in life. His personal ownership of Registered Jerseys dates to his undergraduate days at California Polytechnic State University in the early 1970s. Among his early purchases was Regli Deni Cary, Excellent-90%, with nine lactations. While pursuing his advanced degrees at Virginia Polytechnic State University, he worked closely with Dr. Joe Lineweaver to refine the technique of embryo transfer. Among the donor dams was Generator Estel, Excellent-93%, dam of Estels Silver Emperor, whom Meland sold to Select Sires. When he chose to close out his personal Jersey ownership, funds from the dispersed animals were donated to AJCA youth programs. Dr. Meland started his career as director of genetic programs for Tri-State Breeders Cooperative in Baraboo, Wis., after he graduated from Virginia Tech with a Ph.D. in animal breeding in 1984. He was promoted to vice president of genetic programs six months later and then director of business development in 2011. The company was renamed Accelerated Genetics in 1995.

“Under his leadership, Accelerated Genetics was an early promoter of using genetic diversity bulls to help lower inbreeding percentages in the Jersey breed,” noted Brian Barlass, Janesville, Wis., president of the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association, in his letter nominating Meland for the award. “As well, he supported the AJCA Regional Young Sire groups, working closely with them to ensure more Jersey young sires were sampled each year.” “Dr. Meland brought a special set of people skills to the leadership of our genetic program at Accelerated Genetics,” noted Pam Hendel, who worked with Meland to procure Jersey sires and is now business development manager for International Protein Sires. “He has developed relationships and maintained lasting friendships with people from across the Jersey and dairy industry. Dr. Meland can present the most complex genetic information in terms that anyone can understand.” His ability to articulate genetic and technical concepts to a broad range of audiences made Dr. Meland an effective educator during his 31-year assignment at Tri-State Breeders/Accelerated Genetics and as a volunteer in retirement. He has been called to give presentations at national and international meetings in France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Peru and Poland and was the guest speaker at the AJCA Annual Meeting in Alexandria, Va., in 2014. Dr. Meland sat on the NAAB board for six years beginning in 2007. He was president from 2011-2013 and now serves as the organization’s genetic consultant. As the NAAB representative on the U.S. Livestock Genetic Export (USLGE), he traveled to Mexico to give a presentation on the use of genomic young sires in 2015. Through USLGE, Meland has also represented NAAB and the AJCA in Belarus to promote the import of semen, embryos and live cattle to enable the country to fill butter, cheese and yogurt export opportunities to Russia. Meland traveled to five other countries in 2016 to discuss dairy genetics in emerging markets, including China and Indonesia, where several dairies view the import of U.S. Jersey embryos as the quickest way to get a fully-Jersey herd. Close to Meland’s heart is work involv(continued to page 22)

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AJCA MASTER BREEDER

Ron and Christy Ratliff

on and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., will be honored as the 75th recipients of the Master Breeder Award of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) at the Jersey Breeders’ Recognition Banquet in Canton, Ohio, on June 27. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually to a living AJCA member, family, partnership or corporation that, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. Whether she is watching her beloved Kansas Jayhawks playing in the NCAA basketball tournament, or if she is in the barn caring for one of her cherished cows that isn’t feeling well, or walking on the colored shavings in Louisville or Madison, anyone that sees Christy Ratliff—the Redhead from Kansas—knows she is all-in with all she does. She and her husband, Ron, both strive to be the best they can be at everything they do and with this approach they have drawn attention to Jerseys in the U.S. Their ultimate goal today—breed a cow that has exceptional type with a profitability that can allow a dairy producer to survive in a challenging Kansas dairy environment. The Jersey story for Christy began when she started 4-H. Growing up with a mixed herd of Holsteins and Ayrshires she purchased her first Jersey in 1979, at the age of 9, from Dannie and Jean Richardson in Kansas—Richland Neva ASM was just the beginning of her Jersey career. Over time, she expanded her herd with purchases from many other local Jersey breeders. “The day that young, red-headed, freckle-faced girl came to our farm to buy some bottom end cows on her small budget, you could tell she had the will and drive to be a success in this business,” wrote Cathy Yeoman then at Stateline Jerseys, Mo., and later at Sandy Dale Farms, Okla. “Coming from those humble beginnings, she has bred and developed cows that are now household names among Jersey breeders.” When Christy and Ron married more JUNE 2018

than 20 years ago, it was that determination and passion that caught his attention. Today, he, along with Christy’s brother, Mike Kennedy, assist Christy in developing a world-class herd. Christy has progressed beyond the days of milking with a portable milker in her horse barn, to the herd now residing in a pack barn with the show side of the barn being split into box stalls. Feed is pushed up in the alley by “Ronnie” the Lely robot. She also has upped her budget, but still has that strong determination in what she chooses as genetics to add to the herd. “She has a very well-planned purpose for purchasing that animal,” observes Stanton Warren, Trans Ova Genetics in Missouri. “I guarantee you she is thinking two or three, if not four, generations down the road when she is buying.” Two important purchases that showcase her buys are Avonlea D Jude Karmel and Arethusa Primetime Deja Vu-ET—cows that have provided a strong foundation. “Karmel” was purchased in 2000 from Avonlea Genetics in Ontario. She is among breed leaders with 84 registered sons and daughters. She has 18 Excellent and 17 Very Good daughters. Of her 61 appraised offspring in two countries, 90% of them are Excellent or Very Good. Many of the animals merchandised from the herd trace

back to the “Karmel” family. “Deja Vu” was purchased in 2006 from Peter Vail of New York as a young calf. She is appraised Excellent-95% and placed in the top 10 at The All American Jersey Show and World Dairy Expo twice. Her story has really begun to unfold the past few years with the emergence of her daughters. In 2011, Ratliff Sambo Demi-ET, owned by junior Cassy Krull of Wisconsin, finished third in the National Jersey Jug Futurity. She is appraised Excellent-92% and produced over 19,000 lbs. milk and 1,000 lbs. fat. A year later, Ratliff Action DazzleET, Excellent-93%, owned by Herby, Amanda and Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C., was named Reserve All American Senior Two-Year-Old Cow. Both young cows were purchased in the first sale that Ron and Christy hosted, the Ratliff Proof of Progress Sale. “While Christy is a fierce competitor that shows up to win, she is maybe even happier to see cows they have bred do well for others,” said Ted DeMent of Illinois. Things have only continued to look up for the “Deja Vu” family as last year another daughter, Ratliff Impression Donner-ET, was named Reserve Winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity for Ron and Christy. But this was not the beginning of the Ratliff cows winning shows and going to other herds and standing out in those herds. In 2008, Christy wrote in her AJCA young breeder application that her dream was to breed a cow that would earn National Grand Champion laurels at the All American as well as be named Supreme Champion at the World Dairy Expo. Just a few months later, part of that dream came true as Ratliff Price Alicia won her first of three National Champion titles (2008, 2009, 2010)—the only Jersey in the breed to accomplish this. In 2017, a daughter, Ratliff Sambo Alison-ET, placed fourth in the futurity and another, Ratliff Apple Jack Ansley-ET, was named Reserve All American Milking Yearling. “Alicia is an excellent example of Ratliff ’s vision to breed not only cows that show, but cows that are productive in (continued to page 22)

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any environment, with a focus on showing longevity,” said DeMent. “I had the honor of making “Alicia” grand champion the first of her three times with that status.” “Alicia” is appraised Excellent-95% and has produced in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk and 1,000 lbs. fat. She finished eighth in the 2015 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest. Perhaps the most telling of Ron and Christy’s achievements is that they are eight-time Premier Breeders of The All American Jersey Show. Only one Jersey breeder in the 65-year history of the show has more wins, Waverly Farm of Virginia. Ron and Christy have also won the same award at World Dairy Expo seven times. Ratliff Jerseys are a strong profitable herd at home as well. The 42-cow REAP herd had a 2017 AJCA lactation average of 20,816 lbs. milk, 1,127 lbs. fat and 783 lbs. protein. They ranked ninth nationally for fat in the herd size of 40-79 cows. After the 2018 appraisal, the herd had 29 Excellent and 28 Very Good cows with an average appraisal score of Very Good-89.6%. Ratliffs have bred more than 180 cows appraised Excellent-90% or higher, including seven at 95% or higher. Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET is the highest homebred cow at Excellent-96%. The Ratliffs employ an intense flush/ IVF program in which donor dams are flushed on a weekly basis in the spring, fall and winter. A majority of the embryos are implanted into recipients from the couple’s 150-head beef cattle herd. The practice has allowed the dairy herd to grow without giving up genetics. Due to the success of their work with Trans Ova, the couple has been able to host a sale every two to three years to sell young stock from within and maintain herd size. Production sales in 2015 and 2017, were great success stories as the two sales offered more than 200 animals and averaged just shy of $4,000. In both sales, the high sellers were consigned by Ron and Christy, but both had been purchases selected to be members of the Ratliff herd previously. K&M Tequila Galalee-ET topped the 2015 sale for $19,000 and went on to be named Reserve Intermediate Champion later that year for her new owners, Kilgus Dairy/Carla Kilgus of Illinois. At the 2017 sale, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms of Wisconsin, purchased Billings Impression of Boo Boo for $34,000. In October she was named first place senior twoyear-old in Madison at World Dairy Expo. Besides these few cows mentioned, more success stories are still unfolding in herds across the U.S. In addition to the couple’s Registered Page 22

Jersey herd and their beef herd at home, they also own and manage the Anderson County Sales and Livestock Auction. It has been in Ron’s family since 1939 and they host a weekly feeder cattle and calf sale and special cow sales monthly. Christy is president of the Kansas Jersey Club and serves on the Kansas Dairy Commission. She is on the The All American Show committee and the Dairy Cattle Exhibitors committee for World Dairy Expo. She serves on the Farm Bureau State Agriculture Commission to help evaluate the impact of dairy in Kansas Agriculture. They were the 2010 Kansas Distinguished Dairy family and in 2016, they received the DFA Milk Drop Quality award. “Realizing she comes with a slightly different resume, we believe her total immersion in the Jersey breed and subsequent successes, merit her recognition this year,” said Eric Lyon of Iowa and 2015 Master Breeder award recipient. 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

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William MacPherson, Thomasville, Ga.* W. R. Kenan, Jr., Lockport, N.Y.* George W. Sisson, Jr., Potsdam, N.Y.* E. S. Brigham, St. Albans, Vt.* Guy Miller, Modesto, Calif.* Dr. Howard D. Odum, Chapel Hill, N.C.* Judge J. G. Adams, Asheville, N.C.* N. M. Tibbles, Independence, Ore.* Frank W. Barber, Fayetteville, Tenn.* Herman F. Heep, Buda, Texas* Dale Dean, Ridgeway, Mich.* Maurice Pollak, Lincroft, N.J.* J. L. Hutcheson, Jr., Rossville, Ga.* John R. Sibley, Spencer, Mass.* J. Chester Elliff, Tulia, Texas* A. W. Sweet, Sixes, Ore. Col. H. G. Wilde, Lenox, Mass.* C. Edward Knolle, Sandia, Texas* Russel Hoar, Newark, Ohio* William Ross Proctor, Pittstown, N.J.* Clifton F. Russell, Rossville, Ga.* Chester Folck, Springfield, Ohio* C. Scott Mayfield, Athens, Tenn.* E. E. Greenough, Merced, Calif.* Henry Uihlein, Lake Placid, N.Y.* Charles S. Kelly, Hudson, Wis.* H. Fowler Hupman, Springfield, Ohio* Milton Humberd, Cleveland, Tenn.* Willis Rupert, New Waterford, Ohio* Earl Hutchinson, Tunbridge, Vt.* Antone J. Regli, Ferndale, Calif.* Mrs. Diana Ryan, Newport, R.I.* James and Georgia Pappas, Modesto, Calif.* Mrs. H. G. Wilde, Lenox, Mass.* Henry W. Black, West Baldwin, Maine* John Bishop VI, Columbus, N.J. * Mrs. A. G. Rankin* and Sons, Faunsdale, Ala. W. L. Payton, Stephenville, Texas* Curtis Hobson, Athens, Tenn.* Stanley N. Chittenden, New Lebanon, N.Y.* Walter H.* and Joan Brown, Hughson, Calif. Newell Mills, Fallon, Nev.* John R. Owen, Lewisburg, Tenn.* Robert S. Pike* and Family, Cornish, Maine Ray Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.* Ralph* and Betty Reichert, Riley, Kans. Stanley K. Bansen, Dayton, Ore.* Henry P. Knolle, Sandia, Texas* Phil V. Fanelli, Hilmar, Calif.* Dr. J. J. Malnati, Newberry, S.C.* Walter and Sally Goodrich, West Danville, Vt. Edward*, Harold, and Donald* Wright, White River Junction, Vt. Elmer D. Larson, Roy, Wash.* Albert Bradford, Turner, Maine* Robert Stiles Family, Clear Brook, Va. Robert and Barbara Howard, Tillamook, Ore.* Charles L. Lutz, Newton, N.C.* Duane Kuhlman, Snohomish, Wash. Duane Wickstrom, Hilmar, Calif. James Chaney, Bowling Green, Ky.* Charles J. Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn. William G. Mason Family, Buhl, Idaho* Aaron F. Richards, Farmington, Utah*

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Robert Bignami, Orland, Calif. and Harlan Askeland*, Orland, Calif. 2008 James S. Huffard III, Crockett, Va. 2009 Ahlem Farms Partnership and Ed Fisher*, Hilmar, Calif. 2010 Donald* and Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif. 2011 Dan Bansen, Dayton, Ore. 2012 Dutch Hollow Farms, Schodack Landing, N.Y. 2013 Bearl and Joanne Seals, Cloverdale, Ore. 2014 Silver Spring Farm, Syracuse, N.Y. 2015 Lyon Jerseys LLC, Toledo, Iowa 2016 Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore. 2017 David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. 2018 Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. * deceased

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ing youth dairy judging. An accomplished judge himself, he was eighth high individual overall at the contest held during World Dairy Expo in 1975 as a member of the Cal Poly team. He returned to World Dairy Expo in adulthood, serving as cochair of the National Post-Secondary Dairy Judging Contest and many-time official of the National Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest. He was one of the founders of the dairy judging contest sponsored by Accelerated Genetics, held for the 24th time in 2017. He is also active with both Alpha Gamma Rho and Alpha Zeta, serving as chapter charter member and grand president of the former from 1994-1996 and president of the educational foundation of the later since 2009. Alpha Gamma Rho presented him with the National Distinguished Service Award in 1984 and included him in the Hall of Fame in 2014. Alpha Zeta named him to the Centennial Honor Roll in 1997. Dr. Meland is a Dean of Jersey Youth Academy as well, making presentations at classes held in 2013 and 2015. “As Dr. Meland has transitioned, in his retirement, to this emerging role as an international ambassador for the global development of markets for U.S. Jersey genetics, it is timely to consider him for this award,” summed Barlass.

AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Morris B. Ewing, Tucson, Ariz.* Allen D. Meyer, West Fargo, N.D.* Calvin Covington, Ocala, Fla. John Jeter, Hilmar, Calif. Charlene Nardone, Orient, Ohio* Merlin D. Woodruff, Urbana, Ohio* Michael L. Brown, Seattle, Wash. Rodger S. Hoyt, Delaware, Ohio* Dr. Clarence S. Olson, Madison, Wis. Dr. John C. Wilk, Raleigh, N.C. Henry H. Dowlen, Lewisburg, Tenn. Dr. Ronald E. Pearson, Blacksburg, Va. Dr. Joseph A. Lineweaver, Radford, Va. David Brandau, Wilton, Wis. David Parkinson, Sahuarita, Ariz. Dr. H. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md. Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell, Beltsville, Md. Dr. Robert Cropp and Dr. Edward Jesse, Madison, Wis. Richard “Dick” Smith, Waunakee, Wis. Paula M. England, Columbus, Ohio Richard “Dick” Clauss, Hilmar, Calif. Dr. Kent A. Weigel, Madison, Wis. Dr. Ole M. Meland, Ocala, Fla. * deceased

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the Herd Unit and also eligible to show by age (Rule 1, above), or (2) if not, be the same age or younger than the exhibitor of the animal being shown. Requests for alternate leadsperson must be submitted for approval by the NAILE dairy show superintendent on forms provided by the AJCA not later than 12:00 noon the day before the show. No more than two (2) animals may be shown by one exhibitor in any one class. The exhibitor must lead the first entry and the second entry must be led by an NAILE approved alternate leadsperson. Adults are not allowed to show in any case. Rule 4, Breeder Status. In order to qualify for Premier Breeder points and Best Bred and Owned awards, the exhibitor declared at check-in must have his/her name recorded as a Breeder on the animal’s registration certificate. These awards will be made only to the individual exhibitor in the case of partnership animals. For more information, contact the Development department at 614/322-4456 or email info@usjersey.com.

The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. The eligibility and ownership rules were approved by the AJCA Board of Directors upon recommendation of the All American Planning Committees. Junior Jersey owners need to read these carefully and take appropriate action now to ensure that they are eligible to exhibit in the 2018 show. Rule 1, Exhibitors. Exhibitors must be no younger than nine (9) and no older than 20 years of age as of January 1, 2018. U.S. residents must be members (junior or lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Rule 2, Entries. Animals are eligible when recorded by the American Jersey Cattle Association in the Herd Register or with Generation Count 4 or greater, or by Jersey Canada with registry status of 93.75% and greater. The exhibitor must be listed as Recorded Owner on the registration certificate, either (1) as the sole owner or (2) by his/her name in joint ownership. If the joint ownership includes more than one person meeting the eligibility requirements of Rule 1 (above), one of them must be declared as the exhibitor during check-in. Animals must be registered and/or transferred to meet one of the above ownership requirements on or before August 1, 2018. The date of registration and/or transfer is the Date Recorded printed on the registration certificate. Rule 3, Participation. Entries must be shown by the exhibitor, except by prior written approval from NAILE. Alternate leadspersons must (1) be associated with

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sire. The herd was dispersed in 2015 in a successful sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service (JMS). Today, the Sorenson’s raise Jersey heifers and beef cattle and farm 600 acres. Chris initially became involved with Jersey service at the local and state levels. He sat on the board of the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association for many years and served as president and vice president as well. He was a member of the Jersey sire

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committee for Midwest Breeders (now Genex) and sat on the board of Dairyland Jersey Sires. During the 1980s, he was active with the movement to promote multiple component pricing in Federal Orders and helped to coordinate the Jersey Protein Sales managed by JMS. Hillview Jersey Farm has been one of the sponsors of the junior banquet at the All American for many years. Sorenson was co-chair of the National Heifer Sale in 1987 and 2011, when it was an all-donation event to fund Jersey Youth Academy. He has served on All American Committees and was a member of the AJCA Breed Improvement, Finance, Registration and Executive Committees. Sorenson served the county Farm Bureau for more than 25 years, initially as chair of the Young Farmers Committee and then as secretary/treasurer, vice president and president. He was a 4-H dairy leader for 20 years and presided over the county adult 4-H leader organization. For the past 17 years, Sorenson has been town chairman and sat on the Wild Rose School Board. He has also been active with his church, serving as president and chair of a committee that oversaw a major building/ remodeling project. In 1982, Sorenson received the AJCC Young Jersey Breeder Award—first for the state of Wisconsin—and he and Cheryl were named one of the state’s top 10 young farmers by Wisconsin Farm Bureau. The Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association honored him with the Senior Breeder Award in 2003 and the Distinguished Service Award in 2015. “Individuals like Chris keep rural American running through their volunteer efforts, and, I cannot imagine a more deserving recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Service Award,” summed Dr. Kent Weigel, professor and chair of the Department of Dairy Science at the University of WisconsinMadison and recipient of the 2017 AJCANAJ Award for Meritorious Service. It is fitting that Chris Sorenson be recognized with the award at ceremonies to celebrate 150 years of the American Jersey Cattle Association and unprecedented growth of the Jersey breed over the past decade.

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regularly to connect consumers to farmers growing and raising their food. A dream of Sydney is to develop an agritourism business on the farm with a learning center, where cheese, ice cream and beef from the Jersey herd is sold to consumers as well. Recently, Endres stepped up to the plate in the effort to expand opportunities for high-value Jersey beef, donating 26 animals for an AJCC Research Foundation project being conducted by Dr. Francis Fluharty at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Endres also served the Jersey breed on the All American Sales Committee. He held leadership positions Wisconsin Farm Bureau, the former Alto Dairy Cooperative and the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association. He has been a media contact on dairy and agriculture issues for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin and dairy superintendent of the Lodi Agricultural Fair the past 25 years. In 1998, Endres was named Outstanding Young Dairyman by Wisconsin Farm Bureau and received the Columbia County Conservation Cooperator Award. In 2013, the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association presented him with the Distinguished Service Award. He and Patty received the National Outstanding Young Dairy Farmer Award from the Jaycees in 2001. “Through family and personal health setbacks, Dave has persevered, giving his all when situations called for much less,” noted Wickstrom. “Whether hauling bulls

to Ohio for research projects or sale animals to a JMS sale, Dave is always willing to do more than expected.” As he hands over the gavel to his successor, it is a deserving time to recognize David Endres for his years of championing the Jersey breed, wherever and whenever an opportunity arises. Distinguished Service Awards 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1975 1976 1977 1977 1978 1979 1980 1980 1981

W. W. Trout, Springfield, Ohio* Harold J. Turner, Bethel, Vt.* Judge Peter J. Shields, Sacramento, Calif.* R. C. Calloway, Baton Rouge, La.* Lynn Copeland, Nashville, Tenn.* Chester Folck, Springfield, Ohio* Ernest Greenough, Merced, Calif.* Paul Jackson, Wilmington, Ohio* Harriet J. Groos, Vancouver, Wash.* R. K. Stout, Lansing, Mich.* Herbert G. Myers, Boise, Idaho* Charles S. Kelly, Hudson, Wis.* Joseph F. Sawyer, Galt, Calif.* Henry P. Knolle, Sandia, Texas* H. I. Sawyer, Hughson, Calif.* M. L. Baird, Springfield, Ohio* E. Lea Marsh, Jr., Old Lyme, Conn.* Stanley N. Chittenden, New Lebanon, N.Y.* Arthur Dieterich, Sherman, Texas* Amzi Rankin, Jr., Faunsdale, Ala.* Capt. T. J. and Elizabeth Bay, Lynden, Wash.* Mrs. Thomas H. Carruthers, III, Glendale, Ohio* Paul Sparrow, Athens, Tenn.* Wyatt A. Williams, Orange, Va.* Dr. J. H. Arnold, Newnan, Ga.* Reuben R. Cowles, Statesville, N.C.* Jean E. Lemmermen, Tiffin, Ohio* John Weir Jr., Geuda Springs, Kan.* Clyde K. Chappell, Knoxville, Tenn.* Newell Mills, Fallon, Nev.* Harold Wright, White River Junction, Vt.

1982 C. L. Collins, Jr., Sylacauga, Ala.* 1983 Ray Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.* 1984 Dr. C. A. Ernstrom, Logan, Utah* 1985 J. F. Cavanaugh, Columbus, Ohio* 1986 W. Charles McGinnis, Mountville, S.C.* 1987 G. Joe Lyon, Toledo, Iowa 1988 Dr. John Wilk, Raleigh, N.C. 1989 Robert Lord, Woodstock, Vt.* 1990 Dr. H. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md. 1991 Edwin L. Crotty, Trenton, N.J. 1992 Richard A. Riggs, Evansville, Ind.* 1993 Maurice E. Core, Columbus, Ohio 1994 John Giacomini, Eureka, Calif.* 1995 W. R. Lutz, Newton, N.C.* 1996 Max Gordon, Winchester, Ind.* 1997 Harold Owens, Frederic, Wis.* 1998 Richard Clauss, Hilmar, Calif. 1999 Elmer D. Larson, Burlington, Wash.* 2000 Dr. J. J. Malnati, Newberry, S.C.* 2001 Harold W. Roller, Weyers Cave, Va. 2002 Ray R. Schooley, Marshfield, Mo. 2003 D.L. Strandberg, D.V.M., Alma Center, Wis.* 2004 Neal F. Schirm, Canal Winchester, Ohio* 2005 J. Lawrence Benson, New Lebanon, N.Y. 2006 Ted Luther, Mount Ulla, N.C.* 2007 Alvin Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz.* 2008 David W. Spahr, Findlay, Ohio 2009 Dr. Robert C. and Helene C. Dreisbach, Mercer, Pa. 2010 Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. 2011 Donald Sherman, Hilmar, Calif.* 2012 John Palmer, Cornish, Maine* 2013 James Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif. 2014 Glen and Marilyn Easter, Laurens, S.C. 2015 George and Shirley Barlass, Janesville, Wis. 2016 Charles D. “Chuck” Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif. 2017 Craig Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa. 2018 David Endres, Lodi, Wis. 2018 Chris Sorenson, Pine River, Wis. * deceased

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“The Heart of It All” Hosts Annual Meetings T

he host state for the 150th anniversary celebration is Ohio—home of the American Jersey Cattle Association, the first dairy registry organization established in the Western Hemisphere. Ohio is also home to over 263,000 dairy cows, ranking 11th in the nation for total number of cows. These cows live on 2,200 farms and produce over 5.5 billion pounds of milk each year. Ohio ranks first in Swiss cheese production, fifth in number of milk processing plants, and 11th in total milk production. In an area rich with cheese production, the benefits of their rich milk make Jerseys the profitable choice. Annually, the Ohio dairy industry contributes $2.35 billion to the state’s economy and provides over 14,400 jobs. Ohio has 78 Registered Jersey herds enrolled on REAP. The Buckeye State has a long and rich

history with the Jersey breed. Four Ohio Jersey breeders have received the Master Breeder Award from the AJCA while another four have won the Award for Meritorious Service. The Distinguished Service Award has been awarded to 10 Ohioans and 27 have taken home the title of Young Jersey Breeder. Ohio Jersey youth have also won their fair share of AJCA awards: six have topped the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest, eight have won the National Youth Production Contest, and three Ohio youth have come out on top of the Pot O’Gold Production Contest 10 times. In this section, you will meet several of the herds in Ohio that chose to participate in a survey from the Jersey Journal. Ohio breeders are looking forward to your visit in late June in Canton and have made plans for a fantastic event.

Albright Jerseys LLC, is owned and lbs. protein. Eighteen members of the operated by the Albright family in Wilmilking string rank among the top 1.5% lard, in the north central part of the state for JPI or GJPI; four heifers rank on the two hours north of Columbus. list of the Top 500 Heifers for JPI. The current proprietors of Albright With the latest appraisal, the herd inJerseys are Fred and Becky Albright and cludes 25 Excellent and 383 Very Good their son and daughter-in-law, Joel and cows and has an average of 81.7%. Mary Beth. Joel and Mary Beth’s chil Another AJCA program that Albright’s dren, Lauren, 8, and Luke, 6, help out utilize is JerseyMate. The top half of the around the farm, too. cows and heifers are mated using Jersey The milking herd is made up of 525 Mate to sorted genomic and proven sires Jerseys. The cows to generate future are housed in a sand replacement heifers. bedded freestall Albright Jerseys barn that utilizes a consigned the third flush system. high selling heifer, Earlier this year, JX AJ Avon 3258 the Albright family {3}, at the 2017 made the switch to Ohio Spring Classic robots. On March Sale. 26, 2018, eight Lely In 2016, Joel Albright Jerseys LLC Astronaut A4 rowas a recipient of Willard, Ohio botic milkers were the Young Jersey started up, and they Breeder award. have been milking the large Albright Jerseys LLC is herd of Registered Jerseys a tour stop during the Interever since. national Conference of the The herd is enrolled on World Jersey Cattle Bureau REAP and has a 2017 lactaon Tuesday, June 26. Pictured above: Mary Beth, tion average of 21,876 lbs. Joel, Fred, Luke and Lauren milk, 1,013 lbs. fat and 796 Albright.

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Boks Jersey Farm Defiance, Ohio

Owners: Sam and Julie Bok; Andrew and Darla Bok; and Wendy, Renee and Sara Bok Farm Facilities: double-12 herringbone parlor; freestall barn; new calf barn with heated floors; house older heifers and dry cows on surrounding farms Milk Cows: 380 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP, Young Sire Program Herd Influences: Smith Ambassador Ann and Berrettas Linette, Excellent-92% Sam, winner of the Young Jersey Breeder award in 1989; Wendy, seven-time winner of the Pot O’Gold Production Contest and recipient of the Young Jersey Breeder award in 2018; Andrew, two-time winner of the Pot O’Gold Production Contest.

Cantendo Acres Grazeland Jerseys, LLC Wooster, Ohio

Owners: Tom and Rosalie; Cheryl and Russell King Farm Facilities: double-6 herringbone parlor; 76 cow freestall barn; heifers and dry cows housed in freestalls, close cows on a bedded pack; cows and heifers are rotaionally grazed; milking herd supplemented with partial mixed ration during grazing season; calves housed individually until weaned, then moved to small group pens Milk Cows: 50 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP, JerseyMate Herd Influences: Grazeland Bold Davita, Excellent-91% (Best record: 23,710 lbs. milk, 1,115 lbs. fat, 802 lbs. protein) Russell and Cheryl, winners of the Young Jersey Breeder award in 1996. JERSEY JOURNAL

Circle Hawk Farm Louisville, Ohio

Owners: Philip and Julie Myers Farm Facilities: Yankee style barn with flat parlor, six headlocks and units; freestall barn, outside feedbunks and pasture access for milking herd; loafing barn with headlocks and pasture access for heifers; CoverAll building for calves Milk Cows: 40 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Facts: AJCA Lactation Average on 45 cows: 20,841 lbs. milk, 995 lbs. fat, 757 lbs. protein Herd Influences: Circle Hawk Kyros Sassy Agatha, Excellent-92%; CircleHawk Zuma Tahiti Addie, Excellent-91%; CircleHawk Action Margo Reba, Excellent-91%; and CircleHawk Louie Phoenix Winnie, Excellent-91%

Diley Jerseys

Canal Winchester, Ohio

Owners: Bill and Neal Diley Farm Facilities: stantion parlor; freestalls for cows Milk Cows: 35 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy, Excellent-91% (279,670 lbs. milk, 13,559 lbs. fat, 5,667 days) “Pansy” (pictured above) was the first Jersey to complete three records over 30,000 lbs. milk in a single lactation of 365-days or less (8-2 365 30,180 1,369; 9-5 365 32,660 1,589; 11-0 365 31,740 1,529); the winner of the Leading Living Lifetime Producers for both milk and fat for nine consecutive years from 1978 to 1987; winner of the President’s Cup in 1970 and 1978; and placed fifth in the 1985 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest. JUNE 2018

Located in the north central part of was the first senior three-year-old, best Ohio, Bar-Lee Jerseys is owned by Gary udder, best bred and owned female of and Amy Nuhfer and their son and his the show and Honorable Mention Senior family, Jason, Brandy and Gage. The Champion at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. Nuhfer family has been breeding and Another cow that had a large impact raising Jerseys for five generations. on the Bar-Lee herd was BLJ Perimiter The Bar-Lee milking herd of 130 JerRachel, Excellent-91%. She had 13 lacseys is housed in a sand bedded freestall tations in 15 years, and produced seven barn that uses alley scrapers and a sand daughters, including BLJ David Rachel, lane. The cows are milked via two Lely Excellent-92% (28,889 lbs. milk, 1,057 robots that were started up on December lbs. fat and 968 lbs. protein) and BLJ Ac1, 2015. tion Rachel, Excel Built in 2010, the lent-91% (23,823 calf barn has removlbs. milk, 1,068 lbs. able dividers that alfat and 841 lbs. prolow weaned calves tein). to be grouped and Jason was a rea positive pressure cipient of the Young ventilation tube to Jersey Breeder pull fresh air into award in 2015. the barn. Bar-Lee Jerseys Bar-Lee Jerseys The herd is enis a tour stop durWillard, Ohio rolled on REAP and ing the International has an actual 2017 Conference of the lactation average of 20,136 World Jersey Cattle Bureau lbs. milk, 899 lbs. fat and 738 on Tuesday, June 26. lbs. protein for 131 cows. Pictured above: Gary, Tom, There is a strong line-up of Amy, Jason, Gage and Brandy successful show cows in the Nuhfer. herd including BLJ Bowtie Jacque, Excellent-92%, who

Owned by Alan, Sharon, Courtney and twelve heifers rank on the list of Top 500 Brandon Kozak, Clover Patch Dairy is Heifers for JPI. stationed in the northeast central region With the latest appraisal, the herd of Ohio. Clover Parch Dairy was a stop includes 22 Excellent and 240 Very Good for the 2009 World Jersey Bureau tour cows with an appraisal average of 81.5%. and they have hosted four of the five Jer There have been many noteworthy sey Youth Academy classes. cows born and raised on Clover Patch The nearly 100% A2/A2 herd is housed Dairy over the years, but one that currentin a 220-stall sand bedded freestall barn ly stands out from the herd is JX Clover and a compost bedded pack barn for 140 Patch Harris Elphaba {5}, Very Goodcows, both have headlocks and access to 85%. “Elphaba” is the dam of JX Cover pasture. Cows and Patch Avon Enzo heifers are rotation{3} (GJPI +206). ally grazed through Alan and Sharon out the year. were recipients of Clover Patch the Young Jersey is currently milkBreeder award in ing 385 Jerseys in 1997. a double-20 parlor Clover Patch with take-offs, and Dairy is a tour stop they are planning to during the AJCAClover Patch Dairy increase their milkNAJ Annual Meeting herd to 450 cows ings on Thursday, Millersburg, Ohio by the end of June. June 28. They will The herd is enrolled on be hosting a linear type apREAP and had an average praisal and mating clinic for of 18,806 lbs. milk, 921 lbs. the youth attending Annual fat and 717 lbs. protein for Meetings. Pictured above is Sharon 305 cows in 2017. Also, 37 and Alan Kozak with Sarah cows in the herd rank among Schonauer during Jersey Youth the top 1.5% for JPI or GJPI; Academy in 2017.

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Cold Run Jerseys LLC, located in the cows, and has an appraisal average of northeast region of Ohio, is owned and 87.7%. operated by David Herron and his son One of the herd standouts is Welcome and daughter-in-law, James and Tara. View Morgan Vesta, Excellent-91%. Nationally, the Cold Run herd ranked “Vesta” was recognized last year by 2nd for fat, 4th for protein and 8th for milk AJCA for ranking second for fat and in 2017. Also, among similar sized farms fourth for protein in the 2016 Leading (150-299 cows), Cold Run ranked 1st for Living Lifetime Production Contest. fat and 2nd for both milk and protein. Another cow that has had a large The milking herd, made up of 220 impact on the Cold Run herd is Three Jerseys, is housed in a four-row freestall Valleys TBone F Maggie-ET, Excelbarn that has pasture lent-93%. She has mats and is bedded two Excellent-93% down with sawand two Very Gooddust. The cows are 88% daughters. milked in a double James was a reten parallel parlor cipient of the Young by Westfalia Surge. Jersey Breeder The herd is enaward in 2014. rolled on REAP and Cold Run Jerhas a 2017 lactation seys LLC is a tour Cold Run Jerseys LLC average of 24,485 and lunch stop durSalem, Ohio lbs. milk, 1,335 ing the AJCA-NAJ lbs. fat and 933 lbs. Annual Meetings on protein on 192 lactations. In Friday, June 29. the first quarter of 2018, 15 Pictured above: Tara, James members of the milking herd and David Herron. had Hall of Fame records for actual 305-day production. Photo courtesy Maggie Seiler, The herd includes 122 Exassociate editor, Hoard’s cellent and 139 Very Good Dairyman.

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Elmhurst Farm Waynesville, Ohio

Owners: Michael, Tawnya and Hannah Hurst and Kyle Polk Farm Facilities: pasture raise 10-15 heifers on 32 acres Milk Cows: have 10 milk cows housed at Quietcove Holsteins, Wapakoneta, Ohio, and Her-Man Jerseys, Chester, S.C. AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: 75% of the herd are decendents from Duncan Belle, Excellent-92%; Huronia Centurion Veronica, Excellent-97%; and the “F” family from Royalty Ridge Pictured above is Elmhurst Farm. In 2017, Hannah and Kyle placed third out of 28 in the senior calf class at the Ohio State Fair. Both youth have also placed well in the state youth skillathon competition.

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Grim Dairy

New London, Ohio

Owners: Eric and Barb Grim, Ben Grim and family, and Elizabeth Grim Farm Facilities: swing-14 New Zealand style parlor; freestalls in a remodeled post and beam construction barn; herd is seasonally grazed on a mixture of cool seasonal grasses Milk Cows: 40 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: Grims Bells-CHA Jupiter {2}, Excellent-93% (best lactation: 6-11 305 16,420 4.3% 712 3.3% 537 98DCR; seven daughters including Grims Jupiter Jasper {3}, Excellent-91%; Grims Jupiter Jen {1}, Excellent-90%; and Grim Farm Domin Jupiter Java {3}, Very Good88%) Pictured above is the Grim Family.

Hickory Hollow Jerseys Shreve, Ohio

Owners: David, Mary Beth, Micah, Leah, Orpha, Caleb, Elias and Hadassah Kline Farm Facilities: cows are housed and milked in a tie-stall barn; cows are fed a TMR and supplemented with pasture Milk Cows: 40 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Facts: AJCA Lactation Average on 37 cows: 20,261 lbs. milk, 1,011 lbs. fat, 730 lbs. protein; two cows rank on the Top 1.5% JPI List; the herd includes 10 Excellent and 28 Very Good cows and has an appraisal average of 86.1%. Herd Influences: Hickory Hollow Hallmark Rita {2}, Excellent-91%, and her daughter Hickory Hollow Legion Rose {3}, Excellent-92% JUNE 2018

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Jer-Bel Jerseys

Kleman Jersey Farm

Lake Point Dairy

Owners: Tim, Amy, David, Derek, Matt, Brian and Jason King Farm Facilities: 2 Lely robots; freestalls; raise 200 head of young stock Milk Cows: 150 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP, Equity, and JerseyTags Herd Influences: JX Jer-Bel Dale Abby, {3} Excellent-92%, and her granddaughter JX Jer-Bel Visionary Aspen {5}, Excellent-91% (Aspen’s best record: 305

Owners: John Kleman and children Keith and Brittany Farm Facilities: double-3 parallel parlor; freestall barn; feed TMR ration; calves kept in hutches; young heifers housed in group pens; older heifers kept in freestall barn Milk Cows: 48 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Facts: herd includes four Excellent and 33 Very Good cows, and has an appraisal average of 83.2% Herd Influences: The Kleman family is very proud of their many All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET daughters in their herd today.

Owners: Ron and Renee Michalovich, and Kevin and Kari Michalovich Farm Facilities: single-12 para-bone parlor; four-row, sand bedded freestall barn and small pack barn; Jerseys are fed a TMR balanced for Holsteins and Brown Swiss; calves raised in hutches; raise 175 heifers Milk Cows: 15 Jerseys, 20 Holsteins, 150 Brown Swiss AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: A majority of the maternal lines in the Lake Point Jersey herd can be traced back to Huronia Centurion Veronica, Excellent-97%. A herd favorite is Lake-Point AA Valencia and her offspring. (Pictured above is Kari Michalov-

Fremont, Ohio

31,210 4.6% 1,430 3.5% 1,081)

Bull in A.I.: JX Jer Bel Abbys Award {4} Pictured above: JX Jer-Bel Visionary Aspen {5}

Fort Jennings, Ohio

Lakeville, Ohio

ich with a Texas daughter of “Valencia.”)

Mey-Aire Jerseys Holmesville, Ohio

Owners: Steve Meyers Farm Facilities: freestall barn Milk Cows: 7 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP, herd catch-up Herd Influences: Ode to Sweetpea The entire Mey-Aire Jersey herd are decendents of “Sweatpea.” She has twin Very Good-87% daughters (JX Mey-Aire Clark Shadow {1} and JX Mey-Aire Clark Sassy {1}) and a Very Good-86% granddaughter (JX Mey-Aire Renegade Sascha {2}). Pictured above is Ode to Sweetpea and her great-granddaughter, JX Mey-Aire Simone {3}.

JUNE 2018

For 73 years, Nature View Farms LLC when compared to other farms across the has called northeast Ohio home. During country the same size. In Ohio, the herd the last 10 years, the farm has been polled ranks second for milk, third for protein breeding, and their Registered Jersey and fifth for fat. herd is now over 75% polled. Nature View Farms also utilizes other The current proprietors of Nature View AJCA programs, such as Bullseye and Farms are Jay, Pam, Jarod and Von HerJerseyMate. ron; Paul and Amanda Herron and Glen One of the cows that has had a longand Judy Herron. lasting impact on the Nature View herd Nature View Farm promotes its is Lads Sultane Trix. “Trix” was born naturally polled herd with the slogan October 24, 1965, and her descendents of “dehorned at continue to thrive in conception.” the herd today. The milking herd Another standout of 135 Registered cow on the farm Jerseys is housed in is Nature View a drive-thru freestall Limelight Thalia-P. barn that utilizes a “Thalia” had a HonValmetal robotic or Role Lactation in feed pusher. The the first quarter of cows are milked in a 2018, with an M.E. Nature View Farms LLC double-six herring305-day production Willard, Ohio bone parlor. of 25,717 lbs. milk, The herd is en1,251 lbs. fat and rolled in REAP and in 2017, 982 lbs. protein. the Nature View milking Nature View Farms LLC is herd produced an average a tour stop during the AJCAof 23,533 lbs. milk, 1,098 NAJ Annual Meetings on lbs. fat and 867 lbs. protein. Friday, June 29. Pictured above is the Herron The herd ranks third for milk family. and protein and sixth for fat Page 33

Mill Valley Farms

Pine Hill Jersey Farm LLC

Pine Tree Dairy

Owners: John and Donna, Jeremy and Summer Greiwe and grandkids Farm Facilities: 38-head stantion parlor; compost barn Milk Cows: 40 Jerseys AJCA Programs: STEP Herd Influences: The family is currently enjoying the sucess of their heifer DKG Motion Shelby (Reserve Junior Champion at the 2017 All American Junior Jersey Show and the 2018 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo; first senior yearling at the 2018 New York Spring Jersey Show).

Owners: Scott and Mandy Lindsay, Amy Weingart, Tim Lindsay, Samuel Weingart and Autumn Lindsay Farm Facilities: double-16 parallel parlor with a sorting system; cows are housed in three barns that have a total of 500 freestalls; calves are kept in hutches Milk Cows: 120 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: Pine Hill Montana Cider, Excellent-91% Bulls in A.I.: Pine Hill Blair Monty {6}ET, Pine Hill Qzik Mack-ETS, Pine Hill Geronimo Hyatt-ET, and Pine Hill Blair Bryce {6}-ET

Owners: Matt Steiner and Family Farm Facilities: two farms; main farm houses 600 cows with most being Holsteins, Jerseys calve in at main farm; Jersey milking herd is housed at a dairy in Spencer, Ohio Milk Cows: 250 Jerseys, 600 Holsteins AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Facts: AJCA Lactation Average on 208 cows: 21,585 lbs. milk, 1,083 lbs. fat, 822 lbs. protein; and 34 heifers rank on the list of the Top 500 Heifers for JPI. Herd Influences: The Steiner family is very proud of their many Tenn Haug E Maid, Excellent-93%, decendents in their herd today. They strive for high components, and “Maid” relatives deliver that.

Sidney, Ohio

Pictured above: John, Donna, Jeremy, Lane, Blake, and Trevor Greiwe, Garrett and Jason Hageman, Summer Greiwe, and Gretchen Hageman.

New Waterford, Ohio

Pictured above is Pine Hill Jersey Farm.

Marshallville, Ohio

Pictured above is Pine Tree Dairy.

Shoemaker Farms Salem, Ohio

Owners: Steve and Dianne Shoemaker, sons Austen and Ben, and Austen’s wife Haley Farm Facilities: double-8 parlor; 128 stall freestall barn; graze cattle on 90 acres of pasture Milk Cows: 115 Jerseys and 40 Holsteins AJCA Programs: REAP, JerseyMate Herd Influences: Clareshoe Montana Abbey, Excellent-91%, and Clareshoe Legal Zebra, Excellent-92% (“Zebra’s” daughter, Clareshoe Allstar Zoom Zoom, Excellent-91%, is the granddam of the current #1 G-Code bull, JX PVF WC Zinc {5}ET) Pictured above is Clareshoe Allstar Zoom Zoom, bred by the Shoemakers. Page 34

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Stationed in northeast Ohio, Scenic lent-91% (nine daughters); Scenic View View Farm is owned and operated by Master Chestnut-P, Excellent-91% (eighLeroy and Martha Sue Miller and their teen daughters) ; Gabys Medalist Alymdaughter, Arlene. pian, Excellent-92% (nine daughters); The 75 cow Jersey herd is housed in a Gabys TBone Buttercup, Excellent-95% sand bedded freestall barn and fed a com(twenty daughters); and Sunset Canyon plete total mixed ration. The calves on the Navara LV Maid 4-ET, Excellent-91% farm are kept in hutches and older heifers (ten daughters). are in loose housing. In 2013, Scenic View consigned the The REAP herd is milked in a double highest selling animal at the Ohio Spring six parlor and had a herd average of Classic Sale in Sidney, Ohio. Scenic View 22,384 lbs. milk, Critic Navara Maid1,220 lbs. fat and 1-P-ET was sold 875 lbs. protein in for $22,000, and 2017 on 44 lactabecame the hightions. Ten members est selling polled of the milking herd female at public rank among the top auction. Five years 1.5% for JPI. later, she is now the With the latest apfifth highest. praisal, the herd in Leroy and MarScenic View Farm cludes 17 Excellent tha Sue were recipiFredericksburg, Ohio and 51 Very Good ents of the Young cows and has an apJersey Breeder praisal average of 86.2%. award in 2015. Over the years, Scenic Scenic View Farm is a tour View has developed and and lunch stop during the AJworked with many promiCA-NAJ Annual Meetings nent Jersey families. Some on Thursday, June 28. Pictured above is a group of of these include Heartland cows from Scenic View Farm. Santiago Ainsley-ET, Excel-

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Spahr Jersey Farm Findlay, Ohio

Owners: David and Linda Spahr, Paul Spahr, and Brian and Laurie Spahr Farm Facilities: double-8 parallel parlor Milk Cows: 450 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Facts: AJCA Lactation Average on 305 cows: 18,302 lbs. milk, 921 lbs. fat, 683 lbs. protein Herd Influences: Spahrs Miles Furor Kay 1745, Excellent-92%. and her daughter, Spahrs Ace Miles Krystal 2456, Excellent-91% David, winner of the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest in 1958 and Young Jersey Breeder award in 1976, President of AJCA from 1986-1989; Brian, winner of the Young Jersey Breeder award in 1998. Pictured above is Tara and Tristan Spahr, daughters of Brian and Laurie.

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Star-Wischer Jerseys Mechanicsburg, Ohio

Owners: Mark and Sara Hoewischer; Shelly, Ethan, Kadey and Heath Starkey; Randi and Lydia Dibert; and McKenze Hoewischer Farm Facilities: herringbone parlor; sand bedded freestalls; loose housing for young stock and dry cows; calves are housed in hutches Milk Cows: 65 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: Brier Ridge Gemini Felipa, Very Good-86% (“Felipa” was Mark and Sara’s first Registered Jersey). Pictured above is Heath Starkey, Randi Dibert, and Ethan Starkey, Sara Hoewischer, Kadey and Shelly Starkey, Lydia Dibert, McKenze and Mark Hoewischer.

TJ Classic Ansonia, Ohio

Owners: Greg and Debbie Bourne; Joel and Danielle Bourne; and Ryan, Tabitha (Bourne), Allison, Lane and Callum Francis Farm Facilities: 2 stantion parlor; combination of loose housing, box stalls, and freestalls for cows and heifers Milk Cows: 16 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: Stephan Sparkler Vera, Excellent-95%, TJ Classic Minister Venus, Excellent-94% (Supreme Champion 2014 World Dairy Expo and NAILE), Forever Hopeful Tanya, Excellent-95%, and RRF Comerica Daisy, Excellent-94% (Supreme Champion 2016 NAILE) Pictured above is the Bourne family.

Right in the heart of Ohio’s largest city milked in a double eight herringbone paris The Ohio State University Waterman lor twice a day. Calves are kept in hutches Dairy. The research and outreach dairy while the older heifers have loose housis managed by John Lemmerman and the ing. herd manager is Bekah Meller. The farm The herd is enrolled on REAP and has also employs 12-15 Ohio State students a 2017 lactation average of 19,986 lbs. who are responsible for chores at the milk, 931 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein. dairy 365 days a year. With the last appraisal, the herd in The dairy hosts several college classes cludes 16 Excellent and 90 Very Good for tours and wet labs in the areas of dairy cows. production, nutrition, veterinary medi One of the cows that has had the largcine, crop and pasest influence over ture management, the Waterman herd ag systems manis Ohio Legion Ber agement and many 4351, Very Goodothers. Along with 89%. “4351” has hundreds of college numerous daughters students, Waterman and grand daughters is visited by 3,000in the milking herd 5,000 elementary that have scored and high school stuVery Good or ExOSU Waterman Dairy dents annually. FFA cellent. Columbus, Ohio Chapters, 4-H clubs OSU Waterman and many industry Dairy is a tour stop professionals make the trek during the International Conout to the dairy as well. ference of the World Jersey The farm is home to 100 Cattle Bureau on Monday, milking Jerseys, which are June 25. housed in both freestalls and Pictured above is The Ohio loose housing and have acState University Waterman cess to pasture. The herd is Dairy.

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U-Fashion Jerseys, LLC Columbiana, Ohio

Owners: Owen Unkefer and Todd Unkefer Farm Facilities: parlor; sand bedded freestalls Milk Cows: 230 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Facts: AJCA Lactation Average on 213 cows: 18,623 lbs. milk, 939lbs. fat, 677 lbs. protein; herd includes 28 Excellent and 187 Very Good cows, and has an appraisal average of 84.1%. Herd Influences: Counciller Banner of SHF, Excellent-93% (14 daughters) and UFashion Iatola Sasha, Excellent-90% (Intermediate Champion at the 2017 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo, pictured above) Owen, winner of the Young Jersey Breeder award in 1991.

Williams Jerseys McConnelsville, Ohio

Owners: Carl and Marlene Williams; Kevin, Darlene, Erin and Jody Williams Farm Facilities: 40 cow stantion comfort stall barn; loose housing for heifers Milk Cows: 40 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: C Tops Impressive, Excellent-95% (pictured above, three records over 30,000 lbs. milk, 1996 National Jersey Jug Futurity winner, 1998 National Reserve Grand Champion, dam of Impressive Indiana and granddam of Iatola and Impression); Indiana Veda, Excellent-95% (2010 Junior National Grand Champion);

and Impression Cloud, Excellent-90% (2016 Junior National Reserve Intermediate Champion). Kevin and Darlene, winners of the Young Jersey Breeder award in 1997. JERSEY JOURNAL

Windy Ridge Jerseys

Young’s Jersey Dairy

Zimmerman Family Farm

Wooster, Ohio

Owners: J, Rachel, Elaina and Braden Hodge Farm Facilities: double-6 herringbone parlor, built in 2016; drive-thru, sand bedded freestall barn; heifers and dry cows are intensively grazed Milk Cows: 130 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP, JerseyMate, and use JerseyTags Herd Facts: AJCA Lactation Average on 64 cows: 18,685 lbs. milk, 835 lbs. fat, 680 lbs. protein; herd includes nine Excellent and 78 Very Good cows, and has an appraisal average of 82.0%.

Owners: Stuart Young; Dan, Cathy and John Young; Deb and Lee Whittaker; Bill Young and Jay Young Farm Facilities: cows are housed and milked in a tie-stall barn outfitted with pipeline; family has been on this farm since 1869; on-farm retail sales for 60 years Milk Cows: 40 Jerseys AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Influences: Chiefs Advancer Jester Rose, Excellent-92% (Reserve Grand Champion at the 1964 All American Jersey Show)

Owners: C. R. Zimmerman and Tim, Beth Ann, Ben and Jessica Zimmerman Farm Facilities: comfort tie stall barn; sheds and loose housing for calves and heifers Milk Cows: 20 Jerseys, 50 Holsteins AJCA Programs: REAP Herd Facts: AJCA Lactation Average on 13 cows: 17,976 lbs. milk, 861 lbs. fat, 625 lbs. protein; the herd averaged 82.1% with the latest appraisal. Herd Influences: Sunset Canyon GG FP Anthem, Excellent-91% (nine daughters)

J and Rachel, winners of the Young Jersey Breeder award in 2017. Pictured above: Rachel, J, Elaina and Braden Hodge.

Young’s Jersey Dairy will be featured at the 2018 World Dairy Expo as a Virtual Farm Tour.

Norwich, Ohio

Pictured above are nieces and nephews of the family visiting the farm.

Cantendo Acres Quality “PHJ” Jerseys

Grazeland Jerseys LLC

Creston, Ohio

Tom & Rosalie Noyes 330/345-6516

Russ& Cheryl King 330/435-4023

cgrazeland@sssnet.com

phjfarm@dslextreme.com Phone/Fax: 330-457-0304 47467 St. Rt. 46, New Waterford, Ohio 44445

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The Donald & Joan Bolen Family Jim & Jodi

Ph./Fax: 419/334-8960

Terry & Susan

419/334-3179

2836 CR 55, Fremont, OH 43420

Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc.

PINE HILL JERSEY FARM LLC Scott and Mandy Lindsay and Family

Highland Jersey Farms

The Lemmermens - Galloway, Ohio

Jerry: 614/561-5643 jerrylemmermen@aol.com John: 614/403-6151 jvlemmermen@gmail.com Website: http://jerseydirectory.com/oakhavenJerseys

Brian 419/348-9135 • David 419/423-7443 9898 T-234, Findlay, Ohio 45840 Email laspahr@bright.net REAP Herd • Equity Investor

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2018 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings Canton, Ohio - June 27-30 Co-chairs Bill Grammer grammerjersey@gmail.com 330/446-0028

Tom Noyes noyes.1@osu.edu 330/345-6516

Junior Activities Erin Williams williams4070@gmail.com; 740/487-6816

The Ohio Jersey Breeders Association invites you to join us in Canton, Ohio, from June 27-30, as we celebrate “The Heart of It All: The Jersey Cow” and the 150th anniversary of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

Wednesday, June 27 8:00 a.m. Registration Opens 8:30 a.m. WJCB International Jersey Conference: Session I, Embassy Suites 12:00 noon Buses begin shuttling to downtown Canton for museum tours 12:00 noon WJCB Jersey Educational Travel Awards Luncheon, Embassy Suites 2:00 p.m. WJCB International Jersey Conference: Session II, Embassy Suites 4:30 p.m. Buses begin shuttling to MAPS Air Museum for evening activities 6:00 p.m. The Presidents’ Reception and Youth Mixer Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the AJCA and unveiling of commissioned portraits of Ideal Jersey Cow for the 21st Century, MAPS Air Museum (childcare 0-5 years) 7:00 p.m. Jersey Breeders’ Banquet, MAPS Air Museum (childcare 0-5 years) For single banquet tickets, contact Debbie Grammer (330) 206-3032 Thursday, June 28 7:30 a.m. Tour: Buses leave for Amish Experience tours 8:00 a.m. Youth: Buses leave for Yoder’s Amish Home 12:00 noon Lunch: Amish Harvest Feast and Tour 2:00 p.m. Youth: Appraisal/Mating Clinic, Clover Patch Jerseys, Millersburg

4:30 p.m.

Taste of Ohio Reception and Dinner, Scenic Valley Farms, West Salem (childcare 0-5 years)

Youth: Activities on the lawn For single dinner tickets, contact Debbie Grammer (330) 206-3032

6:00 p.m.

61st National Heifer Sale, Scenic Valley Farms

Friday, June 29 7:30 a.m. WJCB Council Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn

60th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc., Embassy Suites 9:00 a.m. Youth: Buses leave for Fuel Up to Play 60, Pro Football Hall of Fame (adults welcome) 11:00 a.m. Golf Outing: Sable Creek Golf Course 11:00 a.m. Tour: Buses leave for farm tours at Cold Run Jerseys LLC, Salem, and Nature View Jerseys, Salem, or Youth activities at Cold Run Jerseys and Clay’s Park Resort 11:45 a.m. Lunch: Cold Run Jerseys LLC Youth: AgLympics 3:30 p.m. Youth: Social Time and Dinner, Clay’s Park Resort (waterpark), North Lawrence (adults welcome; children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult) 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner and Ice Cream Social: Embassy Suites (childcare 0-5 years) For single social dinner tickets, contact Debbie Grammer (330) 206-3032 7:00 p.m. AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction and Cow Pie Bingo: Embassy Suites

8:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 30 7:30 a.m. WJCB Annual Meeting, Embassy Suites 8:00 a.m. Youth: Jersey Jeopardy 8:30 a.m. 150th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Embassy Suites 9:30 a.m. Dairy Advocacy: How to Handle the Media (program repeats at 10:30 a.m.) 12:00 noon AJCA Young Jersey Breeders Awards Luncheon, Embassy Suites (childcare 0-5 years) For single luncheon tickets, contact Debbie Grammer (330) 206-3032 2:30 p.m. WJCB International Jersey Conference: Session III (adjournment at 5:00 p.m.) 2:30 p.m. Others: Buses leave for tour of Pro Football Hall of Fame 7:00 p.m. WJCB Social Hour and President’s Gala Banquet

Annual Meeting Registration Includes World Conference Programs Online registration is preferred at usjerseyannualmeeting.com. Registration can also be accomplished by mailing this form and payment to: Debbie Grammer, 966 S. 5th St., Sebring, OH, 44672. May pay by credit card or check (payable to AJCA 2018 Convention-Ohio).

Meeting headquarters is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport, 7883 Freedom Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720, (330) 305-0500. Room rates are $148/night plus tax (mention American Jersey). The closest airports are Akron-Canton (3 minutes to hotel), Cleveland Hopkins International (1 hour) and Columbus International (2.5 hours). Rates after May 26 Number

The 21st International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau (WJCB) will be held in conjunction with this year’s AJCANAJ Annual Meeting. Registration includes all conference sessions covering many topics plus Jersey-related research. Confirmed presenters include Dr. Dennis Savaiano, Purdue University; Dr. Francis Fluharty, University of Georgia; Dr. Kent Weigel, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Andrew Le Gallais, Chairman of the Jersey Milk Marketing Board. The WJCB annual meeting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning is open to all; attendance is strongly encouraged. Tickets for the JETA Luncheon on Wednesday and the WJCB Presidents’ Gala Banquet on Saturday evening are NOT included in the Annual Meeting registration package, and must be purchased separately.

Tour Options for Thursday Tour A: Lehman’s Hardware, Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center and Clover Patch Jerseys

Tour B: Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center, Lehman’s Hardware and Berlin Attractions and Shops

Rate Total

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Adult (16 and older) $250 Juniors (5-15) 150 Children (0-4) Free Hall of Fame Adult 30 Hall of Fame Youth (6-12) 23 Hall of Fame Senior (65+) 25 Golf Scramble 65 WJCB JETA Luncheon 30 WJCB President’s Gala Banquet 60

$ _____ $ _____ $ _____ $ _____ $ _____ $ _____ $ _____ $ _____ $ _____

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Football Hall of Fame tickets are good for a one-time visit from Wednesday, June 27, through Sunday, July 1.

Ticket Requests WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

# Adults # Youth

Tour to Pro Football Hall of Fame, McKinley Memorial, National First Ladies’ Library and Canton Classic Car Museum WJCB JETA Luncheon Presidents’ Reception Childcare ages: __________________________ 150th Anniversary Celebration and Jersey Breeders’ Banquet Childcare ages: __________________________ THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Amish Experience Tour

__________________________________________________________ NAME(S) OF ADULT(S) __________________________________________________________ FARM NAME __________________________________________________________ NAMES, AGES AND SHIRT SIZE NEEDED FOR CHILDREN __________________________________________________________ NAMES, AGES AND SHIRT SIZE NEEDED FOR CHILDREN __________________________________________________________ NAMES, AGES AND SHIRT SIZE NEEDED FOR CHILDREN __________________________________________________________ If someone with disabilities will be attending, please describe special needs.

Youth Activities: Yoder’s Amish Home, Lunch at Leroy Miller Farm and Appraisal/Mating Clinic at Clover Patch Jerseys Lunch at Leroy Miller Farm Dinner and National Heifer Sale at Scenic Valley Farms Childcare ages: __________________________ FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Youth Activities: Fuel Up to Play 60 Youth Activities: AgLympics and Lunch at Cold Run Jerseys and Clay Park Resort Farm Tours to Cold Run Jerseys (includes lunch) and Nature View Jerseys Golf Scramble at Sable Creek Golf Course Buffet Dinner

__________________________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________ CITY STATE ZIP CODE __________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER CELL PHONE NUMBER __________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS

AJCC Research Benefit Auction and Cow Pie Bingo Childcare ages: __________________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 30 AJCA Young Jersey Breeders Awards Luncheon Childcare ages: __________________________ Tour Pro Football Hall of Fame WJCB President’s Gala Banquet

YOUNG JERSEY BREEDER AWARDS

Six Young Jersey Breeders to Be Honored in Ohio

he AJCA Board of Directors has named six recipients of the Young Jersey Breeder Award for 2018. They are Wendy Bok, Defiance, Ohio; Leah and Jason James, Mineral Point, Wis.; Robert and Gail Klinkner, Viroqua, Wis.; Amy and Elizabeth Marcoot, Greenville, Ill.; James Pearson, Lincolnton, N.C.; and Jennifer Zumbach, Coggon, Iowa. The first Young Breeder Awards were presented in 1976. Since then, more than 280 producers have received this award, including this year’s recipients. The Young Breeder Award is presented to individuals or couples younger than the age of 40 on January 1 of the year nominated who merit recognition for their expertise in dairy farming, breeding Jersey cattle, participation in American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National AllJersey Inc. (NAJ) programs, and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agriculture organizations. The 2018 honorees will receive their awards during the Young Jersey Breeders Luncheon on Saturday, June 30, at noon.

Wendy Bok Renee and Sara

Jason and Leah James Brenlee

Leah and Jason James

Receiving her first Jersey calf at the age of three, Wendy Bok has had a lifelong love and passion for the Jersey breed and the dairy industry. Currently, Wendy manages Bok’s Jerseys Farm, Defiance, Ohio, where she milks 380 Jersey cows with her parents, Sam and Julie, her brother, Andy, and her two daughters, Renee and Sara. When she was younger, Wendy was very active in both local and national Jersey youth activities. Throughout her junior Jersey career, she won numerous production awards in both Ohio and at a national level. She purchased her first Pot O’Gold heifer, Sooner Doll of Summer Hope, when she was just seven. “Sooner Doll” went on to win the 1996 Pot O’Gold Contest, and is not the only contest winner Wendy raised during her time as a Jersey youth. The 1996 Pot O’Gold Sale did not necessarily go as Wendy had intended. She had gone to the sale planning on reinvesting her winnings from “Sooner Doll” into a full sister of that same cow. When that heifer went for more than her budget allowed, Wendy purchased Berrettas Linette instead, who actually has some of the same sires in her pedigree as “Sooner Doll.” Looking back, Wendy said she was happy she ended

Leah and Jason James own and operate Pine-Valley Farm, Mineral Point, Wis. While Leah has owned Jerseys since her childhood, brown cows didn’t find a home at Pine-Valley until 2011. The couple is the third-generation to milk cows at PineValley. Currently, they milk a 175-cow mixed herd that includes more than 50 Registered Jerseys. They also raise all their young stock on the 200-acre farm. Jason earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville while Leah received hers from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Leah began the “New Heights” prefix with her sister Londa when they introduced Jerseys into their father’s Holstein herd during their youth. When Leah and Jason married in 2011, most of the “New Heights” cattle were moved to Pine-Valley. The first Jersey to make its home at Pine-Valley was a purchase that Leah and Londa made at the All American Sale in 2009. Harmony Corners Copper is currently on her sixth lactation and just scored Excellent-92%,” She has an Excellent-91% daughter sired by Avonlea CF GT Balls of Fire-ET with records over 18,500 lbs. milk and 1,000 lbs. fat and has had an everlasting impact on Pine-Valley. “Our philosophy has always been and will continue to be to use bulls that will return the most profit to our

Robert and Gail Klinkner own and operate Pine Prairie Jerseys, Viroqua, Wis. Over the years, they have faced many hardships, but they have managed to stay on top of it all. Although Rob was not raised on a farm, he gained a love for the Jersey breed by working on a neighboring dairy. When he turned 13, he was able to purchase his first Jersey, Fenwis Peep T Perky. In high school, Rob was actively involved in FFA and 4-H and exhibited at the Wisconsin State Fair. Gail grew up on a Holstein farm near Westby, Wis. She was involved in many dairy youth programs, including 4-H and FFA. The duo began dating at the Wisconsin State Fair after realizing their mutual love of the dairy industry and all it has to offer. After high school, they both attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Rob

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Jennifer Zumbach

Amy and Elizabeth “Beth” Marcoot have only known brown for as long as they can remember. They are the seventh generation of Marcoots to breed and own Jerseys in the United States, and the third generation to milk at the farm’s current location in Greenville, Ill. After graduating from high school, Amy attended the University of Illinois and completed a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and agriculture education. She then attended Eastern Illinois University to obtain a master’s degree in counseling. Amy then spent the next 16 months in Turkey helping with a startup company. Beth also attended the University of Illinois after she graduated from high school, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies. She spent the next two years working as a counselor and program

James B. Pearson, Jr., Piedmont Jerseys, Lincolnton, N.C., has always known that his career would be in the dairy industry. It all started when he began showing Jerseys at the local county fair when he was 10. He has not looked back since. After high school, James attended North Carolina State University where he earned degrees in both animal science and agricultural business management. While in college, he was a member of animal science and dairy science clubs while also serving as vice president of Farmhouse Fraternity. “James never waivered on his desire to be a dairy farmer milking Jersey cows,” wrote Herby D. Lutz in a letter of support. “James returned to the farm following graduation and has mastered all aspects of a large grazing dairy in the southwest and the cows have truly excelled under his guidance.” James returned to the farm in 2012 to help supervise the day-to-day chores, such as crop production and animal nutrition. Currently, James owns 52 Jerseys, of which 23 are milking and have a rolling herd average of 18,479 lbs. milk, 850 lbs. fat, and 664 lbs. protein as of December 2017. The herd has been enrolled in REAP since January 1997, and the farm also utilizes AJCA’s Equity program and regional young sire sampling. When working on the mating for his herd, James focuses on milk production, JUI, A2A2, and type. “With these traits, I feel that I will produce a cow that will be

According to Jennifer Zumbach, Jerseys are a part of her DNA. She was born and raised on the family farm, Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester, Iowa, and she has been through it all. Early in her childhood, the family farm had a barn fire that killed nearly all their young stock. After the incident, the family took in some cattle for a friend to help increase their numbers for a few years. Unknowingly, the new cattle were infected with Johne’s Disease, and the infection broke loose through the herd for a couple of years. “My dad has compared it to an iceberg—if you can see some, then there are so many more infected that you can’t see,” wrote Jennifer in her application letter. Jennifer and her family bounced back from the outbreak through rigorous testing, culling, and vaccinating. “We could have sold our herd and started over, but we decided to push through and build from the genetics that remained,” wrote Jennifer. Throughout the ordeal, Jennifer remained active in several Jersey organizations. In 1998, she was crowned Iowa Jersey Princess and Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess. Over the course of that year, she traveled over 4,000 miles throughout Iowa promoting the dairy industry at various events, such as county dairy banquets and board meetings. Her stint in Jersey royalty continued when she was crowned the 1998 National Jersey Queen. This title allowed Jennifer to travel to national shows and annual meetings as well as to events hosted around the world. She went to Australia in April 1999 to attend the World Jersey Conference and forged friendships that remain strong today. While there, Jennifer was able to set up a summer internship for her to work on a dairy on the Island of Jersey. “It was a great opportunity to grow personally, sharpen my farm goals, and learn different techniques,” wrote Jennifer of the internship. The following year, Jennifer was voted Iowa Jersey Cattle Club secretary and treasurer, and she remains in that post today. Along with that position, she is the editor for the club’s publication, the Iowa Jersey Today. Jennifer also helped with the 2007 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Iowa. In 2001, Jennifer graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in dairy science. While in college, she served as president of the dairy science club, was the

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up with “Linette” since she went on to win the 1998 National Youth Production Contest and the 1999 Pot O’Gold Contest. She is a former #1 JPI cow. “Linette” also had two sons go to A.I., Bok Bold Daniel Linette Lucky and Bok Apache Linette Lofton. At the 2000 Pot O’Gold Sale, Wendy bought a full sister to “Linette,” Schrim Berretta Lindy-ET. In 2003, “Lindy” was the winner of the Pot O’Gold Contest and Wendy sold Bok Barkly Lindy Lucy, a “Lindy” daughter, at the National Heifer Sale. By the time Wendy’s junior Jersey career had come to an end, she had won the Pot O’Gold Contest a total of seven times. Wendy looks forward to having her daughters compete in the contest in the coming years. “She is proof that Jersey youth programs Page 48

help develop the next generation of successful Jersey dairymen to lead our industry,” said Herby D. Lutz, Chester, S.C., Select Sires dairy sire analyst, in a letter of support. After high school, Wendy attended Northwest State College, a local college. She continued to help on the farm while she worked towards her business management degree. Wendy is actively involved with numerous organizations. She is a past delegate for COBA Select Sires, a member of the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association and the AJCA. Wendy is also an active member of Ohio Farm Bureau and the Farm Credit Advisory Committee. She enjoys promoting the dairy industry and the Jersey breed while also giving back to the community. During the spring, Wendy opens the dairy to the public and

gives tours to local school children, 4-H kids, and boy and girl scouts. She also supports local 4-H by allowing kids from around the county to lease out some of her heifers. “Wendy enjoys hosting f ield trips to the dairy to help educate kids about dairy farming and dairy products. It is so important that we have leaders that are willing to make the effort to have a positive influence on the public perception of the dairy industry,” wrote Sherry Smith, Glenford, Ohio, Bullseye Dairy Consulting. Wendy and her family currently milk 92 cows in a double-12 herringbone parlor, with a rolling herd average of 17,840 lbs. milk, 785 lbs. fat, and 599 lbs. protein as of December 2017. Bok’s Jersey Farm ships their milk to Arp’s Dairy. The Bok herd is a charter member of the REAP program, and (continued to page 50)

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co-editor of the club yearbook, and helped begin Farm Fun Day, an event that brought local school kids out to the Iowa State dairy to learn about dairy farms and products. After graduating, she returned home to expand her herd and help with the farm. Kunde Jersey Farm currently milks 220 Jerseys, 30 of which make up Jennifer’s herd. As of December 2017, her cows have a rolling herd average of 17,671 lbs. milk, 903 lbs. fat, and 633 lbs. protein. Jennifer’s herd also has an appraisal average of 85%. The herd is enrolled in REAP and contributes to Equity. Jennifer is currently responsible for registering their heifers, taking care of the financial books, and managing their DHIA records. Being a mother of four (Karl, 7; Will, 5; Anna, 3; and Neal, 1), Jennifer helps with evening chores on the farm and brings the kids along. “I enjoy watching my kids work alongside my dad daily,” wrote Jennifer. Along with all of her on-f ar m responsibilities, Jennifer is involved in numerous dairy organizations. She is the Page 50

Delaware County Dairy Committee Chair, a past president of the Delaware County Extension Council, and has been the Delaware County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl coach since 2002. Jennifer also helps her husband, Dave, on the farm he owns with his family, where they raise over 1,000 Holstein steers and farm 800 acres. “Jennifer is a ‘poster child,’ in a good way, for all that is right about the farming community in the United States: she is passionate about proper care of animals and close to the land, devoted to family and community and specifically to the Jersey breed, and keen on developing the skills sets of the next generations,” wrote Russell Gammon in a letter of support.

In the future, Wendy plans to expand the farm and be more efficient with her barns and buildings. She would like to expand the calf barn to have pens available for weaned calves. Wendy is also hoping to build more individual calving pens in the farm’s maternity barn. Wendy says that she has always strived for raising healthy and happy cows. She plans to continue increasing the herd’s milk production while also breeding for type, with the goal of having more Excellent cows in the herd.

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manager at a Christian wilderness camp in southern Illinois. Beth later went to Southern Illinois University to complete her master’s degree in therapeutic recreation and was honored as the 2012 Graduate Student of the Year. By this time, the small family farm was struggling to stay afloat, so both girls returned home and became sole owners of Marcoot Jersey Farm. After nearly two years of research, planning, and working with world renowned cheese makers, the Marcoot Jersey Creamery was built. While the plans for the creamery were underway, Amy and Beth realized that they want to be able to use the creamery to educate the public about the dairy industry. This led them to installing windows in the milk bottling room and the cheese production room so that visitors to the farm can see how different products are produced. Page 52

The first cheese was made on the farm in early 2010 and was sold in June of that year. From the time Marcoot Jersey Creamery was started through today, the only milk the creamery has used has come from their Jersey herd. Amy and Beth currently make 20 varieties of pasteurized cheeses, including mozzarella and Tipsy Cheddar, which is made with a local brewery’s Pale Ale. The sisters also saw that agritourism could have a large impact on their farm. They are less than 45 miles away from St. Louis and the farm is well designed for tours. Amy and Beth developed self-guided and organized tours of the creamery and farm, and their agritourism business has steadily increased over the years. In 2017, Marcoot Jersey Farm was visited by over 25,000 people. “With the interest consumers have in knowing where their food comes from, the tourism side of the business creates confidence in the consumer about the

quality of the product,” wrote Roger Marcoot, Greenville, Ill., in a letter of support. The duo has won several awards for both their agritourism ventures and their wide variety of cheeses. Some of these include Sauce Magazine’s Class of 2011 “Ones to Watch,” and being named Best Artisan Cheese by Feast magazine from 2011 through 2017. Amy and Beth have made multiple television appearances and have been featured in numerous local and national magazines. Currently, Amy serves as president of Marcoot Jersey Farm, Inc. and Marcoot Jersey Creamery LLC while Beth is the vice president of both. Amy’s main focus is on the management of the creamery, including marketing and sales, new food product development, and managing the employees. Beth manages the farm and herd, making breeding decisions, keeping herd records, (continued to page 54)

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and maintaining animal health. In the summer of 2017, Amy and Beth installed two robotic milkers to milk their herd of over 100 Jerseys. The new barn was built with several viewing windows so that farm visitors can watch the milking process. As of November 2017, the farm has a rolling herd average of 14,725 lbs. milk, 620 lbs. fat, and 540 lbs. protein on 82 cows. The herd has been enrolled in REAP since early 1998. Although Amy and Beth do not have much free time, they are very active in their church and the Illinois Jersey Cattle Club. Beth is also active in several community activities with her husband and their two sons. “Our goal is to build Marcoot Jersey Creamery LLC and Marcoot Jersey Farm Inc. into a sustainable business that can continue to be passed down to the future generations in honor of our family and our Jersey cattle,” wrote Amy and Beth in their application letter.

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profitable and have longevity,” wrote James in his application letter. James went on to say that he is planning to start genomic testing the herd and wants to have a 100% A2 herd in the future. James is currently involved in many organizations. He is the past president and current vice president of Daniel’s Lutheran Church, on the board of directors for the North Carolina Jersey Breeder’s Association, and a member of the steering committee for North Carolina Dairy Advantage. When looking ahead, James has big plans for the future of Piedmont Jerseys. To make the farm profitable, James is adding on-farm processing. This allows his family to all stay involved with the farm without having to expand the herd. The current plan is to sell milk, ice cream, and eventually butter. James is also planning to have an on-farm store for the public to purchase products from while also seeing the farm. “Our niche is to differ ourselves from the competition as a grass-fed herd and breeding for A2A2. With agritourism, we hope to eliminate the misconceptions of the milk process and allow the public to get the true farm to table experience,” wrote James.

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graduated from the short course with a dairy herd management and crops specialty in 2001 and Gail graduated in 2003 with a dairy herd management specialty. Both were dorm representatives during their time in Madison. In early 2002, Rob worked out a rental agreement with a retired dairy farmer near Westby. This allowed him to be able to milk his own cows. In April 2002, he bought his first Jersey cows and named the herd Pine Prairie Jerseys. The herd was enrolled in REAP in February 2003, and Gail’s Holsteins joined the herd shortly after the duo wed in June 2003. The rental agreement was continued until October 2006, when the couple purchased the farm. Following the purchase, numerous updates were made to the facility, such as adding pasture mats for the cows, installing a modern milking system, and revamping the heifer barns. Due to financial struggles, Rob and Gail sold a large chunk of their herd in July 2010. By 2013, Pine Prairie Jerseys had a full barn of milk cows again. In early 2014, the couple decided to pay off the rest of their debt by selling another large percentage of their herd. Today, their

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milking herd sits at 35 Jerseys and 20 Holsteins. “It would have been much easier for them to declare bankruptcy, but Rob and Gail were absolutely determined that they would work their way out of their financial challenges and operate a profitable dairy farm,” wrote Frank Friar, a consultant with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Economic Development in a letter of support. “They clearly demonstrate the business savvy and commitment to own and operate a dairy farm in challenging economic conditions—now and in the future—and are always looking at a positive approach for improving their dairy farm business.” “We have worked hard to find the most efficient number of cows to milk and still maintain profitable margins,” wrote Gail and Rob in their application letter. “Knowing exactly what inputs are per cow per day helps in having a positive bottom line.” Pine Prairies Jerseys has bred three Excellent-93% cows as well as several 91and 92-point cows. Currently, the family has one Excellent-93%, six Excellent-90%, and 17 Very Good cows. Along with staying busy on the farm, Rob and Gail are involved in multiple

organizations. Rob has been the president of the Parish 4 Jersey Breeders for the past 10 years and currently serves on the board of the Wisconsin Jersey Association for the second time. He also serves on the VernonCrawford DHIA board and has been a delegate for both Accelerated Genetics and East Central Select Sires. Gail has recently worked on reviving junior dairy organizations in their area. She helped form the Vernon County Junior Dairy Club, which is open to youth interested in any breed of dairy cattle. One of the couple’s favorite activities is to show their cattle and local, state, and national shows. Their cattle have won numerous accolades at the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Show, Minnesota State Fair, Wisconsin State Fair, and Vernon County Fair. Rob and Gail are instilling their love of the Jersey breed and the dairy industry into their five children: Reagan, Garrison, Rubi, Ginger, and Rylan. Each of the children have their own Jerseys so that they can start building their own herds. Reserve space today in the 150th Anniversary issue this August. Email us at thoying@usjersey.com

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bottom line,” wrote Leah in her application letter. The couple’s Jersey herd has steadily increased both in numbers and production, now with 52-milking Jerseys that have a rolling herd average of 17,202 lbs. milk, 858 lbs. fat, and 643 lbs. protein as of December 2017. Pine-Valley Farm is currently home to 17 Excellent cows with an appraisal average of 86.1% on 52 cows. The herd has been enrolled in REAP since December 2011. One cow that has made a large impact on Pine-Valley is Clareshoe Allstar Zoom Zoom Excellent-91%. Leah and Jason purchased “Zoom Zoom” at the National Heifer Sale in Arlington, Va., in 2014. Two “Zoom Zoom” offspring are currently on the 1.5% GJPI list, JX PVF Prop Joe Zip {4}-ET at #37 and JX PVF Prop Joe Zap JUNE 2018

{4}-ET at #122. “Zip” was formerly #2 on the list. “Zoom Zoom,” “Zip,” and “Zap” each have a son that is currently being sampled in A.I. “Zip” has a son by “World Cup {5}” that is at Genex. JX PVF WC Zinc {5}-ET is the leading G-Code bull with a GJPI of +205 and +752 CM$. Leah and Jason are excited to see what kind of impact this family can have on the Jersey breed. Leah and Jason “have been keen and bold enough to use evolving technology like conventional embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilization to capitalize on the genetics of their best animals. They have also grasped the value of using high ranking young G-Code bulls heavily in their rising breeding program,” wrote Russell Gammon, Fergus, Ont., in a letter of support. Along with developing impressive cow

families across three breeds, Leah and Jason stay busy by being involved with numerous committees. The couple helps run the Southwestern Wisconsin Protein Show, volunteers at the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Spring Show, and serves on the Viroqua Spring Show Committee. They are also active in the District 3 Holstein Association and the Wisconsin Milking Shorthorn Association. Leah and Jason both enjoy judging at local and state level shows during the summer. Jason is on the World Dairy Expo Exhibitors Committee and Leah is a superintendent for the World Dairy Expo National Collegiate Judging Contest. The couple also chairs the Iowa County All-Breeds Futurity. Leah is a graduate of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute and Jason has participated in the Young Leaders Program through (continued to page 58)

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NAJ Guest Speaker Says Sustainability “Here To Stay” As Dairy Issue Dr. Roger A. Cady, who has been closely identified with the study of environmental sustainability for the past decade, will return to address the 60th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. on Friday, June 29 in North Canton, Ohio. From 2008 to 2013, Dr. Cady was lead researcher for three life cycle assessment (LCA) studies focused on dairy and was co-author with Jude Capper Dr. Roger Cady and Dale Bauman of the groundbreaking analysis of the environmental impact of U.S. dairy farms from 1944 to 2007 published in the Journal of Animal Science (2009). That was followed by the Capper & Cady study (Journal of Dairy Science, 2012) funded by National All-Jersey Inc. evaluating environmental impacts of Jersey vs. Holstein milk for cheese manufacture. From March of 2010 through his retirement last December, Dr. Cady was Global Sustainability Lead with Elano Animal Health. In that role and now as an independent consultant, he works to increase understanding of the complexity and all-inclusive nature of sustainability in the food supply chain. “Sustainability is here to stay as an issue dairy producers must contend with,” Dr. Cady observes. “It has been codified into international reporting systems which have an impact on financial investment guidance in corporate value. Furthermore, a significant amount of domestically consumed dairy products are being influenced by ex-US corporations that now have processing and sales outlets in this country. “The U.S. leads the world in the reduction of dairy industry impact on the environment and the Jersey breed has been a major contributor to that success. Evidence of this contribution by Jersey breeders and owners will be presented.” Speaker Updates For WJCB Events The roster of speakers for the first day of the 21st International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau has been completed. This program will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27 in the Salon 1 Ballroom at the Embassy Suites Page 58

Hotel, North Canton. Glenn Fischer, President of Allflex USA, will discuss global issues in animal identification, including traceability, new standards and regulations, and emerging technologies. Fischer began his career with Allflex Tag Company in 1984 and assumed his current role in 2015 after serving as the Senior Vice President for all Commercial Activities. He has served as NCBA Allied Industry Council Chairman, NCBA Board of Directors and Executive Committee and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for the National Institute of Animal Agriculture. Dr. Henry N. Zerby is now scheduled to present the report, Evaluation of Jersey Crossbreeding Opportunities for a New, High-Value Beef Market Product, with doctoral graduate student Jerad Jaborek. He is the co-investigator for this study with Francis Fluharty, the previously scheduled speaker. Dr. Zerby was Professor and Chair of the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University until August of 2016, when he joined The Wendy’s Company as Senior Director of Protein Innovation for its wholly owned Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. He continues as an Adjunct Professor in Meat Science at Ohio State. Dr. John B. Cole, Acting Research Leader of the Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL) will be the featured speaker at the welcome dinner for WJCB delegates being given on Sunday, June 24 upon their arrival in Columbus. The focus of his comments will be on the future of the breeding index in an age of genomics. Dr. Cole joined the A n i m a l Improvement Dr. John Cole Programs Laboratory in 2003 as research geneticist. He is co-principal investigator for two large-scale research studies on dairy infertility, most recently identifying gene networks related to calving ease in Brown Swiss, Holstein, and Jersey cows. He is also a member of the project team for the 1000 Bull Genomes Project. Dr. Cole received the Jay L. Lush Award in Breeding and Genetics by the American Dairy Science Association in 2015, and earlier this year was honored by National DHIA with its Outstanding Service Award.

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Foremost Farms. Both Leah and Jason have graduated from the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Managers Academy. Leah is also a past employee of the AJCA, having worked as an appraiser and area representative after graduating from college. “Having both not been ‘born’ into the Jersey family, we both agree that the people in the Jersey breed truly make it second to none. We are lucky to now count ourselves as part of the Jersey family and are most excited to share our love and passion for Jerseys with our daughter, Brenlyn. Brenlyn already has her start with her first Jersey, PVF Lemonhead Miss B,” wrote Leah.

July 2 Is Deadline to Apply for AJCA Scholarships Monday, July 2 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The 11 scholarships or awards available for 2018-19 will provide financial support for young Jersey owners pursuing a college or university degree or, in some cases, gaining hands-on experience in the development and management of Registered Jersey cattle. Eligible applicants are Junior or Lifetime members of the association with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). For application forms and instructions, visit the “Scholarships and Internships” page on the USJersey website or use the link, tinyurl.com/JerseyScholarships. Recipients will be recognized on Saturday, November 3 at the annual Junior Banquet held during The All American Jersey Shows and Sales in Louisville, Ky. The American Jersey Cattle Association has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual funding for educational programs and awards. Scholarships are paid from permanent endowments administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Contributions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable gifts and may be made at any time during the year. For more information, contact the American Jersey Cattle Association by writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362, or visit its web site at USJersey.com. JERSEY JOURNAL

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Junior Awards At the evening junior banquet, Shelby Alexander, Liberty, was crowned as the

Pennsylvania Jersey Queen. She is eligible Centre Hall, who placed second, and David to compete at the national level in the Norman, Liberty, who took third. queen contest held during All American In the Jacob M. Br unges Youth festivities in Louisville, Ky., in November. Production Contest, four Diehl siblings Ainsley Staples, Hermitage, was named of McVeytown earned the top prizes with winner of the first-year project award and their homebred entries. Sara E. Diehl won Camryn G. Moyer, Roaring Branch, won the top prize with Musser Run Galvanize the intermediate division Lollipop {5}. The Very of the achievement contest. Good-82% daughter of Sawyer T. Whitenight, Buttercrest Galvanize, GJPI Orangeville, received a +72, produced an actual 3-3 PJBA scholarship. record of 20,750 lbs. milk, In the junior division 915 lbs. fat and 733 lbs. of the scrapbook contest, protein, and an m.e. of 842 competition was so strong, lbs. protein to top her peers. the division was split into Zachary placed second with two groups. Audrey M. Musser Run Evan Rachel Staples, Hermitage, placed {5}, who produced a 2-2 first in one group, while record with an m.e. of 828 Malia M. Baney, Wampum, lbs. protein. Noami placed took second. Blaine third; Hannah placed fourth. Warburton, New Albany, Production Awards earned the top prize in the P r o d u c t i o n awa r d s other group and Winslet were also given for herd Staples, Hermitage, placed averages and individual cow second. Jordan Anderson, Centre Outgoing Pennsylvania production based on cheese Hall, placed f irst in the Jersey Queen Lane Kummer yield dollars. senior division of the crowns her successor, Shelby South-Mont Far ms, Canton, owned by Mark scrapbook contest and won Alexander. Shedden, topped the the senior division of dairy division for large herds with 100 or more jeopardy as well. cows and was the high-producing herd In the speech contest, Zachary Diehl, McVeytown, placed first in the junior overall as well. The 130-cow herd has a division. Maggie Whitenight, Orangeville, herd average of 22,573 lbs. milk, 1,082 earned the top prize in the intermediate lbs. fat and 825 lbs. protein (3x milking). division. The dairy also took home the certificate In the dairy jeopardy contest, Jillian for high-producing senior two-year-old, Anderson, Centre Hall, placed first in South-Mont Zayd Jovi {6}, Very Goodthe junior division. Sara Lynne Reed, 81%. She made a 2-10 record of 25,850 Columbia Crossroads, was second in lbs. milk, 1,376 lbs. fat and 1,066 lbs. the junior division while Katelyn Taylor, protein, with a value of $4,550.78. Allenwood, took second in the senior In the category for small herds with 7-29 division. cows, Paul Zimmerman Jr., took the top In keeping with tradition, a panel of prize for milk production with his 12-cow adults was invited to try their hand at herd averaging 21,463 lbs. milk, 1,025 lbs. dairy jeopardy. After some good-natured fat and 735 lbs. protein. The 15-cow herd trash talking and light-hearted laughs, owned by Mark Vogel, Wattsburg, was the Jess Peters, Meadville, earned the top top fat and protein producer, with a herd (continued to page 63) prize by outdoing rivals Don Anderson,

Amy Theobald, left, and her husband, Charles, were honored with the Distinguished Service Award. PJCA Director David Norman, right, makes the presentation.

Clayton and Renée Kenny and their children, Nora and Landon, receive the Pennsylvania Young Jersey Breeder Award from PJCA President George Dean.

The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Jersey Breeders Association (PJBA) on March 3, 2018, was just what dairy producers needed to boost spirits and relieve stress from the depressed dairy economy. Held at the Holiday Inn in Williamsport, members took the opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, celebrate achievements and tend to business. An awards ceremony was the highlight of the business meeting. Charles and Amy Theobald, Waymart, received the Distinguished Service Award. The Theobalds have been longtime members of the state association. Amy has served on the board for several years. The couple received the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award in 2005. Charles and Amy operate Riverside Farm and Creamworks Creamery with their family. Milk, ice cream and other dairy products have been processed on the farm since 2010 using high temp short time (HTST) pasteurization for bottled milk and vat pasteurization for other products. Clayton and Renée Kenny, Enon Valley, were presented with the PBJA Young Jersey Breeder Award. They own Kenny Jersey Farm LLC with his grandparents, Bob and Alma Kenny. The herd ranks among the top 25% in the nation for genetic merit with a herd average JPI of +47. Clayton and Renée received the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder award in 2017. Van De Jerseys, Transfer, won the Norman Genetic Award, the country’s longest-running Jersey genetic award. The dairy owned by John and Amy Vanderstappen has a current (April 2018) herd average JPI of +67 on 277 cows.

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Youth receiving awards in the production contest included Sara Alexander, Riley Thompson, Naomi Diehl, Sara Diel (winner), Hannah Diel, Shelby Alexander and Zachary Diehl.

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average of 20,576 lbs. milk, 1,068 lbs. fat and 760 lbs. protein. In the category for herds with 30-59 cows, the high milk and fat producer was Dare E Land, Mount Pleasant Mills, with a herd average of 19,421 lbs. milk, 958 lbs. fat and 704 lbs. protein on 34 cows. The high protein producer in the category was Harold Harpster of Boalsburg, with a herd average of 18,638 lbs. milk, 952 lbs. fat and 717 lbs. protein on 45 cows. Herd matriarch, Edn-Ru Paramount Leadsman Lisa, Excellent-94%, was the high-producer among cows 10 years and older with an 11-5 record of 22,850 lbs. milk, 1,301 lbs. fat and 855 lbs. protein and a value of $3,932.04. The 82-cow herd owned by Duane Burkholder, Fleetwood, led its peers with 60-99 cows for all measures of production with a herd average of 20,390 lbs. milk, 1,033 lbs. fat and 719 lbs. protein. Vanderfeltz Jerseys, Lawton, took home four awards for individual cow production. Stone-Front Kyros Loretta, Excellent-90%, made the top record among junior threeyear-olds with 28,580 lbs. milk, 1,518 lbs. fat and 1,112 lbs. protein at 3-5. The cheese dollar value is $4,874.01. Vanfel Premier Ambition 1072, Very Good-84%, was the leading senior two-year-old. At 3-8, she made 27,370 lbs. milk, 1,399 lbs. fat and 1,098 lbs. protein, with a value of $4,672.54. The stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading five-yearold was Vanfel Valentino Tesla 852, Very Good-88%, who made 30,710 lbs. milk, 1,540 lbs. fat and 1,186 lbs. protein at 5-11. The record has a value of $5,098.37 and ranks as the ninth-high 305-day cheese yield record in the nation for 2017 at 4,105 lbs. The final member of the milking string to earn an award was CA Theo Belvedere Tikki, Excellent-94%. She made the high record among cows 8-9 years-of-age, with 26,700 lbs. milk, 1,303 lbs. fat and 1,064 lbs. protein in 292 days, with a value of $4,461.44. Two other dairies each earned a pair of certificates for individual cow production. JUNE 2018

Creek View Farm, Martinsburg, milked the top senior yearling, Creek View Ace Angie 364 {4}, Desirable-78%. She made a 1-9 record of 25,920 lbs. milk, 1,096 lbs. fat and 898 lbs. protein in 298 days, with a value of $3,801.25. She made a subsequent lactation of more than 31,000 lbs. milk at 2-9. Among four-year-olds, the leading producer was Creek View Renegade Limeade 177, Excellent-90%, with 26,500 lbs. milk, 1,596 lbs. fat and 1,090 lbs. protein in 284 days at 4-10. The value of the record is $4,899.74. The other dairy, Windy Lane Jerseys, Tyrone, won the prize for the high junior two-year-old with their homebred entry,

Windy Lane Imagine Callie, Very Good85%. She made a 2-6 record of 25,110 lbs. milk, 1,231 lbs. fat and 951 lbs. protein in 290 days, with a value of $4,088.97. Roland Maximus Sparkly Shiny 32, Desirable-78%, led cows 6-7 years-of-age with 29,500 lbs. milk, 1,551 lbs. fat and 1,175 lbs. protein at 7-8. The cheese yield value of the record is $5,072.85. Officers Officers elected to serve the PJCA in 2018 are George Dean, Chicora, president, Matt Derr, Linden, vice president, and Jessica Peters, Meadville, executive secretary. Page 63

In the dairy industry, production is expressed in several different forms, including actual production, mature equivalent (m.e.), cheese yield, energy-corrected milk and fat-corrected milk. Jersey breeders will find yields for milk, fat and protein and yield for cheese on an actual basis and an m.e. basis on performance pedigrees and progeny reports from the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Mature equivalent, also called standardized production, is also used for herd lactation averages published in the Jersey Journal’s annual production summary in March and for use in the calculation of sire genetic evaluations. So, what is the difference between actual production and m.e. production? And why would one be used over the other? In this month’s Jersey Jargon column, we’ll explain how m.e. is calculated and why it sometimes is the preferred method for ranking cows and herds for production. Calculating M.E. Essentially, the formula for m.e. adjusts a record for age and environment and predicts what it would be had the cow been a mature cow producing the record in an average environment. Mature equivalents are calculated for lactations that are 305 days or fewer. Lactations 365 days in length or longer do not receive mature equivalents.

Five factors are used to adjust actual yield to a mature equivalent—number of milkings per day, age at calving, previous days open, season of calving and region of the country. Cows milked at least three times a day, generally produce more milk than cows milked twice a day. Because of this, the records of cows milked three times or more are adjusted to a twice daily basis to remove the environmental effect. The factors for age at calving are designed to remove parity differences, especially for cows in their second and later lactations, and account for differences in age effects from year to year. Since mature equivalents are based on 305 days in milk, the formula also adjusts actual yield for length of lactation—days open in the previous lactation—for cows in their second or later lactations. If this adjustment was not made, cows dried off at 280 days would be at a 25-day disadvantage to cows milked 305 days. Seasonal adjustments are made because history shows that cows calving in hot, humid summer months produce less milk than those calving in cooler fall and winter months. Yield is standardized to that a cow would have produced if she had calved in an average month. Seasonal factors can be positive or negative, as the formula for m.e. attempts to split the difference between the best and worst months to calve in terms of high production. Finally, records are adjusted for the region of the country in which the record was made because management styles and weather conditions vary greatly from region to region. Cows milked in hot, hu-

mid areas of the country produce less milk than those milked in the more temperate regions of the Pacific Northwest, the upper Midwest and the Northeast. Why Use M.E.? Herds that milk three times a day or with robotic milkers, and those with a large percentage of older, mature cows may have actual herd averages that exceed their lactation averages (based on m.e.) and are seemingly penalized. Though actual production has its place in evaluating the merit of animals, it can be difficult to compare cows based on this measure alone, especially for genetic merit. If you liken production rankings to a horse race, mature equivalents basically put all cows in their starting blocks at the same starting line. In addition to performance pedigrees, progeny reports and lactation averages, the AJCA uses mature equivalents for Honor Roll records and the President’s Trophy (both for cheese yield). It uses actual production for National Class Leader and Hall of Fame records and the Hilmar Cheese Yield trophy, as well as performance pedigrees and progeny reports. What M.E. is Not It should be noted that m.e. records cannot predict what a cow will produce in the future because many things may happen before she reaches maturity. As well, environmental conditions that affect her future records may be quite different. Mature equivalent is a means of comparing production of cows managed in different environments and with a different group of peers. For more information on the other useful tools to measure production—energycorrected milk and fat-corrected milk— see the March 2014 issue of the Jersey Journal.

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March 30, 2018, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., judge 144 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Fireman Breeze Bubble, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Topp View Spahrs Dude Excell, Tristen and Tara Spahr and Keaton and Kinley Topp, Botkins Intermediate Champion female—TJ Classic Premier Misty, TJ Classic Jerseys and Allison Francis, Ansonia Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Highland-H Apljk Snowhite-ET, Shelby M. Rader, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Junior Champion female—Big Guns Andreas Virtue-ET, Virtue Partners, Ashville Reserve Junior Champion female—DKG Motion Shelby, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder—Mill Valley Farms, John and Donna Greiwe and Family

Fireman Breeze Bubble 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion

Class Winners Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Heart & Soul Fizz Faith-ET, Bailee, Calla, Mason and Matthew Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield 2. Cold Run Andreas Betty Blowtorch, Cold Run Jerseys LLC, Salem 3. Big Time Shutout Showtime, Matt Linehan, River Falls, Wis. Senior heifer calf (17 shown) 1. Marhaven Getaway Serenade, Marhaven Jerseys and Duane Cole, Alliance 2. Intense Velocity Precious-ET, Pat Conroy and Colganados Genetics LLC, West Salem 3. Chilli Showdown Catalina-ET, Kevin Ehrhardt and Michael Heath, Baldwin, Md. Summer yearling heifer (32 shown) 1. Despresverts Joel Glamour-ET, Ferme Pres Verts Inc., St. Gabriel Rimouski, Que. 2. Entourage-LC Tequila Kalypso-ET, Grant Vosters, Freedom, Wis. 3. M-Signature Colton Lil Kooker, Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield Junior yearling heifer (17 shown) 1. Big Guns Andreas Virtue-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Big Guns Jamaica Vanilla), Virtue Partners, Ashville, jr. champ. 2. Sugar & Spice Colton Friso-ET, Riggs & Stiles Inc., Berryville, Va. 3. DKG Velocity Jasmine, Jeromy, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe, Quincy Intermediate yearling heifer (13 shown) 1. J-Kay Fizz Punch, Matt and Morgan Richards and James Morgan Family, Urbana 2. MM-T Roman Anastasia-ET, Kevin Doeberiener, Lindsey Bowen, Duane Cole and Michael Heath, West Salem 3. Lormiere Tequila Leah, D&N Schrim, F&D Borba, C. Popp, M. Hawbaker and Kash-In, Ashville Senior yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. DKG Motion Shelby (S: KCJF Mollys Ren Motion, D: DKG Jade Smily), John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney, res. jr. champ. 2. Underground Dixies Delsie, Matt and Morgan Richards, Cam and Cora Cope and James Morgan and Family, Urbana 3. WF Excitation Sheri, Lane Kummer, Evans City, Pa. Junior 2-yr.-old (5 shown) 1. Riceton Premier Kansas, Avery Rice, Farmdale 2. DKG Motion Jolly, Blake Kenneth Greiwe, Quincy 3. JY KK Milo, Emma, Ella and Willbert Hershberger, Casstown

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Highland-H Apljk Snowhite-ET (S: Steinauers Iatola Applejack, D: Highland-H Nevada Snocone), Shelby M. Rader, Conneaut Lake, Pa., res. int. champ. 2. JKL Premier Orchid, Jonathan Kyle Luther, Mount Ulla, N.C. 3. DKG Ritzs Relentless Sugar, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. TJ Classic Premier Misty (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: TJ Classic Hired Gun Mona), TJ Classic Jerseys and Allison Francis, Ansonia, int. champ. 2. UFashion Iatola Sasha-ET, William Owen Unkefer, Leetonia 3. Budjon-Vail Tequila Mackenzie, Dustin Joseph Schirm, Ashville Senior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Fireman Breeze Bubble (S: Colton Flame Fireman, D: Indiana Breeze), Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Lordan Gentrys Blue Bud, Bruce and Tricia Gingerich, Millersburg, Ind. 3. DKG Motion Milk Maid, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Call-Del Tequila Rhinestone, Austin Yoder, South Charleston 2. Comerica Albet Aloha, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams 3. Starwischer TBone Carolina, Starwischer Jerseys and Ethan, Kadey and Heath Starkey and Gus, Max, McKenze and Sam Hoewischer and Lydia Dibert, Mechanicsburg 5-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Topp View Spahrs Dude Excell (S: Stan-J Dynamo Dude, D: Bridon Jade Errattic-ET), Tristen and Tara Spahr and Keaton and Kinley Topp, Botkins, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Topp-View Spahrs HG Passion, Tristen and Tara Spahr and Keaton and Kinley Topp 3. Magnum Dee Opessa, Diley Jerseys, Canal Winchester Aged cow (5 shown) 1. IC Tequila Laurie, Madelyn Topp, Hershberger Bros. Jerseys and Alice Ann Young, Wapakoneta 2. Knappway BRC Bang A Gong, Joseph Knapp, Wellington 3. Norse Star Premier Devine, Starwischer Jerseys and Ethan, Kadey and Heath Starkey and Gus, Max, McKenze and Sam Hoewischer and Lydia Dibert

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9:00 a.m. (EDT); Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge. AUG. 9—NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, N.J.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT). AUG. 10—IOWA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 8:30 a.m. (CDT); Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky. AUG. 11—IOWA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 7:30 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 11—VERMONT STATE JERSEY SHOW; Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Vergennes, Vt. AUG. 12—INDIANA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. AUG. 15—INDIANA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. AUG. 16—WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W.Va.; 5:00 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 16—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT). AUG. 17—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:30 a.m. (EDT); Jenny Thomas, North Lewisburg, Ohio. AUG. 17—WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, heifers; West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W.Va.; 1:00 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 17—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 2:00 p.m. (CDT). AUG. 17—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 1:00 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 18—WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, cows; West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W.Va.; 2:00 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 18—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 4:00 p.m. (CDT). AUG. 19-21—WISCONSIN STATE JERSEY SHOW AND JERSEY FUTURITY, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. AUG. 19—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, cows; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 8:30 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 20—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio. AUG. 26—EVERGREEN STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Wash.; 10:00 a.m. (PDT). AUG. 30—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:30 p.m. (EDT). SEPT. 1—MARYLAND STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md. SEPT. 1—HOPKINTON STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Hopkinton State Fairgrounds, Contoocook, N.H.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 1—SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron, S.D.; 9:00 a.m. (CDT); Julie Hemp, Beaverville, Ill., judge. SEPT. 1—EVERGREEN STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Wash.; 10:00 a.m. (PDT). SEPT. 2—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.; 9:00 a.m. (PDT); Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge. SEPT. 2—HOPKINTON STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Hopkinton State Fairgrounds, Contoocook, N.H.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 2—MICHIGAN STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Mich.; 11:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 2—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:00 noon (EDT). SEPT. 10—KANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND

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JUNIOR SHOW, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan.; 9:00 a.m. (CDT). SEPT. 14—NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS OPEN JERSEY SHOW; Waterloo, Iowa. SEPT. 15—NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Waterloo, Iowa. SEPT. 15—NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR JERSEY SHOWS, New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Alberquerque, N.M.; 8:00 a.m. (MST); Larry Kleiner, Greenville, Ill. SEPT. 17—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT); Mike Berry, Albany, Ore. SEPT. 18—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Heifers; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa.; 1:00 p.m. (EDT); Steve Wagner, Richford, Vt., judge. SEPT. 19—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Cows; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT); Steve Wagner, Richford, Vt., judge. SEPT. 19—EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, West Springfield, Mass.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Jamie Black, Brushton, N.Y., judge. OCT. 2—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Heifers, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 3:00 p.m. (CDT); Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge; Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., associate judge. OCT. 3—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW,

Cows, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m. (CDT); Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge; Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., associate judge. OCT. 5—ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Alabama National Fairgrounds, Montgomery, Ala.; 2:00 p.m. (CDT). OCT. 6—ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR OPEN SHOW, Alabama National Fairgrounds, Montgomery, Ala.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). OCT. 13—STATE FAIR OF TEXAS JERSEY SHOW, heifers; State Fairgrounds of Texas, Dallas, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). OCT. 14—STATE FAIR OF TEXAS JERSEY SHOW, cows; State Fairgrounds of Texas, Dallas, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). OCT. 20—TENNESSEE STATE JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Middle Tennessee State University Ag Pavilion, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). NOV. 3—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m. (EST); Tammie Stiles Doran, Woodstock, Va., judge; Sean Johnson, Glenville, Pa., consultant. NOV. 4—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m. (EST); Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge; Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock, Calif., consultant. NOV. 5—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C., judge; Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis., consultant.

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Topp View Spahrs Dude Excell was named Grand Champion for Kinley Topp, Botkins, at the Ohio Spring Expo Junior Jersey Show on March 30, 2018. Topp-View Spahrs HG Passion, exhibited by Keaton Topp, Botkins, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., judged the 61 Registered Jerseys shown in Columbus, Ohio. Class Winners

Intermediate heifer calf (2 shown) J-Kay Fizz Punky, Morgan Richards, Urbana Senior heifer calf (2 shown) DKG Colton Firecracker, Lane Randall Greiwe, Sidney Summer yearling heifer (13 shown) DKG Motion Rocket, Blake Greiwe, Sidney Junior yearling heifer (10 shown) DKG Velocity Jasmine, Lane Randall Greiwe Intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) DKG Motion Sarah, Grace Hageman, Sidney Senior yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. DKG Motion Shelby (S: KCJF Mollys Ren Motion, D: DKG Jade Smily), Garrett Hageman, Sidney, jr. champ. 2. WF Excitation Sheri (S: Bridon Excitation, D: WF Iatola Sybil), Lane Kummer, Evans City, Pa., res. jr. champ. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) DKG Motion Jolly, Blake Kenneth Greiwe Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Highland-H Apljk Snowhite-ET (S: Steinhauers Iatola Applejack, D: Highland-H Nevada Snocone), Shelby Rader, Conneaut Lake, Pa., res. int. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) TJ Classic Premier Misty (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: TJ Classic Hired Gun Mona), Allison Francis, Ansonia, int. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) DKG Motion Milk Maid, Garrett Hageman

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DKG Motion Shelby 1st Senior yearling heifer

4-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Marys Annamaria-ET, Anne Rawn, London 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Topp View Spahrs Dude Excell (S: Stan-J Dynamo Dude, D: Bridon Jade Errattic-ET), Kinley Topp, Botkins, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Topp-View Spahrs HG Passion (S: SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, D: Tiger Jan Bill Posy 1223 of SJF), Keaton Topp, Botkins, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) IC Tequila Laurie, Madelyn Topp, Botkins

The Florida State Fair Junior Jersey Show was held on February 19, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Judge Chad Powers, Richmond, Ky., placed the 57 Registered Jerseys. The first place aged cow, Sunset Harvest Juicy Girl {2}, exhibited by Kyleigh Glenn, Plant City, was named Grand Champion. The winning five-yearold, MLK Mals Riled Malaun, shown by Austin Holcomb, Lithia, was named Reserve Grand Champion. In the heifer show, Elizabeth Sutton, Sun City, took the Junior Champion honors with her winning summer yearling, Harkway Comerica Brooke. The Reserve Junior Champion was LaFoster Grove Connie, the first place intermediate calf, also shown by Sutton.

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April 8, 2018, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y. Andrew Vander Meulen, Brighton, Ont., judge 153-head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET, Budjon Farms, Peter Vail and David Jordan, Lomira, Wis. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—MB Lucky Lady Feliz Navidad-ET, Rivendale Farms, Bulger, Pa. Intermediate Champion female—Rollingriver Press Release, Adam Fraley and Frank and Diane Borba, Muncy, Pa. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Topline Tequila Champagne, Carly N. Shaw, Fariplay, Md. Junior Champion female—Big Guns Andreas Vanish-ET, Sabrina Clark and Madison Fisher, Claysburg, Pa. Reserve Junior Champion female—Big Guns Andreas Virtue-ET, Virtue Partners, Ashville, Ohio

3. MB Lucky Lady Path To Fame, Lookout Jerseys and Frank and Diane Borba, Canton Hatley, Que. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Rollingriver Press Release (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila, D: Rolling River Pressly {6}), Adam Fraley and Frank and Diane Borba, Muncy, Pa., int. champ. 2. Paullyn Vance Rainelle, Rivendale Farms 3. Hillacres Applejack Marianas, Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. 4-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. MB Lucky Lady Feliz Navidad-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Marlau Comerica Fabienne), Rivendale Farms, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. (continued to page 72)

Class Winners Senior heifer calf (21 shown) 1. Big Guns Andreas Victory-ET, Madison S. Fisher, Claysburg, Pa. 2. Entourage-LC Nadines Notoriety-ET, Will Iager and Kathy Iager-Stiles, Berryville, Va. 3. Miss Cheyenne Claudia-ET, Emma Currie and Kennedy Crothers, Pitcher Summer yearling heifer (24 shown) 1. Big Guns Andreas Vanish-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Big Guns Jamaica Vanilla), Sabrina Clark and Madison Fisher, Claysburg, Pa., jr. champ. 2. Arethusa Showdown Cabello-ET, Arethusa Farm. Litchfield, Conn. 3. Sugar & Spice MG Vasaline-ET, Jamie Crawford, Chris Schuler and Brian Heffron, Rome, Pa. Junior yearling heifer (19 shown) 1. Big Guns Andreas Virtue-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Big Guns Jamaica Vanilla), Virtue Partners, Ashville, Ohio, res. jr. champ. 2. South Mountain Colton Ravish, Ernest W. Packard and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. 3. Four-Hills Colton Barbie 64792, Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt. Intermediate yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. Arethusa Impression Krimson-ET, Arethusa Farm 2. MM-T Roman Anastasia-ET, Kevin Doeberiener, Lindsay Bowen, Duane Cole and Micheal Heath, West Salem, Ohio

3. Sugar & Spice MG Confession-ET, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville Senior yearling heifer (16 shown) 1. DKG Motion Shelby, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney, Ohio 2. Elliotts Vitality Cisco-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 3. Elliotts AJ Chicago-ET, Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard, and Mike and Linda Hellenbrand, Boonsboro, Md. Junior 2-yr.-old (6 shown) 1. South Mountain Colton Josie-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Windrift Premier Sarahs Scent-ET, Lucy Stockwell and Jason Tooley, Granville 3. Hillacres Venom Adele, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (14 shown) 1. Topline Tequila Champagne (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Huronia Verb Charity 15Z), Carly N. Shaw, Fairplay, Md., res. int. champ. 2. SVHeaths HGun Corrolla-ET, Rivendale Farms, Bulger, Pa. 3. Arethusa Tequila Valioso, Arethusa Farm Junior 3-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Arethusa HG Vanguish, Arethusa Farm 2. Elliotts Regency Corrina-ET, Mike Heath, Gene and Mark Iager, Westminster, Md.

Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET 1st 5-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion

MB Lucky Lady Feliz Navidad-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion

Arethusa HG Vanguish 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow

Arethusa Response Vivid-ET 1st 100,000-lb. cow

Big Guns Andreas Virtue-ET 1st Junior yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion

Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET 1st Aged cow

Arethusa Impression Krimson-ET 1st Intermediate yearling heifer

DKG Motion Shelby 1st Senior yearling heifer

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New York Spring Show (continued from page 70) 2. Arethusa HG Svana-ET, Arethusa Farm 3. South Mountain Santanas Spirit-ET, Rivendale Farms 5-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: MI Wil Deluxe Gorgeous), Budjon Farms, Peter Vail and David Jordan, Lomira, Wis., sr. and gr. champ. 2. Stoney Point Verb Blush, Michael Heath, Westminster, Md. 3. Dentex Justice Pat, Rivendale Farms Aged cow (4 shown) 1. Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET, Rivendale Farms 2. Paullor Tops Granger, Mike and Vanessa Uber and Jeff and Brenda McKissick, Mercer, Pa. 3. ZBW Masons Remake Victoria, Mason Ziemba 100,000-lb cow (1 shown) 1. Arethusa Response Vivid-ET, Arethusa Farm Junior best three females (3 shown) 1. Madison Fisher 2. Arethusa Farm Dam and daughter (2 shown) 1. Arethusa Farm

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Polled A2A2 Heifer Tops Kentucky National Sale

A summer yearling currently ranked #38 for genetic merit among polled females brought the top dollar at this year’s Kentucky National Sale on April 5 in Louisville, Ky. Purchased by Joshua Docheff, Longmont, Colo., for $4,200, JX Laurola Radical Amy {6}-P-ET also tested A2A2 for the beta casein gene and is backed by a cow family that has sent several sons to A.I. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

14 Cows, two years and over 13 Bred heifers 5 Open yearlings 13 Heifer calves 45 Lots Median price

$1,212.50 1,228.85 710.00 1,403.85

$16,975 5,975 3,550 18,250

$1,216.67 $1,100.00

$54,750

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

Market conditions in the dairy industry continue to favor buyers, with a posted average of $1,216.67 on the sale of 45 lots. Eight Jersey breeders from 10 states made purchases, with Glen Meadows Farm, Fultonville, N.Y., taking home 14 head for $15,350 and Kevin E. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., choosing seven head for $7,125. “Amy {6}-P” is sired by JX Multi-Rose Radical {5}-P-ET, GJPI +154. She has GPTAs of +988M, +64F and +53P and is +160 for GJPI. Her dam is a Very Good82% daughter of Freemans Santiago-ET, GJPI +112, with a two lactation m.e. average of 20,188–1,069–822. She has two maternal brothers in A.I. and seven Very Good or Excellent maternal sisters with high components. One maternal sister, Heartland Dignitary Abigail-ET, Very Good-87%, ranks among the top 1.5% for genetic merit and has 19,300 lbs. milk,

JX Laurola Radical Amy {6}-P-ET was the high seller, purchased for $4,200 by Joshua Docheff, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Heather Lord, right. She was consigned by Bowman Dairy Inc., represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Erica Davis, left. In the box are JMS Manager Greg Lavan and Lynn Lee, auctioneer. At the halter is Kenneth Wright.

JUNE 2018

1,114 lbs. fat and 839 lbs. protein at 4-1. The grandam of “Amy {6}-P” is Heartland Abe Avalanche, Excellent-91%, with a pair of records over 21,400 lbs. milk, 1,350 lbs. fat and 810 lbs. protein. The next dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +16, with 15,990 lbs. milk, 1,001 lbs. fat and 606 lbs. protein at 3-9. Her Very Good-80% fourth dam has 20,390 lbs. milk, 1,150 lbs. fat and 782 lbs. protein at 5-8. Her sixth dam is appraised Very Good-86% and has an m.e. average of 20,818–868–687 on two lactations. “Amy {6}-P” was consigned by Bowman Dairy Inc., Julian, N.C., who purchased her dam from the Heartland Jerseys Dispersal in 2015. The heifer that earned laurels as Reserve Junior Champion of the Kentucky National Show held prior to the sale brought the second-high price of the sale—$3,050. KCCK Genetics, a partnership of Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Hadley Ehlers, Campbell Hill, Ill., placed the final bid on TJ Classic Centurion Vivid. The summer yearling sired by Sooner Centurion-ET, GJPI -24, hails from the “Venus” cow family that has fared well in the showring in recent years. “Vivid’s” dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, GJPI -128. Her grandam, TJ Classic Remake Valerie, Very Good-87%, is a maternal sister to TJ Classic Minister Venus-ET, Excellent-94%, who was named Reserve National Grand Champion in 2013 and National Grand Champion the following year. She was tapped Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo and the North American International Livestock Exposition in 2014 and won the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 2013. Another sister, TC Classic Action Venus, Excellent-91%, was named Junior All American Senior Two-Year-Old in 2016. “Vivid’s” third dam, Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET, Excellent-95%, was named Grand Champion of the Central National Jersey Show in 2009 and Reserve All American Aged Cow the following year. She has also been named Grand and Reserve Grand Champion of the Ohio State Fair. “Vera” has a best record of 9-2 305 19,800 3.8% 755 3.7% 731 80DCR. Her Excellent-91% fourth dam has 18,410 lbs. milk, 701 lbs. fat and 551 lbs. protein at 5-8. The next dam, Cottonwood Juno Virtue, EX 90-2E (CAN), has 22,002 lbs. milk, 810 lbs. fat and 810 lbs. protein at 5-5 and earned a pair of silver awards for production from Jersey Canada. “Vivid” was consigned by Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio. A strong, deep-bodied bred heifer was the third high seller at $3,000. Ryan Gettle,

TJ Classic Centurion Vivid sold for the second high price of the day, $3,050, purchased by KCCK Genetics, a partnership of Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Hadley Ehlers. Pictured with “Vivid” are Tyler Kirchdoerfer, Sumer Shackleford, at the halter, and Lavan and Lee in the box.

Pleasant Hope, Mo., placed the final bid to bring home Showdowns Diamonds. The daughter of River Valley Spice Showdown, GJPI +39, is due to Lester Sambo, GJPI -35, in mid-June. Her dam, Excitations Chanel, is an Excellent-92% daughter of Bridon Excitation, GJPI -64, who stood first in the senior three-year-old class at the Indiana State Fair Junior Jersey Show in 2012 and placed second in her class the next year. The grandam of “Diamonds” is Responses Cheryl, Excellent-95%, who was named Junior All American Aged Cow in 2004. She received Reserve Junior All American and Reserve All American honors as an aged cow the following years, respectively. “Diamonds” was consigned by Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Alivia M. White, New Castle, Ind. Sales $1,200 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Joshua Docheff, Longmont, Colo. JX Laurola Radical Amy {6}-P-ET, heifer calf 8 mos.... $4,200 (Bowman Dairy Inc., Julian, N.C.) KCCK Genetics, Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Hadley Ehlers, Campbell Hill, Ill. TJ Classic Centurion Vivid, heifer calf 9 mos................. 3,050 (Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio) Ryan Gettle, Pleasant Hope, Mo. Showdowns Diamonds, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 3,000 (Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Alivia M. White, New Castle, Ind.) Austin Blake Baker, Staley, N.C. DKG Ressurection Cameo, heifer calf 6 mos................ 2,350 (John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Gerrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney, Ohio) J. William and Rachel Hodge, Norwich, Ohio WF Showdown Aspen, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 2,300 (Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va.) Piedmont Determinate Candice, cow 2 yrs.................... 1,800 (Corey A. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Charles Wayne Lutz, Mocksville, N.C. Call-Bolen Fizz of Jubilation, heifer calf 7 mos.............. 1,900 (Brian Call and Terry and Marc Bolen, S. Charleston, Ohio) Kevin Eric Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. Starwischer Irwin Shadey Lady, bred heifer 22 mos...... 1,600 (Starwischer Jerseys/Ethan, Kadey and Heath Starkey, Mechanicsburg, Ohio) Glen Meadows Farm, Fultonville, N.Y. TC 2180 Irwin Rainbow, cow 2 yrs................................. 1,500 (Kevin E. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) KCJF Showdown Caresse, bred heifer 22 mos............. 1,350 (Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky.) Scotch View Visionary Lucy, cow 4 yrs.......................... 1,300 (John D. Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa) DeMents Dazzler Vanessa, bred heifer 2 yrs................. 1,200 (Janell M. Baum, Clinton, Ill.) Clay Hill Len Addie C68, bred heifer 2 yrs..................... 1,200 (James Arnold, Poseyville, Ind.) Elise Carpenter, Russell Springs, Ky. Billings Verb Latte, bred heifer 20 mos........................... 1,350 (Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.)

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Golden Plains Dairy Hosts Central Kansas Jersey Sale

Jersey breeders from Kansas joined forces with Jersey Marketing Services to offer quick milk from deep-pedigreed Registered Jerseys at the Central Kansas Jersey Breeders Sale. Hosted by Merle Yoder and his family at Golden Plain Dairy in Hutchinson, Kan., on April 13, 2018, the sale posted an average of $1,341.37 on 168 lots. Eleven buyers from five states made purchases, with a pair of Jersey breeders from Oklahoma and Texas buying three of every four lots sold. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

127 Cows, two years and over 40 Bred heifers 3 1st Trimester 20 2nd Trimester 17 3rd Trimester 1 Open yearling 168 Lots Median price

$1,381.50 $175,450 1,237.50 49,500 850.00 2,550 1,218.75 24,375 1,327.94 22,575 400.00 400 $1,341.37 $225,350 $1,350.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

Sale host, Merle Yoder, consigned the three high-selling individuals. The highseller, Golden Plain Asia, sold for $2,125 to the volume buyer from Oklahoma, Paul Brown of Chickasha. The Very Good-86% first-calf heifer is sired by Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +41. She was fresh in mid-November and sold due to sexed River Valley Sal Striker-ET, GJPI +120, this November. She gave 56 lbs. milk on her March test and has a projected m.e. of 17,967–936–644 at 2-6. “Asia” has three Very Good maternal sisters with records to 22,300 lbs. milk, 1,358 lbs. fat and 863 lbs. protein. Their dam is a Very Good-84% daughter of Ahlem Lemvig Abe {6}-ET, GJPI +65, with five lactations and a best record of 4-4 305 25,630 4.8% 1,240 3.8% 963 96DCR. The next dam is a Very Good-80% daughter of Sunset Canyon Mecca-ET, GJPI -9, with 17,760 lbs. milk, 824 lbs. fat and 628 lbs. protein in her third lactation. The next dam is a Very Good-82% daughter of Eastglen Alf Klassic-ET, GJPI +21, with eight records—three over 20,100 lbs. milk. “Asia” was one of the 59 lots Brown purchased for a total of $89,300. The other volume buyer of the day, Adrie Vanderjagt, Sulphur Springs, Texas, placed the final bid of $1,950 on the second-high seller, JX Golden Plain Mercy {6}. The daughter of Ahlem Genominator, GJPI +114, was fresh in January with her first calf. She gave 62 lbs. milk on her March test and has a projected m.e. of 17130–911–667 at 1-9. Her Very Good-86% dam is sired JUNE 2018

by Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold {5}, GJPI +77. She has a GJPI of +97 and an m.e. of 23,520–1,195–816 on her first record at 1-6. Her Very Good-82% grandam is sired by Golden Plain Impuls Charlie, JPI +25. She has four lactations and a best record of 3-10 305 21,370 4.5% 953 3.6% 763 97DCR. Her fourth and fifth dams are both appraised Very Good. In all, Vanderjagt purchased 65 lots for $79,400. Paul Brown took home the third-high seller as well, with the purchase of Golden Plain Miami for $1,875. The Very Good80% daughter of Heartland Irwin Texas-ET, GJPI +83, was fresh in mid-September with her first calf and sold due to sexed Rowleys 11 Visionary Chili-ET, GJPI +154, in early November. She gave 52 lbs. milk on her March test and has a projected m.e. of 19,085–959–738 at 1-11. She has two Very Good maternal sisters, both with records over 18,000 lbs. milk and high components. Their dam is a daughter of Altamont MH Fantom, GJPI +19, with five lactations and a best record of 19,260 lbs. milk, ,014 lbs. fat and 799 lbs. protein at 4-1. Her Very Good-87% third dam is sired by Windy Willow Montana Jace {6}, GJPI +29, and has a four lactation m.e. average of 24,288–1,156–882. Brown also purchased the fourth highsellers, a pair of young cows that sold for $1,825 each. Golden Plain Ribbon, a Very Good-81% daughter of BW Fastrack-ET, GJPI +108, was fresh in late November and is due to sexed JX Shultz Volcano Harris {4}, GJPI +181, this November. She gave 58 lbs. milk on her March test and has a projected m.e. of 18,290–824–661 at 1-9. Her dam is Very Good-86% and has a two lactation m.e. average of 23,758– 1,078–834. Her grandam, sired by PF Lennox Hendrix, GJPI +134, has an m.e. average of 19,345–1,072–785 on four records. Her Excellent-91% third dam has six lactations—three over 20,480 lbs. milk, 1,140 lbs. fat and 850 lbs. protein. The other $1,825-priced lot, Impuls Zena of JCB, was consigned by Jerry C. Beachy of Hutchinson, Kan. The potential fourth-generation Excellent was appraised Very Good-85% at 2-10. She sold fresh with her second calf and is sired by ISDK Impuls, GJPI +72. She has a Very Good85% maternal sister with 23,210 lbs. milk, 1,217 lbs. fat and 890 lbs. protein at 4-11. T h e i r d a m , J a c e Z i p o f J C B, Excellent-93%, has eight lactations and a best record of 8-0 305 22,200 4.5% 995 3.7% 818 98DCR. “Zena’s” grandam, Khan Zella of JCB, Excellent-90%, has 16,250 lbs. milk, 577 lbs. fat and 554 lbs. protein at 7-2. She has an Excellent maternal sister and three Very Good maternal sisters. Two

of her sisters have records over 21,000 lbs. milk. The Excellent-92% third dam of “Zena” has 18,280 lbs. milk, 595 lbs. fat and 533 lbs. protein at 9-9. Sales $1,600 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Paul Brown, Chickasha, Okla. Golden Plain Asia, cow 2 yrs....................................... $2,125 (Merle Yoder, Hutchinson, Kan.) Golden Plain Miami, cow 2 yrs....................................... 1,875 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Ribbon, cow 2 yrs..................................... 1,825 (Merle Yoder) Impuls Zena of JCB, cow 3 yrs...................................... 1,825 (Jerry C. Beachy, Hutchinson, Kan.) Golden Plain Tare, cow 2 yrs.......................................... 1,800 (Merle Yoder) DCB Santana Melissa, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,800 (David L. Beachy, Hutchinson, Kan.) Golden Plain Astera, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,750 (Merle Yoder) Visionary Lulu of JCB, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,750 (Jerry C. Beachy) Golden Plain Skye, cow 2 yrs........................................ 1,725 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Mimosa, cow 3 yrs.................................... 1,725 (Merle Yoder) JX Prairiesong KW Action Hays {4}, cow 2 yrs.............. 1,725 (Samuel L. Yoder, Hutchinson, Kan.) Golden Plain Pat, cow 3 yrs........................................... 1,700 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Albright {6}, cow 2 yrs............................... 1,700 (Merle Yoder) Legal Tip of JCB, cow 3 yrs............................................ 1,675 (Jerry C. Beachy) Lexicon Meow of JCB, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,675 (Jerry C. Beachy) Golden Plain TBone Zenith {5}, cow 3 yrs..................... 1,675 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Autumn-Twin, cow 2 yrs........................... 1,625 (Merle Yoder) Lexicon Nanny of JCB, cow 2 yrs.................................. 1,625 (Jerry C. Beachy) Golden Plain Felicia, cow 3 yrs...................................... 1,625 (Merle Yoder) Juipter Disco of JCB, cow 4 yrs...................................... 1,600 (Jerry C. Beachy) Volcano Dori of JCB, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,600 (Jerry C. Beachy) DCB Charlemagne Sweetie, bred heifer 2 yrs............... 1,600 (David L. Beachy) JX Prairiesong Tarheel Pixie {5}, bred heifer 18 mos..... 1,600 (Samuel L. Yoder) JR&E Vinson Angie, cow 2 yrs....................................... 1,600 (Whiteside Jersey Farm, Hutchinson, Kan.) JR&E Vernon Verna, cow 3 yrs...................................... 1,600 (Whiteside Jersey Farm) Adrie Vanderjagt, Sulphur Springs, Texas JX Golden Plain Mercy {6}, cow 2 yrs............................ 1,950 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Anastasia, cow 2 yrs................................ 1,750 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Calley, cow 2 yrs....................................... 1,700 (Merle Yoder) Lexicon Ring of JCB, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,675 (Jerry C. Beachy) DCB Prescott Lynita, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,675 (David L. Beachy) Golden Plain Basey, cow 3 yrs....................................... 1,625 (Merle Yoder) Legal Dover of JCB, cow 4 yrs....................................... 1,600 (Jerry C. Beachy) Anthony and Thomas Enneking, Centralia, Kan. Prairiesong Magnum Blanch, bred heifer 19 mos.......... 1,775 (Samuel L. Yoder) JX Prairie Song Limelight Happy {6}-P, bred heifer 20 mos. .................................................................................. 1,600 (Samuel L. Yoder) Michael J. Penning, Atchison, Kan. Golden Plain Richmond {6}, cow 2 yrs........................... 1,775 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Sydney, cow 3 yrs..................................... 1,775 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Montreal, cow 2 yrs.................................. 1,775 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Mandarin, cow 2 yrs................................. 1,775 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Illinois-Twin, cow 2 yrs.............................. 1,725 (Merle Yoder) Golden Plain Belle, cow 2 yrs........................................ 1,700 (Merle Yoder) DCB Gizmo Julia, cow 2 yrs........................................... 1,650 (David L. Beachy) Golden Plain Tulsa, cow 2 yrs........................................ 1,600 (Merle Yoder) Joshua Docheff, Longmont, Colo. Dimension Loteri of JCB, bred heifer 22 mos................ 1,600 (Jerry C. Beachy)

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Southern National Spring Jersey Show

April 14, 2018, Stillwater, Okla. Brian Kelroy, De Forest, Wis., judge 83-head shown Int. and Gr. Champ. female— Ratliff Indiana Cadence-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustees, Garnett, Kan. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female— Random Luck T Heather, Red Dirt Genetics and On The Go Farms, Perkins, Okla. Res. Sr. Champ. female—Ratliff Impression Donner-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustees Res. Int. Champ. female—Goff Impression Willie May, Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M. Jr. Champ. female—Bar MB Shutout Marcelle-ET, Grant Dohle, Addison and Theo Goldenberg, Half Way, Mo. Res. Jr. Champ. female—Goff Impression May 31345-ET, Buster Goff Premier Breeder and Exhibitor— Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustees

Uncalved junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Riverway Tequila Ballerina, Buster Goff Junior 2-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Ratliff Colton Pearl, Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustees, Garnett, Kan. 2. Page-Crest Virtuoso 148 {5}, Justin and Daniel Chupp, Inola, Okla. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Ratliff Apple Jack Ansley-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustees 2. LC Success Abilene, Taylor, Erin and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Random Luck Surprise Me, Red Dirt Genetics, On

The Go Farms and Random Luck Farms, Perkins, Okla. 2. TQ Call Me Maybe of Starstruck, Grant Dohle and Caleb Gallivan, Half Way, Mo. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Ratliff Indiana Cadence-ET (S: Impressive IndianaET, D: Ratliff Jade Candace-ET), Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustees, best bred and owned of show, int. and gr. champ. 2. Goff Premier Willie May (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Goff Valentino 20193-ET), Buster Goff, res. int. champ.

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Ratliff Indiana Cadence-ET 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Grand Champion

Random Luck T Heather 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Reserve Grand Champion

Class Winners

Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Bar MB Rockstar Karmel 221-ET, Anneke and Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas 2. Stadview Showdown Sassy-ET, Addison A. Goldenberg, McGregor, Texas Senior heifer calf (16 shown) 1. LC Excitation Miss Priss-ET, Taylor and Erin Leach, Linwood, Kan. 2. Schulte Bros Teq Dancer-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Blairstown, Iowa Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. SV Velocity 52579, Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M. 2. Random Luck Ray Absolute Value, Addison and Theo Goldenberg and Mikayla Endres, McGregor, Texas Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Bar MB Shutout Marcelle-ET (S: River Valley Spice Shut Out-ET, D: Hilmar Celebrity 26191), Grant Dohle, Addison and Theo Goldenberg, Half Way, Mo., jr. champ. 2. Goff Colton Jane 31794, Buster Goff Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. SVHeaths Colton Judith, Casey, Chloe and Chase Vander Eyk, Tipton, Calif. Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Goff Impression May 31345-ET (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Goff Valentino 20193-ET), Buster Goff, res. jr. champ. 2. Bar MB Tequila Mabel-ET, Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas

Ratliff Impression Donner-ET 2nd 4-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior Champion

Goff Impression Willie May 2nd Senior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion

Goff Impression May 31345-ET 1st Senior yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion

Ratliff Colton Pearl 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow

SVHeaths Colton Judith 1st Intermediate yearling heifer

Ratliff Apple Jack Ansley-ET 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow

Ratliff Minister Midgee 1st 5-yr.-old cow

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Kentucky National Show Jersey Show

• April 5, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky. • Ron Rider, Upton, Ky., judge • 45 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—Peidmont Determinate Candice, Corey Allen Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Chapmans Riley Bass Two, Bill Chapman, Taylorsville, N.C. • Jr. Champ. female—DKG Ressurection Cameo, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney, Ohio • Res. Jr. Champ. female—TJ Classic Centurion Vivid, Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (1 shown) 1. Kleins Coltons Cindy, Trey Klein, Milton, Ind. Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) 1. Kleins Rums Riley, Trey Klein 2. Kleins Action Chloe, Trey Klein Senior heifer calf (5 shown) 1. DKG Ressurection Cameo (S: Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, D: DKG Exclamation Sunburst), John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney, Ohio, jr. champ. 2. Call-Bolen Fizz of Jubilation, Brian Call and Terry and Marc Bolen, South Charleston, Ohio Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. TJ Classic Centurion Vivid (S: Sooner Centurion-ET,

Piedmont Determinate Candice, the first place senior two-year-old, was named Grand Champion of the Kentucky National Jersey Show. Her owner, Corey Lutz, is on the halter. Bill Chapman exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion, Chapmans Riley Bass Two, the second prize junior two-year-old. She was shown by Kenneth Wright. Judge Ronnie Rider and Kentucky Jersey Cattle Club Secretary Brooke Powers presented the awards.

The first place senior calf, DKG Ressurection Cameo, was named Junior Champion for the John and Donna (at the halter) Greiwe and Family at the Kentucky National Jersey Show. Taking the Reserve Junior Champion honors was the winning summer yearling, TJ Classic Centurion Vivid, exhibited by Greg and Joel Bourne with Gracie Skiera at the halter. Kentucky Jersey Cattle Club Secretary Brooke Powers presented the awards.

D: TJ Classic Tequila Vivian), Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio, res. jr. champ. 2. JX Laurola Radical Amy {6}-P-ET, Bowman Dairy Inc., Julian, N.C. Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Gordons Andreas Virginia, Phil Gordon and Family, Syracuse, Ind. 2. Kleins RVMS Ginger, Trey Klein Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Kleins RVMS Allie, Trey Klein Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Gatton Irwin Legion, Jessica Gatton, Conway, Mo. 2. BRJ Polonius Iatola Donna E-55, Ted Adkins, Russell Springs Uncalved 2-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. KCJF Target Alexis, Austin and Abby League, Salvisa 2. Starwischer Irwin Shadey Lady, Starwischer Jerseys/Ethan, Kadey and Heath Starkey and Gus,

Max, McKenze and Sam Hoewischer and Lydia Dibert, Mechanicsburg, Ohio Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. JX Sunbow Combo Cilantro {4}, Sunbow Jerseys, Cottage Grove, Tenn. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Piedmont Determinate Candice (S: Sunset Canyon Determinate-ET, D: Piedmont Academy Candice), Corey Allen Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., sr. and gr. champ. 2. Chapmans Riley Bass Two (S: Chasin-Rainbows Act Riley-ET, D: Chapmans Domino Bass Two {6}), Bill Chapman, Taylorsville, N.C., res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Blue Creek Kando Diamond, John D. Sipe and Family and Kaleb Kraner, Monroe, Ind. 4-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Scotch View Visionary Lucy, John David Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa

Bar MB Tequila Maggie-ET 1st Senior heifer calf Junior Champion

Ratliff Minister Midgee 1st 5-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion

Southern National Junior Jersey Show

Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan., exhibited both the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion at the Southern National Junior Jersey Show on April 12, 2018. Ratliff Minister Midgee was named Grand Champion while LC Success Abilene went home with the title of Reserve Grand Champion. Ryan Krohlow, Black Creek, Wis., judged the 39 Registered Jerseys shown in Stillwater, Okla. Class Winners

Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) Bar MB Rockstar Karmel 221-ET, Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas Senior heifer calf (9 shown) Bar MB Tequila Maggie-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Hilmar Celebrity 26191), Gerret Boer, best bred and owned heifer, jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (6 shown) TJF/J&S Governor Glory, Delaney Paige Haley, Chandler, Okla. Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) Sugar & Spice SD Corral-ET (S: River Valley Spice Showdown, D: Elliotts Gold Confetti), Treasure Clark, Seneca, Mo., res. jr. champ. Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) Esteford Showdown Baby D, Jerrett Bray, Lawrence, Kan. Uncalved junior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Page-Crest Victory 147, Savanna R. Semrad, Crescent, Okla. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Skandia HG Anthem 493-ET (S: SV Jade Hired GunET, D: Sunset Canyon Paradise Anthem-ET), Theo Goldenberg, McGregor, Texas, res. int. champ. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) LC Success Abilene (S: Buttercrest Success-ET, D: LC Governor Independence), Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan., best bred and owned of the show, int. and res. gr. champ.

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Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Townside Indiana Bee, Theo Goldenberg 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Stoney Point Gator Sasha (S: Budjon-Vail Sultan GatorET, D: Stoney Point Voltage Sparkle), Gerret Boer, res. sr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Ratliff Minister Midgee (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Ratliff Governor Ginger), Sophie Leach, sr. and gr. champ.

LC Success Abilene 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion

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Southern National Show (continued from page 76) 4-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Random Luck T Heather (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Random Luck R Hayley), Red Dirt Genetics and On The Go Farms, Perkins, Okla., sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Ratliff Impression Donner-ET (S: Rock Ella Impression Donner-ET, D: Arethusa Primetime Déjà vu-ET), Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustees, res. sr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Ratliff Minister Midgee, Taylor, Erin and Sophie Leach Aged cow (2 shown) 1. Maple View Legal Meagan {3}, Eric Ling, Springfield, Mo. 100,000 lb. cow (1 shown) 1. Arethusa Tequila Vision, Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustees

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Jerry Dean Graber, Parker, S.D., 86, passed away on April 22, 2018. He was born on May 2, 1931, to the late Peter H. and Laura (Preheim) Graber in their farmhouse in Parker, where he spent most of his life. He attended a country school across from the farm and graduated from Freeman Academy in 1949. He attended Freeman Junior College to further develop his love of music. Jerry married Rachel Thieszen in 1953 and spent early married life with her in Denver, Colo., where he served a term of voluntary service in St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Grabers purchased a portion of the Jersey herd from his parents in January 1955 and took over the family farm. He and his sons, Calvin and Jay, established Graber Jerseys Inc. in July 1976. They expanded the farm, improved their line of International Harvester equipment and improved the dairy herd. Today, the 30cow herd is enrolled on REAP. Jerry was extremely proud of their Registered Jersey herd, along with the herd of white barn cats that usually perch themselves atop the cows during milking. He was deeply blessed by opportunity to work alongside his sons, but suffered unparalleled sorrow with the loss of his only grandson, Ryan, in a farm accident in 2009. He was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association, sat on the United Dairy Industry Association board and served as secretary/treasurer for the Southeast South Dakota Dairy Herd Improvement Association for nearly two decades. Graber was an elected official for Sioux Valley Milk Producers and its successor coops, a member of Ag United of South Dakota and served two terms on the board of South Dakota Farm Bureau. Graber also served on boards for Pleasant Ridge school and Turner-Hutchinson Rural Electric Coopertive and is a former president and board member of Viborg Coop Oil. He was baptized in 1947 and became a member of Salem Mennonite Church of Freeman, whose work he supported generously and served in numerous capacities, including trustee, deacon and 60-year member of the men’s chorus. Graber played in the East Freeman band with his father and sang in the Swiss Choral Society, the Freeman Chorale and the local Funeral Quartet. For the past 55 years, he and Rachel were season ticket holders for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the community concert

series. Though tethered to the farm in younger years, Jerry and Rachel later took opportunity to travel our great nation and world, visiting locals in Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Russia and the Ukraine. Jerry joined tour groups that traveled to Brazil, China and South Africa. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Rachel, and sons, Calvin (Linda) and Jay, he is survived by three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; sister, Marcene (RaGene) Ratzlaff of Henderson, Neb.; many other relatives; and a host of friends and various board member associates. Undesignated memorials will be given to Heritage Hall Museum and Archives in Freeman, S.D.

Paul F. Torrens Paul F. Torrens, Utica, Ohio, 50, passed away on May 3, 2018, at Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1968, in Newark, Ohio, to Stephen and Joann (Kreager) Torrens and graduated from Utica High School in 1986. Paul operated O’Do Acres with his family in Utica. The 175-cow herd is enrolled on REAP. His proudest moments came from his life at O’Do Acres. Most recently, he was also employed by Shipley Dairy Farm in Newark. He was called the “Cow Whisperer” because he could do anything with his animals. He enjoyed exhibiting cattle at the Hartford Fair, the Ohio State Fair and the All American Jersey Show, where he was most proud of his showing skills. Paul also worked for North Fork Schools, San Antonio Schools and Rumpke. He will be missed for his big smile, jokes and laughs. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his partner, Jeff Garza; brother, Andrew (Candy) Torrens; sister, Stephanie (Larry) Green; aunts and uncles; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Agnes Torrens, and maternal grandparents, Russell and Helen Kreager. Donations may be made to Ohio State Ross Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.

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AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. ALL-JERSEY SALES CORPORATION 2017 Annual Report

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. ALL-JERSEY SALES CORPORATION Report to the Membership

In 2017, we lived history and prepared for the future. On behalf of the Boards of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., it is my privilege to present the Annual Report for 2017.

Registrations (thousands)

Registration history was made every day starting July 26. The American Jersey Cattle Club was organized in 1868. Few organizations survive for half a century, still fewer for a century. The year 1868 being the first year of its history, the year 2017 is its 150th.

At the end of the first year for the Club, 400 cattle had been registered and there were 74 members. By 1917, the Jubilee Year, the yearly registration count had grown to 44,887, 93 volumes of the Herd Register had been published listing 543,500 animals, and there were 726 members.

150 100

At the Centennial Year, registrations of 53,014 were reported for 1967, bringing the total recorded in 100 years to 3,363,425. There were 2,192 active members.

50 1997 2007 2017

Going into the Sesquicentennial Year, the American Jersey Cattle Association was coming off five consecutive years over 100,000 registrations, having established an all-time record of 122,701 in 2015. It was surpassed on July 26, 2017, and history was made every day for the next 158 days. The AJCA recorded 184,957 animals for 5,051 different owners in 2017. The total recorded by this organization in 150 years, as of December 31, 2017, was 6,598,164.

Performance Program Cows (thousands)

150 100 75 1997 2007 2017

Type Evaluation (scores assigned, thousands)

90 65 40 1997 2007 2017

No record could be broken that is of greater significance to this organization than that for registrations. Registrations are the single most important measure of the current status and future prospects of the breed, as well as the association’s success in meeting the needs of Jersey owners. A milestone achievement like this was not luck, but the work of members, the Presidents and Boards of Directors, and the staff of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. across these many years—and the Jersey cow. No dairy cow has been proven again, and again, to be more capable of bridging economic cycles than the Jersey. She positions her owners to weather down markets and to prosper when they are up. That fact with all its underlying reasons—the inherent efficiencies, productive and reproductive, of the Jersey, and her longevity—is more widely understood and better appreciated across the U.S. dairy industry than at any previous time in history. Small Cow + Big Production = High Efficiency

New history was also made for U.S. Jersey production. The official lactation average of 20,150 lbs. milk, 985 lbs. fat and 743 lbs. protein was calculated from 99,161 completed lactations of cows identified at Generation Count 4 and higher, standardized to 305 days, 2x, mature equivalent production. On a Cheddar cheese equivalent basis, average yield per cow was 2,529 pounds. All are new category records. Actual 305-day yield per cow for 2017 averaged 17,666 lbs. milk, 867 lbs. fat (4.9%), and 650 lbs. protein (3.7%). Cheese yield was 2,216 lbs., more than twice the Jersey cow’s average body weight. Domestic and international demand for U.S. Jersey semen set new records, accelerating the potential for Jersey breed expansion.

In 2017, members of the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) handled 5.1 2

million units of Jersey semen, an all-time high. Domestic sales returned to the upward trajectory characteristic in 18 of the past 20 years. The previous records for domestic and export unit sales as well as domestic market share were broken. Total Jersey semen sales in the U.S. increased by 16.6% to 3,436,296 units. Another 1,401,820 doses were exported, a 40.1% 2018 Objectives of National All-Jersey Inc. gain over 2016 sales. Combined domestic • Continue to work with industry partners to promote and implement multiple and export sales were 22.5% greater than component pricing in Federal Milk Marketing Orders in the southeast. 2016 sales of 3,950,005 units. Custom semen • Be engaged in proposals and discussions leading up to the 2018 Farm Bill. • Continue to utilize and analyze the FARM-Environmental Stewardship program collection totaled 268,298 units, more than to demonstrate the sustainability advantage of Jerseys. double the previous year’s activity. For the decade, 2008 through the end of 2017, combined Jersey semen sales have increased by 2,016,217 units, or 71%. Jersey’s market shares are now 14.6% of domestic sales—the highest ever reported by NAAB and up 1.6% from 2016—and 6.4% of export sales (up 1.1%). Use of AJCA performance evaluation services continued at high levels.

• Recruit research opportunities and promote research that demonstrates the value of high-solids milk and the efficiency and sustainability of Jerseys. • Continue to advance A1/A2 beta-casein research. • Develop economic analyses that promote increased use of Jersey genetics. • Produce webinars focused on the differences in feeding Jerseys at four different stages of their development and production. • All-Jersey® and Queen of Quality® programs: (a) enroll new producers, (b) expand services and support, (c) develop and promote new products using Jersey milk. • Organize and complete forums for producers interested in on-farm processing. • Look for and advance market arrangements, voluntary and regulated, that obtain or improve Multiple Component Pricing (MCP) for producers not currently receiving MCP or receiving sub-standard MCP. • Continue work to raise the national minimum nonfat solids standards for fluid milk to meet existing California levels.

At December 31, 162,224 cows were enrolled in a performance evaluation program, the fourth-high total in history. REAP cow enrollment was sustained with 157,571 cows in 949 herds. The average REAP herd size increased to 166 cows.

For a fifth consecutive year, more than 100,000 cows were scored under the linear type traits appraisal program. The 2017 tally of 115,563 ranks third in program history. All traits, and most importantly for udder depth, showed positive genetic trend. The strategy for breed growth is Jersey Performance IndexTM.

Updates to Jersey Performance IndexTM authorized by the AJCA Board of Directors were implemented with the April 2017 official CDCB-AJCA genetic evaluations. Three new traits were added: CFP (combined fat-protein) milk, Body Weight Composite (a proxy for feed efficiency), and Livability, with weights revised for previously included traits. This was followed in December with an update to the Body Weight Composite based on Jersey data. These revisions were as bold and forward-looking as any ever made to JPITM. They implemented findings from the latest research on feed efficiency plus the key findings from the 2012 Capper & Cady study, that Jersey sustainability requires increasing milk yield, maintaining—or better yet improving—component levels, and maintaining characteristic body size. The traits and weights in JPI2017 are PTA protein, 30%; PTA fat, 15%; CFP Milk, 8%; Functional Trait Index (incorporating Jersey Udder IndexTM, Body Weight Composite, and mobility), 20%; Productive Life, 6%; Livability, 4%; Somatic Cell Score, 6%; Daughter Pregnancy Rate, 7%; and Cow Conception Rate and Heifer Conception Rate, 2% each. Jersey Performance Index2017 is a formula for moving the breed forward, for increasing production and improving milkfat and protein levels with greater milk yield, moderating body weight for greater feed efficiency, and at the same time selecting for longer herd life, greater fertility, and better udder health. National All-Jersey Inc. widens its scope, the goal still being Equity for all. Originally and still, NAJ is the only organization dedicated to representing the milk marketing concerns of owners of a single dairy breed. The ability to adapt has been 3

Cheese Yield Production (AJCA 305 day-2x-m.e, pounds/cow)

2,250 2,000 1,750 1997 2007 2017

On The Cover The 50 men elected as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association and/or National All-Jersey Inc. are pictured in order of service, AJCA first followed by NAJ, from Samuel J. Sharpless (upper left) to David Endres (sixth row, middle left). The Honor Rolls of Leadership begin on page 5 of this Annual Report.

Equity Investment (thousands)

900 600 300 1997 2007 2017

its hallmark for 60 years. From the premium brand All-Jersey® milk, it branched out in 1961 to create a wholly owned subsidiary, All-Jersey Sales Corporation, that in 1970 formed Jersey Marketing Service to deliver private treaty services to All-Jersey® producers needing quality cattle. JMS soon took on management of the National Heifer Sale and The All American Jersey Sale, then diversified into public auction sales. In 1976, NAJ launched Project Equity to develop voluntary markets using end-product pricing and to implement multiple component pricing (MCP) in the Federal Order pricing system. That work goes on even as NAJ continues to broaden its scope of activities as described in the objectives for 2018. Direct financial support for Equity in 2017 was $920,079 from 1,022 members. The Jersey breed will forever be indebted to the Equity investors who, from 1976 through the end of 2017, have invested $14,765,972. What that investment has returned in added value for Jersey milk, Jersey cattle, and Jersey genetics is beyond calculation. 2017 was a Top 10 year for Jersey Marketing Service.

Management Team Accounting Vickie J. White, Treasurer National All-Jersey Inc. and AJCA Herd Services Erick Metzger Development Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D. Field Service Kristin Paul Information Technology Larry Wolfe Jersey Journal Kimberly A. Billman Research and Genetic Development Cari W. Wolfe Jersey Marketing Service Greg Lavan

2017 was the sixth-best year in the 48-year history of Jersey Marketing Service. Total sales management was $9,377,575. Live animals sold at private treaty averaged $1,909.56, those crossing the auction block, $1,675.54—for a general average of $1,776.82 on 5,259 lots. The 65th All American Jersey Sale was the second-high auction sale of 2017, averaging $7,805.08 for 59 lots. JMS also managed the second-high grossing dispersal in U.S. history, the two-day sale of Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis., which had receipts of $1,593,515. The Jersey organizations are financially sound.

The American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. are in a strong financial position. Combined net income from operations was $277,455 for the year ended December 31, with total (combined) Net Assets of $4,287,221. The one changeless face of this organization is its purpose.

This purpose is a dedication to the improvement of the Jersey breed in America and to the welfare of those who breed and own Jerseys. It is most fitting as we celebrate the sesquicentennial of the American Jersey Cattle Association to express appreciation to the members for their constructive efforts to improve and expand the Jersey breed in America during the period 1868 to 2018. The fact this milestone has been reached is indicative that the majority of collective decisions were in the right direction. During these 150 years, 379 members living in 46 states and, in the beginning, Canada have served on the Board of Directors and 42 men elected to the post of President. Across 60 years, 105 individuals have served on the Board of National All-Jersey Inc., 12 of them as President. Their dedication and guidance will inspire the leaders that will be needed to direct the breed during the next 50, 100 and 150 years. “An advantage over a competitor is a rare thing.” At the first Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc., President Perry Keesee stated boldly:

“In business an advantage over a competitor is a rare thing. Advantages are generally short-lived, but our advantages may live on and on because Jerseys give milk plants an advantage that can only be met with more Jerseys.” What was true in 1959 is true today, and will be tomorrow. Be confident that the markets for Jersey milk, Jersey genetics, and Jersey cattle will be sustainable. It will continue to pay you to register, test, score, and promote your Jerseys. Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer 4

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Honor Roll of Leadership, 1868–2018 PRESIDENTS Samuel J. Sharpless Thomas J. Hand J. Milton Mackie Richard Goodman John D. Wing John I. Holly Frederic Bronson George W. Farlee Rufus A. Sibley Elmer A. Darling M. D. Munn A. Victor Barnes Samuel F. Crabbe George Wing Sisson Jr. Jack Shelton Perry B. Gaines Ira G. Payne Junius G. Adams Herman F. Heep Elbert S. Brigham Frank B. Astroth D. T. Simons

Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts Massachusetts New York New Jersey Connecticut New Jersey Massachusetts Vermont Minnesota Connecticut North Dakota New York Texas Kentucky New York North Carolina Texas Vermont Minnesota Texas

1868–1874 1874–1876 1876–1879 1879–1881 1881–1883 1883–1885 1885–1891 1891–1892 1892–1894 1894–1915 1915–1926 1926–1928 1928–1931 1931–1934 1934–1937 1937–1940 1940–1943 1943–1946 1946–1948 1948–1951 1951–1954 1954–1955

Charles S. Kelly E. Lea Marsh Jr. Clyde L. Rougeou Stanley N. Chittenden C. Scott Mayfield G. Joe Lyon Donald D. Davis Amzi G. Rankin, Jr. Stanley N. Chittenden W. Charles McGinnis C. L. Collins Jr. David W. Spahr Harold B. Wright Ray R. Schooley Richard H. Clauss Paul C. Chittenden James S. Huffard III Donald S. Sherman David R. Chamberlain Robert Bignami Chris Sorenson

Wisconsin Connecticut Louisiana New York Tennessee Iowa Texas Alabama New York South Carolina Alabama Ohio Vermont Missouri California New York Virginia California New York California Wisconsin

1955–1959 1959–1961 1961–1964 1964–1968 1968–1970 1970–1973 1973–1975 1975–1978 1978–1980 1980–1984 1984–1986 1986–1989 1989–1992 1992–1994 1994–1997 1997–2001 2001–2004 2004–2007 2007–2011 2011–2012 2012–2018

DIRECTORS Alabama J. C. Beene T. G. Bush C. L. Collins Jr. C. L. Collins III Amzi G. Rankin, Jr. J. Patrick Rankin Lavone Smith Arizona David W. Hulet Kelvin D. Moss Arkansas Joseph J. Elcan James T. Henderson M. Y. Henderson William H. Williams California John W. Coppini John Giacomini E. E. Greenough Guy H. Miller Arthur B. Purvine James C. Quist C. A. Russell Donald S. Sherman Duane Wickstrom Scott Wickstrom

Canada D. O. Bull Valancey E. Fuller Colorado Charles E. Hill Carl S. Johnson Connecticut Joseph W. Alsop, Jr. A. Victor Barnes C. M. Beach Frederic Bronson John S. Ellsworth E. Stevens Henry H. A. Huntington E. Lea Marsh Jr. Lyman A. Mills S. W. Robbins * Florida Joseph Buckler M. A. Milam J. K. Stuart Georgia H. D. Allen Jr. W. H. Cabaniss J. B. Hardman P. W. Harvey Glenn P. Kingsley J. Pat Ott Robert W. Park

Idaho H. G. Myers Illinois A. O. Auten Karen Bohnert John Boyd W. A. Brewerton D. I. Dean J. K. Dering Charles S. Dole Loraine W. Funk Chester J. McCord J. D. Madding Roger Marcoot Josiah Tilden Indiana Alpha Gilmore S. H. Godman Max Gordon W. Phil Gordon Robert C. Graham Mortimer Levering Max Lowe Michael Riggs W. E. Weaver Iowa W. J. Campbell Don Egli Ivan N. Gates

Eric Lyon G. Joe Lyon Don Metzger J. J. Richardson Hugh G. Van Pelt

Kansas James E. Berry William Brown T. F. Fansher Judith A. Lewis Jerry Spielman John Weir Jr. D. L. Wheelock Kentucky James Chaney Edwin C. Gamble P. B. Gaines J. Henry Gest George V. Green George M. Harris Thomas O. Harris Mrs. S. T. Henning John A. Lee Paul McCarthy John A. Middleton Joey A. Pendleton Lewis Porter M. A. Scovell R. C. Tway

Phillip B. Weissinger Louisiana John L. East A. H. Henderson Clyde L. Rougeou C. H. Staples G. C. Taylor Maine Libby Bleakney David E. Moulton John Palmer Maryland Edward Austen A. B. Gardiner Hoagland Gates John Glenn * J. Stricker Jenkins J. Howard McHenry Charles E. Rieman Joseph H. Rieman John Stiles James W. Tyson Frederick Von Kapff Massachusetts Edward Burnett L. F. Herrick C. I. Hood J. Milton Mackie

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AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Honor Roll of Leadership, 1868â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2018 DIRECTORS continued from page 5

J. J. Malnati Thomas Motley * Mark W. Potter John R. Sibley Rufus A. Sibley E. M. Teall H. G. Wilde

Michigan Dale Dean W. J. G. Dean A. H. Goss T. F. Marston H. F. Probert Neal Sanford Cyril Spike R. K. Stout James VanBuskirk Minnesota Frederick R. Angell Frank B. Astroth A. P. Foster James J. Grathwol M. D. Munn Eugene Taylor G. S. Taylor Mississippi Robert C. Albritton Mat Mahorner W. B. Montgomery Rex F. Reed James Rowzee George A. Wilson Missouri F. J. Bannister A. R. Camfield C. T. Graves J. W. Head S. R. Head John E. Jones Edward F. Kirchdoerfer Dale Maples Benny J. Rector Ray R. Schooley C. J. Tucker Montana W. P. Mills Nebraska Guy C. Barton Nevada Newell J. Mills Fred Weaver New Hampshire Ralph D. Booth Jr. A. F. Peirce Sheldon S. Sawyer Sheldon S. Sawyer, Jr.

New Jersey George Batten John I. Bishop John Bishop VI Davis Collamore George W. Farlee P. H. B. Frelinghuysen Curtis Hobson John I. Holly John P. Hutchinson Heulings Lippincott Archer N. Martin John Mayer Maurice Pollack Nathan Robins W. R. Spann New Mexico Meldrum Gray New York F. W. Ayer J. Lawrence Benson Ray Chamberlain Alan O. Chittenden Paul C. Chittenden Stanley N. Chittenden P. J. Cogswell Edward J. Cornish George Cromwell Robin Denniston-Keller Dennis A. Egelston Thomas J. Hand C. I. Hudson F. B. Keeney W. R. Kenan Walter W. Law Charles F. Luchsinger H. N. McKinney H. S. Parke Ira G. Payne George E. Peer William Ross Proctor F. W. Sessions George W. Sisson Jr. W. R. Weed John D. Wing North Carolina J. G. Adams C. Grier Beam Melvin G. Cording Reuben R. Cowles Corey Lutz Cameron Morrison John C. Wilk North Dakota Samuel F. Crabbe Ohio L. P. Bailey Maurice L. Baird James A. Billman

I. Robert Blackburn Samuel A. Bok Hugh W. Bonnell J. P. Bradbury Tom Dempsey William P. Grammer Frank W. Hart Russel Hoar La Mar King Charles F. Michael Harry S. Mykrantz Jay Pfeiffer Neal Schirm Paul Schirm David Spahr Harold N. Stanfield Arthur E. Stevens W. W. Trout

Oklahoma A. L. Churchill R. Paul Harber M. S. Hughes David A. Jones Oliver H. Kinzie Ralph A. Patterson Robert L. Peebly E. A. Woods Oregon Floyd E. Bates Dan K. Bansen Jamie Bansen Edward Cary C. C. Dickson Robert Howard W. M. Ladd W. C. Leth Frank E. Lynn C. N. McArthur Bearl A. Seals Thomas L. Seals A.W. Sweet Paula Wolf Pennsylvania J. S. Campbell, Jr. Luke B. Carter Helene Z. Dreisbach Mark O. Gardner Donald A. Koontz Charles Miller David R. Norman A. Pardee, Jr. Henry S. Redfield Craig A. Rhein Clyde S. Robison R. F. Shannon Charles L. Sharpless Samuel J. Sharpless Joseph C. Sibley W. S. Taylor L. H. Twaddell

James Young Rhode Island H. M. Howe Andrew Robeson South Carolina W. Ward Crim Richard A. Doran Jr. J. J. Malnati W. Charles McGinnis South Dakota Calvin Graber Tennessee Campbell Brown W. R. Cooke Herbert Farrell R. E. Fort L. B. Gardiner Mattnew M. Gardner W. Gettys C. M. Gooch W. A. Griswold Curtis Hobson J. L. Hutcheson Jr. T. H. Malone C. Scott Mayfield Roy McDonald Jesse M. Overton Thornton Taylor William S. Shields Charles Steer Samuel N. Warren Henry Water William J. Webster D. Shelby Williams Texas Bobby Armstrong John G. Boer Donald D. Davis J. Fred Davis Ralph Frerichs J. Riley Green Joseph F. Green Herman F. Heep Henry P. Knolle Karin Knolle Brody Koon Ed C. Lasater M. Lothrop D. B. Lyon Felton Martin W. L. Payton A. F. Platter W. A. Ponder Evans Reese J. W. Ridgway Bruce Rigler Grover Sellers Jack Shelton C. N. Shepardson

B. J. Shepherd W. R. Spann Robert Stryk G. Frank Tooke

Utah Edgar S. Smoot Vermont Frederick Billings E. S. Brigham George T. Chaffee Harold W. Corkum E. A. Darling Charles D. Hazen Charles D. Hazen Jr. Robert Lord Gilman S. Moulton George Ricker Wesley Snow Harold J. Turner H. W. Vail Harold B. Wright Virginia Henry E. Alvord Edward E. Barney A. M. Bowman T. T. Curtis Carter Glass Rowland F. Hill III James S. Huffard III Joseph A. Lineweaver Harold W. Roller Wyatt A. Williams Washington T. J. Bay Peter Henning Jr. Elmer D. Larson H. M. Wivell Betty Wolf Wisconsin George A. Barlass Richard. A. Brackett Charles B. Finn Michael Fremstad Charles S. Kelly Walter Owens Wilfred Owens A. F. Rhenick Norlan Rowbotham Chris Sorenson D. L. Strandberg H. C. Taylor * Elected with President Samuel J. Sharpless, Treasurer Thomas J. Hand, and Secretary George E. Waring Jr. by the 43 original members to serve as first governing body of the Club

NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. Honor Roll of Leadership, 1957–2018 PRESIDENTS Perry T. Keesee H. I. Sawyer Charles S. Kelly Wyatt A. Williams Amzi G. Rankin, Jr. Charles A. Hunter G. Joe Lyon Richard H. Clauss Ted W. Luther William G. Mason James Ahlem David C. Endres

Oklahoma California Wisconsin Virginia Alabama North Carolina Iowa California North Carolina Idaho California Wisconsin

1957–1959 1959–1961 1961–1962 1962–1967 1967–1971 1971–1976 1976–1984 1984–1994 1994–1997 1997–2003 2003–2009 2009–2018

DIRECTORS Alabama Clint L. Collins, Jr. Clint L. Collins III Amzi G. Rankin, Jr. J. Patrick Rankin Arizona Gary Allen Kelvin Moss California James Ahlem W. C. Beaumont * John Paul Bianchi Robert Bignami Richard H. Clauss John Giacomini Rogelio Herrera H. I. Sawyer * Donald S. Sherman Michael Wickstrom Colorado Carl S. Johnson Connecticut E. Lea Marsh, Jr. Florida J. K. Stuart * Idaho William G. Mason H. G. Myers

Illinois Loraine Funk Roger E. Marcoot Indiana Max Gordon Richard A. Riggs Iowa Eric Lyon G. Joe Lyon Donald Metzger Kansas Jerry Spielman Kentucky Edwin C. Gamble James Garrison Louisiana R. D. Hinton Clyde L. Rougeou Maine John Palmer

Minnesota Eugene Taylor Mississippi J. A. Briscoe James S. Rowzee Missouri Paul Harber Edward F. Kirchdoerfer Ray R. Schooley Nebraska Jason L. Cast Nevada Newell J. Mills Fred Weaver New York David R. Chamberlain Ray Chamberlain Paul C. Chittenden Stanley N. Chittenden Charles F. Luchsinger

Massachusetts John Kokoski Kenneth M. Stevens

North Carolina Melvin Cording * Charles A. Hunter Ted W. Luther

Michigan Paul D. Piepkow Neal Sanford R. K. Stout

Ohio William P. Grammer Dale W. Kauffman David W. Spahr Oklahoma R. Paul Harber Perry T. Keesee *

Oregon Dan K. Bansen Marlin Fox * Robert Howard Norman H. Martin A. W. Sweet Alvin Zeek Pennsylvania John Bishop VI Helene Z. Dreisbach David R. Norman South Carolina Judson P. Brogdon Richard A. Doran, Jr. Herbert D. Lutz, Sr. J. J. Malnati W. Charles McGinnis Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. Robert L. Steer, Jr. South Dakota Calvin Graber Tennessee Curtis Hobson C. Scott Mayfield Veronica L. Steer Texas Donald D. Davis Nico deBoer Ralph Frerichs Henry P. Knolle * H. Pearson Knolle Robert Stryk

Vermont Alan N. Mann * Harold B. Wright Virginia Rowland Hill III James S. Huffard III Wyatt Williams Washington T. J. Bay William R. DeGroot Svend Larsen Charles A. Niemi Murray Weiks Wisconsin Marion Barlass William Barlass David C. Endres Michael Fremstad Charles S. Kelly * Walter Owens Chris Sorenson Bruce Vander Veen * First Board of Directors, appointed by AJCC Board of Directors after incorporation December 1957

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Treasurer’s Report • Independent Auditors’ Report To the Members of: American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.

To the Board of Directors American Jersey Cattle Association

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), National AllJersey Inc. (NAJ) and its subsidiary All-Jersey Sales Corporation (AJSC), reported a combined net income from operations of $277,455 for the year ended December 31, 2017.

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of American Jersey Cattle Association which comprise the statement of financial position as of December 31, 2017, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.

American Jersey Cattle Association Revenues................................................................ $ 4,280,152 Expenditures.......................................................... $ 4,107,399 Net Income from Operations (Before All American and Other Income and Expense)....... $ 172,753

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary Revenues................................................................ $ 1,378,234 Expenditures.......................................................... $ 1,273,532 Net Income from Operations (Before Other Income and Expense)............................................ $ 104,702

Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

The companies recorded strong participation in most core service areas. Combined revenues are as follows: Identification Services.......................................................46% Performance Services....................................................... 15% Equity................................................................................. 15% Jersey Journal...................................................................... 7% Cattle Marketing Services.................................................. 6% Other....................................................................................11% The organizations’ marketable securities are reported at market value of $2,276,657. Due to the increase in market values compared to 2016, an unrealized gain was recorded at December 31, 2017 to reflect the variance in cost versus fair market value of the companies’ investments. The companies reported net assets at December 31, 2017 of: American Jersey Cattle Association................... $ 2,752,684 National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary............. $ 1,534,537 Total (combined) Net Assets................................ $ 4,287,221 The AJCC Research Foundation reported net assets of $2,367,072 at year-end December 31, 2017. The Research Foundation supported three (3) projects totaling $35,080. The scholarship funds administered by the AJCA awarded fourteen (14) scholarships totaling $27,250. Total combined net assets in the scholarship funds as of December 31, 2017 were $576,733. Twenty-eight (28) outstanding youth attended the fifth Jersey Youth Academy in 2017. Net assets held in the Jersey Youth Academy Fund at December 31, 2017 were $514,963. We encourage the membership to review the financial statements and accompanying footnotes prepared by our certified public accounting firm, Tidwell Group, LLC. These statements clearly state the financial position of the companies at December 31, 2017 and are presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Respectfully submitted,

Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Jersey Cattle Association as of December 31, 2017, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Other Matter The financial statements of American Jersey Cattle Association as of December 31, 2016, were audited by other auditors whose report dated April 5, 2017, expressed an unmodified opinion on those statements.

Vickie J. White Treasurer Columbus, Ohio April 4, 2018 8

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Statements of Financial Position • Statements of Activities STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31, 2017 and 2016

ASSETS

2017

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 2017 2016 REVENUES Fees $ 3,762,103 $ 3,227,692 Jersey Journal advertising and subscriptions 421,030 442,863 Interest and dividend income 57,674 36,028 Other 39,345 34,511 Total revenues 4,280,152 3,741,094

2016

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 492,201 $ 556,546 Investments, at fair value 309,072 277,644 Accounts receivable, net 593,078 396,593 Advances due from National All-Jersey Inc. and All-Jersey Sales Corporation 605,677 706,833 Supplies and inventories 21,850 25,440 Prepaid expenses and other assets 107,230 85,598 Total current assets 2,129,108 2,048,654

COST OF OPERATIONS Salaries, service, and administrative 3,560,158 3,136,084 Jersey Journal publishing 418,346 428,338 Depreciation and amortization 119,637 138,095 Interest expense 9,258 12,110 Total cost of operations 4,107,399 3,714,627

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land 68,000 68,000 Building 494,448 494,448 Operating equipment 1,736,978 1,709,014 Software development 137,539 135,953 2,436,965 2,407,415 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,153,970) (2,072,039) Total property and equipment, net 282,995 335,376

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS 172,753 26,467 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Net gain (loss) from The All American Show and Sale 885 (18,288) Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 18,076 8,539 Total other income (expense) 18,961 (9,749)

OTHER ASSETS Investments, at fair value 1,347,677 1,210,839 Total other assets 1,347,677 1,210,839 $ 3,759,780

$ 3,594,869

Board authorized appropriation from Undesignated to Designated (100,000)

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Current portion of capital lease obligations $ – $ 1,056 Current portion of unexpired subscriptions and directory listings 29,082 16,113 Current portion of note payable 77,473 74,582 Accounts payable 221,885 225,418 Accrued expenses 81,342 97,132 Awards, The All American Show & Sale 63,760 71,972 Awards, National Jersey Jug Futurity 10,910 11,443 Unearned fees and remittances 371,218 411,168 Total current liabilities 855,670 908,884

EXPENDITURES FROM DESIGNATED NET ASSETS Research and development (4,010) (5,898) Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 111,247 59,418 Board authorized appropriation from Undesignated to Designated 100,000 25,000 Total expenditures from designated net assets 207,237 78,520

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES Unexpired subscriptions and directory listings, net of current portion 29,740 33,234 Note payable, net of current portion 121,686 199,018 151,426 232,252 Total liabilities 1,007,096 1,141,136

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

NET ASSETS Unrestricted: Designated 1,629,588 1,396,760 Undesignated 1,123,096 1,056,973 Total net assets 2,752,684 2,453,733

$ 3,759,780

(25,000)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE EXPENDITURES FROM DESIGNATED NET ASSETS 91,714 (8,282)

298,951

NET ASSETS, beginning 2,453,733

2,383,495

NET ASSETS, ending

$ 2,453,733

$ 2,752,684

See Notes to the Financial Statements. Statements of Cash Flows have not been included with these reports. A copy is available upon request.

$ 3,594,869

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

70,238

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Notes To Financial Statements Note 1. Nature of Organization and Significant Accounting Policies Nature of business. In 1868, The American Jersey Cattle Club was organized. The American Jersey Cattle Club was incorporated under a charter granted by a special act of the General Assembly of New York on April 19, 1880. On July 1, 1994, the Club was reincorporated in the State of Ohio, and the name was changed to American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA or the Association). The purposes of the American Jersey Cattle Association, an association of Jersey breeders, are to improve and promote the breed of Jersey cattle in the United States and to maintain such records and activities as the Association deems necessary or conducive to the best interests of the breeders of Jersey cattle. The American Jersey Cattle Association’s objective is to provide programs and services to its members that increase the profitability of Jersey cattle. Basis of accounting. The financial statements of the Association have prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Basis of presentation. The financial statement presentation follows Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). The Association is required to report information regarding its financial position, and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted. Unrestricted net assets: Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations. Included in unrestricted net assets are Board of Directors’ designated net assets for a building fund and research and development which totaled $1,347,677 and $281,912 for 2017 and $1,210,839 and $185,921 for 2016, respectively. Temporarily restricted net assets: Temporarily restricted net assets result from timing differences between the receipt of funds or pledges of funds and the incurrence of the related expenditures. The Association reports gifts of cash and other assets as restricted support if they are received with donor stipulations that limit the use of the donated assets. When a donor restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statements of activities as net assets released from restrictions. If the donor restriction expires in the same fiscal year the gift is received, the Association reports the gift as a temporarily restricted contribution and as net assets released from restriction in the statement of activities. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no temporarily restricted assets. Permanently restricted net assets: Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations must be maintained permanently by the Association. Generally, the donors of these assets permit the Association to use all or part of the income earned on related investments for general or specific purposes. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no permanently restricted net assets. Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and cash equivalents. For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Association considers all highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Investments. Investments consist of money market and mutual funds. Money market funds are carried at cost. Mutual funds are carried at fair value on the statement of financial position, with the change in fair value included in the statements of activities. Revenue recognition. Revenues for services provided to members are recognized in the period in which the services are performed. Subscription and directory listing revenues are recognized in the period earned. Accounts receivable. AJCA extends unsecured credit to members under normal terms. Unpaid balances begin accruing interest 30 days after the invoice date at a rate of 1½% per month. Payments are applied first to the oldest unpaid invoice. Accounts receivable are presented at the amount billed plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Management estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts, which was $70,000 and $64,000 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016,respectively. The estimate is based upon management’s review of delinquent accounts and an assessment of the Association’s historical evidence of collections. Bad debt expense of $16,349 and $9,343 was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, as a result of this estimate. Specific accounts are charged directly to the reserve when management obtains evidence of a member’s insolvency or otherwise determines that the account is uncollectible. Valuation of long-lived assets. The Association reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the

impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. There were no impairment losses recognized in 2017 or 2016. Income taxes. AJCA is exempt from Federal taxes on income under Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code, except for income derived from unrelated business activities, as defined in the Code. For 2017 and 2016 these activities include primarily magazine advertising. There was no income tax expense for 2017 and 2016 relating to Jersey Journal publishing. The Association follows ASC guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. The Association has not recorded a reserve for any tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Association, and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). The Company files tax returns in all appropriate jurisdictions. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, management has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions. The Association files Forms 990 and 990T in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. Concentrations of credit risk. The Association maintains its demand deposits and temporary cash investments with one financial institution. Balances may at times exceed federally insured limits. Cash equivalents and investments are maintained in trust accounts with a trust company. The Association continually monitors its balances to minimize the risk of loss. AJCA’s trade receivables result from registrations and related fees due from members who are located primarily in the United States. AJCA also invests funds in a professionally managed portfolio that contains various securities detailed in Note 8. Such investments are exposed to various risks, such as fluctuations in market value and credit risk. The investment balances reported in the accompanying financial statements may not be reflective of the portfolio’s value during subsequent periods. Property and equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures which materially increase values or extend useful lives are capitalized. Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal. Any gains or losses resulting from property disposals are included in income. AJCA provides for depreciation in amounts adequate to amortize cost over the estimated useful lives of the assets, utilizing the straight-line method, generally as follows: Class of Assets Useful Lives Building 31½ years Operating equipment 3–10 years Software development 3 years Capital leases. The Association acquired office equipment under non-cancellable leases which are accounted for as a capital lease. The asset and liability under a capital lease is recorded at the lower of the present value of future minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset. The asset is amortized over its estimated productive life. Amortization of the equipment under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. Affiliated company. AJCA is affiliated with National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, All-Jersey Sales Corporation (AJSC). These entities conduct operations from the same facility and have certain common directors, officers, and staff. Therefore, it is necessary to allocate jointly incurred expenses, such as salaries, rents, utilities, depreciation, and other costs of service and administration. The costs of operations reflected in the Statements of Activities of AJCA are net of reimbursements of $267,266 and $266,684 for 2017 and 2016, respectively, from the above-mentioned affiliated companies for these jointly incurred costs. AJCA has a $175,000 line of credit due which is collateralized by investments held by AJCA and NAJ. No funds were drawn on this line of credit as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. Unearned fees and remittances. Unearned fees and remittances represent amounts received in advance for registrations, transfers and total performance evaluation. Supplies and inventories. Supplies and inventories consist of office supplies and promotional items available for sale which are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Prior to 2017, such inventory reductions were based on market (replacement costs), if lower than cost. In accordance with a recent FASB standard, in 2017 the Company began recording any reductions based on net realizable

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Notes To Financial Statements 2017 2016 Building - established with original proceeds from sale of former operating facility; invested in securities (see Note 8) $ 1,347,677 $ 1,210,839 Research and development - increased annually on a discretionary basis 281,911 185,921 $ 1,629,588 $ 1,396,760

value (generally, estimated selling price less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation). This change was made prospectively as of January 1, 2017 and had no material effect on net income. Advertising. The Association’s advertising efforts are associated with nondirectresponse programs. The costs are expensed in the period of the related advertisement. The Association expensed $7,160 and $8,124 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

In 2017 and 2016, there were expenditures of $4,010 and $5,898, respectively, from the research and development designated net assets. In 2017 and 2016, the Board of Directors authorized an appropriation from undesignated to research and development of $100,000 and $25,000, respectively.

Functional allocation of expenses. The costs of providing programs and activities have been summarized on a functional basis in Note 2. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and activities benefited. Subsequent events. The Association evaluates events and transactions occurring subsequent to the date of the financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued for matters requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The accompanying financial statements and the date elated disclosures consider events through April 4, 2018, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued.

Note 8. Investments Investments consist of the following at December 31: 2017 2016 Money market $ 37,678 $ 34,051 Mutual funds 1,619,071 1,454,432

Note 2. Functional Expenses The Association’s operating expenses by functional classification for December 31 are as follows: 2017 2016 Herd Services $ 1,710,647 $ 1,246,890 Information Technology 374,847 429,031 Performance 667,785 669,811 Jersey Journal 418,852 429,940 Development 121,944 126,809 Field 573,292 569,305 Accounting, administration, and general 240,032 242,841 Total cost of operations $ 4,107,399 $ 3,714,627

Total investment income consists of the following at December 31: 2017 2016 Interest and dividend income $ 61,348 $ 38,324 Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 137,563 72,955

There has been no significant change in interest rates available to the Association. Therefore, the fair value of the note payable approximates the carrying value. Note 5. Lease Commitments Capital Lease Obligation. At December 31, the underlying equipment was reflected in the accompanying statements of financial position as follows: 2017 2016

111,279

Note 9. Fair Value Measurements The Association uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities. The FASB established a framework for measuring fair value, established a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhanced disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The Association uses various valuation approaches, including market, income and/ or cost approaches. The framework establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Association. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Association’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs, as follows: Level 1: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities and federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities. Level 3: Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value: Investments. The fair values of investments are based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, due to the limited market activity of the instrument, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use unobservable inputs. The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the (continued to page 14)

Note 4. Note Payable In June 2015, the Association entered into a note payable agreement with a bank for $380,000 bearing interest at 3.18%. The note requires monthly payments of $6,975, including principal and interest. The note is payable in full in June 2020. The note is collateralized by all property of the Association. Maturities of the note payable in each of the next four years are approximately as follows: Years Ending: 2018 $ 77,473 2019 80,477 2020 41,209 $ 199,159

$ 10,558 $ (10,558)

$ 198,911 $

The investment income attributable to All American Show and Sale is as follows and has been reflected in the “Net gain from All American Show and Sale” on the Statements of Activities and in the above schedule. 2017 2016 Interest and dividend income $ 3,674 $ 2,296 Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 8,240 4,998 $ 11,914 $ 7,294

Note 3. Lines of Credit At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Association has available a $100,000 line of credit due on demand with interest payable monthly at prime (4.25 % and 3.75% at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively). The line is collateralized by investments held by AJCA. No funds were drawn on the line as of 2017 or 2016. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, AJSC has available a $175,000 line of credit due on demand with interest payable monthly at prime. The line is collateralized by investments held by AJCA and NAJ (Note 1). No funds were drawn on the line as of December 31, 2017 or 2016.

Operating equipment Less accumulated amortization

$ 1,656,749 $ 1,488,483

10,558 (9,326)

— $ 1,232

Operating Lease Obligations. In 2013, the Association entered into a lease for equipment under an operating lease. The lease expires in 2018. Lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $27,703. Future minimum lease payments for 2018 approximate $20,778. Note 6. Employee Benefit Plan The Association maintains a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees who have been employed for one year with at least 1,000 hours of service. The plan allows for a matching contribution of 25% of employees’ contributions up to a maximum contribution of 15% of salary. Matching contributions for 2017 and 2016 amounted to $29,290 and $27,275, respectively. Note 7. Designation of Net Assets The Board of Directors has designated net assets for the following at December 31:

NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. & SUBSIDIARY Independent Auditors’ Report • Consolidated Statements of Financial Position To the Board of Directors National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31, 2017 and 2016

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary which comprise the statement of financial position, as of December 31, 2017, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.

ASSETS

2017

2016

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,392,196 $ 1,169,728 Custodial cash 203,990 419,960 Investments, at fair value 619,908 556,874 Accounts receivable, net 104,096 429,303 Prepaid expenses — 3,818 Total current assets 2,320,190 2,579,683

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land 12,000 12,000 Building 87,256 87,256 Furniture and equipment 18,936 18,936 Vehicles 124,091 124,091 242,283 242,283 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (196,094) (173,431) Total property and equipment, net 46,189 68,852

$ 2,366,379

$ 2,648,535

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 5,911 $ 5,552 Advances due to American Jersey Cattle Association 605,678 706,832 Fees due consignors 99,402 418,167 Accrued expenses 12,165 14,550 Accrued payroll and related benefits 21,826 29,771 Advances and reserves for advertising 31,828 31,828 Deferred income 55,032 61,430 Total current liabilities 831,842 1,268,130 NET ASSETS Unrestricted: Designated 392,643 294,648 Undesignated 1,141,894 1,085,757 Total net assets 1,534,537 1,380,405

$ 2,366,379

$ 2,648,535

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2017, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Other Matter The consolidated financial statements of National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2016, were audited by other auditors whose report dated April 5, 2017, expressed an unmodified opinion on those statements. Columbus, Ohio April 4, 2018 12

NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. & SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Activities â&#x20AC;˘ Notes To Financial Statements CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Note 1. Nature of Organization and Significant Accounting Policies Nature of business. National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Ohio in 1957. Its purpose is to promote the increased production and sale of Jersey milk and milk products, and to promote Jersey cattle and the interests of breeders of Jersey cattle. All-Jersey Sales Corporation (AJSC) (Subsidiary), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National All-Jersey Inc. was incorporated in the State of Ohio in 1961. It is a for-profit corporation with the original purpose of developing and selling All-Jersey milk advertising materials. In 1970, the corporation started a cattle marketing service, Jersey Marketing Service (JMS). The purpose of Jersey Marketing Service is to provide marketing assistance to buyers and sellers of Jersey cattle and embryos. The objectives of both National All-Jersey Inc. and All-Jersey Sales Corporation are to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and cattle. Principles of consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NAJ and its wholly-owned subsidiary, AJSC. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Basis of accounting. The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Basis of presentation. The consolidated financial statement presentation follows Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). The Company is required to report information regarding its financial position, and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted. Unrestricted net assets: Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations. The Board of Directors has designated assets for research and development which totaled $392,643 and $294,648 for 2017 and 2016, respectively. In 2017 and 2016, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $100,000 for each year to be designated for research and development. Temporarily restricted net assets: Temporarily restricted net assets result from timing differences between the receipt of funds or pledges of funds and the incurrence of the related expenditures. The Company reports gifts of cash and other assets as restricted support if they are received with donor stipulations that limit the use of the donated assets. When a donor restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. If the donor restriction expires in the same fiscal year the gift is received, the Company reports the gift as a temporarily restricted contribution and as net assets released from restriction in the statement of activities. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no temporarily restricted net assets. Permanently restricted net assets: Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations must be maintained permanently by the Company. Generally, the donors of these assets permit the Company to use all or part of the income earned on related investments for general or specific purposes. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no permanently restricted net assets. Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Investments. Investments consist of money market and mutual funds. Money market funds are carried at cost which represents fair value. Mutual funds are carried at fair value on the statement of financial position, with the change in fair value included in the statement of activities and changes in net assets. Cash and cash equivalents. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Custodial cash. The Company maintains cash due consignors in a separate custodial cash account. Revenue recognition. Equity project fees are contributions from individual producers or producer organizations. The money is used to develop markets and to promote multiple component pricing. Equity project revenue is recognized in the period received, however, equity fees received as annual Registration, Equity, Appraisal, Performance (REAP) payments are recognized over a 12 month period using straight-line amortization. Jersey Marketing Service recognizes public sale commissions in the period in which the sale is held and private sale commissions in the period in which the transaction has been completed. Accounts receivable. JMS extends credit to buyers of cattle at public auction sales. JMS typically does not pay sellers of cattle until collection from buyers has occurred for dispersal auction sales, per the sales contract. JMS typically guarantees payment to consignors of public consignment auction sales based

2017 2016 REVENUES Equity project fees $ 920,079 $ 898,207 Commissions 398,131 377,843 Interest and dividend income 22,975 14,377 Other 37,049 30,726 Total revenues 1,378,234 1,321,153 COST OF OPERATIONS Salaries, service, and administrative 1,127,287 1,056,102 Field services 118,164 116,224 Bad debt expense 4,175 3,599 Depreciation and amortization 23,906 25,856 Total costs of operations 1,273,532 1,201,781

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

104,702

119,372

OTHER INCOME Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 51,435 Total other income (expense) 51,435

27,150 27,150

Board authorized appropriation from Undesignated to Designated (100,000) (100,000) CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE EXPENDITURES FROM DESIGNATED NET ASSETS 56,137

46,522

INCREASES (DECREASES) FROM DESIGNATED NET ASSETS Research and development (2,005) (4,824) Board authorized appropriation from Undesignated to Designated 100,000 100,000 Total increase from Designated net assets 97,995 95,176 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 154,132 141,698 NET ASSETS, beginning 1,380,405 1,238,707 NET ASSETS, ending

$ 1,534,537

$ 1,380,405

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Statements of Cash Flows have not been included with these reports. A copy is available upon request.

NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. & SUBSIDIARY Notes To Financial Statements response programs. The costs are expensed in the period of the related advertisement. The Company expensed $21,532 and $4,494 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Functional allocation of expenses. The costs of providing programs and activities have been summarized on a functional basis in Note 2. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and activities benefited. Subsequent events. The Company evaluates events and transactions occurring subsequent to the date of the consolidated financial statements for matters requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and related disclosures consider events through April 4, 2018, the date which the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

on the selling price of the consignment. Accounts receivable are reflected at their billed amount. Management estimated an allowance for doubtful accounts, which was $15,000 and $10,000 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Bad debt expense of $4,175 and $3,599 was recognized for 2017 and 2016, respectively, as a result of this estimate. Specific accounts are charged directly to the reserve when management obtains evidence that the account is uncollectible. Affiliated company. National All-Jersey Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, All-Jersey Sales Corporation, are affiliated with American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) (the Association). These entities conduct operations from the same facility and have certain common directors, officers, and staff. Therefore, it is necessary to allocate jointly incurred expenses, such as salaries, rents, utilities, depreciation, and other costs of services and administration. The cost of operations reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Activities for 2017 and 2016 include reimbursements of $282,392 and $266,884, respectively, paid to the Association for these jointly incurred costs. Valuation of long-lived assets. The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. There were no impairment losses recognized in 2017 and 2016. Income taxes. National All-Jersey Inc. is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. All-Jersey Sales Corporation is not exempt from income taxes. AJSC accounts for income taxes using the liability approach. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company follows ASC guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. The Company has not recorded a reserve for any tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. The Company files tax returns in all appropriate jurisdictions. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, management has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions. While no tax returns area currently being reviewed by the Internal Revenue Service, tax years since 2014 remain open. Concentration of credit risk. The Company maintains its demand deposits and temporary cash investments with one financial institution. Balances may at times exceed federally insured limits. Cash equivalents and investments are maintained in trust accounts with a trust company. The Company continually monitors its balances to minimize the risk of loss. The Company’s cattle sales are primarily to domestic buyers. The Company minimizes credit risk with foreign buyers by requiring irrevocable letters of credit or cash upon sale until they have established a business relationship and understanding with the buyer. The Company also invests in a professionally managed portfolio that contains various securities as detailed in Note 9. Such investments are exposed to various risks, such as fluctuations in market value and credit risk. The investment balances in the accompanying consolidated financial statements may not be reflective of the portfolio’s value during subsequent periods. Property and equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures which materially increase values or extend useful lives are capitalized. Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal. Any gains or losses resulting from property disposals are included in income. The Company provides for depreciation in amounts adequate to amortize cost over the estimated useful lives of the assets, utilizing the straight-line method, generally as follows:

Class of Assets Building Furniture and equipment Vehicles

Note 2. Functional Expenses The Company’s operating expenses by functional classifications for December 31 are as follows: 2017 2016 National All-Jersey Equity program $ 580,841 $ 517,310 Accounting, administration, general and field service 291,855 272,947 All-Jersey Sales (JMS) 400,836 411,524 Research and development 2,005 4,824 Total cost of operations $ 1,275,537 $ 1,206,605 Note 3. Advances and Reserves for Advertising December 31, 2017 2016 5% National - represents funds accumulated as a percentage of member advances to be applied to cost of national or regional advertising for benefit of all members $ 31,828 $ 31,828 Note 4. Designation of Net Assets The Board of Directors has designated net assets for the following at December 31: 2017 2016 Research and development: Increased annually on a discretionary basis, $100,000 for each year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. In 2017 and 2016, there were expenditures of $2,005 and $4,824, respectively, from the research and development designated net assets. $ 392,643 $ 294,648 Note 5. Income Taxes Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax reporting purposes in different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or long-term, depending on the classification of the assets and liabilities to which they relate. Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an asset or liability are classified as current or long-term depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Net deferred tax assets in the accompanying balance sheet include the following components at December 31: Deferred Tax Assets 2017

2016

Provision for doubtful accounts $ 2,600 $ 1,700 Net operating loss 110,000 110,900 Gross deferred tax assets 112,600 112,600 Less valuation allowance (112,600) (112,600) Net deferred tax assets

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For the year ended December 31, 2017, AJSC incurred net operating income which reduced the future deductible net operating loss carry forward. No benefit for income taxes has been recorded due to the uncertainty of the realization of any tax assets. At December 31, 2017, the Company had approximately $661,000 of federal net operating loss carryforwards. The net operating loss carry forwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2029. Note 6. Lines of Credit At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company has available a $175,000, due on demand, line of credit with interest payable monthly at prime (4.25% and 3.75% at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively). The line is collateralized by investments held by NAJ and AJCA. NAJ is a guarantor on the line of credit. No funds were drawn on the line at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Useful Lives 31½ years 10 years 3–5 years

Fees due consignors. Fees due consignors represent amounts due to sellers of Jersey cattle from public auctions and private treaty sales managed by JMS. Advertising. The Company’s advertising efforts are associated with nondirect-

Note 7. Benefit Plan The Company maintains a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees, who have been employed for one year with at least 1,000 hours of service. The

NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. & SUBSIDIARY Notes To Financial Statements plan allows for a matching contribution of 25% of employees’ contributions up to a maximum contribution of 15% of salary. Matching contributions for 2017 and 2016 amounted to $7,466 and $6,201, respectively. Note 8. Investments Investments consisted of the following at December 31: 2017 Money market $ 14,130 Mutual funds 605,778 $ 619,908

2016 $ 12,738 544,136 $ 556,874

Investment income consists of the following: 2017 Interest and dividend income $ 22,975 Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 51,435 $ 74,410

$ $

Investments: The fair values of investments are based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, due to the limited market activity of the instrument, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use unobservable inputs. The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017, and 2016. The financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The table does not include cash on hand or other assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value.

2016 14,377 27,150 41,527

Asset Category

Note 9. Fair Value Measurements The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities. The FASB established a framework for measuring fair value, established a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhanced disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The Company uses various valuation approaches, including market, income and/ or cost approaches. The framework establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs, as follows: Level 1: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities and federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities. Level 3: Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value:

December 31, 2017 Total Level 1

Equity mutual funds: U.S. large-cap core $ 112,638 $ U.S. large-cap value 37,012 U.S. large-cap growth 70,870 U.S. mid-cap 18,696 U.S. small-cap 24,941 International 62,295 Emerging Markets 12,651 Multi-Sector 15,961 Fixed income mutual funds: Short-term 106,551 High-yield 40,378 Intermediate 85,439 Real estate securities fund 18,346 Total Assets $ 605,778 $

Asset Category

Level 2

Level 3

112,638 $ 37,012 70,870 18,696 24,941 62,295 12,651 15,961

— $ — — — — — — —

— — — — — — — —

106,551 40,378 85,439 18,346 605,778 $

— — — — — $

— — — — —

December 31, 2016 Total Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Equity mutual funds: U.S. large-cap core $ 79,818 $ 79,818 $ — $ — U.S. large-cap value 33,348 33,348 — — U.S. large-cap growth 65,671 65,671 — — U.S. mid-cap 44,205 44,205 — — U.S. small-cap 22,034 22,034 — — International 44,441 44,441 — — Emerging Markets 11,221 11,221 — — Multi-sector 13,721 13,721 — — Fixed income mutual funds: Short-term 97,254 97,254 — — High-yield 36,813 36,813 — — Intermediate 78,397 78,397 — — Real estate securities fund 17,213 17,213 Total Assets $ 544,136 $ 544,136 $ — $ —

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

Association’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. The financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Association’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The tables do not include cash on hand or other assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value. December 31, 2017 Asset Category Total Equity mutual funds: U.S. large-cap core $ 301,039 U.S. large-cap value 98,917 U.S. large-cap growth 189,433 U.S. mid-cap 49,968 U.S. small-cap 66,658 International 166,486 Emerging Markets 33,810 Multi-sector 42,714 Fixed income mutual funds: Short-term 284,761 High-yield 107,913 Intermediate 228,340 Real estate securities fund 49,032 Total Assets $ 1,619,071

Level 1

December 31, 2016 Level 2

Level 3

$ 301,039 $ 98,917 189,433 49,968 66,658 166,486 33,810 42,714

— $ — — — — — — —

— — — — — — — —

284,761 107,913 228,340 49,032 $ 1,619,071 $

— — —

—

Asset Category Total Equity mutual funds: U.S. large-cap core $ 213,348 U.S. large-cap value 89,138 U.S. large-cap growth 175,538 U.S. mid-cap 93,071 U.S. small-cap 58,894 International 143,872 Emerging Markets 29,994 Multi-sector 36,668 Fixed income mutual funds: Short-term 259,953 High-yield 98,399 Intermediate 209,549 Real estate securities fund 46,008 Total Assets $ 1,454,432

$ —

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$ 213,348 $ 89,138 175,538 93,071 58,894 143,872 29,994 36,668

— $ — — — — — — —

— — — — — — — —

259,953 98,399 209,549 46,008 $ 1,454,432 $

— — —

—

$ —

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. ALL-JERSEY SALES CORPORATION LEADING INDICATORS OF JERSEY BREED GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT 2017 2007 1997 Change (’17 v. ’97)

Identification Animals recorded Animals transferred

184,957 29,366

79,535 22,554

54,767 237.7% 21,552 36.3%

Performance Programs Herds enrolled Cows enrolled

947 157,497

1,084 121,049

823 15.1% 77,637 102.9%

Production (AJCA lactations, 305-day, 2x, ME) Protein, true (*reported as total protein) Milk Fat

743 20,150 985

655 18,391 842

602* 30.0% 16,374 23.1% 750 31.3%

Equity Investment

$ 920,079

$ 492,518

$ 274,818 234.8%

Jersey Marketing Service Gross for private treaty sales Gross for public sales

$ 4,359,422 $ 5,018,153

$ 6,485,953 $ 6,603,120

$ 2,168,821 101.0% $ 2,079,312 141.3%

Combined Net Assets

$ 4,287,221

$ 2,919,234

$ 2,173,253 97.3%

American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Chris Sorenson President Pine River, Wisconsin Walter G. Owens Vice President Frederic, Wisconsin

Chris Sorenson President

Mark O. Gardner Dayton, Pennsylvania Edward F. Kirchdoerfer Cape Girardeau, Missouri Corey A. Lutz Lincolnton, North Carolina

John G. Boer Dalhart, Texas

Kelvin D. Moss Litchfield Park, Arizona

Karen Bohnert East Moline, Illinois

C. A. Russell Hilmar, California

Samuel A. Bok Defiance, Ohio

Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr. Walpole, New Hampshire

Alan O. Chittenden Schodack Landing, New York

Thomas L. Seals Beaver, Oregon

David C. Endres President Lodi, Wisconsin

Rogelio “Roger” Herrera Hilmar, California

James S. Huffard III Vice President Crockett, Virginia

John H. Kokoski Hadley, Massachusetts

National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors

Marion G. Barlass Janesville, Wisconsin

David Endres President

Jason L. Cast Beaver Crossing, Nebraska Calvin Graber Parker, South Dakota

6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362 U.S.A. 614/861-3636 Phone 614/861-8040 Fax www.USJersey.com

Edward F. Kirchdoerfer, ex officio

Walter G. Owens, ex officio Chris Sorenson Veronica L. Steer Newberry, South Carolina