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Missouri Holstein Association
President John Schoen
Vice President Shannon Kleiboeker
Secretary/Treasurer Jodi Wright
Director at Large Ed Wittorff
Junior Advisor Bailey Keltner (417) 399-3098 417-743-2921 • jwright@missouriholstein.com missouriholstein.com
National Director, Alfred Brandt
brandtdairy@gmail.com
Missouri Jersey Association
President Stacy Dohle
Vice President Michelle Eilenstine
Secretary/ Treasurer Karla Deaver 417-316-0191 • kdeaverk@missouri.edu
Missouri Guernsey Association
President Mark Melander
Vice President Kenlee Calvin
Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Wilson 417-388-0185
Missouri Brown Swiss Association
President Peter Haverkamp
Vice president Brittany Whitehill
Secretary Stephanie Miller
Treasurer Ashley Meyers 417-543-6809
Missouri Ayrshire Association
President Karen Coleman
Vice President Brent Unnasch
Secretary Chuck Scoon
Treasurer Jeff Jensen 319-230-6002 • karayrayrshires@gmail.com
Missouri Shorthorn Association
President Sam Crawford
Vice President Scott Gardner
Secretary/Treasurer Sally Burd 417-839-7002 • sallyburd@yahoo.com
Missouri Dairy
Chairman Mark Fellwock
Vice Chairman John Schoen
Secretary Sean Cornelius
Treasurer Tom Oelrichs
MO Dairy Executive Director Alfred Brandt Board Members:
Norris Sloan, Davin Althoff, Clay Hemple, Grant Groves Brian Riegel
(573) 680-9564 • Alfred Brandt modairy.org • alfred@modairy.org
Harper VanZyverden from Niangua, MO showing at MO State Fair.
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County Livestock, Memphis, Featured Dairy Sale NOVEMBER
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We want you to be a part or Missouri Dairy. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Alfred Brandt Missouri Dairy, Executive Director www.MODairy.org • alfred@modairy.org 573-680-9564 cell
MO DAIRY IN ACTION
We have had a busy summer at Missouri Dairy. We had a rare opportunity to meet with United States Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins as well as our own Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and Governor Mike Kehoe. Our message to secretary Rollins was the same message that we had for the federal legislators at the Missouri State Fair: the importance of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, the Dairy Pride Act, and to thank them for securing the border, but also the need for immigration reform.
MO STATE FAIR
We also had a blast with our State Officials at the inaugural State Fair cow milking contest. It was a great opportunity to thank them for the dairy grant money. We are currently in meetings with the Department and hope to have the rules written very soon. This is a great chance to engage, share your thoughts, and be a part of the conversation that shapes the future of dairy in Missouri!
Join MO Dairy today to make sure your voice is part of directing the future of dairy production in our state! Join at modairy.org only $20/month
For more information: MODairy.org, Alfred Brandt alfred@modairy.org • (573) 680-9564
L to R: MO Dairy Execture
Director Alfred Brandt, US Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins, Sean Cornelius, Governor Mike Kehoe, & Agriculture Director Chris Chinn
global markets impacted from the show-me state
By: Shannon Kleiboeker
Missouridairyman, Alex Peterson has traveled the world aiming to promote, grow, and educate others on the US dairy industry. It all began when Peterson started attending DFA meetings to get to know people. Being young and having an outgoing personality, he was suggested for boards and committees, taking a position on the Midwest Dairy board. Following that, the Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Purdue nominated Alex for the National Dairy Board (NDB), where he served as chair for two years. He has also served on the Midwest Dairy MoKan Division Board of Directors and then the Midwest Dairy Corporate Board. Currently, he is the chair of United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) board and vice-chair of the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC).
Peterson attended the University of Missouri, majoring in Ag Economics. Growing up on a dairy, he originally had no intention of coming back to the farm, but decided to return after an internship with Senator Blunt in Washington DC. This original work in policy created a desire to be active in the policy side of the dairy industry. Peterson has developed a deep understanding of how the system works together to benefit producers and the dairy industry as a whole.
Where does your money go? When looking at how dairy checkoff dollars are spent, it may seem like a logistical nightmare. Alex Peterson describes these groups as, “different sides of the same milk-jug.” Although it may seem complicated, it has been specifically designed in a way to benefit our dairy producers. Each group is faced with their own limitations and each group must play on their strengths and complete their duties, working together to form a complete “milk-jug.” For example, lobbying and promotion funds must come from separate sources. Checkoff dollars must remain for purposes such as promotion, while member dues fund lobbying through groups like the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).
Whether it is lobbying or promotion, each of these councils need to make sure they are on the same page. Peterson describes the bird-flu outbreak as a perfect example of the system working together. It was extremely important that each of these groups maintained the same message across the board as they worked withn government, producers, and the public. Handling this situation as a cohesive group and sending out the same message was important to maintain balance and navigate this issue in the dairy industry.
Peterson works with groups that aim to promote dairy here at “home” and internationally. Looking at the benefits to health and wellness that dairy can provide, groups like Midwest Dairy and Dairy Management Inc aim to promote dairy to consumers and businesses. Growing and maintaining the importance of dairy in diets is a major goal of these organizations. It is important to keep the demand for dairy trending up for Americans because, of course, more demand equals more dairies in business and more growth potential for current operations.
Promoting dairy product exportation is one of Peterson’s favorite aspects of the work he has done. Through the U.S. Dairy Export Council, he as worked to build relationships and partnerships internationally. USDEC promotes US Dairy exports for companies such as, DFA, Hilmar, Schrieber, etc. Promoting dairy exports through USDEC Peterson has traveled to Dubai, Chili, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Singapore, Japan, Italy and more. The U.S. is currently sitting as the leading country for the export of cheese, and he says the U.S. is working towards “staking claim as a dairy export powerhouse.” By working with
local dairy markets as an ally in foreign countries USDEC is able to work with ambassadors and foreign governments to open barriers, making it easier to buy and sell dairy products. Breaking these barriers creates additional markets for higher value dairy products such as cheese. Peterson excitedly looks towards the future with the potential room for growth the U.S. dairy industry has in exports.
Peterson has a strong dairy background as he continues to farm with his parents, Brian and Barb Peterson, oldest brother Opie and his niece, Jandie near Trenton, MO. Their 150-cow operation resides in the northern hills of Missouri. These hills make it difficult to farm, with them turning to intensive grazing and supplementing with forages and grains they produce themselves. They utilize a 3-way cross of Holstein, Montbéliarde (French Simmental), and Swedish Red, which they find works well for their grazing operation. Having producers like him involved in the organizations creates a strong front, as they know what struggles and goals producers face.
Across the board, farmers like him and industry professionals are working and serving to promote dairy products and grow our American dairy industry. Creating opportunities such as exports and increasing demand here in the U.S. serve as major driving forces of this multi-faceted system. They create the “milk jug” for our dairy producers to fill, and strive to have it overflowing. The following is a brief overview of these previously mentioned councils and groups. Using the flow chart you can follow the dollars spent and see the many facets that make up the US “milk jug.”
Dairy Checkoff
Dairy farmers pay 15 cents and dairy importers pay 7.5 cents for every hundred pounds of milk (or the equivalent thereof) they sell or import into a dairy product promotion fund—familiarly called the “dairy checkoff.” That money—with USDA oversight and under the direction of a farmer board of directors—is used to fund programs aimed at promoting dairy consumption and protecting the good image of dairy farmers, dairy products and the dairy industry.
Midwest Dairy
Receives 10 cents/cwt of the checkoff.
Efforts are focused on developing programs and resources for retail, health, and wellness, school and industry partners. They work with partners to share information and real-time experiences that showcase how dairy products resonate with today’s consumer: responsibly produced, nutrient-rich locally driven and offers real enjoyment.
Dairy Management Inc. and its related organizations
Work to increase sales and demand for dairy through research, education and innovation, and to maintain confidence in dairy foods, farms and businesses. DMI manages National Dairy Council and the American Dairy Association, and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.
DMI, which is funded by America’s nearly 28,000 dairy farmers, as well as dairy importers, is a strategic consultant and resource to businesses and organizations in the food and beverage sector that seek to increase sales and raise their image through the innovative use of dairy and dairy ingredients.
DMI is the organization that oversees all the checkoff dollars. Due to law, dairy is required to keep both organizations that
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combine to make up DMI. It is under these two organizations that DMI operates. They are:
National Dairy Board
The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) consists of 37 appointed people from the US Secretary of Agriculture. 36 farmers and one importer (no employees).
Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) board
UDIA (receives 2.5 cents from Midwest and the other 14 dairy promotion arms across the country each submitting 2.5 cents / cwt).
US Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is a non-profit, independent membership organization that represents the global trade interests of U.S. dairy producers, proprietary processors and cooperatives, ingredient suppliers and export traders. Dairy Management Inc. founded USDEC in 1995 and, through the dairy checkoff program, is the organization’s primary funder. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service provides export activity support, and membership dues fund the Council’s trade policy and lobbying activities. Aim to help companies and cooperatives import and export dairy products.
USDEC governing board includes 7 farmers and each coop has 1 or 2 board seats.
Examples of USDEC increasing US Dairy:
1. In Dubai they partner with a culinary institute where the chefs are trained to utilize US cheese.
2. They have a hub in Singapore for Southeast Asia.
3. There are dairy product scientists that help food processors incorporate dairy.
4. Look at the aging world population and the need for nutritious foods such as dairy.
5. Developed partnerships with Pizza Hut and Dominos. These are international companies and USDEC helps to put US cheese in products internationally.
NEXT Dairy Exports (formally CWT)
A voluntary, marketing-focused program managed by NMPF and designed to promote the sale of US dairy products to overseas customers and seek a better alignment of supply and demand for milk and milk products at home. Member cooperatives provide the funding for CWT by contributing two cents per hundredweight of milk marketed.
Fosters the competitiveness of US dairy products in the global marketplace and has helped significantly expand the total demand for U.S. dairy products and the demand for U.S. farm milk that produces those products.
National Milk Producers Federation
Advocating for dairy producers and the cooperatives they own.
Organized to provide a forum for dairy producers and the cooperatives they own to participate in public policy discussions. NMPF advocates policies to Congress, U.S. and foreign government agencies, industry organizations, the news media, and the public.
NMPF addresses policies concerning milk pricing, domestic and international market development, agriculture credit and taxation, environmental issues, food safety and health, animal welfare, product standards and labeling, and research and biotechnology.
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy
A voluntary organization that works across the dairy value chain to foster collaboration and progress to build a healthy and sustainable future for the dairy community, the people it serves and the planet we all share.
www.dairycheckoff.com
www.midwestdairy.com www.usdairy.com www.usdec.org www.nmpf.org
Receives: $25 Million from DMI and dues from 130 member organizations
2.5¢/cwt from UDIA Recieves 5¢/cwt from NDB 152 milion budget
from milk check. (Formerly CWT) (*New*)
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Baring-View Farm-Loren Huber • Baring , MO
by Shannon Kleiboeker
Even though he grew up on a hog farm, Loren Huber found his way into the dairy industry. He worked alongside a retiring breeder, Ralph Burkholder. Huber worked as a hired hand for him during his teenage years, 1997-2005. In 2006, after Huber was married, Burkholder offered him a partnership in the dairy. A year later, Huber purchased the herd and rented the facilities for three years before fully purchasing them from Burkholder. Working with a retiring producer proved to be a terrific way for Huber to work his way into the dairy industry.
Huber runs a true family farm. Huber, his wife Malinda, and children perform all the milking and heifer raising duties. They currently have 7 children, the oldest, 18 works off of the farm. Huber believes dairying is, “excellent for raising a family.” Although dairying does take a lot of time, it allows him to be home every day with his family. With the whole family active on the farm he adds, “it gives little people something to do, and breaks up chores for everyone.”
The family milks around 75 year-round and the cattle are in a tie-stall barn. They milk in the tie-stall barn with a total of 8 milking units. It takes approximately two hours to milk the 75 head. When dry, cattle move to a free-stall barn.
Although the herd he originally acquired was grade, Huber has worked to having a mostly registered Holstein herd. With his breeding, the major goal is to find that “balance between type and production,” while also integrating polled genetics and increasing daughter pregnancy rate. They have a RHA of 26,489 1077F 840P. This last year’s peak had a tank average of 80-94 lbs, with 4.2%F. He would like to see an increase in fat and protein and through his breeding is working to do so. It is one of his favorite aspects of the dairy as he says, “I enjoy breeding to see what cow families can do.”
A goal for the Hubers is to finish remodeling the tie-stall barn. The tie-stall barn does not fit the size of the current cattle, so they are working to remodel to improve cow comfort without having to completely rebuild the facility. One of the improvements are placing new Mayo Mats and flex stalls. The cows are really enjoying the mats and the flex-stalls accommodate the different size of the cattle, allowing them to be more comfortable.
Heifers reside in a barn that is sloped from back to front. This allows for drainage and easy cleaning. They re-bed their pack once a week with fresh straw and with the slope, never have to clean out old bedding. The heifers naturally walk the bad bedding to the front and it just needs scraped once a week. Sorted by age, the heifers move up the barn as they age. In addition, they utilize the Select Sires Cow Manager system in the heifer barn to catch heats. All the pens are equipped with headlocks that allow for ease of breeding and performing vet work. Last year, Hubers added fans to the heifer barn. He found that by adding the fans it not only improved airflow, but during the summer, reduced the amount of straw needed by almost half.
to the dairy herd. Two TMR mixers help to complete all the work. A stationary mixer takes care of the milking herd. From the mixer, TMR is transferred to a feed cart then fed to the milking herd in the tie-stall barn. A mobile mixer is used for the heifers. Feeding decisions are made with the assistance of a nutritionist, Clint Renken, of Nelson Consulting in Minnesota.
Huber’s have put a lot of work into the farm over the years. Although Huber regrets not taking a stronger interest in the dairy cattle earlier in life, he has learned to utilize the many resources and individuals the dairy industry has to offer. Over the years he has learned from their vet, Marily Brown, Holstein USA Field Reps, nutritionists, extension and of course other breeders. All of these tools have helped them to improve their herd and continue to improve.
Huber’s raise most of the feed they need to supply their herd. Working on 310 acres, they own 240 and rent or share crop an additional 70. They raise triticale, alfalfa and corn which goes towards silage for the cattle. In addition, they raise Pioneer Plenish Soybeans, which after harvest are roasted and fed
Missouri Holstein Association
VOTE FOR COW OF THE YEAR - MAIL IN YOUR BALLOT BELOW!
2025 MISSOURI COW OF THE YEAR CONTEST
OFFICIAL VOTING BALLOT
Voting Deadline: Saturday, January 3, 2026
NOMINEES FOUND IN PULSATOR
(Indicates issue nominated) Vote for only one
C-OF-O BEEMER ASHTON, College of the Ozarks (Fall Pulsator)
ROBTHOM MARTINA PETY, Robthom Farm (Summer Pulsator & Summer Mid-States)
WRIGHTVALE LOOKS LIKE LUCK, Wrightvale Farms (Fall Pulsator)
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VOTE ONLINE OR MAIL BY JAN. 3
Missouri Holstein Association, 11449 Lawrence 2220, Verona, MO 65769
State District Meetings
Mark your calendar below with the date. This is a great time of fellowship & to receive district, state, junior, and national information. Please attend!
Monday, Nov. 17
Noon: SC District Meeting
Monday, Nov. 17
Evening: SE District Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Noon: NE Central District Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Noon: WC District Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 20
Noon: SW District Meeting
MO Holstein Distinguished Service Award
DUE NOVEMBER 1!
The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon a current or former member who has rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Holstein breed in Missouri. Nominee may be a living or deceased member and will be selected by an anonymous panel appointed by the president. Nomination forms available by emailing jwright@missouriholstein.com and accompanied by one letter of support.
of
DUE NOVEMBER 1, 2O25
For more information contact: Gloria Johnson for Nomination form johnsongl@health.missouri.edu; 573-882-0770
of all types of
Holstein Field d ay
AnnualHolstein Field Day featured robotics and diversity. Nelson and Rose Hostetler and family of Louisburg, Missouri, were gracious hosts on July 1. Hosting around 200 people we had a relatively mild day that allowed guests to look around learn new things. Robotics were the star of the show all day. Nel-Rose Holsteins feature Lely products. They have two Lely robotic milking units in a freestall barn that was built in 2016. The barn was specifically built to eventually house robotic units in the future.
Cows are divided between the two sides of the barn, making sure boss cows are not pushing first lactation cows away. Nelson works with a nutritionist to get the right balance utilizing a TMR and grain in the robot. The farm averages 3.4 milkings per day. Adding a Lely Juno automatic feed pusher has also assisted the farm in keeping fresh feed in front of the milking herd.
Attendees were treated to a wonderful lunch and coffee bar sponsored by Spring River Dairy Services. The luncheon speakers centered around robotics featuring a Lely representative and Mike Bray of Spring River discussing costs, planning and benefits of robotic milking products. Following the barn tours and visiting with the many vendors who helped sponsor the event, guests were able to tour the egg packing process of their laying house featuring heritage blue eggs. The laying house allows the Hostetler’s diversification in their operation. Attendees appreciate the Hostetler’s opening their operation for our learning.
We had some outstanding sponsors for the event. Special THANKS to all of them.
Spring River Dairy Sales - Lunch
Sponsor Hostetler Sales & Construction
Dairy Farmers of America
Farm Credit Services
Standard Dairy Consultants
Sky Spray Ag
Central Life Sciences -
ClariFly
Ralco / Penta - Miller
Livestock Equipment
BTC Bank
DHI Coop
Heritage John Deere
MISSOURI NEWS
Adam Thomas Coats, 35, died Saturday evening, June 28, peacefully surrendering his fierce 9-month fight to live for the family that meant everything to him.
Adam was born December 5, 1989, to Tom and Karen Coats. He grew up on the family farm near Mountain Grove. He graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 2008. Adam earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2012 and an MBA from Western Governors University in 2018.
From a young age, Adam was curious about how things worked and had a knack for making and repairing things. Out of college, he flourished as an engineer moving through a variety of product design specialties and for the past 5-plus years was a very successful innovation product manager at Forvis-Mazars.
But his career was not Adam’s defining identity or priority. He was first and foremost focused on loving and serving his family and his savior Jesus Christ. Adam accepted Christ at a young age and that decision affected every step of his life from then on. Adam put his family and his faith at the center of every decision.
He and his high school sweetheart, Ashley Maples, married in August 2010. Over the next 15 years, they created a Christian home grounded in mutual respect, devotion and a shared steadfast faith in the Lord. In 2014, they welcomed their first son, Dax, followed by a second son, Hux, in 2016 and their daughter Elm in 2018.
From helping coach his sons’ youth sports teams to encouraging his young daughter’s creativity to teaching various church classes with Ashley, Adam was the model of an engaged father, devoted husband and disciple of Christ. Even in the roughest days of his illness, Adam focused on comforting and encouraging his loved ones.
Memorials may be made to the children’s college fund at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-adam-coatsfund-their-future
Joseph Charles Kirchdoerfer, 89, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home on the family farm in Cape Girardeau surrounded by family.
He was born July 15, 1935 to Joseph A. and Mary Heuring Kirchdoerfer. Joe was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau.
He and Mildred Kluesner were married April 23, 1960 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran.
Born and raised on the family farm west of Cape Girardeau, Joe was a third-generation farmer. With his family, Joe owned and managed Jo-Kirch Jerseys, a purebred, registered Jersey dairy herd.
As a dairy breeder, Joe built one of the top herds in the state and nation for milk production and type. He exhibited his Jersey cattle at numerous national, state, and local fairs, including the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Mid-South Fair in Memphis, DuQuoin State Fair in Illinois, and the SEMO District Fair, at which he was a cattle exhibitor for 75 years. With renowned success in both the milk barn and showring, fellow dairy producers throughout the United States have purchased Jo-Kirch Jersey cattle over the years.
As an advocate for agriculture, Joe was affiliated with several organizations, including the Campster 4-H Club, American Jersey Cattle Association, Missouri Jersey Cattle Club, MFA, Farm Service Agency, and Cape Girardeau County Farm Bureau.
As a leader in the dairy industry, Joe received numerous honors, including the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award, Missouri State Fair Stockman’s Hall of Fame Induction, Farm Bureau Friend of the Farmer Award, and Honorary State FFA Degree.
A man of few words, Joe was loved by many for his silent actions behind the scenes of helping family, friends, and neighbors in need. He was respected for his profound faith, strong work ethic, unwavering integrity, and sincere kindness.
Joe was a lifelong member of St. Mary Cathedral. He served on
Missouri Holstein Juniors
It’s Award Time for Missouri Holstein Princess, Ozark Spring Classic Scholarship, Missouri Holstein Miss and Distinguished Junior Members
Application Deadline: Dec 6, 2025
For more information and applications please visit missouriholstein.com or contact Bailey Keltner. Missouri Holstein membership is required for these
QUILT RAFFLE FOR MO HOLSTEIN JUNIORS
Created and donated by Raygan Dougherty! Winner will be drawn at State Holstein Convention: Winner does not need to be present
State Fair Quilt Raffle: we raised $540. The winner was Adriana James of Stover, MO. She purchased her ticket during the state fair!
JOB OPENING
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN STATE JUNIOR ADVISOR POSITION OPEN
Currently taking applications for 2026
Watch website for Job Description
To apply, please send resume by Jan 3, 2026 to: Missouri Holstein 11449 Lawrence 2220, Verona, MO 65769 or John Schoen schoenfarms1@hughes.net A fun and engaging way to support Missouri youth in dairy!
National Convention
Kason Wilson-2nd place digital scrapbook
Case Melzer-1st place extemporaneous speech and dairy jeopardy participant
Kimber Wilson-state banner
Sophie Geppert-prepared public speaking
Amanda Brooks-folding display
Hope McClellan-folding display
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN JULY 2025 CLASSIFICATON RESULTS
Name
NEW EXCELLENT COWS
ARAGORN LOLLIPOP 3-09
B-LOWE DIAMONDBACK CINDY 5-06
B-LOWE DIAMONDBACK LEANNA 5-06
CARDINALVU OKLF LOVE-RED-ET 9-04
CHAR-LAND PARISON 493 6-01
C-OF-O HIGH OCTANE NORA 6-05
FRITH-JOF UNSTPBL VISTA-RED 4-07
GRABER DREAM DANDY 4-09
HAWKEYE JEDI PALMER 6-09
JA-NO-CO SEZ 8-10
JEFFREY-WAY KNG ROYAL NOBLE 3-07
JO-COSTA LADY SANSA-RED-ET 7-10
LITTLE-STREAM AWESOME DUSKY 7-06
LUCK-E-CHARM GREGARIS GRACE 6-11
LUCK-E-CHARM ME-NO MOONIE 6-07
MACLAND CINNAMON BAGEL 4-04
MS DEFIANT BELIA-ET 6-07
MS GROVES-LJW SF LILIBET 4-07
OAKTOP-ACRES A HOLLY 5-07
OAKTOP-ACRES CHIEF PAT 7-06
PARRDARI MOGUL 2013 5-10
RADINE GLEN BRIANA 9-00
WRIGHTVALE LO EMP MELANIA 4-10
WRIGHTVALE LOOKS LIKE LUCK 5-03
90 David Andrew Day, Memphis
90 Trent Miller, Walnut Grove
90 Trent Miller, Walnut Grove
90 Larry & Jodi Wright, Verona
90 Nelson & Rose Hostetler, Louisbourg
90 College Of The Ozarks, Pt Lookout
90 Robthom Farm LLC, Springfield
90 Valley View Holsteins, LaRussell
90 Oak-Top Acres Dairy LLC, Memphis
90 James L. & Novalee Coats, Mtn. Grove
90 Robthom Farm LLC., Springfield
90 Julliette Albrecht, Purdy
90 Anthony Musser, Arbela
90 Michael Leinbach, Barnett
90 Michael Leinbach, Barnett
90 Lamar Oberholtzer, Memphis
90 Oak-Top Acres Dairy LLC, Memphis
90 Larry & Jodi Wright, Verona
90 Anthony Musser, Arbela
90
Oak-Top Acres Dairy LLC, Memphis
90 Emma Parrigon, Stotts City
90 Nelson & Rose Hostetler, Louisbourg
90 Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona
90 Larry & Jodi Wright, Verona
NEW VERY GOOD 2-YEAR-OLDS
Name
C-OF-O ALTITUDE ANNABELLE 2-09
C-OF-O FC BETTY-LOU-ET 2-10
LITTLE-STREAM DOC LILY 2-09
ARAGORN HOCUS POCUS-RED 2-09
JA-NO-CO RUBY RAE 2-11
LITTLE-STREAM CHIEF KITKAT 2-10
ST-MIL LONNIE AUGGIE 2-10
THUNDR-RIDGE POSEIDON 1007 2-10
WRIGHTVALE BG DOC BOBSI-TW 2-10
BARING-VIEW 810 AFTERSHOCK 2-09
87 College Of The Ozarks, Pt Lookout
87 College Of The Ozarks, Pt Lookout
87 Anthony Musser, Arbela
86 David Andrew Day, Bolivar
86 James L. & Novalee Coats, Mtn Grove
86 Anthony Musser, Arbela
86 Trent & Stephanie Miller, Walnut Grove
86 Marilyn Calvin Mt.,Vernon
86 Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona
85 Baring View Holsteins,Baring
B-LOWE BACKFLIP DIAMOND 2-07 85 Trent & Stephanie Miller,Walnut Grove
CHAR-LAND ANALYST GLOOBY 2-10 85 Michael Leinbach, Barnett
C-OF-O FC BLIMP-ET 2-10 85 College Of The Ozarks, Pt Lookout
C-OF-O GOLD CHIP DONNA ROSE 2-06 85 College Of The Ozarks, Pt Lookout
C-OF-O HANCOCK DENISE JEFF 2-07 85 College Of The Ozarks, Pt Lookout
C-OF-O LAMBDA BRISTOL 2-07 85 College Of The Ozarks Pt, Lookout
DOMINO RAINY PSYCHO-ET 2-10 85 Nelson & Rose Hostetler, Louisburg
DOMINO TAREN BR GARDEN BABY 2-08 85 David Andrew Day, Bolivar
GRABER WARRIOR DELTA 2-10 85 Trent & Stephanie Miller, Walnut Grove
JA-NO-CO DOLL-H 2-10
85 James L. & Novalee Coats, Mtn Grove
JA-NO-CO ROXI-T 2-09 85 James L. & Novalee Coats, Mtn Grove
JA-NO-CO RUBY-T 2-09 85 James L. & Novalee Coats, Mtn Grove
LITTLE-STREAM CHEER DESTINY 2-11
LITTLE-STREAM DB ALEXA 2-09
LITTLE-STREAM LUS WISCONSIN 2-07
LONE-TREE ARTIC TARANA 2-10
LONE-TREE SIDEKICK DORA 2-04
NEL-ROSE DOC 632 2-10
85
85
85
85
85
Anthony Musser, Arbela
Anthony Musser, Arbela
Anthony Musser, Arbela
Clifford M. Oberholtzer, Rutledge
Clifford M. Oberholtzer, Rutledge
85 Nelson & Rose Hostetler, Louisburg
NORTH-BORDER A2P2-PP AMP-TW 2-09 85 Lamar Oberholtzer, Memphis
NORTH-BORDER ARCTCT WRINKLE 2-06 85 Lamar Oberholtzer, Memphis
OAKFIELD FOOTPRINT ALLY-ET 2-04 85 David Andrew Day, Bolivar
OAKTOP-ACRES MALKI 296 2-10 85 Oak-Top Acres Dairy LLC, Memphis
OBERLEDGE FITTER SHAYLYN 2-10
Oberholtzer, Memphis PRF HOLLIDAY 1038 2-09
TOTEM 10349 2-11
Animal Nutrition Ctr, Gray
BAA’s 2025
Congratulations: Emma Parrigon
The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students pursuing degrees with a focus on dairy and demonstrating strong potential as future industry leaders.
Students earning $2,500 scholarships are: Cassie Bohnert (Iowa State University), Shelby Butler (University of Kentucky), Sara Kennedy (Pennsylvania State University), Katie Ketchum (University of WisconsinRiver Falls), Clancey Krahn (Oklahoma State University), Sienna Mahaffy (Oklahoma State University), Ava Mitchell (Michigan State University), Emma Parrigon (Ozarks Technical Community College), Chloe Rogers (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Iris Schilderink (Texas Tech University) and Jessemy Sharp (South Dakota State University).
For information about how the dairy checkoff is driving sales and building trust, visit www. dairycheckoff.com.
Open Show
Ayrshire
Jr Champion
Ozark Empire Fair Results
Jersey
Jr Champion
MM KR Marley of StarStruck, Grant Dohle
Res. Jr Champion
Hawk Pond Recognitions A Babe, Rich & Theresa Townsend
Grand Champion
Bridon PNV Embrace, Fallenleaf – Ken & Karla Deaver
Res. Grand Champion
Barnabas Elsa of SLJ, Treasure, Maelee & Tyson Clark
Guernsey
Jr & Grand Champion
Stil Dreamn Torpedo Ballistic, Diesel Dixon
Res. Jr & Res. Grand Champion
Dix-Lee Kojack Janis Joplin-ETV, Whitney Yerina
Holstein
Jr & Grand Champion
Seimers Fancy Red, Treasure Clark
Res. Jr & Res. Grand Champion
Family-Af-Ayr Jpot Detonator, Diesel Dixon
Res. Jr Champion
Stil-Dreamn GB Chastise, Diesel Dixon
Grand Champion
Stil-Dreamn Tuxedo CandyCookie, Diesel Dixon
Res. Grand Champion
Stil-Dreamn Vicking Cherrybomb, David Day
Brown Swiss
Jr Champion
Sivils Rampage Remi, Hanna Sivils Res. Jr Champion
St-Mill Daredevil Alana, Trent & Stephanie Miller
Grand Champion
Grimm Tornado Gumball, Garrett Grimm Res. Grand Champion
Grimm Carter Corona, Garrett Grimm
Guernsey
Jr Champion
Still Dreamn Torpedo Ballistic, Diesel Dixon Res. Jr Champion
Dix-Lee Kojack Janis Joplin-ETV, Whitney Yerina
Grand Champion
Mar Gold Hugo Candice, Marlane Williams
Res. Grand Champion
Mar Gold Dunkin Jennifer, Marlane Williams
Holstein
Jr Champion
Ms Wrightvale Grvs Ladybeth, Wrightvale & Groves-Vu Res. Jr Champion
Wrightvale Master Elsie, Emma Parrigon
Grand Champion
Groves-Vu Altitude Blush, Robert & Janice
Perry
Res. Grand Champion
C-OF-O FC Blimp-ET, College of the Ozarks
Milking Shorthorn
Jr Champion
Muetherthies Wild Fireball ET, Brenna Sanford Res. Jr Champion
Aragorn Barn Barry; Daniel, Lucy, Madison Day
Grand Champion
Aragorn Barnstomper; Daniel, Lucy, Madison Day Res. Grand Champion
Brightside Cyride Portia EXP, Addison Bailey
Jr Supreme
Hol, Ms Wrightvale Grvs Ladybeth, Wrightvale & Groves-Vu
Res. Supreme
Jersey, MM KR Marley of StarStruck, Grant Dohle
Supreme
Jersey, Bridon PNV Embrace, Fallenleaf –Ken & Karla Deaver
Res. Supreme
BS, Grimm Tornado Gumball, Garrett Grimm
Junior Show
Ayrshire Jr Champion
Family-Af-Ayr Jpot Detonator, Diesel Dixon
Res. Jr Champion
Aragorn Baby Lac, Lucy Day
Grand Champion
Stil-Dreamn Tuxedo CandyCookie, Diesel Dixon
Res. Grand Champion
Family-Af-Ayr Jpot Detonator, Diesel Dixon
Brown Swiss Jr Champion
Cali 100 Wonderment WOW ET, James DeFreece Res. Jr Champion
New Dawn Drydan Gabrielle, Wesley Myers
Grand Champion
Grimm Tornado Gumball, Garrett Grimm
Res. Grand Champion
Grimm Carter Corona, Garrett Grimm
Wrightvale Master Elsie, Emma Parrigon
Jersey
Jr Champion
Hawk Pond Flirt Like A Canadian, Whitley Dill
Res. Jr Champion
Hawk Pond Recognitions A Babe, Whitley Dill
Grand Champion
SLJ Barnabas Delilah, Kyson Clark
Res. Grand Champion
Hawk Pond Dreams in Action, Whitley Dill
Milking Shorthorn
Jr Champion
Muetherthies Wild Fireball ET, Brenna Sanford
Res. Jr Champion
Hawk Pond Megadeth Serenity, Ashlyn Jensen
Grand Champion
Aragorn Barnstomper; Daniel, Lucy, Madison Day
Res. Grand Champion
Brightside Cyride Portia EXP, Addison Bailey Brenna Sanford
Jr Supreme
Hol, Seimers Fancy Red, Treasure Clark
Res. Supreme
Guernsey, Stil Dreamn Torpedo Ballistic, Diesel Dixon
Supreme
Jersey, SLJ Barnabas Delilah, Kyson Clark
Res. Supreme
MS, Aragorn Barnstomper; Daniel, Lucy, Madison Day
Showmanship
Junior: James Ewing
Intermediate: Madison Day
Senior:Whitney Yerina
MO Jersey Cattle Club
2025 Ozark Empire Fair Jersey Show Results
All-Missouri Jersey Show
Trent Kilgus, IL, Judge
Spring Calf
1 Fallenleaf Hidalgo Roxie-Fallenleaf
2 BLC Victorious Chocolat-Jaycee Burk
3 MM KR Marley of StarStruck-Grant Dohle
4 Sting N Believe-Hawk Pond
5 Gypsy-Jaycee Burk
6 Fallen Leaf International Dashe-Josie Spriggs
7 Moonvalley Victorious Saachi-Maddison & Mason Gettle Winter Calf
1 Hawk Pond Recognitions A Babe-Hawk Pond
2 Peterson / SLJ Ellanora-Treasure, Maelee, Kyson Clark
3 Fallenleaf Hidalgo Cinnamon-Fallenleaf
4 Miss Almonds Adventure-ET-Fallenleaf
5 Moonvalley Pretenders Reggae-Mason & Ryan Gettle
6 Gant Farms FN Swiftie-Beau Brooks
7 Moonvalley Victorious Serenity-Maddison & Mason Gettle
8 D Bar J VIP Applejack-James DeFreece Fall Calf
1 Exclamation Vienna of StarStruck-Grant Dohle
2 Gant Farms Chocochip Maggie-Maddie Connelly
3 LC-Rat Boomerang Java-Mason, Maddison, Jaxson Gettle
4 Ratliff Cash Funny-Reagan Voskamp Summer Calf
1 Hawk Pond Kits Recognition-Whitley Dill
2 Hawk Pond Dorothy Ferninand-Hawk Pond
3 BLC Victorious Candy-Jaycee Burk
4 VF Ferrari Nitro-Reagan Voskamp
5 D Bar J Victorious PK-James DeFreece Spring Yearling
1 Miss Sheratons TS of Serene-Star Struck
2 Hawk Pond Flirt Like A Canadian-Hawk Pond
3 BLC Joel Maggie Senator Salary-Jaycee Burk
4 A Plus Chocochip Jazzy-Addison Bailey
5 MM Kid Rock Verse-ET-Star Struck Winter Sr. Yearling (Not in milk)
1 Hawk Pond Canadian Dollar Bill-Hawk Pond
2 Gant Farms KD Meadow-Maddi Connelly
3 BLC Joel Fruitloop-Jaycee Burk Fall Yearling (Not in milk)
1 Hawk Pond C Club Twinkie-Hawk Pond
2 BLC Sizzles Peanut-Jaycee, Cooper Burk Jr Champion-Spring Yearling
MS Sheratons TS Serene,Star Struck Res. Jr Champion-Winter Calf Hawk Pond Recognitions A Babe,Hawk Pond HM Jr Champion-Spring Calf Fallenleaf Hidalgo Roxie,Fallenleaf Jerseys Jr Best Three
1 Hawk Pond Jerseys
2 Burk Jerseys Dry Cow, Any Age
1 VF Colton Nickleshine-Reagan Voskamp
2 New Dawn Blue Suede Shoes Dream-Wesley Myers Fall Yearling In Milk
1 Hawk Pond Fergie Rocks C Club-Hawk Pond
2 Fallenleaf Victorious Pandora-Fallenleaf
3 Ratliff Victorious Valley-ET-Reagan Voskamp
4 Underground Laraleis Love-It-ET-Treasure, Maelee, Kyson Clark
Jr 2-Year-Old
1 Rosies Victorious Rememberance-Fallenleaf
2 PD Casino Acalade-Caleb Peterson
3 Woodmohr Kid Carisma-Mason & Maddison Gettle
4 MM-T Pockets Shiloh-ET-Jaycee Burk
Summer Jr 2-Year-Old
1 Vierra Rock Show-ET-Fallenleaf
Sr 2-Year-Old
1 Hawk Pond Feliz Navidad CChip-Hawk Pond
2 Z-Class Club Crackers-ET-Fallenleaf
3 Reich-Dale Senator Salary-Jaycee Burk
4 Hawk Pond Chocochip Delight-Hawk Pond
5 Sirwood Jo journey of StarStruck-Grant Dohle
6 Triple K Magician JamJam-Grant Dohle & Addison Goldenberg
Jr 3-Year-Old
1 SLJ Barnabas Delilah-Treasure, Maelee, Kyson Clark
2 DYKS Viral Cornflower-Star Struck
3 A Plus Victorious Melody-Addison Bailey
Sr 3-Year-Old
1 Hawk Pond Dreams in Action-Hawk Pond
2 MM Kid Rock Panorama-ET-Fallenleaf
Int. Champion-Fall Yearling in Milk
Hawk Pond Fergie Rocks C Club-Hawk Pond
Res. Int Champion-Fall Yearling in Milk
Fallenleaf Victorious Pandora-Fallenleaf
HM Int Champion-Sr 2-Year-Old
Hawk Pond Feliz Navidad CChip-Hawk Pond
4-Year-Old Cow
1 Sirwood Chantillys CoCo Chanel-Grant Dohle
2 VF Arrow Nike-Reagan Voskamp
5-Year Old Cow
1 AJ Trumps Miley of Startstruck-Grant Dohle
2 Sugar Brook Gentry Simplicity-Jaycee Burk
Aged Cow
1 Bridon PNV Embrace-Fallenleaf
2 Barnabas Elsa of SLJ-Treasure, Maelee, Kyson Clark
3 Moonvalley Gentry Gina-Hawk Pond
4 Treasures TT Jules of Starstruck-Grant Dohle
5 Trumps Nadia S of Shamrock-Star Struck
6 Hometown Viral Roxy-Mason & Jaxson Gettle
Sr Champion-Aged Cow
Bridon PNV Embrace-Fallenleaf Jerseys
Res Sr Champion-Aged Cow
Barnabas Elsa of SLJ-Treasure, Maelee, Kyson Clark
HM Sr Champion-5-Year-Old
AJ Trumps Miley of Startstruck-Grant Dohle
Grand Champion-Aged Cow
Bridon PNV Embrace-Fallenleaf Jerseys
Res Grand-Aged Cow
Barnabas Elsa of SLJ-Treasure, Maelee, Kyson Clark
HM Grand-Fall Yearling in Milk
Hawk Pond Fergie Rocks C Club-Hawk Pond
Dairy Herd
1 Hawk Pond Jerseys
Best Three Females
1 Hawk Pond Jerseys
Produce of Dam
1 Hawk Pond Andreas Dime A Dozen-Hawk Pond Jerseys
Dam-Daughter
1 Symphony / Melody-Addison Bailey
Breeder’s Herd
1 Hawk Pond Jerseys
Thank you to our Sponsors
for the All-Missouri Jersey Show
2 Whistle Stop/ Miller Land and Cattle Company
Rector Jersey Farm
Springfield Livestock Marketing
Starstruck Jerseys
Fallenleaf Jerseys
Vytelle – SW MO Satellite
Robert Graham
Ernest Handke
MISSOURI STATE FAIR
* Denotes Junior Placing
Spring Heifer Calves
1 Kurthheaven Jlewis Lotto
Crystal Chamberlin
2*1 HVZ Hulu Ariana
Harper VanZyverden
3 Groves-Vu Alex Amiyah-Red
Robert & Janice Perry
4*2 MS Tstrck Adalida
Brantley & Addilyn Keltner
5*3 Parrdari Partake 1026
Emma Parrigon
6*4 Luck-E-Charm D Lambda Lamba
Case Melzer
7*5 Mcclellan Salvator Cece-Red
Hope McClellan
Winter Heifer Calves
1 Wrightvale Smrfst Roulette
Blake Wright
2*1 Wrightvale Master Elsie
Emma Parrigon
3*2 ST-MIL Triple Ivory Darla
Nolan Miller & Raygan Dougherty
4 Ms Blackjck LuvrGirl-Red-ET
Trent & Stephanie Miller
5*3 Ram-Elle Warrior Angel-Red
Chase Eilenstine
6*4 Char-Land Luster Aflicka
Case Melzer
7 Kampy Hulu Astonish-ET
Crystal Chamberlin
8 C-OF-O Altitude Bobbie Sue College Of The Ozarks
9*5 Keltner-Farm WR Tishomingo
Brantley Keltner
10 C-of-O Master Allegiance-ET College Of The Ozarks
11*6 Blue-Roots Amen-PP Thelma
Lily Bluel
12*7 Luck-E-Charm G Rush Grush
Molly Melzer
Fall Heifer Calf
1 Ms Wrightvale Grvs Ladybeth
Larry Wright & Groves-Vu
2 C-OF-O Master Anthem-ET College Of The Ozarks
3*1 Char-Land Denver Lubbock
Calvin Culpepper
4*2 Char-Land Denver Sham
Case Melzer
5*3 Blue-Roots Amen-PP Fiona
Lily Bluel
Summer Yearling Heifer
1 Mead-Manor Arc Adlyn-Red-ET
Larry Wright & Rick King
2 Mi-Wil Gem Butterfly Tattoo Wilson, Kimber
3 Betley Lois-Red-ET
Lora Wright
4 C-of-O Summerfest Adventure College Of The Ozarks
5 Kamps-Rx-JC War Altona-Red
Crystal Chamberlin
6*1 Mi-Wil Tattoo Desperado
Colton Kleiboeker
7*2 Luck-E-Charm DLambda Lambie
Case Melzer
8*3 Luck-E-Charm Tango Tang
Molly Melzer
Spring Yearling Heifer
1 Betley Max Lust-Red-ET
Lora Wright
2*1 Mi-Wil Gem Warrior Lainey
K,K,E Wilson; B Grewe; C&C Kleiboeker
3*2 Keltner-Farm Cad Delilah
Brantley Keltner
4 MS Max on Max Off-Red-ET
Crystal Chamberlin
Winter Yearling Heifer
1 MB-Luckylady Lovely-Red-ET
Larry & Jodi Wright
2*1 Kara-Kesh-RK Sabrina-Red-ET
Kimber & Kason Wilson & Brynn Grewe
Fall Yearling Heifers
1 V-Lane Warrior Freya-Red-ET
Larry Wright & Rick King
2 Wrightvale AR RumRunner-Red
Lora Wright
3*1 Penn-Dream Twilight 59
Nora Penn
4*2 McClellan Rambo Olympian
Hope McClellan
5*3 Groves-Vu TopoftheClass-Red
David Melzer
Junior Champion Female
Ms Wrightvale Grvs Ladybeth
Larry Wright & Rick King
Reserve Junior Champion Female
Wrightvale Smrfst Roulette
Blake Wright
Honorable Mention
Wrightvale Master Elsie
Emma Parrigon
Junior Best 3
1 Roulette/Ladybeth/Elsie
Wrightvale
OPEN HOLSTEIN SHOW
JUDGE: BRIAN SCHILLING, INDIANA
Richard Foster
Intermediate Champion
C-of-O Altitude Annabelle
College Of The Ozarks
Res. Int. Champion
C-of-O Warrior Archie
College Of The Ozarks
Hon. Mention Int.
Parrdari Hancock 61
Jared Parrigon
4-Year-Old Cow
1 & BU Wrightvale Dmndbck Rosa-Red
Lora Wright
2 & 2BU Groves-Vu Altitude Blush
Robert & Janice Perry / J. McLean
3*1 Willows-Edge Kdoc Mannix
Lila Wantland
5-Year-Old Cow
1 & BU Wrightvale Looks Like Luck
Blake Wright
2 & 2BU*1 Parrdari Mogul 2013
Emma Parrigon
3 Graber Warior Chelsy-Red-ET
Nolan Miller
Aged Cow
1 & BU Wrightvale Doorman Pony-ET
Larry & Jodi Wright
2 & 2BU*1 JL-KEL-Land MC Fergalicious
Lila Wantland
Senior Champion
Wrightvale Looks Like Luck
Blake Wright
Reserve Senior Champion
Wrightvale Doorman Pony-ET
Larry & Jodi Wright
Hon. Mention Sr
Wrightvale Dmndbck Rosa-Red
Lora Wright
2 FC Blimp/Master Anthem/Smrfest Adventure
College of the Ozarks
Junior 2-Year-Old Cow
1 & BU*1 Char-Land Captivating Arial
Adeline Dickerson
Senior 2-Year-Old Cow
1 & BU C-of-O Altitude Annabelle
College Of The Ozarks
2 & 2BU ST-Mil Lonnie Auggie
Trent Miller
3*1 Schoen Handshake Adel 3559
Harper VanZyverden
4 C-of-O FC Blimp-ET College Of The Ozarks
5*2 C-OF-O Alt Tabitha Ann
Brantley Keltner
6 Rich-Sand K-Doc CeCee
Richard Foster
7*3 Mcclellan O Frosty
Hope McClellan
Jr. 3-Year-Old Cow
1 & BU B-Lowe Jordy Marilyn
Trent Miller
Sr 3-Year-Old Cow
1 & BU C-of-O Warrior Archie College Of The Ozarks
2 & 2BU Parrdari Hancock 61
Jared Parrigon
3 C-of-O Hanans Blueberry-ET College Of The Ozarks
4 Rich-Sand K-Doc Swifty
Grand Champion
Wrightvale Looks Like Luck
Blake Wright
Reserve Grand Champion
C-of-O Altitude Annabelle
College Of The Ozarks
Hon Mention Grand
Wrightvale Doorman Pony-ET
Larry & Jodi Wright
Premier Breeder
College of the Ozarks
Premier Exhibitor
Wrightvale
Daughter-Dam
1 Lora Wright
2 College Of The Ozarks
3 Brantley Keltner
Produce of Dam 1 College Of The Ozarks
Best 3 Females
1 Wrightvale
2 College Of The Ozarks
Dairy Herd 1 College Of The Ozarks
Breeders Herd
1 Wrightvale
2 College of the Ozarks
* Denotes Junior Placing
MIKE WILSON MEMORIAL AWARD
L: Wrightvale Looks Like Luck, Blake Wright
R: Ridge View Reagan Jane,Tyson Droste
Photos taken by Jenna Wilson
Missouri State Fair
OPEN & YOUTH SHOW CHAMPIONS
Open Show
All Other Breeds
Grand Champion
Kar-Ayr Reynolds Chocolate Chunk, Emma Coleman
Junior Champion
Ridge View Reagan Jane, Tyson Droste
Brown Swiss Grand Champion
ST Mill Daredevil Tyne Trent Miller Junior Champion
Cali 100 Flash Jean ET, James Defreece
Guernsey
Grand Champion
Stil Dreamn JD Victorious, Diesel Dixon Junior Champion
Stil Dreamn Torpedo Ballistic, Diesel Dixon
Jersey
Grand Champion
Fallenleaf Victorious Pandora, Fallenleaf Jerseys
Junior Champion
BLC Victorious Candy, Jaycee Burk
Junior Show
All Other Breeds
Grand Champion
Stil-Dreamn Saguenay Chastain, Diesel Dixon
Junior Champion
Ridge View Reagan Jane, Tyson Droste
Brown Swiss
Grand Champion
Grimm Tornado Gumball, Garrett Grimm
Junior Champion
New Dawn Drydan Gabrielle,Wesley Meyers
Guernsey
Grand Champion
Stil Dreamn JD Victorious, Diesel Dixon Junior Champion
Dix-Lee Kojack Janis Joplin-ETV, Whitney Yerina
Jersey
Grand Champion
Sugar Brook Gentry Simplicity, Jaycee Burk Junior Champion
VZ/WL CC Petunia, Harper VanZyverden
4-H JUDGING CONTEST
Senior Division
1. Lexi Angelo
2. Colton Kleiboeker
3. Lily Bluel
4. Jordyn Misner
5. Nathan Penn
Intermediate division
1. Harper VanZyverden
2. Faith Ling
3. Diesel Dixon
4. Brantley Keltner
5. Hanna Sivils
Junior Division
1. Addilyn Keltner
2. Madison Day
3. RaeLynn Galbraith
4. JD Sivils
5. Paisley Galbraith
Holstein futurity-Missouri State Fair
Top Intermediates, left to right: Harper VanZyverden, Faith Ling, Diesel Dixon, Brantley Keltner, Hanna Sivils, Lucy Day, Nora Penn, Jami Diehl, Wesley Myers, Jaycee Burk, Morgan Hines
Top seniors, left to right: Lexi Angelo, Colton Kleiboeker, Lily Bluel, Jordyn Misner, Nathan Penn, Ava Hines, Emma Schrock, Jesse Davis, Jake Davis, Hope McClellan
Top Juniors, left to right: Addilyn Keltner, Madison Day, RaeLynn Galbraith, JD Sivils, Paisley Galbraith, Booker Boatright and Cooper Diehl
Junior Show
Supreme Heifer – Guernsey
Dix-Lee Kojack Janis Joplin-ETV, Whitney Yerina
Supreme Heifer – Aryshire Ridge View Reagan Jane, Tyson Droste
Supreme Cow-Holstein
Wrightvale Looks Like Luck, Blake Wright
Junior Show
Supreme Champion -Brown Swiss Grimm Tornado Gumball, Garrett Grimm
Winners of 3yr. old Futurity L to R: 2nd (2nd Production) 1st (1st Production)
FCS “Connecting” With Beginning Producers
by Shannon Kleiboeker
It is a sentence that often feels on repeat. Farming is difficult and challenging. It is a fact that many agriculturists will not dispute. Those that live in the day to day know the challenges and face them head on, but one challenge we must look towards combating is ensuring the future of our agriculture practices. Our young farmers, the skills we teach them, and the tools we provide for them will play a pivotal role in the future of agriculture in our state and across the country.
CONNECT AG SEMINAR 2025
FCS Financial is looking at some of the challenges our young and beginning farmers face. “Capital cost and land access are the two greatest challenges I see now, and these are coupled with low commodity prices and tight margins,” says Kate Lambert, Senior Vice President of Marketing at FCS Financial. Anyone trying to enter agriculture is faced with high land, machinery, and livestock prices. In addition, land that is available for sale or rent is hard to find or acquire. Lambert continues, “Young and beginning producers typically come into the industry in a weaker financial position and it’s very challenging for them to be competitive against more established producers or land owners.”
and fill out their balance sheet together for the first time, have real discussions about what their goals are with each other, and a few years later walk in to their loan officer fully aware of what they can and cannot reasonably afford to do. We see young people learn how to take the proactive steps to be ready for things like buying their first or second farm.”
Are you a young or beginning farmer looking to thrive in today's agricultural landscape? Then you need the right tools and knowledge to succeed!
Join us for the FCS Financial Connect Ag Seminar, designed specifically for you.
The outreach portion of Connect allows young members to have their voices heard and serves as a crucial tool for FCS. FCS leadership works directly with young producers, listening to program feedback, challenges and expectations. Lambert gives an example, “FCS Financial hosts the annual Connect Stockholder Advisory meeting, where a group of 30 nominated young, beginning producers come in and meet directly with FCS Financial leadership to share their feedback, challenges and expectations. Those members serve a 3-year term and have been critical to us creating impactful and relevant offerings.”
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Lambert says, “FCS Financial and the Farm Credit System cannot eliminate these challenges by any means. But we are committed to doing what we can, in a responsible way, to try and help young and beginning people succeed.” To combat some of these challenges FCS Financial launched “FCS Financial Connect.” Aiming to assist young and beginning farmers, Lambert comments that the program provides producers, “specialized loans, essential education and supportive outreach, helping them build a strong foundation for their operations.” This program is aimed at young farmers (35 years or younger) and/or farmers that have been farming for less than 10 years. Connect is packed full of opportunity for young producers as this multifaceted program encompasses education, networking, outreach, and lending; teaching producers how loan decisions are made and what steps they can take to be better prepared for expansions of their operations. Setting producers up for success is the main goal.
Emerson Fields in Excello, MO
Registration Opens Welcome
A New Paradigm in Farming & Ranching, Caitlin Word Break
Finally, FCS has a lending component with products that are designed to benefit young or beginning producers. Lambert describes three specific loan products that are offered within their newly refreshed program, “the Connect Down-Payment loan, designed to help producers with a down-payment for real estate purchase, the Connect Foundation Loan, designed to offer up to 100% financing on breeding livestock or machinery to help them get started before they have enough cash or equity; and the Connect Infusion loan, designed to help reset working capital immediately after a farm purchase or during a transition period such as conventional to organic.” These loans are underwritten on reduced credit standards, as FCS realizes that beginning operations do not hold the same standing as producers that have been farming for decades.
Profitability: The 3 Secrets, Caitlin Word Lunch
Managing Risk in Volatile Markets, Matt Bennett Closing Comments
Here's what you'll gain:
Focusing on education, the annual Connect Ag Seminar allows producers to focus on essential business skills, offers expert advice, allows networking opportunities, and offers resources and support. This seminar rotates around the state annually and this year it will be held on Tuesday December 9th in Excello, MO. It is open to everyone but targets young beginning producers. Registration is on the website and closes November 25.
Essential Business Skills: Learn the financial fundamentals of running a successful farm, from managing credit to understanding market trends.
Expert Advice: Hear from seasoned professionals and experienced farmers who will share their insights and best practices.
Connect 30 takes the ag seminar a few steps further. Thirty individuals have the opportunity to dive deeper into business management, understanding credit and financials and managing risk. Financial members are nominated into this program by their local FCS office. Lambert adds, “If a producer is willing to commit to the Connect 30, the most in-depth educational experience we offer, they will come out of that better prepared to manage their business. I have watched a couple sit down together
Lambert states, “FCS Financial has loans to more than 5,400 beginning farmers and nearly 3,600 young farmers. We have had over 800 people go through one or more components of the Connect education.” The program boasts tons of benefits and although it does not guarantee any type of loan approval, Lambert says by going through the program, “learning those skills, and putting them into place on their operations, they do tend to improve their credit worthiness. Lenders also like to see people who are engaged in self-development and committed to improving their business management skills.” Anyone interested in the Connect program can reach out to their local FCS Financial office. She continues, “Producers are very good at focusing on production but do not always commit the time they should to business management and growing their own CEO skillsets. Once they do that, they really become much more resilient in our industry.”
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other young farmers, build relationships, and learn from each other's experiences.
Resources and Support: Discover the valuable resources FCS Financial offers to help young farmers get started and grow.
AGMARKET Farm Division of John Stewart & Associates
Lambert concludes, “I know the challenges have honestly never felt greater, I am also incredibly hopeful. I get to spent a lot of my time around the young, beginning producers that we serve, and I am assuring you – they are smart, capable, committed and incredibly hard working. They give me hope for our industry every time I get to be around them and I thank God for that every day!”
FCS Financial is offering this as a complimentary seminar. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required.
Myfcsfinancial.com
Deadline to register is November 25. Register online at www.myfcsfinancial.com, use your smartphone to scan the QR code to the right or contact your local FCS Financial office at 1-800-444-3276.
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Matt Bennett
Caitlin Word
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE BARRON FALL SALE
OAKFIELD DENVER FAIRY-ET EX-94
3-01 2x 365 33410 3.8 1275 3.2 1075
Selling a fresh Stantons Chief from Fairy. Next dam: EX-97 AA Footloose, EX-94, EX-97 Frosty AA, EX-93 3E DOM, 4 more VG dams.
OCEAN-VIEW ATWOOD DIONDRA EX-94 2E
5-06 2X 365 44330 4.8 2112 3.2 1406
Selling fresh 3rd calf Diamondback RC from Diondra. Next 10 dams EX/VG.
All-National Senior 2-Year-Old 2021
Eye Candy embryos from Song. Next dams: EX-94 Robins Song EX-90
LUCK-E DOC BOPEEP EX-94 2E 2-10 2X 311 28700 4.3 1222 3.4 987
Benjo LR Mega-P-Red embryos from Bopeep. EX-93 2E dam from EX-90, EX-90, VG-88, EX-90, EX-93 3E, VG-88, EX-90 2E dams.
Blondin Alpha embryos from May, backed by 18 EX gen. from Royal Rosa family.
Jerry Lewis embyros from Unix, backed by 10 EX/VG dams.
ADDITIONAL CONSIGNMENTS
FROM THE APPLES - GP-83 Unix from EX-93 4E Miss Arizona-ET, EX-93 2E Apple 2-Red-ETN, then EX-95 2E
Altitude & 4 more EX dams. VG-88 Redlight-Red from EX-90 2E Armani, EX-93, EX-91, EX-93 3E GMD DOM
Alisha & Augy Star.
Master & Audacious embryos from EX-90 Avant Garde Delta Song-ET, EX-95 Walnutlawn McCutchen
Summer-ET is the 3rd dam & 11 more VG/EX dams.
GP-82 Reeve-Red from EX-90 Ripley-Red-ET, backed by 5 more EX/VG dams.
Rompen-Red Rompen-Red from a VG-86 Defiant from EX-94 Deidra-Red-ET and 4 more EX dams.
VG-88 Hanans x VG-88 dam from the Unlimited family. EX-90 2nd dam from 10 gen. EX/VG dams.
Eye Candy from VG-85 Moovin. Next dams: EX-93 2E Adoration, EX-94 Adeline & 4 more Adeen dams.
LAST SPRING’S SALE AVERAGED ALMOST $3,900 ON 90 HEAD. IF YOU HAVE ANIMALS TO CONSIGN TO THIS SALE, PLEASE CONTACT: Don Mayer at 715-829-3417 or Ed Mielke at 715-574-2931.
Sale Managed by: Barron County Holstein Breeders Association
Robert Lentz, Sale Chairman 715-764-2446
