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Vol. 51, No 4- 2020 Missouri Holstein Association President Tommy Scrivner Vice President Ryan Bilyeu Secretary/Treasurer Jodi Wright Director at Large Scott Wilson Junior Advisors Shannon Kleiboeker 417-737-2876 Katie Wantland 417-743-2921 • jwright@missouriholstein.com missouriholstein.com Missouri Jersey Association President Dean Dohle Vice President Marc Delong Secretary/ Treasurer Diane Gettle 417-880-8999 • dmgettle@yahoo.com Missouri Guernsey Association President Kenlee Calvin Vice President John Denbigh Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Wilson Missouri Brown Swiss Association President Adrian Buff Vice president Stephanie Bos Secretary/treasurer Karla Grimm 417-466-8350

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Missouri Ayrshire Association President Karen Coleman Vice President Brent Unnasch Secretary Chuck Scoon Treasurer Jeff Jensen 319-230-6002 • karayrayrshires@gmail.com MO Dairy Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Board Members

Tom Oelrichs Alfred Brandt Sean Cornelius Mark Fellwock Terry Blankenship Sally Burd Scott Maples Rich Scheer Bernie Van Dalsen 573-897-2120 • brandtdairy@gmail.com

Mi-Wil Silver Miranda, EX-92, owned by Scott Wilson. Miranda is not only one of Scott’s “favorite cows,” but she is the retired matriarch of his prominent “M” family.

The content of this magazine has been produced with utmost integrity. However, we do not assume responsibility for errors or ommissions.

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We welcome you to enjoy our new publication, “The Pulsator.” It will be a quarterly state-wide magazine, reaching all of Missouri’s dairy farmers and enthusiasts with news, events, articles, and pictures that highlight the state’s wonderful dairy industry and the individuals that keep it going. It is owned by Missouri Holstein Association and invites all aspects of the dairy industry including, breed associations, legislative dairy groups, purebred and commercial producers.

This magazine will reach over 1,250 dairy industry individuals in Missouri and the Midwest.

It will be sent to the entire membership of Missouri Holstein Association and to every Grade-A dairy in the state of Missouri. It is also viewed online at DairyAgendaToday.com where thousands of daily visitors read their dairy industry news. It is also posted on the missouriholstein.com website We are excited to have a chance to provide you with this publication. Being a part of the dairy world here in Missouri has given us countless joys and experiences and we are thrilled to give back and celebrate the Missouri Dairy Industry in its entirety. We realize the last few years have been especially tough for a lot of producers, so we also wish to offer hope and recognition to our wonderful breeders and farmers throughout the state.

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Shannon Kleiboeker

Jodi Wright

Shannon grew up on her family’s dairy farm in southwest Missouri, milking around 90 head of Registered Holsteins and Jerseys. She played an active role in farm operations and developed a strong passion for dairy animals. Her experience on the farm and joy for the industry inspired her to pursue a degree in Agricultural Communications at Missouri State University.

She currently lives on a farm with her husband and two children, where they raise beef cattle and crops.

After selling most of the cattle a few years ago, Shannon stayed determined to stay involved in the dairy industry, continuing to exhibit animals at cattle shows and serving as the Missouri Holstein Association Junior Advisor.

Her experience on the farm and communication background allow her to be qualified and excited to create a publication that unites the dairy industry as a whole unit in this state.

Jenna Wilson

Jodi has been involved with dairy cattle since her childhood in Colorado where her family bred Registered Holsteins. After graduating from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture business, she earned a Master’s degree in business administration with an agriculture concentration, also at CSU.

After growing up in Rogersville, MO, Jenna attended Oklahoma State University where she received her Bachelors in Animal Science and Agricultural Communications. It was during college that she met her husband, Scott, who originated from a dairy farm and introduced Jenna to dairy cattle.

Since then, Jodi has served Missouri dairymen in a number of ways but is best known for her current role as Missouri Holstein Association’s Executive Director, a position she has held for over 17 years. Her responsibilities include, managing the activities of the association including sales, conventions, meetings, and shows just to name a few.

She currently lives in SW Missouri on a Ranch with her husband and two children. Here, she runs a photography business, Jenna Wilson Photography, where she enjoys capturing the beautiful moments life has to offer. In addition to photography, Jenna has been designing banners, ads, and signage for dairy exhibitors around the country. It has brought her great joy to see her work on display at events such as World Dairy Expo.

Jodi, along with her husband Larry currently operate Wrightvale Farm in Verona, MO with their two children Lora and Blake. They milk 60 head of Registered Holsteins and farm a total of 260 acres without any outside hired labor.

She is excited to put her skills to the test and design, format and create an eye appealing publication for the Missouri dairy industry.

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The board of Missouri Dairy joined numerous dairy enthusiasts at the Missouri State Fair on Saturday, August 22nd to support the youth dairy show and conduct a business meeting. The recently formed Missouri Dairy opens their arms wide, actively embracing new member enrollment. “We encourage the unity of previous members of Missouri Dairy Association (MDA), Missouri Dairy Industry Alliance (MDIA) and all Missouri dairy producers to join the new organization committed to producer education and legislative outreach,” said chairman Tom Oelrichs.

All Missouri milk Co-ops have graciously agreed to provide the ease of milk check deduction for your $20.00/month membership fee. Dairy industry supporters are also encouraged to belong. This membership fee affords the organization’s goals of education and legislative outreach. The board voted to pursue their first educational event January 2021, the Missouri Dairy Expo in Springfield, MO.

The Expo this year will look different then it has in previous years. Your time is precious on the farm, MO Dairy leadership recognizes that and plans to conduct all business and education in one day. The business meeting will include formal vote for MO Dairy leadership positions. Finally, MO Dairy hopes to encourage breed leadership to partner similarly to previous years. Additional Expo information will be provided closer to date.

The final item of business for the August board meeting included the hiring of Missouri Dairy manager, Reagan Bluel. “I’m excited to help this newly formed organization serve and celebrate the dairy industry. I am charged to do more with less and operate a Missouri Dairy organization that you are proud to belong to,” said Bluel. “I would love to talk to each and everyone of you – about anything dairy related. We have a responsive leadership board that is committed to creating the organization envisioned by our Missouri Dairy producers.”

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State Show Entries Due State Holstein Show State Holstein Futurity, Marshfield, MO DFA Risk Management Webinar (SC MO) NEMO Sale, Memphis, MO

Ad Deadline for The Pulsator Cow of the Year Nominations Due

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Missouri Holstein Junior Award Deadline

Heart of America Southwestern National Brown Swiss Show, Stillwater, OK Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Period Missouri Dairy Hall of Honor Nominations Due

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Missouri Holstein Association 2020 Missouri Cow of the Year Nominate in the Pulsator or Mid-States Time to nominate cows for the 2020 award! Rules for nomination below.

This is open to any adult or junior member!

1. Animal has to be bred & owned by nominator 2. 87% or higher RHA 3. Animal to be alive January 1st of year nominated 4. Animal must be nominated in any one of the four issues of Mid-States Holstein News OR the Pulsator Magazine. The advertisement must indicate nomination for Cow of the Year and may be nominated w/or w/out photos.

Pulsator Deadline: Nov. 20 Midstates Deadline: Nov. 10 5. Must be a milking age female 6. Ballots will be in the December issue of the Pulsator.

7. Winner presented at State Convention 8. Each paid adult or junior member (age 9 & up by Jan. 1st the year of nominations) allowed to vote.

Nominate the animal at your farm that is your Cow of the Year!

Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Nominations Due! DUE OCTOBER 31, 2020 For more information contact: Joe Horner, 573.882.9339 hornerj@missouri.edu. missouridairyhallofhonors.com

Nominations accepted for: 1. Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder 2. Dairy Leadership Award 3. Meritorious Service Award 4. Pioneer Dairy Leader

MO Holstein Distinguished Service Award DUE NOVEMBER 1!

The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon a living current or former member, who in the opinion of the Missouri Holstein Association, 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.

MU Extension Dairy Specialist, Reagan Bluel as been named Interim Superintendent of the Southwest Research Center, in Mt. Vernon, MO. She will continue her duties as a field specialist in dairy for MU Extension; in addition, to interim superintendent until a national search is completed.

“I’m excited to provide a service for this farm, as it played a critical role in my education as an MU grad student so long ago,” explained Bluel.

State District Meetings It’s that time of year again. Be sure to watch for information from your district for time & location details.

Mark your calendar below with the date. This is a great time of fellowship & to receive district, state, junior, and national information. Please try to attend!

SC District: Monday, Nov. 16 - Noon SE District: Monday, Nov. 16 - Evening NE Central District: Tuesday, Nov. 17 - Noon WC District.: Tuesday, Nov. 17 - Evening SW District: Wednesday, Nov. 18- Noon

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Dairy Science Digest #4

In this edition of Dairy Science Digest, MU Extension Field Specialist in dairy, Reagan Bluel interviews Stan Moore from MI State.They want to provide us insight to what employees (both hired and family) need, to feel commited to your farm. Quality relationships are easy to develop, as long as your mindful of your approach.

Each month, Reagan interviews researchers in the Journal of Dairy Science.

Listen via Facebook: search MUDAIRY TEAM or YouTube: search Reagan Bluel

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OZARK EMPIRE FAIR SHOW RESULTS Junior Show

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Aryshire

Ayrshire

Jersey

Grand Champion Mowry’s Vicking Caliente, Emma Coleman Junior Champion Hall’s Bronco Garbo, Savanna Semrad

Grand Champion TSV Coors Marlie, Bobby Bruffey Junior Champion Stil-Dreamn Vicking Cherrybomb, Day Family

Brown Swiss

Grand Champion Hawk Pond Hardway Finnesse, Rich and Theresa Townsend Junior Champion Stoney Point Andreas Trinity, Adam Voskamp

Premier Exhibitor Bruffey Ayr Premier Breeder Benayr Farm

Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder Hawk Pond Jerseys

Brown Swiss

Milking Shorthorn

Grand Champion Groves View Pkeg Trust Me, Brittany Whitehill Junior Champion Groves View Sup Tale-ET, Bailey Groves Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder Groves View Dairy

Grand Champion PD Clancy Jamboree, Maysen Garrett Junior Champion Brightside Wild Eloquence, Maysen Garrett Premier Exhibitor Caden Conner Premier Breeder Conner Farms

Guernsey

Heifer Supreme

Grand Champion Dix-Lee Royce JayJay, Whitney Yerina Junior Champion Dix-Lee Flynn Fairy, Whitney Yernia

Milking Shorthorn Brightside Wild Eloquence, Maysen Garrett

Grand Champion Grimm Dynamite Charity, Garrett Grimm

Junior Champion Groves View Sup Tale-ET, Bailey Groves

Guernsey Grand Champion Dix-Lee Royce JayJay, Whitney Yernina Junior Champion Dix-Lee Flynn Fairy, Whitney Yerina

Holstein Grand Champion Groves-Vu Brax Brooklyn-ET, Blake Wright Junior Champion Whitehead RA Doorman Allstar, Taylor Whitehead

Jersey Grand Champion Mi-Wil Vitality Zoom, Maelee Clark Junior Champion SLJ Andreas Kass, Maelee Clark

Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder Stephanie Kaiser

Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion Hills-Acre RR Honey Exp, Golin Wright Junior Champion Brightside Wild Eloquence, Maysen Garrett

Supreme Heifer

Grand Champion Robthom Andi Diamondback, Janice Ling Junior Champion Whitehead RA Doorman Allstar, Taylor Whitehead

Jeff & Garrett Grimm Nathaniel Hudson Shannon and Colton Kleiboeker

Junior Herdsman Awards Ellie & Lila Wantland Jared & Emma Parrigon Kylin & Sophie Wagner

Premier Exhibitor Taylor Whitehead Premier Breeder Robthom Farm

Overall Supreme

Jersey Hawk Pond Hardway Finnesse, Rich and Theresa Townsend

Herdsman Awards

Holstein

Holstein Whitehead RA Doorman Allstar, Taylor Whitehead

Overall Supreme

Junior Dairy Showmanship Addison Bailey

Jersey Mi-Wil Vitality Zoom, Maelee Clark

Senior Dairy Showmanship Maysen Garrett

MO state fair Youth show results Overall Champions All Other Breeds

Guernsey

Jersey

Junior Champion Ridge View Traveler Emberly, Ashlyn Laws Grand Champion Ridge View Burdette Jazzy, Shaelyn Scoon

Junior Champion Dix-Lee Flynn Fairy, Whitney Yerina Grand Champion Dix-Lee Royce Jayjay, Whitney Yerina

Junior Champion Ratliff Fizz Brilliance-ET, Ellery Couch Grand Champion Tara Ex of Ronde Star, Grant Dohle

Brown Swiss

Holstein

Junior Champion Breezy Willows Shaw Sassy, Lila Wantland Grand Champion Goldfawn Stryker Ameretto, James DeFreece

Junior Champion JL-KEL-LAND HT Flamingo, Lila Wantland Grand Champion MS Golden-Dream Cane-Red-ET, Colton Kleiboeker

Junior Showmanship Jackson Gunter Intermediate Showmanship Lila Wantland Senior Showmanship

Supreme Heifer Holstein, JL-KEL-LAND HT Flamingo, Lila Wantland

Grant Dohle

Supreme cow Jersey, Tara Ex of Ronde Star, Grant Dohle

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YOUR 2020 MIDWEST DAIRY AMBASSADORS

By Reagan Bluel

The Midwest Dairy Ambassador program is an annual scholarship offered by Midwest Dairy with the goal of heightening consumer awareness of the dairy industry. Our 2020 Missouri Ambassadors; Tiffany Hagemann, Amy McLaughlin and Blake Wright, are college aged students excited to celebrate and spread the good news of dairy throughout 2020.

All of our 2020 ambassadors offer perspective from their personal dairy industry experiences. Both Amy and Tiffany are currently employed at their university dairy herds, Northwest and University of Missouri respectively, while Blake Wright brings a lifetime of dairy experience to the group. Student ambassadors meet electronically, monthly with the MO ambassador coordinator, Reagan Bluel, to discuss current events in the dairy industry, successful outreach efforts, and to plan future events. This year, we created the Facebook page: “Midwest Dairy Ambassadors-Missouri.” Please “friend” the page for current, sharable content. Additional platforms include Instagram, snapchat, and Tik-Tok reaching thousands of views.

The Midwest dairy ambassador Program is an annual commitment to the Missouri dairy industry. If you know someone who might be interested in applying for the 2021 calendar year, please contact the program coordinator, Reagan Bluel, at BluelRJ@missouri.edu or visit MidwestDairy.com, “Ambassador program” is listed under the Young dairy leaders tab.

Applications are available online, due December 1, 2020.

Missouri Holstein Juniors It’s Award Time!!

Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2020

For more information and applications please view on missouriholstein.com or contact Katie Wantland or Shannon Kleiboeker Missouri Holstein Membership is required for these awards and they will be presented at our State Holstein Convention in January.

Missouri Holstein Princess

Missouri Holstein Miss

Available for girls ages 16-21 as of January 1, 2019

Available for girls ages 8-15 as of January 1, 2018

Represent and assist Missouri Holstein at various events and be a spokesperson for our organization and the Holstein breed.

Prizes: Crown, Sash, Flowers and a $500 Scholarship

Assist the Princess at various Missouri Holstein events Prizes: Crown, Sash, and Flowers

Distinguished Junior Member The Distinguished Junior Member award recognizes Missouri Holstein Youth for their accomplishments working with Holsteins, achievements and leadership in Holstein activities, as well as, school and community involvement. This award is also a great stepping stone for the Distinguished Junior Member Award and the Young Distinguished Junior Member award at the national level, where youth are recognized at the National Holstein Convention for their achievements. It is required that you win at the state level before competing in the national contest.

Entrants will be required to complete a short entry book that contain the youth’s involvement with the Missouri Holstein

Association as well as work and accomplishments with the Holstein Breed.

Junior Division Requirements Senior Division Requirements Applicants must be at least 9 years old, but have not reached 17 Applicants must be at least 17 years old, but have not reached their 21 years old as of January 1 in the award year. years old as of January 1 in the award year.

Winner Recieves $50 cash award or $100 towards national Winner recieves $100 cash award or $200 towards national convention convention expenses if competing at national level. expenses if competing at national level.

Ozark Spring Classic Scholarship

$400 Scholarship available for Missouri Junior Holstein Member in High School or College

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SOUTHWEST MO Ray Schooley Marshfield, Mo home: 417-859-2594 cell: 573-554-0599 rayschooley@centurytel.net

NORTHERN MO Garman Dairy Supply Memphis, Mo Rodney Garman 660-216-4674 garmandairy@gmail.com Joe Vien 573-248-7219 joseph85daniel@gmail.com

SOUTHEAST MO Stuart James Anna, Illinois 618-697-1316 stuart.james@genusplc.com

MISSOURI SALES LEAD Kevin Devore 618-339-0665 kevin.devore@genusplc.com

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Missouri All-State Holstein Show Oct 10-11

Webster County Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Missouri Judge: TBA Due to the cancellation of the Missouri State Fair Open show, this will be our State Show 2020 3-Year-Old Futurity will be held in conjuction with the State Show Entries due: Oct 1 Entry Fee: $15/animal Entry form & class list: Available to print online at missouriholstein.com or contact show management to have entry form mailed.

May Arrive: Friday Oct 9, 6pm In-Place: Saturday, Oct 10 by 5pm.

May arrive later if contact Jodi Wright.

Release: Conclusion of Show Oct 11 Show Begins Sunday, 10am Show sponsored by: Missouri Holstein Association Questions / Entries: To request paper entries, submit entries or ask questions: Missouri Holstein Association c/o Jodi Wright, 11449 Lawrence 2220, Verona, MO 65769 jwright@missouriholstein.com; 417-840-3203

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL RULES

Animal Health Requirements: 1. Animals with active lesions of ringworm with resulting loss of hair or warts easily visible will not be permitted to exhibit and shall be subject to isola­tion or expulsion depending upon the nature and seriousness of the disease.

2. The following are valid forms of official ID: 840 RFID/EID tags, 8 or 9 character NUES tags, Scrapie tags, Brucellosis tags, or a tattoo if purebred and with proof of registration accompanying the animal.

3. Alteration or substitution of any information on any VS Form 10-11or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation and subject to expulsion.

4. Vesicular Stomatitis: Any animal originating from a county in which there is a premises under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis four days prior to the show shall obtain an entry permit and must include the statement on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that “the cattle listed do not show any lesions/symptoms and have not been exposed to Vesicular Stomatitis within the past four (4) days, and do not originate from a premises quarantined for Vesicular Stomatitis.” Certificate must be obtained within 4 days of arriving at the show – strictly enforced. Contact your local veterinarian for up-to-date information and consult https:// agriculture.mo.gov/animals/pdf/vesicular-stomatitis-casemap.pdf

1. All bedding and manure waste will be kept free of trash or any other foreign material that would com­promise the usefulness and repurpose of such product. Any violations could be subject to fines, forfeiture of awards, paying of complete bedding removal or expulsion from future Missouri Holstein Shows and/or events.

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Exhibitors will follow all rules and ordinances pertaining to the fairgrounds and park.

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Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their own milking equipment. There is NO parlor on the grounds. All milk will need to be dumped in the designated location.

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If you plan on arriving after 5pm, Sat. Oct. 10 please let show management know.

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Substitutions: will be allowed and can be presented at the grounds if arrive before Oct. 11. If you are arriving the day of the show, please submit all substitutions by Thursday, October 8.

6. All entries must include the COVID-19 release form.

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Please be courteous of others and the fairgrounds staff by keeping amount of space used to a reasonable amount.

8. All entry forms will be available on missouriholstein.com and the face book page. To request a paper entry contact show management.

9. To enter animals after the October 1 deadline contact show management prior to entry.

10. Exhibitors are expected to follow the show ring code of ethics as presented by Holstein USA. http://www.holsteinusa. com/pdf/print_material/show_program.pdf Any violations will be addressed by the MHA Executive committee. Any violations could be subject to forfeiture of awards or expulsion from future Missouri Holstein membership, shows and/or events.

11. Additional classes of Summer Heifer Calf, Milking Yearling and Summer Jr 2-Year old will be shown, but there will be no All-Missouri’s awarded for these classes.

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Any paid member of the Missouri Holstein Association is allowed to exhibit. If you are NOT a current member (open or youth), you can still show. You must include your membership dues with your entry fees (however you will not qualify for 2020 All-Missouri awards).

Only members with paid memberships by June 1, 2020 will qualify for All-Missouri awards Partnership animals must have at least one member be a member in good standing of MHA. Ownership of animals will be verified and must be owned by member in good standing by 6/1/20.

All-MO Awards to be awarded at state convention.

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All animals (cows and heifers) will be owned and transferred into junior owner name before July 15 of the year showing. (received by date) Junior must be a member of the Missouri Junior Holstein Association by June 1st of the year showing.

An animal owned by more than one junior will be acceptable. If a junior and an adult own animal it is not eligible for Junior All-Missouri.

Animals MUST be shown throughout the entire class by a junior to qualify for points in the Junior All-Missouri contest.

A certificate of Registration on each animal must be available for review by show staff at any time. Animal’s registration will be checked with Holstein USA before any award is given.

6. Age limits: Holstein Junior member only—21 as of January 1 of year showing 7. Junior All-MO Awards are awarded in 2020 solely based on THIS show (no points will be calculated due to COVID cancelations).

SHOW SPONSORSHIPS OF CASH OR ITEMS ARE GRACIOUSLY WELCOMED! THANK YOU!

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2020 MISSOURI 4-H DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST

Senior Division

Top Seniors Intermediate Division

Top Intermediates

1st Molly Archer 2nd Monique Turner 3rd Teagan Hardy 1st Tyson Droste 2nd Harper VanZyverden 4th Maria Vedder 5th Sammi Justice 3rd Ellery Couch 6th Blake Gates 4th Raylee Couch 7th Emery Goings 5th Noah Gunter 8th Jackson Gunter 9th Travis Kriegel

Top Juniors

1st Lila Wantland 2nd Payton Nix 3rd Whitney Yerina 4th Michael Vedder 5th Libby Shaver 6th Addison Tharp 7th Logan Archer 8th David Ley 9th Emma Parrigon 10th Jasmine Gates 11th Brady Vedder

Junior Division

2020 Missouri FFA Proficiency Awards Blake Wright

Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency

Wright, a senior at Monett High School, is the son of Larry and Jodi Wright. He is a member of the Monett FFA Chapter. His advisor is Lyndsey Rector.

Wright’s supervised agricultural experience program involves management and care of his Holstein dairy herd. The Wrightvale Farms-Blake Wright Partnership of registered Holsteins, includes 13-breeding-cows and 15-nonbreeding calves. His responsibilities include providing mineral supplements, milking, and breeding related duties.

Wright also plants and harvests corn, alfalfa, and grass hay. He exhibits his cattle at county, state and national shows.

After graduating high school, Wright’s plans include attending University of Missouri, Columbia, to study agricultural business management focusing on public policy, with the goal of later entering into politics.

Brett Roderick

Dairy Production Placement Proficiency Roderick, a senior at Hillyard Technical Center, is the son of Brian and Jennifer Roderick. He is a member of the St. Joseph FFA Chapter. His Chapter advisors are Jessica Keefer and Daniel Kahre.

Roderick’s supervised agricultural experience program consists of employment at Cla-Cor Dairy Farms, LLC, Easton. He started out feeding calves twice a week, gradually working his way up to milking.

He now works six days a week during the summer and four days a week during the school year. Recently, Roderick started packing silage for the farm.

After graduation, Roderick’s plans include attending basic training and boot camp for the Army National Guard. When finished, he will return to Missouri and begin college. Roderick said he plans to pursue a medical degree from Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, or an agricultural degree from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville

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MISSOURI HOLSTEIN FIELD DAY The Missouri Holstein Field Day was held Thursday, July 16 at Lone-Tree Farms, owned and operated by Clifford and Louella Oberholtzer of Rutledge, Missouri. We had a warm, wonderful day and a great turnout from multiple states. Our attendees visited with several great sponsors.

Touring of the new freestall barn and milking facility was the highlight of the day for attendees. The Oberholtzer’s recently built the new facility where they milk around 80 head. The floating neck rail and heifer barn were also key features attendees analyzed. Clifford was on hand to showcase many of his prominant cow families and high producers.

A presentation from Hubbard Feeds was given by John Pretz, Ph.D. John is no stranger to the dairy community. He was born and raised on Pretz Holstein farm outside of Osawatomie, KS and lives near the farm today. John received a Ph.D. in Dairy Nutrition from South Dakota State Univ. and works directly with dairy producers in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Illinois. John gave a lunch time presentation on, “How your ration can benefit from small grain forages.” He did a great job covering lots of bases and informing the attendees on ways to help their forage program.

A wonderful homemade meal was sponsored by Hubbard and Fleer Feeds with a huge variety of delicious desserts and lots of ice cream for everyone, Yummm!

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The day ended with some outstanding door prizes from our sponsors and vendors. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and visit an innovative dairy in our state.

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Richard Louis Lenz, 83, of Boonville, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Trent Miller and Stephanie Bos, of Walnut Grove announce their engagement.

Richard was born January 12, 1937, in Bradshaw, NE to Richard and Cora (Peetzke) Lenz and baptized in the Zion Lutheran Church near Hampton. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Kueffer on June 18, 1960.

Stephanie is the daughter of Alby and Angela Bos. She is the granddaughter of Gary and Sue Fulp and the late Albert and Sue Bos.

Richard was dedicated to service. He served God in his daily walk and as a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lone Elm. He served his country in the Navy. He served his family by building a farmstead in tough times with hard work and innovation. He gently mentored three sons, numerous employees, and many exchange students. He served on numerous boards and committees that involved church, school, and dairy farming. Nevertheless, he and Ann found time to balance out the stress of life by enjoying traveling, RVing, taking in ball games, dancing, and exchanging thoughts at the coffee shop later in life. He had a great sense of humor.

Trent is the son of John and Dawna Miller.

He is the grandson of Verba Thomas and the late Verle Thomas and Hugh and Marjorie Miller.

Bos grew up in Billings on her family’s dairy farm that raised and showed registered Brown Swiss cattle. She graduated from Billings High School in 2013 and went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education at Missouri State University. She is now a sixthgrade teacher and junior high girls’ basketball coach at Billings.

Miller grew up in Walnut Grove on his family’s dairy farm and showed registered Holstein cattle. He graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 2011 and completed the John Deere Tech Program through Fort Scott Community College a few years later. He now works for BNSF Railway in Springfield and farms at his family’s farm in Walnut Grove.

The couple plans to continue farming at Miller’s farm and proceed with raising and showing dairy cattle.

Marvin Schoen, 89, of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

Marvin was born May 11, 1931, in Shawneetown, Missouri, to Erhardt “E. W.” and Linda Sievers Schoen. He was a lifelong active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, Missouri. He and LaFern F. Ludwig were married August 1, 1954, at the church. He and LaFern had been married 60 years when she passed away January 24, 2015.

Marvin was a graduate of the former Liberty Grade School in Shawneetown. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving honorably from 1954 to 1956.

Marvin owned and operated a large dairy farm near Oak Ridge, and LaFern was his “right hand” until her health began to decline. Marvin’s other responsibilities include: director for Mid-America Dairymen, chairman of Missouri Holstein Association, board of SEMO Dairymen Trucking, multiple capacities at church, and Pocahontas 4-H Dairy Leader. He especially enjoyed attending dairy cattle shows and Missouri fairs.

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Hi friends! My name is Clancy Kay Boatright. I am part of the Diehl family who own Registered Brown Swiss. I made my arrival on June 26th, weighing 5lbs 5oz and 16 inches long. I took everyone by surprise and came 5 weeks early. Mom and I are both healthy and doing great! I just couldn’t wait any longer to join the world and start showing those big brown cows!

John Dale Sikes, 90 passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020 at The Bluffs in Columbia, Missouri. John was born on March 31, 1930 in Mansfield, Missouri to Dewey and Deatrice (McIntosh) Sikes. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Betty J. Beckley (Visalia, California) and his brother Loyal D Sikes (Mansfield, MO).

After completing his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri in 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for four years. Dr. Sikes obtained a master’s degree in dairy husbandry in 1957 and a doctorate in dairy husbandry in 1961 from the University of Missouri (MU). Dr. Sikes joined the faculty at MU as an instructor in 1959 and was a tenured Professor.

Dr. Sikes helped countless students to realize their career potential by sharing his considerable knowledge as an instructor for courses such as Dairy Cattle Judging, Advanced Dairy Cattle Judging, Bovine Breeding, and Semen and Ova processing. Beyond teaching, Dr. Sikes contributed greatly to the dairy industry in Missouri and nationally through his work in dairy cattle breeding, artificial insemination, embryo transfer and general reproductive physiology. Dr. Sikes retired from the University of Missouri in 1995, but continued his work in embryo transfer in the private sector mainly in dairy cattle. Through the years, Dr. Sikes continued to have communication with former students throughout the state and around the world and work on his farms.

Dr. Sikes support of higher education will continue in the form of the “John D. Sikes Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund” for the benefit of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) on the Columbia campus to provide one or more full tuition scholarships to CAFNR students, with preference for students majoring in animal science.

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by Shannon Kleiboeker

his year has been far from ideal for most dairy farmers. The end of 2019 forecasted milk prices to be far above margins for 2020, and many did not take extra steps to protect their revenue. Unfortunately, due to the events of a world pandemic, our food chain suffered and many farmers had to face the reality of plummeting milk price and lost income. Producers should not have to fear this lost income, but fortunately there are risk management tools built for dairy farmer’s protection.

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The USDA Dairy Margin Coverage Program and Dairy Revenue Protection are two programs that Joe Horner, University of Missouri Extension, Agriculture Economics describes as, “Friendly, sized to fit any size operation, and flexible. It Just takes a little investment and learning how to do them.” Morgan Rehberg, Senior Manager of DFA Risk Management explains, “These tools can support consistent margins and mitigate market volatility, protecting you from unexpected events that could hurt milk prices, and your dairy’s profitability.”

The coverage level for DMC can range from $4.00 to $9.50 per hundredweight with premiums ranging from $0.15 per cwt on the first five million pounds of insured milk and 0.00 to $1.83 on insured production history based upon chosen coverage level. Rehberg says, “Given the low cost for $9.50 margin protection, this is a favorable option to put a floor on your milk price. If you have fewer than 300 cows, this might be all the milk price protection you need.”

Online tools are available to look more in depth at how the program works, to watch futures, and use the DMC coverage tool. Enrollment for 2021 begins on October 12 and occurs annually. Your local Farm Service agent and some dairy cooperatives such as DFA will be able to work with you and provide the contracts needed to become involved in this program.

Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) is designed to protect your quarterly minimum price for milk while letting you benefit from potential price increases. The expected revenue is based on futures prices for milk and dairy commodities. The amount of covered milk production is determined by the dairy producer. Milk production per cow in the producer’s state or

The USDA Dairy Margin region is also factored into this

Coverage program (DMC), in protection. Dairy-RP can be The programs are, “Friendly, sized to fit any short, is a way to create a floor obtained through crop insurance size operation, and flexible,” for income over feed cost margin. agents. Some dairy cooperatives

-Joe Horner, This program is offered by USDA also serve as insurance agents

University of Missouri Extension, for Dairy-RP. Dairy-RP is Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Agricultural Economics managed through USDA Risk It is a voluntary program that Management Agency. “Since provides dairy operations with risk the government subsidizes management coverage that will pay Dairy-RP premiums, price floor protection through Dairy-RP may producers when the difference (the margin) between the national be less expensive than other options,” explains Rehberg. price of milk, and the national feed cost formula for producing a hundredweight of milk falls below a trigger level, selected by the program participants. It gives you flexibility to choose how much When it comes to using Dairy-RP there are two of your production you want covered and at what coverage level revenue pricing options farmers can consider. The Class Pricing you wish to insure yourself for. This gives you the flexibility to Option allows producers to protect Class III and Class IV, or a protect as much or as little of your production that you would combination of these prices. The Component Pricing Option uses like. Though, payments only happen if the margin falls below the the component milk prices for butterfat, protein and other solids selected trigger level. as a basis for determining coverage and indemnities. Under this option you may select the butterfat test percentage and protein

test percentage to establish your insured milk price.

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To establish coverage under Dairy-RP, you add a quarterly coverage endorsement to your policy. Dairy-RP can be purchased on most business days and producers may purchase policies for up to 5 quarters into the future. When purchasing Dairy-RP, one can cover up to 95 percent of their expected quarterly revenue. Rehberg explains, “In other words, a producer’s minimum price would be 95 percent of the market settlement prices for the quarter they are protecting on the day they purchase protection.” These policies can be purchased through your local crop insurance agent or through some dairy cooperatives, including DFA. Horner suggests, “DMC is the cheapest margin insurance available for the first five million pounds of milk. Beyond DMC, Dairy-RP is one of the most costeffective tools available to protect a minimum milk price.”

Some producers have access to forward contracting programs through their cooperative, such as the risk management programs DFA offers. “These flexible programs can help protect margins for farms of all sizes. There are many types of forward contracting strategies, such as locking into a milk price that secures a profit margin for your dairy. The prices you can lock in with forward contracts are higher than Dairy-RP price floors,” says Rehberg.

So where does a producer start? How do you decide which program will work best for your operation? Start by knowing your production costs, then find an agent you are comfortable working with. “Find agents with specific dairy expertise and explain in plain language your goals, let them educate you,” Horner explains. Rehberg expands, “Find the right partner to work with. Risk management isn’t easy, and it takes more than one conversation to get started and learn. It also isn’t about beating the market. Our goal is to help you protect against volatility, maintain stability and secure profits when they’re available. Consistent risk management users see that over time, some of the prices they’ve protected are above where prices end up, and some are below. If you focus on protecting a level that protects a profit, you don’t have to worry about where markets are going to end up – you can consistently build equity for your dairy over time. For these reasons, the value of risk management is better understood when you take a long-term approach.”

When you are ready to begin using Dairy-RP, Horner suggests to start by educating yourself hands on. “Take a small piece and try it until you get used to it.” Since Dairy-RP does not require you to insure all of your production, start with a small piece of your production next quarter and get experience with the mechanics of the insurance until you have gained knowledge and become comfortable with how it will work for you.

Horner and Rehberg both encourage producers to take advantage of the many resources that are available. Visit websites, use pricing tools, attend webinars, talk to agents, and ask questions. From there you can begin to set your individual farm’s long-term goals.

RESOURCES FOR PRODUCERS: For more information on DMC contact your local FSA office or visit: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/dairy-margincoverage-program/index For more information on Dairy-RP contact your local crop insurance agent or to find an agent visit: https://rma.usda.gov/en/fact-sheets/national-fact-sheets/dairyrevenue-protection or https://www.dairyrp.com Dairy-RP Calculator: http://quotes.ricedairyrs.com/ Price Outlook: Dairymarkets.org/pubpod/podcast/outlook/ USDA RMA dairy RP factsheet with agent locator rma.usda.gov/en/Fact-Sheets/National-Fact-Sheets/Dairy-RevenueProtection Podcast on Risk Management and Milk Pricing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rHQM2-kLg8&t=11s More information for DFA members: Morgan Rehberg, Sr. Manager, DFA Risk Management 1-816-801-6576 Dfariskmanagement.com Dairy-RP Calculator for DFA members: dfariskmanagement.com/drpcalculator

RISK MANAGEMENT WEBINAR: OPEN TO EVERYONE! DFA Risk Management When: September 9, 2020 12:00 pm Where: Two options to attend: Webinar/Call-in In Person-Southwest Center Conference Facility Webinar Zoom Login: www.zoom.us Meeting ID: 917 6430 1750 Passcode 933395 Call in: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 917-6430-1750 *A second Session for South Central MO is scheduled for 10/14 from 12-2 pm.

If interested please RSVP to Reagan Bluel 417-466-2148

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I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors, parents and family friends that came to the Missouri State Fair to support the Dairy Show this year! It wasn't what we had been planning for, but it was a success none the less! I have already requisitioned the same weather for 2021 and secured the open show judges so we are ready to go!

Thanks to: MO Dairy for sponsoring Jr Show Trophies (Both Supreme Heifer and Supreme Cow) DFA Southeast Council $1000 ($500 Supreme Cow, $100 each breed champion) Rick King Family for $250 Supreme Heifer We had 2 anonymous donors $300 JR show added money Evan Schafer afternoon popsicles Be sure to follow the MSF Dairy Exhibitor Facebook Group!

-Amy Jo Estes, Dairy Superintendent Missouri State Fair

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