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Vol. 55, No 1- 2024 Missouri Holstein Association President Scott Wilson Vice President John Schoen Secretary/Treasurer Jodi Wright Director at Large Shannon Kleiboeker Junior Advisors Katie Haverkamp 417-743-2921 • jwright@missouriholstein.com missouriholstein.com Missouri Jersey Association President Doug Thomas Vice President Ryan Gettle 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 Brittany Whitehill Vice president Stephanie Miller Secretary/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

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POLICY CORNER Farm Bill to be Extended The farm bill won’t come to the House floor in December, House Ag Committee Chair G.T. Thompson (R-PA) stated. Thompson’s comments are a reversal, when he said he was hopeful the House would vote on its version of the farm bill in December, citing Speaker Mike Johnson’s commitment to pass the massive farm and food package expected to top $1 trillion in December. But Thompson acknowledged the Agriculture Committee won’t be ready to move the bill next month, blaming delays in budget scoring from the Congressional Budget Office, a tight December legislative calendar and ongoing fights over certain programs covered by the bill. The 2018 farm bill expired Sept. 30, and lawmakers need to pass a new bill or an extension before Jan. 1, when a large number of farm safety net programs are set to expire, with potentially crippling consequences.

Thompson said that committee leaders are working on a “clean extension” of the 2018 farm bill that “would go through the end of the fiscal year” in 2024, keeping crucial farm bill programs funded until a new bill can be passed.

Some agriculture and nutrition programs would need additional funding in an extension to continue running, things like scholarships for 1890 land grant universities and the Farm to Food Bank program, which lawmakers refer to as “orphan programs.”

Congress will need to decide whether to include additional funding for those programs in an extension.

Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) said that she intends to extend the farm bill in its entirety, suggesting she would push to include funds for as many orphan programs as possible. Thompson, however, is taking a different tack. “There’s 21 orphan programs that do not have funding,” Thompson said.

“Now the question is, do we find funding for them?

Or do we use that as leverageto have us get our job done?”

USMCA Dairy Dispute Sides With Canada Canada was declared the winner in November from a three-person trade dispute panel launched by the U.S. to settle complaints concerning dairy tariffs. A majority of panelists found Canada is consistent with trade commitments under the United States-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), contrary to claims made by the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The U.S. requested a panel in January to investigate if Canada’s

market-share approach to deciding dairy import rules violated USMCA obligations. Tai argued Canada’s revised rules on import quotas barred importers, retailers and food service operators from gaining market access. Tai expressed her disappointment and her continued concerns over Canada’s implementation of market access commitments.

Import controls are central to Canada’s supply management system, and a hot topic during trade negotiations. Tariff rate quotas (TRQ) are used to limit foreign dairy imports to protect the domestic industry in multiple dairy product categories. The U.S. has launched two disputes to fight Canada’s dairy TRQs since the 2020 USMCA. The U.S. claimed victory in the first panel.

But the issue of Canadian dairy supply management is not over yet, as a bill in the Canadian Parliament (Bill C-282) prohibits the foreign affairs minister from using TRQ’s as bargaining tools in future international trade agreements, and is closer to becoming law.

Canadian officials are aware that the US is paying attention to how Canada deals with dairy.

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Missouri State Fair Dedication Family

Doug and Judy Thomas have supported the Missouri State Fair dairy show for many years.

Doug has been an exhibitor in multiple breeds for decades, most recently with Jerseys and Brown Swiss. He and Judy have supported the dairy youth shows through sponsoring numerous awards. Judy is outstanding at securing sponsorships and is always willing to step up to support the shows and our youth.

They love showing, their family, and their dairy show family. They now have grandchildren participating in the dairy cattle shows, and are continuing their family tradition of being involved in the Missouri State Fair.

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Holstein Association

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C O N V E N T I O N

February 9-10

Oasis Hotel & Convention Center

2546 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 (419) 866-5253 • (888) 532-4338

Block Room rates $104

2024 District Officers Northeast Central:

James Penn, president; John Denbigh, vice-pres.; Judy Borman, sec./treas.; Alfred Brandt, director.

Northwest:

Dallas Cornelius, president; Misty Langford, sec./treas / director.

Southwest:

Nelson Hostetler, president; Janice Perry, vice-pres.; Bailey Keltner, sec./treas.; Larry Wright, director.

Schedule

South Central:

Tommy Scrivner, president; Sandra Buff, vice-pres.; Andrea Scrivner, sec./treas.; Becky Durst, director.

FRIDAY, FEB. 9

5:00 PM:MO Holstein Princess/Miss Interviews 5:30 PM: MHA Commitee Meetings 6:30 PM: Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar 6:00-9:00 PM: Silent Auction of donated items.

Donate items to your breed of choice or youth.

7:00 PM: Missouri Dairy-All Breeds Award Banquet

MHA Awards Presentations: All-MO Awards, Junior All-MO Awards, Futurity, Cow of the Year, Crowning of Princess/ Miss Spring Classic Scholarship and Distinguished Juniors

7:30 PM: Cornhole Tournament:Teams can enter Friday, 9th for $40/team. Categories and prizes for adults, family (adults/youth), youth (2 youth)

Southeast:

John Schoen, president; Melinda (Schoen) Morrison, vice-pres.; Cliff Strieker, sec./treas.; Corvin Schoen, director.

West Central:

Mark Chamberlin, president; Michael Leinbach, vice-pres.; Marilyn Moreland, sec./treas.; Jay Moreland, director.

State At Large Directors (term expires):

Scott Maples (2023) & Janine Staiger(Pirtle) (2024)

2024 Committees Juniors:

Katie Wantland & Shannon Kleiboeker, co-chm; Janice Perry, Monica Ling, Susan Brooks, Kate Geppert, Melody Moreland, Bailey Keltner

Sale:

Larry Wright, chm; Nelson Hostetler, Mike Wilson, Grant Groves, Jodi Wright, Corvin Schoen, Ryan Bilyeu

Show & Futurity:

SATURDAY, FEB 10

9:00 AM: MHA Board Meeting 9:00 AM: Missouri Junior Holstein Speech Contest 10:00 AM: MHA Annual Meeting 10:00 AM: Jr Holstein Annual Meeting

Lora Wright, chm; Crystal Chamberlin, Leslie Parrigon, Trent Miller, Crissy Durst, Ryan Bilyeu

Finance:

Alfred Brandt, chm; Rick King, Jay Moreland

Nominating:

Becky Durst, chm; Brad Groves, Mike Wilson, Kate Geppert, Scott Wilson

Resolutions:

Ed Wittorff, chm; Barry Steevens, Ted Probert, James Penn Awards: Barry Steevens , chm; Becky Durst, Ed Wittorff, John Schoen, Roy Parsons

Juniors

Can’t wait to see you at the State Convention!

Public Speaking Contest

Juniors interested in the Public Speaking contest at National Convention need to pre-qualify this year!

Qualifying contest will be held Saturday at State Convention.

Sign-up with Katie or Shannon byJan 10, 2024.

Auction Items Needed

NEEDING DONATIONS: Anyone interested in donating or contributing items to our annual silent auction held during the state convention would be greatly appreciated. The auction will run Friday evening. Please deliver your items to Jodi, Shannon, or Katie on Friday, February 9 by 3 pm. Thank You!

Annual Meeting

Please make plans to attend our Junior Meeting Sat. morning at 10:00am during the state convention. This is where a lot of decisions are made regarding the junior association's actions throughout the year. There are numerous items to discuss and we need everyone's thoughts and ideas to help make it a wonderful year.

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Katie Wantland 417-872-5543

Shannon Kleiboeker 417-737-2876

visit missouriholstein.com/juniors.htm for scholarship and internship deadlines

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40-Year Holstein USA Members

2023 progressive genetics winners

Herd Name Alfred J. Brandt James L. & Novalee Coats Lamar Oberholtzer Purina Animal Nutrition Center University of Missouri

Yrs Qualified 3 17 2 10 5

Carol Brooks, Mtn. Grove Kelly Herman Larry Wright, Verona

Avg. CTPI 2274 2390 2321 2418 2385

50-Year Holstein USA Members Larry Hoelscher, Jefferson City John & Jane Staiger, Billings

2023 progressive breeders registry winners

Herd Name Alfred J . Brandt Anthony L. Musser James L. & Novalee Coats The College of the Ozarks Todd & Brad Groves Toecky Farm University of Missouri

Yrs 10 4 8 8 14 8 5

Hombred % 84.6 78.2 100.0 97.6 93.1 100.0 100.0

Baa 106.9 107.3 105.9 109.0 109.1 107.1 106.1

Milk 29570.0 30542.0 26847.0 27433.0 31661.0 27690.0 29321.0

Fat 1186.0 1242.0 1153.0 1042.0 1202.0 1096.0 1174.0

Protein 925.0 959.0 860.0 865.0 1006.0 859.0 915.0

National Jr. Holstein Convention Awards National Junior Advisory Committee:

Dairy Jeopardy Contest:

Digital Scrapbook:

Folding Display:

Blake Wright (Area IV), Verona

3rd Place: Sophia Geppert, Kingdom City

Prepared Public Speaking: Int. Division:

Case Melzer, Harrisonville

Amanda Brooks, Mtn. Grove

1st Place: Sammi Justice, Clever: “Innovation of Dairy” Sophia Geppert, Kingdom City: “Bloodlines Matter” Case Melzer, Harrisonville: “How Can Dairy Farmers Fight Back in the War Against Public Misinformation”

Missouri State Junior Awards Spring Classic Scholarship 2022: Kylie Scrivner, Ava

Kay Bacon Memorial Award (22nd):

Mikaela Angelo, Fair Grove, Robthom Ruru Jordy, Winter Calf: Jr Champion 4-H/FFA State Fair

Mark Highfill Memorial Award (19th):

Colton Kleiboeker, Wentworth; Mi-Wil Analyst Destiny-Red, Jr. 2: Grand 4-H/FFA State Fair

2022 Missouri Cow of the Year Tie Winners:

Groves-Vu Rager Tabbey-Red Groves-Vu Dairy, Billings

Schoen Optimize 2548 Schoen Farm, Oak Ridge

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2 0 2 3 A L L - M I S S O U R I AWA R D S Spring Heifer Calf AM Ms Tri-Day A W Bazooka RAM Wrightvale Doorman Rival JAM Ms Tri-Day A W Bazooka RJAM Groves-Vu Boom Amelia Winter Heifer Calf AM B-Lowe Backflip Diamond RAM Duckett Lambda Hulu-ET JAM Robthom Ruru Jordy RJAM JL-Kel-Land SStar Sunflower Fall Heifer Calf AM Robthom Navajo Warrior-Red RAM Toecky Unix Anna Barbie JAM Robthom Navajo Warrior-Red RJAM Graber Warrior Delta Summer Yearling AM Ram-Elle Aristocrat Ashton RAM Wrightvale Warr Raylee-Red Spring Yearling AM JL-Kel-Land Unstpabul Mango RAM Whitehead-RA Dnvr Anthem-ET JAM JL-Kel-Land Unstpabul Mango RJAM Whitehead-RA Dnvr Anthem-ET Winter Yearling AM Nel-Rose Denver Dalia

Angelo,Ling,Turner,Streets Blake & Lora Wright Lexi Angelo Addilyn Keltner

Junior 3-Year-Old Cow AM Country-Path Hot Stuff-Red RAM Toecky Duetta Cheers Larry & Jodi Wright, Rick King JAM JL-Kel-Land A Fleek Hunter Angelo RJAM Gat-Dix Ammo Monopoly Lila Wantland Nolan Miller & Raygan Dougherty

M,L,H Angelo Crissy Durst Mikala Angelo Raygan Dougherty Loren & Michelle Eilenstine Lora Wright Lila Wantland Maria Vedder Lila Wantland Maria Vedder Brantley Keltner

Fall Yearling AM STJOR War Rose-14938-Red-ET Samantha Justice RAM Parrdari Hancock 2159 Emma Parrigon JAM Parrdari Hancock 2159 Emma Parrigon Junior Best 3 AM Ruru / Navajo / Aztec RAM Babs / Beaumont / Denise

Robthom Farm College of the Ozarks

Dry 3 & 4-Yr-Old Dry Aged Cow

Junior 2-Year-Old Cow AM Groves-Vu Hanley Dasani RAM Toecky Unix Maranda JAM Mi-Wil Analyst Destiny-Red RJAM Willows-Edge Kdoc Mannix

Senior 2-Year-Old Cow AM Wrightvale LO Emp Melania RAM Toecky Cheers Sombra JAM Groves-Vu Charisma Leisure RJAM View-Haven Rager Ripley-Red

Grant Groves Tom Durst Colton Kleiboeker Lila Wantland

Lora Wright Crissy Durst Kason Wilson Maria Vedder Larry Jodi Wright & Rick King Becky Durst Lila Wantland Diesel Dixon

Senior 3-Year-Old Cow AM Mi-Wil Atwood Mocha RAM Parrdari Mogul 2013 JAM Parrdari Mogul 2013 RAM Robthom Apple Fritter

Scott Wilson Emma Parrigon Emma Parrigon Monique Turner

4-Year Old Cow AM Groves-Vu S Date Night-ET RAM Char-Land SS Deuce Acorn JAM Char-Land SS Deuce Acorn

Grant Groves Adeline Dickerson Adeline Dickerson

5-Year-Old Cow AM Wrightvale Doorman Pony RAM Toecky Brokaw Stockings

Larry & Jodi Wright Candy Durst

Aged Cow AM C-of-O Defender Sandra College of the Ozarks RAM View-Haven Anv Cinnamon-Red Maria Vedder JAM View-Haven Anv Cinnamon-Red Maria Vedder Produce of Dam AM J-Lean Platte Ducky-Red (Dawn/Dorian)

Jessilyn McLean

Daughter - Dam AM Hanley Dasani / S Date Night RAM Platte Ducky-Red / Epic Dorian

Grant Groves Jessilyn McLean

Best 3 Females AM Dasani / Aspen / Date Night RAM LooksLikeLuck / Melania / Pony

Grant Groves Larry & Jodi Wright

Dairy Herd AM Melania/Luck/Hotstuff/Pony Larry & Jodi Wright RAM Maranda/Sombra/Cheers/Stockings Toecky - Durst’s Breeder’s Herd AM RAM

Larry & Jodi Wright Toecky - Durst’s

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1st Place, 1st Prod.

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5th Place, 2nd Jr

Toecky Duetta Cheers VG-85 C-of-O Artist Tatum-ET VG-85 J-Lean Epic Dorian Robthom Apple Fritter VG-85 Gat-Dix Ammo Monopoly

Becky Durst, Huggins College of the Ozarks Jessilyn Rollins, Republic Monique Turner, Springfield Diesel Dixon, Conway

Total Original Entries: 42 head, 10 breeders; Total Pot $1050.00 Thank you to Futurity Sponsors: Select-Sires and ABS - Ray Schooley the Pulsator

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To consign or for sale information contact Chairman Larry Wright: (417) 300-4835

Thank You for making our Tag Sale a Success

Nel-Rose Denver Dalia

4-H Junior Champion Holstein MO State Fair 2023 Purchased by Brantley Keltner

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MISSOURI NEWS Ronald Dean Young

March 27, 1935 —November 13, 2023 Ronald Young, a devout servant of God and a pillar of leadership in the farming community, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2023 at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, commitment to family, and dedicated service to the agricultural fields.

Born in 1935 in Lebanon, Missouri, Ron’s journey began on the family farm, where he cultivated not only crops and a fledgling dairy herd, but also a deep-rooted passion for agriculture. He pursued higher education at the University of Missouri, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science in 1957 and later a Master’s Degree in Dairy Science in 1967.

Ron took over and expanded his family’s dairy farm in Lebanon.

Managing the farm while also acting as the Agricultural Extension Agent for nine counties in Southwest Missouri stands as a testament to his dedication and hard work. He was known for his practical experience and knowledge of on-farm issues and was often sought after as a lecturer on dairy practices. Beyond the farming community, Ron’s commitment to service extended further as he took on roles as a member of the Christian County Farm Bureau, Ozark Park board, past president of the Ozark Missouri Rotary Club, an active participant in the National Association of County Agriculture Agents, & Missouri Extension Association.

Betty H Wright

April 22, 1932 - November 29, 2023 Mrs. Betty H. Wright, age 91, of Clever, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

She was born on April 22, 1932, near Clever, Missouri, the daughter of the late Cloyd and Tishie Hanafin. She married George W. Wright on August 17, 1952,and was blessed with three children: Elizabeth, Larry, and Mark. They raised their family on the farm in Clever, Missouri, that theypurchased together in 1955. Betty continued to live on the same farm for the rest of her life, almost 70 years.

Betty farmed alongside George, and truly, the Holstein cow was their passion, requiring daily dedication. George and Betty established the ‘Wrightvale’ prefix and, throughout their 63 years, developed one of the finest herds throughout the Midwest.

Betty’s priority was her faith and caring for her family and friends, but her grandchildren were the joy of her life. Betty was one of eleven children, and with her limited time off the farm, she made it a priority to help and care for her extended family.

Betty was a caregiver, always willing to assist neighbors, family, and even the Hoang family from Vietnam.

Betty is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Rick) Short of Monett, Larry (Jodi) Wright of Verona, and Mark (Sheli) Wright of Clever; grandchildren, Evan (Kiah) Wright of Springfield, Lora Wright of Des Moines, Iowa, Blake Wright of Washington, D.C., Jeremy Short, and Josh (Kourtney) Short of Monett. Betty was preceded in death by husband, George Wright, parents; and 10 siblings.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mount Carmel Cemetery in care of Meadors Funeral Home 314 N. Main, Republic, MO 65738. Condolences may be sent to Larry Wright, 11449 Lawrence 2220, Verona, MO 65769.

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Nancy Hamner

- Golden-Dream Holsteins Nancy K. Hamner, 68, of Mount Joy, passed away at home on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Born on August 14, 1955, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Margaret (Hartle) Kocher. On October 6, 2000, she married her beloved husband, Phillip Hamner, who survives at home after sharing nearly 23 years of marriage together.

Nancy was a 1973 graduate of State College Area High School.

She held various jobs throughout the years - from the late 1970s until the early 1980s, she sold Beeline Fashion, and in 1990 she began selling Mary Kay Cosmetics. She also became very active in the Holstein Association registering calves. From 2005 until 2016, she owned and operated the Golden Dream Holsteins in Missouri. Later, she retired from the business and resumed being a full time homemaker, due to health issues, and then moving back to Pennsylvania.

One of the highlights of her career was being involved with Ore Farm Vintage Jasmine, who went on to be named the Grand Champion and Supreme of the Jr. Show in 1996 at the World Dairy Expo.

Nancy had a passion for showing cows, which was evident throughout her career. She also enjoyed many types of crafts, whether she was painting ceramics or doing her diamond dot paints, she was always working on a project. Her faithful canine companion, Prince, and her cats were never far from her side. More than anything, she loved her family, and especially treasured the time that she spent with her grandchildren, Riley and Jace. They were the absolute loves of her life!

Jerry Maples

of Clever, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2023. Jerry was 85 years old. He was born on March 12, 1938, in Clever, MO. Jerry was a longtime member of Union Ridge Baptist Church and served on the cemetery board. He served in the US Army. Jerry worked in the potato chip business for 33 years. He then drove a Clever School bus for 17 years.

Jerry was united in marriage to Sharon (Ghan) on August 17, 1963. This union was blessed with two children, Belinda and Scott.

He enjoyed his beef and dairy cattle, but most of all he enjoyed his horses and going coyote hunting. Jerry was always willing to help his family and friends. He loved his family and having family reunions.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Bessie (Hood) Maples, 1 sister Joretta Stevens, 2 brothers Finis and Ervin Maples and a grandson, Nick Maples.

Our Dairy Family

We are so honored to be able to share your lives through the Pulsator. If you have an announcement you would like to share with our dairy family across the state please contact Jodi Wright or Shannon Kleiboeker, so we can include you in our next Pulsator.

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New National Contest: Extemp. Speaking Holstein USA has added a new contest for youth at the National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah this Summer. They will be offering Extemporaneous Speaking for Senior aged speakers.

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Tap Into Your Clover’s Potential

Clovers in pasture or hayfields contribute to the nutritional needs of dairy cattle

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lover is a highly desirable legume has been used in Missouri pastures for many years. It is also an outstanding hay source. Data show that legumes can have a third more crude protein than grasses and that their animal digestibility and energy value is higher than grasses. Legumes like clovers are good sources of calcium and magnesium in cow diets compared to grasses.

Clovers that are commonly used in Missouri include white and red clover. White clover types are known for their stolons that help with persistence and tolerance to grazing. Red clover types can also work well for grazing, but are taller and more adapted to haying. Some use the less productive alsike clover in Missouri, and it is known to better tolerate wetter soils.

Crimson clover is an annual that perhaps is a better fit when sowed with small grains such as rye or triticale. It is very popular in cover crop mixes.

In pastures, clovers assist in diluting the Kentucky 31 fescue ergovaline that can be toxic to a cow’s cardiovascular, mammary and reproductive system. New research by USDA has found that isoflavones are particularly high in red clover compared to white clover and alfalfa, and cow consumption of red clover directly counteracts the vasoconstriction caused by toxic endophyte tall fescue. Diets as low as 15 percent red clover showed positive effects in their studies. The isoflavones relaxes blood vessels so they are less restrictive to blood flow.

Though alfalfa can beat clover in tonnage and energy in many cases, there continues to be a significant need for the use of clovers in Missouri dairy pastures and in some hay fields. It is a much cheaper legume to grow and is easier to manage while still meeting many nutritional needs.

One of the better advantages of using clover is the nitrogen fixation that is gained by it.

A full stand of clover can produce about 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre. If mixed in stand of grass in pasture, about 20 percent of the nitrogen manufactured can transfer

to those grasses intermixed in the stand through manure and urine as well as sloughed off roots and nodules each season, leaving nitrogen behind.

A six-year replicated study at the Hundley-Whaley Research Center in Albany, Missouri helped to confirm how great legumes can contribute to grass stands. Red, alsike and white clovers along with alfalfa and annual lespedeza were interseeded into tall fescue plots. Other plots received various rates of up to 180 pounds of nitrogen applied in one, two or three applications.

When the study was complete the untreated check plots made an average of 2.7 tons of forage per acre per year throughout the study. Both the white clover and red clover plots averaged 4.3 tons which was nearly identical to the plots with no clover that received a total of 120 pounds of nitrogen each year split between March and August. The lespedeza plots averaged 3.0 tons and the alfalfa plots averaged 4.7 tons.

This study confirms the impact of clover in grass stands and the savings of not relying solely on nitrogen applications to produce yield. It is important to understand that nitrogen contributed by clover is more of a sustained release of nitrogen over the entire year that adds to the benefit. It is not comparable to the greening effect of adding a dose of nitrogen and seeing results in the crop by the next week following rainfall.

A challenge has been an invisible rhizoctonia disease called Blackpatch that is most common in red clover. It is worse in wet weather on second growth of the clover during the year. It can result in excessive salivation or reduced grazing.

A good goal should be to maintain about 25 to 30 percent dry matter legume in dairy pastures.

Drilling inoculated clover seed in September is a great way to get it started. There is an occasional

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challenge of crickets or fall armyworms that can destroy the new seedlings in some situations. The other approach is to frostseed clover in January or February where the freezing-thawing action will set the seed in the soil. Frost-seeding over snow is ideal.

It’s important to make sure there is enough open stand canopy to get the seed-to-soil contact required. If grass stands are thick or matted down, it may require getting cattle on soon after seeding to help hoof in the seed. Some will also drag fields to open the canopy.

Make sure fields that will be sowed to clovers have a healthy pH and phosphorus level on the soil test. This is imperative for successful establishment, maintenance of the stand and nitrogen fixation to occur.

Contact your regional extension field specialist in agronomy for details on establishing and maintaining clover on your farm.

Tim Schnakenberg Field Specialist in Agronomy University of Missouri Extension; Stone County Extension Center

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North-Border Holsteins Lamar & Brenda Oberholtzer • Memphis, Missouri

eginning dairymen, Lamar and Brenda Oberholtzer are already proving that running a dairy is right where they belong. Managing his own dairy operation for just a few years, he has already received Holstein USA’s Progressive Genetics Award two years in a row. This award recognizes him as one of the top 500 herds in the country based on TPI for all females in his herd.

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different breeders, sales and some came from his father’s dairy. His current herd consists of about 62 Holsteins, housed in a tie-stall barn. As starting out can be expensive, a lot of his equipment is borrowed for the time being. Getting through the first several years, he tried not to set his goals for financial success too high, knowing that it would take a bit to get things up and going.

He accredits this accomplishment to sticking to strict standards when purchasing bulls for his tank. He says, “currently my inventory averages 3045 TPI, 170 CFP, 1000 NM and I plan to keep moving the bar higher.” Keeping with this strict breeding allows him to work towards creating a herd of cows that meet his standards. “My goal is a moderate sized cow that scores 88 points by her 4th lactation and that makes 40,000lbs with a 4.5% butterfat and 3.5% protein as a mature cow,” says Oberholtzer. Although he has not accomplished milk records like that yet, it is something he is working towards and hopes to achieve in the future.

As a beginning dairyman, Oberholtzer looked and continues to look towards many resources to help further his knowledge and improve his operation.

Holstein International and Progressive Dairyman are two magazines he enjoys reading articles from.

He says, “reading articles about other dairy farmers and what works for them is never a waste of time.”

But the best support and guidance has come from his dad. Oberholtzer says, “I wouldn’t be where I am without the support and positive outlook on dairy farming from my dad.”

Oberholtzer, began his dairy just a few years ago.

Naming it North-Border seemed fitting, as the dairy is located just ¾ of a mile from the Iowa state line.

The farm he acquired had been a former dairy, but needed a bit of updating to become operational again.

For him, it was one of the challenges he faced, but it was “accomplishable.” Things also seemed to fall into place when it came to marketing the milk. At the same time the farm became available, a milk quota from a neighboring farm became available. This milk quota is required to get a milk market with Prairie Farms. Having this milk quota insured that he would be able to market his milk Of course, he didn’t just jump into dairying without any prior knowledge. He grew up on his dad’s dairy farm and always enjoyed it. Making most of the mating decisions by age 14, he soon learned how rewarding it was to watch the calves grow and develop. He claims, “I briefly considered pursuing something else, but I just couldn’t quite picture myself elsewhere and the dairy industry was just too exciting to walk away from.

Serving as a herdsman for his dad’s herd, he was well acquainted with the demanding daily schedule being a dairy farmer encompasses, but says, “it still took some learning and adjusting to what works best here.”

To get started, Oberholtzer purchased cattle from

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Even as he is just beginning, Oberholtzer has set some specific goals for North-Border. He looks to not be dehorning any calves by the year 2030 and says, “this should be easily achievable with the amount of great polled genetics available.” Along with the polled aspect, he tries to use A2A2 bulls and is continually striving for the more efficient productivity of component rich milk. Expansion is not in the books for him at this time and he describes it as a “fun dream,” but in the meantime he is working on becoming better with what he has so, “I’m ready if the opportunity does present itself!”

Oberholtzer already has some big accomplishments to his name, but he continues to strive to improve and create the ideal farm for himself. His positive outlook and specific goals are paving the path for the future of North-Border. He believes, “have the perspective that good things take time and perseverance is generally rewarded.”

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Deadline for application will be April 1, 2024 Please watch the Missouri Holstein Website for updates as well as complete details and rules.

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Photo Contest Winners Thank you to all of those who sent in photos for the Pulsator’s photo contest.

Start taking photos now for next year!

Congratulations Winners!

12 & Under 1st- Guernsey calf (Brynn Grewe) 18 & Older 1st- One Last Milking (Katie Haverkamp) 2nd-Grazing Ayrshire (Jessica Dixon) 3rd- A New Calf (Ryan Bilyeu)

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2026 Missouri Holstein Futurity:

Do you have a nice young calf that is out of one of your good cow families? Do you think she might turn out to be a good cow someday? The Sho-Me Holstein Futurity is for YOU! The Missouri Holstein Futurity consists of a one-time entry fee of $25 when calves are nominated and the cattle will be shown as Three-Year-Olds.

Heifers that were born between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023, then go to www.missouriholstein.com to print off the form or contact Jodi Wright to request a paper entry form.

Print form and submit all entries and monies by February 1, 2024.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Missouri Holstein oct. 2023 Classification Results Very Good 2-Year-Olds Animal

Age@Class Score

LONE-TREE RADIO PRESS 85 DOUBLE-EM ADMIRAL MIDNIGHT 86 DOUBLE-EM RANGER 247 85 OAKTOP-ACRES CHEERS BENZ 86 OAKTOP-ACRES ADMRL DIAMOND 86 MISS ARISTOCRAT KANDI-RED 87 OBERLEDGE TRUMP MIAMI 85 R-HOMESTEAD T-STORM SASSY 86 C-HILL-TOP KR AMELIA 85 C-HILL-TOP WARRIOR VELVEETA 86 U-MO FRAZZLED ALEXIS 85 SWAN-CREEK DOC FLAVOR 85 SCHOEN DEWGOOD 3247 86 SCHOEN AMULET 3269 85 SCHOEN GO FAST 3292 85 GAHMS APPLE AN KR AVERY 85 MULDERINKS ROYALCRSH ZINGER 85 MISS CHUPPS PARO DOC BRANDY 86 C-OF-O HANANS BLUEBERRY-ET 86 GROVES-VU RAMSEY BAGEL 85 GROVES-VU VICTOR DEJA VU 85 GROVES-VU DOORMAN ASPEN 86 GROVES-VU NEON BEACH 85 GROVES-VU NEON MERCURY 85 GROVES-VU ALTITUDE LICKER 85 GROVES-VU MOOVIN LAFFY 85 GROVES-VU MOOVIN ADELAID 85 GROVES-VU K R LIBERTY 85 GROVES-VU DOC DANICA 85 GROVES-VU HANLEY DASANI 86 BORDERVIEW SELECT HEZZIE-ET 85 WRIGHTVALE ARISTOCRT LONDON 87 GROVES-VU MOOVIN LACTATION 86 GROVES-VU DOC METEOR 85 WRIGHTVALE RADAR INGRID 86 MS GROVES-LJW SF LILIBET 87 WRIGHTVALE DMNDBCK ROSA-RED 87 JA-NO-CO SO BLOOM 86 MO TOECKY CHEERS SOMBRA 87 GROVES-VU VICTOR BABY BOOM 85 TOECKY REEVES SPEED 85 DM-DON-SHER DENVER ICICLE 86

Owner

2-04 2-07 2-11 2-10 2-06 2-06 2-10 2-04 2-07 2-07 2-10 2-09 2-11 2-10 2-08 2-09 2-04 2-07 2-01 2-11 2-10 2-10 2-09 2-08 2-08 2-07 2-07 2-05 2-04 2-04 2-07 2-09 2-09 2-01 2-09 2-10 2-03 2-10

Clifford M. Oberholtzer, Rutledge, MO Wilson Martin, Memphis, MO Oak-Top Acres Dairy LLC, Memphis, MO Oak-Top Acres Dairy LLC, Memphis, MO Oak-Top Acres Dairy LLC, Memphis, MO Marilyn Brown, BLOOMFIELD, MO Lamar Oberholtzer, Memphis, MO Charles R. Moreland, Harrisonville, MO Mark & Gwen Chamberlin, Cole Camp, MO Mark & Gwen Chamberlin, Cole Camp, MO University Of Missouri, Columbia, MO Alfred J. Brandt, Linn, MO Schoen Farms, Oak Ridge, MO Schoen Farms, Oak Ridge, MO Schoen Farms, Oak Ridge, MO Schoen Farms, Oak Ridge, MO Josh Walther, Jackson, MO Robthom Farm LLC., Springfield, MO College Of The Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona, MO Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona, MO Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona, MO Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona, MO James L. & Novalee Coats, Mountain Grove,

2-10 2-10 2-03 2-10

Toecky Farm, Huggins, MO Nelson & Rose Hostetler, Louisburg, MO Toecky Farm, Huggins, MO Daryin Sharp, Buffalo, MO

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Age@Class Score

LONE-TREE MONTEREY DARING 90 DOMINION PREMIUM WEND 90 LE-O-LA SLATER OHLIVIAH 90 FLAT-TOP-VUE BRONO BETHANY 90 DOUBLE-EM CAUGHT MY EYE 221 90 U-MO AIRLIFT MABEL 90 RADINE MOGUL BLOOM 90 SWAN-CREEK KING ROYAL DALE 90 PRF MONTROSS 4724-TW 90 PRF MCNUGGETS 3947 90 SCHOEN GAYLORD-P 2716 90 SCHOEN SHOUT-OUT 2934 90 BRIXTON TRI-DAY BETH MARIO 90 ARAGORN MAJESTIC GOLD-ET 90 C-OF-O AIRLIFT AUGUSTA ROSE 90 GROVES-VU REMEMBER ME-RED 90 GROVES-VU PUNK TABOO-RED 90 GROVES-VU TEMPER 90 GROVES-VU HOTSPOT AVIANCA 90 THUNDR-RIDGE MOGUL 722 90 BI-POND PAT ANNIE-RED 90 WRIGHTVALE PRINCE GRETA 91 WRIGHTVALE DOORMAN PONY-ET 90 JA-NO-CO SWEETNESS 90 TOECKY TENNY BUXTON 90 TOECKY BROKAW STOCKINGS 90 C-OF-O FEVER ROYAL 90 ARAGORN MADE OF GOLD-ET 90 BEEBROOK JORDYS BABY BELLE-RED 91

7-03 6-10 5-06 9-06 4-02 5-06 7-00 5-03 4-04 9-00 6-03 5-00 5-01 5-01 5-04 6-01 5-10 5-04 3-03 5-01 7-04 6-00 5-07 6-02 8-06 6-01 8-00 5-01 5-01

Owner

Clifford M. Oberholtzer, Rutledge, MO Clifford M. Oberholtzer, Rutledge, MO Wilson Martin, Memphis, MO Wilson Martin, Memphis, MO Oak-Top Acres Dairy LLC, Memphis, MO University Of Missouri, Columbia, MO Alfred J. Brandt, Linn, MO Alfred J. Brandt, Linn, MO LongView Animal Nutrition Ctr, Gray Summit, MO LongView Animal Nutrition Ctr, Gray Summit, MO Schoen Farms, Oak Ridge, MO Schoen Farms, Oak Ridge, MO Robthom Farm LLC., Springfield, MO Robthom Farm LLC., Springfield, MO College Of The Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Todd & Brad Groves, Billings, MO Marilyn Calvin, Mt. Vernon, MO Julliette Albrecht, Purdy, MO Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona, MO Larry & Jodi Wright,Verona, MO James L. & Novalee Coats, Mountain Grove, MO Toecky Farm, Huggins, MO Toecky Farm, Huggins, MO Nelson & Rose Hostetler, Louisburg, MO David Andrew Day, Bolivar, MO David Andrew Day, Bolivar, MO

CONGRATULATIONS

to all breeders excelling in both Type and Production!

BAA Scores over 100 BAA Score Farm Name

113.0 110.0 109.1 107.2 106.6 106.5 106.5 106.4 106.4 106.3 106.0 105.9 105.3 105.0 104.4

David Day College of the Ozarks Robthom Farm Toecky Farm-Dursts Alfred Brandt Lamar Oberholtzer Juliette Albrecht Wilson Martin Clifford Oberholtzer James & Novalee Coats Oak-Top Acres Vedder Dairy Marilyn Calvin University of MO Schoen Farms

Location

Bolivar Pt. Lookout Springfield Huggins Linn Memphis Purdy Memphis Rutledge Mtn. Grove Memphis New Hazen Mt. Vernon Columbia Oak Ridge

#Head Scored

11 36 58 92 102 62 20 62 78 40 65 25 71 82 271

This summer, the team will travel to Scotland, Ireland, and England to compete with other winning teams and to learn about agriculture and the dairy industry in another part of the world. “Earning a trip to Europe is really quite special.

Having the opportunity to travel and compete internationally will be one of many reasons this judging team experience will be memorable for our team.” The team is currently raising money to participate in the international dairy youth tour in the summer for 2024.

Fundraising efforts:

Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Team Finished 2nd Overall

For the first time in history, Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging was the high team in oral reasons at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, held October 1 in Madison, Wisconsin at World Dairy Expo. The team had its best finish since 1920 according to Karla Deaver, Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development and co-coach. The team consisting of Logan Archer, Molly Archer, Case Melzer and Libby Shaver finished second overall in a field of 20 teams, qualifying them for international competition. “This was an incredibly high scoring contest.” said Deaver. “Three of the four team members were in the top 10 individuals and all four earned All-American honors. Winning oral reasons was really the icing on the cake for us. To finish so well in this tight, high scoring contest is truly remarkable.”

“We don’t believe there has ever been a team where all four team members have attained All-American honors,” said Deaver. “We are really proud of how hard this team worked, and their efforts paid off.”

There are many wayt to help this team!

1. Silent auction at the Dairy Expo Friday, 9th. (They are currently seeking items to be auctioned off.)

2. Donate your Cornhole entry fees to the team.

3. Tax Deductible gifts accepted here:

https://mizzougivedirect.missouri.edu/fund.aspx?item_id=910

4. Hosting a Raffle at State Convention - ½ Hog- 2 winners -$400 Bass Pro Gift card -Quilt Tickets are $5 each or 5 for 20

Drawing Feb 10th 2024

5. To make a cash donation contact: Karla Deaver: 417-466-3102

The team is coached by Ted Probert, retired University of Missouri Dairy Specialist, and Karla Deaver, University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development headquartered in Lawrence County.

Team Scores:

1st Reasons, Ayrshire and Brown Swiss Placings 2nd Guernsey Placings 4th Holstein and Jersey Placings 3rd Overall Placings Case Melzer, son of Matt and Kelly Melzer of Harrisonville, 4th High Individual, All-American 6th in Placings, 2nd Ayrshires, 10th Guernseys, 2nd Holsteins, 4th Oral Reasons Molly Archer, daughter of Robert and Jamey Archer of Falcon, 6th High Individual, All-American 11th in Placings, 5th Oral Reasons, 12th Ayrshires, 4th Brown Swiss, 2nd Guernseys, 4th Jerseys Libby Shaver, daughter of Shane and Denise Shaver of Grovespring, 10th High Individual, All-American 5th Brown Swiss, 11th Jerseys, 14 Placings, 11th Oral Reasons Logan Archer, son of Robert and Jamey Archer of Falcon, 23rd Overall, All-American 12th Brown Swiss, 20th Placings

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WORLD DAIRY EXPO RESULTS Brown Swiss

Edge View C Whirl-ETV, Junior 2 Year Old Cow, Voelker Bros Syndicate, 18th Open Voelkers Nello Asher, Senior 2 Year Old Cow, Charles Voelker, 6th Open GF Thunder Aruba Aloha, Aged Cow, Stephanie Miller, 12th Open Voelkers TD Carter, Premier Sire

Guernsey

Valley Gem AP Might Get Lucky-ETV, Winter Calf, Colton Kleiboeker, 7th Open, 3rd Junior Unos D Unbeatable-ETV, Winter Calf, Gunst, Smith and Ling, 31st Open, 11th Junior Dix-Lee Derek Dutchess, Fall Yearling, Katie Dixon, 2nd Open Springhill Kojack Uno-ETV, Aged Cow, Melander, Robthom, Smith-Crest, 1st Open, Grand Champion Guernsey

Holstein

Duckett Lambda Hulu-ET, Winter Heifer, Addison Tharp, 37th Open, 29th Junior B-Lowe Backflip Diamond, Winter Heifer, Nolan Miller and Raygan Daugherty, 40th Open

Jersey

HC-Rader Andreas Lady, Spring Calf, Treasure, Maelee and Kyson Clark and Shelby Rader, 2nd Open Mi-Wil Gem Victorious Zest-ET, Fall Calf, Mike Wilson and Valley Gem Farms, 13th Open Miss Big Time Rebel Yell, Milking Yearling, Addison Tharp, 14th Open, 5th Junior Mi-Wil Gem Casino Hathaway, Summer Junior 2, Shannon Kleiboeker, Lauryn Weisensel, and Valley Gem, 8th Open

Milking Shorthorn

Aragorn Barnstomper, Winter Calf, Daniel, Lucy, Madison and Daelyn Day, 24th Open, 12 Junior

Red and White

Miss Aristocrat Kandi-Red, Junior 2 Year Old Cow, Aries Derby, 12th Open, 2nd Junior

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION Ayrshire

Stil-Dreamn B-King Queen-Cookie, Senior 2 Year Old, Diesel Dixon 2nd Junior, 4th Open Kar-Ayr Roush Chocolate Chip, Junior 3 Year Old, 5th Junior, Emma Coleman, 6th Open Stil-Dreamn Saguenay Chastain, Winter Calf, Diesel Dixon, 3rd Junior, 3rd Open

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Ridge View Jagger Dolly, Winter Calf, Tyson Droste, 10th Junior, 14th Open Bruffey-Ayr Parker Promise, Winter Calf, Bobby Bruffey, 15th Open Ridge View Traveler Lattie, Fall Calf, Tyson Droste, 4th Junior, 2nd Open Kar-Ayr Reynolds Chocolate Chunk, Fall Calf, Emma Coleman, 9th Junior, 7th Open Kar-Ayr Reagan Willow, Summer Yearling, Emma Coleman, 6th Junior, 10th Open Lazy M Distinct Passion, Aged Cow, Bobby Bruffey, 4th Open

Guernsey

Dix-Lee Flynn Lupine, Junior 3 Year Old Cow, Whitney Yerina, 2nd Junior, 4th Open Dix-Lee Latimer Jokes on You, Four Year Old, Whitney Yerina, 2nd Junior, 2nd Open Valley Gem AP Might Get Lucky, Winter Calf, Colton Kleiboeker, 8th Junior, 2nd Open Dix-Lee Latimer Jaycardi-ET, Fall Calf, Whitney Yerina, 10th Junior, 13th Open Stil Dreamn JCPenny Nastia, Winter Yearling, Diesel Dixon, 4th Junior, 5th Open Stil Dreamn JD Victorious, Fall Yearling, Diesel Dixon, 3rd Junior, 6th Open Dix-Lee Derek Dutchess, Fall Yearling, Whitney Yerina, 1st Open Stil Dreamn Drone Trina, Milking Yearling, Brett and Jessica Dixon, 6th Open

Jersey

HC-Rader Andreas Lady, Spring Calf, Shelby Rader, Treasure, Maelee and Kyson Clark 12th Junior, 14th Open Mi-Wil Gem Choco Pigtails, Spring Calf, Cobie Kleiboeker, 13th Junior, 5th Open Mi-Wil Gem Victorious Zest-ET, Fall Calf, Mike Wilson and Valley Gem Farms, 3rd Open and Best Bred and Owned Mi-Wil Gem Casino Hathaway, Summer Junior 2, Shannon Kleiboeker and Valley Gem, 6th Open SLJ Colton Geneva, Junior 3 Year Old, Treasure and Maelee Clark and Peterson Dairy, 11th Open VZ Tequilia Honey Boo Boo 1156, Junior 3 Year Old, Harper VanZyverden, 15th Junior, 15th Open Barnabas Elsa of SLJ, Four Year Old, Treasure Clark, st Junior, Junior All-American, 11th Open Bridon PNV Embrace-ET, Four Year Old, Fallen Leaf Jerseys, 13th Open, GJPI Winner TJF Fizz Mamme 1391, Five Year Old, Lila Wantland, 6th Junior

Red and White

Miss Aristocrat Kandi-Red, Junior Two Year Old, Aries Derby, 2nd Junior, 6th Open Aragorn Maureen-Red, Senior 3 Year Old, David Day, 2nd Open Beebrook Jordys Baby Belle-Red, Four Year Old, David Day, 4th Open

Honoring our Past!

We hope to include “pieces of history” in our upcoming magazines. We have been searching through old newspapers to find ads and articles pertaining to Missouri’s Dairy Industry. Be on the lookout for these pieces of history each issue!

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