MARCH 2023 IOWA HOLSTEIN HERALD

IOWA HERALD

March 2023

MARCH 2023 VOL. 84 NO. 1

Editor - Brianna Lucey• P.O. Box 16 • Guttenberg, IA 52052

Cell: 563-329-1003

iowaholsteins@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Dan Moon, President

19475 155th Street, Monona, IA 52159

563-880-4562 • moondalefarm@neitel.net

Walt Wessel, Vice President

28547 400th Street, Greeley, IA 52040

563-590-8162 • wesselcrest@msn.com

Brianna Lucey, Editor

203 N. Homestead St., Garnavillo , IA 52049

563-329-1003 • iowaholsteins@gmail.com

Shellie Volker, Secretary/Treasurer

12686 U Avenue, Sumner, IA 50674

319-269-0318 • shelliev@ymail.com

DISTRICT DIRECTORS

Paul Stempfle, District 1 • 536-920-9495

16707 100th Street, Maynard, IA 50655

Doug Lyons, District 1 • 563-419-0275

131 Military Road, Castalia, IA 52133

Doug Brown, District 1 • 563-880-6776

39284 Skip Level Road, Colesburg, IA 52035

Dan Bolin, District 2 • 319-278-4288

30707 180th Street, Clarksville, IA 50619

Jim Vierhout, District 4 • 712-439-2932

PO Box 563, Hull, IA 51239

Jeff Hammerand, District 8 • 563-580-3908

23920 N Bankston Road, Epworth, IA 52045

Tom Holub, District 8 • 319-213-4256

4638 Linn-Jones Road, Monticello, IA 52310

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE

Larry Landsguard• 563-419-5576

17518 Gunder Road, Postville, IA 52162

Trent Henkes • 563-783-2479

18467 165th Street, Luana, IA 52156

Blake Courtney• 563-387-7879

2564 Pole Line Road, Ridegeway, IA 52165

Heather Moore • 563-357-1611

22654 92nd Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060

Tom Simon • 563-599-9183

10644 Cemetery Road, Farley, IA 52046

Sheri Danhof • 563-380-5945

1225 Parsley Drive, Waukon, IA 52172

Jason Volker • 563-380-5945

9161 M Ave Maynard, IA 50655

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Telephone: 802-254-4551

Toll Free Number: 800-952-5200

Fax: 802-254-8251

www.holsteinusa.com

HOLSTEIN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Dennis

Cedar

The official publication of the IOWA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

• 319-270-5038

IA • ddevore@holstein.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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ABOUT THE HERALD

Subscriptions: A copy of each issue of the Iowa Holstein Herald shall be sent to each adult member of the Iowa Holstein Association and that $8.00 of each adult member's base rate annual dues of $35.00 shall be for a year's subscription to the Herald. Junior members may subscribe to the Herald for $10.00. The subscription price is $10.00 for people not residing in Iowa. Postmasters: Please send address changes to Iowa Holstein Herald, 12686 U Avenue, Sumner, IA 50674.

President’s Perspective

As I write this article, I look at the past two years as president. It has been an honor to work with the great people of our association. I will be passing the responsibilities on to Walt Wessel and wish him the best of luck. I would also like to thank Jenna Chapman and Brianna Lucey, and Shellie Volker for all their support throughout the last two years. They have been great to work with.

Our state convention was held on February 25 at Promiseland Winery in Guttenberg. Congratulations to all the award winners and thanks to all that helped to organize this event.

Our state sale will be March 18th along with our calf raffle. Thanks to the farms that provided calves for this years raffle. If you haven’t already purchased your ticket yet, please do so from any state board member. The proceeds are used to help fund our adult and junior activities. Thank you to the consignors and all the volunteers that help make the state sale a success.

Our state show will be held in Manchester on August 1-2. Have a safe spring!

Dan Moon

District Officers

District 1

President: Larry Landsgard

Vice-President: Paul Stempfle

Secretary: Kevin Fossum

Treasurer: Dan Moon

Membership: Mark Knudtson, Gary Sacquitne, Myron Arthur, Larry Landsgard

Show Chair: Kevin Fossum

Junior Advisory: Kevin & Julie Fossum, Bill & Shellie Volker, Lance & Jonna Schutte

State Directors: Paul Stempfle, Doug Lyons, Matt Henkes

District 2

President: Terry Eick

Vice-President: Kevin Kueker

Sec-Treas: Kelly Eick

Membership: Dan Bolin

State Director: Dan Bolin

District 4

President: Heather Luitjens

Vice-President: Brad Korver

Sec-Treas: Charlotte Rollefson

Show Chair: Charlotte Rollefson

Obituaries

Maurice K. Van Note, 87, of Palo, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Keystone Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 18th at 11am at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids with Pastor Bill Reirden officiating. Private burial for family and close friends will follow at the Palo Cemetery. The family will greet friends ahead of the service, starting at 9:30am. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website under the obituary for Maurice Van Note, at the video tab starting at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 18th.

Membership: Dave Chapman

State Director: Jim Vierhout

District 5

President: Mark Ludwig

Vice-President: Leroy Meyer

Sec-Treas: Connie Ludwig

District 6

President: Larry Madren

Vice-President: Ron Finch

Sec-Treas: Charles Sloniger

District 8

President: Jeff Hammerand

Vice-President: Tom Simon

Sec-Treas: Bob & Rita Rahe

Membership: Rick Demmer

Show Chairs: Jeff Hammerand

Junior Advisory: Shirley Simon, Kathy Demmer, Joanne Rauen

State Directors: Tom Holub, Jeff Hammerand

District 9

President: Dean Miller

Vice-President: Jack Lang

Sec-Treas: Paula Smith

Maurice Keith Van Note was born August 19, 1935, in Cedar Rapids, the oldest of three boys born to Glenn and Lillian (Millburn) Van Note. He graduated from Palo Consolidated High School in 1952 and studied business at Coe College. After 3 years, he transferred to the University of Iowa (to avoid taking a foreign language class), attaining an accounting degree in 1968. Maurice married Pamela Corio on Feb. 19, 2000, at Hillside Wesleyan Church and they enjoyed 20 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2020. Early in his career, Maurice was an accountant for Wilson Meat Packing, where he tracked pickled pigs’ feet, but his love of all things farming soon lured him away. Through the years he spent countless hours establishing Vlieland Farms and the home of registered Holsteins with rolling cropland. His passion for farming extended to the classroom where he supported agricultural courses at Kirkwood Community College for future generations, as well as serving as a 4-H Leader for the Clinton Roughriders club. He was a 66-year member of both the Iowa Holstein Association and the Holstein Association USA, as well as a 43-year member of the US Southdown Association. Maurice was a faithful member of the Hillside Wesleyan Church where he enjoyed the fellowship of congregants, especially the Agape Sunday School class. He enjoyed farming, reading, keeping up with various sports teams, and listening to polka & gospel music. In his later years, he enjoyed recounting stories of years gone by with memories of farming with Belgian & Percheron horses in his early years, planting with the Super H Farmall, showing Holsteins at World Dairy Expo and building a farm from the ground up to raise dairy cows, sheep and a family rooted in agriculture. He is survived by his three children, Kristyn (Shaun) Yoder of Wellman, IA, Bryan (Adrien) Van Note of Moseley, VA and Lynette (Eric) Bossler of Van Horne, IA; 10 grandchildren, Alyssa, Mikaela, Cameron and Lincoln Yoder; Blake and Mackenzie Van Note; and Morgan, Dylan, Colton and Courtney Bossler. In addition to his immediate family, Maurice is also survived by Pam’s children and grandchildren. Preceding Maurice in death were his parents and two brothers, Wallace and Vernon Van Note.

~ For Sale ~ Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Cookbooks

Cookbooks

2022 Iowa Holstein Princess

Greetings, Warm weather is on the way! Spring is almost here and with that comes the Iowa State Holstein Sale! Mark your calendars and plan to join Holstein breeders from across the state in West Union on March 18th. The junior members will be having a short meeting before the sale at 9:30, we will also be running the food stand and selling bars (junior families, this is your reminder to bring a dessert!) This is our biggest fundraiser so we appreciate all the support we can get. Young Holstein members gathered in Dyersville for two fun-filled days at the end of December, for the Iowa Junior Holstein Convention. We started off by putting our knowledge to the test to see which Juniors would represent Iowa at this year's National Holstein Convention, congratulations to those competitors! I then gave a short presentation on “How to make butter” everyone participated and enjoyed tasting their creation. We then held our annual meeting and elected new officers. After the business portion of the convention, we enjoyed playing games and hanging out with new and old friends! I look forward to seeing and meeting with everyone in a couple of weeks at the Iowa Adult Holstein Convention in Guttenburg! If you would like me to have a role at any event you know of or have planned, please request that I attend. I am eager to promote dairy products and interact with consumers. Phone: 563-637-2386

~Email: nayscott16@gmail.com

Yours Respectfully, Naomi Scott

Top BAA Herds from 2022

The following summary represents the highest classified herds in Iowa for 2022. This list includes all herds that were classified in the calendar year of 2022 with ten or more cows and a BAA% of 105.0 or above. If the herd was classified more than once during the year, the most recent classification was used.

2022 Iowa Holstein Princess

Hello Iowa Holstein Members! As I am finishing out my time as one of your princesses I have so much to be thankful for. I am so thankful for all of you for letting me represent you and helping me at events I attended.

Thank you to my parents for letting me have this great opportunity and always being supportive of my role as your princess. I had an amazing time representing you this year. I had a blast at the Iowa State Fair and all the other shows handing out ribbons and talking to all of you about your cows and the association. Thank you to Naomi for being a co-princess with me. I was glad I didn’t have to take it on all alone!

After my time serving as your princess, I will continue to play an active role in our Iowa Junior Association. At our junior convention I was reelected as the treasurer of the junior association. I am also planning on going to Lexington, Kentucky for the National Junior Holstein Convention to compete in the Senior Dairy Bowl contest. I also will continue helping my mom at shows and the sale.

Yours Respectfully, Brynlee

Volker

Northeast Iowa Community College Dairy Science Student Profile

Name: Cheyanne Troendle

Hometown: Waterville, IA

High School: Kee High

Class Size: 35

Farm Name: Troendle Valley Farm

Major: Dairy Science Technology & Animal Science

Why did you decide to attend NICC: I decided to attend NICC, because I didn’t want to leave my home farm and being I am looking to pursue a career in the dairy industry, what better place than Iowa’s Dairy Center!

What are your most memorable college experience: The PAS competition and our trip to the 2022 World Dairy Expo.

What has been your favorite course and why: Working with animals, because we visited many farms and it was unique and interesting to see the way they set up their operations.

What are your future career goals: After college, I plan to start working in a creamery to gain experience in hopes of becoming a certified milk inspector.

Northeast Iowa Community College Dairy Science Program

IOWA

Iowa Junior Holstein Association News

JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

Naomi Scott, President • 563-637-2386 • 12402 R. Ave, Westgate, IA 50681

Lane Domeyer, Vice-President • 563-920-5873 • 2245 235th Ave, Delhi, IA 52223

Ethan Palmer, Secretary • 563-568-7206 • 835 McCabe Dr., Waukon, IA 52172

Brynlee Volker, Treasurer • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674

Alia Domeyer, Reporter • 563-930-3876 • 2255 235th Ave, Delhi, IA 52223

Lily Holthous, Historian • 563-412-8556 • 101 Lincoln Court, West Union, IA, 50681

Hannah Scott, Historian • 563-920-4005 • 12402 R. Ave, Westgate, IA 50681

Alia Domeyer • Digital Historian • 563-930-3876 • 2255 235th Ave, Delhi, IA 52223

Madalynn Arnold• Digital Historian • 563-543-4540 • 280th Ave. Earlville, IA 52041

JUNIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Jeff & Tammy Hammerand • 563-580-3908 • 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 • 24heavenlee@gmail.com

National Junior Membership

The Junior Holstein Association has several programs that allow youth to receive recognition for the work they do in developing their Holstein cattle. The National Junior Membership applications can be downloaded at https://www.holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/membership.html. The fee for National Junior Membership is $20 and is a one-time fee for juniors from birth to age 21. For more information contact Kelli Dunklee at 1-800-952-5200, ext. 4124.

Junior Holstein Spring Meeting & Lunch Stand

Mark your calendars now to attend the next Iowa Junior Holstein meeting scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. March 18th in the Stephen’s Building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union. This is the same day as the State Holstein Sale. The Iowa Juniors will be hosting the lunch styand. Please bring wrapped bars or cookies for the lunch stand on sale day. Juniors will also be hosting the lunch stand for the Shades of Excellence the following weekend in West Union on March 26th.

Public Speaking Contest

For those of you who are interested in the Public Speaking Contest, please let Jeff Hammerand know by March 18. There are three age divisions: Junior (9-13), Intermediate (14-17), and Senior (18-21) all as of January 1, 2023. Rules for the contest are available online on the junior page under contests at www.holsteinusa.com. Contact Jeff Hammerand at 563-580-3908 or email 24heavenlee@ gmail.com for more details.

National Cow Awards

In an effort to recognize more youth, Holstein Association USA Production/Breeder awards are automatically calculated. Juniors are no longer required to submit entries for these awards. Information regarding the various cow awards can be found at https://www.holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/jr_award.html

2023 Youth Dairy Classic

The 2023 Youth Dairy Classic will qulify for a JUNIOR National show this fall! Youth Classic will be held September 10th, 2023 at the Deleware Country Fairgrounds in Manchester, Iowa.

2022 Iowa Junior Holstein Convention

The 2022 Iowa Junior Holstein Convention was held December 27-28 at the Comfort Inn, Dyersville. Approximately 40 juniors attended the convention.

The convention was kicked off with a knowledge test to see who would compete on the quiz bowl teams and in the jeopardy contest for the 2022 National Holstein Convention. The convention will be held in Sioux Falls, SD, with the theme being “Progress on the Plains”.

The meeting was held and new officers were elected as follows: President - Naomi Scott, Vice President - Lane Domeyer, Secretary – Ethan Palmer, Treasurer - Brynlee Volker, Reporter – Alia Domeyer, the afternoon was filled with fun ice breaker activities, games and pool time.

The juniors would like to thank the parents and adults that assisted with the convention! We look forward to next year’s Iowa Junior Holstein Convention. The next Iowa Junior Holstein meeting will be held at the State Sale on March 18th at 10:00 am at the West Union Fairgrounds. Hope to see you there!

Thank You to Our 2023 Heifer Raffle Sponsors!

We would like to thank our 2023 Heifer Raffle Sponsors for their generous support!

Kemin Nutrition Sevices

Farmers Union Cooperative

Trans Ova Genetics

Innovative Ag Services

Drive Embryo Services, LLC

ST Genetics

Syngenta

Hubbard Feeds

Select Sires Mid America

Dairy Consulting Services

Semex

Star Blends

Remember to purchase your ticket for a chance of 4 heifers or a $2,000 cash prize or several other prizes. More information on the raffle calves can be found on our Facebook Page. Iowa Holstein Association.

Iowa Holstein Futurity 2025 Have

Complete the Futurity Form in Excel available at www.iowaholsteins.org and email it to the Futurity secretary with appropriate fees by March 27, 2023. A pdf form will also be available online if you don’t have access to Excel. Eligible animals are those registered Holstein females born September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. The initial fee is low to encourage you to enter several calves. You can always drop payment at subsequent deadlines.

Entries made last year for the 2023 and 2024 Futurities will need to be updated. The Futurity Secretary will mail your form to you. Simply make payments on those animals you wish to re-enter, crossing out any you wish to drop. These entries are also due March 27, 2023.

To be eligible for JUNIOR BRED AND OWNED awards for future Futurities your name must be listed on the animal's registration paper as the BREEDER. The Challenge during the next year, you are breeding your cows and heifers for calves that will be eligible for Futurities in 2026 and 2027.

Please address and send the form to Matt Henkes at : Iowa Holstein Futurity • Matt Henkes, Secretary 17061 165th St, Luana, IA 52156 • 563-880-8614 • henkesm91@gmail.com

Raffle Calf

1st Prize ~ Heifer Choice or $2000 Cash

2nd Prize ~ $1500 Cash

3rd Prize ~ $600 Select Sires Certificate & $600 Cash

4th Prize ~ $1,000 Cash

5th Prize ~ $500 Trans Ova Certificate & $500 Cash

6th Prize ~ $700 Cash

7th Prize ~ $250 Semex Certificate & $250 Cash

8th Prize ~ $500 Cash

9th Prize ~ $250 ST Genetics Certificate & $250 Cash

10th Prize ~ $400 Cash

The raffle will be held prior to the start of the 2020 Iowa Spring Sale on March 18th in West Union. Only 200 tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket.

For tickets, please contact Shellie Volker 319.269.0318 or Blake Courtney 563.387.7879

Congratulations to the District 1 Holstein Award Winners

Thursday

Judge: Leah James

Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award ~ Matt Henkes

Distinguished Service Award ~ David Schultz

IHA Breeder Advertising

Have you paid for your 2023 Iowa Holstein Association Membership?

This issue of the Herald was mailed to all 2022 adult Iowa Holstein Association members. However, you will not receive any further Heralds this year or be able to register animals at the reduced rate for being a state and national member until your payment is made. It was approved by the board to assess a $20 late fee on memberships paid after March 1 since district rebates are calculated on district membership as of March 1. The rebates help districts fund their district shows and other activities. If you have not paid, please send your payment along with this form to the Iowa Holstein Association, 12686 U Ave., Sumner, IA 50674.

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Miscellaneous

Herd Averages: Month/RHA or DHIR Lactation

Average

No records over 365 days & No M.E.’s

Due to uncertainties in the mail, the Herald cannot assume responsibility for prior delivery of issue carrying advertising of sales scheduled for less than 21 days after our issue date. The Executive Committee and the editor have discretion on all material printed in the Herald. Any member not paying a Herald advertising bill within 120 days from the billing date will not participate in Association activities until such bill is paid.

Dr. Virgil Bourek, DVM Dr.Dan Meyer, DVM

1657 15th Ave SE • Dyersville, IA 52040

Phone: 563-875-6083

Email: animalhealth@iowatelecom.net