March 2022 Minnesota Holstein News

In This Issue :

Minnesota YDJM Features State Show Information 2021 PDCA Distinguished Breeder Award Winners Annual Meeting Details Midwest Holsteins Issue MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

1

PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid Mankato,MN 56001 Permit NO. 66

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 475 Plainview, MN 55964 (320)-259-0637 minnesotaholstein@gmail.com mnholstein.com

VOL. 73 NO. 1 | March 2022 Editor: Brooke Bobendrier

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Column From the Office Junior Moos Obituaries Corporate Sponsors

FEATURES/CONTENTS

Production Futurity Winners 40 and 50-Year Members Annual Meeting Information YDJM: Shelby Swanson YDJM: Tyler Ratka State Show Judges Information Minnesota & South Dakota BAA Herds State Show Class Information Breeder’s Seminar Recap Junior News 2021 PDCA Award Winners Corporate Sponsors

ADVERTISERS

American Foods Group University of Minnesota Raylore Farms National Holstein Convention Olmar Farms Cherrywood Milking Shorthorns Striving for Banners Tag Sale National Holstein Sale Joel Sloan 3 Sisters Dairy D&H Field Services American Agco Trading Company Trans Ova

DEPARTMENTS 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 4 16 18 19

4 4 5 6-7 8-9 MW MW 12-14 15 16 17 19 5 MW MW MW MW MW MW 11 11 11 11 15 Back

MARCH 11-12: MN All Breeds Convention | Willmar, MN 12-13: 2022 MHA Online Spring Sale 18-20: MN Jr. All Breeds Convention | St. Cloud, MN MAY 6: Advertising Deadline for June Publication JUNE 13-18: Minnesota State Holstein Show | Perham, MN 27 - July 1: National Holstein Convention, hosted by MHA | Sioux Falls, SD JULY TBD: District Shows AUGUST 31: Midwest Fall National Holstein Show | MN State Fairgrounds

VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH NATIONAL CONVENTION! Are you interested in assisting with planning the 2022 National Holstein Convention, taking place June 27 - July 1? Whether you have public relations skills, want to help with registration or guide tour groups, we have a committee that would welcome your assistance!

Hosting national convention is a big task, and requires assistance from all of our Minnesota Holstein Association members, not just the planning committee.

Visit 2022nationalholsteinconvention.com to find committee chair contact information. Simply reach out to a chair or executive committee member if you would like to get involved!

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS is published four times each year (March, June, September and December).

Subscription rate is $25.00 and includes four issues of the Minnesota Holstein News. Circulation: 700.

Postmaster: Send address changes to MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS, P.O. Box 475 Plainview, MN 55964.

Phone: (320)-259-0637 | Email: minnesotaholstein@gmail.com | Website: www.mnholstein.com When changing your subscriptions to a new address please give the old address and zip code as well as the new. Closing date for advertising and editorial information is the 1st of the month preceding issue month. Advertising rates available upon request. This publication has been carefully edited; however the Minnesota Holstein Association does not assume any liability for errors and does not accept responsibility for the animals, products and services advertised.

2

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS TRACY SCHAEFER

President | Term expires 2024 251 6th Street Apt #1, Lafayette, MN 56054 (320)-360-5188 | tracyschaefer@hotmail.com

RANDY GROSS

Vice President, Executive Chair & Nominations/Legislative Term expires 2022 1771 130th Ave., Lake Benton, MN 56149 (605)-864-1422 | randy-ashgrove@itctel.com

Executive Committee, Sale/Raffle, Marketing & Communications & Futurity 6245 120th Street, Glencoe ,MN 55336 (320)-510-3381 | donna035@umn.edu

Hello everyone,

TREVOR EKKEL

Show & Sale/Raffle 633 130th Avenue, Pipestone, MN 56164 (507)-215-7521 |viewcrestholsteins@gmail.com

TERMS EXPIRE 2024

TERMS EXPIRE 2022

KAREN GORENTZ

DARREL RENNICH

Marketing & Communications & History 31493 440th Street, Vergas, MN 56587 (218)-234-3716 | gorentzdairy@gmail.com

National Convention Chair & Executive Committee 46679 204th St., Bruce, SD 57220 (605)-695-3676 | drennich@diamondv.com

KRIS GRUENES

Executive Committee, Sale/Raffle & Junior Activities 17565 County Road 43, Richmond, MN 56368 (320)-493-9704 | krisarn@meltel.net

ASHLEY SWENSON

Finance Chair & Executive Committee 45711 380th St., Nicollet, MN 56074 (507)-241-0544 | aekswenson@gmail.com

REBECCA GROOS

ERIC SONNEK

Membership & Futurity 8062 Cty Rd 6, Howard Lake, MN 55349 (320)-290-9555 | rgroos24@gmail.com

Marketing & Communications & Nominations/Legislative 15439 150th Ave., Foreston, MN 56330 320-266-1510 |ensonnek@gmail.com

LUCAS PLAMANN

DALE RUPPRECHT

Show & History 18141 220th St. NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (218)-684-1029 | dsrupp3@msn.com

Breed Activities/YAC & Junior Activities 2213 Lake Hook Rd, Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320)-583-1784 | plamannlucas@gmail.com

STAFF

AMANDA BEDTKE

TERMS EXPIRE 2023

Business Manager (320)-259-0637 minnesotaholstein@gmail.com

CHRISTOPHER SCHULZE

Show & Breed Activities/YAC 1963 150th Ave, Holland, MN 56139 (507)-820-0452 christopher.schulze@jacks.sdstate.edu

BROOKE BOBENDRIER

TIM STENDER

Membership & Nominations/Legislative 15420 110th St., Young America, MN 55397 (952)-607-6297 | tstender30@yahoo.com

ERIC HOUDEK

NATHAN DONNAY

FROM THE PRESIDENT: Tracy Schaefer

Sale/Raffle Vice & Breed Activities/YAC 12858 Malay Rd, Caledonia, MN 55921 (507)-459-0103 | erichoudek28@gmail.com

Marketing Manager (920)-901-5165 mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com

NATIONAL DIRECTORS SPENCER HACKETT

17011 Aspen Rd. NE, Rice, MN 56367 (320)-393-3056 | spenett@jetup.net

HOLSTEIN USA REGIONAL REPS

Tracy Schaefer MHA Board President

It is hard to believe that this will be my last President’s Address, but the 2 years have flown by. I have been told that I always talk about the weather when I start these, so I will go against the grain in this last one.

We are in need of many volunteers to help us pull off a fantastic 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, June 27th - July 1st. The planning committee has working tirelessly to put together a wonderful convention full of great activities.

New this year will be a first of it’s kind “Data and Innovations Summit” which will focus on the new technology that businesses are working on for the future. This new summit and an exciting agenda of activities for Holstein enthusiasts of all ages will provide a memorable convention experience. Whether you would like to volunteer or simply plan to participate, we look forward to seeing you all there.

To wrap up my last address, I would like to thank the membership, and my fellow board members for the opportunity to serve this great organization as your President. I truly love the Minnesota Holstein Association and value all the great friendships and relationships I have because of this association and our love of the Holstein cow.

Thank you all, Tracy Schaefer, MHA President

DENNIS DEVORE

(319)-270-5038 ddevore@holstein.com

ALAN GRAVES

(515)-552-2070 agraves@holstein.com

On the Cover :

The beautiful Holstein cow on the green grass of spring during golden hour.

MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

3

· From the Minnesota Holstein Staff Greetings from the MHA office!

Amanda Bedtke Business Manager

Brooke Roberts Marketing Manager

We are excited to see many of you at the upcoming 2022 All-Breeds Convention in Willmar, Minnesota. The Kandiyohi Area Holstein Club has an exciting convention planned for this year. The Production Futurity XLV winners will be recognized at convention, in addition to the Person of the Year Award, presented this year in honor of Bernie Schmitz. We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Schmitz family for their continued support of MHA. The Longtime Meritorious Award recipient has been selected by our past presidents and will also be recognized at convention, along with our Minnesota Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder.

We also look forward to the MJHA Convention on March 18-20 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The “Red, White & Moo” convention promises to be an enjoyable and educational experience for juniors who choose to attend.

Following both the adult and junior conventions, we will gear up for the 2022 Minnesota State Holstein Show, hosted by the West Central Holstein Club in Perham from June 13-18, 2022. Please note the correct dates listed in bold.

We will be utilizing online entry again this year. for state show. The entry deadline is May 31, 2022, for all state show entries (open, junior and red and white).

Please also remember to send in your memberships or pay your membership online.

We are glad to see so many membership renewals that have already come in!

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Amanda can be reached at minnesotaholstein@gmail.com or by phone at (320)-259-0637. Brooke can be reached at mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com or by phone at (920)-901-5165.

-Amanda and Brooke, MHA Staff

GOLDEN GOPHER FUTURITY XLV PRODUCTION WINNERS

PLACING

1

2 3 4 5

NAME OF ANIMAL AND OWNER

Circle-Drive Solomon Greta McKenzie & Shelby Swanson & Tim Albrecht Circle-Drive Solomon Gloria McKenzie & Shelby Swanson & Tim Albrecht Circle-Drive Sirwood Gidget McKenzie & Shelby Swanson & Tim Albrecht Threesisters Snapple-Red McKenzie L. Swanson Lone-Oak-Acres Hard Randi John Sauber

MILK

29481 1324

FAT

974

PROTEIN

VALUE

30074 1167

967

$4,108.64

28971 1208

932

$4,055.51

28278 1210

918

$4,015.18

27568 1287

877

$3.992.08

$4,301.1

HOLSTEIN USA 40-YEAR AND 50-YEAR MEMBERS FROM MINNESOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA

40 YEAR:

Joe Fier, MN Richard L. Haler, MN Curtis J. Haler, MN David & Janice Huwe, MN Bradley Peterson, MN Marvin Post, SD Scott & Jacolyn Rickeman, MN Joel N. Rostad, MN Sharps Inc., SD Michael J. & Karen M. Schiller, MN 4

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

50 YEAR:

William J. Buchmann, MN Daniel Deml, MN Ricky D. Demmer, MN Marvin L. Pearson, MN Gary L. Rydeen, MN Congratulations to these dedicated Holstein breeders for their continued membership and committment to the Holstein breed!

2022 ANNUAL MEETING: MARCH 12, 2022 The 2022 Minnesota Holstein Association Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022, in conjunction with the Minnesota All-Breeds Convention.. Please plan to join us for a fun weekend at the Willmar Conference Center at 2800 East Highway 12, Willmar, MN 56201. Thank you to the Kandiyohi Holstein Association for hosting this year’s convention!

Friday, March 11 (continued)

5:00 p.m.

Social Hour with Cash Bar 6:00 p.m.

Banquet Entertainment Black and Whyte Dueling Pianos

Saturday, March 12 8:00 a.m.

All Breeds Convention Schedule Friday March 11 9:00 a.m.

Registration Silent Auction Dairy Bar Open 2:00-5:00 p.m. Holstein Committee Meetings 2:00 p.m.

Breed Activities/YAC Nominations/Legislative Junior Activities 3:00 p.m.

Show Marketing & Communications Futurity 4:00 p.m.

Membership Sale/Raffle History

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Holstein Annual Meeting 2022 National Holstein Convention Planning Session (following Holstein Annual Meeting) Silent Auction Ends Lunch

Board of directors elections take place at the annual meeting. If you are interested in running for the MHA Board, please contact a member of the Nominations Committee (Eric Sonnek, Randy Gross, and Tim Stender) prior to the annual meeting.

Updates regarding the annual meeting will be emailed to the membership and will be made available on the MHA website and Facebook page. If you have any questions, please contact an MHA staff member or director.

HOLSTEIN STEERS BULLS FED COWS LEAN COWS

We’re a

FAMILY OWNEeDss Busin

MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

5

5

MINNESOTA YOUNG DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBER

S

Shelby Swanson

uccess is not key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” - Herman Cain Have you ever caught yourself dreaming, or had a vision? My sisters and I did, and so began the start of our dairy herd. My name is Shelby Swanson. I am a fifthgeneration dairy farmer, and this is my dairy story.

I am the 16 year old daughter of David and Kari Swanson, and I have two older sisters, Sierra and McKenzie.

Our family lives in Hutchinson, Minnesota, where I am currently a sophomore in high school. My sisters and I own 30 Registered Holsteins under our prefix, ThreeSisters Dairy. Our cows are housed at my uncle Mike’s farm, KurthHaven Farms, which is the original family farm; the place I call “home.”

I spent a lot of time in the barn as a kid, trying to learn as much as possible. Working on the farm has created incredible relationships with my sisters and family that mean the world to me. All together, we milk 90 Registered Holsteins in a tie-stall barn. My responsibilities include assisting with milking, calf care and delivery of newborns (even in the middle of the night), dehorning calves, and tending to show animals.

My favorite job on the farm is working with the show animals. We have them on a special high protein diet and work hard to transform them into stylish and profitable animals. I have a passion for good, quality cows and a love for farming. I love exhibiting my animals at shows, and it is my goal to continue to develop exceptional cow families with elite type genetics. I love working on the farm and I know that it will bring me success.

Success in Holstein Involvement Life has many different paths and roads to travel, and I am excited to do it alongside fellow dairy enthusiasts

6

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

just like me. I was young and shy at my first Minnesota Junior Holstein Association (MJHA) convention, but it was fun to hang out with other dairy kids. They were kids that understand what life is like on the farm and have the same interests as I do. I was glad I went, because Holstein activities have taken me to many places since then.

Before I was able to compete at the National Convention, I was able to go with my sisters to Iowa, Illinois and New York. Although I knew we were already hooked on going to the National Convention, it encouraged me to participate in different competitions on the state level. I enjoy participating in jeopardy, speech, quiz bowl, workshops, and tours.

I won my first trip to the National Convention held in Bellevue, Washington, with my speech, “Showcations”. We toured the Space Needle as part of the family night, went on farm tours, and met many new friends. The National Holstein Conventions have become our family’s summer vacations. We learn about how other farms are managed, we tour their facilities, experience their climate, and get new ideas. Time spent traveling, sightseeing, and making new friends with the same passion for the Registered Holstein cow is something I look forward to every year. The National Junior Holstein Association has provided me with memories I will never forget.

Being involved at the state level has also been very rewarding, and many of my favorite memories have been made in the show ring. In 2020, the Minnesota State Show was in South Dakota due to the global pandemic.

After being stuck in our homes for months, I looked at the upcoming show as a chance to find success. When the Minnesota Holstein Association announced that they were having a show, I started to work with my calf, Jump4Joy. Jump, as I call her, was the first heifer that I bred and

owned on my own, not in partnership with my sisters. Due to the short time between the announcement and show day, we had a lot of work to do in only three weeks.

Every day for those three weeks, Jump and I walked down our quarter-mile long driveway, she got rinsed, and we practiced showmanship. I spent more time with her that summer than I did with any of my friends.

Fast forward to show day, and I was nervous, but Jump and I were ready! She placed seventh in a strong Winter Calf class, and then came time for showmanship.

By this time Jump and I were like professional dance partners. We never missed a beat, and paraded the ring together, step by step. The judge pointed to me to head into first, and quickly followed with two other very strong showmen. I never gave up until I walked out of the ring, because I knew the top was going to be a hard spot to hold.

Once the judge had congratulated me, I walked out of the show arena and was met by my family and friends. I was so happy that I achieved my goal of winning showmanship at the Minnesota State Holstein Show.

This is the first of many dreams I want to accomplish, and the first step to finding success. My involvement in the Holstein Association isn’t just about trips or being in the show ring. It has taught me how to grow as an individual, and about leadership, responsibility, and working with others. I hope to become a part of the Junior Holstein board at the state and maybe even national levels.

Other Dairy Activities The Minnesota 4-H program also provides me with many great opportunities. I have served as a part of my local 4-H officer team for five years. The positions I have held are historian, reporter, secretary, vice president, and I am excited to be the president this upcoming year.

I am also involved in the county ambassador program, livestock committee, and 4-H Federation, where I am currently the public relations officer. The chance to mentor our younger members has been very rewarding.

Like Junior Holstein, 4-H has also given me the opportunity to further my knowledge and leadership skills. I have been a member of the dairy judging team for seven years, where I learned how to place cows from top to bottom. Dairy judging has helped me tremendously in my ability to make a decision and justify that decision, as well as with public speaking. I have also been on the dairy quiz bowl team for seven years, and enjoy knowledge courses, and learning more about cows at every practice.

FFA is another activity that I love. I have been a member of the Hutchinson FFA chapter for two years.

Within the chapter, I am on the parliamentary procedure team, dairy judging team, and help on various committees to serve our community. In addition, I received my

Greenhand Degree this past year.

All these activities allow me to be an advocate for the dairy industry, but one of the best ways I have found is through our county dairy princess program. I became involved in this program not only to make connections in the dairy community, but to make connections with the general public as well. These opportunities have allowed me to find my voice and be an ambassador for the hardworking dairy farmers of McLeod County.

I love to share not only my dairy story, but the story of other dedicated dairy farmers, and raise awareness of the quality, delicious, and nutritious dairy products that we produce.

Career Goals and Future Plans “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt My future career lies within the dairy industry, because it is a community that I could simply never leave.

Through the rest of my time in high school, I will continue to stay active in Holstein events. My time will be majorly spent in the barn, working with my show animals, and working towards more successes in the show ring, dairy judging, and every aspect of my life. I then plan to go to a four-year university to continue my education and find out where my place will be within the dairy industry.

I wouldn’t trade the hours spent with my show animals, the miles spent driving to conventions and cow shows, or the time spent farming with my family for anything in the world. My passion, my drive, and my successes are all owed to the Registered Holstein cow.

MHA wishes the best of luck to both Shelby and Tyler as they submit their applications for national Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) consideration. Be sure to keep an eye out for feature stories about our two outstanding Minnesota Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) applicants in the June issue of the Minnesota Holstein News!

MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

7

MINNESOTA YOUNG DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR MEMBER

M

Tyler Ratka

y name is Tyler Ratka and I am 16 years old. I live outside of Cold Spring, Minnesota, on a thirty-acre hobby farm where we own and lease show heifers. My story is quite different than others, as I did not grow up on a dairy farm. I grew up in town and leased cattle from a farm located 45 minutes away. My parents both grew up on dairy farms and my mom showed cattle growing up. Because of my mom’s experience and my dad’s job as a veterinarian, we were able to find a farm with kids aging out of showing and looking for someone to show their cattle.

I started by showing cattle at the open show at our county fair and then began showing in 4-H as I got older.

As I continued to get more involved, I started showing at the District 8 Show, Central Minnesota Dairy Days, State Fair, State Holstein Show, State Brown Swiss Show, and World Dairy Expo.

I have always leased cattle from the same farm; JerLindy Farms. Until moving outside of town in 2016, the animals were housed on their farm. This meant we had to go out to the farm whenever we worked with them.

Through the years of helping on the farm, I have done many tasks. Most often, I help with milking cows and feeding calves. I also help bed pens, move heifers, and help with routine maintenance. Occasionally, I also help trim

8

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

hooves, help with classifying, assist with field work, and help cover the silage pile. I often help on the farm in return for leasing cattle.

I also work on my neighbor’s farm where he crop farms and raises replacement heifers for two dairy farms.

On the crop side, I run equipment, preform maintenance, and many other odd jobs. On the heifer side, I mix feed, haul manure, help vaccinate, help move heifers, help with herd checks, and assist with many more daily chores.

Helping and working on both these farms has made me more interested in raising cattle, and taught me how to care for them.

A Start in the Showring My showing career started when I was five years old.

My first heifer’s name was Crimson. I was too young to be in 4-H, so the only show I showed her in was the Stearns County open class show. I still show in the open show and in the 4-H show at the county fair. In 2021, I won Grand Champion of the 4-H show with a cow I lease; Jer-Lindy Doorman Bismark. This was the first time I had won the show. In addition, I have won junior champion in the Holstein breed and Red and White. I have also done very well in showmanship through the years.

I then started to show in the district 8 Holstein show when it started to take place during the open class show. I have placed first in showmanship a few times, as well as second and third. In 2017, I was old enough to show at the State Fair 4-H Show. In my four years of showing at the state fair, I have made it to finals in showmanship twice and placed in the top twelve of roughly 100 kids.

I have also made finals in interview all four years. In addition, I have placed in the dairy showcase which awards you money for your accomplishments in the dairy project.

These earnings have helped fund the start of my herd.

2019 was the first year that I showed at the Minnesota State Holstein Show. In 2020, I won All-Minnesota Honorable Mention Fall Yearling with Sco-Lo Commander Remy at the Minnesota Holstein Junior Show. This year I was also able to show at World Dairy Expo in the showmanship contest. I enjoy showing at all different levels of shows and making connections with other showmen.

The Junior Holstein Journey I am very active in the Junior Holstein Association.

In 2017, I attended State Convention for the first time after an older friend encouraged my sister and I to come. I met lots of new people and placed third in dairy bowl, and I was hooked. In 2018, my sister and I recruited more friends to come with and our county 4-H dairy bowl team competed there. Our team placed first and I also placed first in jeopardy as well. Our team went on to compete at National Convention and I also competed in jeopardy. We had a lot of fun in Michigan and made lots of new memories.

In 2019, I again competed in both dairy bowl and jeopardy at the state level and placed first in both. I went on to compete at nationals in jeopardy and placed in the top ten. While in Wisconsin, I went on farm tours and made memories with friends from Minnesota.

In 2019, I also showed at the Minnesota State Show in Litchfield, Minnesota. While at the show, I also hung out with friends and helped in the food stand, which was a fundraiser for the junior association. In 2020, our state did not have a convention due to covid, but I again showed at the state show, which was in Brookings, South Dakota.

I placed third in the fall yearling class in the junior show with Sco-Lo Commander Remy. I was also named the Dale Mackenthun Rising Star award. I enjoyed catching up with friends and helping with our junior association’s cheese raffle fundraiser.

In 2021 our state hosted the competitions virtually without a convention due to covid. I again placed first in dairy bowl and jeopardy and our dairy bowl team went on to nationals. At nationals, our team was awarded the sportsmanship award. While at convention in

Pennsylvania, our team made lots of memories and met lots of new people.

I again showed at state show in Worthington in 2021.

I enjoyed being in the show ring and helping with the adult showmanship fundraiser and ag Olympics. I enjoy being a part of the Junior Holstein Association and look forward to continuing to attend national conventions.

Future Plans In the future I plan to continue to get more involved in the Junior Holstein Association. I hope to continue to make connections with others and hope to one day show in a class at World Dairy Expo.

After high school I plan to go to college, however, I have not decided where. I hope to study dairy production or ag sales and one day get a job within the dairy industry.

I have not yet decided what job I want to pursue, but I hope to find a career where I can work with show cattle and the show world. I want to have some show cattle when I grow up, most likely on the side as a hobby along with a job that has flexible hours.

MHA wishes the best of luck to both Tyler and Shelby as they submit their applications for national Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) consideration. Be sure to keep an eye out for feature stories about our two outstanding Minnesota Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) applicants in the June issue of the Minnesota Holstein News!

MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

9

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA WINS

6TH CONSECUTIVE DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING CONTEST AT LOUISVILLE The University of Minnesota placed 1st overall in the collegiate dairy cattle judging contest held November 7 at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), Louisville, KY. The margin of victory was 28 points over 2nd place Virginia Tech. Fifteen 4-year universities competed in the contest. Teams from the University of Minnesota teams have placed 1st overall in the Louisville contest in 6 consecutive contests and in 9 of the past 11 contests.

In addition to placing 1st overall, the University of Minnesota team was 1st in oral reasons, 1st in Brown Swiss, 3rd in Ayrshire, 3rd in Guernsey, 3rd in Holstein, and 5th in Holstein. Team members were Kjersten Veiseth, Zumbrota, MN; Ashley Hagenow, Poynette, WI; and brothers Matthias and Leif Annexstad, St. Peter, MN. Individually, Veiseth was 1st overall, 10th in oral reasons, 1st in Brown Swiss, 9th in Holstein, and 10th in Jersey. Hagenow was 1st in oral reasons (by an 8-point margin), 4th in Ayrshire, and 6th in Jersey. Matthias Annexstad was 7th overall and 10th in Holstein. Coaches were Dr. Les Hansen and alumni Alicia Thurk Hiebert, Eric Houdek, and Gabriella Sorg Houdek.

Team ranking: 1. University of Minnesota, 2. Virginia Tech, 3. Ohio State, 4. University of Connecticut, 5.

University of Illinois, 6. UW-Platteville,

First-place collegiate team from the University of Minnesota in the dairy cattle judging contest at NAILE, Louisville, KY. (Seated l. to r.): Matthias Annexstad, St. Peter, MN; Kjersten Veiseth, Zumbrota, MN; Ashley Hagenow, Poynette, WI; and Leif Annexstad, St. Peter, MN. Coach Dr. Les Hansen (standing).

7. UW-River Falls, 8. Cornell, 9. Cal Poly, 10. Kansas State, 11. UW-Madison, 12. Iowa State, 13. Colorado State, 14.

New Mexico State, 15. North Dakota State.

Three of the four team members were previously Minnesota Junior Holstein Association members.

GOPHER DAIRY CAMP RETURNS TO IN-PERSON EVENT FOR 2022

The 2022 Gopher Dairy Camp will be held June 23-25, 2022 and will officially be held in-person once more. The Gopher Dairy Camp is open to youth who have completed grades six through nine but haven’t yet started grade ten.

It is hosted by the University of Minnesota’s Gopher Dairy Club in cooperation with the Minnesota 4-H Dairy Project Committee and Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association.

The intention is to host camp primarily on the St. Paul campus, with accommodations at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

The camp offers unique workshops, which will allow attendees of all skill levels to improve their skills for cattle grooming skills, showmanship, and industry knowledge. The camp rounds out with a showmanship show using animals provided to the campers.

Registration will open in March of 2022. Now that the event can be held in-person, attendance is limited to the first 100 youth who register for the event. Any potential changes or updates to the structure of camp will be communicated as soon as possible.

For further information about Gopher Dairy Camp, please visit http://z.umn.edu/gdcamp.

10

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

For more information, contact: Mikayla Peper, Gopher Dairy Camp Co-Chair 715-294-0688 | peper033@umn.edu

2 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

GENERATION H T 3 1 EX AL I T RO N E XY T O Mil-R-Mor Handsome Ryleigh !

P SELLING! PDCA Calf Sale - April 9 - Livingston Co. Fairgrounds, Pontiac, IL Ryleigh’s 12 Direct Dams: Rally

EX-91

1241F

Relish

2E-91

1448F

Ripple

EX-90

632F

Rhythm

2E-93

1551F

Reyda

EX-92

1290F

Reyola

3E-94

1540F

Reyna

2E-91

995F

Renata

2E-93

991F

Rena

2E-92

993F

Roxette

EX-90

1153F

Roxy

4E-97

1086F

Vee

EX-90

875F

C Glenridge Citation Roxy 4E-97 GMD All 12 dams average EX-92 and 1150F

We are sending our best to the PDCA Sale in Pontiac, IL on April 9, 2022!

Mil-R-Mor Handsome Ryleigh Born 6/22/2021 This is the 50th year we have consigned to the PDCA Sale and we wanted to put in a super consignment to celebrate. We are proud to present Ryleigh; she is from the great Queen of the Breed Roxy 4E-97 (3rd generation 200,000 lb. cow, International Cow of the Century, and just recently voted sixth most influential cow family in the world).

765 E. Rock Grove Road, Orangeville, IL 61060 Bob & Kaye: (815) 819-7282 � Lorilee: (515) 290-0453 � lorileeschultz@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at Mil R Mor Farm!

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 3

Wisconsin Holstein Association

902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913 Phone (608) 356-2114 • Fax (608) 356-6312 1-800-223-4269 wisholsteins@gmail.com

www.wisholsteins.com

WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION STAFF: Laura Wackershauser, Executive Director Mara Budde, Director of Communications Charitee Seebecker, Director of Sales & Membership

WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS: Pam Selz-Pralle, President - Humbird, 715-334-3434 Steve Endres, Vice President - Waunakee, 608-279-5952 Erica Ullom, Secretary - Bloomer, 715-933-0477 Sara Feldmann, Exec. Committee - Howards Grove, 920-980-9704 Ryan Weigel, Exec. Committee - Platteville, 608-434-4109 Rick Adams - Elkhorn, 262-374-0793 Craig Carncross - Lodi, 608-592-2560 Bob Cramer Jr. - Juda, 608-558-7775 Heather Jauquet - Pulaski, 920-371-7511 Joseta Halbur - Eden, 715-821-9672 Craig Krohlow - Black Creek, 920-639-5388 Kurt Loehr - Eden, 920-602-0101

NATIONAL DIRECTORS:

Corey Geiger, President - 920-650-0294 Tony Brey - 920-495-2555 Bob Webb - 920-377-1079

4 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

Illinois Holstein Association www.illinoisholsteins.com

Public Relations Coordinator - Stephanie Hammerly PO Box 813, Wisc Dells, WI 53965 · 608/732-2757 · briardesigns@gmail.com

OFFICERS President - Herb Schmiedeskamp ...................................................... Mississippi-Valley 2328 N. 1700th Pl., Camp Point, IL 62320 · 217/242-3920 · sunhi7777@yahoo.com Vice-President - Aaron Heinzmann ...................................................................... Clinton 17645 Coles Creek Rd., Carlyle, IL 62231 · 618/781-7994 · aaronheinzmann@gmail.com Treasurer - Carol Jones .............................................................................Heart of Illinois 116 W. 10th St., Gridley, IL 61744 · 815/848-1500 · skipcarolj@gmail.com Secretary - Sarah Lenkaitis ..............................................................................Tri-County 6N707 Corron Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175 · 920/517-1942 · ilholsteinsecretary@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS Sarah Butler ............................................................................................... Heart of Illinois 35821 E 900 N Rd., Arrowsmith, IL 61722 · 309/824-8621 · butlers1014@gmail.com John Erbsen .......................................................................................................Northwest 10974 Benson Rd., Lanark, IL 61046 · 815/275-4990 · johnerbsen@aeroinc.net Brian Olbrich............................................................................................... McHenry-Lake 1318 IL Rte 23, Harvard, IL 60033 · 815/482-7426 · holbricholsteins@gmail.com Jerry Smith......................................................................................................... Northwest 9808 Farm School Rd., Davis, IL 61019 · 815/865-5683 · clearfield53@hotmail.com Past President - Steve Irwin ......................................................................Heart of Illinois 9400 Meridian Rd., Beason, IL 62512 · 217/871-7738 · samirwin66@gmail.com

DIRECTORS Boone-Winnebago............................................................Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago Clinton .................................................................................. Dylan Reed, Vandalia Clinton .................................................................................Brett Richter, Highland Effingham .............................................................................. Toby Probst,Wheeler Effingham .......................................................................Kevin Wendling, Altamont Gateway ................................................................ Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove Gateway ........................................................................... Leon Dorsey, Greenville McHenry-Lake ......................................................... David Shanks, Garden Prairie Mississippi-Valley ................................................................ Jim Schluter, Red Bud Mississippi-Valley ...........................................................Beth Weas Cash, Paloma Tri-County ......................................................................... Richard Meier, Beecher Junior Officer ..................................................................... Allyson Aves, Belvidere Junior Officer ................................................................................ Lila Sloan, Davis

815/585-2785 217/254-5397 618/223-3351 217/925-5459 217/240-6196 618/322-3523 618/292-9105 815/790-8406 217/898-5707 217/491-1286 708/946-6417 815/312-7835 815/222-3372

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 475 Plainview, MN 55964 (320)-259-0637 Email: minnesotaholstein@gmail.com

W W W. M N H O L S T E I N . C O M

OFFICERS

Tracy Schaefer, President 320-360-5188 | 251 6th Street Apt #1 Lafayette, MN 56054 Randy Gross, Vice President 605-864-1422 | 1771 130th Ave., Lake Benton, MN 56149

DIRECTORS

Karen Gorentz: 218-234-3716 · 31493 440th Street, Vergas, MN 56587 Rebecca Groos: 320-290-9555 · 8082 County Rd 6 SW Howard Lake, MN 55349 Kris Gruenes: 320-493-9704 · 17565 CTY RD 43, Richmond, MN 56368 Eric Houdek: 507-459-0103 · 12858 Malay Rd., Caledonia, MN 55921 Lucas Plamann: 320-583-1784 · 2213 Lake Hook Rd. Hutchinson, MN 55350 Darrel Rennich: 605-695-3676 · 46679 204th St., Bruce, SD 57220 Dale Rupprecht: 218-684-1029 · 18141 220th St. NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Ashley Swenson: 507-241-0544 · 45711 380th St., Nicollet, MN 56074 Christopher Schulze: 507-820-0452 · 1963 150th Ave, Holland, MN 56139 Eric Sonnek: 320-266-1510 · 15439 150th Ave., Foreston, MN 56330 Tim Stender: 952-607-6297 · 15420 110th St, Young America, MN 55904 Nathan Donnay: 218-234-3716 · 6245 120th Street, Glencoe, MN 55336 Trevor Ekkel: 507-215-7521 · 633 130th Avenue, Pipestone, MN 56164

NATIONAL DIRECTORS

Spencer Hackett: 320-393-3056 | 17011 Aspen Rd. NE, Rice, MN 56367

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA REGIONAL REP Dennis Devore: 319-270-5038 Alan Graves: 712-574-612

STAFF

Amanda Bedtke, Business Manager: 320-259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com Brooke Bobendrier, Marketing Mgr.: 920-901-5165 | mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com

Spring 2022 Midwest Holsteins Index to Advertisers 2022 NHC..........................14-15 Brenhaven Jerseys.................. 13 Carters Corner......................... 16 Clinton County Classic............ 12 DBC Ag.................................... 37 Donk Dairy.............................. 17 Gahm-OZRoyal........................ 27 Golden Oak Jerseys ................ 17 Green Meadow Farm .............. 26 Hilltop-RJ Holsteins................ 34 Illinois PDCA Sale ................... 35 Indiana Spring Sale................ 19 Kamps RX ............................... 36 Lookwell and Meyer ............... 28 Mil-R-Mor ................................. 3 Minnesota Directory ............... 43 Larson Acres.............................. 2 Ohio State Sale ....................... 16 Olmar ..................................... 18

Oneeda Farm............................ 9 Opsal’s Ridge.....................24-25 Pioneer Dairy Classic .............. 32 R-Homestead.......................... 34 Raylore...................................... 8 Samway Dairy......................... 27 Spotlight Selections............... 6-7 Spring Fashions Sale .............. 10 Steffes Group.......................... 21 Sugar Creek ............................ 29 Synergy Dairy ......................... 46 Thistle Dew Dairy.................... 11 Thorman Cattle ....................... 33 University of Minnesota ......... 47 UW-Madison......................40-41 Vitality Crew.............................. 5 Waupaca-Waushara Sale ...22-23 Willows-Edge.......................... 48

Cover Photo by Darcy Ertmer, Illinois

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 5

BRI-LIN VALSON SPRITZ EX-96

ERBACRES SNAPPLE SHAKIRA-ET EX-97

HILROSE ADVENT ANNA-RED-ET EX-95

VIP FALL CALF X EX-90 PREMIER X SPRITZ

APPLE-CRISP SUMMER 2-YR-OLD PROSPECT X EX-92 DIAMONDBACK X SHAKIRA ERBACRES, IL

ALTITUDE-RED FALL CALF X ANNA

GRAND CHAMPION OF THE INT. JERSEY SHOW, 2019 & 2021

SUPREME CHAMPION, WORLD DAIRY EXPO, 2021

BLUE ROYAL, WI

MORNINGMIST JOEL IVEENA EX-91

WISCONSIN COW OF THE YEAR, 2018

HILROSE HOLSTEINS, WI

IDEE WINDBROOK LYNZI EX-95

SCENIC-EDGE JORDAN-RED EX-92

REVIRESCO FALL CALF X IVEENA

DENVER FALL YRLG IN MILK PROSPECT X LYNZI

WARRIOR-RED SPRING YRLG SISTER SELLS

VIERRA DAIRY, CA

JM VALLEY, ALLYN, GENDREAU & MB LUCKYLADY, CT

SCENIC-EDGE, WI

9TH PLACE JR. THREE-YEAR-OLD, INT. JERSEY SHOW, 2021

GRAND CHAMPION OF THE CANADIAN NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW, 2019 SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE JR. SHOW, WORLD DAIRY EXPO, 2021

SVHEATHS HGUN COROLLA-ET EX-92

WEEKS DUNDEE ANIKA EX-97

STRANS-JEN TEQUILA-RED-ET EX-96

10TH PLACE SR. TWO-YEAR-OLD, INT. JERSEY SHOW, 2018

RES. GRAND CHAMPION OF THE INT. HOLSTEIN SHOW, 2018

GRAND CHAMPION OF THE INT. RED & WHITE SHOW, 2015

COLTON FALL CALF X COROLLA

GOLD CHIP SUMMER YRLG X ANIKA

SCHULTE BROTHERS, IA

MILKSOURCE, WI

ALTITUDE-RED WINTER YRLG X TEQUILA KRONBERG, FISCHER & CURTIS, WI

ALAN KRUSE

RYAN KROHLOW

563.451.9952 920.639.5500 alankruse16@gmail.com showtime5500@gmail.com

6 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

ALSO SELLING!

ALTITUDE-RED FALL CALF X TEQUILA SIEMERS HOLSTEINS, WI

ANALYST-RED Fall Calf granddaughter of Kingsway Tenacious Rochelle EX-94 | Banowetz, IA RADIO Winter Yearling granddaughter of RJR Sanchez 1914-ET EX-95 | Reuter Dairy, IA UNIX Summer Yearling sister to Petitclec Doorman Sapphire EX-94 | Petitclec, QC TATOO Winter Yearling daugher of Opsal Guthrie Chanel EX-94 | Opsal Ridge, WI MOMENT Summer Yearling daughter of Crave Crush Pearline VG-86 | Crave Brothers, WI

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SALE STAFF

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 4 PM | CATTLE VIEWING & HOSPITALITY TH

FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH 8 AM | BAGELS, DONUTS, BLOODY MARYS & MIMOSAS SPONSORED BY 11 AM | SALE TIME! LIVE AUCTION &

Alan Kruse Eddie Bue Lynn Harbaugh Tom Cull Chad Ryan Mike Duckett Scott Culbertson Nathan Thomas Kyle Demmer Michael Heath Bill Rauen Eric Olstad Nick Sarbacker Gary Kruse Kaleb Kruse Scott Courtney Ryan Krohlow - Auctioneer Norm Nabholz - Pedigrees

4TH SR TWO-YEAR-OLD, INT. JERSEY SHOW, 2015

SAME FAMILY AS KANDIE-RED EX-95 RES. GRAND, INT. R&W SHOW, 2014

LUCK-E GUTHRIE KATRINA-ET EX-92

CASTLEHOLM REGINA-RED-ET EX-92

VICTORIOUS SPRING YRLG X DIAMOND

ADMIRAL SPRING YRLG X VG-85 SPLENDED X KATRINA

WOODMOHR, WI

LUCK-E, IL

WARRIOR-RED SUMMER YRLG X EX-90 ABSOLUTE X REGINA LYN-VALE, WI

WOODMOHR V DIAMOND-ET EX-96

BJ JADE MIRACLE-ET EX-94

POTENTIAL 17TH GENERATION EXCELLENT

GRAND CHAMPION OF THE ALL-AMERICAN JR JERSEY SHOW, 2007

RES. SR. CHAMPION OF THE MIDWEST SPRING SHOW, 2018

AROLENE GOLDWYN DIVINE EX-95

MISS APPLE SNAPPLE-RED-ET EX-96

BONTINO SPRING YRLG X EX-95 GOVENOR X MIRACLE

SIDEKICK SUMMER YRLG X DIVINE

NEHLS VALLEY, WI

BUDJON FARMS, WI

ALTITUDE-RED JR 2-YR-OLD PROSPECT X EX-90 DIAMONDBACK X SNAPPLE NORTON, IA

ELLIOTTS COSMO ACTION-ET EX-93

VALE-O-SKENE LAMBDA ANGEL EYES

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION OF THE INT. JERSEY SHOW, 2014

3RD PLACE SUMMER CALF, NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW, 2021

COLTON SUMMER YRLG X EX-93 SHOWDOWN X COSMO

SHE SELLS!

DEMMER GENETICS, IA

ENRIGHT, PETITCLEC & FILS, ON

ALSO SELLING!

2ND PRODUCTION COW, INT. RED & WHITE SHOW, 2019

BETLEY UNSTOP LONDON-RED-ET

3RD PLACE SPRING CALF, MID-EAST FALL RED & WHITE SHOW 2021

SHE SELLS!

FULL SISTER TO THE RES. JR CHAMPION, INT. RED & WHITE SHOW, 2021

Pick of ALL the March Calves | Schulte Brothers, IA ANDREAS Fall Calf granddaughter of Huronia Centurion Veronica EX-97 | Vierra Dairy, CA CENTURY granddaughter of MJ Candy DC Godiva EX-95 | Woodmohr, WI REDLIGHT Fall Calf out of Syergy Always Smoking-RED EX-90 | Synergy, WI DIAMONDBACK Jr. Two-Yr-Old prostpect daughter of Willows-Edge BW Mimo-RED-ET EX-90 | Willows Edge, WI

BETLEY FARMS, WI

HOSTED AT 28811 Prier Rd Dyersville, IA 52040 MIDWEST HOLSTEINS Spring 2022 7

EXCELLENT-92

Solomon x EX-92 Goldwyn x EX-92 Durham sister to Lila Z x EX-94 Form Laura Sells due shortly after the sale to LOTTO-RED LICKETY SPLIT’S FIVE DAUGHTERS SELLING: Sired by Jasper, Denver and Windbrook HER MATERNAL SISTER SELLS: Raylore Lottomax Lady EX-92 Lady’s Nov. 2021 Ridgeline calf sells, awaiting genomic results

e s e h t of Both ! ll e s s cow

Raylore ADONIS TRIA-RED

Photos: Cybil Fisher ·· Design: MHA

Raylore LICKETY SPLIT

EXCELLENT-91

Adonis x EX-91 Contender sister to Jen-D Devil Tiffany 3E-95, dam of Tequila EX-96 Sells due shortly after the sale to LOTTO-RED TRIA’S FOUR SISTERS SELLING: Sired by Jordy and Avalanche More family members sell from Excellent dams!

W

e are excited to welcome you to Hutchinson, Minnesota, on April 16 as we celebrate more than 70 years of Raylore Farm. Why a sale? The milking herd and heifers look great, we’ve got a team in place to manage the event as a family, and it’s time for the third generation of Holstein breeders to take the lead. We will continue to milk some cows “past their prime” and raise calves for the fourth generation to show. The Raylore Sale will feature 75 lots of show-age calves and yearlings, along with exciting young cows and proven transmitting dams. We’ve also connected with family and friends from across the U.S. to assemble an exceptional group of consignments.

The classifier comes on Feb. 12, and we’ll be picturing the following week. Follow Raylore Farm on Facebook for sale updates and give us a call if you’d like to visit the farm - visitors welcome!

Raylore Farm | Loren & Laura Olson Family

15479 County Road 7 Hutchinson, MN 55350 ·· raylorefarm@gmail.com ·· Loren: 320-583-6564 ·· Luke: 320-583-9339 At a BAA of 112.0, Raylore Farm is #50 in the U.S. and #3 in the Region!

8 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

Spring Fashions

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 rd 11:00 a.m. at the Northern

85 Holsteins & Jerseys Sell ~ Something for Everyone! Quality ~ Performance~ Pedigree

Knonaudale Mudpie-ET 2E-94 Res. All-American Jr. 3 Year Old 2015 Tanbark fun is on tap with the +3.56T Doc winter calf x Mudpie’s VG-86 2y Unix who’s a sister to Orangecrush EX-93. Irwindale 217.447.3337

Ryan-Vu Gchip Claudette-ET 2E-95 2x Res. Junior All-American Her Solomon fall calf is ready for the winner’s circle just like Claudette’s grdtr. Caleesi, the Res. AA Summer Yrlg ‘20! Joey Opsal 608.843.6306

Tree-Hayven Tatoo Last Song EX-92 Res. All-American Milking Yrlg 2020 Song’s King Doc sister sells! What a sweet fall calf backed by an 4E-94 37,210 Durham!

Adam Borchert 715.652.6797

Nabholz Legendholm Sultry EX-92 2-11 365 34,150 4.0 1414 3.2 1130 Brood cow extraordinaire! 4 EX Sid dtrs & 1 of them has a knockout Tatoo Summer Jr 2 selling due to Cadillac! Elmlo Reg. Holsteins 920.960.8804

Lyn-Vale Rebekka-Red-ET 2E-93 Kings-Vue War Aspire-Red-ET Res. Grand Champion Quebec Spring R&W 2017 HM Jr. All-American R&W Spring Calf 2020 15 gens. EX behind the stunning Warrior fall Aspire’s Warrior full sister sells bred to sexed Alcalf selling from Rebekka’s EX, 1519F sister! titude! A milking yrlg prospect for fall from the Katie Reineking 920.467.6878 Wm. Schultz III 920.980.0455 Advent Asia’s!

Ms Mauk-E-Way Rosa-Red-ET VG-86 Schluter Shelby Lee-Red EX-94 Res. Jr. Champion Midwest Spring Nat’l 2019 Res. All-American R&W Sr. 2 Yr Old 2018 Rosa has an incredible list of tanbark highlights! This family stamps the blue ribbon look! The Her Altitude spring yrlg is cut from the same mold! Analyst summer yrlg from Shelby’s VG-86 AltiThe Blackrose family! Booth Haven 920.946.4517 tude is ready for the ring! M. Engel 847.347.5561

Golden-Oaks O Arriel-Red-ET 2E-92 Budjon-JK Total Esscence-ET 3-02 339 31,820 3.8 1200 3.2 1008 1st Sr. 2 & Res. Int. Champ. Central NY 2016 Mat. sister to the EX-96 All-American, Adler, Her EX-94 sister is the dam of EX-95 AA, AC and a 9th gen. EX Apple! Arriel’s Rubels Emoji! Next 8 dams EX. Exciting RED AvaDream Fix 920.253.1520 lanche Sr. 2 sells! Schluter Holsteins 309.737.4544 spring yrlg sells!

Prestige-Gen A S Kicker-ET VG-89 Ms Angelinas Ana-Red 2E-91 4-05 305 26,160 4.0 1042 3.1 809 3-08 365 40,820 3.8 1542 2.7 1121 The Adeen family continually breeds true! 10th gen. EX Apple! Altitude Summer Jr. 2 due Kicker’s Jacoby fall calf is bred to be a win- the first of June to sexed Analyst sells from Ziemba & Cole 315.730.3312 Ana’s VG-87 Crush!

Wilstar 920.987.4271 ner!

Plan to join us April 23rd We have something to fit all needs & budgets.

This is a Mere Sample of the Sale Line-Up

Holbric Diamndbck A-Gig-Red VG-86 Our-Favorite Reckoning-ET EX-94 Res. Jr. All-American R&W Milking Yrlg 2020 3-10 365d 37,751 5.5 2066 3.1 1177 All-American nominees fill the 11 gen. EX & VG 6 gens. 92 pts+ with a long list of high type sons pedigree of A-Gig’s stylish Warrior spring yrlg. including her full bro., Undenied! King Doc & Unix Holbric Holsteins 815.482.7426 dtrs are sure to please! M. Kinyon 608.963.2003 selling!

The breed’s most sought after cow families are represented: Apple, Anna, Adeen, Blackrose, Elegance, Unlimited, Rosa, Paradise, Dellia, Britany and more!

High Producing, Good Uddered Young Cows Show Prospects for All Levels • A Fantastic Red & White Group And Jerseys of all ages that are sure to please!

Bid Online in Real Time at Cowbuyer.com Catalog Online at www.greatnorthernsalesarena.com 10 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

Hard copies at sale

Sale Managed by:

GREAT NORTHERN W4226 SR 23 E, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 • PH: 920.923.6991 grnorth81@gmail.com • www.greatnorthernsalesarena.com

48th Clinton County Classic

March 26, 2022 · 11:00 a.m. · Highland, Ill. · 30 miles east of St. Louis View sale catalog at DairyAgendaToday, IllinoisHolsteins or COWBUYER Check out our Facebook page for updates!

TEAM DURHAM MORGAN LIMINCHELLO AWESOME LOLA EX-96 VG-88 HM All-American Production Cow ‘15 Nom. Jr. All-American Jr. 2-Yr-Old ‘21 Supreme Champion IL State Fair ‘15 10 gen VG/EX Bellwood Linda family Selling is her Avalanche Yearling!

Selling is her June calf sired by a Irwindale Diamondback son of AA Revive. BJGrove

SUNROSE JET-RED EX-93 MILKSOURCE LADD TAFFY-RED Nom. All-American R&W 4-Yr-Old ‘20 EX-94-2E Her sister sells fresh! Another sister Res. Sr. Champ Mid-East Fall R&W ‘20 was Res. AA R&W 3-Yr-Old ‘20! Their Next dam A-A R&W Tally, then EX-93 dam is Sunrose Jess EX-94, Res. Grand Her very flashy Unstoppable WDE Jr. Show ‘13 & ‘14. Gingerich Winter Yearling sells! Schluter

CARTERS-CORNER WH PRESLEY VG-88 1st Jr. 3 & Res. Int. IL Champ Show ‘20 3rd Jr. 3-Yr-Old Southern Nat’l ‘20 Her Awesome Summer Jr. 2-Yr-Old sells due in March! Carters-Corner Scott Courtney, auctioneer Lucas Clanton Brian Olbrich Ron Roskopf

LUDWIGS-DG GOLDWYN EMMY EX-94 1st 150,000 lb. Mid-East Fall Nat’l ‘16 Same family as EX-96 Elegance!

Selling is Emmy’s RC Avalanche Spring Yearling at +3.59T! Powell

PAGE CREST SATIN JUJU EX-94 Nat’l Jug Winner A-A Jersey Show ‘20 Jr. All-American Jr. 3-Yr-Old ‘20 Res. Jr. All-AMerican 5-Yr-Old ‘21 Her Summer Jr. 2-Yr-Old Musketeer due in June to Joel sells! Leach

PINE-HAVEN SSM MARMIE CROSSBROOK HG DIXIE EX-94 KRESS-HILL SIENNA-RED EX-95 Res. Grand Royal Winter Fair ‘16 Potential 7th gen VG/EX! She sells!

1st 4-Yr-Old & Grand Champ WDE ‘11 Int. Champion Royal Winter Fair ‘15 Bred to sexed Warrior-Red, Sienna Selling is a Victorious Sept Calf x VG Next dams: EX-95 Res. A-A, EX-97 is an Appleway x VG-85 Lotus x x EX-91 Colton x Marmie! Kilgus Veronica! Dixie’s Barnabas gr-dtr sells Siemers Destry Sunny-Red EX-93-2E. due in Sept for Milking Yrlg. Dement Gahm/Gallivan

SALE CONTACTS 563-380-1318 Bruce Gingerich 618-322-3523 Tony Whitehead 815-482-7426 414-587-4402

12 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

WEBB-VUE SANCHEZ BETSY JAS-K DIAMOND-B TWINKLE-RED EX-94 EX-91 Nom. Jr. All-American 5-Yr-Old ‘18 2nd Jr. 2-Yr-Old WI Champ R&W ‘19 Her fresh Goldwyn 2-Yr-Old sells!

10th Jr. 2-Yr-Old Int’l R&W Show ‘19 Woker 7 gen of show-winning dams!

Her June Unstoppable sells. Kearns

SALE CATALOGS

574-536-3061 417-838-3613

Lucas Clanton 618-322-3523 Kate Geppert 573-808-5607 BID ONLINE! www.COWBUYER.com

Design Topline Marketing + Design • Lea McCullough Mallory photo, Frank Robinson Merry photo

SEMEN AVAILABLE BRENHAVEN BLACKIES BIG GUN -a Hired Gun x

Miss Sambo Black Gold EX 95, his oldest daughters are calving in now and the earliest ones have classified VG! We have several more Big Guns due this spring and so far all his daughters are cut from the same mold, big front ends with deep, open rib and walk on excellent feet and legs! The udders on the first few fresh are snug fore udders with big high wide rear udders with a correct teat placement.

All Kaught Up x Centurion x EX Jude x EX C Tops x EX Title(Surville Mamie) 10-02 249 2x 10,120M 4.7 479F 2.9 297P Junior All-American Aged Cow 2016

Sambo x E 90 Jade x Pleasant Nook Rene Myriah E 95 8-07 305 2x 21,020M 5.2 1,092F 3.8 792P Merry has daughters by Edwin, Verbatim & Giller

Brenhaven VIP Mallorie EX 90 Reserve Grand, IN State Fair 2021 Owned by Josh, Jenny & Abigail Gordon Mallory has a number of daughters by Grayson, Valentino, Keeper, VIP, Jade, Colton, & Topeka Those daughters have an average classification score of 87

Cloverfield Edwin Mabel EX 94 8-02 305 2x 21,410M 7.6 1,618F 3.6 761P Mabel has daughters by Andreas (VG) Comerica (VG milking yearling from 2021), Victorious, & Giller.

She has a Victorious & Giller son available

At Brenhaven we are directly working with an EX Keeper & two VG VIP’s and their offspring. We have not been active in the show ring the last few years but a few of these family members have us excited for 2022.

Brenhaven Giller Moulin Rouge EX 90 3-3 305 19460 9.0 1754F 3.7 722P 8th high for Fat 305 day record in 2021 @ American Jersey Cattle Association Moulin has a Big Gun Jr. 2 due in May and she herself is due back to ChocoChip.

She also has a Victorious Son Available There are many other “Merry” descendants in the herd by Big Gun, Viral, Command, & Kid Rock.

BRENT ROBINSON | BRENT MOYER | CARO, MICHIGAN | 989-553-4333 | BREN_HAVEN@YAHOO.COM 20 cows appraised average 87.4% with 6 EX and 14 Very Good | 2021 DHIR Herd Average: Actual 16,073M 1,112F 572P 1,956 Cheese Yield

2022 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION

Hosted by the Minnesota Holstein Association JUNE 27 - JULY 1, 2022 · SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

The Holstein breeders of Minnesota and South Dakota are excited to be hosting the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the Sheraton Sioux Falls and Convention Center. As the Registered Holstein industry advances each year through technology, genetics, and more, we look forward to celebrating this progress in 2022 and advancing our ability to utilize data and technologies in the future!

CONVENTION REGISTRATION:

CONVENTION CONTACTS:

Registration for the 2022 National Holstein Convention will be primarily offered via WHOVA, an online app for event management and ticketing. We look forward to utilizing this technology to streamline and simplify the registration process!

2022 CONVENTION CHAIR:

Please watch the convention website for registration to go live in early March: 2022nationalholsteinconvention.com

Darrel Rennich (605) 695-3676 drennich@diamondv.com

MHA STAFF MEMBERS:

Amanda Bedtke (320) 259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com Brooke Bobendrier (920) 901-5165 | mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com

HOTEL AND REGISTRATION: ADU LT H OST H OTEL :

J UN I O R HO ST HOT E L:

The Marriot at the Sheraton Sioux Falls is the adult host hotel for convention: 1211 N W Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT: https://bit.ly/3Ba54ZG OR BY PHONE: 605-331-0100

The Ramada by Wyndham is the junior host hotel for convention: 1301 West Russell, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT: https://bit.ly/3GyAf21 OR BY PHONE: 605-937-6486

*Please make sure to select the proper dates when reserving rooms online. **The junior and adult hotels are within walking distance of each other.

HO ST DAY Farm Tour Locations:

14 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

Ash Grove Dairy Da-Bru Dairy Farm Life Creamery HydroGreen Mat-Ar-Dor Holsteins Mooody County Dairy

New Alta Dairy Royalwood Dairy SDSU Davis Dairy Plant Shannon Hutterite Colony Stensland Family Farm Trans-Ova Genetics

DATA & INNOVATIONS SUMMIT (DIS): JUNE 30, 2022 7:00 a.m. | Registration for DIS 7:30 a.m. | Summit Begins

•

•

•

Opening Remarks: Cheryl Marti MC: Walt Cooley, Progressive Dairyman and The Cow Tech Report

Dairy Data and Technologies: Past, Present and Future

Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Holstein Association USA

Do’s and Don’ts of Interpreting Farm Data: Avoiding Common Mistakes Dr. Michael Overton, Zoetis

Panel - Connected Technologies: What Farmers Really Need

Moderator: Tim Taylor, Vyla Panelists: Dr. Victor Cabrera, Dairy Brain; Dr. Mark Thomas, Dairy Health Management; Dr. Nick Jenkins, BoviSync; and Chip Donatone, iYOTAH

•

Unlocking the Power of Data for the Hardest Working Cow in the Business

•

How to determine if precision dairy analytics & technologies are right for your farm

•

Dr. Jason Osterstock, Zoetis

Chris Cunningham, Dairy Performance Network

Producer Panel: Herd successes by applying herd data from technologies & systems Moderator: Walt Cooley Panelists: Chris Szydel, Portia Seckerson, Mack Drees, Bob Webb

• Several Sponsored Technology Spot Videos 1:15 p.m. | Main Summit Wraps Up 1:30 p.m. | Welcome and Research Update from Holstein Association USA 3:30 p.m. | Additional Data and Innovations Summit Sponsored Seminars

Convention Registration Junior Welcome + Dance

Tuesday, June 28

Pre-Convention Tours | Off Site Dairy Jeopardy Contest NHWSO Interviews DJM Interviews Junior, Intermediate + Senior Speech Contests Adult + Junior Luncheon Dairy Knowledge Exam Dairy Bowl Coaches’ Meeting Welcome Reception | Off Site

Wednesday, June 29

Trade Show Set-Up Host Day Tours | Off Site Junior Genetic and Fun Tours | Off Site Dairy Bar NHWSO Meeting “If I Can” Message + Meal with Chris Koch

Thursday, June 30

Data and Innovations Summit Dairy Bowl Contest Trade Show Non-Delegate Tour | Off-Site Junior Data and Innovations Panel Luncheon Delegate Annual Meeting National Sale | Military Heritage Alliance Junior Fun Night | Ramada Hotel + Waterpark

Friday, July 1

Delegate Information Breakfast Dairy Bowl Finals National Junior Forum Delegate Annual Meeting Junior Awards Banquet Progress on the Plains Celebration Banquet

Gconvention ET T HE LATEST news and updates!

CONVENTION AGENDA + SCHEDULE

Special Event!

Monday, June 27

Scan the QR code on the right to visit the convention website!

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 15

g n i r p S

Chrome & Unstopable by Cybil Fisher

IS JUST

HE C UND T

ARO

!

ORNER

Chrome

Uber-Haven Defiant Chrome-Red EX-95 Chrome is due back this spring & looks as good as ever!

Nom All-American R&W 5 Yr-Old 2021 1st 5 Yr-Old & Senior Champion WI Spring R&W Show 2021 All-American R&W 4 Yr-Old 2020 Reserve All-American R&W JR 3 Yr-Old 2019 2nd JR 3 Yr-Old WDE R&W Show 2019 Grand Champion IL State Show 2019, 2020, 2021 Supreme Champion IL State Fair 2019 & 2021 Owned with Brett Richter

Unstopable

Clarkvalley Unstopable-Red VG-88 Exciting young cow purchased at Madison; due back this spring!

HM All-American R&W JR 3 Yr-Old 2021 3rd JR 3 Yr-Old WDE R&W Show 2021

Andy & Tyler Carter 211 IL Route 127, Greenvile, IL 62246 618.664.1825 - Andy | 618.267.1825 - Tyler tcarter908@yahoo.com

SUCCESS STARTS HERE

BUCKEYE CLASSIC March 29 • Ohio Spring Dairy Expo

Join us for this special All-Breeds 25th Edition

­

­ ­ ­ ­

­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

16 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

­

­

Ms DJLPurePride Doc Alluring

©Andrew Hetke

E-Donk Diamond Bedazzlyn *RC MAX EX-92 92MS EEEVE

Doc x VG-88 Airlift x EX-91 Goldsun x EX-90 Braxton x EX-94 Durham A promising milking yearling prospect due 9/22 to sexed Thunderstruck. She sells in the Falcon Premier - March 12.

Diamondback x Sandy-Valley Mccutchen Beylan EX-93 x VG-87 Observer x VG-85 Goldwyn DOM x Barbie EX-92 GMD DOM Her Warrior fall calf is a standout! We will IVF Bedazzlyn this spring Eric Wachtendonk inquiries welcome!

715-933-2492 • eric.wachtendonk@gmail.com Owned with Ben Donnay 6321 186th Ave., Bloomer, WI 54724

Golden-Oaks Unstoppabull Alexis-Red

She sells on the Purple Ribbon Sale, March 5! An eye catching spring yearling maternal sister to Farnear TBR Adler RC EX-96, dam of popular show sires Altitude and Addison, then back to Apple EX-96.

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 17

Don’t miss this chance...

It’s been several years since we have offered something from the World Renown Baby Bumble family. This family has produced Expo winners and top genomic animals, so bid last to get your chance at seeing where a Bumble will take you.

OLMAR LYNCH

Baby Bumble 2E 93 All-MN Sr 3 yr old GMD DOM

Photo: Lea McCullough/ Cybil Fisher Photography

Bumble is backed by 5 generations of Excellent and VG high producing dams. Her offspring are known for their strength and width.

Make your way to Olmar Farms on your way to or from the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls. Guests are always welcome. Watch for more upcoming sale consignments on our website www.olmarfarms.com and our Facebook page!

OLMAR RIDGELINE REMMI OLMAR SOLUTION BIBI Selling is a recently fresh Solution from a VG King Royal with lots of upward potential. Here is a sneak peak of the beautiful udder of this promising young cow. Check out our website for more candid photos of Olmar Solution Bibi ET and her closest relatives. Bibi’s dam is a VG King Royal x VG 87 Yoder x VG88 Uno GMD DOM x 91 Beacon x VG 86 (Can 2 yr) Planet x Baby Bumble.

Here is a chance to get a fancy Fall Yearling not just for the upcoming show season, but also to start a great family line. Pictured during her Res. Jr. Champion showing debute in June 2021. She is bred to Hoosick. She is a Ridgeline from a VG 87 Aftershock. 4 of the next 6 dams are EX or VG with the other two being G+.

OLMAR YODER BOPPI VG87 Boppi is the granddam of Bibi.

BRIAN + JILL NELSON · US HWY 14 SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085 · (507) 220-0730 WWW.OLMARFARMS.COM · OLMARFARMS@SLEEPYEYETEL.NET

P BR H E RD 5 1 YE A RS · P G H HE R D 26 Y E A R S · B A A 109. 8

16-MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Summer 2021

2021 Illinois Holstein Association Awards ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN OF THE YEAR This year’s Illinois Holstein of the Year Contest didn’t include a nomination or voting process as has traditionally been done. Instead, the committee unanimously chose the winner as there was one clear stand-out – Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET. A cow that Illinois breeders from across the state have enjoyed following and cheering on as she became an international superstar reaching exciting milestones.

The ”apple” didn’t fall far from the tree as Shakira’s pedigree is stacked with show-winning cows on both the top and bottom side. John Erbsen invested in Miss Apple Snapple-Red-ET with friends, Francisco & Sofia Rodriquez of Colganados Genetics in 2013. They crossed the Redburst daughter of KHW Regiment Apple-Red with O’Kaliber – a KHW Elm-Park Acme son of European show cow Descrausaz Iron O’Kalibra.

Shakira looked to be following in her mother’s footsteps when she calved in as a Junior 2-Year-Old. Her winning ways started at the 2017 Illinois Championship Show where she was named Intermediate Champion and continued to World Dairy Expo where she was 1st Junior 2-Year-Old in the International Junior Holstein Show, and then sold to Ferme Jacobs & Associates. Shakira claimed first place at the Royal Winter Fair as well that year and received All-Canadian and Reserve AllAmerican honors. In 2018, Shakira was named Intermediate Champion at World Dairy Expo. 2021 has been an incredible year for Shakira – first scoring EX-97, then claiming Grand Champion honors at the International Holstein Show and Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo. In fact, there were four generations of the family at World Dairy Expo – Snapple, Shakira, Erbacres Diamond Sparkle and Erbacres Hanans Symphony-ET (that sold in the World Classic Sale). Shakira’s winning ways continued a month later at the Canadian National Show where she was once again Grand Champion. In addition to her wins on both sides of the border, Shakira has had several top-selling daughters and has an Excalibur son 94HO19826 Jacobs Showtime*RC. Congratulations to Shakira and those involved with her!

2021 Illinois Holstein of the Year Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET 2E-97 Pictured are John & Connor Erbsen

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Dale Drendel has spent the better part of his life involved in the Registered Holstein business, through the local, state and national organizations. He has devoted the last two decades to serving the membership of these organizations while also engaging in meaningful conversations with consumers through several dairy promotion organizations. Dale’s dedication to the “greater good” set him apart and make him an outstanding recipient of this year’s Distinguished Service Award. Dale Drendel is a 5th generation dairy farmer and 40+ year member of the Illinois Holstein Association. He was instrumental in forming our State’s Junior Association and served as Junior President from 1971-1972. He was a finalist for the “Junior Boy” award from National Holstein and also received his State FFA Degree. He met his wife. Linda, during this time when he was Junior President and she was the Illinois Holstein Dutchess. They were married in 1974 and began dairying in northern Illinois, building a tremendous herd of Holsteins, garnering champion ribbons on a national level.

They are recipients of both the Junior Breeder and Senior Breeder award from our Association – making Dale part of a small group of tremendous Registered Holstein breeders to receive all three awards from the Illinois Holstein Association.

With years of service and dedication to organizations representing so many of us involved in Registered Holsteins, it comes as no surprise that this year’s Illinois Holstein Distinguished Service Award is presented to Dale Drendel of Hampshire. Congratulations Dale!

Distinguished Service Award Dale Drendel, Hampshire Pictured with his wife, Linda

SENIOR BREEDER AWARD Passion, dedication, and a love of agriculture are the driving forces behind our 2021 Senior Breeder, John Erbsen.

Upon graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison John took a job with Prairie State/Select Sires (now MidAmerica/Select Sires) as a dairy program specialist and continues in that position today. For 34 years, he has worked with dairy producers throughout Illinois and southwest Iowa, providing mating suggestions for their herd with the goal of producing profitable cows that work well in their operations and enhance their breeding programs. Many Select Sires daughter photos have been captured by John in the past 29 years as well through his Erbsen Photography business which specializes in livestock photography. In addition to his work with Select Sires, John is actively involved in his family’s farm, Erbacres Holsteins. Some influential animals John has been involved with include Erbacres Damion, KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET and Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET. Faith and family are John’s top priorities, but the Holstein cow and the people associated with her have always been very influential. Congratulations John on receiving the 2021 Illinois Senior Breeder Award!

Senior Breeder Award John Erbsen, Lanark Pictured with Gary Brummer

JUNIOR BREEDER AWARD Breeding strong cow families has been a part of Sarah Butler’s family since the beginning. Starting off, her grandfather, Bob Butler pushed for greatness, not only within his own Bluff-Ridge herd, but for all of the herds within the Illinois Holstein Association. Her father, David Butler bred the first All-Americans and Produce of Dams on a national level for the family. Most Illinois Holstein breeders recognize Bluff-Ridge Broker Jay EX-95 3E and Bluff-Ridge Mark Bea-TW EX92 DOM that had great success in the show ring and turned into great brood cows with numerous offspring scoring Excellent. And now, Sarah continues the legacy with countless Premier Breeder and Exhibitor awards at both the Illinois State Fair and Illinois Championship Shows. As the legendary Bob Butler would say, “That purple banner is all you really need.” In keeping with the words and legacy of her grandfather, Sarah has put together some great purple banner show herds. In fact, this year Bluff-Ridge was the 2021 Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor of the Illinois State Fair and the 2021 Premier Breeder at the Illinois Championship Show. Bluff-Ridge was also the Premier Breeder at the Illinois State Fair in 2019 and 2015. Also extended down through the family, Sarah is recognized for her strong work ethic and love of the Holstein breed. The care Sarah has taken is reflected in the quality and longevity of the herd and the show string.

Congratulations Sarah on receiving the 2021 Illinois Junior Breeder Award!

Read more details about our 2021 award recipients on the Illinois Holstein website at www.IllinoisHolsteins.com

20 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

Junior Breeder Award Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith Pictured with Jackie Jansen Thank you to the Butler Family of Bluff-Ridge Holsteins for sponsoring the Distinguished Service, Senior Breeder, and Junior Breeder Awards in memory of Bob Butler!

O D E R N DA I RY

•R

MONROE COUNTY, WISCONSIN

E

DE

NTI

FA R

•M

SI

ML

4 AUCTIONS

D AN

AL

•

RA

BY

T

FA

EN

RM

•

• EQUIPM FO

O GE • •H C AT T L E

B

Live

Timed Online

Cattle Auction

375± Acres

Friday, April 8 at 10AM

Offered in 10 tracts

Auction Location: 20600 Kelp Avenue Norwalk, WI 54648

Monroe County, WI Building Sites and Farmland Auction Closing: Tuesday, March 29 at 1PM

Timed Online

Timed Online

Retirement Forage Auction

Closing: Wednesday, April 13 at 2PM

LOCATION: 20923 Co Hwy U and 20600 Kelp Avenue Norwalk, WI 54648

Retirement Equipment Auction

Closing: Thursday, April 14 at 1PM

LOCATION: 20923 Co Hwy U and 20600 Kelp Avenue Norwalk, WI 54648

DOUG AND AMANDA WALLERMAN RETIREMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Doug Wallerman at 608.343.6872

Randy Kath at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.429.8894

320.693.9371 | SteffesGroup.com

Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 South, Litchfield, MN 55355 Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer | Steffes Group, Inc. 457-53, 938382-91 | Randy Kath WI-2789-52 | Ashley Huhn WI-2788-52, RE-WI-8583 | 10% down cash or check | 5% buyer fee | 30 day closing

35th Annual Waupaca-Waushara Show Opportunity Sale Saturday, April 9, 2022 • 12:00 Noon • Weyauwega, Wis. Fairgrounds

Blondin Redman Seisme-Red-ETS

Budjon-Nitzy Destiny-Red-ET

Heatherstone Redhot-Red-ET

Nehls-Valley RB Love-Red

Scenic-Edge Jordan-Red-ET

Hoesly Dback Khloe-Red

Winterfield Trenda-Red-ET

Mead-Manor Def Adeline-Red

Luck-E Advent Asia-ET

Oakfield-Bro Fritz-Red-ET

Siemers Destry Sunny-Red-ET

CKO Mogul Aurora

2E-97 EX-MS 2E-94 EX-MS EX-92 EX-MS 2E-93 EX-MS 7-07 2x 365 40,460 4.0 1599 3.2 1312 6-02 2x 365 33,470 3.8 1262 2.9 956 Res. Grand, Intl. R&W Show ‘16 & ‘17 5-02 2x 365 42,930 3.3 1423 2.9 1256 Supreme Champion, Royal 2012 9th 5-Year-Old, Intl. R&W Show ‘18 All-Canadian R&W Junior 2-Yr-Old ‘16 Unan. All-American R&W 4-Year-Old ‘11 A red summer yearling Unstopabull from A red A2A2 winter yearling Warrior sells A red winter yearling Unstopabull sells An *RC Thunder Struck fall calf sells from Seisme’s 2E-92 Ladd-P sells. from Destiny’s EX-90 Absolute. 3rd dam from a GP-84 Tattoo. Granddam is a VG-87 Love’s VG-87 Jordy.

Danhof 4E-96 Redmarker Desire.

Kinnard full sister to Redhot.

Kinnard Nehls-Valley

EX-92 EX-MS VG-88 Supreme Champion, WDE Jr Show ‘21 HM Junior AA R&W 4-Year Old Two red family members sell. A Warrior A red Warrior winter calf sells from the summer yearling from Jordan’s VG full same family as Khloe. Dam is a VG-89 sister.

Jenny-Lou Contender, then VG-88 Advent.

Hoesly A Journey fall calf x 2E-91 Attitude.

Scenic-Edge

3E-94 EX-MS 6-02 2x 365 40,150 4.9 1984 3.1 1261 Asia is the dam of well-known bulls America, Awesome and Adonis. A red Warrior winter yearling from Asia’s 2E-91 Defiant sells.

Kings-Vue

EX-92 EX-MS 4-07 2x 365 31,400 4.5 1406 3.4 1055 A red summer yearling Analyst from a VG-85 2-year-old Jackson-Red sells. 2nd dam Fritz, from the EX-95 Finesse family.

Schultz & Krohlow

EX-92 EX-MS EX-94 EX-MS 6-10 2x 365 36,830 4.4 1627 3.1 1141 4-03 3x 305 31,520 4.0 1264 3.2 1010 A red Unstopabull fall calf from Trenda’s Supreme Champion, WDE Jr. Show ‘19 EX Contender sells. She is a potential 13th Your chance at a red Adeen! Adeline’s generation EX. Moovin fall calf sells.

Jonathan Thurk Moede

2E-93 EX-MS EX-90 EX-MS 3-08 2x 305 32,900 3.7 1232 3.1 1022 3-10 2x 331 30,980 4.4 1349 3.1 967 Jr. AA R&W Senior 3 & 5-Yr-Old Aurora is an 8th generation EX. A King A red Unstopabull summer yearling Doc fall calf from Aurora’s Tatoo sells. sells from Sunny’s VG-87 Defiant grandRyan & Luedtke Kress-Hill daughter.

The Waupaca-Waushara Holstein Breeders will be offering a 5% discount on any calf purchased by a Wisconsin Junior Holstein member.

Sale Staff: Sale Chairman: Justin Hintz 715-851-0049 Kevin Jorgensen, Pedigrees 920-210-3992 Darrell Worden, Auctioneer 715-571-0833 Ringmen: Chad Ryan 920-960-1449 Ryan Krohlow 920-639-5500 Brandon Ferry 608-335-8861

KML

22 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

BID ONLINE! www.cowbuyer.com

35th Annual Waupaca-Waushara Show Opportunity Sale Saturday, April 9, 2022 • 12:00 Noon • Weyauwega, Wis. Fairgrounds

Jeffrey-Way Brawler Tingler

Sunnyside Nancy Doorman

EX-94 EX-MS 4-02 2x 365 42,985 3.4 1453 3.0 1285 A spring yearling Delta Lambda sells from a VG-86 Denver. Granddam an EX-90 Corvette sister to Tingler.

Jeffrey-Way

EX-90 EX-MS 3-06 2x 365 24,370 5.1 1265 3.1 834 From one of the breed’s highest type families comes a +3.71T April 2021 Regancrest Boom. Dam a VG-86 Delight then Nancy.

Schuh

Dorsland Gibson Ecstasy

B-Long Tootsy Pop-ET

2E-92 EX-MS 5-06 2x 365 28,310 4.6 1290 3.2 893 A stylish summer yearling Dundee sells from Ecstasy’s VG-86 Goldwyn granddaughter. Granddam VG-89 Sanchez.

Dorsland

2E-93 EX-MS GMD 3-05 2x 365 45,250 3.8 1718 3.2 1466 Longs are donating a summer yearling Unix from Tootsy Pop’s VG-88 granddaughter. All proceeds benefit the Waupaca-Waushara juniors.

B-Long

Ziems-LKH Damion Muddy-ET

Prestige-Gen A S Kicker-ET

Hardscrabble Sid Glemier

Tree-Hayven GC Amaretto-ET

2E-92 EX-MS VG-89 2Y 8-06 2x 365 29,140 4.1 1207 2.8 810 2-00 2x 315 26,620 3.4 902 3.0 796 A Thunder Struck fall calf sells from A full age Diamondback fall calf from Muddy’s VG Unix granddaughter. 2nd Kicker sells. Next dam VG-89 Atwood then dam VG-88 Atwood. Next dams 3E-94 and 2E-94 Chief Adeen.

3E-95. Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst Ziemba & Cole

VG-88 2E-91 EX-MS 4-09 3x 305 35,300 3.8 1351 3.0 1044 4-04 2x 305 22,250 3.5 781 3.0 659 A December 1 Hancock calf sells from Amaretto’s Doorman winter calf sells.

Glemier’s Cinderdoor daughter that was Granddam is a VG Damion sister to Africa Reserve Junior Champion at the 2020 EX-95. Next dams EX-90, EX-96 & EX-96.

District 1 Show.

Alissa Maier Sam-Way

Other outstanding consignments: • A December 1 *RC Analyst calf sells from a Callen 2-year-old. Granddam VG-86 Defiant with 27,000M at 2-00. Redline • Buy an early red Latenite winter calf, +2.95T. Dam is a 2-year-old Daniel.

Granddam EX-92 Avalanche. Karrels • Briccos send a red Warrior spring calf from a potential 9th generation EX Redburst.

• Rock-N-Hill-II sends a Thunder Storm fall calf from a VG-87 Gold Chip sells.

Next 4 dams EX. • Glenn-Ann sells a December 2021 Aflame x 2-year-old Addison x VG-86 with 28,240 4.7 1315 x 2E-91 x 3E-93.

• A fancy red Warrior summer yearling sells from a VG-88 Olympian. Granddam VG-85 Shottle. Milgene • A June 2021 King Doc sells from a GP dam with 30,000M. Granddam VG-86 Guthrie with 30,000M 1400F. Holmland • Poy-Sippi Holsteins sends a June 2021 King Doc from a 2-year-old Brady. 2nd dam a VG-87 Trump with 124,000 lifetime.

• Holmland offers a Rager summer yearling from a GP-84 Montross. Next dam a VG-88 Sanchez, then 3 EX dams.

• Opsals send a red Moovin fall calf from the Dellia’s. Dam a VG-87 2-year-old Ammo-P.

• A red Warrior summer yearling sells from a VG-85 Diamondback with 24,620 4.5 1117 at 2Y. Second-Look • Second-Look sends a Golden-Oaks Master winter calf. VG dam with 38,190M and 1347F. 2nd dam VG-87.

• B-Long sells a King Royal fall calf from a VG-86 Doorman. Granddam a 3E-91 Goldwyn over 300,000 lifetime.

• A March 2021 Reeve-Red x VG-85 Rager sells. Granddam 2E-90 Redburst with 46,980M and 1735F, then 2E-90 Advent. B-Long • A red Artisan fall calf sells from a 2-year-old Jackson-Red. 2nd dam GP-84 Ladd-P. 3rd dam 2E-91 Mogul. Hardscrabble • Craig Krohlow offers a Thunder Struck fall calf from a Byway with 25,930M at 1-09. Second dam a GP-82 Doorman.

• A Dempsey fall calf from Tyler Wittmus sells. Dam is an EX Gold Chip with 1180F. Granddam a 2E-90 Dundee.

• An *RC summer yearling Altitude from the Apples sells. Dam is a VG-87 Crush from a 2E-91 Alchemy. Wilstar • Stone-Front sells a December 1 Thunder Storm from the Cami’s. Dam is an EX-91 Marvel with 41,500 at 3Y. • A red December ‘21 Warrior from Mauk-E-Way sells. Dam is a 2E-93 Ladd-P with 31,130M 5.2% 1605F from the Lee Trust family.

For catalogs, contact: Dick Piechowski e-mail: holmlandfarms@gmail.com; Ph: 715-258-2757 Watch for the catalog & sale updates on Facebook - facebook.com/wwholsteins/

KML

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 23

­ ­­

­

Photos: Crown of Thorns © Beth Herges; Stella Artois © Cybil Fisher; Amaretto © Lea Jordan

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 27

Lea McCullough photo

K-Hurst Atwood Premise-ET EX-91 1-11 2x 305D 19350M 4.2 809F 3.4 658P 3-06 2x 305D 30130 4.0 1216F 3.0 916P Lifetime: 1151D 101080 4.2 4235F 3.2 3216P

Her daughters: Ms Lookwell Adorable Peanut EX-93 Doorable x EX91 Atwood Premise x EX94 Rudolph All-Indiana 4-Yr-Old 2021 2nd 4-Yr-Old Indiana State Show & Indiana State Fair MS Lookwell Portia EX-92 EEEE Dallas x EX91 Atwood Premise x EX94 Rudolph Reserve All-Indiana Aged Cow 2021 1st aged cow Indiana State Show 2021 1sr Jr-3-Yr-Old, Int & Grand Champion IN State Fair 2018

Lookwell & Brent Moyer

Other All-Indiana Highlights: Ms Lookwell Windbrook Flair All-Indiana 5-Year-Old 2021 Lookwell & Osborn Maiz-N-Blu DB Lilia Res. All-Indiana Sr. 3-Year-Old 2021 Lookwell & Osborn Ms Beaus Solomon Beauty All-Indiana Jr. 2-Year-Old 2021 Lookwell Farm Lookwell Solomon Divinity Res. All-Indiana 4-Year-Old 2021 Lookwell Farm

Design Topline Marketing + Design

Join us at Lookwell Farm in Elkhart, Indiana

Lookwell

Watch for more details on our Lookwell Farm Facebook page or contact:

FARM Jordan Eby 574-238-7971

ROCKY TOP HOLSTEINS Matt Mitchell 423-912-2498

­ ­

© Andrew Hetke

¡

Always VG-87

­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

­ ­

© Andrew Hetke

­ ¡ ¢ ¡ £ ¡ ¡ ¤ ¤ MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 29

Members Of The Following

Sell!

­

­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

30 - Midwest Holsteins, Spring 2022

­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ¡ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

...

5 Annual Heifer Raffle Offering th

­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

.

­

­

­ ­ ­

­

­

­

­

­

Midwest Holsteins, Spring 2022 - 31 ,

39th Pioneer Dairy Classic Pioneer Dairy Club of UW-Platteville Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.

Open House - Friday, April 8 starting at 4:00 p.m.

Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, WI

Sunny Valley Fiona-Red-ET EX-93 EEEEE Nom. AA Best 3 & Produce of Dam 2017 Fiona’s granddaughter sells! This Unstopabull summer yearling is backed by a VG-86 Crush then 7 generations of VG and EX dams.

Wayne Debuhr 608-778-5989

Sharwards Calimero Megan EX-94 You’ll hit the Mega Jackpot with this December granddaughter of Megan. Mega Jackpot’s dam is VG-88 Rondo who was Res. Junior All-American Sr. 2 2017 and Nom. Junior AllAmerican Sr. 3 2018.

Chuck Emery 920-723-4178

Millcreek Premium Raven HM Jr. AA 2016 & Res. Jr. AA 2017 Don’t miss out on Raven’s fall calf - KnH-Endres Badger Riggins-EXP. 4th dam is EX-96.

Tyler Endres 608-333-3579

KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET EX-96 2013 HI Red Impact Cow of the Year 5x All-American Nominee in Milking Form Apple’s RED Jordy granddaughter sells from an EX-91 Doorman. Summer yearling for this year!

LE-O-LA Holsteins 563-542-5073

Heatherstone Redhot-Red EX-92 EEVEE Unanimous AA & Res. AC RW Jr. 3 2017 Int. & Res. Grand Champ. Int’l RW 2016/17 Warrior x Redhot is HOT. Her RED summer yearling for 2022 sells!

Siemers Holstein Farm Inc 920-374-0606

Opsal Defiant Adore Me-Red-ET EX-91 Grand Champ., ME Fall Nat’l RW Jr. Show 2021 Selling a RED Addison spring yearling from Adore Me’s VG-85 full sister - then EX-90 Avalanche x EX-91 Advent x Cleland SS Alexis-Red-ET EX-94 DOM. Joey Opsal

KHW Regiment AppleB-Red-ETN EX-90 Her RED spring yearling Altitude x VG-88 Diamondback granddaughter sells! Turn your dreams into reality - Apple B continues to prove her transmitting power year after year.

Reggie and Krysty Kamps 608-330-2007

Unique Dempsey Cheers EX-95 Res. Int. Champion Int’l Holstein Show 2018 Cheers’ RED Latenite granddaughter sells.

Avalanche dam is just fresh and looks to be a VG 2-year-old.

Shawn Nehls 920-253-9923

608-843-6307

ALSO SELLING: • Random Luck R Possibility - fall calf Sired by Rampage, granddam is EX-93.

Richard Thompson, 608-279-2652

Ms-AOL Cntndr Revive-Red-ET EX-94 2nd Jr. 3-Yr-Old, Int’l RW Show 2017 Senior & Grand Champ., Iowa State Show 2019 Revive’s Analyst spring yearling sells. She’s making the All-American kind!

Fairholm, Wapsi-Ana, & Triple S Farms Ltd 319-480-3692

Our-Favorite Reckoning-ET EX-94 Reckoning’s spring yearling by King Doc sells.

She’s backed by 6 generations of EX dams from a cow family that has put numerous bulls in stud.

Marty Kinyon 608-604-5091

Budjon-Abbott Alexandra-ET EX-92 Jr. Champion, Int’l Jr. Holstein Show 2018 Her Chief winter yearling sells. Alexandra’s pedigree: EX-95 Dundee x EX-91 Talent x EX91 Outside Kaelyn, Kenadee, and Keegan Weigel 608-434-4109

Something from every breed in this year’s sale - many with deep pedigrees!

For catalogs or information, contact: Emma Buss 608-778-2821 Hailey Raymond 608-279-4412 Ashley Carns 608-482-3366 Brianna Miesen 608-732-2905 Brooklynn Hollis 815-291-2262 Advisor: Dr. Tera Montgomery 608-331-0641

Sponsored by the Dairy Science Program at UW-Platteville. Thank you to our sponsors for your continued support over the years!

Youth Showmanship & Fitting Clinic - Friday, April 8 Registration at 4:45 p.m., clinic starts at 5 p.m.

Watch our Facebook page for pre-registration information!

32 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

• Hi-Lo Valley Kash Catalina - Sr. 2 Fresh 12/21, milking 99 lbs. at 30 days fresh Kashmir x GP-83-2Y Solomon x VG-88 Brokaw x VG-85 Shotgun Hi-Lo Valley Holsteins, 608-574-3919 • New Heights Lonestar Tiny - Jr. 2 prospect Lonestar x VG-86 Craze x EX-90 Ladd x EX-92 Action x EX-93 Jade x EX-92 Couciller.

Due early June to JX PVF Zinc Rizario Jason & Leah James & Matt & Londa Lauber, 507-312-4311 • Embryo Lot: Prairie Moon Double Lady EX-90 x Coulee Crest Novak Lambeau. Double x VG-85 x EX-91 Doug Fairbanks, 319-480-2484 Pioneer Dairy Classic

Sadie

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 33

&

Dazzle Sparkle Dont Miss Your Chance to

in 2022!

Pictured Above Granddam:

Oakfield Arch Dorrie EX-92

3rd Dam: Woodlawn Dundee Daphne EX-91 4th-7th Dams: EX-92 x EX-93 x EX-90 x EX-90

34 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

20244 N 24th Ave | Nokomis, IL 217.710.0192 | mhilgendorf89@gmail.com David & Lenore Ruppert | Marc, Lora, Landon, Kaylee & Logan Hilgendorf

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 35

36 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

Support dairy calf health.

Use First Arrival® with Encrypt® Powder.

DBCAgProducts.com (717) 509-5724

©2022 DBC Ag Products

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 37

2021 Wisconsin Outstanding Holstein Girl & Boy Features The Outstanding Holstein Boy and Girl awards are the highest honor that the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association can bestow on members. The winners of these awards are chosen based on their Distinguished Junior Member applications and an interview. Our 2021 recipients were recognized at the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention at the end of December. Get to meet the winners, Hannah Hockerman and Brian “Mac” McCullough.

Hannah Hockerman Being named the Outstanding Holstein Girl is an honor that I have dreamed of since my first junior convention. I have always looked up to those who have received this prestigious award in the past. Being able to receive the award would not have been possible without the help of my family encouraging me every step of the way.

I am honored to be recognized as this year’s 2021 Outstanding Holstein girl.

I live on my family dairy farm in central Wisconsin. We milk 700 cow with an additional 1,000 head of young stock divided over three different farms. Each farm houses a different age animal. I am very lucky to have an opportunity to work with and care for animals every day.

I graduated from Westfield Area High School in 2020, where I was involved in several different clubs. I was a four year officer in my FFA Chapter, serving as President my senior year. I also had to opportunity to advocate for the dairy industry through forensics. I was an active member of our school’s forensics team during my junior and senior years of high school.

Having been raised on a family farm, I have realized my passion of teaching agriculture. My ventures in the Wisconsin Holstein Association, local FFA chapter, and involvement in 4-H have helped develop that passion and put me on the path to becoming an agricultural teacher. I am currently a student athlete at Rock Valley College, a two-year technical school in Rockford, Illinois. I plan to graduate from Rock Valley in the spring with an Associates Degree in science and then transfer to a four-year school to finish my degree. I 38 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

love working in the dairy industry, doing daily promotional activities, and hands-on learning. I especially enjoy helping youth learn about where their food comes from.

By combining all the things I enjoy doing, becoming an agriculture teacher seems like a good fit for me, as I can teach youth and advocate for the dairy industry every day.

From 2020-2021 I served the Wisconsin Holstein Association as the Southwest District Junior Activities Committee representative. Having this experience as a Junior Activities Committee member has really shown me the passion of youth members in our state. It was a great experience and I cannot wait to implement these learning experiences into the Wisconsin Holstein Association as an adult member.

I currently am an active member of the District 5 Junior Holsteins Breeders. This past year, I decided to take leadership and start a quiz bowl team for our group. My goal was for the younger members to have fun and experience the activities, friendships, and leadership opportunities that I experienced through the Wisconsin Holstein Association and District 5 group. My three Dairy Bowl teams had a blast at the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention.

Through District 5 Junior Holsteins, I have also had the opportunity to attend the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention. I have received many accolades through the years including 12 and Under Recognition, Young Distinguished Junior Member awards, and Distinguished Junior Member awards. In 2018 I was selected to represent Wisconsin in Michigan at the National Holstein Convention as a National YDJM finalist. This year I am representing the state of Wisconsin as a National DJM representative.

I would like to thank my family and friends as I would not have been able to accomplish many things without their guidance. Mom, thank you for teaching me everything I know about showing cattle. I am also very thankful for your guidance this past year with the start of coaching the District 5 quiz bowl teams. Dad, thank you for always encouraging me to try new things. From softball activities to running heard health, you have always believed in me. I am also very thankful for your patience over the years as you helped me take on responsibilities on the farm. To my family, I am very grateful for your support over the years. From athletics to dairy related activities, you have covered chores and home farm responsibilities to allow me to follow my dreams and for that I am very thankful.

I want to encourage members of the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association to find something they enjoy and run

with it. The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association allows youth members to try new things and push their comfort zones. I was once in your shoes. With hard work and big dreams you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to.

Brian “Mac” McCullough I’m Brian McCullough, but my friends in the dairy world know me as Mac. I live on Rock-N-HillII Registered Holsteins with my parents Chris and Kathie, and sister Rachel.

Our farm consists of 170 acres where we milk about 50 head and raise another 15 dry cows and 60 youngstock. Needless to say, my parents truly laid the foundation for my entire Holstein career.

I’ve watched my Dad develop his herd of Holsteins from a group of “stall fillers” to one of the finest homebred herds in the state. This wasn’t achieved over night, but through the careful analyzation of individuals to create the perfect mating. He’s bred over 100 Excellent cows, and our current BAA stands at 113.2, ranking us 23rd in the nation. My dad, sister and I work together and very carefully select sires for our herd. My dad taught me how to read a stud’s linear, what to look for in a pedigree, and how to improve the next generation by mating. My dad allows me to create my own matings on my personal cows, which I take a lot of pride in.

I love mating cows, and my ultimate goal is to breed a special one that could be nominated, or better yet, named AllAmerican.

Showing has always been a staple of my summer and fall months with the highlight being World Dairy Expo. My family and I frequently exhibit at the District 6 Holstein Show, Wisconsin Championship Show, and World Dairy Expo. Wisconsin Junior State Fair has been my favorite show growing up. State Fair allowed me to connect with other Junior Holstein members and showcase the skills that I’ve developed. The past few state fairs have allowed me to showcase my leadership skills, as younger county youth have turned to me when looking for advice on how to prepare their animals for the show.

In 2017, Chad Ryan and Lynn Harbaugh were looking for someone to help their main fitter, Jason Danhof, at the Wisconsin Championship Show. My dad put in a recommendation for me, and I was hired. For those that may not know, Jason has a renowned reputation around the world

for his fitting abilities. Knowing that I would be working with one the best fitters ever, I spent the week asking question after question, and watching with amazement to his precision and expertise. I took that experience gained from that show and soaked it all in like a sponge. Later that year, Chad and Lynn once again hired me to help Jason at World Dairy Expo.

There, we not only fitted the show strings of Bella-Ridge, Ryan-Vu, and notable tie-ins, we also managed the World Classic sale cattle. Since 2017, Chad and Lynn have trusted me to continue help fitting their animals at many major shows. I’ve fitted for many respected breeders around the state, but I undoubtedly consider the Bella-Ridge and RyanVu string to be my “show-home”.

Aside from giving me the opportunity to clip, Chad and Lynn have taught me incredible elite heifer raising skills. They know what it takes to develop the quality individuals that I strive to work with. I’ve asked what they do to improve feet and legs, what show diets to feed, hair growing advice, and how to present an animal to its best ability in the showring.

Chad and Lynn have always given me honest and helpful answers that I could apply to my own animals.

I’ve learned that in order to have an elite show cow, it takes an elite genetic family. I’ve always wanted a special show cow, so in 2019 I jumped at the opportunity to buy into an elite maternal line. A flashy mid-March speckled Doorman spring yearling caught my eye at our local sale. With approval from my dad, I purchased Budjon-Vail Doorman Harvest-ET. She went on to be Nominated Junior All-American for me, gave me a heifer calf, and put on a super udder. She won her class at our competitive District 6 show as a Junior 2-year-old, scored VG-88, and garnered a lot of attention at the 2020 Wisconsin Championship Show. Her heifer calf is also a standout individual, placing third at the Wisconsin State Fair this past summer. This fall, Harvest calved in with yet another heifer calf, an Addison, and scored EX-92 at 3-6. I look forward to continuing to work with elite genetic pools like “Harv’s” and potentially investing again if the right individual comes along.

My ultimate goal is to build, own, and manage an elite show heifer raising facility that allows me to develop my own show prospects, while also raising the top 10 percent heifers from the home farm. I believe the more one-on-one attention I can give heifers, the more likely they can reach their full potential. I’ve been taught by so many talented people, and I can’t wait to showcase all that I’ve learned by doing it entirely by myself.

I am truly honored to be named this year’s Outstanding Holstein Boy. Thank you to everyone who has helped me throughout the years, this would not have been possible with your support and generosity in sharing your knowledge.

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 39

Dairy Science Major COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES

Signature Student Experiences College signature experiences encourage students to build community and professional networks; gain global experience; and apply what they learn.

LEARN THROUGH HANDS-ON, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES Students have access to on-campus 100% of students complete an dairy cattle during lab sessions. internship or field experience.

BUILD COMMUNITY AND NETWORKS With a 10:1 student faculty ratio in the department, dairy science students not only learn from experts — they also work with them.

In the heart of America’s Dairyland, Madison is home to many dairy businesses and farms, and, of course, World Dairy Expo!

Advance dairy production through the study of animal biology and the use of innovation and technology. Students learn to promote animal welfare, improve human health and protect the environment.

Dairy science majors graduate prepared for veterinary, medical or graduate school and careers in agribusiness, dairy farm management, research, teaching and more.

CUSTOMIZE A PATH OF STUDY The major is flexible and prepares students for a wide range of careers, including veterinary medicine, dairy herd management and professional consulting.

Many students complete a second major or certificate.

MAKE A STRONG START An introductory seminar provides a survey of dairy science and tools for career development.

GAIN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE A special program in central Mexico focuses on global agricultural and rural development.

40 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

Connect with other dairy science students through the Badger Dairy Club.

Scholarship opportunities are available for students to study abroad.

go.wisc.edu/DairyScienceMajor

FEBRUARY 2022

FOOD & AGRICULTURE

CALS AREAS OF STUDY

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

55+

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Dairy Science Alumni are Growing the Future 100% of Dairy Science respondents agree/strongly agree that UW–Madison prepared them for the next step in their career path.*

CONNOR WILLEMS Dairy Science BS’18 Dairy Focus Consultant, Cargill Animal Nutrition

100K

$

AWARDED IN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

RYAN HORSENS Dairy Science BS’15 Manager, Horsens Homestead Farms

21

DAIRY-SPECIFIC COURSES

84

COWS ON CAMPUS

80

DR. ELIZABETH ENDRES, DVM Dairy Science BS’17 Associate Livestock Veterinarian, Lodi Veterinary Care

MEMBERS OF BADGER DAIRY CLUB STUDENT ORG

CALS believes diversity is a source of strength, creativity and innovation for campus, and we value and respect what each person brings to the table, including alumni, faculty, staff and students from historically underrepresented groups.

SYDNEY BROOKS Dairy Science BS’19 Executive Client Manager, Filament Marketing

View more profiles of graduates at

go.wisc.edu/DairySciAlumni Sources: *First Destination Survey for 2019-20. Photo on front by Michael P. King; this page, photos submitted.

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 41

2022 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Entry Information Midwest Red & White Spring Show Friday, April 29, 2022 • 8:00 a.m.

Midwest Jersey Spring Show Friday, April 29, 2022 • 12:30 p.m.

Midwest National Spring Holstein Show Saturday, April 30, 2022 • 8:30 a.m.

ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER, MADISON, WI

Entry Fee Schedule

$30.00/entry if made online or postmarked on or before 4/1/2022 $50/entry if made online or postmarked 4/2/2022 to 4/10/2022 (may not be listed in the show book) $100/entry if made online or postmarked after 4/10/2022 (will not be listed in the show book)

FOR COMPLETE SHOW RULES AND PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM, VISIT THE WHA WEBSITE AT WWW.WISHOLSTEINS.COM. Online entry system will be available after March 1 - www.wisholsteins.com; Mail entries to: WI Holstein Association, 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 All entries must be accompanied by full entry fees to be considered an entry late fees will apply to those entries without proper entry fees.

Standard Agreement for Owners to exhibit at Wisconsin Dairy Showcase

Must be signed and accompany a WI Dairy Showcase Entry Form I agree I am personally responsible for the care, welfare, and condition of my animals during the period of the Show. I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own actions and failures to act and for the actions and failure to act of all of my employees and anyone else who assists me with the fitting, care, and show preparation of my animals.

I acknowledge that the Wisconsin Holstein Association is not responsible in any way for my livestock or the actions of myself and anyone associated with my show string while participating in any WHA sponsored show. Exhibitors are encouraged to carry insurance coverage for animals, staff, and personal liability and are responsible for any damages to person or property while on show grounds.

I promise that I will abide by the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Show Ring Rules and the Show Ring Policy and Enforcement Procedures for dairy cattle, and any other show rules and regulations. I will also ensure that all of my employees, agents, contractors and others who assist me with the fitting, care, and show preparation of the animals comply with the same requirements. I understand that a failure to adhere to such requirements could result in disciplinary measures including possible suspension or ban of me, my employees and helpers, the animal(s), the owner and/or the exhibitor of the animal(s) from the Show and future Shows and the public reporting of disciplinary action, including to any association registering purebred livestock.

I release and agree to hold the Show, the Show organizers and its officials, directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents, and volunteers (collectively the “Show organizers”) harmless from any action taken under this agreement, the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Show Ring Rules and the Show Ring Policy and Enforcement Procedures and any other Show rules and regulations, and release the Show organizers from and against any injury, damage or loss suffered during or in connection with the Show, whether or not such injury, damage or loss resulted from or was contributed to, directly or indirectly, by the acts or omissions of the Show organizers.

The undersigned further certifies that: a. any animal entered is not currently barred from showing at any future dairy show in North America; and b. no owner of the entered animal, whether direct or indirect, is currently barred from showing any other animal at any future dairy show in North America; and c. that he/she will not knowingly employ any fitters or agents to represent him/her or his/her animal(s) that may be barred from any dairy show in North America.

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE Standard Agreement for Owners to exhibit at the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase.

Date _________________________

Premise ID # __________________________

Name of Owner/Exhibitor ___________________________________________________ Phone __________________________ Email ________________________________ Full Address ____________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT: _____________________________________________________________________ Stalling Request: _________________________________________________________ *Must be signed and dated with full entry fee for entry to be eligible for show.

42 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

WI DAIRY SHOWCASE CLASSES

To make an entry, indicate the breed and class number.

For example: J-1, H-1 or R-1.

1. Winter Calf - born Dec. 1, 2021 - Feb. 28, 2022 2. Fall Calf - born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2021 3. Summer Yearling - born June 1 - August 31, 2021 4. Spring Yearling - born March 1 - May 31, 2021 5. Winter Yearling - born Dec. 1, 2020 - Feb. 28, 2021 6. Fall Yearling - born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2020 7. Junior & Reserve Junior Champion (Junior Show) 8. Junior & Reserve Junior Champion (Open Show) 9. Junior Best Three Females (Fall Yearling & under, animals must be shown in their individual classes. All must be bred by the exhibitor & at least one owned, solely or in partnership, by exhibitor.

Each exhibitor limited to one entry.)

10. Junior 2-Year-Old Cow - born March 1 - August 31, 2020 (must be fresh) 11. Senior 2-Year-Old Cow - born September 1, 2019 February 29, 2020 12. Junior 3-Year-Old Cow - born March 1 - August 31, 2019 13. Senior 3-Year-Old Cow - born September 1, 2018 February 28, 2019 14. Intermediate Champion & Res. Intermediate Champion Female (Junior Show) 15. Intermediate Champion & Res. Intermediate Champion Female (Open Show) 16. Four Year Old Cow - born Sept. 1, 2017 - Aug. 31, 2018 17. Five Year Old Cow - born Sept. 1, 2016 - Aug. 31, 2017 18. Six Year Old and Older Cow - born before Sept. 1, 2016 19. Production Cow Class (Must bring proof of production to check-in; cows may only be switched from another milking cow class to this class with additional paid entry fee. Holstein cows must have 150,000 pounds lifetime. Red & White cows must have 125,000 pounds lifetime. Jersey cows must have a minimum of 10,000 pounds cheese yield and meet current breed average component levels of 4.8% Fat and 3.65% Protein)

20. Champion Bred & Owned of the Junior Show 21. Senior & Reserve Senior Champion Female (Junior Show) 22. Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female (Junior Show) 23. Best Udder of Show 24. Champion Bred & Owned of the Show 25. Senior & Reserve Senior Champion Female (Open Show) 26. Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female (Open Show) 27. Best Three Females 28. Produce of Dam 29. Dam & Offspring 30. Premier Breeder 31. Premier Exhibitor For questions in regards to Holstein group classes, please consult Holstein USA’s National Show program. Jersey Show management reserves the right to cancel any classes due to lack of participation.

Minnesota’s Directory of Services

Products and Answers that WORK® Phone: (605) 467-0812 centralvalleydairy@yahoo.com www.dairyandfarmsupply.com

• Ashley Swenson, DVM • David Duxbury, DVM

Mankato: (800) 247-0730 | Alexandria: (800) 892-8570 Worthington: (800) 533-5240 www.hubbardfeeds.com

“Providing Wisconsin and Minnesota with complete Embryo Transfer Services.”

Email: nancy@midwestembryotransfer.com In WI: 715-268-9900 • In MN: 952-737-9028 Cell: 715-377-2900 • Fax: 715-294-4994 493 Simmon Drive, Suite 4, Osceola, WI 54020

Proud to support local farmers with

DAIRY & AG FINANCING!

Proud supporter of local farms.

mycmcu.org

138 West Broadway, Plainview 2660 Superior Drive NW, Rochester

www.Foresight.Bank 507-534-3131

Member FDIC

E LD SE RVICE D&H FIDarrin HerickhoffS, I NC. 320-760-0848

507.825.4211 (Pipestone, MN Office) 1300 S Highway 75, Pipestone, MN 56164 pipevet.com CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF ADVANCING ANIMAL CARE EVERY DAY

• Liquid Manure Handling • Solid Manure Handling • Trucking • Pushing & Packing

www.dhfieldservices.com

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 43

minnesota state holstein show 2022 MN STATE HOLSTEIN SHOW SCHEDULE + DETAILS DATES:

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Mill Wheel Show Clinic, Katie Coyne 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Judge’s Training ($10 fee) Thursday, June 16, 2022 9:00 a.m. | Red and White Junior and Open Shows Friday, June 17, 2022 8:00 a.m. | Junior Holstein Show Saturday, June 18, 2022 8:00 a.m. | Minnesota State Holstein Show

LOCATION:

East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds | Perham, MN 455 4th St. SE, Perham, MN 56573

Holstein Show Judge

Callum McKinven, Quebec

Callum co-owns and operates Lookout Holsteins and Jerseys with his wife, Katherine and three daughters, Tara, Brooke, and Alana, in Canton de Hatley, Quebec.

Born on a dairy farm, Callum graduated from MacDonald College with a diploma in agriculture. A dedicated 4-H member, he came to appreciate a good animal, regardless of its breed. He is a respected breeder, showman and judge.

Raising over 200 head and milking 30 cows, the McKinven family is active in showing and marketing animals in North America and around the world. They have twice owned the Junior Champion female at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, as well as an Intermediate Champion. The farm has garnered many All-Canadian and All-American awards.

Callum is a Canadian Official judge who is internationally renowned having judged in over 31 countries around the world and for all breeds. In North America, he has judged every major show including the National Black and White Holstein show in 1997 and 2012 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in addition to judging the Ayrshires, Jerseys and Brown Swiss.

he owns about 20 head of Holsteins, Jerseys, Milking Shorthorns, and a Brown Swiss. They also house a handful of show heifers for others.

They enjoy showing competitively at local, state, and national shows and are proud to have exhibited AllAmericans in three breeds in the last few years. The Fairbanks’ breeding program focuses mainly on developing and marketing deep pedigreed cattle, with a goal of showing and selling cattle and embryos world wide.

Junior Holstein Show Judge Derrek Kamphuis, Wisconsin

Derrek Kamphuis and his wife, Valerie, reside in Brandon, Wisconsin. There along with his dad, uncle, and brother, they operate Kamphuis Farms LLC. Currently milking around 280 Registered Holsteins, they emphasize high quality genetics and work 550 acres of corn, alfalfa, wheat and soybeans.

The herd consistently ranks at the top for BAA in the nation for their herd size and in 2021 they had a 109.7 BAA on 270 cows. Under the Kampy prefix, they have both bred and owned several cows and heifers that have earned AllAmerican nominations.

Red and White Show Judge Josh Fairbanks, Iowa

Josh Fairbanks and his wife, Samantha, own and operate Fairholm in Anamosa, Iowa. Their cattle are housed at Josh’s uncle, Doug Fairbanks, farm, where they milk 370 head of all breeds. Josh works full time on the farm. With Samantha, 44 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

M AY 5 - 7, 2 0 2 2

minnesota & south dakota herds

MAKE HIGH-RANKING HOLSTEIN BREED AVERAGE (BAA%) LISTS

Earlier this year, Holstein Association USA released the lists of the top Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) herds for 2021 classifications. A number of herds from Minnesota and South Dakota ranked in the list of Overall Top 200 BAA Herds for 2021.

The top herd from Region 6 was Ryan Griffin of Minnesota. Griffin recorded a BAA of 113.6 with ten cows. Several herds from Minnesota and South Dakota made the top 200 list and respective lists for herd size. Minnesota Holstein Association would like to congratulate all of these herds for this achievement.

To see the lists with all states included and a complete ranking by region, visit: https://www. holsteinusa.com/programs_services/baa_lists_2021. html.

The Holstein Breed Average (BAA%) value provides a way to compare the score of an animal (and herd average) to the average of the breed, taking into account the age of the animal and stage of lactation.

All animals receive an individual BAA value on your herd classification report, and herds participating in the Classic or Standard options of the Holstein Classification program receive an overall BAA for the herd.

2021 Overall Top 200 BAA Herds from Minnesota and South Dakota Rank

Herd Name

State

BAA

# of Cows

17

Ryan Griffin

MN

113.6

10

42

Scott Culbertson & James McFarland

MN

112.3

33

50

Loren & Luke Olson

MN

112.0

48

52

Steven & Debra Heuer

MN

112.0

27

61

Thomas & Lisa Hurley

MN

111.7

12

64

Intrigue Holsteins

MN

111.6

37

100

Denn-Mar Farm

MN

110.8

15

103

John W. Donnay

MN

110.8

54

109

Andrew D. Stuewe

MN

110.7

81

115

Mikel L. and Daniel Brasch

MN

110.7

10

137

Robert J. & Jeannette M. Sheehan

MN

110.4

61

139

Dave Lemke

MN

110.3

35

142

James M. Ripp

SD

110.3

12

143

Richard A. Schweer

SD

110.3

38

156

Patty Jo & Ronald Strobel

MN

110.1

38

163

Dale & Sherri Rupprecht

MN

109.9

80

177

Olmar Farms

MN

109.8

143

185

Ryan Michael Talberg

MN

109.7

26

Cherry-Pick Your Next Winner!

Cherrywood Farm would like to welcome everyone to our “Cherry Pick Your Next Winner Sale” on April 23, 2022.

We are offering a variety of deep pedigree animals for all levels to compete with. We are offering twenty lots through Cattle Club, along with ten lots tagged for sale on farm!

Cattle Housing and Sale Location: 8791 192nd Ave. Royalton, MN 56373

Please register with Cattle Club and contact us with any questions!

She Sells!

CHERRYWOOD LS

Pocahontas-P

FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE -

She Sells!

Mat. Sister Sells!

CHERRYWOOD PRESTO

Kira-Exp

Cherrywood Farm Milking Shorthorns

CHERRYWOOD RICHOCHETT

Nike

- FOR SALE UPDATES AND TO SEE OUR HERD!

Viewing: Friday April 22: 3-8pm (or by appointment) | Saturday April 23: Viewing from 9am-Noon. Bid off on tag lots start at noon.

19201 Iris Rd., Little Falls, MN 56345 | Cindy Achen: 320.429.0359 Joseph Achen: 620.640.7813 | Nicholas Achen: 320.266.4797 MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 45

Synergy Spikes

Sequel -Red

VG-89 at 2-04

Altitude x Synergy Jordy Spike-Red (Reserve AA R&W Fall Calf 2018) 2021 Unanimous Jr. All-American RW Summer Jr. 2 2021 HM All-American RW Summer Jr. 2 owned by Evan Jauquet and Evan & Alexa Brey

© Cybil Fisher

Selling in the UW-River Falls Falcon Premier on March 12: Miss Synergy RL Suzette-Red - a Redlight Summer Yearling out of a full sister to Sequel, Synergy Skyline-Red VG-85.

Sometimes the sequel is better They Sell

Synergy Seminole Wind-Red Fall Calf for 2022 Redlight X Synergy Always Smokin-Red EX-90 Selling in March Madness - March 19, 2022 Synergy Shania-Red Fall Calf for 2022 Redlight X Synergy Always Smokin-Red EX-90 Selling in Spotlight Selections - April 15, 2022 Synergy Jordys Spike-Red Cycle Jordy x Synergy Always Smokin-Red EX-90 2018 Reserve All-American RW Fall Calf 2018 Reserve Jr. Champion - Intl. RW Junior & Open Shows

Synergy Smashing-Red-ET Cycle Jordy x Synergy Always Smokin-Red EX-90 Undefeated in 2021 as a Fall Yearling Congratulations to her owner Eric Lang!

Sadly, we lost Smokin in early February so future opportunities to buy into this red hot show family will be extremely limited.

Jay, Heather, Mason, Carter & Evan Jauquet W2285 County Rd. S, Pulaski, WI 54162 Jay cell: 920-639-6408 RHA: 600 cows 3X 31,588M 1398F 4.4% 1035P 3.3% 46 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022

MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2022 - 47

Willows-Edge Alt Mixer

Altitude x VG-88 Defiant SHE SELLS! Due April 25 to Unstopabull © Cowsmopolitan

Willows-Edge Ad MICK-Red EX-94

Willows-Edge Real MINK-Red EX-92

Their family members sell!

Willows-Edge Alt MICA-Red VG-88

Vierra Amplify Sale - March 5: Willows-Edge Alt Mixer, Jr. 2-Year-Old (Altitude x VG-Defiant x Willows-Edge Real Mink-Red-ET EX-92) Purple Ribbon Sale - March 5: Willows Edge Kdoc Mannix, Summer Yearling (Doc x VG-86 Doorman x EX 91 Sid x EX-94 Durham 3x Jr. AA) UW-River Falls Falcon Premier Sale - March 12: Willows-Edge Upgrade Alexa, Fall Calf (Upgrade x EX-92 Stanley x EX-91 Jasper back to Tri-Day Ashlyn-ET EX-96 AA) March Madness - March 19: Willows-Edge Al Melani-Red, Winter Calf (Altitude x VG-86 Ammo x VG-89 Barnie x EX-93 Atwood x Willows-Edge Ad Mick-RedET EX-94) UW-Platteville Pioneer Classic - April 9: Willows-Edge A Melloing-Red, Summer Jr. 2-Yr-Old (Addison x VG-85 Barbwire x EX-91 Sid x EX-94 Durham 3x Jr. AA) Spotlight Selections - April 15: Willows-Edge Dback Moxie-Red, Jr. 2-Yr-Old (Diamondback x EX-90 Barbwire x EX-92 Advent 3x AA ) Spring Fashions - April 23: Willows-Edge CEO Milion-Red, Summer Yearling (CEO x Willows-Edge Alt Mica-Red-ET VG-88 x VG-88 Archrival x Mick EX-94) Triple T Sale - May 7: Willows-Edge Unstop Fiz-Red, Milking Yearling (Unstopabull x EX-90 Advent AA Nominee x EX Contender AA ) FULL PEDIGREES - INCLUDING ALL-AMERICANS & POPULAR SIRES!

Henk and Bonnie Van Dyk

931 140th Ave., New Richmond, WI 54017 | 715-220-6612 bvandyk23@hotmail.com | facebook.com/willowsedgeholsteins

2022 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SALE June 30, 2022 · At the National Holstein Convention The 2022 National Sale committee is excited to welcome you to the Military Heritage Alliance Center on Thursday, June 30, 2022, for the National Holstein Convention Sale. An impressive venue, coupled with a South Dakota steak dinner and great fellowship, promises an exciting evening for Holstein enthusiasts.

Our goal is to offer approximately 60 lots of top-notch genetic opportunities, providing consignments that suit a variety of breeding programs and buyers. Lots will include genomic selections, outstanding type lots and a pot load of fresh cows. The event will be a video sale with a live auction and online bidding through Cowbuyer. Trucking arrangements will be the responsibility of the buyer, but we will assist as best we can.

We are starting to line up consignments and are committed to offering elite lots only. Please reach out to one of our selectors to discuss consigning to this high-caliber sale.

SALE COMMITTEE:

Greg Bohn 605-237-2625 Trevor Ekkel 507-215-7521 Corey Feltmann 952-239-8752 Arnie Gruenes 320-493-9703 Spencer Hackett 320-267-3180 Nathan Johnson 605-695-7144 Tracy Schaefer 320-360-5188 Andy Steinhagen 612-581-7523

SALE STAFF:

Scott Courtney 563-380-1318 Scott Culbertson 507-923-1881 Kevin Jorgensen 920-210-3992 Chad Ryan 920-960-1449 David Lentz 717-329-9202 Rick Verbeek 614-580-8662 Jim Vierhout 712-470-1202

SELECTORS:

Scott Courtney 563-380-1318 Scott Culbertson 507-923-1881 Andrew Hetke 715-609-0134 Nathan Johnson 605-695-7144 Kevin Jorgensen 920-210-3992 David Lentz 717-329-9202 Abe Light 315-651-7410 Chad Ryan 920-960-1449 Rick Verbeek 614-580-8662

Joel Sloan Prevent Flies | Eliminate Flies | That’s the Goal

Our Fly Control For Dairy Farms Features Three Products • Start with a Fly Parasite plan.

• Add cedar fly traps to trap adult flies.

• Have an electronic zapper for inside fly control.

The Best Fly is a Dead Fly! Better Yet is No Fly!

Useful Farm Products P.O. Box 4350, Homosassa Springs, FL 34447

www.dairyflyparasites.com or email: usefulfarm@gmail.com

Call to Start Your Plan Now!

1-888-771-3276

Analyzer

Mobile: 507.951.8663 sloan.j@hotmail.com 40713 State Highway 44 Mabel, MN 55954 www.aAaWeeks.com

E LD SE RVICES, I NC I F H & .

D Darrin Herickhoff 320-760-0848

• Liquid Manure Handling • Solid Manure Handling • Trucking • Pushing & Packing

www.dhfieldservices.com MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

11

2022 MINNESOTA STATE HOLSTEIN SHOW

Saturday, June 18, 2022 • Perham, Minnesota. • Judge: Callum McKinven, Quebec ENTRY:

Registration entries will be completed on FairEntry.com. Please take note of the vaccination information below. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, please contact the MHA Office. The show will follow the PDCA’ s Code of Ethics (can be found online.) ENTRY DEADLINE IS MAY 31, 2022.

EXHIBITOR’S MEETING:

Thursday, June 16, 2022 after the Red & White Show

STALLING:

Barns will be open on Monday, June 13 at noon. All cattle must be in place and checked in 24 hours prior to the show. Anyone with a special request for hay or straw should contact show chairman.

ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS: Grandstay, Perham 218-346-2033 (Block expires April 18, 2022) Super 8, Perham 218-297-0524 (Block expires May 23, 2022) *Blocks reserved under MN State Holstein Show

SHOW CHAIRS:

Karen Gorentz: 218-234-3716 Dale Rupprecht: 218-684-1029 Mark Titera (Stalling): 218-556-8722 Straw, Shavings, Beet Pulp, and Hay available from: LAC Country Store: 218-346-7075

IMPORTANT RULES TO REVIEW

(A full list of rules and an entry form can be found online at www.mnholstein.com) 1. State show entry fee - $20 entry fee per animal to be paid online via FairEntry. NO REFUNDS. 2. There will be no reserved stall fee and cattle will be stalled prior to arrival.

3. State show entries must be received by May 31, 2022. Entries receive after the deadline will be assessed a $50 per animal fee. Entries received after June 12 will be $100. Substitutions will be permitted.

4. All identification papers must be presented and identified in the exhibitor’s name, except papers presented with a signed transfer and fees attached. Transfers and fees will be collected and sent to the Holstein Association USA. No calls will be made to verify ownership. Animals that are going on to other shows will be verified with Holstein Association USA. If these transfers are not recorded there within 90 days of our state show, the exhibitor(s) will be ineligible to show at a Minnesota Holstein sponsored district or state show for the following calendar year.

8. Exhibitors to the state show must sign the vaccination verification which indicates that all animals he/she is exhibiting have been vaccinated for LEPTO, IBR and BVD within six months of the show.

10. A rosette ribbon to the top dollar value production winner will be presented in classes 13-18. Exhibitors, who wish to be recognized for production, must send in all production information at time of entry. From there the records will be officially verified by DHIA. Any records sent in after the entry deadline will not be eligible for receiving production recognition.

12. Premier Breeders (Bred and Owned) the owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder of the animal. Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as exhibits of one breeder. Please Note: To qualify for Bred & Owned Awards, one of the original owners must be listed as one of the current owners. Also, you must be a member of the Minnesota Holstein Association and live in either Minnesota or South Dakota.

12

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

STATE SHOW

OPEN CLASS SCHEDULE Show begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Classes will enter the ring from youngest to oldest.

CLASS 1 – Spring Heifer Calf March 1, 2022-May 31, 2022 CLASS 2 – Winter Heifer Calf December 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 CLASS 3 – Fall Heifer Calf September 1, 2021-November 30, 2021 CLASS 4 – Summer Yearling Heifer June 1, 2021-August 31, 2021 CLASS 5 – Spring Yearling Heifer March 1, 2021-May 31, 2021 CLASS 6 – Winter Yearling Heifer December 1, 2020-February 28, 2021 CLASS 7 – Fall Yearling Heifer September 1, 2020-November 30, 2020 CLASS 8 – Junior Best Three Females To consist of three animals from classes 1-8. All bred and at least one owned by exhibitor and all animals must carry the same prefix. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry.

CLASS 9 - Golden Gopher Futurity XLVI September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020 CLASS 10 – Summer Junior Two-Year Old June 1, 2020-August 31, 2020 CLASS 11 – Junior 2-Year Old in Milk March 1, 2020-May 31, 2020 CLASS 12 – Senior 2-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2019-February 29, 2020 CLASS 13– Junior 3-Year Old in Milk March 1, 2019-August 31, 2019 CLASS 14 – Senior 3-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2018-February 28, 2019 CLASS 15 – 4-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2017-August 31, 2018 CLASS 16 – 5-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2016-August 31, 2017 CLASS 17 – 6-Year Old and Older in Milk Before September 1, 2016 CLASS 18 – 150,000 lb. Cow CLASS 19 – Best Three Females CLASS 20 – Produce of Dam CLASS 21 – Daughter and Dam Animals must be in place and checked in 24 hours prior to the start of their respective show.

A 3-stall milking system is available on-site at the fairgrounds. If exhibitors prefer to use their own milking equipment, they are encouraged to do so and discard milk in the provided totes or in the parlor drain.

2022 MINNESOTA JUNIOR HOLSTEIN SHOW

Friday, June 17, 2022 • Perham, Minnesota. • Judge: Derrek Kamphuis, Brandon, Wisc.

JUNIOR RULES AND REGULATIONS The show will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022.

All entries must be in place and checked in 24 hours prior to the show.

1. Exhibitors must be a minimum of nine years old to participate, but not have reached their 21st birthday by January 1 in the year competing. Members who become 21 years of age during the current year will be allowed to compete in Junior activities until December 31st of the current year and not beyond that time.

2. All junior members will show under Minnesota Junior Holstein Association rules and animals must be shown by the owner except in extreme situations and then approved by the junior show committee a week prior to the show.

3. A junior member is a boy or girl with a paid membership in the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association.

4. Any animal shown at the Minnesota State Junior Holstein Show with the immediate family’s prefix does not need the exhibitors name on the paper. (Immediate family means parents and children). *This rule only applies for the MN Jr. State Show.

National rules state that animals must be in the junior’s name(s) by July 15 of the current year.

6. Entry blanks MUST be filled in completely as to class, birth date, name, and registration number of the animal, as well as both the sire and dam. Entry forms and fees are due May 31, 2022.

7. Health Certificates: The State of Minnesota Board of Animal Health has made the decision not to require a brucellosis test on exhibition cattle.

8. The MN Junior State Show will start at 8:00 a.m. on June 17.

The first class will be Class 22-J, then Class 10-J through 18-J, then Class 1-J through 7-J ending with Class 23-J and Class 24-J. 9. Novice Class: Novice Calves may be from class 1-J, 2-J and 3-J. The calf may be shown in another class but the novice show person may not show in another class. Please remember to keep the size of the calf appropriate for the youth’s ability. Ownership rules do not apply to novice class show person. The animals will NOT be placed and all youth will receive the same award.

10. All junior exhibitors are subject to the Code of Conduct Rules.

Show people if possible should wear white pants and a white T-shirt or clean clothes.

• If papers are late coming, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to call Holstein Association USA so they have the papers in hand on the day of the show.

• There will be absolutely no transfer or registration applications accepted for junior show animals and there will be no phone calls or other such inquiries made to Holstein Association USA on junior animals.

4-H LEASE ACCEPTANCE

The Minnesota Junior Holstein Association will be accepting 4-H leases for the MJHA State Show. To enter a leased animal, you need to submit a copy of the registration paper and a copy of your lease affidavit that has been stamped by your extension office.

SHOW CLASSES

Birthdates for the following classes will correspond to the open class birthdates. An animal cannot be shown in both the 150,000 lb. class and the aged cow class.

Class 22-J – Novice Calf Class 1-J – Spring Heifer Calf Class 2-J – Winter Heifer Calf Class 3-J – Fall heifer calf Class 4-J – Summer yearling heifer Class 5-J – Spring yearling heifer Class 6-J – Winter yearling heifer Class 7-J - Fall yearling heifer Junior Champion Reserve Junior Champion Female Class 10-J- Summer Junior 2-Year Old in Milk Class 11-J – Junior 2-Year Old in Milk Class 12-J – Senior 2-Year Old in Milk Class 13-J - Junior 3-Year Old in Milk Class 14-J – Senior 3-Year Old in Milk

ENTRY FEE

Intermediate Champion Reserve Intermediate Champion Female

REMINDER

Class 15-J – 4-Year Old in Milk Class 16-J – 5-Year Old in Milk Class 17-J – 6-Year Old and Older in Milk Class 18-J – 150,000 lb. Cow Lifetime production must be verified by a statement from exhibitors local testing supervisor or state dairy extension office.

Statement must accompany animal to show. Only DHIA or official milk production records will be accepted.

Entry fee for the Minnesota Junior Holstein Show is $5 per head.

If you would like to participate in both the open and junior show, both fees need to paid, and you need to mark your entry forms as such. The fee is per head therefore you do not need to pay $5 for a novice calf if the calf is already being exhibited in a different class.

Checks can be made out to MJHA. Only one animal per class will be cataloged. Substitutes can be made at the show.

Junior Bred and Owned Class are based off the National Rules To be eligible for Junior Bred and Owned, the name(s) listed as breeder and owner on the registration certification must be the same. Adult-Junior partnerships are not acceptable. Family unit or farm partnership will not qualify for Bred and Owned unless all partners are Junior members and listed on the certificate under breeder and owner.

TRANSFERS

A reminder to all juniors to get your junior state show animals transferred or registered now. Under the new rule of Holstein Association USA, the transfer application now must be received by the Holstein Association by July 15 for both cows and heifers.

However, animals shown in the Minnesota State Junior Holstein Show must be transferred into the exhibitor’s name by May 31, 2022.

Best Udder of Show Best Bred & Owned Senior Champion Female Reserve Senior Champion Female Grand Champion Female Reserve Grand Champion Female Adult Showmanship, judged by juniors.

Class 23-J – Junior Exhibitor Showmanship: Exhibitors 14 years of age and under as of Jan. 1, 2022 Class 24-J – Senior Exhibitor Showmanship: Exhibitors ages 15-21 as of Jan. 1, 2022 *If there are large showmanship classes, they may be broken down into smaller classes.

MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

13

2022 MINNESOTA STATE RED AND WHITE SHOW

Thursday, June 16, 2022 • Perham, Minnesota. • Judge: Josh Fairbanks, Iowa The show will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022. State show entries must be received by May 31, 2022. Entries receive after the deadline will be assessed a $50 per animal fee. Entries received after June 12 will be $100. Substitutions will be permitted. Registration entries will be completed on FairEntry.com. Please take note of the vaccination information below. Junior show classes consist of all female classes except Best Udder of Show. All animals must be in place and checked in 24 hours prior to the start of the show. We will be following RWDCA show rules.

For questions regarding the Red and White Show, feel free to call Karla Smieja at (320) 339-5684.

SHOW CLASSES Class 1 - Spring Heifer Calf March 1, 2022-May 31, 2022 Class 2-Winter Heifer Calf December 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 Class 3 -Fall Heifer Calf September 1, 2021-November 30, 2021 Class 4 -Summer Yearling Heifer June 1, 2021-August 31, 2021 Class 5-Spring Yearling Heifer March 1, 2021-May 31, 2021 Class 6-Winter Yearling Heifer December 1, 2020-February 28, 2021 Class 7-Fall Yearling Heifer September 1, 2020-November 30, 2020 Class 8-Junior Best Three Females All bred with the same prefix, with at least one animal owned by the exhibitor.

Class 10- Summer Junior 2-Year Old June 1, 2020-August 31, 2020 Class 11-Junior 2-Year Old in Milk March 1, 2020-May 31, 2020 Class 12-Senior 2-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2019-February 29, 2020 Class 13-Junior 3-Year Old in Milk March 1, 2019-August 31, 2019 Class 14-Senior 3-Year Old in Milk S eptember 1, 2018-February 28, 2019 Class 15- 4-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2017-August 31, 2018 Class 16- 5-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2016-August 31, 2017 Class 17-Aged Cow in Milk Before September 1, 2016 Class 18- 125,000 lb. Cow Lifetime (Proof of production must accompany cow.)

Class 19-Senior best three females All bred with the same prefix, at least one owned by exhibitor Class 20-Produce of Dam Produce of one cow to consist of two animals, any age, need not be owned by one exhibitor. Dam must be named.

Class 21- Daughter and Dam Need not be owned by one exhibitor.

14

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE FOR STATE SHOW IN 2022!

We are excited to share that you will be able to sign up for classes, upload your registration papers and pay online for the Junior, Open and Red and White Minnesota State Holstein Shows this year.

Save yourself the postage and hassle of printing out registration papers by submitting your state show registration online.

Online registration will open in March at the link below:

minnesotaholstein.fairentry.com First you will create a fair entry account, and then click “begin registration.” We will share more information and step-by-step guides once our registration page is live.

If you have any questions about how to register online, you can contact the MHA Staff: Brooke Bobendrier, Marketing Manager 920-901-5165 | mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com Amanda Bedtke, Business Manager 320-259-0637 | minnesotaholstein@gmail.com

BREEDERS SEMINARS RETURN

FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER STEVE MADDOX OF RIVERDALE, CALIFORNIA Steve Maddox of Riverdale, California, traveled to the Midwest to speak at six Breeders Seminars in Minnesota and South Dakota from February 1-4, 2022.

Being born into a dairy family, Steve Maddox’s passion for dairying and the dairy industry started at a young age.

Maddox met his wife, Brenda, in 1976 at the California State Fair while showing registered Holsteins. They have welcomed three children into their family: Melissa, Christina and Stephen, Jr. Maddox’s passion continued to intensify as he pursued leadership roles in the dairy industry and beyond. He has served his local co-op board, Holstein USA, DairyAmerica, Dairy Management Inc., the local soccer and baseball leagues, his county fair board and the school board, all the while managing 4,300 milking and dry Holsteins and 4,500 replacement heifers.

Alongside the dairy, the family farm grows alfalfa, triticale, wine grapes, almonds, pistachios and olives – totaling 9,000 farmable acres. Maddox describes his farm as a large family partnership that includes his wife, Brenda, who does payroll; son, Stephen Maddox, Jr., who manages the farming operation; and daughter-in-law, Haley, who is in charge of marketing and promotions.

Maddox Dairy was an expansion from the original family farm started by his father, Doug, and named for his grandparents, Rufus and Ann. RuAnn Dairy is now managed by his brother, Pat, and his wife, Mary. The two brothers are partners in RuAnn Genetics, a resurrected elite Holstein genetics company that was originally started by Maddox’s father, Doug, who would travel to local dairymen & sell bull semen out of the back of his car.

During the Breeders Seminars, Steve spoke about the history of Maddox and Ruann, their breeding philosophy, management styles and goals for their herds. Steve shared the story and rich history behind the Maddox family’s involvement in the dairy industry and how their farm and cow families have continually adapted and evolved over the years. Steve also highlighted the unique aspects and challenges that accompany farming in Califonia - including water, other crops and commodities, legislation and more.

The Minnesota Holstein Association would like to thank Steve Maddox for taking the time to travel to Minnesota and speak to our membership. We sincerely appreciate his willingness to share his wealth of dairy industry experience and knowledge with our attendees.

Steve’s slide show presentation will be made available on the MHA website for reference and further review.

ABOVE: Steve and a group of SDSU students at the seminar in Brookings, South Dakota.

CANOLA MEAL CANOLA MEAL CORN GLUTEN FEED GLUTEN GRAINS FEED CORNCORN DISTILLERS CORNCORN DISTILLERS STARCHGRAINS CORN STARCH LINSEED MEAL LINSEED MEAL FLAX SEED FLAX SEED OAT HULLS OAT HULLS

RICE HULLS RICE HULLS SOYBEAN MEAL SOYBEAN MEAL SOY BEST SOY BEST SOYBEAN HULLS SOYBEAN HULLS SOY FLOUR SOY SOY FLOUR PLUS SOY PLUS

AMINO PLUS AMINO PLUS SOY ISOLATE SOY ISOLATE WHEAT MIDDS WHEAT MIDDS WHEAT GERM MEAL WHEAT GERM BEET PULPMEAL BEET PULP CASEINATES CASEINATES

ec ia liz e W e al so sp y of in de liv er

CHEESE SCRAPS CHEESE SAWSCRAPS DUST DUST FOODSAW BY-PRODUCTS FOOD BY-PRODUCTS LACTOSE LACTOSE NONFAT DRY MILK NONFAT DRY MILK SUGAR/DEXTROSE SUGAR/DEXTROSE WHEY PROTEIN POWDER WHEY PROTEIN POWDER

C a ll Today!

B a g Fe ed ! ts In g re d ie n

Servicing THE Upper Midwest

(MN, ND, SD, WI, IA, NE)

(MI, WI, IL)

(NATIONWIDE)

SEAN LASCHINGER

JOHN JOHNSON

D. J. JOHNSON

p 800-836-5674 COTTONSEED & GRAIN BY-PRODUCTS m SLASCHINGER @AMERICANAGCO.COM

p 800-836-5846 COTTONSEED & GRAIN BY-PRODUCTS m JJOHNSON @AMERICANAGCO.COM

p 800-836-5672 DAIRY POWDERS & FOOD BY-PRODUCTS m DJ@AMERICANAGCO.COM

FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES, CALL (651)268-2105 97TH STREET SOUTH, COTTAGE GROVE, 55016 FAX: 79007900 97TH STREET SOUTH, COTTAGE GROVE, MNMN55016 FAX:651-234-2351 (651) 268-2121 WWW.AMERICANAGCO.COM WWW.AMERICANAGCO.COM

MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

15

JUNIOR MOOS · From the MJHA President

Jacob Schaefer MJHA President

Hello again everyone!

Our junior board members are getting very excited for our upcoming convention. Without a convention in 2020 or 2021, we are doing our best to make this convention the best that it can be.

With a driven board and fresh ideas, we are well on our way. If you plan to attend participate in “Red, White, and Moo in 2022,” be sure to register

by Feb. 15th.

The 2022 National Holstein Convention is coming up very fast, and more parts are getting nailed down every day. Meetings for National Convention are in full swing so, if you would like to get involved with any junior committees, please

Junior Contacts :

Jacob Schaefer, MJHA President: 320-339-7059 | 20jacob.schaefer@gmail.com Kris Gruenes, MJHA Advisor: 320-493-9704 | krisarn@meltel.net

HOSTING A SUCCESSFUL SHOW CLINIC

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Wednesday, June 15 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

We are very excited to be welcoming Katie Coyne of Mill Wheel Show Clinics to our state Holstein show this year to provide a tremendous learning opportunity for our junior members!

Check out the flyer on the right to learn more about Mill Wheel Show Clinics and what they involve!

A judge’s training will also be offered from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. Registration cost will be $10 for the judge’s training.

Call or text Karen Gorentz, State Show Co-Chair, at 218-234-3716 if you would like to reserve your spot for either the show clinic or judge’s training.

BEFORE THE CLINIC:     

Set a date, make a budget and share the information with youth and their families If you are inviting youth outside of your area, share information with their leaders Get participants enrolled through Signup Genius, Google forms or other means Collect registrations and fees Plan for lunch - bring your own, subs, pizza, etc., include snacks, water and milk

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

Weaver Livestock provides $900 worth of products to learn how to use and give away!

A CLINIC DAY LOOKS LIKE: Youth should arrive with their calf and be ready to begin around 9:00  Youth may share heifers if needed  Youth will actually clip their calf as they advance to the next level of proficiency with their clipping. Youth may bring their own clipping supplies.  There will be a wash demonstration with an explanation of the best way to use Weaver products.  There will be numerous times throughout the day that youth will show their animal in the “show ring”.  The afternoon will focus on showmanship in small groups with other youth assisting with pointers and ideas.  The day concludes with an actual showmanship contest and Weaver product give-away.

Show clinics are hands-on, please keep this in mind as you plan.

Clinics may include feeding, judging workshops, quiz time and more - we can cater to your needs. 

Katie Coyne

16

reach out to Kris Gruenes or I. We are always willing to integrate anyone into our committees and responsibilities for any events, so don’t be afraid to reach out.

We have recently named Derrek Kamphuis as our judge for the Minnesota State Junior Show this year, and we are excited to have the opportunity to hold a food stand at this year’s state show as well. Thank you to everyone that has reached out with kind words about our junior board as we work diligently to provide our members with an awesome year!

Best regards, Jacob

millwheel11@gmail.com

920-723-8185

• • •

•   



Clinic cost is $1000.

Travel less than 100 miles is free All other travel expenses are covered by clinic hosts Suggestions for covering costs: Charge a fee Charge extra for out of area youth Write an educational grant Ideal clinics are 30-40 youth

Facebook & Instagram

MN PDCA DISTINGUISHED BREEDERS MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN BREEDERS RECEIVE 2021 AWARDS

The MN Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (MNPDCA) is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the MN PDCA Distinguished Breed Award. They are Clover Glen Farms, Claremont, MN; Kimm’s Dairy, Pelican Rapids, MN; Wayne & Kris Houdek, Caledonia, MN; and Shir-Man Registered Holsteins, Fountain, MN. Because the 2021 MN PDCA/All-Breeds Convention being canceled this year, these honorees will be recognized at the 2022 MN AllBreeds Convention.

SHIR-MAN REGISTERED HOLSTEINS

WAKE-UP HOLSTEINS

Wayne and Kris Houdek own Wake-Up Holsteins where they milk 400 Holsteins, farm 1200 acres and have 70 Registered Red Angus. Wayne and Kris have assistance from sons Andy and Aaron in handling day to day management. Sons Eric and Jacob, who are employed full-time off the farm, help on weekends and during harvest. The Houdeks mainly focus on breeding high-index profitable cattle that fit their operation. Embryo Transfer and IVF is utilized to increase both the genomic lines and the show type families.

Wayne and Kris started farming after they were married in 1992 with the purchase of a herd of 50 grade Holsteins. For their genomic program the top-end NM$ and TPI parent average heifers are genomic tested with the best entering their embryo transfer (ET) and IVF program. They emphasis NM$, GTPI, plus components, health and fitness traits. From this program the Houdeks have sold embryos world wide and put multiple bulls into AI programs. This focus on genetics has given the Houdeks the Holstein USA Progressive Genetics Award for the past 5 years along with a RHA of 29,297 4.0% 1,159 3.2% 907 and a 60,000 SCC. Since registering the entire herd in 2005, they have bred 9 Excellents and 181 Very Good cows.

Shir-Man Registered Holsteins is owned and operated

by Todd and Stacy Leiding and Shirley Fingerson. The herd consists of 65 Registered Holsteins and 350 acres. The herd begin when Stacy’s father. Tillman Fingerson, purchased the cows from his father. Stacy and Todd joined the operation in 1995 and purchased the herd in 2008. Shir-Man Holsteins prides themselves on producing high quality milk and this is reflected by having received the Fillmore County DHIA award for the lowest Somatic Cell Count (SCC) and since 2008 the Milk Quality Award from their co-op, AMPI. Shir-Man has also seen success in the showring from winning the 1989 Senior 2 yr. old class at World Dairy Expo and several awards at MN State Fair and State Holstein Shows to breeding Shir-Man Astre Heart Ex-94 who went on to be nominated All-American in 1997, 1998, and 1999 with a 2000 AllAmerican win all for her owner Jeff Stookey.

Todd and Stacy Leiding have been involved in the industry off the farm through Filmore County DHIA, Fillmore County ADA and the Rochester Area Holstein Club Board. Stacy has volunteered as the Fillmore County 4-H Dairy Judging Coach for the past 20+ years. Many of her teams of won the state contest and competed at National contests. Stacy also works with the Southeast Minnesota Youth Dairy Show and the Fillmore County Open Class Dairy Show. Todd has served as an elected official for AMPI for 16 years serving the past 5 years in the position of Division Director.

The MN PDCA is an association of the Registered Dairy Cattle Breed Association in the state of Minnesota with the mission to foster Purebred Dairy Cattle and the Dairy Industry. The MN PDCA Distinguished Breeder Award is select by the MN PDCA Board of Directors from nominations submitted by the respective breed association members.

MHA has nominated John and Connie Donnay of Sunkist Acres and Michael and Kacie Kurth of KurthHaven Farms for the 2022 PDCA Distinguished Breeder Award.

MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

17

OBITUARY: MICHAEL “MIKE” SCHILLER Michael J. “Mike” Schiller, age 68 of St. Francis, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in St. Francis, Minnesota.

Michael John Schiller was born May 22, 1953, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Harlin and Rita (Harren) Schiller. He graduated in 1971 from Holdingford High School and on November 15, 1975, he married the love of his life, Karen M. Roering. They began their adventure in dairy farming on the 3rd generation Schiller home farm, eventually purchasing it in 1980. In May 1995 they expanded their farming operation by purchasing the Lange farm. They were blessed with four children and raised their family on the farm.

Mike was a dairy enthusiast and discovered a passion for breeding good, registered Holsteins, purchasing his first registered animal in 1981. They took pride in developing the prefix Schillview Holsteins. While the research-intensive process can take years and generations to get right, they had an outstanding herd of 90 registered cows by the time they were inducted into the Minnesota Livestock Hall of Fame in 2007. In addition to breeding his own cows, Mike had an extensive breeding bull and cow merchandising program, selling embryos throughout the nation and the world. He also took pride in planting and harvesting high-quality forage. Youngest son Charlie became a partner in the dairy operation in 2014.

Mike had a passion for meeting people and giving back to the dairy industry throughout his career. He was a member of county, state and national Holstein Associations, and served on the Associated Milk Producers Inc (AMPI) corporate board. He was a member of Holdingford Jaycees and Knights of Columbus, as well as a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Outside of the dairy operation, Mike looked forward to annual fishing trips and watching the races with friends, as well as traveling the country to various dairy functions: cattle shows, sales, conventions and trade shows. In recent years, he most enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and watching the next generation become interested in the dairy industry.

Mike was a one-of-a-kind dairy producer, caring, honest, funny man who could always make you smile and fill the room with laughter.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Karen Schiller of St. Francis; children, Michelle “Shelly” (Dave) Albers of Dundas, Brian Schiller of Isanti, Dennis Schiller of St. Francis, and Charles “Charlie” Schiller of St. Francis; grandchildren, Molly, Isaac, and Macy Albers, Andrew and Emma Schiller, and Caitlin Jansen; mother, Rita Schiller of Albany; sister and brothers, Judy (Jim) Douvier of Avon, Roger (LaVerne) Schiller of Aitkin, Kenny (Shannon) Schiller of The Villages, Florida, and Steve (Patty) Schiller of St. Cloud.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Harlin Schiller in March of 2000.

OBITUARY: KENNETH “KEN” BROWN Kenneth W. “Ken” Brown, a lifelong dairy farmer in Washington County, died peacefully following a brief illness on Friday morning, January 28, 2022, at the age of 92.

Kenneth Walter, the son of Walter and Frances (Dornfeld) Brown, was born on April 28, 1929, in Hastings.

Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1948, Ken was drafted in to the United States Army in 1953 and later received an Honorable Discharge. On July 20, 1957, Ken was united in marriage to Birdie Paulson, and they were blessed with sixty-four years of marriage.

Ken was a lifelong resident of Denmark Township. In 1958, he and Birdie purchased the family farmstead and continued the tradition of farming and milking cows.

Following many years of operating Moccasin Holstein Farm, Ken decided to stop milking in 1996 and they transitioned into raising and showing Holstein Cattle.

18

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022

Today, the Brown family continues with this tradition which has now spanned into the fourth generation to raise and show even at the National level. Over the years, Ken enjoyed volunteering on the Washington County Ag Society Board, Hastings Creamery Board of Directors, 4H, and was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hastings as well as the Minnesota Holstein Association. He and Birdie enjoyed hosting foreign exchange students from 1965 to 1981, and going to Camp Croix with church friends for many years. In his free time, Ken enjoyed playing church ball and attending many of the Monday night games.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his siblings, Harlan, Russell, Glen, Wayne, and two in infancy.

Ken is survived by his wife, Birdie; children, Kevin (Kris) Brown and Vickie (Ben) Tewes; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Brooks, Zack, Jordan, and Sarah; great granddaughter, Marilyn; sisters-in-law, Angie Brown, Ginny (Vern) Meier, and Judy (Walter) Groth; and by many other relatives and friends.

MHA’S DEDICATED CORPORATE SPONSORS GRAND SUPREME CHAMPION AMERICAN FOODS GROUP LEEDSTONE D&H FIELD SERVICES, INC.

SUPREME CHAMPION MINNESOTA SELECT SIRES CO-OP INC. TRIPLE-A PUMPING FARMERS WIN CO-OP TRANS OVA

GRAND CHAMPION HUBBARD FEEDS/RIDLEY USA FALCON NATIONAL BANK CENTRAL MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MIDWEST EMBRYO TRANSFER SERVICE, LLC AMERICAN AGCO TRADING COMPANY AG PARTNERS

CHAMPION FORESIGHT BANK

MHA Corporate Sponsorship Program The Minnesota Holstein Association (MHA) was organized in 1910 for the purpose of improving and promoting the Holstein breed of dairy cattle. The MHA consists of 700 members and is open to all people interested in the dairy industry. The mission of the Minnesota Holstein Association is, "To enhance the lives and profitability of all dairy producers and enthusiasts by providing opportunities for education, marketing, recognition and socialization."

As dedicated supporters of local registered Holstein dairy farmers, businesses have the opportunity to join and support the Minnesota Holstein Association through our Corporate Sponsor Program. This program has five levels of sponsorship: Grand Supreme Champion, Supreme Champion, Grand Champion and Honorable Mention. Each level includes recognition as a dedicated sponsor of the Minnesota Holstein Association. As a corporate sponsor for our association, businesses help the Minnesota Holstein Association provide opportunities for dairy producers across the state.

If you and your business are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or if you do business with a company you feel would benefit from becoming a corporate sponsor please visit the Minnesota Holstein website and print off a corporate sponsorship program agreement and flyer. Once completed the agreement and payment can be sent to the MHA office. A percentage of the sponsorship is given back to the local clubs along with their rebates in May. If you have questions or would like to know more about the program, please contact a MHA board member or the MHA office. Your assistance in helping our organization grow is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

KEEP EM WALKIN HOOF CARE INC. FAMO FEEDS INC. NORTHLAND FARM SYSTEMS CITIZENS STATE BANK, NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA CARLSON WHOLESALE INC. ALBERT LEA SEED HOUSE INC. FIRST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION VITA PLUS

THANK YOU! MARCH 2022 MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS

19

20

MINNESOTA HOLSTEIN NEWS MARCH 2022