Jersey Journal, January-February 2024

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JERSEY JOURNAL

Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Fax: 614/861-8040.

Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: www.USJerseyJournal.com.

In this issue:

Volume 71 • No. 1 • January 2024 • ISSN: 0021-5953

Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Managing Editor: Tracie Hoying Communications Specialist: Lindsay L’Amoreaux Feature Writer: Michele Ackerman

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All American Jersey Show

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FEATURES 35 21 61 53 47 55 59

All American Jersey Sale All American Jersey Show All American Jersey Junior Show Give Us Your Best 60-Second Intro National Jersey Jug Futurity Pot O’Gold Sale Youth Awards Ceremony Insert: All American and Reserve All American Poster

Give Us Your Best 60-Second Intro

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SHORTS 20 51 43

COVER Rivendale VIP Eloise was named National Grand Champion at the 71st All American Jersey Show and Supreme Champion of the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition. She was exhibited

by Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula was named National Junior Grand Champion and Junior Supreme Champion for Mason Ziemba.

For complete show results, see highlights from The All American Jersey Show beginning on page 21. Junior show highlights start on page 61.

The January issue also highlights other All American events, including two of the breed’s elite annual sales: The All American Jersey Sale and the Pot O’Gold Sale.

Congratulations to all who participated in this year’s All American events.

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REGULAR

All American Sponsors Recognized for Contributions

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AJCA, NAJ Board Members

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Advertising Index

Leaches Honored with Max Gordon Award

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Along the Jersey Road

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Calendar

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Editorial

Congress Grothman Visits D&D Jerseys

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Field Service Staff

Cows on Parade: candid photos of the cow shows during All American events

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In Memoriam

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Jersey Journal Subscription Rates

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Journal Shopping Center

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Registration Fees

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Type Appraisal Schedule

Clancey Krahn Crowned National Jersey Queen

March 1 Deadline for Production Contests

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Mapleline Farm Featured in College Publication

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Premier Performance Junior Show

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Premier Performance Open Show

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To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle.

Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362 614.861.3636 phone 614.861.8040 fax Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com.

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Editor: Kimberly A. Billman

Company and Department Heads

Executive Secretary: Neal Smith, 614/322-4455

Treasurer: Vickie White, 614/322-4452

Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/402-5679

Director of Communications: Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451

Information Technology: Philip Cleary, 614/322-4474

Jersey Marketing Service: Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838

National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450

Research & Genetic Program Consultant: John Metzger, jmetzger@usjersey.com AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679; 614/322-4495 (fax); kpaul@usjersey.com. Illinois and Wisconsin.

Danielle Brown, 614/266-2419; dbrown@usjersey. com. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, western Texas and northern California.

Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838; glavan@usjersey.com.

Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Benny Rector, 614/313-5818; brector@usjersey.com.

Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227; sholcomb@usjersey. com Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862; jrobinson@usjersey. com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, east Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Seth Israelsen, 614/216-9727; sisraelsen@usjersey. com. Advance Services Consultant; Idaho, Nevada,

Aspen Silva, 614/296-3621; asilva@usjersey.com.

Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington.

Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, rmosser@ usjersey.com.

Danielle Brown, above Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com.

Mark Fisher, 209/765-7187; mfisher@usjersey.com.

Lee Harris, 614/284-1478; lharris@usjersey.com.

Dyon Helmuth, 614/264-0140; dhelmuth@usjersey.com.

Scott Holcomb, above Seth Israelsen, above Greg Lavan, above Andy Paulson, 614/296-4166; apaulson@usjersey.com.

Ellie Wantland, 614/261-9921; ewantland@usjersey.com.

American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors

Officers President: Alan Chittenden, 84 Running Creek Rd., Schodack Landing, NY 12156-9603. Phone 518/3202893; alan.dutchhollow@gmail.com.

Vice President: Joel Albright, 1855 Olive Rd., Willard, OH 44890. Phone 419/512-1756; albrightjerseys@gmail. com. Fourth District. 2025.

Directors Joel Albright, see officers. Fourth District. 2025.

Tyler Boyd, 19784 Patricia Lane, Hilmar, CA 95324.

Phone 209/585-7118; tyler.l.boyd@gmail.com. Twelfth District. 2025.

Ted DeMent, 5252 Hallsville Rd., Kenney, IL 61749.

Phone 217/725-2432; dementsjerseys@gmail.com.

Sixth District. 2026.

Rebecca Ferry, 193 Lagrange Rd., Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone 518/248-9294; dreamroadjersey@yahoo. com. Second District. 2026.

Ralph Frerichs, 3117 St. Hwy. 159., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-3012; frerichs@cvctx. com. Ninth District. 2024.

Garry Hansen, 13025 S. Mulino Rd., Mulino, OR 97042.

Phone 503/805-4411; garryajca@gmail.com. Tenth District. 2026.

Jason Johnson, 154 Olde Canterbury Rd., Northwood, NH 03624. Phone 802/356-0908. jasamjohnson@gmail. com. First District. 2024.

Cornell Kasbergen, 21744 Road 152, Tulare, CA 93274.

Phone 559/804-7393; ckasbergen@aol.com. Eleventh District. 2025.

John Maxwell, 10600 275th St., Donahue, IA 527469705. Phone 563/505-1652; maxwell@tourmyfarm.com.

Eighth District. 2026.

Donna Phillips, 8506 Center Rd., Newton, WI 53063.

Phone 920/374-1292; ddstock@lakefield.net. Seventh District. 2025.

Bradley Taylor, 106 County Road 5300, Booneville, MS 38829-9131. Phone 662/720-3598; taylorjerseyfarm@ gmail.com. Fifth District. 2024.

Joe Vanderfeltz, 898 SR 706, Lawton, PA 18828; Phone 570/934-2406; jvanfel2@gmail.com. Third District. 2024.

National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/531-2116; jkokoski@maplelinefarm. com.

Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/724-0067; hdfjersey@ gmail.com.

Directors Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512.

Phone 419/782-0012; jawscows@defnet.com. District 7. 2025 Jason Cast, 4011 A Street Rd., Beaver Crossing, NE 68313-9417. Phone 402/641-2255; jjcjerseys@gmail. com. District 1. 2027.

Alan Chittenden, ex officio, see AJCA officers.

Garry Hansen, ex officio, see AJCA.

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Rogelio “Roger” Herrera, 7114 Youngstown Rd., Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/485-0003; rogeliohs@yahoo.com.

District 2. 2025.

James S. Huffard III, see officers. District 5. 2024.

John Kokoski, see officers. District 3. 2025.

John Marcoot, 526 Dudleyville Rd. Greenville, IL. 62246. Phone 618/322-7239; johnemarcoot@gmail. com. District 4. 2026.

Corey Lutz, 4399 Ritchie Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Phone 704/735-1222; piedmontjerseys@charter.net.

District 8. 2026.

Tom Seals, 37840 Upper Nestucca River Rd., Beaver, OR 97108. Phone 541/520-0298; jennie.seals@gmail. com. District 6. 2027.

Bradley Taylor, ex officio, see AJCA.

Managing Editor: Tracie Hoying Feature Writer: Michele Ackerman Communications Specialist: Lindsay L’Amoreaux Digital Media: Jolena Gioiello

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ABS Global..............................................16 Accelerated Genetics................................ 2 Ahlem Farms Partnership.......................49 Albright Jerseys LLC...............................34 American Jersey Cattle Association ........................... 40, 43, 49, 51, 54, 73, 74 Bachelor Farms.......................................41 Biltmore Farms........................................70 Boks Jersey Farm...................................34 Brenhaven Jerseys.................................41 California Jerseys...................................49 Cantendo Acres......................................34 Cedar Mountain Jerseys.........................65 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy............................50 Circle S Jerseys......................................65 Clauss Dairy Farm..................................49 Clover Patch Dairy..................................34 Cold Run Jerseys LLC............................34 Cowbella Creamery at Danforth Jersey Farm...........................................................60 Crescent Farm........................................65 D&D Jerseys...........................................52 Den-Kel Jerseys......................................60 Dorado Jerseys.......................................33 Dreamroad Jerseys LLC.........................60 Dutch Hollow Farm.................................15 Edn-Ru Jerseys......................................56 Fire-Lake Jerseys...................................49 Forest Glen Jerseys.................................. 3 Goff Dairy................................................57 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd............................34 Heaven Scent Jerseys............................60 Her-Man Jerseys.....................................41 Highland Farms, Inc................................50

Hi-Land Farms........................................60 High Lawn Farm......................................65 Huffard Dairy Farms................................70 Irishtown Acres........................................56 JNB Farm................................................56 Jersey Journal.........................................71 Jersey Marketing Service......................... 9 Journal Shopping Center........................74 Kevetta Farms.........................................60 Kilgus Dairy.......................................12, 13 Lady-Lane Farm......................................68 Lawtons Jersey Farm..............................60 Legendairy Farms...................................29 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm............................65 Mapleline Farm.......................................65 Marcoot Jersey Creamery......................50 Martin Dairy LLC.....................................68 Messmer Jersey Farm............................42 Mills Jersey Farm LLC............................42 New England Jerseys.............................65 New York Jerseys...................................33 Nobledale Farm......................................56 Oat Hill Dairy...........................................41 Ohio Jerseys...........................................34 Oregon Jerseys.......................3, 29, 68, 69 Owens Farms Inc....................................52 Pennsota Jerseys...................................41 Pennsylvania Jerseys.......................46, 56 Pine Hill Jersey Farm LLC......................34 Pine Tree Dairy......................................... 9 Revolution Genetics................................41 Riverside-F Farms..................................56

Rock Bottom Dairy..................................50 Royal Riverside Farm.............................69 Select Sires, Inc................................73, 75 Silver Spring Farms................................60 South-Mont Farm....................................56 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc...........................34 Spatz Cattle Company............................42 Spring Valley Farm..................................42 Springdale Jerseys Inc............................65 Spruce Row Jerseys...............................56 Steinhauers Jerseys...............................52 Stoney Hollow Jerseys............................56 Summit Farm...........................................42 Sunbow Jerseys......................................42 Tauchen Harmony Valley Inc..................52 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc............................42 U-Fashion Jerseys LLC..........................34 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.................................41 Vierra Dairy............................................... 4 WalkLe Farm...........................................46 Waverly Farm Jerseys............................76 Tim Weaver Auction Service...................31 White Rock Jerseys................................65 Wilsonview Dairy.....................................68 Wisconsin Jersey Cattle Club.................52 Woodruff 4th Edition Heifer Sale............10 Z-Class Genetics..............................18, 19 This index is provided as an additional service. The Jersey Journal assumes no liability for errors or omissions. The Jersey Journal does not guarantee quality, delivery time, or availability of items ordered from commercial advertisers.

The American Jersey Cattle Association promotes the use of authentic and unaltered photographic images of Jersey animals, and disapproves of the use of any photographic images that alter the body of the Jersey animal. The American Jersey Cattle Association therefore requests that all photographic images of Jersey animals submitted for publication in the Jersey Journal contain no alterations to the body of the animal.

Despite its best efforts to ensure that only unaltered photographs of Jersey animals are used in this publication, the American Jersey Cattle Association cannot guarantee that every photographic image of a Jersey animal is authentic and unaltered.

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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.

Oklahoma, Colorado, and Western Nebraska.

OCTOBER—California and Nevada.

NOVEMBER—New Mexico and Texas; Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

DECEMBER—Michigan and Ohio; New York.

Type Appraisal Schedule

MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Achievement contest applications are due.

MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Production Contest entries due. Forms available from the USJersey website.

MAR. 1—Living Lifetime Production contest applications are due. Cows alive as of December 31, 2023, are eligible. Minimum DHIR production levels for nominating are 225,000 lbs. milk, 10,000 lbs fat, and 8,000 lbs. protein.

APR. 1—Ownership and transfer date for junior eligibility in spring national shows.

APR. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the May evaluation release.

APR. 17—Deadline for AJCA director petitions to be in the AJCA office.

APR. 23—Deadline for NAJ director petitions to be in the AJCA office.

MAY 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the June evaluation release.

JUNE 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the July evaluation release.

JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due.

JULY 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the August evaluation release.

AUG. 1—Ownership and transfer date for junior eligibility for fall shows.

POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed.

If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/322-4457, or email lking@usjersey. com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf.

FEBRUARY—Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut; Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska; Idaho and Utah; Southern California and Arizona.

MARCH—Oregon and Washington; New York.

APRIL—California and Nevada.

MAY—Michigan and Ohio; Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Southern Georgia; New Mexico and Texas.

JUNE—Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Delaware; North Carolina and South Carolina; Kentucky, Tennessee, and Northern Georgia; Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

JULY—Wisconsin.

AUGUST—Arkansas and Missouri; Indiana and Illinois; Minnesota; Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and northern Nebraska.

SEPTEMBER—Oregon and Washington; Idaho, Utah, Southern California, and Arizona; Kansas,

Deadlines

Sales FEB. 17—WOODRUFF JERSEY HEIFER SALE, Urbana, Ohio.

Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999 InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member

All Other Applications Member Non-Member

Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 $17.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months........................................... 17.00 20.00 19.00 22.00 12-24 months......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 27.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00 37.00 Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00

Transfer Fees Effective July 1, 2014

Standard processing fee is $14.00 when transfer is received within 60 days of the date of sale of the animal to the new owner, and $17.00 when received after 60 days. $2.00 discounts from the standard fee will be applied to individual animal transfers processed via infoJersey.com and to group transfers submitted in batch electronic files: Excel spreadsheet, report downloaded from herd management software, or a field-delimited text file. Additional discounts may apply for herds enrolled in REAP, and for intraherd and intra-farm transfers. Refer to “Fees for Programs and Services” (www.usjersey.com/fees.pdf) and call Herd Services for more information.

The Association’s Bylaws require the seller to pay the transfer fee.

Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

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MAR. 1—AMPLIFY—AMP UP YOUR GENETIC BASE SALE—Genomic Sale, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif; 1:00 p.m. (PST); Triple-T, sale mgrs.

MAR. 2—AMPLIFY—AMP UP YOUR GENETIC BASE SALE—Live Sale, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif; 11:00 a.m. (PST); Triple-T, sale mgrs.

MAR. 15—MEADOW VIEW FARM JERSEY SALE, Meadow View Farm, Pine Grove, Pa.; 10:30 a.m.

(EDT); Tim Weaver Auction Service, sale mgrs.

MAR. 16—MASSACHUSETTS BLUE RIBBON ALL-BREEDS CALF SALE, Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield, Mass.; 11:00 a.m. (EDT).

APR. 13—SPRING INTO OPPORTUNITY SALE AT PINE TREE, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; hosted by Pine-Tree Dairy; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast live on www.CowBuyer.com.

MAY 14-16—WISCONSIN STATE SALE, Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast live on www.CowBuyer.com.

JUNE 21—NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield, Mass.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast live on www.CowBuyer.com.; Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., auctioneer.

OCT. 1—TOP OF THE WORLD SALE, via CowBuyer.com at World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; broadcast live on CowBuyer.com.

OCT. 15-17—DAIRYLAND PROTEIN SALE, via CowBuyer.com; closeout starts Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. (CDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast on CowBuyer.com.

OCT. 19—OHIO FALL PRODUCTION SALE, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 11:00 a.m. (EDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; broadcast live on CowBuyer. com.

Meetings and Expositions JAN. 29-FEB. 1—THE NATIONAL MASTITIS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, Dallas, Texas; more information available at www.nmconline.org.

FEB. 3—OREGON JERSEY BREEDERS ANNUAL MEETING, Spirit Mountain Hotel & Casino, Grande Ronde, Ore. FEB. 8-9—GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mount Pleasant, Mich.; for more information visit http://www.glrdc.org.

FEB. 13-15—WORLD AG EXPO, International AgriCenter, Tulare, Calif.

FEB. 23-24—CALIFORNIA JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION MEETING, Petaluma, Calif.

MAR. 2—MASSACHUSETTS JERSEY BREEDERS ANNUAL MEETING, Sunderland Church, Sunderland, Mass.

MAR. 2—WISCONSIN JERSEY BREEDERS ANNUAL MEETING, Country Inn and Suites, Fort Atkinson, Wis. M A R . 8 - 9 — M I N N E S O TA A L L B R E E D S CONVENTION, Kelly Inn, St. Cloud, Minn.; Jersey annual meeting on March 9 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT).

MAR. 19-21—CENTRAL PLAINS DAIRY EXPO, Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. APR. 15-17—TRI-STATE DAIRY NUTRITION CONFERENCE, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. JUNE 16-19—AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, West Palm Beach, Fla. (continued to page 40)

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Jason and Leah (Johnson) James, Mineral Point, Wis., gave birth to their fourth child, Harrison Michael James, on December 4, 2023. Their first son weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long. The couple operates Pine Valley Farm in Mineral Point. They received the American Jersey Cattle Association Young Jersey Breeder award in 2018.

She is a former appraiser with the national Jersey organizations.

Harrison’s sisters, Brenlyn, 6, Annika, 4, and Everlea, 18 months, are smitten with their little brother.

Congressman Grothman Visits D&D Jerseys

Rep. Glenn Grothman visited D&D Jerseys, Newton, Wis., in early December to talk face-to-face with herd owner Donna Phillips, DVM, about some of the challenges and opportunities dairy producers are currently facing.

Grothman accepted the offer of a farm tour when Phillips visited his office on Capitol Hill in February 2023 as part of the National All-Jersey “fly-in” to meet with members of Congress. The Congressman was accompanied by staff member Chris Grawien, who focuses on agriculture issues, and an intern.

Donna and the Congressman discussed several issues of relevance to dairy farmers and toured the Registered Jersey farm. While Rep. Grothman had visited larger dairies previously, this was his first trip to a smaller herd. Much of the conversation focused on the differences in operating smaller scale dairies and how policy issues impact

Congressman Grothman gives some attention to a member of the milking string at D&D Jerseys.

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Donna Phillips, right, and her daughter, Erica, center, give Congressman Grothman, second right, staff member Chris Grawien, left, and an intern, a tour of D&D Jerseys.

smaller operations.

In matters of policy, Rep. Grothman supports two of the dairy industry’s high-priority issues: prohibiting nondairy products from using dairy labels and expanding milk choices in the school breakfast and lunch program. He is a co-sponsor of HR 1642; “The Dairy PRIDE Act”, which would require the FDA to enforce standards of identity and restrict the use of dairy terms on packaging of non-dairy products. He expressed strong optimism for the legislation stating that, “I think we’re going to get that done.”

He is also a co-sponsor of “The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act”, HR 1147, which would allow schools to offer all varieties of milk in reimbursable school meal programs. A few days after the farm visit this bill passed the House of Representatives by a strong bipartisan vote of 330 to 99 and moved to the Senate for consideration.

The Congressman also discussed the Dairy Margin Coverage program and its benefits to herds like D&D Jerseys. The visit concluded with Rep. Grothman providing Donna with his cell phone number and encouraging her to remain in contact on issues of importance to the dairy and agriculture industries.

Rep. Grothman serves on three House committees and chairs the subcommittee on national security, the border, and foreign affairs.

Grothman’s time in office has also been marked by his passionate advocacy for manufacturing, worker training, welfare reform, higher education

reform, immigration reform, and prolife causes. As part of his constituent outreach, earlier that day he had visited a school and a manufacturing facility in his disctrict.

Phillips is Director of the Seventh District of the American Jersey Cattle Association. She and her husband, Dan Stock, and their daughters operate D&D Jerseys. The herd frequently ranks among the best herds in the nation for genetic merit and production. This year the 70-cow herd ranks second for milk, fat and protein on an M.E. basis with a 2022 lactation average of 25,669 lbs. milk, 1,283 lbs. fat and 965 lbs. protein.

Mapleline Farm Featured in College Publication

Mapleline Farm, Hadley, Mass., was featured in a recent issue of the Massachusetts Daily Collegian. The Registered Jersey farm provides milk for students attending the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

The reporter interviewed Jessica Dizek, who owns the business with her sister, Jennifer Zina. The two recently took over the bottling business from their father, John Kokoski, who currently serves as president of National All-Jersey Inc. The reporter explained the farm’s untraditional milk marketing method of bottling and selling milk on its own rather than selling it as a commodity through a cooperative. The reporter also explained the high propensity of A2 beta-casein found in milk produced by the herd at Mapleline Farm.

The partnership with UMass began more than 10 years ago, with Mapleline providing milk for just one dining hall.

Today milk from the Jersey herd is provided in dining halls across campus and is also sold in the university’s retail locations. Eggnog is available for UMass Fresh, a Thanksgiving dinner on campus.

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Embrace and Adapt the Opportunities Presented The USJersey organizations have completed their 155th year of business—an accomplishment showing the testament of our cow. As we reflect back on 2023, the year was not much different than the past few with new challenges and advancements for the industry continuing to drive the business of the association.

“In the past decade the U.S. dairy industry has experienced tremendous change—the most I have seen in my entire life,” stated Executive Secretary Neal Smith recently. “We have gone from the adoption of sexed semen, having too many heifers for replacements, to breeders using a high percentage of beef semen on their dairy herd due to the value of the resulting calves.”

Organized in 1868, the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) was established with the mission to improve and promote the Jersey breed and provide programs and services that will enhance the profitability of Jersey dairy herds. This statement is what leadership and staff still follow today in the quest to make owning Jerseys the most profitable breed of dairy cattle.

Jersey leadership has embraced the opportunity to make strides with several decisions recently including the new Jersey Performance Index (JPI) and Jersey Udder Index (JUI) formulas.

The new JPI index is geared to identify higherperforming, longer-lived and healthier Jersey cows resulting in a more profitable cow. The new formulas both address more type traits to reflect the true contribution to survival across all linear scores. Additionally the changes with JUI are designed to address challenges with automated milking systems.

Even when current market signals indicate a tough economic future for U.S. dairy producers. Jerseys still have the answers.

1,038 lbs. ... the record high fat lbs. per lactation achieved in 2023 by the Jersey breed. The breed also gained 55 lbs. per lactation for Cheese Yield to 2,657 lbs.

20,710 lbs. ... the record high milk lbs. per lactation achieved in 2023 by the Jersey breed. This is a new record amount for production as it increased 263 lbs. over last year’s record.

123,303 ... the number of animals recorded in the AJCA database during 2023. It is the fifth largest total recorded in the organization’s history and marked 12 consecutive years the organization has recorded more than 100,000 registrations.

5,279 ... the number of different owners that are represented in the registration count. As the breed continues to grow, we consider the number of customers an indicator of breed growth.

154,754 ... the number of cows in 1,085 herds enrolled on performance programs receiving production and type appraisal services through the American Jersey Cattle Association.

107,551 ... the number of animals appraised through the AJCA Type Traits Appraisal program. 2023 was the 11th consecutive year for the appraisal team to evaluate more than 100,000 individuals.

1,465 ... the number of herds that were served by USJersey appraisers during 2023.

893,944 ... Jersey cattle that have received genomic evaluations from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding through December 31, 2023. $610,000 ... estimated revenue generated for the Equity program to promote the increased demand for and value of Jersey milk and milk products from 971 contributors.

The numbers tell us that Jerseys are a better fit for today’s dairy economy than any other breed. She is the cow for today and tomorrow.

We all know change is inevitable. And while it can be hard to accept, it is a necessity to adapt and create new opportunities to go with the needs and technology continuing to evolve.

USJersey staff and boards of directors will closely monitor trends of the U.S. dairy industry and will continue to adapt and update services to meet the needs of Jersey breeders.

As we enter a new year, the USJersey organizations envision a bright future for our breed. We will continue working to identify and capitalize on opportunities to strengthen the economic position of “The Jersey” in today’s industry.

THE JERSEY by Bonnie L. Mohr, commissioned by the American Jersey Cattle Association.

Copyright © American Jersey Cattle Association 2018 All Rights Reserved

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The All American Executive Committee and Joel Albright, General North Carolina Jersey Breeders Chair, extend their appreciation and gratitude to these individuals Association Oakhaven Jerseys, Jerry and John and companies for generous financial support of Lemmermen THE 71st ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW & SALE Owens Farms Inc. Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association November 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2023 • Louisville, Kentucky Pleasant Ridge Jerseys, Ron Mosser Family Piedmont Jerseys LLC Founders Preston Point Farm 2022 All American Sale Consignors Ratliff Jerseys, Ron and Christy Providence Farm Ratliff National Heifer Sale Consignors Silver Springs Farm, Luchsinger Family Rector Jersey Farm Nominating Owners, National Spring Valley and Heath Jerseys Select Sires Inc. Starstruck Show Cattle Jersey Jug Futurity Sunbow Jerseys, Charles Steer Family Sullivan Show Supply Consignors, 2020 Pot O’Gold Tennessee Jersey and Junior Jersey The Jersey Barnyard Sale Cattle Clubs Trans Ova Genetics The Franchise Kind Underwriters Wisconsin Jersey and Junior Jersey Vermont Jersey Breeders Association American Jersey Cattle Breeders Association Vierra Dairy Association Woodruff Jersey Farm Waverly Farm North American International Young’s Jersey Dairy Inc. White’s Jersey Farm Livestock Exposition Windermere Real Estate Patrons Larry and Cari Wolfe Primary Sponsor Anonymous World Wide Sires, Ltd. AllFlex/Merck Animal Health Ahlem Farms Partnership Carl Bourne Memorial Fund Presenting the Youth Awards Albright Jerseys LLC Friends of the All American Ceremony Boer Jersey Dairy American Dairy Association Mideast Bohnerts’ Jerseys Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Avonlea Genetics Bok Jersey Farm Solutions Bonnie Jo Ayars th Boreman and Billman Families Presenting the 66 Pot O’Gold Sale Barlass Jerseys, LLC Bostelman Livestock Transportation C.L. Collins III Chairman’s Circle Cabot Cooperative Creamery Cowsmopolitan Caff-E-Hill Farms D&D Jerseys Dairy Agenda Today Cowbell Acres Elmhurst Jerseys Discovery Genetics Duchess Dairy Products Jerseyland Sires Inc. Family of Emma Anderson Dreamroad Jerseys The Jordan Group Josh and Jenny Gordon and Family Endres Jazzy Jerseys Greenland Jersey Farms Dr. Katharine Knowlton Kelly Epperly Donna Hawvermale and Cindy Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Phil and Marty Gordon and Family Howman Genex Cooperative Fund Highland Farms Inc. Graber Jerseys Inc. Charlene Nardone National Huffard Dairy Farms Hawk Pond Jerseys Jersey Queen Fund James Huffard Holmes County Cheese Company Post Printing Company Kevin, Laura and Regan Jackson Indiana Jersey Cattle Club Jer-Nan Associates Semex Lea Jordan, Cybil Fisher Photography Henry P. Knolle Family Tillamook County Creamery Kash-In Jerseys Bert and Mary Smith Leas Memorials Keightley-Core Jerseys Meadowridge Jerseys Sustainers Kirchdoerfer Jersey Farm Mill Valley Farms Bachelor Farms Kutz Dairy Mike and Merna Fremstad Bos Dairy LLC Lady-Lane Farm and Patrick Gourley Oak Breeze Farm, Gay Ervin, Jay and Dutch Hollow Farm LLC Legendairy Farms LLC Amy Massey, Theresa Ervin Dr. Joseph A. and Beverly Lineweaver Forest Glen Jerseys PBS Animal Health Lyon Jerseys Hilmar Cheese Company Rider Jersey Farm MB Lucky Lady Farms, Frank & Diane Paul and Sandy Schirm Kilgus Farmstead Borba Sun Valley Jersey Farm Lincoln Way Vineyards Ma Brown Jerseys Sunny Day Farm & Her-Man Jerseys Maple Hill Farm Mapleline Farm, John Kokoski Family Sycamore Hill Farm and Garden, The Marcoot Jersey Creamery Martin Dairy LLC Hanford Family Maryland/Virginia Milk Mihm Bros. Inc. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Milk-n-More Farms Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders Will-Do Jerseys &Will Do Jersey Farm New England Jersey Breeders Assn.

Association Williams Jersey Farm

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Grand Champion Rivendale VIP Eloise was named National Grand Champion for her exhibitor, Vierra Dairy Farms. Pictured from left to right: first alternate queen Meganne Chapman; Sue and Charles Luchsinger with the Silver Springs Trophy; Jeff Core with the A.J. Keightley Memorial Award; Brooke Cronin with the Adelene Keightley Memorial award; National Jersey Queen Clancey Krahn, and associate Louie Cozzitorto with the banner for Kelly Barbee and “Eloise.”

Reserve Grand Champion Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula was named the Reserve National Grand Champion for her owners Pacific Edge Jerseys, Legendairy, and David Jordan. Pictured are Mason Ziemba on the halter accepting the banner from Judge Alta Mae Core; Kara Hale, Jennie and Tom Seals; Emma Vos presenting the Bachelor Farm Trophy; Mike Podschally; Sarah and Scott Rocha, David Jordan, Erin Leach, and Blake Rocha; In the front are Joe Rocha, Coltan Seals, Kevin Ziemba, and Brent Rocha.

“Eloise” Wins Back-to-Back Championships in Louisville

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t the conclusion of the two-day All American Jersey Show in Louisville, Ky., on November 5 and 6, 2023, Rivendale VIP Eloise’s name was added to the Jersey history books.

She was named National Grand Champion for the second consecutive year, becoming only the 13th cow in the 71-year history of the All American Show to win twice, and only the sixth cow to win back-to-back titles.

The four-year-old also secured her third All American title ( junior two-year-old, junior three-year-old,

and four-year-old), best udder of the show, and two-time Supreme Champion of the North American International Dairy Shows. She is owned and exhibited by Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.

Earning the Reserve Grand Champion title was Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, exhibited by the partnership of Pacific Edge, Legendairy and David Jordan, Tillamook, Ore. “Lula” also received the Reserve Senior Champion and All American Five-Year-Old title.

The All American Jersey Show was a

“Eloise” and “Lula” were selected as the Senior and Reserve Senior Champions. Presenting their awards are National Jersey Queen Clancey Krahn with the trophy for Senior Champion in memory of Hunter Squires; associate judge Louie Cozzitorto presenting the banner; Kelly Barbee at the halter of “Eloise;” Mason Ziemba at the halter of “Lula” accepts the banner from first alternate Meganne Chapman and Judge Alta Mae Core and The Franchise Kind Trophy from second alternate Emma Vos.

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two-day show. The 181 heifers showed early Sunday morning, November 5, and the 198 cows were exhibited on Monday, November 6. In all, 379 Registered Jerseys made their way through the ring with more than $28,000 in premiums paid to exhibitors.

These impressive cattle were looked over and placed by two accomplished judges—Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., and her associate Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock, Calif.

Alta Mae and her husband Jeff and (continued to page 22)

Tapped for Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate Champion. were the winning milking winter yearling—Make A Star VIP Reed Mamie—took top honors for Kamryn, Kate, and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys.

Phil and Marty Gordon presented their family trophy to Case Kasbergen while national queen Krahn presented the banner. Reserve honors went to the winning milking yearling—MM VIP Ruby-ET—owned by Misty Meadow Dairy and J.D. Heimerl. Roger Turner is on the halter. AJCA President Alan Chittenden presented the Virginia Jerseys Trophy along with Meganne Chapman and associate Cozzitorto.

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Gold Star Nuance Celia-ET was named Junior Champion of the All American Jersey Show. Pictured with “Celia” are Judge Core, Open Show Chair David Jordan, Kathryn Bosley presenting the Tennessee Jersey Cattle Club Trophy; 2022 National Queen Jackie Mudd with the banner; Rosalee Zehr on the halter; and Jenny Gordon on the halter of Gordons Gold Gracious, the Reserve Junior Champion heifer.

Ronnie Rider presented the Rider Jersey Farm Trophy to Jenny and her husband, Josh. Queen Clancey Krahn and associate judge Louie Cozzitorto present the banner.

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their children and grandchildren own and operate Keightley-Core Jersey Farm. The family is no stranger to the green shavings in Freedom Hall as they have been awarded seven Premier Breeder banners, two Premier Exhibitor banners, have owned three National Grand Champions, three National Jersey Jug Futurity winners and two Genomic Jersey Performance Index Senior Champions.

It was Alta Mae’s third time officiating the All American Jersey show in Freedom Hall. She judged the open show in 2004 and the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 2007. In addition, Alta Mae has judged the Canadian Royal Jersey Show, World Dairy Expo, and International Dairy Week in Australia as well as numerous other shows in Canada and the U.S. Internationally she has also judged in Argentina,

Brazil, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Ireland and Scotland.

Her associate was Louie Cozzitorto from Turlock, Calif. He is a familiar face in Freedom Hall serving as a consultant for the 2018 National Jersey Jug Futurity and in 2021 he officiated the All American Junior Jersey Show.

He has judged numerous state fairs across the county as well as county, district and regional shows and has international experience judging in Australia.

He has helped develop some of the “big name” Jerseys – including a cow named “Griffen”—two-time National Grand Champion. Louie was also employed as a type evaluator by the Jersey association for seven years.

Championship Class “I love this show. I love this arena.

I love this facility,” said Judge Core before naming her champions. “Most

All American Junior Best Three Females DKG Gentry Cream, DKG Justice Sunny, and DKG Joel Kate

Mill Valley Jerseys, Donna and John Greiwe and family received the Oak Breeze Farm Trophy from Gay Erwin and 2022 National Jersey Queen Jacqueline Mudd.

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Rivendale VIP Eloise was named the Supreme Champion of the dairy show at the North American International Livestock Exposition. She received a $2,000 cash award sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau.

Members of NAILE staff and Farm Bureau were on hand to present the award to Kelly Barbee and “Eloise.”

of all, I love this Jersey cow. She has been my whole life.

“I want to thank my family for living this dream with me,” continued Core.

“Now I am going to go out and select my champions and get this party started for everyone.”

Judge Core decided on her Grand, Reserve and Honorable Mention Champions after reviewing the lineup of junior, intermediate, National Jersey Jug Futurity and senior champions.

“You just can’t deny these older cows,” said Core after selecting Rivendale VIP Eloise as her National Grand Champion. “I am not taking anything away from the younger cows today, these older girls just have a few more years under their belts.”

“Eloise’s” owner—Vierra Dairy— received the Silver Spring Farms Trophy presented by Chuck and Sue Luchsinger and Family. The breeder of

All American Senior Best Three Females Ratliff Lo Lalala Dancer-ET, Ratliff Swagger Diggity, Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET

Ratliff Jerseys received the Edwin L. Crotty Memorial Trophy, presented by Queen Krahn and second alternate Emma Vos. JERSEY JOURNAL

The Pacific Edge Jerseys team took home the Premier Breeder, Premier Exhibitor and Avonlea Genetics Trophy for the best barn exhibit at the All American Jersey Show. Presenting the Discovery Genetics trophy for the Premier Exhibitor and the Avonlea Trophy for barn exhibit are Meganne Chapman and Emma Vos. Presenting the Wolfe Trophy for Premier Breeder of the All American Jersey Show is National Jersey Queen Clancey Krahn.

“Eloise,” Rivendale Farm, Bulgar, Pa., was awarded the Adelene Keightley Memorial Trophy.

“When this four-year-old came in her class today, I just fell in love with her,” said Alta Mae of her champion.

“She exemplifies correctness. She exemplifies dairyness. She has the kind of udder I hope to have on any cow I ever have. She has it all for me.”

Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula received the Vierra Dairy Trophy for Reserve Grand Champion. She was owned by Pacific Edge, Legendairy and David Jordan.

In the Honorable Mention spot was the Honorable Mention Senior Champion, Bri-Lin Valson Spritz also owned by Vierra Dairy.

Intermediate and Senior Champions In a history making move, Judge Core selected the milking winter yearling as her Intermediate Champion.

“This milking winter yearling just puts it all together,” complimented Core. “She is the youngest one out here.

But there isn’t a hole in this heifer.

“She has the style, the balance and a beautiful udder,” continued Core. “And, she is walking on the best set of feet and legs out here.”

Case Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif., led his winning milking winter yearling, Make A Star VIP Reed Mamie, to the center of the ring. She is owned by Kate, Kamryn, and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys.

“Mamie” received the trophy for Intermediate Champion presented by Phil and Marty Gordon and Family.

Judge Core then named her Reserve Intermediate Champion, MM VIP Ruby-ET. She was the All American JANUARY 2024

Milking Yearling and exhibited by Misty Meadow Dairy and JD Heimerl, Tillamook, Ore. “We’re going to follow with our milking yearling for reserve,” explained Core. “She follows the pattern of our Intermediate Champion today.”

“Ruby” received the Virginia Jerseys Trophy for Reserve Intermediate Champion. Following for Honorable Mention was DeMents Victorious June exhibited by DeMents Jerseys and Kilgus Dairy and Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. Rivendale VIP Eloise received the trophy for Senior Champion presented

by Hawk Pond Jerseys in memory of Hunter Squires.

Reserve Senior Champion, Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, received the trophy for Reserve Senior Champion presented

by Dusty and Nicole Schirm, Ashville, Ohio, representing The Franchise Kind.

The Honorable Mention Senior Champion was Bri-Lin Valson Spritz owned by Vierra Dairy.

Junior Champions “Many of you here know I don’t show a lot of heifers,” said Judge Alta Mae. “I like heifers. I like pretty heifers. But I also like heifers that are going to make cows. I think today all of our winners I can proudly say will go on to make good cows.”

“This fall calf just really, really does it for me,” said Judge Core of her Junior Champion—Gold Star Nuance Celia-ET—owned by Rosalee Zehr and Aubree Hoegger, Pontiac, Ill. “She has got the style and correctness but yet she has strength throughout,” complimented Judge Core. “She has such femininity. She is just really my kind of heifer.”

“Celia” received the Tennessee Jersey Cattle Club Trophy.

Named Reserve Junior Champion was Gordons Gold Gracious, the All American Spring Yearling and bred and owned by Phil, Abigail, Katelyn, William and Matthew G ordon, Syracuse, Ind. “Gracious” paired well with the Junior Champion in the judges opinions. She received the Rider Jersey Farm Trophy for Reserve Junior Champion.

Being named Honorable Mention Junior Champion was the All American Winter Yearling Heifer. She was South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET, exhibited

by Glamourview—Iager and Walton, Walkersview Md. “We are really proud of our champion heifers,” finished Judge Core.

Supreme Champion This was the 16th year for the NAILE Supreme Champion class. The Jersey breed was successful coming back in the ring as “Eloise” continued her day in the spotlight when she was named Supreme Champion Cow of NAILE 2023 and received a $2,000 cash award. Selection was made by all open show judges across breeds. The awards were sponsored by NAILE. GJPI Champions Semex sponsored awards for both the Junior and Senior highest genomic JPI (GJPI) in each class. These individuals became eligible to show in the GJPI Junior Champion class of the heifer show and GJPI Senior Champion class of the cow show.

Awarded the Semex Elevate trophy and cash award for GJPI Junior Champion was Kaymanor Victorious Bambino owned by Franchise, Valley Gem, Central Coast Jerseys and Enhanced Genetics of Ashville, Ohio.

“Bambino” was the highest GJPI heifer in the summer yearling class.

South Mountain Premier Sprite, exhibited by Misty Meadow Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore., received the Semex Elevate trophy and banner with a cash prize for winning GJPI Senior Champion. She was the winning lifetime cheese cow for GJPI. All class winners are pictured on page 28.

All American and Reserve All Americans The All American Jersey Show is a championship show. The first place animal in each class is designated by (continued to page 24)

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Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET was named best bred and owned cow of the show for Ron and Christy Ratliff. Presenting the Williams Jersey Farm Trophy were Darlene and Kevin Williams. along with second alternate queen Emma Vos. Also pictured are judges Core and Cozzitorto.

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the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) as the “All American” of its group. The second place animal earns “Reserve All American” recognition.

Each first place individual was presented, by the AJCA, with a customdesigned navy and cream neck ribbon declaring their All American status for their class. Second place individuals received a custom-made maroon and cream neck ribbon, from the AJCA stating their Reserve All American honors.

Premier Performance winners The top two senior three-year-old cows captured the highest honors in the Premier Performance class.

Kilgus Victorious Maria {6}, the All American Senior Three-Year-Old Cow, added the Jerseyland Sires Premier Performance Cow title to her resume from the 71st All American. Her owners were presented with a check for $1,000

South Mountain Premier Sprite was named the GJPI Senior Champion. Presenting the Semex Elevate trophy to Dusty Schirm is Jonathan Merriam,far right. Also pictured are the first alternate queen Emma Vos, judge Alta Mae Core, and Queen Clancey Krahn.

by Jerseyland Sires, Inc. “Maria {6}” was exhibited by Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus of Fairbury, Ill. Reser ve Premier Performance accolades went to Reserve All American Senior Three-Year-Old Cow, Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus. She was exhibited by Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., and was presented with a $500 award sponsored by the Tillamook County Creamery Association.

A total of $4,625 was offered for the Premier Performance class at the 2023 All American Jersey Show. The 23 participating cows and owners also received a loaf of cheddar cheese from the world-famous Tillamook County Creamery Association.

Special Awards National Jersey Jug Futurity winner, Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET, received the Williams Jersey Farm Trophy and a sash from Ratliff Jerseys for being best bred and owned female of the show. She was

Trent Kilgus accepted the $1,000 cash award for the Jerseyland Sires Premier Performance Cow from Tyler Boyd, General Manager of Jerseyland Sires. Kilgus Victorious Maria {6} won the award. AJCANAJ Executive Secretary Neal Smith helped with the presentation.

First alternate queen Meganne Chapman presents the Allen D. Meyer Challenge Trophy and Queen Clancey Krahn presented the the banner.

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Jonathan Merriam, right, of Semex presents the Semex Elevate trophy to Nicole Schirm and Kaymanor Victorious Bambino as the GJPI Junior Champion. Presenting the banner to Mitchell Coleman is 2022 National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd with assistance from Emma Vos.

bred and exhibited by Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Receiving the Wolfe Trophy for Premier Breeder and the Discovery Genetics trophy for Premier Exhibitor of the 2023 All American Jersey Show was Pacific Edge Jerseys of Tillamook, Ore. In the heifer show, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y., made history as the first Jersey junior to win the awards for Premier Breeder sponsored by Spring Valley and Heath Jerseys and Premier Exhibitor, sponsored by MB Lucky Lady Farms and Frank and Diane Borba and Family.

The Friends of Russell Gammon presented this year’s showmanship trophies to the top male and female recipients. Receiving the Ladies’ Showmanship Trophy was Nicole Schirm of Ashville, Ohio. Kyle Natzke of Tulare, Calif, received the trophy for top male showman.

Premier Sire of the 2023 All

Nicole Arrowsmith and her cow, Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, accept the $500 cash award and banner for the Tillamook Creamery Reserve Premier Performance Cow from Joe Rocha, representing Tillamook Creamery. Second alternate National Jersey Queen Emma Vos presented the banner to Arrowsmith. She also received a gift of Tillamook Cheese.

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Mason Ziemba, Z-Class Genetics, took home the Spring Valley and Heath Trophy for Premier Exhibitor of the Heifer Show and the MB Lucky Lady and Borba Trophy for Premier Breeder of the Heifer Show. Pictured with Mason (second from left) are 2022 National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd, Katelyn Poitras, Kevin and Barb Ziemba and Sophia Bollenbacher. Ziemba is the first Jersey junior to win these coveted awards.

American was Chilli Action Colton-ET. Family members of Michael Heath and Select Sires Inc., received the award sponsored by the New England Jersey Breeders. It was the third time “Colton” was named Premier Sires. This award is given on the basis of class placing and yield deviations for no more than six daughters, plus 25% of the sire’s JPI. Pacific Edge Jerseys was presented the Avonlea Genetics Trophy for best barn exhibit.

During the heifer show, the top six finalists for the National Jersey Queen presented awards, Sophia Bollenbacher, Argos, Ind.; Kathryn Bosley, Malone, N.Y.; Meganne Chapman, Cattaraugus, N.Y.; Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.; Sophie Larson, Reedsburg, Wis.; and Emma Vos, Maribel, Wis. On Monday for the cow show it was newly crowned National Jersey Queen Clancey Krahn, first alternate Meganne Chapman and second alternate Emma Vos presenting the awards. The show was livestreamed by NAILE and had a large crowd of spectators both days.

Class Winners Judge Core and associate Cozzitorto began their heifer show by sorting through 38 spring calves.

“If you weren’t awake at the start of this class, you should be now after seeing this class we are starting with,” said Judge Alta Mae Core.

The All American Spring Heifer Calf, Four-Hills Boomerang Marvelous {6} was bred and owned by Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt. Reserve All American honors went to Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET, owned and exhibited by Mason Ziemba.

“I really like this pair of heifers we are starting the class with” said Core.

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and has that big open rib that just looks like she will make one heck of a cow.”

Following the “really stylish heifer” in second was Schulte Bros BK Colton Fancy-ET owned and exhibited by Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, Iowa.

Spring heifer calf (38 shown) Class sponsored by Bos Dairy LLC, Lovington, N.M. 1. Four-Hills Boomerang Marvelous {6}, Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., best bred and owned; 2. Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y.; 3.

Schulte Bros BK Colton Fancy-ET, Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse, and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, Iowa; 4. Kash-In Joel Knockout-ET, Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen, and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif.; 5. Mi Wil Gem Choco Pigtails, Cobie Kleiboeker, Wentworth, Mo.; 6. Crestbrooke Kid Rock Moonstone-ET, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis.; 7. Random Luck VIP Poppy-ET, Matthew Thompson and Conway Krohlow, Darlington, Wis.; 8. LC Respect Adore Me, Erin and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan; 9. Four-Hills Joel Bazinga-ET, Jem Valley, Central Coast, Isaac Folts, and Franchise, Hilmar, Calif.; 10. KCJF Dreamster Finders Keeper, Donna and Blake Greiwe and Meredith Hageman, Sidney, Ohio GJPI class award—MM Nuance Sangria-ET, Back to the Future Partners & Claire Hlavaty, Portland, Ore.; 12th in class

“These two heifers at the top find their way there fairly easily for me,” said Core of her top winter heifer calves.

“I just love the strength of the heifer I started with,” continued Core. “She looks like she will make a really good cow.”

Named All American Winter Calf was Spatz Joel Special Getaway-ET, owned by Crestbrooke and Spatz Cattle Company, Fond du Lac, Wis. The Reserve All American and best bred and owned, Bolle Acres Kid Rock Maple, was exhibited by Max, Carrie Joe, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, Argos, Ind. “The heifer in second follows our first heifer really closely, she just doesn’t have the overall dairyness throughout,” said Core.

Following in third was Schulte Bros Kid Rock Filly-ET. She was exhibited

by Kaleb, Cole, and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson.

Winter heifer calf (22 shown) Class sponsored by Bos Dairy LLC, Lovington, N.M.

Chilli Action Colton was named Premier Sire of The All American Jersey Show. Accepting the New England Jersey Breeders Trophy and banner from open show chair David Jordan were Jeff Reidman, vice president Latin American marketing and dairy sire services for Select Sires and Larry Schirm, along with Betty Heath.

1. Spatz Joel Special Getaway-ET, Crestbrooke and Spatz Cattle Company, Fond Du Lac, Wis.; 2. Bolle Acres Kid Rock Maple, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, Argos, Ind., best bred and owned; 3. Schulte Bros Kid Rock Filly-ET, Kaleb, Cole, and Carter Kruse, and Gene Henderson; 4. Kash-In Chocolatier Silverlining-ET, Kennedy Zimmerman and Grace Murray, Tulare, Calif.; 5.

Stadview Andreas Kennedy-ET, Donna and Blake Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio; 6. Buffalo-Creek Swagger Cranberry, Michael McSwain and Heather Schronce, Lawndale, N.C.; 7. Big Guns VIP Val-ET, Madison S. Fisher, Frostburg, Md.; 8.

Aerlei Christmas Faeth, Caylei Arnold and John Collins, Willington, Conn.; 9. Vierra Ms Eloise Epiphany-ET, Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse, and Carson Rauen, Dyersville, Iowa; 10. Heaths KR White Wedding-ET, Nigel Riddell and Cade Bachelor, Angola, Ind. GJPI class award—Win-Top Jungle Mouse, Jasenko Gavranovic, Hannah Nelson, and Melissa Sprecher, Nicollet, Minn.; 12th in class

In a class of 41 fall heifer calves the winning heifer grabbed Judge Core’s attention early on.

“I got excited about this heifer when she came in the ring,” said Core. “She has that dairy strength, width and femininity to go with it.”

The All American Fall Heifer Calf was the future Junior Champion. Gold Star Nuance Celia-ET was exhibited by the partnership of Rosalee Zehr and Aubree Hoegger, Pontiac, Ill. Arethusa Joel Caroline-ET, exhibited

by Jasenko and Tarik Gavranovic and Hannah Nelson of Nicolett, Minn., was selected as the Reserve All American Fall Heifer Calf.

She used her “width and strength” to place over the third place heifer—Mi Wil Gem Victorious Zest-ET bred and owned by Mike Wilson and Valley Gem Farms, Cumberland, Wis. Fall heifer calf (41 shown) Class sponsored by Starstruck Show Cattle, Half Way, Mo. 1. Gold Star Nuance Celia-ET (S: St-Lo Nuance-ET, D: Yorton Colton Karamel), Aubree Kate Hoegger and Rosalee Zehr, Pontiac, Ill., jr. champ.; 2. Arethusa Joel Caroline-ET, Jasenko and Tarik Gavranovic, and Hannah Nelson, Nicollet, Minn.; 3. Mi Wil Gem Victorious Zest-ET, Mike Wilson and Valley Gem Farms, Cumberland, Wis., best bred and owned; 4. Z-Class Kid Rocks Greatest Hit, Mason Ziemba; 5. Schulte Bros Kid Rock Gangsta-ET, Jay Ackley, Kris Ackley, and Jim and Valerie Spreng, East Liberty, Ohio; 6. Discoverys Bontino Jenesis, Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis.; 7. Pleasant Ridge Kid Rock Ella, M, M and Z Mosser, and E, C, L and K Ford, Geneva, Ind.; 8. Dream-Valley Tina Turner, Michael Lamar Bosley, Glen Rock, Pa.; 9. Locust-Ayr Kidrock Hershey, Riley Haines, Taneytown, Md.; 10. Silo-View Colton Galaxy-ET, (continued to page 26)

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Kyle Natzke won the Friends of Russell Gammon Trophy for Top Male Showman at The All American Jersey Show. He accepts his award from Executive Secretary Neal Smith.

All American Jersey Show (continued from page 25) Hayden F. Weaver, Ephrata, Pa. GJPI class award—Gold Star Nuance Lorretta-ET, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr, Tulare, Calif.; 14th in class

“This certainly was not the easiest class we have had to line up today,” said Judge Core about the 33 summer yearlings. “We have so many different types and styles, makes and models, it is kind of like putting a puzzle together.”

“With that said, it was easy to start with these first two heifers,” continued Core.

Reich-Dale Victory Shabang-ET topped the summer yearling class and was best bred and owned for Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. Following in second was Kaymanor Victorious Bambino, owned by the partnership of Franchise, Valley Gem Central Coast Jerseys and Enhanced Genetics, Ashville, Ohio.

“I prefer the overall length of body, a bit more upstandingness, more daylight underneath and a bit more leg today on the first heifer than the really deepbodied heifer in second,” explained Core.

Finishing third in the class was the “very stretchy” Z-Class Kid Rock Valeska owned by Mason Ziemba.

Summer yearling heifer (33 shown) Class sponsored by Oakhaven Jerseys, Jerry & John Lemmermen, Galloway, Ohio 1. Reich-Dale Victory Shabang-ET, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa., best bred and owned; 2. Kaymanor Victorious Bambino, Franchise, Valley Gem, Central Coast Jerseys and Enhanced, Ashville, Ohio, GJPI class award; 3. Z-Class Kid Rock Valeska, Mason Ziemba; 4. Bridgetts Kid Rock Barmaid, Ava Hebgen and Avery Best, DeForest, Wis.; 5. DKG Justice Sunny, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane, and Blake Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio; 6. Bolle-Acres Kid Rock Angel, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie, and Ellie Bollenbacher; 7. Freedom Lane VIP Gayle, Joshua, Eli and Noah Arp, and Rodney Bollenbacher, Norwalk, Ohio; 8. Miss SP MPH Bontino Basil, Plainfield Farms LLC, Belmont, Ohio; 9.

Grammer-Time VIP Claire, Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M.; 10.

Bakers Fashion Mooch, Casey and Macy Baker, Huntington, Ind.

T he e ventual Reser ve Junior Champion heifer was named All American Spring Yearling from the class of 29 heifers.

Gordons Joel Gracious was named best bred and owned in class and Page 26

Nicole Schirm received the Friends of Russell Gammon Trophy for ladies showmanship from Chair of the Open Show Committee David Jordan.

The Kasbergen family of Kash-In Jerseys received the NAILE Herdsman Award from National Jersey Queen. Accepting the chair and banner was Kate Kasbergen.

was exhibited by Phil Gordon and his grandchildren, Abigail, Katelyn, William, and Matthew Gordon.

“I think the depth of this class is as deep as any class we have had today,” complimented Judge Core. “I really love these top two heifers.

“The heifer I started with just really never gave me a bad look,” continued Core. “She blends beautifully and is so, so correct throughout.”

In the Reserve All American position was DKG Gentry Cream, owned by Blake Kenneth Griewe, Quincy, Ohio.

“I really admire the width of this heifer in second,” said Core. “She just isn’t as free on her legs as the first heifer.”

It was her “width and strength” that placed her over Exels Bontino DaytonaET, exhibited by Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif., in third.

“Her cleanliness and femininity places her over our third place heifer,” said Judge Core.

In third Ratliff Vibe Daisy owned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Dan Friedrich and Sophie Leach, Garnett, Kan.

Spring yearling heifer (29 shown) 1. Gordons Joel Gracious, Phil, Abigail, Katelyn, William, and Matthew Gordon, Syracuse, Ind., best bred and owned; 2. DKG Gentry Cream, Blake Kenneth Greiwe, Quincy, Ohio; 3. Exels Bontino Daytona-ET, Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif.; 4. MM Gentry Sadie-ET, Gracie and Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.; 5. Pride Rock Dirk Noel, Kyle, Austin and Sandy Baker, Staley, N.C.; 6. Sheratons Andreas ShayET, Emory Jo Bewley, Susquehanna, Pa.; 7. Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, Rod Bollenbacher, Scott and Mandy Standford, Matt and Molly Sloan, Marshall, Wis.; 8.

Prairieview Pre Mandate, Matt Oechsle, Van Wert, Ohio; 9. Freedom Lane Kid Rock Goldie-ET, Lauren and Luke Albright, Willard, Ohio; 10. Side-Kash Kid Rock Secret Weapon-ET, Ava, Ivy and Liv Hebgen, DeForest, Wis. GJPI class award—AJ VIP 5319-ET, Luke and Lauren Albright, Willard, Ohio; 18th in class

“Another quality class and a heifer that sorts herself to the top fairly handily for me,” said Core of the winter yearling class. “This heifer’s overall correctness and stylishness makes her a handy winner.”

Taking home the All American Winter Yearling honors was South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET, owned

by Glamourview–Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md. Pride Rock Victorious Secret-ET took Reserve All American and best bred and owned honors for owners Kyle, Austin and Sandy Baker of Staley, N.C.

Winter yearling heifer (18 shown) Class sponsored by Windermere Realty Trust, Portland, Ore. 1. South Mountain Whistlin Dixie-ET, Glamorview–Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md.; 2. Pride Rock Victorious Secret-ET, Kyle, Austin and Sandy Baker, Staley, N.C., best bred and owned; 3. Ratliff Vibe Daisy, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Dan Friedrich and Sophie Leach, Garnett, Kan.; 4. Stadview Colton Mythical-ET, Millers Jerseys, Rhea, Brycen and Lorin Miller, and Faith Knudson, Osgood, Ind.; 5.

HC-Rader Gentry Silk-ET, Jason and Jared Pareo, Veguita, N.M.; 6. BJ Gentry Dance With Me, Valley Jem, Enhanced and Franchise, Ashville, Ohio; 7. Gordons Andreas Brenna, Phil, Abigail, Katelyn, William, and Matthew Gordon; 8. HCRader Gentry Sage-ET, Regan and Shelby Rader, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; 9. Beslea Strathburn Gen Esmee-ET, Russell Isley, Cobey Kivett, and Ken Gonzales, Staley, N.C.; 10. Triple H Gentry Oakley, Brooke, Summer, Brody and Shyanne Hammann, Barron, Wis. GJPI class award—WF VIP Georgia, Caroline, Thomas, and Joseph Allen, Vergennes, Vt.; 8th in class

Milking Classes “This class just started a year ago and I can’t believe how it has grown by leaps and bounds in both numbers and quality,” said Alta Mae about the milking winter yearling class. “This is a great poster sign for the Jersey breed, ‘look what you can do before you turn two!”

The reproductive efficiencies of the Jersey were on target in the class of 16 milking winter yearlings.

“This cow in first is the most complete package in class,” said Core. “She has beautiful style and balance. Then you get to the best part of her—the udder.

It has so much quality to it and look at that veination.”

Make A Star VIP Mamie won the title of All American Milking Winter Yearling and went on to be named Intermediate Champion for Judge Core. She was exhibited by Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys.

“You admire her total length of frame, openness of rib, prettiness through head and neck region,” contin(continued to page 28)

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MM Nuance Sangria-ET Spring Calf, Semex GJPI Award Clancey Krahn • Pat Gourley

Win-Top Jungle Mouse Winter Calf, Semex GJPI Award Sophie Larson • Hannah Nelson

Gold Star Nuance Lorretta-ET Fall Calf, Semex GJPI Award Meganne Chapman • Avery Starr

Kaymanor Victorious Bambino Summer Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Kathryn Bosley • Nicole Schirm

AJ VIP 5319-ET Spring Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Sophia Bollenbacher • Steve Deam

WF VIP Georgia Winter Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Sophie Larson • Thomas Allen

Dutch Hollow Bontino Opera-ET Milking Winter Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Clancey Krahn • Alan Chittenden

River Valley Chief Crcsact 44418-ET Meganne Chapman • Kevin Ziemba

Vierra Kid Rock Sable-ET Summer Junior 2-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Meganne Chapman • Erin Leach

Vierra Collette Junior 2-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Meganne Chapman • Rosalee Zehr

Intense Video Shelby Senior 2-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Meganne Chapman • Larry Mortimer

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ued Core. “Then you get down to her mammary system and she’s the best udder in the class here.”

Pacific Edge Maid by V.I.P. owned by Kara Hale and Joe and Sarah Rocha, Cloverdale, Ore., followed in second.

“She is a very similar made cow as she is very stylish and long in her frame,” described Judge Core.

Placing third was MM Ferdinand Vale-ET, owned by Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Milking winter yearling (16 shown) Class sponsored by Elmhurst Jerseys, Waynesville, Ohio 1. Make A Star VIP Reed Mamie (S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET, D: Make A Star Shut Out Rose Mamie), Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen, and Kash-In Jerseys, 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance, int. champ.; 2. Pacific Edge Maid

By V.I.P, Kara Hale, and Joe and Sarah Rocha, Cloverdale, Ore., best bred and owned, 2nd best udder; 3. MM Ferdinand Vale-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore., 1st premier performance; 4. MM Ferdinand Fuecoco-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy; 5. MM Joel Rilynn-ET, Mortimer Jerseys, Smithfield, Utah; 6. Discoverys Joyride Emersyn-ET, Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis.; 7. Z-Class Joel Wishful-ETS, Mason Ziemba and Peter Vail, Durhamville, N.Y.; 8. Kilgus Victorious Glitter-ET, Kilgus Dairy, and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill.; 9. Pacific Edge Dare to Dream-ET, Clancey, Amy and Ben Krahn, Albany, Ore.; 10. Edan Blue Spruce-PP, Corrina A. Aldrich, Salem, N.Y. GJPI class award—Dutch Hollow Bontino Opera-ET, Maxwell S. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. ; 12th in class

Thirty-three milking yearlings competed for top honors in the All American Jersey Show. MM VIP RubyET received the Henry P. Knolle Family Trophy for winning All American Milking Yearling class. She was exhibited by Misty Meadow Dairy and J.D. Heimerl, Tillamook, Ore. She went on to be named Reserve Intermediate Champion.

“I love this cow that starts the class today,” said Judge Core. “She has overall balance, dairyness and femininity. Her udder is the best part of her...it’s smacked on tight in both the fore and rear udder attachments.”

A “beautifully balanced and framed cow ” took Reserve All American honors. Placing second was MM VIP Jubilee-ET exhibited by Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys. (continued to page 30)

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Brody and Finley Rosa, Hilmar, Calif., and their entry of GMBV Joel Devine-ET took third place. Judge Core said “she just doesn’t have the capacity of the first two cows today to place higher, but a beautiful young cow.”

Milking yearling (33 shown) MM VIP Ruby-ET (S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET, D: Rosebuds Exciting Rosina-ET), Misty Meadow Dairy and J.D. Heimerl, Tillamook, Ore., best bred and owned, 1st best udder, 1st premier performance, res. int. champ.; 2. MM VIP Jubilee-ET, Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen, and Kash-In Jerseys, 2nd best udder; 3. GMBV Joel Devine-ET, Brody and Finley Rosa, Hilmar, Calif.; 4. Leann-Acres Lolalala Caroline, Kilgus Dairy, and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., 2nd premier performance; 5. Ratliff Money Varsity-ET, Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.; 6. Vierra If I May-ET, Bryce Michael Johnston, Mount Ulla, N.C.; 7. KCJF Joel Never Say Never, Sunnyside Farms and Mason Ziemba, Scipio Center, N.Y.; 8. Ratliff Vibe Vassy, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan.; 9. SV Colton Hashtag-ET, Ruben and Emily Schaapman, and Mitch Attaway, Abbeville, Ga.; 10. Krullcrest Colton Adeline-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees GJPI class award—River Valley Chief Crcsact 44418-ET, Sunnyside Farm and Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y.; 19th in class

“It is hard for me to deny the dairy strength this cow has,” said Judge Core. “She has been milking for a bit and might not be that silky clean and skinny clean like some people like, but for me her dairy strength is what I really admire.”

DeMents Victorious June took the All American and best udder accolades in the summer junior two-year-old class. She was exhibited by DeMents Jerseys, Kilgus Dairy and Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. “Just a beautiful rear udder on this cow,” said Judge Core. “You like the quality of the rear udder and it is that quality that carries her over the young, youthful cow in second.”

Reserve All American—Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter—was exhibited by Hayden Reichard.

“It was a close placing between second and third for us,” explained Judge Core. “But we prefer the teat placement and the way the fore udder blends on our second cow today.”

Finishing third in the class was Vierra Kid Rock Sensability-ET owned

by Brent Rocha and Mike Podshadly, Tillamook, Ore. Summer junior two-year-old cow (18 shown) Class sponsored by The Jordan Group, Chicago, Ill. 1. DeMents Victorious June, DeMents Jerseys, Kilgus Dairy and Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., 1st best udder, 1st premier performance; 2. Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter, Hayden Reichard, best bred and owned, 2nd premier performance; 3. Vierra Kid Rock Sensability-ET, Brent Rocha and Mike Podshadly, Tillamook, Ore., GJPI class award; 4. Ratliff Swagger Diggity, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, and Dan Friedrich, Garnett, Kan.; 5. Discoverys Joey Comet, Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis.; 6. Mi Wil Gem Casino Hathaway, Lauryn Weisensel, Shannon Kleiboeker, and Valley Gem, Cumberland, Wis.; 7. LC Reckless Armadillo, Taylor, Erin and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan.; 8. Doodle Bee Colton Valerie, Avery Best, Lakeland, Fla.; 9. Dreamroad Jeronimo Valerie, Dreamroad Jerseys LLC, Johnstown, N.Y.; 10. Esperanza GA Vivian 6-ETN, Misty

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Ratliff Chrome Minnie-ET Junior 3-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Meganne Chapman • Chris Lahmers

Kilgus Casino Teal Senior 3-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Emma Vos • Gigi Polikowsky

Bridon PNV Embrace-ET 4-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Meganne Chapman • Karla Deaver

Pacific Edge Colton Jazmin-ET 5-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Emma Vos • Mike Podschally

Seacord Howacres Tesla Aged Cow, Semex GJPI Award Meganne Chapman • Grace Sauder

South Mountain Premier Sprite Lifetime Cheese Cow, Semex GJPI Award Emma Vos, Alta Mae Core • Dusty Schirm

Meadow Dairy

The All American Junior Two-YearOld cow title went to Lookout Joel She’s Spicy, owned by River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. “This cow finds herself at the top pretty easily,” said Judge Core. “She has the strength I like and the balance I like. She is deeper in her ligament today and is handling on her feet and legs better today.

“The cow in second I really like her frame and upstandingness in the front end,” explained Core. “We like the width to the udder, but she maybe has a bit more milk in her today than she is used to carrying, so she isn’t moving as easily as the winning cow.”

Reserve All American was Pacific Edge VIP Tessah. She was exhibited

by Coltan Seals and Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Placing third was Casino Chili of

Renner Farm, owned and exhibited by Kamryn, Kate, and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys.

Junior two-year-old cow (16 shown) Class sponsored by Mayfield Farms & Nursery, Athens, Tenn.

1. Lookout Joel She’s Spicy, River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill., 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance; 2. Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET, Coltan Seals and Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; 3. Casino Chili of Renner Farm, Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen, and Kash-In Jerseys, 1st premier performance; 4. Pleasant Nook Bon Deja Vu-ET, Mike Johnston, Mount Ulla, N.C., 2nd best udder; 5. Kilgus Victorious Brex, Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus, best bred and owned; 6. Bolle-Acres Fireman Passion, Max, Carrie Jo, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, and Kevin Reichard, Argos, Ind.; 7. Pacific Crest Colton Majesty-ET, Mike Podschadly and Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; 8. Royalty Ridge Riversong J Harley, Ryan and Freynie Lancaster, and Barbara Seaholm, Tillamook, Ore. ; 9. RRF Chrome Deb, Reinholt Jerseys and Jordan, Trenton, and Trevor Reinholt, Rochester, Ind.; 10. Vierra Colette, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, GJPI class award

“What an outstanding group of twoyear-olds in the ring,” said Core of the 25 senior two-year-olds. “I really like the quality we have, several deep in this class. These first two sort themselves to the top easily for me.” (continued to page 32)

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All American accolades as well as best udder and best bred and owned in the class were given to Windy Knoll View Checkers. She was exhibited by Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa. “The cow in first is my kind of cow,” said Core. “She has dairy strength and power about that front end and has balance and dairyness from end-toend.”

Vierras Kidrock Sable-ET was named Reserve All American and second best udder of the class. “Sable” was exhibited by Morretti Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. “I love the cow in second,” continued Core. “She is a pretty cow and a very well balanced cow. Her overall dairyness carries her over our cow in third.”

Taking third was Kash-In Kid Rock Shedaisy-ET exhibited by Kamryn, Kate, and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys.

Senior two-year-old cow (25 shown) Class sponsored by Dairy Agenda Today 1. Windy Knoll View Checkers, Brinkley Burdette, best bred and owned, 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance; 2. Vierras Kidrock Sable-ET, Moretti Dairy, Tillamook, Ore., 2nd best udder, 1st premier performance; 3. Kash-In Kid Rock Shedaisy-ET, Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys; 4. Ratliff Lo Lalala Dancer-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees; 5. Intense Video Shelby-ET, Mortimer Jerseys, Smithfield, Utah, GJPI class award; 6. OBJ Gentry Jaylyn, Jayme, Kason, Kolbie, and Forest Ozburn, Lewisburg, Tenn.; 7. Meadowridge Magicman Poppy, Mark, Kaitynn, Tani and Michael Riebe, and Alleah and Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, Wis.; 8. Big Guns Colton VentureET, Madison Fisher, and Ben and Sara Kronberg, Frostburg, Md.; 9. Kilgus Dirk Misty, Addison and Jacob Raber, Gridley, Ill.; 10. Pacific Edge Joel Juicy, R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.

“This cow that we started with is a beautiful high style individual,” said Core. “She just floats around the ring with her style, balance and ring presence.”

Earning the Junior Three-Year-Old Cow All American title was Pacific Edge VIP Escort, bred and owned by R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. “She’s is best udder in the class and is a bit better at the top of the rear udder over the real balanced cow coming out in second,” continued Core.

Earning Reserve All American was Nor-Bert Andreas Dime, exhibited by Dalton, Dillon and Breanne Freeman of Bremen, Ind. She placed over Marker Gentry Arielle exhibited by Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus.

Junior three-year-old cow (19 shown) Class sponsored by Cowsmopolitan 1. Pacific Edge VIP Escort, R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore., best bred and owned, 1st best udder; 2. Nor-Bert Andreas Dime, Dalton, Dillon and Breanne Freeman, Bremen, Ind., 2nd best udder, 2nd premier performance; 3. Maker Gentry

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Arielle, Kilgus Dairy, and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus; 4. Discoverys Fireman Jenga, Lisa Demmer; 5. Miss Movin On, Mortimer Jerseys, 1st premier performance; 6. Pacific Edge Joel Karisma-ET, Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., GJPI class award; 7. Firstglance Victory Dance, Brianna J and Cody Walker, Thomasville, Pa.; 8. K&M Victorious Glad-ET, Kilgus Dairy- Carla Kilgus, Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill.; 9.

Hillacres Lala Shleeping Beauty, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.; 10. BK-Mor Comerica Pretty Woman, Clark Morgan and Grant and Cam Cope

“This isn’t a big class, but there is a lot of quality and great udders out here,” said Judge Core about the class of nine senior three-year-olds.

Kilgus Victorius Maria {6} earned several titles at the All American including All American Senior threeyear-old, best bred and owned of the class and Overall Premier Performance Cow. She was exhibited by Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus.

“We have a logical winner in our first cow today,” said Core. “She is the most complete cow and more correct from end-to-end.”

Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, exhibited by Nicole Arrowsmith was named Reserve All American Senior Three-Year-Old and Reserve Overall Premier Performance Cow. Her “power and strength” carried her over the third place cow, Brenbe Fizz Lyric, owned by Ava Grace Hebgen, De Forest, Wis. Senior three-year-old cow (9 shown) Class sponsored by Pleasant Ridge Jerseys, Ron Mosser Family, Geneva, Ind. 1. Kilgus Victorious Maria {6}, Kilgus Dairy, and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus, best bred and owned, 1st best udder, 1 st premier performance; 2. Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, Nicole Arrowsmith, 2nd best udder, 2nd premier performance; 3. Brenbe Fizz Lyric, Ava Grace Hebgen, DeForest, Wis.; 4. Kilgus Casino Teal, Gigi Polikowsky, Byron, Minn., GJPI class award; 5. Prarieview Tequila Magnolia, Jordan and Jeff Stookey, and Kevin Reichard, Milford, Ind.; 6. JX Whitdale Velocity Gale {6}, Grace Depew, Argyle, N.Y.; 7. Du Sillon Casino Kossip Girl-ET, Lauren Starr, Tulare, Calif.; 8. Mortimers Casino Cameron, Delon Mortimer and Mike Harris, Smithfield, Utah

“The water is pretty deep in this class of four-year-olds,” said Core “While the water is deep, this cow easily wins this class for me—no contest.”

Rivendale VIP Eloise was awarded All American honors and went on to be named Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion and best udder of the show.

She was exhibited by Vierra Dairy.

“She is so extremely balanced,” continued Core. “You love the uphill run, the strength and width all the way through her rump and pins. Most importantly, look at that rear udder. It is a mile high and a mile wide and has a ligament that is deep, deep, deep.”

Reserve All American was South Mountain Fizz Chablis-ET exhibited

by Misty Meadow Dairy.

“I love the second cow’s frame,” said Core. “She is extremely dairy and has that open rib. She has style, just like

the first cow and a beautiful udder as well.”

Coming in third was Pacific Edge Gentry Drake owned by Brent L. Rocha. She was named best bred and owned in the class.

Four-year-old cow (19 shown) Class sponsored by Ma-Brown Jerseys, Dodgeville, Wis. 1. Rivendale VIP Eloise (S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET, BVSF Joel Easter), Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif., 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance, sr. champ., national gr. champ.; 2. South Mountain Fizz Chablis-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, 2nd best udder; 3. Pacific Edge Gentry Drake, Brent L. Rocha, best bred and owned; 4. Ratliff Money Vixen, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, 1st premier performance; 5.

Discoverys Jedi Empress-ET, Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer; 6. Budjon-Vail Jordan C Shaneese-ET, Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen, and Kash-In Jerseys; 7. Paullyn Victorious Maya, River Valley Farm; 8. Kilgus Applejack Bliss-ET, Kilgus Dairy, and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus; 9. Pine Haven Victorious Margaret, River Valley Farm; 10. Geisler Colton Layla, Back to the Future Partners, Portland, Ore. GJPI class award—Bridon PNV Embrace-ET, Fallen Leaf Jerseys, Stotts City, Mo.; 13th in class

“The cow I started with is a bit deceiving when you see her out and about,” said Core of her winner, Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula. “You might think she is a little compact and not very big or powerful. When you get her in line and get up on her, you realize she is all that and more.”

The Grand Champion of the All American Junior Show continued her winning ways in the open show as she captured the All American Five-Yearold honors and went on to be named Reserve National Grand Champion for her new owners, Pacific Edge, Legenedairy and David Jordan.

She placed over the “beautifully balanced” DC Comerica Sasscee who took the Reserve All American honors.

She was exhibited by Kamryn, Kate, and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys.

In third was Royalty Ridge Riversong Havanna owned by Freynie Lancaster and Anna Seaholm, Tillamook, Ore. Five-year-old cow (10 shown) Class sponsored by Lady -Lane Farm and Patrick Gourley, Mulino, Ore. 1. Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula (S: Lone Pine Dragon Nighttrain, D: Lone Pine Colton LooneyTunes), Pacific Edge, Legendairy, and David Jordan, Tillamook, Ore., 1st best udder, 1st premier performance, res. sr. champ., res. gr. champ.; 2. DC Comerica Sasscee, Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, 2nd premier performance; 3. Royalty Ridge Riversong Havanna, Freynie Lancaster and Anna Seaholm, Tillamook, Ore., best bred and owned, 2nd best udder; 4. Pacific Edge Colton Jazmin-ET, Brent L. Rocha, GJPI class award; 5. Dreamroad Balin Everything, Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y.; 6. Ho-Crawf Andreas Joplin, Taylor, Erin and Sophie Leach; 7. Red Dirt Colton Butterfly, Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.; 8. Big Time One In a Mil Rosette, Matt Linehan, River Falls, Wis.; 9 Big Guns Andreas Victory-ET, Lillian Finke, London, Ohio

Bolle-Acres Reviresco Tyra {4} bred and owned by Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher took top honors in the aged cow class.

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the pop to her rear udder like some of the cows, but she is still the best udder in the class today,” said Core. “She has a beautiful side profile to go along with that udder.”

Reserve All American went to DKG Northrup of Fremont, Ohio.

Motion Jolly owned by Jim and Jody Bolen and Marissa and Colton “Our cow in second has a bit more heart and fore rib over this stylish cow we have in third,” said Core.

Finishing in third was Seacord Howacres Tesla owned by River Valley Farm.

some cows with age on them for this class and there are a couple of old girls in here still coming out and presenting themselves well.”

Winning the class and named All American Lifetime Cheese Production Cow was nine-year-old Bri-Lin Valson Spritz owned and exhibited by Vierra Dairy Farms.

This year’s Reserve All American was exhibited by Misty Meadow Dairy and was South Mountain Premier Sprite.

She was also tapped as the GJPI Senior Champion of the show.

Finishing third was another nine-

year-old cow, J-Kay Excitation Fuzzy, owned by Clark Morgan and Grant and Cam Cope, Urbana, Ohio.

Lifetime cheese production (5 shown) Class sponsored by Maple Hill Farm, Glenford, Ohio 1. Bri-Lin Valson Spritz, Vierra Dairy Farms, 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance; 2. South Mountain Premier Sprite, Misty Meadow Dairy, 2nd best udder, 1st premier performance, GJPI class award and sr. GJPI champ.; 3. J-Kay Excitation Fuzzy, Clark Morgan, and Grant and Cam Cope, Urbana, Ohio; 4. Ratliff Irwin Vancy-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, best bred and owned Junior best three females (6 entries) 1. Mill Valley Jerseys, Sidney, Ohio; 2. Gordon Farms, Warsaw, Ind.; 3. Mason Ziemba; 4. Madison Fisher, Frostburg, Md.; 5. Bolle-Acres Jerseys, Argos, Ind. Senior best three females (4 entries) 1. Ratliff Jerseys; 2. Pacific Edge; 3. Ryan Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore.

Aged cow (11 shown) Class sponsored by Lea Jordan, Cybil Fisher Photography, Brodhead, Wis. 1. Bolle-Acres Reviresco Tyra {4}, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, best bred and owned, 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance; 2. DKG Motion Jolly, Jim and Jody Bolen, and Marissa and Colton Northrup, Fremont, Ohio, 2 nd best udder; 3. Seacord Howacres Tesla, River Valley Farm, 1st premier performance, GJPI class award; 4; Foreign Affairs Joel Fantasy, Cross, Frigot, Lancaster, and Mahovlic, Tillamook, Ore.; 5. Sugar Brook Joel Jeopardy, Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen, and KashIn Jerseys; 6. Discoverys Colton Jenga-ET, Kilgus Dairy, and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus; 7. Pennwood Andreas Ilena, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr; 8. Bolle-Sons Vitality Lola, Jesse and Chelsea Ramer, Elkhart, Ind.; 9.

Cowbell Dragon Reckless, Graham M. Rozler of Cowbell Acres, Canton, N.Y.; 10. Triple-T-CF Special Getaway-ET, Spatz Cattle Company, Harrisonburg, Va.

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JX FB TheBoss 867592 {5}-ET was the high-selling female at $20,000.

She was purchased by Vierra Dairy Farms and the Semex Alliance, represented by Jonathan Merriam, left. Clint Collins III, right, presents the C. L. Collins Jr. Memorial Trophy to the consignor, Faria Brothers Dairies, represented by AJCA Field Services Director Kristin Paul, second left. Also pictured is 2022 National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd and Greg Lavan, JMS Manager, and Chris Hill, auctioneer, in the box.

Vierra Dairy and the Semex Alliance, represented by Merriam, also purchased the second high selling female, JX Ahlem Tucker Melly 86384 {6} for $19,000. She was consigned by Ahlem Farms Jerseys, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Seth Israelsen, left.

Also pictured are Queen Mudd and Lavan and Hill, in the box. Both of the high genomic heifers sold absentia.

Genomics Command Top Prices at The All American

T

he All American Jersey Sale continued its proud tradition of offering the best-of-the-best again this year for the 71st sale of the series. The lineup included descendants of National Grand Champions, like “Alicia,” “Circus,” “Electra,” “Griffen,” and “Veronica,” along with up-and-coming cow families making names for themselves on the tanbark trail. Elite genomics also took center stage, with a young bull syndicated for $60,400 and three females selling for more than $14,000 each. In all, 46 lots sold for a gross of Sale Analysis Number

Avg. Price Total Value

7 Bred heifers 1 Open yearling 31 Heifer calves 1 Bull 2 Rights to Flush 4 Choice of calves 46 Lots Median price

$3,471.43 4,700.00 4,325.81 60,400.00 1,600.00 6,950.00

$24,300 4,700 134,100 60,400 3,200 27,800

$5,532.61 $254,500 $3,100.00

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$254,500 and an average of $5,532.61.

The 45 females sold for $4,313.33 on average. The sale was again held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., on November 4.

The high seller was the previously mentioned young bull, MM Chekhov Rayquaza {6}-P-ET, who was syndicated by a group of 29 Jersey breeders and Select Sires for $60,400. Shares and partial shares included both sexed and JANUARY 2024

ET, GJPI +157, has a three lactation conventional semen. Sired by JX Primus m.e. average of 22,219—1,285—886. The Dimitri Chekhov {5}-P-ET, GJPI +163, next dam, sired by Missiska Mackenziethe August 2023 bull has a GJPI of +173 ET, GJPI +62, has a top record of and Genomic Predicted Transmitting 3-7 305 21,530 5.5% 1,182 3.8% 828 Abilities of +1,109M, +75F (+0.10%) 97DCR. The next dam is a daughter of and 51P (+.05%). He is +1.9 for Type Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold {5}, GJPI +30. and has a Genomic Jersey Udder Index The high selling female, JX FB of +21.2. Both his grandam and third TheBoss 867592 {5}-ET, sold for dam and a maternal sister ranked on $20,000 to Vierra Dairy and Semex the top genetic lists on sale day.

He was bred and consigned by Misty Alliance, Guelph, Ont. Selling as a Meadow, Tillamook, Ore., and will be choice between two elite genomic heifers sampled by Select Sires in Plain City, offered by consignor Faria Brothers Ohio.

Dairies, Dumas, Texas, the partnership His dam, sired by JX Sexing Gallantry chose the option backed by their own {4}-ET, GJPI +91, has a projected m.e. breeding on the top side of her pedigree. of 21,835—1,406—818 on her first The June 2023 heifer is sired by JX (continued to page 36) lactation at m.e. and was appraised D e s i r a b l e -7 8 % at 1-11. She has a GJPI of +146.

The next dam is a Very Good-82% daughter of CDF Viceroy-ET, GJPI +75, with an m.e. lactation average of 20,956— 1 , 3 2 3 — 87 0 o n two records. The third dam of “Rayquaza {6}” is JX RM Stoney River 24991 {3}.

The Excellent-91% Elm-J Jammer Charlize 18898-P was the third high selling female daughter of JX at $14,500. She was purchased by Jerseyland Sires, represented by S p r i n g C r e e k Israelsen, and consigned by Ed Jasurda, represented by Paul. Also Marlo Stoney {3}- pictured are Queen Mudd, Lavan and Hill.

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The sixth high selling female, Freedom Lane Victorious Gigi, was purchased by cousins William Zimmerman, second left, Clark Murray, Kate Kasbergen, left, Kamryn Kasbergen, back, and Colt Kasbergen for $7,200. She was consigned by Josh, Eli and Noah Arp. Also pictured are Paige Zimmerman, front, and Kennedy Zimmerman, center, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Jason Robinson, second right, Ivy Hebgen, at the halter, and Queen Mudd, Lavan and Hill.

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Vierra TheBoss {6}-ET, GJPI +178, who was syndicated at Vierra Dairy’s Amplify Sale in 2022 for $530,000.

“TheBoss 867592 {6}” ranks #132 for GJPI with an index of +192. She has GPTAs of +1,171M, +74F and +51P. She is +893 for Cheese Merit Dollars (CM$) and +3.4 for Health Trait Index (HTI).

Her dam, sired by JX Spring Creek Marlo Stoney {3}-ET, GJPI +157, also ranks for genetic merit with a GJPI of +177.

The next dam is a daughter of JX Faria Brothers Kobe {3}-P-ET, GJPI +136, with a first lactation m.e. of 21,405—1,093—802. The third dam is a Very Good-83% daughter of JX Aardema Deluca {3}, GJPI +75, with a three lactation m.e. average of 29,417— 1,467—1,103. The fourth dam, JX Faria Brothers Valentino 201669 {2}-P, Very Good-83%, has an m.e. average of 28,085—1,360—1,035 on four records.

Vierra Dairy and Semex Alliance

also purchased the second high selling female, JX Ahlem Tucker Melly 86384 {6}, for $19,000. Cataloged as Lot 1, the February 2023 heifer calf is sired

by Rowleys 1996 Daniel Tucker {6}-ET, GJPI +107. She ranks on the list of the Top 500 Females for GJPI with an index of +184. She has GPTAs of +545M, +62F (+0.16%) and +37P (+0.08%).

She is +769 for CM$ and +1.7 for Type.

She is plus for Cow Conception Rate (CCR), Heifer Conception Rate (HCR) and Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR) and has an HTI of +2.92.

Her dam is a Very Good-80% daughter of JX Primus Enzo Chatham {4}-ET, GJPI +211, with a projected m.e. of 21,504—1,058—807 on her first lactation at 1-9. She ranked among the top 1.5% for GJPI on sale day and has an index of +133 today. The grandam of “Melly 86384 {6}” is a Very Good-81% daughter of JX Sexing Avon Banter {3}-ET, GJPI +60, with a 1-10 m.e. of 21,717—948—808. Her fourth dam, Ahlem Decoy Melly 40479, Very Good81%, has a four lactation m.e. average of 22,854—1,157—923.

“Melly 86384 {6}” was consigned by Ahlem Farms Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.

The third high selling female, Elm-J Jammer Charlize 18898-P, was struck off for $14,500 and headed to Jerseyland Sires in Turlock, Calif. The May 2023 daughter of Cal-Mart Jammer-ET, GJPI +194, is backed by the “Cherish” cow family developed by Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y. “Charlize 18898-P” ranks among the top 1% for GJPI with an index of +172 and has GPTAs of +508M, +66F (+0.19%) and +36P (+0.08%). She is +1.7 for Type and plus for CCR, HCR, DPR, and HTI. Her dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Avi-Lanche Kiawa DimitriP-ET, GJPI +104. She ranked among the top 1.5% for genetic merit and today has a GJPI of +96. She has a Very Good86% maternal sister. Their dam, DGM Chrome Carolina, Excellent-90%, has 21,400 lbs. milk, 1,109 lbs. fat and 826 lbs. protein at 3-0. The next dam is an

Executive Secretary Neal Smith, left, thanks Joel Albright, center, for his service as general chair and Garry Hansen for serving as the chair of the All American Jersey Sale.

Lincoln Way Vineyards was the official wine provider for the All American Jersey Sale. Jim and Sherri Borton, right, and their daughter, Arianna, started making wine as a hobby and then launched as a business in 2008. White, red and rose wines are produced in Wooster, Ohio.

Excellent-92% daughter of JX Ahlem Harris Baltazar {5}-ET, GJPI +60, with 19,400 lbs. milk, 1,035 lbs. fat and 756 lbs. protein at 4-3.

The fourth dam of “Charlize 18898P” is Dutch Hollow Topeka Charlize, Excellent-90%. She has five lactations— all over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a top record of 6-9 305 3x 27,920 5.2% 1,465 3.7% 1,038 103DCR. The next dam, Dutch Hollow Valentino Cheryl-ET, Excellent-90%, has 24,660 lbs. milk, 1,066 lbs. fat and 803 lbs. protein at 2-8. The sixth dam, Dutch Hollow GM Cherish-P, Excellent-90%, has four records over 20,000 lbs. milk. She made her best record of 28,810 lbs. milk, 1,207 lbs. fat and 1,023 lbs. protein at 4-9. (continued to page 39)

Sponsors of The All American Jersey Sale

Grammer-Time VIP Claire was the seventh high selling female, struck off for $7,100 to Goff Dairy, represented by Israelsen. She was consigned by Megan Moede and Katie Ledvina, represented by Paul. Also pictured are Avery Best on the halter, Queen Mudd, Lavan and Hill.

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“Charlize 18898-P” was consigned by Ed Jasurda, Phillips, Wis. A h l e m Fa r m s Pa r t n e r s h i p , a partnership of Bill and Carolyn Ahlem and Sabino Ahlem Herrera, D.V.M., Hilmar, Calif., placed the final bid of $8,900 on the fourth high-selling female, Bohnerts Midway Asher. Sired

by River Valley Thrasher Midway-ET, GJPI +182, the July 2023 heifer calf ranks among the top 1% for GJPI with an index of +179. She has GPTAs of +694M, +68F (+0.16%) and +42P (+0.08%). She is plus for CCR, HCR and DPR. She is +1.3 for Type and has an HTI of +1.84.

“Asher’s” dam is sired by Victory S-S-I Miami HoleinOne-ET, GJPI +100. She has a projected m.e. of 19,931—881— 698 at 1-8. The next dam is a Very Good82% daughter of JX Ahlem Frisco Pine {6}-ET, GJPI +148, with a two lactation m.e. average of 23,483 – 1,351 – 946.

The Very Good-87% third dam has 24,380 lbs. milk, 1,170 lbs. fat and 866 lbs. protein at 3-8. The next dam has a pair of records over 22,000 lbs. milk, 1,200 lbs. fat and 820 lbs. protein.

“Asher’s” fifth dam, Bohnerts Miles Aracely, Excellent-90%, has a five lactation m.e. average of 22,093— 1,239—866. The next dam is appraised Excellent-91%. She has five lactations and made her top record of 24,260 lbs. milk, 1,185 lbs. fat and 923 lbs. protein at 3-9.

“Asher” was consigned by Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline, Ill. Another genomic standout was the fifth high selling female at $8,000.

Clover Farms placed the final bid to bring JX Dupat Callan 27521 {6}-ET home to the farm in Olney, Ill. The four-month-old daughter of JX Primus Thrasher Callan {5}-ET, GJPI +203, ranks on the list of the Top 500 GJPI Females with an index of +183. She has GPTAs of +1,429M, +55F and +42P. She is +1.9 for Type and +22.8 for Genomic Jersey Udder Index.

On sale day, two of her maternal sisters ranked on the top lists for genetic merit, as did their dam, JX Dupat Chief 24635 {5}, a Very Good-83% daughter of JX River Valley Chief {6}-ET, GJPI +144. The next dam is a Very Good85% daughter of “Stoney {3}” with a two lactation m.e. average of 21,030— 1,174—835. The third dam is a Very Good-82% “Mackenzie” daughter with an m.e. average of 21,256 —1,038—798 on two records.

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Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Inc., Hilmar, Calif.

Junior Jersey breeders were on both sides of the transaction for the sixth high selling female, Freedom Lane Victorious Gigi. William Zimmerman, Clark Murray and Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif., purchased the heifer consigned by Josh, Eli and Noah Arp, Norwalk, Ohio, for $7,200. A summer yearling for next year’s show season, she is sired by River Valley Victorious-ET, GJPI -10, and from a cow family that has earned its share of hardware on the tanbark trail.

Her dam, Freedom Lane Dirk Old Glory, is appraised Very Good-88%.

Several of her maternal sisters by “Kid Rock” earned blue ribbons at shows across the county last year.

Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET was the All American Spring Calf and Freedom Lane Kid Rock Goldie-ET was the Reserve Junior All American Spring Calf. Freedom Lane Kid Rock Ginger-ET was first at the International Junior Jersey Show and Reserve Junior Champion of the junior show at the Ohio State Fair.

“Gigi’s” grandam, Despresverts Joel Glamour-ET, Excellent-94%, was Reserve All American Summer Yearling in 2018 and Reserve Intermediate Champion of the International Junior Jersey Show the following year. She is the reigning blue ribbon winner of the aged cow class of the junior show held during World Dairy Expo. The next two dams are Excellent in Canada.

Another show heifer, GrammerTime VIP Claire, was the seventh high selling female, struck off for $7,100 to Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M. The daughter of River Valley Venus VIP-ET, GJPI -140, sold due to sexed “Victorious” in May 2023. She was the fourth summer yearling at the 2023 Wisconsin Summer Championship Show for consignors Megan Moede and Katie Ledvina of Algoma, Wis. “Claire” hails from the “Veronica” cow family. Her dam is a Very Good-88% daughter of Rapid Bay Indiana GentryET, JPI -166, with a first lactation m.e. of 22,278—1,121—829. Her fourth dam is Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET, Excellent-95%, with a five lactation m.e. average of 20,394—1,152—718. She was Reserve Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2009 and Grand Champion the following year. “Comet” was the NASCO Type and Production Winner of the Central National Jersey Show in 2011.

The next dam is the world-famous

Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%, 2004 National Grand Champion and winner of the 2015 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest.

In all, 37 buyers from 18 states made purchases.

The All American Jersey Sale is just one of the highlights of All American events sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The sale is planned by a committee that begins work in March of the sale year. This year’s event was chaired by Garry Hansen, Mulino, Ore. Herby D. Lutz, Chester, S.C., was associate chair.

Thirty-five other Jersey breeders from across the country also served on the sale committee.

Sales $3,500 and Over (Consignors in Parentheses) Select Sires Inc. and the Rayquaza Syndicate, Plain City, Ohio JX MM Chekhov Rayquaza {6}-P-ET, bull 2 mos...... $60,400 (Misty Meadoww, Tillamook, Ore.) Vierra Dairy Farms and Semex Alliance, Guelph, Ont. JX FB TheBoss 867592 {5}-ET.................................... 20,000 (Faria Brothers Dairies, Dumas, Texas) JX Ahlem Tucker Melly 86384 {6}, heifer calf 9 mos... 19,000 (Ahlem Farms Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.)

Roc-Bot Viktor 16544-Twin, heifer calf 5 mos............... 7,300 (Rock Bottom Dairy, Alvord, Iowa) Jerseyland Sires, Turlock, Calif.

Elm-J Jammer Charlize 18898-P, heifer calf 5 mos.... 14,500 (Ed Jasurda, Phillips, Wis.) Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif.

Bohnerts Midway Asher, heifer calf 3 mos..................... 8,900 (Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline, Ill.) Clover Farms, Olney, Ill. JX Dupat Callan 27521 {6}-ET, heifer calf 4 mos.......... 8,000 (Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif.)

William Zimmerman, Clark Murray and Kamryn, Kate and Co Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.

Freedom Lane Victorious Gigi, heifer calf 5 mos.......... 7,200 (Josh, Eli and Noah Arp, Norwalk, Ohio) Goff Dairy, Hobbs, N.M. Grammer-Time VIP Claire, bred heifer 17 mos............. 7,100 (Megan Moede and Katie Ledvina, Algoma, Wis.) ZK Kidrock Beauty-ET, heifer calf 11 mos..................... 5,000 (Zachary Berry and Kadey Berry, Colby, Kan.) Ben, Amy, Grace, Emma, Owen and Noelle Vos, Maribel, Wis. Synerjy Luchesse-ET, open yearling 13 mos................ 4,700 (Megan Moede and Katie Ledvina) Brad and Cathleen Wastler, Union Bridge, Md. Roc-N-Roll Shania-ET, bred heifer 23 mos................... 4,500 (Duane T. Cole, Burghill, Ohio) Sexing Technologies/Accounting Department, S. Charleston, Ohio JX Bloss Chekhov 45763 {6}-P-ET................................ 4,300 (River Rock Ranch- Hilmar, Merced, Calif.)

T-D-I Colonel Essex 16549 {5}-P, heifer calf 4 mos...... 3,600 (The Dairy Inc., Five Points, Calif.)

Logan Shoop, Wimauma, Fla. Ela May Chocolatier Lip Sync-ET, heifer calf 5 mos...... 4,100 (Ela May Genetics, Deforest, Wis.) Sophie Schaap, Clovis, N.M. Krahn Girls Victorious Maverick, heifer calf 8 mos........ 4,000 (Gracie and Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.) Liam Matos, Hilmar, Calif.

Discoverys Ferdinand Evan, heifer calf 5 mos.............. 3,500 (Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis.) Matt and Abbey Opland, Sparta, Wis.............................

Schulte Bros Joel Charli-ET, heifer calf 8 mos.............. 3,500 (Schulte Brothers and Willow Sexton, Watkins, Iowa

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March 1 Deadline for Production Contests

Entries are due no later than March 1 for the Living Lifetime Production Contest and the National Jersey Youth Production Contest.

To be eligible for the Living Lifetime Production Contest, cows must be alive as of December 31, 2023, with either minimum production credits on DHIR test of 225,000 lbs. milk, 10,000 lbs. fat, and 8,000 lbs. protein.

To enter the contest, submit a DHI cow page with lifetime production credits for each animal nominated to Erick Metzger, Herd Services Manager at the AJCA office, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 430682362. Entries may also be faxed to his attention at 614/861-8040.

Entries are also due March 1 for the National Jersey Youth Production Contest. Contestants between the ages of 9 and 19 on January 1, 2023, are eligible if they are the recorded owner of the cow on or before her freshening date. Registered Jerseys completing DHIR or DHIA records of 305-days or less between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, may be entered.

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ment for entry forms at 614/322-4451.

The form is also available from the USJersey website.

Calendar (continued from page 10)

JUNE 19-22—AJCA-NAJ ANNUAL MEETINGS, Springfield, Mass.

JUNE 25-28, 2025—AJCA-NAJ ANNUAL MEETINGS, Lexington, Ky.

Shows FEB. 28—HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO JERSEY SHOW, Houston, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CST): Tanner Schmaling, Elkhorn, Wis., judge.

MAR. 27—NEW YORK SPRING CAROUSEL JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Hamburg, N.Y.; 12:00 p.m.

(EDT); Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y., judge.

MAR. 29—NEW YORK SPRING CAROUSEL JERSEY SHOW, Hamburg, N.Y.; 10:00 a.m. (EDT).

APRIL 20—NORTHEAST ALL BREEDS SPRING JERSEY SHOW, West Springfield, Mass.

JULY 31—MASSACHUSETTS STATE JERSEY SHOW, Greenfield, Mass.

OCT. 1-4—WORLD DAIRY EXPO, Madison, Wis. NOV. 7-11—NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION DAIRY SHOWS, Louisville, Ky..

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Clancey Krahn Crowned National Jersey Queen

Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore., has been crowned the 66th National Jersey Queen.

Clancey was presented with the Charlene Nardone Crown by outgoing National Jersey Queen Jacqueline Mudd on November 5, 2023, at the start of the National Jersey Jug Futurity.

She will represent Jersey breeders for the next year with participation in events such as the 156th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle AssoKrahn ciation (AJCA), World Dairy Expo and The 72nd All American Jersey Shows & Sales.

Also serving on the national court of royalty are first alternate, Meganne Chapman, Cattaraugus, N.Y., and second alternate, Emma Vos, Maribel, Wis. The National Jersey Queen contest spanned three days with six outstanding young women from across the country competing for the coveted crown.

Clancey is a freshman at Linn-Benton Community College with plans to

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transfer to Oklahoma State University next fall to pursue degrees in animal science and agriculture communications.

Her platform as National Jersey Queen will revolve around the versatility and palatability of Jersey milk.

She will help spread the message of how easily Jersey milk converts to more dairy products and the exceptional nutritional profile Jersey milk has compared to other milk.

Clancey is the daughter of Ben and Amy Krahn and currently serving as the 2023 Western National Jersey Queen. She is the current Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador and was a graduate of Class VIII of Jersey Youth Academy.

She has shown Jerseys at the state, regional and national levels throughout her youth career. She exhibited the Junior Champion of the All American Junior Show in 2023.

Her sister, Gracie, was the 2020 National Jersey Queen.

Meganne Chapman is a senior at the University of Akron studying civil engineering with the goal of pursuing a master’s degree in the field and becoming dual licensed in civil engineering and surveying. Her career choice would allow her to continue to raise Registered Jerseys on her family farm.

Meganne’s platform focuses on the youth of the dairy industry. She hopes to increase the number of touchpoints

Jersey youth have with producers and industry professionals with a similar passion for Jersey cattle. She hopes to inspire others to show the many ways to stay involved with a career in the dairy industry.

Meganne is a graduate of Class VIII of Jersey Youth Academy and is currently serving as the New York Jersey Queen.

Emma Vos, is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying agricultural and applied economics and dairy science.She was the 2023 Fred Stout Experience recipient of the Jersey Marketing Service internship.

She also received the Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship in 2023 from the AJCA. Emma hopes to promote Jersey milk as a more nutrient dense, digestible milk option for consumption. She is an advocate for getting whole milk back in schools with the goal of encouraging more families to consume the beverage at home as well.

The Queen and her court presented awards for the National Jersey Jug Futurity and The 71st All American Jersey Cow Show.

The Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund provided scholarships of $500, $300 and $200 to the Queen and two alternates.

For more information, follow the National Jersey Queen program on Facebook @USJerseyQueen.

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Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET and WF Terpster Blessing took the top honors in the 70th National Jersey Jug Futurity contest. The two cows are pictured above with their owners, Christy Ratliff and Claire Burdette. Congratulating the winners are the National Jersey Queen and court—second alternate Emma Vos, National Queen Clancey Krahn and first alternate Meganne Chapman on the far right. Judge Mike Berry and his associate Tony DeMello selected the two cows from the class of 19 on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Third Win for Ratliff Jerseys as “Cadillac” is Crowned Winner

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ashtag Jersey Jug (#JerseyJug) was the theme of the 70th National Jersey Jug Futurity. The theme was chosen to encourage attendees to share their past and present experiences with the Jersey cow and the oldest and richest class of three-year-olds in the world.

Two perennial names in the futurity were once again situated at the top with the Ratliff Jerseys, Garnett, Kan., and Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va. Between the two farms, Waverly has five previous winners and the Ratliffs have two. Both farms also have numerous reserve winners.

In the end, it was Ratliff Jerseys claiming the 2023 winner—Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET. “Cadillac” also took home best udder, best bred and owned, second Premier Performance Cow, and a cash prize of $3,055 for her breeder and exhibitor Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees.

As the purple blanket was placed over the shoulders of “Cadillac,” declaring her the winner, her leadsperson, Christy, leapt in excitement before embracing “Cadillac.” As previously mentioned it was the third time for the Ratliffs to have bred and exhibited the first-place animal. “Cadillac’s” win comes after 2007 winner Ratliff Sambo Martina and Ratliff Irwin Vancy-ET in 2020.

Following “Cadillac” was WF Terpster Blessing as reserve winner. She was exhibited by Waverly Farm and Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa. “Blessing” took home a cash prize of $1,432.

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“Blessing” has a long history with the National Jersey Jug Futurity as well.

Her sixth dam, WF Justin Bess-ET, was the winner of the 1997 National Jersey Jug Futurity.

Judge Mike Berry, Powell Butte, Ore., and his associate, Tony DeMello, Turlock, Calif., placed the 19 females in Freedom Hall on November 5, 2023.

Since its establishment in 1954, the National Jersey Jug Futurity has seen more than 52,000 calves nominated, and to date 4,082 of those have made their final payments as three-year-olds.

This has given them the opportunity to compete for just over $521,000 in prize

money collectively over the years.

The Judges Chosen to place the oldest and richest class for dairy cattle in the world was Mike Berry. This was his second opportunity to judge the National Jersey Jug Futurity after his debut in 2014. This was his fourth time placing Jerseys on the green shavings having also judged the 2016 All American Jersey Show, and the 2015 All American Junior Jersey Show. He has experience judging at the local, state, and national level, including the 2017 International Jersey Show in (continued to page 48)

Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET was named the 70th winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity. She was also best udder in the class and named best bred and owned of the show the next day. The three-year-old is owned by Ron and Christy Ratliff. Surrounding “Cadillac” on the left are Dr. Joe Lineweaver, sponsor of the wreath of roses; second alternate National Jersey Queen Emma Vos with the minature Jug; associate judge Tony DeMellow with the Mary Smith Leas Memorial Award for the winner; National Jersey Queen Clancey Krahn with the banner; Judge Mike Berry with the Bert Smith Leas award; and with first alternate National Jersey Queen Meganne Chapman.

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Madison, Wis. In 2020, Mike and his family exhibited Triple-T-Heath Getaway to CancunET who was named National Grand Champion. The family has worked with several All American and Reserve All American animals over the years.

He selected Tony DeMello as his associate. Tony is the breeder and owner of Chairein Jerseys and Holsteins. He has worked at All West/Select Sires for 20 years in sales and sire development and is currently marketing director for the organization. He has bred and developed over 200 Excellent Jerseys and Holsteins and has played a part as a breeder of national champions of the Jersey, Brown Swiss and Guernsey breeds. Tony has experience judging at major shows in nine different countries including France, Japan, and Australia.

Before honoring our nation with the National Anthem, seven members from the Jersey Youth Academy Class VIII presented the Flag of the United States to the center of the ring. The color guard included Coltan Seals, Tillamook, Ore., Regan Jackson, Clear Brook, Va., Regan Johnson, Northwood, N.H., Summer Hammann, Barron, Wis., Lilly Johnson, River Falls, Wis., Jamie Gibbs, Rollingstone, Minn., and Sara Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa. Taking center stage to sing the National Anthem during the National Jersey Jug Futurity was Neal Smith, Smyrna, Tenn.

The Pre-Show Ceremonies As the color guard walked from the center of the ring, the spotlight glided to the stage where the six contestants for the title of 2023 National Jersey Queen were introduced.

These young women took part in an extensive contest including a test,

Red Dirt Comerica Boobers was the highest placing Premier Peformance Cow in the class. She and owner Katrina Cobb received the Jer-Nan Associates award for premier performance from first alternate queen Meganne Chapman. Judge Mike Berry and associate Tony DeMellow congratulate Cobb.

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Judge Berry and his associate, Tony DeMello, congratulate the Reserve Winner, WF Terpster Blessing, and leadsperson Claire Burdette. The duo received the Cowbell Acres Reserve Trophy from Christine Sheesley Rozler, far right. Also pictured are National Jersey Queen and court— Emma Vos, second alternate; Clancey Krahn, queen; and Meganne Chapman, first alternate.

a formal interview, and displayed their extemporaneous speaking skills and dairy knowledge. The contestants were Sophia Bollenbacher, Argos, Ind., Kathryn Bosley, Malone, N.Y., Meganne Chapman, Cattaraugus, N.Y., Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore., Sophie Larson, Reedsburg, Wis., and Emma Vos, Maribel, Wis. As the crowd waited in suspense for the master of ceremonies, Neal Smith, CEO and Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., to announce the Queen and her court, Freedom Hall fell quiet.

Moments later, 2022 National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd, Berne, Ind., congratulated Emma Vos as the second alternate who received a $200 scholarship from the National Jersey Queen Development Fund.

First alternate was then announced as Meganne Chapman. She received a scholarship for $300.

Clancey Krahn excitedly stepped forward when she heard her name called as the 2023 National Jersey Queen. She

received the Charlene Nardone tiara and a $500 scholarship.

Clancey is a freshman at Linn-Benton Community College, with intent to transfer to Oklahoma State University next fall to pursue degrees in animal science and agriculture communications.

Clancey is also serving as the 2023-2024 Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador.

In this role, she is an advocate for the Oregon dairy industry and spends a lot of time teaching students to increase their agriculture literacy.

Meganne, the f irst alternate is currently serving as the New York State Jersey Queen and is an alumna of Jersey Youth Academy. Meganne is a senior at the University of Akron studying civil engineering, with the goal of getting a master’s degree in the field and eventually becoming dual licensed in civil engineering and surveying. In the future, she would like to own her great grandparents’ farm and raise show quality Jersey heifers on it.

Emma Vos—the second alternate— hails from Maribel, Wis., and is a junior

TJF Proteus Roxy 1574 was the high GJPI cow in the class and received the Semex Elevate award. She was bred and owned by Lee Taylor, Booneville, Miss. Presenting the award was first alternate queen Meganne Chapman and associate judge Tony DeMello and judge Mike Berry.

Camryn Moyer was the highest placing junior with her entry—Ty-LyView Andreas Panama. She received a $100 cash award from the Fremstad and Schirm families. Presenting the Schirm/Fremstad Trophy was National Queen Clancey Krahn and judges DeMello and Berry.

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studying agricultural and applied economics and dairy science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Emma was the 2023 Jersey Marketing Service intern, through the Fred Stout Award Experience. She is a well-rounded individual, having competed at shows of various levels, as well as having animals that have fared well in production contests. In fact, Emma exhibited the 2022 Premier Performance Cow of the All American Junior Show. She is also a graduate of Jersey Youth Academy Class VII. After the crowning, the spotlight moved to focus on the Jersey Jug in the middle of the ring where the 19 junior and senior three-year-olds would parade through as their introduction was made

by Executive Secretary Neal Smith.

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narrowed down the group to their final six head. Left standing in the middle of the ring, not knowing the final placing were: o Pacific Edge Joel Karisma-ET, Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; led by Brent Rocha o Red Dirt Lollalala Frosty, Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.; led by Abe Cobb o Red Dirt Comerica Boobers, Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.; led by Katrina Cobb o Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan.; led by Christy Ratliff o Spatz Applejack Demi, Spatz Cattle, Kelly Barbee and Michael Heath, Harrisonburg, Va.; led by Kelly Barbee o WF Terpster Blessing, Waverly Farm and Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.; led by Claire Burdette Final Placings and Reasons With the f inal six centered in

front of the stage, the crowd waited patiently as the judges made their final placings. With results in hand, Master of Ceremonies Neal Smith began to announce the results in reverse order.

As the cows peeled off into the line, two cows were left in the center“Blessing” and “Cadillac.” Judge DeMello then walked to the top two cows with the purple blanket and placed it over “Cadillac’s” shoulders declaring her the winner.

“It’s just one class but it is quite the honor to be out here and just an exceptional class from end to end,” said Judge Berry as the top two cows began their parade around the ring.

“For us this cow sorts to the top,” said Berry. “She’s got that length of frame, that dairy strength, that width that carries all the way throughout. When you get behind her, she’s a bit higher right in the top of the rear udder and you love the way the seam runs deep.”

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frame, she’s longer from end-to-end and I prefer the way she is on the udder floor,” Judge Berry said of the secondplace cow. “Just a little bit more balanced in the udder floor than this exceptional balanced cow coming here in third.”

“This third cow, the smaller cow, you just love the balance to her,” explained Berry. “She’s hard topped. She’s got the width, the power all the way through.

And we give her the advantage over the good uddered cow in fourth.”

“This cow in fourth, you just love the silky hide and the dairyness. Just an exceptional udder,” Berry continued.

“We give her the advantage over the cow here in fifth. She just holds herself together better in the front end.”

“The fifth over sixth, I prefer how she moves on her feet and legs. She’s better in those pasterns,” said Berry. “Just a little more pop to the rear udder. She’s got more height, more width to the rear udder than this exceptional dairy cow in sixth.”

“The sixth cow, you love that silky hide, that dairyness, but for me I’d like to change her in the pasterns to get her any higher in the class.”

“Congratulations to all these breeders and exhibitors on an exceptional class of cows,” concluded.

The Awards Each year, the Jersey Jug Futurity is the richest purse in an individual dairy class. In 2023, $10,885 worth of premiums were collected in nomination and annual fees. The top 10 cows, their owners, and premiums are: 1. Ratliff Irwin Cadillac-ET (S: All Lynns Valentino Irwin-ET, D: Ratliff Indiana Cadence-ET), best udder, best bred and owned, 2nd premier performance cow; Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, (continued to next page)

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Leaches Honored with Max Gordon Award

Rob and Lisa Leach of Linwood, Kan., have been named the Max Gordon Recognition Award recipients for 2023. The two were honored at a ceremony held during the National Jersey Jug Futurity in Louisville, Ky., on November 5.

The Leaches operate Lin-Crest Farm, a mixed herd of Registered Jerseys and Holsteins, with their daughters, Taylor, Erin and Sophie.

The Max Gordon Recognition Award is given annually to an exhibitor who possesses the five key elements for which the award’s namesake stood: sportsmanship, ethics, professionalism, ability and promotion of the Jersey cow.

Recipients are chosen by a committee of individuals who have previously received the Max Gordon Recognition Award.

It is fitting to honor Rob and Lisa as a couple as the two are inseparable.

They have built a business in the dairy industry from the ground up together, raised a family together, and, quite literally, weathered storms together.

The Leaches are the second couple to receive the award, following in the footsteps of Jeff and Alta Mae Core of Salvisa, Ky., who received the award in 2014.

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Garnett, Kan.; $3,055.

2. WF Terpster Blessing (S: WF Action Terpster, D: WF Tequila Buckle), Reese and Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.; $1,432.

3. Red Dirt Comerica Boobers, 1st premier performance cow; Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.; $1,002.

4. Pacific Edge Joel Karisma-ET, Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; $716.

5. Spatz Applejack Demi, Spatz Cattle, Kelly Barbee, and Michael Heath, Harrisonburg, Va.; $525.

6. Red Dirt Lollalala Frosty, Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.; $439.

7. Discoverys Chrome Jags, Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, Wis.; $391.

8. Discoverys Fireman Jenga, Lisa Demmer; $363.

9. Discoverys Fireman Jeorgia, Lisa Demmer; $334.

10. Drentex Blkapple Tiffany, John Selin and Austin Nauman, Marshfield, Wis.; $315.

Semex GJPI Award—TJF Proteus Roxy 1574, Lee Taylor, Booneville, Miss.

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Rob and Lisa Leach, center, were named recipients of the 21st Max Gordon Recognition Award. They accepted the award from Phil Gordon, second right, and his son, Josh, right. Also on hand to celebrate was the couple’s daughter, Sophie.

Recognition Award are a heap of other adornments for the Leaches— inspiring, honest, dedicated, resilient, and humble. With positive demeanors and quick smiles, Rob and Lisa can instantly make anyone feel comfortable and welcome. As they have grown their business, they have grown a list of friends in dairy circles and their local community that is too numerous to count.

But they have also earned the respect of their peers for another characteristic—the ability to breed and develop beautiful cows of all colors.

Though they have had their share of success with their Holsteins, their Jersey herd has put them on the map.

Since purchasing their first brown cow two decades ago, the Leaches have Highest ranking junior—Ty-Ly-View Andreas Panama, Camryn Moyer, Roaring Branch, Pa., 11th in class.

Futurity Committee Thank you to the committee chair Rachel White Conner, Pendleton, Ind., and her associate chair, Donna Phillips, Newton, Wis., along with the other 25 members of the National Jersey Jug committee who continued to keep the tradition alive with beauty and pageantry of the 70th presentation of the National Jersey Jug Futurity.

A total of $224 was added to the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund from the annual railbird contest with three individuals taking home $74 each.

bred many Excellent cows and earned their share of hardware on the tanbark trail. Three matriarchs have been appraised Excellent-95%, including the highest appraised cow in the herd today, LC Success Abilene. Two other cows in the 33-cow Jersey herd are Excellent-93%: LC Premier Shandy and Ho-Crawf Andreas Joplin. Another 14 are Excellent and 16 are Very Good.

The Lin-Crest herd has an average final score of 88.8%.

In the All American Junior Jersey Show, the Leaches have exhibited two Grand Champions, a Reserve Grand Champion, a Junior Champion, a Reserve Junior Champion, three Overall Premier Performance Winners, 11 Junior All Americans, and three Reserve Junior All Americans. In the National Jersey Jug Futurity, Erin and Sophie were partners of the winner for 2019. Most of these animals are homebred.

Both Rob and Lisa grew up on multigeneration Holstein dairies—he on their present farm in Kansas and she in western Pennsylvania. After they began dating, they maintained a longdistance relationship for several years.

Their venues were cow shows and other dairy events. Though they lived on the road, travel was less weary because they both loved what they were doing.

He was a truck driver, and she was a photographer.

Rob and Lisa married in 1990 and moved to his home farm in Linwood.

There they raised three daughters and nurtured a passion for the dairy industry in each. All three girls participated in national Jersey youth programs and were active cow advocates.

Taylor was crowned National Jersey Queen in 2014 and is now a digital content producer and media analyst for Farm Journal. Erin placed seventh in the 2020 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. She has been a classifier for Holstein Association USA and is now a dairy sales representative in Tillamook, Ore. Both Taylor and Erin are graduates of Jersey Youth Academy. Sophie is a freshman at Kaskaskia Community College studying ag business and dairy science, with plans to transfer to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She recently showed Lin-Max Beemer Sweet Pea to Grand Champion honors at the International Junior Holstein Show in October and LC Reckless Armadillo to Intermediate Champion honors at the All American Junior Jersey Show (continued to page 52)

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in November. All three girls received scholarships from the national Jersey organizations.

One word in particular—resilience— may be the word of which the Leaches are most closely aligned. Resilience was played out in spades in the aftermath of an EF4 tornado that leveled the farm in May 2019. Though most would have given up, the Leaches vowed, “We will go out on our terms, not Mother Nature’s.”

It was their friendships and character as salt-of-the-earth people that proved to be allies in their battle to be “Stronger than the Storm.” Within hours of the incident, people arrived at the farm in droves to show their support and help wherever they could. Others contributed to the cause financially and with other acts of service. The Leaches estimated that 100 volunteers a day showed up for 3-6 weeks after the storm Page 52

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to drain seven ponds, hand-pick wire and nails, and haul the trash.

The house built in 1884 was damaged but could be repaired. The freestall barn, parlor, calf barn, shop, silos and other structures were a total loss, along with 20 cows. Though rebuilding is always a challenge, the Leaches faced another hurdle just as they began to rebuild: COVID-19. The cost of building supplies escalated, and availability plummeted. The Leaches and their friends wound up rebuilding most of the structures themselves along with four miles of fencing. A commodity shed was the first structure to arise from the ashes. The cows were moved into a new pack barn in December 2021 and milk is now being shipped to DFA. Today there is some sense of normalcy on the farm located just 30 miles southwest of the heart of Kansas City.

The Leaches continue to operate their business with a guiding principle that embraces the three vital elements in

their lives: “Great Family, Great Friends, Great Cows.”

Previous winners of the Max Gordon Recognition Award include Michael Heath, Westminster, Md. (2022)*; Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill. (2021); Donna Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio (2020); Steve Bachelor, Angola, Ind. (2019)*; Kevin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio (2018); Greg Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio (2017); Roger Riebe, Cumberland, Wis. (2016); Steve White, New Castle, Ind. (2015); Jeff and Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky. (2014); Gene “Bambi” Henderson, Manchester, Iowa (2013); Norman Nabholz, West Union, Iowa (2012); George Barlass, Janesville, Wis. (2011)*, Jim VanBuskirk, Mich. (2010)*; Brian Sayles, Ont. (2009); Mike Stiles, Va. (2008); Harry Mykrantz, Ohio (2007)*; Ronnie Rider, Ky. (2006); Chuck Myers, Ohio (2005)*; Charles Luchsinger, N.Y. (2004); and Ron Mosser, Ind. (2003). *deceased JERSEY JOURNAL

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On Saturday, November 4, 2023, over 50 Jersey youth members signed up to participate in the second “Give Us Your Best 60-Second Intro” public speaking contest in Louisville, Ky. Held during the All American festivities, the contest drew participants ranging from the age of five to 21.

The idea, born from the advice of former American Jersey Cattle Club Executive Secretary Maurice Core to his staff, was a hit with the youth at the North American International Livestock Exposition.

Core always asked his staff to be prepared to speak to the crowd at any meeting they attended and have their best 60-second intro ready to give. Each participant was asked to take the microphone before the All American Sale and deliver their best 60-seconds.

Each participant received a gift card for getting up on stage and telling the audience their name, where they are from, why they are in Louisville, and how important the dairy industry is to their generation.

Dr. Katharine Knowlton, Blacksburg, Va., was once again the gracious sponsor of this youth event and was present during the All American Heifer Show to distribute awards to the winners of each category. The top three places in each division (junior, intermediate, and senior) each received a cash prize of $50. The top three winners in the senior division were Camryn Moyer, Roaring Branch, Pa., Lee Taylor, Booneville, Miss., and Emma Townsend, Lafayette, Ind. In the intermediate division; Cash McCauley, Lowell, Mich., Kennedy Zimmerman, Brodhead, Wis., and Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif. The juniors taking the top spots were Kayley Herrin, Carriere, Miss., J.D. Heimerl, Tillamook, Ore., and Kate Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.

The overall winner received an additional $100. That title went to the first-place participant of the intermediate division, Cash McCauley. Cash used humor and his knowledge of dairy products to obtain the highest award and wowed the judges with his confidence.

Following as the reserve overall winner was Camryn Moyer from the senior division. She received an additional $50 cash prize. She caught the attention of the judges by delivering an interesting hook before expressively introducing herself.

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Bloss TheBoss 45673-ET was the high seller at $8,600. She was purchased by Brenden Haywood, represented by Ethan Haywood, second left, and consigned by River Rock Ranch-Hilmar, represented

by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Seth Israelsen, right. Also pictured are 2022 National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd, left, Kamryn Kasbergen at the halter, and Greg Lavan, JMS Manager, and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box.

Sophia Larson, left, purchased the second high seller, Redrow 2509 Dabo 3385-ET, for $3,650. The heifer was consigned by Steve Rowley and Redland Genetics, represented by Area Representative Jason Robinson, right. Also pictured are Sara Bok on the halter, Queen Mudd, Lavan and Lee.

2026 Pot O’Gold Production Contest Kicked Off

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wenty-four juniors invested in their herds and became eligible to earn prizes in the 2026 Pot O’Gold Production Contest with a purchase from the Pot O’Gold Sale on November 3, 2023. The five bred heifers, six open yearlings and 13 heifer calves were struck off at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., for an average of $2,643.75 and a gross of $63,450.

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5 Bred heifers 6 Open yearlings 13 Heifer calves 24 Lots Median price

$2,420.00 2,508.33 2,792.31

$12,100 15,050 36,300

$2,643.75 $2,400.00

$63,450

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Seventeen percent of the sale gross—$10,786.50—plus the proceeds from a heifer consigned by Buster Goff of Hobbs, N.M., brought the pot total to $12,498.50. The winner of the 2026 Pot O’Gold Contest will receive a check for 18% of the pot, or $2,249.73. Juniors placing second and third will receive prizes of $1,437.33 (11.5%) and $999.88 (8%), respectively.

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JX Vierra TheBoss {6}-ET, GJPI +178, has Genomic Predicted Transmitting Abilities (GPTAs) of +1,255M, +60F and +54P. She is +1.5 for Type and ranks among the top 1% for genetic merit with a GJPI of +171. She is backed by seven Very Good or Excellent dams with top production.

“TheBoss 45673” has an Excellent-90% maternal sister who ranked among the top 1.5% for GJPI on sale day and another maternal sister who sold in the All American Jersey Sale the following day for $3,050. Their Very Good-88% dam, sired by Ahlem Bancroft ShockerET, GJPI +111, also ranked among the top 1.5% for genetic merit on sale day.

She has a two-lactation m.e. average of 23,375—1,218—898. She has two Very Good maternal sisters and a maternal brother in A.I. The third dam, Yosemite Masters Plus T32320, Excellent-92%, has four complete lactations—three over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a top milk record of 5-8 305 3x 24,480 4.2% 1,020 4.0% 972 89DCR. The next dam is appraised Very Good-80% and has an m.e. of 20,379—946—753 on her first lactation.

The Very Good-88% fifth dam has seven lactations, two over 23,400 lbs. milk.

Her Very Good-84% sixth dam has 27,500 lbs. milk, 1,111 lbs. fat and 975 lbs. protein at 6-7. The next two dams are both Very Good and have multiple lactations over 22,000 lbs. milk.

“TheBoss 45673” was consigned by River Rock Ranch-Hilmar or Merced,

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Another genomic standout, Redrow 2509 Dabo 3385-ET, was the second high-seller. Sophia Larson of All Lynn Jerseys, Reedsburg, Wis., placed the last bid of $3,650 on the October 2022 heifer calf. The high component daughter of Goff S-S-I Listowel DaboP-ET, GJPI +160, ranks among the top 1% for GJPI with an index of +167. She has GPTAs of +465M, +51F (+0.13%) and +39P (+0.10%). She is plus for Cow Conception Rate (CCR), Heifer Conception Rate (HCR) and Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR) and has a Health Trait Index of +4.19. She has a full brother in A.I. and a full sister who also ranks for GJPI. Their dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of JX Cal-Mart Westport {5}ET, GJPI +142, with a two lactation m.e. average of 14,172—769—586. She ranked among the top 1.5% for GJPI on sale day and today has an index of +147. The next dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of JX Faria Brothers Calvin Harris {4}, GJPI +82, with an m.e. average of 15,689—833—673 on three records. The next three dams are Very Good.

“Dabo 3385” was consigned by Steve Rowley and Redland Genetics, Foxworth, Miss.

Two other lots sold for $3,000 each, the third-high price of the day. Sara Jane Bok, Defiance, Ohio, purchased one of them, MM Nicklaus Liberty 22243-ET. (continued to page 57)

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The January 2023 daughter Victory Thrasher Nicklaus-ET, GJPI +167, has GPTAs of +736M, +64F (+0.13%) and +46P (+0.09%). She is plus for CCR, HCR and DPR and +1.5 for Type. She has a GJPI of +160. A full sister ranked on the top GJPI heifer list on sale day.

Their dam is a Very Good-82% daughter of JX Avi-Lanche Viceroy Dashiell {6}-ET, GJPI +99, with an m.e. of 22,881—1,271—854 on her first lactation. She also ranked for genetic merit on sale day and has a current GJPI of +152. The grandam of “Liberty 22243” is a Very Good-87% daughter of JX Sunset Canyon Got Maid {5}-ET, GJPI +143, with a four lactation m.e. average of 22,735—1,073—852. The next two dams have m.e. averages over 19,000 lbs. milk.

“Liberty 22243” was consigned by Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Erica Neal Stock chose the other $3,000-priced lot, JX Avi-Lanche Jammer Joline 36081 {6}-ET. She joins the herd at D&D Jerseys, operated by her family in Newton, Wis. The August 2022 daughter of Cal-Mart JammerET, GJPI +194, sold due to sexed JX Red Top JLS Tucker Gretzky {5}-ET, GJPI +130, in late June. She has GPTAs of +584M, +75F (+0.21%) and +38P (+0.08%). She has a GJPI of +162 and is +1.3 for Type.

Her dam, sired by All Lynns DemosP-ET, GJPI +103, is Very Good-82% and has a first lactation m.e. of 21,622— 1,079—818. The next dam is a Very Good-84% daughter of JX Spring Creek Marlo Stoney {3}-ET, GJPI +157, with an m.e. average of 19,813—1,038—751 on four lactations. Her Very Good-80% third dam has a five lactation m.e. average of 20,042—896—726. Her Very Good-85% fourth dam, sired by Sunset Canyon Dominican, GJPI +26, has 25,050 lbs. milk, 1,309 lbs. fat and 978 lbs. protein at 4-1.

“Joline 36081 {6}” was consigned by Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas.

Juniors from 10 states across the country made purchases. Wisconsin led the way with nine buyers, followed by California and Ohio, with three buyers each. The sale was managed by Jersey Marketing Service and cried by Lynn Lee. Juniors bid in person or online through CowBuyer.com.

Sales $2,600 and Over (Consignors in Parentheses) Brenden Haywood, Hastings, Mich.

Bloss TheBoss 45673-ET, heifer calf 9 mos................ $8,600 (River Rock Ranch- Hilmar, Merced, Calif.)

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Sophia Larson, Reedsburg, Wis. Redrow 2509 Dabo 3385-ET, open yearling 12 mos.... 3,650 (Steve Rowley and Redland Genetics, Foxworth, Miss.)

Sara J. Bok, Defiance, Ohio MM Nicklaus Liberty 22243-ET, heifer calf 9 mos......... 3,000 (Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.) Erica Neal Stock, Newton, Wis. JX Avi-Lanche Jammer Joline 36081 {6}-ET, bred heifer 14 mos...................................................................... 3,000 (Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas) Hailey Fischer, Cecil, Wis. Kash-In Heritage 69287-ET, bred heifer 15 mos........... 2,800 (Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif.)

Emalee Neal Stock, Newton, Wis. Ky-Hi Holeinone Honestly, heifer calf 8 mos................. 2,750 (Kylie M. Lehr, Canastota, N.Y.) Tyler Bohnert, East Moline, Ill. Sandcreeks Alcan 15645, bred heifer 13 mos............... 2,600 (Sand Creek Dairy LLC, Hastings, Mich.)

Kayley G. Herrin, Carriere, Miss.

Kash-In Tucker 70296, heifer calf 11 mos..................... 2,600 (Kash-In Jerseys)

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Grand Champion Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, exhibited by Mason Ziemba, was named Grand Champion of The All American Junior Jersey Show. National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd, far left, presents the banner to Ziemba on the halter. Judge Kelli Cull and New York State Jersey Queen Meganne Chapman present the $500 gift certificate from Trans Ova Genetics.

Ralph Frerichs, fourth from left, awards the $500 PBS Animal Health gift certificate sponsored by The Jersey Barnyard. Cade, Stacey and Caylee Bachelor present the Bachelor Family Trophy. .

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Monumental Day for New York Junior

ason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y., had the show of a lifetime on November 3, 2023. This junior had five animals place in the top five of their respective classes, with three of those individuals being bred and owned entries. To top the day, his fiveyear-old cow claimed grand champion honors.

The green shavings welcomed 158 Jersey youth with their 264 entries throughout the day. For the specta-

tors in Louisville, Ky. and online, the 10-hour show was worth the wait as Judge Kelli Cull, Lomira, Wis., placed 147 heifers and 117 cows, before beginning her championship reasons.

As Judge Cull admired and complimented the exhibitors for their quality entries, she gave one piece of advice.

“It takes a village to get these cows and heifers out here,” she said. “It’s your parents. Your brothers and sisters.

Your aunts and uncles. It’s your fitters

Judge Cull selected “Lula” shown by Mason Ziemba as the Senior Champion with reserve honors going to Seacord Howacres Tesla, exhibited by Grace Sauder. Presenting the Caff-E-Hill Farms Trophy for Senior Champion was Kathryn Bosley. National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd presented the banner. Rebecca Ferry presented the Dreamroad Jerseys Trophy and Meganne Chapman handed out the banner. Associate Judge Abbott congratulated the pair.

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Reserve Grand Champion Exhibitor Grace Sauder holds Seacord Howacres Tesla, the Reserve Grand Champion of the All American Junior Jersey Show. Presenting the Legendairy Farm Trophy were Tom and Jennie Seals. Kathryn Bosley presented the banner to Sauder. Also offering congratulations to the winners was associate judge Sharyn Abbott. Sauder and “Tesla” also received a turbo fan donated by Sullivan Supply Company.

that feel like they’re part of your family.

Make sure you tell them thank you…

They did it for you guys.”

Cull then jogged to the center of the ring and congratulated Ziemba and his five-year-old cow, Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula as Grand Champion.

She then circled back to Grace Sauder’s entry, Seacord Howacres Tesla, and named her as the Reserve Grand Champion. (continued to page 62)

Sophie Leach and LC Reckless Armadillo accept the Providence Farm Trophy for Intermediate Champion from Sophie Larson and banner from National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd. Judges Cull and Abbott offer their congratulations. Receiving Reserve Intermediate Champion honors was Hayden Reichard with Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter. Emma Vos and Kathryn Bosley presented the Albright Jerseys LLC trophy and banner.

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MM Gentry Sadie-ET, owned by Clancey Krahn was named Junior Champion. Presenting the Sycamore Hill Farm & Gardens Trophy is Judge Kelli Cull. Sophie Larson presents the junior champion banner.

Reich-Dale Victory Shabang-ET and Hayden Reichard were named Reserve Junior Champion. Emma Vos presents the reserve banner while New York State Jersey Queen Meganne Chapman presents the Mill Valley trophy in memory of Kenneth Knoop. Also offering congratulations is associate judge Abbott and AJCA/NAJ Executive Secretary Neal Smith.

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“I’m glad to see these young exhibitors have tears just like I do,” stated Cull.

“It’s a slam dunk for Sharyn and I. This cow is a tremendous cow and we are so appreciative of how well she was presented to us today,” said Judge Cull of her national champion. “It’s that youthfulness of udder that places her over the aged cow for reserve grand.”

In addition to her national champion title, “Lula” was also named Supreme Champion Cow of the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) junior dairy shows.

“Lula” and Ziemba also received a $500 cash award from NAILE. The AJCA matched the NAILE award, making the total cash award $1,000.

They also received a $500 certificate from TransOva, Sioux City, Iowa. The Jersey Barnyard, LaGrange, Texas, donated a $500 PBS Animal Health gift certificate to Ziemba and “Lula” as well.

Sauder received the Legendairy Farms Trophy for Reserve Grand Champion with “Tesla,” and a turbo fan donated by Sullivan Supply Company.

Capturing the Honorable Mention Grand Champion title was LC Reckless Armadillo, shown by Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan. Kelli and her husband, Tom, own and operate Budjon Farms LLC in Lomira, Wis. The Culls milk around 65 head of Holsteins, Jerseys, and Red and White Holsteins in their tie stall and box stall barn. In addition, they raise 200 head of young stock and farm 500 acres of land.

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Supreme Champion Cow Mason Ziemba and Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, took home Supreme Champion Cow honors of the junior dairy shows in Louisville, Ky. Ziemba is pictured with representatives of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council and North American International Livestock Exposition staff.

versity of Wisconsin-River Falls and was part of the national winning collegiate judging team in 1995. Prior to returning to the farm full-time in 2003, Kelli worked in the A.I. industry. Today, Kelli is highly involved in the daily operations at Budjon, including feeding calves, employee relations, accounting, working with their show string, and managing their highly-sought-after internship program.

Also known for their Budjon Boarding business, the Culls have worked with several Excellent cows and All-American and All-Canadian nominations that include the prefixes of Budjon, Budjon-JK, and BudjonVail. A few highlights for them include developing over 30—Excellent-95% and higher individuals in three breeds, which currently includes two 97-point individuals.

In addition, they have produced over 220 All American and 85 All-Canadian nominations. Show ring highlights include being named Premier Breeder at World Dairy Expo six times, breeding the 2005 World Dairy Expo Holstein Grand Champion, exhibiting four National Jersey Champions, and the 2017 Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo, Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn.

Sharyn Abbott, Enosburg, Vt., served as her associate. Sharyn and her husband, Tim, own Borderview Genetics and have owned and developed multiple breed champions and All-Americans. They were co-owners of the 2017 and 2022 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champions.

Tim and Sharyn were the owners of St. Jacobs Animal Breeding Company and have now started a new A.I. company—Showbox Sires.

Sharyn won the National Intercollegiate Dairy Judging contest in 1987 and has judged several local and state breed shows over the years. She and Tim have two grown daughters, Chelsea and Caitlyn.

The All American Junior Jersey Show is the largest single-breed dairy cattle show for youth held in the world.

The youth began their morning at 7:30 a.m. with showmanship and then move into the heifer show and continue in the early afternoon with the cows. Following the conclusion of the show, the Supreme Champion class was held at 6:00 p.m. After that, the youth hurried to the Pot O’Gold Sale in the West Hall at 7:00 p.m. to make investments in their future through purchases.

Saturday morning juniors were invited to attend the All American Youth Awards Ceremony at the new location of the West Hall Sale Arena at the Expo grounds. During the ceremony, more than 60 Jersey youth were recognized for their achievements and received cash awards totaling more than $45,000. Later that afternoon, the second annual “Give Us Your Best 60-second Intro” public speaking contest was held for Jersey youth.

Junior All American and Reserve Junior All Americans Recognized During the championship classes, a total of 30 Registered Jerseys were recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) with the designation of Junior All American or Reserve Junior All American as the large ringside audience watched, along with an untold number of people across the world viewing the ceremonies on streaming live video provided by JERSEY JOURNAL

K&M Victorious Glad-ET, exhibited by Kamber Kilgus, received a $500 cash award sponsored by Piedmont Jersey Farm as the Overall Premier Performance Cow of The All American Junior Jersey Show.

Presenting the cash award to leadsperson Carla Kilgus are Corey Lutz, Sophie Larson, and National Queen Jackie Mudd.

NAILE. Each f irst-place individual was presented a custom-designed navy and cream neck ribbon declaring their Junior All American status for their class. Second place individuals received a custom-made maroon and cream neck ribbon stating their Reserve Junior All American honors.

Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Champions “What an incredible, incredible heifer show,” exclaimed Judge Cull. “We met in the middle of almost every class and we were blown away by the quality and how these heifers were presented.

These kids take this seriously and we could tell.”

“These are the kind of heifers that we like today,” said Cull of her top four heifers presented in the center of the ring. “Heifers that walk on great sets of feet and legs, they’re balanced, dairy, catch your eye when they’re out in the ring. When you get them into line, they maintain that width all the way through

Alan Chittenden presented the Dutch Hollow Trophy for best bred and owned of the show to LC Reckless Armadillo bred and owned by Sophie Leach of Kansas. “Armadillo” was also Intermediate Champion of the Junior Show.

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Barnabas Elsa of SLJ was named Reserve Premier Performance Cow for her owner, Treasure Clark. The cash award of $250 was sponsored by Endres Jazzy Jerseys, presented by John Maxwell.

Also assisting with the presentation is Kathryn Bosley.

and have that strength and balance.”

Receiving the Sycamore Hill Farm and Gardens Trophy and title of Junior Champion was the winning spring yearling, MM Gentry Sadie-ET, exhibited by Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore. In her reasons, Cull stated, “When you really analyze these two heifers, this spring yearling has two things that separated her to make her junior champion today—she’s a bit stronger in her crops and her loin than our July 29th summer yearling. But what a pair of heifers!”

Judge Cull selected the winning summer yearling, Reich-Dale Victory Shabang-ET, as the Reserve Junior Champion. Her breeder and exhibitor, Hayden Reichard of Chambersburg, Pa., received a trophy in memory of Kenneth Knoop.

The Junior All American Spring Calf, C4-SK Victorious Ellie Mae, received honorable mention junior champion honors for her breeder and exhibitor, Easton Calhoun of Dobson, N.C.

Tarik Gavranovic received the Sunbow Farms Trophy for the highest yield deviation protein cow, Miss Movin On. Presenting the award is New York State Jersey Queen Meganne Chapman.

“These cows out here are all quality,” declared Judge Kelli Cull. “They all have good udders and are pretty framed cows that walk on a great set of feet and legs.”

Before racing out to congratulate the 2023 Intermediate Champion, LC Reckless Armadillo, bred and owned

by Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan., Cull stated, “I think as we get into our day a bit more, you see what cows hold their milk and who continues to be quality.

I think there is one cow out here today that is doing that along with two others.”

“This white tailed cow with the white spots, man, she is all quality,” she said.

“For us it’s a slam dunk for intermediate champion today. She wears the best udder of all the cows in the young cow classes today. Beautiful cow from the side profile. You love the breed character about her head and neck.”

Leach and “Armadillo” accepted the Providence Farm Trophy for Intermediate Champion. Winning Reserve Intermediate Champion was Hayden Reichard of Chambersburg, Pa., with Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter. The pair took home the Albright Jerseys LLC trophy.

“What a great, great cow show it has been for us. It’s impressive to see the quality when you get these first and second place cows out here,” Cull stated at the start of her reasons for senior champions. “The udders. The frames.

These youth do such a great, great job with their cows.”

Cull was determined and confident in her decision as she walked to award Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, the Junior

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All American Five-Year-Old, with senior champion honors. “Lula” and her owner, Mason Ziemba, took home the Caff-E-Hill Farms Trophy for Senior Champion.

“For our senior champion, this is a slam dunk,” said Cull. “This cow puts it all together. She has that overall balance; you love the udder. She has that beautiful side profile.”

The first prize mature cow, Seacord Howacres Tesla, owned by Grace Sauder, Tremont, Ill., received the Dreamroad Jerseys Trophy for Reserve Senior Champion.

Supreme Champions The Jersey breed continued its dominance of the youth shows as “Lula” took home the Supreme Cow championship over the six other breeds of dairy cattle exhibited. She was selected by the junior show judges of each breed and received a $500 cash award from the Kentucky Farm Bureau.

Other Awards Earning the highest point total to win the Premier Performance Cow award was Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., with K&M Victorious Glad-ET. They received a $500 cash award sponsored

by Piedmont Jersey Farm, Lincolnton, N.C. Taking home reserve honors was Barnabas Elsa of SLJ for exhibitor Treasure Clark, Mountain Grove, Mo. She received a $250 cash award sponsored by Endres Jazzy Jerseys, the David Endres Family, Lodi, Wis. Helping to round out the cash awards, Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio, presented $50 cash awards to the remaining participants.

Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., swept the Premier Junior Breeder and Premier Junior Exhibitor competition. She received awards sponsored by Kash-In

Emory Bewley received the Gordon Farms Trophy for winning senior showmanship. Presenting her award were Abigail and Kaitlyn Gordon, Judge Trent Kilgus, and Queen Mudd.

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Jerseys, Tulare, Calif., and Elmhurst Jerseys, Waynesville, Ohio, respectively.

Tarik Gavranovic, Nicolett, Minn., and Miss Movin On received the Sunbow Jerseys Trophy, sponsored by the Charles Steer Family, Cottage Grove, Tenn., for being the top producing cow based upon yield deviation for pounds of protein.

Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y., presented a vinyl banner for the Best Bred and Owned award in each class. Barlass Jerseys, Janesville, Wis., gave an award for the best uddered cow in each class. Class awards for Yield Deviation Protein were sponsored by Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va. The Heifers C4-SK Victorious Ellie Mae stood at the top of the class of 30 spring calves for her breeder and exhibitor, Easton Calhoun of Dobson, N.C. “The calf winning the class is the type of heifer that Sharyn and I are going to win with all day,” said Judge Cull as she began her reasons. “She has beautiful breed character about her head and neck.”

It was her advantage in rear feet and legs that placed her over the Reserve All American Spring Calf, Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET. She was also a bred and owned entry for her owner, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y. “Our second-place heifer has femininity all the way through and the balance which takes her over our heifer in third,” continued Cull. Schulte Bros BK Colton Fancy-ET was third for Carter Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa.

Spring heifer calf (30 shown) Sponsored by Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association 1. C4-SK Victorious Ellie Mae, Easton Calhoun, Dobson, N.C., best bred and owned; 2. Z-Class CC & Cranberry JuiceET, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y.; 3. Schulte Bros BK Colton Fancy-ET, Carter Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa; 4. Kash-In Joel Knockout-ET, Kate Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.; 5. Locust-Ayr Canadian Club Foxy, Kelsey Zepp, Taneytown, Md.

Being awarded the Junior All American Winter Calf honors was Bolle Acres Kid Rock Maple for Sophie

Judge Ryan Krohlow selected Mason Ziemba as the winning intermediate showman.

He received the Becky Boltmann Memorial Trophy. Queen Mudd assisted with the presentation.

Carla Kilgus took home both the Premier Junior Breeder and Premier Junior Exhibitor.

Presenting her awards are AJCA President Alan Chittenden, Meganne Chapman, and National Jersey Queen Jackie Mudd.

Bollenbacher, Argos, Ind. She was also the top best and owned entry in the class of 20 calves.

“This calf really puts it all together in terms of her overall balance,” stated Judge Cull. “She walks on a great set of feet and legs and I appreciate that overall femininity.” It was her overall femininity, length, and the way she walked on her rear feet and legs which took her over the next heifer.

Following in second was Kash-In Chocolatier Silverlining-ET exhibited

by Kennedy Zimmerman, Tulare, Calif.

It was her overall rump structure and the way she handled her rear legs that edged her over the third place entry, Stadview Andreas Kennedy-ET, exhibited by Blake Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio.

Winter heifer calf (20 shown) Sponsored by Kelly Epperly, Anna, Ohio 1. Bolle Acres Kid Rock Maple, Sophie Bollenbacher, Argos, Ind., best bred and owned; 2. Kash-In Chocolatier SilverliningET, Kennedy Zimmerman, Tulare, Calif.; 3. Stadview Andreas Kennedy-ET, Blake Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio; 4. Schulte Bros Kid Rock Filly-ET, Carter Kruse; 5. Meadowridge Flawless Cranberry, Kaitynn Riebe, Cumberland, Wis.

Carter Kruse and Schulte Bros Kid Rock Gangsta-ET, topped the class of 37 fall calves.

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Eli Arp won junior showmanship under Judge Donna Greiwe. Chuck Luchsinger presented the Fred Luchsinger Memorial Trophy.

Tamala Anderson and Queen Mudd presented the class prize in memory of Emma Anderson.

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that beautiful head and neck, she walks on, with a great set of feet and legs, and in addition, she’s nicer throughout her front end than this beautiful, feminine, very pretty heifer in second.”

Following in second and best bred and owned was Z-Class Kid Rocks Greatest Hit, shown by Mason Ziemba. Placing third was Pleasant Ridge Kid Rock Ella, exhibited by Macy Mosser, Geneva, Ind. “Second over third, it is that stretch, depth and overall size that places her over this really pretty heifer in third,” explained Judge Cull. Cull and Abbott admired the overall strength of topline, width, and rump structure, but the thirdplace individual lacked the overall mass of the heifers above her.

Fall heifer calf (37 shown) Sponsored by Tennessee Junior Jersey Cattle Club 1. Schulte Bros Kid Rock Gangsta-ET, Carter Kruse ; 2.

Z-Class Kid Rocks Greatest Hit, Mason Ziemba, best bred and owned; 3. Pleasant Ridge Kid Rock Ella, Macy Mosser, Geneva, Ind.; 4. Gold Star Nuance Celia-ET, Rosalee Zehr, Pontiac, Ill.; 5. Silo-View Colton Galaxy-ET, Hayden Weaver, Ephrata, Pa.

“What a great group of summer yearlings,” said Judge Cull. “We have a heifer today in this class, she’s a July 29 heifer, and she walked in the ring and said, ‘Try to beat me,’ and there was no way Sharyn and I were going to do that today.” “ This heifer has the beautiful combination of dairy strength and balance,” complimented Judge Cull. “She demands your presence when she’s in the ring. It’s her day in terms of winning this class.”

Capturing the Junior All American and best bred and owned laurels was ReichDale Victory Shabang-ET, exhibited by Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. She was followed in second by Freedom Lane VIP Gayle, owned by Eli Arp, Norwalk, Ohio.

It was “Gayle’s” advantage in being “a bit more heifer” that placed her over Topline Americas Sweetheart for Lauren Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.

Kilgus Dirk Misty

Miss Movin On

Senior two-year-old, YD Protein Award Kathryn Bosley• Jacob Raber, Ill.

Junior three-year-old, YD Protein Award Meganne Chapman • Tarik Gavranovic, Minn.

Kilgus Casino Teal Senior three-year-old, YD Protein Award Emma Vos • Gigi Polikowsky, Minn.

Four-year-old, YD Protein Award

Kilgus Applejack Bliss-ET Kathryn Bosley • Carla Kilgus, Ill.

Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula

Aspen Grove Lotus Fancy

Five-year-old, YD Protein Award Meganne Chapman • Mason Ziemba, N.Y.

Aged Cow, YD Protein Award Kathryn Bosley • Alison Graves, Tenn.

1. Reich-Dale Victory Shabang-ET (S: Reich- Dale Victory, D: Reich-Dale Vaden Strollin), Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. best bred and owned, res. jr. champ.; 2.

Freedom Lane VIP Gayle, Eli Arp, Norwalk, Ohio; 3. Topline Americas Sweetheart, Lauren Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; 4. Miss Java Kidrock Jewel, Caroline Powers, Columbus, Wis.; 5. Bolle-Acres Kid Rock Angel, Sophie Bollenbacher, Argos, Ind.

This heifer puts it all together for us today.”

MM Gentry Sadie-ET, shown by Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore., captured the Junior All American title in the spring yearling class. She went on to be named Junior Champion.

She used her overall femininity and length to place over the Reserve Junior All American, Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, for Eli Arp, Norwalk, Ohio.

“Gisele” was also the top bred and owned entry.

Sheratons Andreas Shay-ET finished third for Emory Bewley, Susquehanna, Pa. Twenty-one heifers were shown in the class.

“These first two heifers are just heifers that wow you,” said Kelli Cull of her winning pair of spring yearling heifers.

“We love the side profile of this heifer in first, if she doesn’t catch your eye then you’re probably in the wrong business.

Spring yearling heifer (21 shown) 1. MM Gentry Sadie-ET (S: Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET, D: Rivendale Joel Sasha), Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore., jr. champ.; 2. Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, Eli Arp, Marshall, Wis., best bred and owned; 3. Sheratons Andreas Shay-ET, Emory Bewley, Susquehanna, Pa.; 4. MM Finn Roxbury, Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan.; 5. Meadowridge Chiller Chip, Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, Wis.

“When you get behind this first place heifer, there is so much width,” complimented Judge Kelli Cull of her winning entry, Ratliff Vibe Daisy, owned

by Sophie Leach of Linwood, Kan. “She doesn’t have to be ultra-thin - she’s going to have a calf - and of course she’s very balanced and so stylish.”

It was her advantage in balance and style that placed her over the secondplace entry, Triple H Gentry Oakley, bred, owned and exhibited by Summer Hammann of Barron, Wis. “This heifer in second, she has a hard top and walks on an excellent set of feet and legs,” explained Judge Cull. She used her overall length and hardness across her topline to secure her second place position.

Placing third was HC-Rader Gentry Silk-ET for Jason Pareo, Veguita, N.M.

Summer yearling heifer (23 shown) Sponsored by White’s Jersey Farm, New Castle, Ind.

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1. Ratliff Vibe Daisy, Sophie Leach, Garnett, Kan.; 2. Triple H Gentry Oakley, Summer Hammann, Barron, Wis., best bred and owned; 3. HC-Rader Gentry Silk-ET, Jason Pareo, Veguita, N.M.; 4. BGKK Ferdinand Vintage-ET, Tristen Upchurch, Hebron, Ill.; 5. Big Guns A Victory Lap-ET, Emory Bewley.

The Cows “We have a handy winner,” said Judge Cull of her Junior All American Milking Yearling, Vierra If I May-ET, exhibited

by Bryce Johnston of Mount Ulla, N.C. “She puts it all together for us in terms of frame and udder. She’s got that overall size and stretch through her frame. She has that overall volume of udder and youthfulness which takes her over our second place individual,” continued Cull.

The Reserve Junior All American Milking Yearling title went to Roc-NRoll Surreal-ET, shown by Lauren Reed of Mount Morris, N.Y. “Surreal” used her advantage in “extension of fore udder and overall length of frame” to place over the third place, MM VIP Ruby-ET, owned by JD Heimerl of Tillamook, Ore. Milking yearling (25 shown) Sponsored by Boer Jersey Dairy, Dalhart, Texas 1. Vierra If I May-ET, Bryce Johnston, Mount Ulla, N.C., 1st best udder, 1st premier performance; 2. Roc-N-Roll Surreal-ET, Lauren Reed, Mount Morris, N.Y.; 3. MM VIP Ruby-ET, J.D. Heimerl, Tillamook, Ore.; 4. Ratliff Money Varsity-ET, Clancey Krahn, 2nd premier performance; 5. GMBV Joel Devine-ET, Finley Rosa, Hilmar, Calif.

Best bred and owned in the class—Kilgus Victorious Glitter-ET, Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., 7th in class

As Judge Cull described LC Reckless Armadillo, her winning summer junior two-year-old, she said, “She has an easy, slammed on, smashed on udder. You love the height and width when you get behind her.”

In addition to this, Sophie Leach’s entry from Linwood, Kan., also had advantages in her side profile and received compliments for having all the right parts to continue making a great individual.

In a closing placing, Hayden Reichard’s entry, Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter, edged out Dements Victorious June for the Reserve Junior All American laurels due to her overall advantage in femininity and youthfulness of udder.

“June” was an entry from Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. Summer junior 2-yr.-old cow (17 shown) Sponsored by D&D Jerseys, Newton, Wis. 1. LC Reckless Armadillo (S: Kash-In Reckless-ET, D: LC Texas Aftermath), Sophie Leach, best bred and owned, 1st best udder, 1st premier performance, int. champ.; 2. Reich-Dale Shakin Shifter (S: Reich-Dale Andreas Shakin, D: Reich-Dale Viral Silver), Hayden Reichard, res. int. champ.; 3. DeMents Victorious June, Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., 2nd premier performance; 4. Shots VIP Shot On Da Rocks-ET, Dakota Fraley, Muncy, Pa.; 5. Cowbell Velocity Maserati, Graham Rozler, Canton, N.Y.

Coltan Seals, Tillamook, Ore., topped the junior two-year-old class with his entry, Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET. She was followed by a cow of a similar mold with Kilgus Victorious Brex exhibited by Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. “This cow you love when she walks (continued to page 68)

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into the ring and she gets better and better,” stated Cull about the winner.

“She has that breed character and you love the veination that is down her body all the way into her mammary system.”

“Tessah’s” mammary system earned her best udder laurels and placed her over the second cow. However, the Reserve Junior All American earned her title by having an advantage in overall blending of parts over the third place, Kilgus Fizz Carla, also an entry from Carla Kilgus.

Junior 2-yr.-old cow (9 shown) Sponsored by North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association 1. Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET, Coltan Seals, Tillamook, Ore., 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance; 2. Kilgus Victorious Brex, Carla Kilgus, 1st premier performance; 3. Kilgus Fizz Carla, Carla Kilgus, best bred and owned; 4. Casino Chili of Renner Farm, Carly Mauney, Fortuna, Calif.; 5. Kane-Lane Matt Rhawn, Lee Taylor, Booneville, Miss.

Topping the class of 14 senior twoyear-olds was Brinkley Burdette of Mercersburg, Pa., with her bred and owned entry, Windy Knoll View Checkers.

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“We really love her overall balance,” explained Judge Cull. “She really captures your eye when she walks in the ring. She’s has an uphill run and a great mammary system, it’s just not the best one in the class.”

Her mammary system gave her the edge over Kilgus Dirk Misty, the Reserve All American Senior Two-Year-Old exhibited by Jacob Raber, Gridley, Ill. “Dirk Misty” placed over Impression Misty-ET with her advantage in blending of parts and overall mass.

“The cute cow in third” was exhibited

by Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. She was a more balanced individual than the best udder entry, DKG Gentry Secret. “Secret” was shown by Meredith Hageman of Sidney Ohio.

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (14 shown) Sponsored by Boreman and Billman Families, West Salem, Ohio 1. Windy Knoll View Checkers, Brinkley Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., best bred and owned, 2 nd premier performance; 2. Kilgus Dirk Misty, Jacob Raber, Gridley, Ill., 1st premier performance, protein yield deviation winner; 3.

Impression Misty-ET, Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.; 4. DKG Gentry Secret, Meredith Hageman, Sidney, Ohio, 1st best udder; 5. ZBW Masons Kid Rock Songs, Mason Ziemba

“She’s got that balance, big uphill run, and width all the way through,” said of the Junior All American Junior Three-Year-Old Cow, Firstglance Victory Dance, Brianna Walker, Thomasville, Pa. She also was named best udder in the class.

She used her height and width of rear udder to place over Tarik Gavranovic’s entry, Miss Movin On. The Reserve Junior All American used her overall advantage in being “more cow” all the way through, having more depth of heart, strength in her crops, and having a huge, high, wide rear udder.

Placing third was K&M Victorious Glad-ET for Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (18 shown) Sponsored by Indiana Jersey Cattle Club 1. Firstglance Victory Dance, Brianna Walker, Thomasville, Pa., 1st best udder; 2. Miss Movin On, Tarik Gavranovic, Nicollet, Minn., 2nd premier performance, protein yield deviation winner; 3. K&M Victorious Glad-ET, Kamber Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., 1st premier performance; 4. Nor-Bert Andreas Dime, Breanne Freeman, Bremen, Ind., best bred and owned; 5. Rivendale Rockstar Violet, Tristen Upchurch, Hebron, Ill.

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first line-up and it was really based on frame,” explained Cull “We love this cow’s frame. She’s dairy, she’s open ribbed and she walks on a nice set of feet and legs.”

Placing first in the class of 10 senior three-year-olds was Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, shown by Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. It was her overall dairy character and length of frame that gave her the advantage over the second place cow, JX Whitdale Velocity Gale {6}, owned by New York junior Grace Depew of Argyle.

“Gale” was also awarded best udder of the class.

She used her definition and strength of crease and youthfulness of udder to place over Random Luck Premier Again, the third place entry. She was exhibited by Mason Ziemba.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown) Sponsored by Wisconsin Junior Jersey Breeders Association 1. Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., 1st premier performance; 2. JX Whitdale Velocity Gale {6}, Grace Depew, Argyle, N.Y., 1st best udder; 3. Random Luck Premier Again, Mason Ziemba, 2nd premier performance; 4. WF Terpster Blessing, Brinkley Burdette; 5. HPG Hard Core Engineer Fiona, Allie Champluvier, Wyalusing, Pa. Best bred and owned in the class—Kilgus Victorious Maria {6}, Carla Kilgus, 7th in class Protein yield deviation winner—Kilgus Casino Teal, Gigi Polikowsky, Byron, Minn., 8th in class

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through,” explained Judge Cull during her reasons for the four-year-old class of nine.

Barnabas Elsa of SLJ for Treasure Clark of Mountain Grove, Mo., claimed Junior All American laurels. She was also named best udder.

Cull continued, “It’s her overall blending of parts and how she handles that rump structure that she places over the cow in second. In addition, she has an advantage in teat size, shape and placement.”

Winning the Junior Reserve All American title was Cowbell Casino Dorsay, bred and owned by Chase Rozler of Canton, N.Y. “The cow in second places over the third because she walks on a much more desirable set of rear feet and legs,” stated Cull. “She’s also just more cow and shows more depth of heart.”

Finishing in third was Pine Haven Victorious Margaret, shown by Grace Sauder of Tremont, Ill. 4-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Barnabas Elsa of SLJ, Treasure Clark, Mountain Grove, Mo., 1st best udder, 1st premier performance; 2. Cowbell Casino Dorsay, Chase Rozler, Canton, N.Y., best bred and owned, 2nd premier performance; 3. Pine Haven Victorious Margaret, Grace Sauder, Tremont, Ill.; 4. Cowbell Shoes Cleopatra, Chase Rozler; 5. Budjon-Vail Jordan C Shaneese-ET, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.

Protein yield deviation winner—Kilgus Applejack Bliss-ET,

Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., 6th in class

Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula was named the Junior All American Five-Year-Old, Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion for her exhibitor Mason Ziemba.

“When you see a cow come into a class such as this one, you just love her,” stated Judge Cull. “She’s not the biggest cow, but that’s okay. She is just so complete.

You love her on the move, you love her udder. She is easily tapped for best udder today. You love the frame on this cow, and the depth and openness all the way through. What beautiful breed character this cow has when she is out on the move.”

It was her advantage in mammary system that placed her over the “tremendous frame” cow in second–Big Guns Andreas Victory-ET, shown by Lillian Finke, London, Ohio.

“It’s the youthfulness of mammary system and how she handles her pasterns that take her over this powerhouse of a cow in third,” explained Cull.

Finishing in third was Ho-Crawf Andreas Joplin, shown by Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan. 5-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Sponsored by Ratliff Jerseys in Memory of Mike Kennedy, Garnett, Kan..

1. Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula (S: Lone Pine Dragon Nighttrain, D: Lone Pine Colton Looneytunes), Mason (continued to page 70)

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Ziemba, 1st best udder, 1st premier performance, protein yield deviation winner, sr. champ., national jr. gr. champ.; 2. Big Guns Andreas Victory-ET, Lillian Finke, London, Ohio, 2nd premier performance; 3. Ho-Crawf Andreas Joplin, Sophie Leach; 4. Reich-Dale Tequila Show Off-ET, Shaylin Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa., best bred and owned; 5. OBJ Tequila Jacklyn, Forest Ozburn, Lewisburg, Tenn.

“I think this has been the best class all day,” stated Judge Cull about the aged cow class of the All American Junior Jersey Show before starting her reasons.

“Our first cow has had five calves and is certainly a cow that wears her udder well and has a beautiful frame,” said Cull. “She’s a cow you love her overall side profile, it’s that strength of loin and beautiful dairy character that places her over this beautiful dairy cow in second.”

Winning the class was Seacord Howacres Tesla, exhibited by Grace Sauder, Tremont, Ill. She later claimed the senior and reserve grand champion honors of the day.

“Tesla” placed over Genesis Excitement Darby, owned by Grace Depew of Argyle, N.Y. “Darby” was tapped as best udder.

“It is close for best udder, but we tapped the second cow who is an eighth calf, nine-year-old cow,” explained Judge Cull. “Between these first two cows, you have a lot of calves. Certainly cows that go right to the top for us today.

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Finishing third was Tumbleweed Jasmines Jelly Bean, shown by Cash McCauley of Lowel, Mich.

Aged cow (7 shown) Sponsored by Tillamook County Creamery Association, Ore. 1. Seacord Howacres Tesla (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Fortress Tiger Tilly), Grace Sauder, 1st premier performance, res. sr. champ., res. national jr. champ.; 2. Genesis Excitement Darby, Grace Depew, Argyle, N.Y., 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance; 3. Tumbleweed Jasmines Jelly Bean, Cash McCauley, Lowell, Mich.; 4. Meadowridge Bang Bang Polly, Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, Wis.; 5. Cowbell Andreas Memphis-ET, Chase Rozler Best bred and owned in the class—Cowbell Dragon Reckless, Graham Rozler Protein yield deviation award—Aspen Grove Lotus Fancy, Alison Graves, Morristown, Tenn., 7th in class

presented to the individual showmanship winner for each division. Also presented was the Gordon Farms Trophy to the senior showmanship winner; the Becky Boltmann Memorial Trophy to the intermediate showmanship winner; and the Fred Luchsinger Memorial Trophy to the winner of the junior showmanship contest.

In the junior showmanship class, second through fifth place awards were presented in memory of Emma Anderson by her family.

State herd (14 shown) 1. Pennsylvania; 2. Illinois; 3. New York; 4. Oregon; 5.

California

Senior showmanship (18 shown) 1. Emory Bewley, Susquehanna, Pa.; 2. Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.; 3. Rosalee Zehr, Pontiac, Ill.; 4. Blake Greiwe, Quincy, Ohio; 5. Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt.

Showmanship Seventy-four youth competed to earn the top showman honors in their division. Judges for the event were: Donna Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio, junior showmanship; Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis., intermediate showmanship; and Trent Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., senior showmanship.

Winning the three divisions this year were: Emory Bewley, senior s h o w m a n s h i p ; Ma s o n Z i e m b a , intermediate division; and Eli Arp, junior division.

A framed print of “The Jersey” was

Intermediate showmanship (23 shown) 1. Mason Ziemba; 2. Lillian Finke, London, Ohio; 3. Lauren Albright, Willard, Ohio; 4. Cade Bachelor, Angola, Ind.; 5. Avery Fogal, Muncy, Pa. Junior showmanship (33 shown) 1. Eli Arp, Norwalk, Ohio; 2. Kate Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.; 3. Grace Depew, Argyle, N.Y.; 4. Kaylen Strine, West Salem, Ill.; 5. Abigail Gordon, Warsaw, Ind.

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In Memoriam Daniel Michael Casale

Daniel “Dan” Michael Casale Sr., Denair, Calif., 84, passed away peacefully at his home due to health complications on October 10, 2023.

He was born in Springfield, N.J., on December 15, 1938, the youngest of four children born to the late Rocco and Angela Casale. In 1952, he and his family moved to a 200-acre farm in Bartley, N.J., where they milked 35 cows and raised wheat, oats and corn.

He joined 4-H and began showing Brown Swiss cattle. He graduated from Roxbury High School in 1956 and then returned home to work on the family farm. Dan began dating his future bride, Lois Wolfe, in 1958 and married her in 1960 in Hackettstown, N.J. In 1967, the Casales moved to Waterford, Calif., where Dan worked with his older brother, Sal, breeding dairy cattle. He then worked for Carnation Genetics handling bulls. In 1970, Dan became the dairy herdsman for Harvey Matson, from whom the Casales eventually purchased their custom farming business. For more than 10 years, Casale Farms raised crops on hundreds of acres for many local dairy farms. Dan was a co-founder of RX Seeds, which successfully merchandised seeds in the 1990s.

In 1971, Dan and Lois purchased 24 acres in Denair, Calif. In 1978, their eldest daughter, Karen, joined the family dairy business, operating Ranora Jerseys, a Registered Jersey herd, with her parents. Over the expanse of 35 years, the family bred more than 100 Excellent cows and won many production awards. They also enjoyed success in the show ring, winning the Best Three Females class and the Premier Breeder banner at the California State Fair and Reserve Supreme Champion at World Dairy Expo. On the fairgrounds, Dan was also known for his all-female crew and frequent wins of the herdsman award for cleanliness and barn exhibit.

Dan was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and is a past president of the Central Valley and California Jersey Cattle Associations and Stanislaus DHIA. He served on boards for the local water conservation district and the Denair Farm and Family Festival. Dan was named Senior Breeder by the California Jersey Cattle Association in 1992.

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team. He was a member of the Waterford Community Baptist Church for more than 50 years and was baptized in the Tuolumne River in 2018.

In later years, Dan loved collecting and restoring antique tractors with his son, Dan Jr. He was a member of WHEAT and the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association. He was a fan favorite in local parades, driving his red 1950 Farmall M tractor embellished with American flags and other red, white, and blue patriotic decorations.

In addition to his wife of 64 years, Lois, daughter Karen, and son Dan (Dawn), he is survived by two other daughters, Dona (Jason) and Mary (Matthew); nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Sal, Betty and Anthony Casale.

Memorials may be made to the American Junior Jerse y Cattle A s s o c i a t i o n o r t h e Wa t e r f o r d Community Bible Church.

Mary Elizabeth Vander Veen

Mary Elizabeth (Hintz) Vander Veen, Sharon, Wis., 85, passed away on December 2, 2023, in the care of hospice at Golden Years, Lake Geneva, Wis., due to complications from a fall.

She was born on September 17, 1928, in Lake Bluff, Ill., the daughter of the late Cyrus and Edith (Walkinshaw) Hintz. She grew up in Northbrook and Marengo, Ill., and graduated from Marengo High School in 1946.

Offspring of a strong, sensible farm girl from Iowa and a tough World War II Marine, Mary had relentless determination and was always dreaming of the next big challenge. Born at the beginning of the Great Depression and raised on a chicken farm, she endured the hardships of the times.

Beyond developing a lifelong distaste for chicken, she learned hard work and perseverance from her father and an appreciation for lifelong education and learning from her mother.

Mary married Edward Vander Veen in the Presbyterian Church in Marengo on October 2, 1948, and operated Vandell Farms with their family. The Vander Veens began farming on rented properties with two horses, a handful of Registered Jerseys, and no money. They moved many times until 1959 when they purchased a run-down farm in Sharon. She went to work immediately to transform the fixer-upper into her dream and worked alongside Ed on the farm. She treasured watching her family, cows, crops and garden grow.

Over the decades, the farm prospered

and grew.

Today, the 93-cow herd at Vandell Farms Inc. is enrolled on REAP and has a 2022 lactation average of 23,547 lbs. milk, 1,090 lbs. fat and 861 lbs. protein.

The herd average JPI stands at +58.

Mary enjoyed adventures, especially traveling. She and Ed traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad to Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

She was a natural talent for anything she touched and was generous with her talents. She frequently donated homemade items, gave sewing lessons and taught English as a second language at the library.

Her most valuable gift was time.

She was a volunteer dynamo, finding time for blood drives, community fundraisers, the library board, the cemetery board and the Parent Teacher Association. She was a 4-H club and clothing leader, an avid dairy promoter, and volunteered with the Walworth County Fair, among others.

Mary’s greatest passion was the Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) (formerly the University of Wisconsin Extension Homemakers). Though she put her dream of becoming an extension home economist on hold when she and Ed became busy with the farm, Mary served the HCE for more than 75 years in nearly every local, state and national leadership role up to her passing.

Never one for sentimental words, Mary showed her love and appreciation through cooking and her culinary delights were renowned. Whether feeding the family for the holidays or a burley construction crew on the farm, her meals were always effortless perfection and her cinnamon rolls bar none.

In addition to her husband, Ed, she is survived by children Scott (Vivian) Vander Veen of Clinton, Lee Ann Weber of New Mexico, Mark Vander Veen of Springdale, Ark., and Bruce (Laura) Vander Veen of Sharon; six grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a sister, Ruth Ann (Hintz) Beyers; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Henry and Olive (Jurgens) Vander Veen; a brother, Donald Hitz; brothers-in-law Robert Vander Veen and Wayne Byers; a sisterin-law, Gladys (Potter) Hintz; and a niece and nephew.

Memorials may be made to Sharon Fire and Rescue or a favorite charity of your choice.

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