Give Your Best 60 Seconds Public Speaking Contest & lunch
Celebration of Equity—50 Years
Dinner
National Heifer Sale
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Breakfast Recognition of sponsors
American Jersey Cattle Association Annual Meeting
Fantastic Cavern Tour
Business Diversification Strategy Roundtable
Youth Event at StarStruck Jerseys
Lunch at StarStruck Jerseys, Dean and Stacy Dohle and family
Cheese Social Breeders’ Banquet
Managing
Feature
Communications Specialist: Katelyn
Contributing Writer: Kaila
SHORTS
Lookout Joel She’s Spicy was named National Grand Champion at the 73rd All American Jersey Show and Supreme Champion of the 2025 North American Internal Livestock Exposition. She was exhibited by River Valley Farms, Tremont, Ill. Kevetta Colton Delilah was named National Junior Grand Champion and Junior Supreme Champion for Kyra Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y.
For complete show results, see highlights from The All American Jersey Show begining on page 19. Junior show highlights start on page 57.
The January issue also highlights other All American events, including two of the breed’s elite annual sales: The All American Jerse Sale and the Pot O’Gold Sale. Congratulations to all who participated in this year’s All American events.
REGULAR
“Delilah” Shines at 2025 Junior All American
Pacific Edge Jerseys Dominates the Futurity
To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle.
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: Neal Smith, 209/988-0601
Herd Services: Lori King, 614/322-4457
Research & Genetic Program Consultant: John Metzger, jmetzger@usjersey.com
National All-Jersey Inc.: Grady Auer, 209/613-2286
AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives
Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679; 614/322-4495 (fax); kpaul@usjersey.com. Illinois and Wisconsin.
District 1 Manager: Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227; sholcomb@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
District 3 Manager: Seth Israelsen, 614/216-9727; sisraelsen@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington.
Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838; glavan@usjersey.com. Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
Benny Rector, 614/313-5818; brector@usjersey.com. Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and west Texas.
Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862; jrobinson@usjersey. com. Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and east Texas. Willow Voegtlen, 614/266-2419; wvoegtlen@usjersey. com. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Type Traits Appraisal Team
Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com Lee Harris, 614/284-1478; lharris@usjersey.com Dyon Helmuth, 614/264-0140; dhelmuth@usjersey.com
Tyler Boyd, 19784 Patricia Lane, Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/585-7118; tyler.l.boyd@gmail.com. Third District. 2026.
Ted DeMent, 5252 Hallsville Rd., Kenney, IL 61749. Phone 217/725-2432; dementsjerseys@gmail.com. Second District. 2026. Rebecca Ferry, 193 Lagrange Rd., Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone 518/248-9294; dreamroadjersey@yahoo. com. First District. 2026.
Ralph Frerichs, 3117 St. Hwy. 159., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-3012; frerichs@cvctx. com. Second District. 2027.
Garry Hansen, 13025 S. Mulino Rd., Mulino, OR 97042. Phone 503/805-4411; garryajca@gmail.com. Third District. 2026.
Ethan Haywood, 1045 Solomon Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Phone 269/945-0239; ethanhaywood@gmail. com. Second District. 2029. Jason Johnson, 154 Olde Canterbury Rd., Northwood, NH 03624. Phone 802/356-0908. jasamjohnson@gmail. com. First District. 2027. Cornell Kasbergen, see officers. Third District. 2026. Kevin Lutz, 3514 Highway 182, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone 704/472-7448; klutz728@gmail.com. First District. 2027. John Maxwell, 10600 275th St., Donahue, IA 527469705. Phone 563/505-1652; maxwell@tourmyfarm.com. Second District. 2026.
Elaine Noble, 6430 Coryland Rd., Gillett, PA 16925. Phone 607/742-6074; emnoble13@gmail.com. First District. 2029.
Joe Rocha, 510 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141. Phone 503/812-6193; joeandsarahrocha@hotmail.com. Third District. 2029. Joe Vanderfeltz, 898 SR 706, Lawton, PA 18828; Phone 570/934-2406; jvanfel2@gmail.com. First District. 2027.
Vice President: Bradley Taylor, 106 County Road 5300, Booneville, MS 38829-9131. Phone 662/720-3598; taylorjerseyfarm@gmail.com.
Directors
Joel Albright, Joel Albright, 1855 Olive Rd., Willard, OH 44890. Phone 419/512-1756; albrightjerseys@gmail. com. District 3. 2029
Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512. Phone 419/782-0012; jawscows@defnet.com. District 7. 2029
Alan Chittenden, ex officio, see AJCA officers. Ralph Frerichs, ex officio, see AJCA. Jonathan Merriam,12136 Riverview Rd., Hickman, CA 95323. Phone 209/324-4983; jbmerriam.964@gmail. com. District 2. 2029.
Cornell Kasbergen, ex officio, see AJCA. John Marcoot, 526 Dudleyville Rd. Greenville, IL. 62246. Phone 618/322-7239; johnemarcoot@gmail. com. District 4. 2026.
Corey Lutz, see officers. District 8. 2026. Tom Seals, 37840 Upper Nestucca River Rd., Beaver, OR 97108. Phone 541/520-0298; jennie.seals@gmail. com. District 1. 2027.
Bradley Taylor, see officers. District 5. 2028.
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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.
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.
Type Appraisal Schedule
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.
FEB. —Central New York; Eastern New York; Western New York; Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Central Pennsylvania; and Western Pennsylvania.
MAR.—Central Ohio; Southern Ohio; Michigan and Northern Ohio; Washington; Tillamook, Oregon; and Oregon.
APR.—California.
MAY —Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware; North Carolina and South Carolina;Kentucky, Tennessee and Northern
Females:
Georgia; Indiana and Illinois; Arkansas and Missouri.
Deadlines
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, 2025, 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 (California Spring Show and Northeast All-Breeds Jersey Show).
APR. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the May evaluation release.
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 (All American, World Dairy Expo, Western National Jersey Show, and Harrisburg).
Registration Fees Effective October 1, 2024
InfoJersey.com Applications All Other Applications Member Non-Member Member Non-Member
Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $10.00
Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $10.00
Rush Service Fee (per piece) $20 — Email or Fax delivery (per piece) $10
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.
Sales
FEB. 28—AMPLIFY SALE, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif; Triple-T, sale mgrs.
MAR. 14-16—FINEST AT FOLTS TAG SALE, at the farm, North Collins, N.Y.
MAR. 21—MASSACHUSETTS BLUE RIBBON ALL-BREEDS CALF SALE, Mallory Complex, W. Springfield, Mass.
APR. 1—DILEY & PARTNERS EXPO EDITION ONLINE SALE, www.CowBuyer.com, held in conjunction with the Ohio Spring Dairy Expo.
MAY 12-14— WISCONSIN STATE JERSEY SALE, online via CowBuyer.com. Closeout at 1:30 p.m.(EDT). Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.
MAR. 6— MASSACHUSETTS STATE MEETING, Powder Hollow Brewery & Hillside Pizza and Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield, Mass., 12:00 noon (EST).
MAR. 7— WISCONSIN JERSEY BREEDERS ANNUAL MEETING, The Lodge, Mauston, Wis. 10:00 a.m. (CST).
APR. 7-9—DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, Tucson, Ariz.
APR. 11—PENNSYLVANIA JERSEY CATTLE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING , Holiday Inn, Williamsport, Pa..
JUNE 17-20—AJCA-NAJ ANNUAL MEETINGS, Springfield, Mo.
JUNE 21-24—AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wis.
Shows
MAR. 18-21—TEXAS STATE JERSEY SHOW, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, Texas. Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis.
MAR. 29—NEW YORK SPRING JERSEY CAROUSEL, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT). JP Charest, Que., judge.
APR. 1-3—OHIO SPRING DAIRY EXPO, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio.
APR. 7-9—SOUTHERN SPRING NATIONAL , Payne Co. Expo Center, Stillwater, Okla.
APR. 25—NORTHEAST ALL-BREEDS SHOW, Eastern States Exposistion Center, W. Springfield, Mass.
SEPT. 1-5—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Salem, Ore.; Mandi Bue, Freedom, Wis., judge.
Lee and Brittany (Core) Chase, Keightley-Core Jerseys, Salvisa, Ky., gave birth to their second child, Grayson Jeffrey Chase, on December 27, 2025. He weighed 9 lbs. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Alta Mae Core, also of Keightley Core Jerseys. He was welcomed home by big brother, Hudson, 4.
Brittany won the 2009 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest and was first alternate in the National Jersey Queen Contest in 2009 as well.
New Dietary Guidelines Good News for Dairy
Long-awaited updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in early December 2025. The recommendations are good news for dairy, with a nearly complete inversion of the food pyramid of the 1990s.
According to a fact sheet released by USDA, the new dietary guidelines aim to “put real food back at the center of health,” prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains and avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates. They put an end to the war on healthy fats, herald whole grains and suggest diets lower in carbs may be beneficial for managing certain chronic diseases.
Dairy goals are still set at three servings per day as part of a 2,000-calorie dietary pattern, with adjustments needed based on individual caloric requirements. Additionally, dairy is noted as being an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, and full-fat dairy with no added sugars is recommended.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said, “This edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans will reset federal nutrition policy, putting our families and children first as we move towards a healthier nation.
A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members
Kristie Basham, Canton, Texas
Josie Beoshanz Woodland, Calif.
Gregory Carlsen, Covington, Pa.
Whitney Clason, Monroe, Wis.
Cassandra Deblois, Kearneysville. W.Va.
Renee Ennis, Garfield, Ariz.
Tiffany Flowers, Beaumont, Texas
Frank Forman, Kalispell, Mont.
Clayton Frey, Smithsburg, Md.
Christopher Hackett, Manheim, Pa.
Jaynie Henn, Baraboo, Wis.
Areena Hesler, Winchester, Ohio
Ally Hoag, Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
Colton Lusk, Coal Center, Pa.
Kylie Lusk, Coal Center, Pa.
Angela Lopez, Elgin, Ariz.
Marcus Kajer, New Prague, Minn.
John Luther, Acworth, N.H.
Klarchen McKenzie, Beaver City, Neb.
Taylor Lynn Mosier, Mayo, Fla.
Patrick C. Morse, Alexander, N.Y.
Julie Neuhauser, Smithland, Ky.
Patrick Preston, Glendale, Ky.
Larry Pringnitz, Tigerton, Wis.
Benjamin Rohrbach, Hamburg, Pa.
Esther Smith, McGaheysville, Va.
Callan Space, Freeville, N.Y.
Coleen Thorton, Welling, Okla.
Emily White, Lebanon, Ore.
Grace Zuber, Churchville, N.Y.
“At long last, we are realigning our food system to support American farmers, ranchers and companies that grow and produce real food.”
Signup Underway for Dairy Margin Coverage
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) signup is now underway, with several key improvements. The changes were part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last year. DMC revisions published in the Federal Register include:
• An opportunity to establish new production history based on the highest annual milk production level from any one of the 2021, 2022 or 2023 calendar years.
• USDA clarification on how new operations will be able to establish production history.
• Eligibility for operations to enroll
their first 6 million pounds of production at the Tier 1 level, up from 5 million, with all additional production covered under Tier 2.
• An opportunity for operations to make a one-year election of coverage level and coverage percentage, “locking in” those elections for six years from January 2026 to December 2031. Participants must use the same coverage for the six years and will receive a 25% premium discount for doing so.
Signup runs through February 26.
Cows Banned from International Ag Show Due to Lumpy Skin Disease
According to Reuters, an outbreak of lumpy skin disease has prompted organizers of the International Agriculture Show in Paris to ban cows for the very first time.
The 500-600 cows typically presented at Europe’s largest agricultural show are a major attraction for the event, which attracts about 600,000 people annually. Visitors will still be able to see other animals, including pigs, sheep, horses, dogs and cats.
More than 100 outbreaks of lumpy skin disease have been detected in France, mostly near the Alps and southwestern France. The farm ministry said the disease is under control thanks to vaccination, but some farmers want to avoid taking risks, while others want to express solidarity with affected farmers.
The French government’s handling of the virus, which often includes culling all animals in a contaminated herd, has prompted opposition and recent protests in Paris.
The disease, which is spread mainly by biting insects, has historically occurred in sub-Saharan Africa but is now widespread in both Africa and Asia. In 2025, new outbreaks were detected in the European Union, initially in Italy, followed by outbreaks in France and Spain.
2025—The Year in Review
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” Napoleon Hill, author
As the clock struck midnight at the end of 2025, the USJersey organizations completed their 157th year of business—a feat not achieved by many organizations in this era. And as time continues to march on, the year was no different than the past few with new challenges and advancements for the industry.
The Jersey breed is fortunate to have had strong leadership in the past and present times. They have embraced change through the years allowing the USJersey organizations to show sustained growth in a constantly fluctuating industry.
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.
The dairy industry continues to be a rapidly changing environment, one that has fewer producers, larger herds and new technologies released daily. It has become more and more taxing for businesses and herds to remain relevant, efficient and profitable in this business. The impact of beef on dairy breedings are impacting the number of females in the industry, but giving dairy producers an economic edge for their value.
In spite of these challenges, Jersey has remained the breed that is the most resourceful cow in the industry. Jerseys are still the most reproductively efficient, leave a smaller carbon footprint, and produce a higher quality product that meets the needs of today’s dairy processors.
Even when current market signals indicate a tough economic future for U.S. dairy producers. Jerseys do have the answers.
1,059 lbs. ... the record high fat lbs. per lactation (m.e. basis) achieved in 2025 by the Jersey breed. A new record amount for production. The breed also gained 23 lbs. per lactation for Cheese Yield to 2,694 lbs.
788 lbs. ... the record high protein lbs. per lactation
5.11% and 3.8% ... the new levels for fat and protein components in Jersey milk. Both levels saw an increase in 2025.
80,281 ... the number of animals recorded in the AJCA’s database during 2025. The value of identification remains one of the most important factors to help improve breed progress. The states of California, Wisconsin, Oregon, Pennsylvania and New York lead the nation in registrations.
5,163 ... the number of different owners that are represented in the registration count. As the breed moves forward, we consider the number of customers an indicator of breed growth.
197,820 ... the number of JerseyTags sold to 778 different customers for identification purposes in their herd.
144,401 ... the number of cows in 1,051 herds enrolled on performance programs receiving production and type appraisal services through the American Jersey Cattle Association.
136 ... the average number of cows in the 979 REAP herds at the end of 2025.
92,719 ... the number of animals appraised through the AJCA Type Traits Appraisal program. These cows were scored throughout 1,482 herds in 48 states.
30,604 ... identified Jerseys females genotyped in 2025. Since January 2009, 977,927 Jersey females have received genomic evaluations from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding.
$505,000 ... estimated revenue generated for the Equity program to promote the increased demand for and value of Jersey milk and milk products from 945 contributors.
$4,225,046 ... the gross total of sales for Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) in 2025. Private treaty sales drove the business of Jersey Marketing Service with 80% of the sales handled behind the scenes.
The numbers continue to tell us that Jerseys are a better fit for today’s dairy economy than any other breed. She is still the cow for today and tomorrow.’s dairy industry. 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 new opportunities that will strengthen the economic position of “The Jersey.”
The All American Executive Committee and Garry Hansen, General Chair, extend their appreciation and gratitude to these individuals and companies for generous financial support of
THE 73rd ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW & SALE
November 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2025 • Louisville, Kentucky
Founders
2024 All American Sale Consignors
National Heifer Sale Consignors
Nominating Owners, National Jersey Jug Futurity
Consignors, 2022 Pot O’Gold Sale
Underwriters
American Jersey Cattle Association
North American International Livestock Exposition
Primary Sponsor
AllFlex/Merck Animal Health
Presenting the Youth Awards
Ceremony
Zoetis
Chairman’s Circle
D&D Jerseys
Elmhurst Jerseys
Jerseyland Sires Inc.
The Jordan Group
Dr. Katharine Knowlton
Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund
Mile High Genetics, Peter Vail
Charlene Nardone National
Jersey Queen Fund
Post Printing Company
Semex
Tillamook County Creamery
Sustainers
Albright Jerseys LLC
Danone North America
Dutch Hollow Farm LLC
Forest Glen Jerseys
Hilmar Cheese Company
Interstate Heifer Care
Johnson Acres and Dr. Heather
Johnson
Keightley-Core Jerseys
Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health
Kilgus Farmstead
Lincoln Way Vineyards
Dr. Joseph A. and Beverly Lineweaver
Maple Hill Farm
Marcoot Jersey Creamery
Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders
Association
Piedmont Jerseys LLC
Red Dirt Genetics
Rector Jersey Farm
Schulte Bros.
Select Sires Inc.
Sullivan Show Supply
The Dairy Alliance
The Jersey Barnyard
Trans Ova Genetics
Wisconsin Jersey and Junior Jersey Breeders Association
Woodruff Jersey Farm
Young’s Jersey Dairy Inc.
Patrons
Anonymous
Ahlem Farms Partnership
Bachelor Farms
Boer Jersey Dairy
Bohnerts’ Jerseys
Bok Jersey Farm
Boreman and Billman Families
Cabot Creamery
Caff-E-Hill Farms
Cowbell Acres
Dreamroad Jerseys
Duchess Dairy Products
Endres Jazzy Jerseys
Kelly Epperly
Phil and Marty Gordon and Family
Graber Jerseys Inc.
Hawk Pond Jerseys
High Sierra Bio Distributing Company
Hillacres Jerseys
Holmes County Cheese Company
Indiana Jersey Cattle Club
Lea Jordan, Cybil Fisher Photography
Kash-In Jerseys
Kirchdoerfer Jersey Farm
Kutz Dairy
Lady-Lane Farm and Patrick Gourley
Legendairy Farms LLC
Lyon Jerseys
MB Lucky Lady Farms, Frank & Diane Borba
Ma Brown Jerseys
Mapleline Farm, John Kokoski Family
Martin Dairy LLC
Milk-n-More Farms
New England Jersey Breeders Assn.
North Carolina Jersey Breeders
Association
Oakhaven Jerseys, Jerry and John
Lemmermen
Owens Farms Inc.
Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association
Pleasant Ridge Jerseys, The Ron Mosser Family
Preston Point Farm
Providence Farmstead
Ratliff Jerseys, Ron & Christy Ratliff
Silver Springs Farm, Luchsinger Family
Spring Valley and Heath Jerseys
Sunbow Jerseys, Charles Steer Family
Taylor Jersey Farm
Tennessee Junior Jersey Cattle Club
Vierra Dairy
Waverly Farm
White’s Jersey Farm
Windermere Real Estate
Larry and Cari Wolfe
Carl Bourne Memorial Fund
Friends of the All American American Dairy Association Mideast
Avonlea Genetics
Bonnie Jo Ayars
Barlass Jerseys, LLC
C.L. Collins III
Cowsmopolitan
Dairy Agenda Today
Discovery Genetics
Family of Emma Anderson
Josh and Jenny Gordon and Family
Greenland Jersey Farms
Highland Farms Inc.
Huffard Dairy Farms
James Huffard
Kevin, Laura and Regan Jackson
Jer-Nan Associates
Henry P. Knolle Family
Ky-Hi Jerseys
Amanda Lutz & Tammie Stiles
Bert and Mary Smith Leas Memorials
MD-Hillbrook
Meadowridge Jerseys
Mill Valley Farms
Mike and Merna Fremstad
Oak Breeze Farm, Gay Ervin, Jay and Amy Massey, Theresa Ervin
PBS Animal Health
Rider Jersey Farm
Paul and Sandy Schirm
Sun Valley Jersey Farm
Sunny Day Farm & Her-Man Jerseys
Sycamore Hill Farm and Garden, The Hanford Family
Triple-T Jerseys & Holsteins
Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc.
Will-Do Jerseys &Will Do Jersey Farm
Williams Jersey Farm
THE ROLL OF SPONSORS
Grand Champion
Lookout Joel She’s Spicy was named National Grand Champion for her exhibitors, River Valley Farms. Pictured from left to right: Chuck Luchsinger with the Silver Springs Trophy; Alta Mae Core with the A.J. Keightley Award; and National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie and Judge Ryan Krohlow with the banner for Nic Sauder holding “Spicy.”
Reserve Grand Champion
Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET was named the Reserve National Grand Champion for her breeder and exhibitor, Brent Rocha. Pictured are first alternate National Jersey Queen Rhea Miller presenting the banner, Associate Judge Madison Fisher presenting the Vierra Dairy Trophy; and second alternate National Jersey Queen PaytonLynn Baldwin holding the Adeline Keightley Memorial Award.
“Spicy” Brings the Heat at the All American Jersey Show
The All American Jersey Show and its corresponding events were different in 2025. While the 396 Registered Jerseys that paraded the green shavings were still top notch, the arena was quieter and the exhibitors and spectators, perhaps, more reflective and appreciative of the accomplishments and memories made that weekend.
This was the first major event without Jersey legend Ronnie Mosser. Walking through the barns, there were exhibitors and spectators from the entire dairy industry sharing their Ronnie Mo stories. Sometimes laughter
is the best medicine and there is nothing that honors Mosser’s legacy more than a good story at a cow show and an abundance of laughter.
In a reflective moment during the naming of his junior champions, Judge Ryan Krohlow honored Mosser with kind words and shared a quote from Jackie Robinson that he believed exemplified the Jersey legend, “Life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
This set the stage for an incredible weekend and reminded exhibitors to live in the present and appreciate
“Spicy” and “Diva” were selected as the Senior and Reserve Senior Champions. Presenting their awards are Judge Ryan Krohlow and National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie with the trophy for Senior Champion in memory of Hunter Squires and the banner; Nic Sauder at the halter of “Spicy;” Brent Rocha at the halter of “Diva” accepts the banner from first alternate Rhea Miller and The Clifford Buchannan Memorial Trophy from second alternate PaytonLynn Baldwin. Associate Judge Madison Fisher offers his congratulations.
everyone around that surrounds you. For Lookout Joel She’s Spicy, she experienced a culminating moment in her showring career when she was named National Grand Champion of the 2025 All American Jersey Show. Earlier that day, she claimed All American Four-Year-Old Cow and Senior Champion laurels for her owners, River Valley Farms, Tremont, Ill.
Claiming Reserve Grand Champion honors was Pacific Edge Premier DivaET, bred and exhibited by Brent Rocha of Tillamook, Ore. “Diva” also received
Tapped for Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate Champion. were the winning senior two-year-olds, Ratliff Machine Virtue-ET, owned by Ron and Christy Ratliff and Breezy Knoll Joel Melanie, owned by Grant Cope. Phil and Marty Gordon presented their family trophy while National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie and Judge Krohlow presented the banner to Christy Ratliff. First alternate queen Rhea Miller and second alternate PaytonLynn Baldwin presented Keith Topp with the Virginia Jerseys Trophy along with Associate Judge Madison Fisher.
Lost-Brooke CF Kid Rock Faith-ET was named Junior Champion and received the Lineweaver Trophy from Joe Lineweaver and a $500 cash award from and Blake Schulte. National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend presented the banner, to the Osinga’s and breeders Tim and Barb Natzke. Makayla Osinga is on the halter. Receiving the Reserve Junior Champion honors was Miss Sheratons TS Serene owned by Glamourview—Iager and Walton. Emily Walton is on the halter joined by Brody, Briggs and Craig Walton. Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie presented the Rider Jersey Farm Trophy and Eden Cooper the banner. Offering congratulations is Associate Judge Madison Fisher.
All American Open Show
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the Reserve Senior Champion, GJPI Grand Champion and All American Lifetime Production Cow titles.
The All American once again followed the two-day format. Early Sunday morning, 235 Jerseys heifers graced the green shavings and an additional 182 cows were exhibited Monday, November 10. These Registered Jerseys made their way through the ring with more than $28,000 in premiums paid to the exhibitors.
Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis., was selected by the exhibitors as the official judge for the 2025 All American Jersey Show. He chose Madison Fisher of Frostburg, Md., as his associate.
This was Krohlow’s first time judging on the green shavings, however, he is no stranger to the center of the ring. He served as the official judge of the 2024 International Jersey Show at World Dairy Expo and has judged many other major dairy events across the country.
Krohlow has over two decades of
Ratliff Comerica Dana-ET received the trophy in memory of Michael Heath as the winner of the Best Bred and Owned Heifer of
“Dana” is bred and owned by Ron and Christy Ratliff. The award was presented by Scott Stanford and Susie and Richard Poole and Betty and Billy Heath. Chad Ryan is on the halter of “Dana” with Christy Ratliff accepting the award. They received a wooden star with her picture burned into the wood and created by Ted and Cheryl DeMent.
professional experience in the dairy industry. He spent 20 years as a dairy cattle fitter traveling the globe, then was a hoof trimmer the past five years. Today, he is the founder of HammerTime Auctions, a registered dairy cattle auction service, and farms in partnership with his father-in-law at Mell-View Holsteins.
Krohlow and his wife, Haley, have four children: Callie, Conway, Cooper and Case. The family operates under the HammerTime prefix, managing an elite string of eight to 10 show heifers each year.
Associate Judge Fischer operates Big Guns Cattle Company alongside his father, Scott Fisher.
Together, they have bred and sold more than 25 All-American nominations and shown champions at many champions at the nation’s most prestigious dairy cattle shows. They are known for breeding Big Guns Jamaica Vanilla, whose offspring continue to make a lasting impact in the Jersey industry.
Fisher has judged at numerous local and state shows, with this being his first time evaluating on the green shavings for the All American Jersey Shows.
Championship Class
“It’s the All American for a reason,” expressed an emotional Judge Ryan Krohlow. “I have judged some big Jersey shows lately… and when you see these cows out there it is absolutely unbelievable.”
Krohlow went on to express his gratitude for Associate Judge Fisher, his wife, children, parents, siblings and the exhibitors and their supporters at the All American. Then he walked to the center of the ring to select the 2025 champions.
“That four-year-old exemplifies everything in the Jersey cow,” said Judge Krohlow of his National Grand Champion, Lookout Joel She’s SpicyET.
Her owners, River Valley Farms, Tremont, Ill., received the Silver Spring Farms Trophy. The breeder of “Spicy,”
The Pacific Edge Jerseys team took home the Avonlea Genetics Trophy for the best barn exhibit at this year’s show.
the show.
Crestbrooke Jerseys took home the MB Lucky Lady Farms Trophy for Premier Breeder of the heifer show at The All American Jersey Show. Accepting the awards are Kyle, Barb and Tim Natzke.
Glamourview - Iager and Walton were the winners of the Spring Valley and Heath Jerseys Trophy for Premier Exhibitor of the heifer show. Pictured are Richard and Susie Poole, Betty and Billy Heath with Emily, Brody, Briggs and Craig Walton.
Lookout Jersyes, Trailblazer and Alana McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Quebec, were awarded the Adelene Keightley Memorial award.
“Spicy” also received the A.J. Keightley Memorial Trophy for being the Best Uddered Cow of the Show.
“She has so much dairyness, quality and breed character in all her parts,” he explained. “I think it’s close but she is crisper on top, shows more levelness through the chine, and has a little more veination and texture in the udder today than the Lifetime Production cow.”
“Spicy” went on to be named Supreme Champion of the North American International Livestock Exposition Dairy Cattle Show.
Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET received the Vierra Dairy Trophy for Reserve Grand Champion. She is owned by Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.
When describing his Reserve Grand and Reserve Senior Champion, Krohlow said, “This cow is right on the money today, she just looks phenomenal.”
The Honorable Mention spot was Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, owned by R&R Dairy and Dr. Britt Hines, Tillamook, Ore. She was the winner of the Jersey Jug Futurity the day prior.
Intermediate and Senior Champions
“What a morning of young cows from end-to-end; the quality of cattle and mammary systems on all these cows is just unbelievable,” said Judge Krohlow prior to the naming of his intermediate champions.
“You should be able to see exactly what we were looking for this morning – balanced, hard topped cows that walk square and freely on their front and rear feet and legs. They are silky, dairy cows with long, clean feminine heads and
necks with beautiful udders.”
Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., was on the halter of her homebred winning senior two-year-old, Ratliff Machine Virtue-ET, when Judge Krohlow tapped her as Intermediate Champion. “Virtue” is owned with her husband, Ron. They received the trophy for Intermediate Champion presented by Phil and Marty Gordon and Family.
“It is hard for me to split up this pair of senior two-year-olds,” said Judge Krohlow. “These cows are cut from the same mold, their frames are exceptional, and have so much spring and openness all the way through their cage.”
Reserve Intermediate Champion honors were presented to Breezy Knoll Joel Melanie for owner, Grant Cope, Salem, Ohio. She received the Virginia Jerseys Trophy for Reserve Intermediate Champion. Following for Honorable Mention was Dutch Hollow Grumpy Kid, bred and owned by Cassandra Chittenden of Schodack Landing, N.Y.
Lookout Joel She’s Spicy and her owners River Valley Farrm, received the trophy for Senior Champion presented by Hawk Pond Jerseys in memory of Hunter Squires.
Reserve Senior Champion, Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET, received the Clifford Buchannan Memorial Trophy presented by Abe and Katrina Cobb of Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla. Brent Rocha is her breeder and exhibitor.
The Honorable Mention Senior Champion was Kevetta Colton Delilah, The All American Aged Cow owned by Kyra and Griffen Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y.
Junior Champions
“When you see these five heifers, you should be able to see exactly what we were looking for,” said Judge Krohlow
after pulling out his favorite five of 235 heifers he and associate Fisher placed that day during the selection of junior champion.
He then went on to name his champions.
“That heifer never missed a step the entire time she was in the showring; when she came into this ring she just blew me away,” said Krohlow of his Junior Champion—Lost-Brooke CF Kid Rock Faith-ET—owned by Makayla, Kaleb, Kylie, Katie and Jaclyn Osinga of Hico, Texas.
“A heifer that is just flawless. She blends so nice in all her parts and is so free flowing,” he stated. “I am giving her the advantage in blending nicer right where her shoulder meets her neck, but these heifers are just two peas in a pod.”
“Faith” received the Lineweaver Trophy and a $500 cash award presented by Schulte Bros. of Watkins, Iowa.
Named Reserve Junior Champion was Miss Sheratons TS Serene, exhibited by Glamourview – Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md. She was the All American Spring Yearling and received the Rider Jersey Farm Trophy for Reserve Junior Champion.
Glamourview also exhibited the Honorable Mention Junior Champion, HC-Rader Krock Hanna, the All American Spring Heifer Calf.
Supreme Champion
For the 18th year, NAILE held the Supreme Champion class. The Jersey breed was successful coming back in the ring as “Spicy” maintained her day in the spotlight when she was named Supreme Champion Cow of NAILE 2025 and received a $2,000 cash award.
For the heifers, “Faith” also continued her reign for the weekend as she was
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Lost-Brooke CF Kid Rock Faith, led by Makayla Osinga, was Supreme Champion Heifer of the North American International Livestock Exposition. Kentucky Farm Bureau sponsored the $500 cash award with members of NAILE staff and Farm Bureau presenting the award. Supreme photos courtesy of Cowsmo.
Lookout Joel She’s Spicy, led by Nic Sauder, was Supreme Champion Cow of the North American International Livestock Exposition. Kentucky Farm Bureau sponsored the $2,000 cash award with members of NAILE staff and Farm Bureau presenting the award.
Edge Premier Diva-ET was named Best Bred and Owned cow of the show for Brent Rocha. Presenting the Williams Jersey Farm Trophy were Kevin and Darlene Williams.
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declared Supreme Champion Heifer of the Open Show. She received a banner and was awarded a $500 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) individuals in each class. These individuals became eligible to show in the GJPI Junior Champion class of the heifer show and the GJPI Senior Champion class of the cow show. Awarded the Semex Elevate trophy and cash award for GJPI Junior Champion was Z-Class Cash Recognition, bred and exhibited by Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y. She was the highest GJPI heifer in the winter heifer calf class.
Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET, bred and owned by Brent Rocha, received the Semex Elevate trophy and banner with a cash prize for winning GJPI Senior Champion. She was the winning
Edge Premier Diva-ET was named the GJPI Senior Champion. Presenting the Semex Elevate trophy to Brent Rocha is Jonathan Merriam (far right). Also pictured are second alternate Baldwin, first alternate Miller and Queen Osborn-Wotthlie presenting the banner.
lifetime production cow for GJPI, as well as named Reserve National Grand Champion.
All class winners are pictured beginning on page 27.
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 the American Jersey Cattle Associate (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 starting their Reserve All American honors.
Premier Performance Winners
The winning aged cow captured
the highest honors in the Premier Performance class.
Kevetta Colton Delilah, the All Americ an Aged Cow, added the Jerseyland Sires Premier Performance Cow title to her resume from the 73rd All American. Her owners, Kyra and Griffen Lamb, were presented with a check for $1,000 from Jerseyland Sires, Inc. and the Allen D. Meyer Challenge Trophy.
Reserve Premier Performance accolades went to the Reserve All American Aged Cow, Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus. She was bred and exhibited by Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. “Hibiscus” and her owner were 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 2025 All American Jersey Show. The 24 participating cows and owners also received a loaf of cheddar cheese from the world-famous Tillamook County Creamery Association.
Brinkley Burdette and Kevetta Colton Delilah accepted the $1,000 cash award for the Jerseyland Sires Premier Performance Cow from Tyler Boyd, general manager of Jerseyland Sires, and Rhea Miller. National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie holds the banner, joined by PaytonLynn Baldwin and Neal Smith holds the Allen D. Meyer Challenge Trophy.
Nicole Arrowsmith and her cow, Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, accepted the $500 cash award from second alternate National Jersey Queen PaytonLynn Baldwin and banner from first alternate National Jersey Queen Rhea Miller and Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie
Pacific
Pacific
Jonathan Merriam presents the Semex Elevate Trophy to Mason Ziemba with Z-Class Cash Recognition as the GJPI Junior Champion. Presenting the banner is Maryland Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie.
Special Awards
The Reserve Grand Champion and All American Lifetime Cheese Production Cow, Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET received the Williams Jersey Farm Trophy for being best bred and owned female of the show. She was bred and exhibited by Brent Rocha.
Ratliff Comerica Dana-ET, bred and owned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, was named the winner of the Best Bred and Owned Heifer of the Show in memory of Michael Heath. The award was presented by Scott and Mandy Stanford and Matt and Molly Sloan.
In the cow show, Ron and Christy Ratliff of Ratliff Jerseys claimed both the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor titles. They received the Wolfe Trophy for Premier Breeder and were presented the Discovery Genetics Trophy for being Premier Exhibitor of the 2025 All American Jersey Show.
In the heifer show, Crestbrooke Jerseys of Fond du Lac, Wis., received the MB Lucky Lady and Borba Trophy for being the Premier Breeder of the Heifer Show.
Glamourview claimed the title of Premier Exhibitor of the Heifer Show. They received the Spring Valley & Heath Trophy for this honor.
The Friends of Russell Gammon presented this year’s showmanship trophies to the top male and female recipients. Receiving the Ladies’ Showmanship Trophy was Claire Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa. Chad “Skippy” Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., received the trophy for top male showman.
Once again, the Premier Sire of the 2025 All American was River Valley Victorious. Select Sires Inc. received the award sponsored by the New England Jersey Breeders. “Victorious” was bred by River Valley Farm. 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.
Freedom Lane Jerseys, Josh, Kate, Eli and Noah Arp, Norwalk, Ohio, received the NAILE, Herdsman Award.
During the heifer show, the top seven finalists for the National Jersey Queen presented awards, PaytonLynn Baldwin, Albany, Ore.; Mackenzie Chase, Bristol, Vt.; Eden Cooper, Owego, N.Y.; Alexis Friedl, Jackson Center, Pa.; Rhea Miller, Oldenburg, Ind.; and Morgan OsbornWotthlie, Union Bridge, Md.
On Monday for the cow show it was newly crowned National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, first alternate Rhea Miller and second alternate PaytonLynn Baldwin presenting awards. The show was livestreamed by NAILE and had a large crowd of spectators both days.
Class Winners
Judge Krohlow and associate Fisher started their weekend with an impressive class of 41 spring calves.
“What a way to start the morning,” said Judge Ryan Krohlow. “They call it the All American for a reason and what a class to start the day.”
“This pair of calves sorted themselves to the top and it is a close placing,” he stated. “This calf on top is on the money today; she is so clean, crisp and has so much angularity with explosion all the way through her midsection.”
The All American Spring Heifer Calf was HC-Rader Krock Hanna, exhibited by Glamourview-Iager and Walton of Walkersville, Md. Reserve All American honors went to Pride Rock Getaway to Paradise, bred and owned by Kyle, Austin and Sandy Baker, Staley, N.C.
As Krohlow continued his reasons,
he gave the Reserve All American compliments for being “super balanced and correct.”
It was the way “Paradise” blended from her neck into her shoulder which placed her over the third individual, Mer-James Joel Velvet-ET, shown by Braxton Foote, St. Johnsville, N.Y.
Spring heifer calf (41 shown)
Class sponsored by Mile High Genetics, Peter Vail, N.Y. 1. HC-Rader Krock Hanna, Glamourview - Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md.; 2. Pride Rock Getaway To Paradise, Kyle, Austin and Sandy Baker, Staley, N.C., best bred and owned; 3. Mer-James Joel Velvet-ET, Braxton Foote, St Johnsville, N.Y.; 4. Lost-Brooke Colton Valor-ET, Crestbrooke, Lost Elm and Lauren Maurer, Pittsboro, N.C.; 5. Spades Gigawatt Spice-ET, Robbie and Michelle Shaw and Matt and Sarah Hawbaker, Fairplay, Md.; 6. Meadowridge Sting EMMie, Mark, Kaitynn and Tani Riebe and Alleah and Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, Wis.; 7. MM Gentry Vixen-ET, Wyatt Schirm and Rodney and Kate Hetts, Tillamook, Ore.; 8. Locust-Ayr Victorious Fancy-ET, Kelsey Zepp, Taneytown, Md.; 9. Freedom Lane KR Gabriella-ET, Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, Iowa; 10. Four-Hills M Boomerang JJ, Megan and Sarah Hill and Abby Reen, Bristol, Vt.
GJPI class award–Au-Sum-View Risky-ET, Jerry, Wanda and Katarina Emerich, Mooers, N.Y., 36th in class
“The longer this heifer was in the ring, the more I fell in love with her,” said Judge Krohlow. “This heifer is so pretty when she’s out on the move, she has so much style, angularity and dairyness.”
“It is her overall dairyness and cleanliness up through the head and neck and especially down through the thigh which took her over the super correct, well-balanced heifer following in second,” continued Krohlow.
Named All American Winter Calf was Four-Hills M Draco Rolling StoneET, bred and owned by Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt. The Reserve All American was Budjon-Vail Joel Shenandoah-ET, exhibited by Katelyn Klipp, Hanover, Kan.
“A closer placing in second over third, the heifer in second shows more width in her chest and brisket and tracks straighter on her front feet today,” explained Judge Krohlow.
Placing third was Discoverys Ghost
Ratliff Jerseys, owned by Ron and Christy Ratliff was named Premier Breeder and Exhibitor of the show. Accepting the banners, Wolfe and Discovery Genetics Trophies are Christy and Ron Ratliff and their show crew. Assisting with the presentation were National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie and second alternate queen PaytonLynn Baldwin on the left and first alternate queen Rhea Miller on far right.
Claire Burdette and Chad Ryan won the Friends of Russell Gammon Trophy for Top Ladies and Male Showmanship at The All American Jersey Show. Executive Secretary Neal Smith presented the awards.
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Janessa shown by River Valley Farm.
Winter heifer calf (43 shown)
1. Four-Hills M Draco Rolling Stone-ET, Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., best bred and owned; 2. BudjonVail Joel Shenandoah-ET, Katelyn Klipp, Hanover, Kan.; 3. Discoverys Ghost Janessa, River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill.; 4. Roc-N-Roll Keep My Sanity, Karlie Supplee, Katie Schultz and Kristy Ellsworth, Mount Morris, N.Y.; 5. Mead-Manor Joel Charming-ET, Mortimer Jerseys and Win-Top Jerseys , Smithfield, Utah; 6. Z-Class Cash Recognition (S: MM VIP Recognition-ET, D: ZC & SS Laspada Constance-ET), Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y., GJPI class award, GJPI jr. champ.; 7. Crestbrooke Gigawatt Megawatt-ET, H.O.T. Syndicate, E Montpelier, Vt.; 8. Roggua Kid Rock Antya, Lilly Elsass and Elmhurst Jerseys, Waynesville, Ohio; 9. Woodruffs VIP Spice, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio; 10. Coppercrest Golden Breeze, Justin, Alex and Levi Coppersmith, Columbiana, Ohio
Fifty-five heifers competed for the All American Fall Heifer Calf title and Schulte Bros Kid Rock Fame-ET came out on top with the navy All American sash for her owners David, Jeremy and McNeil Hoese, Olive Haes and Schulte Bros of Glencoe, Minn.
“I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anything quite like it, folks,” said Judge Ryan Krohlow of the class. “From one end to the other, these calves are just unbelievable.”
When describing his All American, Krohlow said, “This heifer has so much style and presence and length from endto-end. She just overwhelms the rest of the class in her overall presence.”
She used her advantage of being “crisper” in her loin through her crops to place over the “open ribbed, wide rumped” Reserve All American, EVEL KR Firebird, a bred and owned entry from Elizabeth Gross, Mohrsville, Pa.
“Firebird” edged out the third-place individual, River Valley Effortless Charm-ET, due to her width throughout. “Charm” was a bred and owned entry from River Valley Farm.
River Valley Victorious was named Premier Sire of The All American Jersey Show. Accepting the New England Jersey Breeders Trophy from Executive Secretary Neal Smith is Kevin Jorgenson of Select Sires Inc.
Farm; 4. WoCC Nestle Chocochip, Clancey, Amy and Ben Krahn, Albany, Ore.; 5. Four-Hills Joel Brought It-ET, Megan and Sarah Hill; 6. Bambi-KCCK Kidrock Fancy Me-ET, Junior Rader, Pleasant Plain, Ohio; 7. South Mountain California Kid-ET, Robbie and Michelle Shaw, Matt and Sarah Hawbaker and Ruben and Emily Schappman, Fairplay, Md.; 8. Hollylane Bl Video Dolce Vita, Rory Cornell, Marathon, N.Y.; 9. Highlife Dramas Dynasty-ET, Jeffery Vanpatten, Addison Brown and Hailey Drescher, Preble, N.Y.; 10. Smokin Hot Lightning Last Strike-ET, Austin Nauman and Jessica Hart, Marshfield, Wis. GJPI class award–MM Ferdinand Cash Advance-ET, Bridget Allen, Tillamook, Ore.., 26th in class
Judge Krohlow selected Lost-Brooke CF Kid Rock Faith-ET as his 2025 All American Summer Yearling and eventual Junior Champion. She was exhibited by Makayla, Kaleb, Kylie, Katie and Jaclyn Osinga of Hico, Texas.
“This is a heifer that handily walks away with this class today,” said Judge Krohlow. “She is a heifer that has it all–she’s so balanced, has so much style and is so fluid and precise on her feet and legs.”
The “big frame, wide rumped” heifer claiming Reserve All American laurels was Highlife First Prize Diva for her owners Jeffrey Vanpatten, Addison Brown and Hailey Drescher, Preble, N.Y.
“The heifer in second goes over third in how she walks out on her hind feet,” explained Krohlow. “She’s steeper about her heel and I prefer the flex to her pastern than this high style heifer following in third.”
Finishing third in the class of 36 heifers was Morningmist Chocochip Violet for her owners Buske, Domeyer, Morrison and Poetzel, Mayville, Wis.
8. Lost-Brooke CF KR Ladylike-ET, Legendholm, Vosters and Down Home, Kaukauna, Wis.; 9. Bakers Fashion Money, Ayda and Brynnley Caldwell and Brantley Baker, Warren, Ind.; 10. Labels Out Ferdinan Miami Vice, Cole Waltemyer, Wyalusing, Pa.
GJPI class award–JX Z-Class Jordan Maid {6}, Mason Ziemba, 28th in class
“We have at least 10 heifers in this class that are big league type heifers,” stated Judge Krohlow of his class of 39 spring yearlings.
“I loved this heifer when she came in and the longer she was in here, the easier I think she won it,” said Krohlow of his Reserve Junior Champion and All American Spring Yearling, Miss Sheratons TS Serene. “Serene” is owned by Glamourview–Iager and Walton.
Krohlow complimented the heifer for being complete, balanced and extremely dairy with an extreme amount of width throughout her entire frame.
It was her width of rump and ability to track straighter from behind which placed her over Miss Kid Rock MarleeET, shown by Rider Jersey Farm and Joseph and Amanda Nash, Albion, N.Y. In his reasons for second over third, Krohlow said, “She is more open about her rib and shows me more drop to the fore and rear rib than the really high style heifer that follows in third.”
Pennwood Victorious Hat Trick placed third for her owner, Myla Licastro, Meyersdale, Pa.
Spring yearling heifer (39 shown)
Class sponsored by Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health –North America
1. Miss Sheratons TS Serene (S: Rapid Bay Train StationET, D: Sheratons VIP Saoirse-ET), Glamourview - Iager and Walton, res. jr. champ.; 2. Miss Kid Rock Marlee-ET, Rider Jersey Farm and Joseph and Amanda Nash, Albion, N.Y.; 3. Pennwood Victorious Hat Trick, Myla Licastro, Meyersdale, Pa.; 4. Dorado-K V Sesame Seed, Hank and Carolyn Vanexel, Lodi, Calif.; 5. Spatz Hidalgo Lucy, Jason and Jared Pareo, Adelyn Ford and Aria Pechal, Veguita, N.M.; 6. Kash-In Veronas Vignette-ET, Eleanor Hanehan, Mount Upton, N.Y.; 7. Freedom Lane VIP Gabby-ET, John and Grayson Van Patten and Hailey Drescher of Highlife, Preble, N.Y.; 8. Meadowridge Draco Sugarberry, Michael, Mark, Kaitynn and Tani Riebe and Alleah and Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, Wis., best bred and owned; 9. Ratliff Victorious Amelia-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.; 10. Highlife Metallica Glitter, Cayden Bursiek, Helena, Ohio
GJPI class award–Norse Haven FD Dime Piece, Grace Menshing, Evangeline Reidman, Carter Elliot and Oakhaven Jerseys, Galloway, Ohio, 36th in class
“I know this is not the biggest heifer in the class, but she is the best,” said Judge Ryan Krohlow of his All American Winter Yearling, Ratliff Comerica Dana-ET. “She is a heifer that just spells quality.”
1. Lost-Brooke CF Kid Rock Faith-ET (S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock, D: Schulte Bros Colt First Lady-ET), Makayla, Kaleb, Kylie, Katie and Jaclyn Osinga, Hico, Texas, jr. champ.; 2. Highlife First Prize Diva, Jeffery Vanpatten, Addison Brown and Hailey Drescher; 3. Morningmist Chocochip Violet, Buske, Domeyer, Morrison and Poetzel , Mayville, Wis.; 4. Underground Milkshakes Mae-ET, A, I and L Hebgen, K, P and R Kessenich and W Hughes, Deforest, Wis.; 5. Miss Triple-T Blayks Vixen, Tillman and Noel Peters, Danville, Ind.; 6. Krahn Girls K-Rockin Sahara, Gracie and Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore., best bred and owned; 7. Velocitys Joel ViennaET, Jonathan, Emma, and Rachel Townsend, Lafayette, Ind.;
“Dana” was bred, owned and exhibited by Ron and Christy Ratliff.
She used her advantage in dairyness and quality all the way throughout the place over the hard topped, big framed Reserve All American, Roc-N-Roll Satisfaction. She was also a bred and owned entry from Kristy Ellsworth,
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Fall heifer calf (55 shown)
Class sponsored by Mile High Genetics, Peter Vail, N.Y.
1. Schulte Bros Kid Rock Fame-ET, David, Jeremy and Mcneil Hoese, Olive Haes and Schulte Bros, Glencoe, Minn.;
2. Evel KR Firebird, Elizabeth Gross, Mohrsville, Pa., best bred and owned; 3. River Valley Effortless Charm-ET, River Valley
Summer yearling heifer (49 shown)
Class sponsored by Oakhaven Jerseys, Jerry and John Lemmerman, Galloway, Ohio
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Nicole Wright and Peyton Wright, Mount Morris, N.Y.
“This heifer is wider and flatter through her rump structure and blends nicer from her pelvic bone to tailhead than the really silky, open ribbed heifer in third,” explained Judge Krohlow.
In third, another bred and owned entry, Haybail VIP Edelweiss. Her owners are Bryan Bailey and Sophia Delude, Machias, N.Y.
Winter yearling heifer (21 shown)
Class sponsored by Windermere Real Estate, Portland, Ore. 1. Ratliff Comerica Dana-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned; 2. Roc-N-Roll Satisfaction, Kristy Ellsworth, Nicole Wright and Peyton Wright , Mount Morris, N.Y.; 3. Haybail VIP Edelweiss, Bryan Bailey and Sophia Delude, Machias, N.Y.; 4. Vierra Victorious Sangria-ET, Addison Lortie, Mia Berry and Cade Bachelor, Sherwood, Ore.; 5. MM Kid Rock Jammer-ET, Elsie, Avalon, John and Mark Mathews , Portales, N.M.; 6. Hillacres Joel Merry-ET, Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.; 7. Dupat Video 28214-ET, Caroline Allen, Panton, Vt., GJPI class award; 8. Meadowridge Bang Roseberry, Michael, Mark, Kaitynn and Tani Riebe and Alleah and Alexa Anderson; 9. Vierra VIP Sunup-ET, Mallory Nifong, Orfordville, Wis.; 10. SVHeaths VIP Alice-ET, Hannah and Abigail Gingerich, Shippensburg, Pa.
The Milking Classes
“What a fun way to start our morning with these milking winter yearlings,” complimented Judge Ryan Krohlow of his first class of cows in the All American Jersey Show.
“We have a handy winner in this class,” he went on. “This cow just puts it all together – she’s so long, has a beautiful dairy head and neck, and shows me tremendous breed quality. When you get back to the business end of this cow, what a beautiful udder.”
“She is longer and smoother in how that fore udder attachment blends into the body wall than another beautiful udder cow that follows in second,” continued Krohlow about his All American Milking Winter Yearling, Graybill Lollalala Adalyn.
“Adalyn” was exhibited by Kilgus Dairy, Carla and Ryker Kilgus and Ethan Graybill of Fairbury, Ill., and was also the best udder award winner.
MM Ferdinand Taboo-ET owned by
Victorious Shirley Temple-ET Milking Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Matt Linehan
MM Ferdinand Taboo-ET Milking Winter Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Kristy Ackley
Dupat Video 28214-ET Winter Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Caroline Allen
Z-Class Cash Recognition Winter Calf, Semex GJPI Award Mason Ziemba
MM Ferdinand Cash Advance-ET Fall Calf, Semex GJPI Award Nicole Schirm
JX Z-Class Jordan Maid {6} Summer Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Mason Ziemba
Johnson Five Joy Velma-ET Summer Junior 2-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Abigail Yoder
Kash-In Lunar VIP April-ET Junior 2-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Jay Moon
Norse Haven FD Dime Piece Spring Yearling, Semex GJPI Award Evangeline Reidman
KCJF/Lucky Lady Dream-Taker-ET Senior 2-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Brady Core
Risky-ET Spring Calf, Semex GJPI Award Katarina Emerich
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Jim and Valerie Spreng and Ack-Lee Holsteins, East Liberty, Ohio, followed in second.
Placing third was Esperanza Rebel. She was the best bred and owned entry for her breeders, Esperanza Cattle Company of Peterson, Minn.
Milking winter yearling (7 shown)
Class sponsored by Elmhurst Jerseys, Waynesville, Ohio
1. Graybill Lollalala Adalyn, Kilgus Dairy, Carla and Ryker Kilgus and Ethan Graybill, Fairbury, Ill., best udder; 2nd premier performance cow; 2. MM Ferdinand Taboo-ET, Jim and Valerie Spreng and Ack-Lee Holsteins, East Liberty, Ohio., GJPI class award, 1st premier performance cow; 3. Esperanza Rebel, Esperanza Cattle Company, Peterson, Minn., best bred and owned; 4. Pacific Edge Rvv Applesauce {5}-ET, Joe and Sarah Rocha and Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; 5. Black Label Andreas Kenzie-ET, Gerret Boer and/or Libby Carpenter and Ally Brooks, Earth, Texas; 6. Oakhaven Video Tess, Grace Menshing, Evangeline Reidman, Carter Elliot and Oakhaven, Galloway, Ohio; 7. Ratliff Rock & Roll Ashley, Ethan Marcoot, Greenville, Ill.
Twenty-four milking yearlings competed for top honors in the All American Jersey Show. River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill., won their first class of the day with Cupid Video Kiss Cam-ET, receiving the Henry P. Knolle Family Trophy as the winning All American Milking Yearling.
“This class has a lot of different shapes and sizes, but the first three sorted handily for Madison and I today,” started Judge Krohlow.
“This cow in first is so silky, angular and dairy with extreme spring and openness through her midsection,” he continued.
“I made her best udder because she has more definition of seam and is wider at the top of the rear udder when you get these cows side-by-side.”
In a close placing, Ratliff Rock & Roll Deniem received Reserve All American honors and the best bred and owned award for her breeder and exhibitor, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. She had the advantage of width, power and strength, edging her over the thirdplace cow, Pacific Edge Video Blossom.
Cupid Video Kiss Cam-ET received the Henry P. Knolle Family Trophy as the winning Milking Fall Yearling. Chad Ryan accepted the award from Karin Knolle and her niece, Madeline. Presenting the trophy were Queen Osborn-Wotthlie and first alternate Miller.
Colton Delilah
“Blossom” was an entry from the Pacific Edge Syndicate and Hank Vanexcel, Cloverdale, Ore.
Milking yearling (24 shown)
Class sponsored by Albright Jerseys, Willard, Ohio
1. Cupid Video Kiss Cam-ET, River Valley Farm, best udder; 2. Ratliff Rock & Roll Deniem, Ron and Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned; 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Pacific Edge Video Blossom, Pacific Edge Syndicate and Hank Vanexel, Cloverdale, Ore., 1st premier performance cow; 4. Pacific Edge Premier Dujour-ET, Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; 5. Pacific Edge RVV Lucky Strike, Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; 6. Locust-Ayr Victorious Hot Sauce, Kaitlyn Dowling, Taneytown, Md.; 7. Carters Corners Ferdinand Amber-ET, Keightley and Core, Frank and Diane Borba, Jackson Powers and Charlotte Borba, Salvisa, Ky.; 8. Hawk Pond Fergie Rocks C Club, Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill.; 9. Spatz-MPH Joel Champagne-ET, Patrick Gourley and Izaac Verdugo, Portland, Ore. 10. JC Lolala Vision, Jesse and Chelsea Ramer, Elkhart, Ind.
GJPI class award–Victorious Shirley Temple-ET, Matt Linehan and Lilly Johnson, River Falls, Wis., 14th in class
“What a class of summer junior twoyear-olds from end to end,” said Judge Ryan Krohlow of his class of 25 entries.
When describing his All American, Dutch Hollow Grumpy Kid, he emphasized her overall style, breed
character, strength and hardness of topline, her free movement, and her quality mammary system.
“We all know this cow is not the biggest cow in this class, but for me today she is handily the best cow,” expressed Judge Krohlow. “This cow is flawless.”
“Grumpy Kid” was the top bred and owned entry for her exhibitor, Cassandra Chittenden of Schodack Landing, N.Y.
She used her advantage in hardness of loin, length of fore udder attachment and teat placement to edge out the Reserve All American—NJ YHK Joel Vicky, an entry from Mortimer Jerseys and Win-Top Jerseys of Smithfield, Utah.
Finishing third in the class was Zumbach Can Club Roseana from David Koss and Reuter Dairy, Peosta, Iowa.
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Hillacres Oliver Starstruck 4-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award
Kate Edmonds
Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus 5-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Nicole Arrowsmith
Gold Star Joel Allanah-ET Senior 3-yr.-old, Semex GJPI Award Sarah Butler
Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET Lifetime Cheese Cow, Semex GJPI Award Brent Rocha
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Summer junior two-year-old cow (25 shown) Class sponsored by The Jordan Group, Chicago, Ill. 1. Dutch Hollow Grumpy Kid, Cassandra Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., best udder, best bred and owned, 2nd premier performance cow; 2. NJ THK Joel Vicky, Mortimer Jerseys and Win-Top Jerseys, Smithfield, Utah, 1st premier performance cow; 3. Zumbach Can Club Roseana, David Koss and Reuter Dairy, Peosta, Iowa; 4. Red Dirt Chocochip Jamie, Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.; 5. Lawtons Comerica Teagan-ET, Ryan Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.; 6. Supremeview Joel Amazon-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.; 7. KCJF VIP Caviar, Frank and Diane Borba and Jackson Powers, Salvisa, Ky.; 8. Jfive Vic Of Mortimers, Mortimer Jerseys, Smithfield, Utah; 9. MM Chocolatier Kickstart-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy; 10. WF CC Lexi, Regan Jackson, Clear Brook, Va.
GJPI class award–Johnson Five Joy Velma-ET, Timberview Farm, Abigail Yoder, Kilgus Dairy and Ryker Kilgus, Port Byron, Ill., 17th in class
The All American Junior Two-YearOld cow and best udder titles went to Underground Fancys Fiji, exhibited by Isaac Folts, Keightley and Core, and Frank and Diane Borba of North Collins, N.Y.
“This pair of cows are exactly the kind we are looking for,” said Judge Krohlow of his top pair in a deep class of 18 young cows.
“This cow, again, is flawless,” he explained. “She blends so nicely, is crisp over her top and walks on the perfect set of rear feet and legs.”
In his reasons, Krohlow gave the nod to the first place cow because she displayed less quartering and had more texture and veination throughout her mammary system.
The “tremendously balanced cow” in second was the top bred and owned entry in the class, Ratliff Wicked April, entered by Ron and Christy Ratliff.
“The cow in second over third, it is that cleanliness and silkiness, moderately sized frame and breed character about her head and neck that gives her the advantage over the really veiny uddered cow following in third,” continued Krohlow.
Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y., exhibited the third place entry, Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET.
Junior two-year-old cow (18 shown)
Class sponsored by Hillacres Jerseys, Peach Bottom, Pa., and Mayfield Farm, Athens, Tenn.
1. Underground Fancys Fiji, Isaac Folts, Keightley and Core and F and D Borba, North Collins, N.Y., best udder; 2. Ratliff Wicked April, Ron and Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned; 1st premier performance cow; 3. Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET, Mason Ziemba, 2nd premier performance cow; 4. KCJF Colton Curious, Jackson Powers and Keightley and Core Jerseys, Salvisa, Ky.; 5. Pacific Edge Famous Icon, Joey Rocha; 6. Discoverys Victorious Jujuba, Jacob, Kristen, Morgan, Ava and Lane Kolodzienski, Beldenville, Wis.; 7. Red Dirt Kid Rock Ally-ET, Red Dirt Genetics, Jake Tiede and Nathan Johnson, Parker, S.D.; 8. Kilgus Victorious Rio, Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus; 9. Gold Star Gentry Cissie-ET, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr, Tulare, Calif.; 10. LC Victorious Jam, Erin and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan.
GJPI class award–Kash-In Lunar VIP April-ET, Robert Clyde Smith III and Jay Moon, Buckhead, Ga., 14th in class
All American accolades as well as best udder and best bred and owned were
given to Ratliff Machine Virtue-ET in the senior two-year-old class. She was exhibited by Ron and Christy Ratliff.
“We have these two cows that sorted themselves into a different level,” started Judge Krohlow. “When you get this pair side-by-side, the cow in first overwhelms the second cow when you get behind them in that rear udder –she’s higher, wider and fuller in the rear udder than the beautiful, stylish cow following in second.”
Breezy Knoll Joel Melanie was named Reserve All American and second best udder of the class. “Melanie” was bred and exhibited by Grant Cope, Salem, Ohio.
“The cow in second has just an unbelievable frame,” continued Krohlow. “She goes over the cow in third today because she has more turn to the top of the rear udder and I prefer the quality to her udder today than the high style cow following in third.”
Taking third was Borderview Chocolatier Crystal-ET exhibited by Beth Clark and Chris Reichard, New Paris, Pa.
Senior two-year-old cow (23 shown)
Class sponsored by Dairy Agenda Today in memory of Ronnie Mosser
1. Ratliff Machine Virtue-ET (S: Mr Maddies Colton Machine, D: Ratliff Ladd Vicki), Ron and Christy Ratliff, best udder, best bred and owned, 2nd premier performance cow, int. champ.; 2. Breezy Knoll Joel Melanie (S: Guimo Joel-ET, D: Breezy Knoll JW Missy), Grant Cope, Salem, Ohio, res. int. champ.; 3. Borderview Chocolatier Crystal-ET, Beth Clark and Chris Reichard, New Paris, Pa.; 4. KCJF/LucKy. Lady Dream-Taker-ET, Jackson and Embry Powers , Salvisa, Ky., 1sd premier performance cow, GJPI class award winner; 5. Victorious Cinn-Star Bentley, Grant Dohle and Brielle Helmer, Half Way, Mo.; 6. Bolle Acres Moonshine Maples2, Clark and Alisha Morgan, Urbana, Ohio; 7. Pleasant Valley Willie Flower, Douglas Martin, Chambersburg, Pa.; 8. Roggua Kid Rock Naela, River Valley Farm; 9. Pleasant Ridge Kid Rock Ella, H, M and D Mosser, G, K and L Ford and N Guerra , Geneva, Ind.; 10. Milksource VIP Alleluia-ET, Pacific Edge and Roc-Pit Genetics, Tillamook, Ore.
“The longer this cow is in here, the more this cow just overwhelms the rest of the cows in her class,” said Judge Ryan Krohlow of his 2025 All American Junior Three-Year-Old, Schulte Bros Victorious Future.
He emphasized her levelness of topline, length throughout and breed character in his reasons. Judge Krohlow also complimented her strength of udder attachments and veination throughout her mammary system.
“It is the overall frame, being wider throughout and having more drop to her flank than the ultra stylish, silky cow coming in second,” he explained of his placing first over second.
Ron and Christy Ratliff claimed Reserve All American and best bred and owned laurels once again with their entry, Ratliff Lolalala Vivid-ET. She solidified her placing using her overall dairyness and angularity.
Finishing third was the “wide rear uddered cow”, Bri-Lin Askn Spirit-ET, exhibited by Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill Junior three-year-old cow (17 shown) Class sponsored by Cowsmopolitan 1. Schulte Bros Victorious Future, Glamourview - Iager and Walton, 2nd premier performance cow; 2. Ratliff Lolalala Vivid-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned; 3. Bri-Lin Askn Spirit-ET, Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus, 1st premier performance cow; 4. Highland-H Kid Rock Sonic, Jay Ackley and Jim and Valerie Spreng, East Liberty, Ohio; 5. Meadowridge Vitality Karlee, Michael, Mark, Kaitynn and Tani Riebe and Alleah and Alexa Anderson; 6. Norse Haven Casino Geneva, Grant, Grace, Hannah and Ellie Fremstad, Westby, Wis., best udder, GJPI class award winner; 7. Yortons Maestro Danica, Daniel Yorton, Linkwood, Md.; 8. Francrest Victorious Texas-ET, Mortimer Jerseys and Win-Top Jerseys; 9. MM Ferdinand Tamika 19661-ET, Joseph, Thomas and Caroline Allen, Vergennes, Vt.; 10. Cold Run Metallica Tess, Cold Run Jerseys LLC, Salem, Ohio
“We have a handy winner in this class,” said Judge Krohlow about his All American Senior Three-Year-Old, Pine Haven Victorious Taya.
“A cow that is so complete, balanced and silky all the way through and tremendous length from end-to-end,” he continued.
River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill., is the owner of “Taya” who also received the best udder ribbon.
She used her advantage in mammary system to place over the “long framed, high style” Reserve All American, HF Moonshine Marmallade, owned by Emma, Ella and Willbert Hershberger of The Hershberger Farms LLC, Canal Winchester, Ohio.
Krohlow preferred the frame of his second place cow over the third place cow, WF Golddust Angelina, bred and owned by Regan Jackson of Clear Brook, Va.
Senior three-year-old cow (10 shown)
Class sponsored by Pleasant Ridge Jerseys, the Ron Mosser Family, Geneva, Ind.
1. Pine Haven Victorious Taya, River Valley Farm, best udder; 1st premier performance cow; 2. HF Moonshine Marmallade, Emma, Ella and Willbert Hershberger of the Hershberger Farms LLC, Canal Winchester, Ohio, 2nd premier performance cow; 3. WF Golddust Angelina, Regan Jackson, best bred and owned; 4. Kilgus Victorious Glitter-ET, Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus; 5. Crazybout Reckless Snapdragon, Peyton Wright and Lillian Roberts, De Kalb Jct, N.Y.; 6. Roc-N-Roll Surreal-ET, Kristy Ellsworth and Lauren Reed, Mount Morris, N.Y.; 7. Meadowridge Maestro Angel, Michael, Mark, Kaitynn and Tani Riebe and Alleah and Alexa Anderson; 8. Gold Star Joel Allanah-ET, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr, , GJPI class award winner; 9. Oblong Valley Joy Sauce, Kenneth Beneke, Millerton, N.Y.; 10. Amandas Magician Belle, Amanda Elmore Baldwin, Statesville, N.C.
Lookout Joel She’s Spicy walked away with the 2025 All American Four-YearOld Cow title for her exhibitors, River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill.
“There is unbelievable quality in every one of these cows, but I think we have three cows that sort themselves to the top today,” said Judge Krohlow of his eventual National Grand Champion. “The longer this cow is in here and the more you analyze her, this cow has everything I’ve been talking about all
day – balance and breed character.”
It was her smoother blending fore udder attachment and veination, quality and texture to her mammary system which separated her from the Reserve All American, Kunde Abel Natty, shown by Ron and Christy Ratliff.
In a much closer placing, “Natty” edged out the third-place entry, Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET, using her advantage in frame and crispness over her topline.
”Tessah” is owned in partnership by Brent Rocha and Coltan Seals, Tillamook, Ore.
Four-year-old cow (15 shown)
Class sponsored by Ma-Brown Jerseys, Dodgeville, Wis.
1. Lookout Joel She’s Spicy (S: Guimo Joel-ET, D: Lookout Tequila Salsa), River Valley Farm, best udder, grand and sr. champ.; 2. Kunde Abel Natty, Ron and Christy Ratliff, 1st premier performance cow; 3. Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET, Coltan Seals and Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., best bred and owned; 4. Whitdale Joel Vanessa, Richard Seacord and Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt.; 5. MM Joel Rowyn-ET, Kamryn, Kate and Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif., 2nd premier performance cow; 6. Pleasant Ridge Fireman Sophia, RL, AD, TM and HC Mosser and Drew, Lane, Sophia and Ellie Bollenbacher, Geneva, Ind.; 7. KCJF/LucKy. Lady Joel Dreamchaser-ET, Keightley and Core, Jackson Powers and Frank and Diane Borba, Salvisa, Ky.; 8. Arethusa Joel Cabernet-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy; 9. Hillacres Oliver Starstruck, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., GJPI class award winner; 10. Kilgus Dirk Misty, Kilgus Dairy and Carla and Ryker Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill.
“This cows put it all together,” said Judge Krohlow. “She is hard and long over her frame, long and clean in that head and neck and has more spring, openness, and drop today than this beautiful uddered cow in second.”
Arethusa Victoroius Vedia claimed the All American Five-Year-Old laurels for her owners Misty Meadow Dairy of Tillamook, Ore.
Donning the Reserve All American title is Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus. She was the winning bred and owned entry in the class for her exhibitor, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.
“Hibiscus” also was named best udder and won the Semex GJPI Class Winner
award. It was her mammary system that placed her over the third cow.
Finishing third was the entry from Brent Rocha and Mike Podshadly, Arethusa Gentry Verbena-ET. The partnership is based from Tillamook, Ore.
Five-year-old cow (8 shown)
Class sponsored by Lady-Lane Farm and Patrick Gourley, Mulino, Ore.
1. Arethusa Victorious Vedia, Misty Meadow Dairy, 2nd premier performance cow; 2. Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., best udder, best bred and owned, 1st premier performance cow, GJPI class award winner; 3. Arethusa Gentry Verbena-ET, Brent Rocha and Mike Podshadly, Tillamook, Ore.; 4. Red Dirt Comerica Boobers, Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.; 5. Kilgus Victorious Rylee, Kilgus Dairy and Carla, Kamber and Ryker Kilgus; 6. Red Dirt Lollalala Frosty, Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla.; 7. Omabraggin Lala FrisKy., Jaylee Bennett and Omabraggin Jerseys, Millen, Ga.; 8. Claquato Casino Finger Puppet, Lauryn Young, Buhl, Idaho
As Judge Krohlow described his All American Aged Cow, Kevetta Colton Delilah, he said, “This cow is so complete. She’s so balanced, long and clean throughout and carries that silkiness all the way through her hide.”
“She goes over the cow in second because she carries her milk higher in the rear quarters and is more balanced in those rear quarters than the really, really wide rear uddered cow in second,” he went on to explain.
“Delilah” was exhibited by Kyra and Griffen Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y.
Reserve All American was Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula exhibited by Pacific Edge, Legendairy and David Jordan, Tillamook, Ore.
“For second over third, it is because of the spring to her midsection,” explained Krohlow. “She has so more openness, fullness and explosion all the way through her barrel than the super stylish cow following in third.”
Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., exhibited the third place entry, Genesis Velocity’s Virtue.
Aged cow (7 shown)
Class sponsored by Lea McCullough Jordan, Cybil Fisher Photography, Brodhead, Wis.
1. Kevetta Colton Delilah, Kyra and Griffin Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y., best udder, 1st premier performance cow, GJPI class award winner; 2. Lone Pine Nighttrain Lula, Pacific Edge, Legendairy and David Jordan, Tillamook, Ore., 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Genesis Velocity’s Virtue, Megan and Sarah Hill; 4. Miss Ronde Rosabella-ET, Mia Smith and Kamrie Mauer, Elroy, Wis.; 5. Enniskillen Joel Marygold, River Valley Farm; 6. Geisler Colton Layla, Back To The Future Partners , Portland, Ore.; 7. KCJF/LucKy. Lady Dream Gone Viral-ET, Keightley and Core, Jackson Powers and Frank and Diane Borba, best bred and owned
“I love old cows and I love all these cows in this class – what a class,” proclaimed Judge Ryan Krohlow about his final cow class of the 2025 All American Jersey Show.
Winning the class and named All American Lifetime Cheese Production Cow was Pacific Edge Premier DivaET, bred, owned and exhibited by Brent Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. She also received the best udder and bred and owned awards.
“This cow in first, she is right on the money,” said Judge Krohlow.
He went on to continue to compliment her silkiness, openness of midsection and mammary system which is what gave her the edge over the Reserve All American, Ratliff Irwin Vancy-ET. She was bred and exhibited by Ron and Christy Ratliff. Krohlow described “Vancy” as the “really wide rear uddered cow.”
Placing third was Megan and Sarah Hill’s entry, Four-Hills Lola Guns N Roses. This sister duo hails from Bristol, Vt.
Lifetime cheese production cow (8 shown) Class sponsored by Maple Hill Farm, Glenford, Ohio
1. Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Ratliff Colton Darien-ET), Brent Rocha, best udder, best bred and owned, GJPI class award winner, 1st premier performance cow, res. sr. and res. grand champ.; 2. Ratliff Irwin Vancy-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Four-Hills Lola Guns N Roses, Megan and Sarah Hill; 4. Barnabas Elsa Of Slj, Peterson Dairy and Treasure and Maelee Clark, Mountain Grv, Mo.; 5. Ratliff Ladd Vicki, Ron and Christy Ratliff; 6. KCJF Excitation Treasured-ET, Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky.; 7. SVHeaths Colton Judith, Casey, Chloe and Chase Vander Eyk, Tipton, Calif.
All American Junior Best Three Females
Highlife Kidrock Diddy Did It, Highlife Dramas Dynasty-ET and Highlife First Prize Diva Jeff Van Patten and Highlife Jerseys, N.Y., received the Oak Breeze Farm Trophy.
All American Senior Best Three Females
Ratliff Machine Virtue-ET, Ratliff Irwin Vancy-ET and Ratliff Lolalala Vivid-ET
Ron and Christy Ratliff received the Edwin L. Crotty Memorial Trophy.
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JX Ahlem Alicecooper Cara 69545 {6}-ET was the high-selling female at $24,000.She was purchased by Select Sires and Jerseyland, represented by Tyler Boyd, second right. Clint Collins III, second left, presents the C. L. Collins Jr. Memorial Trophy to the consignor, Ahlem Farms Partnership, represented by Jonathan Merriam, left. Also pictured are Kennedy Paul, at the halter, National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, right, and Herby Lutz, pedigrees, and Chris Hill, auctioneer, in the box.
Select Sires and Jerseyland Sires, represented by Tyler Boyd, right, also purchased the second high-selling female, JX Avi-Lanche Steed Sally 1458 {6}-ET for $22,000. She was consigned by Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, represented by Alex Steer, second left. Also pictured are National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, left, and Herby Lutz and Chris Hill in the box. Madison Sarbacker is at the halter. In all, 55 female lots sold for an average of $6,093.64. The sole bull, JX All Lynns Chatham Martini {5}-ET, was syndicated for $110,500.
High Indexes, IVF Packages Power All American Sale
Buyers jumped at the opportunity to snap up premium Registered Jersey genetics in a variety of formats at the All American Jersey Sale on November 8, 2025. With a little bit of something for every program, the lineup included the return of a young bull for syndication, multiple embryo packages and in vitro fertilization (IVF) sessions from elite females as well as live lots of heifer calves, open yearlings, bred heifers and a single cow.
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1 Bull 100,500.00 100,500
9 Rights to Flush 8,811.11 79,300
7 Embryo packages 2,442.86 17,100
1 Choice of calves 3,000.00 3,000
56 Lots $7,779.46 $435,650
• The 39 live lots averaged $8,621.79.
• The nine IVF sessions averaged $8,811.11.
• Three IVF sessions sold for $12,500 or more.
• In all, 36 buyers from 21 states made purchases.
The high seller was the young bull, JX All Lynns Chatham Martini {5}ET. Syndicated by a group of 34 Jersey breeders and Select Sires Inc. for $100,500, the amount ranks second in All American history for syndicated bulls, behind Kash-In Slugger-P-ET for $120,000 in 2015.
May 2024 as a bred heifer.
“Mara 83719 {5}” is a Very Good-82% daughter of Victory Thrasher NicklausET, GJPI +118, with a first lactation with an m.e. of 22,106—1,330—907 at 2-2. She ranks among the top 1% of cows for GJPI with an index of +141.
The sale was held for the 73rd time in conjunction with All American festivities and marked its 48th year in Louisville, Ky.
Sale highlights include:
• A total of 56 lots sold, averaging $7,779.46 and grossing $435,650.
• The 55 female lots averaged $6,093.64.
The February 2025 son of JX Primus Enzo Chatham {4}-ET, GJPI +161, ranked #7 for GJPI on the list of bulls under two years of age on sale day and has a current index of +188. He is plus for the fertility traits Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR) at +1.9, Cow Conception Rate (CCR) at +2.4 and Heifer Conception Rate (HCR) at +2.4 and tested A2A2 for beta-casein. He has Genomic Predicted Transmitting Abilities (GPTAs) of +440M, +48F (+0.13%) and +24P (+0.04%).
The next six dams are also Very Good with top production. Her dam, sired by JX Sexing Marlo Patron {3}-ET, GJPI +96, has a three-lactation m.e. average of 20,677—1,144—856. The next dam is a Very Good-85%, high-component daughter of JX Buttercrest Skylar {5}, GJPI +29, with an m.e. average of 23,415—1,214—931 on five complete lactations.
The fifth dam of “Martini {5}” is a Very Good-87% daughter of Schultz Legal Critic-P, GJPI +35, with a four-lactation m.e. average of 17,307—947—694. The sixth dam is JX Jer-Z-Boyz Maximum 20503 {4}, Very Good-86%, with six lactations—three over 21,000 lbs. milk, 1,100 lbs. fat and 800 lbs. protein—and 19 registered progeny.
“Martini {5}” will be sampled by Select Sires in Plain City, Ohio.
“Martini {5}” is out of JX Jer-Z-Boyz Nicklaus Mara 83719 {5}, a female purchased by the bull’s consignor and breeder, Tommy Allen of Reedsburg, Wis., at the National Heifer Sale in 2023. “Mara 83719 {5}” was a donor dam in Allen’s herd at All Lynn Jerseys and then sold to fellow Wisconsin Jersey breeders D & D Jerseys of Newton in
Select Sires teamed with Jerseyland to also purchase the high- and secondhigh-selling females. They chose JX Ahlem Alicecooper Cara 69545 {6}ET, for $24,000. The November 2024 daughter of JX Vierra Alice Cooper {5}ET, GJPI +126, is among the top 1% of females for genetic merit with a GJPI of
• Six females sold for $10,000 or more. (continued to page 34) Sale
ABS Global Inc., represented by Danielle Brown, center, purchased the third high-selling female lot, rights to an IVF session with Dutch Hollow Inxs Charm-P-ET, for $20,250. The lot was consigned by Paul Chittenden of Dutch Hollow Farm LLC, represented by Alan Chittenden, right. Also pictured are National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, left, and Herby Lutz, pedigrees, and Chris Hill, auctioneer, in the box.
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+167. She has GPTAs of +899M, +59F (+0.07%) and +38P (+0.02%).
“Cara 69545 {6}” has four maternal brothers in A.I. and numerous maternal sisters ranked on the top genetic lists, along with their dam, Ahlem Becks Cara 66159-ET, Very good-81%, who ranks #512 among cows with a GJPI of +149. She has an m.e. of 26,568—1,471—1,049 on her first lactation as a milking yearling. Several of her maternal sisters rank for GJPI as well.
The next dam is a Very Good-87% daughter of JX River Valley Chief {6}ET, GJPI +102, with four records—three over 23,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 3-11 295 3X 27,230 4.8% 1,303 3.5% 944 93DCR. She has 22 registered progeny. The next dam is a Very Good86% daughter of Cal-Mart Chili Lars, GJPI +100, with a two-lactation m.e. average of 21,182—995—783.
The fifth dam of “Cara 69545 {6}” is an Excellent-90% daughter of O.F. Barber Rocket, GJPI -6, with seven
The fourth high-selling female lot was rights to an IVF session with JX Cal-Mart Quiz 3774 {5}-ET, at $16,000. The lot was purchased by Select Sires and Jerseyland, represented by Tyler Boyd, right, and consigned by Martin Dairy LLC, represented by Seth Israelsen, AJCA-NAJ area representative. Also pictured are Queen Townsend, Lutz and Hill.
records over 20,000 lbs. milk. She has a top record of 8-10 301 3X 24,880 4.4% 1,103 3.5% 873 91DCR.
“Cara 69545 {6}” was consigned by Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif. Select Sires and Jerseyland purchased JX Avi-Lanche Steed Sally 1458 {6}ET with a final bid of $22,000. The eight-month-old daughter of JX CalMart Steed {6}-ET, +192, ranked #68 for GJPI on sale day and today is #74 with an index of +188. She has GPTAs of +481M, +57F (+0.17%) and +25P (+0.03%). Several of her maternal sisters also rank on the top genetic lists. Their dam, JX Avi-Lanche Stratford Sally 32006 {5}, Very Good-83%, has a two lactation m.e. average of 22,274—1,241—893. The next dam is a Very Good-80% daughter of JX Sunset Canyon Got Maid {5}-ET, GJPI +99, with an m.e. average of 21,336—1,093— 845 on six records.
The fourth dam of Sally 1458 {6} is D&E Abe Sally 21275, Very Good-82%, with 10 lactations and an m.e. average of 20,838—1,034—785. She made a top record of 23,280 lbs. milk, 1,227 lbs. fat and 896 lbs. protein at 5-6.
“Sally 1458 {6}” was consigned by Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas.
ABS Global Inc., De Forest, Wis., purchased the third high-selling female lot, an IVF session with Dutch Hollow Inxs Charm-P-ET. With the purchase, ABS will control the next IVF session with “Charm-P” and is guaranteed a minimum of eight #1 or #2 grade embryos.
“Charm” hails from the “Cherish” cow family developed by consignor Paul C. Chittenden of Dutch Hollow Farms LLC, Schodack Landing, N.Y. “Charm” is a nine-month-old daughter of JX Dupat Corsair Inxs {6}-ET, GJPI +135, and is currently ranked #4 on the list of the breed’s top polled animals with a GJPI of +187. She has GPTAs of +844M, +50F (+0.04%) and +38P (+0.03%) and is +1.4 for Type and +20.8 for Genomic
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The fifth high-selling female was RocBot Mastadon 19608 {5}-ET, purchased for $12,750 by Select Sires and Jerseyland, represented by Tyler Boyd, right. She was consigned by Rock Bottom Dairy, represented by Willow Voegtlen, center. The six-month-old heifer calf sold in absentia.
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She has four maternal brothers in A.I. and several maternal sisters ranked for genetic merit. Their dam, Dutch Hollow Jammer Chant-P-ET, Very Good-84%, has a projected m.e. of 32,510—1,590— 1,102 on her first lactation as a milking yearling. She ranks #11 among cows for GJPI with an index of +180.
The next dam is an Excellent-91% “Chief {6}” daughter with 24,170 lbs. milk, 1,207 lbs. fat and 879 lbs. protein at 3-9. The next dam, Dutch Hollow Dillan Cheryl 6036-P-ET, Excellent-90%, has a nine lactation m.e. average of 18,413—1,046—684. The next dam is Dutch Hollow Valentino Cheryl-ET, Excellent-90%, with 24,660 lbs. milk, 1,066 lbs. fat and 803 lbs. protein at 2-8. “Charm’s” fifth dam, Dutch Hollow GM Cherish-P, Excellent-90%, is the matriarch of the family. She has Dutch Hollow breeding on both sides of her pedigree. Sired by Dutch Hollow Gold Medal-P-ET, GJPI -24, she has four records over 22,900 lbs. milk, 970 lbs. fat and 770 lbs. protein. Members of the “Cherish” family have frequently ranked high on the top genetics lists over the years and been heavily merchandised by the Chittenden family.
Another IVF session was the fourth
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Sponsors of The All American Jersey Sale
Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.
Holmes Cheese Co.
Kilgus Farmstead
Lincoln Way Vineyards
Marcoot Jersey Creamery
Youngs Jersey Dairy
Albright Jerseys LLC, Ohio
Forest Glen Jerseys, Oregon
Greenland Jersey Farms, Kentucky
Highland Farms Inc., Maine
Huffard Dairy Farms, Virginia
Interstate Heifer Care, Maryland
MD-Hillbrook Services, Maryland
Mile High Genetics, New York
Rector Jersey Farm, Missouri
Sun Valley Jersey Farm, Oregon
Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., California
Will-Do Jerseys, South Carolina
World Wide Sires Ltd.
ABS Global, represented by Danielle Brown, center, also purchased the sixth high-selling female, rights to an IVF session with Kash-In Geppetto 70115-ET, for $12,500. The lot was consigned by Kash-In Jerseys, represented by Cornell Kasbergen, right. Also pictured are National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, left, and Herby Lutz, pedigrees, and Chris Hill, auctioneer, in the box.
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high selling female lot. Cataloged as a choice to control the next IVF session of either JX Cal-Mart Quiz 3774 {5}ET or her maternal sister, Cal-Mart Fertile 3797-ET, the lot was purchased by Select Sires and Jerseyland for $16,000. The duo chose the former, a June 2024 daughter of JX ABS GA Quiz {4}-ET, GJPI +166, and are guaranteed a minimum of eight #1 or #2 embryos.
“Quiz 3774 {5}” currently ranks #27 for genetic merit with a GJPI of +194. She has GPTAs of +1,216M, +64F and +46P and is +707 for Cheese Merit Dollars. Her dam, Cal-Mart Becks Jacinna 3012-ET, has a GJPI of +189. She has 15 maternal brothers in A.I., including Cal-Mart Jammer-ET and Cal-Mart Joystick-ET, and several maternal sisters ranked for GJPI.
Their dam is Cal-Mart Westport Jenica 955 {6}-ET, Desirable-79%, with a three-lactation m.e. average of 20,449—1,114—816. She has a GJPI of +162 and 85 registered progeny.
The third dam of “Quiz 3774 {5}” is a Very Good-84% daughter of ISDK VJ Hjortvangs Holmer Hjort, GJPI +74,
with an m.e. average of 21,561—1,201— 851 on three lactations. The next dam is an 87-point Cal-Mart Medalist Pilgrim, GJPI +89, daughter with six lactations and an m.e. average of 21,519—1,120— 851. The fifth dam, sired by Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI -1, is appraised Very Good-83% and has a three-lactation m.e. average of 24,977—1,207—913.
The sixth dam, JX Cal-Mart Militia Jutka 2467 {4}, Excellent-90%, has four records over 22,000 lbs. milk, two of them in excess of 27,600 lbs. milk, 1,150 lbs. fat and 940 lbs. protein. The next two dams are Very Good and have m.e. averages over 26,000 lbs. milk.
The IVF session was consigned by Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore.
Another genomic heifer calf, Roc-Bot Mastadon 19608 {5}, was the fifth highselling female, purchased by Select Sires and Jerseyland for $12,750. Consigned by Rock Bottom Dairy of Alvord, Iowa, the six-month-old daughter of JX Progenesis Mastodon {6}-ET, GJPI +177, sold in absentia. She ranks among the top 500 females for GJPI with an index of +175. She has GPTAs of +547M, +47F and +23P and is plus for DPR, CCR (+1.2) and HCR (+1.3). She is also +1.0 for Type.
Her dam, sired by Cal-Mart Judo-ET, GJPI +136, is appraised Very Good-80% and has a projected m.e. of 16,930— 880—699 on her first lactation at 1-8. Her grandam, Roc-Bot Craze 9964 {3}, Excellent-90%, has a pair of records over 19,500 lbs. milk, 900 lbs. fat and 740 lbs. protein. The next dam has two records over 24,000 lbs. milk, 960 lbs. fat and 860 lbs. protein.
Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif., consigned the sixth high-selling female lot, an IVF session with Kash-In Geppetto 70115-ET. ABS Global placed the last bid of $12,500 to secure the next IVF session with the daughter of Ahlem Gifted Geppetto {6}-ET, GJPI +171. The genetics company is guaranteed a minimum of eight #1 or #2 embryos.
“Geppetto 70115” freshened with her first calf in mid-October and was the #1 GJPI cow in the breed on sale day and ranked #7 overall. She has a son and two maternal brothers in AI and several maternal sisters ranked for genetic merit. She freshened with her first calf in mid-October and was appraised 80 points at 2-0. She has GPTAs of +920M, +53F (+0.03%) and +48P (+0.07%).
Her dam is a Very Good-83% daughter of ISDK VJ Raastrup Hihl Gislev, GJPI +145. The next dam, a Very Good-81% “Got Maid {6}” daughter, has a four-lactation m.e. average of
24,781—1,232—985. Her Very Good83% third dam has 21,090 lbs. milk, 1,211 lbs. fat and 836 lbs. protein in her first lactation. Her Very Good-84% fourth dam has 21,680 lbs. milk, 1,068 lbs. fat and 822 lbs. protein. The next dam is a 90-point daughter of Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET, GJPI +7, with a top record of 2-11 305 3x 25,540 4.4% 1,1343.6% 908 104DCR.
The next dam is BW Avery Suzanne ET119-ET, Excellent-90%, with a pair of records over 26,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 2-11 365 28,140 5.0% 1,395 3.3% 942 DHIR. She has 82 registered progeny. The next dam is BW Berretta Prize G525, Excellent-90%, a foundation cow at Brentwood Farms in Orland, Calif., with a four-lactation m.e. average of 24,939—1,192—881. She is the dam of BW Country, the breed’s former #1 JPI sire.
The All American Jersey Sale is just one of the highlights of the 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 years. This year’s event was chaired by Cornell Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif. Jerry Emerich, Mooers, N.Y., was associate chair. Twenty-eight other Jersey breeders from across the country also served on the sale committee.
Sales $5,500 and Over (Consignors in Parentheses)
Select Sires and Martini Syndicate, Plain City, Ohio
JX All Lynns Chatham Martini {5}-ET, bull 8 mos. $100,500 (Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis.)
Select Sires and Jerseyland, Plain City, Ohio
JX Ahlem Alicecooper Cara 69545 {6}-ET, open yearling 12 mos. 24,000
Cornell Kasbergen, chair of the All American Jersey Sale, left, welcomes breeders to the event as Executive Secretary Neal Smith, right, and Herby Lutz, pedigrees, and Chris Hill, auctioneer, in the box, look on.
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Avi-Lanche Slam Regent 1371, heifer calf 8 mos. 6,200
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Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio
Lost-Brooke Cf Dreaming Falynn, heifer calf 5 mos. 7,100 (Crestbrooke, Lost Elm and Cybil Fisher, Fond Du Lac, Wis.)
Matt, Amanda and Bryson Baldwin, Statesville, N.C.
Rights to IVF session with Norse Star Branson Dolly 5,500 (Jer-Z-Boyz, Pixley, Calif.)
March 1 Deadline for Production Contests
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Production Contest, cows must be alive as of December 31, 2025, with either minimum production credits on DHIR test of 225,000 lbs. milk, 10,000 lbs. fat, and 8,000 lbs. protein.
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Entries are also due March 1 for the National Jersey Youth Production Contest. Contestants between the ages of 9 and 19 on January 1, 2026, 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, 2025, and December 31, 2025, may be entered.
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Osborn-Wotthlie Crowned National Jersey Queen
Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Union Bridge, Md., has been crowned the 67 th National Jersey Queen.
Morgan was presented with the Charlene Nardone Crown by outgoing National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, Lafayette, Ind., on November 9, 2025, at the start of the National Jersey Jug Futurity.
University, where she is preparing to attend veterinary school with plans to become a large animal veterinarian, specializing in livestock and equine medicine. Throughout her junior career, Rhea has shown her Registered Jerseys at the local, state, and national levels, demonstrating her lifelong dedication to the Jersey cow and the dairy community.
She will represent Jersey breeders for the next year, participating in events such as the 158th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), the World Dairy Expo, and the 74th All American Jersey Shows & Sales.
First alternate Rhea Miller, Oldenburg, Ind., and second alternate PaytonLynn Baldwin, Albany, Ore., also will serve on the court with OsbornWotthlie.
The National Jersey Queen contest lasted three days, and six outstanding young women from across the country competed for the coveted crown.
Osborn-Wotthlie, a senior at Messiah University, plans to pursue a master’s degree in food science and agricultural systems.
Her experiences traveling abroad and visiting Jersey herds around the world have strengthened her appreciation for the breed’s global impact. Her platform, “Ask Me What the Jersey Cow Can Do for You,” invites conversations that address both consumer concerns and the aspirations of current and future breeders.
In Morgan’s own words: “I have a strong desire to give back to the little brown cow who raised me. The American Jersey Cattle Association has given me the perfect opportunity to combine dairy industry advocacy with a space to celebrate the Jersey cow on a national level.”
Morgan is a member of the American Jersey Cattle and a graduate of Jersey Youth Academy. She has competed in Jersey production and achievement contests at the national level. Morgan exhibits her cattle under the Bar-None prefix which she owns with her parents, J.W. and Debbie Osborn Wotthlie.
Rhea Miller is a sophomore at Purdue
Her platform centers on the efficiency and sustainability of the Jersey breed, both in the show ring and the milking herd—promoting balance, productivity, and longevity within the breed.
“Jerseys are an amazing example of how genetics and herdsmanship can work together to create a more sustainable future for dairy producers. Their smaller body size, feed-efficiency, adaptability, and high-quality milk composition with high butterfat and protein levels make them one of the most environmentally and economically efficient dairy breeds. This is important as many people in the public are turning away from the dairy industry for what they believe to be more eco-friendly options,” said Miller.
PaytonLynn Baldwin, is a student at Linn-Benton Community College studying agricultural science and business. She plans to transfer to Utah State University to pursue a career in animal nutrition. She hopes to help the dairy industry grow in innovative and cost-effective ways through her career.
Raised on her family’s Red Barn Farm, PaytonLynn developed a lifelong passion for Jerseys and agriculture. Her platform, “The Next Generation of Dairy Youth,” focuses on empowering young people with the tools, knowledge, and voice to lead the future of dairy.
The Queen and her court presented awards for the National Jersey Jug Futurity and The 73rd 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.
Osborn-Wotthlie
Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET and LC Victorious Jolly Good took the top honors in the 72nd National Jersey Jug Futurity contest. The two cows are pictured above with Brent Rocha on “Gisele” and Sophie Leach on “Jolly Good.” Congratulating the winners are the National Jersey Queen and court—second alternate PaytonLynn Baldwin, National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie on the left and first alternate Rhea Miller on the far right. Judge Trent Kilgus and his associate Shawn Nehls selected the two cows from the class of 21 on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Pacific Edge Jerseys Dominates the Futurity
For
72 years, the National Jersey Jug Futurity has stood as a living symbol of excellence, pageantry, uniting breeders and exhibitors from across the nation in one unforgettable showcase of beauty and performance. It is a celebration of heritage, of craftsmanship, and of the people who have built the Jersey breed on passion, perseverance, and pride.
The theme “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” went hand-in-hand with the tradition of the event and showcased the crown
jewel of the classes in the Jersey breed in Louisville, Ky.
On November 9, 2025, Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, added her name to the history books as the winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity. The threeyear-old cow was bred by Josh, Katie, Eli and Noah Arp of Norwalk, Ohio. She is now owned by the partnership of R&R Dairy and Dr. Britt Hines, Tillamook, Ore.
As the traditional purple blanket was placed over the shoulders of “Gisele,”
her leadsperson Brent Rocha showed complete excitement for the win. He turned to Sophie Leach and her homebred cow, LC Victorious Jolly Good and hugged her in congratulations for her reserve win.
“The cow we are winning with today is just an exceptional, exceptional cow,” said Judge Trent Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. “When you really analyze her, you just see she is a no holes kind of cow.”
“Gisele” and her owners received
Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET is the 72nd winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity. She was named best udder and first premier performance cow in the class. The three-year-old is owned by the partnership of R&R Dairy and Dr. Britt Hines. The awards were presented to Joe and Sarah Rocha (far left) by second alternate National Jersey Queen PaytonLynn Baldwin with the miniature Jug and National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie with the banner; Dr. Joe Lineweaver presents the wreath of roses to “Gisele;” Judge Trent Kilgus presents the Mary Smith Leas Memorial Award to Brent Rocha; Associate Judge Shawn Nehls awards the Tracy Stiles Memorial Award to Rocha; while first alternate National Jersey Queen Rhea Miller offers congratulations Mike Podschally, Dr. Britt Hines, Kara Hale, Erin Leach, Coltan Seals and other members of the Pacific Edge show crew.
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a check for $3,296. Sired by Mr Kathies Kid Rock, she is a daughter of Despresverts Joel Glamour-ET, Excellent-95%. She was also named best udder of the class and high premier performance cow winning the Tracy Stiles Memorial award.
Following “Gisele” was “Jolly Good” as the reserve winner. She was bred and exhibited by Taylor, Erin, and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan. She took home a cash prize of $1,479 and was named highest ranking junior placed cow and best bred and owned in the class.
“Jolly Good” is sired by River Valley Victorious-ET and is a daughter of Franchise VIP Joyride of LC. “Joyride” is a daughter of 2021 Grand Champion of the All American Junior Show-HoCrawf Andreas Joplin.
In a rare moment, four of the top six cows were members of the string from Pacific Edge Jerseys, owned by Joe and Sarah Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.
Since its establishment in 1954, the National Jersey Jug Futurity has seen more than 54,381 calves nominated, and to date 4,313 of those have made their final payments as three-year-olds. Therefore, giving them the opportunity to compete for just over $565,000 in prize money collectively over the years. The purse for the 2025 National Jersey Jug Futurity was $11,730.
The Judges
Twenty-one Jersey three-year-olds competed for honors in Freedom Hall on November 9, 2025.
Chosen to place the 72nd showing of the Futurity was Trent Kilgus and his associate Shawn Nehls, Hustisford, Wis.
Trent has been showing cattle in Freedom Hall since he was a young
Trent Kilgus and his associate Shawn
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Good and her owner Sophie Leach as the Reserve Winner of the 72nd National Jersey Jug
Leach and her sisters, Erin (far left) and Taylor (second from right) received the Cowbell Acres Reserve Trophy from National Jersey Queen Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie. Sophie also received the highest placing junior award—a $100 cash award from the Fremstad and Schirm families presented by Larry Schirm. She was also the best bred and owned cow in the class and received the Bert Smith Leas Memorial Award from Judge Kilgus. First alternate National Jersey Queen Rhea Miller presents the banner and second alternate National Jersey Queen PaytonLynn Baldwin presents the class junior award from Whites Jersey Farm.
boy, and while this was his first time judging the Futurity, he previously judged the All American Junior Jersey Show in 2024 and served as associate judge of the All American Open Show in 2021. Over the past 14 months, he has added respected stops like the Western National Jersey Show, Wisconsin State Jersey Show, Ozark Empire State Fair, and the Viroqua Spring Show, along with multiple-breed duties at the Illinois State Fair and many county fairs. He was high individual at the National 4-H Judging Contest in 2009 and judged at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland in 2010.
Trent is an integral part of Kilgus Farmstead, home to the 240-milking Jersey REAP herd, where all milk is bottled on the farm. He oversees herd nutrition and works closely with genetics, especially the farm’s show
animals, helping develop more than two dozen All American and Reserve All American winners in both junior and open shows. He also created the Kilgus Elite Sires program and is proud to have had both the #1 Type and #1 JUI bull in the breed after the August 2025 proofs. Trent and his wife, Kayla, are raising four energetic boys, and this year was extra special as their oldest, Ryker, showed for the first time in Freedom Hall.
He selected Shawn Nehls as his associate.
Shawn grew up on his family’s Registered Jersey, Holstein, and Brown Swiss farm, operating under the NehlsValley Holsteins, BJ Jerseys, and Seths Swiss prefixes, and the family has bred and raised more than 50 All-American and nominated cattle across the three breeds. He enjoys judging all breeds
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Futurity.
The top six finalists in the National Jersey Jug Futurity were from left: Dreamroad Victorious Thats Mine-ET, owned by Dan Hosking; KCJF/Lucky Lady More Than A Dream, shown by Brady Core; Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, shown by Brent Rocha; LC Victorious Jolly Good, shown by Sophie Leach, MM Gentry Juniper-ET, shown by Erin Leach; and Pacific Edge Joyride Ducati-ET, shown by Mike Podschally.
The 2025 royal court was named at the start of the Futurity. Crowned as National Jersey Queen was Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, right. First alternate is Rhea Miller and second alternate is PaytonLynn Baldwin.
of dairy cattle and has evaluated many Wisconsin district shows and futurities, including the Wisconsin District 5 Holstein Show and the Washington County All Breeds Futurity.
At home, Shawn and his family take great pride in homebred excellence, with their Holstein herd ranking #1 nationally for BAA in 2022 among herds of 120–249 cows, while their Jerseys and Brown Swiss consistently earn high appraisal scores.
Before honoring our nation with the National Anthem, alumni of Class IX of Jersey Youth Academy presented the Flag of the United States to the center of the ring. The color guard included Kaitlyn Crompton, Lee Taylor, Lauren Bryant, Noelle Vos and Ava Kolodzienski.
Taking center stage to sing the National Anthem during the National Jersey Jug Futurity was Katie Schmitt, Outreach Specialist for the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding.
The Pre-Show Ceremonies
As the color guard walked from the center of the ring, the spotlight glided to the stage where the seven contestants for the title of 2025 National Jersey Queen were introduced.
These young women took part in an extensive contest including a test, a formal interview, and displayed their extemporaneous speaking skills and dairy knowledge. The contestants were PaytonLynn Baldwin, Oregon; Mackenzie Chase, Vermont; Eden Cooper, New York; Alexis Friedl, Pennsylvania, Rhea Miller, Indiana; and Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Maryland.
As the crowd waited 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.
Pacific Edge Joyride Ducati-ET was the high GJPI cow and received the Semex Elevate award. She is owned by Kara Hale and Joe and Sarah Rocha. Congratulating leadsman Mike Podschally were Queen Osborn-Wotthlie, judge Kilgus, associate Nehls, and alternates Miller and Baldwin.
Moments later, 2024 National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, Lafayette, Ind., congratulated PaytonLynn Baldwin as the second alternate who received a $200 scholarship from the National Jersey Queen Development Fund. First alternate was then announced as Rhea Miller. She received a scholarship for $300.
Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie smiled in excitement as her name was called as the 2025 National Jersey Queen. She received the Charlene Nardone tiara and a $500 scholarship.
Morgan proudly owns and exhibits her cattle under the Bar-None prefix, showing at the local, state, and national levels. She has been deeply involved in the Jersey community—participating in the Jersey Youth Academy, competing in national production and achievement contests, and excelling in numerous state and local dairy competitions.
She is a senior at Messiah University and plans to pursue a master’s degree in food science and agricultural systems. Her experiences traveling abroad and visiting Jersey herds around the world have strengthened her appreciation for the breed’s global impact.
In Morgan’s own words: “I have a strong desire to give back to the little brown cow who raised me. The American Jersey Cattle Association has given me the perfect opportunity to combine dairy industry advocacy with a space to celebrate the Jersey cow on a national level.”
Rhea, the first alternate, is a sophomore at Purdue University, where she is preparing to attend Veterinary School with plans to become a large animal veterinarian, specializing in livestock and equine medicine.
Throughout her junior career, Rhea has shown her Registered Jerseys at the local, state, and national levels.
PaytonLynn—the second alternate—
Six finalists competed for National Jersey Queen throughout the weekend. They were: PaytonLynn Baldwin, Ore.; Mackenzie Chase, Vt.; Eden Cooper, N.Y.; 2024 National Queen Emma Townsend, Ind.; Rhea Miller, Ind.; Alexis Friedl, Pa.; and Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Md.
is a student at Linn-Benton Community College, studying agricultural science and business, and plans to transfer to Utah State University to pursue a career in animal nutrition. She hopes to help the dairy industry grow in innovative and cost-effective ways.
After crowning, the spotlight moved to focus on the Jersey Jug in the middle of the ring where the 21 junior and senior three-year-olds would parade through as their introduction was made by Executive Secretary Neal Smith. These 21 were the contenders from the 1,071 nominations made in 2022.
The Final Six
As the judges sorted the beautiful three-year-olds they narrowed down the group to their final six head. Left standing in the middle of the ring, not knowing the final placing were:
o Dreamroad Victorious Thats MineET, owned and led by Dan Hosking, New Berlin, N.Y.
o KCJF/LuckyLady More than A Dream, owned by Keightley & Core Jerseys, Jackson Powers, and Frank and Diane Borba, Salvisa, Ky.; led by Brady Core
o Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET, R&R Dairy and Dr. Britt Hines, Tillamook, Ore.; led by Brent Rocha
o LC Victorious Jolly Good, owned by Taylor, Erin and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan.; led by Sophie Leach
o MM Gentry Juniper-ET, R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.; led by Erin Leach
o Pacific Edge Joyride Ducati-ET, Kara Hale and Joe and Sarah Rocha, Cloverdale, Ore.; led by Mike Podschally
Final Placings and Reasons
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no doubt today for any of us, that there is someone missing from the middle of the ring today. When I received the call a couple of weeks ago, it definitely was not the call I was expecting to hear. My first thought was ‘it was Ronnie out here judging a year ago.’ It hit home pretty hard for me to think I was the next one to step into those shoes. But it also is a pretty special moment.”
As all eyes focused on the final six centered in front of the stage, Master of Ceremonies Neal Smith began to announce the results in reverse order.
As the cows peeled off one by one into the line, two cows were left in the center—“Gisele” and “Jolly Good.” Both judges then walked to the two cows and placed the purple banner over “Gisele’s” shoulders declaring her the winner.
“You have to love the length from end-to-end and the height and width of that rear udder,” said Judge Kilgus as the top two cows walked to their spot in line. “This first cow just walks on a tremendous set of feet and legs. It is her strength of pastern that carries her over this beautiful rear uddered cow in second.”
“We can’t deny that rear udder is putting some milk in that tank at home,” said Kilgus of his second place cow. “She is a cow I would love to milk every day.”
It was that height and width of rear udder that carried her over the third place cow—MM Gentry Juniper-ET.
“This third cow is just more cow for me today,” explained Kilgus. “She has more strength up in that front end and has more length from end-to-end over the beautiful young cow in fourth.”
Placing fourth was Dreamroad Victorious That’s Mine, owned and exhibited by Dan Hosking.
“In placing fourth over fifth, we just prefer the way the right side of the fore udder blends more smoothly into that body wall on the fourth cow,” said Kilgus.
“Our fifth cow shows more quality today through her mammary system and is stronger through her loin than the big powerful cow in sixth,” concluded Kilgus.
Rounding out the top five were KCJF/ LuckyLady More Than A Dream, owned by the partnership of Keightley & Core Jerseys, Jackson Powers and Frank and Diane Borba of Salvisa, Ky., and Pacific Edge Joyride Ducati-ET, bred and owned by Kara Hale and Joe and Sarah Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.
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Corey Lutz Honored with Max Gordon Award
Corey Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., has been named the winner of the 2025 Max Gordon Recognition Award. He was honored at a ceremony held during the National Jersey Jug Futurity on November 9, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.
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.
In the ceremony to announce Lutz as the award recipient, Master of Ceremonies Neal Smith noted, “He is a man who leads by example, whose steady presence and quiet strength earn the respect of everyone around him.”
Lutz’s peers describe him as genuine and dependable, willing to do whatever it takes to advance the breed.
“He doesn’t ask for recognition; he simply and quietly makes things happen behind the scenes in countless ways,” Smith continued.
Lutz and his wife, Bridgette, and their family operate Piedmont Jersey Farm, a 250-cow Registered Jersey herd enrolled on REAP. The herd has a 2025 production average of 19,430 lbs. milk, 891 lbs. fat and 690 lbs. protein on an actual basis. The herd includes 73 Excellent (all homebred) and 174 Very Good cows and has an average final score of 86.5%. Three cows are Excellent-94%, and another three are Excellent-93%. During the August 2025 appraisal, a dozen first-lactation cows were appraised at 86 points or higher.
Lutz’s family has been milking Jerseys since 1882. He grew up on the farm established by his grandparents and earned an animal science degree from North Carolina State University in 1982.
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The Awards
Each year, the Jersey Jug Futurity is the richest purse in an individual dairy class. In 2025, $11,730 worth of premiums were collected in nomination and annual fees. The top 12 cows, their owners, and premiums are:
1. Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-
Corey Lutz, center, was honored as the 23rd recipient of the Max Gordon Recognition Award. He accepts the award from Josh Gordon, left, and his father, Phil, right.
He moved his cattle to his own farm in Lincolnton in 1997.
He was an early adopter of intensive, rotational grazing, a practice that maximizes profits from the region’s lush grass, hilly terrain and long growing season. Lutz has perfected the practice and become a resource for intensive grazers around the world.
Corey and Bridgette’s son, James, returned to the farm in 2012, and when their daughter, Olivia, expressed interest in coming home, the family established Riverbend Creamery, bottling milk with the motto “from our grass to your glass” and churning super premium ice cream from milk produced by the herd. They sold their first goods in August 2021 and today process about 25% of their milk. The balance is sold to Appalachian Dairy Farmers Cooperative. Riverbend Creamery was among the first to offer A2A2 ice cream.
The Lutzes sell 60-100 replacement animals annually through private treaty and consignment sales, including the All American Jersey Sale, the National Heifer Sale, the Dixie Invitational and the North Carolina Pot O’Gold Sale.
The family is a long-time sponsor of All American events and has shown cattle in the open and junior shows for decades. Among the highlights is the 2006 Reserve Junior All American Milking Yearling and Overall Premier Performance Cow, Piedmont Legion
Ring. The Lutzes have also exhibited at the North Carolina State Fair for nearly nine decades, beginning with Corey’s father.
The Lutzes were named conservation farm family of the year by the state’s soil and water conservation district in 2001. They hosted the Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge in 2011 and a virtual tour for World Dairy Expo in 2017.
Beyond his own farm, Lutz has given deeply of his time and expertise. He has sat on the board of National All-Jersey Inc. since June 2022 and was recently elected president. He is a former Director of the American Jersey Cattle Association and a long-serving president of the North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association. He also served on several All American planning committees.
Smith summed up Lutz’s character in just a few words: integrity, humility, and a never-ending passion for the Jersey cow.
Previous winners of the Max Gordon Recognition Award include Wayne Stiles, Westminster, Md. (2024); Rob and Lisa Leach, Linwood, Kan. (2023); 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
ET (S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock, D: Despresverts Joel Glamour-ET), best udder, 1st premier performance cow; R&R Dairy and Dr. Britt Hines, Tillamook, Ore.; $3,296.
2. LC Victorious Jolly Good (S: River Valley Victorious-ET, D: Franchise VIP Joyride of LC), best bred and owned and highest ranking junior exhibitor; Taylor, Erin and Sophie
Leach, Linwood, Kan.; $1,479.
3. MM Gentry Juniper-ET, R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.; $1,056.
4. Dreamroad Victorious Thats MineET, 2nd premier performance cow; Dan Hosking, New Berlin, N.Y.; $761.
5. KCJF/Lucky Lady More Than A Dream-ET, Keightley & Core,
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Jackson Powers and Frank and Diane Borba, Salvisa, Ky.; $608.
6. Pacific Edge Joyride Ducati-ET, Kara Hale and Joe and Sarah Rocha, Cloverdale, Ore.; Semex GJPI award winner, $507.
7. Graybill Chip Gabriella, Eli and Emily Graybill, Freeport, Ill.; $423.
8. Gordons Joel Gracious, Phil, Abigail, Katelyn, William and Matthew Gordon, Syracuse, Ind.; $372.
9. MM VIP Jubilee-ET; Kamryn, Kate, Colt Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif.; $338.
10. Z-Class Joel Wishlist-ETS, Mason Ziemba and Peter Vail, Durhamville, N.Y.; $304.
11. Ratliff Victorious Vail-ET, Marshland Dairy LLC and Grant, Grace, Hannah and Ellie Fremstad, Spencer, Wis.; $287.
12. Bolle-Acres Kid Rock Angel, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie and Ellie Bollenbacher, Argos, Ind.; $270.
Futurity Committee
Thank you to the committee chair Amy Krahn, Albany, Ore., and her associate chair Julie Ziegler, Irwin, Ohio, along with the other 28 members of the National Jersey Jug committee who continued to keep the tradition alive with beauty and pageantry of the 72nd presentation of the National Jersey Jug Futurity.
A total of $415 was added to the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund from the annual railbird contest.
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, more than 50 Jersey youth members took the stage in Louisville, Ky., for the fourth annual “Give Us Your Best 60-Second Intro” public speaking contest. Held during the All American festivities, the event welcomed participants ranging in age from five to 20.
Each contestant received a gift card simply for stepping up to the microphone and introducing themselves—sharing their name, hometown, and why they were in Louisville— before tackling one of the week’s most entertaining and challenging questions: “If you were a type of cheese, what kind would you be, and why?” Creativity, confidence, and personality were on full display as contestants delivered their answers.
The youth event was once again generously sponsored by Dr. Katharine Knowlton of Blacksburg, Va. Awards were presented during the All American Heifer Show, with cash prizes awarded to the top five contestants in each division: junior, intermediate, and senior.
The overall champion received an additional $100 cash prize and was awarded to Emma Coleman, the first-place winner of the intermediate division. She selected ranch cheese curds, just like her as they are short and have a little kick and zing! Boone Miller of the junior division earned the title of reserve overall winner, receiving an additional $50. He indentifies with Babybel cheese because he’s the baby of the family.
Senior Division Top Five
Rhea Miller, Oldenburg, Ind.; Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Union Bridge, Md.; Regan Johnson, Northwood, N.H.; Lauren Bryant, Ripley, Miss.; and Bridget Allen, Tillamook, Ore.
Intermediate Division Top Five
Emma Wiley, Gainesville, Ga.; Hadley Herling, Durham, Maine.; Abby Yoder, Port Byron, Ill.; JD Geyer, Daneville, Ind.; and Emma Coleman, Palmyra, Mo.
Junior Division Top Five
Colby Masten, Lebanon, Ind.; Paisley Kessenich, DeForest, Wis.; Boone Miller, Bagdad, Ky.; Eleanor Hanahan, Mount Upton, N.Y.; and Graham Jenkins, Urbana, Ohio.
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Avi-Lanche Steed Shazier 1567-ET was the high seller at $10,000. She was purchased by River Cipponeri, represented by Jonathon Merriam, right, and consigned by Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, represented by Alex Steer, left. Also pictured are Kennedy Paul, at the halter, and Herby Lutz, pedigrees, and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box. In all, 29 lots sold for an average of $4,263.79.
The second high seller, at $6,250, was Dutch Hollow Mateo Magic. She was purchased by Colt Kasbergen, represented by his grandfather, Cornell Kasbergen, right, and consigned by Paul Chittenden of Dutch Hollow Farm, represented by his son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Donna Chittenden, left. Sara Bok is at the halter and Lutz and Lee are the box.
Pot O’Gold Sale Posts Decade-High Average, Gross
Prices surged and the pot swelled to decade-high levels at this year’s Pot O’Gold Sale. The 29 lots averaged $4,263.79 and grossed $123,650— marking the first time since 2016 the sale eclipsed benchmarks for both the $4,000 average and $100,000 gross.
“Steed Shazier 1567” is sired by JX Cal-Mart Steed {6}-ET. GJPI +192. She ranks on the list of the Top 500 Females Ranked by JPI with a GJPI of +for GJPI +176. Plus for component tests, she has Genomic Predicted Transmitting Abilities (GPTAs) of +855M, +45F and +35P.
Several of her maternal sisters rank for genetic merit, as does their dam, ABS AVJ Shazier 35982-ET, who ranks #17 among cows with an index of +175. Appraised Excellent-90% at 2-9, the daughter of Cal-Mart Jammer-ET, GJPI +194, has a two-lactation m.e. average of 23,360—1,125—893. She has two maternal sisters with milking yearling records over 23,500 lbs. milk actual.
Dutch Hollow Mateo Magic, for $6,250. The deep-pedigreed January calf hails from the “Millie” cow family developed by consignor Paul C. Chittenden and his family at Dutch Hollow Farm LLC in Schodack Landing, N.Y.
“Magic” is sired by a bull bred by Colt’s family, Kash-In Mateo-ET, GJPI +167. She has a GJPI of +145 and has GPTAs of +577M, +32F and +22P. She is +0.8 for Type and has a Genomic Jersey Udder Index of +19.3. Her dam is a Very Good-83% daughter of JX Primus Closer Cordoba {5}-ET, GJPI +86, with an m.e. of 25,423—1,307—982 on her first lactation at 1-10.
Held on November 8, 2025, the juniors-only sale capped Junior Activity Day at the All American in Louisville, Ky., as participants purchased heifers for the upcoming Pot O’Gold Production Contest.
Bigger numbers mean bigger payouts. Seventeen percent of the sale gross—$21,020.50—will go into the pot for the 2028 Pot O’Gold Production Contest. The winner will receive $3,783.69 (18%), with second and third earning $2,417.36 (11.5%) and $1,681.64 (8%), respectively.
The second youngest heifer of the offering, Avi-Lanche Steed Shazier 1567ET, was the high seller. River Cipponeri placed the final bid of $10,000 to bring the March calf home to her family farm, Vierra Dairy, in Hilmar, Calif.
The grandam of “Steed Shazier 1567” is AJ Shazier, a Very Good-83% daughter of Dutch Hollow MightyET, GJPI +99, with an m.e. average of 19,182—922—704 on three lactation. She has a Very Good-87% maternal sister with 22,460 lbs. milk, 1,068 lbs. fat and 792 lbs. protein at 3-0. The next dam, sired by Hillview Listowel-P, GJPI +97, has four lactations—three of them over 24,000 lbs. milk.
The next three dams all have m.e. lactation averages over 20,000 lbs. milk on multiple records and actual records to 23,870 lbs. milk, 1,170 lbs. fat and 888 lbs. protein.
“Steed Shazier 1567” was consigned by Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas.
Colt Kasbergen of Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, purchased the second high seller,
The next dam, a Very Good-87% daughter of JX River Valley Chief {6}ET, GJPI +102, has four lactations and a top record of 4-7 305 3X 23,720 4.9% 1,166 4.0% 956 104DCR. “Magic’s” Very Good-81% fourth dam has four lactations, with a top record of 22,240 lbs. milk, 1,073 lbs. fat and 773 lbs. protein at 3-8.
“Magic’s” fifth dam, Dutch Hollow Axis Magnolia, Excellent-90%, has seven lactations—five of them over 21,000 lbs. milk—and a top record of 4-8 305 3X 25,910 4.9% 1,277 3.6% 936 104DCR. The next dam is an 84-point daughter of Schultz Legal Critic-P, GJPI +35, with 19,220 lbs. milk, 1,009 lbs. fat and 651 lbs. protein in her first lactation. The next four dams are Very Good or Excellent and have actual records over 20,000 lbs. milk and 900 lbs. fat.
The 11th dam of “Magic” is the family
Colton Haywood, represented by his brother, Ethan, center, purchased the third high seller, Dupat Hudsonbay 29603-ET, for $6,000. She was consigned by Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., represented by Brad Barham, left. Also pictured are Madison Sarbacker, at the halter, and Herby Lutz, pedigrees, and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box.
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matriarch, SC Millie, Excellent-93%, purchased at the Cedarcrest Farms Sale in 1999. She ranked among the top 10 in the Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest in 2008 and 2009.
Colton Haywood placed the last bid of $6,000 on the third high seller, Dupat Hudsonbay 29603-ET, to bring the high-ranking genomic heifer back to his family farm, Sand Creek Dairy LLC, in
Hastings, Mich. The 13-month-old open yearling sired by TOG Hudsonbay-PET, GJPI +130, ranked #219 for GJPI among purebred females on sale day and today has an index of +126. Plus for component tests, she has GPTAs of +554M, +32F and +22P.
“Hudsonbay 29603” has four maternal brothers in AI and five Excellent and seven Very Good maternal sisters. Among them is Dupat Thrasher 22842ET, Very Good-87%, with 27,350 lbs. milk, 1,422 lbs. fat and 1,007 lbs. protein. She ranked among the top 1.5% of cows for GJPI on sale day.
Their dam is Dupat Fearless 15549ET, Excellent-93%. She has two records over 21,000 lbs. milk and a top record of 4-7 305 3X 23,990 5.0% 1,206 3.7% 887 104DCR. She has a brother in AI and an Excellent-90% maternal sister with 27,020 lbs. milk, 1,413 lbs. fat and 1,000 lbs. protein at 7-7.
The next dam is a Very Good-87% daughter of Mainstream Iatola Sparky, GJPI +25, with five records, four of them over 21,000 lbs. milk and two over 23,000 lbs. milk. The third dam of “Hudsonbay 29603” is Wicks Spree 3850, Excellent-90%. She placed about the top 10 in the Leading Living Lifetime
Production Contest in 2021. She has a top record of 5-8 305 32,580 5.6% 1,827 3.5% 1,139 104DCR.
The fourth dam of “Hudsonbay 29603” is a Very Good-86% daughter of Greenwood Berretta Dunkirk-ET, GJPI -35, with a five-lactation m.e. average of 20,956—924—710. Her Very Good84% fifth dam also has an m.e. average on five records: 20,576—899—706.
“Hudsonbay 29603” was consigned by Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif.
Three other lots sold for the fourth high price of the sale: $5,500. Renee Lydia Bok of Defiance, Ohio, chose one of them, JX Ahlem Hammer Geneveve 69530 {6}. The consignment of Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif., is a November 2024 daughter of JX AviLanche Wingman Hammer {5}-ET, GJPI +131. She has a GJPI of +137 and is +20.0 for GJUI and plus for Cow Conception Rate (CCR) and Heifer Conception Rate (HCR). She has GPTAs of +535M, +34F and +17P.
She is backed by six Very Good dams with top production. Her dam, Ahlem Colonel Geneveve 65987-ET, a Very Good-84% daughter of Ahlem Colonel,
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GJPI +75, has an m.e. of 30,113— 1,395—1,082 on her first lactation as a milking yearling. She has two maternal brothers in AI and three Very Good maternal sisters, all with records over 20,000 lbs. milk actual.
The grandam of “Geneveve 69530 {6}” is a Very Good-83% daughter of CDF Viceroy-ET, GJPI +55, with a two-lactation m.e. average of 22,056— 1,175—829. She has an Excellent-91% maternal sister with 24,090 lbs. milk, 1,313 lbs. fat and 935 lbs. protein at 5-4.
Reagan Cipponeri, a sister to River, purchased one of the other $5,500-priced females, Caitlins Covert Daisy 292-ET. The daughter of JX Primus Geppetto Covert {6}, GJPI +162, sold due to S-S-I Victory Geppetto Warren {6}-ET, GJPI +183, in mid-March. She is plus for component tests and has GPTAs of +593M, +69F and +34P and a GJPI of +159.
“Daisy 292” traces eight generations back to a Pot O’Gold purchase that consignor Caitlin Avila of Dalhart, Texas, made from the sale in 2004. The dam of “Daisy 292” is a Very Good-80% daughter of Forest Glen Westport Becks {6}, GJPI +145, with a first lactation m.e. of 22,886—1,256—907. She ranks among the top 1% of cows for genetic merit with a GJPI of +145. The third dam is an 81-point daughter of JX Faria Brothers Maldini {4}-ET, GJPI +33, with a five-lactation m.e. average of 23,018—979—835.
The next four dams have m.e. averages over 22,000 lbs. milk. The eighth dam is Jace B Diamond, Very Good-81%, purchased from Rowzee Jersey Farm of Newton, Miss. She has a pair of records over 20,300 lbs. milk, 910 lbs. fat and 690 lbs. protein.
Kamryn Kasbergen, a sister to Colton, took home the final $5,500-priced heifer, JX Victory 61684 Cabal 69364 {6}. The bred heifer sired by JX Primus Watkins Cabal {5}-ET, GJPI +144, sold due to sexed JX Victory Chatham Wyndham {5}-ET, GJPI +197, an A2A2 sire, in mid-April. She has GPTAs of +185M, +20F and +12P and a GJPI of +146. She has a GJUI of +20.1 and is plus for the fertility traits Daughter Pregnancy Rate (+0.6), CCR (+1.6) and HCR (+1.9).
She has a maternal brother in AI being sampled through Accelerated Genetics. Their dam of “Cabal 69364 {6}” is an Excellent-90% daughter of Rowleys 1996 Daniel Tucker {6}-ET, GJPI +62. The next dam is a Very Good-85% “Chief {6}” daughter. The next dam is Very Good-82%.
Other juniors to make purchases from the 68 th Pot O’Gold Sale were Kylyn Anderson, Milbank, S.D.; Henry Barlass, Janesville, Wis.; Sara Jane Bok, Defiance, Ohio; James Brenlyn, Mineral Point, Wis.; Anna C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Barrett and Harrison Conner, New Castle, Ind.; Elizabeth Garcia, Rogersville, Mo.; Payton Gibbs, Farley, Iowa; Brenden Haywood, Hastings, Mich.; Anniston
Herrin and Caldwell Hay, Tylertown, Miss.; Kayley Grace Herrin, Carriere, Miss.; Kate Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.; Kenley and Paisley Kessenich, De Forest, Wis.; Ryker Kessenich and Waylon Hughes, De Forest, Wis.; Erica Knapp, Larchwood, Iowa; Tara Knapp, Larchwood, Iowa; Luke Lewis, Lincolnton, N.C.; Jacob Otis Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.; John Mathews, Portales, N.M.; Stella Kate Peterson, Picayune, Miss.; Grayson Phillips, Madison, Ga.; Steele Rogers, Covington, La.; and Sofia Zina, Hadley, Mass. Sales $4,500 and Over (Consignors in Parentheses)
Kevetta Colton Delilah, exhibited by Kyra Lamb, was named Grand Champion of The All American Junior Jersey Show. Eden Cooper presented the $500 gift certificate for PBS Animal Health sponsored by The Jersey Barnyard. National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend presents the banner while Judge Christy Ratliff holds the Bachelor Family Trophy for “Delilah” and Lamb.
Reserve Grand Champion
Exhibitor Nicole Arrowsmith holds her award winning cow, Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, as the the Reserve Grand Champion of the All American Junior Jersey Show. Associate Judge Chad Ryan offers his congratulations and helps present the turbo fan donated by Sullivan Supply Company. Rhea Miller presented Arrowsmith with the banner and Jenny and Tom Seals presented the Legendairy Farm Trophy.
“Delilah” Shines at 2025 Junior All American
Arecord number of 295 Registered Jerseys paraded the green shavings during the 2025 All American Junior Jersey Show. The quality was deep and the atmosphere intense as the entries from 175 Jersey youth were sorted. Spectators from around the world were able to appreciate the work these youth put into their projects. A renown breeder herself, Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., sorted through the best Registered Jerseys owned by youth in North America. She brought
years of experience to the show ring with an impressive list of previous accomplishments at the All American Jersey Show and beyond.
Prior to selecting her champions, Judge Ratliff expressed her appreciation for being selected to judge that day and complimented the juniors for the quality of animals they presented. She went on to thank her team of supporters, husband, Ron, the people caring for her animals in the barn and Associate Judge Chad Ryan.
Kyra Lamb and “Delilah” were also named Senior Champion with reserve honors going to Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, exhibited by Nicole Arrowsmith. National Jersey Queen offers her congratulations while Lucy Woods, Cheyenne Yunkman, and Seth Woods present the Caff-E-Hill Farms Trophy for Senior Champion. Judge Ratliff presents the banner to Lamb. Associate Judge Ryan congratulates Arrowsmith, Rhea Miller presents the Dreamroad Jerseys Trophy, Eden Cooper holds the banner and Rebecca Ferry of Dreamroad Jerseys offers her congratulations.
“Today, I am going to go out and present a junior a purple ribbon,” said an emotional Judge Ratliff. “It has been a dream of mine since I was little to do this and I get to today.”
With that, Judge Ratliff ran through the ring to congratulate her National Grand Champion, Kevetta Colton Delilah, exhibited by Kyra Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y. She then circled back to tap Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., and her cow, Hillacres
Alexa Anderson and Meadowridge Vitality Karlee received the Providence Farm Trophy for Intermediate Champion from Mackenzie Chase and National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend and banner from Judge Christy Ratliff. Receiving Reserve Intermediate Champion honors was Ava Kolodzienski with Discoverys Victorious Jujuba. Presenting the banner was Rhea Miller. Associate Judge Chad Ryan presented the Albright Jerseys LLC trophy.
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Kash-In Veronas Vignette-ET exhibited by Eleanor Hanehan was named Junior Champion by judge Christy Ratliff. Eden Cooper presents the Sycamore Hill Farm & Gardens Trophy while National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend presents the junior champion banner. Lost-Brooke CF Kid Rock Faith-ET and Makayla Osigna were named Reserve Junior Champion. Donna Greiwe presents the Mill Valley trophy in memory of her father, Kenneth Knoop. Alexis Friedl presents the banner and Associate Judge Ryan offers his congratulations.
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Chrome Hibiscus, as the Reserve Grand Champion.
“My Senior Champion cow is just such an amazing cow,” explained Ratliff. “She is crisp, dairy and so high and wide in the rear udder that it is unbelievable. She is a cow with a big muzzle, big frame and tons of style followed by a cow that is so hard topped with such a good udder.”
Lamb and “Delilah” received a $500 cash award from NAILE for her grand champion laurels. The AJCA and Maurice E Core Jersey Youth Fund matched their award for a total of $1,000 in prize money. They were also presented the Steve and Linda Bachelor & Family Trophy. In addition, Lamb received a $500 gift certificate for any service from Trans Ova Genetics, and a $500 gift card to PBS Livestock from The Jersey Barnyard in LaGrange, Texas.
Sophie Leach led HC-Rader Krock Hanna to Best Bred and Owned Heifer of the Show honors for owner, Shelby Rader. The award presented in memory Rodney Bollenbacher is sponsored by Scott and Mandy Stanford and Matt and Molly Sloan to honor the impact of Rod on youth in the dairy industry. National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend offers her congratulations. Rhea Miller presented the award designed by Ted and Cheryl DeMent.
Arrowsmith and “Hibiscus” were presented the Legendairy Farms Trophy for Reserve Grand Champion and also a turbo fan from Sullivan Supply Company.
Capturing the Honorable Mention Grand Champion title was Meadowridge Vitality Karlee shown by Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, Wis.
The Judges
Ratliff made her debut as the judge for the All American Junior Show, however, she has walked countless miles around Freedom Hall exhibiting her family’s award-winning Registered Jerseys.
Ratliff and her husband, Ron, own and operate Ratliff Jerseys, a highly respected herd known for breeding and exhibiting great cattle.
Ratliff Jerseys exhibited the threetime National Champion Ratliff Price Alicia, Excellent-95% and has shown numerous AJCA and ABA All
Americans. The herd has produced three National Jersey Jug Winners, two Reserve Jersey Jug Winners, and earned 10 Premier Breeder titles in Louisville at the All American Jersey Show, along with Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners at both the All American and the International Jersey Shows.
Ratliff received the Young Jersey Breeder Award in 2008 and was named an AJCA Master Breeder in 2018.
Ratliff Jerseys has bred or developed one Excellent-96 cow and 10 Excellent-95 cows, a testament to their dedication to type and quality.
Beyond the show ring, she serves the dairy community by representing the Jersey breed on the Dairy Exhibitors Committee at World Dairy Expo and serves on both the AJCA Type Appraisal Conference and the AJCA Show Committee.
Chad “Skippy” Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., served as her associate judge.
Supreme Champion Cow
Kyra Lamb and Kevetta Colton Delilah took home Supreme Champion Cow honors of the junior dairy shows in Louisville, Ky. Lamb is pictured with representatives of Trans Ova Genetics and North American International Livestock Exposition staff.
Supreme Champion Heifer
Eleanor Hanehan led Kash-In Veronas Vignette-ET to Supreme Champion Heifer honors of the junior dairy shows in Louisville, Ky. Hanehan is pictured with representatives of Trans Ova Genetics and North American International Livestock Exposition staff.
Chrome Hibiscus, exhibited by Nicole Arrowsmith, 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 Arrowsmith is Corey Lutz of Piedmont Jerseys; AJCA President Alan Chittenden presents a print of The Jersey, and National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend is holding the banner.
Chad, his wife, Amy, and their two sons, Dylan and Cameron, are actively involved in his family’s dairy operation, Ryan-Vu Holsteins.
They are dedicated to breeding and exhibiting elite cattle, which is evident by the success they have had— having bred or developed over 25 AllAmerican, Junior All-American and All-Canadian nominees.
They enjoy showing cattle together as a family and Ryan is frequently involved in working with top show cattle and genetic offerings at leading dairy events worldwide.
Ryan is an experienced judge, having officiated at some of the U.S. premier dairy shows, including World Dairy Expo and Pennsylvania All-American.
He also has served as a director on the Wisconsin Holstein Association board, sits on the World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Committee and has participated on nominating panels for the Holstein and Jersey All-American contests in both the black and white and Red and White divisions.
Victorious June was named Reserve Premier Performance Cow, for her owner Carla Kilgus. The cash award of $250 was sponsored by Endres Jazzy Jerseys, presented by Queen Townsend and Rhea Miller. At the halter stands Kamber Kilgus next to owner Carla Kilgus. Also assisting with the presentation is Eden Cooper and AJCA President Alan Chittenden.
Junior All American and Reserve All Americans Recognized
During the championship classes, a total of 44 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 audience watched both ringside and via livestream. The North American International Livestock Exposition provided the streaming live video.
Each first-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
“We have had a tremendous junior show today,” expressed Judge Christy Ratliff of the 181 heifers in the All American Junior Jersey Show.
She went on to provide compliments and descriptions to each of their five favorite heifers—the Junior All American Spring Calf, Junior and Reserve Junior All American Fall Calves, Junior All American Summer Yearling and Junior All American Spring Yearling.
Receiving the Sycamore Hill Farm and Gardens Trophy, a $300 gift card from Sullivan Supply Company and the title of Junior Champion was the winning spring yearling, Kash-In Veronas Vignette-ET, exhibited by Eleanor Hanehan, Mount Upton, N.Y.
In her reasons, Ratliff stated, “This spring yearling, she just does it for me today. She is a heifer so long from head to toe, so open and almost perfect in her loin. She’s just a pretty, pretty heifer.”
Judges Ratliff and Ryan tapped the Junior All American Summer Yearling, Lost-Brooke CF Kid Rock Faith-ET, as Reserve Junior Champion. Her exhibitor, Makayla Osinga, Hico, Texas, received the Mill Valley Farms Trophy,
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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. She is congratulated by Queen Townsend and Judges Ratliff and Ryan.
Abigail Yoder accepted the the Sunbow Farms Trophy for the highest yield deviation protein cow, Johnson-Five Joy Velma. Presenting the award is National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend.
New York Jersey juniors took first place in the state herd competition. The group prevailed over 13 other states in the national junior show. Each participant received a poster of The Jersey.
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“This summer yearling is another really pretty heifer,” said Judge Ratliff. “The difference today is in her hooks to pins and how she handles on her legs.”
HC-Rader Krock Hanna was tapped as the honorable mention junior champion. She was a bred and owned entry from Shelby Rader, Conneaut Lake, Pa.
“We have some great cows out here,” said Judge Christy Ratliff of her intermediate champions. “These three cows are the type of cows I like – cows with great mammary systems.”
After declaring Junior All American Junior Three-Year-Old Meadowridge Vitality Karlee as her Intermediate Champion for her exhibitor Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, Wis., Ratliff stated, “This cow has a tremendous frame and tremendous udder, today, she has more levelness to her udder floor.”
Anderson and “Karlee” accepted the Providence Farm Trophy for Intermediate Champion. Winning Reserve Intermediate Champion was Discoverys Victorious Jujuba exhibited by Ava Kolodzienski, Beldenville, Wis. The pair took home the Albright Jerseys Trophy.
“Jujuba” received compliments from Judge Ratliff for the veination on her mammary system, the high, wide rear udder, and her extreme dairyness. She was also the Junior All American Junior Two-Year-Old.
Reserve Junior All American Junior Two-Year-Old, Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET, received honorable mention intermediate champion laurels for breeder and exhibitor, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y.
have out here for senior champion,” said Judge Christy Ratliff. “I have five cows out here that exemplify great udders, dairyness, style and balance – that’s what I love in cows. These are cows that have stood the test of time.”
Judge Ratliff congratulated Kyra Lamb as she selected Kevetta Colton Delilah as her Senior Champion. “Delilah” was the Junior All American Aged Cow. She and Lamb took home the Caff-E-Hill Farms Trophy for Senior Champion.
“This is a cow that is so crisp, dairy and clean and has a great mammary system,” explained Judge Ratliff. “It is her crispness and cleanliness that places her over the reserve champion cow, a cow that has such a high, wide rear udder and well-blending fore udder.”
The first five-year-old cow, Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, owned by Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., received the Dreamroad Jerseys Trophy for Reserve Senior Champion.
Treasure Clark, Mountain Grove, Mo., was the proud exhibitor of the Honorable Mention Senior Champion, Barnabas Elsa of SLJ.
Supreme Champions
For the ninth year in a row, the Jersey cow reigned Supreme Champion over the youth shows at the North American. “Delilah” and Lamb were selected by the junior show judges of each breed and received a $2,000 cash award from the Trans Ova Genetics.
In the heifer competition, KashIn Veronas Vignette-ET, was named Supreme Champion Heifer over the youth shows at the North American. “Vignette” and Hanehan were selected by the junior show judges of each breed and received a $500 cash award from Trans Ova Genetics.
Other Awards
Receiving the Best Bred and Owned Heifer Award given in memory of Rodney Bollenbacher was Shelby Rader with the Junior All American Spring Calf, HC-Rader KRock Hanna. The award was sponsored by Matt and Molly Sloan and Scott and Mandy Stanford.
Earning the highest point total to win the Premier Performance Cow award was once Nicole Arrowsmith with Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus. They received a $500 cash award and trophy sponsored by Piedmont Jersey Farm, Lincolnton, N.C.
Claiming reserve honors was DeMents Victorious June for Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. She received a $250 cash award sponsored by Endres Jazzy Jerseys, the David Endres Family, Lodi, Wis.
For the remaining individuals, Select Sires of Plain City, Ohio, presented $50 cash awards for their participation.
Sophie Leach was named the Premier Junior Breeder of the All American Junior Jersey Show. She received an award sponsored by Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, Calif.
Carla Kilgus was awarded the Premier Exhibitor title for the 2025 Junior All American. She was awarded a prize sponsored by Elmhurst Jerseys, Waynesville, Ohio.
Johnson-Five Joy Velma and Abigail Yoder, Port Byron, Ill., 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., awarded a banner for the Best Bred and Owned award in each class. Barlass Jerseys, Janesville, Wis., gave an award for the best uddered cow
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Lilly Elsass received the Gordon Farms Trophy for winning senior showmanship. Presenting The Gordon Farms Trophy was Josh and William Gordon on the left of Elsass. Also helping with the presentations were PaytonLynn Baldwin, Alexis Friedl, Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, and Judge Jenny Thomas.
Judge Kim Grewe selected Addison Brown as the winner of the intermediate division. She received the Wayne Lutz Memorial Trophy from Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie. Alexis Friedl and Mackenzie Chase presented the class awards, a feed tub and grain scoop, in memory of Mike Watson.
Clint Robson won junior showmanship under Judge Hayden Hauschildt. Chuck Luchsinger presented the Fred Luchsinger Memorial Trophy with National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend. PaytonLynn Baldwin and Tamala Anderson presented the feed tub and scoop in memory of Emma Anderson.
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in each class. Canvas bags were provided for class winners by Triple-T Jerseys and Holsteins, North Lewisburg, Ohio.
The Heifers
HC-Rader Krock Hanna claimed the first All American honors for 2025 when she was named All American Spring Calf in a competitive class of 29 spring calves for her breeder and exhibitor, Shelby Rader, Conneaut Lake, Pa.
“I am winning the class today with a heifer that I feel does it handily,” said Judge Christy Ratliff in her reasons. “She is loaded with style and has the definition of strength and dairyness that blows you away.”
“Hanna” used her overall style and width throughout to solidify her placing over the Reserve Junior All American, Freedom Lane KR Gabriella-ET. She was another bred and owned entry from Eli Arp, Norwalk, Ohio.
She edged out third place entry Meadowridge Sting Emmie. “Emmie” was bred and exhibited by Kaitynn Riebe, Cumberland, Wis.
Spring heifer calf (29 shown)
Class sponsored by the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association
1. HC-Rader Krock Hanna, Shelby Rader, Conneaut Lake, Penn., best bred and owned; 2. Freedom Lane KR GabriellaET, Eli Arp, Norwalk, Ohio; 3. Meadowridge Sting Emmie, Kaitynn Riebe, Cumberland, Wis.; 4. MM Gentry Vixen-ET, Wyatt Schirm, Tillamook, Ore.; 5. Mer-James Joel Velvet-ET, Braxton Foote, St. Johnsville, N.Y.
“The heifer I am winning the class with is so complete,” said Judge Ratliff. “She is a heifer with tons of strength, walks on a great set of feet and legs and is just a pretty, pretty heifer.”
In the competitive class of 34 winter calves, Roc-N-Roll Keep My Sanity was presented with the blue Junior All American sash for her owner, Karlie Supplee of Mount Morris, N.Y.
She placed over the Reserve Junior All American, Discoverys Ghost Janessa, due to her advantage of being more correct in her feet and legs. “Janessa” was exhibited by Grace Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
When describing her second place entry, she described her as the “really clean boned, complete package heifer” and gave her the advantage in blending more smoothly in her shoulder than the heifer in third.
Placing third was Z-Class Cash Recognition. She was bred and exhibited by Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y.
Kailey Guilette, New Franken, Wis., and Mead-Manor Joel Cinnamon-ET topped the class of 46 fall calves, the largest class of the 2025 Junior All American Jersey Show.
“This heifer is just silk from head-totoe,” said Judge Ratliff. “She’s so pretty, dairy and has enough strength while having a fine bone, which gets her over the heifer in second.”
Following in second was WOCC Nestle Chocochip, shown by Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore. Placing third was South MTN & CO Hidalgo Raelynn-ET, exhibited by Brayden Carpio, Kersey, Colo.
“Chocochip” used her advantage in strength and uphill run to place over “Raelynn.”
Fall heifer calf (46 shown)
Class sponsored by the Tennessee Junior Jersey Cattle Club 1.Mead-Manor Joel Cinnamon-ET, Kailey Guilette, New Franken, Wis.; 2. WOCC Nestle Chocochip, Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.; 3. South MTN & CO Hidalgo Raelynn-ET, Brayden Carpio, Kersey, Colo.; 4. Highlife Dramas DynastyET, Addison Brown, Preble, N.Y.; 5. MM Ferdinand Cash Advance-ET, Bridget Allen, Tillamook, Ore.
Best bred and owned—Sunset Ridge Fashion 3.0, Blane Warburton, Ulster, Penn., 10th in class
“A tremendous class of summer yearlings, but we have a slam dunk here,” said Judge Christy Ratliff of her Junior All American Summer Yearling and future Junior Champion, LostBrooke CF Kid Rock Faith-ET.
She went on to compliment “Faith” for her overall style, uphill run, depth and width throughout, and her correct set of feet and leg. “Faith” was exhibited by Makayla Osinga, Hico, Texas.
Following the pattern of high style in second was Miss Triple-T Blayks Vixen for Noel Peters, Danville, Ind.
“This is a heifer that is pretty and open ribbed,” said Judge Ratliff. “It’s her openness and uphill run that places her over the heifer in third.”
Placing third and named best bred
and owned entry was Krahn Girls K-Rock Sahara, shown by Clancey Krahn.
Summer yearling heifer (27 shown)
Class sponsored by Interstate Heifer Care, Matt Hawbaker, Md.
1.Lost-Brooke CF Kid Rock Faith-ET (S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock, D:
Bros Colt First
Osinga, Hico, Texas, res. jr. champ.; 2. Miss Triple-T Blayks Vixen, Noel Peters, Danville, Ind.; 3.
Girls
Clancy Krahn, best bred and owned; 4. Highlife First Prize Diva, Addison Brown; 5. Labels Out Ferdinan Miami Vice, Cole Waltemyer, Wyalusing, Penn.
Kash-In Veronas Vignette-ET was a handy winner for Judges Ratliff and Ryan when selecting their 2025 Junior All American Spring Yearling. She was shown by Eleanor Hanehan, Mount Upton, N.Y.
Ratliff complimented the heifer for her overall length, strength of front end and style.
Hailey Drescher, Preble, N.Y., led her entry, Freedom Lane VIP Gabby-ET, to a second-place finish to claim Reserve Junior All American honors.
Spatz Hidalgo Lucy finished third for Jason Pareo, Veguita, N.M. Thirty heifers were shown in the class.
Spring yearling heifer (30 shown)
Class sponsored by White’s Jersey Farm, New Castle, Ind. 1.Kash-In Veronas Vignette-ET (S: Mr Kathies Kid Rock, D: Hillacres Joel Verona), Eleanor Hanehan, Mount Upton, N.Y., jr. champ.; 2. Freedom Lane VIP Gabby-ET, Hailey Drescher, Preble, N.Y.; 3. Spatz Hildalgo Lucy, Jason Pareo; 4. Meadowridge Draco Sugarberry, Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, Wis., best bred and owned; 5. Macys Joel Maddie-ET, Luke Albright, Canal Winchester, Ohio
“The winning heifer today is just more complete,” explained Judge Christy Ratliff during her reasons during the Junior All American Winter Yearling class. “She has style, balance and an open rib, as well as is a heifer that walks more fluently on her feet and legs.”
Claiming the 2025 Junior All American Winter Yearling title was Haybail VIP Edelweiss. She was an entry from Sophia Delude, Machias, N.Y.
It was her advantage in feet and legs which took her over the “big, uphill run” second-place heifer, Roc-n-Roll Satisfaction for Peyton Wright, Mount
Sophie Leach took home the Premier Junior Breeder from the All American Junior Jersey Show. She is pictured with Rhea Miller, National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, and Eden Cooper.
Carla Kilgus was named the Premier Exhibitor of the All American Jersey Show. Rhea Miller and Eden Cooper present the banner to Carla and Ryker Kilgus with Queen Townsend presenting the trophy.
Winter heifer calf (34 shown)
Class sponsored by Kelly Epperly, Anna, Ohio
1.Roc-N-Roll Keep My Sanity, Karlie Supplee, Mount Morris, N.Y.; 2. Discoverys Ghost Janessa, Grace Sauder,
Tremont, Ill.; 3. Z-Class Cash Recognition, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y., best bred and owned; 4. Vierra Hidalgo Jewel, Levi Bingaman, Jonestown, Penn.; 5. Pareo Victorious Camaro, Jared Pareo, Veguita, N.M.
Schulte
Lady-ET), Makayla
Krahn
K-Rockin Sahara,
Morris, N.Y. She used her overall build and angularity to solidify her placing over Hannah Gingerich’s third place entry, SVHeaths VIP Alice-ET. This duo hails from Shippensburg, Pa.
Winter yearling heifer (15 shown)
Class sponsored by the Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders
1.Haybail VIP Edelweiss, Sophia Delude, Machias, N.Y.; 2. Roc-N-Roll Satisfaction, Peyton Wright, Mount Morris, N.Y.; 3. SVHeaths VIP Alice-ET, Hannah Gingerich, Shippensburg, Penn.; 4. Vierra VIP Sunup-ET, Mallory Nifong, Orfordville, Wis.; 5. Woodmohr Afternoon Delight-ET, Jacob Schimek, Pine Island, Minn.
Best bred and owned—HF Dually Medow, Emma Hershberger, Casstown, Ohio, 15th in class
The Cow Classes
“We have a handy winner at the top of the milking winter yearling class,” said Judge Ratliff of her best udder and Junior All American Milking Winter Yearling, Graybill Lollalala Adalyn, exhibited by Emily Graybill of Freeport, Ill.
“This is just a dairy, dairy cow with a great mammary system,” explained Ratliff. “For being so fresh, she has veining all over the udder, a high, wide rear udder and a great median suspensory ligament.”
MM Chocolatier Aveda-ET followed as the Reserve Junior All American, having a similar style and frame makeup. “Aveda” was shown by Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore.
She placed over the third-place entry, Ratliff Rock & Roll Ashley, for Ethan Marcoot, Greenville, Ill., because she was a more dairy individual and cleaner and flatter in her bone structure.
Milking
1.Graybill
Locust-Ayr Victorious Hot Sauce was declared the 2025 Junior All American Milking Yearling and best udder individual for her breeder and exhibitor, Kaitlyn Dowling of Taneyton, Md.
“This heifer has a great mammary system,” emphasized Judge Christy Ratliff. “She also has a lot of style, uphill run and a pretty frame which compliments that beautiful mammary system.”
It was the advantage in udder that took “Hot Sauce” over the Reserve Junior All American, Kilgus Askn Gelato. She was a bred and owned entry by Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill.
“This cow is only fresh 30 days and just needs a little more time,” said Judge Ratliff of her second-place entry, going on to compliment her snugness of fore udder and width of rear udder.
winter yearling (4 shown) Class sponsored by Johnson Acres and Dr. Heather Johnson, N.H.
Lollalala Adalyn, Emily Graybill, Freeport, Ill., best udder, 1st premier performance cow; 2. MM Chocolatier Aveda-ET, Clancey Krahn, 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Ratliff Rock & Roll Ashley, Ethan Marcoot, Greenville, Ill.; 4. Oakhaven Video Tess, Evangeline Reidman, Galloway, Ohio
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Brinkley Burdette, Clear Brook, Va., exhibited WF Machine Foxxy to a third place finish in the class.
Milking yearling (12 shown)
Class sponsored by Boer Jersey Dairy, Dalhart, Texas
1.Locust-Ayr Victorious Hot Sauce, Kaitlyn Dowling, Taneytown, Md., best udder, 1st premier performance cow, best bred and owned; 2. Kilgus Askn Gelato, Carla Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., 2nd premier performance; 3. WF Machine Foxxy, Brinkley Burdette, Clear Brook, Va.; 4. Dreamroad Kamakazi Dogwood, Anna Potter, Fonda, N.Y.; 5. RBR-FRM Victorious Memory, Ava Faber, Gridley, Ill.
As Judge Ratliff described BVSF Nuance Catalina, her winning summer junior two-year-old, she said, “Her frame just overwhelms you. She is neat in her topline, deep in her chest and long in her frame.”
In addition, Camryn Crother’s entry was more square and high in the rear udder than the second place individual, Echos Victorious Elegant, an entry from Eli Graybill.
“Elegant” solidified her spot by tracking more comfortably on her rear feet and legs than LC Nuance Apache, the best udder and best bred and owned entry from Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan.
“Apache” received compliments from Judge Ratliff on her beautiful mammary system.
Summer junior two-year-old cow (15 shown) Class sponsored by D&D Jerseys, Newton, Wis.
topped the junior two-year-old class with her entry, Discoverys Victorious Jujuba. She was followed by a cow of a similar mold – and no stranger to the Junior All American ring – Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET. She was the winning bred and owned entry from Mason Ziemba.
“It took us awhile to line this class up,” said Judge Ratliff of the 14 junior twoyear-old cows. “The cow I am winning with, she has a great mammary system with veins all over the place and has enough style with the way she parades around the ring to win the class today.”
It was her strength in the loin which took her over “Cranberry Juice.” However, the Reserve Junior All American earned her title by having more openness throughout her midsection than the third place, FourHills Boomerang Marvelous {6}, an entry from Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt.
Junior two-year-old cow (14 shown)
Class sponsored by the North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association
1. Discoverys Victorious Jujuba (S: River Valley VictoriousET, D: Discoverys Colton Jujube), Ava Kolodzienski, Beldenville, Wis., best udder, 1st premier performance cow, res. int. champ.; 2. Z-Class CC & Cranberry Juice-ET, Mason Ziemba, 2nd premier performance cow, best bred and owned; 3. Four-Hills Boomerang Marvelous {6}, Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt.; 4. Underground Fancys Fiji, Issac Folts, North Collins, N.Y.; 5. Kilgus Victorious Red, Carla Kilgus
Topping the class of 12 senior twoyear-old cows was Brielle Helmer with her entry, Victorious Cinn-Star Bentley. This duo hails from Half Way, Mo., and also received the best udder award.
“I believe in winning with the cow
with the best udder,” said Judge Ratliff of the recently fresh “Bentley.” “This cow has a great udder – a high and wide rear udder and a fore udder that blends into the body wall. She has a beautiful frame, especially for being three weeks fresh.”
She used her advantage in mammary system to edge out Roggua Kid Rock Naela, the Reserve Junior All American Senior Two-Year-Old exhibited by Grace Sauder.
“This cow in second, a very pretty, open cow,” explained Ratliff. “I would like to see her fore udder blend more neatly into her body wall.”
“Naela” placed over Foxgloves Victorious Foxtrot, an entry from Isaac Horswill, Middlebury, Ind.
Senior two-year-old cow (12 shown)
Class sponsored by the Boreman and Billman Families, West Salem, Ohio
1.Victorious Cinn-Star Bentley, Brielle Helmer, Half Way, Mo., best udder, 2nd premier performance cow; 2. Roggua Kid Rock Naela; 3. Foxgloves Victorious Foxtrot, Issac Horswill, Middlebury, Ind., 1st premier performance cow.; 4. KCJF/ Lucky Lady Dream-Taker-ET, Jackson Powers, Salvisa, Ky.; 5. Pacific Edge Divas Debut-ET, Wyatt Schirm
Best bred and owned—Gold Star Chocolatier Edee-ET, Claire Starr, Tulare, Calif., 6th in class
“We had some great udders in this class to sort out today,” said Judge Christy Ratliff of the 16 entries in the junior three-year-old class.
“This cow wins quite easily for me,” she explained of her Junior All American and best udder, Meadowridge Vitality Karlee, shown by Alexa Anderson. “She has a great mammary system and a frame that is dairy and clean with strength to go along with it.”
“Karlee” used her squareness and height of rear udder and how she tracked on her rear feet and legs to place over the Reserve Junior All American, Gordons Joel Gracious. “Gracious” is a bred and owned entry from Abigail Gordon, Syracuse, N.Y.
“This cow has a pretty, pretty frame, walks uphill and has a mammary system that blends so well,” said Ratliff of “Gracious.” She more closely matched the winning cow in the class.
Placing third was Norse Haven Casino Geneva, another bred and owned entry from Grace Fremstad, Westby, Wis.
Junior three-year-old cow (16 shown)
Class sponsored by the Indiana Jersey Cattle Club
1.Meadowridge Vitality Karlee, Alexa Anderson, best udder, 2nd premier performance cow; 2. Gordons Joel Gracious, Abigail Gordon, Syracuse, Ind., best bred and owned; 3. Norse Haven Casino Geneva, Grace Fremstad, Westby, Wis., 1st premier performance cow; 4. MM Ferdinand Tamika 19661ET, Thomas Allen, Vergennes, Vt.; 5. Apple Acres Daydream Victorious, Henry Blagg, Lodi, Calif.
“In this class of senior three-year-olds, we have two cows that gave us fits,” explained Judge Christy Ratliff. “This cow has the best udder and that’s what I am winning with.”
2nd premier performance cow; 2. Echos Victorious Elegant, Eli Graybill; 3. LC Nuance Apache, Sophia Leach, Linwood, Kan., best udder, 1st premier performance cow, best bred and owned; 4. Reich-Dale Casino Showtime,
Placing first and best udder in the class of 10 was Kilgus Victorious GlitterET, bred and shown by Carla Kilgus.
“This cow has a big muzzle, she’s deep in the chest, long and has a great, great mammary system,” said Ratliff of her Junior All American. “Glitter” placed over the “pretty black cow” due to her mammary system and overall strength.
WF Golddust Angelina used her advantage in being higher in her rear udder attachment to solidify her second-place spot for owner Regan Jackson, Boyce, Va.
Kaitynn Riebe exhibited the “beautiful framed” Meadowridge Maestro Angel to a third-place finish.
Senior three-year-old cow (10 shown)
Class sponsored by the Wisconsin Junior Jersey Breeders Association
1.Kilgus Victorious Glitter-ET, Carla Kilgus, best bred and owned, best udder, 1st premier performance cow; 2. WF Golddust Angelina, Regan Jackson, 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Meadowridge Maestro Angel, Kaitynn Riebe; 4. Cowbell Black Apple Cleo, Chase Rozler, Canton, N.Y.; 5. Roc-N-Roll Surreal-ET, Lauren Reed, Mount Morris, N.Y.
LC Reckless Armadillo claimed Junior All American and best udder laurels in the four-year-old class. She was a bred and owned entry from Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan.
“This cow I am winning with is so deep, wide muzzled and a cow with a great fore udder and high, high rear udder,” complimented Judge Christy Ratliff. “This cow is so sporty and pretty when she parades around the ring and she places over the cow in second due to her length of neck.”
Donning the Junior Reserve All American title was MM Joel RowynET, exhibited by Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.
“This cow in second has a pretty frame and matches my cow in first,” explained Judge Ratliff.
Finishing third was DeMents Victorious June, another entry from Carla Kilgus.
Four-year-old cow (14 shown) Class sponsored by Mile High Genetics, Peter Vail, N.Y.
1.LC Reckless Armadillo, Sophie Leach, best udder, 2nd premier performance cow, best bred and owned; 2. MM Joel Rowyn-ET, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, Calif.; 3. DeMents Victorious June, Carla Kilgus, 1st premier performance cow; 4. Pleasant Ridge Fireman Sophia, Ellie Bollenbacher, Geneva, Ind.; 5. Smokin Hot Texas Tornado, Jessica Hart, Marshfield, Wis.
“We have a cow that comes to the top quite handily,” stated Judge Ratliff. “A cow that is just loaded with strength from the front end to rear, which is what supports the mammary system. She has a mammary system that is loaded with veins, she’s high and wide and well deserving of her best udder title.”
Receiving those compliments was the Junior All American Five-YearOld, Hillacres Chrome Hibiscus, an
entry from Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.
“Hibiscus” used her strength and power to place over Kilgus Victorious Rylee, exhibited by Carla Kilgus.
“This cow in second has a fore udder that blends so smoothly, which is what gets her over the cow in third,” said Ratliff.
Finishing third was Omabraggin Lala Frisky, bred and shown by Jaylee Bennett, Millen, Ga.
Five-year-old cow (7 shown) Class sponsored by Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health –North America
“We need to give a round of applause to these cows for standing the test of time,” said Judge Ratliff of her eight entries in the six-year-old and older class. “These cows have had many, many calves and they still have great udders.”
“This cow winning the class, she winds me up,” complimented Ratliff of her Junior All American and best udder winner, Kevetta Colton Delilah, an entry from Kyra Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y.
“This cow has so much style, balance and she has a great, great, great mammary system. She has a high and wide rear udder and just walks out so fluently and uphill, just a tremendous cow.”
“Delilah” placed over Barnabas Elsa of SLJ, an entry from Treasure Clark, Mountain Grove, Mo.
“This cow in second has a lot more motor than the cow coming out in third,” explained Ratliff. “She has so much more strength in the front end and a higher, wider rear udder.”
Finishing third was Genesis Velocity’s Virtue shown by Sarah Hill.
Cow six years and over (8 shown)
Class sponsored by Tillamook Cheese Company, Tillamook, Ore.
1.Kevetta Colton Delilah, Kyra Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y., best udder, 1st premier performance cow; 2. Barnabas Elsa of SLJ, Treasure Clark, Mountain Grove, Mo., 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Genesis Velocity’s Virtue, Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt.; 4. Miss Ronde Rosabella-ET, Mia Smith, Elroy, Wis.; 5. Despresverts
Joel Glamour-ET, Eli Arp
Best bred and owned—Four-Hills Lola Guns N Roses, Sarah Hill, 6th in class
New York juniors topped the state herd competition earning 78 points. Following in second place with 74 points was the state of Wisconsin. Fourteen states were eligible for the award.
Eighty youth competed to earn the top showman honors in their division. Judges for the event were: Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, Wis., junior showmanship; Kim Grewe, Cumberland, Wis., intermediate showmanship; and Jenny Thomas, North Lewisburg, Ohio, senior showmanship.
Winning the three divisions this year were: Clint Robson, Dobson, N.C., junior showmanship; Addison Brown, Preble, N.Y., intermediate showmanship; and Lilly Elsass, Wapakoneta, Ohio, senior
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A framed print of “The Jersey” was presented to the individual showmanship winner for each division. Also presented was the Gordon Farms Trophy to the senior showmanship winner; the Wayne Lutz 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 contest, second through fifth place awards were presented in memory of Emma Anderson by her family.
The second through fifth place awards were presented in memory of Mike Watson, by Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, Okla., in the intermediate and senior divisions.
Senior showmanship (17 shown)
1. Lilly Elsass, Wapakoneta, Ohio; 2. Clancey Krahn; 3. Mason Ziemba; 4. Olivia Finke; 5. Sarah Hill
Intermediate showmanship (29 shown)
1. Addison Brown; 2. Sophie Franklin, Waddy, Ky.; 3. Levi Bingaman; 4. Abigail Yoder; 5. Jason Pareo
William Royal Taylor, Booneville, Miss., 87, passed away on November 30, 2025.
He often started stories with, “I was born and raised in Tishomingo County,” in 1935 to William Riley and Clesta Riddle Taylor on what is now Jackson Camp Recreation Area, a peninsula on Bay Springs Lake, in Mississippi. He graduated from Tishomingo High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963.
Royal earned degrees in building trades, auto mechanics and welding from Northeast Mississippi Community College on the GI Bill and was employed by Tishomingo Grain & Elevator from his high school years until the 1970s. Royal also worked as a maintenance employee at several local furniture factories during the 1990s.
He married Mittie Marthell on November 30, 1963. They started dairy farming together in 1966, establishing an operation now known as Taylor Jersey Farm Inc. When the TennesseeTombigbee Waterway and Bay Springs Lake and Dam were constructed in the late 1970s, the family relocated to southern Prentiss County.
Today, the 120-cow Registered Jersey herd is enrolled on REAP and managed with the couple’s son, Bradley, and his wife, Carla, and their sons, Lee, Carl and Holden. Bradley is currently serving as vice president of National All-Jersey Inc. and sat on the board of the American Jersey Cattle Association for two terms.
The Taylors regularly exhibit cattle at county and state fairs and the All American Jersey Show and consign to Jersey sales. They have sent more than a dozen bulls to A.I., including TJF Visionary Regency.
Taylor was a member and lifetime worshiper at Mackey’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church, where he also served as deacon and clerk.
In addition to Marthell, his wife of 62 years, and son and daughter-inlaw, Royal is survived by another son, Royce (Mary Jo) Taylor of Dumas; a daughter, Melissa (Richard) Norris of Booneville; a sister, Eveyln McGill of Blue Springs; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.
Margaret L. Schooley
Margaret Louise (Nicholson)
Schooley, Marshfield, Mo., 82, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.
Born on June 5, 1942, in Comus, Md., Margaret led a life marked by dedication to agriculture, community service and family, and was known for her integrity, diligence and professionalism. She grew up on her parents’ farm in Detour, Md., where she developed an early and lasting interest in dairy farming. As a young woman, she distinguished herself through 4-H and agricultural programs, earning numerous honors at the county, state and national levels. She was a Maryland grand champion dairy exhibitor and a national 4-H dairy award recipient, attending the National 4-H Congress in 1962.
Margaret graduated from the University of Maryland in 1964. Following her marriage to Ray Schooley later that year, she continued her lifelong involvement in agriculture as an equal partner in their dairy operation.
In 1977, she and Ray established Schooley Jerseys, first in Kansas and later in Niangua, Mo. Together, they developed a highly respected herd of Registered Jerseys, with Margaret always playing a central role in management, recordkeeping and business operations. Their farm was later inducted into the Missouri Dairy Hall of Fame.
Margaret and Ray shared their experiences with the broader dairy community as co-authors of the column “We Went Back to the Farm,” published in Hoard’s Dairyman from 1982 to 1984. The series documented their work starting a farm from the ground up.
Throughout her life, Margaret remained actively engaged in the dairy industry through events such as the World Jersey Conference and World Dairy Expo. She and Ray traveled extensively to visit friends in the dairy industry around the world, including trips to Australia, New Zealand and the Isle of Jersey.
Margaret was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), and for nearly two decades, she and Ray served as inspectors of elections for the organization beginning in 2004. The service required travel to annual meetings and enabled her to interact with many Jersey breeders across the country. Her late husband of 60 years, Ray, received the AJCA Distinguished Service Award in 2002.
In later years, Margaret enjoyed trips to New Mexico to watch her grandson,
Warren, play football with his team, which won the state championship in 2023 and 2024.
Margaret was also committed to her community. She was an active member of Marshfield United Methodist Church, where she served as an administrative assistant and supported many aspects of church life. She was also deputy clerk for elections for Weber County and worked at the Webster County Health Unit.
She will be remembered as a capable and respected dairywoman, a committed partner and a dedicated member of her community. Her contributions to the dairy industry, civic life and family leave a lasting legacy.
In addition to her grandson, Warren, she is survived by two sons, Stuart (K.C.) Schooley of Ranchvale, N.M., and John Schooley of Austin, Texas, and other family members and friends.
Herbert Daniel Lutz Sr.
Herbert Daniel Lutz Sr., Chester, S.C., 85, passed away on January 6, 2026.
He was born on February 17, 1940, in Lenoir, N.C., the son of Otis P. Lutz and Mattie Moore Lutz. He moved with his family to Rocky Creek Farm, a Guernsey dairy farm in Chester County, in 1954. He graduated from Chester High School and then attended Clemson University. Here, he served in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps and enjoyed using his private pilot’s license.
Herbert then returned home to work with his father in the diverse family businesses, which included Rocky Creek Farm, Chester Frozen Foods, Chester Mobile Homes, Chester Mobile Home Park, Bonnie Mist Car Wash, Highlander of Chester Inc. and City Chrysler Plymouth Inc., where he was the service manager.
He met the love of his life, Betty Hobbs Wrenn, at Chester High School. They started dating during their senior high school trip to Washington, D.C., and then wed on August 20, 1961, after she earned teaching certification from Winthrop University.
When their 11-year-old son, Herby, wanted a calf to show in the 4-H program, a Jersey calf named Clover was obtained, and Sunny Day Farm was launched. Herbert devoted most of his time to farming and the dairy industry thereafter. He did everything, from milking to feeding, from raising buildings to equipment repairs and “keeping Herby in line.”
Herbert was a steady hand in helping
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Sunny Day Farm reach the status of top milk-producing Jersey herd in the nation for seven consecutive years. Among the herd standouts was Sunny Day Yankee Becky-ET, the first Jersey to produce four consecutive records over 30,000 lbs. milk and a former world milk champion.
Always happy to share his dairy knowledge, Herbert was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and served as president of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. Sunny Day Farm sponsored the trophy for the winner of the National Jersey Youth Production Contest for many years and frequently hosted the Southeast Jersey Invitational Sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service.
Herbert and Betty’s induction into the South Carolina Dairy Hall of Fame in 2024 was one of their crowning achievements.
Herbert was an active member of Capers Chapel Church, where he was a long-time trustee. He helped with repairs, constructed a prayer garden and playground, and drove the bus on many fun-filled trips. His final project was a multimedia desk at the chapel, which allowed services to be streamed live by his grandson, Herbert Daniel Lutz III, better known as Hobbs. He found joy in watching the services with his beloved Betty Hobbs.
Herbert and Betty had numerous adventures with their dairy friends, including a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Isle of Jersey and countless trips to state fairs. Annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association were a particular highlight, with trips to New York, Maryland, Oregon and Wisconsin for the event, and an eventual hosting of it in their home state of South Carolina in 2000.
Herbert will always be remembered for his way of doing things: Herbert’s way or the highway. He was always on the go and looking for ways to improve everything. He is surely in heaven today fixing fences with Odie and Slim.
In addition to his wife, Betty, son Herby and his wife, Amanda, and their son, Hobbs, (Her-Man Jerseys), Herbert is survived by two daughters, Suzanne (Michael) and Deborah (Jim), and six other grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Capers Chapel Church, 1683 Lowrys Highway, Chester 29706, Cancer of Many Colors, 100 Old Cherokee Road, Suite F-339, Lexington, S.C., or a cause close to one’s heart.
