WE'RE HEADED TO THE SOUTHWEST!

2010 Missouri Holstein Field Day
Tuesday, July 20 - Billings, Missouri
Groves-View Dairy
Todd & Brad Groves & Families


Everyone is Welcome!

Groves-View Dairy is truly a family affair. Originating in 1913 the farm continues with Lonnie & Donna Groves and their sons Todd and Brad and their families (and extended) all taking part in the daily operation of the dairy. This mixed Registered Holstein and Brown Swiss herd excels in milk production and type. With high rolling herd averages and multiple contracts for embryos and bull studs Groves-View is truly an elite herd in Missouri. They welcome you to join then for a day of fun, fellowship, and sharing at this year's field day!

Schedule and Events:


  • Registration to begin at 9:00 am
  • 10:00 am Welcome and introductions
  • 10:30 am Tours begin
  • 12:30 pm Lunch by Rocco's Pizza and Ice Cream Cake
  • Refreshments will be provided all day



Groves-View will display and demonstrate:
  1. Dunk tank for the kids!
  2. Displaying a 180 cow Registered Holstein & Brown Swiss herd focusing on milk and cow families resulting in contracts for embryos and bulls.
  3. New Commodity barn and drive-thru feed alley
  4. Double six herringbone with DeLaval (Alpro System)
  5. Electronic ID and Milk Meters resulting in milk weights all the time.
  6. New calf pens for weaned calves
  7. 150 cow Freestall barn completely remodeled 2 years ago to help with ventilation.
  8. Short presentation on Holstein Complete by Holstein Field Representative.
  9. Featured Luncheon speaker will be Ozarks Humorist, Jerry Crownover. He is a retired Agriculture Education teacher and professor and an original Ozarks Storyteller presenting both humorous and motivational talks to farm and youth groups.
  10. A pizza lunch will be provided with several door prizes.


Directions: Go 1 mile west of Billings on Hwy 60 to caution light turn left farm is 3.5 miles on left I will mark intersection with signs and balloons. GPS address is 3394 State Hwy 413, Billings.

Todd & Brad Groves
2937 State Hwy 413, Billings, MO 65610
Brad 417-880-7012; Todd 417-224-1427; Lonnie 417-744-2017
Email: GrovesView@gmail.com
Website: http://www. holsteinworld.com/grovesview/





  

2010 NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Kate Geppert, Columbia, MO

2010 MISSOURI DELEGATES

Janice Perry, Republic, MO
Barry Steevens, Columbia, MO



Missouri Delegates
Barry & Janice at their table.

Once again National Convention has came and went. This year unlike others we had a large delegation of 17 juniors and 18 adults: Barry, Kay & Amanda Steevens, Janice Perry, Jodi Wright, Brad & Gail Groves, Suzanne Lenz, Sherri Peters, Marilyn Moreland, Pam Probert, Calvin & Lacy Voskamp, Al & Sonja Brandt, Fritz Hegeman, Judy Borman, & Kate Geppert.

Minnesota welcomed us with open arms as gracious hosts. Our delegation went critiquing all aspects of the convention as we prepare for our turn at hosting the National Convention. Minnesota set a great example for how a convention should be run. The Dairy Bar was one of the best in years, registration was quick and organized, tours left on time and had a great variety from farm tours to local flavor, the sale was excellent with a great average and most of the participants attending. Minnesota family night at the Arboretum was a neat experience for the juniors competing in the Amazing Race and a tranquil setting for the adults viewing the gardens.

The Missouri Juniors were there in force. Be sure to view the junior page to see all that they were involved in throughout the week. This was the first year that we have started to promote the Missouri National Convention in 2012. We had a booth with a give-away and a video running that explained attractions in Springfield and Branson. Thanks for everyone who worked to help promote Missouri at this year's convention. It was a great success!

Sapa Ska Farm
Owned by Dennis Pearson, he welcomes us to the farm
and lets everyone know what there is to see on the tour.

Sapa Ska Farm Calf Housing
A new calf barn converted from a cheese storage facility that had been unused for years.

Sapa Ska Cows
MO Juniors look at cows in a traditional mid-western tie-stall barn!

Visiting
Sherri Peters talks with Pierson Family at Sapa Ska Farms.

Board Report: Kate Geppert

  1. The 2010 National Holstein Convention will be known as the 'genetic' convention. Dominating the discussion was genomics and the recent changes to the TPI formula. Tom Lawlor, from Holstein Association USA, led a discussion on genomics, imputations and the changes by USDA on the April proof run. Resolutions were approved by the delegates asking the board to revisit genomics and the structure of the TPI formula. The board will continue to monitor the impact of genomics especially when the less expensive 3000 SNP genomic test becomes available later this summer. The TPI formula will also be addressed, first through the GAC committee and then the Board. These discussions will not be concluded in time to effect the August proof information, but changes may be in place for the December 2010 run. Director Jonathon Lamb will chair the GAC committee. I will also serve as a member of the GAC committee. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let me know.

    On the milk marketing front, two bills have been submitted to Congress. Both S 3531 sponsored by Senator Sanders and H 5288 sponsored by Representative Costa contain many aspects of Holstein's Dairy Price Stabilization Plan. All dairy farmers are encouraged to contact your representatives and ask them to consider and support these important bills. Washington is finally recognizing the problems in the dairy industry and are willing to listen and hopefully take action.

    It was great to see so many Missouri Holstein members in Minnesota. We all enjoyed a great convention with lively discussion, great weather after the storms passed through, plenty of ice cream and cheese, and fellowship with our Holstein friends from across the country.

  2. Dairy Price Stabilization House and Senate Bill:
    The Dairy Price Stabilization proposal has now entered the bill phase. The Senate bill sponsored by Senator Sanders and the House bill sponsored by Representative Costa need your help. These bills will receive huge opposition from the processing industry. It is up to us, the producer, to let our respective Senators and Representatives know that we are ready for a program that will help to eliminate the extreme volatility in the milk market and preserve our livelihood to earn an honest wage for our labor.

    Below are links to the Holstein USA website where you can get information on how you can support these bills and how to contact your Senator and Representative. There are also links to each of the bills for your full review.

    Now is the time for your voice to be heard! Don't let those with deep pocket books and large lobbies determine your future!!

    Program Objectives:

    • To prevent severely depressed producer milk prices that result in low and negative returns over feed costs to dairy producers.
    • To reduce the volatility of dairy product prices and producer milk prices and thereby reduce the price risk to dairy producers, dairy processors and end users of milk and dairy products.
    • Provide flexibility in allowing dairy producers who wish to expand their dairy operations, as well as providing for new producers who wish to enter dairying.
    • To complement, and not replace, other existing dairy programs such as the federal dairy price support program and the MILC program. In fact, this program would reduce the federal government cost of both of these two programs
    • Provide for a long run dairy program for seven years, with a five year review for continuation and/or modifications based on past performance.

      Click here for House Bill 5288

      Click here for Senate Bill 3531

      Click here for information to Contact your elected Officials

      OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
      Resolutions:

    • Balance in TPI Formula:
      Resolution #1 – Adopted by Holstein Association USA Delegates
      Whereas many members of the Wisconsin Holstein Association believe in breeding cattle with a balance of type and production.

      And whereas the January 2010 TPI formula only gives a 25% weighting to type conformation and an extremely high weighting to health traits.

      Be it resolved that Holstein Association USA re-evaluate the TPI formula and raise the type contribution to a level that more accurately reflects what breeders desire for a balance of type and production.

    • USDA Calculations:
      Resolution #2 – Adopted by Holstein Association USA Delegates:
      Whereas the members of the Wisconsin Holstein Association and all Registered Holstein breeders across the country rely on genetics for a significant portion of their profit.

      And whereas, all breeders fund the genetic system with DHIA testing fees, breed association activity, and semen purchases. Be it resolved, that the Wisconsin Holstein board of directors on behalf of their membership direct the Holstein USA Board of Directors to advise USDA's Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) that breeders need a genetic system that creates long-term confidence in genetic predictions. That genetic system must allow breeders to compare animals on the same scale. Further, breeders, must have ample opportunity to contribute feedback to proposed AIPL changes and be advised at least three to six months before proposed changes are implemented. Still further, new genetic calculations should not be published when using female DNA (which is the intellectual property of each respective breeder) unless approved by the Holstein Association and its board of directors. And lastly, all industry partners should work on developing a long-term vision for genomics.

    • Breeder Bill of Rights:
      Resolution #3 – Whereas the Holstein Breed dominates the dairy industry thanks to the diversity of genetics available within its population. This genetic goldmine is the result of breeders using tools available to achieve their own unique breeding goals. This has served our breed well, as every genetic challenge has been met with answers from within our great breed.

      Whereas in order to maintain the diversity that will provide solutions for the next 125 years, we propose fundamental principles be recognized and adopted as policy by our association. This is necessary to insure the long term survival of our Holstein cow and the prosperity of our members.

      Be it resolved, breeders own the DNA of their cattle. Computation of genomic values based on actual DNA samples or any other method can only be done with owner’s permission.

      Be it resolved, Holstein breeders own their production and type evaluation records. We have paid for these records for generations, creating a valuable database of information. The Holstein Association must protect this proprietary information and negotiate on behalf of the members for control and proper use of these records.

      Be it resolved, parent averages and genomic indexes are interesting estimates of breeding values, and can be very useful in young stock. Accurate genetic performance is measured by actual production records and type evaluation of offspring. Breeders are entitled to see genetic evaluations that are not enhanced or influenced by genomics or any other virtual factors, reflecting only the real performance they can expect to see in their own herds. This will allow each breeder to evaluate the accuracy, usefulness and relevance of the earlier estimates.

      Be it resolved, Holstein breeders have the right to genomically test all of their stock, regardless of sex.

      Be it resolved, Holstein breeders have improved their cattle through breeding goals expressed in formats such as TPI lists. As members, we have the right to be part of the process of formulating a true total performance ranking.

      Therefore, these are logical, common sense assertions of rights Holstein breeders should have over their property. We own these cows, these records, this association, AI co-ops and our future.

      No corporation would stand for such violation of physical and intellectual property. We must adopt these principles and Holstein Association USA must defend our property and our means of livelihood, the Holstein cow, by whatever means necessary.

      Steve Holte (WI) – Can we allow the creator of this resolution, a non-delegate, to speak for my allotted two minutes? Approved.

      Paul Buhr (WI – non-delegate) – I have presented what is like a bill of rights over our property. As we go forward, genes will be used in many ways. Breeders need to own our DNA so that it is not used outside of our breed and industry. We need to put these items in place to protect us in the future. HAUSA was established to protect us and our breed. We must not assume that people or companies will protect it in the way we have in the future.

      Don Bennick (FL) – The only way we will be able to improve genomics is to get a variety of animals in the pool. This resolution would hamper that ability. If we adopt this resolution, are we also going to say that we don’t want to share production records, show placings, etc.?

      Mike Holschbach (WI) – Resolution is to protect our interests. We pay for these records through production and classification programs. We are required to share information and the bull studs are not required to share information with us. This is not an even playing field. It is an embarrassment to our association that we have gotten to this place.

      Bill Peck (NY) – Resolution has good intent but is too far reaching. At the center of the genomic issue in our conversation is the poor communication from USDA. If things were better communicated we wouldn’t be having this conversation.

      Verbal vote, undetermined. Hand vote resulted in 69 nay, 45 yay. DENIED

      As reported by Karen Knutsen, Holstein World

    • Robert Rumler Recognition:
      Resolution #4 – Adopted by Holstein Association USA Delegates
      Whereas longtime Holstein Association Chief Executive Officer and Executive Secretary Robert Rumler passed away this year, be it resolved that the Association formally recognizes the contributions he made to the Holstein Association and share with you his philosophy on life:

      Masterful Living by James Michener
      “The Master in the Art of Living draws no distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his education and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing and leaves it to others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he is always doing both.”

    • Minnesota Convention:
      Resolution #5 – Adopted by Holstein Association USA Delegates
      Be it resolved that the delegates of the 125th Annual Meeting of Holstein Association USA, Inc. extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to our hosts, the Minnesota Holstein Association.

      The Holstein Association acknowledges that considerable work and planning go into arranging social activities that contribute to an enjoyable National Holstein Convention. The Association appreciates the attention to detail that the Minnesota Holstein Association members have given each of these events. The Association sincerely thanks the organizers and their committees for their work in creating an unforgettable week in Minnesota!

      Therefore, the Holstein Association USA, Inc. commends and congratulates the Minnesota Holstein Association for their warm welcome and hospitality during our celebration of this special anniversary, the 125th Annual Meeting.

OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  1. Foundation Committee Report - By: John Bierbaum, Chairman of the Foundation Committee
    John introduced the Iager family and they talked about all the Foundation fund raisers. There was talk about YDLI and how it is a project of the Foundation.

    John Meyer talked about Robert Rumler Scholarship. This year's winner was from NY and could not attend the convention. He sent John a letter which he read telling about himself and how he was going to use the money to continue his studies at Cornell.

  2. Junior Activities Committee Report - By: Tom Thorbahn, Chairman of the Junior Committee
    Junior activities. 82 entered Dairy Jeopardy, 35 Dairy bowl teams from 21 states, 53 speeches, 12 scrapbooks, 7 digital scrapbooks, 40+ folding displays, ? banners, & 97 took Knowledge test. Juniors up 30% from 2008 membership.

  3. Show Committee Report - By: Jim Burdette (PA), Chairman of the Show Committee
    Jim shared the report. This year there are 11 national shows and 4 specific national junior shows. New this year was the two Judges Lists, National and Qualified. For the 2011 lists, Monday, August 2nd is the deadline to submit. 2011 list will be all new. Judges must re-apply each year. Applications will be analyzed by the committee and recommended to the board for approval.
    There will be three Judges Conferences in 2011 located in the Northeast, Mid-West and West. There will be one each year after that, location to be rotated around the 3 regions. Going forward, National and Qualified Judges must have participated in at least one Holstein Judges Conference within a 3-year period to remain eligible for inclusion on the list.

  4. National Fair - By: John Kalmey(KY), Chair National FAIR & Animal ID Committee Chairman
    John shared that this February USDA announced a new, flexible framework for animal identification. Only apply to animals moves in interstate commerce, be administered by each state to provide more flexibility and encourage the use of lower cost technology. In May, USDA hosted 3 public meetings to discuss the framework. The goal of USDA is basic, to regulate interstate movement and provide a system for quick and efficient traceability. HAUSA questions the effectiveness of each state being able to administer their own program.

  5. International Committee - By: Gordie Cook (MA), Chairman of the International Committee
    Gordie shared the committee has focused on a more strategic approach of working with a smaller more focused group of potential markets. Plan to work more with the emerging market of Russia, and continue our work with traditional markets of Mexico and South America.

  6. Genetic Advancement Committee - By: Bill Peck (NY), Chairman of Genetic Advancement Committee
    Bill shared the activities of the committee and the decision to place 42% emphasis on production and 25% on conformation. Increased emphasis on Health & Fertility to 33%. All genomic tested animals to receive parentage verification. This is an added feature and will allow for parent “discovery”, whereby an unknown parent can be discovered.

  7. National Dairy Shrine
    Dr. Les Hansen spoke on behalf of the National Dairy Shrine and shared that NDS will provide $40,000 in scholarships this year. 18,000 members across the U.S. and lifetime membership fee remains at $50. Honorees at the annual banquet this year at World Dairy Expo will be Luke & Derek Johnson, Andy & Lynn Buttles, Bill Ramsey Family, Merle Howard, Mert Sowerby, Dr. Lee Mjeskie, Dr. Rex Powell and Dr. Jack Albrecht.

  8. National Convention 2011 - Richmond, Virginia. There will be one hotel for adults and juniors for convention June 22-25, 2011. Richmond is full of history. There will be two Pre-Convention Tours. One to Washington, D.C. and the other to the Shenandoah Valley. A Non-Delegate Tour to Monticello. Host day will give attendees three choices: Tour of Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Amusement Park, and Farm tours and Richmond Tour. Plan to attend now next June in Virginia!

  9. Election of new officers: Directors for Region 1, 4, 6, and At-Large

    Declared candidate for Region 6 Director:

    Leroy Eggink, Sibley, Iowa ~ ELECTED

    Declared candidates Region 4 Director:

    Gayle Carson, Gray, Tennessee ~ ELECTED
    Walter McClure, Sr., Rocky Mount, Virginia

    Declared candidate for Region 1 Director:

    Thomas Kugler, Valley Falls, New York
    Martha Seifert, Orwell, Vermont
    Peter Waterman, Sabattus, Maine ~ ELECTED

    Declared candidates for At-Large Director:

    Corey Geiger, Mukwonago, Wisconsin ~ ELECTED
    Mike Jones, Marshall, Indiana

MINNESOTA TOURS & EVENTS:
Despite a couple of severe upper mid-western thunderstorms and tornado warnings all of the tours went off without a hitch. The only storm casualty was a large cow parked in the courtyard that had trouble standing up! There were many activities to choose from: a multiple farm tour that ended at Bonnie Mohr's studio, and a scenic Mississippi River paddle boat ride visiting the National Eagle Center and ending at Sapa Ska Farm. There was also a Central Minnesota tour, fishing trip, boat ride on Lake Minetonka, trip to the Mall of America and Valley fair for those not involved in the convention.

The Missouri delegation split up and took in different aspects of the convention. Janice, Jodi, Sherri, Marilyn & Suzanne accompanied a group of juniors on the Mississippi River. Barry, Pam, Groves, Al, & Fritz went to see many dairies and Bonnie Mohr. Many of us took liberty when time was available to visit the Mall of America and practice walking and shopping. Whatever anyone did they sure had a fun time doing it!

Take a look at some of our photos. Don't forget to visit the junior page for even more photos and contest details.

Group Project
Getting the booth set up was a state project.
Kiera Groves stands on Brads shoulders as she hangs the banner
from the molding. Jodi and Gail try to help out.

Cow after Storm
This welcoming Holstein just couldn't keep herself upright in the strong Minnesota wind during the storm! She ended up dehorning herself!

2012 Missouri Promotion Booth
The 2012 Convention booth was set in the main lobby of the meeting rooms for everyone to see and experience.


Host Day ~ River Tour


National Eagle Center & Paddle Boat:
Did you know that the largest concentration of nesting eagles in a five mile radius of Wabasha, MN. Over 200 nesting pairs are in this location. While we were on the paddle boat we saw many eagles sitting in the trees along the river bank. A sight to see! When we arrived at the Eagle Center they gave us a great presentation. The Missouri juniors sat right up front and were asked to participate in the program in a variety of ways.

We were shown a very old female Bald Eagle named Harriet and a young male Eagle. We were able to watch the young male eat 1/3 of a rat right in front of us. Some in the group weren't so thrilled with that portion. We learned many interesting facts about eagles. Did you know that they add to their nests every year and they can be over 9 feet thick and 5 feet wide until they collapse the tree or branches. Also Bald Eagles are more tied to the nesting site than they are their mate. If the mate returns to the nest then they will propagate. An average of only 1.5 eaglets leave the nest each year and only 20% of those reach adult hood.

National Eagle Center
A wounded female Bald Eagle that was over 20 years old named Harriet made her home at the Eagle Center. They gave a fascinating program and the kids sat right in front participating in the program.

National Eagle Center
Facility hosted two tour groups from our convention and many injured birds.

National License Plate
Harriet the eagle is the model for this national license plate

Flapping like an Eagle
Karlin Peters (left) and Director
Boyd Schaufelberger, IL (right), and others were
asked to help out and demonstrate their flapping ability.

Rat for lunch anyone?
This young male Bald Eagle eats some of his lunch for the crowd, a 1/3 of a white rat. Yummm...

Boyd soars with the Eagles
National Director, Boyd Schaufelberger, makes the cut as he can soar with the eagles!

Texas Delegation
Leo Hoff, Jr, delegate from Texas, and his family take in the
good conversation on the paddle boat with Gordie Cook, MA (in blue).


Family Night ~ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum


Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Minnesota Family Night was held at the Arboretum. A great place to end a busy day of tours with miles of gardens to view. Teams could take in an 'Amazing Race' or take a tram ride on the three mile route featuring a huge variety of trees, bushes, flowers, and gardens. This weeping tree looks just like an elephant and Blake Wright poses in a grape vine sculpture.

Boys and their Tractor
Blake & Austin Moreland and Jacob Peters aren't far from their tractors even at an Arboretum!

Amazing Race
Karlin Peters competes in the butter sculpting portion of the Amazing Race at the Arboretum!


National Convention Sale


The National Holstein Convention sale is in the books. Broadcast live from Jordan, Minnesota a huge crowd attended the sale enjoying a fish fry before the sale and an evening of great cattle gracing the one of a kind sale ring.

Featuring many high genomic testing individuals from popular cow families, the sale averaged $12,126.85 on 108 lots.

Topping the sale at $91,000 was Lot #4 – First Choice Man-O-Man from three females born in February & April, 2010. The highest genomic testing heifer of the bunch is Clear-Echo M-O-M 2150-ET at +2450 GTPI – which makes her tied for #2 GTPI female of the breed. Her dam is Clear-Echo 822 Ramo 1200-ET (EX-92 DOM) +2124 GTPI. Consigned by Clear Echo Farm of Schuylerville, NY, the choice was purchased by De-Su Holsteins of New Albin, IA.

2nd high on the night at $87,000 was Gold-N-Oaks Arabell 1765-ET (VG-87) +2188 GTPI. The Ramos daughter of Gold-N-Oaks S Marbella-ET (VG-89),the #3 PTAT cow in the breed, Arabella is a full sister to the #1 GTPI cow on the 4/10 run, Gold-N-Oaks Marabell-ET (VG-87) and sold with embryos contracts and extensive interest from numerous AI studs and embryos exporters. Arabell was consigned by her breeders John & Judy Swenson of Barneveld, WI and Mark Hardt Landt Land & Cattle Co.

Larcrest Case-ETS, a 4/09 Planet daughter of Larcrest Crimson-ET (VG-88) GTPI +2222, sold as Lot #1 and brought $82,000. Consigned by Larcrest Holsteins of Albert Lea, MN, Case carries a +2279 GTPI and is her 2nd dam is the enormously popular Larcrest Cosmopolitan (VG-87), whose daughters and granddaughters have been topping sales all through 2010. Purchased by Robert Goldmann of New Albin, IA, Case sold with AI and embryo contracts.

National Convention Sale
A picture perfect day was what Minnesota received for their National Sale. A huge crowd was in attendance to see some outstanding females sell. Congratulations to Minnesota for a stellar sale!


Look for all of the Junior Convention Results on the Junior Page!






  

2010 MISSOURI STATE FAIR
August 18 - 21, 2010
Sedalia, Missouri, Coliseum Building
Judge Unknown


ENTRIES DUE IN THE OFFICE JULY 2, 2010

A Note from the Superintendent
Just a quick reminder that entries Must be received in the business office by the 2nd or they will be considered late. If you mail your entries near the due date, it would not hurt to check with the fair and make sure your entries arrived. Entries may also be faxed to the office. Anything arriving after the 2nd will be charged the late fee. That fee will be $50 per animal. There will be no waivers this year.

A couple slight changes from last year. The rule about only one in a class has been modified. If there is only one entry in a class, that entry will receive 1/2 of the 1st place premium money. As long as there are 2 entries in a class, premium money will be paid as usual.

The economy has been hard on the fair. State money has been cut and they lost some sponsorship money. Our personnel budgets have been cut, but the Fair cut premiums by 20%.

There will be no separate 4-H and FFA show this year. It will be a combined youth show.

If you have any questions, please give Kate Geppert a call. Her cell phone is 573-808-5607. Other important numbers:
Business Office: 660-827-8108
Business Office Fax: 660-827-8169
Entry Department: 660-827-8115
General Info: 1-800-422-3247
Info and Entries are on the Website: www.mostatefair.com

Thanks, Kate Geppert


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

8:00 AM, Friday, Aug 20 Open Holstein Show, starting with heifers and showing straight through

7:30 PM, Friday, Aug 20 Open Supreme Dairy Champion & Dairy Show Dedication
Come to the Coliseum to see the new Supreme champion and the Missouri Farm Family of the Year!


8:30 AM, Saturday, Aug 21 Junior Dairy Cattle Judging Contest; Youth Building Arena.

12:00 PM, Saturday, Aug 21 Dairy Cattle Judging Results; Youth Building Arena.

5:00 PM, Saturday, Aug 21
(Note Time Change!)

Youth Holstein Heifers; Coliseum

8:00 AM, Sunday, Aug 22 Youth Holstein Cows; Coliseum

1:30 PM, Sunday, Aug 22 4-H/FFA Supreme Dairy Cattle Champion; Coliseum






  

MISSOURI DISTRICT SHOW SCHEDULE

There is only one district shows remaining. If you are in the area, go and support your local dairy breeders at their district shows. It is a great way to get to know other breeders. Some districts also have meals and other activities planned. If you have any questions just give your district president or me a call. Remember, district points for All-Missouri's this year are obtained in your home district ONLY. Even if you show in another district you do not receive district points for that show.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

July 17 West Central District Show, Butler, MO.
Held at Bates County Fairgrounds held in conjunction with Bates County Fair.





  

2010 Southwest District Show

Marshfield, MO
June 9, 2010
Judge: Gary Estes, Rogersville, MO



Junior Champion - Mark Highfill Memorial Award
Honorable Mention: Winter Yrlg: Robthom Blake Lou, Robthom; Res. Jr Champion: 2nd Fall Yearling: Aragon-DW Skylight, Curtis Day; Judge Estes;
Jr Champion: Fall Yrlg: Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy, Lora Wright



Junior Show: Intermediate Champion
Res. Int: Jr 2: JL-Kel-Land Diamond, Ellie Wantland;
Int. Champion: Sr 2: Indies-View Jasper LuLu, Bailee Whitehead; MO Holstein Miss - Lora Wright



Intermediate Champion
Judge Estes; Res Int. Sr 3: Aragon Killer Fave-ET, Curtis Day;
Int Champ Jr 3: Robthom Nissen Moscow, Robthom; Fall Yearling - Eric Ling

Southwest District champions are as follows:

Junior Champion Fall Yrlg ~ Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy
Lora Wright, Clever, MO

Res. Junior Champion Fall Yrlg ~ Aragon-DW Skylight
Curtis Day, Bolivar, MO

Jr Division: Junior Champion Fall Yrlg ~ Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy
Lora Wright, Clever, MO

Jr Division: Res. Junior Champion Fall Calf ~ Sipka PG Adrnin Song-ET
Blake Wright, Clever, MO

Intermediate Champion Jr. 3-Yr-Old ~ Robthom Nisson Moscow
Janice Ling, Springfield, MO

Res. Intermediate Champion Sr. 3-Yr-Old ~ Aragon Killer Fave-ET
Curtis Day, Bolivar, MO

Jr Division: Intermediate Champion &
Jr. Show Grand Champion
Sr. 2-Yr-Old ~ Indies-View Jasper LuLu
Bailee Whitehead, Conway, MO

Jr Division: Res. Intermediate Champion
Jr. 2-Yr-Old ~ JL-Kel-Land Diamond
Ellie Wantland, Niangua, MO

Sr. & Grand Champion
Aged Cow ~ Robthom Carolina Boss
Janice Ling, Springfield, MO

Res. Sr. & Res. Grand Champion
5-Yr-Old Cow ~ Ozark-Royal Ray Sheri
Grant Dohle & Abbi Goldenberg, Halfway, MO


Jr Division: Sr. Champion &
Res. Grand Champion
4 Yr-Old ~ Viethson Outside Sheryl
Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland, Niangua, MO


Intermediate & Senior Champions
Int Champion, Res. Int. Champion, Senior Champion, Res. Sr Champion

Junior Show: Grand Champions
Res Grand - 4 Yr-Old, Katie Wantland; Grand - Sr. 2-Yr-Old, Bailee Whitehead; MO Holstein Miss - Lora Wright

Sr & Grand Champions
MO Holstein Miss, Lora Wright; Grand Aged Cow: Robthom Carolina Boss; Res: 5-Yr Old, Ozark-Royal Ray Sheri, Judge Estes

Rear View Champions
Res. Grand; Grand



Who is Enjoying the water more?
Lila Wantland, Niangua is busy washing out her calf's topline.
I think Lila is having more fun!!

For complete show results
click here






  

Committee Reports Due at Field Day!

Our committees are set and it is time for the chair persons to get together with your committees and make some tentative plans and a tentative budget. Each committee chair will report to the National planning committee at the field day, so we can start to get funding needs for each group firmed up. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. I'll be sending out the time of the meeting in the mail.

Committee List



  1. Finance
  2. Banquet/President's Reception
  3. Dairy Bar
  4. Host Day & Golf/Fishing Tournament
  5. Publicity
  6. Juniors

7. Transportation
8. Hospitality
9. Registration
10. Pre-Convention Tour
11. Non-Delegate Activity
12. Sale





  

100th ANNIVERSARY FOR
MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION


Dear Fellow Holstein members,

Do you have an old box of photos? We are looking for photos of cows, people, and farms to be included in the 100th anniversary book. If you have some old photos lying around and just are not sure if we can use them just let us go through them. It is much easier to go through large amounts of photos and scan them into the computer now rather than waiting until the last minute.

Please bring your box or bag of photos to field day if you can. We'll get the information to the right people and then return the photos to you. If you can't attend Field Day but might have some photos, you may give me a call and we'll make arrangements to get the photos from you so we can include them in the book.

Don't forget to continue to work on your herd histories. We want to be sure to include as much of the rich history of Missouri as possible. I look forward to hearing from you. Jodi Wright 417-743-2921






  

FSA NEWS RELEASE

MILK INCOME LOSS CONTRACT PROGRAM PAYMENTS

There will be NO payment for May's production. It is anticipated that there will not be any more payments for the current fiscal year.

Producers need to take all production into their FSA offices even months with a $0 payment. The exact rate for April MILC will be published when it’s made available, but it most likely won’t be available until June 1.

Dairy producers can apply for MILC at their County FSA Office or visit online at www.fsa.usda.gov

To view estimated payments go to the Missouri Dairy Business Website at http://agebb.missouri.edu/modbu/archives/v8n12/modbu4.htm



 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:

A paid State Membership will reduce your registration fees 
and other Holstein Service fees. You also receive a FREE copy of the Mid-States Holstein News!  State Memberships are renewed annually for both Adult & Junior Members.

JUNIORS:  If you are a Junior only member (your parents are not state association members) and you wish to receive the Mid-States Magazine then you must include $5 additional (per family) with your junior dues in order to receive the Mid-States.

Membership registration forms are available for download
in either a pdf or MS Word format.
Please send completed forms and a check payable
to Missouri Holstein Association to:

Missouri Holstein Association
Jodi Wright, Secretary/Treasurer
3259 Jasmine Road
Clever, MO 65631

For questions or more information, email  jwright@missouriholstein.com

 

NEW!!! REGISTER AND PAY YOUR STATE DUES
ONLINE (click here)



LIST OF STATE MEMBERS:

If you need a Missouri state member's phone, email
or address click on the link below.

Missouri Membership List




  

2010  
July 2 MO State Fair Entries Due.
Aug 6, 8AM 4-H/FFA Holstein Show, Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield.
Aug 8, 8AM Open Holstein Show, Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield.
July 17 West Central District Show, Butler, MO
July 20 Missouri Holstein Field Day
Groves-View Dairy, Billings
August 20 Missouri State Fair, Open Holstein Show
October 16 Missouri Fall State Sale, Marshfield



Best-Sunrise Dairy, Houston, MO: http://www.holsteinworld.com/BestSunrise/

Robthom Farm, Springfield, MO: http://www.robthom.com/

Echo-L Holsteins, Fulton, MO: http://www.holsteinworld.com/echo-l/

Angelo Holsteins, Fair Grove, MO: http://www.angeloholsteins.com

Groves-View Dairy http://www.holsteinworld.com/grovesview/

Page-Crest Farm http://www.holsteinworld.com/pagecrest/

Missouri Dairymen’s Resource Guide: http://www.agebb.missouri.edu/dairy/

Genex Custom Collection Services: http://genex.crinet.com/page189/GenexCustomCollection

Missouri Dairy Association: http://www.missouridairy.org

Dairy Agenda Today: http://www.dairyagendatoday.com

We would like to link our Missouri Holstein Members that have a webpage of their own to the Missouri Holstein Page. Would you like to have your page linked up with ours? Contact Jodi Wright through the feedback form and I'll explain how it will work. We'd love to have everyone listed. There is no cost to you for this service.

 


President
Fritz Hegeman
816-662-2303
cell: 816-390-1995
jfhegeman@bbwi.net

Vice President
Alfred Brandt
573-680-9564

Secretary/Treasurer
Jodi Wright
417-743-2921
3259 Jasmine Rd.
Clever, MO 65631
jwright@missouriholstein.com

Director at Large
Eric Ling
417-880-9939

 

National Director
Kate Geppert
573-814-3148
5803 Redwing Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
dkgeppert@mchsi.com



    

If you would like more information on the following:



  • Cattle Available to Sell
  • Cattle Wanted to Buy
  • Consign cattle to State Sale
  • Request catalog for State Sale
  • Advertising in Mid-States Publication
  • Subscribing to Mid-States Publication
  • Senior Membership
  • Junior Membership
  • Show Entry forms
  • Information on Missouri Sho-Me Futurity
  • Want to advertise on Breeders Page on our website
  • Would like to link farm to Missouri Website
  • Other

Please email your request for information to the following email. Include the items you are interested in, your name, address, phone, and email.  jwright@missouriholstein.com

 

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