March 2015 Mid-States Holstein Newsmissouriholstein.com/publications/geppert15_03_MSw.pdf · Sue Ann Steele, Editor 3673 NW St Rte 52 Butler, MO 64730 660-200-5214 Email: [email protected]

Mid-States Holstein NewsMarch 2015

Spring is Coming!

Sue Ann Steele, Editor3673 NW St Rte 52Butler, MO 64730660-200-5214Email: [email protected]

Kate Geppert, Managing Editor5803 Redwing DriveColumbia, MO 65202573.814.3148 or 573.808.5607Email: [email protected]

ARKANSAS: President: Bruce Tencelve, Little Rock; Vice-President: Susan Fisher, Beebe; Secretary/Treasurer: Jim Griffin, 15542 Logan Cave Rd, Siloam Springs, AR; BOARD MEMBERS: James Smith, Doug Herbaugh, Randy Spears, Mike Quattlebaum

KANSAS: President: Robbie Leach; Vice-President: Dwight Rokey; Past President: David Rotting-haus; Secretary: Kerri Ebert, 4210 Wam-Teau Drive, Wamego, DIRECTORS: Devon Benfer, Dar-ren Benfer, Ryan Bodenhausen, Harry Clubine, Eugene George, Kevin Fast , Dale Klassen, Carol Keen, Doug Unruh, Kevin Winter

MISSOURI: President: Eric Ling, Springfield ; Vice-President: Jay Moreleand, Harrisonville,; Secretary/Treasurer: Michelle Eilenstine, Mountain Grove; Director-at-large: Brad Grove, Billings, DIRECTORS: Eric Adkins, Dallas Cornelius, Kirby Hanson, Joe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Justin Nelson, Roy Par-sons, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele, Mike Wilson, Larry Wright

NEBRASKA: President: Eric Villebro; Vice-President Adam Engelman; Secretary/Treasurer: Diane Os-senkop, 15252 E A Street, Lincoln, NE, DIRECTORS: Jim Hammj, Brandon Esau, Dean Engelman, Kevin Marotz, Erin Marotz, Joyce Racicky, Steve Wolfe, Greg Racicky, Dennis Traeger,

NEW MEXICO: President: Andy Vaz, Roswell; Vice-President; Buster Goff; Secretary/Treasurer: Wendy Zens, 190 Dairy Rd, Willard

OKLAHOMA: President: Todd Mason, Kingfisher;, 1st Vice President: Tom Meyer, Okarche Secretary/Trea-surer: LeeAnn Bowman 341401 E 5300 Rd, Glencoe; DIRECTORS: Norman Bayless, Cody Mitchell, Brett Morris, Jeff Schenk

TEXAS: President, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Vice-President: Leo Hoff, Jr, Windthorst, Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, Bellevue; DIRECTORS: Randy Carpenter, Gerard Hoekman, John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, Lindsay Mitchell, Bradly Veitenheimer, Chad Steinberger

The MID-STATES HOLSTEIN NEWS (ISSN 0884-2809) is published 4 times yearly - March, June, September, and December - by the Holstein As-sociations of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Periodical postage paid at Butler, MO 64730 and at additional mailing offices. Subscription rate, $5.00, included in each state membership fee. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MID-STATES HOLSTEIN NEWS, Kate Geppert, 5803 Redwing Dr, Columbia, MO 65202.ICAL POSTAL CODE:355240

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MARCH 2015 VOLUME 157 Published: March 1 June 1 September 1 December 1

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Classification Schedule

April Kansas, Colorado & NebraskaJuly New Mexico, Texas & OklahomaAugust Arkansas & Missouri

On the coverFebruary is finally over which means March and Spring will soon be here! The snow, ice and cold weather of February has made everyone (including the cattle!) long for green grass. With March, the spring show seasons kick into full gear. The All-Texas Show and the Missouri Spring Show will set the stage for one of the favorite events in our area - the Southern Spring National in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The photos on the cover are showcases the some of the outstanding cattle that were presented. This year’s event will be April 6-11. New this year is a Jersey sale, the Spring Fashion of Starstruck featuring Ratliff jerseys. The Oklahoma State Sale again promises to have an outstanding lineup of cows, bred heifers and show calves. Who will go through the ring on Friday and then walk across the shavings on Saturday to the top of the class? We will have to just wait and see!

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Inside:Fort Worth Show ResultsSouthern Spring National InfoOklahoma State Sale

Our sympathy to Steve & Sandy Pope family of Loyal, OK on the passing of his father.

Congratulations to Mike Hackmann, Roy Parsons and Smithcrest Holsteins on Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red-ET 2E-94 being named the HHM All-Ameican R&W Aged Cow 2014.

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HIGHS!January 21, 2015 Classification

3 New Excellents:Schoen Duplicate Janzey EX-90

Sids Harry Kind EX-90Winter-Lea Moscow Bonnie EX-90

14 New Very Goodsincluding

Schoen Calvary 2018 VG-85@2-4

It was a GREAT day for our herd!

SorrowsOn January 24 we lost our wonderful Grandma and calf

feeder.

Ecclesiastics 3:1-7 There is a time and a season for every activity

under heaven; a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to harvest, a time to

weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

Lafern Schoen1934-2015

John Schoen & Marvin Schoen FamiliesOak Ridge, Missouri

ph: 573.934.3548 [email protected]

Southwest Regional Holstein Show

Jan. 19, 2015Fort Worth, Texas

Judge: Mike Stiles, VAFall Heifer Calf (4)1. Tex-Stein McCutch Makila, Gavin Stein-berger, Windthost, TX; 2. Hoff-Hill Brokaw Melanie, Nicole Hoff, Windthorst, TX; 3. Shantine Durable Sweet Tea, Shannon Vanderlaan, Frederick, OKSummer Heifer (6)1. Sandy-C Defiant Dotty, Jacy Carpenter, Earth, TX; 2. Kow-Castle Hill Casino, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX; 3. Sandy-C Sid Fear Me, Kenton & Jeff Carpenter, Hico, TXSpring Yearling (7)1. MDF GW Atwood Barbie, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK; 2. Tex-Stein Mc-Cutch Dymond, Gavin Steinberger, Wind-thorst, TX; 3. MDF Atwood Bree-ET, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX.Winter Yearling (7)1. Hoff-Hill Atwood Sassy, Adam Hoff, Windthorst, TX; 2. MDF Atwood Noelle, Bruce & Stephanie Hays, Garden Plains, KS; 3. Wedgwood M Yorik Patsy, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX.Fall Yearling (7)1.Craigcrest SC Abby, Alyson Philips, Stephenville, TX; 2. Sandy-C Bradnick Bree, Kenton Carpenter, Earth, TX; 3. JMK Rainy 2551, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TXSummer Yearling (7)1. Luncrest Atwd Missu 1543-ET, Esmae Velsen, Hico, TX; 2. KHW Hero Antics-ET, Zapalac & Kainer, Schulenburg, TX; 3. Erbacres HP Delight-ET, Landry Vieth, Windthorst, TX

Unfresh Jr. 2-Yr Old (6)1. Cranholme Goldchip Tetris, Makayla Osinga, Hico, TX; 2. Claquato-RH Elf-ET, Elf Syndicate, Amarillo, TX; 3. Miss For-tune Margo-ET, Kenton Carpenter.Junior ChampionCraigcrest SC AbbyRes. Jr. ChampionCranholme Gold Chip TetrisJr. Best Three1. Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK; 2.Hoff-Hill Holsteins, Windthorst, TX; 3. Shannon Vanderlaan, Frederick, OKSr. 2-Yr Old (7)1. Milk Source Comet Alison, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TX; Raspye, Makayla Osinga, Hico, TX; 3. Sipka Destry Sheba-ET, Kenton Carpenter, Earth, TX.Jr. 3-Yr Old (6)1. Miss Blackys Bikini, Jeff Koster, Co-manche, TX; 2. Miss Triple-T ENT Lexus, Mason & Tencleve, Kingfisher, OK; 3. Harmony-Corners Margarita, Kow-Castle Holsteins, Hico, TXSr. 3-Yr Old (7)1. Tex-Stein Atwood Maeghan, Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; 2. Craigcrest Amazement, Jeff Koster, Comanche, TX; 3. Sooner Observer Bernice, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.Intermediate ChampionMiss Blackys BikiniRes. Intermediate ChampionTex-Stein Atwood Maeghan4-Yr Old (7)1.Ms Rockledge Snchez Jazz-ET, Jeff Koster, Comanche; 2. Craigcrest Seaven Heidi, Esmae Velsen, Hico, TX; 3. Tex-Stein Pontiac Grace, Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX

San Antonio Stock Show Feb. 15, 2015

San Antonio, TexasJudge: Dean Dohle

Junior Champion1st Unfresh 2-Yr Old: KHW Hero Antics-ET, Henry Zapalac, Schulenburg, TXRes. Jr. Champion1st Wtr Yrlg: Ka-Da Shot 3106, Henry Zapalac, Schulenburg, TXGrand Champion1st Sr. 3-Yr Old: Zap-Tex Ernie Uelise 660, Henry Zapalac, Schulenburg, TXRes. Grand Champion1st 5-Yr Old: Royal-Ridge Sanchez Amelia, 4M Farm

5-Yr Old (7)1. Miss-Long-Green Mary Kay, Matt Day, Springfield, MO; 2. Miss-Long-Green Cassidy-Red, Hall & Almedia, Cushing, OK; 3. MDF Zenith 3017, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OKAged Cow (3)1. Tex-Stein Advent Jocelyne, Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX; 2. Tex-Stein Master Leasia, Grayson Steinberger, Wind-thorst, TX; 3. Coldsprings Stormat 2911, Mason & Tencleve, Kingfisher, OKSr. & Grand ChampionMs Rockledge Snchez Jazz-ETRes. Sr. & Grand ChampionMiss-Long-Green Mary KayProduce of Dam 1. Shannon Vanderlaan, Frederick, OKBreeders Herd1. Tex-Stein Dairy, Windthorst, TX; 2. Hoff-Hill Holsteins, Windthorst, TXPremier Exhibitor1. Tex-Stein Dairy, Windthorst, TXPremier BreederTex-Stein Dairy, Windthorst, TX

Grand ChampionMs Rockledge Snchez Jazz-ET

2015 All-Texas ShowMarch 14

Judge: Mark ReuthAbilene, Texas

2015 Missouri Spring ShowMarch 19-21

Show 10:00 March 21Columbia, Missouri

Bodenhausen Joins HolsteinMike Bodenhausen, Muscotah, Kansas has rejoined Holstein USA as a Holstein classifier. Mike’s duties are primarily to classify dairy cows throughout the United Stated. He will classify cows for both the Area classification program and the SET (Sire Evaluation for Type) program. He will also be able to answer any questions herd owners may have about classification. Mike and his family were prominent

Holstein members in Kansas with their Bode-Acres herd. Recently Mike has served as the Executive Director for the Kansas Dairy Association.

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From the Field

New Holstein Mobile App AvailableHolstein Association USA has just launched a mobile app—a new way for you to use a mobile device to access Holstein information on the Web. Getting information from HAUSA with your cellphone or tablet is now much more user-friendly. To access the mobile site, point the Internet browser on your mobile device to services.holsteinusa.com. You’ll get a menu with several options that include: • Animal Search: Animal Search displays the same information as the traditional HAUSA Animal Search, optimized for performance on mobile devices. Results display quickly and columns are easy to sort. • Popular Lists: The lists of High-Scoring Two-Year-Olds, First Time Excellents, Holsteins scored 95 or higher in the last twelve months, and Highest Registry Activity Bulls all available. • Family Tree: Access Family Tree search results by clicking on an animal’s registration number from the Animal Search results page or Family Tree in the menu, or search for an animal by registration number or NAAB code. • Pedigree: Order pedigrees for animals from a variety of places within the mobile app, including directly from the Animal Search and Family Tree results. • Inbreeding Calculator: View mating results for up to ten different sires and pedigree inbreeding values for each mating. You can also find genomic inbreeding values, if both the female and males are genomic tested. • Bull Lists: Frequently accessed bull lists as well as the High Ranking Sire Report, Top 100 TPI Bulls, and Top 50 Sire lists for several traits can be easily accessed through the site. Visit services.holsteinusa.com from your smartphone or tablet today, and take advantage of some of HAUSA’s most frequently used services.

Hopefully by the time you read this it will be sunny and 75 instead of snowy and 5. Spring training has started so we can start to anticipate a Royals repeat of 2014. Spring also means it’s time to start the 2015 show and sale season. The Southern National Show and Oklahoma state sale are two great places to promote and show off your breeding programs. With all the activities going on there is something for everyone to get involved in. The Junior Show and other junior activities at Stillwater are super opportunities to get our youth involved. As time goes by our kids consistently bring up things that happened at a particular show and always look forward to seeing friends they have made at each place we have been. 2014 was a great year for HAUSA. We had a record number of registrations last year and have started the year off strong once more. Record milk prices have obviously helped but we are seeing a sharp increase not only in registrations but also Basic ID which sometimes is the first step to doing business with new customers. Producers are also seeing the value of having traceability with ID’d animals and all the information available on the custom tags that HAUSA can produce. Thanks for all your input and support and see you in Stillwater. Roy

2014 was a very rewarding year for those involved in agriculture. It proved to be an exciting year for Holstein USA, as well. Given that many state Holstein associations are currently holding their annual meetings, some of you may have already heard of the successes experienced by Holstein USA last year. For those that have not yet had their annual meeting, or were not able to attend,

I’ll point out some of the highlights. The interest in U.S. Registered Holsteins continues to grow. In 2014, the Association registered 373,056 animals. This is an increase of 12,876 animals, or 4 percent, over last year. This registration total is the highest in over 20 years. It’s also a 27 percent increase from 10 years ago, a testament to the true value of the Holstein breed. In addition to the 373,056 animals that were registered, breeders identified 248,688 Holsteins through the Basic ID program. That is a total of 621,744 head that were identified by Holstein USA in 2014, representing a 50 percent increase from 10 years earlier, an all-time record! Member par-ticipation in Holstein COMPLETE remains strong. Enrollment in 2014 totaled 296,206 cows in 1,851 herds. Both were improve-ments over the previous year. Another highlight of 2014 was the introduction of ENLIGHT at the National Convention in Dubuque, IA. ENLIGHT is the result of the collaboration between Holstein USA and Zoetis. It is an online management tool that is designed to help dairy producers manage their herd’s genetics, in particular, genomic test results. ENLIGHT provides Holstein breeders with cutting edge technol-ogy to find more value in their investments in Holstein genetics and genomic testing. I strongly recommend that any herd that is genomic testing, to enroll in ENLIGHT. If you have any questions, or need help with any Holstein As-sociation programs, contact your Holstein Association Regional Representative. We’re here to help you get the most from your Holstein investment.

Darin

Iley Welcomes ‘Little Field Rep’Congratulations to Jenny and Clayton Iley of Stephenville, Texas on the birth of Maybree Pearl born February 18. Jenny serves at the Holstein Field Representativie for the southwest, including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Proud grandparents are Stanley and Brenda Haedge of Hico, Texas. At 7 lbs 13 oz and 21 inches long, Maybree is definitely the littlest member of the Holstein team!

High Genomic Mogul Tops MO State SaleU-Mo Mogul Pastel *RC topped the 2015 Missouri Holstein Convention Sale January 23 in Springfield,Missouri. The #2 overall GTPI red carrier heifer in the breed was purchased by Oakfield Corners, Oakfield, New York for $25,500. She was the consignment of the University of Missouri, Columbia. The 2nd high selling animal followed in the genomic path. Consigned by Wilson Martin, Memphis, a 1st choice Blake female from high genomic type cow, Playball Flatto W Brook-ET was the choice of Lyn Burkholder, Lebanon, PA at $6,800. A 1st choice Armani from 15 generation Excellent Castleholm Goldwyn Renee was the third high seller at $4,200. Consigned by Todd Mason, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, the choice was purchased by Castleholm Holsteins, Mondodi, Wisconsin. The overall sale averaged was $3,913.54. In addition, two units of Goldwyn semen sold for $1,200 each. The sale was sponsored by the Missouri Holstein Association.

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Northeast Central Missouri DistrictJames Penn, President

Alfred Brandt, Vice-PresidentJudy Borman, Secretary/Treasurer

Eric Adkins, Director

News From the Northeast...

U-MO Mogul PastelTopped the Missouri State Convention Sale in January at $25,500. Pastel, the #2 genomic red carrier heifer of the breed, was consigned by the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Choice Walnutlawn Blake female from Playball Flattop W Brook-ET This first choice calf due in September was the 2nd high selling animal at the Missouri State Convention Sale at $6,800. The choice was consigned by Wilson Martin, Memphis

NEMO (Northeast MO) Registered Holstein Production SaleHeld Feb. 18 in Memphis, the 40 plus head of fresh young cows, bred & open heifers averaged $2737. High selling animal was Playball JL EPC Beauty, consigned by Tim Schmitt, Epworth, IAat $5,100. Marlin Bontrager, Kalona, IA, consigned the 2nd high animal Shema Gold Chip Africa at $3,900.

Elsie BaylessElsie Louise (Fritzler) Bayless was born March 5, 1923, to Adam and Lydia (Steinle) Fritzler at Shat-tuck, Oklahoma. Elsie passed away December 13, 2014, at the Shattuck Nursing Center at the age of 91. She grew up on the family farm southwest of Shattuck, Oklahoma and attended Victory Grade School. Her freshman year she attended the Hig-

gins High School and then went to Shattuck High School and graduated with the class of 1941. After graduating high school, she attended the Hills Business University in Oklahoma City and got an Associate’s Degree in Business in 1942. Elsie married the love of her life, Glenn Bayless on February 20, 1945 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, southwest of Shat-tuck, Oklahoma. To this union three boys were born; Gary Glenn, Kendall Ray, and Norman Leslie. They lived on the farm northeast of Arnett until poor health required them to move to the Shattuck Nursing Center in December, 2004. As a child at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Elsie made her decision for Christ and was baptized. She was a faithful member of the Arnett First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir, and helped with the nursery-cradle roll. In addition to helping on the family farm, Elsie worked as a clerk typist for Farm Security Administration. She was a member of the Home Demonstration and NW China Painters. Elsie enjoyed oil, watercolor, and China painting, sewing, quilting, cooking, and watching her grandchildren’s sports activities. They were all very special to her. During high school, she loved to play the clarinet in the high school band. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glenn Bayless and a great granddaughter, Isabela Sant’Anna. Elsie is survived by sons, Gary Bayless and wife Dixie, Kendall Bayless and wife Sue, and Norman Bayless all of Arnett, OK; 8 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Dec. 17, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Arnett with burial at the DeBolt cemetery.

LaFern SchoenLaFern F. Schoen, 80, of Oak Ridge, Missouri, passed away January 24, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born September 21, 1934, in Shaw-neetown, Missouri, to Harry and Florence Kasten Ludwig. She and Marvin E. Schoen were married August 1, 1954, in Pocahontas.

LaFern was a 1954 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She was baptized, confirmed, and was a lifetime active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. She served on various committees, but truly enjoyed the hospitality committee. She was very involved in the family dairy farm she and Marvin owned and operated near Oak Ridge. She always maintained a large vegetable and flower garden and was known to be a won-derful cook. She was a 47-year 4H Leader in Cape County and was active many years in the ministry of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services. Loving survivors include her husband of 60 years, Marvin of Oak Ridge; four children, John (Teri) Schoen of Oak Ridge, Cathy (David) Hemmann of Pocahontas, Teresa (Steve) Meier of Jackson, Martha (Bob) Ebbesmeyer of German Valley, Illinois; 11 grand-children, Matthew and Corvin Schoen, Melinda Morrison, Katie Miesner, Kyle and Emma Hemmann, Adam, Ben, and Charlie Meier, Erin and Grant Ebbesmeyer; and six great-grandchildren, Ella Morrison, Kelby and Abby Schoen, Emelia Meier, Landon Miesner, and Madelyn Meier. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister. Funeral service were held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services, or the Cape County Extension Foundation.

Thomas BrooksThomas Charles Brooks, son of the late Freeman Clark and Margaret Helen (Fueglein) Brooks, was born on March 22, 1948 in Binghamton, New York and passed away February 20, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. He was 66. Tom was raised in Binghamton, New York and graduated from Susquehanna Valley High School in 1966. He received his Associates Degree in Applied Science and Environmental Health Technology from Broome Technical Community College in 1969. Tom was united in marriage to Carol Evans on September 1, 1973 at the Honesdale Assembly of God in Honesdale, Pennsyl-vania. One son was born to this union, Charles Brooks. Following college, Tom worked for 25 years as a milk inspector in Pennsylvania and New York. In 1994, Tom and Carol moved to Mountain Grove, Missouri and Tom continued as a Dairy Farmer until he passed away. Tom always enjoyed model railroading with his grandson, and would attend train shows together as often as they could. Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by one brother: Edward J. Brooks. He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Carol, of the home; his son: Charles Brooks and his wife, Susan, of Mountain Grove, Mis-souri; three grandchildren: Charles II, Amanda, and Rebekah, an aunt; two sisters-in-law; one nephew; one niece; great nephews, great nieces and a host of other family and friends. Memorial services were held Feb. 24 at the Christian Brethren Fellowship Church in Mountain Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International or to the Whetstone Christian Academy.

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MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLEE EX-923-11 365 2X 38,290 5.5 2091 3.1 1177

All-American Sr. 3-Yr Old 2005Her Brokaw Jr. 2 & G+ Alexander grdtrs

sell fresh - George & Woods

MDF SANCHEZ RACEY EX-91Res. Grand, Southern Spring Nat’l 2014From 2014’s sale topper are fresh Acme

and yearling Declan dtrs - Longhorn

KHW REGIMENT APPLE-RED 3E-96All-American R&W Aged Cow 2011

Fancy Atwood Fall Calf sells - ErbsenHero from EX Sister sells bred to

Armani - Zapalac & Kainer

KHW REGIMENT APPLE3-RED-ETN EX-94Grand Champion, Internat’l R&W 2013Destry or Adonis choice from her EX

clone sister - Ratliff

PAULINN BAXT MAZIE 529-RED 2E-913-08 365 3X 44,040 3.9 1727 2.7 1187

Her VG Contender-Red dtr sells just fresh, ready for 3-Yr old class - Seiler

MORRISLAND DAMION DIANA 2E-95Grand Champion - Fort Worth 2014

2X Grand All-Oklahoma ShowAtlantic sells fresh in Dec. - Goldenberg

KINGSMILL SANCHEZ TOSHA-ET EX-912-02 365 3X 27,600 3.5 959 2.9 803

Res. Int Champion,KS State Fair 2014Her Dempsey Winter calf sells - Hill

REGANCREST G BRIZELDA EX-90 DOM4-04 365 2X 38,930 4.1 1577 3.2 1251Her VG-86 Shamrock grdtr sells fresh in

January - Robinson & Ernzen

ASTREHOE LJ ROSA REBEL-ET EX-927-05 365 2X 48,580 4.2 2021 2.8 1376

13 gen EX! Her Jr. 2 Gold Chip sells fresh in March - Coblentz

Sale sponsored by Oklahoma Holstein AssociationTodd Mason, president 405-408-8941Catalogs available online at www.dairyagendatoday.comSale broadcasted online at www.cowbuyer.com

For more information,Bob Griggs, 405-880-2213 Gary Estes, 417-830-0051Alan Dykshorn, 712-441-0686For catalogs, contact: Bruce Tencleve, 501-519-3856

2015 Oklahoma State Sale12:00 Noon - Friday - April 10, 2015 - Stillwater, OK

Young Cows - Bred Heifers - Show Calves - EmbryosAnimals purchased are eligible to show in 2015 Southern Spring National

Res. Grand Champion & Int. Champion of 2014 Southern National went through the sale!

90 Head

Sell!


BG-HZ BRAXTON LEXI VG-881st Jr. 3-Yr Old, Southern Spr Nat’l 2014

Sells fresh in March- Zapalac & GriggsShow winning sister sells fresh - Chupp

WINROSS LP HEARTBEAT-RED-ET1st Spr Yrlg, MD R&W Show 2014

Fancy Jr. 2 for 2015 due in June to Malone from Hazel family - Goldenberg

SCO-LO-COONS-GS WIND KAT-ET1st Fall Calf, Southern Nat’l Jr 2014 1st Fall Calf, MO & AR State Fairs

She sells ready for 2015! - Whitehead

TRI-DAY ASHLYN 2E-96 GMD DOM4-09 365 2x 43,090 4.8 2079 3.3 1422

All-American Sr. 3 & 4-Yr OldAtwood grdtr sells due in April - Deters

KELLOGG-BAY JASPER 11-ET EX-923-06 365 2X 28,930 5.1 1488 3.3 959Her VG-85 Braxton sells fresh - Groves

Some of the Other Outstanding Animals SellingVG-89 Sanchez bred to Corvette from VG Goldwyn - Marotz & EsauVG-87 Braxton from EX-90 Sept Storm - RenesVG-87 Damion from VG-86 Rampage - WrightVG-86 Atwood, 2014 All-MO Fall Yrlg - Univ.of MOVG-86 Sanchez fresh in Jan from VG-87 Dundee - KosterVG-86 Gold Chip from VG Blade - WrightEX-90 Million with 34,000M bred to Mogul - GeppertG+83 red Sholine Contender from EX Advent - KirkpatrickG+83 Acme with 26,130M - RottinghausG+83 Fever from EX-92 & 2E-94 Dams - BenferG+ Braxton from Rbns Aspen family - BuessingG+ Shot milking over 90 lbs - HoekmanG+ Atwood milking over 104 lbs - SteinbergerG+ Guthrie from VG Colby & 3E Mtoto - HaedgeFresh Brokaw from Dellia family - HoltonFresh Gold Chip from VG Alexander - Ok. State UniversitySpirte from VG Durham due in April - KrittenbrinkG+ Braxton from VG Carson with 31,000M - College of OzarksG+ Shameless bred to Supersire from Pala family - SchreiberFresh McCutchen Jr 2 from VG-88 Baxter - GrovesFresh Triangle from VG Outside - SchmitzFresh Gold Chip from 2E-91 Emerson grdam - MasonNautilus fresh in March from 5 EX dams - Mason & Griggs

GREENLEA RUB MARLENE-RED-ET 3E-94

3-07 365 2x 35,390 4.0 1410 3.1 1108Red Redburst from Advent grdtr -Esau

Braxton bred to Barbwire from Alarm 2E-93 - GeorgeMayfield bred to Dempsey. Grdm VG-88 state leader - HoffSholine Contender bred to Malone from 2E-90 Rubens - LeachBradnick bred to Atwood. Dams VG Gabor, 2E-91 Jordan - MUShow winning Guthrie bred to Corvette - ChuppJammer due in May from VG Oman - BeukeboomDusk bred to Armani from VG Aspen - MorrisRed Absolute bred to Barbwire. VG Rubens grdam - VazAdvent bred to Gold Chip from EX-91 Goldwyn - BaylessShow winning Jasper from VG-88 Braxton - Pritchett9/13 Goldwyn from Adeen family - Woker12/13 Windbrook from EX-91 Goldwyn - Whitehead3/14 From VG-85 Jet-Red and Adeen family - Farmer & Clanton6/14 Malone from VG Destry. She’s red! - Culbertson & McFarland6/14 Atwood from VG-87 Big Apple & VG-89 Linjet - Ourway9/14 Brokaw from VG-87 Roy & VG Outside - Benfer9/14 Gabor from VG-87 Sanchez - Buffy family - Griggs & Schenk9/14 Heztry from 14 generations VG or EX - Stuewe9/14 Atwood from EX Jasper & Dellia family - Zoelzer12/14 Red Armani from show winning family - Seiler12/14 Aftershock from EX-91 Goldwyn - Esau3/15 Absolute calf from 4E-94 Red-Marker - HannaAtwood IVF Embryos from Breeze’s VG Destry - MasonDoorman IVF Embryos from EX-94 Zenith - Tencleve

ASTRAHOE STORMATIC RADIANT 2E-91 GMD

5-02 365 3X 49,840 4.2 2087 2.8 1343VG Atwood grdtr sells fresh - Mason

ROBTHOM LILAH LOU-ET EX-903-09 305 2X 31,282 3.3 1024 2.9 917Int. Champ, Southern Spr Nat’l 2011

Wtr Yrlg Atwood sister sells - Robthom

ROKEYROAD SYDNEY SATIN-ET VG-873-03 347 3X 36,190 3.8 1362 3.2 1140Fancy Braxton Jr. 2 dtr due in July and Summer Yrlg Atwood Grdtr sell - Rokey


Take Your Pick in OklahomaU-MO G W ATWOOD KARISTA VG-862014 All-Missouri Fall Yearling2-00 102 2x 6,928 4.0 279 3.1 215 IncBred back and due Oct. 5 to TiagoA Show winning Senior 2 for 2015!

U-MO BRADNICK TAZUDue May 8 to Atwood with ultrasound heifer.Dam is VG-85 Gabor ME’d over 29,977MGranddam is 2E-91 Jordan with records up to 29,450 and lifetime over 113,000.

U-MO G W ATWOOD KARA4th Fall Calf, Missouri State Fair 2014Due Oct. 7 to Defender (gender semen)Dam VG Mickey with over 25,440M

University of MO Foremost Dairy Research & Teaching CenterFarm Manager: John Denbigh Research Specialist Eric Adkins

Columbia Missouri 573.445.4009 email: [email protected]

Paul Anthony Kunkel, 67, passed away on January 30, 2015, at his home with his family by his side. Paul was born in Covington, Kentucky, on February 1, 1947, to the Robert Kunkel and Catherine Broghammer Kunkel. He

was raised with his five siblings on a farm in Northern Kentucky, and he graduated from Simon Kenton High School. Paul went on to graduate from the University of Ken-tucky with a B.S. in Animal Science, and the University of Missouri with an M.S. in Animal Nutrition. In addition, he served his country in the Kentucky National Guard. Paul and Nancy McLafferty were mar-ried in 1970 just before Paul began his master’s work in Missouri. When they returned to Kentucky, Paul and Nancy settled in Bedford where they raised their son, Brian, and daughter, Anne, on their farm. Paul loved working with beef cattle, while Nancy worked with quarter horses, and the two taught their children the value of hard work, and the importance caring for one another. Paul loved being with his children and grandchildren, and his family was a true source of pride for him. After a short tenure working for KABA-Select Sires as a beef specialist and sales representative, Paul began work with

Select Sires, Incorporated in Columbus, Ohio in 1974. He served as a beef specialist and was in charge of marketing and public relations in the Beef Department. Paul and the late Roy Wallace worked tirelessly to improve beef genetics across the United States. In addition, Paul would travel the country to introduce and showcase some of the new beef breeds available. Paul left the Select Sires main office in 1991 to become the General Manager of the Kentucky Artificial Breeders Associa-tion (KABA) where he served until KABA and Cache Valley Select Sires merged in 2012 to create Select Sires MidAmerica. Upon the merger, Paul served as assistant manager pending his upcoming retirement in 2015. Paul strived to manage KABA in a way that was beneficial to the mem-bership as well as employees. His hard work and personality helped mold the KABA Board of Directors into a cohesive, trusting group who worked well together. Paul’s commission based salary structure for his employees, rewarded performance and helped control expenses. In addition, in Missouri, the KABA sales staff was expanded from one representative and a distributor to a staff of five employees with defined territories. Paul’s passion for the beef industry led him to implement a full service beef synchronization program for KABA, making it possible for thousands of

beef animals to be serviced artificially each year. To further extend AI and synchro-nization, Paul worked with the University of Missouri establishing an internship program where students were trained in AI and then sent to Kentucky, Missouri and many western states to work with large herd synchronization programs. In addition, Paul had a great passion for his family and helping others. While serving as a Little League coach for his grandchildren, Paul took a great interest in improving the Trimble County Little League. He made sure that every child had the opportunity to play, providing gloves, bats and cleats to those in need. He served as president of the Trimble County Youth Baseball League from 2009 to 2013 and helped transform the youth baseball league into a sanctioned Little League. Paul is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Kunkel of the home; son Brian and wife Carolee of Bedford, KY; daughter Anne and husband Jason Pintler of Boise, ID; grandchildren, Brennan, Evanand Kinley Kunkel; two brothers and three sisters. Memorial services were held Feb. 6, 2015 at the St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Independence, Kentucky under the direction of the Ransdell Funeral Home of Bedford with burial in the church cem-etery. Memorial donations can be made to The Arrow Fund of Prospect, Kentucky, No Kill Louisville, or the St. Cecilia Church Building Fund.

Paul Kunkel, Former KABA/SS Manager Loses Battle to Cancer

Todd Mason ph: 405-408-8941 Jason Ewing, herdmsan [email protected] Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Mason Dairy FarmBAA: 107.470 EX220 VG201 G+


Picture Perfect

Radiant

BreezeBabe

Selling in the 2015 Oklahoma State SaleMDF SANCHEZ 73 VG-862-01 365 3X 32,899 3.4 1104 3.2 1066Due March 20 to AtwoodSanchez from VG-88 Zenith and 2E-94 GMD Juror

5 IVF ATWOOD EMBRYOS fromMDF DESTRY Babe 92-ET VG-87Fancy Destry daughter of RF Outside Breeze 2E-95

BAYLESS NAUTILUS 3622Sells fresh March 1.Dam 2E-91 Goldwyn. Next 3 dams EX-90; 3E-93; 2E-90

MDF G W ATWOOD REPEL 61 VG-852-07 365 3X 31,760 3.3 1046 3.4 1067Selling freshAtwood Grandaughter of Astrahoe Stomatic Radiant 2E-91 GMD

MDF Gold Chip 3074Gold Chip Sr. 2 sells fresh Feb. 18. Grdam is 2E-91 with 244,000 lft


the Perfect Screen Saver

Brett MorrisNinnekah, Oklahoma

cell: 405-274-5114 [email protected]

MORRISLAND DAMION DIANA 2E-95Grand Champion, Southwest Regional Holstein Show at Fort Worth, 2014All-Oklahoma 5-Yr Old 2013All-Oklahoma 4-Yr Old 2012

Her full-age Sr. 2 Atlantic daughter

fresh in December sells in the 2015

Oklahoma State Sale. She’s owned

by Nate Goldenberg. Check her out!

This is 1 of Diana’s only 2 daughters!

Diana is being flushed to Atwood, Armani and Goldwyn. Watch for more information.

We are excited for what the future holds!

Thanks to Todd Mason and Jason Ewing for the special care and attention they gave Diana this winter.

DIANA


RED HoT and Selling in Stillwater

Smokin’ Hot Armani

Paulinn PSC MEME 919-RED

CHill Mojito 1302-Red-Tw

Seiler Dairy13435 W 85th NValley Center, KS 67147

Bob: 316-644-2238Maggie: [email protected]

Shows as a Winter CalfOwned with Don and Chad Mueller

VG-85, 2-01 365 30,562 4.1 1730 3.1 971 Sire: Patience Showline Contender

FRESH in February and shows as a Senior 3 year old!

Dam: Paulinn Baxt Mazie 529-RED EX-913-08 365 44,061 4.1 1730 2.9 1187

GrandDam: R&L Ambush Mocha EX-903-02 365 40,547 3.7 1510 3.1 1224

Born: 12-4-2014Dam: Chill Contndr Misty 876-RED VG-85, 2-3 325 25,400 4.1 1041 3.1 785



Dairymen across the country enjoyed a tremendous 2014 with high milk prices and more manageable grain prices. This issue we look at what was 2014 really like for dairymen in our region and how are they preparing for more years or riding the price rollercoaster. Featured are Derek England, Edina, MO; Jay Moreland, Har-risonville, MO; Brett Morris, Ninnekah, OK and Bob Seiler, Valley Center, KS.Describe your dairy.England: We milk 50 Holsteins, the majority of which are registered, on our first-generation 40 acre farm in Northeast Missouri. We also rent an additional 160 acres of cropland, and strive to grow most of our own feed, including corn silage, corn grain, and alfalfa. We are fortunate in this area to have several great options for custom harvest of forages. In addition, we use some soybeans in our crop rotation for cash grain sales. Cows are fed a TMR, but also have continual access to pasture. They can also utilize some sand-bedded free stalls during bad weather. We utilize timed reproductive protocols and AI breed-ing on most cattle followed by ultrasound diagnosis from our veterinarian.Moreland: We are a 4th generation dairy farm started by our grandfather, L.C. Moreland in 1939. We have been on the same farm since 1945. Our father, Charles Moreland operated the farm from the mid-1960’s to 1996 when my brother Mike and I formed a partnership and as-sumed operations. A few years ago Mike’s son Matt joined the farm. We have grown over the past 70 years from the original 12 cows and 200 acres to 140 cows and 2400+ acres. We are a conventional dairy milking in a double 4 bypass parlor; a TMR is feed in outdoor feed bunks and a 140 stall freestall barn with 80 stalls of lime and sawdust and 60 stalls with waterbed mattress. Four years ago we put up a new six bay commodity barn which sped up feed mixing and gives us a lot of options to purchase commodity feeds. We grow all our own corn silage, grain corn, grain sorghum, grass hay about ½ of our alfalfa needs, sometimes wheat, oat or Triticale silage and soybeans.Morris: We are a diversified family part-nership with my father and me. We milk around 50 Registered Holsteins. In addi-tion we have around 50 cow/calf beef pairs and a fertilizer company which sells and applies anhydrous ammonia. On our 700 acres we grow wheat, alfalfa and grasses. Seiler: Our family milks 150 Holsteins 3 times a day and houses them in a freestall confinement barn 15 miles northwest of Wichita.What was the average milk price in your area for 2014?England: Depending on components and premiums, milk prices in our area aver-aged $25-27 per cwt in 2014.

Moreland: Our mailbox average for 2014 was $25.48.Morris: The 2014 milk price was around $23-$24 per hundred weight.Seiler: Our price was $22.58 per hundred weight after hauling on 3.5 butterfat and 3.05 protein milk.What was the average price for spring-er heifers in your area in 2014?England: At the monthly dairy sale in Memphis, MO, springer heifers averaged approximately $1700 in 2014. Sale tops throughout the year were noted in the $2650-2900 range. Registered heifers generally sold at a premium.Moreland: We did not buy or sell any heif-ers in 2014 and with only three dairies in the county there was not much to go on.Morris: Springer heifers in our area were between $2000 - $2200.Seiler: The price in our area was about $2250.How much did the milk price improve from previous years to the 2014 price?England: On our farm, the 2014 price represented approximately a $4 per cwt improvement from 2013 and a $6 per cwt improvement from 2012.Moreland: The 2014 milk prices was about $4.00 over the 2013 price and double the 2009 average.Morris: The 2014 price was about $6-$7 higher than the 2013 price.Seiler: We have seen about a $5 increase from 2013 but also the decrease in feed costs was beneficial for our farm.How did the high milk prices impact your operation?England: The farm price we received for milk in 2014 more closely met the total actual cost of production than at any other time during our 20 year career of dairy farming. For us, this meant being able to make long-needed repairs and improve-ments without having to cut corners in other important areas of the operation. Definitely a novel concept for us!Moreland: It made us glad to be Dairy Farmers and we started looking at expan-sion and improvements again.Morris: We like each of our enterprises to make money on its own. In 2014, the dairy was able to pay for itself. Overall, last year was a really good year. The beef market and fertilizer markets were also very good.Seiler: The best impact was the change in attitude. It was great to lose some of the financial stress. It also gave us a chance to pay off some debt and improve some equipment.Are you still seeing a decline in dairies in your area?England: We are proud to be part of a vibrant community of dairy farm families here in Northeast Missouri, and have not experienced any significant decline in dairy farms. Many area farms have been resourceful in making improvements and

are working toward transitioning to the next generation. The only decline we are seeing is in local milk market process-ing capacity as fluid milk consumption decreases, transportation costs increase, and processors choose to locate their op-erations elsewhere. This is deterring an actual growth of local dairy farm numbers.Moreland: Cass County is pretty stable at three dairies for several years, but sur-rounding counties are still losing dairies.Morris: The decline in dairies in our area has leveled off. In county, Grady County, there were around 150-200 dairies in the 1980’s. Today we have five dairies left in addition to the Brahms Dairy Farm which milks over 10,000 cows.Seiler: We still have about 20 dairies in our county but seem to lose one or two a year.Have you made any changes or improve-ments this past year due to the high milk prices?England: We completed a renovation of our milking parlor in 2014, converting our 8-stanchion flat barn into a single-11 rapid exit parallel parlor. We actually started this project in 2013 to address the repair of our worn-out milking facility in a way that would allow us to physically be able to con-tinue milking as we get older. High milk prices were not the reason for the project, but they did allow it to be completed with a minimal impact on our financial position.Moreland: Not yet, but we are working on plans for a new freestall barn and possible robotic milkers.Morris: Yes, we were able to do some im-provements on the dairy. We built some new sheds, fences and corrals.Seiler: We mostly did some much needed maintenance.How are you positioned to handle vola-tile milk prices?England: Growing our own feed has helped us to survive some of the severe milk price crashes coupled with high com-modity prices we have experienced in the last decade. My analysis of the MPP pro-gram for 2015 concluded that it offers little in the way of real help to address overall dairy farmer profitability, so I chose not to sign up. However, in the absence of the more favorable MILC program, I did elect to cover several of the worst projected price months of 2015 with LGM-dairy insurance. I have also taken a proactive approach to milk price volatility by becoming a member of Dairy Pricing Association. This dairy farmer-run organization utilizes 10 cent/cwt membership dues to support the milk price by strategically purchasing dairy products when prices drop and removing them from the marketplace by donating them to humanitarian causes.Moreland: We signed up for margin insur-ance and are looking at contracting milk

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and more commodity contracting.Morris: Being diversified helps us greatly. If one operation is struggling, we hope the other ones can help handle the load.Seiler: We try to produce a lot of milk per cow as efficiently as possible. We raise all of our forages and corn, so we try to control the quality and price to try and stabilize our costs during times of low milk prices.What advice would you give to others to help handle price volatility?England: Growing one’s own feed only works to balance volatility if one has access to adequate land and favorable weather. Taxpayer-subsidized margin insurance may slightly soften the blow of the worst possible scenarios, but it will not allow dairy farmers to insure their total cost of production and achieve profitability. Farmers need to be aware of just how badly they will be bleeding before any payments would start—even at the most expensive coverage levels. Dairy farmers need only look in the mirror to find the solution to eliminating milk price crashes. An over-supply of milk in the amount of only a few percentage points can cause the price to drop by $8-10 per cwt as we are now witnessing. In the absence of responsible control of the supply of raw milk, dairy farmers must work together, standing ready to purchase and remove this small amount of excess milk at the back door of the processor, forcing wholesalers and retailers to bid up the price if they wish to receive product. The system to accomplish this while helping feed America’s hungry is

already in place with Dairy Pricing Associa-tion, it simply awaits widespread farmer participation.Moreland: Look into contracting milk and feed. Try to be efficient. Seiler: Know the costs of your inputs and improve your weak areas and what you do well -do it better. You also need to enjoy your family and life.Which makes a bigger difference to your operation? The milk price or the price of commodities? England: It depends if the weather al-lows us to grow a crop or not. If we can physically grow the feed, milk price is the main factor determining farm profitability. However, in the aftermath of the historic 2012 drought, it was necessary for us to purchase corn and supplements at all-time high price levels. Even with 2012 crop in-surance proceeds and $21/cwt milk, 2013 was one of the toughest years for cash flow our operation has ever experienced.Moreland: In our dairy farm, milk price makes a big difference because we grow most of our feed needs and are always look-ing at different byproducts to use.Morris: The milk price. We grow our own forages and hay. We do not feed a TMR, but instead feed a complete feed in the barn. We try to contract our grain six months out. We believe being able to grow a high quality forage helps compensate the price of grain.Seiler: Milk price because it dictates how much we have to spend on feed and other variable costs and hopefully some profit.

What do you foresee the next 5 years to hold for the dairy industry? England: With the dairy industry’s in-creasing reliance on export markets, with boom or bust completely due to factors beyond our control, milk prices will only become more volatile. Processors were successful in limiting the upside to price volatility by lobbying for token margin in-surance without any mechanism to control oversupply. Now they are lobbying for the elimination of Federal Orders, which would allow them to pay a lower price for domes-tic fluid milk, even if component values are high due to exports. This two-pronged approach will help them to prevent a repeat of 2014’s high prices in fluid markets. Unless America’s dairy farmers stand up for their interests and work together to address the issue of domestic disappear-ance by taking responsibility for removing surplus production, the future of US farm milk prices is not very rosy. It’s up to us to prevent our own extinction.Moreland: A continued decline in smaller dairies and the rest will get bigger.Morris: The global demand will drive the milk price. I wish we could have gotten some supply management language in the last farm bill, which would have helped. An increase of demand would help keep the milk price up also.Seiler: I hope that we stabilize the fluid demand for and continue to grow our mar-kets for milk. We will then have good milk prices and an influx of new young talented dairyman who will continue to make our industry a joy to be involved with.

The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors recognized its 2014 award winners at its annual luncheon and awards program on February 6, 2015 in Columbia, MO. The Dairy Hall recognizes outstanding leadership in the Missouri dairy industry along with preserving the records and memorabilia of the industry. Honored for 2014 were Janice Ling, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder; Lloyd Gunter, Conway for Dairy Leadership; Dale Ludwig, Linn for Meritorious Service; and Wilbur Feagan, Springfield for Pioneer Dairy Leadership. Robthom Farm of Springfield has long been a respected name in the Holstein industry. Started by Robert Thomson, Sr in the 1920’s, the farm is now resting in the capable hands of granddaughter Janice Ling. During Janice’s tenure, the farm has continued its development of high type and production. Robthom Carolina Boss and Robthom Jiana Outside were recent stars of the Holstein show ring. Robthom Moscow, who joined the Select Sires lineup in the early 2000’s, became one of the most popular bulls in A.I., continuing the Robthom presence nationally. In 2008, Janice and the late Alton Ling, purchased a Jersey calf. She went on to be named Res.

Grand Champion Jersey at the Missouri State Fair and her daughter was named Grand Champion Jersey in 2014. In 2014, Janice and her family was recognized by Holstein USA as their Elite Dairy Cattle Breeder. Dale Ludwig, Linn, was raised on a dairy farm in southern Missouri and spent his childhood Holsteins and being involved in FFA and 4-H. After graduating from the University of Missouri, Ludwig spent time at Monsanto and Cargill before becoming the executive director of the Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. During his tenure, the Soybean Association saw tremendous growth within the state and even internationally. From 2008 -2012, Ludwig was chair of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council where he provided leadership supporting business planning grants through the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business. His leadership provided Missouri dairies access to financial analysis and help in planning their expansion efforts. Lloyd Gunter, Conway, has been a presence in the Missouri dairy industry since 1963. During his career, he has served as a board member for Dairy

Farmers of America (DFA) Southeast Council and currently serves as vice chair of the Missouri Dairy Association and secretary of the Ozark Division of the Midwest Dairy Association. He is also a director of the Missouri Brown Swiss Association and serves on the Agriculture Advisory Committee for U.S. Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler. Wilbur Feagan of Springfield was honored with the Pioneer Dairy Leader Award for his multiple contributions to the dairy industry of Missouri and national dairy-related organizations. Feagan and Paul Higley formed the F&H Food Equipment Company which became a world leader focusing on the safety and quality of food products. At the time of his death last year, Feagan was 100 years of age and still active in the dairy industry.

Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Recognizes Ling, Ludwig, Gunter & Feagan

Janice Ling Dale Ludwig

Juniors - Jot it Down...2014 Res. Junior All-American

Sr. 2-Year Old

Fort Worth Stock ShowJunior Champion

1st Spring Yearing: MDF Braxton Reba, Tom Kiuper, Hico

Res. Jr Champion1st Fall Yearling: Sandy-C Bradnick Bree,

Kenton Carpenter, EarthGrand Champion

1st 4-Yr Old: Ms Rockledge Snchez Jazz-ETJeff Koster, Comanche, TX

Res. Grand Champion1st 5-Yr Old; Miss-Long-Green Celene

Makayla Osinga, Hico, TXJunior Fitting & Showmanship

Carmen Kuiper, Hico, TXSenior Fitting & ShowmanshipAlyson Philips, Stephenville, TX

San Antonio Stock ShowJunior Champion

1st Spring Yearing: Tex-Stein McCutch Dymond, Gavin Steinberger, Windthorst, TX

Res. Jr Champion1st Fall Yearling: BG-HZ Atlantic Leezi 679,

Blaine Zapalac, Schulenburg, TXGrand Champion

1st 4-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Pontiac GraceGavin Steinberger, Windthorst, TX

Res. Grand Champion1st Aged Cow; Tex-Stein Master Leasia

Gavin Steinberger, Windthorst, TXJunior Fitting & Showmanship

Jacob Bingham, Johnson County 4HSenior Fitting & Showmanship

Kyler Valenta, El Campo FFA

San Antonio Stockshow $10,000 ScholarshipsCongratulations to the these Texas junior members for winning their respective breeds at the San Antonio Stock Show in February. In addition to the honor of Grand Champion, a $10,000 college scholarship is presented. The scholarship can only be used at a Texas college or university and is only available to Texas residents. 2015 Champions were:Brown Swiss: Cort Boehme, McLennan County 4H with Goldfawn Titm Ms AmericaHolstein: Grayson Steinberger, Windthorst, TX with Tex-Stein Pontiac GraceJersey: Anneka Marie Boer, Dalhart, TX with Yosemite Valentino Kokomo 25143-ET

Future JuniorsAmelia James Ling has joined the Robthom family. Born Dec. 13, 2014 to Eric and Mary Ling of Springfield, MO. Amelia joins big sister Faith. Grandparents are Janice and the late Alton Ling of Springfield. Great Grandmother is Marianna Thomson of Springfield.

Congratulations to Charles & Susan Brooks of Mountain Grove, MO on the birth of their daughter, Rebekah Helen born December 8, 2014. Rebecca joins Charlie and Amanda. Grandparents are Carol and the late Thomas Brooks.

LIN-MAX SANCHEZ AUSTIN VG-88Owned by Taylor & Erin Leach and Cameron Maxey,

Linwood, KS

Wantland Named MO Holstein PrincessKatie Wantland, Niangua, MO was named the 2015 Missouri Holstein Princess at the Missouri Holstein meeting in January. Katie, a Senior at Niangua High School and is the daughter of Jeff & Lee Ann Wantland. In addition, she was also awarded the Spring Classic Scholarship.

Upcoming Activities

The 2015 Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp will be held May 27 through May 29 at Robthom Farm in Springfield, MO. Applications for cow camp are due April 15.

The 4-State Dairy Days will be June 12-14 in Bentonville, Arkansas. In addition to the all-breeds show, there will be quiz bowl contests, judging contests, showmanship. For more information, contact Steve Jones at [email protected].

Holstein USA individual junior awards are due May 1. For more information, check out holsteinusa.com/juniors

2015 Missouri Holstein Junior officers were elected at the annual meeting in January. There are from top to bottom: Vice President-Dalton Smith; Secretary-Jessica Crawley; Reporter-Blake Wright; President-Lora Wright; Reporter-Brittany Crawley & Kylie Scrivner In addition, Bailey Groves, Billings was recognized as the Distinguished Jr Member in the Jr division.Photos by Jenna Wilson



BUGG’S DAIRY FARM‘You’re always welcome at the Bugg House’

Bill & Pat Bugg8254 N 2810 Road

Hennessey, OK 73742405-853-2726

Ed & Sue Ann Steele3673 NW State Rd 52ph: 660-679-4477

Jeanette King430 NW Rt Kph: 660-679-4669

Rick King3188 NW Co Rd 5001ph: 660-200-5315

Brett Morris 405-222-2678

Ninnekah, Oklahoma

ROTTINGHAUS HOLSTEIN FARMSeneca, Kansas

David: 785-336-1543 Walt: 785-336-2681

For Sale: Embryos — Bulls — Heifers

Check out our web site: www.rottinghausholsteins.com Jay & Mike MorelandHarrisonville, Missouri - 816-884-4598

MORELAND FARMS

Tom & Angie Meyer

Megan, Lauren,

Joshua & Kristen

Okarche, Oklahoma

405-263-4920

M-6 Dairy Farm LLC


Tony - 417.838.3613 Wayne - 417.840.1526

Bailee - 417.268.7693

Strickler Holstein Farm, LLCThe Strickler Family

PO Box 365 - Iola, Kansas 66748620.365.2009

Breeding Age Bulls for Sale Todd 417-880-7012 Brad 417-224-1427

173 County Line Rd - Clinton, Arkansas 72031501-745-7577 (office)501-940-9711 (mobile)

Select SiresMid-America

For all your Select Sires needs in Missouri, contact:Dan Busch, Warrenton, MO 573-289-2058

Kent Daniels, Neosho, MO 417-725-0127

Matt Drake, Freeman, MO 816-738-1825

Cliff Strieker, Jackson, MO 573-243-1969

DATES TO REMEMBERMarch 14 Abilene, Texas All-Texas Holstein ShowMarch 19 Rose, Oklahoma Carnes Dairy Dispersal, Chupps Auction ServiceMarch 21 Columbia, MO Missouri Spring ShowMarch 28 Clinton County Classic Carlyle, IllinoisApril 7-11 Southern Spring National Expo Stillwater,OklahomaMay 27-29 Springfield, Missouri Missouri Cow CampJune 12-14 Bentonville, Arkansas 4-States Dairy DaysJune 23-26 St.Charles, Illinois Holstein USA National Convention

INDEX of ADVERTISERSBorman Farm ........................................................ IBCBuessing, Roy ...........................................................20Buggs Dairy Farm ....................................................19Groves-View Farm .................................................. 20Hackmann & Parsons ...............................................12M-6 Dairy .................................................................19Martin Prairie Farms.................................................20Mason Dairy Farm ......................................................9Moreland Farms ......................................................19Morrisland Holsteins ........................................... 10, 20Northeast Central District ...........................................5Oklahoma State Sale ...............................................6-7Robthom Farm........................................................ IFCRockwin Dairy .........................................................20Schoen Farms .............................................................3Seiler Dairy Farms ....................................................11Select Sires .............................................................. BCSelect Sires MidAmerica ...........................................20Steele & King Farms ................................................19Strickler Holsteins ...................................................19University of Missouri .................................................8Whitehead Dairy .....................................................19


Roy Buessing Region 7 Holstein Director

1083 29th Rd, Axtell Ks. 66403 785.736.2766 cell:785.799.4514

[email protected]

martin prairie farmsI n c o r p o r a t e d

David Martin & Cody MeyerFor Sale

Registered Breeding Bulls, AI Sired & Quality Springer HeifersContact: Cody Meyer: 573.259.6558

Humansville, Missouri

CARNES Dairy Dispersal9 am Thursday, March 19 - Rose, OK

650 Head Holsteins & Jersey’sMilking Equipment, including 2000 & 3000

gallon Mueller milk tanksChupp Auction, 918-630-0495

Harlan & Judy, 573-642-2767 [email protected] & Kelly, 573-826-0803 [email protected] & Sophia, 573-808-5607 [email protected]

BORMAN FARM4704 County Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262

Add This Daisy to Your Herd

Selling April 10 in Oklahoma!Radine Million Daisy EX-903-00 365 2x 34,170 3.5 1199 2.9 1007Fresh again in November and milking 134 lbs.Bred Feb. 17 to Mogul.Dam is VG-86 Lauren with 34,890M and lft: 100,890.

Daisy’s 2E-93 Grdam!

RADINE DURHAM DART 2E-932-11 342 2x 35,300 4.0 139 3.1 10846-03 322 2x 30,480 4.8 1475 3.0 900Lft: 1975d 172,060 4.5 7761 3.1 5277

Also Selling in OklahomaRadine Dempsey HALOSells fresh in March. A Big, Fancy Sr. 2!Dam: Radine Glen Hope-ET ET EX-903-01 321 2x 30,930 4.4 1354 3.1 951Grdam: Radine Durham Hosanna VG-85@2-yr2-01 304 2x 23,440 4.2 982 3.1 7373rd Dam: Radine Blitz Halo EX-903-09 365 2x 38,380 4.1 1571 3.2 1238Traces back to the To-Mar Wayne Hay family!

Documents

March 2015 Mid-States Holstein Newsmissouriholstein.com/publications/geppert15_03_MSw.pdf · Sue Ann Steele, Editor 3673 NW St Rte 52 Butler, MO 64730 660-200-5214 Email: [email protected]