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Mid-States Holstein NewsDecember 2012

University of MissouriForemost Dairy Research and Teaching Center 9601 W Hwy 40, Columbia, MO 65201 Farm Manager Research Specialist573.445.4009 email: [email protected] John Denbigh Eric Adkins

She’S Still Got it! Our Cow of the Year

U-MO Durham Patty 3E-927-05 365 2x 27,282 3.4 924 2.9 814

Lft: 141,532M 5, 145F

Patty has done it all! In 2008, she was Grand Champion of the Northeast District Show. She earned her 3E this past September and has proven to be a successful flush cow. This year she has been flushed to Gold Chip and Sanchez, with her first Sanchez daughter born in November. An ultrasound heifer Gold Chip is due to be born in March. Patty is due to Gold Chip in January also. Patty is still looking great and going strong!

Other Highlights at Mizzou

U-MO Pronto Amelia1st Fall Calf & Jr Champion, MO Spring Show 20121st Fall Calf & Jr Champion, NE District Show 20121st Fall Calf Missouri State Fair 2012

Classification Highlights U-MO Jordan Talula 2E-91

Radine Hi Metro D’Lise 2E-90

U-MO Spirte Camden VG-89@3-4

U-MO Cadel Miriam VG-85@2y

U-MO Limelight Karissa VG-85@2y

U-MO Sanchez Triston VG-85@2y

Sue Ann Steele, EditorRte. 4, Box 676Butler, MO 64730660.679.3495Email: [email protected]

Kate Geppert, Managing Editor5803 Redwing DriveColumbia, MO 65202573.814.3148 or 573.808.5607Fax: 573.814.3148Email: [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: Doug Herbaugh, Dr. Wayne Kellogg, Jodie Pennington, James Smith, Mike Quattlebaum, Randy Spears, Brian Weisenfels

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: Alfred Brandt, Linn ; Vice-President: Eric Ling, Springfield, Linn; Secretary/Treasurer: Jodi Wright, Clever; Director-at-large: Jay Moreleand, Harrisonville, DIRECTORS: Eric Adkins, Dallas Cornelius, Matt Day, Stacey Dohle, Kirby Hanson, Joe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Justin Nelson, Crystal Radamacher, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele

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/Treasurer: Angie Meyer, Rte. 4, Box 82, Okarche; DIRECTORS: Fred Chitwood, Norman Bayless, Steve Pope, David Jones, Brad Chapman

TEXAS: President, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Vice-President: Leo Hoff, Jr, Windthorst, Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, Bellevue; DIRECTORS: Randy Carpenter, Richie Heida, Gerard Hoekman, John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, 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.PERIODICAL POSTAL CODE:355240

Mid-StatesHolstein News

December 2012 VOLUME 148 Published: December 1 March 1 June 1 September 1

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Classification Schedule

December Kansas, Colorado & NebraskaFebruary 2013 New Mexico, Texas & OklahomaApril Arkansas & MissouriJuly Kansas, Colorado & Nebraska

Inside:Kansas State Fair ResultsMissouri Cow of the Year Nominees

On the coverEveryone would like to find a present like this under their tree this Christmas season. Jayden Pritchett of Rose, Oklahoma has had quite a year with her calf Redcarpet KB Brx Target-ET. In the Spring, she was purchased at the 2012 Oklahoma State Sale from John Erbsen, Lanark, IL. They have been a familiar sight in the showring capturing Junior Champion honors at the 4-State Dairy Show, Bentonville, AR; Sooner State Dairy Show; and the Oklahoma State Fair. She was Reserve Junior Champion at the Missouri State Fair and won her class and was named All-Oklahoma at the Tulsa State Fair. They capped the year at the Mid-East Fall National, where she was 5th Winter Heifer in the open show.

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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULA-TION: The Mid-States Holstein News, publication number 0884-2809 is published 4 times per year. Sue Ann Steele, Rte 4, Box 676, Butler, MO 64730, Editor; Kate Geppert, 5803 Redwing Dr., Columbia, MO 65202, Managing Editor. Owner: Holstein Associations of Arkansas, Kansas, Mis-souri, Oklahoma, New Mexico & Texas. The average paid/other circulation: 1796. Average total free distribution, 27. Total distribution average 1824, includes office use, leftovers and spoiled.

Mason Dairy Farm Todd Mason ph: 405-408-8941 [email protected]

Kingfisher, Oklahoma

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RF Outside Breeze-ET 2E-955-03 365 3x 37,705 4.3 1627 3.3 1240Lft: 1844 160,109 4.6 7323 3.4 5364

Grand Champion, Southern Spring National 2011Just implanted 6 Acme; 6 Goldwyn & 10 Atwood embryos

for September 2013 calves. There are Goldwyn and Atwood embryos available.

Look What Santa brought!Breeze’s Talent & Durham Heifers

Were Born Dec. 5!

Rainyridge Talent Barbara EX-953-04 365 2x 34,465 3.6 1277 3.3 1133

All-American 5-Yr Old 2010All-Canadian 5-Yr Old 2010

Nom. All-American & All-Canadian Jr. 3-Yr Old

Barbara's gets a new full sister!

December Classification HighlightsMs Bayless Talent Allison-ET EX-93Best-Sunrise Mac Doll EX-92 EX-94-MS (Tencleve Farms)J-Car Marshall Dart EX-92Luck-E Mr B Trix EX-92@3y EX-94-MSSmithson Lucifer Revlon EX-92Tencleve Zenith Satin 2E-92 (Tencleve Farms)Ban-View Avent Darcy-ET EX-91 EX-95-MSBayless Goldwyn Bell-ET EX-91MDF Advent 2751 EX-91MDF Fortune 2470 EX-91MDF Metro 2034 EX-91MDF Mich 2505 EX-91 EX-93-MSMDF Roy 2060 EX-91Rosatres Flet EX-91

Premier-S Ramp Tiffy-Red-ET 2E-91Bayless Laurin 3-ET EX-90Char-Land Emory Saturn EX-90Hoek-Tex Durham 10-ET EX-90Ms Bayless Durham Angela-ET EX-90MDF Damion 2448 EX-90MDF Fortune 2640 EX-90MDF Marav 9768-TW EX-90MDF Pontiac 2745 EX-90MDF Roy 2430 EX-90Ten-Hall Debonair Bay EX-90Kingsgold Shottle Win-Win-ET VG-87@2y EX-MSRoyalty Dundee Cerana VG-88@2yAl-Shar-SDG Shauntel-ET VG-86@2y (Tencleve Farms)Rokeyroad Atwood Elise-ET VG-85@2y

MSHN, December 2012

National Director Notes ...As we look forward to the new year it is time to reflect on what we’ve been through these last 12 months. As we’ve enjoyed some record milk prices we have also endured some of the roughest times financially because of the all time high feed prices and one of the most widespread and worst droughts on record. We have seen some of our best friends exit the dairy industry and ev-eryone keeps hoping they can hold on until time allows adjust-ments in the market place to help out dairy farmers financially. So what’s been happening Board wise. As we just concluded our fall board meeting we are pleased to inform the members that the Association is within 1% of the proposed budget which is quite an accomplishment and come year in we will be very close to turning a profit again this year. Our regional member meetings are also scheduled for this winter. These are excellent opportunities to see what is going on in the Association. The winter meetings are published in the Holstein Pulse and a schedule is also available on the Holstein USA website. The Judges lists have also been updated and are posted on the website. We have received very positive feedback from the Judges Conferences and look forward to where this is taking our show credibility into the future. In closing I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Don’t forget the reason that we celebrate the Christmas season. Go CATS!! Merry Christmas Roy

From the Field ...Greetings and Happy Holidays from the FieldI hope everyone has been enjoying the mild fall weather we’ve been experiencing. I’m sure winter will show itself soon enough, but I fondly remember my Grandma Hazel saying, “be happy for every nice day because it’s one more day closer to spring.” She always kept a great perspective about life on the farm. As we’re all very aware these days, mak-ing a living on the farm is challenging, especially in the dairy industry. As you look for financial corners to cut to stay within your available budget, I encourage you to not lose the value you have already invested in your herd by putting off registrations. You can take advantage of the best value by registering calves prior to 90 days of age and you can save an additional one dollar per animal by using the Easy ID program. If you need any help with registry work, or if you have any questions on how to save money with other Holstein Association programs and services, don’t hesitate to contact Jenny, Charlie, or myself. We’re always happy to help out or answer your questions. With some relevance to our financial challenges in the farming community, I recently saw a story on social media about a wealthy man who took his son to see how poor people lived. They spent a couple of days and nights on a farm of what would be considered a poor family. Upon returning home, the man asked his son if he had a good time and the boy said he did. The father asked his son if he had seen how poor people lived and again the boy acknowledged that he did. The man then asked his son what he had learned from their trip. The boy replied, “I saw that we have one dog and they have four. We have a pool that reaches halfway across our garden and they have a creek with no end. We have fancy lanterns hanging in our garden and they have the stars in the sky at night. We have a large yard and they have fields that reach farther than we can see. We have servants and they serve others. We buy our food and they raise theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us and they have neighbors and friends who protect each other.” The father was stunned after hearing his son’s answer and before he could speak, the boy added, “Thanks Dad, for showing me how poor we are.”It really is all about one’s perspective, isn’t it? In this holiday season, let’s remember to be thankful every day for what we do have instead of worrying about what we don’t, and be sure to remember the real reason we celebrate this time of year. Wishing everyone a great holiday and a prosperous 2013, Tim

128th National Holstein Convention DelegatesJuly 10-11, 2013 * Indianapolis, Indiana

Arkansas James Alan Smith, Carlisle

Kansas Rob Leach, Linwood

Dwight Rokey, SabethaMissouri

Alfred Brandt, LinnJodi Wright, Clever

OklahomaTodd Mason, Kingfisher

TexasLeo Hoff, Jr., Windthorst

There was no delegate nominated or elected from New Mexico.

2013 Holstein Judges List AvailableThe 2013 Holstein Association USA National and Qualified Judges Lists are now posted online at www.holsteinusa.com. The two lists are comprised of individuals from across North America with a significant amount of judging experience, who have also attended a Holstein Association USA Judges Confer-ence in the past three years and applied to be on a list. To view the 2013 lists, click on “National Shows” from the main menu, then “National Show Judges Lists.” All individuals on the lists are approved by the Holstein As-sociation USA board of directors each fall. All National Holstein Shows are required to choose their judge from the National Judges List, and nationally-sanctioned Junior Holstein Show judges and National Holstein Show associate judges must be selected from either the National or Qualified lists. State and regional-level shows are also encouraged to utilize the National and Qualified Judges lists when selecting judges for their shows. Anyone currently on the list, or planning to apply in the fu-ture, must have attended and received a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference within a three-year period to be eligible. Two conferences are being held in 2013, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, on April 18, and in Merced, California, on April 24. The conferences will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and are open to anyone 22 years of age or older. Registration is required and can be done on the Holstein Association USA web site with a credit card. Pre-registration is $50, and closes two weeks before the conference; the Wisconsin conference closes April 4, and the California conference closes April 10. Late regis-trants and walk-ups will be accepted for a $100 registration fee. View details and register for the conferences online at www.hol-steinusa.com/shows/judges_preregister.html. Tentative plans have been made for future conferences, including 2014 in Ohio, and 2015 in Utah.

Best wishes to Marianna Thomson, Springfield, Missouri as she continues to recover after a prolonged hospital stay. We hope her recovery continues and she will soon be able to return home.

Pedigree Analysis of Show WinnersHolstein Association USA now has the annual Pedigree Analy-sis of 2012 National Holstein Show Winners available at www.holsteinusa.com. Holstein females included in the dataset were those that placed in the top three in their respective age class at a National Holstein Show in 2012. This year, that included 217 heifers and 273 cows. For the third consectutive year, Braedale Goldwyn is the leading sire of class winners siring 23 heifers and 55 cows. His son, Maple-Downs-I G W Atwood comes in second place siring 29. The leading Maternal Grandsire list has a tie at top between Goldwyn and Regancrest Elton Durham.


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MSHN, December 2012

Best-Sunrise Complete DispersalOver 30 years in the Registered Holstein business came to a conclusion on October 19, 2012 with the Best-Sunrise Dairy Dispersal. The herd of Richard and Shirley Best, Houston, Mis-souri built on strong cow families and solid genetics was well known throughout the Midwest. Topping the sale at $3100 was Best-Sunrise Brax Dahlia-ET. This 10/11 Braxton from a 4E-91 Malachite was purchased by Michelle Hasheider, Okawville, IL. The sale was managed by Burton & Associates. During the sale Robert Yeoman who in the ring helping with the sale was kicked by a bred heifer. Robert is making a good recovery after break-ing a bone in his ankle. We all hope he is up and running soon.

Congratulations to these YDLI Class 8 members who are from our region.

Brad Groves, Billings, MissouriBrad Pacey, Cimarron, Kansas

Kerry Wiebe, Whitewater, Kansas

They will join other dairy leaders from across the country in Albuquerque in February. YDLI is a two-year dairy leadership program sponsored by the Holstein Foundation.

State Fair of Texas Class WinnersSpring Heifer Calf Hoff-Hill Durham Jeanie, Adam HoffWinter Heifer Calf Siemers Wndbrk Fearthis 1-ET, Kenton CarpenterFall Heifer Calf Hoff-Hill Shot Boss Rosie, Adam HoffSummer Yearling Ms Sandy-C GV Palmero Rae, Kenton CarpenterWinter Yearling Sandy-C Sanchez Rosi, Kenton Carpenter1st Fall Yearling Hoff-Hill Dusk Mayley, Adam HoffJunior Champion Siemers Wndbrk Fearthis 1-ETRes. Junior Champion Hoff-Hill Dusk MayleyJunior Best 3 Females Adam Hoff Junior 2-Yr Old Hoff-Hill Atlantic Glow, Adam HoffSenior 2-Yr Old Hoff-Hill Marion Reagan, Adam HoffJunior 3-Yr Old Miss Eland Divine-ET, Tyler TerrySenior 3-Yr Old Hoff-Hill Toystory Gigi, Adam Hoff4-Year Old Hoff-Hill Toystory Babycake, Adam Hoff5-Year Old Hoff-Hill Hi Bos Peyton-TW, Adam HoffAged Cow HBD Tomas 273, John KettlerGrand Champion Hoff-Hill Hi Bos Peyton-TWRes. Grand Champion Hoff-Hill Toystory GigiBest 3 Females Adam HoffPremier Breeder Adam HoffPremier Exhibitor Adam Hoff

In SympathyDalina Winter

Dalina K. Winter, 40, of Willow Street, PA, and formerly of Hills-boro, KS, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Hospice and Community Care Center in Lancaster, PA, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of Jean L. Unruh Winter of Hillsboro and the late Warren C. Winter. She was an elementary school teacher at New Danville Men-nonite School in Lancaster and Rosslyn Christian Academy in Nairobi, Kenya. Dalina was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Lancaster. She was an avid fan of the Kansas State Wildcats. In addition to her mother, Dalina is survived by her brother Kevin Winter of Hillsboro and her sister Krista Winter of Car-thage, MO; her cousin Heather, wife of Brian Miller, and their children Mackenzie, Jansen and Hollyn of Lancaster, and her uncle and aunt Norman and Gloria Winter of Hillsboro. A Memorial Service was held Nov. 10 at The New Danville Campus of Lancaster Mennonite School, Lancaster, PA with private Interment in Kansas. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, “For Work in Kenya,” PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500.

Ester UnruhEsther Peters Unruh, 88, died Oct. 14, 2012. She married Allen Unruh Nov. 28, 1947. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: children, Yvonne Coulter, Charlotte Kre-ider, Douglas Unruh and Suone Graber; seven grandchildren, Erica Coulter, Kristin Kreider, Rustin Coulter, Elyse Butcher, Katherine Unruh, Andrew Unruh and Callie Unruh; brother-in-law, Albert D. Friesen; sister-in-law, Eunice Esau. A Memorial service was held Oct. 17 at the Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton.

Holstein USA Region 7 Meeting

10 am - 3 pm, January 23, 2013Hotel Ruidoso, Ruidoso, New MexicoHolstein USA Board and Staff will give

an update on Holstein activities.National leaders will discuss increasing

added value of Holsteins

Lunch provided; RSVP by January 9 to Kelli Dunklee, 1-800-952-5200 ext 4124

Hotel room block available, for reservations call: 575-257-2007

KSU Dairy Judging Success92nd Annual World Dairy Expo National

Collegiate Judging ContestKansas State University was among 19 teams who com-peted Oct. 1 in Madison, Wisconsin. Team members were Maggie Seiler, Darren Mueller, Amanda Strickler, and Kyle Jacobs. The team was coached by Jon Pretz. The team finished:16th High Team Overall; 10th High Team Reasons Overall; 5th High Team Brown Swiss; 5th High Team Guernsey; 6th High Team Ayrshire. For individual honors Amanda Strickler – 5th in Brown Swiss; Maggie Seiler – 21st in Ayrshire, 12th in Guern-sey; Darren Mueller – 18th in Ayrshire, 15th in Guernsey; and Kyle Jacobs – 17th in Guernsey.

2012 North American International Livestock Exposition Dairy Judging Contest

The K-State Dairy Judging Team competed Nov. 2 at the North American International Livestock Exposition Dairy Judging Contest held in Louisville, KY and was 10th Overall. The team also placed 8th in Reasons, 2nd in Brown Swiss, 5th in Guern-sey, 10th in Holstein, and 11th in Jersey. Maggie Seiler was the 9th High Individual Overall, 12th High Individual Reasons, 2nd High Individual Brown Swiss, 12th High Individual Guernsey, and 19th High Individual Holsteins. Darren Mueller was 11th High Individual in Guernsey and 25th High Individual in Jersey. Amanda Strickler was 26th High Individual in Brown Swiss.

Pictured: Amanda Strickler, Maggie Seiler, Kyle Jacobs, and Darren Mueller

Schedule of Events Thursday, January 24, 20137:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Early Bird Seminar “Ways to Reduce Risk for Dairy Farmers”—Dr. Scott Brown, Columbia, Missouri, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri. Find out more about buying feed, selling milk and using futures to lock in a profit.

Friday, January 25, 20138:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in9:25 a.m. Opening General Session

“Heifer Mastitis—Economics, Prevention, Treatment”—Rick Short, Romance, Arkansas, sponsored by Central Life Sciences Although the U.S. Dairy Industry has had a major focus on mastitis in the milking herd, what about the focus on developing heifers? The future of the herd is the place to start on controlling mastitis.

“Market Outlook—What’s in the Cards for Dairy?”—Dr. Scott Brown Scott will cover the factors affecting grain prices and milk prices in 2013.

Noon Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods, MO Agribusiness Assn., Purina Animal Nutrition

Afternoon General Session1:30 pm Sessions reconvene“Top Producer Panel”—find out how some of Missouri’s leading dairy farmers, representing rotational grazing, confinement feeding and a combination of both, coped with the drought and their plans for 2013.

“Dairy Policy: Where Do We Go From Here?”—Dana Brooks, Washington, DC, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, National Milk Producers Federation. Whether a new Farm Bill has passed or not, Dana will discuss what’s next for dairy farmers to worry about in Washington.

3:00 p.m. Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Annual Meeting3:15 p.m. Missouri Dairy Association 28th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session5:00 p.m. President’s Ice Cream Social in Trade Show5:30 p.m. Missouri Holstein Committee Meetings5:00 p.m. Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association (MGBA) Committee Meetings6:00 p.m. Missouri Junior Holstein Association Social at Poolside, light supper provided7:00 p.m. MGBA Board Meeting

Saturday, January 26, 20137:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in, Trade Show Open9:00 a.m. Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following)9:00 a.m. Missouri Holstein Association Board Meeting9:00 a.m. Missouri Holstein Princess/Little Miss Interviews10:00 a.m. Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting10:00 a.m. Missouri Holstein Association (MHA) Annual Meeting10:00 a.m. Missouri Junior Holstein Association Annual Meeting10:30 am Midwest Milking Shorthorn Annual Meeting11:00 a.m Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Board MeetingNoon Trade Show closes

Luncheon, sponsored by Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives MHA All-Missouri, Junior Awards, Scholarships & Crowning of Holstein Princess & Little Miss

MHA Annual Meeting will reconvene following luncheon if necessary

2013 Heart of America Dairy ExpoJanuary 24-26, 2013

Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center• Springfield, MONote the new location


January 24-26, 2013 • Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center• Springfield, MO

Registration is free for dairy farmers and their families but we do require meal reservations for planning purposes for the Friday and Saturday luncheons.

Allied industry registration is $40.00 for the Expo (includes both luncheons, breaks and handouts). Exhibitors and sponsors get two free registrations.

Primary Registrant: ________________________________________________________________________Farm/Business: ___________________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________City: _________________________________ State: __________________ Zip: ______________ Phone: _________________Fax: ________________Email: ______________________________Additional Attendees: ____________________________________________________________________

Dairy Farmer and family members:Number of free lunch reservations for Friday, January 25: ___Number of free lunch reservations for Saturday, January 26: ___

Number of Allied Industry Registrants @ $40 ___Number of Allied Industry lunch reservations for Friday, January 25: ___Number of Allied Industry lunch reservations for Saturday, January 26: ___ TOTAL: $___________

Please make payment to: MDA and send to Heart of America Dairy Expo, 1954 Sumter Ridge Court, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Refund Policy: If you register and are unable to attend, a full refund, less $15 processing fee, will be granted if cancellation is received prior to January 18, 2013. No refunds after January 18, 2013.

Mail, Email or Fax registration form to: Heart of America Dairy Expo at 1954 Sumter Ridge Court, Chesterfield, MO 63017, email [email protected], FAX 636/519-1403**Dairy farmers may also call in reservations to Dave at 636/519-9300 and leave their name(s), phone number and number of luncheon reservations for each day.

2013 Heart of America Dairy Expo

Sponsors Hotel Headquarters:Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center

2546 North Glenstone, Springfield, MORoom reservations can be made by calling the Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center directly at 417.866.5253 or 888-532-4338. A room block is available under the Heart of America Dairy Expo with a room rate of $69/night. The hotel is located just off I-44 on Glenstone.

The rooms around the indoor pool have been reserved for attendees of the Dairy Expo. If interested in one of those rooms, make sure to indicate when making reservations.


What Does the Dairy Industry Have to Look Forward to in 2013?


2012 has been a rough year for dairy farmers throughout our region. The severe drought and high feed prices have forced many to make tough decisions, including whether to stay in the industry. This issue of the roundtable looks to 2013 and what may impact dairy for the upcoming year. Roundtable contributors are Roy Buessing, Axtell, KS; Nate Goldenberg, McGregor, TX; David Jones, Yale, OK; Roy Parsons, Gray Summit, MO; Larry Purdom, Purdy, MO; and Bob Seiler, Valley Center, KS. All men are actively involved in the dairy industry. In addition, Buessing serves on the Holstein USA Board of Directors; Goldenberg is national sales manager for SoyBest; Jones is the Dairy Herd Manager for Oklahoma State University; Parsons works for Longview Animal Nutrition Center; Purdom is president of the Mis-souri Dairy Association; and Seiler is past president of the Kansas Dairy Association.What is the biggest issue facing the dairy industry in 2013?Buessing: The biggest issue facing dairy-men right now is feed. With the drought feed supplies are short and what feed is available is very expensive.Goldenberg: It’s a two-fold problem high feed price and cheap milk price. Jones: Feed costs, the drought and over supply of milk.Parsons: Dairying is a high investment long term business. I believe the major issue is the nation’s economy; we don’t have a clear picture when or how it will improve. Therefore milk prices, commod-ity, and input costs for dairying will remain very volatile and make it hard to make long term plans.Purdom: Lack of a new Farm Bill includ-ing the Dairy Security Act. Dairy has no safety net now with the expiration of the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC).Seiler: Continuing poor margins for pro-ducers without a safety net (no MILC pay-ments). High prices for feed will cripple our industry if we don’t get better milk pricesWhat can be done to address that is-sue?Buessing: Pray for rain! We have to be diligent with how we handle our feed sup-plies and do everything we can to stretch supplies as far as we can.Goldenberg: We need to get down to around 8.9 million cows. We need to get rid of about 400,000 cows or more before the milk supply will correct itself.Jones: With the feed costs and the drought, there is not much we can do, but supply management could help the over-supply. We need to recommend that supply management be adopted. We can’t rely on the Farm Bill to fix everything. This must be also done within the co-ops. A possible form of supply management would at a certain production level, pay producers not to produce. There would have to be enough of an incentive for lower production to get

participation though.Parsons: Stay in touch with Government issues. Be conservative, but don’t be afraid to capitalize on opportunities: lock in milk prices and contract inputs, think out of the box.Purdom: The new Farm Bill passed the US Senate but not the US House of Repre-sentatives. We need to support the Senate version with the Dairy Security Act.Seiler: Rain, Rain, and More rain. Unfor-tunately milk prices seem to be retreating which will not help the poor returns we have had in 2012. In order to have cheaper feed we are going to have to break this drought.How has 2012 impacted the dairy in-dustry in your state?Buessing: We have seen several dairies exit the industry. It has also had a big impact on the local businesses who sup-ply the dairymen as there is less money to be spent.Goldenberg: It’s been decimating. We have guys here who inherited the farm, are well-established in business and well-capitalized and they are broke today. There have been too many short notice big dispersals. I think we have lost 30% of our dairies. Jones: It has been pretty devastating, combining the high feed costs with the 2nd year in of a row of drought.Parsons: Not wanting to go thru another time like 2009 with breakeven or losses dairying many smaller commercial dairy-men sold out in Missouri. This was primar-ily due to the heat, drought, and unavail-ability of hay and high price of feed stuffs.Purdom: Well 2011 was already impacting Missouri with high grain prices and low milk prices. The drought of 2011 also im-pacted SW Missouri. We had a very severe drought in 2012 which increased our feed prices even more. It really put the dairy farmers in a bad position as milk prices moved up so did feed prices including hay. Lack of hay was a bigger issue in 2012. This makes it even more important that we have the feed margin insurance part of the Dairy Security Act.Seiler: Kansas has suffered from pretty severe drought for the last 2 and 1/2 years. We have lost numerous producers (5 percent) this year but have still gained in overall production in our state. We continue as dairy farmers to sacrifice our equity in order to stay in this business. I

guess that is why people think we might be crazy to enjoy this industry. Hopefully our bankers are willing to sacrifice our equity too.If the weather in 2013 turns out to be a year similar to 2012, what impact will that have? Buessing: Feed supplies will be very tight and extremely expensive. I think we could see a lot of dairymen be fed up from with fighting the system and exit the industry.Goldenberg: We will lose 50% of the dair-ies in the southwest. 2012 was not as bad as 2011 here. If we have another year like 2011 with no rain, it will wipe us out. So far it has been 55 days without rain and it is really hurting the green chop.Jones: It will put the final nail in the coffin for a lot of people. Many have struggled for as long as they can. In 1975, there were over 3000 dairies in Oklahoma. By 1995, the number was down to 1200. Now we have less than 200 dairies left.Parsons: If the weather is the same, it will have the same impact as 2012. More Missouri dairymen will sell out.Purdom: Without some disaster aid, it would be impossible to stay in the dairy business. Or we need some legislation that would have a feed assistance program like the crop insurance program for row crop farmers.Seiler: We really don’t need another year like the last two but I suppose we will continue to make hard decisions to keep our dairies in business like figuring out new ways to cheapen our rations or hav-ing the kids wear those shoes another year. Dairymen are an enterprising group and seem to come up with ways to solve the impossible. I have seen many strange things done with rations to cheapen them up without losing production. Who would think you could feed 5 lbs. of straw and get the same milk or candy instead of corn. We will get r’ done.How soon will there be a new Farm Bill? What impact might a new Farm Bill have on the industry? Buessing: The Farm Bill?! No one knows. Right now it is a fine example of politics at its best. The deadline is the 1st of the year. We have 2 political parties who are more interested in voting along party lines then they are about getting things done. It has been said that the lack of a new Farm Bill could bring extreme price volatility to the market. $30+ milk has been thrown out there. Obviously

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that would be a wonderful paycheck but how long would it take before we would price the consumer out of the market.Goldenberg: I think there will be a Farm Bill by late spring, maybe April or May. Unfortunately the only thing close to passing that dealt with dairy was National Milk’s plan and that is off the table. If it’s not there, there won’t be much for dairy, definitely not a safety net.Jones: I think there will be a new Farm Bill by March or April. I don’t think it will have much impact on dairy. It will help some since it should include some sort of supply management.Parsons: I think the Farm bill will get a temporary extension because congress will not be able to agree. Longer term there will be some changes but not a lot of major ones. Members of congress and the presi-dent will have to give and take on issues in order to come to an agreement.Purdom: There is always hope for a new Farm Bill in the lame duck session of Con-gress. Unfortunately the MILC program expired at the end of September which leaves dairy farmers high and “dry”. It is likely we may not get a Farm Bill passed until 2013 which might leave fewer base line dollars available for dairy because of more budget cuts.

Seiler: At this point I don’t think it mat-ters. Washington doesn’t seem to have a clue how important a stable and reason-ably priced food supply is for this country. The best I think we could do is an extension of the current bill for another year. I think if they pass something before the first of the year it will be a cobbled up mess. I really think the MILC payment is helpful to our farm and is one thing that helps us be competitive with the larger dairies. Large dairies have a lot of advantages that we can’t enjoy because of our size and everyone knows that the milk needs to be produced closer to the consumers because of the high cost of freight from the west.Rank in order of importance to you: milk price, feed price, price of replace-ments, possible added income.Buessing: 1. Milk price 2. Feed price 3. Crop income 4. Price of replacementsGoldenberg: To me personally, replace-ment heifers because that’s what I supply. For the dairies here everything hinges on the price of milk to be profitable. I don’t believe feed will be getting cheaper anytime soon. Here to cash flow with the price of feed and for capital improvements, we need $24 milk.Jones: Right now, I’d rank them: 1. Feed price; 2. Milk price; 3. Replacements; 4. Other incomeParsons: 1. feed price, is easiest to deal with and has a major impact on profit-ability, 2. milk price 3. Genetics- depends whether you are in the genetics or milk business, 4. Commercial heifer replace-ment prices go up and down based on milk and feed prices.Purdom: 1. Feed prices; 2. Milk price; 3. Replacement heifers Half or more of our milk check goes for feed so that’s why feed

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costs are number one with me. Others may disagree with me depending on where you live and dairy in MissouriSeiler: 1. milk price 2 feed price 3. Crop sales 4 price of replacementsWhat is the best piece of advice you have been given about the dairy in-dustry?Buessing: Be diligent about the small things. Over time these add up to a lot. From cleanliness, timeliness, patience, diligence, everything we do affects some-thing. The harder we try to do what is right and to the best of our ability the better off in the long run we will be.Goldenberg: If you don’t grow your own feed, you won’t survive. We have dairies in the panhandle that have purchased irrigated ground in Kansas in order to be able to grow their own feed for their dairies.Jones: You have to be in it for the long haul and you have to love it as an industry. There will always be trends, the difference right now is that trends used to go in 18 month cycles, not it seems like they are 4-5 years.Parsons: From my experience and advice of others: My advice would be a combina-tion of two things. In order to prosper and be happy you must have a passion for what you do, but to make a living at what you do, you must treat it as a business and make sound business decisions.Purdom: Be the best manager you can be. When milk prices are good you better hold a little money back for times when we have higher feed prices. My advice is for dairy farmers to unify and support legislation with a safety net for dairy farmers.Seiler: If you take care of your cows they will take care of you.

It’s Coming! 2013 Southern Spring National ExpositionApril 9-13, 2013

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The Missouri 4-H judging team with their awards at the National contest in Madison, WI. Pictured are Coaches Ted Probert and Karla Deaver. Team members; Tricia Kirchdoerfer, Brittany Groves, and Bryce Romine.

The 4-H judging team that represented Missouri at the North American Livestock Expo in Louisville, KY. Pictured are Tucker Peterson, Bailee White-head, and Steven Nelson.

Missouri 4H Judging SuccessMissouri 4-H was one of only four teams to win a breed division at the 2012 Na-tional 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held October 1, 2012 in Madison, WI. The team won the Brown Swiss breed for the third time in recent years, placing them in the top five of states for repeated winners in the breed. The team of Brittany Groves, Billings, Tricia Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau and Bryce Romine, Cuba won the Brown Swiss breed with a total of 413 points out of a possible 450. Groves, daughter of Todd and Sheila Groves of Billings, was 5th high individu-al in Brown Swiss and 13th in Guernseys, placing 34th overall. Romine, son of Cyn-thia and Gary Romine of Cuba, was 9th high individual in Brown Swiss. Kirchdo-erfer, daughter of Eddie and Amy Kirch-doerfer of Cape Girardeau, had her best performance in Holstein and Jerseys. The team achieved individual best scores in oral reasons, one of their goals going into the contest. Judging success continued at the North American International Livestock Expo where Missouri 4-H was the high team in placings in the contest held Nov. 4, 2012 in Louisville, KY. The team fin-ished 5th overall in the 22 team field. The team of Steven Nelson, Tucker Peterson and Bailee Whitehead aver-aged 47.4 out of 50 possible points over 10 classes. “The team was very consis-

tent both in their placings and with each other,” said Coach Karla Deaver. “Only 4 points separated the three in placings. The lowest score any team member had on a class was 42 points. Our focus will now be on adding some polish to oral rea-sons the next 10 months in preparation for the National Contest next October.” The team was 3rd in Ayrshires, 6th in Brown Swiss and Holsteins, 8th in Guern-seys and Jerseys, and 10th in Oral Rea-sons in the contest where teams placed 10 classes and gave three sets of reasons. Nelson, son of Mike Nelson of Groves-pring, was 8th high individual overall in the contest. He was 9th in Holsteins, 19th in Ayrshires, 20th in Brown Swiss, 16th in Jerseys and 18th in Oral Reasons. Pe-

terson, son of Janet Peterson of Moun-tain Grove, finished 17th overall and was 9th in Ayrshires and 20th in Guernseys. Whitehead, daugther of Tony and Nikki Whitehead of Conway, was 7th in Brown Swiss and 21st in Guernseys, finishing 24th overall. The teams are supported by Monsanto Company, FCS Financial, the Missouri Holstein Association and the Missouri Dairy Association in partnership with the Missouri 4-H Foundation, and thanks all their sponsors for their support. The team is coached by Ted Probert, Univ. of MO Dairy Specialist, and Karla Deaver, Univ. of MO Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist headquartered in Wright and Lawrence Counties respectively.


Mid-East Fall National ShowNov. 5, 2012 - Louisville, Kentucky

Top placings from the Mid-States region.5th Spring Calf: B Aces Hi Braxton Ryder, Aces-Hi Cattle, Amarillo, Texas5th Winter Calf: Red Carpet KB Brx Tar-get-ET, Jayden Pritchett, Rose, Oklahoma3rd Sr. 2-Yr Old: U-Wing Destry Tatum, Jason Ewing, Springfield,Missouri1st Sr. 3-Yr Old: Precious Dundee Bacardi, Precious Holstein & Jerseys, St. Louis, Missouri3rd Sr. 3-Yr Old: Robthom Linzee Bax-ter, Robthom Farms, Springfield, Mis-souri3rd 5-Yr Old: Ms Savage-Leigh Party-ET, Larry & Jodi Wright, Clever, Missouri2nd 125,000 lb Cow: Robthom Carolina Boss-ET, Robthom Farms, Springfield1st Best Three Females: Robthom Farms, Springfield, MOPremier Breeder: Robthom Farms, Springfield, Missouri

Mid-East Fall Nat’l R&W ShowInt. Champion & Res. Grand Champion ROP Advent Morgan Red-ET, Ratliff, Ossenkop & Pretz, Garnett, KS1st Sr. 2-Yr Old: Po-Lin-Max Dir Angie-Red-ET, Morgan Cavitt, Stephenville, TX2nd Jr. 3-Yr Old: Probert D Babette-Red, Kate Probert Smith, Watertown, WI

The 2012 Missouri Holstein Futurity was held Oct. 13, 2012 at Robthom Farms, Springfield, Missouri. Judging the eligible 3-Yr olds was Doug Thomas of Spring-field. The overall winner was Wright-vale JL Aspen Jewelry, owned by Larry and Jodi Wright, Clever. The production award went to Toecky Audacity Anna-Rae owned by Becky Durst, Huggins. Kristin Luttrell, Springfield was the highest plac-ing Junior with J-Lean Sam Casey. Nomi-

2012 Kansas State Fair Judge: Molly Sloan, Colombus, WI

Hutchinson, KS * September 10, 2012Spring Heifer Calf (7)1. Miss-Long-Green S Raven-ET, Brittany George; 2. Lin-Crest Rosemary-Red-ET, Taylor Leach; Four-Streams Braxton BRE-ET, Trevor Klipp, Hanover, KS (4-H.Winter Heifer Calf (5)1. Rokeyroad Mitey Saturn, Dwight Rokey; 2. MS-Wide-Open L Fearless-ET, Dwight Rokey; 3. RB-Key-BK Atwood Aster, Spencer FastFall Heifer Calf (8)1.Lin-Crest-HBD Braxton Faye, Taylor Leach; 2. DELE Allen Shatori-ET, Roy Buessing; 3. Prairie-Sun Guthrie Rejoice, Doug Unruh, Walton. Summer Yearling Heifer (5)1. Rokeyroad Braxton Jolly, Dwight Rokey; 2. O-Kop Avalanche Sidney, Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS; 3. Lin-Max Sanchez Fantastic, Rob Leach, Linwood, KS;Spring Yearling Heifer (5)1. Lin-Max Destry Too Cute, Erin Leach, Linwood, KS; 2. Rokeyroad Moman Escence-ET, Dwight Rokey; 3. Prairie-Sun Sanchez Royalty, Doug UnruhWinter Yearling Heifer (4)1. Rokeyroad Benfer Jaspr Candy-ET, Dwight Rokey; 2. Rock-Home Rosa-Red-ET, Darren Mueller; 3. Woods-Valley Spirte Ciara, Roy BuessingFall Yearling Heifer (3)1. Paulinn Sanchez MO804, Maggie Seiler; 2. Paulin Shanchez Starburst 800, Jill Seiler, Valley Center, KS; 3. Vienna, Vernon DeWerff

Junior Champion Rokeyroad Braxton JollyReserve Junior Champion Lin-Crest HBD Braxton FayeJunior Best Three (5)1. Dwight Rokey; 2. Brittany George; 3. Maggie SeilerDry Cow – Any Age (1)1. Ell-Bar Dundee Victory, Vernon DeWerffJr 2 Yr Old Cow (7)1.Rokeyroad Sydney Satin-ET, Dwight Rokey; 2. Greenlea-RL Cassy-Red-ET, Dwight Rokey; 3. Lin-Max Sanchez Remember Me, Taylor LeachSr 2 Yr Old Cow (6)1. Po-Lin-Max Dir Angie-Red-ET, Morgan Cavitt, Stephenville, TX; 2. Miss-Long-Green Ariana, Spencer Fast; 3. Miss-Long-Green Mary Beth, Spencer Fast.Jr 3 Yr Old Cow (5)1.ROP Advent Morgan-Red-ET, Ratliff, Ossenkop, Pretz, Garnett, KS; 2. Rokeyroad Shottle Restore, Dwight Rokey; 3. Klassens Armstead Mitzi, Roy BuessingSr 3 Yr Old Cow (5)1. Plain-O Champion Emily-ET, David Rottinghaus; 2. AJ-Schmitz Bolton Persia, Tracy Schmitz, Axtell, KS; 3. Fran-Do Advent Red Emmi 600, Chad Mueller.Intermediate ChampionROP Advent Morgan Red-ETReserve Intermediate ChampionPo-Lin-MaxDir Angie-Red-ET4-Yr Old Cow (3)1. Paulinn Baxt Mazie 529-Red, Maggie Seiler; 2. Macland Lauren Satin, Jill Seiler; 3. Rokeyroad Promate Dollie, Spencer Fast

5-Yr Old Cow (5)1. Beautyview Buckeye Aniya-ET, Dwight Rokey; 2. Rokeyroad AVT Sunday-Red-ET, Dwight Rokey; 3. Paulinn Dundee Skittles 395, Maggie Seiler.Aged Cow 1. Miss-Long-Green Alarm-ET, Brittany George; 2. AJ-Schmitz Allen Perfume-ET, Tracy Schmitz; 3. Ell-Bar Ivan JoJo, Vernon DeWerff100,000 lb Cow1. Poor-Richs Astr Pheasant-ET, Roy BuessingGrand Champion ROP Advent Morgan Red-ETRes. Grand Champion and Senior Champion Beautyview Buckeye Aniya-ETReserve Senior ChampionMiss-Long-Green Alarm-ETProduce of Dam (3)1. Dwight Rokey; 2. Maggie Seiler; 3. Jill SeilerDaughter-Dam (3) 1. Joseph Schmitz; 2. Brittany George; 3. Doug UnruhBest 3 Females (6)1. Dwight Rokey; 2. Maggie Seiler; 3. Joseph SchmitzDairy Herd (2)1. Dwight Rokey; 2. Maggie SeilerPremier BreederDwight Rokey, Sabetha, KSPreimer ExhibitorDwight Rokey, Sabetha, KSHerdsman AwardVernon Dewerff

nations for the 2015 Futurity are due Feb. 1, 2013 along with the $25 entry fee.

2012 MO Holstein 3-Yr Old Futurity 1.Wrightvale JL Apsen Jewelry, Larry & Jodi Wright, Clever; 2. J-Lean Sam Casey, Kristin Luttrell, Springfield; 3. C-of-O Laurin Ann, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout; 4. Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy, Lora Wright, Clever; 5. Toecky Au-dacity Anna-Rae, Becky Durst, Huggins

2012 Missouri Holstein Futurity

2012 Futurity winners from left to right, Kevin Phillips, Select Sires Mid-America sponsor; C-of-O Laurin Ann; J-Lean Sam Casey; Wrightvale JL Aspen Jewelry, Judge Doug Thomas, Princess Brittany Groves

Production Winner Toecky Audacity Anna-Rae from left to right Princess Brittany Groves, Candy Durst, Chris-sy Durst, Judge Doug Thomas

Juniors - Jot it Down...


New DJM Applications AvailableHolstein Association USA’s 2013 Distinguished Junior Mem-ber and Young Distinguished Junior Member applications are now available at www.holsteinusa.com/juniors. Entry materials must be postmarked by March 1, 2013, to be eli-gible. Following recommendations from the Junior Advisory Committee, applications for both the DJM and YDJM con-tests have been significantly revamped. Many sections were combined or shortened, reducing the total entry length.

State Fair of Texas Junior ShowGrand & Sr. Champion: Hoff-Hill Hi Bos Peyton-TW 1st Aged Cow, Adam Hoff, WindthorstRes. Grand & Res. Sr. Champ: Hoff-Hill Marion Reagan 1st Sr. 2-Yr Old, Adam Hoff, WindthorstJunior Champion: Siemers Wndbrk Pearthis-1-ET 1st Winter Calf, Kenton Carpenter, EarthRes. Jr Champion: Sandy-C SS Deuce Siri 1st Summer Yrlg, Kenton Carpenter, EarthSr. Showmanship: Chanda NealJr. Showmanship: Kody DasprowiczYouth Herd: Bellevue FFA

Kansas 4-H Dairy Judging Team

The Kansas Dairy Judg-ing team competed at the National 4-H Dairy Judg-ing Contest in Madison, WI. Member of the team were Caleb Steenbock, Longford, Jill Seiter, Val-ley Center, Taylor Leach, Linwood and Megan Leavitt, Mound Center. The team finished 19th overall.

NHWSO Scholarship Application AvailableThe directors of the National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization would like all Junior Holstein members to be aware of some changes made in their scholarship applica-tion process. The application has been adjusted to make it more quan-titative to give the applicants a better opportunity to dem-onstrate their knowledge and show their goals and plans. It is a fillable form available NOW online from the NHWSO website (http://www.nhwso.com). The scholarship application is due February 1, 2013. This is because applications are encouraged from all Junior members who fit the requirements (not just those attending the National Convention). The applications will be pre-screened to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the interview pro-cess. Notification of a request for an interview will hopefully be early enough for the Juniors to make plans to attend. An additional requirement is the inclusion of a 2-3 min-ute video presentation. It is the sincere hope of the NHWSO membership to in-clude more young people in this scholarship process and to be more mindful of the economics of attending a convention. Contact Scholarship Chairman, Alicia Lamb at [email protected] or 585-993-8026 if you have questions.

Select Sires Mid-America ScholarshipSelect Sires Mid-America provides a scholarship to high school seniors in its member area which includes Missouri. Applications are due Feb. 28, 2013. Contact the Select Sires Mid-America office in Louisville at 1-800-489-1868.

Congratulations to Steven Nelson, Grovespring, Missouri on his 1st place Spring Yearling, Mik-Nels Domino Ciara at the Grand National Junior Show held Nov. 3, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky.

2012 Missouri Futurity Junior WinnerJ-Lean Sam Casey

Kristin Luttrell, Springfield,Missouri

The 2012 Missouri Futurity director’s chair award was sponsored by ABS Global.

Missouri State Fair Scholarship AvailableApplications for Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarships are now available online at www.mostatefair.com/youth-in-agriculture for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2013. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013. “Being offered are one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics, thirty $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Youth in Agriculture committee and six $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation,” said Youth in Agriculture Committee Chair-man Wayne Yokley. “We appreciate the support from the companies and individuals whose contributions make these scholarships possible,” he said. To be eligible, scholarship applicants must plan to en-roll in an accredited Missouri college or university, with the ambition to acquire a degree in agriculture. Applicants must also be high school seniors and active members of 4-H or FFA. While the applicants must have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair, applicants cannot have sold livestock in any past Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions Auction. The Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of the Missouri State Fair Founda-tion and Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions. A por-tion of each animal’s sale price is allocated to the program.

Accelerated Genetics ScholarshipAccelerated Genetics will award four - $500 scholarships to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture and two $1,000 scholarship to students currently enrolled in a short course, vocational technical or four-year university. To ap-ply for the youth scholarship, download the form at www.accelgen.com/Scholarships.aspx, or call 1.800.451.9275 The college scholarship can be completed online at www.ffa.organd click on Scholarships 2013.

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

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DATES TO REMEMBERJan. 21, 2013 Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth Stock Show - HolsteinJan. 24-26 Springfield, Missouri Heart of America Dairy ExpoJan. 25-26 Springfield, Missouri Missouri Holstein Annual MeetingJan. 31 Whiteside, Kansas KSU Dairy DaysFeb. 1 Seneca, Kansas KSU Dairy DaysFeb. 8 Columbia, Missouri Missouri Dairy Hall of HonorsMarch 16 Manhattan, Kansas Kansas Annual Holstein MeetingMarch 16 Manhattan, Kansas KDA/KS Dairy Commission MtgMarch 23 Columbia, Missouri Missouri Spring ShowApril 9-13 Stillwater, Oklahoma Southern Spring National Expo

INDEX of ADVERTISERSAccelerated Genetics ..................................................5Borman Farm ........................................................ IBCBuessing, Roy ...........................................................16Buggs Dairy Farm ....................................................15Groves-View Farm .............................................. 7, 16Heart of America Dairy Expo ....................................8-9Klassen Dairy ..........................................................16M-6 Dairy .................................................................15Make It Happen Designs ...........................................12Mason Dairy Farm ......................................................3Moreland Farms ......................................................15Morrisland Holsteins .................................................15Robthom Farm........................................................ IFCRockwin Dairy .........................................................16Select Sires .............................................................. BCSelect Sires MidAmerica ...........................................16Steele & King Farms ................................................15Strickler Holsteins ...................................................15University of Missouri .................................................1Whitehead Dairy .....................................................15


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National Holstein ConventionJuly 7-11, 2013

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Belle's Daughter

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Radine Damion Bouquet VG-88@4y2-11 329 2x 31,921 3.5 1127 2.9 9181-11 307 2x 23,405 3.9 916 30 6934-00 264 2x 23,434 4.6 1075 2.8 648 IncDue February 25 to DempseyPossible new Excellent in April!

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Radine DK Blitz Bee VG-855-10 365 2x 42,930 4.6 1910 2.7 1162

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