From the Holstein Association:
Every great scientific discovery begins with
an idea. Innovative research is the backbone of progress in any
industry — and that includes the dairy community.
Holstein Association USA is currently
accepting research proposals for the next round of funding. The
applications must include expected outcomes to benefit the profitability
of Holstein cattle.
Submit applications for research grant
funds to researchgrants@holstein.com by Aug. 15, 2019.
Supporting research is a top priority for
Holstein Association USA, the world’s largest dairy breed association.
Holstein Association USA is currently
funding two projects.
**One at North Carolina State University that’s
looking at how genomic information can be used to manage inbreeding; and
** A second project at the University of California-Davis
exploring the opportunity to breed Holstein cows for heat tolerance
using the slick hair gene. Both hold great potential for future progress
with U.S. Registered Holsteins.
More details about the Research Grant Program guidelines and process can be found on the Holstein Association USA website at www.holsteinusa.com/programs_services/research_grant.html.
Showing posts with label Holsteins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holsteins. Show all posts
Monday, August 12, 2019
Monday, February 27, 2017
7 New Yorkers Participate in Holstein Foundation's Young Dairy Leaders Institute
From Empire Farm & Dairy magazine
From staff reports
The Holstein Foundation’s Young Dairy Leaders Institute kicks off Phase I of its 10th class Feb. 8-11 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Sixty young adults from 17 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Mexico, will be a part of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 10, a cornerstone program of the Holstein Foundation.
Participating from New York state are:
Carolyn Abbott, Selkirk, Albany County
Patricia Gilbert, Potsdam, St. Lawrence County
Rayne Ives, Remsen, Oneida County
Corey Kayhart, Bergen, Genesee County
Jess May, Odessa, Schuyler County
Nicholas Randle, Ithaca, Tompkins County
Holley Weeks, Farmington, Ontario County
Before Phase I workshops begin, the class will have an opportunity to tour two Phoenix area farms -- Danzeisen and Rijaarsdam dairies.
The three-phase program takes place over 12 months. Phase I includes hands-on workshops to improve attendees’ leadership, communication, and advocacy skills, while offering opportunities for networking and building enthusiasm for the dairy industry.
Phase II, takes place in the year between Phase I and III, during which class members develop and use their new skills in a community outreach project of their choice.
Phase III, held Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2018, will focus on group leadership skills and topics such as advanced communication training, conflict resolution skills, and influencing public policy. Class members will also give presentations on their Phase II projects.
The Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 10 sponsors are:
Platinum Sponsors: Allflex USA, CHS Foundation, Dean Foods Foundation, Holstein Association USA, Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation, and Zoetis.
Gold Sponsors: Cargill, DairyBusiness Communications, Farm Credit System Foundation, Hoard’s Dairyman, Deere & Company and Land O’Lakes.
Silver Sponsors: Center for Dairy Excellence, Dairy Farmers of America, Dairy Management Inc. and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association.
Bronze Sponsors: Robert L. Cain Fund, COBA/Select Sires, Farm Credit Northeast Ag Enhancement, GEA Farm Technologies, Inc., Horace Backus Fund, Merial Ltd. and Paul Mueller Co.
The first class was held in 1994, and the program now boasts more than 500 alumni.
For more information about Young Dairy Leaders Institute and other Holstein Foundation programs, visit www.holsteinfoundation.org, or contact Jodi Hoynoski, at (800) 952-5200, ext. 4261 or by email, at jhoynoski@holstein.com.
From staff reports
The Holstein Foundation’s Young Dairy Leaders Institute kicks off Phase I of its 10th class Feb. 8-11 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Sixty young adults from 17 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Mexico, will be a part of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 10, a cornerstone program of the Holstein Foundation.
Participating from New York state are:
Carolyn Abbott, Selkirk, Albany County
Patricia Gilbert, Potsdam, St. Lawrence County
Rayne Ives, Remsen, Oneida County
Corey Kayhart, Bergen, Genesee County
Jess May, Odessa, Schuyler County
Nicholas Randle, Ithaca, Tompkins County
Holley Weeks, Farmington, Ontario County
Before Phase I workshops begin, the class will have an opportunity to tour two Phoenix area farms -- Danzeisen and Rijaarsdam dairies.
The three-phase program takes place over 12 months. Phase I includes hands-on workshops to improve attendees’ leadership, communication, and advocacy skills, while offering opportunities for networking and building enthusiasm for the dairy industry.
Phase II, takes place in the year between Phase I and III, during which class members develop and use their new skills in a community outreach project of their choice.
Phase III, held Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2018, will focus on group leadership skills and topics such as advanced communication training, conflict resolution skills, and influencing public policy. Class members will also give presentations on their Phase II projects.
The Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 10 sponsors are:
Platinum Sponsors: Allflex USA, CHS Foundation, Dean Foods Foundation, Holstein Association USA, Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation, and Zoetis.
Gold Sponsors: Cargill, DairyBusiness Communications, Farm Credit System Foundation, Hoard’s Dairyman, Deere & Company and Land O’Lakes.
Silver Sponsors: Center for Dairy Excellence, Dairy Farmers of America, Dairy Management Inc. and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association.
Bronze Sponsors: Robert L. Cain Fund, COBA/Select Sires, Farm Credit Northeast Ag Enhancement, GEA Farm Technologies, Inc., Horace Backus Fund, Merial Ltd. and Paul Mueller Co.
The first class was held in 1994, and the program now boasts more than 500 alumni.
For more information about Young Dairy Leaders Institute and other Holstein Foundation programs, visit www.holsteinfoundation.org, or contact Jodi Hoynoski, at (800) 952-5200, ext. 4261 or by email, at jhoynoski@holstein.com.
Friday, February 24, 2017
Book on Showing Cattle Now Available
The Holstein Foundation Education Workbooks are a series of booklets designed to provide basic knowledge in a wide range of topics relating to the dairy industry.
All of the workbooks can be downloaded free of charge from the website in a PDF format.
To download the newest "Showring Ready" workbook as well as any of the other workbooks, go to http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/education/workbooks.html.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Ms. Absolute Bliss Wins Grand Champ at NYS Fair
Results from the Holstein competitions at the New York State Fair.
Go to http://www.thebullvine.com/news/senior-2-year-old-ms-absolute-bliss-wins-grand-at-new-york-state-fair/ to check them out.
Go to http://www.thebullvine.com/news/senior-2-year-old-ms-absolute-bliss-wins-grand-at-new-york-state-fair/ to check them out.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
National Holstein Convention Has Great Run in New York State
Following
the return of the National Holstein Convention to New York, state
Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on Tuesday highlighted the success
of the conference, held in
Saratoga Springs from June 27 to July 1.
New York state, which was the
birthplace of the
National Holstein Association, last
hosted the gathering more than two decades ago in Rochester in 1993. Since then, it has been held throughout the country.
This year, the
convention drew more than 1,000 industry professionals
from Canada, Mexico and nearly every state in the U.S., including more
than 400 youth.
“I was thrilled to take part in the National Holstein Convention this
year,
and proud to see New York’s important role in the Holstein breed on
display. During this five-day event, farmers from all across the country
were able to swap stories, find out what’s new in the industry, and to
learn from the best," Ball said.
"And while they were here,
they had the chance to experience all that Saratoga Springs has to
offer. I look forward to the convention’s next return to the Empire
State,” he said.
The
National Holstein Convention is sponsored by Holstein Association USA,
the world’s largest dairy breed organization and a nonprofit membership
group that offers
programs and services to the dairy industry.
This
year’s theme, “New York Charm: City to Farm,” was fitting given that a
priority for the Department is to help connect New York’s farmers
to new markets and provide as many consumers as possible better access
to fresh, local agricultural goods, including our world-class milk and
dairy products.
The convention provided members interested in breeding, raising and milking Holstein cattle the opportunity to go on farm tours, check out informational seminars, participate in contests and auctions and even buy animals at the cattle sale, which this years grossed nearly $2 million. The top selling cow came from Schuylerville, outside Saratoga, and sold for $180,000.
The convention also offered a wide variety of activities for Junior Holstein members, ages 21 and under, aimed at increasing their knowledge of the dairy industry, strengthening self confidence and building leadership skills.
New York Junior Member Awards
During the convention, the Holstein Association recognized distinguished junior members. This award is the highest honor a Holstein Association USA junior member can receive.
This year, Kayla Windecker and Jonathan King, were finalists for the Distinguished Junior Member and Young distinguished Junior Member awards.
The convention provided members interested in breeding, raising and milking Holstein cattle the opportunity to go on farm tours, check out informational seminars, participate in contests and auctions and even buy animals at the cattle sale, which this years grossed nearly $2 million. The top selling cow came from Schuylerville, outside Saratoga, and sold for $180,000.
The convention also offered a wide variety of activities for Junior Holstein members, ages 21 and under, aimed at increasing their knowledge of the dairy industry, strengthening self confidence and building leadership skills.
New York Junior Member Awards
During the convention, the Holstein Association recognized distinguished junior members. This award is the highest honor a Holstein Association USA junior member can receive.
This year, Kayla Windecker and Jonathan King, were finalists for the Distinguished Junior Member and Young distinguished Junior Member awards.
Five Junior Holstein members from New York also finished in the top rankings during four different dairy competitions.
· Dairy Jeopardy
Based
on the popular television game show, the contests tested the
participant’s knowledge on a wide range of dairy-related topics. Nearly
eighty participants in the
Dairy Jeopardy competition were divided into three age groups. This
year, George Andrew of Newark won third place in the Junior Division, and
Stephanie Bishop of Delhi won third place in the Senior Division.
This year, 51 youth participated in the prepared public speaking competition. Stephanie McBath of Schuylerville claimed the top prize in the 18- 21 year old age group with her speech, “When in Rome, on an Italian Dairy Farm.”
· Folding Display Contest
Fifty-seven entries were submitted in this year's Folding Display competition where participants create a free-standing display educating people about a dairy industry-related topic of their choice. The competition is divided into two categories -- Scientific and Creative. Shannon Sears of Schenevus won first place in the Senior Scientific Division with a display on “Hairy Heel Warts.”
· Dairy Knowledge Exam
The Dairy Knowledge Exam participants put their knowledge to the test with a 25-question written exam. New Yorker, Christine Putman of Schuylerville finished second in the Junior Division.
In
addition, New York ranked among the top five in both the State Banner
and Digital State Scrapbook contests, and a team of New York youth made
it to the final Senior Division
Dairy Bowl.
Known as the “Cradle of the Holstein Breed,” New York state was the birthplace of the
National Holstein Association in 1885 and home
to the first registered Holstein herd, raised by Gerrit Smith Miller in Madison County, east of Syracuse. Today, the state’s Holstein
breeders and owners offer substantial contributions to the dairy
industry and the state’s economy.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Lady LeWinDa Milkzalot Celebrates Graduation
 |
| LeWinDa Milkzalot |
Well, Lady LeWinDa Milkzalot at the Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative in Lowville, Lewis County, is getting ready for graduation season donning her mortarboard and tassels.
The famed Holstein often wears different garb for the particular season. In summer, she has been seen with big sunglasses on and in the winter, she shivers even while bundled up in a scarf and socks on her ears.
From its website, the cooperative began in 1936 and has been in business for 75 years. It has about 175 member/owner farms who produced in excess of 310 million pounds of milk in 2011; the equivalent of 36 million gallons of milk.
The cooperative's website states Lowville Producers is the largest dairy cooperative in Lewis County with more than 65 percent of the milk produced in Lewis County handled through it.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Holstein Breed Average for Fat Reaches 1,000 Pounds
Back from vacation.
Now there will be more posts on Empire State Farming.
Here's one:
Now there will be more posts on Empire State Farming.
Here's one:
Holstein Association USA has recently calculated the Mature
Equivalent (ME) Production Breed Averages for 2015 and for the first time, the average for fat has reached 1,000 pounds.
Along with this unprecedented level of fat, the Holstein ME
for milk for 2015 is 26,690 pounds, and for protein is 810 pounds.
“Reaching 1,000 pounds of fat production as a breed is an accomplishment all Holstein breeders should be proud of,” said Holstein Association USA CEO John M. Meyer. “Dairy farmers are paid based on the total pounds of fat, protein and milk produced. As such, Holsteins provide more lifetime profit per cow than any other breed.”
Measuring dairy cattle production levels by butterfat is one of the oldest and most valuable measurements of productivity. The Holstein Association has been calculating ME breed averages for many years.
“Reaching 1,000 pounds of fat production as a breed is an accomplishment all Holstein breeders should be proud of,” said Holstein Association USA CEO John M. Meyer. “Dairy farmers are paid based on the total pounds of fat, protein and milk produced. As such, Holsteins provide more lifetime profit per cow than any other breed.”
Measuring dairy cattle production levels by butterfat is one of the oldest and most valuable measurements of productivity. The Holstein Association has been calculating ME breed averages for many years.
The oldest
available ME Breed Average is from 1967, when the ME Fat level was 559 pounds.
Fat production has increased by 441 pounds over the past 48 years, illustrating
the tremendous progress of the Holstein breed.
Similar breed average calculations done by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) also show the Holstein average for fat to be in excess of 1,000 pounds. The Holstein breed leads all other major dairy breeds for pounds of production for milk, fat and protein.
Similar breed average calculations done by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) also show the Holstein average for fat to be in excess of 1,000 pounds. The Holstein breed leads all other major dairy breeds for pounds of production for milk, fat and protein.
Friday, March 4, 2016
National Holstein Convention Coming to Saratoga Springs
From Empire Farm & Dairy magazine:
Saratoga Springs is well known for health (the spas), history (Saratoga battlefield National Park) and horses (Saratoga Race Course).
But in June and July, the city will be alive with Holsteins as more than 1,200 people from across the United States come to Saratoga Springs for the National Holstein Convention.
Set for June 27 through July 1, attendees will go to business meetings, special seminars and workshops and also will get the chance to see what New York state has to offer concerning Holsteins (tours of nearby Holstein dairy farms) and other historic sites such as the Revolutionary War battlefield nearby, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown or the Saratoga Race Course.
Holstein Association USA is the world’s largest dairy breed organization, composed of members who have an interest in breeding, raising and milking Holstein cattle.
Headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, the association is a nonprofit membership organization that offers programs and services to the dairy industry and holds its annual meeting each June.
Last year’s national convention was held in St. Charles, Ill. and the last time the convention was in New York was in 1993 when Rochester was the host.
Known as the “Cradle of the Holstein Breed,” New York was home to the first registered Holstein herd established by Gerrit Smith Miller in Peterboro, Madison County. A monument to Miller’s accomplishment near Peterboro was unveiled in 1929 and still can be seen along Oxbow Road before reaching the hamlet.
Miller also began the practice of weighing and recording daily milk production from the Holsteins in 1869 supervised by Dr. Stephen M. Babcock while he was employed at the New York Agriculture Experiment Station in Geneva. Babcock, who was from Stockbridge in Madison County, later moved on to the University of Wisconsin where he invented the butterfat test.
The National Holstein Association was created in Buffalo in 1885 with a vote of 96 breeders merging the New York and Massachusetts Holstein Associations. Today, Holstein Association USA maintains the records for all ancestry, identity, ownership and performance information on more than 22 million registered Holstein cattle contained in association files.
The data contains more than 10 generations of lineage, dating back to before 1900.
The Saratoga Hilton will be the headquarters for the national convention and where all the contests, meetings and sale will be held. While Saratoga Springs may not share New York City’s size and scale, it has been named among “America’s Top 10 Main Streets” by Travel and Leisure.
Youth also will be a big part of the national convention and represent nearly all of the states.
The Junior Holstein members are under the age of 21 and have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities, all aimed at helping youth increase their knowledge of the dairy industry, strengthen self-confidence and build leadership skills, preparing them for the future.
In New York, there are more than 1,000 youth members. Junior contests during the convention include Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy and Public Speaking.
Hotel and schedule information for the convention can be found at nyholsteins.com/2016convention or go to https://www.facebook.com/2016nationalholsteinconvention/ , like the page and check it out for more convention news.
Holstein Convention Schedule:
Monday, June 27
Dairy Jeopardy Orientation (contest Tuesday)
Junior Mixer
Tuesday, June 28
NHWSO Interviews (Silent Auction begins Tuesday)
Pre-Convention Tours
(A) Farm Charm Leatherstocking Region, Joleanna Holsteins, Maple-Downs Farms, Ovaltop Holsteins hosting picnic
(B) Cooperstown — More than Baseball with farm tour and picnic at Ovaltop Holsteins
Dairy Jeopardy Contest
DJM luncheon
Speech Contest
Dairy Bowl: Written exam, Coaches meeting (Contest Thursday)
“Explore Saratoga Springs” — Hospitality Team available to help with your plans
Junior Dance
Wednesday, June 29
HOST DAY
Tour A — 5 Holstein Breeder Farms with lunch included. Clear Echo, Ideal Dairy, Liddleholme, Welcome Stock and lunch at Kings-Ransom
Tour B — Saratoga Battlefield “Turning Point of the American Revolution” and McMahon Thoroughbred Horse Farm
Tour C — Great Escape & Splash Water Kingdom, A Six Flags Park;
Family Night: Dinner and Polo Match at Saratoga Polo Club
Thursday, June 30
ANNUAL MEETING and Caucuses
Dairy Bowl Contest
National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization Silent Auction and Annual Meeting
Non-Delegate Tours – Morning and/or Afternoon
Early-Riser Option: History of Thoroughbred Horse Racing: horses, trainers, original track and racing museum
Afternoon: Horses, Health & History Tour with 5-star tour guides
Junior and Adult luncheon
State Leaders luncheon
Pre-Sale Meal and Sale
Saratoga Strike Zone Junior/Family Activity
Friday, July 1
Dairy Bowl Finals and National Junior Forum
NHWSO Silent Auction Closes
Annual Meeting
Directors Luncheon
Junior Awards Luncheon
President’s Reception
Senior Awards Banquet
Rodeo: Junior Farewell Activity
But in June and July, the city will be alive with Holsteins as more than 1,200 people from across the United States come to Saratoga Springs for the National Holstein Convention.
Set for June 27 through July 1, attendees will go to business meetings, special seminars and workshops and also will get the chance to see what New York state has to offer concerning Holsteins (tours of nearby Holstein dairy farms) and other historic sites such as the Revolutionary War battlefield nearby, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown or the Saratoga Race Course.
Headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, the association is a nonprofit membership organization that offers programs and services to the dairy industry and holds its annual meeting each June.
Last year’s national convention was held in St. Charles, Ill. and the last time the convention was in New York was in 1993 when Rochester was the host.
Known as the “Cradle of the Holstein Breed,” New York was home to the first registered Holstein herd established by Gerrit Smith Miller in Peterboro, Madison County. A monument to Miller’s accomplishment near Peterboro was unveiled in 1929 and still can be seen along Oxbow Road before reaching the hamlet.
Miller also began the practice of weighing and recording daily milk production from the Holsteins in 1869 supervised by Dr. Stephen M. Babcock while he was employed at the New York Agriculture Experiment Station in Geneva. Babcock, who was from Stockbridge in Madison County, later moved on to the University of Wisconsin where he invented the butterfat test.
The National Holstein Association was created in Buffalo in 1885 with a vote of 96 breeders merging the New York and Massachusetts Holstein Associations. Today, Holstein Association USA maintains the records for all ancestry, identity, ownership and performance information on more than 22 million registered Holstein cattle contained in association files.
The data contains more than 10 generations of lineage, dating back to before 1900.
The Saratoga Hilton will be the headquarters for the national convention and where all the contests, meetings and sale will be held. While Saratoga Springs may not share New York City’s size and scale, it has been named among “America’s Top 10 Main Streets” by Travel and Leisure.
Youth also will be a big part of the national convention and represent nearly all of the states.
The Junior Holstein members are under the age of 21 and have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities, all aimed at helping youth increase their knowledge of the dairy industry, strengthen self-confidence and build leadership skills, preparing them for the future.
In New York, there are more than 1,000 youth members. Junior contests during the convention include Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy and Public Speaking.
Hotel and schedule information for the convention can be found at nyholsteins.com/2016convention or go to https://www.facebook.com/2016nationalholsteinconvention/ , like the page and check it out for more convention news.
Holstein Convention Schedule:
Monday, June 27
Dairy Jeopardy Orientation (contest Tuesday)
Junior Mixer
Tuesday, June 28
NHWSO Interviews (Silent Auction begins Tuesday)
Pre-Convention Tours
(A) Farm Charm Leatherstocking Region, Joleanna Holsteins, Maple-Downs Farms, Ovaltop Holsteins hosting picnic
(B) Cooperstown — More than Baseball with farm tour and picnic at Ovaltop Holsteins
Dairy Jeopardy Contest
DJM luncheon
Speech Contest
Dairy Bowl: Written exam, Coaches meeting (Contest Thursday)
“Explore Saratoga Springs” — Hospitality Team available to help with your plans
Junior Dance
Wednesday, June 29
HOST DAY
Tour A — 5 Holstein Breeder Farms with lunch included. Clear Echo, Ideal Dairy, Liddleholme, Welcome Stock and lunch at Kings-Ransom
Tour B — Saratoga Battlefield “Turning Point of the American Revolution” and McMahon Thoroughbred Horse Farm
Tour C — Great Escape & Splash Water Kingdom, A Six Flags Park;
Family Night: Dinner and Polo Match at Saratoga Polo Club
Thursday, June 30
ANNUAL MEETING and Caucuses
Dairy Bowl Contest
National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization Silent Auction and Annual Meeting
Non-Delegate Tours – Morning and/or Afternoon
Early-Riser Option: History of Thoroughbred Horse Racing: horses, trainers, original track and racing museum
Afternoon: Horses, Health & History Tour with 5-star tour guides
Junior and Adult luncheon
State Leaders luncheon
Pre-Sale Meal and Sale
Saratoga Strike Zone Junior/Family Activity
Friday, July 1
Dairy Bowl Finals and National Junior Forum
NHWSO Silent Auction Closes
Annual Meeting
Directors Luncheon
Junior Awards Luncheon
President’s Reception
Senior Awards Banquet
Rodeo: Junior Farewell Activity
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
New York Farmers Interviewed on CNN
Check out this https://www.facebook.com/cnn/videos/10154510475136509/?fref=nf from CNN featuring two New York farmers.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
New York Spring Dairy Carousel April 8 to 11 at State Fairgrounds
From Empire Farm & Dairy magazine
By DEBRA J. GROOM
Empire Farm & Dairy
The New York Spring Dairy Carousel is scheduled for April 8 to 11 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Geddes, just west of Syracuse.
Entries for the shows must be postmarked by March 10 to avoid late fees. Every owner/exhibitor must have a signed entry form on file.
Forms not signed by the owner will be returned for signature. Forms entered online will constitute a signature.
New York Spring Dairy Carousel is recognized as the most prestigious and largest spring dairy event in North America. All seven major dairy breeds are represented in eight shows, five sales and several junior activities.
In 2015, more than 1,000 animals from 20 states and Canada attended the show and sale and several thousand people attended the four-day event.
The event is open to the public and admission and parking are free. Food is available. Exhibitors and staff are happy to answer questions about cattle and the dairy industry during the show.
Schedule of shows and sales
8 a.m. April 7, barns open and cattle may move in.
7 p.m. April 7, all cattle must be in place.
8 a.m. April 8, Holstein USA National Judging Conference.
Noon April 8, junior showmanship.
2:30 p.m. April 8, Richard Keene Memorial Judging Contest, juniors welcome
6 p.m. April 8, protein breeds sale (Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn).
9 a.m. April 9, New York Junior Holstein Show, (resident New York juniors).
1 p.m. April 9, Ayrshire show.
1 p.m. April 9, Guernsey show.
4 p.m. April 9, New York Spring Holstein Sale.
6 p.m. April 10, protein breeds sale.
8 a.m. April 10, Red & White show.
9 a.m. April 10, Milking Shorthorn show.
12:30 p.m. April 10, Jersey show and Brown Swiss show.
8 a.m. April 11, International Spring Holstein Show.
Entry forms for the Spring Carousel are available in the February issue of New York Holstein News and at www.nyholsteins.com.
Also, in conjunction with the Spring Carousel, Holstein Association USA is planning a 2016 Judges Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 in the Coliseum at the fairgrounds.
The conference will include judging classes as well as classroom time and lunch. Participants will judge six high-quality Holstein classes, one of which they will be assigned to provide reasons for their judging.
A panel of officials will give attendees who meet the minimum requirements a “satisfactory” rating. Those planning to apply for the Holstein Association USA judges lists in the future must first attend and receive a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA judges conference before submitting an application.
Individuals on the judges list must have attended and received a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA judges conference within a five-year period.
Attendees at the judges conference must be at least 22 years of age by day of the conference. The fee to attend is $50 for pre-registrants (closing two weeks before the conference) and $100 for late registrants.
Register for the conference online with a credit card at this link:
www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges_preregister.html
Anyone with questions about the judging conference should email Jodi Hoynoski at jhoynoski@holstein.com.
By DEBRA J. GROOM
Empire Farm & Dairy
The New York Spring Dairy Carousel is scheduled for April 8 to 11 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Geddes, just west of Syracuse.
Entries for the shows must be postmarked by March 10 to avoid late fees. Every owner/exhibitor must have a signed entry form on file.
Forms not signed by the owner will be returned for signature. Forms entered online will constitute a signature.
New York Spring Dairy Carousel is recognized as the most prestigious and largest spring dairy event in North America. All seven major dairy breeds are represented in eight shows, five sales and several junior activities.
In 2015, more than 1,000 animals from 20 states and Canada attended the show and sale and several thousand people attended the four-day event.
The event is open to the public and admission and parking are free. Food is available. Exhibitors and staff are happy to answer questions about cattle and the dairy industry during the show.
Schedule of shows and sales
8 a.m. April 7, barns open and cattle may move in.
7 p.m. April 7, all cattle must be in place.
8 a.m. April 8, Holstein USA National Judging Conference.
Noon April 8, junior showmanship.
2:30 p.m. April 8, Richard Keene Memorial Judging Contest, juniors welcome
6 p.m. April 8, protein breeds sale (Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn).
9 a.m. April 9, New York Junior Holstein Show, (resident New York juniors).
1 p.m. April 9, Ayrshire show.
1 p.m. April 9, Guernsey show.
4 p.m. April 9, New York Spring Holstein Sale.
6 p.m. April 10, protein breeds sale.
8 a.m. April 10, Red & White show.
9 a.m. April 10, Milking Shorthorn show.
12:30 p.m. April 10, Jersey show and Brown Swiss show.
8 a.m. April 11, International Spring Holstein Show.
Entry forms for the Spring Carousel are available in the February issue of New York Holstein News and at www.nyholsteins.com.
Also, in conjunction with the Spring Carousel, Holstein Association USA is planning a 2016 Judges Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 in the Coliseum at the fairgrounds.
The conference will include judging classes as well as classroom time and lunch. Participants will judge six high-quality Holstein classes, one of which they will be assigned to provide reasons for their judging.
A panel of officials will give attendees who meet the minimum requirements a “satisfactory” rating. Those planning to apply for the Holstein Association USA judges lists in the future must first attend and receive a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA judges conference before submitting an application.
Individuals on the judges list must have attended and received a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA judges conference within a five-year period.
Attendees at the judges conference must be at least 22 years of age by day of the conference. The fee to attend is $50 for pre-registrants (closing two weeks before the conference) and $100 for late registrants.
Register for the conference online with a credit card at this link:
www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges_preregister.html
Anyone with questions about the judging conference should email Jodi Hoynoski at jhoynoski@holstein.com.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Watch the Spring Dairy Carousel Online
You can watch all the action from the many shows at the Spring Dairy Carousel online.
Go to http://dairyshowsonline.com/ and click on the show you want to watch.
It's that simple!
Here are the shows that will be online:
9 a.m. April 11, junior Holstein show
1 p.m. April 11, Ayrshire show
1 p.m., April 11, Guernsey show
4 p.m., April 11, Holstein sale
8 a.m. April 12, Red & White show
9 a.m. April 12, Milking Shorthorn show
12:30 p.m. April 12, Jersey show (ring 1) and Brown Swiss show (ring 2)
8 a.m. April 13, International Spring Holstein Show
Go to http://dairyshowsonline.com/ and click on the show you want to watch.
It's that simple!
Here are the shows that will be online:
9 a.m. April 11, junior Holstein show
1 p.m. April 11, Ayrshire show
1 p.m., April 11, Guernsey show
4 p.m., April 11, Holstein sale
8 a.m. April 12, Red & White show
9 a.m. April 12, Milking Shorthorn show
12:30 p.m. April 12, Jersey show (ring 1) and Brown Swiss show (ring 2)
8 a.m. April 13, International Spring Holstein Show
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Spring Dairy Carousel April 8 through April 13 just outside Syracuse
New York Spring Dairy Carousel is recognized as the most prestigious and largest spring dairy event in North America. All seven major dairy breeds are represented in eight shows, five sales and several junior activities.
In 2014, more than 1,000 animals from 20 states and Canada attended the show and sale and several thousand people attended the four-day event.
The event is open to the public and admission and parking are free. Food is available. Exhibitors and staff are happy to answer questions about cattle and the dairy industry.
Here is the schedule of events and competition:
8 a.m. April 8, barns open and cattle may move in
7 p.m. April 9, all cattle must be in place
9 a.m. April 10, exhibitors meeting
11 a.m., April 10, junior showmanship
2 p.m., April 10, junior judging contest and Purebred Dairy Cattle Association judging conference
6 p.m., April 10, protein breeds sale
9 a.m. April 11, junior Holstein show
1 p.m. April 11, Ayrshire show
1 p.m., April 11, Guernsey show
4 p.m., April 11, Holstein sale
8 a.m. April 12, Red & White show
9 a.m. April 12, Milking Shorthorn show
12:30 p.m. April 12, Jersey show (ring 1) and Brown Swiss show (ring 2)
8 a.m. April 13, International Spring Holstein Show
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Hot Tubbing with Leroy
This goes to show dairy farmers will do anything to care for their cows.
Go to http://www.theindychannel.com/news/daily-extras/indiana-farmer-uses-hot-tub-to-save-baby-cow to see the whole story.
Go to http://www.theindychannel.com/news/daily-extras/indiana-farmer-uses-hot-tub-to-save-baby-cow to see the whole story.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Agriculture Community Loses A Giant in Henry van Lieshout
The farming community lost a giant in Oneida County.
Henry Joseph van Lieshout of Verona, 93, died Dec. 31. He was the patriarch of the van Lieshout family and the family farm.
One line from his obituary says it all: "His lifelong love of God and working with Holstein dairy cattle is carried on by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren."
Go to http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=henry-joseph-van-lieshout&pid=173710668&fhid=13160 to see the full obituary and to leave your condolences.
Henry Joseph van Lieshout of Verona, 93, died Dec. 31. He was the patriarch of the van Lieshout family and the family farm.
One line from his obituary says it all: "His lifelong love of God and working with Holstein dairy cattle is carried on by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren."
His lifelong love of God and of working with Holstein Dairy Cattle is
carried on by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. -
See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=henry-joseph-van-lieshout&pid=173710668&fhid=13160#sthash.6HOS3G6C.dpuf
His
lifelong love of God and of working with Holstein Dairy Cattle is
carried on by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. -
See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=henry-joseph-van-lieshout&pid=173710668&fhid=13160#sthash.6HOS3G6C.dpuf
His
lifelong love of God and of working with Holstein Dairy Cattle is
carried on by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. -
See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=henry-joseph-van-lieshout&pid=173710668&fhid=13160#sthash.6HOS3G6C.dpuf
His
lifelong love of God and of working with Holstein Dairy Cattle is
carried on by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. -
See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=henry-joseph-van-lieshout&pid=173710668&fhid=13160#sthash.6HOS3G6C.dpuf
Go to http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=henry-joseph-van-lieshout&pid=173710668&fhid=13160 to see the full obituary and to leave your condolences.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
A Really Cool Cow Story
Go to http://modernfarmer.com/2014/09/indecisive-cow-gives-birth-triplet-calves-different-breed/ this story in Modern Farmer to check it out.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Dairy Sale Sept. 20 at Morrisville State College
Morrisville State College will have its 32nd annual Autumn Review Sale Sept. 20.
The sale, run by the Morrisville State Dairy Club, will start at 11 a.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building on Eaton Street in Morrisville. A total of 101 lots will be sold on consignment at the sale.
The
majority for sale are Holstein (calves, cows, embryos and picks), in
addition to two Jerseys and two Milking Shorthorns.
The sale catalog can be viewed at http://www.cattlexchange.com/
There
will also be a silent auction that will include dairy supplies and
collectibles, feed and forage and baked goods. Morrisville Fresh LLC
will also be selling their products, including lettuce and cheese curds,
and the Collegiate FFA will be selling food.
The
Morrisville State Dairy Club enhances students’ knowledge of the dairy
industry through participation in activities like the annual Autumn
Review Sale and field trips.
Run
by Morrisville State’s faculty and students in dairy production
classes, and the college’s dairy clubs, proceeds from the sale support
dairy club trips, the dairy judging team, academic programs, and various
activities and events.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Holstein Foundation Auctioning Embryos
Holstein Foundation is auctioning off embryos.
Go to http://www.bovinebid.com/Catalogs2013/CelSummerOnline/CelSummer.pdf for more information. Hurry. Auction ends Thursday, Aug. 29.
Go to http://www.bovinebid.com/Catalogs2013/CelSummerOnline/CelSummer.pdf for more information. Hurry. Auction ends Thursday, Aug. 29.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Triplet Holsteins Born on Maine Farm
The people at The Wright Place LLC dairy farm in Maine posted photos on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wright-Place-LLC/206728819376057 about the new additions to the farm. They said the chances of triplets are quite rare (1 in 105,000) and this is their second set of triplets in about six years.
The first set was tiny, but farm officials said this trio were all good sized and doing great.
Be sure to go to The Wright Place LLC Facebook page and like them.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Horace Backus of Mexico Wins Top Holstein Award
News submitted by the Holstein Association USA:
Horace Backus of Mexico last week received the 2013 Distinguished Leadership award at the Holstein Association USA convention in Indianapolis.
This award is given annually to an individual who has provided outstanding and unselfish leadership to the Holstein Association, or dairy industry as a whole.
Often dubbed “the dean of pedigrees,” Backus is widely known and respected across the country for his knowledge of Holstein genetics and lifetime of experience in the dairy sales arena.
He began working in his father’s Backus Pedigree Office at age 15, and grew his experience until he stepped into the box as a pedigree reader for the first time 10 years later, filling in for his father, R. Austin Backus, who had fallen ill.
Following his father’s retirement, Horace and his brothers formed a company to continue the sale and pedigree business with the same values and integrity their father had instilled in them.
The business was sold in 1983, and Horace continued, as he does today, as a freelance pedigree reader. In total, he estimates he has read pedigrees at more than 3,000 sales and assisted with the preparation of more than 5,000 catalogs, each sale receiving the same special care and attention as the one before it.
Backus is also respected as an author, having written several books throughout the years, telling the story of many prolific breeding operations, and providing his personal insights on the Holstein industry. His home office is a treasure trove of Holstein memorabilia and each item is carefully catalogued to maintain the history of the breed by preserving important pieces of breed history which might have otherwise been lost.
Horace and his wife of 61 years, Doris Anne, have three children, Harry, John and Kim. A natural leader, Backus has never shied away from becoming more involved with the organizations and causes he is passionate about.
Backus has served as an elder and Sunday school superintendent at the Mexico Presbyterian Church and was a Mexico school board member for 10 years (five as president). He was elected to the Holstein Association USA board of directors in 1987, a seat which he held until 1995, and has also been involved with the association’s audit committee, and served as a delegate for New York for several years.
His extensive service and lifetime dedication to the industry has not gone unnoticed, and Backus has been honored numerous times over the course of his career, including being named World Dairy Expo’s 2010 Industry Person of the Year, and being inducted as an honorary member of the Klussendorf Association in 2003.
This year, he was the first-ever recipient of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association’s Distinguished Supporter Award.
Former HolsteinWorld publisher Joel Hastings summed up the way many view Backus by saying, “A case can be made that Horace Backus, more than any other single individual, has contributed to the growth in value of Registered Holsteins throughout his career as a sales manager, pedigree expert, association leader and adviser to hundreds in the industry. He is the epitome of all that is positive in our business, knowledge, respect and enthusiasm, with unwavering integrity in every single instance.”
This award is given annually to an individual who has provided outstanding and unselfish leadership to the Holstein Association, or dairy industry as a whole.
Often dubbed “the dean of pedigrees,” Backus is widely known and respected across the country for his knowledge of Holstein genetics and lifetime of experience in the dairy sales arena.
He began working in his father’s Backus Pedigree Office at age 15, and grew his experience until he stepped into the box as a pedigree reader for the first time 10 years later, filling in for his father, R. Austin Backus, who had fallen ill.
Following his father’s retirement, Horace and his brothers formed a company to continue the sale and pedigree business with the same values and integrity their father had instilled in them.
The business was sold in 1983, and Horace continued, as he does today, as a freelance pedigree reader. In total, he estimates he has read pedigrees at more than 3,000 sales and assisted with the preparation of more than 5,000 catalogs, each sale receiving the same special care and attention as the one before it.
Backus is also respected as an author, having written several books throughout the years, telling the story of many prolific breeding operations, and providing his personal insights on the Holstein industry. His home office is a treasure trove of Holstein memorabilia and each item is carefully catalogued to maintain the history of the breed by preserving important pieces of breed history which might have otherwise been lost.
Horace and his wife of 61 years, Doris Anne, have three children, Harry, John and Kim. A natural leader, Backus has never shied away from becoming more involved with the organizations and causes he is passionate about.
Backus has served as an elder and Sunday school superintendent at the Mexico Presbyterian Church and was a Mexico school board member for 10 years (five as president). He was elected to the Holstein Association USA board of directors in 1987, a seat which he held until 1995, and has also been involved with the association’s audit committee, and served as a delegate for New York for several years.
His extensive service and lifetime dedication to the industry has not gone unnoticed, and Backus has been honored numerous times over the course of his career, including being named World Dairy Expo’s 2010 Industry Person of the Year, and being inducted as an honorary member of the Klussendorf Association in 2003.
This year, he was the first-ever recipient of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association’s Distinguished Supporter Award.
Former HolsteinWorld publisher Joel Hastings summed up the way many view Backus by saying, “A case can be made that Horace Backus, more than any other single individual, has contributed to the growth in value of Registered Holsteins throughout his career as a sales manager, pedigree expert, association leader and adviser to hundreds in the industry. He is the epitome of all that is positive in our business, knowledge, respect and enthusiasm, with unwavering integrity in every single instance.”
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)