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.
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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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Deadline June 1 to Register for National Holstein Convention
Go to http://register.nyholsteins.com/ to register for the convention being held in Saratoga Springs.
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
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
John Walrath, long-time farmer and Holstein association member, dies
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| John Walrath |
Go to http://www.ottmanfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1751130 this link to see John Walrath's obituary.
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