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Monday, July 1 is the application deadline for six scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Applications can be found online. These awards provide financial support to Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, seeking hands-on experience in the development and management of Registered Jersey™ cattle. Applicants must be a junior or life … Read More

TalkJersey, the national public speaking and presentation contest for Jersey youth, will be held for the eighth time in Amarillo, Texas, site of the 2013 annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Jersey owners between the ages of 7 and 20 on January 1, 2013, can participate in either the live public speaking contest or … Read More

Meagan Bolen, Fremont, Ohio, and Wyatt Smith, Hamburg, Minn., have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Awards. Meagan Bolen is the JMS Internship recipient and will begin her JMS internship in May, working on the crews for three different sales leading up to the 56th National Heifer Sale, June 29 in Amarillo, Texas. Meagan is … Read More

Effective immediately, genomic testing for Jersey bulls can be ordered through the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Fees for male genotyping are based on AJCA herd enrollment status and include a minimum service charge of $20 per sample, as follows: Jersey GGP (8k): REAP Herd fee per sample: $58.00 All Others fee per sample: $68.00 Jersey 50K REAP Herd fee … Read More

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has announced that all-time records for production were established in 2012. The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,995 lbs. milk, 903 lbs. fat, and 691 lbs. protein. On a Cheddar cheese equivalent basis, average yield was 2,345 pounds. All break the previous records set in 2011. A total of 100,211 lactations were processed … Read More

Congratulations to Flint F. Richards, Erda, Utah, who has been named an Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Richards will provide on-farm service in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Montana and Wyoming, and also travel nationwide as an evaluator for the AJCA Linear Type Traits Appraisal program. A fourth-generation dairyman, Richards attended Utah State University … Read More

The team of Jersey breeders who will lead The 61st All American Jersey Shows & Sales were announced today by the general chairman for 2013, Corey Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. An annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, the All American is held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. More than 100 Jersey breeders … Read More

The third class of the Jersey Youth Academy has been announced. The Academy will be held July 14 to 19 in Columbus, Ohio. Selection was based on merit, motivation and preparation for the program as reflected in the written application and goal statement. The 2013 keynote address will be given by James S. Huffard III, the 2012 National Dairy Shrine … Read More

Memorial gifts were recently received by the American Jersey Cattle Association Educational, Youth Activities and Special Awards Fund, Jersey Youth Academy and the AJCC Research Foundation. Gifts in memory of Donald S. Sherman, Hilmar, Calif., were received for the educational fund from Richard L. and Marilyn Hughes, Bodega, Calif.; Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger, Kinards, S.C.; David E. Parkinson, … Read More

The Jersey Association has announced the retirement of David Burris; and reassignments for two staff members, Brad Barham and Elizabeth Moss. Brad Barham, who joined the AJCA staff in January of 2012 as Business Development Specialist, will relocate to Calhoun, Tenn., and transition into the role of Southeast Area Representative starting January 1. Barham will continue working with young sire … Read More