For those of us who milking a cow is second nature, you will surely find this video chuckle-worthy. ESPNRadio’s Mike & Mike hosted a unique guest this morning, the Holstein cow, Sox, there to settle a bet between the two co-hosts. Losing a March Madness wager forced Mike “Greeny” Greenberg to try his hand at milking a cow. Guaranteed to … Read More
Two Join Jersey Ranks
Two young ladies, Leah N. Johnson and Julie L. Drendel, have joined the American Jersey Cattle Association. Both have impressive resumes that will surely benefit the Association. Leah N. Johnson, LaCrescent, Minn., has been named an Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., effective June 6, 2007. Johnson will provide on-farm service in Iowa, Minnesota, … Read More
Dairy Show Announces Judges
The 2007 All-American Dairy Show has announced the judges for the dairy shows that will take place September 14-20, 2007 in Harrisburg, Pa. Tim Abbott of Fairfield, Vt., will judge the All-American Red & White Show on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Tom Arrowsmith of Peach Bottom, Pa., is slated to judge the Premier National Junior Jersey Show on Monday, Sept. 17. … Read More
2007 Hay Expo
The annual Hay Expo will be held June 20-21, 2007 in northeast Iowa. The Expo offers alfalfa and forage producers the opportunity to get an inside view of new technology and ideas, and visit a host farm for an on-site tour. Admission is free, parking is $5. The host farm is Top Deck Holsteins, owned by Roger and Judy Decker … Read More
Scholarships Announced
Accelerated Genetics announces their 2007 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in an agricultural field. Applicants were evaluated on their leadership, scholarship and involvement in agriculture. Congrats to these well deserving winners! Four $500.00 scholarships are awarded to youth just graduating from high school and beginning college. Megan Herberg, St. Peter, Minnesota, plans to attain two degrees while in college, … Read More
Community Pitches in to Help Dairy
Country people have a reputation for being neighborly, and the community of Portales, New Mexico is no exception. When a tornado ripped through Grande Vida Dairy, more than 50 volunteers pitched in to remove the debris and help the partners who own the dairy get ready for rebuilding. What a wonderful story! Twisted steel and scrap are jumbled everywhere you … Read More
Pieper Awarded Stout Experience
Congratulations to Jacob Pieper, White Hall, Md., for being selected the 2007 recipient of the Fred Stout Experience Award by US Jersey. Pieper will intern at Jersey Marketing Service this summer. Jacob sounds like an outstanding young man with a bright future ahead of him. Jacob’s responsibilities will include preparation of sale catalogs and advertising, working with consignors to meet … Read More
Proposed Change to Heifer Show Rule
The Holstein Association USA recently announced a proposal to change its show rules concerning heifer classes. The proposal would break heifer classes by height rather than age. The Association is seeking comments and feedback on the proposal – be sure take part in the discussion. During the Association’s Show Committee meetings last spring and fall, considerable discussions took place regarding … Read More
The Rich Artist
If you haven’t visted Denise Rich’s blog lately (or ever) check it out! She does amazing work, and recently announced a special commission, can’t wait to see it Denise! I am pleased to announce a special commission by the California Milk Advisory Board. I will be painting the Famous Happy Cows from the Real California Cheese ® campaign. These special … Read More
Wood Named Collinsworth Winner
Congratulations to Holstein Association Junior member Clayton Wood from Littlestown, Pa.! The Association recently announced Clayton as the 2006 Overall Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Award. Wood is the 20-year-old son of Steve and Chrissy Wood of Littlestown, Pa. He was awarded the Collinsworth Award at the Premier National Junior Holstein Show at the All-American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, Pa., September … Read More