Registered Holstein show management across the U.S. can now access new lists of national and qualified judges. Created by the Holstein Association USA, the list will help in the selection of judges for shows. “These lists were developed to showcase the best judges the United States has to offer,” says James Burdette, Holstein Association USA director from Mercersburg, Pa. and … Read More
Milking Parlor Podcast from World Dairy Expo
World Dairy Expo Photo Album World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: This edition of the Milking Parlor podcast focuses on the Dairy Price Stabilization Program proposed by Holstein Association USA as a way to address the current dairy industry economic situation and minimize milk price volatility for the long term. I spoke with John Meyer, … Read More
Holstein Association Breeds Young Leaders
World Dairy Expo Photo Album World Dairy Diary coverage of World Dairy Expo is sponsored by: Holstein dairy cattle continue to be the leading breed in the dairy industry and the Holstein industry has also been breeding leaders in the agribusiness industry as well through the Holstein Foundation’s Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI). Jodi Hoynoski with Holstein Foundation and Holstein … Read More
Robert Schauf Receives Elite Breeder Award
The Holstein Association USA has honored Robert Schauf, Barron, Wis. with the 2009 Elite Breeder Award. The award recognizes a Holstein breeder who bred outstanding animals, making a notable contribution to the advancement of the Holstein breed in the United States. Through his early years working with Registered cattle, Schauf developed a breeding philosophy based on strong cow families, striving … Read More
Kings-Ransom Farm 2009 Distinguished Breeders
Congratulations to Jan and Jeff King of Kings-Ransom Farm, LLC, Schuylerville, N.Y., for being named Holstein Association USA’s 2009 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders! You can see a video presentation about the farm on the Holstein website. Growing up on a farm, Jan and Jeff have been actively involved in the Registered Holstein business their entire lives. Participating in several Junior … Read More
Secretary Wolff Named Distinguished Leader
Congratulations to Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff for being honored as the 2009 recipient of Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Leadership Award. This award recognizes an individual who has made a career of providing outstanding and unselfish leadership for the betterment of the dairy industry. Wolff spent many years as a dairyman in Pennsylvania, developing his operation, Pen-Col Farms, into … Read More
National Holstein Convention Quickly Approaching
Registered Holstein enthusiasts – do you have your bags packed for Sacramento, Calif.? Final preparations are being made for the 124th National Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting, June 27-30, 2009. The California Convention Planning Committee and volunteers are eager to welcome Holstein members from across the country to their state for what promises to be an exciting and memorable National … Read More
Holstein Herds of Excellence Recognized
Holstein Association USA is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2009 Herd of Excellence recognition. An elite group of eleven members from around the United States have met the strict criteria to qualify for this prestigious award. The herd standards for the award include: Must be 25 percent above breed average Mature Equivalent (ME) for milk, fat, and protein; … Read More
New Holstein Star of the Breed is 'Giddy' with Excitment
Congratulations to Andrew and Jodene Stuewe of Hamburg, Minn. for the amazing achievements of their Registered Holstein cow, Stuewes FB Giddy-ET. “Giddy” has been named the Holstein Association USA 2008 Star of the Breed! This award recognizes the complete Holstein cow – an animal that excels in both the show ring and milking parlor. Giddy is the second cow to … Read More
Holstein Announce DJMs
Twelve semifinalists have been named in Holstein Association USA‘s Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition. Established in 1922, this is the highest honor that can be given to a Holstein Junior member. The contest is open to any Junior member of the Association, ages 17 to 21. The 2009 Distinguished Junior Member semifinalists are: Jessica Achen, Sauk Centre, Minn.; Robyn Bechtel, … Read More