Check out the newly redesigned Holstein Association USA Web site. The new site is more member-friendly, having received a complete overhaul, with the goal of allowing members to access information and do business more easily. Members will still have access to all of the features that they have in the past – the ability to order pedigrees, search for information … Read More
Elliot is New Southwestern Rep for Holstein
Congratulations to Jenny Elliot, Hico, Texas on her new position with Holstein Association USA. Elliot joins the company as the Southwestern Regional Representative and will provide support to Registered Holstein breeders in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Elliott is a December 2008 graduate of Tarleton State University, with a degree in Agricultural Services and Development, with an emphasis in Agricultural … Read More
Holstein Association USA Award Applications Now Online
The 2009 Holstein Association USA award applications are now available online. These awards recognize notable members, breeders, and friends of the Association. Applications for the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership Award are due to the national office by March 31, 2009. The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award recognizes significant accomplishments of young Registered Holstein Breeders, ages … Read More
Holstein Association USA Hosting Regional Member Meetings
Holstein Association USA, Inc. announces their annual Regional Member meetings. Members are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area to provide input on the Association’s business and programs. Staff members and directors will be in attendance at each meeting to present the latest news of the Association and answer questions from members. The dates and locations for the meetings … Read More
Worden Promoted to Holstein Communications Manager
Congratulations to Lindsey Worden on her recent promotion to Communications Manager for the Holstein Association USA. Lindsey has served as Public Relations Specialist for the Association since July 2007. In her new role, Lindsey will lead all editorial, advertising, and public relations strategies and programs online and in print. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Dairy Science and Life Science Communications graduate … Read More
King Named to Foundation Board
Congratulations to Jeff King, Schuylerville, N.Y. for being the named to the Holstein Foundation board of trustees. King takes the place of retiring Trustee Elmo Wendorf, Jr., from Ixonia, Wis. “I feel honored to join the Holstein Foundation Trustees,” said King. “I’m looking forward to working with an organization that has such a strong commitment to the future of the … Read More
Breed Association Big Winners
The Holstein and Jersey national breed associations have several new “stars” in their midst. The Holstein Association named their very first Star of the Breed, MS Crockettacres Monique-ET, owned by Wabash-Way Holsteins, New Weston, Ohio. The Jersey Association honored Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill, Excellent-93% as the breed’s new all-time lifetime champion for all production measures. “Hibrite” is owned by … Read More
Holstein Association Announces Award Winners
The Holstein Association USA recently concluded its 123rd Annual Meeting, at which several Association members were honored. Congratulations to all! 2008 Elite Breeder Award Max (Kip) Herzog, Petaluma, Calif. was selected as the recipient of the Elite Breeder Award. The award recognizes those who have bred outstanding animals, thereby making a notable contribution to the advancement of the Holstein breed … Read More
Osborn Wins Rumler Scholarship
Congratulations to Kasey Osborn, Genoa, New York, for winning the 2008 Robert H. Rumler Scholarship. The scholarship is administered by the Holstein Association USA and was established in 1984 to honor former Association Executive Secretary Mr. Rumler. Kasey certainly has already built an impressive resume in the industry and is much deserving of this award. Osborn is currently enrolled in … Read More
Holstein Reaches 400,000 Pounds Milk
Jerian Blackstar Vi, a 13-year-old cow at Jerian Holsteins near Barron, Wis. is the ninth dairy cow in the United States to produce more than 400,000 pounds of milk in her lifetime. The cow is owned by Ken Jackson and his son, Mike. Vi reached that mark at her December AgSource Dairy Herd Improvement official test. Since then, she has … Read More