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Holstein Association USA’s 2013 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) and Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) applications are now available. These awards recognize the most accomplished members of the National Junior Holstein Association, the highest honor given by the Association to youth. Entry materials must be postmarked by March 1, 2013, to be eligible. Following recommendations from the Junior Advisory Committee, which … Read More

Holstein Association USA honored several dairymen. Congratulations to Jonathan and Alicia Lamb, Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders; the Regan family of Regancrest Farm, the 2012 Elite Breeder award recipient and Dr. Robert E. Walton, the 2012 Distinguished Leadership Award honoree. Jonathan and Alicia Lamb of Oakfield, N.Y., were recognized as Holstein Association USA’s 2012 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders. This award is … Read More

Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who breed and own exceptional Holstein cattle during the National Junior Holstein Convention, June 27-30, in Springfield, Mo. with six different awards based on type and production. The awards are designed to reward and encourage Junior members to continue their excellent Registered Holstein breeding programs. The Breeder of an Excellent Cow award is … Read More

Holstein Association USA held their 127th Annual Business Meeting, June 29 and 30, in conjunction with the 2012 National Holstein Convention in Springfield, Mo. Three regional director positions and one at-large directorship were up for election at this year’s annual meeting. Individuals elected to their first terms on the board of directors were R. Paul Buhr, Viroqua, Wis., representing Region … Read More

Holstein Association USA recently recognized six finalists in the 2012 National Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition at the National Junior Holstein Convention on June 30 in Springfield, Mo. This is the highest honor a Junior Holstein member may receive, and is based on outstanding work throughout his or her dairy project career. The finalists for this year’s contest are Jacob … Read More

The National Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy contests were held in Springfield, Mo. at the National Junior Holstein Convention. Nearly 300 youth showed off their dairy knowledge. Dairy Jeopardy Dairy Jeopardy had nearly 70 contestants in three age divisions; Junior, ages 9-13, Intermediate, ages 14-17, and Senior, ages 18-21. The quick response competition is based on the popular television game … Read More

Holstein Association USA’s delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the following year’s Holstein Association USA Annual Business Meeting, held in conjunction with the National Holstein Convention. Nominating petitions have been mailed to members and must be returned on or before the July … Read More

The Holstein Association USA unveiled the new Ideal Holstein Cow and Bull paintings last week during their Annual Meeting. Artist Bonnie Mohr revealed that she had dubbed the paintings “Romeo and Juliet,” and provided some phenomenal insight on her journey to the audience. Read several of her in-progress blog posts here. Source: Holstein Association USA

The Holstein Foundation is hosting a silent auction at the 2012 National Holstein Convention, June 27-30, in Springfield, Mo., with proceeds benefiting Holstein Foundation youth and young adult programs, such as dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy, Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), and educational workbooks. A one-of-a-kind, limited edition “Foster Mothers of the Human Race” print has been generously donated by Hoard’s … Read More

The National Holstein Convention is set for June 27-30, 2012 in Springfield, Mo. A highlight of this year’s Annual meeting will be the new Ideal Holstein Cow and Bull paintings, which are being completed by Bonnie Mohr. They will be unveiled during the Annual Meeting’s morning session on Friday, June 29. On Friday, June 29, Adam Griffin, Holstein Association USA … Read More