Young Jersey breeders have the opportunity to attend the 19th International Conference of World Jersey Cattle Bureau (WJCB). The WJCB’s Jersey Educational Travel Award (JETA) provides scholarships for five individuals to participate in the upcoming conference, Hooked on Jerseys, scheduled for February 9 through 14, 2011 in Hamilton, New Zealand. Individuals ages 18 to 40 in the conference year who … Read More
Like River Valley Dairy to Donate a $1
Do you like pedigreed Jersey cows? Then, show your support by “Liking” River Valley Dairy on Facebook! For every person that does so, a $1 will be donated to the All American Jersey Show and Sale The Style & Performance Pledge will help raise funds to support the uniquely Jersey, All American weekend. Now, though the final class of the … Read More
Jersey Youth Have Until July 1 to Enter Scholarships
Jersey Juniors – don’t forget that July 1 is the deadline to submit applications for 2010-11 academic scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The AJCA Scholarship Program provides over $17,000 in annual financial support for Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, youth seeking hands-on experience in the development and management of … Read More
Wilson, Roberts Receive Stout Experience Award
Congratulations to Kim Wilson, Neosho, Mo., and Ivy M. Roberts, Mount Berry, Ga., for being selected as the 2010 recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Awards by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The award fund was created in 2000 in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service … Read More
Cavanaugh, Former Jersey Ex. Sec., Dies
A beloved dairy industry leader was lost to us today. James F. Cavanaugh, former executive secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association, died on April 6, at age 92. Cavanaugh was also one of the original “Bordon Boys”. James F. Cavanaugh joined the American Jersey Cattle Association in 1947 and went on to become the longest-serving executive secretary in Association … Read More
June 1 is Deadline for Jersey Youth
Jersey youth – June 1 is the deadline for you to enter the fifth edition of the national Jersey youth presentation competition, TalkJersey. All AJCA junior or lifetime members, ages 7 through 20 as of January 1, 2010, are eligible to enter the live public speaking contest or the recorded presentation division. Judging will be held Friday morning, June 25 … Read More
Jersey Youth Have Until July 1 to Apply
Jersey youth interested in academic scholarships are reminded that the deadline for submissions is July 1. The 2010-11 academic scholarships are administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The AJCA Scholarship Program provides over $15,000 in annual financial support for Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, youth seeking hands-on experience in the development … Read More
Jersey Youth Can Apply for Stout Experience
The American Jersey Cattle Association is calling for high school graduates and college students to apply for the annual Fred Stout Experience Awards. Those eligible will be preparing for a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey(tm) cattle. Two awards are offered for 2010: (1) a two- or three-month summer internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) an … Read More
Jersey Seminar to Address Jersey Performance Index
The American Jersey Cattle Association is offering a free seminar/webinar for Jersey breeders: Changes that have occurred in the U.S. Jersey population because of breeders’ mating choices and their impact in an updated Jersey Performance Index™ will be discussed at a seminar, March 13 in Columbus, Ohio. The program will be presented by Dr. Ronald E. Pearson, emeritus professor at … Read More
Jersey Association Reports Record Production
The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has announced that new records for production by Registered Jersey™ cows were established in 2009. The official Jersey lactation average increased to 18,498 lbs. milk, 859 lbs. fat, and 666 lbs. protein. On a Cheddar cheese equivalent basis, average yield is 2,248 pounds. All are new category records. A record 87,911 lactations were processed … Read More